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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-04-30
Building improvements.

Opelousas is coming to the front
in the line of building giaRrove-
ments, several stores, <M build
ings and private residencegRelng
in course of erection; amongeyhese
are the following:
DR.. Theogene Chachere is erect
ing fine residence on the old
Morris place. In the eyes of DR..
Young, it will be fit for a king to
live in when completed.
Mr.. Lewis Rogers is remodeling
his residence in the northeastern
part Of town. When finished ie
will be so completely transformed
into handsome home as to thor
oughly obliterate the old place.
1t will be Il clean and cheerful
house and therefore will make a
happy home.
Mr.. j. E. Allen has just COM
pleted a large and commodious
residence for Mrs. Jennie Comp
ton on the Bellevue road. It con
tains eleven rooms, and is one of
the most spacious residences in
the parish.
Mr.. Rene Mornhinveg has just
completed a store building next
door to Sandoz Opera House.
Messrs. Lewis and Lacombe are
erecting an up-to-date office build
ing on North Court street, their
rooms being fitted up with all
the modern conveniences for the
transaction of their growing law
and insurance business. In these
new quarters the future greatness
of Opelousas will no doubt be de-
veloped.
The Opelousas Mercantile Co.
is preparing to make extensive
Improvements in connection with
their business. They will add an
addition to their dry goods de-
partment extending from Main to
Church street, will triple the Ca
pacity of their grocery business,
and add large furniture annex.
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Read the advertisements.
WATER VS.. WsHESK EY.

These lines are respectfully dedicated to my
esteemed friend, Hardeman Lewis:
"said the glass of whiskey to the glass of water;
Come let US tell tales of the past to each other
To which the glass of water replied:
Happy are the homes where preside,
Where love and reasf IL do reside;
To which you do now invite.
With hand that's always open wide,
And heart that no evil will betlde
To those who will come on my side
Where your grasp is as welcome as the hand
OF dear one in foreign land;
Then why not join our noble band.
Who's motive is so good and grand"
The glass of whiskey answered in dispair:
"Uomes have wrecked beyond repair
AS though a d. mon had possession there
this have done almost everywhere.
In tho land Of the brave and home OF the fair.
widows and orphans I've shameful1y robbed;
Children I've starved while mothers sobbe!;
With power and authority I've hobnobDed,
Until l their earthly possessions I've sopped.
The great John l.. sullivan I've knocked out.
But that is nothing for IN to boast about;
Greater than he have sucCumbed to my wrath.
When felt inclined to administer the lash.
From the Atlantic ocean to the Pacitic's gate
Have created havoc most sad to relate;
FlllinS jails and almshousCs everywhere,
And untold thousand are still going there.
I've barred the gates OF heaven, opened wide
the doors of hell,
The misery I've created no mortal tongue can
tell;
AS an agent of the evil one I fulfilled my mis-
sion well,
And am always on the lookout for more vic
Tins to correi;
On my door this inscription you'll find:
"AlI We who enter here leave hope behind"
To which the glass of water this invitation gave:
.Jump into the water wagon all ye who would
be safe;
| 1t will make of you gentleman and you surely
will behave;
| While the whiskey bottle will forever you en-
slave,
| Until you finally will land in poor old pauper 8
! grave"
Thus did the glass OF whisky the gla of water
! address:
II must confess, you some virtue do possess,
| For which the angels above us you Will bless;
| If YOU will wait till get over tins earOuse,
| ri make amends and will your cause espouse,
| And to the Haas-Littell Drug Store Ill repair,
| As they sell choice temperance drinks there;
| AT their ice cream and soda water stand
Are courteous walters at your command"
j. c. Pierce, in Opelousas tLa.) Courier.
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Letter to p. T. Blacksher 4 Son.
OPELOUsAs


Dear Sirs: We suspect you'd
like the tale, how a woman beat
two hardware dealers in Girard,
Penn.
We tried our best to get those
men to sell Devoe lead-and-zinc
in that bright town; and failed.
Reluctantly took Mrs E r Bow
man, druggist.
They said they couldn't sell
paint for more than $1.25 8 gall
lon. Mrs Bowman can. She has
sold about all the paint that has
been sold there since. y
She knew Devoe; had sold our
artists materials. Had some sense
and force, besides; she easily
learned that cheap is dear in
paint, and told the people.
Mr. Burt Young brought a gall
Ion Deyoe for rooms that had al
ways taken u gallon of other
paint; had half left.
Mr. E II Hiler, jeweler, painted
Devoe, and says it goes further
no particulars.
Mr. John Hanna, grocer, Thought
it expensive before he bought it;
brought back nearly half of his
paint, and said it was the cheap
est job he ever had.
Mrs Bow man reports universal
satisfaction. So much for cheap
paint town with a bright woman
in it. Yours truly
\ + w DEvOE & Co
~ Now York
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Among the projects discussed
In the Goods Roads Convention
.at New Orleans recently, that of
using short term convicts on the
highways went directly to the
main purpose. This is practised
in Mississippi and Georgia, and
misdemeanor convicts in this State
can be utilized economically in the
parishes of their conviction.
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Mrs. Lionel Bienvenu enter.
tanned the Ladies Afternoon Club
at her home last Thursday, and q
most enjoyable time was had by
the members. Several new names
have been added to the Clubs
membership, including the Misses
Lelle and Belle Dupre and Misses
Gertrude and Leila Sandoz. The
prizes were very pretty and the
collation. at the end Of the game
vas delicious.
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Fire.

Last Thursday morning at about
II o'clock fire was discovered in
a small building occupied by Mr..
j. E. Allen on Main street. There
was no one IN the building at the
time, and the fire seems to have
started in the garret from some
unknown cause-supposed to be
spontaneous combustion, as it was
reported that a lot of chemicals
had been stored there for several
years. Owing to our defective fire
alarm system the fire department
did not reach the scene in time to
save the building, and only q por-
ton of the furniture was saved.
The adjoining building, occupied
by Mr.. J. c. Pierce and family,
had caught before the arrival of
the fremen, and the furniture and
household effects had been re-
moved with little damage. This
building was saved, although only
ten feet from the other, and was
already on fire along the full
length of the south side when the
iremen arrived, but was soon sub
dued under the two large streams
turned on by the firemen. Mr..
Allen puts his loss at about $500;
no insurance. The other build
ing, belonging to Mrs. Marks, we
learn was not insured, and suf-
fered considerable damage from
both fire and water. Mr.. Pierce S
loss will amount to about $50; no
insurance.
The efficiency Of our fire de-
partment was again demonstrated
at this fire, though the evident
lack of system in sounding the
alarm was also made quite plain.
A grand fair will be held at the
New Catholic Church, Carencro,
La, on Saturday and Sunday, May
| % and 29, 1904. Ice cream, cakes,
lemonade, champagne punch and
fruits will be served; also gumbo,
There will be a fancy work table
to interest the ladies. Tombola
and other amusements will be pro-
vided, and there will be theatrical
| performances both days. A brass
band will furnish music both days
and a restaurant will furnish meals
each day. Come and bring your
friends and have a good time, as
the fair will be held for the benefit
of the church.
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Mr.. George Edwards was ap-
pointed q notary public for ST.,
Landry parish By Gov. Heard last
week. Don't forget to remem-
ber, George, that there will be a
few vacant Offices to fill this fall,
and that the early bird catches
the worm
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PARTITION SALE.
In The matter of the Estate of Louis DeldhOuS-
sage, deceased Probate No. 3OOl.
18TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PAR
ISH OF ST. MARTIN.

In accordance with the terms of Judgment
rendered by the Honorable the Nineteenth
Judicial District Court of the State of Louis
lana, i'll and for the parish of st. Martin, in tho
above estate of Louis Del3houssaye deceased
Probate docket No. 300l, ordering the salC OF
the property belonging to the said estate for
the purpose of effecting d PARTITION thereof
among the heirs, and by virtue of a commits
sion to me directed, l, NJ. /. Swords, Sheriff of
the parish of ST. Landry, will on the
Twenty-eighfh Day of May, 1894,
offer for sale and sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder, at the Courthouse
door, at Opel0usas, La, and between legal sale
hours, the following described property be
longing to the aforesaid estate, to wit:
No. 9-The N E of n Z of Sec 8, T3, s Re- +.
containing 4014 acres.
No. 10-The N E of " Sec 8. I 8, S r Q Il,
containing 401G acres.
No. 11-W of s E Sec 8, T 3, s II . r, con
tanning 80.34 acres
No. 12-S of s E See s, t 3. r Il, con-
tanning 40.17 acres
No. 13-Lots l and 3 Sec s, T 5. s Il f, con
tanning 1854 acres.
No. lis Z / of See 10. L 4, S K W, contain
ing 163 IS acres.
No. 15-N W of Sec SO, T 3, S RI W, contain
ing 161. 40 acres.
No. 16-N W of Sec 2, IA, sra W. contain
ing 1886 acres.
All in st, Landry parish, Louisiana.
Terms-Cash. NJ. l.. SWORDS.
April %, 1904-1m Sheriff.
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The Lily Whites shout for
white supremacy and Roosevelt,
and Roosevelt shouts for negro
equality of the most pronounced
type. This is a gIaring inconsist-
ency, and there is something
wrong somewhere. No follower
of Roosevelt can be sincere
white supremaclst.
The State campaign is over, but
the Presidential campaign will
soon be on. Will thee Lily Whites
continue to shout for white su-
prensacy and hurrah for Roose-
welt? If not. why not? We
await Observation-Disclosures
Sentinel.
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Owing to the mass meeting to
consider the division of the par
ish last Saturday, the meeting of
r. E. Lee Camp No. IA, q. G. ",
was adjourned to next Saturday,
May 7th, at 2 o'clock p. M, at
Sandoz Opera House. A full at
tendance is requested, as matters
of Importance will be considered
at this meeting.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1904-04-30

The insane asylum at Jackson
contains 1887 inmates. Of this
number. $50 are negroes and 797
are white. With the completion
Of the colored asylum at Alexan-
dria in June next, a great deal of
room will be afforded the whites,
and will relieve the various parish
iaiIs of a number of inmates.
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Mr.. and Mrs. R. j. Williams
and Miss Lucille Sougeron, of
New Orleans, left Opelousas last
Tuesday for their home, after
spending some time here with
friends and relatives.
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sTOCKHOLDERs, MEETING.

Sunset Delinting e. Cotton Oil Co, Ltd.
April 8, 1904
In conformity with the charter OF the Sunset
Delinting and Cotton Oil Company, Ltd, the
annual meeting of the stockholders Of this
Company will be held at the office of the Com
pany in sunset, La. on Monday, May 9, 1904, at
ii O'clock a. M. and notice is hereby given that
there will be an election OF nine directors from
the stockholders OF the Company and the adj
visibility of changing the corporate name to
read: "sunset Cotton OH Company, Limited"
instead of ''Sunset Deinting and Cotton Oil
Company, Limited will be discussed. All
stockholders are requested to attend.
By order of the President, Norman Mayer.
A. j. GASCHEN.
April 9, 1soa-lm Secretary.
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Another fatal accident hap
pened at the st. Landry Cotton
Oil Mill last Monday resulting in
the death of a colored man named
Etienne Veasie. The unfortunate
victim was caught in one of the
large belts while the machinery
was in motion, crushing his skull
and causing instant death.
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An enjoyable evening was spent
Sunday by party of so boys and
girls at the old Meginley place.
Refreshments were served. Sam
LaNasa's orchestra furnished the
musin
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April %, 1904.
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
April s, 1904.
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 John
Evans, U. S. Commissioner, at Turkey Creek P.
O., La, between the hours of a. IN. and p. m.
on May 81, 1904 viz:
George NK. johnson,
who made Homestead Entry No. 10, ,796 for the
W OF N W /, S e of N W /. and S w of E
Sec .s33, Tp. 2. S K2, w. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Nickel 0. Erwin, of Glenmora, La David E.
Penny, of Oakdale, La: Jonathan w. Welch, OF
mora. La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
April 16, 1904, Register.
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Town residence for rent-nice
neighborhood, large shady yard,
two-story dwelling, garden. Rent
$3.50 per month to the right
party. Apply at this Office.
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A1OTRCE OF
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COU Ri
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH D. GUILLORY.
No. 1915.

Whereas Madeo Guillory. of the parish OF 81:
Landry, has petitioned the Court for letters OF
administration on the estate of the late Joseph
D. Guillory. deceased, intestate;
Notice is hereby given, to all whom 1t may
concern to show cause, within seven days, why
the prayer of the said petitioner should not DE
granted and why the description ana Valuatlol, !,
of the SAID estate should not be approved and
homologated.
II. f. ESTORGE,
CLERK of Court.
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w. Scott Haywood has gone to
New York City to complete the
organization of one of the largest
salt mining companies in the
southwest, which has secured
large holdings at Anse La Butte.
In drilling wellat that place the
Haywood Brothers have encoun-
tered several large veins of salt,
and it is known that developing
this will be a paying proposition.
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The Novelty Shop, two blocks
east of j. K. Sandoz & Brothers
store. All kinds of repairs. Job
work and plumbing a speciality.
J. A. DRUMMOND.
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Mrs. T. W. Broussard, late of
this town, and now Il resident of
Natchitocbes, has been here on a
visit this week.
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For low rates to the Worlds
Fair via the Texas & Pacific Rail-
way, ask any ticketAgent, or write
e. P. Turner, General Passenger
Agent, Dallas, Tex.
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Now is good time to start the
movement to have our street
sprinkler operated during the
summer. Those interested, and
especially the merchants, should
get together and raise a fund for
the purpose. The town will no
doubt furnish the water and the
sprinkler, and those Immediately
benefited ought to provide the
running expenses.
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April l6, 1904
NOTICE! !!

NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, IA,
April 8, 1904 5
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. =. Commissioner, at the Post Ofice
at Turkey Creek, La, between the hours Of
a. m. and p. ~, May 81, 1904, viz:
Emile G.. johnson,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1875 for the
E ofNW /, WI of N E t, Sec 27, I. 2, 8. r. .,
W. La. Mer.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Nickel .. Erwin, Genmora, La; David e.
Penny, Oakda;e La; Jonathan w. Welch, of
Glenmora, La, and Edward Elliott of Glen
mora, La
WALTER L. COHEN,
April 49, 1904. Register
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One of the best business stands
in town can be rented for $15 a
month. Apply at this Office.
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Continuous advertising creates
confidence. The prevailing opin-
ion is that one cannot be con-
stantly before the public without
being found out and known for
what he is. The people believe
in man who can stand trial by
the public.
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Mr.. Charles Wives, of Assump-
ton parish, who has been So
iourning with us for several
weeks, reluctantly took his de-
parture for home last Thursday.
Gharley's genial and whole-souled
disposition has made him quite
popular here during his stay in
Opelousas, and he will be missed
by both his lady and gentleman
acquaintances.
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For rent or lease, good farming lands, very
suitable for cotton culture. in the western por-
tion of the parish. For terms and conditions
apply to A.. KAPLAN, Crowley, La, or to F.
CHARLEVILLE, opelousas, La. jans04t
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That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera, on Main
street, is for rent. Apply at this
office.
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The campaign COURIER eight
months for $1.O0. Send in your
dollar and keep posted.
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For Rent Small dwelling near
ice factory, compress and oil mill.
Apply at this Office.
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For Rent--A residence in Opel
ousas, with large yard and garden.
Apply at this Office.
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We are sorry to learn of the
illness of Rev. j. Engberinks Sand
hope he will soon recover.
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For sale cheap A large square.
of ground within the corporation.
For particulars apply at this Office.
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The soda water and ice cream
department of the Haas-Littell
Drug Store is in full blast. and Is
up-to-date in all its appointments.
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Rev. E.. j. Grimaud, pastor of
the Catholic Church at Carencro,
spent day here Thursday.
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II. f. ESTORGE,
Clerk of Court.

Before me. the undersigned authority, per,
>sonal1y came and appeared Madeo Gulllory.
Pasdent of the parish of st. Landry, who. being
BY -tsWorn1rSeposes and says: Ihat the
following is AZ rect and faithful description
and valuation of the property and effects left
by Joseph d. Guillory, the decedent herelh' TO-
wit:
1-One tract of prairie land, together with the
buildings and improvements thereon, contain
ing eleven arpents, more or less, bounded on
the north by the land Of Azellan Gulllory, on
the south by Railroad land, on the east by the
land of Armand Fontenot, and on the west by
land of Widow Andre Thompson, valued al
one hundred and sixty-trAe dollars .----Sl65 90
1.-Two cows and one calf;Salued at 70 W oo
3-One set OF blacksmiths' tools, valued ~ 10 10
4-One old ig.-.--..-.--..----.-. w w
e-HousehSld fnrniture e... 25 90
-Farninp i'm nlements -.... 5 90
8-One old saddle : W
Amounting in the aggregate to the sum OF
two hundred and forty-two tS242l dollars
iSgnedl MADEO GUILLORY.
Sworn and subscribed to before me at the
parish of st. Landry, on the Goth day OF April
A. d. 1904. l.. AUSTIN FONTENOI
April 80, 1904-1t Notary fnpAc.
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to prev mt the taking of any por-
tion Of. he territory of St. Landry
parish Nor the formation of any
parish: DR.. w. NJ. Thompson,
NJ L. FonteRot, Fl. Y. Singleton,
PGNernott, W. Budden. A. Nor
eaeNGeorge Roger. E. Y. Barry,
4YMIndrepont;sA. w 7Dejean, E.
~ Dubuisson, T. Il. Lewis, j. D..
Laet dreneau, DR.. j. Stagg, Paulin
Fon>> pet, the committee to meet
at th& &ourthouse here on Mon
day, = SaA2d, at II o'clock a. m.
The TAralian ballot feature
in our t|SAsA Jon law, designed to
protect tfes}%crecy of the ballot,
by reason ofaqe steadily increas-
ing neglect inomany localities to
provide booths cNabling the voter
to prepare his ba:ssat, has had the
contrary effect. fAtho primary
of January 18th, = lcw Orleans,
notably, the booths. AAerc not pro-
vided, and "the fri2>4'' to assist
CD the voter was suF FAituted for
them. This made TIL voting As
open as the old viva V: Ae way in
Kentucky. Following,s hbtless,
the pace set in New Ote Rs, the
booth fell into ''innocuo, Sesue-
9ude' in this city, last TIL y Jay,
A some, if not all, of the po!fNp
Ylaces. The State is at consiR T.
aIAe expense to carry on this bs
lesAue upon the Australian baIlods
ana since it is used to repel and'
confuse the voter and destroy the
secf fcy of the ballot, the Legis-
latu'le should hasten to repeal it
and re-enact the old law which
enabled the voter to fix his ticket
at home or anywhere else. The
People will stand unequivocalIy
for "a free ballot and a fair
count" in all elections. - The
PeODle.
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Mr.. Emile Tuyes, of Barbreck,
was business visitor here several
days lately.
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Money to loan. Apply to P.
iMestric, Leonville, La.
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The Legislature will assemble
in Nav and be in session 60 days.
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Subscribers in arrears please
call and Settle up the Score.
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If you want any job work
ldone, send it to US.
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April 30-1n
TAX EN- UP

BY the undersigned, at Malet, one black
mare, about two years old, medium size, white
spot on forehead; not branded.
Owner will please come forward, prove prop
erty, pay costs and take same away.
GASTON DANJERON,
April 80, 1904 Church Point, La.