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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-05-18

vision that they refused to heed the
advice OF friends, who urged them TO
abandon the intended journey, declar-
ing that If they persisted in their in
tention and departed for South Africa
their pilgrimage would end in disaster.
But these warnings fell upon deaf
ears. Now the predictions Of dire
calamity have been verified, for the
members OF the party In their letters
state that the Lord has failed TO pro-
vide for them as prophesied by their
prophet, Henry Hendrickson, and that
they are ready and anxious to return
TO the United States and South Dakota
as soon as funds are provided for the
journey.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1905-05-18
Terrific Race With Death.

death was fastapproaching," writes
Ralph F. Fernandez, of Tampa, Fla,
describing his fearful race with death,
"as a result of liver trouble and heart
disease, which had robbed me OF sleep
and OF all interest in life. I had tried
many different doctors and several
medicines, but got no benefit, until |
began to use Electric Bitters. So
wonderful was their effect, that in
three days felt like new man, and
today am cured of all my troubles. .
Guaranteed at the Pioneer Drug Co.
Price SOC.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
Hotel Plans Accepted.

The building committee of the
Opelousas improvement and De-
veIopment Company held a meet
ing at the Office of Lewis & Lewis
last Tuesday night and selected a
plan for the new hotel building
to be erected by that company on
their lot at the corner of Court
and Bellevue street. Several ex-
perienced architects from various
portions of the State submitted
plans, and the committee, after
looking into the merits of each
plan submitted, decided to accept
those rendered by Honold & Gau-
thier of Abbeville. The proposed
building will cost, approximately,
fifty thousand dollars, will contain
forty sleeping apartments, besides
the lobby, parlors, cafe, etc will
be three stories high and contain
all modern appointments. The
certificates of'stock for the above
company are now ready to be is
sued to all those who desire to
pay the sum subscribed by them
| in full.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
Done Gone and Done 1t.

Owing to a rush of work last
week we failed to mention the
marriage of our young friend and
kinsman, J. Morgan Sandoz, to
Miss Marie Mistric, which happy
event occurred at Leonville on the
18th inst.
The bride is the daughter of
that stalwart scion of St. Landry,
Mr.. Pierre Mistric of Leonville,
and the groom is the son of the
pioneer druggist of this town, Mr..
W. A. Sandoz.
With profuse apologies for our
unintentional oversight, and an
emphatic disclaimer of any indif-
ference in the matter, we wish
now to extend to the young couple
our heartiest congratulations, and
to invoke Gods choicest blessings
upon them. May the little blind
god maintain their hearts as bis
abiding place, and with freedom
from care and troubles Except
ing, of course, little ones) may
they wend their way through life
happily together.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
Construction to Begin Soon.

Mr.. Thos. II. Lewis, President
of the Opelousas, Gulf and North
eastern Railroad Company, in
forms us that the line sur
veyed from Opelousas to Mel
vile is nine miles longer than the
line previously surveyed to Rosa
on the Texas and Pacific Railway,
and that the construction of the
line at Melville will be much more
costly per mile than the other
route, in view of this fact. 1t
has not yet been decided which
survey will be finally accepted for
the location Of the road. Mean
while Mr.. Lewis has been advised
by Judge Williamson to proceed
at once with the acquisition of
rights-of-way between this point
and Crowley. Mr. Lewis expresses
great confidence that the work of
construction will soon begin; he
is now actively employed in secur-
ing the right of way through our
town and across the land adjacent
to the corporate line. Mr. Alfred
Pavy readily granted the right
of-way over his tract Immediately
adjoining the depot grounds, and
Mr.. Lewis hopes and expects that
the owners OF lots traversed by
the line at other points will be
equally as liberal and progressive.
The Board of Aldermen will be
applied TO for the right-of-way
| across and along the streets where
such right-of-way is needed.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
Merrymakers' Club.

Miss Gladys Randall entertained
the Merrymaker's Club at euchre
on Tuesday of last week. Lunch
con and delicious refreshments
we're served during the evening.
The ladies' first prize was cap
tured by Miss Ethel Dupre; the
second by Miss Gladys Randall i;
the consolation by Miss Aline
Veazie. The gents first prize was
won by Mr.. Elbert Sandoz; the
second by Mr.. Bayard Sandoz;
The guests we're: Misses Goldie
Gardemal, Lillian Stribling, Mary
Swords, Marie Estorge, Fannie
Dupre and Eva Guidry; Messrs,
Elbert G.. Sandoz, Augustus Bode
muller, Clarence Stewart, Rober
Perkins and j. J. Perrodin.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
Archbishop Chapelle.

On Friday of last week the cit
izens of this town turned out en-
masse for the purpose of welcom-
ing Archbishop Chapelle, !, of the
diocese of New Orleans, who came
here for the purpose of admins
tering confirmation to a class of
children at the Catholic church.
His excellency was met at the
depot and escorted to the church
grounds, where an address of well
come was made by w. j. Sandoz,
Esq, to which the Archbishop
replied at some length, and dur
ing the course of which he referred
with much evident pride to the
Federation of Catholic Societies,
of which he is staunch supporter
and advocate. He complimented
the Catholic congregation of St.
Landry on their enterprise in un-
dertaking the construction of the
new Catholic church here, which,
when completed, will be one of
the largest and handsomest in the
State.
On Sunday morning at high mass
Mgr. Chapelle confirmed a class
of several hundred children. the
impressive ceremonies having been
witnessed by great number of
! people, the largest ever assem-
bled on any occasion at this
church, and on Monday the Arch
bishop was driven over to Wash
ington, where he administered
confirmation to a large class there
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
South OpelOusas on the Move.

A meeting of citizens residing
in the southern portion of town
was held last Sunday night at the
residence of DR.. A. j. Bercier for
the purpose of making a concert.
ed effort to secure the location OF
the depot and switching grounds
of the Colorado Southern Rail-
road at that end of town. Perma-
nent organization was effected by
the election of DR.. Bercier as
president and John W. Lewis,
ESQ.,, secretary. The progressive
citizens in attendance upon this
meeting propose offering a cash
bonus to the railroad company in
consideration of the establishment
of the depot in their neig ghbor-
hood, or, in lieu of the bonus,
they will purchase suitable site
and donate same to the company.
We are informed that those pres
ent at the meeting, comprising
only fraction Of the population
| of that section Of town, sub
scribed among themselves $1,000
to be used to the best advantage
in securing for South Opelousas
the depot of the new railroad
We heartily commend the action
and purpose Of the meeting, ane
believe that the proposition which
it is intended to submit to The
promoters of the Colorado South
ern will receive due consideration
at their hands.
| We understand that the sub
scription of $500 has now swellet
to $4,000, with good prospects o
a still greater increase.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
A Good Thing.

A movement has been inaugu-
rated here looking toward the
creation of a drainage district to
include portions of the 1st and
9Th wards of this parish: The
territory embraced within the
limits of the proposed district
lies Immediately west of the town,
extending through portions of the
Plaisance, Mallet and Plaquemlne
Point sections, and will afford
thorough drainage to over one
hundred thousand acres OF the
richest and best lands of the par
ish. We understand that a petit
tion addressed to the Police Jury.
asking for the establishment OF
the district, has already been
drawn, and will be presented to
that body at its next meeting
This is an excellent move, and is
of vital interest not only to that
portion of our parish lying within
the lines of the proposed dis
trict, but likewise to the mer'
chants and business men OF this
| town.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

At a meeting of the property
taxpayers held at the Courthouse
last Wednesday night, when Gov.
Snyder was present, proposition
was submitted pledging their best
efforts to secure the right-of-way,
depot grounds and other facili-
ties, and also to vote 5-mill tax
for ten years in aid of the Colo
RADIO Southern, New Orleans and
Pacific Railroad provided that this
company will build a main line
of railway from the line of the
Kansas City Southern Railway,
at or near the town of DeQuincy.
in the parish of Calcasieu, in an U
easterly direction through said
| parish, into and through the par
ish of st. Landry and the towr
of Opelousas. and on the Missis
ippi River at a point opposite o.
nearly opposite the city of Batol
Rouge; construction is to begil
/ within six and be completed with
in "a months from this date.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
SHERHRFsS SALE.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF st LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PACIFIC IMPROVEMENT CO, vs.. PAUL
LIZ DANOIS.
No, l7439,

By virtue of an order OF seizure and sale lsste0
out of the Hon the Sixteenth Judicial District
Court of the State Of Louisiana, IN and Tor the
Parish of St. Landry, In the above entitled ana
numbered suit, and to me directed, have salE-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, 70
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Court House in Opelousas. bt.
Landry parish. La, on
Saturday, August 5ssa, HOOo'
at ii O'Clock q. M. the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
1.-The undiy yided one. half interest and OWL
ership of the south half Of the northeast quar-
ter of section thirty -four, and the south hall Ur
the northwest quarter, and the northwest
quarter OF the southwest quarter or secHoA
thirty five in township three. south OF range
one, west, the said undivided half interest con-
tanning one hundred and s2ll00 acres. acquired
by petitioner from the Southwestern l4oulSl-
ana Land Co.. July Is. 1892
2-The northeast quarter OF the northeast
quarter, the south half of the northeast quar-
ter, the southeas quarter. tho east half OF the
south west quarter, and the southwest quarter
of the south west quarter Of section thirty hVo
township three south OF range one West. con
tanning four hundred and seven and 47ll00
acres, acquired from G. G. DusOn. July Ia. 1892
The two tracts the undivided half interest be-
ing one hundred and 32I1OO acres and this last
four hundred and seven and 47l100 acres, max
ing total OF five hundred and seven and 79Il00
acres.
Terms Cash.
NIL SWORDS.
July l. 1905 sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

We had a pleasant visit Friday
morning from Prof. Jas. Goodwin,
Of the Louisiana Institute for the
education of the deaf and dumb
at Baton Rouge. We are pleased
to find our old friend hale and
hearty and as active as he was 35
years ago, when he was a resident
of Opelousas.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

On Friday, July 7th, the Social
Service Club met at the residence
of Mrs. Lorenzo Mornhinveg, and
we're entertained by Mrs. Mornh-
nYeg and Mrs. Moresi. So de-
Ilghtful was the time spent that
before we realized it, it was time
b 10 home. The fact was dem
allatrated that a most delicious
pnnch could be made without a
slimulart.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Mr.. Martin Budd, one OF our
most respected citizens, died here
at the home of his son, j. A. Budd, ,,
last Saturday night, and was buried
in the Catholic cemetery Sunday
afternoon at 5 o clock. ''Pappy,
as he was called by those who were
intimate with him, was a good'
conscientious man, and possessed
ali the elements that go to make
up the good citizen. lie IS sur,
yiyed by a family of children and
grandchildren, who have the sym
pathy Of the community in their
bereavement. He was just pas
63 years of age.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Mr.. T. M. Welch, the all-round
hustler, purchased the Boagni
property, corner Main and Belle
vue streets, known as the Bloch
store, and lately as the City Hotel,
for I'll, 900, last Thursday. This
ii one of the best business loca-
tions in town, and the building is
one Of the most substantial, being
q large, two-story brick structure.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Two men, Hadley Diar and Wv
ian Cropper, were killed in 0 fra
cas at New Hope plantation, about
eight miles east of New Iberia,
last Monday evening. in which
Marshal Phillips was q partlcl,
pant. Diar killed Cropper and
Phillips killed Diar. The latter
.Fas about "a years of age. and It
i stated that he came from Opel
ellsas Cropper leaves q wife and
family ii Jeanerette ,and asabout
sears old Phillips i aged about
v and came from Baton Rouge
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

As the result of work of train
Wreckers, who intended demol-
ishing the Southern Pacific east
bound passenger train, an extra
freight train was derailed near
Lafayette, La, last Sunday morn.
Inc, Engineer Will Whalen, OF
Algiers, being killed, and Train.
men JAS. Come and wv. FL. Brown.
1eld. both Of Algiers, being in
jured.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

A communication from "Civis"
oh our 4th page is in line with the
opinions of several of our best
citizens expressed to us PERSONAL
II within the last few weeks,
which leads us to hope that our
people are awakening from their
lethargy-slowly, but surely.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
ESTATE OF MELINDA E. TEAL.

By virtue OF an order of the Honorable, the
dry, there will be sold at pubic auction. to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrator or any duly qualified auctiUneer,
at tho last residence Of deceased, In st. Landry
parish, La, on
Wednesday, Juty %, 1905,
at IL O'Clock A. M, the following described
property. tO-wft:
A certain tract or parcel of land situated: iy-
| ing and being in the Bayou Chic0t neighpnI'
4 hood In the parish Of st. Landry. State 0f Lou
isiana, containing three hundred acres, Win
| the improvements thereon, and being bounded
as follows: North by property OF jacob U:
Payne, south by land Of unknown owner, east
| and west by Samuel Haas.
| Terms cash.
| CHARLES M. RICHARD.
| June a. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

The Louisiana State Encamp-
nnent opened in Alexandria last
Monday, and will continue until
the 9th. About l0O0State troops
are in attendance.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

1t is our business to print, and
do it right. If you want any of
that quality send US your orders.
If the other kind will suit your
purpose go elsewhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

By order of Gen. A. B. Booth,
The 18th annual State Convention
and Reunion of the Louisiana
Division U. 9. ", will be held at
Lafayette on August 23d and oath,
zfoflI
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
The Summer Normal.

The second week of the sum-
mer normal school being conduct
ed at the High School here by
Prof. f. T. Gayle and corps of
competent assistants, reveals the
fact that interest and enthusiasm
in educational matters is not alto
gether on the wane here. There
has been net increase in the at
tendance of 1s over that of the
first week, which brings the total
attendance to date to round
hundred. The exercises of the
first week were brought TO a fit
ting close on last Friday night by
'social and literary evening -
An interesting programme was
rendered, prominent among the
participants therein being DR..
Krohn, of Chicago, and State In
stitute Conductor j. E. Keeney.
both of whom delivered instruc-
tive and interesting lectures, Prof
E. F. Gayle, the local institute
conductor, who delivered an ad'
dress, and Miss Lillian Knott
who delightfully."- rendered avoca
selection. The interest beins
| manifested in the school and the
increased attendance made it nee
essary to secure the assistance OF
an additional instructor, Prof
Bush, of Bunkie, having been sent
here to assist in the work of the
| school.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Mrs. Leonce Littell and daugh-
ter Efie left on Friday last for
Houston, Texas, to remain with
the children of Mrs Henry Samp-
son while she was taken to Marlin
Strings.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Everybody is asking: "Where
will the Colorado Southern locate
its depot, on the north or south
of town." We surmise that the
longest pole will reach the per-
aimmOu.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

If you want to keep posted on
State and National affairs, there
is no better way than by subscrib-
ing to The People, published at
Baton Rouge, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Our young friend Felix Chach-
ere stole march on his many
friends here, and hieing himself
to ArnaudviIle last Saturday,
there took unto himself a wife IN
the person Of Miss Marie Meche,
daughter Of Mr.. O. Meche, OF
that place. We had heard it ru-
mored that Felix was to become
benedict, but were of the opl,n,, ,
ion that the happy event would
occur when the harvest days came
round. The COURIER extends con-
pratulations to the happy couple
and wishes themG Godspeed through
life's journey.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

The Southern Pacific Railroad
proposes to introduce motor
ear service on all its branches,
beginning between Houston and
Galveston, Texas, and promises
that the first of the new cars to
be assigned TO Louisiana will be
placed on tho Opelousas-Alexan-
dria branch, where, it is admitted,
the need for rapid transit is most
lInportant and pressing.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

We can supply you with any
kind Of groceries from our large
stock, and we make the prices
right. Allen Z. Sandoz & Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

There is talk of building a branch
railroad to connect Bayou Chicot,
vile Plate, Bunkie, Eola and the
lennings oil field.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

The Agricultural Department
has postponed the Farmers In
stitnte service over the State un-
til August, in order not to inter
fere with farming operations.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

The police jury and the assessor
of Iberia parish are having round
on the valuations of property. The
assessor submitted his rolls, which
the jury, sitting as a board of re.
view, refused to accept, claiming
that the values were raised toe
high.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Mr.. Achille Roos, the accom-
modating manager of the West
ern Union Office here, returned
home last Monday afternoon from
a trip to Roanoke, Va, whittier
he had gone with his wife on a
pleasure trip. The illness of Mrs
Roos, however, necessitated their
return to New Orleans sooner
than expected, but we are pleased
to state that she is now practic
ally recovered and has gone tt
Covington to recuperate.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

We always have a fresh stock
of groceries, and also all kinds of
liquors and wines.-A. Z. Sandoz
& Bro.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

e affords US much pleasure to
be able to announce that the mat
Ter of organizing Parish Fair
for Sc. Landry has been earnestly
taken up by some of our progress
sise citizens with a view of hold
Ing the Fair early in September.
e expect to be able to lay be.
fore our readers full details OF
Wis very important move in oul
aext Issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
O.

Furnished room for rent, CEN
trally located; $3.50 per week.
Apply to j. C. Pierce, COURIER
Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
0HE RIFFS SALE.
10th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT. ST. Lam
DRY PARISH, La.
PACIFIC IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
Vs.
PAUL LIE DANOIS.
0HE RIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of a writ of seizure and sale issued
out of the Hon. the 18th judicial Dist. Court OF
the State of Louisiana, IN and for the Parish 0f
st. Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
suit, and to me directed, I have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder at the front door of the court
house, In Opelousaa, st. Landry parish. La. ON
Saturday, August 5th, 1905,
at Ii O'Clock q. M, the following described
property, to-wit:
The undivided half interest OF. In and to that
certain thact OF land lying, being and situated
In the parish of st. Landry, State OF Louisiana
known and described as lots one. two, three OF
section thirty-four, in township three, south OF
range one west, said undivided half amounting
to thirty-nine and sAI1GO acres. having been ac-
quired by petitioner from the South Western
Louisiana Land Co. July 16, 1902.
| Terms Cash.
M l.. SWORDS.
| July /, 1905. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

That splendid business stand
under Sandoz Opera, on Main
street, is for rent. Apply at this
Office
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Manager Gallois, Of the Cum
berland Telephone Co., has re-
ceived a spanking new road wagon
To be used for transporting mate
rial for the repair of the COM
nany's lines in the town and par
Eish.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
mwn n(,T,LARS A YEAR in ADVANCE,
Sl.OO for Six Months.
Judge w. c. Perrault has gone
North for the summer.

Mai. Frank Wharton, of Gold
dust, was pleasant caller at our
ofs;ce Wednesday.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

Misses Viola and Lillian Gauche
If New Orleans, La, are charming
ouests of Misses Aline and Louise
Delarue.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

A choice assortment of fine
table wines-domestic and inn
ported at Allen T. Sandoz & Bros.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
DUBLEC SALE.
ESTATE OF AUGUsTIN GODEAU.
No. 606S.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT C0URI
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Sixteenth Judicial District Cu,,rt Of Louisiana,
holding sessions In and for tile Parish of st.
Landry, there will be sold at PUBLIC auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator, or any duly qualified
anctioneer, at the last residence OF deceased In
Mallet. on
Wednesday, August ., 1005,
at II o'clock a. M, the following de.cribed
property, to-wit:
A certain plantation, with Ill the buildings
| and improvements thereon, si,Hated at Mallet,
| st. Landry parish, La, and containing twenty
five (25) arpents, being the last residence OF DE-
| ceased, and bounded as follows On the north
| by lands of Don Louis BELOW, south by lands
of Napoleon Mcbride, east by lands GI Guillory
and Mcbride, and west by lands OF Don Louis
| BELOW,
One horse; one Jersey cow; two cows; one
year old heifer; one lot OF household furniture;
one lot of kitchen utensils one branding iron;
two COWS with calves; tools, farming implc'
ments, etc.
July /, 1905. Administrator.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

If you want any job work
done. send it to us,
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22
July l, 100.
0HERHFF's SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF ST.
LANDRY.
IN THE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
HUGH CHAMBERLAIN vs.. c. W. KROTZ.

No. 1897.
HUGH CHAMBERLAIN VS. G. w. KROTZ.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
out of the Honorable the Sixteenth Judicial
District Court, in and for the parish of st:
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
case and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at the front door of the Court House, in the
town of Opelousas, in the parish Of st. Landry,
at IL o'clock a. M, on
Saturday, August 8, 1905,
the following described property, tO-wit:
certain piece or tract Of land, lying and
being situated in the parish Of st. Landry,
State of Louisiana, being fractional section No.
g. and lots No. l. 8, g. TO- Is, l6, Of section TO- I.
s g, r. E., containing two hundred and five
and s4-1Ooth acres. The E of 8 W of Sec. 10,
s g. R E, containing eighty and 4S-l0Oth
acres. The WI Of Sec. 10, T 9, - q, con.
taining one hundred and sixty acres. The W
OF Wa Sec. 10. and of E Of Sec. II. T5s.
RI E, containing two hundred and forty-One
and 16-1O0th acres. The Of N W and E OF
8 WA Sec. Z, T6s, r E, containing one hun
dred and sixty and 15-1O0th acres aggregaHng
927 90 acres, more or less.
Terms-Cash. M L. SWORDS.
July l, 1905. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-07-22

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