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The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Knapp's Fourteen Points.

"First-Burn every stalk in the fall
while still green. This exterminates
the alternating weevils.
"Second-Plow deeper. This helps
force the cotton.
"ThIrd-Harrow your ground all win
ter. This keep up the work.
"Fourth-Plant early.
"Fifth-Use early maturing seed.
"Sixth-Use fertilizers.
"Seventh-Plant the cotton in wide
rows, a little wider than the cotton
grows high, and with the stalks wide
apart this lets the sun in, and the sun
kills the weevil.
"Eighth-Use a tooth harrow as soon
as the cotton appears. This breaks the
earth crust and helps the cotton grow.
"Ninth-Keep cultivating the cotton
and agitate the squares to knock off the
weevils.
"Tenth-Pick up the fallen squares
and burn them. This is extremely i'm
pOrtant.
"Eleventh-Control too rapid growth
of the plant by barring off or blowing
the ridges away from the growing
rows, leaving ridges between the rows.
"Twelfth-Select your seed for future
crops from the earliest and largest hollis.
DO not get any weevils in your seed.
"Thirteenth-Rotate crops; plant cot
ton one year,, coessaas and coin the
next. Never let ~tsneceed cotton
"FOurteenth Plant legumes freely
between the cotton rows. 1t improves
the mechanical condition OF the soil.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
The Secret of Success.

Forty million bottles of August Flower
sold in the United States alone since its
introduction And the demand for ii
IL still growing. Isn't that a fine show
ingf Don't it prove that August Flower
has had unfailing success in the cure of
indigestion and dyspepsia - the two
greatest enemies of health and happi-
nessf Does it not afford the best evil
dence that August Flower is a sure spe-
cific for all stomach and intestinal dis
ordersa-that it has proved itself the
best of all liver regulators9 August
Flower has a matchless record of over
thirty-fve years in curing the ailing
millions of these distressing complaints
success that is becoming wider in
its scope every day, at home and abroad,
az the fame of August Flower spreads.
Trial bottles, 25c.; regular size, Zoe. For
sale by Sandoz. the druggist.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Who Was the Loser?

A Wisconsin paper publishes the fol-
lowing: A banker on his way home
found a ten-dollar bill, took down the
number of it, put it in his pocket and
went on his way rejoicing. When he
reached home the butcher was there
with a meat bill of ten dollars. The
banker paid the butcher tho ten dollars
he had found. The butcher paid the
same ten to the printer. and the printer
to the grocer, and the grocer to the
banker. He noticed that it was the
same bill which he had found. and at
the same time noticed that it was a
Who was the loserq
A ten-dollar william made the round,
I'LL l0dgment with a printer found;
When he discovered 1t was a fake,
He to the grocer the bill did take;
The grocer with 1t to the banker went,
The banker played q confidence game,
Which proves that he possessed no shame.
II. C.. Pierce.
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They Are EVERYWHERE.

"Whiie / am not what you would call
q widely travelled man." observed the
deacon, II have noted that every town
has it's liar, its sponger, its smart Alec,
it's blatherskite. its richest man, a few
pretty girls, its weather prophet. its
neighborhood feud, a considerable num-
Der of lunatics, its woman who ~tattles,
It's justice of the peace, it's men who
knows it's man who knows it all, it's boy
who carries on in church, it's meddIe-
come old women, its widower who is
too gay for his age, its girl who goes to
the p~ostofice every time the mail comes
in, it's legion of bright men who know
how the editor should run his paper. its
woman who thinks she could cut a dash
in society if she were only East, and it's
man who laughs at his own jokes
n. Y. Press,
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

NOTECE.-Lan Office at New Orleans.
QN April 1, 1905.-Notice Is hereby given that
the following-named settler has filed notice Of
his claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore John Evans, u. 8. Commissioner at
Blanche, La, on May 20, 1905, viz:
Warren MIC Daniel,
who made Homestead Entry No. 81, 1s5 for the
n E4N w /, I of N E !, Sec %, TIP 3, 9 r q w.
La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Octave FOntenot, VIM. j. Pace, Eugene F.
McClendon, Edward Mcdaniel, all of beaver,
WALTER [. COHEN,
april ,19o5. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
About Rheumatism.

There are few diseases that inhict
more torture than rheumatism, and
there is probably no disease, for which
such q varied and useless lot of reme-
dies have been suggested. To say that
1t can be cured lie, therefore. a bold state
ment to make, but Chamberlain's Pain
balm. which enjoys an extensive sale,
has met with great success in the treat
ment of this disease. One application
OF Pain Balm will relieve the pain, and
hundreds of sufferers have testified to
permanent cures by its use. Why suf-
Ter when Pain Balm affords such quick
relief and costs but a trife?
This remedy is for sale by all drug
gists and dealers in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Tired
Nervous

When you feel languid, til
nervous and irritable, your i
tality is low-your supnls
nerve energy exhausted. Nj
your system running down N
lack of power,
The organs of the bodv 81
working poorly, or not Al H
and you are not getting N,
nourishment needed. This sa u
impoverishes the blood and A
stead of throwing off the y
purities, distributes It Il
through the body. This brirs|
disease and misery.
Feed the nerves with ri
Miles Nervine, a nerve iooS'
nerve medicine, that rourisba|
and strengthens the nerves, M
see how quickly you will NJ
strong and vigorous.
"My wife suffered with neryon....
previous to a recent attack az tyrss4
fever, but after her recovery sroy,pp XIV n
fever. she was much worse. ana s.S VI
hardly control herself being erss1
tngly nervous when the least exs;,s5
She was very restless at nieSf ~
never had a good nights rest ~
also suffered much from nervous has
ache. DR.. Miles Nervine was rssss
mended by a friend. After ths ssE
three doses she had a good nipsp
rest, and at the end Of the first WV
treatment she was wonderfully M
proved. Continued use of Neryine NJ
completed her entire cure.n
OTTO KoIR
1921 Cherry st., Evansyilie. n
Or. Miles, Nervine 10 cold nv vi
druggist, who will guarantees efiass nj
first bottle will benefit. f III gaia. N
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkiiart, Irj
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

A Justice of the peace Of Madison, N.
j.. decided recently that "a woman's
fongue. when used upon a justice of the
peace, becomes a concealed weapon.
Two women appeared before the JUS
tice and each accused the other Of call
ing her names. The justice dismissed
the case and tried to induce the women
70 kisa and make up, %whereupon they
l4Fned on the justice and abused him.
He fined them $40 each, under the pro.
Yisions of the act relative to carrying
concealed weapons, declaring that in
that case a woman's tongue was a con-
cealed weapon.-Exchange.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
The Very Best Remedy for Bowel
Troubles-No Family Can Afford
To Be Without It.

IL regard Cilamberlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy as one of the
very best remedies for bowel troubles"
says Mr.. j. w. HanIon, editor of the
Dispatch, Ocilla, Georgia. Il make this
statement after having used the medi-
cine in my family for several years. |
am never without it," No family can
afford to be without a bottle of this
remedy in the house. 1t is certain to
be needed sooner or later.
For sale by all druggists and deal
ers in patent medicine.
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Last Hone Vanished.

When leading physicians said that
W. M. Smithart, of Pekin, Ia, had in
durable consumption, his last hope van
ished; but DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
kept him out of his grave. He says:
"This great specific completely cured
me- and saved my life. Since then /
have used it for yer 10 years, and con-
slider it a marvellous throat aud lung
cure" A strictly scientific cure for
Coughs, Sore Threats or Colds; sure
preventive of Pneumonia. Guaranteed;
SOC aud $1.00 bottles at all druggists.
Trial bottles free.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Best
and Most Popular,

mothers buy it for croupy children,
railroad men buy it for severe coughs.
and elderly people buy it for la grippe"
say Moore Bros, Eldon. Iowa. I'VE sell
more of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
than any other. kind. 1t seems to have
taken the lead over several other
brands, There is no question but this
medicine is the best that can be pro-
cured for coughs and colds, whether it
be a child or an adult that is afflicted.
1t always cures, and cures quickly.
For sale by all druggists and dealers
in patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the right medicine, E. H.
Wolfe, Of Bear Grove. Iowa, cheated
death. He says: Two years ago I had
kidney trouble, which caused me great
pain, suffering and anxiety, but | took
Electric Bitters, which effected a COM
plete cure. | have also found them of
great benefit in general debility and
nerve trouble, and keep them constant
~ Oh hand since, as | find they have no
equal" Sold at all druggists, who guar
antee them; SOC.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Billiards. Horehound svrup

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough. oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry C. Stearns,
druggists. ShulIsbura, Wis, writes. May
30, 1901: Il have been selling Billiards.
Horehound Syrup for two years, and
have never had a preparation that has
given better satisfaction. [ notice that
when L sell a bottle they come back for
more. L can honestly recommend it,"
25c, SOC, $500 a bottle.
Sold by f. C. Roger & Son. Armand
vile.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
A Dandy for Burns,

DR.. Bergin. Pana, Ill. writes: II have
used Billiards. Snow Liniment; always
recommended it to my friends, as 1 am
confident there Is no better made. It is
a dandy for burns. Those who live on
farms are especially leable to many &C.
cidental cuts, burns and bruises, which
heal rapidly when Billiards. Snow Lint
ment is applied. It should always be
kept in the house for cases of emergency.
25c, SOC, $1.O0. Sold by E. C. Roger &
Son, Arnaudville.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
A Daredevil Ride

often ends in a sad accident. To heal
accidental injuries, use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. "A deep wound in my foot,
from an accident" writes Theodore
Schuele, Of Columbus, O, caused me
great pain. Physicians were helpless,
but Bucklen.s Arnica Salve quickly
healed it," S0othes and heals burns
like magic.n Csc at all druggists.
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20
Disease and Sickness Bring Old Ag,

Disease and Sickness Bring Old Age.
Herbine. taken every morning before
breakfast. will keep you in robust
health; Rt you to ward off disease. 1t
cures constipation, billiousness, dyspep-
STA. fever, skin, liver and kidney COM
plaints. IL perifies the blood and clears
the complexion. Mrs. d. w. Smith,
Whitney, Texas, writes, April 8, 1909:
II have used Herbine, and find it the
best medicine for constipation and liver
troubles. 1t does all you claim for it.
can highly recommend it.n 50c a bot
tie. Sold by +. G.. Roger g. Son, Ar
naUdville.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
AN ORDINANCE

To amend and re-ordain Sec. 7 of the genera
license ordinance of the town, adopted Dec
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the Mayor anf
Board Of Aldermen, That section Z of the gen
eral license ordinance of the town, adoptei
Dec. 8, 1904, be and the same is hereby amended
and re-Ordained so as to read as follows:
Sec. Z. Be it further ordained, etc, That each
and every fire, marine and river insurance,
guarantee, surety or indemnity company, SO.
ciety, association, corporation, or other organ.
ization or firm or individual doing and con.
Quoting a fire, marine or river insurance, guar
antee, surety or indemnity business Of any
kind in this town, or any other insurance bust
ness not otherwise provided for, whether such
company, society, association, corporation. or
other organization or firm or individual is To-
Gated or domiciled here. through a branch de-
partment, resident board, local Office, firm
company, corporation or agency of any kind
whatsoever, shall pay a separate and distinct
license on said business for each company rem
resented, and said license shall be based on the
located within this town, and upon risks loca-
ted in this State and other States and foreign
countries, Upon which no license has been paid
thereon, as follows, to wit:
First Class-When said premiums are fifteen
thousand dollars, and more than ten thousand
dollars, the license shall be S25.
Second Class-Whe said premiums are $10,-
600, or more than $1,000, the license shall be $40.
Third Class-When said premiums are 1000,
or less, the license shall be $5.
c. E. BAILEY, Clerk. B. A. LITTELL,
Mayor.
On motion of Mr.. Sandoz, duly seconded and
carried, the ordinance, as amended, was adop-
ted.
Mr.. soileau offers the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE
Providing for the taking of the census of the
town of Opelousas. and making an appro.
priation to defray the expenses thereof:
Sec. 1. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen Of he~town Of opelousas,
that the sum of 800 be appropriated out of
any available funds for the purpose Of taking
the census of the town of Opelousas, under the
super vision of the Mayor and Board of Alder
men.
Sec. Q. Be 1t further ordained, etc, That this
ordinance shall o X effect from and after the
date OF its passage.
G.. f.. BAILEY, Clerk. B. A. LITTELL,
Mayor.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
same was adopted.
On motion of Mr.. soileau, that the sum of
el50 be taken out Of the contingent expense |
'nnd to defray the expenses OF the board OF
lealth. Carried.
On motion OF Mr.. Evans. duly seconded and
,arried, that the sum of % be refunde to M. |
1alphen on rates paid on account Of double
assessment.
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JUDICIAL ADVEssTuSEMENTs
PARTITION SALE.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry, State: of
Louisiana.
No. 14,735.
JOHN W. LEWIS VS.. GEORGE PULFORD.

BY virtue of a Judgment rendered by the Hon,
E. I. Lewis, Judge of the 10th judicial District
Court Of Louisiana. in and for the parish of st.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
suit. rendered on the Esd day of March, 1905.
there will be sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
or any duly qualified auctiOneer, at the Court
House, Opelousas, st. Landry parish. on
Saturday April 20. zoos,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the following
described property, to-wit:
a certain tract of land situated In the parish
of st. Landry, La, containing one Thousand
acres, more or less, described as follows: The
southeast quarter Of section thirteen, in town
ship four, south of range five east, and south
half Of section, and the south half Of northeast
quarter of section eighteen. and the northeast
quarter section, the southwest quar- ter section,
the south half OF the northwest quarter, and
the northeast quarter of northwest quarter of
section seventeen, in township four. south of
range six east, In Southwestern District of
Louisiana.
Terms cash. M. L. SWORDS.
March rs, 1905. Sheriff.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

Articles intended for publication in
the COURIER should be sent in before
Thursday morning if possible to insure
their appearance in the next issue.
Matter sent In Thursday evening or
later 10 apt to be excluded for lack OF,
time or space, unless it ia of sufficient
Importance to justify the delay and in
0Os veniADGe.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

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 aud price.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. G. Peterson, 825 Lake ST., Tope-
ka. Kansas. says: "Of all cough RENE
dies Billiards. Horehound Syrup is my
favorite; it has done and will do all that
is claimed for ito speedily cure all
coughs and colds-and it is so sweet and
pleasant to the taste.n csc, SOC, S1 700,
Sold by E. C. Roger & Son, Arnaud-
vile.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

A New Jersey preacher threw dishes
at his wife and wrote poetry to another
woman The Kansas City Journal says:
Those who saw samples of the poetry
think the other Oma got the worst
of itn
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

The mar who knows a good Job of
printing is the kind we like to print
for. He usually knows what he wants
and we do the rest.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
Rheumatio Pains ouiokIy Relieved

The excruciating pains characteristic
of rheumatism and sciatica are quickly
relieved by applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. The great pain relieving
power OF the liniment has been the sur.
prise and delight of thousands of suffer-
ers. The quick relief from pain which
~ affords is alone worth many times it's
cost. For sale by all druggists and deal
ers In patent medicine.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

If the long haired man and the short
haired women in the north would quit
blarneying about the negro question,
there would be nothing to it.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

Those needing wedding invitations
should call at this Office and examine
our samples and prices, We have just
what they want, and can do it neat and
cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08
NOTICE!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS


LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
March Is, 1905.
Notice Is hereby given hat the following
nGmedsettler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
Evans, u. 6. Commissioner, at Blanche, La, on
May 20, 1905, viz:
Robert Delafoss,
who made Homestead Entry No. 2I301 for the
N 4 OF N w I Of Sec 80. in TIP 8, 8 r 2, w La Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon Int cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Seaborn Ballard and Peter strother, OF Oak
dale La; John w. Leggett and Elias Fontenot,
OF Beaver, La
WALTER L. COHEN,
April ], 1905. Register
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

The bone in the steak has grown no
smaller rapidly since the supreme court
decision in the beef trust case.-Com-
mnnnr
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

Subscribe for The the official
OF the town OF Opelousas.
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safety, deposit boxes for rent at the
6t. Landry State Bank.
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Respectfully submitted,
A. c. JONES,
Superintendent.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
report was accepted as read.
REPORT OF STREET COMMISSIONER
c. SOlleau, street commissioner, makes the
following report for month of March, 1905:
~ Opelousas, La, April /, 1905.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board OF Aldermen:
on your streets for March, 1905, s737. 10; fines
collected, $s3; total. $780,
Work v ord ., done =, BY J. Tujague, 1902 blocks ditch
Work done by wagons, hauling dirt and bats to
Respectfully,
L.. c. sOILEAU,
Street Commissioner.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
report was accepted as read.
On motion OF Evans, seconded by Ventre,
that the petition from citizens relating to the
opening of Grolee street be granted, and that
the sum of $685. 90 be appropriated out OF the
license fund for the purpose of purchasing
lumber for fence, as per their request. Lost.
Opelousas, La, April l, 1905.
To the Honorable Members of the Board of
Aldermen:
Gentlemen-We, the committee appointed to
investigate the matter of extending the water
works, find that the estimate made BY Mr. Jones
OF IS 5000 for this work would require too much
OF an expenditure for the present, and we here
by that this question be taken up
A"tpAs WHO'LL IL uahCC BIZ II USttcE SuApD.
j {. EVANS,
+. J.. SANDOZ,
L. {. SOILEAU,
Committee.
On motion, duly seconded, the report was
received as read.
On motion of Pulford, duly seconded, that a
committee be appointed to look into the-pr0per
drainage OF the hole on Railroad avenue, now
B0agni property, and the said committee be
authorized to instruct the street commissioner |
70 drain 1t In such manner as he sees fit.
Motion lost, Messrs Ventre, Soileau and Evans
voting no.
On motion Of MI. Sandoz, seconded by Mr..
Ventre, that Mr.. Soileau be and he is hereby
and empowered to make arrange !
ments with Mr.. E. M. Boagni for the proper
OF Railroad avenue through his prop
erty. Motion carried.
ID r.Pulford offers the following ordinance:
Opelousas, La, April 4, 1905.
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board OF Aldermen, That the business of in
in all it's branches, be and the same
Is hereby exempted from the payment of town
licenses.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, ETC., That all
or parts OF ordinances, In conflict
be and they are hereby repealed.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, etc, That this
TAXI effect from and after its pas
sage.
Mr.. Pnlford moves it adoption, and for want
Of a second the anne is lost.
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See A. G. Skiles for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks, Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-04-08

HeSltcUtuIy submitted,
F. l.. SANDOZ,
Town Treasurer.
90: k."-Homer Ventre, J. s. Evans, B. A.
Littell.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
report was received as read and referred to ii. e
finance committee.
The finance committee, after examining the
report, declare same correct, and ordered the
treasurer credited for the sum of 2,264.6 ga, and
vouchers cancelled for same, all of which was
accordingly done.
A. c. Jones, superintendent of the W. W. and
E. L. plant. made the following report:
REPORT OF A. C. FOR MARCH, 1905.
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of tile
Board Of Aldermen:
Fuel oil used. 457 bbls 324 20
Material used on wiring, carbons, etc. 1877 81
s51 II
money from 1877 81
Operating expenses. 713 27
revenue from light meters. -. S5a5 80
Revenue from water METERS. SO 40
Contract water abOut.-. 70 90 S715 %
Operating expenses. s71s 81
Rasnpaff113v e11hpnitfa1
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PrOceedia gs of the Board of Aldermen,
Town of O~pelOusas.

OpelOusas, La, April 4, 1905.
| The Board Of Aldermen met this day in reg
ular session, with the following members pres
| ent:
B. A. Littell, Mayor. presiding: F. l.. Sandoz.
j. 9. Evans, Homer Ventre, DR. F. j. Pulford
| and j.. C.. Soileau.
| Quorum present.
Minutes adopted as read.
G. l.. Hayes. tax collector, makes the follow
ing report:
Opelousas, La, April 4, 1905.
To the Hon. Mayor and Members or the Board
of Aldermen:
Gentlemen-I herewith tender you my report
OF collections for month ending April 4, 1905,
Corporation Tax, 1905. 90
WaterwOrks Tax, 1908 .....-......--. 1 90
1904 446 IS
IioonsaS ,oo ooo ~ ~
licenses, 2o W
NldrheC uueS. Hh5 10
Less %janitOr's salary 8 90 81 10
Stock IT 90
Pc .s1677 go
Respectfully submitted.
C. l.. HAY
Town Tax Collector.
On motion. daily seconded and carried. tho
report was accepted as read, and referred to
the finance committee.
G. F. Bailey, collector of waterwOrks and
electric light plant, makes his report of collec-
lions fQS M. and l.. water and lights for the
sum OF $ss6.44. o
On motion, duly seconded and carried. the
report was received as read, and referred to
the finance committee.
Report furnished by F. L. SandOz. treasurer
town of opelousas, La, for the mouth ending
April a., 1905:
1906. vDr
Balance as per report March g., 1905. 80. $14.4l6 rs
April 4, to cash frO4 c. F. |
Bailey, clerk -...-.$ 686 ~ /
April 4, to cash frq&h G. l.. SI
Hayes, 7. TSC----.- 1,677 60
Less rarrsus.( .,a. a. 81 per warrl(t.
hereto "tt"'hs 2,2e. 8.
Balance on ham April 4, 19o5...,..- s14, SIG IS
Distributed as HllOws:
To credit general HInd .--..... So, 1928 So
license .-.>. STA As
fines ...... $40 70 I
W. W.. & 9. Rex. fund l7S 81
tax " 1892 So
market fund .--..- S72 SO
sidewalk assessment 1913 70
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I I'M prepared to accommodate a few board.
ers, either by the day, week or month.
Mrs. CLARA BREAUX,