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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
"The Fatal Wedding "

When Theo. Kremer wrote
"The Fatal Wedding" he wove
into its lines all the elements Of
human emotion. The play has
made a phenomenal success wher-
ever it has been produced, and
the story it tells is certainly one
of absorbing interest. Opelousas
theater-goers will have a chance
to see this much exploited play
at Sandoz Opera House on Mon.
day, Sept. 18th, when it will be
reproduced here by the Lynwood
Stock Company, headed by little
Sarah Shields in the great child
part of the Little Mother. There
are many thrilling situations, much
comedy and plenty of heart in
terest to hold the attention of the
audience. No play on the road
has ever achieved such O lasting
success as "The Fatal Wedding, "
and local theater-goers have a
treat in store when it is presented
here. The original Black Hand
picture will also be produced as
an extra attraction at a great
cost. Popular prices. Seats now
on sale at Haas-Littell Drug Co,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
All Aboard for LeWisburg

Elsewhere in these columns will
be found an advertisement an
nouncing a sale of town lots and
small tracts Of land at Lewlsburg,
eight miles from Opelousas, on
the O., &. 6 N. railroad, We'd
nesday, Sept. 18th. A free OK
cursion will be run from npelou-
sas, leaving the depot at $3.50 a.
m. and returning the same day at
4 p. m. This will certainly give
prospective investors an excellent
opportunity of visiting the town
without the least expenditure.
Crowds of people from other
towns will attend the sale, and
Lewisburg will present a lively
appearance on that day. Those
enterprising gentlemen, Messrs.
Haas & Lewis, are the founders
of Lewisburg and through whose
indefatigable efforts the place has
already assumed proportions that
make it noticeable fact that it
will soon be classed among the
thriving and progressive towns of
the country. Get in the crowd
and see for yourself on excursion
day, the 18th inst.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

It is announced from Chicago,
which assumes to be the center Of
things terrestrial and celestial,
that Daniels comet can be seen
with the naked eye in the north
cas-: in the early morning. Prof.
E. E. Barnard, under whose d.
rection photographs of the inter
esting visitor are being taken at
the Yerkes Observatory, is re-
ported as saying that at the end
of August the comet will rise two
hours before the sun, and ought
to be a conspicuous object in the
eastern horizon just before dawn.
At present it is visible without a
telescope as a hazy star. The
photograph shows that the comet
has tail six degrees or more in
length. 1t passes perihellon, its
nearest approach to the sun, or
September Sd, and will then he
47,O0O,000 miles from that lu
minary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
A Reminder

Some of the esteemed readers
complain because the incoming
of visitors is omitted or their out
ings are unnoticed. Neither the
editor nor reporter are ubiquitous.
Try the phone or small scrap of
paper and send in the news, and
"faith, we'll print it, That re-
minds one Of the following ex-
cerpt from the Banner-Demo'
crat:
"Never growl because q news
paper fails to give every scrap of
local news, so long as you fail to
give the papes- any information.
We have seen readers that have
been awfully put out at times be-
cause we make no note of the ar
rival or departure of a friend Wis.,
iting them, or relatives leaving,
or of social affairs. The average
newspaper man isn't medium
nor a mind reader, but gets the
news the same way the milk man
gets skim milk-by pumping"
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Personal

Mr.. Clarence James was called
to Eunice on business Tuesday.
Mrs. j. G. Braud is visiting
friends in Garyville and Donald
sonvilIe since last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Bienvenu
are testing the recuperative vir-
tues of Cooper's Well, Miss.
DR.. Forest G. Braud is on a
visit to Opelousas, the guest of
his sister, Mrs. Leonce Sandoz.
John w. Lewis, Esq, of the
law firm of Lewis & Lewis, is
taking a short vacation of few
days on the gulf coast.
The Misses Hetherwick, who
have been guests for several days
at the Sullivan house, returned
Wednesday to Alexandria.
The many friends of Miss Mary
Littell, daughter of our Mayor,
will be sorry to learn of her sick
ness, and hope she will be out
soon.
Rev. J. de Q. Donehoo was
called to Cheneyville Thursday on
account of the death of a child of
Mr.. Geo. Barstow. The funeral
was held Thursday afternoon at
that place.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Frisco Officers Visit Opel0usas

The head officers of the great
system of Frisco railroad lines
were distinguished visitors to this
city Tuesday, arriving at 6:4O p.
IN. on a special car and spent a
short time in the general Offices.
The party consisted of A. j. Da-
wilson, president of the entire
system; Geo. A. Clarke, B. B.
Gordon, j. HI. Elliott and Super
intendent James. They departed
the same day of their arrival over
the O., G. & N. to Melville, then
over the T. & P. to q connecting
point with the Frisco, and then
into New Orleans on their own
road. Superintendent James left
the party at New Orleans and re-
turned to Qpelousas to resume
the duties incumbent upon him.
The visit here and the trip over
the new road is regarded merely
as an inspection tour. notwith:
standing rlmors to the effect that
there will be one or more changes
made among the high officials at
fHu curly date, .-s--s-e-ee--saz
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Wise Men for Legislators

One of our oldest citizens re-
marked to us the other day: II
am glad to see that you are still
trying to impress upon the people
the overshadowing Importance of
selecting proper men for the leg
lslature and the police jury. You
cannot overestimate the impor-
tancc of this matter, for these
bodies make and remakc our laws
and are the true rulers of the
country. So we'll is this fact un-
derstood the world over that the
more intelligent the community
the wiser are the men that that
community selects to legislate for
it. And that community is usual
ly abundantly rewarded in a local
as well as in general way for its
foresight. Therefore, | would
beg you to keep hammering away
at the subject. Look over the
list of those who have offered for
the General Assembly for in
stance. There is not one we'll edu-
Gated man in it. Most of them,
| will even say all of them, are
very good men-men who mean
we'll, and to the extent of their
ability would endeavor to foster
and promote the interests of their
constituents. But do they meas
ure up to the standard? Are they
strong, wise, well-informed men7
Can they cope with the strong,
wise, well-educated men that
some other parishes always send
to represent them? Whatever
may be your personal prediction
you must, however reluctantly,
give negative answer to all these
questions. Therefore, for the
sake of the country, l beg you to
call upon some strong, competent
men who are patriotic enough to
make the sacrifice, to come out
and offer themselves for this
highly important position.''
So spoke the graybeard- "a man
who has no AK to grind, who went
through the fire of the recon-
struction era with US, and was al
ways as true to the interests of
the people as the needle to the
pole, and who is deeply interested
in good government. We fear
that he has not overdrawn the pic
ture, and hope that our thinking
men will put their heads together,
regardless of whether they are
supporting Sanders or Wilkinson
or Jastremski for governor, and
relieve this distressing situation.
Surely they can if they will.
Surely the great leaders of pub
lie opinion in St. Landry, the men
upon whom the people have heap
ed honors and emoluments in pro-
fusion, owe to that people this
much.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
A Successful Opening
DESPITE the sweltering tempe

Despite the sweltering tempera-
ture of last Sunday night, the
Sandoz Opera House was fairly
we'll seated, when the curtain
went up on the opening show of
the season, "The Little Detect
ive," Lotta's famous play, with
Miss Dorrit Ashton in the lead
ing role. Her impersonation of
five characters was very good, and
was supported by company of
clever artists, all of whom de-
serve praise. The audience went
home perfectly satisfied with the
evenings entertainment.
An occasion which added much
to the zest and pleasure of the
evening was the Opera House Or
chestra, which furnished excep-
tionally good music. The orches-
ira has been engaged for the sea-
son, and will no doubt give entire
satisfaction to the lovers of music
between curtains at each per-
fOrmance.
The Opera House presents a
charming and bright appearance
now, it having been thoroughly
remodeled, the stage enlarged and
the seating capacity greatly ill.,
creased. All Of the decorations
on the interior are new, and all
else has been materially changed,
especially the curtains, which
show entirely new scenery in pleas
ing colors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
st. Landry Irrigation Project

The following is an excerpt from
the New Orleans Picayune of Sep
tember 4th, and will doubtless be
of interest to large number of our
readers:
"We shall shortly put in the
first installment of machinery to
irrigate $4,000 acres,' said J.
Franklin Schell, of Lancaster, Pa,
in reference to the big irrigation
project that is to be carried out in
st. Landry. Mr.. Schell was re-
ceiver of the old company and he
has been organizing and financing
the new company known as the
Union Irrigation Company. He
will be general manager of the new
concern. The company is capital
lied at Sl,6OO,O00. Most of the
stock is held by Pennsylvania cap
italists. though Louisiana people
are interested to the extent of few
hundred thousand.
awe are making very satisfac-
tory progress said MI. Schell,
"but there isn't much to say about
it right now. am going back to
Pennsylvania in few days and
when | return here about October
1st I expect to have everything in
readiness to begin work. We will
irrigate about $4,000 acres the first
year, and then the amount will be
increased to 25, 900. After that the
acreage will be increased as cir
cumstances warrant. The canal is
no longer an experiment. 1t is a
settled fact.
"The crops look pretty good in
st. Landry. There is a little boil
weevil. AS soon as we have irri-
cation a good deal of the land now
planted in cotton will be converted
into rice land
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
-" Girl of the Streets ="

Few melo-dramas of the last
three seasons have had so great a
measure of success as "Girl of the
Streets" which will be seen at
Sandoz Opera House on Sunday,
Sept. 18th. The work possesses
many lasting qualities which guar
antee it life for many years. Miss
Berna Rhinehardt, who heads the
cast, made very close study of
exit" the girl of the streets, and,
for six months before the pro-
duction of the play, went to New
York and lived in the slums there,
studying the life, habit, manners,
characteristics and slang of its
habitues, and visited all the scenes
introduced in the play. Great
care was taken in giving the play
the necessary atmosphere, and
the production is a complete one.
The first act shows the beautiful
home of Nan Meadows, the Sec
ond act is Il true reproduction OF
a New York counterfeiting den,
while the third act 'shows New
York city on a winters night,
and the last act gives one very
good idea of the inside of Sing
Sing prison. There is consider.
able of the comedy element al
the way through the piece, and il
also abounds with numerous spe'
cialties. Popular prices. Seats
on sale at Haas-Littell Drug Co
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Mrs. &. T.. DusOn Dead

Mrs. Eunice Pharr Duson, wife
of Hon. c.. c. Duson, died in Al
pine, Texas, last Sunday night.
Mrs. Duson was Miss Eunice
Phalr, the second daughter of the
late Captain r. A. Pharr, and
Mrs. Amelia Gall f!harr, of New
Iberia. She was m2 ,ed TO Mr..
Duson in New Iberia III June, 1853.
and from this union there is left
two young sons, Herbert, aged IL,
and Curley, aged II, who were
with their mother at the time ol
her death. For the past six OF
seven years Mrs. Duson has been
in exceedingly poor health and has
tried various health resorts, with
out success. AS a wife, mother
and woman, Mrs. Duson was g
beautiful character, and gained
friends by the score by her many
lovable traits, who join the stricken
family in their grief.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Unfortunately, in the political
campaign of these days, the one
platform that is most needed is
the one that is the least men
toned, says the New Iberia En-
terprise. Candidates are pledged
to this and that policy, to support
this and that theory, but how sell
dom is it that the man who is
running for Office is asked to
pledge his best efforts to munich
pal improvement. There isn't a
parish that has a mile of paved
roads. There isn't a section that
does not need better drainage.
There isn't district that does
not need better schools and bette,
educational facilities. There isn't
city but is in need of something
vital to it's welfare.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

No doubt one of the finest
health-produoing and at the same
time the most palatable table beer
placed on the market in recent
years is Miller's High Life Beer.
This beer is guaranteed made from
the choicest materials and brewed
according to the most advanced
methods of scientific brewing,
combined with experience extend
ing over a period of fifty years,
For sale by Allen T. Sandoz &
Bro, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

According to report OF the
State Board of Equalization, there
are over two million acres of land
in the state not on the assessment
rolls. The Monroe News suggests
that if the board can get these
lands on the rolls, its members
will have more than earned their
salaries and repaid the state the
expense of its establishment and
maintenance to date.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Fer Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Hon. A. j.
MULLER as candidate for Assessor of the
Parish Of st. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Major A
III. MOUTON as a candidate for Assessor OF the
Parish of st. Landry, subject to the action OF
the Dem ocratie primary.
respectfully announce myself as a candi-
date for Assessor of the Parish of St. Landry at
the Democratic primary election to be held for
the purpose of selecting nominee of the Dem-
ocratic party for that Office.
ADRASTE LAFLEUR.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. DARIUS
FONTENOT as candidate for Assessor OF the
Parish of st. Landry. subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
The OstermOOr Mattress

Is built (not stuffed) of soft,
springy, uniform Ostermoor sheets
which can never lose their shape
or get lumpy, and pronounced by
those who have tried them the
best mattress on the market at
the price. The well-known mer-
chant, Fred l.. Sandoz, has taken
the agency for this mattress here,
and will take pleasure in furnish
ing full inforihation.'
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Subscribers to the capital stock
of the Courier Printing Company,
Limited, are respectfully notified
that the first instalment of twenty
FIVE per cent is now due, and the
treasurer of the company, Leon
S. Haas, Esq, is prepared to re-
ceive and receipt for the same, or
payments may be made at this
office and receipts given.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

DR.. F. R. Martin and Ed. Mar
tin, business men of Crowley,
have invented a patent heater,
known &c the "Cooper heater
foUWhich it is claimed that with
1.-THE temperature of a room can
be absolutely regulated and that
coal bills cfn be reduced enor,
mously. 1t IS being manufactured
in Dayton, Ohio.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

II was recommended to the
Equalization Board that the oil
lands in Louisiaaa be assessed on
basis of forty per cent produc-
ton. The Board assessed the
banks at ffty-fve per cent on
capital stock, surplus and undiv-
ided profits.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
~ ~N&-

Same old game. No tariff revi-
sion until after election. And
after election no tariff revision
because the people did not de-.
mand it during the campalgn.-
The COmmOner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. A. W.
DEJEAN as a candidate for Sheriff of the Par
lsh of st. Landry, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce DR.. &. W.
MARTIN as a candidate for Sheriff of the Par
ish Of st. Landry. subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. MARION
I.SWORDs as candidate for Sheriff of the
Parish of st. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. o c.
DEVTLLTERS as a candidate for Sheriff of the
Parish of st. Landry, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Simpson Bryant, negro, was
killed hy q train on the Frisco
|-asG at Rayog gonrtableau, about
Il - lay. He was stand
kwo Of the cars when
kney ul oose, lost his balance,
all to u track, and the rear car
nassed cNr his body. causing IN
.artaneas death. The remains
w. -ara br0saht here, and an inquest
Vek .hakhirped to his home at
es1' ,t' Bsf for burial.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Baton Rouge has paid the Btu
lithic Company about $3.50, 900 for
the paving done in that city. The
work done by the Ritulithio Com
many has stood the test we'll, and
baton Rouge has now about five
miles of paved streets covering
all of the city and large portion
OF the residence section.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Secretary Wilson has ANNOUNCED
that the pure food regulations in
regard to the use of sulphur in
making sugar and molasses will
not be enforced this year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Service at the Episcopal church
tomorrow at Ii a. m. Morning
prayer and sermon. Sunday-school
at $3.50 a. m. Strangers always
welcome.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

DO you need d good hnggy If
sox call on Fred. Il. Sandoz and
examine that nice assortment Of
the celebrated Star ail-BearIng
Ruggies and famous Blue Ribbon
Buggies. They cant be beat IN
.style or prices.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

The excellent business stand
under Sandoz Opera House. in
the center of the city, on Main
street, is for rent. ApplyCat this
Office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Lost-A diamond stick pin, .
carat. A suitable reward will be
paid for its return to John W
Lewis, Opelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Lam now prepared to do re-
pair work of all kinds as heretos
fore, including plumbing. lock
and trunk repairs. key fitting. etc.
], A. DRUMMOND, +
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Quite an enjoyable dance was
given at the Hook and Ladder
Hall Monday night by our city
boys. The light fantastic was
tripped until a late hour. Music
was furnished by the colored
string band! D
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

President Roosevelt has nearly
completed his message to Congress.
The document will be the longest
and most radical message ever
written by an American President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Southern negroes are tlo>1king to
the Northern cities i'll large'num-
bers and the race question in that
section is becoming acnte. "
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Just Arrived

Our car of Miller Beer has just
arrived. We are now prepared
to sell our customers in any guam
titles they desire, from a pint to
a car.
ALLEN T. SANDoz & BRo.,
Qpelousas, La.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Evangelist Martin will speak to,
day at 4 p. m. on Court Square,
and at 4 O'clock Sunday afternoon
will deliver an address to men and
boys only in the court house.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

The Democratic State Central
Committee has beon called for
Oct. 1st, and will probably fix
primary for Jan. goth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Gen. Leon Jastremski, candi-
pate for governor, is announced
to speak at Sunset next Tuesday.
Sept. 10th, and at Grand Prairie
Sept. 18th.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

A carload of the famous Stude-
baker Buggies just received by
j. B. Sandoz.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

The soda-water season has ar
rived, and Haas-Littell drug store
has all the latest and best kinds.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
Subscribe for the Courier.

For Sale-Two lots in Boagni
subdivision. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

A choice assortment of fine
table wines-domestic and inn
ported at Allen T. Sandoz e. Bro s.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

If your subscription to tn
COURIER is due, please call am
settle up.
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Fer Clerk of Court.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. YVES
ANDREPONT, the present incumbent as a
candidate for Clerk of the District Court for
the parish of st. Landry. subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce Mr.. CHAS.
LAFLEUR as q candidate for Clerk of the Dis
trict Court for the parish Of st. Landry subject
to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

The justly popular Opelousas
Female Institute, Mrs. M. M.
Hayes, principal, opened it's fall
sessioA last Monday with an at
ten .1nue of As scholars, which
nnl n was increased to 81 be-
for. e close of the week.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
VOL. So.
CANDIDATES.
For Sem atOr.

We are authorized to announce Dr. l.. La
FARO az a candidate for the State Senate from
the Twelfth Senatorial District composed OF
St. Landry and Acadia, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

When you need groceries ring
up Allen T. Sandoz g Bro.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

Old newspapers for sale at thi:
office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07
For Coroner.

We are authorized to announce DR.. W. r.
LASTRAPES as a candidate for Coroner Of
the Parish of st. Landry, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce DIR. r: M.
LITTELL as a candidate Cor Coroner Of the
Parish of st. Landry, subject TO the action OF
the Democratic primary.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

S, Galbo, the popular fruit
deal :,as opened a stand be,
twee. tne Courier office and
Oper. ouse, on Main street, with
fres line of fruits, vegetables,
nuts, etc. Cobbllng also neatly
done.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1907-09-07

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