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has sacrificed her own apartments to
those devoted to her youthful friends is
easily seen by the proportions of the lat
ter. The apartment in which the kinder
garten classes are conducted, but which
is also, on occasions. turned into one of
and musicals. is remarkably spacious.
Rows of little chairs. arranged in the
traditional circular form, testify to the
former occupancy by the little disciples
of Froebel. II have also a mothers
meeting here once month during the
season." says Mrs. Lee. but. of course.
both the classes and meetings are ad
journed during the hot weather." Lead
ing the way to garden In the rear of
the building, Mrs. Lee pointed out the
little plots of vegetables in one portion.
and flowers in another, sown and cult
waited by the litole pupils. and the Gus
tomary sand pile in one corner. And
here. you see" she said. alluding to
slender saplng yet almost destitute OF
leaves, 'is a maple we planted a little
while ago, TO give shade to future gen
erations. We have a nice rOof-garden.
too. lighted at night by electricity and
highly appreciated by our social club of
young people and athletic organization.
"Oh. yes, indeed. we certainly have an
athletic organization" answered Mrs.
Lee. in reply to a query why, didn't
you know? This year the members of
the NJ. A. C. (Memorial Athletic Club
distinguished themselves as the champion
wrestlers of the District winning eight
medals in the contests. This terraced
portion of the garden, upon when the
children's flower beds are, and winch Is
made land, covers portion or our ooWl-
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point of pride. Where there are extensive
fishing interests there are thrilling tales
of the sea. The trackless forests and the
wild mountain passes which have earned
for my state the cognomen of the Swift
zerland of America have inspired some
able poems Any one who wishes to know
something of this grandeur should read
Capt. Charles A. j. Farrars Through
the Wilds To my mind the intelligent
traveller who delights in looking into the
heroic past of the nation can spend no
more pleasant summer than in the noun
tainS by the seashore Of the Old Granite
state and then. by leisurely stages, VISIT
the hallowed spots where illustrious men
have been born, lived or died. There Is
the old Wentworth mansion OF Ports
mouth, visited by hundreds OF tourists
and many Of them English The mansion
is famous in song and story as the resi-
dence of Gov. Bennington Wentworth In
1865 There he brought his bride, the
housemaid. Martha Hilton, renowned IN
Longfelow's poem in the Tales OF the
Wayside Inn Portsmouth has in recent
years added to her historic interest in
that the wayfarer now sees the houses
where the treaty of peace was signed DE-
tween Russia and Japan and the one
which served as temporary asylum Ior
the Spanish prisoners after tnelf capture
at Santiago.
I'm Salisbury one may see the house
in which Daniel Webster was bora 1t
is small one-story frame structure, out
1t stands as it was on the day on which
the eloquent expounder OF the Constitu-
ton first saw the light. In Manchester
we point with pride to the home of Gen.
John Stark, built in 1875, and no record
of the historic homes of New Hampshire
is complete without this interesting resi-
dence The Tilton homestead in Tilton.
is worth a visit to New Hampshire. 1t
was built in 176S by Nathaniel Tilton, son
of Samuel Tilton, who came from Wales.
Nathaniel Tilton was the second of the
seven who put their names in the origi-
nal New Church Covenant, November 13,
1771, and he was chosen deacon in 1772'
Mrs Burnham may be described as one
of the most competent homekeepers in
official Washington, and no interest is
paramount to those within her home The
mansion which Senator Burnham occu-
pies in Manchester Is one of the most
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that has added to the natural caution OF
the New England character. The result
is we have few indigents and few ioiers'
even In the crowded manufacturing cen
ters Much has been said recently about
identifying the lives of those VINO nave
but little leisure to cultivate the graces.
The propaganda has made Its impress IN
Manchester. But. like our more experi.
enced colleagues in the great seaboard
cities. we found it wiser to promote such
crusades through the young children.
rather than to obtrude our ideas INTO tne
homes of the mature. Gardening, sewing
spreading this gospel Of beauty far wider
and in a more potent way than thou
sand outside exhorters could do
Every New Hampshire woman seems
interested in some pet patrlotlc proJec.
or organization. I am member OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
and of the Colonial Danes. l trace my
ancestry back to Gen. Eaton, but !! nolo
every hero from the state IN speclai ven
GRAFTON. In Manchester we are are al .a WI +.
in the old burial ground and MS Nope
monument one of the prides or the CITY
One of the features of patriotic societies
which makes strong appeal 10 me Is
the love OF historical research "nicn
they inspire. In New Hampshire we
plunge deeply into such research and In
every village and small town socisl.os
exist which furnish excellent materlal LOT
graver students of the national recotos
I'VE are especially proud of the state
prior to the Declaration of independence
and of the part played by her courageous
sons in the controversies wnlch Pre
ceded the raising Of the banner OF lib
erty. New Hampshire men were very ac-
tive in the disputes which arose with
Great Britain and they were the very
first to form an Independent state gov
ernment-theirs dating from January o.
1776. or six months previous to the
declaration in Philadelphia. That It was
but a temporary affair and INTENDED 70
last during the war only, does not take
away one ounce of our pride in 1t as an
indication of the courage and earnest
purposes of New Hampshire's sons.
Through the historical and patriotic So
cieties we have been able to honor the
memory Of all the brave New Hampshire
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ing alley. which I will now show you
And, indeed, there Is probably not a
finer bowling alley in Washington. Here.
as in every other portion of the building,
is noticeable the elegant construction Of
hard wood. shining with cleanliness The
bowling alley is lighted from above by
electricity. and. as pointed out by Mrs.
Lee extends for considerable distance
underneath the terraced garden of the
"knders.'
Then" continued the owner of this
novel residence. I'VE have our gym
nasium. The boys are very proud of the
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HE wife Of the
junior senator from
n e W Hampshire.
having resided in
Washington f or
nearly nine years.
can claim prece-
dence over a good
third of the entire
senatorial contin-
gent. The New
England legislators
change but rarely,
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HE wayfarer on
Jefferson street, a
somewhat u n ( r e.
quented thorough
fare of Georgetown
leading from NJ
street down to the
canal and between
3 OF h a n d 3 l s t
streets. will proba-
bly, be struck by
the appearance Of
It'll
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GEORGETOWN Woman
" Conducts Pleasure Home
for Young People at Her
Own Expense = Splendid
Drinking Fountain Supplies
Cool Water to Thirsty
District Commissioners Had
Refused to Grant the Free
Water-Furnishes Gym, Bill
lard Room, Music Room and
Roof Garden for Children of
All Ages-Mrs. Marguerite
Du Pont Lee Is Much Loved
by All Georgetown Resi-
dents, Old and Young Alike,
for Her Good Work.
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narrow Jefferson street below would
hardly conceive possible.
The Kemper Bocock memorial is. Mrs.
Lee afiirms. designed by her as a perma-
nent tribute to the memory of Rev. Bo-
cock and a possession OF the young peo-
pie Of this city. Though I have for a
number Of years. said the generous
spirited lady, thought over plans for the
benefit of the young people. 1t is only
comparatively recently that I have
evolved the plan which you see en-
bodied In the memorial as It stands to-
day. Some misconception have found to
exist in peoples minds regarding the es-
sential nature of the memorial, regard
ing it as a charitable or. at all events. a
philanthropic institution, neither OF
which it Is. 1t is not designed for the
are the friends whom l entertain here by
any means among the poverty. stricken
of the city. Let me call this. rather.
social innovation. Whereas formerly I
delighted to go to BAH or party and to
entertain people in a similar and conven-
tional way, / now take quite as much. IL
not more. satisfaction in the entertain
ment Of my several hundred youthful
friends here. I believe in our entertain
ments. social, athletic, musical. I enjoy
myself quite much as they do. In the
kindergarten movement l became inter-
ested through the Rev. Mr.. Bocock, who
principles and doctrines Of Froebel, and
hence I have named my home because
Of this phase of utility to which have
devoted it. after this pioneer Of the move-
ment In the United States"
Cutting Newspaper Files.
From the Norwich Conn) Bulletin.
Cutting newspaper files on the sly in
the Office of publication or library is a
crime-it resolves itself into a theft. be-
sides being a damage to private property
which cannot be repaired
A woman is suing the Cincinnatio public
library for $4,000 damage because she
was arrested for this sort of vandalism by
the authorities of the library, and while
she admits her guilt she declares that she
was so agitated by the contents Of the
article that she did not know what she
was doing: or, in other words. was totally
irresponsible, which is q weak defense for
such an unwarranted and indefensible act.
should get heavily fined and get no dam
ages" The Newburyport News. upon this
same subject says: I'VE can enthusias-
tically echo the wish of the Star that in
stead of getting even nominal damages
from the library trustees the woman In
question will be mulcted for good, round
fine by the court"
The Courier files of 1896, for several
years thereafter, have been damaged by
with a penknife by those to whom they
had been intrusted for perusal. The dis
fgurement of newspaper files anywhere In
this way should be severely punished
when once the reprobate is discovered.
This woman should certainly be made
to realize the Nervousness of her offense.
She has not been injured.
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stately and elegant in the city. 1t is
built after the modified colonial style.
with all the grace of outline of that his
toric fashion and none of its interior dis
comforts. Wide porches without and spa
cious corridors within give the appear
ance of elegance and ease associated with
the homes Of the gentry in the days when
proprietary governors ruled the sturdy
citizens Of the Granite state During
later years Mrs. Burnham has added to
the beauty of her home until its contents
might serve as an example Of what the
industrious homekeeper should do. Rare
bric-a-brac carefully collected, unique
furniture. pieces of tapestry and embroid-
cries, linens fine and sheer and hand
somey embroidered, with massive silver
and exquisite glassware dear to every
New Englander, are among the variety
Burnham has gathered.
But she is particularly devoted to her
garden, and the beauty of her GROUNDS Is
proof that flowers grow best for those
who love them. She has experimental
with roses until at last she has succeed
and bloom most luxuriaHtly during the
comparatively short rose season which
New Hampshire enjoys. Her lawn Is her
special delight. and it slopes back in an
undulating smoothness that reminds the
beholder of the lawns of Oxford and the
ancestral homes of England. Mrs. Burn
ham has collected a number of unique
and ornamental shrubs and she Is con-
stantly adding to her collection. Her
barns and outhouses are snrouded In
trailing vines and luxuriantly blooming
roses, and down in the vegetable inclo-
sure are aromatic herbs and garden
stuffs dear to the old-fashioned cook; all
about are sundials and rustic seats and
massive tables which suggest perpetual
al fresco fete.
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men who fell IN the battles Of Benning-
ton, Monmouth. Bemis Heights and Sara
toga. Though they fought In all the bat
ties of the war they were especially re-
nowned for courage during these impor-
tant conflicts.
1.-THE literature Of New Hampshire and
Of New England generally Is another
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Senator and Mrs. Burnham have three
daughters, Mrs c. NJ Baker and Mrs. A.
B. Carpenter, both of whom reside in
Manchester, and Miss Edith Burnham,
who is pleasantly known in Washington.
Mrs Burnham was educated at the Abb
bot Academy in Andover, Mass, and her
youngest daughter, Miss Edith, also
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
The minutes were read and adopted,

On mOJIOn OF MI BUHGU0
The Police Jury adjourned until tht
first Monday of February, being thu
FIRST day of said month.
WI. GLOPT0N, President.
Attess: J.J. HEALEY. Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09

Yes, it was about the New Belle
vue you hear them talk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
The New Bellevue.

The New Bellevue Theatre Stock
Company has been open all this past
week and is gaining in popularity at
each performance. The little play
house has had a new set Of scenery
added to the stage and is now well
equipped to present a greater variety
81 plays than formerly.
For Saturday night, Sunday, natl
q and night the old Irish comedy
drama, kathleen Mayourneen, will be
presented for the first time in the
city.
Manager Lehman is filing in the
company as fast as he can get com
petent and reliable people, and Opel
ousas should be proud Of the.fact that
she has something that few towns
twice her size has a permanent
stock.
New motion pictures are put On
with each change Of bill, also songs
and specialties. The prices never
change, Is cents for reserved seats
and 10 cents for children.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
SUCCESSION SALE
ESTATE OF JOSEPH BELLoN.
No. 6344, Probate Docket, District Court
Parish Of st. Landry, La.

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nv virtue Of an d of the Hon. w. G..
P~eTranlt. Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court, IN and for h Parish OF St. Landry
public auction to the last and highest bid
der. nv the undersigned Administrator,
or any duly qualified a~uctioneer, at
the last residence Of the deceased, on
saturday, Jan. so, Dos
at Ii O'Clock &, M. the following described
property, belonging to. the above estate
to.Wit:
l.. One certaint tract of woodland situated
in Bayou Jane woods On the west side OF
said bayou, in st. Landry Parish, Las
bounded north by land Of Dupre Roy, south
Martin Miller and west by land of Samuel
Haas, containing sixty-si1 1863 supernclai
arpents.
Household furniture and kitchen utensils;
Q horses; wagon; buggy; ploWsi 50Dblsc orni
70 sacks rice; one harrow.
TERMsAND CONDITIONS.
All the moTables to be sold for cash; and
cash at the option of the purchaser n
the balance payable Ia one and two years
from date of SALE TO be represented py
promissory notes executed by the purchaser
to the order of himself by him endorsed
In blank, bearing eight per cent per annum
Interest from date until paid, and stlpulat-
Ing for the payment of ten per cent Rddt@
tionaIonthe amount of principal n tns
hands of an attorney or collector foT cOllee.
ton; said notes to be secured by special
mortgage and vendors privilege on the
property for which they represent part pay
ment, In addition TO which each purchaser
buying on credit shall be required 20 fur
nfsh personal security satisfactory TO the
administrator.
Id26-6t JOsIEN BELLON. Administrator
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09

hereby certify that the above and
foregoing fsa true and correct list or
the VeniTe, as drawn by the Jury Com
mission Dec. 18th, 1903.
(seai.l YVES ANDREP0NT
dec as Clerk 18th. Jud. Dist.of La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
US. Land once at New Orleans. La.
9q 1904.

Notice is hereby given thai William a. FL
liott, of Pine PEaries La, who, on Dec. II,
1903, made Homestead Entry No. 26136, Serial
NO. DI12f for wig of neM. nWA of sell. neA
Of sWM, Z lot 8 Of section 46, township 9
south, range 1 east, Louisiana Meridian,
has flied notice of Intention to MAKE fnal
five year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Yves Andre
pont, Clerk of Court, at 0pelousas, La, on
the 10th day OF February 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: a.. H. Ell
of Pine Prairie, La.
5an2.6t WALTER Z. COHEN. Register.
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Died.

The Death Angel visited the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. &. Andrns, Of
Bayou Chicot, La, on Dec. 18th, 1908,
and claimed their baby daughter, Ola,
who was born March 18th, 1907.
Funeral services were conducted By
the Rev. Father Bruno and the re-
mains laid to rest in the Vile Platte
cemetery on Dec. Both, 1903.
She was given to you. dear Mother
and Father, for only two short years,
but long enough, | know, to make
you long for the tiny arms, and the
pressure Of the baby cheek once
more. But there is a voice Of Won
drous sweetness that speaks to you
through The darkness, saying, look
40, sad hearts, for earth hath no sor-
row that Heaven cannot heal"
A FRIEND.
49,
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Sale Of Public Roads.
7TH POLICE JURY R

Notice is hereby given thai the roads In
the 18th Police Jury ward ofthe Parish OF ST.
Landry will be sold at public auction to the
last and lowest bidder, as follows:
Those In the Mamou section Of said ward
west Of Bayou des Cannes, will be sold cit
Mamou station. alto O'Clock on
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1909.
Thosein the vile Platte-ChatafgnieP sec
tons, VIII be sold at Vile Platte, at the
store of r. 1. Derouent at 10 O'Clock on
SATURDAY. JANUARY 23, 1909.
The undersigned reserving the right to
reject any and ali bids.
WILLIS FONTENOT,
5an9-3t Police Juror 6th Ward.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
]. s. land omce q sew orleans. Ia.

Notice Is hereby given that Adrien Alle-
mand, OF MiIburn, Ia, who, on December
III, 1902. made Homestead entry No. 2S353
serial No. 0690, for WIZ of neA or lot Z, geo.
ton 90, township Q south, range 2 east
Louisiana Meridian, has fIed notice OF In
Etention to make FINAL Five Year Proof, to
establish claim te the land above described
before RIM. LttkeIl. us. Commissioner, on
the 18th day OF January, 1909.
Claimant namss as witnesses: Ed. Scott,
OF Chicot, La, Lucien Perrin, OF Dossmann,
La, Busy Dossmann, of Dossnann. La.
James West, OF Barbreck, La.
WALTER L. COHEN,
dec5.6t Register.
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(OFFICIAD
Proceedings Of the Police Jury.
opelougag. Laa Jan. 4Ih, I909

Opelousas, La Jan. 4th, 1909.
The Police Jury met ia regular ses-
sion this day with the following MEM
bers present:
DIR. Glapton, President; MessTs. 7. p.
Daley, A.. Lanclos, II. il. SIngletons
Willis Fontenot, Acduel Eontenot,
Theodore Doucets
Motion by Mr.. Daley
THAT a committee OF three be APP
pointed by the Chair to contract with
anv bank. or banks, within this State to
act AID fiscal agent for the parish OF ST.
Landry for the year 1909; the said con-
tract to be ratified by the Police Jury at
its next regular meeting. Motion car
ried.
Get and Willis Fontenot.
NE. Daley called to the Chair.
on motion OF Mr.. Willis Fontenot-
The Police Jury adjourned until l:3O
o'clock b. m.
EVENING SESSION.
The Police Jury met pursuant to ad-
Present.: DR.. clopton. President;
Messrs. Daley, Lanclos, Doucets Wills
Foatenot, Acduel Fontenots singleton,
st. Cyrs
Motion by Mr.. Willis Fontenot-
That the petition from citizens Of
Little Mamou praying for a change ct
road from northwest corner Of Mrs.
Alcee Soiieau's land, be received and
tabled until next regular meeting. Me-
fion carried.
Motion BY Mr.. Willis Fontenot-
That the petition from citizens Of
Malnou praying for q change OF road
from the southeast corner OF Euge
Fontenot,s land, be received and tabled
until next regular meeting. Motlon
carried.
no the Honorable President and Mem
bers Of the Police Jury.
Gentlemen: We, the undersigned
committee appointed to examine state
mentof the fiscal agent, beg leave to
report hat we have examined said
statement as submitted and found same
correct, and recommend that a warrant
be issued to said fiscal agent for the sum
of two hundred and seventy-hYe and
26-l00 dollars for salary interest month
Of December, 1908.
j.. r.. DALEY,
THEO. D0UCET,
COMMITTEES.
on motion the report was accepted
and warrant ordered issued to said fiscal
agent as per committee report.
Motion by Mr., Willis Fontenot-
mat bAE AdA NEC1AgGt01 * AtAA liz rs
hereby authorized to refund the sum Of
ninety cents TO Benoit Deshotels, SIS the
said amount was paid by him in excess
Of land owned by him on taxes OF 1908.
Motion carried.
Motion by al. Singleton
That the Police Jury adjourn until
tomorrow morning &c 10 o'clock Mo-
ton carried.
jan 5th, 1909.
The Police Jury met pursuant TO ad-
journment.
Present: DR.. CIopton, President;
Messrs. st. Cyr, DatIey, Lancioe, Doucets
Singleton, Acdnel Fentenot and Willis
Fontenot.
Received from Al. Lafclos The sum q
three and c5-IO0 dollars reali1cd from
sale 81 old lumber, srd ward the $50
amount 10 be turned over to the Parish
Treasurer.
MsLanclos called % the Chair
Oh m0tioa az MT. ST. sr
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09

TdksR I'D o g sas : q bsS mars, sb 9 eg BE-
old. GA AnG hfghs hind eet WhIfe.
This owner ~ harehg Hottaed 10 come for
ward. pay costs ana take antraaf away
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09

-
me Follce 5uey TesoIyeo 1tseIi into
FegulaT SESSION ~ rollSe Jury
III. y the mat
" HrLltstse a. Ga lieu
haItlian 9s..SyI In tnsy
~ sAa ~ sne SLallns : aooYe de
sa6lsu ~ louna salie eosIeGe
W iMollon lns IepoLl Nas aecepted
alu c9n.nlistes tSasaLdI
N.Y. 7 ~ N5a.
! nat tHe 5spulso tns eonlllllsse ~
polnL.a " coh1IAct WIN z oIIps1snt
eafanesr y mahe Z su1Nsy anu PRONE
1Dsy9M BHuL' aha IN essanlalE rs y
stns eoss or eleanlag oIe salu
n = : = y a $500 ny my Sofepssu, Go !
iait1se ri any y 1Bas M%alans
~ issueu y VI. = : !. noosIt. aSal.lss
me seaeaa5 i eft. n s.le sQnt.ol one
ns I anu h1py
Iotfan ~ Ar e. r,r
That az rano~t of comnf4t.a -
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-01-09
Sale OF Public Roads.
9Th POLICE JURY WARD.

Notice Is hereby given that the public
roads Of the 9Th Police jury ward of tbs
parish of st. Landry will be old at public
auction TO the last and lowest bidder ~ the
store Of Sam Haas ct It0fclock y. m.,oA
M0HDAT. FEBRUARY s. 1903.
III undersigned reEerving the right to
reject any ind all bids.
R.H Sfkt4IsgTaT.
fan9.E9 Fo3tcs Iureff Efh Wsr4.
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DMINIsTRATIoN NOTICE.
EsTATE "a KRNNETH BAILLIo.

No. Probate Docket District Court, par
ishs Of st. Landry La.
whereas, Jno. Al. williams. Of Rapides
parish, has applied by his petition
to be appointed administrators of the above
named estate;
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given to
aHparties interested to make opposition to
said appointment, to file same In writing in
my ONCE in 0peIousas within ten days from
the date Of this notice.
YVES ANDREPONT,
jan2-2t Clerk of Court.
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JURY VENIRE.

Fer the first week beginning Monday
January 18th, 1902
For the second week, beginning Mon
day, Jan. 18th. 1909.
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#GUCCEssION SALE.
ESTATE OF JAMES WILSON KELLER 8
WIFE,

No. 1891, Probate Docket, District Court.
Parish of St. Landry, La.
BY virtue of an order OF the Hon. W. c.
Perrault, Judge of the 18th Judicial District
Court. In and for the Parish of st. Landry
state of Louisiana, there will be sold at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, by the Undersigned administrator
at the last residence of the deceased, near
Morrow, or
Saturday, Jan. 8, 1909,
at ii O'Clock d. M, the following described
property, belonging to the above estate,
to-wit
one COW and calf. one horse and buggy.
Terms-Casn.
JAMES WILLARD KELLER
dec16-st Administrator