St Landry County Louisiana Archives Court.....Sloan, Gilbert November 13, 1852
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Source: Opelousas Courier, Opelousas, Louisiana
Written: November 13, 1852
Recorded: December 11, 1852

Estate of Gilbert Sloan

BELL-CHENEY SPRINGS
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

Opelousas Courier - Opelousas, Louisiana, December 11, 1852
Vol. 1, No. 1 Page 1

Will be sold, at public sale, by James Akenhead, administrator of the estate
of Gilbert Sloan, deceased, or by a duly commissioned auctioneer, in and for
the Parish of St. Landry, on the first day of January 1853, at the Court House
at Opelousas, the Bell Cheney Springs, by virtue of a written agreement
between Edmond H. Martin and the late Gilbert Sloan, and by virtue of an 
order of the District Court.

This property is sutuated thirty-six miles North of Opelousas and the same
distance South of Alexandria in the Pine Woods and beside the Mineral 
Springs and baths consists of one hundred and sixty acres of land.

There are on the premises seven double cottages and three large houses
for the accommodation of families, twelve cottages for gentlemen, a large 
tavern house to which is annexed a commodious Ball Room, a large
Coffee House, Stable and Store house with other necessary buildings.

Besides which there is belonging to the establishment good and substantial
furniture worth between fifteen hundred and two thousand dollars.

This property is situated mid way between the Red River and the Attakapas
Parishes, and if it should not be upon the line, it cannot be further than ten
miles from Opelousas Rail Road in its extension to Texas.

The Springs have been liberally patronized since owned by the present
proprietor and the medecinal qualities of the waters are being more
appreciated every year.

This property offers a joint stock company of planters a most pleasant and
healthy retreat during summer, for their families and for the Hotel Keeper the
most profitable investment in Louisiana.

All persons desirous of purchasing, are invited to inspect the premises before
the day of sale.

The property will be sold on a credit of one two three and four years, in equal
annual installments, with eight per cent interest at the expiration of one year on
the amount unpaid at that time.

Purchasers giving bond with approved security, and the property to remain
specially mortgaged until final payment of principal and interest.  Act of sale
passed before H. L. Garland, Notary, at the expense of the purchaser.
	E. H. MARTIN,
	JAMES AKENHEAD,
Administrator of the estate of Gilbert Sloan.
Opelousas, November 13th 1852.

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