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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
Notice to
Bayou Vermilion


~ywA I have bought the Str.
lI-%SEXCHANGE and will run
ESs.ResZAyher direct 10 New Orleans
via Harvey's canal. Freight received.at
New Orleans daily, at Morgan's old Teche
rates, storage free.
Apply to j. E. Csrlin. agent at Ne"
Orleans. or to the undersigned at Able
vile, Louisiana.
SOLOMON WISE.
April Il. l979.-tl.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

A young gentleman was the
other day accusing another OF
having a big mouth. "Yes." said
the other, "but The Lord had to
make yours small to give you
plenty of cheek
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

It's a good thing that the
Chinese can't read English. If
they could they would be putting
on airs about this time, and rails
ing the prices for washing
collars.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

Syracuse Times : II the charac-
tiers Of all our young men stood
high as their shirt collars, the
community would present a bet
ter aspect than it does.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

A ladvertisements and communications
intended for the MERID1oNAL. ne
handed in by IL o'clock N on Thursday
to ensure publication; This is an lmp1 he
ant business rule, which should not De
overlooked or neglected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

Me- The dying man called his
servant and said: "Sam, l am
dying. I'm going on a long
tourney" "Nebber mind, massa;
its all the way down hill"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

An Illinois man in writing to
the Clerk Of the Supreme Court
of the State for a license TO prac-
tice law, said IF you have two
sizes send me the largest one"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

ION motion the above N
was adopted and the cory
discharged.
Gu motion the Preside |
authorized 10 renew tho ais
contract at thu same sslai1
the term Of one year.
On motion il was fss1''
that Edmond I R-ausssra Y !
| ,lovesi.t ar a salary q IVY
lars per diem when asissA
gagged in tho diseliarge .
/ uu., ia.. TO assess the alla!,1
school. land occupied " y
N;dalier aud Oiidoa Ylslss',
also TO ascertain The lfn'' J
tiue that. they bavc .eccslaA
same. Said Eanond ! SIsss
to report TO tie s'ossas''.f
rent Of school lands Il
o. motion. the aeeoats y
Treasn: er. Isaac We eve
i, Twenty-niue dollars
1 lowed. ], U
i. o. motion, Man!'s
Twas anrointed as a. iI1slssd n
14h Ward school n llea ~ ::
phas Rronssa'd nov So
in another Parish.
J., On motion the Bolfo "
sine die.
JAS. y. WILEAls
r. SAGRERA, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

The little town Of Beaver,
which is one of the suburbs of
Pittsburgh, is in a terrible state
oe excitement. One Of the pref
test, wealthiest, and most accom-
plished young ladies of the town
left her mothers house and
deliberately married q negro,
who is as urgly and ignorant as
he is black. For some time past
Annie Mason has given her par
enfs a good deal of trouble by
her reckless, hayward conduct
but being an only daughter, she
WAS spoiled by indulgence. Hel
{ father is. United States store
keeper in Indiana county, Du
lives in Beaver and is wealthy
Her uncle is ex-Chief justice
Daniel Agnew of the Snprem
. Court, and the family is one Q
the best III this part Of the State
e Mrs. Geo. Jones, nee Miss Ami
Mason, is twenty years old. sh
is a brunette, with large eye
exceedingly pretty face, and in
form. She had a quarrel wit
;, her parents on Wednesday nigh
and early yesterday forenoon 81
left her home and met Geors
G. Jones, q coarse, %illiterate co
ID digger, by an appointment viii
he she had made by some unknov
+ means the night before. At
o'clock in the morning Jones al
Miss Mason went to Rochest'
he which is about a mile fire
Of Beaver, and harried to the hou
id Of a colored clergyman W
to married them IN the presence
two white men. who were call
in to act as witnesses. L
81
couple then took the next trs
ms back to Beaver, where Jol
hired q room in a small ho'
w which has only three rooms in
Sal two Of which are already oc
pied by negro families. !
as reckless girl sent home for
zoe trunk, piano and some OF
rho ornaments from her room, a
ret this was the first intlmatlon
". mother had Of the marriage !.
mother tried to persuade
daughter to return to her no.
the but she refused. Her father
ri not at home, and knows moth
ing as yet Of the affair. 1t is
ais. known how Miss Mason bee;
inp acquainted with Jones, or VII
she ever met him. Threats
openly made by the Young
and of Beaver. OF tarring and feat
ted ing Jones and driving him
lese of the town, but up to the pre-
old time nothing has been done,
80 Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are liz
in their squalid room while
hayward girls mother is Yin
d her elegant home crazy
man brain fever. brought on by
tho ~ - -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

If Adam had been created a
how instead Of a full grown man
he would have dubbed all the
anples off from that tree before
the serpent had a chance to get
through the fence around the
garden.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

Talk about the missing link as
you will the world at large
will keep both eyes fixed on the
voung man who makes his first
appearance in society in a claw.
hammer coat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

The best medicine for a sick
man, is to back him up against a
'.mule. That animal will heel him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

Judge Billings rendered an ez-
'ceedingly lengthy decision in
favor Of the Louisiana State
Lottery Company.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

A poet sings Of the twitter OF
a "half sleeping bird.' He must
mean a bird that sleeps with one
eye open.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

"That's a nice new suit you
have on ; what did you have to
nav for it?" Sixty dollars
aud COSTS"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
NOTICE

The owners q dsG
Corporation o. -,
1lbes SAINT is not ps'a
l will proces'ssw n.rp
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

TIE work on our bridge is pro-
crossing slowly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

Chew Jackson's Best Sweet
Navy Tobacco.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
Notice, !
TAX PAYERS Or

You, arc hereby ass
the Tax Collectors
open in The town, =
near the Court lions. IA
Parties wishing q
end myself or {. J; ~
deputy, FROM 9 to oc
Office. n.orsu
= Tax oe
Nh 0Ath MN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

a tame speckltd crow has been
captured in Baldwin country, Ga.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

90 to D. Franks AID Try Beer
on ice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
SCHOOL RoARD
ApheViIie. Nav lAa

In pursuance to 4 call 4 s
President the Board Of SIN
Directors met on this dav. IVY
Were present j: J N W;Is,s.
Archie Young, Benz. Faa|I
Sasrera, and Daniel Paul
Were absent: F. R. 4.
II II Bartels and Jno. Leno,s
The minutes Of the pre,s.,
meeting were adop;ed aits. 4
reading.
The following report ii
committee appointed Il ss'1
finally with the Ez.Treas,s
NJ c Broussard, was read.
REPORT.
Abbevllle, April 4, lS7s
To the Hon, president and &.
bers of School Board Direcia,|
Of Vermilion Parish.
i Gentlemen-We, the uudetsp
ed committee, appointed by NJ
. body on The LIST of March ISi
!: settle finally with the, oulgos|
school treasurer, NJ. c B.ousa1
having thoroughly examined
!. books and vouchers Of said Oh
beg leave; to report the folloa
t statement ::
:. Rece pts
1From State Treasurer iM Y
years : l3a
e 1877 & IS 3Ilsl|
Poll tax lS77&'7S 2i
Tax Gel. back years &
II 1877 & '78 IHs
Las,ie Bnoussard Ex-Tr. Il
W. a. White rent Of s lsnt6S
= 4 --s
Total sssa
Disbursements
For claims Of 1876 llr
q, Con expenses II & IS sasst
Teachers salary 1877 saegl
1878 liS!I
-
.zELJ
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31

District Court opened here on
last Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
u Total

Balance on hand M
We fu Their beg leave. to
that the vouchers, &e., On
Treasurer's Office are altaca
Respectable submltted
X, SAaRERa,
ARCHIE YsNzc
a. y. MARTIN,
r FArIKa.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-05-31
Disbursements

For claims Of 1876 lH
Cou expenses II & IS
Teachers salary 1877 sag
1878 Ai
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

They were cOmplimenting Fancois
Arajo once upon time upon a scien-
tiiic lecture which he had delivered,
but the remark was made that he had
elaborated his explanations almost to
proliXity.
"Oh, yes, / know" replied Arajo,
''but that isn't surprising. You see
when | am lecturlng | always make a
point Of selecting the stupidest look
ing man in the audience and lecturing
to him explaining and re-explaining
till see that lie understands me. Now
to-day the man | lectured at was the
stup-"
Enter gentleman, who rushes up
to the astronomer add shakes him hand
warmly.
"My dear NJ. Arajo, what splendid
lecture yours was to-day-nOt a word
of it that a child could not understand.
You saw how interested / was, hope.
because | noticed you were looking
in my direction from first TO last"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
Three Young Hunters.

y few days ago, Henry Emery, of
hunting, encountered a huge bear,
which he fired at and wounded, when
BrGin took to the woods. Unable to
follow the trail across the plains, Har-
vey went home for the dog and, accom-
panied by his brothers, jim and viii,
started "on trail" Putting the dog
on the track where the blood from the
wonnd was fresh, they started on live
~ trot in pursuit. Jim being the fleet
est on foot soon distanced the others,
and, after long race through brush
and thIcket, the dog overlook Mr..
Bruin and worried him until Jim ap-
peared on the scene, rather abruptly,
or sooner than he anticipated-almOst
stumbling over the bear before he saw
him. The enraged animal clutched
him with both paws, around the waist,
the lad with great presence of mind,
grabbing him by the nose, and, throw
ing his head up, yelled out: "Boys,
he's got mel" The bear not relishing
the grip on his nose, with lightning.
rapidity loosened his hold and dealt
Jim blow on the arm that held him
which sent him spinning into the brush,
and Bruin disappeared again. But the
dog was not disposed to let him off so
easy. Jim jumped up on log to see if
possible where the bear was lit was get
ting dark them and he soon found out
he was right there-and he no SOON
er struck the log than Bruin had him
again, and, as the boys were or hand
now, 4 life struggle ensued, Jim on
the ground, the bear on him, Harvey
on the bear, worrying him around the
head aid nose to keep him from biting.
viii, in the meantime, feeling in the
twilight for the bears shoulder, put the
muzzle OF the gun behind the shoulder
and sent a ball through him. The bear
did not fall, aud Harvey, who had by
this time got out his knife, buried it
deep III his side couple of times, when
bruin fe over dead. Jim was badly |
ond mangled, but not Sc
riously hurt.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
A Wise IrSi.latnr.

He is successful because he has the
manly courage to rise above all per-
sonal motives or interests and casts his
vote and influence on the side of meas
urcs which will contribute To the well
being of his fcllow-mcn. The good Of
the many, even though 1t proves in
furious to the interests of the few, Is
the maxim of the wise legislator. But
certain men will never admit the wis
dom of this doctriue, any more than
some selfish practitioners will admit
the superlatiye value of Or. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery and Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets, because these
remedies have injured their practice.
OF course, no man in his right senses
will pay physician 500 for II con-
sultattion, Il bottle Of bittcrs, . few
powders, aud a prescription, when one
bottle of DIR. Picrcc's Golden Medical
Discovery and 4 bottle of his Pleasant
Purgatiyc Pellets, both costing but
$l.25, will accomplish the same re-
suit, viz: cleanse the liver and blood,
regulate and tone the stomach, and i'm
part Il healthful action 10 the bowels
and kidneys.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
An Inveterate Halter of Frogs.

A dog likes company and when exiled
from canine society will often find amuse-
ment in foreign partnerships Recently a
Montville man carried home a young ter
rier dog. There was no other dogs in the
neighbOrhoOd, so he broke the mOnotony
of the place by playing with toads. He
actually became an adapt in discovering
their haunts, and when they hoped he
would hop, and when they were al rest he
rested. lie showed every symptoms of
delight over the fact that he could leap
further than the toad could, not rccOgniz-
ing the disparity in length of Lody and
limbs in his favor. One day he nosed out
a bull-frog in the wet grass that proved to
be the prince of tremendous leapers, and
trying his jumping powers with it nc was
defeated. Astonished, he looked at the
frog as it leaped away, but before it had
got off the premises, as if in fit OF jeal-
ousy, he ran after it and killed it. lie
still noses out tOads, and playfully touches
them with his feet to make them jumV
with him, but from the day he was beaten
by the frog at leapins he las insisted or
killing every frog he meets in his travels.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
A Rayenous Eagle.

A few days ago while little August
Burr, aged seven years, was playing
with his sisters-One five and the
other three and half-ncar his faith
er's house, Beaver Bay, Lake Superior,
an enormous eagle pCunced down up
on them, throwing the two girls to the
ground. 1t Immediately attacked the
younger one, -grasping one of The
child's arms with the claws of one foot,
while the claws Of the other foot were
deeply buried in the child's face; and
it attempted TO carry the child of but
was prevented By its struggles. Little
August, seeing that he could do moth
ing with his own hands to help his sis
ter, ran quickly to the house, got the
ed away at tine eagles legs, cutting
one of them severely near the foot,
whereupOn the savage bird let go of
the little girl and attacked the boy,
knocking him over, tearing his pants,
and giving him some severe scratches,
In the meantime, the screams OF the
children brought out their mother,
whereupon the eagle flew Off to the
barn, on which he sat and looked As
though he would like to renew the con-
test should favorable opportunity Of
fer itself; but he stayed there little
too long for his own good, as Joe Betz-
Ter, a neighbor, was called, who took
down his gun and shot this great ''em-
hlem of American freedom" and his
eagIeship, when killed, was found to
measure seven feet from wing-tip to
wing-tip. The little girl who had this
remarkable encounter is very badly
scratched, but not seriously burt.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East Indls missionary the formula
of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure for Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catsrrh, Asthma
and all Throat and Lung Affections,
also positive and radical cure fer Ner-
vous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonder
full curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty TO make it
know to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated BY this motive and 8 desire TO re-
lieve human suffering. l Will send free
of charge to all who desire IL, this re-
cipc, in German, French, or English,
with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. W.
SHERAr, f49 Poiecrs' Block, Rochester,
Nslr Y,rE
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
A Blockade that Should be Raised

The sgress from the system OF waste mate
rial through the natural channels should be
rendered free, without loss OF time, when a
blockade is produced by an attack OF constipa-
ton. disorder which II it becomes chronic, Is
productive Of serious bodily mischief. Jaun-
dice. severe headaches. nausea. dyspepsia tho
usual concomitants OF the malady mentioned
all indicate that the bodily functions are ma
terially interfersd with Hostetters Bitters IL
particularly efhcacious in cases Of this sort
and renders the habit Of body perfectly regu-
lar 1t is medicine greatly to be preferred to
drastic cathartics. which are we'll calculated to
drench, but unhappily also to weaken the in
testines. We say unhsppily, since such medi-
cines are the fsvorits resource Of many i'll ad-
vlsed persons, who resort to them upon the
most trivial occasion, and greatly to their dis
comfort and injury.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
HUMOROUS.

"OLD NAILS. THE wiry old presi-
dent OF a commercial bank in Boston, Is
known among the younger financiai
fry of his town as "Old Nails"-possi,,
bly, from his incisive decisions ana
driving way OF doing business. some
time ago business man of the place,
and brother in good standing OF the
church, had 4 note discounted at TINS
old worthy's bank. When it came due,
the president, at the solicitation OF the
makers friends, though against MS
own Judgment, extended it. when the
final time of payment came, the note
was discovered to be a forgery, TO the
scandal of the church and the aston
ishment of the town. but not TO that OF
the astute bank president.
The brethren, however rallied around
the erring one, the note was paid, and
the matter supposed to be hushed up
Some time after, however. the bank re-
ceived a letter from another financial
institution, asking their opinion as 10
Mr.. note.
sold Nails" said he would answer
the letter which he aid as follows:
President Bank:
DEAR SIR-In regard TO Mr.. IS
note would say: Ifit is forgery it will
be paid by the First - Church, oil
Bushytown. If it is genuine it is not
worth a.
Respectfully yours,
NATHANIEL NAILS,
President
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

ALMOST YoUNG AGAIN.-"My mother
WAS afflicted long time with Neural
gia and dull, heavy, inactive condi-
tion of the whole system; headache,
nervous prostration, and was almost
helpless. No physicians or medicines
did her any good. Three months ago
she began TO use Hop Bitlers, with such
good effect that she seems and feels
young again, although over 20 years
cid. We think there is no other med
icine fit to use in the family. "A lady
in Providence, Il. |.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12
DOMESTIC.

Poison FOR RATS AND MICE.-Car-
Donate of baryta has been foun1 to be
a most efficient poison for rats
and similar vermin. Indeed, at a
special series of trials by n Zootechni-
cal Institute, in connection with the
Royal Agricultural College, at Pros
kaw, this substance was found to be
more efficacious than any other. Ii
occurs as heavy white powder, devoid
of taste or smell. In the Proskaw ex
periments it was mixed with four
times its weight of barley meal and pei
lets of the paste were introduced into
the holes OF the rats, house-mice and
field mice. A small quantity proves
fatal. Ii appears to cause immediate
and complete paralysis of the hind ex-
tremiIies, so that il may be assumed
that mice eating of it in their holes
will die within them, and so not prove
destructive in their tHrn to domestica-
ted animals that might otherwise de-
YOUR the carcasses. IL was found in
practice that neither fowls nor pigeons
would touch the paste, either in its soft
state or when hardened by the sun; so
that Its employment is probably free
from danger to the occupants of the
poultry yards. Some rabbits, on the
other hand, that got access to the
paste ate heartily of it and paid the
penalty with their lives. Next to the
carbonate of baryta paste the ordinary
phosphorus paste proved most de-
structive, and this, it was found by ex-
pertinent, ia more attractive to the
mice III a soft form than when harden
ed into pills. But it is considerably
dearer than the baryta preparation, an
important factor in the calculations OF
the farmer who has to wage war against
rodents OH an extensive scale.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

To STOP BLEEDING.-It is said that
bleeding from a wound, on man or
beast, may be stopped by a mixture of
wheat flour and common salt, in equal
parts, bound on with a cloth If the
bleeding be profuse, use 4 large guam
tity, say from one to three pintS. 1t
NAV be left on for hours or even days
if necessary. The person who gave us
this -ecipe says: sin this manner
saved the life of horse which was
bleeding from wounded artery; the
bleeding ceased in five mixutes after
the application,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

TO RENOvATE SILKs.-Spongc faded
silks with warm water aud soap; then
rub them with a dry cloth on flat
board, afterwards iron them on the
inside with a smoothing iron, Old
black silks may he improved by spOng-
ing them with spirits. In this ease the
ironing may be done on the right side,
thin paper being spread over to pre-
vent glazing.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

The LAwN.-To keep a lawn fresh
and green put on frequently slight
sPrinklilg of salt or bonedust, or SUI
perphosshate, or any good fertilizer.
whom the soil is soft run the roller over
it helps the appearance greatly. The
application of a little ground gypsum
will also freshen up the grass. But,
above all, never neglect to run the now
ing machine over frequently.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

For FRECKLEs, THE FOLLOWING Lo-
TIONs.-1. Muriate of ammonia, half =
drachm; lavender water, two drachms; !;
distilled water, half Il pint; apply with
4 sponge three times each day. ,. One
ounce of lemon juice; quarter-drachm
powdered boraX; half-drachm sugar I;
mix and let stand a few days in a glass
bottle; then rub on bands or face Occa-
siOnallv.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

STAINS FOR DREssEs.-Stains from
fabrics may be removed by moistening
the spot with solution OF Epson salts
in few drops of not water. Rub it in
well the first time and then mOistcn
again. Next ill tin vessel with boil
ing water and set it on the stained
place for few minutes, and after
wards wash out in soft water. II l.
advisable to have articles thus treated
washed Immediately.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

a REMEDY for heaves, and said to lie
a sure cure: Forty sumac buds, one
pound of resin, one pint of ginger, half
a pound OF mustard, ore pint of unSlak-
ed lime. one pound of EPSON salts,
four ounces of gum guiacum, six ounces
of cream tartar. Mix thoroughly and
divide into thirty powders, and give
one every morning in their feed before
watering.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-11-12

NrGETINE.-Vhcn tho blood becomes
liiclc.s and stasniut, eIth.r from
change of weather or OF climate, want
of exercise, irregular dict, or from any
otner cause, the NrGEIINE will renew
the blood, carry of Tie pmtrid humors,
cleanse the stomach, regulate the bow
els, and impart tone of vigor TO the
whole body.