The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-12-20
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DEALER IN MERCHANDISE M RE.7L
ST4YE AEENT
ESTATE AGENT.

Has for sale a number Of valuable plantations, farms, town proper
ties, etc. of any required size and of every variety of site, which can
be had on the most favorable terms.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any informa-
ton they may desire by forwarding stamp for cur new SPACE Des-
criptive Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish lmmgra,
ton Association.
rs Notice the number at head Of advertisement in writing let
ters Of inquiry.
.Aypnt-.ire-An arpent is 1893 square yards. An acre is 1880
No.i A plantation in this parish situated II mile from Jeer-
sons Orange Grove, Iake Peigneur) i mile east of Vermiion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbeviile, containing
46 arpents, besides an undivided tract Of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn crib. stable and blacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. vi the vast
soil is of the most fertile In the parish and its surface being slightly
undulating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
well adapted for cotton, sugar cane, cern, potatoes and all ether pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view f43 arpents Of a variety of useful trees,
such as the china, peach, apple, fig, plum, orange, &c.
No. 2 This plantation situated on west bank OF Ve'milion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpens of which IS ar
fence. One dwelling house, lSxl5 with gallery, kitchen, farm imple-
ments, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
north and south a good sugar house. About 200 arpents adjoining
this place could be bought on reasonable terms.
N. 3 a valuable plantation in this parish 3 miles from Able
vile, containing 22o superficial arpents fronting on Vermilion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. wore than one half of the area
of the farm is covered with best timber. Dwelling house, kitchen,
4 double cabins, corn house. cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold alta bargain.
No This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A he
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the !aod enclosed. Said
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perrys Bridge.
The soil is one of the most fertile in the parish and is well adapted
for the sugar cane.
No. This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest of the hourishing town of VermilonvHe, /
of d mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad. also Z Of a mile north
of Moigans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1875 acres, all of the most fertile land in the State and well adapted
for sugar cane, corn, cotton, potatoes, fruit trees, vegetables, etc
There is a tract Of fine timber land measuring As acres, situated on
Vermilion bayou b miles from plantation. Said plantation is we'll
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling house, corn crib
carriage house. kitchen. 5 ont buildings a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
cnt enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one Of the
desirable position for any person, whether agrculturist, dairy
fruit or vegetable grower. physician or other calling. It's
with a good industrious population. 1t is offered at a
low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
Which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situated in the western portion
this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
nayigable and about 80 miles west of the town of Abbeyile.
1915 acres of which ESQ are woodland and swamp. This
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
The cultivation Of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
profit. It is an excellent place for the culture of bees. fruit trees, es-
oecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain. +
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] the amount Of fence required a
being bounded on two or three sides by swamps, oayous and lakes -
very cheap. q
No. 7 This small desirable tract of good arabic land is situated l
miles west of Abbevlle, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the IL
asst and on Couee Kinney on the west, and contains 60 acres of .
Which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] Of mile
ontu of Abbevi}le, and 6 arpents east from the bayon, has an area
40 arpents of which 80 arpenis are woodland. This soil is all very
ertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lSx12, kitchen. {
on crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane 8
capacity 5 hhds per "a hcn,s. About $50 arpents are enclosed
With good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety Of about 500
earring fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, &c. Terms, mode g.
ate and long credit. II
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of h
'ermilion Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10 l
ores bordering on Vermilion Bayou are covered with good timber. p
distance from AbbevilLe, I miles. r.
No. 10 This. large and valuable plantation is situated on the east ST
ank of the Bayou 1eche, 8 miles above Arnaudvine Cunction). 1t
obtains 1900 arpents Of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There @
re 5 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 :.
iborers who are employed cntivatiDg said farm. This land is well \
for nntnn corn nOtotnn &n Erult rnn If III
and also a vegetable garden. It can he bought at an extremely Y
ow price for cash.
No. IL An improved property, situated north of the town of :
lbbeviHe, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
ne of the cooperation of AbbeviHe contains ten acres Of good land. q
here is a dwelling house, kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about q
90 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach, r
Eagish walnut, almond grape vines. &c. This place is loca- II
ID in the healthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
It would offer a good position for a gardener. &C.. @