The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1880-04-03
A. ID. M A II Il l n =,
ENERA DEALER IN .MERCHANDLsE y REAL
ESTATE AGENT.

Has for sale a number of valuable plantations, farms. town proper
ties, etc" of any required SIZE ana OF every variety 81 s'e' "n'ono D
be had on the most favorable terms. 1900.
Persons wishing to invest in this parish can obtain any lnforma'
ton they NAV desire by forwarding stamp for our new SPACE Des
criptive Circular just published by the Nermihon Parish lmnlgra.
ton Association. 49, ~
ggy= Notice the number at head OF advertisement IN writing let
.4rpm-.aue-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No.. / A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer,
sons Orange Grove, Qake Peigneur ] mile east OF Herm1llon pa
YOU. 4 miles from Royville and 6 miles from Abbevlle, containing
|466 arpents, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodions dwelling house; Kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn CRIB, stable ana olacksm'ths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine ana press. " 'ne T 10
tract of land, 200 arpents are enclosed with good cypress fence: Inc
soil is of the most fertile IN the parish and its surface being slightly
undulatng, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
we'll adapted for cotton, sugar cane, ccrn, potatoes and all c,her pro m
duce of this climate. For stock raising it is Of the very best Inc
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enrlcned
with a surrounding view of 43 arpents of a variety of useful trees
sue; ma as . the T 9i.n n1a pfatn, ' E;}gat ed, on p'v wnst bank bank Of f. vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perry's Bridge, contains 200 arpent;s of which 20 ar,
fence. One dwelling house, lszl5 with gallery; kitchen, farm lmple
mens, etc. The surface of this land is slightly billy and the whole
is we'll suited for cultivation. There is on each side of this place
north and south a good sugar house. About zoo arpents ADJOINING
this place could be bought on reasonable terms:
N.3 A valuable plantation in this parish miles from Able.
lille containing 900 superficial arpents fronting on Vermnion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. 'ore than one halt 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. 4 This excellent farm contains 100 acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, backsmiths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A he
orchard and garden: new dwelling. All the land enclosed. sald
farm is situated on Vermilon bayou 6 miles below Perys Bridge.
The soil is one of he most fertile In the parish and Is well adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in The parish of Laa-
yette 8 miles northwest of the ~fourishiug town Of Verm'lonville, !
of a mile west of the Opelousas public road which runs nearly paral
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also I of a mile north
of Morgan's 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 IS acres, situated on
Vermiron bayou 81 miles from plantation. SAID plantation IS wen
improved with a large and we'll finished dwelling mouse, corn cr'o
sta lie, carriage house, kitchen, S out buildings, a great number of
shade trees, besides a fine grove Of pecan trees IS acres are at pres
ent enclosed and under cultivation. This property offers one of the
most desirable position for any person. whether agricutunst, dairy
man. fruit or vegetable, grover; physician a,",; or o other ' offsrsi = 1t 8
very low figure and will no doubt triple the amount when the rail
road, which is due to reach Lafayette this fall be completed.
No. 6 This immense tract of land situatd in the western portion
of this parish, above the outlet of the Queue Tortue Bayou, said bayou
being navigable and about 80 miles west of the town OF Abbeyiie
land would ACCOMMODATE a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture OF lumber besides
profit. 1t is an excellent place for the culture of bees, fruit trees, es
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given INTO the bargain
The WHOLE tract can be enclosed with J the amount OF fence required
for any other tract of that area on account of its natural advantages
of being bounded on Two or three sides by swamps, bayons and lakes
Price, very cheap.
3 miles west of Abbevlne, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
and on Coulee Kinney on the west and contains ~ acres OF
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] ofa mile
Abbevile, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room lSxl2, Kitchen
corn crib and 6 out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
mill, capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About l6o arpents r enclosed
with good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety OF about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts, plows, DC. Terms, mode
rate aud long credit.
No. . This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank Of
Vermilion Bayou and measures a surface Of l40 acres OF which 10
acres bordering on VermiHon Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbevile, I miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated ON the east
bank of the Bayou Teche, 8 miles above Arnaudville Onnctlon). 1t
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State.
A large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are s buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5
laborers who are employed cultivating said farm. This land is well
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes. DC. Fruit trees OF all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely
low price for cash.
No. Ii An improved property, situated north of the town Of
Abbevile, containing an area of 4 lots can be bought on a bargain.
No. IL This excellent improved property, situatne on the east
line of the cooperation Of Abbevile contains ten acres OF good land.
There is a dwelling house. kitchen, vegetable and fruit garden, about
400 grated fruit trees of different varieties, such as. orange, peach.
pears, English walnut, almond grape vines, &c. This place is loca-
ted in the bealthiest part of town, and besides a comfortable resi-
dence. 1t would offer a good position for a gardener, &c. :;