The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1881-11-12
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ENERAL DEALER Nv MERCHANDISE AND REAL
ESTATE AGENT

GEJVER.HL DEHLER Nv ~MERCHHVDSE AVU REHL
ESTATE
Has Cor 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 our new SPACE Des-
criptve Circular just published by the Vermilion Parish Immigra.
ton Association.
na- Notice the number at head of advertisement in writing let
ters of inquiry.
.4rpnt-Are-An arpent is 1888 square yards. An acre is 1880
No. i A plantation in this parish situated Il mile from Jefer-
sons Orange Grove, Q4ake Peigneur) II mil east of Vermiion Ba-
you, 4 miles from Royvile and 6 miles from Abbeville, containing
1865 arpens, besides an undivided tract of woodland 2 miles from
plantation. A large and commodious dwelling house. kitchen, els
sern, cotton house, carriage house, corn cribstable and b%lacksmiths
thop. Two driven wells, moving machine and press. Of the vast
soil is of the most fertile in the parish and its surface being slightly
unduating, drains almost without trouble and will not wash. 1t is
Guce a of tbs c1 o 1e''o Fo So sfocf ta rais; Ergi + ? ieo a a. }e a I'd at he etner pro-
dwelling and other improvements are beautifully shaded and enriched
with a surrounding view of 43 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 Vermilion bayou
2 miles below Perrys Bridge, contains 200 arpents of which 25 ar
fence. One dwelling house, l8x15 with gallery, kitchen, farm nipple.
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 Vermlion bayou
on the east, Is acres are enclosed. More than onehalf of the area
4 double cabins, corn house, cotton house. This place would be an
excellent sugar, cotton or stock farm and would be sold at bargain.
NO. 4 IhlS excellent farm contains lOO acres and the greater
portion is covered with timber, a comfortable dwelling, good sugar
house, blacksmlths shop, corn crib, stable, cabins, etc. A fine
orchard and garden; new dwelling. All the land enclosed. Said
The soil is one Of the most fertile in the parish and is we'll adapted
No. 5 This valuable plantation is located in the parish of Lafa-
yette 3 miles northwest Of the fourshng town of Vermilionville, !
of a mile west Of the 0pelousas public road which runs nearly paral.
lei with the Opelousas & Red River Railroad, also Z Of mile north
of Morgans Louisiana & Texas Rail Road. 1t measures an area of
1856 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
Vermilon bayou 81 miles from plantation. Said plantation is well
stable, carriage house, kitchen, 5 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 agriculturist, dairy
man, fruit or vegetable grower, physician or other calling. It is
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 situated 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 Abbeville,
land would accommodate a small colony and various industries could
be undertaken with sure profit. The manufacture of lumber besides
the cultivation of the soil and stock raising could be carried on with
pecially the orange. A flock of sheep would given into the bargain.
The whole tract can be enclosed with ] 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, bayous and lakes.
3 miles west of Abbevine, bordering on Vermilion Bayou on the
east and on Couee Kinney on the west, and contains so acres of
which 20 acres are woodland. The whole for a moderate price.
No. 8 This magnificent and picturesque farm situated ] of mile
of Abbeville, and 6 arpents east from the bayou, has an area
r aIpentS VI WHICH o. aIpenls are woodland. llS SOIL IS all very I.
fertile. There is a good dwelling 1920, store room 18x12, kitchen,
corn a1 crib and s out buildings. Also a large sugar house and cane
capacity 5 hhds per "a hours. About 100 arpents are enclosed
good fence, a fine orchard containing a variety of about 500
bearing fruit trees. ten work horses, carts plows, &c. Terms, mode.
and long credit.
No. 9 This desirable tract of land is situated on the east bank of
Bayou and measures a surface of 40 acres of which 10
bordering on Vermnion Bayou are covered with good timber.
Distance from Abbeville, 7 miles.
No. 10 This large and valuable plantation is situated on the east
OF the Bayou Teche, 3 miles above Arnaudvine Junction.. It'll
contains 1900 arpents of the richest and most fertile land in the State. r
. large portion of the farm is covered with the finest timber. There
are 8 buildings on the place and enough land enclosed to occupy 5 /
aborers who are employed cultivatng said farm. This land is we'll
adapted for sugar cane. cotton, corn, potatoes, &c. Fruit trees of all
and also a vegetable garden. 1t can be bought at an extremely b
ow price for cash. 9
No. II An improved property, situated north of the town of
Abbevine, containing an area of lots can be bought on a bargain. c
No. II This excellent improved property, shuatne on the east :
inc Of the coporation Of Abbeyine contains ten acres Of good land: L