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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14
who lie ne.

He sat 'f' in his door at nooudav.
lonesome and, gloomy apd sad; tho
flies were buzzing about him, led by
Q blue wingec e.. Not 10 slgnqf
business was there, bat the hies kept
on buzzzlng about The old mans head.
At lastin misery he shouted: fsreat
scotti I'm covered, with hiey!'
And the zephyrs that toyed with his
whiskers. whispered, why. don't
you g adverise?"-AIgon Gowa)
Courier
BY 4 vote Of 22to Is The pr presbyterv
Of Cincinnati concluded,hat all in
fants dying 70 infancy are saved"
BIest their dear little hearts, how
they must rejoice at il this BIZ declaration dec
But let them pause . 4 moment IN and I'd
reflect . lOh the solemn fact that ! !
change Of only 4 votes would have
damned them foreyer.-Ciucianatii
Enquirer.
TheAmeriCan people OF to day are
a reading, thinking and bargain i
Sc seeking class, and they as naturally
turn totfe advertisements in the
columns Of their fayorile ~neyypapes
for places il which TO secure needed
ARTICLES ct the lowest cgrrep. price,
as Vie traveller refers to his guide
book and time table for information
when ABOUT TO start on q Journey
Geo. NJ. Guernsey,
!. The bureau OF labor has inst i.
sued a report on marriage and d.
vorce ia The Unite States. an ID
qniry shows what trivia trivial cause
sometimes lead to . separation alto
For instance;
"Defendas, p made plaintiff climb
! !, ladder 10 drive nails ia Tie wood ! bod.
shed, and not liking the way she
drove the nails lassoed her On com.
ing down, tied her 10 : the gate post,
stuck ) stravs in her nose. god i
ged big BIZ kaaokles in her eyes, and
said he vented 8 see Il she was
patch; 90 qnlging Der he threw,,o
shovel her into a mesh Of bees, all
WHICH sorely griaved the plaintiff
in body and mind
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14
Monty SAVED IS 1oNEY MADE

I have purchased a large and well
selected stock of Gents Furnishing
goods, which G0R offer to the bubble
for sale regardless of cost. I do not
want it understood that / am selling
below cost, but invite the public to
cesfiie and bricermy goods before pur-
chasing elsewhere. / guarantee to
compete with them. 1 bonght nv
goods for cash and propose to sell fer
cash only. Come one, corae ali!
Yours, anxious to please,
III. BEER
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

The editor Of The Green Castle
Banner sa ~ j.! be found & curiosity
in . printing Office at Gosporf one 81
the gentlemen connected with the
establishment is a blind man sets Up
type remarkably well. lie is the
FIRST blind printer we ever come
across. He. stated tte US That bis
average days work vas 5000 ems,
and that on several occasions be set
from 1000 to 1000. His letter is
distributed for him. and his copy
rea by his partner, his memory be.
ing 50 perfect he q re'aip from
Jour 70 SIX lines; when This is finished,
he cries The last word set when
another sentence is read, and thus
continues on during The day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

Remember it will pay you to deal
with l.. j. Feray. His goods are all
fresh and PRICES the very lowest, If
you try Kim once, you will never deal
anywhere else.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

Greedy persons want all; that is not
n. G. Young's style; but his beautiful
Christmas goods and low prices c.ttch
them ali.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14
Health MfntG.

u auy VI RIO 4utHlly eic VI HuHes
Don't try to take The right Of way
from an express train at q railroad
crossing.
Don't 60 near a draft. III il draft
comes toward you way. A sight
draft is the most dangerous.
Don't blow in the gun you grand
father carried in the var of 1872. It
is more dangerous now than it was
then.
Don't hold q wasp by the other
end while you thaW it ont in froptl
Of the stove to see If It is alive. Iii
is generally alive. /,
Don't try to persuade a bull dog
to give up o yard Of which he is in
possession. Possession to a bull dog
is ten points of tie law.
Don't 60 to bed with your boots
On. This is one of the most unheal
thy practices that a man, especially
d married man, can be addicted to.
That there has been a decid ed
revolution ir journalism in recent
years 90 one will deny, and when
We pick up one Of tho papers 0
thirty Or forty years ogo, we wonder
how the people Of those days could
be satisfied with them. Tehir fresh.
est news was from two to three
weeks old; there was not a fright,
Stimulating PARAGRAPH in them;
their editorials we're long, laborioqs,
ponderous disqnisitions that would
not pass muster for ! live journal
of this day, and even the advertise.
ments were COTTON up in a duh,
monotonous shape ia keeping with
tie editorials. Yet the %odlnals of
those days we're iS the monldsFs Of
public sentiment, and their editors
we're considered tile leaders and the
oracles in the community where
their papers were published. Every
editor in those days had bis follow.
ing, and not o few Of his defend his
every ~uttefance, and to fight even
to %sustain His opinions.
Whether journalism has beer. i'm.
proved by the changes that have
taken place, We are not prepared to
say folly, but We do not think the
change has been for the worst, more
than the railroal train Of today is
for The worse when compared with
the stage coach Of old. Opthis sub,
lec! George Alfred Townsend
very ttritely says. "tlat in
the past generation of Journalists,
old men and old methods kept up q
great deal OF presumption, and eff
eoted very little. Marble and Hnri
But we're. considered remarkable
editors- when they, controlled the
New York World. But Marble
sold the paper for only 100000.
undertook 10 astonish naa
kind, and finally got of with enough
money to paw bis board in London,
he pretends to illuminate lie
with his vast knowledge Of
American affairs, A foreigner with
western ideas took hold IL The
World, printed . ~seatation every
day in the year, and built a magpi
fcent palace for his newspaper. Mr..
knew What the people
wanted, and gave it 10 them. He
all the heavy political stuff
about government. and economy,
ana that sort Of thing, into sdito.
riaI paragraphs. and gave whole
to Nellie BY and the baseball
men. All this is not very dignifed
ana it is altogether different from
the old fashioned news papers, but
it pays" VidaIiIa Sentinel. !
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14
The Police Jury met last Tuesday.


If you want a good Road cart F66r
little money, call at Bourque.
We are panied to chronicle the
severe illness Of Mrs. Erasre Mouton
Messrs. J. TIL. Patnam and =. NJ.
Fraser, left for kayne last Thursday
L. J. Feray las tie best and freshest
Groceries in town.
N. {. Young has a prescription for
high prices. Copy free.
i ~
Metsrs, W. B. MorEell and Claude
Brookshire, made a flying Wait to
Rhyme last week.
Mr.. L. A. Duclos. the enteeprising
druggist of'Rayne, was amongst the
visitors to Dur town this week.
Mr.. .AlcideN Bouareau. formerly of
this place, bit for some time pass a
resident Of fexas, has returned to
old Verhili6n.
If you want 4 good Domestic, call
ht o. RourAhe's store. He can supply
you Nth dtie.
Our enterprising townsman, Mr..
heonce Perfet. is re.shinglng his
residence, SalichewilI add considera.
Bile to It's appearance.
II is wifi pleasure that we &C
knowledge . call from Bro. Geo. &.
Bradford, the able AID dignifed
editor Of the Acadia Sentinel, on
MonIay of This week.
Modern miracles in the Eay of offers,
at n. G. Yoang's drug store.
Just think Of it, ye folks Of the
frozen North, tile f4th oft December
and the thstmotneter in the sOties;
roses blooming, and everybody III
shirt sleeves. This il Louisiana:
u
look oft Tor cheap goods at the
suction next Monday, at G6dchaux.
-
We aekn0wlede receipt Of a com.
blihentary ticket fof 4 grand benefit
bdll, On New Years ere, al Will
liams' Opera House, Lake Charles
given by Tie Euraka Brass Band
ct hat place. The admission price
ISL. Many thanks.
GSt3 L. j. Feir,asSs for your GfSceries,
Tobacco; Cigars, etc, etc. His prices
and quality of goods defy all combeti-
tors Square dealing guaranteed.
i
9xaNids Jour cows back, you
viii perhaps find the Texas wolf
! worm Which feeds on the COWS
back; and which is very damaging
They can &c pressed but by applying,
The thumb Of each hand on each side
u tic bump, and By hard predssGre
The worm ii forced out and the Cow
relieved.
Don't forget fiat on next Monday i
the grand auction at Gus; GOdehaux
So
The weather has had, The last
few davis, The appearance 81 opening
few days, the appearance Of opening
spring, The gentle sun. refreshing
breeze, the warm nights and the
song Of the BIRDS. reminds one Of the
first season OF the year. TIE grass
! gro%ingloat green; bat there is
one feature detrimental, it IS the
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

A Pointer! For beautiful holiday
goods; for fair, upright treatment, 20
to N.,G. Yonng's drug store, Santa
Claus headquarters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

AUCTION! AUCTION 1!

Gus Godchaux will commenceselling
his immense stock of goods at auction
on Monday, December It's, and con-
ifinuing from day to day until his entire
stock is sold out. Come one, come all /!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

The Monroe Telegraph il the Only
paper in the State which Turned its
column only mourning fur Jefferson
Davis
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

" - s~t t - III. ~ 4 .E n . fs
bug your lottery ticket from j. N.
Green, at Benrauo's store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

If you want a good Road Ear FSr
little money, call at Bourque.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

81. Beer has all wooden suits, guar
anteed, which he sells for from $3.50
to $l4, for cash.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

The weather has had, The last
few DAYS, The appearance 81 opening
few days, the appearance Of opening
spring. The gentle sun, refreshing
breeze, the warm nights and the
song Of the bride, reminds one 81 the
first season OF the year. TIE grass
! gro##inglout green; bit there is
one feature detrimental, it Is the
pro,racted droGth. Cattle are per.
Sling out on the prairie for want
Ct water. Farmers are watering
their gentle cattle at Tie well.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-12-14

We are panied to chronicle The
severe illness of Mrs. Erasre Mouson
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
THE STATE FAIR.
The General PrograHme Of sn
 Weeks Events.

The General Progranme Of tne
 Weeks Events.
 The State fair opens tomorrow wltn good prospect of being the best State iair held in many years, if not ever. The fsir will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The prospect of fair weather is good last week having been SO stormy fres- ident Bill in his circular appealing to the farmers of Connections says: One year ago l appealed to you to give your liberal support to the Connecticut State tair. Owing, how ever, to tho bad weather which prevailed up on all the fair days but one 1t was impossi- bls for many of you living at distance to attend. On the solitary day of the fair with which we were favored with pleasant weath. or, you responded nobly to the request made of you, the receipts of the day alone being about s3,500.
 I now appeal to you once more on behalf of our State fair to be held at Meriden on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdsy and Friday September IT, IS, 10 and 20.
 1t is my earnest desire that every Connee tiout farmer will be present, and that al fair may be the grandsst that has ever beer
 The attractions this year will be more numerous than ever before. Many new flea. turss will be introduced. Among them will be the tournament of the gun clubs of tho State, to be held immediately adjoining the park enclosure, during the four days of thu fair. This event alone Is calculated to draw thousands of visitors. It also gives every person interested in this manly and harmless sport an opportunity of witnessing some oi the sharpest shooting ever seen in our State | President Bill then enumerates some o the leading features of the exhibition, whicl have been announced in our columns.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
ST. PAUL,s CORNER STONE LAID.

The New Parish and Sunday School
 Building Is Begun With Impressive
 Ceremonies and Under she Auspices
 of Many ClerGynen-A Large Throng
 Of Spectators.
 Olive street, from Chapel to Wooster, was throngsd with dense mass of people at 4:S0
 o'clock Saturday afternoon when the cere-
 monies of laying the corner stone of St.
 Paul's new parochial building began. Upon
 the foundation of the new building arose g
 sat. The ceremonies were opened by pro-
 cession of divines. They passed from the
 front entrance of the church to the spot where the corner stone was to be laid, and gathered in group about it. Bishop Will Hams and the rector, Rev. Edwin 8. Lines, walked in front followed by Rev. Dr. E. E. Bsardsley of St. Thomas' church, Rev. Dr. Vibberts of Fair Haven, Rev. Mr. Nichols of Trinity, Rev. MT. Coley, Rev. MT. Morgan, Rev. Dr. Horton of the Cheshire Episcopal academy, Rev. s. H. Watkins of the Church of the Ascension, Rev. Mr. Dupay of Trinity chapel. and Rev. Ar. Dods- worth of St. Luke's.
 Bishop Williams read @ prayer, Rev. Mir. Lines read from the scriptures, the corner stone was lowered, the Dlsnop stfuck 1t thrice with . small wooden mallet, and 1t was laid. Bishop Williams made few remarks; Rev. MT. Lines followed. He said that in the iron box which lay beneath the stone were copies of the Eve daily newspapers of the city, the Church of To-day, Churohman, Standard of | the Cross, St. Andrews Cross, catalogues of Trinity college, Berkeley Divinity school, Yale l university, Connecticut Register, book of Bishop Seabury's centenary, sermons by Rev. Drs. Horton, Bsardsley and Nichols, Sunday school leaflets, Bible and prayer
 books, diocesan journal and many documents relating to the church, parish and city.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
Reoyeens This Week.


 Miss Bartletts school will reopen on Thurs- day, September 19. Among other attractive features of the school Mile Frechette will conduct class specially designed for those who wish to acquire French for speaking use in foreign travel. Miss Bartlstt's classes in English literature and the history of art af- ford excellent opportunities for young ladies who desire to carry on post graduate study. Miss Warner, daughter of Judge Warner, brings experience and enthusiasm to her work in mathematics and science. Miss Roessler and Miss Rsdfisld continue their instruction in German and elocution, and Miss Richards will again have charge of the intermediate department, assisted by the same native teachers of French and German who were be- fore employed. Miss Barnum will resume her classes in Greek, Latin and the higher mathematics. Tho Kindergarten will have the advantage of the able management of Miss Campbell, who has had thorough training in England in the Froebel method |, and to her other qualifications adds musical Oifka
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
AaATN THERE.


 Attorney B. Klein, of Bridgeport. who was in Washington last winter, trying to secure the release of Kempinsk from Russian prison, Is again in Washington on the same business.
 William Freeman, for many years porter at the Mansion house, Derby, died suddenly Saturday of hemor1hage of the lungs, aged 28 years Freeman has been feeling poorly for several months.
 WILL TRY IT AGAIN.
 The second annual barbecue and picnic of the Bridgeport Retail Butchers association to morrow at East End Park. The programme has been re-arranged so that additional at fractions may be given.
 Deputy Sheriff Glover says that there is no truth in the report that Rudolph StoefePs gun had been found in his yard in Newtown in coal pit or in any other place. The sheriff asserted that the report was flake. "
 THE GREAT THAMES BRIDGE.
 The boiler and the engine that Is to work the draw of the Thames river bridge are be- ing put up and the locking gear at either end of the draw is being carefully fitted: It will all take some time to complete to the satis' faction of the engineers.
 BURIED YESTERDAY.
 Mrs. Maria Neary, the wife of James Neary, died Friday at her late residence in Shelton on the Bridgeport road, aged s3 years. Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment wac in Mt. St. Pe- ter's cemetery, Birmingham. THE SEVENTH 0. v. REUNION. The reunion of the old Seventh Connecti- cut Volunteers takes place at Bloomfield on Wednesday next General Hawley will be present, and Judge Chamberlain of New Britain, has received a letter from Chaplain Weslyan announcing his intension of being present for the first time in ten years. The chaplain has always been great favorite with the regiment, and the announcement will cause great pleasure.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
Personal JOStings.


 The engagement of Albert D. DeBussy to Miss Lillie HogRson is announced.
 Miss Kittie O'Donnell, the we'll known soprano, has been appointed salaried mem- Der of St. Johns R. c. church.
 Frederick NJ. Lloyd, shipping clerk of Stoddard. Kimberly 8t Co.,, has resigned his position to enter the Yale academic depart- ment.
 Samuel E. Palmer. dress goods buyer of wm. Nicely 6 Co.,, has resigned his position to accept similar position in dry goods house in Cleveland, o.
 Miss Irene Leslie, who formerly resided in this oily, played the leading part with "Hia Natural Life" company, which closed it's en- gsgement at Proctor's Opera House Saturday evening.
 George w. Lawrence of Pepperell, Mass, who is Q member of the senior class of the Yale Medical school, has been appointed as- sistant on the medical staff of the hospital in this oity.
 Frank O'Neil of Providence, R. l., has been appointed assistant superintendent of Wm. Nicely & Co.'s of this city. Mir. O'Neil has been superintendent of dry goods house in South Norwalk.
 Dr. Edward McCabe of this city, who is house surgeon of St. Vincent's hospital, Now York city, will at the close of his time sail for Europe and will study in the hospitals of London aud Dublin.
 John A. Doolittle has returned home after a long tour of New York and Connecticut trotting circuits. He brought with him his two horses, Woodmansee and Kittie, that had won for him @ goodly fund.
 Henry Barnes and family, of Dwight street, returned home September after @ sojourn of few weeks at Governors Island, of Stony Creek. They contemplate building next summer on one of the beautiful Thinble Islands.
 Joseph P. Dickerson of this city has been appointed buyer of the upholstery depart ment of Wm. Nicely & Go. MT. Dickerson was for number of years in the upholstery department of H. B. Armstrong & Co.,, of this city.
 Mir. Isaac Haas, of Brooklyn, was passsn- ger on the Continental, which left New York Tuesday evening last and arrived in this city Saturday morning. Mir. Haas stated that the officers of the boat arc entitled to the highest praise for their courteous treatment of the passenpers during the long triD
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
Rurlodiu This City.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Harriet w. B. Robinson, who died in Wethers6eld, took place Saturday afternoon at l o'clock from her late residence on Main street in that town, Rev. Floyd w. Tomkins, jr., of Hart ford, officiating. Her age was eighty one. She had been in falling health for several years. During her last few weeks Mrs. Robinson suffered from alteration of the mind, but the cause of her death was her ad- vanced age and it's attendant inhrmities. Her death is deeply mourned by all who knew her. Her life was one of lf-sacrifc- ing devotion to the needs of others, and abounded in works of kindness and charity. Many of those that have partaken of her bsnefactions will bear witness to the verity and correctness of this statement. Mrs. Robinson was member of the Episcopal church, but has been unable to attend ser vice for several months. She leaves a large family, one daughter being Mrs. Henry Buck of Wethers6eld. The interment was in this city,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
At Elm City Park.

To-day there will be three running and three trotting races on the programme in- cluding match race for $500, between horses driven by Messrs. Davis and Potter of this city, gentlsmen's wagon race, trot- ting race and three running races, including a one mile dash, three-quarter mile and re- peat and one and ons-quarter miles dash. Races commence at 1:30 o'clock. Music by Second regiment band.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
General State News.
 FIFTH BATTALION. A hospital corps is being organized by the Fifth battalion by Major Welch.

A 0O6plGAl COEpb lB D6luQ OrR6QlZ6O Dy the Fifth battalion by Major Wslch.
 YACHTING.
 The next race of the Cedar Point Yacht club will occur on Thursday, Sept. 26, over the regular triangular course of fifteen miles. clubs.
 KING's DAUGHTERS.
 The Kings Daughters entertainment in ming, netted $90 for the Tribune Fresh Air fund. The rooms were crowded at times, and the young ladies sxsrted themselves to make 1t pleasant for their guests.
 DIED OF PARALYSIS. William Smith, who resided on Upper White Hills, died Saturday morning from paralysis with which he was so suddenly taken little more than week since. He was formerly a resident of Derby Neck, but for about twenty years past has resided in Huntington.
 TEMPERANCE RALLY. A constitutional amendment rally will be held at Parlor Rock grove on Tuesday next, September IF, under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance union. The meeting will be addressed by Mrs. McLaugh- CTS will be present.
  The fishing steamer Arizona of New Lon don has caught nearly 18, 200, 900 menhaden, the catch for last week being 1,S00, 900. This gives the Arizona as many fish at this date ss she brought in the entire season last year, and she has still until November 15 next to complete the season. FATAL CROSSING IN HARTFORD. HARTFORD, Sept. 14.-E. R. Pitkin, a well-known resident of South Windsor, was struck and probably fatally injured at o crossing of the New York & New Eng land railroad in this city, at 1915, this morn ing. His wagon and himself were thrown down a twenty-five foot embankment. MT. Pitkin is seventy years of age and may not survive.
 FOR MACHINISTS. The maohinists of the United States are to form 8 national union for the protection of members against employers. The movement originated in New York city, and F. Kellar, the secretary of an organization of that city called the Union Maohinists, has sent out circulars asking that delegates be sent to a convention which is to be held in New York | some time during October.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
Married In Ansonia.

Lewis 0. Goldsmith, of Birmingham, and Miss Georaiana E. Shearn, of Ansonia, were married Saturday evening at Christ church, Rev. MT. woodoock officiating. The brides maid was Miss Aaude Shsarn, sister of the bride, and the beat man Archie Davidson. After the wedding a reception was held at street. MT. and Mrs Goldsmith will reside on Olive street, in Birmingham. MT. Gold smith was formerly a compositor on the An sonia Sentinel
Morning journal and courier., 1889-09-16
MOntOwese.

Sept. 15.-Road Contractor Bruce has at last put in an appearance in this section of the town and miles of roadway have already quickly been put into good condition. It is remarkable how much repairing can be ac complished in few days by the improved methods and little good judgment.
 The seleotmen deserve credit for making such determined effort to ascertain who are keeping unlicensed dogs, and equal praise is due Officer Patton for his skill in the work. Up to this time about dozen per- sons have been found who have been made to pay up. Now people are asking why this has never been done before. To be sure, every year some persons have been found, who have had unlicensed dogs, but no such efforts to find them are known to have been made. It Is said that the law imposes penalty on the selectmen who fail to do their duty in this respect.
 A travelling troupe of showmen appeared in this village last Wednesday, but the weather was opposed to their success. They pitched their tent on the leewsrd side of the Baptist church, and this alone kept 1t from being blown away.