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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

This is said to be a year of re.
maFkable books, but doubtless the
most remarkable that will appear
for some time 10 come is Rev. L.
Lite OF Christ" and Palestine and
Ills People" Some idea of what the
book contains and how it was
Dewitt Taimage's new work on the
prepared may be obtained by read.
ing the following extract from the
Doctors preface
III my American home, on the
Atlantic, on Mediterranean, on
camel's back, on mules back, on
horseback, under chandelier, by dim
candle III tent on Lake Galiee, in
convent, at Bethul where Jacobs
pillow was etuffed with dreams and
the angels Of the ladder landed: at
the brook EIah, from which little
David picked up the ammunition of
tive smooth stones, four more than
were needed for crushing like an
egg-shell the skull of Goliath; mand
Astronomy halted; on the plain Of
EsdraeloH, the battle field OF ages
ats long red flowers suggestive of
the blood dashed TO the bits of the
horses brides; amid the shattered
masonry of Jericho, in Jerusalem
that over-shadows all other cities
in "reminiscences, at Cana where
plain water became festal beverage,
ON Calvary whose aslnnt and ruptur.
ed rocks still the effects of the
earthquake at the awful hemorrhage
of the five wounds that purchased
the worlds rescue, and with my
hand mittened from the storm, or
barred to the sun, or gliding over
smooth table, this book has been
written"
This book will certainly be worth
reading and preserving. Il is not
only a life of Christ from an entirely
new standpoint, but it is also o
very interesting history Of a country
saud people who occupy a prominent
place in the thoughts and feelings
of all Christian nations. The large
number Of excellent pictures of
places and scenery in the Holy Land
with which the volume is illustrated
give it a special interest and value.
We cannot all go TO Palestine, but
this elegant book, through the aid
-ot It's pictures and DIR. Talmage's
wonderful descriptions accompany
ing them, brings Palestine to our
very doors. The book is indeed a
positive necessity to a proper an-
Outstanding of the Bible accounts of
places and events. We can under
stand and appreciate Bible history all
the better when We see Photographic
representations Of the places where
this history was made. From MAN
GER TO THEoSE" marks a new ear
in the literature of Bible Lands, and
we are not surprised to learu that
the demand for the book is phenome.
NAL. It ls sold on the exclusive
territory basis, and persons desiring
to secure agencies will inc the Pub
lishefs' announcement in another
eeoluma.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03
AN

Providing for the construction n main
tenance of sidewalks in the town of
Abbeville, Louisiana.
Be it ordained, That whenever the ma
jority of the taxpayers and property
owners of any square fronting on any
street in this corporation shall by petition,
apply to the Town Council for the con-
struction Of q sidewalk on said street.
stating their Willingness to defray one
half Of the total cost of the proposed side
walk, Inequality of which shall be speci-
fed by said petitioners On. It shall then be be-
vided the funds in the treasury unappro-
priated shall justify. to at once advertise
for 30 days for the construction OF said
sidewalks, andaward the same to the low
est bidder who shall be required to fur
nish bond for the faithful execution OF
the contract.
BE 1t further ordatnsd, That all sidewalks
hereafter constructed in the iowa of Abb
beville shall be of brick or wood.
Brick sidewalks, shall be six (6) feet
wide, unless the width of the banquette
shall be less, and shaltbe built of good
style on a layer of sand, tho ground being
we'll leveled and rammed, and covered
with a thick coating Of sand. The curb
ing shall be of heart cypress planks not
less than 2 inches thick, extending from
the bottom Of the ditch TO the level of the
sidewalk. said plank shall be firmly spiked
to stakes SKA 9 feet apart set firmly in the
ground ON the inside of the curb.
All wooden sidewalks shall be built of
good heart pine or cypress plank not less
than one inch thick, resting on 3 2x4 inch
stills, the outer ones being set 6 inches
from the ends and the third in the centre,
and firmly nailed to the stills, aud shall be
OF such width as desired by the petition
eFs, provided that no sidewalk shall be
less than 8 feet wide.
All sidewalks shall be constructed UpoD
lines and levSls furnished undo the dk
TectiOn of the street and bridge commit
tee.
nance shall take effect from and after its
PRONUNCIATION in the official journal Of the
town of Abbeville, Louisiana.
j. o. LEGB, Mayor.
A true copy:
Attest j.. j. ABADIE, Secretary.
On motion Of E. A. MaZerolle, the fol
lowing ordinance was adopted.
AN ORDINANCE
Prohibiting riding, driving or hitching
any horse, mule. or other animal upon
the sidewalks, of the town of Able
vile, Louisiana.
Be it ordained, That it shall be unlawful
Ier any person to ride. drive or hitch any
horse, mule, or other animal on any side
walk in the town Of Abbeville, under
penalty of o fine of not more than ten $50
dollars or ten days imprisonment or both
at the discretion of the mayor.
Be it further ordained, That any ordi-
nance or part of ordinancei in conflict with
this ordinance shall and the same is here
by repealed. j. O. LEGE, Mayor.
A true copy:
Attest: j. j. ABAD1E. Secretary.
Onmotion the meeting adjourned sub
ject to call.
j. o. LEGE, Mayor.
JOS. J.ABADIR, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

The New Orleans Picayune is one Of the
newsiest and most reliable papers pub
lished. It's Editorials are juyAcious and
timely it gives all the news without fcar
or favor its Associated Press and Special
Southern kilograms ssorer all important
Foreign and Domestic News; its Come
mercial and Market Reports are complete
and are accepted standards; it's Letters
from New York and Paris, and the
Special Contributions Of Pearl Rivers,
Catlarine Cole, Mollie Moore Davis.
Jennie june, Marie Points and others are
i:nfai.;ng sources Of interest aud infornla-
ton n are Of 8 high orxier of literary
merit. The Pieayune is printed in clear.
Few type. of size sufficient to be read
without straining the eye.
To keep abreast OF the times and know
all rorth knowing that q newspaper
Should tell, send Three Dollars for three
months subscription to the Daily Plea
yune, or subscribe for Its splendid Weekly
Edition st One Dollar . year. The
Neealy as sixteen pages. and is issued
y Thursday morning to reaeb all
cribera before Sunday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

Four German families from Texas
arrived lately at Shreveport well
provided with teams and farming
implements, looking for lands to
cultivate. Mayor Vinson offered
them "a much lands as they wanted
for TWO years free OF rent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

ABBEvILLE. October 10, 1890.
The Town Council o AbbeEille met this
day at the courthouse pursuant to adj
journment, with j. O. Lege, mayor. and
C. j. Edwards, O.. Bourque, and e. A.
Magerolle. aldermen.
On motion of Ophelias Beurque. the
following ordinance was read and adopt
AL
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

ABBEyILLE, October z, 1890.
To the Honorable Mayor and Members OF
the Town Council Of Abbeville.
Gentlemen-1 beg to submit this my
quarterly report:
On General Fund.
To bal on hand as per
last report jolly 1. 80 5 s9i rs
To am from Con-Col
on tines 10 90
To amt from-Con-Col
on licenses SO
September z.
To am from Con-Col
on fines so
October 2.
To amt from Con-Col
on fines 10 %
October 2.
To amt from Con-Col
ON taxes of 1890 $50 y hi IS
BY amt transferred to
street and bridge fund
per resolution Is 90
By amt paid as per
vouchers sincelastrep BIT 90 22 90
To Balance 8 1879 IS
Street s. Bridge Fund
To bal rs per last rep "a Is
Amt transit from gent
1unQ ID W
October 2.
Amt from C0n-Col on
taxes 1890 Is 20 Ill 81
CIR.
By amt paid as per
vouchers SO IS
To Balance 20 10
Sinking Fund
To bal as per last rep 1e9 Sc
Special Fire Engine Fund.
October 2.
70 amt reed from Con-
Col on taxes of 1890, 6 SO
Respectfully submitted.
JOS. j. ABhDIR,
Treasurer.
Approved:
T.. A. Mazerolle,
Gu. Edwards, Finance Committee.
October Z, 1880.
On motion of Mr.. M~azerolle, meeting adj
iourned to Friday October 10, 1890.
i. O. LEGE, Mayor.
Jos. J. ABADIE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03
NOTICE.

Hunting on the lands and premises
the undersigned, is, henceforth,
prohibited. Anyone tresspassing
on his properties will be prosecuted
to the I'LL extent of the law.
J.. r. GURYDAN,
Shell Beach, La
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

An orange tree in Polk county,
Florida, is seven feet in circnmfer-
ence, and has yielded from twenty.
FIVE to Fifty boxes OF frat yearly
since 1856.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-01-03

The best of people often get
discouraged, but the devil never
does.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
AT REST.
Harry McCann Sleeps His Last Sleep
after a Lingering Illness.


Probably there has been no death for years
that shocked and grieved entire Napoleon to
such degree as when it was announced
Saturday afternoon that HarryMcCsnn was of
the living no more. he had been a guest for
several months with DR.. and Mrs. Harrison,
of whom he was nephew and, although he
was known to be an invalid and under the
care of the doctor, it was not known that a
fearful struggle with that inexorable foe,
Brights disease, had been going on for
months. His case was studied and treated
with the most consummate skill, but Friday
the realization forced itself on the grieved
members of the household that he was be-
yond the aid of human endeavor. Confined
to the bed he grew rapidly worse and Satur-
day afternoon at 4, p. m. the old, old fashion,
Death, that fashion which came in with our
first garments and will go out with our last,
even until the end of time, claimed its prey,
and mother was left childless-relatives
robbed of a dear one. and his large circle of
friends made to bear the ineffable affection
of his departure on the solitary journey to
that land of which we know 80 much and yet
so little.
Harry @. McCann was in his oath year. He
was the only son of Rebecca Stead
man McCann, at one time teacher in our
schools, now an elocutionist. When apprised
of her sons precarious condition, she hasten
ed with all a mothers love to reach the bed
side of her dying boy. During the last few
hours of his existence he prayed devoutly that
he might be permitted to see her 'ere he
died, but Providence, who sees all things in
their true light did not grant the request.
The 3:45 train was swiftly bearing the anx-
ious mother towards the fastly sinking
loved one, but as the shrill whistle announced
her arrival at the depot, the life, the spirit
took its departure leaving nought but the
inanimate clay to seer the eyes of the grief
stricken mother.
The last sad rites were held at the resi-
dence on Washington street Monday at 3
o'clock, p. m, Rev. Douahey in charge. The
remains were inferred in Forest Hill ceme-
terry.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
HEART FAILURE,
Results in the d cath of Ira B. Conine
While Seated in the Court Room.

Ira B. Conine, of McComb, Hancock Co.,
Common Pleas Court Monday as
attorney for Rebecca Sherman in the case of
Rebecca Sherman VS.. Jos. Sherman, in par
tition. He ate hearty dinner at the Miller
House and hurried to the court room to ex-
anime some papers relative to his case. He
was seated in the clerks stand reading and
conversing with several lawyers and Clerk
Brown. Suddenly his head dropped back
ward, he gasped several times and remained
motionless the documents he had in his band
fallii & te-tha foor. DR.. Powell was quickly
summoned but the unfortunate man had died
almost instantly. The body WAS carried TO
the judges room, laid on the sofa and Coro-
ner Bitter notified. After viewing the re-
mains they were taken to the idiller House,
Morrison R.. Waite lodge of knights of
Pythias, of which organization Mr.. Conine
was a member, at once took charge. The
Chancellor Commander of the McComb lodge
was wired but before any definite plans were
formed half dozen kilograms were received
and sent. McComb seemed to be so prostra-
trated by the blow as to incohersntly express
her desires.
Late Tuesday night j. W. Sesley telegraphed
that he would be here on the midnight train.
Arriving in due time, he purchased a metal
lie casket and made other arrangements fol
departure on the early morning train. The
Knights accompanied the remains to the
danot IN n bodv The dnceased is wall knowri
in this city and is one of the most prominent
citizens of McComb. He was fifty years OF
the best of health. For the past few weeks he
has been sufferer from return of the
Grippe. Hurryinga as he did up the stairs of the
court house forced the blood into the heart in
greater quantities than that organ was able to
again send out-a clot was formed and instant
death followed.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
At Hanover.

Easter has proven very muddy one
in these parts. Patrons of Industry are
becoming quite numerous in this Sec
ton. The Hanover Association which
meets in the Friday schoolhouse, is in
creasing in numbers. The horse show
last week was very well attended. -.
The Franklin Literary Society is still
In good running order. Officers elected
for the coming term are: Minnie Tietje,
pres, G. J, Buchele, vice pres, H. M.
Buchele, secy., Estella Harmon. treas,
and VIM. Fodder, marshal. w. G.
Bockerman will close his school Mon
day. In the evening the school will
have exercises at the regular meeting
of the literary society. Everybody is
invited.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Farm for Rent.
A good tenant wanted. Inquire of
If w. J. PIERREPoNT, Dentist.
From the Toledo News. !
A CANAL BOAT.
Causes Great Commotion in the Fifth
and Ninth Wards This Morning.

Causes Great Commotion in the Fifth
and Ninth Wards This Morning.
The canal boat Noble Grand, owned by
William Samse, is very ordinary sort of a
canal boat, but this morning, among all the
other crafts which ply the raging canal, it
stood out prominently.
The Noble Grand is not run by steam any
more. 1t is driven by gasoline through the
use of a recently invented contrivance that
makes noise at short intervals which sounds
strangely similar to the report Of full-grown
and able-bodied gatling gun.
Now the Noble Grand was moving majesti-
cally down the canal at the unseeming hour
of o'clock this morning, and shortly after it
started everybody and his wife and children
in the Fifth and Ninth wards were at their
windows wondering what was up.
Suddenly the murder of Friday night was
thought OF, and the conclusion was hastily
reached that the city prison was being
storm with cannon for the purpose of getting
Munger.
Accordingly men hurriedly dressed them
selves and made good time in the direction
of the city bastile. But what was their dis
gust when they arrived to find everything
serene?
And what did they think when they found
out the cause of the commotionr
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Creamery Cans for Sale.

am now selling the Fairlamb Creamery
Cans that formerly belonged to the IGrand
Rapids Creamery Company for75 cents each.
There is none better. Now is the chance
for farmers to FIX themselves up with little
creamery of their own at very small expense.
With these cans you will save the price Of
them in 30 days by making more butter and
better than the cid way. They are made Of
the very best of heavy tin and if properly
cared for will last for years. All of the
fixtures belonging to the creamery are for
sale very cheap. Call on or address,
r. A. HoUsLEY,
2t. Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Grellton.

Frank Crone has moved to his farm a
mile east of here. Peter Crates has
moved on the Long farm j. Waldes
has been on the sick list for several
weeks. =. ID. Couch will move on the
Crockett farm in the Spring. Pro
tracted meetings have closed. The
schools closed last Friday under the
management of Miss May Bowers, up
per and Miss Annie Wilford, lower. ;.
M. F. Barney spent few days in
Whitehouse last week /. Mrs. Rach-
ael Salon is visiting relatives in Seneca
county. I. The P. of /. favored the peo-
pie with speech on Friday night.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Weather For March.

highest temterature 6l deg. on the 18th.
Lowest zero deg. on the 1st. Mean tempera-
ture 33. So deg: IS I of deg. below the mean
inch above the mean of same time. Prevail
ing winds-East. very valuable "N Gather
and Crop Report" is being displayed in the
postoffice every Monday, which shows the
condition of the weather and its effects on
growing crops throughout the United States
for the preceding week, ending on Friday
evening, also the condition of the year, to date
as to temperature and rainfall.
T. G. HUNTER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
ANNOUNCE ENTS.
STREET COM MISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce the name
of John Ritter as a candidate for street COM
missioner, subject to the decision of the Ma
poleon corporation Democratic caucus.
We are authorized to announce the name
of N. Kistler as candidate for Street Com
missioner, subject to the decision of the
Napoleon Corporation Democratic Caucus.
We are authorized to announce the name
of Frank Bowerman as candidate for Street
Commissioner, subject to the decision of the
Napoleon Corporation Democratic Caucus.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Kind Words for Our Women's Relief
Corps From the Department Presi-
dnnt

Corps From the Department Presi-
dent.
DEAR TRIBUNE:-Your columns have given
notice of the District Convention held at Ma
poleon, Feb. 25, in which, by error, Defiance,
instead of Napoleon, was named as the en-
tertaining Corps. Let me add word for
the excellent work of Choate Corps, of that
city, SO ably conducted by Clara Balsley.
1t has been my privilege to be entertain ed in
many delightful places, but the beauty of the
new Post-room where this convention was
held was truly remarkable; neatness and
elegance in every apartment, and all ac-
complished by this band of splendid workers
of Choate Corps. The work of furnishing
had just been completed before our arrival,
and several of the Post comrades who called
upon Us were as happily surprised as we
we're. Then, too, most excellent taste had
been shown in the floral decorations for the
occasion; almost every nook and corner filled
with the grace of bloom and foliage. Said
the most excellent Chaplain of Bishop Corps,
who has almost reached his three score and
ten, and in whose veins courses the blood of
Revolutionary heroes of the Bay State:
"This is the day of my life. lam going to
write to my friends in Massa chusetts about
it; and while have always worked for the
soldier during the war and since, this day is
an inspiration that induces me to greater ef-
fort than ever BEFORE" The entertainment
of dinner and supper at the hotel, by Choate
Corps, of Napoleon, WAS elegant: the visi-
tors we're extended entire freedom of the
house, for comfort and rest; and while we
knew that Choate Corps was hostess, we
knew that landlord Blair had supplemented
their efforts, and we gave him rising vote of
thanks in the dining-room. We were very
sorry that Mrs. Reynolds, one of the efficient
workers in the Corps, and visitor to Boston
Convention, was detained from meeting with
ason account of illness. We say, Long life
and prosperity to Choate Corps!-Ada F.
Clarke, Department President. National
Tribune
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Napoleon City Democratic
Caucus.

The Democrats of Napoleon are requests
to meet at the city hall on
Saturday, April 4th. 1891,
at Z O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of placing
in nomination city ticket.
By order of Dem. Ex. COMMITTEE.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
Napoleon Township Demo.
cratic Caucus.

The Democrats of Napoleon township are
requested to meet at the city hall, in Napo
leon, on
Saturday, April 4th, 1891,
at O'Clock p. M, for the nomination of
township ticket. By order of
TowNsuIp CoAINSITrEE
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02

township, was nominated for Justice of the
Peace at the caucus held on Saturday last.
His friends rallied around him and gave him
tremendous vote. Now let all Democrats
Of Monroe turn out and give him a big boost
Monday next
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
MARION TOWNSHIP

The Democrats of Marion township are
requested to meet at the Center Schoo
House on
Saturday. April 4, 1891,
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of placing
in nomination township ticket
By order of TIP. Cow.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
RIDGEYILLE TOWNSHIP.

The Democracy of Ridgeville township
are requested to meet at the Dittmer School
House, on
Saturday, April 4th, 1891,
at 2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose of placing
in nomination township ticket.
By order of Tp. Com,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-04-02
G. A. r.. Anniversary at Rink Opera
House, Monda Y Eve, April 9th.

The 2hth anniversary of the organization of
the Grand Army will be celebrated by Choate
Post on the above date at the opera house. IAN
interesting program has been arranged. The
address will be delivered by L. M. Murphy, an
eloquent soldier. A rare treat is in store. Let
the Rink be filled to overfowing. Everybody
is invited. r. B. HELLER. Post Com.