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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
A TRAGIC DEATH AT los.
Auntie Henrietta Harrison. a Harrisburg
Centenarian Burns to Death

I111 re'I ~ MS "
HARRIsBURG, Dec. 2S.-[SpecidL l-"Auntie"
Henrietta Harrison, an eN-Slave and los
years old, was roasted to death this after
noon while endeavoring to light her pipe.
The old woman. who retained her faculties
TO a remarkable degree, although physically
feeble, lived with her niece, who worked out
all day. In STOPPING down to light her pipe,
her calico wrapper caught fire, and she waa
Immediately enveloped in flames.
"Auntie" Harrison was born in South
Carolina in 17S6. and lived there in slavery
until the emancipation proclamation was
issued. Then she moved to Williamsport,
Nd, where, in spite O. the fact that she was
over 20, she married Her husband, who was
about the same age died very shortly after
the marriage. Tn old woman came to
Harrisburg and has supported herself until
the last year or two when her niece cared
!or her. The extreme age of the woman is
Touched for by number of persons,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Picked a Cell Lock With |. Mouth Organ,

MANsFIELD o., Dec. 2S.-tSpecfdl. Frank
MesslneT, who WAS arrested here Christmas
night on the charge of robbing Daniel
Hawn's meat market, was to have had his
hearing before the Mayor this afternoon,
but the prisoner escaped last flight by pick
ing the lock of cell and corridor leading to
hall. A KEY made OF the tongue bar of a
month organ was found sticking in the cell
lock. Messmer confessed last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
No More Disorderly Parties.

Hereafter ball licenses in Allegheny will
be issued by Superintendent of Police
Muth. This move is taken to prevent dis
orderly parties and to head off Pittsburgers,
who have been taking advantage of the
good Allegheny people. The applicants
for license will be required to fill out a
blank and their records will then be looked
up by the police.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
A Cooley Fake Puuctured.

USIoNTowN, Dec. 2S-TSpecidI 1.-The re-
port that Frank Cooley, leader of the notori-
Gus Cooley gang, was shot in drunken row
near Fairchance last night, is believed to be
without foundation. Alex Ewing, son of
Fairchance Furnace Company, came down
home this evening. He thinks there is MOTH
ing in the report
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Two OF the New Castle Bribers Free.

NEW CASTLE, Dec. 9S.-[Specidl. Edwin
Shaffer was released from the county jail
this afternoon upon the payment of $3.50.
Shaffer is one of the trio who plead guilty to
bribery in the last Congressional contest.
Shaffer's brother paid the money. Thomas
Downing, another of the trio, will be re-
leased this week, his father making arrange
ments for paying the bill. John X. Tate the
other. cannot raise the money He will likely
be obliged to remain i'll jail for three months
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
DIPBTHERIA INvADEs KITTANNING.
Malignant in All the Surrounding Country,
and Many Deaths Result.

KITTANEING, Dec. es.-TSpectGL 1.-The diph.
liberia scare has reached this place. More
than dozen cases are reported from the
surrounding country, while little towns
along the road and river are in worse shape.
Bethel township is especially afflicted.
Seventeen cases of malignant diphtheria
are reported from there within three DAYS
Within two days five deaths have occurred,
and al a meeting of the school directors to-
until the traces o. the disease had disap-
peared.
The afflicted ones are reported to be in
very bad condition. the disease being of
most malignant type, and every effort is
being made to prevent its spread.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Children With a Marriage License.

ALLIANCE, Dec. 2s.-[SpecidLl-A few weeks
agc Miss Nellie Mound, of Sharon, Pa, came
TO this CITY to pay her aunt visit. Her
beauty entangled Burt Quinn and the at
tachment was mutual. As her daughter was
barely 10 years of age, Mrs. Mound decided
to pat an end to the love affair. Quinn who
j. also under age, was not inclined to sub
init. The Young couple eloped to Goungs-
town, where they were maj ried. The wrath
OF the parents Is turned against the Youngs-
town officials who issued the marriage Ii
cense, and they assert an investigation will
T,,ilou
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Hyndman to Have Water Works.

HYNDMAN, BEDFORD COUNTY, Dec. 2s.-
Especial l-Hyndman voted upon the ques-
tion of water supply to-day and gave ma
jority in favor of water of 1l5 votes. The
question was hotly contested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
BRADDoCK BREvITIEs.
The Edgar Thomson Works Soon to Re

The Edgar Thomson Works Soon to Re
sume-Preparing for Free Delivery.
BEADDoCK, Dec. 2s.-[Special. Much of the
new machinery has been set up at the Edgar
Thomson works and Thursday next the
converting departments will blow several
heats TO try the different new methods. 1t
Is said now that thc big mill will positively
resume operations Monday.
Postmaster Sheets has requested all per-
sons living in North Braddock and Copeland
TO number their residences. He SAYS
United states inspector will be here again
this week, and a great deal depends upon
the condition of affairs whether or not this
place viii secure the free delivery system.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Sunday school superintendent,

In purchasing candy for their New Years
entertainment, can be sure of getting the
best by buying of E. Maginn, 913 and 915
Liberty street, Pittsburg, or so Federal
street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
The Grip Loves a Shining Mark.

MILLERsBURG, o., Dec. 2s.-[SpecidL Court
ncy Lennon, a wealthy citizen, Henry Shaf-
Ter, County Commissioner, and Mrs. Sarah
Meyers, tie Oldest resident of this place,
died to-day from ailments originating from
the grip. The disease is on the increase
here, and there are over 800 cases in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
How PUPILS Got Even With Their Teacher.

MILLEEsEUEG, o., Dec. 2S.-ISpecioL IA
few days ago Miss Lucy Hall, a teacher
whipped two scholars in a school south of
this city. Tho pupils said they wouid get
even with her Last night the school house
was set on fire. and il burned TO the ground
Loss So 600 with no insurance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Sunday School Superintendents

In purchasing candy for their New Years
entertainment, can be sure of getting the
best by buying of E. Maginn, 913 and 915
Liberty street, Pittsburg, or. so Federal
street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
MARRIED.

CARSON-JACKSON-T Decem-
Der "a, 1891, at the residence of the brides
parents, s3l Locust street, Allegheny, FRANK
p. CARSON and EDITH JACKSON.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
A Riot on Board a Freight Train.

ROCHESTER, Pa, Dec 2s-[Speciuf. ]-Tive
Young men, ranging in age from l6 to 10
years, were brought up the Cleveland and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29

Mr.. J. c. ABLE, Duquesne, has had
fleshy growth extending over the eye to the
pupil Oterygium) removed by DR.. Sadler,
S04 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29
Why Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is So
PoDu'Ar

Mr.. [. G. Moore, the leading druggist at
Point Arena, Cal, GAYS; 81 have sold
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for more
than wear, and find it one of the very best
sellers 1 ever kept in stock. But this is
not all; the remedy gives satisfaction to my
customers. 1t is especially liked for its
soothing and expectorant qualities. 1t
will loosen and relieve severe cold in less
time than any other treatment. TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-29

ESSENCE of Ginger don't cure coughs and
build YOU up like PARKERs GINGER Tonic
PARK KER's HAIR BALsAM cleanses the scalp.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
The Storm.

About noon Saturday rain began to
fall and continued throughout the
night; by morning the wind had risen
to the proportions of a gale ana about
10 o'clock blew very ~fiercely. Shortly
after noon the rain ceased and the
weather cleared up until nightfall when
the rain resumed, and continued with
very little interruption until Tuesday
noon. The total amount of rainfall Tor
the three days being nearly 9 inches,
that for Sunday being $50 inches, one
of the heaviest rains for years.
About town very trifing damage was
done apart from blowing down Of fences
and trees, but in Prairie Greig a
second class cyclone got in its work.
Lastie Landry's house was blown off its
foundation and badly wrecked, Leo
Breaux had a kitchen blown down and
also Emile Bourque. Polignac Lanfiry's.
crib was blown down and also that Of
Desire Hebert, ST.. On Mr.. Burt's place
a small house was blown down. The
cribs Of jules Thibodeaux and Lessin
Dubois were also blown down.
On Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock
a cyclone passed about 25 mics west of
here at Cypress Point on Queue Tortue.
The dwelling house Of Auguste Mar
ceaux, Jr., was thrown off its founda-
ton and, badly damaged, the kitchen
and out buildings were totally wrecked.
During the excitement one his children,
several of whom were sick with the
measles a out of the house, and while
attempting to catch it Marceaux was
felled to the ground by a flying pieux.
None Of the family were injured.
The stables and crib of Placide Mou-
ton were blown down.
Persons living on the low lands along
Coulee Kinney and Grand Marais of
Queue Tortue were driven from their
houses by the high water.
On Young's levee the water was three
feet deep. On the old Coulee Kinney
bridge the water ran over the embank-
ments. At tho Dartez bridge the water
was 6 feet deep at the ends Of the
bridge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
18th Judicial District c~ourt-Parish of
Vermilion-No. 402-Daniel Paul

18th Judicial District court--Parish of
Vermilion-No. 402-Daniel Paul
US. Widow and Heirs of
Adrien Brasseux.
To Azema Trahan, in her individual
capacity and as Natural Tutrix of
the minors Edmonia and Girard Bras
seux and CleophaS Brassellx, Ana
stasie Brasseux and her husband
Dupre Pfimeaux, Elodie Brasseux,
and her husband Amedee Dubois,
Auguste Brasseux, Marie Amanda
Brassenx and Alzire Brasseux majors;
and E%uphroisie Guidry, Natural
Tutor of the minor children of Ozea
Brasseux, deceased, viz: Estellina
and Louis Cleophas Guidry Of the
parish of Vermilion.
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fled that plaintiff i'll above entitled and
numbered suit has filed his petition iii
our aforesaid court praying for the re-
vival and reinstatement of written
evidence of title, to the hereinafter
described property, destroyed by fire at
the burning OF the court house of YER
million parish on April 7, 1885.
An act of sale from Adrien Brasseux
to said petitioner, passed before Lastie
Broussard, Clerk of Court and Notary
Public for the parish of Vermilion on
the 18th of October, 1882, by which
said Adrien Brasseux sold, conveyed
and transferred to said plaintiff the I'M
divided one-ninth of a certain tract of
land situated in the parish of Vermilion,
on the west side OF Vermiiion river, at
a place called Little Bayou swamp
containing eighty acres, bounded North
by land fsrmerly belonging to dean b.
Leblanc, South by land belonging to
Elijah Ewing, East by the "Don Louis
Gaspard tract and West by land for
lnerly belonging to Joseph Nunez, for
the consideration of thirty dollars paya-
BILE on the LIST of March, 1883
You will take notice that said case
has been fixed for trial in open court at
the court house Of said parish, on Tues
day the 8th day of September, 1891,
at which place and time you are cited
to appear, file your answer and make
opposition, if any you have, to plain
tih7s demand.
Abbeyiile, la, July 4, 1891.
WHITE &c BRoUSSaRD,
Attorneys for plaintiff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion-a5th Jud. Dist Court.
Succession Of F7efeska ~. Rodrigtte and
fIp cnfll Ia afllifn -.

Parish OF Ne~rmilion-25th Jud. Dist Court.
| Snccessjan of Egorocko 1T pad,;
- 100. e. 1eopi VIZ oHG
Number 173.
| pY virtue of an order of sale issued Nv
ID the aforesaid court in and for said
parish. / will proceed to sell at pnhlie
auction. to the last and highest bidder. AT
the late residence of tha deceased Al ths
Gap of Crosse Isle, on
Sdtagd0U, AuqMst 8. 1891.
between the bni,rs fiyad Nv law tha foi.
lowing descrihed nronertv RI wit
One certain tract nf i,nJ s;t,,a4ad II
the Parish of yer,n;Iion on tbs Easf ida
of the Bavou yermiIion, at Crosse Ials
Gan eonfainiaS Fifty SEVEN sn"ereiciaI
farpents houndad ~, tha Nor4b III, 4 riet;Jn
and DeInas RroIssard Soutb III. AdaInba.
Leblanc. Pierre Desormeaux Seyerin
Frederick the nuhIic road AMI n 4
Rose. and West by Il. A. Rose and Mrs
Edward a. Rronssard and on the Fast Nv
Eloi HARRINGTON and SEVERN FredericE
being tne late residence of said deceased,
having 4 Ienfh If tiftsen arnents Tast
and West nv variable width
One certain tract az land situatea M
Bayou Tigre, being one arpent suilase and
is bounded in All sides nv land nf Adonis
Lemaire.
One other certain tract of land situated
at Crosse Isle coulee containing one | ar
pepts and is bounded North by lean pierre
AZ AIS. Sonth by Herlnoreue I5anglinais
East by Desire n. Leblanc, and West by
Louis frederick.
hIso 7eoo liz of b.rhad m;ro $3.50
a aRa 10 l9oo - . III oaa9e Nv Wd II hehce'
IN dr-e i 3,e bna asa ana ia'ns'
95ne R;tcban no
o one h ME- hiin and shad
99na ~ y ga, h - ~ a,d da IT, :
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Greenwood plantation, in Plaque
mines parish, has come to the front
with the first cane, having sent on the
Sd inst, to the Times Democrat, three
stalks, eightfeet long from butt to end
of leaves and having five red joints,
the red part measuring yer eighteen
inches. Can any Of Eermilion's cane
growers beatsthisa
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
Marriage is .. Failure

when the wife pines and wastes away.
Il is necessary in cases of female
weakness and debility to give strength
and restore health and vigor by the
regular use Of Creole Female Tonic
woman's best friend.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Roasting ears are coming into town
quite lively and the man who loves
soup au mails tendre" is is as happy as
a lord.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Monday evening q large flock of fish
hawks were noticed circling in the. air
over town, having been blown, no
doubt, from their usual haunts along
the Gulf shore by the high winds and
stormy weather.
lhave just received a large stock of
all kinds Of paints in all size packages
dry and ready mixed. l am in posi-
ton to offer exceedingly low prices.
The public are invited to inspect my
stock and learn prices.
Respectfully,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

In the press of work we failed last
week to mention the safe arrival from
Grand Coteau of OXIDE Broussard and
Odeon Bourque who have been at st.
Charles College during the past session.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

At the meeting of the Parish Union
held at Perry's Bridge on Thursday the
I'd instant, the following officers were
elected
W. D. Gooch, President Howard
Hofpauir, V~ice-president; II. L. Ed.
redge, Secretary; j.. NJ. Ransom, Treasu-
rer ; Ambrose Mouton, Lecturer H.
Sarver, Doorkeeper; Babelas Leblanc,
Assistant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
A Wornan,s Eor.tnne

consists u the possession of robust
health and vigor; this is best obtained
bE b timely and regular use of Creole
Female Tonic when suffering from
feminine disorders.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Sheriff Leblanc left here Monday
evening for jackson, La, where he
goes to place Miss Idea Deeuir in the
asylum. This young lady's mind has
been deranged-f for several years, and it.
is thought that under proper treatment
she may eeoYer.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Messrs. Marion L. Eldrege and Am
brolse Mouton were elected delegates
from this parish to the State Alliance
Union BY the Parish Union at its meet
ing On the I'd instant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
DENTISTRY

DR.. ]. A.. Derbanne, is now visiting
Abbeville professionally, he is pre-
pared to do all work in his line. He
can be found at Abadie Hotel.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Salary, $25 per week. Wanted Good
agents to sell our general line of mer-
chandise. No peddIng. Above salary
will be paid to Give" agents. For fur
Their information address: Chicago
General Supply Co, rs West Van
Buren, street, Chicago, Illinois.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Mrs. Geo. W. Caldwell, of Abbeville,
was on last Saturday evening, a well
come caller. Years ago Mrs, G. was a
resident Of this place and we were
pleased with meeting her again. She
was the guest Of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Ewing. The next day they took in the
Alexandria excursion given by America
Steam Fire Go. No. 2, of this place
Iberia Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
Robust English Women

owe their health to much outdoor life
and physical exercise. In our southern
climare during the ~protracted summer
the broiling sun forbids exposure but
the use Of Creole Female Tonic will
be found of great service in all cases Of
female weakness, debility, suppression
and prostration.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
NOTICE.

The public are hereby notified that all
passing through or trespassiEg upon our
premises, either field or pasture is posi-
prohibited, and any person caught
upon the premises will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
LEON BR0UssARD,
SosTHENE HERPIN,
JAMES II. HUFF.
Abbeville, Louisiana, June {. 1891.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Horace Trahan's new saloon is now
open and gets its share of custom.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Miss Leontine Beauxis, a charming
young lady who has been attending
school in New Orleans returned home
last week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

The schooner Clara Ida, Captain A.
Ragio, left Perkins q Miller's on Friday
with a cargo of lumber for Vermilion
Bayeu.-Westlake News.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Mrs. Jebuin Trahan has been quite
Ill this week measles but is rapidly i'm
proving under the care of DR.. Robt. j.
Young.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Owing to the high water and inclem-
cncy OF the weather the Police Jury did
not meet as a Board of Reviewers on
Monday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Mrs. Geo. B. Petty Of Lafayette re-
turned home last week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Dr.. Leonard has sold a 81 acre
orange lot to a Mr. Hiliker, of Chero-
kee, Iowa, a former neighbor of E,
Scott.-Lake Arthur Herald
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

On Monday Of last week we ate the
first ripe figs of the season.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

The crops are in splendid condition.
Cane is growing fast, rice is doing very
well and corn planted late is coming
out. With a continuation of this good
season this will be a very prosperous
year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Rev. Mi. sHoeutt, Abbeville, honored
US with a call last Wednesda morning.
He'was accompanied by Mrs Fl. to this
point, thence she went to the seashore
Tor the summer camp meeting.-Iberia
Democrat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Last Sunday and Monday brought
out the boots and Oil cloths in large
numbers.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

The heavy rain and high wind of
Sunday did considerable damage to
the corn crop.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

A grand Farmers Alliance and Anti
Lottery mass meeting will be held at
perry's Bridgeon next Wednesday, July
18th. Come out and bring your neigh
Dor. !;
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

II. q. Allen,s Of New Orleans is now.
doing the honors of the prescription
clerk at n. G. Young's drugstore.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
Cleopatra.

This beautiful Egyptian queen is
said to have possessed wonderful
charms of person. Our American
women are prone to neglect their health
and should, when suffering from
prostration, languor, female debility or
weakness, use freely and regularly
Creole Female Tonic, the best friend
to women.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Our thanks are due Mrs. E. ". Huff
Of Prairie Gfeig tor some, nice ripe
peaches, the first Of the season.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Mrs. Gus Godchaux returned home
Monday from a pleasant visit to friends
in New Iberia and Franklin.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

u: BIZ Wright has about recovered
from his IN in the fall from the Dun,
lap hotel at Lake Side owe two weeks
ago, and returned.to work Monday.
Herald.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Misses Althea Roy, Of Royville, and
Lea Leblanc, of Vermilion parish, &C
companied by Messrs. Rodolph Roy
and Joseph Leblanc, spent the night
in town last Tuesday. They were on
their way to Grand Coteau to attend
the commencement exercises, which
took place at st. Charles College on
Wedne sday.--Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11
N. G.. YOUNG.

we recently had a call from Mr.. T..
l.. Bourges, Of AbbeVilie, accompanied
by Mr.. L. 0. Hacker of this place. Mr..
Bourges is a prominent practitioner of
the Vermilion bar, and was on his re-
turn home from a business trip to La
fayette. We were SO busy that We could
not be more than civil on this occasion
call again gentlemen, we are more
sociable by nature, and shall be pleas
ed to see you.-Iberia Democrat.
Do you want to save from % to so
cents on every dollar you spend2. Ifso,
write for our Illustrations and prices of
everything manufactured in the United
States at manufacturers prices. 10,
600 Illustrations, all lines represented
Catalogue mailed free on application
Address, Chicago General Supply Co.
IT'S West Van Buren, st, Chicago, Ill.
We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement of the Stearns
Wind Mill Co. in another column. They
manufacture a full line of Power Wind
Engines and Pumping Wind Mills.
They will give farmers the benefit of
strictly wholesale prices until they have
an agency established in this parish.
This firm guarantee their goods to be
strictly first class in every way; they
give good bankable reference and are
reliable. Parties wishing to handle
mills or buy one for their own use will
find it to their interest to write them.
We Want-a woman in every county
to establish a Corset Parlor for the sale
of DR.. Nichols Celebrated Spiral Spring
Corsets and Clasps, warranted never to
break, will outWear any three ordinary
eorsets. Wages $40 to $40 per month
and expenses paid we furnish COM
plete stock OH consignment.
Settlements monthly position per-
manent, $500 outfit free inclose ISL
cents stamps to pay postage, etc. Adj
dress with references.
CD. NICHOLS & Co.,
70 East 14th ST., New York.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

The Police Jury met as a Board Of
Receivers Oh Wednesday and will con-
tinue in session several days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Wednesday was a delightful day, the
thermometer at 2 O'clock registering
only 78o.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-07-11

Theesphore Thibeaux and Florian
Laquette were both released on bond
by Judge Mouton last Saturday. They
ereheld in custody under the charge
Of horse stealing.