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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Notice is hereby given that the
Office Of the Registrar Of voters of
Vermilion Parish, will be open for
the purpose of registering all per-
sons who are not registered, and
who desire, and are entitled by law
to vote at the election to be held ON
TUESDAY the 18th day Of APRIL.
A. D. 1892.
Said office will be opened at the
time and places, as follows :
Opens at the courthouse, Abbet
vile, 90 Friday, February 10, 1892.
|: ward-Friday, February 26,
1892, at P. u. LeblaDc's.
Ward Monday, February 90,
1892. at Kuehling's store.
Ward "Wednesday, March o.
1892, at J. I. Broussari's store.
Ward 5-Friday, March 4, 1892,
at Lessin Abshire1s.
Ward 8, Poll Monday, March
z, 1892, at Cleophas Vincent's.
Ward 6, Poll "Wednesday,
March 8, 1892. at Desire Vincent's.
Ward 6, Poll 3-Friday. March
Ii, 1892. at Etienne Bepoit's.
Ward Z, Pol Monday, March
IA. 1892, at John Nugier's store.
Ward I. Poll 2-Wednesday.
March is, 1892. at Victor Leblanc's
store.
Ward Z, Poll 3-Thursday, March
"a, 1892. at Antoine Raggazoni's.
And will reopen at the courthouse
on Monday, April 4. 1892. and
finally close on Saturday, April l6,
1892. @. II. OBRYAN,
Assessor & Elk Oficio Registrar.
February 8. 1892.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
500 Reward. s100:

The readers of the Put in name OF Paper
will be pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science has
been able 10 cure in al It's stages. and that
is catarrh. Halls catarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known to TO the medical
fraternity. Gatarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treatment
Halls eatarrh cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of .Assystem, thereby destroying the foun.
datloS of the disease, and giving lie patent
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing It's work.
The proprietors have 50 mneii faith 10 Its
curative powers that they offer One Hum
dred Dollars for any case that il fails to
cure. Sand for list Of testimonials.
-. CHENEY ~ CO, Toledo, O.
Sela hy Druggist serenly ave Il
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
Revival Notice.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
TWenty-ffth Judicial District Court.
Parish OF Vermiiion,


Twenty-ffth Judicial District Court.
Parish OF Vermiiion.
No. AI5.
3. u. Beauxis vs.. the Heirs Of OetaFie
Gonsoulin.
To Annette Fontelieu and Paulin Fon-
telieu.
You are hereby notified that pur-
suant to an ordergranted by the Hon.
| OrtheF @. M0ut6n, Judge of said Court,
the undersigned viii on the 9Th day of
September, 1892, in open Court, at
Abbegille, Louisiana, proceed to prove
ND and ~re-establish his title to the fol
lowing described property which he ae-
tGuiced from OctaFie Gons0ulin, widow
Paulin FonteIieu, through Theodore
Fontelieu. of the parish of Iberia, La,
her agent, sometime in the year 1881,
for the consideration of four hundred
and fifty dollars, $3.50 thus $500 cash
on the day Of sale, and for the balance,
$50 he gave his note payable one year
after date that he has discounted said
note for cash sometime before maturity,
said property is described as follows,
to wit:
The undivided half Of the east hall
of LOT No. ~ Of Megrets portion Of the
town Of Abbeyille, Louisiana, that said
lot No. a is bounded north BIZ Concord
street, east by State street, south by
lot No. IS and west by lot No. Il that
he also bought the building now used
BY him as Il store and situated on said
east half Of the aforesaid lot No.4l.
You are hereby cited 70 file your an
swer to said application, before said
Court, within the time fixed bg law.
JEAN At. BEAT1Is,
Per L. g. Boufges. ATTY.
AbbeVille, La, February Il 1877
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
She9in's Sale
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Yermilion-25th Jud Dis. Court
No. IA.
Chambers, Roy, & Co., Limited.

F. f. Feray.
DY virtue OF a writ of heri faeias issued
ID by the Honorable Court aforesaid in
the matters OF The above numbered and
entitled case authorizing and empowering
me to seize and sell az pnblic auction, to
the LAST and highest bidder the property
of the defendant to satisfy the Judgment
of the plaintiff, [ viii sell, at public auc-
tion to the last and highest bidder for
.G4SH. at the principal front door of the
courthouse of said parish or
SATURDAY,, MARCH, 10, 1892.
between the hours Of II O'clock a. m.
and 4 o'clock.p. III. the following describ-
ell property seized to satisfy said writ
to wit:
One certain lot Of ground situated in
Boet's portion of the town of Abbeyille
fronting on Main street, bound
ed above BY land Of W. D. White,
below by land Of the Catholic Church
East by Main street, formerly
Quai Des Beaux Arts and West by the
Vermilion River and all the buildings
and Improvements thereon situated
being the same property acquired from
Albert G.. Maxwell, by tho said r. E.
Feray and wife about the 3rd day OF
January, 1885.
Terms and conditions CASH on
the day of sale.
sheriff's Office. February IN 1S92.
a. I. LEBLANC, Aleriif.
Per T.. o. B~RoTssARD.
Dy-Sheriff.
w. VI. Edwards, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
.J. q. aaarssaal,s Once.

q. q. R~aarsgaa1's Office.
III Tie United States District Court,
Western District Of Louisiana.
Henry P. Fortins ct ais.
VS..
Steamboat Victorine Alert etc.
No Ia.
DY virtue Of a writ of Venditioni Ex-
y ponas to me directed in the above
entitled suit, I will proceed to sell to
the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, MARCH u, 1892.
at II o'clock. III. at the principal front
door of the Courthouse III the Town Of
AbbeVille, Yermi1ion Parish, Louisiana.
The following described property viz.
The Steamboat Vietorine Alert her
boats, tackle, apparel and furniture, as
she now lies at Henry j. Putnam's
wharf on the Ver1nilion Bayou stream
in the parish Of Vermilion, La four
miles south of Abbeyille,
Seizedin the above suit TERMS CASH.
United States Marshal's Office, this 9th
day OF February, 1892.
JOHN VIGNEAUX.
United States Marshal.
Saturday, February Ii, 1892.
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NOTICE..

The two pieces Of woodland in
Crosse Isle formerly belonging to
Mrs. Thertule Theriot, widow
Columbus Broussard, nov belong
to me and The public is hereby mott.
fed not to cut down nor hant away
any down wood On said land under
penalty Of law.
OPHELIAs BoURQUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
For the 8Ieridional.
~
7The sur is Zone; he sits alone

The SUI is gone; He sits alone
His hands his moist eyes cover.
He tries to read, his cares to speed
His thoughts are Of his lover.
The night is dead. owned by his bed
Kind spirits round him hover
They guard his rest; his sleeps best
His dreams are Of his lover.
Thus oft it is we dream of bliss
When hope has flown forever;
OF the past dead our thoughts are sac
Our dreams are sweet, however.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
TWentyAffth Judicial District Cour t.
Parish of Vermilion.
No. 1.39.
Succession Of Demas Boulei

Succession of Demas Boulet.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interestedin the said succession, or hav-
ing any opposition to make to the
tableau of debts and charges against
the succession of Demas Boulet, settle
ment of the community between the
deceased and his surviving widow, with
tableau of distribution to file the same
IN writing in the Office of the clerk of
court within ten days fromthe date
hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF office this 5th day Of March 1892.
ALcIDE LEBLANC, Clerk.
Lastie Broussard, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

The public are hereby notified that all
passing through or trespassiAg upon our
premises, either field os pas6tlre is posi-
lively prohibited, tIuIany person caught
upon the premises will be prosecuted to
the full extent Of the Law.
LEoS BRoUssARD.
S0sTIIEaE HERP1N,
JAMES ". HUFF.
AbbeYille, Louisiana. June G. 1891.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
Succession Sale.
STATE or LOUISIANA.
25th Judicial District Court
Parish of Vermilion
No. 1856.
No. 1876.

Succession Of Henry p. Stakes.
WbY virtue of an order of sale issued
ND by the Hon. o. @. Mouton, Judge
Of the Court aforesaid in the mat
tiers Of tile above numbered and EMIT
led succession authorizing and empoW-
ering me to sell at public auction all
the property Of said succession, to pay
debts, / will proceed to sell at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder
for cash on the day of sale OH
TUESDAY, MARCH %, 1892.
between the hours Of IL 4. NJ. and 4.
r. NJ. at the late residence Of the
deceased at Perry's Bridge, the follow
ing described property, to wit
L. Quo lot of ground situated in the
town Of Perry in said parish, being lot
No. II Of said town, measuring
hundred and thirty-seven feet 8 inches
square, more or less bounded north by
Main street, south by lot No. II, east
by lot 40. Ii, belonging to a. Nunez,
and west by Mrs. Kate a.. Nonrse, be-
ING lot No. =. together with the dwell
ing and kitchen thereon.
. One other lot of ground situated
III tile said town Of Perry being num-
bered No. Is. measuring one hundred
and thirty-three feet 6 inches square,
bounded north BY lot No -, south by
Vine street, east by j. =. Mills, and
and west by LET No. - belonging to j.
T. Hanablet, together with a corn crib
situated thereon.
) One los of fencing.
4 One hen house.
5 Two Feather Beds.
6 One Chicken Coop.
z One Moss Mattress.
and various other articles too nuner-
ons I'd mention.
Sherlffs Office, February 10, 1892.
ii. Z. LEBLANC, Sheriff
Per i. q. BR0UsSARD,
Deputy Sheriff.
LASTIE BR0UEs4RD Atty
satsfday, February u, 1882
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Ver1nilion-s5th District Court.
Succession of Edgar Lee-No. 1856.

bUVOoSoIVH OF IuBHT It0-HU. IS0.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested III said succession, or HAVING
any opposition to make to the tabIeau Of
statement Of debts and charges against the
aforesaid succession and final tableau Of
settlement of the same and the commu-
nifty, to file the same in writing IN the
office OF the clerk of court within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of court
this 9th day of February 1892.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
Lastie Broussard, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

ABBEyILLE, La, Feb. 20, 1892.
To the Hon. Dictator and Members
of the Arcadiau Lodge No. 3240
K. of Fl.
Your committee appointed for the
purpose Of drafting resolutions in
regard to the death Of the infant
child Of our brother John Ra file
hereby submit the following
Whereas it has pleased the su-
preme Ruler Of the Universe in the
exercise Of His divine wisdom to
remove from this life the infant child
of our brother.
Be II resolved, That the members
of tfIs Lodge in testimony of their
graf sorrow hereby tender their
Sympathy and sincere coincidence to
our bereaved brother and family in
their sore pfaiction.
Resolved fnrther that these reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes
Of the Lodge and that copies be fur
nlshed to the local napers Of the
town for publication aaa that a COPY
be furnished he family.
RespeetfuIly snbaitted. q. NJ. A.
Robt. 3. Butler,
>. y. Slliis' COMMITTEE.
2 avs -
ABBEVILLE, La, FEB. 20, 1892.
To the Hon. Dictator and Members
= of Arcadian Lodge No. 3240 K.
Of H.
Your committee Amounted TO
draft resolutions 10 regard to the
death Of Miss Mary Lou Kibbe,
daughter of our brother w. G..
Kibhe. hereby spbmit The following.
Whereas it has nleased the sn.
nreme Rnler Of the Universe. in the
inscrntable m~aaifestion Of His.
nrovidepce to remove fIom our
midst Miss MARY Lou Kibbe, d
$50 loar - Nc f,ub ,oom of mo.
S'oas iaas = 'ne 'u's ny, = 10,
turing Womannood' whose k'hd anu
gentle nature and sunny dispositions
endeared her to all who knew her.
Hes0iVed, Iaal lAe memDess q
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
The PayOrife.

For twenty-five years Marsden's
Pectoral Balm been well and fayora-
bly, known 10 the South. It is an un-
falling cure for Ia gripp, coughs,
colds and Group ia children.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
Card.
To the voters Of Vermilion par
ish. Louisiana:

The Farmers Union, and Anti
Lottery League, of this parish, hav-
ing selected me as their candidate
for the legislature, / herein accept
said selection, and announce myself
as their candidate, pledging myself
TO labor for and to support, all such
measures as | may deem tending to
the welfare of all citizens of this
parish and state.
Your Obedient servant.
AMB. MoUTON.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
u. S. NJ
IS -
Us M1RsHAE,s M0NITToN.
Henry P. Fortins vs.. Steam Boat Victo-
fine Alert.
III tie United States District Court,
Western District eft Louisiana.
Ma 1Oi

IN obedience to an Admiralty Warrant,
to me directed in the above entitled suit.
/ haveseized and taken into my possession
the Steam Boat Victorine Alert, with her
boats tackle, apparel and furniture now
lying in Vermilon Bayou near Henry
Putnam in the Parish of Yer1nilion, Louis
iaaa, now ibelled by Henry p. Fortins,
for causes set forth in the libel new pend
ing in the District Court of the United
States. And l do hereby cite and admon-
ish the owner owners thereof, and all and
every person or persons having or pre-
tending to have any right, title or inter
est in or TO the same, to be or appear ut a
District Court Of the United States, for
the District aforesaid, to be holden ct
Opelousas, La. on the 4th day January,
1892, to show cause, If any they or can,
why the said Steam Boat gictorine Alert,
should not be condemned, and forfeited
and be. sold %agreeably to the prayer of
lihellants.
United States Maashaps Office, this 31st
day of December, 1891.
JEAN VIGNEAITX,
United States Marshal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Coulee Kinney Mardi.G ras dele
cation were on hand again this
week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

The people Of Vermilion are by
no means political adopts, but they
have lots Of good, hard. horse sense
and they can very easily decide be-.
tween Foster and economical gov
eminent, on the one side, and Nc
Emery and higher taxation on the
Other.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Jacob Isaacs, one of our enterpris
ing merchants went TO New Orleans
Sunday, and returned Thursday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
ALPHONSE L. LEBLANC,

is 4 candidate for Sheriff at the APP
preaching election.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
The Worlds Fair.

The South may claim without
prejudice, 10 have more than is its
share of the worlds fair. The ac-
knowledged beauty Of the ladies of
the South is due in a great degree
to the use of Creole Female Tonic
the ladies' friend and favorite, and
sure cure for all female ailments.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

We are authorized to announce that
the present incumbent,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
Weak, WorlCostitutionsrs BBsg'tT VIC

The young lei OF town gave a
hop at the truck house Mardi-G Gas
night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
lMhsnW intaComss 5 e a, : " W slYoo

JOS. R. Leguennec was a visitor
TO New Orleans last week and re-
turned home Thursday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

We are authorized to announce that
HENRI MONTAGUE,
is a candidate for Constable Of the 3rd
ward, Parish of Vermilion, at the cleo
ton in April next.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
The Rest Eyer Used.

So says DR.. $. $. Herrick, former
secretary Of the Louisiana State
Board Of Health, speaking Of Mars
denis Peetorai Balm, which he rec
eommepds as the best remedy for
coughs, cronp, cold, bronchitis and
sore throat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

DR.. Armand Mary. the skilled and
affable young dentist who did such q
successful business here last month
will return next Monday and put up
at the Abadie Hotel where will be
pleased to attend to all those de-
string his services.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Engineer Delery Of the Southern
Pacific engineering corps has com
pleted. the job Of running a second
trial line from this place to the Salt
Mine branch.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

We are authorized to announce that
SEVERN LEBLANC, JR.
is q candidate for the Office Of Sheriff of
the parish of Vermilion al the election
in April, 1892.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Last Tuesday a new ray Of hap.
piness entered into the home of our
friends Mr. and Mrs. Adonis Lee
blanc to bless and brighten their
lives. 1t is a fine little son whose
days bid fair to be long and pleas
ant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Julius Beer and his sister Miss
Title attended the Mardi-G ras ball
at Lafayette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
q ALCIDE LEBLANC,

viii be a candidate for clerk of court
at the approaching election.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Some Of the boys have pulled uE
the broken plank walk between
Godchauz's store and Godard's
pharmacy. 1t should be replaced
by a new one OF standard width.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

uOIl dG lHC LULA HUu56 mdEuL-IIAS
night.
Julius Beer and his sister Miss
Title attended the Mardi-Gras ball
at Lafayette.
Leon J. Feray the popular grocer
made a visit to the city this week in
the interest Of business and pleasure.
If you have any teeth which need
the attention Of a dentist remember
that Dir. Mary will be here again
Monday.
Avit NJ. Broussara secured a loan
Of $500 at rs per cent premium at
the Building and Loan meeting last
Wednesday.
Sheriff Leblanc left Sunday for
Baton Rouge where he goes to settle
with the Auditor. OF course he saw
the Carnival.
B. F. Hardesty the District Lee
tnrer Of the Farmers Alliance was
in the parish this week aooking after
the interests of the order.
Quite 0 number of Yermiliou peo.
pie went down to New Orleans to
witness the Mardi-G ras festivities.
The town however did not furnish as.
large q quota OF visitors as usual.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
Town and Parish.
A slight drizzle this morning.

A slight drizzle this morning.
G.. B. Shaw is in the city since
last Saturday.
Frost Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
MeBnery and higher taxation will
he on hand Sunday.
ind;aa for Fair Skin and Complexion
Ldul6o, take only w. w. c.
The oaks on Matieleine Square are
leaving out rapidly.
Miss Marie Blanc left for New
Orleans last Saturday.
It is reported that the McEnery
campaigners will be here tomorrow.
ForBbod, Bladder, Rtieasness, V.W.C
The Barmore has not put in an
appearance this week.
Thin ice was visible here Wednes-
day morning as well as a good white
frost.
Claude Brookshier and. his wife
took 10 the Carnival sights this
week.
,MhsnW intaConss s. e's ,.Riss N T .1T.s
JOS. R. Leguennec was a visitor
- NJ IZ#E1%I ~M-Z @-&
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Claude Brookshier and. his wife
took 10 the Carnival sights this
week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Farm work is being pushed for
ward rapidly, Cane stubbles are
putting out nicely. Corn is up and
growing vigorously in a few places
where the farmers risked early
planting.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

Leon J. Feray the popular grocer
made a visit to the city this week in
the interest Of business and pleasure.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05
ForBbod, Bladder, Rtieasness, Y.U.c

Thin ice was visible here Wednes-
day morning as we'll as a good white
frost.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-03-05

McBnery and higher taxation will
he on hand Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-09
or IND GIDDr AsHIlyD.
Annual Celebration of the Washington
Literary society.

Annual telcDraflon OF the ~ bennington
Literary society.
Last evening was the occasion Of the first
of the two great events which mark the ses-
sion az Randolph-Mac0n College. The annual
celebration of the Washington Literary
Society. which took place last night was 40
less "a success than those of previous years.
Tic drapiug IN the college chapc. was com
pleted yesterday afternoon and the elect vas
beautiful
Long before the beginning of the exercises
the people from the town and vicinity began
20 c0ngregate. and before o'clock the lnro-
served part OF the house WAS full 90 Overflow
lng. Tho dress circle then commenced T.
f.l. as the Randolph -AlacOn College gaiants
began to arrive with the young ladies OK she
tOwu.
Promptly az $50 the column Of rostrum
officers and speakers. headed by the marshals,
were ushered up the centre aisle.
The exercises OF the evening were opened
with prayer by Rev. rs. D. Young.
Mr. d. Is. Latham. tho president % the oc-
casion. then rose. aud 10 the name OF the 500
cietv there represented rendered all q hearty
welcome and wished every one an en.oyaDle
time.
As orator of the evening Mr. Latham in
tr0luced SIR. Eason. Of Virginia. Subject.
The Women of the south. Mr. Eason
spOae for thirty minutes aud las Grafton did
honor 10 the institution of which ho is %
Tho Question far the debate was then read
and wqs as follows. "Res0lyod. That the rail-
road aud Telegraph system should he manlp--
lated by the Government.
The ars. 0u tho affirmative was hr. j. ~
Jones Of Virginia. HE made an animated and
brilliant speech. Mr. 81. IA. Sherman chen t0--
lowed go the negative. with pointed debate.
hr Hatcher the second on the Affirmative,
was very spirited and pointed. lhe last