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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23
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Z. sokoloski this week received
q barge ot coal.
Irish potatoes which were left
undug have rotted badly during the
wet weather.
Wednesday, Aymar Bourque and
Louis Laporte had a fish fry on the
Bayou Tigre.
From some reason or cause the
Barmore was late this week aud did
not arrive until Thursday morning.
Louis Laprte, Castor Dutel, An.
Dire VeazeY, Leo Ditcth and Leo La
hauye of Cheniere al Tigre were in
town this week.
Onr thanks are due good mother
Aimee OF Mount Carmel convent for
a plate of most luscious grapes,
grown on the convent grounds,
John Ahadie is putting an add
ton to his house and reshingliDg the
old portion. When the work is
completed il will improve the looks
Of things very much.
New market in town, Messrs.
Sam Greene and Ode Richard have
opened a meat market at the stand
opposite the Masonic Hall, formerly
occupied by Paul Montague.
We received too late for pnblica.
ton this week a few beautiful lines
from the pen Of a young friend writ.
ten during his attendance at Crow
ley College. Make a fair guess.
Our hustling youpg Job printer
D. Henry Labit improving the OPP,
~portunity offered by a little leisure
made a flying trip to New Orleans
last Saturday returning on Monday.
We want o correspondent at
every postofiee in the parish-good
reliable persons who viii give the
news, if it is only a few lines. Who
will do so? Don't all speak at
once. We will make each cores
pendent a present.
We had a pleasant call, last Wed.
nesday, from j. 2. Gaeydan, Of Shell
Beach, Vermilion parish. He 10
forms US that he has about complet-
ed negotiations for the sale of two
sections of his domain of $4,000
acres, to T. B. Thomas and Others
of Iowa, the price per acre being 81
cash.-New Iberia Enterprise.
Demorest's Family Magazine Ger
tainIy has an appropriate name, fol
it is beyond all doubt one Of the best
family periodicals published; be-
cause its contents are always chaste
entertaining, instructive, and of the
highest order Of literary merit; and
its Nominations aud illustrations are
beautiful and apt. The August
number, which is before US, fully sus
tains the reputation of the magazine
The price is two dollars a year. Ad
dress w. Jennings, Demorest, Il
East l4th street, New York City.
Last Saturday the elements hae
evidently conspired against the sue
cess Of the Knights OF Honor Picni'
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Assessor o. Fl. O'Bryan is now
hard at work upon the tax rolls, and
is assisted by Messrs \. J. Golden
and w. r. Ellis.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

The stock crowding into town at
night have made some of the streets
resemble COW pens, so muddy and
filthy are they.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

DR.. G.. w. Scranton Of Royvilie,
accompanied BY Judge Leblanc Of
tie first ward we're in town last Fri
day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Martin Bagley, an extensive sugar
planter Of VermiIion parish, was on
business in St. Mary this week
Franklin Vindicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Judge Allen was in Vermilion
parish last week and tried. several
cases in chambers. Judge Allen is
d~eseryedly popular in Vermilion.-
Franklin Banner.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

A low form of continued fever
resembling typhoid is prevailing in
Prairie Greig.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Robert Grimshaw the gentleman.
" 70 9 nan of the Star Office went to
New Orleans last Saturday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Owing to the heavy rains the fig
crop is short and superior quality.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

While our people are paying at.
tention to a diversified agriculture
would it not be well to pay some at
tention to the possibilities of fruit
culture. The Morgan City Review
thinks there is some future in the
fig business and remarks: "Califor-
MIA is now supplying Boston with
fresh figs. We would like to know
why this section Of Louisiana can not
supply Boston and other cities with
figs as well as California can. They
grow in greatest abundance here
and once a shoot is put in the ground
the tree will bear fruit in q year or
two. The Celeste fig raised here
is better than any raised in Califor-
MIA, aud there is big money in rais-
ing and shipping this delicious fruit
to the East"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Pretty Miss Olita Abshire Of
Red Hill was spending a few days in
town last week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

JHile Q, anu LnD ~ udyo SAptfS 0uty
II. On Monday, July Is, we had
a down pour flooding everything,
then two days fair weather and an
other food Wednesday night. It is
awful and positively alarming.
State of Ohio, City OF Toledo, IS
Lucas County,
Frank j. Cheney makes cath that he IS
the senior partner of the firm OF D Chen
ey and Co, doing business in. the City of Tg-
ledp, county and State aforesaid, ind that
said firm will pay the sum of one hundred
dollars for each case of Gatarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of Halls catarrh cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December. a. D..
1886.
~ A. ". GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Hans Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimo-
mails, free.
F. j. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, seventy five cents,
Mr.. Smith, of Coles Island, IL
miles east of Shell Beach, while run.
ming to catch a horse Tuesday morn.
ing, struck his foot against the
skeleton ola fish head, thrustiEg a
keen-pointed bone into his foot fully
an inch. The pain was SO great
that lockjaw was feared. and he was
brought to town to have the wound
attended to. No bone could be
foand, and it had evidently been
Withdrawn when the foot was jerked
away; bat the wound was lanced,
affording relief. - Arthur Her
aid.
Chief Engineer b. Gushing of
the Southern Pacific was 10 town
last Friday on business connected
with the building of the Iberia and
Vermiliou Railroad. all arrange.
ments have been completed forfbuild.
ing the road at once, and ii the
weather permits it IS the calculation
TO begin active work grading next
Monday and push the construction
forward with all possible speed.
Only about so days of good work.
ling weather are needed to give the
contractors a. chance to finish the
road.
Saturday the Blanehet livery sta,
BILE consisting of the half lot at the
corner Of ST. Charles and Peace
streets, together with the stable
building was sold at constable'a sale
aud purchased by sheriff Leblanc for
three hundred and eighty.ive dol
lars 1885 This is very cheap, es
pecialIy when it is taken into con.
sidertion that it is on q credit OF IL
months and only Is days previous
$500 cash was offered at the first
4 H -
sale and failed because it was mol
two.thirds Of the appraisement
value. Surely AbbevilIe property
is not high unless at private sale.
Last Saturday the right Of way
committee purchased Of AIRS. Katie
Godchaux for the Iberia & VermiI
} ion Railroad Company the depo'
site on the bayou at the lower edgs
of town, being the upper portion o
the Area place, together with th'
! right of way from there to the public
, road for the sum of $1,000. Thi
f gives the company the nnbrokeI
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

The rain played havoc with the
knights Of Honor picnic and excur-
sion last Saturday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Gus. Godchaux, formerly Of this
place, was appointed Police Juror
for the third ward sof Vermilion
parish, embracing the stirring little
city Of Abbeville. -Franklin. Vindi-
Gator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23
nos l1ecu1linrities.

Hts F1eCllESaaFIties.
Pleasant to the taste, agreeable
in its effects and an unfailing cure
for female sickness. These are the
characteristics Of Creole Female
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Our Rev. J. B. Cassidy, Of the
Methodist Church, has been in at.
tendance at a p~rotracted meeting 10
Abbeyille a few days Of last week
Franklin Vindicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Prof. J. NJ. Wingo has been visit.
Ing in town this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

HOME SEEKERS AND LAND
BUYERS desiring pleasant homes
and profitable investments apply to
WHITE. BRoUssABD & GREENE,
Real Estate and Collecting Agents.
Lock Box l3, Abbeville, La.
May 7, '92.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Jos. D. Boatte, IN old engineer
and maehipist we'll known in this
parish died Of eomatosa malarial
fever at his home IN New Iberia on
the 9th instant.
Paul Montague. the energetic
butcher is building a large stable on
his recently purchased lots in the
Chevis addition. 4 handsome resi-
dencc we understand will follow this
fail.
Really it appears that the old
Creole saying, IF it rains at the end
of the forty days rain following the
feast of st. Medard it will rain for
forty days longer will this year come
to pass. st. Medard's day was on
June s, and the 40 days expire July
II. On Monday, July Is, we had
a down pour flooding everything,
then two days fair weather and an
other food Wednesday night. It is
awful and positively alarming.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23
BUCKLENs ARNICA SALVE.

The Best SaIve in world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
C~hilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or DO
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price rs cents per box for sale by N.
G. Young and A. J. GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Headachine will cure your head.
ache.
Prof. w. w. Minor is spending
the vacation in town.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

,e@ cheap and
neatly executed, at this office.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Wednesday, Aymar Bourque and
Louis Laporte had a fish fry on the
Bayou Tigre.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Onr thanks are due good mother
Aimee OF Mount Carmel convent for
a plate of most luscious grapes,
grown on the convent grounds,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23
Town and Parish.

HOME SEEKERS AND LAND
BUYERS desiring pleasant homes
and profitable investments apply to
WHITE. .BRoUssABD & GREENE,
Real Estate and Collecting Agents.
Lock Box 10, Abbeville, La.
May 7, '92.
ne JOB.WORK cheap and
neatly executed, at this office.
Headachine will cure your head
ache.
Prof. w. w. Minor is spending
the vacation in town.
Prof. J. NJ. Wingo has been visit.
ing in town this week.
Its E0ecu1liarities.
Pleasant to the taste, agreeable
in it's effects and an unfaiiing cure
for female sickness. These are the
characteristics Of Creole Female
Owing to the heavy rains the fig
crop is short and superior quality.
A low form of continued fever
resembling typhoid is prevailing in
Prairie Greig.
Pretty Miss Olita Abshire Of
Red Hill was spending a few days in
town last week.
The rain played havoc with the
Knights Of Honor picnic and excur-
sion last Saturday.
PrestOn's He'd AXE
Is a certain cure for headache. 1t
will cure headache only, and is guaran-
hed to do that. It won't cure anything
else. 1t never fails. Don't suffer when
you can get relief in Is minutes.
Robert Grimshaw the gentleman.
" 70 g nan of the Star Office went to
New Orleans last Saturday.
DR.. G.. w. Scranton Of Royville,
accompanied BY Judge Leblanc Of
tie first ward we're in town last Fri
day.
The stock crowding into town at
night have made some of the streets
resemble COW pens, so muddy and
filthy are they.
Assessor 0. Ell. O'Bryan is now
hard at work upon the tax rolls, and
is assisted by Messrs j. j. Golden
and w. r. Ellis.
One Of the Good Things.
There is nothing "iust as good" as
Creole Female Tonic. Every lady
who has given it a trial will tell you
there is nothing like it for curing
diseased conditions peculiar to the
female sex.
Gus. Godchaux of Abbeville, was
10 Franklin last Saturday, on a visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. God,
Observation-Disclosures.
Martin Bagley, an extensive sugar
planter Of Vermilion parish, was on
business in St. Mary this week
franklin indicator.
Judge Allen was in Vermilion
parish last week and tried several
cases in chambers. Judge Allen is
deservedly popular in Vermilion.-
franklin Banner.
Our Rev. j. B. Cassidy, Of the
Methodist Church, has been in at.
tendance at a protracted meeting 10
Abbeville a few days Of last week
Franklin Vindicator.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

From some reason or cause the
Barmore was late this week aud did
not arrive until Thursday morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-07-23

Louis Laprte, Castor Dntel, An.
Dire Veazey, Leo Ditcth and Leo La
bauve of Cheniere au Tigre were in
town this week.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
MRS. ENG BUNKER DEAD.
SHE WAS THE WIDOW OF ONE OF THE
sIAMEsE TWINS.
HO'0 Chang and Eng WoOed.

The recent death near Mount Airy
n. c., of Mrs. Ssllie Bunker, widow o.
Eng Bunker, one of the world renown.
ed Siamese twins, recalls to mind much
of the domestic history of these gen.
tlemen, and their families, but little
OF which has ever found its way into
print, and which now comes direct
from one who lived in the neighbor-
hood of their home in the Old North
State, and who was a personal friend
of the twins from his youth up, saws
the New York Recorder.
Chang and Eng were born in 1911.
in the lowlands of Siam, of humble
parentage, and at an early age lost
their father. AS soon as they were
old enough to be of any use to their
mother, she put them to the light task
OF tending a large flock of ducks,
which they used to carry out in boat
every morning to neighboring
marsh, where the wild rice was plenti-
full there they remained all day, and
at night, to the blowing of "a horn, the
ducks would waddle back to the boat.
crawl in, and then the two boys would
paddle them home. When the bows
were probably 12 or 13 years of age, an
Englishman named Bunker, happened
that way, and viewing them with
amazement, for stipulated considera-
ton with their mother, obtained pos
session of them.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
Bringing up Delaware Land.

A few years ago the sheriff sold
nearly 1000 acres of land from Tbos
Coulter, which was located at or near
Cedar Creek Mills. On this land Mr.
Coulter had been unable to make a
living, and the land was dead poor
But years has witnessed a transfor.
nation. On the homestead. which
was once owned by Governor Hazlett
rlch crops and fine pastures grow. and
the mansion has been restored bv its
owner, Captain Fisher, to its former
grandeur and comfort. Adioininine
this tract is another of about 200 acres
winch passed into the hands offs. John
ABBOTT, and on this place has been
demonstrated what can be done with
land which has been neglected and
cropped until poverty is written on
the bare fields. When Mr.. Abbott GOT
thls tract seven years ago, it was des-
titute of buildings, fences or plant pro-
duclng soil. To-day rank clover grows
In well apportioned fields, fine peach
orchards challenge the admiration of
the passer-by and hand some farm
buildings afford comfort for man and
beast. This has all been brought about
by sowing clover, using lime and in.
'elligent farming. From this farm has
been taken fifty tons of clover bav
mis- season, a fine wheat crop. 100
bushels of scarlet clover seed. and
mere is now growing a promising field
IL corn. To-day the Coulter landsu
ire teeming with richness, and Weld
ng good returns to wise owners, while
he former owner fell into poverty
With all his lands. There are hun.
Ireds of acres Of just as good land in
Delaware to-day, which is barren and
worthless, but which could be made
aOney-making by intelligent manage
aent.-MilfOrd Chronicle.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
FAMILY AND FORTUNE.

During their travels the twins aeon.
mulated much money, and during
their absence their wives managed
their property in an excellent manner
Several children were born to each
wife, and all these received first-class
education and were brought up as
members of church, principally of the
Baptist denomination. All the chill.
dren, save one deaf and dumb daughter
were healthy and strong, having mar.
rled, and are counted on as some of
the best citizens in that section of the
state, and inherited about $4,000 left
by their fathers.
The last scene in the history of the
twins was as sad as it was remarkable
and without precedent. While with
Barnum in 1873 Chang had suffered
from slight stroke of paralysis. but
after medical treatment and rest
had apparently recovered and Christ.
mas was spent at home. About Jam
uary 10 or 10Th, 1874, the twins were
over at Eng's house, aud after comfor-
table supper, followed by their usual
pipe, they retired to bed in seeming
good health. Early the next morn.
ing Eng woke 9P and calling to his
vile, asked her to ascertain what allied
Chang as he could not be awakened.
and Mrs. Sallie Bunker very soon real
izing that Chang was no more. dis.
patched a boy on horseback to the
village, some three miles distant, for
Dr. Hollingsworth. After the messen.
ger had gone Hng complained of feel
ing cold in his extFemities, and his
family did all they could to restore the
circulation. He rapidly grew colder.
aud within an hour after awakening
and before DR.. Hollingsworth had ar, |
rived, he had joined his brother ON the
farther shore. As soon as possible.
DIR. HollingswOrth telegraphed the
news to DR.. Pancoast, of Philadelphia
This gentleman took the next train to
Greensborough, and upon his arrival
at the house of Eng, he arranged with
The families of the deceased, so that, hy
giving heavy bonds for their safe re.
INrn' he was permitted to take the
Bhe bodies TO Philadelphia In the inter.
ast OF science. They were then EN-.
Oalmed, and would have remained
here for some time had it not been
That Christopher Bunker, one of the
sons who was in the West aE the time
of his fetheg'a death, returned home.
and obiectIng 10 the bodies being in
philadelphia, went there at once and
had them brought back to the farm.
where they were buried in front Of
Miss Adeline Bunker's house, and a
heavy granite monument was there
erected to their memory.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
BY A. II. R.

Dear Sarah, dost thou still remembar
The sunny days we've spen. together
In In chlIdhood's happy happy years.
mat ne er were dimmed by sorrows tears
"hen meath that old Catawba's shade.
IN youthful sports we gaily PLAYED.
Ur' bound by friendships fadeless wreath
W wandered Ter the blooming heath
Or by the streamlets mossy side
we've watched its gentle waters glide.
As o er its smoothly pebbled course.
IL swept along with mimic force,
Bearing upon its tiny wave
Some luckless flower that bent TO lave
ItS tender petals, bright and fair.
In the cold waters flowing there.
Still Ger that little streamlet' breast
me spice-wood droops with verdure drest
And flowers in wild profusion shed
Their fragrant leaves around its he'd
While joyous warblers ofth Spring
In sweetest notes their anthems sing.
l ask thee if Thou dost forget
those blissful days in memory set
iiS VIII all MS changes,
AS AS Der the Universe he ranges.
Bhghtlng the fairest flowers that bloom,
ealing the youthful to their tomb,
II ne, ask, dear friend, if he
Hath brought saddening change to thee.
1es' changes have come, since first we
strayed
Rapaotb - .
Deneath the green woods cooling shade,
ana time and death, co-workers here
Hath robbed thee of parent dear,
whose counsel wise, was a sure guide,
10 lead thee Ger lifes stormy tide,
b, But though the stroke falls heavy, still
Ihou' 1t bow submissive to His will.
And hope, when all earth's ties are rive,
with him to find thy home in Heaven.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13

It's sometimes said patent medicines
are for the ignorant. The doctors fOs-
ter this idea. "The people, we're
told, ARE mostly ignorant when it
comes to medical SCIENCE" Suppose
they are What sick man needs is
not knowledge, but cure, and the
medicine that cures is the medicine for
the sick. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery cures the "do believes'' aud
the don't believes" There's no hesi.
tance about it, no Wf' nor ''possibly." !"
1t says-"4 can cure you, only do as /
direct" Perhaps it fails occasionally.
The makers hear oft when it does,
because they never keep the zAoney
when the medicine faila to do good.
Suppose the doctors went on that prin-
oiple. eve beg the doctors pardon.
1t wouldn't doD
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
Dover Items.

The following appointments have
been made by Governor REYNOLDS
Mrs. Samuel W. Hall, secretary of the
Worlds Fair Commissioners, vice Mrs.
H. Il. Kenney, resigned; Richard A.
Forrest, special constable, upon the
petition of J. Bancroft & Sons Com
pany; hr. Hugh Martin, of Seaford, a
member of the Board of Pharmacy.
The State directors of the Farmers
banks met here Tuesday and declared
the usual semi-annual dividend.
Robert Valentine Massey, eldest son
of Hon. George V. Massey, graduated
at Yale University last week with the
degree of sachelor Of philosophy. He
Las secured position on the engineer
corps of the Pennsylvania railroad, and
will assume his duties on September
LIST, He will spend the summer with
his parents, at Colorado Springs, Col.
Miss Mary Culbreth, daughter of T.
o. Culbreth, surprised her friends last
week by announcing her marriage TO
Harold Dewitt Atwood, of New York.
They were married at Camden, N. J..
October Sd, 1891, by the Rev. Henry
N. Cheeseman, A. M. She returned
Aome after the ceremony and the mar
riage has been kept a secret. Mrs. At
wood left Monday to join her husband
in Philadelphia, They then went to.
Chicago where they will reside.
Sheriff Cole has sold the following
ZEAL estate The house and lot of John
q. Hinsley, situated in Camden, to
William H. Evans, for 1926; the farm
# James II. Carter, consisting Of so
Icres, situated in North Murderkill
lnndEed,. to Henry K. Hargadine, for
i250.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
A RUNNER BOUNCED.

When the war ended it found them
with 40 or so slaves, and though these
OF course were liberated, they had
hidden supplies of gold which carried
them through comfortably. The fact
was well known, aud after Stoneman's
raid through that section the twins
were one day surprised by a camp
follower who forced his way into their
presence aud demanded their gold.
Upon an immediate refusal he threat
ened to shoot, whereupon they both
rose from the chairs on which thew
were seated and exclaimed, On
you, shootW and then hustled the
fellow out.
Smyrna times., 1892-07-13
CAPITAL, S5OO.OOO.
SURPLUS, 100000,
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company.
SIG MARKET ST. WILMINGTON. DEL,
SIG MARKET ST. WILMINGTON, DEL.

MONEY UNEMPLoYE or waiting investment can
this company. WIN
INTEREST PAID ON deposits Of money as fol.
lows; per cent. on deposits payable on de.
maandl anl by check, same as banks; ~ per cent on
deposits payable after 10 days Notice per
cent; on deposits payable after so days' notice
or longer ~ 'e"i
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts of
Ladies also to those of Executors, Administra.
tors, Trustees, Guardians and Receivers.
II Inc Company acts by authority of law as
executor Administrator. Guardian, Receiver and
agent and executes trusts of every description
Correspondence solicited and full Information
InInlshed concerning any branch of the Conn
pany's business Send for pamphlet
DENS. NiELDS, JAS. B. CLARKSON,
NJ u 6TTesi1ent; 6t; Treas. d Sec
n y; hOBINsON, JNO. S. ROSS ELL,
fiee Fresldent. Trust Officer
DIRECTORS
benjamin Nields JOS. H. Chandler, NJ. D
henry Z. Robinson, J. Davis Sisler
mm; !. MeClary, William NJ. Field
fhllllp Flunkett, Charles + Fritz
lanes lanes HarL, Archibald A. Capelle,
Imehry r. Dure, VIM. X. Brincke,
"m. r. bancroft Samuel g. Simmons
may14-1y