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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
Miss Dora Lyons has gone to Or
ange, Texas. and somebody's sad.

MISS Dora Lyons has gone TO Or
ange, Texas, and somebody's sad.
The great Foster meeting was a
grand success and has had a good
effect on i people.
Marion L. Eldredge has been
nursing a petin the shape Of a very
sore hand since a few days.
WhsnWintsrCons 81 els .a : w W .'psc
Dr.. J. A. Villien, one of the
staunch Democrats of the 4th word
was on hand at the big meeting.
It is rumored that Col. Bourges
will be a candidate for district
Judge at the approaching election.
Miss Georgia Labit. left here last
Thursday on a visit to relations in
Texas, we wish her a pleasant trip.
Our farmers all over the parish
are getting OF a great old hustle
and tearing up the ground for a
crop.
Weak, WornConstitutionst'BB yynV NC
From present appearances the
acreage planted in rice this year in
parish will be nearly double that
of last season.
Miss Ella Trahan, the charming
Of Horace Trahan, has gone
to Texas and several of our boys
wears sad smile.
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NOTICE.

The two pieces Of woodland In
Crosse Isle formerly belonging to
Mrs. Thertule Theriot, widow
Columbus Bropssard. now belong
to me and the public is hereby mott.
Ged not to cut down nor haul away
any down wood on said land under
penalty Of law.
OrRELIAs BoURouE.
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Notice.

The public are hereby notified
that all passing through Of trespass.
ing upon our prerpiaes, either field
or pasture is positively prohibited
and any person caught upon the
premises will he prosecuted to the
full extent Of the law.
f. r. You've,
Il. GoDCHAUx.
AbbeyilIe, Jan. 30-ls82.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
Rig Foot Wallace

The Texas Scout. An exciting
novel for old and young, having
none of the objectionable features
usually contained in books Of adven
ture. A tale Of the early Texas
Frontier. ST 25 postpaid. ]. w.
Burke & CO., Macon, Ga.
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Sherif's Sale
s711E OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion-25th Jud Dis. Court.
No. Ala.
Chambers, Roy, u Co. Limited.

Chambers, Roy, u Co.. Limited.
VS..
F..F. Feray.
ID by the Honorable Court aforesaid in
the matters of the above numbered and
entitled case authorizing and empowering
me to seize and sell at public auction. to
the last and highest bidder the property
Of the defendant to satisfy the Judgment
of the plaintiff, Twill sell, at public anc-
ton to the last and highest bidder for
CASH. at the principal front door of the
courthouse of saiteparish ON
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1892.
between the hours of II o'clock a. M.
and 4 o'clock p. m. the following describ-
ed property seized to satisfy said writ
to wit:
One certain lot Of ground situated in
Boet's portion OF the town of Abbeville
frontingAon Washington street, bound
ed above by land of w. d. White,
below by land of the Catholic Church
East by Washington street, formerly
Quai Des BeauK 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 the1said II. F.
Feray and wife about the 3rd day OF
January, 1885.
Terms and conditions CASH on
the day of sale.
Sherif7s Office. February 12. 1892.
AL. LEBLANC. Sheriff.
Per u. @. B~RoUssARD,
Dy-SheriF.
w. w. Edwards, Atty.
Enhpuarv ~ 1902
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The public are hereby notified that all
passing through Or ~trcspassing upon our
premises, either field or pasture is posi-
lively prohibited. and any person caught
upon The premises will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
LEON BRoUSsARD.
SosTHENE HERPfE.
JAMES M. HUFF.
Abbeville, Louisiana, June @. 1891.
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Tried Ina the balance.

Marsdea,s Pectoral Balm is not
an experiment. For twenty-five
years it has been tried In the bal-
aucen and not found wanting in its
ability to speedily and permanently
cure coughs and colds.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Tie Railroad surveying party
will be 10 town about next Tuesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
&lOO Reward. $500.

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 all its stages. and that
is Q ltarrh. I'll dis catarrh cure is the only
positive cure now known to 10 the medical
fraternity. Gatarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires q constitutional treatment
III lis catarrh cure is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of The system, thereby destroying the foun.
dation OF the disease, and giving tie patient
strength by b~nildihg up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The pToprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that il. fails to
cure. SIND for l1ss Of testimenials.
FL. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, stvensy live cents.
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u. =. Marshal's 0Giee.
In Me United States District Court
Western District of Louisiana.
Henry r. Fortins ct ais.
VS..
Steamboat Vietorine Alert etc.
No 124.
pY virtue of a writ of Venditioni Ex-
- ponas to me directed in the above
entitled suit, | will proceed to sell to
the highest bidder on
SATURDAY, MARCH IL, 1892.
at II o'clock. M. at the principal front
door of the Courthouse in the Town OF
Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
The following described property viz.
The Steamboat Victorine Alert her
boats, tackle, apparel and furniture, as
she now lies at Henry j. Putnam's
wharf on the Vermilion Bayou stream
in the parish of Vermilion, La four
miles south of Abbeville,
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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Miss Olita Abshire left last Wed
nesday on a visit to Texas.
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Su recession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
18th judicial District Court
Parish of Vermilion
-
No. 1856.


Succession Of Henry r. Stakes.
10y virtue of an order of sale issued
ID by the Hon. O. @. Mouton, Judge
of the Court aforesaid in the mat
tiers of the above numbered and entit-
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 on
TUESDAY, MARCH %, 1892.
between the hours of i'll a.. NJ. and A..
p. M. at the late residence of tho
deceased at Perry's Bridge, the follow
ing described property, to wit
i. One LOT Of ground situated In the
town OF Perry in said parish, being lot
No, 10 of said town, measuring one
hundred and thirty-feet and six inches
square, bounded North by Main streets
South by lot No 10, East by lot NofIl,
and West by Mrs Kate A. Nourse,
together with the dwelling and kitchen
thereon.
2 One other lot Of ground situated
in the said town of Perry, measuring
one hundred and thirty feet and six
inches deep North and South by two
hundred and twenty four feet and six
i'm front East and West on Main
street by one hundred and seventy feet
and six inches on Vine street, bounded
North by lot No 10 South by Vine street
East by j. B. Mills, and West by let
No IL together with a corn crib situa-
ted thereon.
8 One lot of fencing.
4 One hen house.
5 Two Feather Beds.
s One Chicken Coop.
z One Moss Mattress.
and various other articles too numerf
Gus to mention. /
Sheriffs Office, February TO, 1892.
A u. LEBLANC, Sheriff
Per i. @. BROUSSARD,
Deputy Sheriff.
LAsTIE BROUssARD Atty.
Saturday, February -, 1892.
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j. S.
-slSALE.E=
q. s. M4RsHAL,S M0NITT0N.
Henry P. Fortins VS.. Steam Boat Veto
rine Alert.
In the United States District Court,
Western District Of Louisiana.
M 194


In obedience to an Admiralty Warrant.
to me directed in the above entitled suit,
| have seized and taken into my possession
the Steam Boat Fictorine Alert, with her
boats tackle, apparel and furniture now
lying in Vermiflon Bayou near Henry
Putnam in the Parish of Vermilion. Louis
lana, now libelled by Henry p. Fortins,
for causes set forth in the libel now pend
ing i'll the District Court of the United
States. And I 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 at q
District Court Of the United States, for
the District aforesaid, to be holden at
Opelousas, La. on the 4th day January,
1882, to show cause. if any they or can,
why the said Steam Boat Vietorine Alert,
should not be condemned, and forfeited
and be sold agreeably to the prayer of
libellants.
United States Marshal,s Office, this s1st
day of December. 1897.
JEAN YIGNEAUX,
United States Marshal.
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The Favorfse.

EGE ~
For twenty-five years Marsden's
Pectoral Balm been well and fayora.
bly, known in the South. 1t Is an un-
failing cure for Ia gripp, coughs,
colds and Group in children.
Last week the willow, elm and
maple trees were putting out their
leaves.
Police Jury met here Tuesday
and their proceedings will appear
next week.
For several days HE fog has been
very dense, not disappearing until
nearly noon.
JOdg R. s. Perry. Of New iberia
come over Tuesday evening on pri.
vate business.
AMBROSE Mouton, our next Rep
sentative from Vermilion was in
town this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

DR.. }. T. Hamblet, Of Perry was
in town for thh meeting, Tuesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Eli Wise the great hustler and
parish treasurer was in town this
week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
Announcement

W. are authorized to announce that
the present incumbent,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

parish treasurer was in town this
week.
Mayor L6ge aud his amiable wife
have been busy this week with the
congratulations Of friends and the
new found cares of parenthood in
the shape Of a plump, sprightly little
boy. who has been stopping with
them since last Saturday. O'Neal
says the little fellow already takes
an interest in politics. has declared
ia favor of Foster and good govern
ment and will be duly christened
Murphy @. Lege.
We will send the MERIDIoEAL
and Woman's Work ~ year, 90
receipt Of only $2.25. Any person
who has paid in advance for our
paper, may secure Woman's Work
one year by sending US 25 cents. A
liberal clubbing arrangement enables
is to make this offer. We receive
the Woman's Work and consider it
one OF the hest magazines published.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Senator Gallery was the honored
guest Of DR.. w. G. Kibbe last Tues
day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
ALCIDE LEBLANC

will be q candidate for clerk of court
at the approaching election.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

We have received a very interest.
ing communication on the rice indus.
Try ID The western part Of the parish.
E will appear soon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

We are authorized to announce that
SEVERN LEBLANC, JR.
is a candidate for the office Of Sheriff of
the parish Of Vermiiion at the election
in April, 1892.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Judge G. DebaIllon was in town
Tuesday with Gov. Foster and
party.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Peach ard plum trees are bios
soming and the blackberry is in full
leaf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
Town and Parish.

Hon. Adrien Nunez, was in town
this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

We are authorized to announce that
the present Incumbent,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

the parish OF VerInlilon at the election
in April, 1892.
We are authorized to announce that
the present Incumbent,
ALPHONsE L. LEBLANC,
is a candidate for Sheriff at the APP
preaching election. y
A Card.
To the voters of Yermilion par
ish, Louisiana:
The Farmers Union, and Anti
Lottery Eeagae, Of this parish, hav-
ing selected me as their candidate
for the legislature, I herein accept
said selection, and announce myself
as their candidate, pledging myself
10 labor for and to support, all such
measures as 1 may deem tending to
the welfare Of all citizens of this
parish and state. Q
Your Obedient servant,
AMB. MoUToN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

lal;~a for Fair Skin and Complexion
4uulC0s take only wv. w. z.
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oALSS"ty uPoG NhO hi0St- uIA EIQtOt% u ldGCo
Of the system, thereby destroying the foun.
datipn of the disease, add giving tie patient
strength by bnildihg mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer On4 Hun
bred Dollars for any case that il. fails to
cure. SAnd for llst If testimsnials.
Ed. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggist, sevensy live cents.
We have received a very interest.
ing communication on the rice indus.
lry il The western part Of the parish.
Il will appear soon.
Geo. E. lyons, was the successful
hidder al the Building and loan
meeting Wednesday, getting $500
al SO per cent premium.
Pierre j. Meaux, an old Confed-
crate soldier died last Sunday at
his home 10 The Coles Island settle
ment aud was buried hear on Tues
day.
Efaste H6bert, of the Vincent
settlement OF this parish, made 45
barrels Of rice on two and half acres
Of land last season. This is q very
E
good yield considering the severe
drouth that prevailed the past year
and indicates what Vermilion rice
lands q produce we're the circum-
stances favorable.
That most agreeable gentleman
and accomplished dentist DIR. Ar
mand Mary, Of l2l Cont street,
New Orleans, will leave here on
Monday and not return before about
March 18th. During his stay here
the Doctor has Gone a large amount
Of work which has given perfect
satisfaction in every instance.
The strength of The Foster forces
in this parish is steadily increasing.
One Of the latest aceessions put in
an appearance last Tuesday at the
home of Assessor O. H. O'Bryan, and
though he is rather young 10 vote
Henry is quite positive he isa strong
Anti Lottery, Foster Democrat,
E. B. Cushing, of the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company, accom-
panied by his corps Of assistants,
arrived at New Iberia, Monday and
began a survey Immediately of the
country between that place and Alb.
beville, 10 establish a line for the
New iberia aud Vermilion Railroad,
which is to be constructed BY the
Southern Pacific Company.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Mr.. Lonis Leotaad, is On the sick
list this week
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Dr. F. p. Young, or Rayne was
in town yesterday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
ALPHoNsE L. LEBLANC,

is a candidate for Sheriff at the APP
preaching election. y
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Your Obedient servant,
AMB. MoUToE.
Town and Parish.
Hon. Adrien Nunez, was in town
this week.
Mr.. Lonis Leotaud, is on the sick
list this week
ForBlood, Bladder, Biiousnsss, VINO
Tawn was fall with anti lottery
ties Tuesday
Read The judicial advertisements
in ioday's parer.
Hon. Overton Cade, of Lafayette
was here Tuesday.
Dr. F. p. Young, or Rayne was
in town yesterday.
Zodiac for Fair kin and Completion
1uuiGo, take only W.. w. z.
DR.. J. T. Hamblet, Of Perry was
in town for thh meeting, Tuesday.
800
Senator Gallery was the honored
guest Of DR.. w. G.. Kibbe last Tues
day.
Peach ard plum trees are blos-
soming and the blackberry is in full
leaf.
Judge G. DebaIllon was in town
Tuesday with GOV. Foster and
party.
The FavOrise.
For twenty-five years Marsden's
Pectoral Balm been well and fayora.
bly, known in the South. 1t is an un-
failing cure for Ia gripp, coughs,
colds and cronn in ehiidran
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

The great Foster meeting was a
grand success and has had a good
effect on our people.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Geo. E. lyons, was the successful
bidder al the Building and Loal
meeting Wednesday, getting $1,000
AZ SO per cent premium.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13

Marion L. Eldredge has been
nursing a pet ia the shape Of a very
sore hand since a few days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-02-13
Bladder; BiIousnsss, U.W.C

Tewn was fall with anti lottery
ties Tuesday.
Read the judicial advertisements
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-23
PURE

electric plant Alderman Daultou was in the
chair, and Alderman Ingram, Delegates Caiiigan
and Brace were present.
BY invitation Prof. Leo Daft was present to as
sist as an electrical expert in determining the
specifications. The discussion was almost en-
tirely technical, the object being TO so combine
the arc and ineandescent systems as 10 utilize
the large number Of low-power lamps owned
by the city and provide for the gradual
extension of the service a. TIE city's
needs grow. One proposition Is for the
city to buy its own wires and lamps,
inviting bids only for supply OF the current
Mr.. Daft did not consider this the most economi-
cal method; 1t might be up to about fifty lights
but beyond that IL would be cheaper to nave the
whole system either owned by the city ST run by
q company under contract.
Alderman Daultoa was in favor Of laying out
an entire system, just as had been doae in the
water supply and sewerage Delegates Brace
and Calligan concurred in this view, and in
reply to questions, Mr.. Daft Said as Seattle has
gone so far ahead of most other cities Is shonld
start out by illuminating the city on a scientific
system SO that the future extension shosiid be In
accordance with it and SO avoid. in short
time having to tear down much OF what had
been done at q constantly renewed expsase.
After discussing all the details of the require
ments Of the city 1t decided to joEsrn until
Tuesday night, and meantime figures will be
obtained from the board OF works upoa which
to base Specifications.
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KUMORs OF A DEFICIT.
They Produce Other Changes In Mort
ern Pacific Management.

They Produce Other Changes In North
ern Pacific Management.
TAcoxA, Sept 22-[Special 1.-The talk in rail-
road circles of . ''shake up among the North
ern Pacific officials has again been revived and
the only apparent excuse for ii is the statement
that there 10 to be deficit ia the fiscal report OF
the company. Some railroad men seem to con-
slider deficit equivalent to reorganization OF
the official managing corps. That there Is TO he
q deficit is said 70 b known by few here The
report comes from the auditors oficc, and it is
held, of course that the auditors Office 10 the
proper place to receive such information.
However, IL 10 held taat deficit does not
ment that there 10 anything radically wrong.
Nothing that would warrant Henry Willard to
sell couple of blocks of his stock, as has been
intmated from New York: and yet others have
been recommended to sell stock even at 30.
This and other things point to probable deficit
resulting from expenditures In improvements.
repairs and the cost of washouts and other
damages by the elements.
/; there ~ TO be a deficit, IL 10 held that VIII
lard and others will take advantage OF it to de-
press the stock, knowing that it will quickly
run up again. Until the stock is quoted as low
as 1t can be made to go they are expected TO I'M
load. preparatory to loading up when il has
reached the lowest point When asked directly
about this matter, local officials of the road de-
cline to talk. saying 1t is not their business to
know any thing about the matter.
The earnings OF the road continue heavy.
There is plenty OF travel and all the freight that
can be hauled conveniently. The expense col
umn will cause tho dehcit If there is to be one.
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BREvITIES.

Licenses to wed were issued yesterday by the
county auditor Tor L. j. Nielsen and Christina
Jensen, both of Seattle; A. J. Davys and Rowena
Nichols, both of Seattle.
Humorous lecture by Neal Davis. followed by
grand ball at sidney hotel this evening Take
steamer Grace, at p. N. B!akeley parties ts,e
steamer sau Juan from Burcaeli's at 7:l5 p n
The ladies of the Central W. c. I. L. will l1ld
psrior meeting al the home OF Mrs. Z. 5. Weed.
COG South Fourteenth street, this afternoon 81 2
O'Clock. Take Beacon hill division OF Ja7es
street car line. All ladies are invited
An iniormai reception will be rendered Mss.
Csswel. Of New York, editor OF the Hyaqe
Missionary. ana Mrs. Boynton, of Boston, by
the missionary societies of Plymouth ana Tay-
loT churches. 81 the parlo-s OF Plymoesh
church, This afternoon az 3 o'clock A gcncs al
invitation is EXTENDED to all ladies interested IN
missionary
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-23
A Change Of Ch0irmaSfers.

Beginning with the frs: Sunday in October
Mr.. +. ID. Craud.!l. who, for two years. has faith
fully served Plymouth Congregational church
in the capacity of choirmaster and solo tenor,
will occupy like position in the Presbyterian
church OF Tacoma the music committee of that
congregation having made him an offer too
tempting to be refused. On the evening of
Wednesday, September IS. Mr.. Crandall will
give a concert at the church here. co rner Third
and University streets, when he will be assisted
by Mrs. NJ S. Story, the charming Soprano Mr.
N. NJ. Grout, the ever popular baritone; Mr.
Delius, violnist; Mr.. c. Z. Roberts, organist:
Mr.. Bauer and Mrs. Martins. who will Introduce
a novelty in the form of either duet, and Miss
Julia l.. Chamberlin, accompanist. These
ladies and gentlemen are among the most ac-
complshed musicians in the city, and when
MI. Crandalfs well known skill in arranging
pleasing programmes is remembered an even
ing of genuine enjoyment may be confidently
ayDected
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WATER FRONT NOTES.

Schooner Excelsior arrived at Port Blakelev
to load lumber Tor Newport
German ship Eivra has sailed from Port
Biakeley with a cargo OF lumber for Europe.
Bark Nidette Ia expected over from Port Madi
son TO load cargo o. lumber hare for San Fran.
cisco.
Steamer Michigan passed inspection yester.
day and was having a new cylinder head pu, in,
one OF her cylinder heads having been broken
coming in from san Francisco
Steamer Fairhsyen came in with fifteen tons
OF produce and took out ten tons OF general
freight on the La Conner route: the J. r. Nc.
Donald had fifty tons on, for Bellingham bav
and way points; the State of Washington had
fifteen tons out for Everett and Lowell, and the
Angeles brought in thirty toas Of potatoes and
other produce.