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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

teachers this week who are attend
ing the Normal institute.
DR.. j. A. VilIien, of M~auricevllIe.
was in Lafayette one day this week,
on Observation-Disclosures Advertiser.
Mr.. Connerly, the first conductor
on the I. & V. Railroad, came over
from Franklin to attend the wedding
of his fl lend Eraste Mouton.
Miss Belzire Broussard, the
charming daughter Of Felix Brous-
sard of Cow Island IS visiting in
town this week and is the guest of
Mrs. Alphonse Leblanc.
MiddIing grade cotton went up
to six cents in New Orleans Thurs.
day. This should not fool the farm
ers into planting a big crop of the
staple, for it will 60 down again
this fall.
It is refreshing to see District
Attorney NJ. I. Gordy 10 our midst,
again. His presence is always reas~
surfing to the law abiding citizen
but is not enjoyed by the evil doer.
- Lafayette Advertiser.
Owing to the absence of several
important witnesses the case Of state
vs.. Martin Bagley transferred from
this parish to Lafayette, was not
tried this week, and the case has
been postponed until next fall.
We are pleased TO learn of the
return to orr parish Of F. e. Darby
and family, after an absence of a few
months. Mr.. Darby has rented and
will cultivate the Jos. Waller plan.
tation near town.-Lafayette Ad-
vertiser.
The hall lest Monday night at
Ferav's Hall. given by the Dude
Club" of 1895, was in every way a
success. The music was irat-class,
and the refreshments excellent. AL
present had a good time and hope
to soon be favored with a repetition
of the enjoyable occasion.
II the establishment of the ratio
of the is to | between gold and sill
YER can raise the value of the latter
metal to $l.29 per ounce, there is no
earthly reason why we should not
adopt it at once and restore prospe~
rity to the country. There is no
doubt but that the monetary confer
ence would endorse that action. for
England has long been ripe for
bimetalIisn.-St. Landry Clarion.
Corouer Abshire. held an autops1
Sunday morning upon the body Of 8
girl l3 years old, "A child Of Fedora
Primeaux, colored. who that died a
few days previous, OF pneumonia,
which the friends of the child charg,
ed was due to a beating received at
the hands of q young white. man.
A careful inspection of the corpse
disclosed 10 injuries aud showed
conclusively that she had died of
lung trouble.
Romulns Guidry, a farmer resid.
ind about 6 miles west Of town IN
the Spring Hill neighborhood had
the misfortune last week to lose a
child, whose death was due to a sin.
gular accident. The little fellow
who wes about three and a half
years old had followed his father to
the barn where be had gone to feed
the stock. He had sealed himself
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

Miss Alice -Fourcade of New
iberia il visiting here this week and
is the guest of Mrs. Alphouse Lee
blanc.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

The sale Of the pevs in the Cath.
o'ic Church here took place Easter
Sunday just after high mass, and
despite the prevailing hard times
and great scarcely Of money the
sold we'll. Granville B. Shaw was
me nuct:oner and the total sales
amounted to $2,l17.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20
Town and Parrish.

PAYNE Kibbe visited New Orleans
this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

J. Putnam, it is reported, has
.nurcbased OF J. B. Levert, the Rose
Hill plantation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

Pappabotts are not very hume
lrous on the prairie, but the hunters
are out after them 10 full force.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

Since Keller the Boss Baker
started the delivery wagon business.
the custom is becoming fashionable.
Dir. Lam the grocer is the first in
that line of business to adopt it
while Messrs Ewe|l and saparito
Ice meo, are both running a wagon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

Middling grade cotton went up
to six cents in New Orleans Thurs.
day. This should not fool the farm.
ers into planting a big crop of the
staple, for it will 60 down again
this fall.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

S""""~" "V
TWO Dollars q Year
Saturday, April 20, 1895.
Town and Parrish.
Payne Kibbe visited New Orleans
this week.
Dr.. J. Feltus lett for Patterson
Tuesday morning.
Barring the dust Easter Sunday
wal q beautiful day.
The spring gardens are suffering
yery much from the drouth.
Dr, Parker of Cypress Point, was
ia town the early part of the week.
f#M -~l@e-
CIT worms are making sad havoc
among the young corn planted in
the low land
+ Fl. Putnam, it is reported, has
purchased OF J. B. Levert, the Rose
Hill plantation.
We are under many obligations
n u old friend VIM Lafeur for a
nice mess Of vegetables.
Pappabotts are not very hume.
.rous on the prairie, but the hunters
are out after them 10 full force.
--
Quite a number of our boys will
take in the Firenen's excursion to
Lake Charles tomorrow.
No cotton is up yet, though much
is planted, tho weather being too
.dry for the seed to sprout.
Rev. Ware. a Baptist minister
preached in the courthourse last
Saturday night and Sunday.
-~@-
T. j. Lassiter, who has been
teaching school at Lake Arthur, is
attending the institute here this
week.
Miss Alice Fourcade of New
iberia is visiting here this week and
is the guest Of Mrs. Alphouse Lee
blanc.
The Alice Leblanc left New Or
leans, Wednesday evening with a
good freight and will arrive here to-
morrow. .
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. l.. Vanslyke
are rejoicing this week over the adj
dition Of q little daughter to their
interesting family.
DR.. B. Ramsey, the Oldest ply
stefan in the parish, was in town
this week. The old gentleman we
are sorry to say is quite feeble.
Miss Emma Noteworthy, the &C
complisheo governess in the family
of Hon. Adrien Nunez w:s in town
this week spending a few days.
Two months ago it was the beau
tiful snow which claimed the exclu.
sive attention Of our people, today
ii is the miserable dust that ia every.
where and ali pervading.
1t is reported this morning that J.
U. Theall, d country merchant. resid.
ing and doing business near Coulee
Kinney about 4 miles from town has
made an assignment for the benefit
Of his creditors
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

1t is refreshing to see District
Attorney N. I. Gordy 10 our midst,
again. His presence is always reas~
surfing to the law abiding citizen
but is not enjoyed by the evil doer.
- Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

We are under many obligations
to our old friend VIM La6eur for a
nice mess Of vegetables.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

Owing to the absence of several
important witnesses the case Of State
vs.. Martin Bagley transferred from
this parish to Lafayette, was MOI
tried this week, and the case has
been postponed until next fall.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

We are pleased TO learn of the
return to orr parish of F. e. Darby
and family, after an absence of a few
months. Mr.. Darby has rented and
will cultivate the Jos. Waller plan.
tation near town.-Lafayette Ad-
vertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

hOulutuS OuIufy, d laItnot IoSiu-
ind about 6 miles west Of town in
the Spring Hill neighborhood had
the misfortune last week to lose a
child, whose death was due to a sim
gular accident. The little fellow
who wss about three and a half
years old had followed his father to
the barn where be had gone to feed
the stock. He had sealed himself
in the door of the corn crib and
was amusing himself throwing out
corn to a SOW and her young pigs,
when the SOW raised up and pinched
his foot with her mouth, making q
very tiny scratch on one of his toes.
A few days later he was taken with
high fever and died after an lines:
Of several days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-04-20

The hall lest Monday night at
Feray's Hall. given by the Dude
Club" of 1895, was 10 every way a
success. The music was f~rst-class,
and the refreshments excellent. AL
present had a good time and hope
to soon be favored with a repetition
of the enjoyable occasion.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

One of the best theatrical troupes
that has been in Keytesville for
many a day, held forth at the Key
tesville opera house on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday nights Of last
week.
The company gave entire satis-
faction, and should they ever visit
Keytesville again packed houses will
greet them
The character of their entertain
ments are not of the vulgar, high
kicking kind, and there was nothing
to shock the sensibilities of the most
cultured and refined lady or gentle
man.
Robt. F. Parkinson, as COM
median. and Robt. ID. Clarke are es-
pecially fine, but every member ol
the company is an artist of ability.
Come again
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
THE TuMB.

REIsNER:-Mrs. Henrietta Heis-
ner. of Brunswick. died on Tuesday.
Jan. Let, aged "a years and 8
months. Mrs. Heisner was q native
OF Germany, but had resided in
Brunswick since 1870. She leaves
one son, George Heisner.
Cox:-Martin Cox, aged SO years,
who lived or 6 miles south OF Key
tesville. died OF pneumonia last Mon
day.
BLAKELY:-Mrs. John Blakely, of
near Brunswick, died on the Sd inst.
We did not learn the cause OF her
death.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

We see from q Fayette paper that
Joe Thurman, a 14-year-old son OF
E. F. Thurman, OF Barnesville,
Macon county, ran away from home
last week, riding of one OF his iath-
ere horses. A searching party was
formed and the boy was finally To-
Gated at farm house near Wash
ington church, Howard county.
He was taken home to his almost
distracted mother. Joe was great
rrader OF trashy novels.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
To Look After the Poor.

Last Wednesday night members
Of the Methodist, Presbyterian and
Baptist churches, in connection with
the Young Peoples society, APP
pointed the following committee to
look after the needs OF the poor in
and about Keytesville, w. w.
Hancock being made chairman:
Messrs. j. c. Crawley, A. Mackay,
sr., J. C. Rucker and w. W. Hancock
aud Mesdames John CASTOR. p A..
Agee, A. Moore. A. F. Tooley. b. 81.
Miller and Miss Tavis Mann.
Mite societies viii be held from
time to time ae the necessities may
require to raise funds for charity,
sweet charity. q
The first mite will be held at Mr..
J. G. Crawley's tonight. All are m
vited to come or send q donation
either in money or such articles q
clothing or bedding as may be use
ful in contributing to the comforts
Of the poor.
Faith, hope and charity, but the
greatest OF these is charity. Let
your aslms be given accordingly.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
NUMBER SO.


j. ii. Johnston, who has been run.
ming lunch counter and confection-
cry establishment, at Mendon, hut
who recently cold out to Firm Ward
and VIM. Simpson, two Mendon
young men, was arrested last Tues
day charged with taking $3.95 from
Hamp Hackley, farmer living near
Mendon. Johnston, it seems, had
been settling up his affairs prepara-
tory to leaving for Colorado. Hack
ley owed Johnston $1.55, and when
johnson. in company with DR.. L. n.
Asbury, also of Aendon, met
Hackley in the big road last Tues-
day and dunned him for the $1.55.
Hackley offered in payment q check
for $40. Hackley also owed DR..
Asbury a bill. and the doctor asked
him il he could pay him, too: To
this Hackley replied that he would
come to town after supper and
would Gallon him. Johnston then
hurriedly gave Hackley $3.50, jump
ed into the buggy with DR.. Asbury
and drove of. The check was for
$40. and as Hackley only owed
Johnston 81 .55 he should have re-
ceived $8.45 in change. Johnston
claims that he collected Asbury's
bill. too, but Hackley having ex-
pressed no willingness to pay Asbury
at that time, swore out q warrant
for Johnston's arrest, charging him
with taking 1895 from him on the
public highway. Johnston'e prellmi-
nary trial will take place before
Squire A. F. Wood, at Mendon. on
Saturday. Jan. 10Th.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

The Charlton County Republican
stands sponsor for the truth Of the
following: 4
James T. Warden, familiarly
called "Jim," is one OF the most
handsome and eligible bachelors in
Charlton county, aud has longed for
loi these many years TO call somefair
maiden his "owny own" but lacks
the courage to pop the question
that makes two hearts beat as one.
The night before Christmas. In hopes
that Santa Claus would relieve the
burning desire OF his heart, Jim
hung mp both his stockings but as he
is still q bachelor il is reasonable TO
suppose that Santa was OF the
opinion that Jim was big enough tb
hoe his own row. As evidence that
he has not given up all hope he has
gone into nursery" business that
is free from parrgoric and sleepless
nights. Success to him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

New Bank Officers.

At q meeting held by the stock
holders of the Farmers Bank oi
Charlton County, in Keytesville. last
Monday, January 7th. the following
directors were elected for the ensuing
year:
Messrs. L. NJ. Applegate, A. s. Tay-
Ior, j. c. Wallace, w. A. Taylor, 81.
B. Richardson, c. j. Hampton, o. b.
Anderson, j. q. Martin. j. a. Egan,
hugo Bartz and A. F. Tooley.
L. NJ. Applegate was reelected
president, j. c. Wallace, vice-presi-
dent. A. F. 'Tooley. cashier, and H.C.
Miller, assistant cashier.
Msssrs. A. 3. Taylor, o. B. Ander-
SOD and II. B. Richardson were chos-
en- as an investigating committee,
whose duty it is to examine into the
affairs OF the bank, count the cash,
look through the books, ETC., once q
month or as often as they may deem
necessary. We regard this feature
as q commendable one, and shows
conclusively that the Farmers bank
is being managed to the best inter
ests and protection OF its patrons.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Take Your County Paper.

No man is too poor to take his
county paper. says an exchange. and
it lie false economy to get along
without IL.
Hardly a week passes that some.
thing does not appear In it's columns
that will be q financial benefit to the
subscriber. and by the end OF the
year he has made or saved from one
to twenty times lite subscription
price.
The city papers do not take the
place of the county paper. although
some people seem TO think they do,
The city papers are all right in their
way, but thew don't give you what
,ou are most interested in-your
county news.
You cannot learn from them what
public meetings are to be held. who
are dying or who are marrying. who
are moving in or moving out, court
proceedings, who wants to sell land
lin fact. hundreds OF items which IL
would be OF. particular importancs
for you to know.
Such matter city papers cannot
furnish, but the county paDer car
and does. II you cannot afford but
one paper. by all means take ONT
that 10 published in the county In
which you live.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

The Triplett Herald says: By re-
quest "The Tripllett Theatrical
club" will reproduce the sensational
drama, "Uncle JOSH, in four acts.
with entire change of programme. at
Sanders hall January 18th, '95, for
the benefit of those persons who we're
90 unfortunate as to be rendered
homeless by fire on the morning Of
December the 25th, 1894. Comeout,
and let rs all join in extending the
hand of charity.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

Dolly, the little 4-year- old daugh-
ter OF Rev. and Mrs. John Swearin-
gin, living seven miles south OF Key
tesville, met with a sad death last
Sunday afternoon.
The little girl had gone out Of the
house. and as she did not return.
search was made for her. resulting In
her being found In tie Charlton ri
YER about so yards from the house.
Her body would have likely foated
under the Ice had her clothing not
caught on some bushes.
DIR. @. N. Dewey. coroner, was no
titled OF the child's death Monday
morning, and accompanied by Sher-
iff Dempsey at once went down to
look into the details OF the case.
It seems that after leaving the
house little Dolly won't down to the
river and walked ont on the Ice and
stepped from the ice into some run.
ming water that had not been frozen,
and drowning was but the natural
result for child OF her tender years.
The COURIER tenders its sympa-
thies to the sorrowing parents.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

Geo. N. Elliott. the junior member
OF the popular and reliable real es-
tate and abstracting firm OF Gvo. N.
Elliott & Co., has had to have his
trousers and other articles OF bis
wearing apparel enlarged since our
last issue. on account OF twin sons
having claimed quarters at bis
house last Monday night. They are
fine little fellows and bid fair to
make things lively for "fhe old
man" for many years to come.
Mother and babes are getting along
nicely.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

Judge d. p. Ballard has been in
dicted, at Macon, by the grand jury
for obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Judge Ballard is Populist
and won some notoriety during the
campaign by referring to "pin head
editors with number IA boots" )"
The Judge will now likely be given an
opportunity to study the dimensions
OF the penitentiary, and will no
longer have to worry about "pin
head editors" and the size OF their
pedal extremities.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

Elder X. s. Alexander and James
Sportsman called to zee us laet Mon
day. Elder Alexander was reared
by Mr.. Sportsman, who lives near
Guthridge Mills, being a nephew OF
Mr.. Sportsman's fret wife. The
young man is now a full-fledged
Christian preacher, and promises to
meet with much success in his high
calling. He ordered the COURIER
sent to him, at Stewartsville, Mo.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

The COURIER wants correspond
ent at Sumner, Westville, Mike,
Bynumville, Namrash. Shannondale
and Forest Green. We will furnish
stamps and stationery and q copy oI
the paper to those who will consent
to serve us in gathering items at
the above points. Weekly COM
munications are desired.
Yours Truly,
c. Z. VASDrvER. Pub.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

Returning home from q visit In
Howard county Q few days ago. to
our delight and surprise We found We
had not been forgotten by our be-
loved people. Failing to break into
the parsonage they left Q splendid
token OF their love and esteem at
at Brother vandiver's.
We. your pastor and wife. appre-
ciats these kind tokens. and shall
constantly study and pray to minis
tar 70 you In spiritual things.
Sincerity Yours.
G. X. SHILLING AND WIFE,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Wedding Bells.

REID-JACKsoN:-Mr. James T. Reid
and Miss Edna Jackson were mar
ried, at Rothville. on Wednesday,
Jan. End, Rev Louis d. Riddell, uni.
ting their future lines.
KLos- BEcKER:-Mr. Michael Klos
and Miss Francie Becker were mar
rid, at Wien, on Tuesday, Jan. 9Th,
Rev. Father Guido Knepper sealing
the plighted VOWS.
WALLACE-STRoTHER: Mr.. Silas
Wallace and Miss Emma ]. Stroth-
er. dueky Keytesville couple, were
married by Squire h. A. Wheeler on
Monday, Jan. 7th.
BURRUs-JAcKEoN: - Mr.. Howard
Burrus. of near Forest Green. and
Mrs. Mary Ann jackson, of fGlasgow,
were married in the latter city on
Friday, Jan. 4th, Rev. j. A. Dorsey
doing the splicing.
LOCK K-WILLIAMs:-Mr. Sam Lock,
COL, and Miss Hestella. Williams,
col. were married, at Namrash. on
Sunday. Jan. 9Th. Rev. Squire Lewis,
OF Kansas City, launching their
matrimonial bark.
BLACKwELL-HERRINGs:-Mr. Chas.
Blackwell and Miss Josie Herrings
were married at the residence OF the
officiating justice of the peace.
Squire w. II. Conrad. in Waylsnd
township. on Thursday. Jon. 3rd.
BRUMMALL-DAMERoN:-Mr. r. 81.
Brummall and Miss Mollie Dameron,
both of Salisbury, were married al
the residence OF the brides brother
in-law. Mr.. J z. Robertson. in Key
tesville. on Thursday, Jan. 3rd
Rev. j. w. Ramsey, q Salisbury
Methodist divine, officiating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

z. T. Lamkin Forest Green mer-
chant. wac at the capital last Mon
day on business. "Zack" has re-
Gently had a worthily bestowed
honor conferred upon him In Mason
ry. having been made a deputy
grand master and assistant state
lecturer. he has charge Of Charlton,
Howard and Randolph counties.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Church Dedication

The new Presbyterian church, at
Indian Grove, will be dedicated next
Sunday. Jan. 18th.
The dedicatory sermon will be
preached by Rev. Frank Mitchell, OF
Fulton. who is engaged in holding a
meeting at the church this week.
The edifice is quite nice one being
32x52 feet.
All are invited to attend the dedi-
cation next Sunday.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powdes
Most Perfect Made.

Tom Harper. our jolly and corpu-
lent friend who formerly held the
position as night operator, at Key
tesville station, is now holding q
similar, though more lucrative po-
sition. on the M. K. & T. railroad, at
Monroe City, Mo. Tom is an all
ronnd good fellow and We wish him
we'll wherever he goes.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
A New ro,.n.,s.r far Brunsviel.

Geo. W. Il "a ser has been appoint
cd postmass--. at Brunswick- He
win make @ r.,od one, but win prob
ably not take charge OF the Office
until C. Il. Luster's time expires.
which. we believe. is either next
moutb or the month following. Mr..
Luster has made an excellent official.
end II the Republicans ever elect
smother president he ought to have
the Brunswick post-ofscs again or
some other equally as good or better
appointment.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Our Poet Doctor.

DR.. g. NJ. Dewey, OF Keytesville.
who writes poetry and other things
which some people cannot read 10
the manuscript is the author OF the
following lines which appeared In
last Sundays st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch. The lines were suggested to
the doctor during his recent visit to
q st. Louis oculist:
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11
Marr fage Licenses.

Chas. Blackwell and Miss Josie
Herrings, X. Fl. Brummall and Miss
MolIie Dameron, w. 3. Pierce and
Miss Margaret Stephens. John w.
Shaffer and Miss Caroline Oden,
Saml Lock, COL. and Miss Hestells
Williams, col. Silas Wallace. COL,
and Miss Emma j. Strothsr, col,
Ellis Woods, col. and Mics Mamie
Harris, col.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1895-01-11

In high-back chairs around the room,
The patients sit In silent gloom.
Thers's no distinction as we learn,
Each fellow has to wait his turn.
The eyeless patients much admire
The Office girl In neat attire
Here may be seen dossn kids.
With granulation Of the lids.
And now and then q cross-eyed cuss,
With q convcrgent strabismus;
Another learns the awful fact.
He has q double cataract,
Whose life is flled with serious doubt,
Lest both his peppers will go out
"CApAvER"