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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
FOR SALE.

An improved plantation Of $50
arperts of land with a frontage of
I2a arpents on the west side Of
Vermilion bayou 81 miles below
Abbeyille. The whole of said plan.
tation nearly all is enced in with
a new hog proof fence and substan-
tial bridge and s~ses where ever
needed. The additional improves
ments consist of a good Dwelling
House, cabin, corn crib, bath house
Pecan Grove and Orchards on The
above named plantation. There is
$50 acres OF cleared land the bal-
ance being of virgin timber and
heavy. VIII sell o. 4sy terms; apply
at this Office. Sept. 22.94.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
NOTICE TO

Y. Bouterie, the nsmith, who is
permanently located oE Jefferson
street. is prepared from now on, to
DO all kinds of repairing that plan,
tiers may need, such as lamps made
to order with double and single
spout, smoke stacks. galv cutters,
etc. | am prepared to do all work
in my line on short notice. Salts
faction guaranteed, and prices rea.
sonable. Y BoUTERIE,
Aug. 26,3m Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Parish Of, VermiIion-17th judicial
District Court-No. IA.
Succession of Marie Leblanc.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, or having any opposition to
make to the tableau of debts, charges
and of final settlement of said success
sion, and Of the community formerly
existing between her and Theoyille
Simon, natural tutol to file the same
in writing in the off Of the clerk OF
the district court within ten days from
the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal OF
couat this oath day of November, A. d.
1894. ALCIrH LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
W D Whito nttnr,nn
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
Trespass Notice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not to
hunt upon, ~trespass upon or pass over,
ride or drive through m fields and
Enclosures, in the 3rd ward of this parish,
under penalty of being prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law.
l-20j94. ALEXANDRA BR0UsSARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

January has beef furnishing US
with some more remarkable weather
Sunday and Monday we're pleasant,
warm days, the mercury standing at
so, degrees; that night a rain
cloud came up, giving about {
of an inch of rainfall, and having
cold. Tuesday was cloudy, DIZZY
aud a stiff north wind blowing all
day. Next morning there was good
ice The weather had cleared of.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

have secured the services of an ex,
pert Milliner, and I am new prepared
to give full satisfaction in my hat de-
partment, as | have also received a
large and complete stock o Winter hats
and trimmings Of I'll kinds. Also q
large assortment of otions, velvets,
silks, ribbons, of ali the very latest
styles, and at very low prices.
My hats will compete with any i'm
the State large cities not excepted). |
therefore solicit your patronage, and
promise to give full satisfaction. Ihave
nothing but the very latest styles OF
hats and trimmings.
MRS. E. a. MAzERoLLE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
oarish Of Teymilioa-17h Judacsas

Parish Of Tegmit5oa-17M Judicial
District Coa*t-No. 260.
Succession of The is S. Winston.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, or having any opposition to
make to the tableau of debts, charges
in said succession fled by NJ. Celeste
Moss, Administrative thereof to file the
same in writing in the office of the
clerk Of tn district court within ten
days from the date hereof. i,
Given under my hand and seal OF
court this 22d day of December, 1894.
ALGIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
Perfumes,

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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Great complaint is made of the
miserable mail schedule now enfor,
ced by the railroad. The train
leaves here at 7:45 a. m. which re-
quires the mail to close at 7:15 too
early to write in the morning, and
the mail usually arrives after dark,
so that the business community are
practically a day behind time. 1t
being almost impossible to answer
q letter BY return mail. Quite a
number Of our business men, we no.
derstand have complained to the
post Office authorities but so far to
no effect.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

J. n. Fraser, one Of our afore-
time residents was here last week
looking for a house and will move
from Morgan City with his family
shortly. He will inaugorate new
end we trust profitable industry
here, VIZ. the sale and shipping OF
fresh and salt water fish. Joe is a
hustler and will succeed if any one
can.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

One Of our most substantial far
mers told us the other day that he
though he would get down the old
family loom aud make all his own
cloth this year, raise everything he
needed to eat at home and have
nothing to sell unless the price was
eEmunerative. If all the farmers
only do this the cotton and grain
gamblers would soon star7e to death
Or earn an honest living.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Despite the heard times and ez'
tremeIy low prices of their products
cur farmers are starting into work
in the new year with unusual vim.
The country for miles around is
Iighed up at night with the blaze
of field fires, burning off the grass
trash preparatory to blowing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Judge Allen came over Thursday
to hold the preliminary examination
Of Newton Jones, the negro charged
with killing the two regulators last
August when the sheriff's party was
ambushed, after hearing all the evi.
dence the Judge remanded Jones to
Jail without bail.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Members Of Vermilion Lodge No.
l22 K. of ?. are requested 10 at.
tend the installation Of officers at
the next meeting Tuesday the 18th.
a page drill he received.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion-I7th Judicial
District LutIrt-NO. 266.
Successi0n al AIzina Lachausse.

Succession of Alma Lachausse.
Notice Is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the tableau
Of debts and charges against the suc-
cession Of Alma Lachausse, filed by
Eraste Mouton, administering said
succession, to file Il same in writing
in the Office Of the clerk of the district
court within ten Gays from the date
hereof.
Given under my hand and seal Of
court this 18th day Of November, a. d.
1884. ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk Of Court.
Edwards L Greene, attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
RucxIen's ArmEca saIye.

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box, For sale by Young & Edwards and
4. j, GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

: DR.. j. I. Abshire moved this
week from town to his elegant new
home IN the country at Red Hill,
miles northwest o(here on the road
to Rayne.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

J. n. Williams the efficient
clerk Of the police jury, is out again
alter recovering from a painful case
OF blood poisoning contracted while
treating a horse.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
RUDY's PILE ~SUPPOSITORY

ia guaranteed to cure Piles and
Constipation, or money refunded. 50
cents per box. Send stamp for cir,
cular aud Free Sample to Martin
Rudy, Lancaster. Pa. For sale by
Young & Edwards, Druggists, Alb.
beyiIIe, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. 'Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GENU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
no Cure no pay,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Louis Laporte has been confined
to bed for several days past in conse-
quence Of hemorrhage from the lungs.
He is better however at present
writing.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

G. K. Darling our jewler went
to Lafayette Wednesday, he is now
the papa of a fine bouncing boy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Odeon BouIque is now fully in.
stalled iu his new jewelry establish
meDt on State street opposite court
square and is doing a rushing
business.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes BillOusness without
~purging. As pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
1t is as large as any Dollar tonic and
retails for soc. To get the GENUINE
ask for Groves. Sold on its merits no
Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Mr.. Lee Of Prairie Greig was
married to Miss Dupuy at the
oathollc church presbytery here on
wednesday morning and left on the
train for Crowley La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Pneumonia is prevailing through,
out the parish IN an epidemic form
and many cases are of a severe type
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Judge Allen arrived Wednesday
evening and held the Newton Jones
preliminary examination which re-
suited in Jones being denied bail.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

e. D. Owen, of lower Vermilion
dropped in on US last Thursday aud
bid US good bye, stating to US that
he would leave the next morning
for Douglas county in the soathrn
part Of Missouri.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Sheriff Leblanc arrived from
Baton Rouge Tuesday having made
his settlement with the auditor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Mrs. Aymar Bourque received
her check for $4,000 from the
Knight Of Honor on Wednesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

DR.. w. D. White. was suddenly
called by telegram Monday 10 see
his brother Rev. B F. White who
is quite i'll at Ruston La,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
Town and Parish.

Train more than 2 hours late
again Tuesday night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

The lately deceased duke Of
Somerset devoted his whole
life practically to driving.
At one time be used to drive a stage
coach from London to Oxford, dine
at the Mitrt, and thea drive the
night mail back to London, which
left only two hours out of the twenty
four for sleep. Of late years he
kept the horse bazaar at Plymouth.
letting out teams to officers and
teaching them how to drive. He
wrote the chapter Gu "Old Coaching
Days" in the Bad minister volume
on driving.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Billy Kersands the famous end
man of the Georgia minstrel was
married in Donaldsonville last Mon
day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Oliver Broussard, the popular
young druggist and treasurer of the
town of Rayne, spent the holidays
here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
MARRIED..

At San Antonio, Texas, on Tues.
day, December eth, 1894, Mr..
Steven F. Reed to Miss Addie NJ.
Humble, Father Smith, OF St.
Marry's Church, officiating.
The groom is a native of ABB
~eVilIe, being the youngest son of the
late DR.. Fl. o. Read, our hearty
congratuIatiug and best wishes are
extended to the happy young couple,
Father Mehault read the Pope's
Edict against secret societies at both
high and low mass Sunday.
Reverend and Dear Father.
by a decree dated June Goth,
1894, communicated to us by HIS
Excellency, Monseigneur satolli, the
Papal Delegate, on December 4th,
the three Societies, called the Odd
FeIIows-Sons of Temperance and
Knight Of Pythias, have been con-
DENIED.
Please to announce this condem.
nation to your flock, and admonish
the Catholic, that may belong to those
Societies, to debarred from the re
ception of Sacrament
Given at New Orleans, ON Janua-
ry lst 1895.
t F. JANsSENS,
Archbishop of New Orleans. By
order Of His Grace, JOS. THE
|BAULT, Chancellor.
The Caffery Refinery telegraphed
here yesterday 10 close the scales and
receive no more cane as it is too
badly damaged. The Putnam Re-
hDery IS still receiving cane but at
lower prices.
Ms, Katie Godchaux, nee Area
died at her home here on Friday
morning at about one o'clock after
a very short illness of that fatal
disease, pneumonia. The deceased
leaves a devoted husband and son
beside a host of sorre wing friends.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour
we a only make brief mention of
this sad event which has cast a gloom
over our little town and robbed its
society Of one of its brightest lights
and richest joys. The interment
will take place to-day at the Protes.
taat grave yard the Rev. G. c..
Kramer. Episcopal minister of New
Iberia will ohicate.
Last Sunday morning while re-
turning home from mass in this town
the thirteen year old son Of Duke
Leblanc, living near Perrys Bridge,
was thrown from the sulky in which
he and his two little sisters, we're
riding, as the result of the horse
at a log in the road and run
ming the vehicle upon and old stamp
causing it to tilt up, an in falling
his right leg became entangled IN
the spokes of the wheel and both
were broken mid va the knee
and aukle. %protrnding through the
the flesh. The accident Occurred
near MIR. Goochs pasture gate, a
few hundred yards from the town
Of Perry. Mr.. Nugier and others
bore the wounded lad to the
drugstore Of Mr.. Nugier where he
was made comfortable until the ar
rival Of Drs. R. j. Young aud G. j..
Edwards, who set the broken limb
aud dressed the wound. At last &C..
counts the leg was doing nicely and
10 a fair way to recover with a
sound leg.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Eraste Mouton. is building a
neat residence on his lot on Wash,
ingtoa street just in the near of his
present home, for G. K. Darling. 1t
promises to be quite a stylish houset
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

ne races which were to take
p,aes last Sunday at Gus Hebert
y s.ssk .a'led to come off, as the back
- q two Of the horses pulled ont
s'O pa'd the forfeit rather than run.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

lou n 0 risk. All druggist
Ton;a Groves Tasteless Chill
claim for it. 'n0 manufactures
ara maranted no cure, no pay. There
M a ash limitations, To get the GENU-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

The Cafory Refinery telegraphed
here yesterday TO close the scales and
receive no more cane as it is too
badly damaged. The Putnam Re,
iOery is still receiving cane but at
lower prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12

Baton Rouge Tuesday having made ron,
his settlement with the auditor. thes
-- deli
G. K. Darling our jewler went me
to Lafayette Wednesday, he is now no
the papa of a fine bouncing boy. ,
Mrs. Aymar Bourque received to
her check for $4,000 from the Of \
Knight Of Honor on Wednesday. will
Pneumonia is prevailing through aus >
out the parish IN an epidemic form ann
and many cases are of a severe type o'"'
~ Jail
Billy Kersands the famous end
man of the Georgia minstrel was .
married in Donaldsonville last Mon time
day. .ooh
- from
o'Se' , 8hor
young druggist and treasurer of the 100
town of Rayne, spent the holidays horo
- lresl
DR.. W. D. White. was suddenly hust
called by telegram Monday 70 see eau.
his brother Rev. B F. White who y
isqu'1e ~ a. huston Id is g
Con
Judge Allen arrived Wednesday cent
evening and held the Newton Jones cula
preliminary examination which re- Rud
snltod !, Ionos bo;on aon;od hail You
beyi
Odeon Bourque is now fully in, ],
stalled iu his new jewelry establish with
meUt on State street opposite court Sunt
square and is doing q rushing war,
business. On
Louis Laporte has been confined
to bed for several days past in conse. .,
quence ofhemorrhage from the lungs.
lie is better however at present
writing. u"''
- ice /
; Dr.. J. I. Abshire moved this
week from town to his elegant new ~,
home IN the country at Red Hill, Bruis
8miles northwest o(here on the road Corn
to Rayne. tivel;
80 or IN
j. n. Williams the efficient a. 8oA j,
clerk of the police jury, is out again
after recovering from a painful case VI
Of blood poisoning contracted while n'efs
treating a horse. .noo
- fami
Mr.. Lee Of Prairie Greig was cloth
married to Miss Dupuy at the need
Cathollc church presbytery here on moth
wednesday morning and left on the eFmu
tram Tor Crowley La. only
gaml
hrasfe Mouton, is building a or es
neat residence on his lot on Wash.
street just In the near of his "
present home, for G. K, DARLING. Tt mise
promises to be quite a stylish houset ced
800 leave
euarant aaa no risk. All druggist quire
Tonic to do All tbe aS Maes GhlIl early
claim for it. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the =,
arc "asanted no cure, no pay. There so ~
@se many limitations, To oct The CENT 80 u
iNh ask for Groves. prae
N, - bein!
ing races which were to takea Il
pace last Sunday at Gus Hebert num1
j.. y come on, as the back ders'
and ~ y 'he horses pulled out post
= 'oflelt rather than run. no e.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-01-12
4 CARE, no III PUBLIC.

W. B. White, attorney.
Oxford eagle., 1895-06-13
HERE AND THERE.

When the dog forms . habit Of
chasing the hens TO hear them squall.
better cut OF his tail just back Of the
ears.
Potatoes may be grown from seed.
and in this manner new and sometimes
valuable varieties are secured
Eggs that are known to be abso-
lutely fresh always have q market and
always bring good prices This is
POTTER, and many of our readers
night profit by it.
Neglected fowls are never profita-
bic. and the same applies to every bus
mess Profit is the reward of pains
takiag care. and loss the punishment
Of earelessnese and neglect
Salt for cattle Is more important
in summer than In winter When cow.
are on grass sal, will be highly rel
ished by them. as il serves 10 keen
thera in health
1t is said that last year England
paid 81. .ooo. 900 for poultry and ese,
from other countries England Is a
great poultry producing country and
the business is increasing, stu she can
not supply the demand
There is nothing like q clover patch
for she pigs They will not only keen
in better health on clover than when
confined, bat will grow fast and cost
less than when they are fed on grain
and require feeding three times q day.
4-cut straw can be more evenly dis-
tributed as bedding for cattle than
whole straw, and will serve better a.
an absorbent when added to the ma.
nurs heap The lsbos required TO cut
u Is not as great an expense Is the los.
fss# nsnars wsss tAs sssaa d ussst
Oxford eagle., 1895-06-13
JlISI EOR Fun.

Asleep our dear old grandpa sat
Be 'ore the hre IN his armchair
Dreaming perhaps % other days.
When be aud grandma both we're fair
OF What n. dreamed We did not care
50 iou= IS he asleep DID stay.
For Sc ver- planning. iu', for fua.
or him \ little Joke 20 play
we racsed our brains 10 think which one
Would be the simplest anf the best
Al last we thought would - such fua
II he were ia fools-cap drest
Ther wfta a rest we wen, 20 work
Ani soon the cap waS male AMI OF.
Surely hy wI-cr fool nlethinSs.
That pointed cap va. never Ncrn
Fuu % suspense impatient too,
TIL from hi, nap De should arake.
70 anxious Tere We that se thouxas
a nap - long h- He'er ga take
A. lsS, h- or~aea wide his ewes
seeming 20 wonder Why twas sfilli
BAT soon vas beard on every side
20 grandpa y0u must you viii
Come look. don't wait. corre right aioaxi''
The dear old man was p1iied away
To where the best Ions mirror hung
In parlor. Nhere We could not stay
,Except on some hiEh holiday.
fis laughed as hearty aS the rest;
Then with Z tearirop In his eye
He said NJ cap humniy COZ
10 those who wiser are than L"
We never shall FORGET that tiu1c.
We felt like sinking through the floor;
Fer play no more cared Ne that day
Though full of sport Ned been before.
Oad arc + sacred. little frieafs.
FOR round a life that's welI-uiEh done
a heavenly lizht doth seen % shine.
Reflection Ms Of setting sun
-Somerville Journal
Oxford eagle., 1895-06-13
DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

Dcviled Ham: Take lean boiled
ham and chop it very fine, season it
well with black and red pepper and
dry mustard. press it solid and slice
thin.-Farmer's Voice.
Orange Tartlcts: Take out the
pulp of two Seville oranges Boil the
peels until tender. and then beat them
TO paste with twice their weight in
sugar. Then add the pulp and the
juice Of tho oranges and piece Of but
ter the size of walnut Beat all these
ingredients we'll together. Line some
patty pans with rich puff paste. lay the
orange mixture in them and bake
Boston Budget.
-Tripe Outlets: Cut honevcomb trips
in neat shapes, the suitable size for
serving to one person. Blend the yoIk
of an egg with spoonful of water.
Roll the tripe in fine bread crumbs,
then in the egg. in the crumbs again.
Put generous Tablespoonful Of butter
in pan. A. soon as il browns Law the
outlets carefully in. Turn and remove
from the pan the instant they are
brown. Tripe is delicious thus cooked.
-Good Housekeeping.
roast or boiled beef seasorin,, ~, ,ss,.,
Of salt. pepper and minced bsrbs. r,,,Y
paste. Minee the beef tcl.rabIv n.
with a small amount Of its own fat;
add seasoning Of pepper and salt and
chopped herbs; put the whole into
roll of paste and bake for half an hor-
or rather longer should the roll bc verv
large. Beef pattieS may h. madc ~
cold meat by mincinr and seasoning
beef aS directed above and balsfng IN
rich puff pa>ts in pattv tins.-Farmsr,S
Voice.
Pa, r-,.; c-
thin SI;..rs - -. -. "' S.,le e,y'
t,.tr - -, -. 'lYu'.e v.ie anu
Oxford eagle., 1895-06-13
Csprietoas Young Queen

A pretty little story about VIII
helmina, the girl queen OF Holland.
has just found its way into the Dutch
papers The queen is at present only
fourteen years of age. and she is
credited with even a larger measure of
caprice and precocity than is usually
granted TO less exalted young ladies
at that interesting period of life. Her
mother, the queen regent. therefore
thinks it well at times TO deal some
what severely with Wilhelmina's little
ways Lately the young queen. desir-
ing 10 speak to her mother, knocked
not, perhaps. in the most dignided
fashi0n-at the door of the room in
which the queen regent was engaged.
Who IS there?"
at is the queen Of Holland.- imperi-
ously.
Then she must not enter" per
emptorily.
At this rebuff the little queen sud-
denly changed her tactics, and, soften
ing her tones. said winningly: Mamma,
it is your own little daughter thai
loves you and would like 20 kiss you. -
You may come in" And so vii.
helnina wins her way into the hear,
of the most phlegmstic Of Dutchmen,
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