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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-10-02
II Troubled With Rheumatism Read This.


ANNAPOLIS, Md, Apr. 19, 1851
have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism and found it to be all
that is claimed for it. believe it to
be the best preparation for rheumatism
and deep seated muscular pains on the
market and cheerfully recommend j.
to the public. JNo. G. Brooks, T.
in boots, shoes, etc., No. IS eale,
ALSO READ T'' ,lain St
MEcnANICsvILLE, IA.
Md sold b lIorr County
ram Dalm title of Chamberlain
sunerip" 20 man who had bee
y'' : with rheumatism for sever;
:. 1t made him a we'll man: y
NlcGnL. For sa,r at 30 cents p'
, ilottlc by Hill, Bros.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-10-02
.BYCLINKsCALES & LANGsTON
Fl ITS )!

NEW line Of HATS just opened consisting Of all the
Latest Shapes in Alpnes and Stiff Hats. good Wool
Hat for 25c., something better at Soc. Five dozen
Apnes new shapes best value ever offered at only 74c
Splendid line of Cloth Hats, in assorted patterns fol
Boys, at 25c. If you need Fine Hat we have em up
to $500.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
FOR SALE.

=. An improved plantation of $50
arperts of land with a frontage of
'l2a arpents on the west side of
Vermilion bayou 81 miles. below
'AbbeVille. The whole Of said plan.
tation nearly all is fenced in with
a new hog proof fence and substan.
tial bridge and gates where ever
needed. The additional improve
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 bale
ance being of virgin timber and
heavy. Will sell on easy terms; apply
at this Office. Sept. 1924.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

One night when Mr.. Isaac Reese
was stopping with me, says NJ. F.
Hatch, a prominent ,meachant of
Quartermaster, Washington, l heard
him groauing. On going to his
room I. found him suffering from
:cramp collie. He was in such agony
I feared he would die. I hastily
gave him a dose of Chambertain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea Rem
edy. He was soon relieved and the
first words he uttered were, "what
was that stuff you gave me ? I 10.
form him, A few days ago we we're
talking about his attack and be. said
be was, never without that remedy
now. I have used it in my family
for several years. | know its worth
and do not hesitate to recommend it
to my friends and customers. For
sale by &. Ell. Mills Drug Co., Limi-
ted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

2 "a 'Er=sN1 = ff - - -.
! St. Stanislaus College, Bay st.
LOUIS, Mississippi, begins it's next
session, Tuesday, September 8, 1895.
The location is a famous health re-.
sort and no pains are spared to be-
stow on the pupils all the comforts
consistent with manly training. The
course of studies 10 fourtoId $: Pre-
paratory, Commercial, Scientific and
Classical, and ID extensive and va
ried enough @ i.eet TIE requirements
Of modern society. /. u
Medals were awarded to this
school both y The Paris and Chr
cago Expositions. H.. 4
For terms and particulars, address
the President.--iy post.
49, F#' FEE ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Mr.. G. G. Strong. principalo of the
public schools at Anderson, Califor.
MIA, says: II have used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and have found it
an excellent remedy for lameness
and slight wounds" a."
Lameness usually results from a
sprain, or other injury. or from rheu.
matism, for which Chamberlain's
Pain Balm is especially intended and
unequalled. 1t affords almost imme.
diate relief and 10 a short: time eff
fects permanent cure, For sale by
r. e. Mills Drug Co.. Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

at is the best patent medicine 10
the world is what Mr.. E. NJ. Hart
man, oil Marquam, Oregon, says Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy. What leads
me to make this assertion is from the
fact that dysentery 10 its worst form
was prevalent around here last sum-
mer and it never took over two
doses Of that remedy to effect a com.
plete cure" For sale by R. e..
Mills Drug Co., Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
h Atlanta Exposition.

The Great Southern Exposition
which is soon to open at Atlanta
promises to be one of the finest ever
held 10 the South. The general
advertising manager in reciting the
attractions that will be offered says
We certainly will put up . magni6-
cent series OF amusements and those
who come to attend the exhibition
will have no cause for any COM
plants on the ground of a lack of
suficiencys of amusement. Among
other novelties, Buffalo Bill will be
there with the very best aggrega.
ton Of shows that he has ever pro-
duced for the entertainment of the
public. Then there will be a circus
and a wild beast show. The cele,
brated bard of the Ninth Mexican
regiment by special permission Of
President Diaz will be engaged, as
we'll as Sousa's and Gilmore's aggre.
cation Of musicians, and Mexican,
Japanese, Chinese, Turkish and
other villages will add TO the at
fractions Of the place. The japan.
csc village I am assured will, in.
truth, be a veritable thing Of beauty.
1t will be not only a village, but a
veritably laid out garden, located
alongside the lake. We will also
present the fine spectacular drama.
of De Soto with all of its original
effects, and the religious people will
be gratifed to know that arrange
ments are nearly perfected for the
holding of a congress of all relig'
ious. President Clevelond and his
cabinet will officially visit the.
grounds on October % and your.
own States day has been fixed for
November 1.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

On Wednesday evening a goodly
number of ladies and gentlemen
assembled at the Courthouse to lis
ten to Prof. 5. T. Reads lecture on
1.-THE Want-More Propensities."
Mr.. Reads subject had evidently
been seriously considered, and, bar
ring a few digressions, was pretty
closely followed. Taking it all 10
all, Mr.. Reads audience spent q
pleasant hour, his scintillations Of
wit and humor frequently bringing
down the house. "-Opelousas Cou-
rier.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

1t is a'big thing to say but never
thelsss true, that a great multitude
of people have crowned Simmons
Liver Regular, the king of Liver
Medicines" There is nothing like
it for Malaria, Rheumatism. Chills
and Fever, Constipation, Biliousness,
Sick Headache, Indigestion and all
troubles arising from a sluggish or
diseased liver. Simmons Liver
Regular is the prevention and cure
for these ailments.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03


MI. Abram Harmon, on old and
highly esteemed citizen of Acadia,
died near. Church Point on the l7th
inst. lie was in his SD year and
leaves numerous relatives and a host
of friends to mourn his death, many
of whom reside in St, Landry, of
which parish he was a native, we
believe, and a citizen for about
three-quarters Of a century. We
tender to the bereaved family our
sincere sympaty. Cou-
rier. {
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

A number of houses at Scott
were entered by thieves last week.
They stole a gold watch from
Alcide JUDGE. a watch and chain
and SIS in money, from Simeon Beg
maud, a pair of pants and shoes from
DR.. W. J. Wadlington, a pipe and
tobacco from A: Delhomne. They
also entered at MuIkern's residence
and we're heard by Miss Cayret,
who is residing with the Mulkern
family. Miss Cayret Eattenpted to
call out, but was threatened by the
burglars. who then got away. One
of the thieves was bare-footed and
the other wore shoes, and are sup
posed to be a white man and a
negro. The chain belonging to Mr..
Begnaud, was found on the r. r.
track next day.-Lafayette Adver-
tiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
. Don't Tobacco SpAa OF Smoke
l.. Your Life Away ii
April 1896.

is the truthful, startling title of Q
book about No-To,B BAG, the harmless,
guaranteed Tobacco habit eureeathat
braces up nicotinized4 nerves, elim-
mates the nicotine poison, makes
weak men gain strength, vigor and
manhood. You u no physical or
financial risk, as No@To.Bac is nold
by druggists everywhere. under
guarantee to cure or money refunded.
Book free. address Sterling Rem.
edy Co, New York o. ,hicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
Rooms to Let.

Miss Rosa Perret has vacant
rooms to rent. For further informa.
ton apply at her residence, corner
Boulevard Lafayette md St. Charles
street.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
10 whom It Way Concern.

/, Notice is hefeby given thatall orders for
Erath Station must be either signed or
countersigned by me, otherwise / shall
not be responsible for the payment
thereof.
AUG. ERATH.
April 1895. -
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

The weather has cleared off very
nice and with the wind in the south.
west the chances are favorable for
continued fair weather.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
Jos Ewell moved his family this
week into the Abadie residence late.
ly occupiedby Capt. Geo George.

Alcide Leblanc the jailer has
moved this week into the Jos. S.
Nuncz residence, opposite his livery
stable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

DR.. W. G.. Kibbe has received
some of Paquin's serum for treat
ment of tuberculous and is using it
with several patients in his practice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
assTHdiGatRres.

We are authorized to %annOunce FRANK
= WINSTON as a candidate for the office
of Sheriff; of the parish OF VermiliOn at the
4siection in April 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

E. y. ~Stebbins and Gus Cod.
cllaux will open a lumber yard on
the south eide of railroad and carry
a foil stock Of sumber and shingles.
This will make two regular lumber
yards for this place in addition to
the schooners that traffic in lumber.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
Town and Parish.

Miss Fannie Kibbe spent a few
DAYS at Erath this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Mrs Louis Abadie, who has been
spending a few weeks here with her
: daughter iDlaw Mrs. Ulyss eAbadie,
left last Tuesday morning for her
home, in San Antonio, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Rose Hill Refinery finished max.
ing up the third sugars this week
and shipped the product to New
Orleans. There still remains a
balance due to the parties in inter-
est who undertook to run the bust
ness after Mr.. Putnam tur ned 1T
over to them.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

The Alvin had a good freight
this trip, and left Wednesday morn
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

His Honor Mayor Fisher had six
negro women at work on the streets
this week, cleaning the cutters etc.
They were arrested for fighting and
disturbing the peace. Their 'fne
was IS or FIVE days. This is a good
move as they are not anxious to
work all day in the sur they will
ln future behave thenselves.-Ibe-
rian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

We are authorized to a%nnOunce FRANK
! = WINSTON as a candidate for the office
tof Sheriff of the parish OF VermiliOn at the
s~siection in April 1896.
Town and Parish.
Miss Fannie Kibbe spent a few
days at Erath this week.
The Alvin had a good freight
this trip, and left Wednesday morn
ing.
Ned Bergman left Sunday for
Franklin aud Berwick City on bust
ness.
Gas Godchaux OF Abheville was
on the streets last Saturday.
Iberian.
Chas. F%ontelieu, the popular
young attorney of New Iberia was
in town this week.
The horn fly and the little horse
fly are reported very numerous and
annoying in the prairies.
Miss Bertha Baker of Mount Leb'
anon arrived Sunday evening and is
visiting the family of Mr.. Brice.
Rev. Father MehauIt left Thurs
day morning for 'Qoebec, Canada,
where he will spend a short Svaca-
ton. Bon Voyage.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Maxfefd of
Abbeville spent several days in
town this wect, visiting Mrs. Max
fields mother, Mrs. VIM. Morse
:lberian.
Mrs. Louis Abadie, who has been
spending a few weeks here with her
daughter inlaw Mrs. Ulyss eAbadie,
left last Tuesday morning for her
home, in San Antonio, Texas.
E. j. tStebbins and Gus God.
chaux will open a lumber yard on
the south eide of railroad and carry
"a foil stock Of sumber and shingles.
This will make two regular Lumbar
yards for this place in addition to
the schooners that traffic 10 lumber.
Rose Hill Refinery finished max.
ing up the third sugars this week
and shipped the product to New
Orleans. There still remains a
balance due to the parties in inter-
est who undertook to run the bust
ness after Mr.. Putnam tur ned lit
over to them.
Another evidence OF the growth
and progress of our town may be
found IN the recent purchase by our
friend Braste Mouton Of an elegant
hearse, and a stock Of burial caskets.
The undertaking business will be
conducted in connection with the
nourlshlng livery stable, which he
efficiently manages.
The practice of draining into the
P0ol'c roads is getting to be a
serious matter, although forbidden
under severe penalty by ordinance
ol The police jury it is a common
practice, especially among the rice
planters to cut their levees and
hood the public roads with water in
many instances making the roads
'"pasaahle and washing away the ,
,alF'' 1t should be stopped.
10 anticipation of the early com.
'p'et'on of the southern extension Of
''ne Midland Branch a new town has Z
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

-, e.. ~ B
Bodin Emile ...t
Broussard Lonise Miss
8roussard hlIini MISC
Berwick Joseph
Budwine JIouu
~. @.
Conrad Oliver
Clark M. L.
Contor G. l..
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Diear J. E..
1.r4 E
Ester John
t...rut c
Gotleb T..
= ~sa;~. H. :. y
Henrais Tezaroh Miss
Hebert Joseph
Henry Edlars
Hunter Liza Mrs.
+4.s5 Js.,+.
James Matilda Mrs.
J.. -. .s,,- K
Kohn Julius
L.
Lee Jos
Leblanc l.. o. ~.
Leblanc G.. Moster.
= N..}.-, Nj.
Moss Robert
Mccain Eloiley
:Nethers Bette
Nunez Jos
t.,.a.. It 10 Ht-.
Oven Nargrete Mrs.
4, ID %.l. t..
Porter Sarah
d. i !. { +
Robertson George
= sAr Gs'a'ttr'1,'ii -
Stake Eufanie Miss
1A4n..A T.
Thomas Amos
! W.
Walker Poster
n,ss w alker Silinis Mrs. !. j. let-
Parties calling fora of the above lett
will please say Letter Advers
ks
ERNEST j. LYONS,
Postmaster.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03
Advertised Letters,

List OF unclaimed letters, REMAINING
IN the AbbeVille ~postofice, July 81
1906.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Ned Bergman left Sunday for
Franklin aud Berwick City on bust
ness.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Passenger train due here at 5:t6
a. m. was 3 hours and so minutes
late Wednesday on account of o
freight wreck at the Trinity bridge.
There were two bales of new cotton
on the freight consigned to firms in
New Orleans.-Lafayette Gazette.
Fruits and vegetables which have
been abundant during the past. few
weeks will soon be much injured if
not absolutely destroyed by the
rain. It is an i'll wind however
which blows nobody any good, and
that which will injure the fruits will
mako the crops of the cane planter.
Numa Aucoin, the ingenious
blacksmith at Grand Marais has
just been granted a patent upon his
sling for unloading cane carts.
Several Of them were in use at the
Mt railroad switches in this
and they enabled the cane
to be loaded into the cars with
much case.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03


10 anticipation of the early com.
'p'e.'cn of the southern extension of
s"e Midland Branch a new town has
oeen laid of on the west side of the
survey On the lands of Susie and
A'cee Broussard, which we under
stand is to be called Ricevjlle.
D town lies across the line in
'e'n'''on parish and ia modest in
,,b ~ pretentious, consisting of 6fty,
laree lots 66xlS2 feet. The work
!, grading on the southern exten.
.st ,a o. this branch is almost COM
peaea,- Crowley Signal.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

From our esteemed friend. J. P.
Gueydan, who is now at Grenoble,
France, we have received the an.
nouncement of the wedding of his
daughter, Miss Marguerite, to Mr..
Louis Rauzier, Lieutenant au regi~
ment de Sapeurs~P ompiers of the
city of Paris. We extend our con-
gratulations to the young couple
N Enterprise.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

While we are s~welteriug here
with the heat it is refreshing to
know that there are some places in
the Union where it is not warm
enough. A gentleman who has
been travelling in that section, says
10 an interview with the reporter of
a New Orleans evening paper that
away in the Northwest the weather
is very cold and reference to his
diary shows that on June 2Sth be
had to have a'fre in his room at the
hotel that he was stopping at, had
to wear his overcoat and that the
railroad cars were heated through
out.
Some weeks since the Iberian
told its readers of the fact that a
company is drilling on Jefersou's
Island for salt. 1t is very difficult
to get any information as to just
what is being done out there other
than the fact that the work is going
on. We were told nearly two
weeks ago that the company had
reached a depth OF 800 feet, GOO of
which is through a bed of pure
crystal salt and tho end is not vet
reached. The company now drill
ling have, we hear, ascontract to go
down about 1000 feet deep IN seve~
raj different places on the island to
see just what amount is there, and
if possible, the extent of the deposit.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Maxfefd OF
Abbeville spent several days in
town this weot visiting Mrs. Max
Fields mother, Mrs. VIM. Morse
lberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

On the 18th inst. a progressive
enchre party was held at Sterling
Grove (Mr. J. Nickerson's resi-.
deuce.) This party was given to
celebrate the 2lst Dir hday of J. C.
Niekerson, and about thirty young
people were present, among whom
were Mr.. aud Mrs. G.. K. Darling
and Miss Leah Leblanc of AbbeviIle,
music and dancing were the features
OF the evening and a most pleasant
time was spent By alfalfa yette
Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Gus Godchaux OF Abheville waB
on the streets last Saturday.
! Iberian.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Rev. Father MehauIt left Thurs
day morning for Quebec, Canada,
where he will spend a short vaca-
ton. Bon Voyage.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Chas. FouteIieu, the popular
young attorney of New Iberia was
in town this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Miss Bertha Baker Of Mount Leb'
anon arrived Sunday evening and is
visiting the family of Mr.. Brice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

The horn fly and the little horse
fly are reported very numerous and
annoying in the prairies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Our young friend LoveIace Wall ,
who has been employed at different
times on the typographical staff of
the Meridional and its job depart
mcnt, left Wednesday morning for
Orange, sTexas, where he goes to
take a position on the Leader.
Lovelace is an excellent young man,
quiet, sober, industrious and a tasty
workman. We wish him we'll in
his new home and are satisfied he
will make a splendid record.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-08-03

Jos. N. Fraser, has opened a first
class restaurant on State Street in
the Beuzis building lately occupied
by Angeran as a saloon and res
taurant. Jos. has had valuable
experience in the restaurant business,
having conducted an establishment
in Morgan City, and by close atten-.
tentlon to business and watchful
care for the wants of his patrons he
is sure to get his share of the trade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-05-02
A BATTLE WITH BAD MEN.
Two Wen Fatally Shot and Another Ser
iously Wounded - An Express Train
saved.

Two Wen Fatally Shot and Another Ser
iously Wounded - An Express Train
saved.
st Joseph, Mo-. May 1.-Two men
f2tally shot and on eseriously injured
is the result of a frustrated attempt to
rob Burlington train. For some days
a gang of tOughs have been about St.
George. near here. and last night VIM
Haag brought information that the
Omaha express was to be held up, and
the officers frustrated the design. Late
this evening while Richard Rau was
sitting in the bar of Haags hotel, Thos.
Tarral, one of the gang, stepped in,
while Dan Howard watched outside.
Faral without a word, shot Rau fatal
ly through the stomach. Several citi-
zeus started in pursuit. Shots were
fired without effect EX-Sheriff Car
son and Officer Barry gave chase. Car
son covered Howard with a revolver
and forced him to surrender. Farral
whipped out two revOlvers and shot
Officer Barry through the arm. Farral
dashed into the woods, followed by
Barry and Officers Franz and Shea, and
forty shots were fired. Farral was shot
through the left breast and is dying
Farral comes from ST. Louis, while
Howard s residence is unknown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-05-02
SIX PERSONS KILLED.
An Old Fashioned TWiSter Passes Over
HalStead, Kansas.
Houses Blown Down, Trees Uproot-
ed and Stock Killed-A School
House Full of Children Find Safe
ty in a Cyclone Cellar - Thou
sands Of Dollars Damage Done.

Halstead, Kas., May About 4:3O
this afternoon a cyclone devastated a
strip Of country several hundred yards
wide and sixteen miles long, killing six
persons and seriously injuring others.
The cyclone srtuck the house Of Mrs.
Frye, nine miles southwest, completely
destroying it. The two story house OF
Joseph Weir was completely swept
awey, killing Mrs Weir, Grace Weir,
aged IL; Herman Weir, aged 8, and a
tiye-weeks-old baby. Mr.. Weir was
fifty yards away. He was badly in
jured and will die. Joseph Weir, Jr.,
and Maud, took to the cellar and eS-
capped.
The house of VIM. Armstrong was
completely wiped out. Mr. Armstrong
was killed, Mrs. Armstrong seriously
and perhaps fatally injured and Grand
ma Chaplin, sick in bed. was killed.
Spencer Ross's house was carried
away; also the homes OF A. S. Powell,
J. A. COmas, Andrew Thomas and
MennO Hedge Miss Daisy Neff and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Comas were badly injured.
The Hedge district school children
went into a cyclone cellar and not one
was injured.
Dead horses, cattle, hogs and chick
ems are scattered all over the fields.
Those who first saw the twister cOm~
ing say it was very slow, travelling not
faster than a person would run.