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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

ABBEvILLE, La, May Il, 1895.
To the Officers and Members of Branch
597, C. K. of A.
Gentlemen-We, your committee on
resolutions on the death Brother AL
PHoNsE L. LEBLANC, beg leave to SUBJ
NIT the following =
Whereas it has pleased Almighty
God to remoVe from our midst our
worthy and esteemed brother knight,
Alphonse L. Leblanc, in the prime Of
life and usefulness, and
Whereas, in his death this Branch
has lost a jealous and honorable mem
Der. his family a loving husband and
father, and this community a faithful
and fearless officer, therefore be it
Res0toed, That Branch 597 C. K. of
A, IN regular meeting assembled, ex-
tends its heartfelt sympathy to his be-
reayed family, reminding them that
Providence moves in mysterious WAYS,
and commends them to the love and
mercy of an All-wise God, who doeth
all things well.
ReSotUed further, That these resolu-
tons be spread upon the minutes, and
that a copy. be sent to the family.
JOHN ABsHIRE, Jr..
ANTHONY j. GOLDEN,
DfHELIAs BoERQUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Adam Istre,
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Parish of Vermilion-l7th Judicial
District Court-No. 736.
7. u. THEALL VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
TN pursuance of an order granted by the
i Hon 18th Judicial District Court in
the matter of the above entitled and num-
bered cause, public notice is hereby given
that on
WEDNESD4 Y, Nays, 1895,
at 10 O'clock a. M, a meeting of the credi-
tors of the insolvent j. Tiger Theall will
be held at my Office, in the town of Able
vile, for the purpose of deliberatingupon
the affairs of said i%nsolyent.
GEO. w. SUMMERS.
Dy-Clerk q Ex-Officio Notary Public.
April q. 1885.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Lake Arthur's Chance for
a Railroad.

I" AbN
1t would appear hal the pretty
little town of Lake Arthur, located
in the extreme southeastern part
of the parish, in a splendid agrieul-
tural country, has a chance to secure
railroad facilities, of whichthey now
have none. The Southern Pacific
Co., are donble tracking their line.
working now between Franklin and
Morgan City. 1t certainly could
be shown the company that it was to
their interest to construct their Sec
ond track via Abbeville from New
Iberia (22 miles of the track already
boih and in operation) through
Lake Arthur and the Lacasine
country to Lake Charles. This
would shorten the distance New
Iberia and Lake Charles more than
80 miles and would carry their line
through a country that is developing
more rapidly than any other spot
10 Southwest Louisiana. A locality
that last season and the season be-
fore that raised and marketed al
most a half miflioG sacks of rice.
1t would give them direct control
Of the thousands of sacks Of rice and
tons Of freight of other character
that are now being handled to and
from Galveston via schooner. And,
it will not cost a dollar more to build
the second track via AbheVille and
Lake Arthur than along the present
line Of road, but, being a 80 miles
shorter route, with % miles already
built to Abbeville makes 81 miles
less track to build than if it is To-
catod along the present route. But,
Lake Arthur, Abbeville and Lake
Charles must not sit idly by and
expect the railroad company to
hunt them up and present them with
the railroad. They must show by
their efforts that they desire the
establishment Of the line, and are
willing to encourage it financially
as well as in other ways. II would
be one of the best feeders that Lake
Charles could hare. In fact it
would put her in direct touch with
one of the best, if not the best agri-
cultural portions of Southwest
Louisiana. Our shire towns can
well afford to spend some time and
money Ia inducing the location Of
the S. P's second track as above
outlined Westlake Herald.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
NOTICE.
PICNIC FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

PICNIC FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
All the teachers, patrons, pupils
and friends of the Public Schools of
Vermilion parish are hereby notified
and specially invited to attend a
basket picnic at "Coulee Kinney
Bridge" about one mile west of
Abbeville in this parish OIL Saturday
May Is, 1895.
There will be both French and
English speakers, free lemonade for
the children and music.
Come one come all and bring
yours baskets.
JNo. ABsRIRE JR,
@. BoURoUE,
GEO, HAYES,
j. R. KITCHELL.
Committee on Arrangements.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

On Monday about 1900 non.
union men in the Pittsburgh, Pa
district struck under orders from
the Amalgamated association because
the manufacturers refused to sign a
new scale. The firms offered to pay
more than was demanded by the
men, but would not sign the scale.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The Secretary of the Interior has
decided that the State of South
Dakota was not entitled to take up
$4,000 acres Of land in the Yankton.
Sioux Indian reservation in that
State, the proclamation for opening
which lands is now in the hands oi
the President Tor signature.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
FOR SALE

An improved plantation Of $50
arpert IS Of land with a frontage IF
I2I arpents on the west side of
FerniIinn bayou s. miles below
AhbcviIle. The whole Of said plan
tatpn nearly all is fenced in with
Q new hog proof fierce and suhataa~
tial bridge ard gates where eser
needed The additional improve
ments consist Of a good Dwelling
House, cabin. corn crib, bath Manse
iecan Grove aud Orchards M lhe
abovu named plantation. gliereis
$50 acres of cleared land The ball.
nee being Of virgin timber and
heavy. Will sell on easy terms; apply
at this office. Sept. 22.'9I
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

Parish of Vermilion-17th Judicial
District Court-No. 210.
Succession of Eugene NJ. Deschamps, ST.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the tableau
of final distribution of the assets of the
succession of Eugene NJ. Deschamps.
ST., filed by Eugene Deschamps, Jr.,
administrator of said succession to file
the same in writing in the Office of the
clerk of the district court within ten
days from the date hereof.
Give under my hand and seal of
court this 18th day of May A. d., 1895.
ALCTDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
W. W. Edwards, attorney.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Dear Sirs:-ship us as soon as posi-
bic 2 gross Groves Iasteless Chill
Tonic. My customers want Grover
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience of owes
90 years in the drug business, we,have
never sold amy medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
j. S. BROWNE Il Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Some papers and politicians have
q great deal to say about ballot
reform. Among the latter VIC find
some OF the most brilliant election
thieves in the country. Men who
have always excelled in the art of
ballot-box stufing are posing today
as political purists. This is all
bosh; there is not an honest man in
the State who is not an advocate of
fair elections Lafayette Gazette.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
FACTS /!
GUARANTEES
e3n swes9we e1 srata 80
% ~ b. ~ 400

Under reasonable conditions. Do
not say 1t cannot be done until you
send for Free 100 page catalogue
~--DRAUGHON's PRACTIGAb
BUSINESS COLLEGE and School
Of Shorthand Typewriting and Teles
graphy. Nashville Tenn. 4 WEEKS
by Draughon's method of teaching
bookkeeping is equal TO II Weeks
by old method.
It expends more money u the
interest Of its employment Depart
ment than halt the business colleges
in the south take in as tuition. II
is strongly endorsed by Bankers,
Merchants and practical book keep
ers all over the United States.
Reasonable rates of tuition, Cheap
board. Open to both sexes 6Oo
student past year, representing 90
States and Territories. 1t has also
prepared books for
HOME STUDY.
Sent on so days trial. When you
write explain your wants. Ad-
dress: j. F. Draughon, Pfes,.
Nashville, Tenn. N. B. It pays casll
SIS. for vacancies as book keeTerss
steuographers, teachers etc. report
HEg2r1
ed provided it fills same.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Strayed or Stolen.

From my yarG, one large white
setter, with light brown spots on
body, brown face and ears, light
brown eyes, and answers to the
name "Ponto." A liberal reward
will be paid for his return.
G. j. EDWARDS,
March 16, 95. Abbeville, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Rooms to Let.

Miss Rosa Perret has vacant
rooms to rent. For further informa-
ton apply at her residence, corner
Boulevard Lafayette and St. Charles
street.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

N. P. Clarke & Co., of Minneapo-
lis, one OF the largest lumber firms
In Minnesota, has assigned with
Liabilities of nearly a million dollars.
The assets consist of pine lands,
farm property and lumber worth
probably 1880, 600.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Nearly all the miners at Pocanon.
tas, Va, struck work on Monday.
making the shutdown complete.
State troops we're sent there to pre-
serve order, but so far there have
been no disturban ces.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The leaders of the half breeds
who have been threatening trouble
in North Dakota were arrested, on
Sunday, by United States marshals.
Eleven men were arr ested, and not
even a shot was fred.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
A OF LOUISIANA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Vermilion, 18th Judicial Dis
trict Court, No. 204.
Succession of Arsene Meaux.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested, or having any opposition to
make to the tableau of debts, charges
and of settlement filed by Augustave
Sicily, administrator of said succession
to file The same in the Office of the clerk
of conrt in writing within ten days
from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of
court this 18th day of May, 1895.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
W. A. White, attorney.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

On Sunday, Mrs. Strait shot her.
self at the Hotel Northrup. at ANS
terdam, N. Y, because of grief over
the sale by her husband of a pet
pony. The wound was a fatal one.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic il /
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes B~iliousness without
purging. As pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
1t is as lsrge as any Dollar tonic and
.retails for sec. To get the GENUINE
ask for Groves. Sold on its merits I'd
Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The rehearing Of the income tax
cases was begun in the United
States Supreme Court. on Monday
before, a full bench. The argument
will embrace the whole income tax
question.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Allen j. Perkins, one of the
wealthiest lumber men Of Lake
Charles died on Friday last aged
SO years. he had been in i'll health
for many months.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La. !
Anril I.1Sg5 {

Land Office at New Orleans, La.
April IL, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk Of
District Court, at Abbeyille, La, on
June 3rd 1895, viz:
Adam Istre,
who made homestead entry, No. 1170I,
for the WI of NE1-4 and E5 of NWl-4
Sec. IA, TIP IL, SIR 2 w. La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Ursin Dubois, Valery Broussard,
Oneil Leblanc, RemY Roger, all of YER
million Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY, Register.
April 20-95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

Foreman Simpson and two EN-
ployees Of the Illinois Central
Railroad Co.'s Storekeeper Depart.
ment are dead from drinking raw
alcohol in transit over the road.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The receiver Of the Whiskey
Trust announced this week that
spirits and high wines had been
advanced two cents a gallon owing
to the scarcity of corn.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The International Migration
Society has arranged fer sending
another shipload of Negroes from
Savannah to Liberia on May 90.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The Confederate Veterans will
leave here Tuesday for Houston,
Texas, to attend the grand renuion
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Saturday, May 49, 1895.

The Cuban revolution il said to
be on its last legs and the cause is
hopeless.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The ballot reform league opened
the campaign for a new system of
election laws.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
TT S. SALE.
United States Circuit-Western District
of L~onisiana.

~
United States Circuit-Western District
of Louisiana.
james Smiley VS.. Edward Smiley, No. 100.
In obedience to a fl. ia. directed and is
sued to me, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, | have seized and taken
into my official possession. the following
described property. to wit:
Two Hacks-One Buggy-Two Horses
and one lot of merchandise, consisting of
groceries, dry goods, hardware, crockery,
saddles, etc, and will sell the same at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, on twelve months bond, purcha-
sers to furnish their notes with two good
securities in solide, bearing Spercent. per
annum legal interest from the day OF sale
until paid, at the storehouse on the prem
Uses, between the legal hours for sale, on
Saturday, June |, 1895,
in the parish of Vermilion, State of Louis
lana. and near tho town of Abbeville.
[All costs must be paid cash on the day
of sale
u. S. Marshal Western District, La.
Abbeville, La, May IS, 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

The farmers of South Jersey
expect an immense yield of peaches
this year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

About $500 furniture makers in
Sheboygan, Wis, have struck for an
advance in wages.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Emely Sarver,

formerly Emely Manseaux, widow Of
Donate Manseaux, who made home
stead entry No. 12001 for the NW4 or
Lot No. 2, Sec. p, TIP. II, sR. 2 West
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, of said land, viz:
William Burus, William I.aunsOerry,
Camille Trahan, Etienne Albe, Ill Of
Vermilion Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBF, Register
April l3, '95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

STATE OF LOUISIANA-PARISH
OF VERMILION-l7TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT-No. 291.
Succession of Eliza Baudoin.
Application of Joseph A. Faux to be
appointed administrator of the
succession of Eliza Baudoin.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession or having
any opposition to make to the applica-
ton of said applicant to file the same
in writing in the Office of the clerk Of
the district court within ten days from
the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day of May 1895.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
Edwards & Greene, attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
Trespass Notice.

ALL persons are hereby warned not ID
hunt upon, trespass upon or pass over,
ride or drive through my fields and
Enclosures, in the Bird ward of this parish
under penalty of beng prosecuted to I'M
fullest extent of the law.
l-20-4. ALEXANDRA BROUSsARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
MRS. PARTINGTON's GRAB-RAG

Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener.
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of Ar.
petite, Indigestion and Corstipa.
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you win bsI
delighted. 60 cents. TO get the GESu-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merjts
no Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
NOTICE.

Land Office at New Orleans, La.
April 1, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk OF
District Court, at Abbeyille, La, on
May q, 1895, viz:
William H. SarVer,
who made homestead entry No. 1860,
for the lots l, 2 and 8 or fri NE+, Sec.
IS. TIP. IL, SIR. 2 E.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
Belizaire Boulet, Martin Sarver, Jr.,
Peter Dubose, DAMS Foreman, all of
Vermilion Parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY, Register.
April 6, '95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
William FL. Saryer,
N OTICE E.

Land Office at New Orleans, La.
April 5, 1895
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk Of
Court, at AbbeVille, Louisiana, on May
OF. 1895. VIZ
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18

N0EfgE.---All parties having ela,,,s
agasnst the saccessiono of Aymar BansTnae
deceased, will please present them n 5fI2S
undersi gned at once for ad~iustmenso
Likewise those indebted to said sncsas
slon. EDWARDS q GREENE, Atfys
Abbbeyihe. Dec. 1i94-tf.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

Parish of Termiio8-17M Judicial
District C0aWt-No. 292.
Succession of Alphonse L. Leblanc.
Application of Mathilde Leblanc, Natural
Tutrix, to be appointed Administrative
of said succession.
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties interested in said succession or
having any opposition to make to
the application of said applicant, to
be appointed administrators of said
succession, to file the same 10 writing
lin the Office of the clerk of the dis
trict court within ten days from the
date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of
court this 18th day of May, 1895.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk Of Court.
Edwards IL Greene, attorneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
For Sale.
Open kettle molasses, made Il i.
Winston plantation, $40 per barrsl
Apply at Q. BoUaouE,
Feb. 2, 1895. Abbeyitle, ia.
FOR SALE.

One hunpred and fifty barrels il
choice open kettle molasses at s8 an
a barrel. Apply 70 FL. II. Bartels
Henry. P. 0. La. mar. ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-05-18
IN MENORHAM.

ABBEvILLE, La, May Il, 1895.
To the Officers and Members of Branch
597, c. K. of A.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Obituary..

After sickness of several weeks Ransom
Converse died on Friday afternoon last at his
home, 3OS Saginaw street in this city, The
cause of his death was a general breaking down
which had been going on for the past two years.
Mr.. Converse was born March list, 1885, in
Cayuga Co., N Y, came to Michigan in 1910
with his parents, settling in Oakland county.
In 1857 he was married. removing shortly after
to Livingston county, where he lived until 1880
when he came to this county and purchased o
farm just south of this city, which he owned at
the time of his death, and on which he resided
till last fall when poor health necessitated his
giving up all hard work. Mr.. Converse was o
good citizen, quiet, unassuming, true to every
right principle, respected by all who knew him.
Besides his wife, two children, Supt Il. E. Con-
verse, Of Pontiac, and Miss Edna Converse of
this city, mourn his loss. The funeral services
were held at the house Monday afternoon, Rev.
w. B. Matteson, officiating.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Death Of Mrs. l. M. Chipman.

Year by year the number grows sadly less of
those pioneer women to whom Owosso owes
much for the impress of erling.cbaracteristic
in it's early days which are felt to the present
time. Another has now gone to her rest-Mrs.
Miner Chapman, whose death occurred at her
residence, corner of Ball and Mason streets,
last Friday morning, March 18th. She was 76
years of age and over fifty of those years were
passed in Owosso, through all whose stages of
development, in social life and the various ways
in which womans work and influence count in
the upbuilding of society, in kindly acts and
cheer to the suffering and needy, she was al
ways a ready helper. She was an early men,
bcr of the Congregational church OF this city,
and one of its active workers.
Mrs. Chapman was born in Vergennes, VT.
Her maiden name was PAMELA Ann Whitlock.
She came with her family in 1888 to Washtenaw
county, this state, and one year later she was
married in Ypsilanti to 1. NJ. Chapman The
following year the couple made their home in
Owosso, where they have ever since been
identified with its growth and prosperity. Mrs.
Chapman leaves her husband, who is in infirm
health and who will sorely miss her devoted
ministrations; also three sons-Hiram L., of
Bad Axe; Albert of this city; and Charles, of
Detroit Mrs. Luther Comstock, OF this city, is
q sister.
Funeral services were held by Rev. w. B.
Matteson, at the family residence Monday
afternoon attended by large assembage of
friends and representative citizens, notably old
their minds were filled with tender reminis-
cences OF old times. The sons and their wives
were all present; also two nephewS from st.
Johns, MesSrS. Whitlock.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Obituary.

Died, at his residence on South St., in this
city, March 14th 1895, Wizard H. Clough in his
18th year. He had been sufferer with diabetes
for nearly six years, keeping about by the per-
sistent effort of u force of will which ever
characterized him. During the last two months
of his life he was confined to his bed, gangrene
having developed. He had been a member of
the M. e. church about two years, but never
did he have the love of Heaven so forcibly re-
vealed to him as while lying on his bed.
Throughout his intense suffering his soul seemed
wrapped in the Savlours love- and few mo-
ments before his death he exclaimed 'all is
WELL" proving that true christian need not
fear death.
The deceased was married to Miss Emily
Fuller, Dec. IL, 1879, by Rev. w. l.. Farnum,
who also conducted the funeral services. Be-
sides the wife, there is q son % years of age by
q former wife, who died in the sons infancy,
also father, one sister, and four brothers to
mourn his loss. The remains were inferred in
Mt. Hope cemetery, Owosso. TIP. *s*
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-03-22
Vernon.

Mrs. Williams, of North Star, is visiting
Button is very sick with
pneumonia, at Frank Tilden's-Cad Win
ans, of Mt. Pleasant, was here the first of
the week-Simon Knoll has secured a
position in a store at Eaton Rapids-Mrs.
ID. NJ. Lytle, who has been spending the
winter near Saginaw, has returned--Mr.
Brown was brought here from Duffield on
Sunday for burial. He was brother of
Daniel Brown-Mrs. VIM. Hibbard has
been sick with erysipelas, but is improving
Miss Jennie Perry will teach the spring
term of school at wasseetown--Miss
Curtis has returned to her home at st Louis,
after spending the winter with her sister,
Mrs. Woodhouse, of this place--Mrs. d.
ID. Martin visited relatives at Lansing this
week--B. Holmes vas at Chesaning on
Monday--Mrs. b. Cary, Of Argentine,
visited here the past week--Memorial
services for David Newberry, were held
here Thursday evening, under the auspices
of the prohibition club--Mrs. A. G..
Holmes is sick with tonsilitis--Miss Liz
ze Siegel and Harvey Buyea were married
on Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Wood
house--Mrs. Carrie Martin and Mr.. Hol-
lister were married on Thursday