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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
FARMS.

~ acres OF bottom land ~ miles from Hollns.
with $500 brick house, at the edge OF beautiful
~. acre grove OF forest oaks Price $50 per acre.
12) acres with 40 acres OF rich bottom land. good
dwelling, one of the best truck farms In the
county. Price $40 per acre.
10 aero truck farm, 100 full bearing apple
trees, good spring, 5room cottage, price 300.
l3l acres OF very rich fertile land, $50 fruit
trees Of every variety, we'll watered and fenced,
new Broom brick dwelling that cost 5000,
aud Improvements. Price Sl5,0O0 2X miles from
Roanoke and one Of the most productive farms
In the Valley of Virginia.
100 acres near Hollins Institute, eeven miles
from Roanoke city, forty acres OF which IL level,
the balance upland. partly timbered. good water,
orchard, land we'll adapted to truck farming, all
kinds fruit and grapes Price 81 $50; very cheap,
Also great many other bargains in city and
country property, which we would be glad TO
chow at any time.
II you want to buy or rent, sell or exchange,
come and see us.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
What He Wanted.

Yes, he's WONDER" said he in
speaking of the tough boarder. Zone
Sunday we had turkey and green peas
and some other unusual items for din
ner This fellow came in and when the
landlady asked him what he wanted he
looked over the table and says, I guess
you can give me thigh Of the eagle, a
little of the nest and few of the shot. ;
She didn't know what he was talking
about. He wanted leg of turkey with
dressing and gravy and some of the
green peas. Chicago Record.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
If you could look


If you could look
ahead a few months
and see what was
coming from those
spells of weakness,
10 S $ of appetite,
wasting of flesh
a IL d energy you
wouldn't wait for
d s e re to get a
grip OH you. Yon
would begin right
away to tone up.
your constitution
with DR.. Pierce's
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

You can get she bes. insect powder.
and st the right prices, OF H. G. Bsrnes'.
HE puts up prescriptions"
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
The Pedig0.BelIer Real Estate Co
LOG Jefferson ST., Roanoke. Va.
THE best known rem

The best known rem
Tonic Rittsv.. edy for biliousness, con-
stipasion. indigestion
and for all kidney and liver com plants.
A fine appetizer; aids d.
Restion and promotes ph msssie,s
sound sleep. For sale at
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

The spirit Of the world Endorses four
kinds of spirits Numerically opposed
to charity-the spirit of resentment, tho
spirit Of aversion, the spirit of jealousy
and the spirit OF indifference. -Bossuet
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
Limited Output.

Il tell you, am in the habit Of cav.
ing just what think
Dear mel Is that allf~-Indianano.
lis Journal.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

MR. JAMES PERDUE. an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism, but received
prompt relief from pain ny using Cham.
berlain's Pain Balm. He says: "At
times my back would ache no badly that
could hardly raise up. II l had not
gotten relief would not be here to write
these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm has done me q great deal of good
and f'el very thankful for IT," For
sale by the Chas. Lyle Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

EVERY drop worth dollar" Ia what
o gentleman said OF Ponds Extract.
That Is rather extravagant, but still,
when you think Of the inesiim able value
Of . bottle OF Ponds Extract in the
house, he WAS not SO far out OF the way.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

A silk spinner In Aleppo, by working
rom sunrise To eEnset, can earn 20 cents
, day.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

BRAeAssA & MALONE. the enterpris-
ing proprietors of The Crystal Spring
Cafe, Will see that you are politely
treated and served with everything In
FIRST class style.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

VANILLA ice cream at Crystal Spring.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
Eczema
All Her Life,

Mr.. T. D. Jenkins, of Lithonia, Ca,
says that his daughter, Ida, inherited a
severe case of Eczema, which the usual
mercury and potash remedies failed to
relieve. Year by year she was treated
with various medicines, external appli-
cations and internal remedies, without
result. Her sufferings were intense,
and her condition grew steadily worse.
All the so-called blood remedies did not
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

HIACHIHe, lHB HutUNdlIc cutting kNI1e shArp-
ener, and tableting appurtenances are on
this floor. The wonderful and powerful.
electric motor, which propels the machines
ON all three floors, is also on this floor Over
in one corner, hardly noticeable, is kept in
readiness as a supplementary power, an
improved Gas Engine, to be attached at
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

Farming lands IN lots to suit purchasers at IS
and up per acre.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

are right, our work AL, and if you don't
bring us work we will come after 1t, in one
way OF another, either by bringing to your
notice our prices, facilities and quality OF
execution, or personal interviews. We are
not grumbling; far from it. We've had our
share; we are still getting our share. But we
have placed at your disposal modern, and
almost ideal, printing establishment, with
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

seem to reach the dis
ease at all until S.
SIS. was given, when
an / III prove III e NJ
was at once noticed.
The medicine was
continued with fav-
orable results, and
now she is cured
sound and we'll. her
skin is perfectly
clear and pure and
she has been saved
from what threat
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
Lots.
For Rent.

West End lots, beauties, from 1900 to $500 eacl
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14

such facilities as TO command adj
have business intercourse. We are
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-14
What's the Use of Waiting?

"They say call things to him who waits, but we hav
been waiting and we propose wait We KNOW
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

The Popalists Of the Bird Congress
sional District held a nesting at La
fayette last Saturday for the purpose
of selecting a candidate for congress.
Judge A. c. Allen of St. Mary was
endorsed.
He is a brainy man, educated and
honest, one who knows what the peo-
pie want and what they ought to
get.
This country is going through one
Of the most critical periods in its
history. Men with brains big hearts
and sound judgment should be called
to the front. He is the man for the
place and for the people. The delega-
ton Of this parish have endorsed him
from beginning to end.
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SNUG, Tobacco, Cigars, Cigar.
eats AT EEfiser's.
IL Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the of
fee of registrar of voters of Vermilion
parish viii be open for tho purpose OF
registering all persons who are not
registered and who desire and are en-
titled by law to vote at the election to
be held on Tuesday the 3rd day Of
November, A. D. 1886.
Said offices will open at the time and
places as follows, viz:
Opens at Courthouse on Tuesday,
September l, 1896.
lst ward on Saturday September y,
at P. q. LeBlanc's.
End ward on Monday September i,
at W. NJ. Conerly's store.
4th ward on Wednesday, September
Is, at j. T. Broussard's store.
5th ward On Friday, September is,
at Dr.. j. T, Abshire's drug store.
9th ward, poll / on Monday septem-
Der q, at Cleophas Vincent's.
6 ward, poll . on Tuesday, septem-
Der % at Celestin Diihan's store.
9Th ward, poll 3 or Thursday. Sep
TENDER 24,a at Eugene Deschamps store.
9th ward, poll 4 on Saturday, Sep
TENDER Is at Ernest B~roussard's.
7th ward, poll j on Monday, septem-
Der IS at John Nugier'5 store.
7th ward, poll 2 on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 20 at Victor Loblanc's store.
9Th ward, POI 3 on Tuesday, octo-
Der 6, at Castor Dateii's, Cheniero au
Tigre.
And will reopen at the Courthouse
Monday, October L. and finally
close on Saturday. october 81.
". w. KUEHLING,
Assessor q TX OHicio Registrar.
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axouton Cove Notes.

EDITOR MERIDI0NAL:
The roads are very dusty at present
and everything is dry.
We WILSON have a new store up in
the neighborhood.
Miss Rosa Becker visited at Mrs,
Evariste Hebart's Tuesday evening.
j. c. Hebert and brother attended a
ball at Remy Hebert's, Spring Hill last
Thursday night.
Mrs. John Nugier of Perry, was a
visitor in our neighberilood last We'd
nesday, the guest OF Mrs. j. 3. Becker.
Mr.. Ernest Fletcher and Miss Bertha
Ramke were united in the holy bond
of matrimony Wednesday, September
End at 3 o'clock p. m. at the NJ. E.
church III Abbeville. The bride and
groom entertained their friends at the
home of the brides parents to a fine
1lIiiCI dIlEI WHICH lICe lttllca Ill tllGll
bridal trousseau where refreshments
were again served to their many
friends who had gathered there to bid
them God speed in their future happi-
ness. The bride wore dotted swiss,
draped in Ribbons, lace and orange
blossoms, and the groom in a fine black
cashmere. The bridesmaid wore white
and blue the emblem of i~nnocense and
truth. The bridesmaids and grooms
were: Miss Eva Fletcher and Henry
Ramke, Miss Loretta Fletcher and
Duessar Becker, Miss Laura Lacour
and George Stansbnrry. Afther which
they came back and dancing was in
dulged in at Mr.. SEVERN Heberts for
the remainder Of the evening.
Sept. s, 1896. DAISY.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Creamery batter, Cheese and
gsgarc lard kept nj E1zzGer7s.
OWE

Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock
while working on the new bridge here
Will McAlister colored, undertook to
dive for a hammer which had been
dropped III the bayou and was drown
ed. After searching about n hour
his body was found about ten feet from
where he went down. The pumping
process was applied to him bat he had
been under water too long. An in
quost was held by the coroner and a
jury Of five ,men and after hearing the
testimony from two witnesses the jury
returned an answer Of drowning by &C
cident. His body was buried in the
oolored cemetery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Fruits, E1r.anes, EsaisfEs. Nus
keEst at KILLER the grocer.

Mrs. S. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal, had
the bad luck to sprain her ankle. ~
tried several liniinents, she says, 'but
was not cured until I used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. That remedy cured
NE and | take pleasure in recommend
ing it and testifying to its efficacy"
This medicine is also Of great value for
rheumatism, lame back, pains in the
chest, pleurisy and all deep-seated and
muscular pains.
For sale by R. II. Mills Drug Co..
Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
SOUTHERN PACIFIC co
Nov. 1886.

The shortest and most direct
ronte to all points in Texas, New
Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Califor'
MA and on the Pacific Coast. The
Standard Gauge Short Line to Mon
terey, and Mexico City, via Eagl
Pass.
Unexcclled track and train equip
nent, including superb Pullmah
Sleeping Car Service to Galveston
Houston and San Antonio Texas
Monterey and the City Of Mexico
aud to California.
For full information. apply to
L. Bassich, Agt,, I & Y. R. R.
Abbeyillc La, or to
J. Kruttschnitt Gpnl. Mgr.
S. F. B. Morse, G. Pa D.. A
New Orleans, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Pepper. spice. Ginger and all
KINDS cs-~ extracts at z1Eller's.
aE38 GsewarG, sE00.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. HalI's Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure o. known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
q constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Care is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving The patient strength by build
ing up she constitution and assisting
nature in doing It's work. The propri
tors have 50 mnch faith in It's curative
powers, that they offer n hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
II. j. CHENEY 4 CO, Toledo, 9,
Sold by druggists 75c,
HATS family FILLS arc tile best
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Valuable Plantation for Sale,
III oneo of the most fertile regions of
the Parish.

the Parish.
$50 arpents OF improved land.
beautifully situated, with a front d
7 arpents on Bayou Tigre by a depth
Of 40 arpen's, located partly in Vers
million aud Tberiaparislfes., withiA
two miles from a railroad depot anu
bordering or a navrgable stream
which affords water transportation
to gulf ports. This land is suited
for cotton. sugar cane, corn and
sweet potatoes; a portion Of it IS
adapted to cattle grazing and rice
culture, without the process of iris
CATION, and the whole can be made
so by irrigation from Bayon Tigr
Fruit trees grow we'll and yieh
abnndantly. The land is all en-
closed and has 8 or 10 small bnildn
ings.
For further particulars, regarding
same and terms Of sale apply to
Messrs. Bronssatd & Kitchell, Attyss
Abbevilie, La. or to
AURoRE DEFRANCE,
Widow Louis Laporte.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Mrs. i. Z. Davis, Of San Miguel. Cal.
says: ~ am trying in a measure to
repay the manufacturers of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for the great
good their remedy has done me. For
years I was a constant sufferer from
weak lungs and bronchial asthma. Ny
rest at night was disturbed by a hack
ing cough, so that ] felt miserable the
greater part ct the time. Many rene
dies recommended by frienas were
tried, zone OF which proved suitable to
my case. ! did not experience any
beneficial results until l began taking
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. After
two bottles of the largest size lave
been used | am pleased TO state, my
health is het'e err than it has been for
years. The soreness has left my lungs
and chest and I can breathe easily.
It has done me so much good that /
want al who are suffering from lung
troubles, as l was TO give it a trial.
For sale by Z. II, Mills Drug Co;
Limited
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
0Gace Of Rose EaiEi =. & g. Co.

ABBEVILLE, La.
We are nov ready to contract for
cane and would respectfully request
our customers to call at Rose Hill and
close with US. Our factory will be
ready October 10th for work and our
increased capacity will enable us to
get through early and avoid danger Of
freezes. Very Respectfully,
O. NJ. NILSSON, Pres.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
71eetfng OF the Parish Esesna
cratic Committee.

The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee OF EermiliOn parish met at
the courthouse on this 9th day of Sept.
1896, with d quorum present. The
meeting was called to order by M. T.
Gordy, ESQ. Vice Chairman and the
following business was ~transacted3
DR.. j. t. Abshire chairman, present
ed his resignation as chairman and
member of the committee. after a heat
ed discussion it was accepted.
p. Numa Broussard also presented his
resignation as member Of the commit
tee and all was accepted.
The following delegates were nomi-
mated and elected to the congressional
convention which is to be held at Nor
gan City on the 10th of said month:
Hon. Adrien Nunez, John Nugier, j.
Oscar Hebert, g. Godchaux, Aurelion
Theall, Adam Boudreaux, ". w. Minor
and HI. T. Gordy, Jr.
1t was moved and duly seconded
that any II member or more present
may cast the vote of the entire delega-
ton and they were further instructed
to vote for Hon. A. C. Allen as long as
his name is before the convention.
1t was moved and seconded that the
committee meet again on Saturday,
Sept. 18th at 4 o'clock p. N. for the
purpose of electing 3 chairman to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of DR.. Abshire and also TO fill any 9TH
er vacancies if any.
There being no further business tho
committee adjourned to meet again Oh
Saturday, Sept. 18th at / O'clock.
NJ. T. GoRDY, Vice Chairman.
J. NELSON GREENE, Secy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Personal Mention.

LANg 'lihA1S hNLe WV " @NSH
iberia Saturday.
n. O. Bourque went to New Orleans
Saturday on business.
DR.. T. T. Young made q business
trip to New Iberia Tuesday.
G.. E. Folsom Of Montevideo, Mimi,
was in town this week on business.
Capt. Kyle of Franklin, came :
Tuesday evening on a visit to his many
friends.
Mrs. Abbott of Jeanerette, visited
several days this week, the guest OF
Or. Pierce.
J., s, Lang will move into the build
ing recently occupied by NJ. Fischer,
next week.
w. B. White moved his law Office
over OF the Knights Of Honor lot north
Of the courthouse this week.
Louis 4. Woodson Of New Orleans,
representing the Ideal Art Co., was III
town this week taking orders.
Miss Irene Saint is very much i'm
proved in health, and her rapid recov-
cry is looked for-Patterson Optic.
j. S. EwelI left Saturday for Louis
vile, Ky, to purchase a veal load of
thoroughbred stock which he will put
on the market.
Mrs. j. s. Lang returned home Sat
prday f.om an extended visit with rel
atiyes and friends i'll the northern part
of the state and Arkansas.
J. N. Detrance, an old pioneer Of
Vermilion entered upon his seventy
seventh year last Sunday the 9th inst.
May he i've many years more.
Joe Primeaux while working on the
bridge Wednesday stepped on a loose
piece of iron and fell to the barge be-
low and was pretty badly hurt.
Bascon White, Arthur Pipes and
Archie Rose went down to the seashore
Saturday on a pleasure trip. They re-
turned Tuesday morning well sun
burnt.
Miss Laura Chevis returned Tuesday
from Ahheville and Jeanerette where
she has been visiting fer the past two
or three weeks-Rayne correspondent
in Crowley G. American.
Miss Lilly 0'Bryan, after a visit q
several weeks with relatives in Able
Vile, returned home last Saturday,
accompanied by her cousin, Miss Ella
Ramsey Lake Charles Commercial.
Prof. Picard returned Wednesday
evening frcm severa! weeks visit with
his parents at Rockville, Indiana. III
SAYS they are having hard timo8 Ut
there and was glad to get back here
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Wise returned
Sunday from Pass Christian, where
they have been spending the summer
months aud greatly improved in health
Several people went over to New Iber.
ia to meet them.
Miss George 0cliltree, a charming
young lady Of Orange, Texas, was TIT
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Labi
Tuesday and Wednesday, stopping
over here On her way home from a visi
to friends at Abbeville.-Crowley Sig
nal.
Miss Eugenie Young, a charming
young lady OF Abberille, returned
home Tuesday after a short visit her
as the guest Of the Misses Clark, Sh
was accompanied home BY Miss Estell
i Clark, who will visit friends in Able
vile for a short time.--CroWley Signal
Pepper. spice. Ginger and nj
KINDS cs extracts al KILLERS.
aE38 ~GgevvarG, $EO0.
The readers Of this paper will b
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Cat meal, Corn Erscsaas esrisfs AND
best patent EIessg- at EE.Eicr's.

On account of the meeting Of Sover-
eign Grand Lodge, /. Q, O. r., the
Sunset Route will sell tickets to Dallas
Texas Oh Sept. goth and 2lst, limited
to return Sept. 30th 1886 at Il fare
for the round trip.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Last August while working in The
harvest field l became oyerheated, was
suddenly attacked with cramps aud
was nearly dead. Mr. Cummings, the
druggist gave me a dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy which completely relieved me.
Inow keep a bottle Of the remedy
handy, A. NJ. Bannell,t Centerville,
Wash.
For sale by r. Il. Mills Drug Co..
Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Nights are getting cooler now ard
person has to put on extra cover
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

The band boys will give their first
annual excursion K Coxen's Shell Bank
Sunday, September 10Th, on the steam
or Ethel, leaving AbbeVille at 7:30 and
will stop at all way landings. They
a little debt On their uniforms and
use this means Of raising it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Don't forget the meeting at the
courthouse tonight.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

District court conyenas Monday
next, Judge Debaillon presiding. 4
largo number of cases are OH the dock
ct and considerable time will be con
sumed in their settlement.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
ToSvn and Parish.

The Police Jury met in regular ses-
sion Tuesday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Don't miss the Bryan mass meeting
tonight at the courthouse at S o'clock.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12
Wanted-kn Idea r.: s:s g s s . ss3ss

Write John W~EDDEKBURN & CO, Patent AttoE
aaJ iisa 81 TWO hundred Inventions wantes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-09-12

Every one that wants to vote in the
November election should register OF
see that his name is enrolle e on the
books. The Registrar is now busy
registering.