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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
May Cyclones.

Last month was a noteworthy one
in the way of cyclones, but the storm
of Wednesday evening, May 27,
which struck st. Louis and destroy
ed some $40, 100000 of property and
several hundred lives was the calam-
ity which overshadowed all the rest
and will cause the month to GO on
record as the worst May, in the mat.
ter of cyclone disasters, this country
has ever known. March, September
and December are the storm and
hurricane months of America, but
May is the month par excellence for
these electric storms, largely pecu-
liar to this country, aud popularity
called cyclones.
For two weeks before the ST.
Louis disaster, there were cyclones
of unusual severity in various parts
of the West. The cyclone of May
Is, which conferred in Texas, killed
100 persons. On May II there
were two cyclone centres. Kentucky
and Kansas, with a total death list
of 80; and on May 18 forty-four per-
sons met their deaths from a cyclone
10 Nebraska-that State and Kansas
having the worst record III the mat.
ter Of these storms. May Fl ten per-
sons were killed in Oklahoma; May
%. FIVE in Missouri, while on MAJ
"a the wind caused the death of 40
in Iowa. The next day SO lives
were lost by cyclones in Michigan
and Oklahoma, and on May 26 II
were killed by a storm at Cairo, I'll
The next day, May 27. came the st
Louis storm, whose rayages in Mis-,
souri, and Illinois will probably ado
420 to the list Of killed. Thus il
the space Of twelve days TIL person
met their deaths in the West. an,
probably 5000 we're more or les
injured.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

There comes to our table every
week, what is undoubtedly one of
the best family papers of the South
The American, published at Lake
Charles, Louisiana, devoted to
Southwest Louisiana, home circle
and general news. Subscription
price, One Dollar a year, 10 advance
Send for sample copy. The Ameri--
can has just issued a handsome
special" on Southwest Louisiana
which everyone should see, sent
postpaid for Seven Cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
FOUND.

In the public road leading from
AbbevilIe to Praire Greig last FRS
day morning Apr. IT, a saddle, al-
most new. The owner is hereby
notified to come forward. prove
property and pay costs otherwise
said saddle will be disposed of ac-
cording to law.
Jos. SONNIER.
Apil 25, 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

The Capital Item desires to ex-
press it's admiration for those sturdy
sons Of Democracy, Blanchard, Price
and Blackman, for the patriotic man
ner in which they yielded that all
elements in the party might be con-
centrated in a herculean effort to
prevent a possibility of defeat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
Succession Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
18th Judicial District Court-Parish of
Vermilion-No. 29S.


Succession of Don Louis Prejean.
By virtue of a commission to me d.
rected from the Hon. aforesaid court, I
will proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder. for cash,
to pay debts, at the late residence Of
the diseased in this parish, on
Tuesday, June 9th, 1896,
the following described property be-
longing to said succession, to-wit:
One certain tract of land situated in
this parish On the west side of the bay
on Vermilion containing Forty-five 40
100 acres more or less and to be taken
from the northern portion of the west
half OF the northeast quarter of section
twenty-one in tip Ii south of range 3
east and bounded north by school land
south by Francois Hebert, east by Be-
lzaire Broussard and west by the heirs
of Joseph Guidry; one bed and bed
ding; n safe; n table and kitchen
utensils; one ''armolr; one dwelling
house; one corn crib: $50 pounds OF
pieux fencing; 700 pounds of wire with
posts: n buggy; n old buggy; n
lot OF implements; two horses; one
branding iron and many other articles
to numerous to mention.
TERMS:
Cash on day of sale tos.pay debts.
DELzINDE HEBERT.
May z, lS96. Administrative.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

Two Jew peddlers, Israel Schneid.
kraut, better known as Tucker, and
Chas. Bernstein aged respectively
IS and 40 years, who made their
headquarters at Alexandria, were
murdered by unknown parties in
Calcasieu Tuesday last. The murder
was done for the purpose of robbery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

His many friends here will rejoice
to learn that Hon. Julien Mouton OF
Lafayette, was elected as one Of the
circuit judges to succeed Judge
Lewis. Julien is a bright and ener-
getlc young lawyer and we predict
that he will make a name for him
self in bis high position.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

Mexico is a silver country and is
growing prosperous and progressive
while the United States. that wants
to ape England, dontcherknow, is
growing poorer with the car Of pro-
gress on the down grade. Capital
Item.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
NOTICE.

Entering my pasture and stock
ranch on Cheniere az Tigre, without
my consent is forbidden. Any per-
son ~trespassiDg or said premises will
be prosecuted to the full extent Of
the law. AURoRE DEFRANCE.
Widow Louis Laporte.
Abbeyille, January 4. 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

The telegraph company made a
pretty good haul the day the general
assembly counted votes. At Baton
Rouge that day there were sent and
received 1866 messages, amounting
to 1904 "a.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

Representative Leblanc is report
ed by the City Item as having re-
fused to enter a Populist caucus, for
the reason that "he was chiefly elect.
ed By Republican votes"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

One of our exchanges remarks !:
When the Democracy Of Louisiana
gets into a tight place they call for
Samual D. McEnery to pull them
out.--Opelousas Courisr.
That's what he did this time
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
Saturday. June 6, 1896.

The Confederate Veterans OF Thi.
bodaux will have a grand reunion on
JUL Eth.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06

The M, Z. Church revival in Ope.
lousas has reached q cherry red
heat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
Wanted An Idea e: :s$ g !: s: :e!s;

Erotect your ideas; they may bring You wealth.
Wit Write We WEDPERBURN 4 Co, Patent AttoE.
end list Of two hundred inYeptons wanted,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-06-06
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.

E. l. ADDISON, Publisher.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
SUDDEN DEATH.
Rev. c. X. Fleming Dies Suddenly
at Pitman Grove.

Many hearts were made sad and the
whole community greatly shocked by
the announcement that Rev. G. *. Flem-
ing had suddenly died Monday forenoon
in his private cottage at the Pitman
Grove camp meeting. Mr.. Fleming was
greatly beloved having made host OF
friends during the five years he resided
here while pastor of the Salem nj. E.
Church. He was a man of fine attain
ments and high character, and was one
of the most eloquent and convincing
pulpit orators in the Methodist Con-
ference. He was of cheerful sunny
temperament and saw only the bright
side of life. Those who knew him best
will mourn him longest, and will carry
in their memories the pleasant smile, the
happy greetings and the hearty hand
shake OF the dear old man. He was a
sincere earnest Christian with broad and
enlightened views and tolerant of those
who differed with him as to the details;
but he ever had in mind the highest
ideals of Christian life and tried to
accomplish the best results regardless OF
surroundings. His infinite tact and
easy manner enabled him to smooth out
many of the rough places in a pastors
life, and he was always first and fore
most in reconciling the little differences
that are sure to arise in the church. He
was favorite with the young people
who were captivated by his winning
personality and his youthful disposition.
Kindly and sympathetic, always, fore
most in every good work, the loss of
such man is not confined to the family
circle, and his influence will not perish
when the grave has covered 'sthe Temple
of the Soul
Mr.. Fleming at the time of his decease
was seventy years old, and he was well
known in all parts of South Jersey. He
had at different times held pastoral
relations with churches in Bridgeton,
Port Republic, Mays Landing, Atlantic
City, Ocean City, Millville, Cam
den, and New Brunswick before he
came to Salem seven years ago. Mr..
Fleming leaves a son, DIR. J. R. Fleming,
of Atlantic City, and daughter, who
is the wife of Rev. Edward Smith, OF
Collingswood, n. J.
He was twice married. His first wife
died while he was the pastor of Salem
Church. His second wife was Miss A. G..
Collins, of Port Republic, who survives
him. After his retirement from the
active duties of his profession he moved
to Absecon two years ago where he has
since resided The funeral services will
be held at Absecon Thursday morning
August 9th, at 10 O'Clock and the inter-
ment will be at GlassbOro.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Iten1s OF Interest From Hd-
joining Touns.
HAPPENINGS AMONG THE Shore RESIDENTS
WHAT Is GOING ON ALONG THE SHORE.
SPICY NEWS GATHERED HERE AND
THERE BY OUR REGULAR coRREseoN-
DENTS. EvERYBODY's BUSINESS.
ATLANTIC CITY.

Atlantic is still adding to the long
chapter of accidents this season.
VIM. O'NeilI, Philadelphian, residing
at 1909 North Seventh Street, was run
over by Reading excursion train at
the Mississippi avenue crossing Sunday
evening and though he lived to be
carried to the City Hospital the injury
was so severe that hope of his ultimate
recovery was never entertained and he
died at about eleven O'Clock the same
night. The accident occurred while the
train was running at fair rate of
speed up Missippi avenue. He tried to
catch it, and sprang at the platform of
the rear car, intending to jump on it..
But he missed the hand rail by hairs
breadth, his foot slipped on the steps
aud in a moment he had been hurled
down upon the track where the car
wheels passed clean over both his legs
severing them below the knees.
On Saturday afternoon while a large
crowd were assembled on the Board
walk bear Mississippi avenue to watch
the rescue of bather from drowning,
the temporary wooden railing gave
way, and about a dozen persons were
below. All were more or less bruised,
and the following We're severely injured
and taken to the hospital: Bella Sher-
mer, of 1881 Day street, Philadelphia,
head cut and bodily injuries, and leg
fractured. Mamie Fisher, of 1O30 Ross
street, Philadelphia, shoulder dislocated
and injured about the head. The other
was girl of II years, Miss Lizzie
Springer, of Philadelphia, head cut.
They came here with the Shoemakers'
excursion.
The third accident occurred on Sunday
afternoon when the flooring of Rem
shaw's photograph gallery on the
Boardwalk broke through and fifteen
persons fell down several feet among
the broken boards and timbers below.
Nearly all were more or less bruised and
Mrs J. E. Williamson, of JohnstowD,
We're badly cut about the head and
body, and were taken to the hospital.
The proprietor, Mr.. Renshaw, was also
considerably cut and bruised.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
Jr. O. U. A. M.

: A delegation from Lexington Council,
Jr. Mechanics, of Atlantic City, came
over Friday night last and gave the
Oriental degree to a number of Excelsior
Council Members. Any Jr. Mechanic
thet wants to take this degree can get it
in proper shape by calling at the Council
room any Friday night and also be
sure Of having a good time.
The Council is in good condition and
has now membership of sixty-two, an
increase of twelve since it was instituted
in March, and still swelling the ranks
with good Americans, to hold up the
glorious principles Of our noble country.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
MILMAY.

There were sixty guests at Hotel
Milmay since the 9th of July up to date,
all of whom purchased one or more
farm lots.
Robert S. McNair, on Cumberland
avenue has a splendid crop. He has
worked hard and is just beginning to
see the very decided results OF his labor.
The general store is well stocked with
all that country stores generally contain.
VIM. X. Moore seems desirous of taking
of the wants of settlers, and anything
called for not in stock he Immediately
orders.
Chief engineer Frank kurare. and his
corps of assistants is settled at work in
opening the streets and avenues, aud
while he is doing all he can to push this
line work, he is scarcely keeping up with
the number of sales.
Levi 2. Pierce, who has just bought
farm lot No. 1882 on Cumberland
avenue and East Boundary, is from
South Norwalk, Conn, He arrived
Monday last with his family and house
hold goods, and is now busily engaged
in clearing and building modest, snug
cottage We welcome this family into
our community.
Messrs. Slack and Lukens have placed
the contract for clearing their 40 acres
of ground in the hands of George Smith,
a former resident of Wilkes-Barre. now
MillyilIe avenue, Milmay. Mr.. Smith is
a hustler, and in addition to taking
contracts for clearing their farms. He is
also clearning 20 acres OF his own land
and intends putting it in nursery stock.
Our pretty little railroad station is
Just receiving the last touches from the
painters hands, and in few days will
be fully equipped for the sale Of tickets
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
oCEANVILLE.

The date for our woods meeting has
been set for Aug. 20.
A festival will be given in the grove
Saturday evening Aug. s.
Miss Stella Carman, of Bridgeton, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. Nellie Conover.
Many of our bicyclists visited the scene
of the wreck near Atlantic City Thurs
day evening.
Misses Mae Slough and Fannie Klan-
der, of Philadelphia, are spending the
Summer at Willis Reeds.
The C. E. Convention of the Shore
Union, which was held in the church
Friday evening was well attended The
church was tastfully trimmed and
decorated. All were well pleased with
the programme.
large excursion to Brigantine was
given Thursday last uuder the direction
of the C. E. Society and it proved an
Improved an enjoyable occasion. Anyone
who never enjoyed a ride on the Brig
antine Trolley road has missed a treat.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
SOMERS POINT.

The Hotels and boarding houses are
being well filed with City guests.
The base ball game is again the rage,
ground Is being cleared for an interesting
game to take place in the near future.
Rowing parties are all the rage for
the time being. a number of the young
ladies have become experts in the
pastime.
A Peach Social, will be held in the
Baptist Chapel Of this place, on Saturday
evening next August the Sth. Ice cream
cake confectionery and fruits will be
served. All are invited.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
SCULLVILLE.

Mrs. Harry Slape visited relatives here
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. LittIepage, of Atlantic
City, were Sunday visitors.
Mrs. John Champion, of Atlantic City,
visited relatives here on Sunday.
Capt. Japhet Champion entertained a
large number of friends at dinner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Scull, of Allan
tic City, were in town on Sunday visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Risley, of Pleas
antvile, visited their mother, Mrs.
Rhuhama Scull on Sunday.
Mrs. Scul, wife of ex-Judge Joseph
SculI, died at her home here Thursday
afternoon. Her husband and five
children survive her. OF the five child
ren, Martin Scull, Mrs. Stewart Ii. Shinn
and Mrs. Harry B. Leeds live in Atlantic
City, and James Scull and Miss Susie
SculI reside at home. The funeral took
place on Sunday last and was largely
attended.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
The Coroner,s Inuuest.

The Coroner's Jury selected to ascer-
tain the cause of the recent terrible
railroad disaster consists of Charles
Evans, foreman, Levi Albertson, John
B. Champion, G. E. Adams, T. j. Dicker-
son and Lewis Evans, all of Atlantic
City. They commenced taking testi-
mony on Monday, but. nothing
sufficiently definite to establish the re-
sponsibility for the accident has been
elected up to the time we go to press.
The total death list to date is fourty-
f1ur
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05

Edward and William North, of Ham
monitor; DR.. James North, Mrs. S. r.
Morse, and Mrs. j. f. Hall, Of Atlantic
City, and Mrs. c. f. Osgood. of Ham
monton, Or. Joseph Ii. North, Of
Pleasantville. DIR. and Mrs. North cele-
brated their golden wedding in the year
1890, all of their children being present
to receive parental blessing. Three
years later the father passed away.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
LINWOOD.

We are sorry to hear Of the continued
illness of Mrs. Peter Reed.
The Misses Florence and Minnie Adams
were Atlantic City visitors on Friday.
Mrs. Lucien Somers and son were in
Atlantic City on Wednesday visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Ryon and son,
of Pleasantvlle, were the guests of Capt.
and Mrs. james Ireland on Sunday last
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
Great Triumph.

Instant relief and a permanent cure by the
great remedy, Otto's Cure for Lung and Throat
throat and lungs with tnat hacking cough when
Lakes Pharmacy, PIeasantville, A. s, Frambes
& Son. Absecon; j. B. Smith. Smiths Landing,
sole agents. will furnish you free sample bottle
derful, as your druggist will tell you. sample
free. Large bottles soc and &c.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
.ESTELLE.


About ses eRty-five families are here
now.
The farmers are gathering their crops
The SouthJ Jersey railroad has appoint
eo d. Bennett gtation agent.
Several persons came in few days
ago TO settle on their farms.
Every night The freight train leaves
US something, showing that the place
is becoming OF some Importance.
We were gladdeneG a lew days ago
by the sight OF Jesse Risley, The first
time for weeks. We understand ne came
to straighten 10 lew lines.
The Trustees Of the First Union church
OF this place met at Mr.. Aatcil S house
Sunday afternoon at o clock TO perfect
arrangements for getting subscriptions
to the Church lind. This church is incor-
pora -e and +. =. 3arringer is chairman
OF the trustees and c. Il. Hatch is seere-
teFy. The church VIII be erected oppo-
site AGr. latch S house. On the lot is
a stone Wnicn vas put there by the Topo-
graphical Hngineering department OF
the United Ste5es, stating that the dist
ance to the ocean is exactly Il miles.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05

and general railroad business. VIM. K.
Moore, one of our citizens, has been
rendered the position OF station agent,
and will no doubt, look after the inter
ests of the general public and the rail
road company in the same prompt and
efficient manner in which he executed
the contract for building the station.
The latter will be a decided convenience
and the pride of all the colonists.
p. r. Lawson is at home from New
York. He keeps very busy improving
his place. He has now fine lot of ducks
in addition to his chickens. Mr.. Lawson
deserves great work he has in so short
space of time, and he and his family
seem very happy in their little home.
We do not know of one idle man in the
place who cannot be employed if he de-
sires to work. There is work in abun-
dance for all. The mill cannot turn out
sufficient quantities of timber to supply
the demand except by running overtime,
which it has been doing since last week.
H. W. Buck, of Little Falls, N. Y, is
moving his family this week and takes
immediate possession of his 5-acre farm.
He thinks he has the best farm in the
place and is delighted with his purchase.
Mr.. Bucks is an engineer by trade. and
he has secured work with the Cane and
Umbrella factory, being built, to run
the engine.
Geo. NJ. Oaks, formerly of Boston, now
of Milmay, has made great improve
ment on his 5-acre plot, No. 402, tract
II. He has cleared the land and built
a comfortable eastern style cottage.
He has also cleared his town lot oppo-
site the saw mill and is just finishing the
erection thereon of neat and modest
4-room cottage Mr.. Oaks is a hard
worker and very enterprising man,
and this colony is happy to have him
here. Such men are great help.
At last we have the cane and umbrella
manufacturers on the ground. The
well known firm of A. T. Mcdonald &
Co. formerly of Philadelphia, have settled
in our midst. The factory which is to
employ so hands, is being built. The
firm has already ~ men at work here
getting out sticks, etc, so that enough
material may be on hand as soon as the
building is finished. This is a great in
dustry and will, no doubt, be good
thing for the whole colony These men
are well known and reliable business
mechants of II years merchantile ex-
perience in Philadelphia. We welcome
them heartily, and, have no doubt that
their coming will cause other manufac-
turers to follow their example. Let the
good work go onl
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
.ABSECON.

Our town has many Summer visitors.
Several new families have recently
moved into town.
Mrs. Butler ard son were Atlantic City
visitors on Thursday last.
Mrs. Eta Smith, of New York City, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Weaver.
Miss Nina Smith. OF Ocean City, spent
part OF last week with friends in town.
The NJ. f. Sunday School had their
annual picnic IN Odd Fellows Grove last
week.
Mrs. William Dickey, of Homewood,
Pa, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Judge
Cordery.
Mrs. Aun Babcock, Miss Lizzie Boice
and Miss Joey Doughty have gone to
the mountains.
The new County Road is being pushed
ahead quite rapidly, and an increase of
travel is already NOTICEABLE.
Our genial station agents, Messrs.
Loomis and Nicholson are kept busy
until late at night by the running of
many extra trains.
The new Epworth League cards
printed at the PLEAsANTvILLE PRESS
office are very nicely executed and make
a handsome appearance.
Our people were greatly shocked on
Monday to learn of the sudden death of
Rev. C. X. Fleming at Pitman Grove.
Mr.. Fleming moved here last year and
was greatly liked by our citizens.
Owing to the intense heat and increase
of business Mr.. A. Ii. LOOMS station
agent at this place has been confined to
his bed since Thursday last. Mr.. Loomis
is very attentive man to business and
allows nothing to escape attention
while on duty.
Late arrivals at Doughty's. Mr..
Birge, Phila: W. W. Douell, Camden;
W. W. Hannah, Seeley; c. D. Hoss,
Malaga; j. Jennings, Sweedsboro; Her
bert Somerdike, j. NJ. Somerndke,
Frankford; John Albert and wife, Egg
Harbor City; Mr.. Littlepage and wife,
Thomas Scull and wife, Christopher
scull, Atlantic City; Mrs. Mary Hill,
Phila.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
EIM0OD

A young man by the name of Ashley
from Washington, d. c., was drowned
while bathing in the MulIica River on
Monday near Batsto.
The vacant dwelling house known as
the old Perry Place was burned on
Friday
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
SEAVIEW.

Mrs. Thomas j. Steelman was buried
on Tuesday of last week. She was 81
years of age and most estimable lady.
Her husband is captain of one of the
fishing steamers of Fifield & Sons.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
our summer Guests.

Among the recent arrivals at Scull's Cottage
are; Walter Painter, Mrs. j. l.. Painter, Miss s.
LaudeTback, FL. G. Krder, all Of Philadelphia;
DR.. Ewing, Daretown, n j.; Mrs. Wagner Phila.
and Mrs j. Cannon, of Philadelphia.
Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1896-08-05
BAKERSVILLE

Mr. Curtis Somers has a fine flock Of
Turkeys.
Mr. Edward Ryon was aPleasantville
visitor on Sunday.
Miss Cora Lane, Of Philadelphia, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Fl. Ireland.
Mr.. Daniel T. Steelman has erected a
Summer Kitchen to his beautiful home.