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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

MANY lives Of usefulness have been
cut short by neglect to break up an or
binary cold Pneumonia. bronchitis
and even consumption can be averted
by the prompt use of One Minute Cough
Cure
WI Kennels, St. Lous:!B.S. Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

The second Seminole Indian war be.
gan in 1886 and lasted until the close
Of 1913. The total number of men en-.
listed for this wax was 3,GSi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

being twisted up in knots. was unable TO
dress myself except with assistance, and
could only hobble about by using cane. I
had no appetite, and was assured by the
doctors that | could not live The pains, at
times, were so awful, that / could procure
relief only by means Of hypodermic injec-
tons OF morphine. had my limbs bandaged
in clay, in sulphur, in poultices; but these
gave only temporary relief. After trying
everything, and suffering the most awful
fortunes, began TO take Ayers Sarsaparila.
Inside of two months, / was able TO walk
without cane. In three months my limbs
began TO strengthen, and in the course of q
year. was cured. My weight has increased
~ l65 pounds, and | am now able 10 do my
flLl DAYS work as q railroad black smith,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Speed and safety are the watchwords
NJ the age. one Minute Cough Cur.
acts specify. safely aud niger fails
Asthsma. bronchitis. coughs ard colds
are cured u, II
w. II R-uDels, ST. Louis; b ;. Webb,
Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Wedderburn, the first Lord Ashburton,
used 10 place blister on his chest when
he had 20 make a great speech, after which
he presumably spoke with warmth
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Elegant Pnllman Sleepersfrom Durandto Oh
clgo, and east 20 Toronto, Montreal. NiAgara
Falls New Yorkand Boston
K II HUGHEs, BEN. FLETCHER
Asst ~. " FlcketAgt. Trav. pase Agt
Chicago III Detroit Nich
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Daily. tDaily with Sleeping Car,
Drawing Room Cars between Saginaw and
jetroi', Ludington and Alpena
Pullman palace sleeping car between Saginaw
nd Chicago daily.
Sic, ping car between Saginaw and Alpena
laily.
w c. BRITTON, Agent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The Pacific Railroads.

The secretary calls attention to the pub
lie interests involved in an adjustment or
che obligations Of the Pacific railroads 10
the government. ! deem II TO be an impor-
tant duty to especially present this subject
to the consideration Of the congress. on
January l. 1891 with the amount already
matured, more than Sl3,000OO0 Of the prin-
cipal OF the subsidy bonds issued by the
United States in aid OF the construction of
the Union Pacific railway, including its
Kansas line, and more than $500, 900 Of like
bonds issued I'm aid of the Central Pacific
railroad including those issued TO the
Western Pacific Railroad company, will
have fallen due and been paid or must on
that day be paid by the government. With
sinking fund now in the treasury, this Will
create such a default on the part OF these
companies TO the government as Will give
II the right to at once institute proceed
ings 10 foreclose its mortgage lien.
addition 20 this indebtedness. which
will pe due January ]. 1897, there Will ma
ture Ictv ceu that date and January !, 1899.
the rema ming principal OF such subsidy
bonds. which must also be met by the gov
crrmcnt These amount 20 IL 1re than S2o,-
OO1.00 n account OF the Union Pacific
lines, and exceed t?l O90.000 on account OF
the Central Pacific lines. The situation OF
- Dads and the condition OF their In
laas 20 the government have tooN
ct forth IN tho r"rorts 81 various
'oes 10 me pres~rt 80 r-'o- con-
ara n early rs 1897 they were
Continued on Page
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

CHICAGo& GRANDTRUNK DIV.
lnconnection witntrains OF Ann Arbor R'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

TOLEDO SAGINAW MUSHROOM DIV.
EAST BoUND.-NOY IS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

Lv. Durand Lv. Durand
. 80 m for Chicago 5 03 m for Port Huren
? so a m for Chicago 80 m for Port Huro
2 10 m for Chicago
6 80 m for Port Huron
90 m for BattleCreek 10 :23 p mfor PtHur&
1895 p m for Chicago
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11

III. +. MEYERS, GEO. DEHAvES
Agent. Alma. Gen'l Pass'r Agent
Grand Rapids
w o. TAYLOR, AGENT. st. Louis
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-12-11
The Public Domain

Our public lands, originally arrou
10 1870 o00. COO acres, have been go r
tNat only about COO. 600 0O0 acres still ra
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
ssNo Flies ON Me-

SAYS the horse and cow that have
had a little rubbing with ANTI BITE,
the new and marvellous invention to
keep 1eas and mosquitoes from beasts.
They make your animals nervous
and irritable. No horse or cattle owner
can afford to be without it. The cost
is trifaing. being So for one half gallon,
which will last the season. ;.
Best testimonials Of those using II
now on hand. One trial worth Its
weight in gold.
Agents wanted to sell this article.
Big money in it for you. For sale by
ali druggists and livery stables or by
M. SoMMER, chemist, Jackson Build
ing, Main St. New iberia, La.
June S-'95.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Geo. w. Jenkins, editor Of the
Santa Maria "Times," CAL, in speak
ing Of the various ailments OF chill
dren said when my children
have Group there is only one patent
medicine that | Eve use, aud that IS
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
possesses some medical properties
that relieve the little sufferers lm-
mediately. 1t is, in my opinion, the
hest cough medicine in the market"
If this remedy is freely given as Soon
asthe croupy cough appears It Will
prevent the attack. It is also an
ideal remedy for whooping cough.
There is no danger in giving 1t to
children, as it contains nothing inJu-
fious.
For sale by R. e. Mills Drug 20.
Limited.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
Catarrab Cannot be Cured

with Local Application, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you have to take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly o. the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh cure
is no quaek medicine. It was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country for
years, and is q regular prescription, it is
composed of the best tonies known, com.
bined with the best blood purifiers, acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderfulr results 10 cur
;ng catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Props. Toledo. @.
Sold by druggists. price seventy five cents.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
Brow ms
Iron GtteFs,

which for more than 20 years
has been curing many people
Of Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Ma
laria, Impure Blood, Neural
gia, Headache, Liver and Kid
neytroubles. It's the peculiar
combination Of lron, the great
strength-giver, with selected
vegetable remedies Of true
value that makes Brown lron
Bitters SO good sor strengthen
ing and purifying the system.
It is specially good for women
and children-it makes them
strong and rosy.
Browns Iron Bittcrs is pleasant to take,
and IL will not stain the teeth nor cause
consultation. See the crossed rcd lines
an the Our boot, How 10
live a Hundred Years." tells all about il;
free for DC. stamp. 60
BaowN CHEMICAL Co.. BALT'MoRE, Md
- ~
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

New Years morning the gin Of
Despaher Breanx 10 the Spring Hill
settlement about 6 miles west Of
here caught Ere and was totally de-
stroyed together with a lot of cotton
Fire was being started under the
boiler at the time and the origin of
the fire is uncertain. The loss
amounting to some $4,000 is par.
TALLY covered by insurance with a
New Iberia agency. Some 8 years
ago Mr.. BreauE burned out.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
Dr.. G.. J. Edwards. Alternate.


The following reduced rates on
rice by the Southern Pacific com
pany went into effect week before
last. The reduction is slight, but
better than none at all:
From Scott station west, as far as
Stock Pens, on the Louisiana Vest
ern, II 5 per 100 pounds; Eunice
branch aud points west of Ope-
lousas on the Alexandria branch.
2O.5; Opelousas, Bellevue, Sunset,
Carenero and Mouton, 1916; Lafey-
cite, C~reigh,on and Landry switch
IT'S; Morgan City and points west
as far as Lafayette Is. Abbevi!le
branch, 10 5; Ramos, Beuf, Dghner,
Chacahoula and points on the
Houma branch IA; Schriever, l25;
Boutee west of Lafourche y 5;
Teche landing Is; Bisland
and intermediate bayou
landing to Houma 1875; Bisland
Pavy and intermediate landing % s.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

The St. Mary Optic has just got
ten out a very creditable special
edition devoted to the town Of Pat.
erson aud this reminds Us that we
have uninteptionaliy neglected to
make mention of the excellent spec
ial edition issued . few days ago by
.our neighbor the Star. 1t was a
very deserving work and give the
town a good write up.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Dear Sirs:-Ship us as soon as posi-
bic 2 gross Groves Tasteless Chll
Tonic. My customers want Grover
Tasteless Chill Tonic and will not have
any other. In our experience OF owes
20 years in the drug business, we have
never sold any medicine which gave
such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
]. S. BROWNE 81 Co.,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
L I. VI aAT0RM

NA&s
Are ron tasing SIMMONS LIVER Rec
ULATaa, the "hxNaeoF LIVER MEDI-
oN15?o Ws.at Is what Gun renders
want, and, nothing Tut thst. II is the
same old friend TO which the old folks
pinned their faith and were never dis
appointed. But another good recon-
merdiaticn Cor it s., that ii ID BETTER
THAN Pills, never gripes, never weak
ems, but WORKS in such an easy and
naturalway. just like nature itseR, that
relief conaes quick and sure, md n
feels now al ovc-c. It never fills.
Everybody needs fake o liver remedy,
and everyone should take only Sim
mons Liver Regulator.
Be sure you get it. The Red u
is on the wrapper. j. I'll. Zeilin 81
Co., Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

The contract for building the new
qank building for the bank VISA
awarded last Tuesday to Fred W.
Robinson, Of Lake Charles, for S.
29O. he has given bond and will
begin work as soon as the material
can be got on the ground.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

NOTICE.-All persons indebted to 0
having claims against the estate OF a
l.. Leblanc. will please cali upon the
undersigned for adjustment.
EDwARDs& GREENE, Attys.
Nav 25, 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Alphonse Seman, a younger
brother Of Mr.. Seman, proprietor of
the Oily Market died Tuesday
morning at his home les Perry's
Bridge after a short illness with ty-
phoid fever. His remains were
taken to Boyce. LA. for iuterrment.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

A new drug store will open in a
few days at the old stand occupied
by r. H. Mills. DR.. W. G. Kibbe
we understand is the principal part,
ner in the establishment.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

We hope our cotton planters will
not plant too much cotton this year
and thus ruin the price of the staple.
Plant only as much as you would If
you thought it would sell for 5 cents
a pound.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

A couple Of fakirs had a little
spanning mill Oh the square Wednes,
day, and drew blood. No harm
done.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

J., s. Lam has sold out his gro
cery store to Odressie Hebert and
f. Kellar. He will soon enter the
dry goods business 30 we are in
formed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Can any one guess the namber OF
candidates that Vermilion parish
will produce at harvesting time IN
April?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

E. M. Stebbins has decided to
build a handsome residence in the
Area addition. e.. K. Robinson is
doing the work.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

i ne OaLnOllC SHuECl duu Pda1oi
ial residence OF Father Menard, Of
Alexandria, were burned 10 ashes on
Monday morning last. The loss
amounts to $4,000 and the incur
ance is but 81 500. Father Menard's
library, one of the largest and most
valuable private collections in the
State, was among the lost property.
Rev. John Aloysius Zahm, 9. ;.
whose remarkable biological
work, entitled, Moses end Modern
Science, has so aroused the scientific
world. has been engaged for a course
of five lectures at the Catholic Win
Ter School of America, wichh will
open on the Thursday following
Mardi Gras in February next, at
New Orleans. Dir. Zahm will at
tract TO the Winter School earnest
students from all intellectual classes
and from all parts of the country.
The Pythians installed their newly
elected officers this week. They
are as follows:
J. R. Kitchell, Chancellor Com
mander.
j. N. Greene, Vice Chancellor.
W. P. Edwards, Prelate.
Jas. Summers, Keeper of Records
& Seal.
Moses Fischer, Master Of ezchec-
quer.
Vernon Caldwell, Master Of
Work.
FL. K. Robinson, Master at Arms
Theocule Theriot, Inner Guard.
Ned Bergman, Outer Guard.
j. R. Kitchel, Grand Represents
tive.
Dr.. G. j Edwards. Alternate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

-Chamberlain's Eye ana Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Ealt-
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Cbapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at rs cents per box.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
no HoRsR uWMEns.

For putting d horse in a fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or oyer-worked horse. %
&nts per package. For sale BY druggists.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Our friends knowing themselves
indebted to us will please come for
ward as we are in neod of what is
due US.
Our neighbor J. NJ. Fraser has
closed ont his restaurant and will re-
move With his family 10 Texas in a
few days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
+. K. SYLVESTER,
VeteneE.y Surgeon.
Sylvester's Specific.

Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss OF APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Tryit and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. To get the GENU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on it's merits
no Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
GO0DFOR EVERYBODY

and everyone needs it at all times of the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You must help the Liver a bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED z.
Mr.. C. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "SlMMONS LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Malarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. | shall use
it when in need, and recommend it"
Be sure that you get it. Always look for
the RED z on the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
Biliousness and Sick Headache both are
caused by a sluggish Liver.
J.. II. Zeilin q Co., Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

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n1akinr over 100 awards by American ana
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For 20 Years renowned for its High Grade
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No faTse statements and alluring promises to
deceive and dupe the unsuspecting. Many
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Commercial Course Guaranteed Higher
and Superior to any other in the United States.
Write for FREE Specimen Pages OF SouIes
Great Work, 7I6 pp., on Bookkeeping.
Address: GEO. sOULR 8 SONS. New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11
POLICE JURY
SCHOOL BOARD

W. M. Conerly, President,
Lie. Broussard, superintendent;
Geo Hays, J. A. Villien. E. W. Gas
pard, John Abshire, Jr., A. Theall
Octave Hebert, o. Bourque, A. Toups.
Town OF ABBEvILLE
J. o.
Geo. w. Summers, ......Sec. d Treas.
ALDERMEN
C. j. Edwards, Eli wis Eraste Mouton,
L. J. Feray.
CITY Attorney-W. P. Edwards.
Constab le-Euphemon Leblanc.
justices Of tlae Peace.
First ward: Pierre Pelloat.
Constable: Camille Leblanc.
Second ward: Joseph Trahan.
Constable: Andrew Moss.
Third ward: j. Nelson Greene, Numa
Frederick.
COnSCaDleSs C6O. r.. Lyons, y. LILY Null
tagne.
Fourth ward: Remy Broussard.
Constable: Sevenie Landry.
Fifth ward: Levy Sarvery.
| Constable: Columbus Spell.
Sixth ward: c. c. Blanchard, Eraste
Guidry.
C~onstables: Richard Greene, Alcide
Faulk.
Seventh ward: Felix O'Neil.
Constable: j.. 8. Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1896-01-11

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes Billousness without
purging. As pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
1t is as large as any Polar tonic and
retails for SOC. To get the GENUINE
ask for Groves. Sold on its merits no
Cure nc pay.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-11-06
CHINA NOVELTIES.

A dinner plate which may be looked for
10 appear In country hotels has the rim
divided into about ten spaces, In which
appear advertisements
A new umbrella stand recently shown
was In the shape Of an immense frog sup
porting . half opened umbrella, deep red
In color. It had = capacity Of at least .
dozen umbrellas.
A beautiful fruit plate In Napoleonic
green and gold bears on 1t q painting COM
nemorating tho STORY Of Napoleon finding
the sentry asleep and taking up his musket
and keeping guard while the exhausted
soldier sleeps.
A now ice cream ct now In the market
shows two lovers In vatican costumes.
They appear In VARIOUS lovsrlike attitudes
ON the minor pieces, while tho largo dish
shows than with radiant faces and In q
position which leaves no doubt of their
having reached . satistactory understand
Ing.
A pair Of bisque statuettes given great
prominence In . New York show window
during tho recent visit Of Ii Hung Chans
represented . mandarin and his consoxt
both In bright hued garments. They nod
ded their heads and waved their hands
not only when the vioeroy passed, but
whenever TIE clark set them In notion
OsockeRy and Glass Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-11-06

lay dead or dying, and nearly twice that
number was wounded. Not one was
missing, not one surrendered, not one
lodged the ordeal or left the fiery ranks.
ut had to 10 DONE" said Hancock,
"and was glad to find such gallant
body Of men willing to make the sacri'
flce."
Roll of honor Of the First Minnesota
list of the killed and wounded in the
famous charge at Gettysburg:
WOUNDED JULY 2. 1868.
Colonel William Colvill Lieutenant Colonel
Charles Powell Adams, Major Mark ". Downie
and Adjutant John Peller.
COMPANY A.
Michael Delvin, Charles 8. Drake, Daniel W.
Faruuhar. John Farquhar, Nicholas Guntzer,
Charles f. Harsdorf, Stephen Lyon, Harrison
Lyons. Rascellas s. Mowry. Charles Muller,
Joseph Schucker, Charles Steen and Joseph
THEM.
Captain Thomas Sinclair. Lieutenant William
N. May, George Arnold. William Fl. Aucker,
Rufus G.. Blanchard, Albert Caplazi, Bartholo'
NEW Carriegiet. Frederick Crome. John d.
Densmore. Morritz Ehrhardt Peter Everson,
Charles Hamann. Martin J. Henry. David john
son, David Lord, Adam Marty, Fri'lolin Marty,
WAN
Andrew p Quist, John P. schoenbeck, Abort
Sebers. John B. Stevens, Joseph A. Tanner and
Edwin Wells.
COMPANY D.
Captain Chris B. Heffolfnger. Lieutenant e.
let P. Perkins, Lieutenant William Harmon,
George W. Bartlett, James Bryant, Lewis B..
Geer, August A. Goeppinger, Archibald E.
Howe, Jacob W. Kouts, Horace NJ. Martin,
Thomas B. Mason. Ben amin F. Noel, Charles
q. Rines Calvin D. Robinson, Daniel Sullivan,
William G. Smith, Joseph Smythyman and
James W. Walsh.
COMPANY q.
George M. Adams. Edward A. Austin, Amos
O. Berry. Charles A. Berry. james Brewer,
Henry G. Bradley, John Curry, Hiram Drake
BENJAMIN Fenton, Henry l. Fisher, William W.
Holden, Jonas r. Hill. Ernest Jefferson, Will
liam H. Losee, Vincent Middlestadt, Henry D.
O'Brien, Henry Sherman, Samuel B. Stiles
BENJAMIN F.. Staples, Thomas Stealsou, Adam
@. Sites. Matthew +. Taylor, Walter Fl. Waite
and Elijah Weaver.
COMPANY G.
Lieutenant James De Gray, Adam Areman
Dana 8. Barton, Cyrus s. Bondurant. William
W. Brown, Charles A. Coombs Anthony jones'
William G.. Coen, John Gatzke. Jonathan
Goos rich. Philo Hall, George J. Hopkins Ed
win NJ. Knight, Samuel Lilly, George Magee
Ludwell j. Mosher, Samuel d. Morford, Wal
ter 8. Reed and John NJ Rhorer.
COMPANY II.
John Clausen, Samuel s. Cronkhite and
Frederick W. Raymond.
COMPANY l..
Jermiah Donovan. Jacob F. Freeze, William
D. Howell, Daniel Hutchins, Benjamin jack
son, Oliver NJ. Knight, Herman Lawson,