The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-02-27

Route, Will sell r0unQ trip TICKETS req
ruary 26, 81 and %, and March l; alsol
for train No. 10 arriving at New Or
leans March 9, good for return up to
and including March L, at rate OF one
fare for the trip.
On Wednesday last near Nermentau,
the n~ine-year-old son of John B. Gary
was the victim OF a trightful misfortune.
While high up in a tree that day gath
ering moss, the boy lost his footing and
fell to the ground, sustaining terrible
injuries His right thigh was literally
crushed, the upper end Of the bone
protruding through the flesh, the low
er end penetrating the ground. Three
pieces Of hone were broken off in the
fail and were picked up afterWard. The
poor boys condition is very critical.
Last Saturday evening the Knights
OF Honor had d visit from the Grard
Dictator, L. L. Bentley, ami the event
was celebrated by a public gathering
at the courthouse which was addressed
by MIR. Bentley, and i supper ct the
residence of Jos. T. Labit. We We're
among che invited and while we were
prevented from attending the supper;
we have ever reason to say that it was
one Of the most appetizing repasts ever
spread in this little town which by the
way has q reputation for its good cook
ing.
mo nobler career is open to young
tmen than American agriculture OFFERS
! maintains the NewEngiand Homestead
:'Ihe nan who is a good farmer, who
paws his debts, raises and educates a
family, does his private duty in town,
county, state AND national affairs, and
faithfully exercises the political, social
religious trast reposed in him by his
peers-5hat mars life is full of all that
is best in this world. He may G ac-
quire millions, but he does obtain a
modest competence upon which to live
i'll comfort
Marlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Coustipa-
ton. Groves I'astaless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and you will be
delighted. 60 cents. 10 get the GEEU-
me ask for Groves. Sold On its merits
no Cure 10 pay.
From the Franklin News we are
pleased TO learn that Messrs. Eagan
and Mitchell succeeded in organizing a
camp of the Noodmen of the World
Friday night. They proceed upon a
different system from that pursued by
the HolIbrook brothers, who collected
ii quantity Of money in initiation fees,
borrowed I'LL they could, and Jumped a
large hotel bill without organizing.
The death benefit secret society has
done Il great work for dependent wild
owhooti; it often provides against the
approach Of restitution, and allays the
pails IF ~deso!ation, and we trust the
principles ofthe new order will receive
the consideration they deserve.
How can young men, who frequent
saloons at ni4ht and spend their time
III playing pool or other questionable
games. expect to succeed in life? They
may call this a relaxation from the
days work, but it is a way of passing
leisure moments that is fraught with
more dangers than one. Business men
are loathe to employ young men who
have such associations and habits, and
a man is always judged by the com
pam he keeps. Sooner or later these
Young men drift into gambling and
drinking and then their usefulness for
life is sealed. The public are not slow
in finding ont the habits IF young men,
aud yet some of them wonder why they
cannot get and hold a place to work.
The question is easily answered: "lt
is your HABITS ard associations young
man.n-Signal.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is a
perfect Malarial Liver Tonic and Blood
purifier. Removes lillousness without
purging. AS pleasant as Lemon Syrup.
It is as | rye as any Dollar tonic and
~retails for soc. To get the GENUINE
ask fer Groves. Sold on it's merits no
Cure no pay.
Live stock, and particularly mich
| noUc do as we'll in Louisiana as any