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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
A SCHOOL EXERCISES.

Last Friday, June 18th, the public
school at Erath held the closing ex-
ercises. Prof. Raphae. Broussard
and Miss Betty Painor the popular
instructors in this school made a nice
showing of the progress Of their pu-
pills as the following programme
shows:
song. America: recitation, OF writ
ing compassion; dialogue. H&tchet Story;
recitation. try ii; dialogue, papa's liz
lie boy; recitation, Washingtolis birth
day; dialogue, the way 10 John Smith;
recitation, ridelless steed; tableau,
slatue: march. by twelve girls; recita-
ton, just my lncl; song, Father we
thank Thee: drill manual oil arms; song.
bonnie blue flag; recitation, Hon. Adam:
dialogue, alderman's smuggle; recita-
tion. John had his bair CUT; dialogue,
student ia expensaiy; march and drif:
BY Twelve boys and twelve girls; reita-
lion, what back is; dialogue, al the
SO Tree; recitation, Sheridan'& ride; dia-
alo5ue, deaf IS d DOS ; recitation, what
bach like; dialogue, | dink so.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
Texas Health Resort.

As a health resort, Ft. Davis (Marfa}
on the line Of the Southern Pacific
Sunset ROME, is rapidly coming into
prominence, The. climate is unexeelled
for those ailments where pure and
wholesome air is prescribed.
In order TO present an opportunity
to those wishing TO visit this delightful
spot, The Sunset Route has announced
a late OF one and one-third fare for the
round trip, good to return until Oct,
3lst. Cali on any local agent of the
Company, or Address l.. ]. Parks, A.
g. P. Ct. A., Sou, Pac.-sunset Route
Houston, Texas. 1-10t
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

In onf advertising columns will be
found III announcement of Ex-senator
john J. Ingalls, forthcoming book. en-
titled 'America's War for Humanity
C%anVassing agents viii find in it d book
o. remarkable interest, and certainly
OF extraordinary STABILITY. The nis-
rorg Of the war is told in picture and
story, and in a way that always char
acterizes the brilliant pen Of senator
lnsalls. In narraIing the incidents Of
this war lie finds grand scope for his
superb descriptive ard analytical Dew
ers. The theme is worthy of the author
AID the author is worthy eli the theme.
II g published by N. D. Thompson
Publishing Co., Of st. Louis, No. It
will be Il monumental work that will
noi only be everywhere read, but it
Will be a monument to his genius that
will oatlive in history bis brilliant SEN
atorlal career. The subscription book
trade and the c%anVassin2 agent are fert-
uiiate IN the fact that al author OF
sucf rare ability has been enlisted in
its interest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
The MOSS SCHOOL.

Miss Rosa Mills, the efHcienl and
p~ainstaki1g teacher of the Moss
school in upper Prairie Greig has
favored rs with the following pro-
cranlla Of the closing exercises OF
her school which we're exhibited on
FRIDAY, June l7th:
Opening song, our pleasant school,
by school; recitation, by Oceana Be-
taneer: recitation, BY Duclas Landry:
tytitt'ion, by John Bdgley; reei-
cation, Is Anna Hlfrinston; rectal
tivn, BY Oira Landry; recitation, by
Matcellus Harrington; song, Glory hal
lelajah, dialogue, by Ocedna BelaDger
ind Anna Harrington; recitation, by
Virgil Moss; recitation, by Olive Har-
tington: recitation, b. Cestier Landry:
caliathenits; song; by Anna Hairing-
ton and Oceana Belanger; recitation,
dy Patrick Bagley; recitation, by Nor
ris Moss; recitation. by Clerphe Pri-
meaux; song, by Eliza Myers and
Oceena Belanger; d~ialogue, by John
Basley and Oceana Belanger; recital
tion, by Joseph Bagley; recitation, by
Joseph Myers; recitation, by Tom Bag
ley; recitation, by Ror1eal Schexnayder;
dialogue, by John Bagley and Marcel
las Harrington; closing song, America.
ny the school.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

TAKEN UP-By The nnsiersigne }
a red beef with one horn broken,
has a brand but it can % DO m de
out aud Is about 5 years old. Aas
been ranging il This settlement about
a year. he owner is notified. 10
come forward within Is days prove
his property, pays aud costs other
wise the same will be disposed OF
according TO Law. PAUL E,EBANoIs.
Ahbeviile. April %. 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
Fer Sale.

A certain plantation situated ID
he parish of Vermilion,S containing
Two Hundred and Flfly-niue arpents,
all enclosed. being seven miles south.
west Of Ahbevilie. Oh The west side
OF Vefmilion river. Also dwelling
house. kitchen, ou1hnuses, fass.aing
implements. etc. Terms-Cash.
For further particulars apply 10
JEAN PERE,
Dec. IL. SLIM. AbbeyiIle, Ii.
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Two millions a Wear.

When people buy, try, and buy again
It means they're satisfied. The people of
the United States are now buyine Cascar-
els Candy Cafiartic at the rate of two
million boxes a year aud it will be three
million before New Years. 1t means mer
Tit proved. that Cascarets are the most
delightful bowel regulator for everybody
tae year found All druggists Zoe, &c, zoe,
a box, cure guaranteed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Police Jury of the
parish of Vormilion; That from and after
The publication OF this ordinance that All
%raction engines, threshers, operators or
o6her portable machinery shall only cross
bridges or public roads at their own risk
and any damage they may infict on any
bridge or road in this parish must be re-
paired at their cost and immediately AFTER
the damage is inflicted.
j. N. WILLIAMS. M. SARvEn.
Clerk. President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby warned
not 70 hunt upon, iresspas upcn OF
ride or drive through ms fields and
enclosures III the Ord ward Of this
parish, under penalty Of being pros
ecuted to the fullest extent OF the
law.
1913 sc. Mrs. ULYssE ABADIE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
NOTICE.

Entering my pasture and stock
ranch on Cheniefe au T'igre, without
my consent is forbidden. Any per-
son trespassiog on said premises will
be prosecuted to the full extent OF
The law. AUR0RE DEFRANCE,
Widow Louis Laporte.
Abbeviile, January 4. 1896.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
President.

Whereas, there appearing a deficiency in
the estimate for Budget for levy on roll
foi wear 1898 as published uhe same is
hereby amended and declared to be The
following Budget, as follows, towit, OUT
side corporation OF Abbeville.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
TO THE PUBLIC.

The public, and merchants 10 par
.tlcalar, are hereby notified that Gom'
and alter this date / will not be res
pousible for any debts contracted By
Marie Olympic Heberl.
OvE THIBoDEAUz.
Aboeyille, December 4. 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
NuiiEz.

All parties having claims against
The succession Of Dr. W. D. White
are requested to present The same to
myself or my attorneys W. A. White
aud W. B. White for examination
and approval.
All parties indebted unto said sue.
cessicn are notified to pay and thus
syo'd the costs Of a forced collection.
L. r. LYONS,
Nat TUX.
Abb eville. La, Apr Is. 1898.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the Police Jury OF
Vermilion parish in reguItr session con-
yened;fla from and aSfer he passage of
this ordinance any parties Who my be
convicted Of casting any paper. or o,her
trash on the courthouse Yard, shall lie
fined not less than iifty cents nor more
d dollar for each oaelse. Adopted.
}. N. WILLIAMS, NJ. SABl III,
Clerk. President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
Spirited War Music.

Send us % cents in silver or postage
and we will in return, mail you our
latest Military Music, entitled. "For
Country Dear Song, and AWar FLASH
Military March. These two pieces re.
tail for $1.00. Address,
WINDSOR MUSIC COMPANY.
265 4 268 Wabash Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

Al ordinance fixing salaries of justices
of the peace and constables in the parish
tof Vermilion.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of the
parish of Vermilion in regular session as
sembled; That from and after the First
day of July A. ID. 1898, the following shall
be the salaries of the justices of the peace
aud constables of the several wards of
]. e tr.n..;l;nn.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
To hunters.

The undersigned hereby notify
hunters not Ia HINT within their
enclosures from and alter this date
otherwise they will be prosecuted 10
the full extent Of The law.
Felix Broassard,
Benz. G. Heberi.
Alex. R. Brousaafd,
Pierre R. B@roussard,
December 4. 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
J. N. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.


An orolliahce pros!oihs me"le Iot ene
puiPoee u oons.i no'1hs "nu "a,'s'eihin
puDio lo@,s - llusoa 'nionoo' 'He
~. p V
'no p"iisn oiN,iiion u "sso"N
1onuoh0u, hoi u"' NC ,l0s'1'0u ~ ny
10 w oh .ne assessment loil iol tue So's'
1920 IN "ooieloh 70 tno iesuidi ou2oe' ioi
Toau PURPOSES 40 loito"s'
pel oapiea taA y oho uoliai " -
HALE persons between tne ages " elsh-
'eeh anu ni's hso years .hoiusiNe' Anu
speclai licens0 oh VI senicies as foiio"s y
Uh "%sohs " pei "nHuip.
g hacks IS
buggies2 horse j.
. bicycles 30 "
Same to be placed on the assessment
rolls of 1895 and collected b. sbe 4ay col
lectorwith taxes of The REGULAR BUDGET
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned not
to hant, cut timber, or trespass on
any land owned by me. under pen
atty of the law.
March 5-'98. SOLOMON WISE
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

And no other fees shall be allowed in
criminal cases, same to be allowed GUAR
terly and paid in regular turn. Adopt
ed.
M. SAWYER.
IN. WILLIAMS, President.
Seere,ary
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
TO HUNTERS.

, The Vermilion Developing Co..
lint. Hereby notifies hunters not 10
hunt within their closures. Anyone
taught in the act Of violating this
notice will be dealt with to the fall
extent Of the law.
j. P. GUEYDAN,
l0-l-96-tf President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02
WHY

E
"Enhureel buicl clsobt un Ucm cjush bus
$40, bur mlcicls fshorc VIC ut unn IN, ub GUMS
eolirt unfrsuwl 1cjifsemilcss."
THERE YOU HAVE IT,
CLEAR AS MUD.
The original ofNthe above, written with
a pen. when deciphersd was seen to be
only an order for altypewriter. 1t reads:
Enclosed lind draft or New York for $40,
Tor which please send me at once one Of
your latest neutrality-suspicious.
lie Is purchasing az machine none too
soon, you say HOW ABOUT YOURSELF?
Yog may not write so poorly as he does.
ana Our letters may not be illegible, but
a typeWrltten communication has q bus
hness-ilke appearance which a pen writ
ten one has not.
THAT'S WHY
YUu should use a typeWriter.A Thatit does
the same work as the so-caf}ed STAND
ard" machines. costs but 5000 and is
giving satisfaction TO 5000 users is Why
Y0U SHOULD USE The "0DELL."
Send for a catalogue and sample of its
work.
0DELL TYPE WRITER co..
558-364 Dearborn St. Chicago, III.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

the parish OF NerInlllOn:
Ward. Fer annum
Justice Of the peace s so 90
constable so 90
2 justice of the peace SO 90
2 constable 80 90
3 justices of the peace 100 90
8 cOnStables 100 90
4 justice of the peace so 90
4 constable so 90
5 justice of the peace 30 90
3 constable 50 90
6 justice of the peace 80 90
q constable so 90
z justice of the peace SO 90
z constable 80 90
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-07-02

had a constant 1utter-
ing OF the heart and
severe palpitation and
pain in the left side.
She took three bottles
Of Dr.. Miles New Heart
Cure and was complete
ly restored to health
and has NOT taken a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

good fortune, all made here in lands,
moved to Lawrence in this State some
fifteen years ago. He laid out the
grounds, forty acres, and built the
residence owned by Geo. +. Hunton.
I. {. Henry, partner in business
for number Of years with Mr.
Shane, moved away to Denver, ten or
more years since. He also accum-
ulated large fortune here in the
land trade, building one of the finest
homes in our city, which he left for
greater fields. Both Shane and Hen
ry we're fearless spectators in land,
which they were constantly buying,
railway, agricultural college and
other lands. No one, however, could
make a mistake buying lands in those
days here as the constant settling up
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HAS A FINE STOCK.
Prendergast's Hardware and Imple-
ment Emporium.


One Of the handsome stores OF the
city and one which has large share
OF popular favor is the hardware and
implement house Of John r. Prender-
gast in the opera house block. No
matter what you may want in this
line you are sure to be pleased and at
the same time effect big saving in
the cost. He has implements Of the
best makes, a splendid line Of stoves
and ranges and everything in vehicles
from farm wagon to a handsome
carriage and he guarantees everyone
OF them, for he has handled the same
makes for number Of years.
Everything in the hardware line.
And, by the way, this department is
complete and the stock new. These
are not shelf-worn goods for it has
only been short time since the OPEN
ing 'of this store. Mr.. Prenderpast
prides himself on. the low price at
which he sells his hardware, for he
buys it for cash and sells it the same
way. Money saved by trading there.
Strangers in the city are invited 20
call
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

the way Of trade and business during
former years OF the cattle trade but
1t was left to the last year of the
trade here in 1871 to far eclipse any
other season In numbers and extent
of all kinds Of traffic, not only in mer-
chandise, but saloons and gambling
places, houses Of i'll fame and other
different lines Of occupation, all on
larger and more elaborate scale than
before. Several Of the saloons kept
bands of music engaged for the season
discoursing popular strains both day
and night. Saloons did large and
lucrative business, the Alamo, Bulls
Head, E)khorn, Pearl, and many
Others, all running gambling games
Of different kinds, well equipped
Continued on ith page)
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}. G. Mccoy, the last ohe 81 Adj.

D. q. Mccoy, the last ohe Of ABB
lene's first councilmen, lost fortune
building up the cattle trade here,
even losing his home which stood
where Thos. Kirby now lives. Elected
as mayor in the spring Of 1871, after
one Of the most bitter elections .ever
held in Abilene bis opponent being
II. II. Hazlctt. But the bitterness
existed not so much between the can
didates as 1t was between Mccoy and
one or two other leading citizens, the
issue being over a high or medium
sum as a saloon license. That issue
though was only a subterfuge, the
principal trouble being personal. He
was elected by good majority. IS
was also Il bare majority Of his friends
on the council who wereJ j. A. Gauthil,
Levi Boudnot, Ira Smith. 5. A. Bur
ronghs aud Samuel Carpenter, the
last being the only one still living
here.
Abilene had seemed to flourish In
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

Abilene was incorporated on the
third day Of September, A. d. 1869,
by an order Of the probate court, sit
ting in the county of Dickinson,
Cyrus KiIgorc probate Judge, by vir.
tue OF petition presented by John
ii. Mahan as attorney. the petition
carrying the names Of forty.three res
idents OF the town of Abilene, said
petition praying for Incorporation as
a city. thereby enabling it to exercise
municipal powers. The praver was
granted and j. b. Shane, r. c.
Henry, Thomas Shearan, T. +. Her
sey and j. &, Mccoy designated to
act as trustees until their successors
should be elected r. G. Henry was
by the board made chairman.
None OF the above named and first
aldermen of the city reside here to.
day nor have any Of them for ten or
more years
j. b. Shane, after accumulating a
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HANDSOME PROGRAMS.
Cattlemen Are Proud Of the Excellent
Work.

The handsomest programs ever
used in Abilene, il not in the State,
are those OF the Cattlemen's associa-
ton. They were printed and pre-.
pared by the Union Bank Note com.
pany Of Kansas City and paid for by
the Kansas City commission men.
Each member receives one and they
will be valuable, souvenirs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

pe the cattle trails but nesske methods and prompt habits
hurried special trains The rush commended the commission
Tor cattle began about year ago months he was
november and now at Its height shipping by carloads but by
Inc nerds that are shipped into this anloads He boug Wone
State and Nebraska bought up ranoads fall Later
rapidly The farmers take them purchased dy He
prices that thought handled nearly
seyond the possibilities and the head placing them with
BANKS many loaned Central Kansas
on them than the same stock would such handsome profits that
nave sod Tor at the time The great the short months
cause OF this craze has been the high 80 become
price for beef and the the county or in
corn and feed that has been produced deed in Central He
the plains and has been striking what brains and
small price year or two When busnesske will o
sold for 10 u nhenom
ter the farmers how they could enal substantial in
do better than that by handling the best word
and selling the grain in beef they
began ask for feeders The supply His home ranch near the
ready and has kept up Woobe in the eastern u
WIN e ueahu "he lexa mas OF this county Ideal place the
furnished the larger part this handling ha creek
ing stock there has been great running through the rich bottom
ton come from New Mexico lands and the is not in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

Dickinson county IS cattlemen' s
elsradise. 1t has been made by the
cattle industry. 1t has thrived be-
ause Of the accomplishments Of "the
|,Aeei steer and its sister" The
I nen who have made the most pro-
ncunced successes hare done so be-
cause they have mixed cattle raising
with their farming operations.
II All Kansas is experiencing a re-
vival Of the cattle industry that is al
'JHost equal to the famous craze Of a
pird Of century ago, when the
. .hnges Of this part Of the State were
lowered with the herds that came up
rom Texas. Now the herds are not
pming by the slow method Of driv-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

the State. There are 1000 acres in
the farm, but it is only a portion Of
the land owned by this successful
young dealer. He has purchased
several other farms and owns 5000
acres in this county AS well as much
good Kansas soil in other counties Of
this section of the State. Besides he
is renting more land than any other
man in Kansas. He is one Of party
that has rented 80 sections in this,
Morris and Marion counties for the
present season, and on it will pasture
the cattle that are to come up from
the ranges Of the southwest. Some
pictures Of Mr.. Gillett's home rancho
are shown herewith. The pretty
country residence where his attrac-
tive wife and young son are the pre-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

siding geniuses, is one Of the county's
most hospitable homes. 1t has all
the conveniences that money can Sc
cure and is furnished with exquisite
taste.
Last fall be completed the large
barn l2Ox6O feet where are sho vn bis
company Of cowboys ready for round
ing up the herds. They are we'll
fitted out with ponies and saddles and
are among the most accomplished
and we'll trained men Of the range in
the west.
His barns and sheds are a village by
themselves. Some Of tho latter are
shown, but the picture fails to give
full realization Of the convenience OF
the establishment. The photograph
from which the picture was made was
taken but two weeks ago and shows
part Of the 5000 steers on full feed.
That is the scale on which he does
things. He purchased 100000 bush.
els Of corn last year and has used it
for feeding this winter. He has about
$1,000 cattle now.
Not alone in stock cattle has he
made start. He has some Of the
finest thoroughbred Hereiords in the
State and takes pride in having this
part Of herd equal to the finest TO be
secured anywhere. He is increasing
this number Of thoroughbreds and
will soon have not only the equal Of
any but the largest herd in the State.
He believes in building up on good
foundation and his herds are showing
the effect Of his wise selection OF stock. |
Mr.. Gillett's Cowboy band which is
music at the convention is
made up almost entirely of the herd
ers on the rancho. They we're pre-.
sented by him with their instruments
and teacher was engaged. When
he went to Texas to get cattle he took
The men with him and their work de-
served a reward. So when he went
On pleasure he also took them. They
went to the Fort Worth convention
md all their expenses were paid. !
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II Il II \ i II II y II II II II Il Il = i Il Il II II II !.
Cattle Trail Days.


The Texas cattle trail trade with
Central Kansas began in 1867 when
the Kansas Pacific railway had been
built to Abilene. Joseph G. Mccoy
was the founder Of the extension to
this city, having made a trip to the
Indian Territory and induced drivers
to bring their here's here. The first
first herd came in September 1867
and $4,000 head were shipped that
year. In 1868 over $4,000 head were
in 1869, 15O,O head; 1870,
800, 900 head; and in 1871, 500, 900;
over million head Of cattle
shipped from this station. Then
came the severe winter, heavy losses,
low market, the opening Of Ellsworth,
Newton, Dodge City and other ship.
ping points and Abilene's greatness
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

reports that have come from the
ranges from time to time that the
young stock was getting thinned out
has not had any effect on the ship.
ments. The men who had made the
most money out Of the business have
been the shippers, and next to them
those who have bought the young
stock and rough fe them for a while,
then turned them off without feeding
them much grain. The shippers have
bought the cattle on the range and re-
tailed them to the farmers, who are
so eager to get them that they will
willingly pay large price for the
stock. They have made it SO profit
able for the shippers that they have
in most instances cleared 81 to IS a
head, this making q very nice profit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-03-24

OF the country caused them to 3D.
vance rapidly in value.
Thomas Shearan In the early seven-
ties went west and did not live lone
after.
I. +. Hersey, whose store and lor
house stood on the ground whore q.
q. Sterl now lives, the mansion built
by G. H, Lebold, kept the last chancs
to get square meal during the daysI
OF the overland stages. Both Bayard
Taylor and Horace Greeley In their
writings when journeying across the
continent in the overland stage dur.
ing the sixties spoke Of his place II
the last chance to get square meal
and it was claimed twenty-five years
ago that Tim Hersey was the origin
ator Of the expression square meal. = 7
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They played at the convention and at
NORTHUMBERLAND were the attraction OF
those meetings for their music is as
good as their dress is unique. They
were written up in Leslie'S Weekly
recently and their picture has been in
several papers Of the east. 1t is the
only cowboy band in the nation and
as such is worthy Of notice. 1t is
characteristic of Mr.. Gillett to give
his men as good a time as he has
himself.