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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Another Fire in New Iberia.

Last night New Iberia was visited
by another disastrous eonfiagration,
which destroyed three brick stores on
Main street, just south Of the town
market. It is reported that the fire
originated in the rooms of DR.. A. G.
Emmer, dentist, who was located in
one of the upper rooms, and was
soon beyond control. Among the
lossers is Albert Estorge, whose drug
store was burned in the big fire of
October goth and now becomes a vic
tim a second time.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Our New Assessor.

Gov. Foster has appointed Eugene
H. Gueydan Of the 9Th ward, asses
sor and registrar of voters, vice ST.
monet Leblanc who resigned as the
law requires, he being a candidate for
clerk Of court. Mr.. Gueydan the
new appointee is well qualified for the
position and we believe he will make
a competent and satisfactory official.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Declined With Thanks!

For good cool nerve, we commend
the proposition of the Hunter Canal
people asking that the poor bankrupt
parish Of Vermilion defray one-half of
the expenses of building bridges over
their canal where it crosses the public
roads. The most surprising part Of
the affair however, is that the Police
Jury actually declined the PROPOSE
ton. May be they will reconsider
the matter, as they often do!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
The Woodmen Elect Officers.

Thursday night Abbeville Camp
No. z, Woodmen of the World held
their annual election of officers for
the ensuing year. The following SOW
ereigns will rule the camp: D.. w.
Wall, Consul Commander; Jos. S..
Ewell, Adviser Lieutenant; Felix
Hollier, Clerk; j. W. Robinson,
Banker; Vernon L. Caldwell, Escort /;
H. j. Stansbury, Sentry 7. Meyers,
Watchman; G.. ]. Edwards, Physi-
clan; j. S. EWell, Manager.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Married Ladies Ball.
Dec.-23-'99

Thursday evening, December 28th
vas the occasion of a gay gathering
at the French Hall. The married la
dies of Abbeville, headed by a COM
mittee consisting of Mesdames T..
Sokoloski, M. t.. Gordy and A. J..
Golden gave a ball, complimentary to
the young people Of the town. It is
needless to say that every thing was
highly satisfactory, ever the weather,
which had been sour and gloomy all
day frightened up as evening APP
preached. The music which was in
charge of DR.. Nelson, was excellent,
and the refreshments served were
dainty. Every n had a royal good
time and will long remember the
pleasant affair.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
A CALL.

Confederate Veterans Of Vermilion
Camp COZ, will meet in the court
house at Abbeville, Saturday, Janu-
airy s., 1900, at II o'clock. Business
of Importance. Members will please
take notice and invite those who have
not affiliated with US yet.
BY order Of
w. d. GoocH,
Dec.-23-'99. Commander.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Hotel Changes Hands.

The Central Hotel has changed
hands. Theodule Theriot retires and
Tom Slutz and R. NJ. Shipp have as
sumed the management of the popular
hosiery. Both Of the new proprietors
are young and active hustlers for bust
ness which they invite from the trav-
cling public with a freefbus as an in
dncement.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
NOTICE.
Land office at New Orleans, La. !

December Is, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof IN support
of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before Clerk of the District Court.
Vermilion parish, at Ahbeville, La ON
February 5, 900, viz: I'll. e. No. 1883,
Oscar NumeZs
for the Lots j, 2. 3 and 4, Sec. 81, tip Is, SIR
1 w, Lott, Sec. 8. Lots | and 2 Sec 80. tip
Is, SR 2 west, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Andre VeazeE, Livodais Vincent.
Remy Broussard and Jacob Vaughan,
all of Vermilion parish. La
WALTER L. COHEN.
Dec. $3.50. Register.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
Notice To Trespassers.

i hereby forbid any one to trespass on
lands in Verln1liOn parish, La, in any
way, shape. form or manner whatsoever.
and especially on the tract known as
Dog Island in the 9Th ward, / forbid
hunting. putting cattle on same or tres
passing in any manner as / have cattle
and hogs on said land. Any person or
persons caught t~respassing on said prem
ises viii be prosecuted to the full extenf
Of the law. o. RICHARD.
AbbcTiIle, La, NoremlHr3 al, 1850. 1y
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
NOTICE To Trespassers.

i hereby forbid any one tt trespass on
my lands in Vermilion parish, Louisiana,
in any way, shape, form or manner what
soever. Any person or persons caught
trespassingpn said premises will be pros
ecuted To the full extent of the law.
ALCIDE LEBLANC.
Abbeyille, La. October IA, 1899. 1y.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
The Masonic Supper.

Wednesday night, being St. Johns
day the officers elect of Abbeville
Lodge 1872 F. & A. M. were duly in
stalled as follows:
Jos. T. Labit-W. Master.
j. r.. Kitchell-S. Warden.
j. S. Ewell-J. Warden.
w. p. misunderstanding.
l.. Sokoloski-Treasurer.
Sol. Isaac-S. Deacon.
r. G. Coffey-J. Deacon.
NJ. H. Pickard-Master of Cere-
monies.
Jos. Agnelly-Tyler.
After the installation the masons
with their wives, lady friends and in
vited guests repaired to the French
Hall where a fine repast had been
spread for their entertainment. H.
NJ. Pickard, V. l.. Caldwell and Geo.
Rice the committee in charge made
the supper a highly creditable sue
cess. Toasts were drank by differ
ent gentlemen and the evening passed
in a most agreeable manner. There
were about rs persons present. We
express our thanks to the committee
for an invitation to be present.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly
for January starts the new year in
great form, with a generous literary
and artistic menu, including the fol
lowing pieces de resistance: "Ameri-
CO at the Paris Exposition a com.
prehensive article by the Hon. Ferdi.
nand w. Peck, Commissioners Gener.
al for the United States, thoroughly
illustrated from the official plans
with views, portraits, maps, etc
ssEngland's Free Hand on the Nile, ;
by G.. w. Stevens, the world-famous
correspondent of the London Dail1
Mail, and author of with Kitchene.
to K~hartum,' brilliantly illustrated
by Warren B Davis and H. C. Ed
wards.
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There will be midnight mass Attn
Catholic church on New Years Day
by special permission Of His Holmes
! the Pope.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
SHADES

Three tons of
-. Shades
This is no dream.
My second
latest shipmento of
shades weighed
5000 lbs. | have
them, any price
from 10c to $500,
and can make
up any size in
0 colors to
10 feet wide and
Il feet long.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
MRS. A. E. KELLY,
Late of New Iberia.
Private Boarding House,
Abbevflle, la.
Abbevflle, La.

I have opened a private boarding
house in the Lastie Broussard's old
residence, one block east of the court
house, and would be pleased to have
three or four boarders; also solicits
transient bcarders. Persons coming
in from the country, if taking board
with me, can nave a place for their
teams free of charge, will always have
corn on hand, and if they wish IA
furnish feed for horses at reasonable
prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
White Enarneled Iron Beds

of all sizes, and prices, anything and
everything you can need in furniture,
and at bottom prices. My prices must
be right, and | must buy and sell right
or l couldn't cary the stock do.
Come over and see it.
My show rooms comprise two floors
48x107, and I use five other floors for
storage. | only keep house furnishings
and vehicles, and don't attempt to
carry green salt shoulders, and straw
hats. Only twolines we'll carried out,
and not twenty lines with no assort-
ment in any.
Only trying to do a few things well,
a~nd,devoting my entire time, floor space
and capital to only two lines enables
me to offer you a better selection and
lower prices than you will find in any
country store.
| have the best vehicles in a long
way around, and offer better values in
Vehicles and Harness than you can OBJ
tain in the South.
You can come over and see the stock
and I will pay freight on any quantity
Of goods you buy owe $1,000.
Sole Agent for Columbia, and Hartford
Bicycles for New Iberia AbbaVille, and
st Martinsyille.
R S. MCMAHON.
New iberia. La. Foot of French st.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
For Representative.
Henri T.. GWeYdaaa,
Town and Parish.

Save yoursmoney-take stock in
the Acme Saving Association OF Alb
fbeville and buy yourself home
you can do it!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Don't try to discourage q single
enterprise of any kind. Encourag-
ing words aid in bringing success to
every laudable undertaking.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
To The Public.

I have returned and resumed prac-
tice-am at my office south of the
square until 1 have a brick one built
up town. T. F. You've.
December 26, 1899.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Misses +. Castillo and NJ. France
and Mrs. Roman France of Caren-
Gro, spent happy hours at Abhsvi'e
Fair last Sunday.-Lafayette Ad-
yvertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Monday begins a new year ; may it
be a prosperous one for you dear
reader.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

How did your Christmas presents
turn out? Did you receive more
than you gave?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Deyoe predicts some severe wealth
er for January.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Thursday was cloudy with "a light
.drizzle Of rain, the wind shifting
north, Friday morning there was
frost and thin ice, with a stiff north
wind and bright sunshine all day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
August Flower.

ut is o surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, Ihave
met more people having used Green's
August Flower than any other remedy,
fortSSyspepsia. deranged liver and stom-
ach, and for constipation. / find for tour
office position, where headaches and gem
eral bad feelings from irregular habits
exist, that Green's August Flower IS a
grand remedy. 1T does not injure the
system by frequent use, and is excellent
for sour stoinachs and Indigestion
Vile La and Kibbe q Williams Eratb.
La. Sold by dealers in all civilized oun
tries.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

There will be midnight mass at the
Catholic church on New Years Day,
by special permission Of His Holiness
the Pope.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
MATTINGS

25a rolls from 10c
to 75c. Any color
you wish.
ANY price you
want to afford.
Any number of
yards you need,
New styles,
New eolors.
New weaves,
New prices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

For the new year we offer addi-
tlonal reductions, notably on sheet
music. Any one using music in
Quantities, no matter how small,
should write US about our 1900 Of
fer. Philip Werlein, Limited, GA
Gle Canal street, New Orleans, La.
~'Eyerything in music"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

The Morgan City Independent
Democrat is to be replaced by Rural
Topics, a weekly publication. w. b.
Gray, manager, has been conducting
a Rural Topics department in the /.
d. for a long time past, and the
change is a natural one considering
the popularity of the department.
The Acme has money to Joan
call on the Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

The effects of Santa Claus visits
were visible upon the faces of many
children Christmas day. 1t made
many older people feel as though
they would like to be children again.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Hon. Peter ]. otey of Virginia in
q speech on the Financial Bill Deem
Der Is, last week quoted the fol
lowing:
Here lies old Thirty-three per cent.
The more he got the more he lent.
The more he lent the more he craved
GOOD Lord, eansuch a soul be saved?:''
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

The excursion to New Orleans will
leave on January 18th, from Arnaud-
svilie. stay in New Orleans until the
10th, on which date it viii leave at
7:30 a. m. sharp. Here is a chance
for a cheap excursion.
If you earn money you can save
money
If you save money you can invest
If you can invest you can accu-
mulate and etrich. Don't yer see?
Invest in the Acme.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30
For District Judge.
For District Attorney.
We are authorized to announce
u. Il. KitcEcaE.

do q candidate for District Attorney for
the nth Judicial District, composed OF
The Parish of Vermilion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Misses NJ. Broussard and L. Gladu
in company with Miss Sarah Brown
Of Carencro, took in Abbeville fair
on last Sunday and returned next
day, with the exception of Miss
Brown who remained for q few days
longer.-Lafayette Advertiser.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-12-30

Wednesday night, being St. Johns
day the officers elect of Abbeville
Lodge 1872 F. & A. M. were duly in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
LUCIA b. PECK's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Chit
tenden, IS.
The Honorable the Probate Court for ths
District of Chittenden.
10 all persons Interested in the estate OF
Lucia b. Peck late of Burlington, in said
district, deceased
GREETING:
Whereas said court has assigned he
7th day of March next for the settle
ment Of the account of the executor of
tho will and testament of said deceased,
and for decree of the residue of said es-
tate to the benchcares of said deceased.
and order that public notice there
of be given to all persons in-
tcrested in said estate by pub
fishing this order three weeks success
sVely previous to the day assigned III the
burlington Weekly Free Press, a newspa-
per printed in Burlington, in said district.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the Probate Court Rooms in Bur-
lngton, on the day assigned, then ana
there to contest the allowance of said ac-
count II you see cause, ana to establish
your right as heirs. legatees ana lawful
claimants of said residue
| Given under my hand, this 18TH day OF
February A, d 1899,
EZRA NJ. HORTON,
| S3,wSt Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
HIS CONSOLATION.

To you, o infant of my midnight
thought.
] sing this tender, tense, parental song
While to my sleep-deserted chamber
throng
Old memories, nocturnal and unsought
What wonder that my mind is over
wrought?
For, oh, your ceaseless voice Is over
strong,
And my cold-footed pilgrimage is long.
Come baby-darn it-shut up as you ought
In fancy recall those graceless years
Before your darling mamma made me
hers,
Till in my heart the pulse of sorrow stirs
And makes me half inclined to ape your
tears.
Confound It! Sleep! Stop yelling If you
can!
All, well, some day youll be a married
man.
Exchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
MARY A COOKS ESTATE.

We. the subscribers. having been APP
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chittenden, com-
nlissioners to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
of Charlotte. in said district, deceased.
and also all claims and demands cN-
hibited in offset thereto; and six months
from the day of the date hereof being al
lowed by said court for that purpose. we
do therefore hereby give notice that We
will attend to the business of our appoint
ment at the late dwelling house of the de-
ceased i'm said district on the eleventh
aim day of March and 14th day of Aug
ust next, at 10 o'clock a. m. on each Of
said days.
Dated this 18th day OF February, 1892.
w. w. HIGBEE.
WILLIAMS FOOTE.
2iW3W Comm iSSioncrS,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
RISSELL Il. DAVIS ESTATE.

We, the subscribers. having been ap-
pointed by the honorable the Probate
Court for the district OF Chittenden, COM
m ssioners to receive, examine and adjust
the claims and demands OF all persons
against the estate OF Russell II. Davis.
late of ESSEX. in said district deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited
In offset thereto. and six months from the
day of the date hereof being allowed by
said Court for that purpose, We do there
fore hereby give notice that we viii attend
10 the business of our appointment at ne
dwelling house NJ Wllhur Newton in IS
Sex. in sa3d district, on -lc first Wed
days of March lud August next al 10
O'Clock a. m.. on each of said days.
Dated this "a day of FEBRUARY. 500
WILBUR G. NEWTON,
NORMAN A. BELIyDMS,
S3SW Commit SSioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02

RrFTS ENO'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Chit
tenden.
The Probate Court for the District of
Chittenden;
To the heirs and all persons Interested
in the estate of Rufus Emo, ate OF Char-
lotte IN said district, deceased,
Whereas, applica tion hath been made 20
this court in writing, by the executors of
the last will and testament of said de-
ceased praying for license and authority
to sell the whole OF the real estate OF said
deceased, for the payment of debts ana
charges of administration, setting forth
therein the amount of debts due from SAID
deceased the charge OF administration,
the amount of personal estate and the sit
uation Of the real estate.
And bringing into Court the consent and
APPRECIATION in writing. of al the heirs to
said estate residing in this State.
Whereupou the said Court appointed and
assigned the 18th day of March. 1899. at
trict, to hear and decide upon said appli-
cation and petition, and ordered public
notice thereof to be given to all persons
Interested therein, by publishing said or
der. together with the time and place OF
hearing, three weeks successfully in the
Burlington Free Press ewspaper which
circulates in the neighborhood OF those
persons interested in said estate, all which
publications shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said court at the time and
place assigned. then and there in said
Court. to make your objections to the
granting of such license if you see cause.
Given under my hand, at the Probate
Court Rooms, this nth day of February
lS9a. EZRA NJ, HORTON,
Slw.3w Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
JOHN A. SMITHS ESTATE.

NOTICE OF ScttIemcnt.
state of Vermont District of Grand Isle,
SIS Tho Probate Court for said district Of
Grand Isle.
To all persons interested in the estate
of John A. Smith late of Grand Isle. in
said district. deceased. Greeting:
Whereas. said court has assigned the I'd
day Of March. 1899 for the settlement OF
the account of the administratrix of said
deceased, and ordered that public notice
thereof be- given TO all persons Interest cd
iu sad estate by publishing this order
thtee weeks successfully previous to- tns
dtN assigned. in the Burlington Tree
! lie ss, weekly newspaper printed in Bur
lington I'm this state.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to up
pear at the probate Office in North II 70
on the day assigned, then and there to
contest the allowance OF said account if
you sec cause.
Given under my hand this 9Th day OF
February. A D.. 1899.
33w,3 WILLIAM HAYNES, Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for Its relief.
1t IL with pleasure we publish the follow
ing: This Is to certify that was a ter
rible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for
over six months, and was treated by
some of the best physicians In our city,
and all to no avail. Dr. Bell. our drug
gist, recommended Electric Bitters; and
after taking two bottles, l was entirely
cured. now take great pleasure in rec
ommendng them to any person SUFFERING
from this terrible malsdy. | am grateful.
ly yours, NJ. A. Hogarty, Lexington KY
Sold by j. w, OSulliyan, druggist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
DEVELOPING VBRMONTS COPPER
MINES

Garretson, Smith g. Ogden of New York,
who now control the copper mines at
Coppcrliold, have begun working over the
dumps. By new method of extraction
it is believed that large amount of cop
per can be taken from the many tons Of
material in the dumps. Tho firm now EN-
poN5 - hands, but this number will be
increased to -. 1t is believed that thogo
is "a large amount Of copper I'm the mine
at Copperncld and The loom IN the copper
market may Leaf to an extensive working
in the mine. The copper mining property
in the towns Of Nershre, Curinth and
Stralford is valued at 5000 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
RUSSELL II. DAVIS ESTATE.

AN's'N''~t'i- - "a - i>'' n -
STATE OF VERMONT. District Of Chit
tenden.
The Honorable. the Probate Court for
the District of Chittenden. To the heirs
and all persons interested in the estate Of
Russell II. Davis, late of Essex in said
district, deceased,
GREETINGS:
Whereas, application hath been made
10 this court in writing. by the admius-
tratrix OF said estate, praying for license
said deceased for the payment of d BITS
and charges of administration. Sc ing
forth therein the amount of debts Gue
srom said deceased. the charges of admin
istrdton, the amount of personal estate
and the situation of the real estate.
WhereupOn the said court appointed
and assigned the tenth day of March. 1899,
at the Probate Court Rooms, in SAID
district to hear and decide upon said ap-
plication and petition. and ordered public
notice thereof to be given to all persons
interested therein, by publishing said or
der, together with the time and place of
hearing, three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the
Burlington Free Press, newspaper which
persons interested in said estate. all which
publications shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear befo,e said Court, at tho time and
place assigned. then and there in said
Court to make your objection to ne
granting of such license, If you sec cause
Given under my hand. at the Probate
Court Rooms this 9Th day of February,
1899. EZRA NJ. HORTON.
S3.3w Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST sALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises. Sores Ulcers. Salt RheuIn
Fever Sores. letter. ChappeS Hands. Chill
blains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and
positively cures Piles. or no payment re-
CURED 1t Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or none. refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by J. w. O'Sulli-
van
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
A SOUVENIR

Tillie-HaVe you any war souvenirs?
Milie--Oh. yes. See this curious collar
George brought. He said he captured it
from a Spanish captain a the risk of his
life.
Tillie-What! The wretch Why, I sent
him that when he was in Tampa. Cleye-
land Plain Dealer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly dis
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse for it now.
For sale by j. W. O'Sullivan, w, =. Hall,
-uuIo u q puu 'uuossoD a LoNIud n 4
dali.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-02
WHO PAYS IT?

Interviewer-Do you feel the effects o
the war tax?
Druggist-My customers do.-I1t-Bits.