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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-14
SORES AND
ULCERS.

Sores and Ulcers never become chronic
unless the blood is in poor condition - IS
sluggish, weak and unable to throw oil
the poisons that accumulate in it. The
syste-s, must be relieved Of the u-heclthy
matter through the sore, and great danger
to life would follow should 1t heal before
tie blood has been made pure and healthy
and aliirnpurities eliminated from the sys-
tenn. S.SS. begins the cure by first cleans
ing and invigorating the blood. building
ND the general health and removing from
The system a CONSTANT DRAIN
az an loat3sr UPON TEE SYSTEM
When this has been accomplished the dis
charge gradually ceases, and the sore or
ulcer heals. 1t is the tendency OF these old
indolent sores to grow worse and worse,
and eventually to destroy the bones. Local
applications, while soothing and TO some
extent alleviate pain, cannot reach the seat
Of the trouble. S. S. S. does, and no matter
how apparently hopeless your condition,
even though your constitution HAS broken
down, it will bring relief when nothing
else can. 1t supplies the rich, pure blood
necessary to heal the sore and nourish
the dcbiiitated, diseased body.
Mr. 7 H. Taibert, Lock Cox as, Winona, Miss,
saws: . Six years ego my leg from the knee TO
treated me and made two trips to Hot springs,
but found no relief ] was induced to try 5. 5. s.
and IL made complete cure. have been per-
fectly well man ever since
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-14

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cent and one dollar
sizes. You NAV have a
sample bottle by mail
free, also pamphlet tell
ing ali about 1t. inclt
thousands OF testimor
from sufferers cured. |
& Co.. Binghamton. +
mention this paper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-14

is the only purely veg
etable blood purifier
known - contains no
poisonous minerals to
ruin the digestion end
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-09-14

Home Of swaup Root.
ding many Of the
Iial letters received
n writing Or. Kilmer
|. T., be sure and
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

--Tn tNN
Catholic Church at Abbevilie, "a
Monday, October %, 1901, ~
Father Laforest, Mr.. RAoEL MoXs
TAGNE and Miss ELoDo B~RoGssAkBs
both of this parish.
The MERIDIoNAL extends coneratkr
lations and best wishes to Mr.. MoHE
tagne and hopes that his married
life may be happy and prosperous.
HARRINGToS-TRAHAN- Wednesday
afternoon, October 80, 1901, at
the Catholic church, AbbeviIle, bv
the Rev. F. AS b. Laforest, Nix.
CLERFEL HARRINGTON and MIss
LOUISE TRAHAN.
After the ceremony the couple re.
paired to the home of the bride where
a reception was held in their honor
which was attended by a number d
friends and relatives. A ball was
given in their honor at the French
Hail that night.
The groom is d prosperous farmer
OF this parish and is a son of Cornes
has Harrington, member OF the Po-
lice Jury. The bride is a daughter
OF MI. and Mrs. Arthur Trahan.
We hope that this young couple
may find many pleasures and few
sorrows IN their journey along tfeas
pathway.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
Fine Stock Ranch for Sale.

Ore Of the most desirable stock
farms in Louisiana all under fence;
we'll supplied with water and abund.
ance of pasturage. Nearly 5000
acres all in one body, running from
Cneniere au Tigre to Fresh Water
Bayou. For particulars apply I'd
ROBERT H1LLEBRANDT,
Abbeville, La:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
For Rent.

A handsome, cottage residence conve.
nient to town, 8 rooms, hall, dining room
garden and horse lot.
Also, about 40 arpents of choice farm.
ing land with a good tenement house
thereon.
Will rent the above property separately
or all together. For terms and full par
ticulars, address
MRS. DUPLEX LANDRY,
oct5-tf Abbey1lle. La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
A Noted Doctor

once said ''most women lose tkeif
freshness and good looks much earlier
in life than necessary because of mat
tention to mattress requirements BE
Of their peculiar habits all should
make a practi 70 of using SEINE laxative
There is no laxative so simple so
pleasant to take and yet sd potent as
DR. Cald*ells Syrup Pepsia Get a
bottle at A j GODDARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Advices from the cotton fields are
of q very satisfactory and encourag-
ing character. Notwithstanding the
scarcity of labor, the farmers are now
confident of saving their prolific
crops, and eight Or ten days more of
present fine weather conditions will
see nearly all of them " out of the
woods" in this respect. The game
Of " help your neighbor is in i'm
pcntant factoe in tile sitanation, those
who are abreast OF their6icking lend
i1ag a helping Isana to their neghbors
4dffose work is more backward.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
a Brutal Homicide.

Marcel East, a resident farmer of
this parish met his death Friday
shortly after noon at the hands of o.
P. Pierce, on B. Stelly's place on
Queue de Tortue Bayou, about TWEEN
ty miles northwest Of Abbeville, in
the parish of Vermilion. r.
The shooting occurred at one
O'Clock and East was dead a few mo-
ments later. The news of the mar.
der was received by Sheriff J. o.
HILBERT at five O'Clock the same af-,
:ternoon and he at once left for scene
accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Albert Hebert and returned to Able
vile at three o'clock Saturday morning
having Pierce m charge whom he
lodged in Jail.
DR.. G. J. Edwards, the parish
visited tile scene and held
an inquest over the remains. The evil
dence goes to show that it was a
coli-blooded murder. Pierce and
Fast had mad some difficulty over q
financial transaction amounting to
81 .5O, East claatning that this
amount was owed him by Pierce. The
fwo men exchanged wards about the
and 4rarted. Pierce went to
his home which was two mikes away,
got his double-bazTel shotgun, over
took East and eniptied one of the
barrel. of his gan in the left side of
neck. The wounded man fell
backward and as lie did so, ran a hay
fork, which he carried over his shout
ders, trough his foot pinning him to
the ground. Pierce repaired to his
home where he was found that night
by Sheriff Hebert. He gave himself
UP to the sheriff.
An affidavit was made before court
charging Pierce with murder.
The murdered man. leaves a wife
and three children. The murderer
also q ma of family, barring a wife
and four children.
Wednesday a preliminary exan1in-
alton of Pierce was held before Judge
The state was represented
by District attorney, j. Il. Greene,
while Messrs. Broussard, KitchelEand
appear for the defense, a num-
Der of witnesses we're examined in
some who did not testify be-
lore the coroners inquest. After due
hearing of the evidence Pierce was
to jail without benefit of
pail. |
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Yesterday was All Saints Day and
there was a large crowd in town.
They came to attend religious cere-
monies at the Catholic church and
visit the cemeteries. The weather was
cloudy and gave promise of RAIN
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

wy "
We have had beautiful weather for
fapenlng the cane, and planters tell
us its effect upon the cane has been
most satisfactory-and that the cane
is unusually ripe for this time of year.
lhls is good news, and will help to
compensate for the misfortune of low
prices upon the market.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
The November Delineator.

A seasonable atmosphere rises from
the various useful and valuable fea-
cures of the November Delineator.
The styles shown are those for early.
winter; the dressmaking article tells
about the making, Of coats the fancy
needlework article bears upon Thanks
giving and Christmas gifts the GRO
cheting articles are those of a winter
character the gardening article deals
with the pruning and protection of
rose trees throughout winter. Every
woman who wishes to get splendid
value for her expenditure should buy
The Delineator for ITSELF 1t in turn
will helpzher to economMe ia house.
hold matters at every poiat.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Attention is directed to- advertise
fAent of Robt. Thompson which APP
pears in another column OF. this issue.
Robert is a good, honest boy and we
hope and believe he will do we'll.
When you want something good to
eat give him a call.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Ike L. We'll, WHO for 10 year has
represented Hirseh Bros & Co of Louis
vile and Pittsburg, writes as follows:
: have been travelling for ten years
and, like most travelling men I con
tracbed a severe case of indigestion
and constipation; at times would have
a severe headache On the recommo-
dation Of a friend eff mine | tried DIR.
Ca4dwels's Syrup Pepsin. After tax
ing two bottles I found that / was
completely cred cheerfully recon-
mend it to all Of my travelling brothers
Ala j GODDARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
That Throbsssng Headache.

Would quickly leave you il, you used
DIR Kin'sg New Pills. Thousands of suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit for
sick and nervous headaches. They make
pure blood and build up you health. Only
25c Money back if not cured. Sold by A
j GODDARD druggist.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

III copying from the court docket
fast week we unfotentiotaig publish
ed that Tkos. &. Ayens lad pleaded
guilty 10 The charge OF practiriIg
dentistry without license from State
Board Of Dentistry. We did0't
know that it was a mistake until the
edition was printed when we were
informed that he did not plead guilty.
It is far from Il purpose to do any,
one an injustice and We gladly make
this correction.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Ihe editor of this paper strongly
endorses the action of General Charles
a. Grosvenor, in requiring a certain
snare OF the proceeds from the sale
OF his book to be set aside for a Nc
hlniey Monument Fund. Our read
CTS VIII see an advertisement of this
oook In another column of this pa
Per.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
To The Public !!

have opened a
Blacksmith 81 General Repaif-
shop at Brookshier's old stand adioin>
ing the Leblanc gin and hope by good
work and fair dealing to MERIT a SHARE,
of your patronage.
HORSE SHOEING 4 SPECIALITY
A. F. MAxFIhtD & SONS.
AbbeVille, La, Janv. 2, 1897.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Sugar-house parties are row in
order-but don't everybody come out
in a body, or a body of parties, as
the oft-threatened rule to prevent the
entrance of visitors; may be actually
put into force.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Work has progressed at a liEelier
pace the pastfew weeks on the Gaey-
dan extensions the track laying gang
are now on the Remy Trahan place
which is q few miles west Of Wester
Ogle..
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

We bave just received a NICE lot
OF stationery this week and are pre-
pared to do job printing on short
notice. Come to see US when need
sng anything in that line.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

The weather this week was fine,
just the kind needed by our planters
to take in their crop. Sugar cane
is ripening fast and q good yield is
promised. Cane cutting has begun
in earnest and several sugar houses
have started grinding. A good deal
of fall blowing is being dones The
outlook is bright for a year Of plenty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Sheriff Hebert left Thursday morn
ing with the prisoners for the peni-
tertiary and a man for the insane
asylum at jackson.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
CAHUENGA RAZORS.-The Ca.

CAHUENGA RAZORS.-The Ca
huenga Razors are the very best on
the market. Send one dollar today
and we will send the most satisfac-
tory Razor you can buy at any
price. California made goods are
the best. HOLLYWOOD NOVELTY Co.,
Hollywood, California.
When ordering mention The
MERIDIoNAL. nov2-3t.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

We would like to supply you with
any sort Of printing necessary in your
Business. We can satisfy you IN
quality andsprices.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
Died.

CAsrANrE.-At Atbeville, La, Oh
Wednesday, October so, 1901, at
1890 O'Clock, p. M, ANNIE
Demos, beloved wife Of VIM. Cas-.
TAME, aged % years.
The deceased had only lived il
Abbeville a short time having moved
here with her husband from New
Iberia in the early part OF the year
1900. She had been sick for six
months with lung trouble. A hus-
band and five children are left to
mourn the loss OF her whom home
is dreary without. Our sympathy
goes out for the bereaved.
We were sorry to learn of the
death of G.. G.. Norman who died i'll
last Monday, after a long
and lingering Hines. Mr.. Norman
was an intelligent, Christian gentle.
and was held in high esteem BY
our citizens who formed his acquaints
during his short stay here DUR
ing the early part Of last year.
Last December he was married I'd
Miss Annie Kitcheil of cur town.
He was local manager Of the Tele.
phone exchange Of Shreveport and
was a good business man. The re:
mains were taken to Oxford, Miss.
for in~terraent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Our castor oil tree IS blooming
again, making the secoad time this
season. Louisiana soit and climate
ufe hard to ~suls1ass.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
Personal Mention.

W. C. Morrell, the popular piano
man was in town this week.
Robt. S. Putnam and family are
visiting relatives here and at Perry.
Robt. Hillebrandt and w. r. Ellis
are back from a trip to the Cheniere.
DR.. F. F. Young has returned
from a visit to Crowley and Beau
mont.
Miss Marie Addison has been on
the sick list, but her health is now
improving.
Master Oliver O'Bryan has been
confined to his bed a week with con-
tinued fever.
Edward Lampman and wife are
entertaining a pretty little girl baby,
their first-born.
Willie Bernard is back from Crow
ley and is employed as salesman at.
fStauffer Bros.
Mrs. E. c. Moody returned last
week from a lengthy visit to her old
home, Iowa.
DR.. E. H. Baylis, is sick at the
home of bis brother-in-law, J.. w.
,Shanks. He has typhoid fever.
j. B. Miller, OF the firm of Buch-
ana d Miller, visited hfs old home,
Carencro, the first of this week.
Murphy F. Hine, of Franklin was
ia town this week representing the
Union Central Life Insurance Co.
<. +. Shanks has been assigned
to the public school Of Erath as prin-
clpel with Miss Daisy Holmes as
first assistant
3. ID. Simms, the big mule mer-
chant and part owner of the Rush
mere rice farm and stock ranch was
here last week.
Miss Eaoise Degeneres left for her
home in Abbeville Saturday lest after
atthree weeks visit with relatives In
the cfty.-Iberian.
Miss Emma McHenry, one Of the
Abbeyihe corps of public school
teachers, visited her friend, Miss
Gertrude Cowan, On Saturday and
Sunday.-Frsnklin Banner.
The Misses Labit gave a unique
Halloween party at their hospitable
home Thursday night and We are
all who attended enjoyed them
selves TO their greatest capacity.
Msnoah Hoffpauir, of Cossinade,
was in town Saturday. He reports
track laying on the Abbeville extern
sion of the Midland Branch as pro-
crossing siowly.-Crowley Signal:
Hon. j. r. Kitchell, Parish SUI
perintendent has been absent for
some days at Shreveport where he
was called by the death Of his BROTH
Geo. G.. Norman, but is
now at his post of duty.
The younger set had a Halloween
party all of their own Thursday night
at the residence Of D. w. Wall.
Misses Carrie Wall, Beulah Holmes
and Emily Putnam we're the promo
tiers and we are informed that a very
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Armand Joseph, the infant son of
MI. and Mrs. John Frank, aged 4
months and 10 days; died at the
home of his parents across the bayou
on Thursday, October 81, 1901, at
II 80 o'clock, a. M, and was buried
in the Catholic cemetery Friday after
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

FOR SALE-dfihe Tots lin the
-Cheyis addition. foR teEIas Apply
TO H. b. LYONS dec TT.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Dust is something terrific en- the
streets where there is much traffic.
The country reads ere e inches deep
an dust.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Carpenters and mechanics Of all
kinds are in demand here. It is
impossible to get one on short ne-
sice.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
ECHOES FROM SAN e N IAN,

ECHOES FROM SAN FERNANz
DO.-This beautiful Waltz, written
for the Mandolin and Piano by Pro.
fessor James +. Hurst,i is the prettiest
piece of music written for years; just
out. Send rs cents for a copy.
HoLLrwoop NOVELTY Co., Holly
wood, California.
When ordering mention The ME-
RIDIONAL. nOv2-2t.
BURPEE,S SEEDS are the best that
can be grown. If you want the choicest
vegetables or most beautiful flowers
you should real Burpee's Farm Annual
for 1902 so we'll known as "the lead
ing American Seed Catalogue" It is
mailed free to all: Better send your
address today. w. ATLEE BURPEE &
ICe.. Philadelphia. noy2-2m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

District Court is iii Gontiauaus
session there days and a big lot Of
business is being transacted.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Read the Henry notes which APP
near on the 4th page of this paper.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Mrs. L. r. White is having an
addition built to the south side vi Der
residence.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Business men who want toy %e;fck
the people should advertise IA tile
MERIDIONAL.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Pay your pofl tax 'jsfere December
Al or . cannot Heteiat 1HeXt cleo
tion.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

JOS. S. Ewell is making prepara-
tions to build a big stable on State
street opposite the Methodist church.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

'4aom qof AMOS sn puss
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

Oysters are getting fat and fine.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02

An election was held in the eighth
ward Tuesday to vote for the levying
of a 5 mill tax for drainage purposes
which resulted in favor of the propo-
sition. BY this action that ward is
bound to pay a 5 mill tax for thirty
eight years. Bonds are to- be issued
accordingly.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1901-11-02
Town and Parish.

doggy mornings.
OYSTERS are getting Fat and fine. :.
Read the Henry notes which APP 81
near on the 4th page of this paper.
Pay your poll tax Jsffere December p
81 Or you cannot Heteiat 1'ext cleo 'e
tion.
FOR S.ALE-laHle lets lin the p,
-Cheyis addition. 4foF teEIRs Apply w
TO H. b. Lyons dec TT. y,
Mrs. l.. r. White is having an "
addition built to the south side Of Der
residence.
- Ia
Business men who want toy &etfck -,
the people should adTerlise ia tile o,
MERIDIoNAL. As
B,
District Court is iii ~eontiAueus =
session there days and a big lot of -
business is being transacted. =
Carpenters and mechanics Of all
L:.l ,,o;, JopopA haro IT .;c
Ainus arg ~ oeh'"no neio til
impossible to get one on short ac-
sice.
-- IRE
Dust is something terrific <eR the WI
streets where there is much traffic. IN
The country rcsds ere T. inches deepa tn
an dust. on
- Ida
Our castor oil tree IS blooming Ca
again, making the secoad time this nn'
season. Louisiana soil and climate. me
4fe h&ra TO su1s,ass. AT
We would IKE to supply you with :.
any sort Of printing necessary in your
Business. We can satisfy you IN
quality andaprices.
Sheriff Hebert left Thursday morn III
ing with the prisoners for the peni- Id
tertiary and a man for the insane u
ns,l,,n - 1ooLson gu
We bave just received a NICE lot
~, ,,oo,. ona no hu
pared to do job printing on short 'n'
notice. Cone to see US when need ai
ing anything in that line. Vol
-- pr
Work has progressed at a liEelier the
pace the pastfew weeks on the Gaey- He
dan extension the track laying gang
are now on the Remy Trahan place MI
which is q few miles west Of Wester
Ogle.,
80 the
Sugar-house parties are row in Th
order-but don't everybody come out me
IN a body, or a body of parties, as Wis
the oft-threatened rule to prevent the Gle
entrance of visitors; may be actually
put into force.
20 . on,
Attention is directed to- advertise ire
fhent of Robt. Thompson which APP ter
pears in another column of this issue. ca
Robert is a good, honest boy aad we :
hope and believe he will do well. pile
When you want something good to Dr
eat give him q call. 90
We have had beautiful weather for
fipenlng the cane, and planters tell
Us Its effect upon the zane has been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-27
A Physician Testifes.

81 have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything in my
life that did me the good that did,
says County Physician Gao. w. Scroggs
of Hail Comfy, GA. "Being a physi-
clan have prescribed it and found it
to give the best results. If the food
you eat remains undlgested ia your
stomach it decays there and poisons the
system. You can prevent this by diet
ing but that means starvation. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat.
You need suffer from neither dyspepsia
nor starvation. The worst cases quick
ly cured. Never fails. W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-27
jumped On a Ten Penny vail.

The little daughter of Mr.. J. N.
Powell jumped on an inverted rake
made of ten penny nails, and thrust one
nail entirely through her foot and a
second one half way through. Cham
berlain's Pain Balm was promptly APP
piled and FIVE minutes later the pain
had disappeared and no more suffering
was experienced. In three days the
child was wearing her shoe as usual and
with absolutely no discomfort. Mr..
Powell is well known merchant of
Portland, Va. Pain Balm is an anti
septic and heals such injuries without
maturation and in one-third the time
re quired by the usual treatment, For
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-11-27
A Violent Attack of Group Cured.

'Last winter an infant child of miue
had Group in a violent FORM" says Ell
der John W. Rogers, Christian Evan
gelist, of Finley, Mo. "I gave her 3
few doses of Chamberain's Cough
Remedy and in short time all danger
was past and the child recovered"
This remedy not only cures Group, but
when given as soon as the first symp-
toms appear, will prevent the attack,
It contains no opium or other harmful
substance and may be given as cor f.
IDENTIFY to baby as to an adult. For
sale by all druggists.