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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14
The Town of Kaplan.

Another town has been added to
Louisiana, q fine evidence of the
growth and prosperity of the south
western section SAYS the New Orleans
Picayune of the 7th inst:
The new place is being built on
the hew line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, midway between Gueydan
and Abbeville. 1t is located on high
rolling ground and is splendidly stu
ated for development into a city. 1t
is in a fine country, and a very
healthy one.
The town has been named Kaplan
by the Southern Pacific Railroad for
A. Kaplan, of Crowley, in recogni-
ton of his enterprise in assisting in
building up southwest Louisiana. Mr..
Kaplan is also largely interested with
H, Lichtenstein & Son, S. Gumbel
& Co. and II. & b. Beer in a large
number of rice mills, canals and
/ other enterprises. oaHdst
The town of Kaplan is surrounded
by n of the best farming countries
of the south, the. land being very rich
and FERTILE Until recently the crops
have been cotton, corn and cane, bat
since the system of artificial irrigation
by means of canals has been estab-
lished large quantities of rice are
being planted which is especially
good in that section on account Of
resembling the river rice in character
and on account Of the quantity of the
yield, which is from ten to twenty
sacks an acre.
! The country about the to wn is
thickly settled, mostly by white farm
ers, with small tracts of land, which
they own and who are independent
and in good circumstances, and the
town itself is growing, and is likely
to be one Of the best in the state.
Although the Southern Pacific only
began the operation Of its trains May
l, there are already in the course of
construction four large brick build
ings, which are being erected by
Carey & Co., of New Orleans, and
contracts to be let for several more.
A large tWo-story hotel is about
completed, and will be run in a first
class manner, and there are two
lumber-yards already established and
doing a fine business. Several large
warehouses have been contracted for,
and the, material is ON the ground,
and the buildings will be commenced
soon. The town is laid out with
wide streets. There has been a great
demand for lots for building purpe-
ses, and a number Of stores will o
be doing business. A bank is to be
started, and a weekly newspaper has
been established, called the Kaplan
Times, of which. Mr.. Andrew, of
Crowley, is editor.
o. Fl. Deshotel is manager of the
town company, and has charge of the
sale of the property. Three of tie
largest ~irrigating canals in the coun-
try water the land in that vicinity.
Blocks Of ground have been set aside
for schools, churches and pleasure
parks. There are many enterprises
on foot, such as paper mills, rice
mills, etc.
800 =
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14
.Don.tTake Calomel.

HEPT0L Tss as fEe place liysg Of R eslomsi,
without the evil effects. Pleasant 20
take as lemonade. acts mildly and etfec-
tual,y, cures all liver diseases, bilious
ness. constipation. indigestion, sick
headache, clears the complexion and
prevents malarial poison. Price, 35 cts.
J GODDARD. Abbeville. La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Big inspection train ran through
here Tuesday evening, conveying
Supt. Owens, MI. Fay and all the
high and mighGy officials of the
Southern Pacific railroad.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Salt water has assembled the Mer-
mentau as high as the railroad cross
ing. Lake Arthur is full ofssharks,
red fish and salt water. 1t is now q
sea shore resort.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Read ad, of Gnat Oil on FIRST page of
this issue and if your stock needs any
order it today. This firm is patroni-
zing us and we want to sell some oil
for them. Remember if it does MT give
satisfaction you don't have to pay for
it. Try it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Dust is about 6 inches deep on all
the streets which are not regularly
sprinKled.. Gardens are burning up
with the drouth and the sun shines
with a genuine July ardor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The merciful mar will have mercy on
his dumb animals. Have mercy on
yours by buying them some Gnat Oil
like advertised on first page, and let
them work in comfort and live in
peace.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

q Godchaux & Son are having IAN
addition built to their Office at the
lumber yard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Cane bugs have appeared on seFets
al plantations On Bayou Sale, doinI
considerable damage to the cane md
crops. These destroyers occupy 4
place of abont 10 miles, from tba
Rode place to the bay. We horl
something will be invented to.
them out.-Franklin Watchmar.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Lice are reported to have done
much damages to young cotton. Ii
some place it will be necessary I'd
replant with something else.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

We return thanks to the following
named persons o FIRMS for cash taVors
since our last issue:
Philip Werlich, Ltd, j.. A. Provost,
Homer Decuir.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

DR.. Mays ratified his horse this
week and it was won by Geo. w.
Summers, the notary. His throw was
As, the next highest being A.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

uot and sultry weather this week
rnasday was very oppresslvely hot.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14
Happy Time i'm ola Time.

"We felt very happy,'e writes R n
Bevill. Old Town. Va. when Bucklen's
Arnica Salye wholly cured onr daughter
of a bad case of seald head 1t delights
all who use it for Cuts, Corns. BHris,
Bruises, Boils, Ulcers. Eruptions. ~InfalIi-
BILE for Piles. Only Csc at A j Godard's
drug store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

rr;ah stansbury recently shipped
,o.rly two car loads of fine open kettle
sugar.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14
TO CUREACOLD IN ONEDAY

Take Laxative Bremo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
toeure. E w Groves signature is on each
box. 25c
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Very light shower fell here Wednss-
dav AFTERNOON, but: heavy rains to the
west made the air very cool.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

10, for the excursion to Hunters
.naI next Wednesday night!
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Vermilion grown Water melons have
been on the market this week. Oscar
Leblanc having brought up a schooner
load from Cheniere au Tigre, selling
them at from 80 to so cents apiece.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

= has been as high as IS degrees in
.be shade this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Iae game Of baseball played here
sunday by the Iberia nine and the
juniors Of this place resulted in favor
u Iberia by a score of 10 to IL. Frank
uoacnaax was umpire, and Ed. Boyle
'auu a. ". Escudier, scorers. Lots of
money was bet on the result and many
are several dollars short on that, &C
lSount; Take u advice boys, and
DON'T bet any more.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The school board will, we presume
make the appointments of teachers fol
the parish schools during the vacation
period, which has been the practice
for a few years past. This plan enables
those who are cut out TO secure other
positions, and it is good one too.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The dust has been so bad this week
.bat the town street sprinkler has
heep running night and day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The Postal Telegraph & Gable Co.,
Ltd, have opered an office at the Alb
Deyllle Rice Mill for the transaction of
q general telegraph business. F. F.
.Pnlilbert, of New Orleans, has taken
charge as operator and Tom White is
messenger boy. Abbeyille is getting
abundant means of communicating
with the outside world,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The public schools of this parish
closed this week and the bright and
talented teachers will now enjoy a
much needed rest.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

bathing is the order of the day at
nrasant and a number of ladies ENJOY
ths refreshing waters Of the Vermilion
every afternoon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

A. Lacour, of Perry, presented the
publisher with a sample of his Irish
potatoes last week. Four of them
i1lled a gallon measure full. He has
raised a good crop and has been sup
plying the Abbeville market with a
choice quality.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

The Catholic and Baptist churches
now have electric lights, thus all the
white churches in town are lighted
with electricity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

no uuae started out as a very dry, hot
SaUnto; but there is a faint ray of hope
il. Ill, I change. Saturday was warm and
ttvuuy With a few light sprinkles along
VIII 'uafsh. Sunday, the great day
tue Creole weather prophet
sts sns "a bright and sunny with a clear
THAI v,ae SKY. Not a sign of rain.
Masineant forty days of drouth. But
A u T q good shower fell on Queue
81 ,,,lofIue, Tuesday the Marceaux
lsIs aelnent got one, Wednesday Cow
aood ss anu Cue Maurieeville neighbor-
h sOu aad fine rains. So we feel that
Tatan aafd has spit on his hands and
n, MI ! .fesfl hold on the water sprink-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

Notnlng hurts a town more than
jealousy. If among doctors, the medi-
" profession suffers; if among bust
asss men, their trade suffers; if among
~ + lumber Of citizens, the whole town
sn Soeually damaged. Unity of action
sar 1 : long and a strong pull together
=, ale greatest good to the greatest
tomn ef brings success and builds up a
s0Wn'--ElllsVille New South.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-06-14

g-s N+tssS
Let rs do your lob printnk
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-12-04

To Secure an Increased Circulation
of the Paper, we will Distribute among
New Yearly Subscribers 25 per cent.
of the Total Amount received from
Subscribers.
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-12-04

To the.25th subscriber in each 300 $50.
To the 5Oth subscriber in each 100 500.
To the 18TH subscriber in each 100 $50.
To each Tooth subscriber ;...,. - 1000
The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-12-04

II YOUR name is the 18TH name received you will receive
.ruy NV ENTERPRsE year and $3.50 cash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
ICE FISHING.
Persons Cannot Fish Through the Ice
in Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Enquiries have been made at this Of
flee in regard to ice fishing in Kennebec
county ponds and, in order to inform,
all intended parties concerning the
State law the following abstracts are
here presented, which are taken from
the 1901 revision of the fish and game
laws:
1T shall be lawful for citizens of this
State to fish through the ice, in the day
time, with not more than 5 set lines
to a family, and when under the i'm
mediate personal control of the person
fishing, and to catch not exceeding 20
pounds, or one fish, in one day, and
convey the same to their own homes,
for consumption therein. but not other
wise. in the following named lakes and
ponds situated wholly or partly in
Kennebec county, namely: All the
ponds and lakes situated wholly or
partly in the town of Sidney, Cochne-
wagon pond, in Monmouth. Dexter,
Berry, Ford. Pickerel and Wayne
ponds, situated wholly or in part in the
town of Wayne. also all of the lakes or
ponds situated in Readfield, with the
exception of Lake Maranocook, also all
OF the lakes ana pOndS situated WnOliy
or partly in the town of Litchfield with
the exception of Jimmy pond. so called,
also all the lakes and ponds situated
on the east side of the Kennebec river
in Kennebec county with the excep-
ton of Three Mile pond, so called, in
China, Windsor and Nassalboro, in
which last named pond it shall be law
full to catch pickerel on Saturdays only
of each week, also Horseshoe pond in
West Gardiner: but nothing in this
Act shall be construed as permitting
ice fishing at any time in Lake Cob
bosseecontee, situated partly in Mon
mouth, Winthrop, Manchester, West
Gardiner and Litchfield.
1T is unlawful to fish in any other
lake in this county through the ice.
1T is also unlawful to fish at any
time, for any kind of fish, in any of
the tributaries to any of the lakes or
ponds. lying wholly or in part in the
towns of Winthrop. Monmouth, Litch-
field, Manchester and Wayne, or in the
tributaries to Three Mile pond, partly
in China, or in any of the tributaries
to McGraw. Ellis. East, North, Great
Long. Little and Snow ponds"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
SHERIFF'S SALE.
OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IS.

STATE OF MAINE-Kennebec IS.
Taken this tenth day of December. A.
D. 1902. on execution dated the twenty
eigth day of November. A. d. 1902, issued
on a judgment rendered by the Supreme
Judicial Court at a term thereof begun
and holden at Augusta, within and Tor
Tuesday of October, A. d. 1902. to wit,
on the twenty-first day of October. a. ID.
1892. in favor of Greenlief I. Stevens,
Judge of Probate of Augusta, in said
County aNState, in whose name the ac-
ton. up6n which eaids execution was is
sued. was prosecuted by Willis E. Peva
of said Augusta, against Annie Leavitt of
said Augusta, in said County of kenne-
bee and State of.Maine. for the sum of
four thousand, six hundred and fifty-two
dollars and ninety cents damage. ano
eleven dollars and sixty cents cost of suit.
and will be sold at public auction to the
and Burleigh, No. 242 Water street. in said
Augusta, on Saturday, the seventeenth
day of January, A. d. 1909, at ten of the
clock in the forenoon. the following de-
Scribed real estate and al tn" right, title
and interest which the said Annie Leav-
lit, has in and to the same or had in and
to the same on the tenth day of June.
y. ID. 1867, at two hours and ten minutes
of the clock in the afternoon when the
same was attached on the original writ in
the same suit. to wit
a certain lot or parcel of land with the
BUILDINGS thereon situate on the East Side
and bounded and described as follows, 10
wit: On the north by the South Belfast
Road (so-calledD: on the West and South
by land of the late Daniel A. Cony and
on the East by a line running parallel
with said Daniel \. Cony's east line and
distant therefrom easterly twenty rods
and three feet.
Also one other lot or parcel of land
with the buildings thereon situate in said
Augusta, and bounded and described as
follows. to wit: On the North by the
Thomaston Road (so-called), on the East
by land of the late Henry Chadwick; on
the South by land of Fred Lynn, ana on
the West by the Lynn Road so-called,
containing seventy acres more or less.
At the aforesaid time and place, said
two lots or parcels of land will be sold
in the order in which the same are de-
scribed respectively above, separately at
public auction to the highest bidder there
for until enough is realized from the pro-
ceeds of such sales to satisfy said judg
ment with interest thereon and costs of
said sale.
Dated at said Augusta, this tenth day
of December, \. d. 1902.
HENRY 7. MORSE,
Deputy Sheriff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
PRESENTS BY EXPRESS.
Rules for Shippers Of Christmas Gifts
to Carefully Remember.

ooh, yes; indeed" said Z. NJ. Mower
local agent of the American Express
Co., yesterday, in reply to question
| by the Journal representative.
christmas trade is beginning with
rusli. Last year the business was very
large, but it didn't begin as it has this
year. 1 look for large increase over
the business of 1901 BY the way, there
is one matter that shippers of all goods
by express, and especially the shippers
ably remember to do. And that is. TO
put upon each package not only the
consignee but the name and address OF
the sender. For instance, if every
shipper of merchandise would address
the packages like this: John Smith, 24O
Fourth Street, indianapolis, Indiana,
and then up in a corner somewhere
write or print: From William Brown,
24O Water Street, Augusta, Me- the
work of handling that package would
be greatly expedited. Many times the
name of the person to whom the pack
age is going becomes indistinct, espec-
tally if it is written with pencil, and
1t is impossible for us to know who the
shipper is unless his name appears up
on the same. Tell the people about
this, and it will help them and be of
great service to us at the same time
The American Express Co. is better
equipped than ever to serve the public
in forwarding holiday packages with
safety, dispatch and at lowest rates to
all places in the United States, Canada,
Europe or other countries.
Shippers are protected by receipts
given them for packages in which will
be inserted any declared value, and this
protection is not afforded by any other
means of transportation. All small
packages are carried in through sealed
trunks which afford the best possible
protection against damage, and money
and valuables are transported in fire
and burglar proof safes, and all sent in
charge of special messengers on the
fastest passenger trains.
Patrons should bear in mind that
during the Christmas season the volume
of the express business is vastly in
creased. and on that account should
start their packages early to insure de-
livery on or before Christmas day.
1t should not be forgotten that the
American Express Co. are the forward
ing agents in the United States of the
parcel post of the British post Office de-
partment, and that packages II pounds
and under to all parts Of the world can
be forwarded through the American
Express Co. at greatly reduced rates.
Persons desiring to make Christmas
presents of money, either in United
States. Canada or abroad, will find the
money orders or foreign checks of the
American Express Co. the safest.
cheapest and most convenient form OF
remittance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Ever9thing is progressing favorably
lin the prrparation for the Chizzle Wiz
| zle faflE Members of the basketball
teams are working hard for the basket
ball gappeS md there promises to be
some hot gaihes. particularly the game
between the juniors and the seniors.
The former are ambitious to down the
upper classff1en and vow they will do 1t,
while no doubt the seniors themselves
will have somthing to say about It
when the event comes of. Anyway
there is going to be some warm con-
tests in theSa events.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Cards Of Thaslss, obituary ,ot1...
resolutions OF respect, etc, Vm ~
charged at the rate Of ten cent -
line. No charges 'ess than eevenf.s
hve cents.
Al advertising announcements - ~.
tertainments. whose object = ~
raising OF money, win he charrod N
the rate Of fifteen cents q line.
Advertising notices, news form, vin -
excluded from our local columns. q.
cept such as refer to ADVERTISER =.
cupying space In our advertisinn
columns. and will be run ufaer 4
separate head on one Of The loeel
pages.
subscribers who fail to receive n
Journal promptly win confer : haeIe
~ notifying the once immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
UnimpeachabIe.

II you were to see the unequalled
volume of unimpeachable testimony in
favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla. you
would upbraid yourself for SO long de-
laying to take this effective Alternative
and tonic medicine for that blood dis
ease from which you are suffering.
1t eradicates scrofula and all other
humors and cures all their inward and
outward effects.
Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
Tratne OF the Maine Central wa

Traffic on the Maine Central was
considerable irregular. yesterday, as a
result Of the wrecking of train No. =
between Freeport and Yarmouth. early
Wednssda ySmorning. The first train to
come Straight through on the main line
was No. II, which left this station at
2.56 p. NJ, Is minutes late. Train No.
/. due ut s.1e A. NJ, 'iaJt this station at
IO.4s A. M. and No. 3. due at 12.S5 p NJ.
left at 235 P. M. The two last ,Nen-
toned trains took the back route. Law.
ing the main line at Cumberland 7lnc-
ton and going by way Of Leeds juno
ton to Brunswick. thence over the
regular line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

for the purpose of conducting a cattle
and stock ranch and carrying on a
packing and canning business with
s425 90 capital stock of which nothing
! is paid in. The officers are: President.
F. L. Dutton of Augusta, treasurer, w.
L. Beedle Of Augusta. Certificate APP
proved, Dec. IL, 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Many from Augusta will attend the
second annual fair of Belgrade Grange
at its new hall. December %, "a and
IS. Dramas by local talent will he
presented the first two evenings and on
the last evening there will be the
awarding of prizes and a dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

All of the members of Morrill, Com
mandery. No. 326, U. o. G. c., have a
cordial invitation to visit Winthrop
Commandery at supper and enter
tainment on Saturday evening, Dec.
20tn. Supper wifi be served at seven
o'clock. Quite large number have
signified their intention of go
ing. They will take the 5.45 car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
At the annual meeting of st. Marks

At the annual meeting Of st. Marks
Parish the following officers were elect
Nd for the ensuing year: Hon. w. 8.
erhoate. senior warden; Hon. s. w.
ELane. junior warden; DR.. ]. w. North.
sDr. w. S. Hill, DR.. VIM. McDavid.
Ioh. w. H. Williams and F. ]. c. Lit
Iae, Esq, vestrymen; DR.. VIM. NC
David. parish clerk. and F. J. G. Lit
BE, pa91kh treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Mis-. Sanford calls attention e nee
line of Columbia yarns, and fancy -.
tIcles. also 70 the new "Teneriffe hc6
and Christmas specialties, ana % w.
new lire Of towels, table linen e1u
handkerchiefs, which she 70 now elEe ~
ing at her place Of business NO =
winthrop Court, Augusta. Ne -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

e III are cordially invited to attend
!f{Hexhibition and sale Of embroidery,
battepburg lace and decorated china
At NE Augusta House Dec. ~ and. -
moi 10 A. NJ. to r. M. EAIsl#s
~ dec15, 1s,f7.1Ss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Miss Harvey will bB at l. 0. 0. Z.
halltNkery Friday, from to =. "a.
ana stAn arrange to give private IN
struction in dancing. Juvenile Class
meets at AIS p. NJ. deciIoSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

Don't forget the auction sale of
household furniture at the late A. G,
L0ngfellow's residence, Friday MORN
ing at 10 O'Clock. See advertisement
elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, TO-DAY.

A. E. Wood.
II. w. Soule.
For Sale-Hay.
Guy O Vickery
Lost-Pocketbook
+. S. Smith & Co.
Mrs. Nellie Emery
Locke IL Hewett Co.
North End Clothing Co.
Father Johns Medicine.
TO Let-Furnished Rooms.
characterization as Cooper.
Tanker, care 0. Ford & Thomas. New
York. -'o"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
LOCAL MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call, 1864
The letters to SAINT. cl.u..

NOW this thought in Christmas season
Gives the charitable pause
what becomes Of all the letters
That are sent to Santa Claus?''
But the answer still is easy
AS we near the Christmas Day:
Like the little ones that write them
In our hearts they're hid away.'
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18

| There will be Christian Endeavor
social in the Congregational chapel
this evening. All are cordially invited.
Admission ten cents.