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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-20

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~ We have too many dignhed, stationary
Chrisiansl
Wantedl People that will get out and
do things.
The Volunteers OF America are not or
namental Christians; they do things.
For six years we have struggled against
prejudice. opposition, poverty. AT last we
have emerged %uiumphantly from the battle
But what have the " Volunteers of Amer
lea done TO save souls? During the last
year we raised $SIo1265 in support Of our
own rents, officers and work. We attracted I,3oaIS7 persons TO our
Sunday and weeknight services, and 2,53S27o to open-alr services.
The VOLUNTEER TENEMENT WORK among the deserv-
ing poor is new branch Of our philanthropic effort Disclosures re
parding New York City made by reformers do not begin to describe
the fearful conditions among the poor OF Our large cities. lnou-
sands Of poverty-stricken, hungerridden people who perish for lack
of bread are CRYING for help that must be timely and WITHOUT
RED TAPE. These people we have provided with homes, tood'
clothes. THERE is NO RED TAPE TO HINDER our WOkh.
We have homes for destitute men and women-homes Tor men
who have no place TO sleep, who crawl into doorways, who lie down
in alleys or grope under steps. We furnish shelter for these men,
and, if possible, WORK.
In many cities we have homes for wOrkingmen. These are
patronized by men who have work, and can pay for a nights lodg-
ing, yet who are without homes, and in many cases without friends
In these homes nearly 2348I4 people were lodged last year. In the
restaurants worked by the army S71a07 we're fed with substantial
meals at a moderate cost.
Our homes OF mercy for young women must not be forgotten
Here all young women are welcome without distinction of creed or
doaditisn OF life. If they have fallen our matfoas help them to a
better life.
The Prisoners League nAnbers 10000 prisoners who are Iv-
ing reformed lives within prison precincts.
We say, with Gen. Washington; Neither ambition nor interest
10 LIFT ALL MEN ~
NEARER TO GOD. ~ az
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1902-09-20
REAL ESTATE

Tor sale in Lexington. Farms
Tor sale. Houses to rent. Il
you have any real estate to
sell place it in his hands-no
.ost il no sale. Office in
Lexington.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

The Daily States suggests that
Admiral Schley might be able to get
satisfaction if not justice and uncover
the cowardly malice of the contemp-
tible navy yard clique, by sueing
Maclay and his publisher for libel.
The only trouble about this is that he
would have to be very careful in
selecting a court presided over by a
Judge who would not invent new
rules Of evidence as the political
judge occasionally does.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Jennings Gusher.

Jennings, La, Dec. 23.-The
Jennings No. l was turned loose
again today, and a 4-inch stream Of
oil gushed to a height of IS feet.
This spout lasted for several hours,
when it was shut off. Bailing will
be commenced in the morning In
hopes of bringing in the well. The
remaining lost pipe is still in the well,
but does not keep it from spouting
whenever given a chance. Indica-
lions point toward the Jennings No.
l being brought in a tirst-class gusher,
after all the delay and discourage
ment.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Agents Wanted.

Live, active men and women can
earn fro3l $500 to $1,000 a day by can
vassing for Frank G. Carpenters book
"South American: Social fndnutrial an
Political" This book is jast out and is
having an enormous sale. Every body
wants it. AS it is being sold by sub
scription only, we desire representa-
tives who are hustlers at once to intro
duce the work in your territory Most
liberal terms. Write to-day for terri
tory and full particulars to The Saal-
deld Publishing Company, Akron
Ohio.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY.
SATURDAY, JAN. a, 1909.
YERMILTON'S AGRICULTURAL
WEALTH.

One who stands a little while near
any of our principal streets in this
busy harvest season can not but be
forcibly struck by the long trains of
wagons and carts loaded to their full
capacity with the splendid agricul-
tural productions of the fertile soil Of
Vermilion parish. 1t is not n crop
alone which claims the attention of
our farmers. Every few minutes the
observer will see loads of, cotton,
sugar cane, rice and corn coming to
market to say nothing of the vast
quantities of hay and sweet potatoes
which seem too Insignificant to be
mentioned and yet are the source of
no mean revenue TO the thrifty farth-
er. We doubt if there is anywhere
else under the broad canopy OF heav-
en- a country with a soil as rich as
ours, a climate as glorious, where
four staple crops may be found
growing in prodigal profusion side by
side in the same field.
Tie woods and marshes are full of
fat, sleek cattle; the rivers and
bayous TEEN with fine fish, while the
bay and gulf hold oysters, crabs,
shrimps and saltwater. fish, the equal
of any the world ever saw; the prai-
raes and marshes abound with wild
game such as ducks, woodcocks,
jacksnipe, geese, papabots, water
rails, cartridges, etc. I; and the coast
is the favorite haunt for deer,-some
of our sportsmen killing as many as
three head in a single drive.
Who would not be proud of such
a country as VeFmilion?
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
THEY GO BROKE.

The Protected Knights of America,
a new fraternal insurance order,
hailing from Mississippi, has busted.
Last year a smooth duck got q few
members here and instituted a chap
ter or lodge, which soon disbanded.
The following account of the affair
may console some of the boys who
pulled out in time:
Natchez. Miss, Dec. 23.-W. D.
Cameron, Of Meridian, Miss. supreme
protector of the Protected knights of
America, has notified the local chap
ter that the order must suspend bust
ness. The local chapter Immediately
appointed a committee to institute
suit against the supreme officers, and
the services of State Senator James
A. Clinton have been retained for
that purpose. The order was organ
lied in May, 1899, and afforded
fraterhal insurance on policies Of
$1,000 and $4,000. Its membership
extended through Texas, Louisiana
and Mississippi, and dwindled from
1900 to 1000. The local lodge has
81 active members.
In his letter the supreme Protector
says that death claims amounting to
SIC, 900 had accumulated at the time
he was indicted into the Office last
January, and now amount to$25, 900.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
MADE 4 MISTAKE.

The Crowley Signal is the authori-
ty for the statement that SamRobert-
son is to be governor and that Sam
bola Jones will be the next congress
man from the sixth district.-Lafsy-
sette Gazette.
Our good friend Mouton has made
q slight mistake. The Signal has
never said that Sam Robertson would
be the next governor or L. Sambola
Jones the next representative from
this district. The Signal believes
that there are too many good men in
the state.-Crowley Signal.
There must be some mistake about
this friend Scott. We are free to
concede that there are a goodly
number of good men in Louisiana,
but we can't admit that they are too
numerous. As Sam is so distasteful
to you by all means you should favor
Jones as we do. He wants to put
vou'in another district where you can
kicksas long and Justify as y%ou.please.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

formation as to the character of the
men who ale now holding these offices
and of the politicians who are de-
manding a change. Owing to the
very private nature of the conference,
none of the gentlemen participating
feel at liberty to repeat what was said.
This much is known. however, that
Captain Wimberly will not be inter-
fered with, for the present, 'notwith-
standing the demands OF Walter
IDenegre and the lily whites, and De-
fore anything further is done by the
executive in his case, both OF the
senators will be invited to another
conference.
sit is expected, also, that the lily
whites. will soon receive another blow
in the appointment of Mrs. Durant,
Representative thousands candid
ate, as postmaster at New Iberia.
For two months this case has Been
before National Committeeman Clark,
as referee. Mr.. Clarke opposedMrs.
.Durant, who has been indUrsed by
the most influential citizens of New
iberia. Representative Broussard
has become tired Of the delay, and
probably will force ah early decision"
Evidently the charge of these gen.
tlemen being democrats in Louisi-
ana and Republicans at Washington
has some color.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Birthday Celebration.

One of the veteran citizens of Ver-
million parish. Mr.. Thos. j. Morgan,
celebrated the 72nd anniversary Of
his birth the first day of January,
1862. He came to this parish Soon
after the civil wal and has lived here
since. The work he has done for the
will tell in the years to come
for his name Was at all times associa-
ted with all that was for good and
progressive.
He was truly happy New Years
morning when he saw his children
and grandchildren gathering at the
residence of Mrs. Henry, his oldest
child, to celebrate his "birthday.''
His face was as sunny as the day,
and his life as cheerful as that of the
children. His family shbw number
fifty-one and all except five were
present. After partaking of a sump-
tous dinner they all gathered on the
front porch and MIR. Corodi with bis
camera made a splendid likeness of
the family.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Morgan is
past the allotted age of man he is In
good health and appears much
stronger than many who are youhger
than he.
1t is the wish of all that Mr.. Nor
gan may have many returns of "New
Year"-the day that first gave him
light.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
A Deep Mystery.

It is a mystery why women endure
Backache. Headache, Nervousness, Sleep
lessness, Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy
Spells when thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters will quickly cure such
troubles II suffered for years with kid
ney trouble" writes Mrs Phebe Cherley.
of Peterson, Ia, and a lame back panied
me so | could not dress myself, but Elec-
trio Bitters wholly cured me, and, al
though 73 years old, ! how am able to DO
all my h~ousework' tt overcomes Consti-
patton, improves Appetite, gives perfect
health Only SOC at A ] Godard's drug
store
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
SOME PECULIAR POLITICS.

Ever since the days of John olidell,
Billy Pitt Kellogg and Eliza Pink
ston there has been more or less
marked popularity in Louisiana
politics. Always something striking
ly novel and original.
Some time ago DIR. Henry Dickson
Bruins, of New Orleans, and the Har-
lequin, a breezy journal of that city
charged the State administration, or
rather the Washington end thereof of
standing as sponsor for the Wimber-
" administration in the New Orleans
customhouse. In support OF this
charge some striking condolences
were cited.
Now comes the Washington cor
respondent of the New Orleans Plea
yune. (who should evidently be muz-
zled if he is not telling the truth)
with this interesting little budget of
news:
GA conference was held at the
white house this morning between
President Roosevelt, Senators Nc
Emery and Foster and Representative
Broussard. The question of federal
patronage in Louisiana was discuss
I'd, and the president requested in
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, GO
Lucas County. ~

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he rs
the senior partner of the firm of FL Che
ney & Co., doing business in the City of
Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
= my presence. this 9th day of
- AW GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
o u surfaces of the system Send for
testimonials free
FJCHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o
D+Sold by Druggists 75c
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

STATE OF LOUISIANA fifth judicial
DISTRICT Court--Parish of Vermilion-
No. 40.
Succession of E. I. Addison, Decd.
Whereas, Marie c. Addison, Admins
traitor OF said Succession has fled a
tableau of distribution. with an appli-
cation to be discharged of her said r st
and for the cancellation of her official
bono,
Notice is: therefore hereby given to any
in"ln al whom hon it doth or may concern,
ifthey, think fit. within ten daysffom The
day on WHICH this is published. to the
granting of this application for the homol-
ogation of said tableau and discharge of
the Administrator. .
Given, under my hand and seal this the
49, 21st day of December. 1901.
SEAL" EDWARD THORP,
\~~) Deputy Clerk.
Edwardsl& Greene. Attorneys. 8
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Thousands Sent m, Exile.

Every year a large number Of poor 'suf.
ferers whose lungs aye sore and raeked
with coughs are nrge6 to go to another
climate. But this is costly and not al
ways shre. Don't be an exile when DIR
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
llble medicine for Coughs, Cords. and. all
Throat and Lung diseases6n earth The
first dose brings relief Astounding cures
result from persistent use Trial bottles
free at A J Godards Price Soc and $1.00
Every bottle guaranteed
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Fine Stock Ranch for Sale.

Ore of the most desirable stock
farms in Louisiana all under fence.
well supplied with water and abund-
ance OF pasturage. Nearly 5000
acres all in one body, running from
Cneniere all Tigre to Fresh Water
Bayou. For particulars apply to
ROBERT H1LLEBRANDT,
Abbevill6, La.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

BURPEE'S SEEDS are the best that
can be grown. If you want the choicest
vegetables or most beautiful flowers
you should READ Burpee's Farm Annual
for 1902, so well known as "the lead
ing American Seed Catalogue" 1t is
mailed free to all. Better send your
address today. W. ATLEE BURPEE &
Co., Philadelphia. nov2-2m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

.WANTED-sEvERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation in each
State one in this parish required) to rep
wealthy business house of solid financial
standing. Salary $500 weekly, with
expenses additional. all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head Offices.
Horse and carriages furnished, when
necessary. References. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manager,
5i6 Gakton Building, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

Roosevelt does not think much Of
ttfa machine republicans of the South
ern States, which indicates good
judgment in that particular.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
w. IT. FOPkneF.

a prominent merchant of Columbus, Kan
sas. says; II am not accustomed to endorse
proprietary remedies. but can conscien-
tiously recommend DR. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin as IN excellent preparation for
stomach troubles. Sold by A j GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

Last Sunday week, St. Martinyille
had its first Masonic funeral, that of
Albert Rousseau, and the beautiful
ceremonial was witnessed by a large
crowd.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

Ambrose A. Maginnis a prominent
citizen and capitalist of New Orleans
died last week III New York and vas
buried in Meterie cemetery New
Years day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

STATE OF IOUIS1ANA-Parish of Yer.
mlllon-l7th Judicial District Court
No. 1853.
Succession of Emile Hebert, Deceased.
Whereas in The above numbered and
entitled succession Aida Prejeai,. widow
OF Emile Hebsrt, and Jos. NJ. Gputerriez,
residents of the Parish of Verhiflion, have
presented their petition, and their ami.
cation praying that they be appointed
Observation-Disclosures of said Succession.
Notice Is therefore hereby given. toanv
and all WHOM it doth Or ma concern to
show cause II Any they have. within ter,
days: why the prayer Of said petition
s'lon'd not be granted as prayed for.
By Order of Court.
EDWARD THoRp,
Deputy Clerk of Court.
Clerks Office, December 10. 1901.
EDWARDS 4 GREENE: Attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

l have a choice lot of Japan seed
rice for sale. For samples and price
enquire at Godchaux's Independent
Warehouse or at my home place,
Rushmere. JOHN A. WATHEN.
s. dec28 tt.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

January has opened up fine. In
fact the Weather is too nice to remian
so very long;
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

i, Clarence ]. Edwards, President, and
l. l.. Odillon Broussard, Secretary, being
gully sworn, declare that the above report
la true. and Is a correct statement of the
condition of this Association.
CLARENCE j. EDWARDS.
L. ODILLON BROUSsARD.
Sworn to and subscribed before me. this
18th day o November, 1901.
G. w. SCMMERs, Notary Public.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Succession Sal.
STATE OF LOUIsIAN.
No. '444. " FeFm5;.E

S!A1E Ot LOUISIANA-in,,
M e1lst 44e conrt-Parish Of v., sss
Succession Of sostheae Ann.
by virtue Of a commisS;oa 4''a
D Of safe issued from Ill., And H.
Judicial District Court .af ~ HOa. NJ
above numbered and entStiaSss aald, i
and TO me directed, autHbr;. sueees
pOwerlng me in the preiS;sa .1sngg aal y
coed to sell atpublic dIct;ns, viii
and highest bidder. at the ~. % theISs
ct Sosthene Abshire, dec,a" lug fssiasss
NaruSof said parish, on w. IN Tie Il
Saturday, Jah. Ii, lgb5
Between the hours presd !,
following described property to lsv, i
Est. One certain tract of land s;, ~
the parish of 'Vermilion conta, 'si.astdh
y acres, measuring three 3nsn,As iHas
front ny SIX S7-IOO arpents dean hafpessa
north by jules Abshire. sontb L oonaaS
Herpin, south by jean Absh;ro " Fit,
by lands formerly belonging tnd ! VI
2nd. One certain tract. a. ii.
ated in tile parish of Vermil;on. ''tO, sa
ing forty acres on the Baynn NJ. oshiail
tue, bounded north by tl,a XVI V ID
south by Mary Jane Edgar, or aI Is,l9aga
,merly owned by her. east he 'I pash
Bourque:and west by UupreyiilaL aasft
on the Bayon Que de Tbrtue' aadaaa
3rd. One tract Of land ..a.,
in the parish of Vermlilion. cas s,.eats
tweutV-eiuht leras ,naro s.' soi1alah
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Sherif's Sale.
STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parisb j E.
m%ilion,-l7th Judicial District Con v
E. Scott and Martha Scott

No. 452. SSuit
E. Scott and Martha Scott
Va.
Wilheimnia C. Leonard and Dr. i
Leonard. =
By virtue of u writ of feri facias ;.,,.
in the matters of the above entitlaa IN M
numbered snit, and q commission a "
directed. fully authorizing and empavss
ing me IN the premises. | have seiysed M
will proceed to sell at public auetion i
the last and highest bidder. st Tia NM
cipal front door Of the sCaurthonse Il
said parish, in the town OF AbleyilkIsi
on
Saturday. January 25th, 1900.
between TIL" hours prescribed BY Law. In
following-dr>rrlbed property. to-Wis:
1st. The Leonard reservation il III
town Of L"~"nardyille, containing I'd
acres, more or less. bounded north IL
Lake Arthur soutl, by Leonard street
east by Rtyitlon reservation, west by
Taylor and Evans. in Vermilion parish.
end. All the unsold lots i'm the tegHOt
Leonarlvilfe,i Vermilion parish. contain
ing 80 blocks according to the plan ii si
''". va At''bhluhIIIS W ulF III bHtI No.
452 above mentioned Numbered from IT'D
81 inclusive except block No. 8. Es
Bird That certain tract OF lagd sHr
ated partly in Eermiiion, and d sana
part in Cameron parish. continuing III
acres. more or less, and known as the
Leonard plantation, bohnded north b.
the now town of L~eonardville Aforesaid.
formerly by Lake Arthur south II
Albert Mouton Evans. being the resduRs
of lot No. 2 of tine Revilli0n tract. ,safta
dednctiug the Leonard reservation sia
the Town of LUon.rdville.) as partition.
ed by said defendant w. c. Leonard ana
Wnllweher. and represented on the pad
OF survey of said Revillou tract made By
Romaine Frapcez. September 9th. 1881
and on file in TIE Clerks office. Ut Able
vile. and all improvements OH yaid plan
tatiOn.
TERMs-Cash.
Sheriff's Office. Abbeyille, La, this as
dav of December, 1901.
j. o. HILBERT. Sheriff.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quinipe in a tasteless form. No cure,
No pay. Price SOC.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04
Succession of Ubertie Richard.
Notice.

Abbeyille, La, Dec. oath, lsl.
The public is hereby notified that ~
following pronlissory note. which n1s
been transferred TO the undersigned nIsi
NJ Stebbins, has been lost or destroyea'
to2wit:
A note dated Aug, 4th. 1897. for sIsss
bearing eight per cent interest from da IN
and ten per cent attorneys fees, Payaa9s.s
on the first of November. 1897, the orag1
Of M Stebbins. and executed by A.
Jettun. Sc
The above-discribed note is MY properly
and the public is warned not to purchsss
same or negotiate therefor.
E: SMILEY.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

STATE OF touI>IANA--l7th jadieil
District Cobrt--Parish of VerHtill0n-
No. 462.
Succession of Ubertie Richard.
Whereas in the. above numbered sd
entitled successioh Helen Ahshiree, NssaI,
III TutriX. a resident of the Parish OF va,
million ai% | i has prssshssa her I'll petition aha n a -!
pointed Administrator Of said succession.
Notice IS therefore Hereby given to ansg
and all whom it doth or may concer:. .
Show cause if any they have. within leaa
days. why the prayer of said petltlea
should not be granted as prayed for.
By Order of Coart:
EDWARD TH0RPa
Deputy Clerk of Coiifs.
Clerks Office, December q, 1901.
Edwards & Greene, Attofneys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-01-04

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parish of Yer.
milion-l7th Judicial District Court
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-03-12
Ten Years of Blessed Work and
Glorious Victories.
Paine'S celery
Compound
Has Brought Health and New Life to
the Sick and Diseased in Every
Part Of the Civilized World.

For the last ten years the work of
Paine's celery compound has been
blessed and cheering one to men and
women of every rank in society. In
no one case has the great medicine
failed to benefit, and where it has been
used promptly, it has in every case
brought cure.
The blessed results that spring from
the use of Paine's Celery Compound
are not confined to this land of ours.
The great life giving medicine has
been sent to every quarter of the civil
lied world, and has cured the sick,
restored the weak and depressed to
health and strength, and caused tens of
thousands to live who failed to find
health i'll worthless prescriptions, sar-
saparillas, nervines and pills. Paine S
Celery Compound has cured when all
other remedies failed
1t is to this best of all medicines,
Paine's Celery Compound that we
would direct the attention of every
man and woman suffering from weak.
ness, general debility, rheumatism
neuralgia, heart trouble, dyspepsia
| anemia, blood diseases, liver com
plant, and kidney trouble. Thou
sands of grateful letters have poured
in testifying to wonderful and perma
nent cures.
1t is foolish and criminal to delay tn,
use of such disease banisher, whei
others have so clearly demonstrated it
value; when many of your friends ant
neighbors have been made well by it
use. The health giving virtues ar
so eminently great that the ables
physicians are prescribing Paine's Gel
cry Compound daily for the sick.
If you are weak physically, in tn
grasp of disease, or simply out-of sorts
irritable, sleepless, or respondent, tr
one bottle of Paine's Celery Com
pound, and note well the magica
effects