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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

Il ne largs yard IN front oil the
Sc, leading a carriage h oase by each
hard each one wearing brand-new
halter around his neck. The mistress
saw her coming and met her at the
front gate.
"How on earth did you get them,
Nanny inquired the lady.
Mammy's black face was dump with
rerspiration and her fat chest fairly
painted for breath. She said: elem
me set down on do grass, honey, and
botch my BRET. Set down by me an II
tell you all about ii, 1 got to de campt
and I asked two or three men in uni
forms with muskets in dey hans to tell
me whar could find Marse Phil Sheri-
dan.
"What do you want with himF
''Dats my business" says l. After
SIX diminishing round I fnun'de genears
tent. 1 walks in and draps my best
courtesy. 'Sarvenr, Marse Genearl. !
says,
"What KIN do fortyou, madam, he
says.
81 amt no madam, Marse Genearl;
Use plain ole black mammG. 1 seed a
rwinkle in in his eye, and he says.
"Well, Nanny, what kin 1 do for
our"
IAN bless 20 soul, honey, he said dat
nanny jet as natural as # he had
been a bros gentleman. Den 1 splaiued
dat his Soldiers had stole ny mists,
carriage horses, as we'll as ev'ry othah
coed boss on place. 1 tile him he
might keep tue other horses it l
couldn't git 'em out Of him, but dat, I
must have the carriage horses, for my
'mistis was lady and her foot wan
quainted wild de groun.
"But your mistress is a rebel, said
Marse General
"Den 1 says: I don't know nothia'
bout no aebel. Marse General. ies
knows dat my mists'foot amt quainted
with de groun,' and Use boun't to hab
dose carriage bosses back
Wild dat Marse General laugh and
hollersd to man not very far of, all
dressed up IN blue c.othes and brass,
and says:
"Come here, major; here's somethin
: fer 20 to HEAR
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they FL
ter out the waste or
impurities In the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fall to do
their work.
Pains. aches andrheu-
matism came from ex-
cess Of uric acid IN the
blood, due to neglected
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWDERS
FOR CHILDREN

Successfully used by Mother Crap, nurse in
the Childrens Home in New York, cure
feverishness, bad stomach teething dis
orleis, move and regulate the bowels and
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They never fall AT all druggists, 95c
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

Don't retraid from praise where
merit deserves it. No one is tn
verse for encouragement, and many
talented beings cave died unknown
lacking it.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

Dnt he narrow. Women OF the
beft impulses LOSE many opportunities
to do bobls WORK through ulra-narrow
views of thugs and persois.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

A man may not appear to advantage
with his bands in his pockets, but 1t Is
better than having them in the pockets
of others.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foo: Ease, a powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrow-
ing nails, and instantly takes the sting out
II corns and bunions. It's the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy II
is certain cure for sweating, callous and
not, tired, aching feet. Try 1t today: Sold
oy all druggists and shoe stores. BY mail
for 25c in stamps. Trial package free Ad-
dress, Alien S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. 7.
march27 lot
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

kidney trouple.
Kidney trouble causes quick N unsteady
heart beats, and makes one ieel as though
they had heart trouble, because he heart IS
over-working in pumping thi,k. kidney
poisoned blood through veins ard arteries.
II used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were 10 be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make nc mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mid
and the extraordinary effect Of Or. Kilmers
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy Is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and Is sold on its merits ESE~
by all druggists In fifty Gsss1S
cert and one-dollar siz 49,
es. You may have a - sss s:l.z1 ~
sample bottle by mail Home Of swa.nproot
free, also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble,
Mention this paper when writing Dr. kilmer
o. Co., Binghamton, N. Z.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
UkES RHEUMATISM OR Ca
TARRH IN A DAN.-TREAT-
Il MENT FREE.

D. B. Botanic Blood Balm) cures
prst and most stubborn casessDy
kg tie poison GU Of the bloc /
Z es; and building up tue broker
down condIti n, Aches and pains IL
the bones or joints, swollen glands.
dropping in the throat, hawking, spit
ting or bad breath, ETC., all disappear
promptly and permanently. B. b. b
ceres where all else fIils. Druggists,
81. Treatment of b. B. b. sent
absolutely free and prepaid by writing
to Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca.
Describe trouble and free medical
advice given until cured. B. B. B. puts
new color in your skin, and makes the
blood re1der aud more nourishing,
topping all aches and pains. Over
5000 cures by B. B. B.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

profitable employment can DO obtained by
4 young people with an acquaintance IN
church aud religious circles. A new book,
popular price. References required. Cassell
& Co., Ltd. 7&9 W 18th ST., New York
dec Is 8t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
DROPPING EASHE5

The greatest addition known to
beauty is pretty eyebrows and long
ashes. DixiessMay Dew will ihicken
and promote ling growth. A French
secret. Package postpaid 20 cents.
Dixie MEDICINE Co., Brownsville, Tenn
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
RELIEF IN Six HouRs.

Distressing kidney and bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure.
1t is great surprise on account OF its
exceeding promptness n relieving pain
in b adder, kidneys ar back. in male
or female. Rel evesr> 'ntioa OF water
almost in mediately. sou want quick
elief and sure cure thl lie the remedy,
Sold by B. II. Gcrrell. irugg;st, Lex
.pgton, Va. -. q sss.--
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

IT KEEPS the FEET WARM and DRY
Ask TO day for Aliens Foot Eaee, powder
1t cures chilblains, swollen, sweating, sore,
aching, damp feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

Pullman Sleeping Cars from clifton Forge
TO Cincinnati, Louisville and st. Louis.
Trains arrive LeXintgCn.
IL As p. m. daily except Sunday from Clif
ton Forge.
625 p. m. daily from Richmond and
Lynchburg.
For rates, tickets, and other infolnatio
apply to S. o. AMPBELL, City Tickle
Agent.
JOHN d. POTTS, Asst. 6. p. Agent
Richmond Va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05
Over-Work WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

No. 80 connects at Lynchburg with South
ern Railway North and South.
No. SO connects at Balcony Falls witt
No. for Clifton Forge and the West
EnR CINCINNATI AND LOUISVILLE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-02-05

SAMUEL B WALKER, JR., Agent
na9a Lexington
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
The Steam Laundry.

Monday morning the. Abbeville
Steam Laundry, the latest addition
to. the valuable enterprises OF this
city, commenced operations under
the most favorable auspices. This
new enterprise 10 the property OF L.
P. Hacker, proprietor of the Able
vile. Foundry and Machine Shop,
who is well and favorably known to
the people of this city and parish,
and w. I. Como, a young man who
has recently located in our midst,
coming from Franklin, St. Mary
parish. It is one OF the best
equipped hundries in the Pelican
State, outside of the Crescent City.
C. G. Borne, an experienced laundry
man, late of the Chalmette Steam
Laundry of New Orleans, is in
charge. The new laundry wagon,
which is in charge of young Simon
Leblanc, is a beauty. indeed, the
finest ever seen on our streets. II
was manufactured complete in this
city by William Castanie, The State
Street blacksmith and >wheelwright,
and is a splendid piece, of workman
ship 10 every detail to say the very
least, equal to that of some of the
! big factories. It is good, strong and
substantial and yet comparatively
light for its size. The rev enter
prise Begins life with the brightest Of
prospects, and should i've long and
plosDel.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Hymeneal.

Married at the brides home in this
city, on Tuesday last, the 18th, at
half past 9 O'Clock a. m., Mr..
Charles Perry, of Orange, Texas, to
Miss Politia Nunez, Rev. Father F.
A, B. Laforest officiating. The
groom. is a worthy young gentleman,
well known to the people of this city
and community, while the bride is
the winsome young daughter of Hon.
Adrian Nunez, one. of Ahbeyille's
sterling old citizens, and she is adj
mired by a large circle of friends,
with whom we. join in, wishing them
a future. repiete with sunshine. and
happiness. The, happy young
couple left on. the afternoon train
Tuesday for Orange, Texas, where
they viii in the future reside.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
The New Schedule.
The new railroad schedule, which

The new railroad schedule, which
went into effect last Saturday, is
very unsatisfactory to the. people OF
this city, and, We believe, likewise
all along the line. Under this
new arrangement it is impossible to
visit New iberia and return home
the same day, Likewise it will be
impossible for the people of Kaplan,
Gueydan and other points west of us
to come here, transact business and
return home in the afternoon as they
have beer enabled TO do heretofore.
The east bound is due here at 1856
p. H., under this new schedule, and
the west bound at, 1:30-only s.
minutes apart,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
a New Firm.

Brooks & Bier is the name of a
new frm that has been launched in
this city. The new firm is COM
posed of John I. Brooks and Walter
G. Bier, young men we'll and favor
ably known in this. city and. imme-
diate vicinity. They will deal in
domestic, and foreign seed rice, es-
pecially the celebrated Honduras and
Japan varieties, and representing
some of the leading importers OF
San Francisco and New York; will
place them in a position to offer
splendid inducements to- the farmer
and rice planter. The new firm has
a broad field in which to solicit
patronage and should enjoy long life
and prosperity.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

The most miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint. More than seventy-fiye
per cent of the people of the United
States are afflicted with. these two
diseases and their effects; such as Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
C~ostiveness, Pa1pitation Of the Heart;
Heartburn, Water-brash, sGnawing and
Burning Pains at tho Pit of the Stomach,
Yellow Skin. Coated Tongue and Dis
agreeable Taste in. the Month, Coming up
Of Food after eating, Low Spirits, etc:
August Flower for 25 cents or rs cents.
Two doses viii relieve you. Try it.: A.
J GODDARD, Abbeville; Kibbe and Williams
Erath.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

Perry Leblanc was the victim of a
painful accident last Saturday night,
at the Rose Hill refinery, resulting in
the breaking of his left leg. He was
one of a happy party of young people
that drove to the refinery to enjoy
a nice, pleasant evening, and every
thing went we'll until the young folks
were preparing to return to this city,
when the accident aforesaid oc-
cured. Just how the accident oc-
cured we have been unable to learn.
Perry is one of our promising young
men, who has, a host of friends who
will join us IN wishing him an early
recovery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca.
tarrh IS a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in.
ternal remedies. HALLS Catarrh cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
tarrh cure is not % quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best physi.
csans in this country for years, and IS q
regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the hest tones known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly,
combination of the two ingredients is,
what produces such wonderful results in
curing catarrh. send for testimonials,
free.
F. J. CHENEY &lCO.. Toledo, o.
STSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

j. H. Lutgring returned Thursday
from a trip to his old home in Illi-.
nois, also other points in that and
other States, bringing back with him
a number of p~rospectors who will
most likely invest in Vermilion real
estate. MIR. Lutgring has been alb
sent from u city for some weeks,
and he expects to leave on another
Northern trip within a week or ten
days.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
disastrous Wrecks.

railWare ssnesS Is responsible for many n
MAXIM wreck and the same cause are
adSaae and lung trouble. But since tl,e
eonsam oI Or Kings New Discovers fof
worst 4ilption, coughs and colds, even the
resis cases can be cured and homeless
Laiss rraslon Is no longer necessary, Mrs
nam rag Of Dorchester. Mass, IS enc of
new nWsnose live was saved by Dr Kings
guarantsssaogFefy This great remedv is
alsaseed for all throat aid lang
and Il ~ Al GODDARD. Price so cents
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
a Than ksgivimG Dinner

Heavy eating is usually the first cause
of indigestion. Repeated attacks inflamo
the mucous membranes lining. the
stomach, producing a swelling after eat-
ing. heartburn, headache, sour rising and,
finally catarrh of the stomach. Kodol re-.
lieves the inflammation, protects the
nerves and cures the catarrh. Kodol
cures indigestion, dyspepsia, all stomach
glands of the stomach. A.. j. GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
-
His Life i'm Peril.

'Ijust seemed to have gone all to pie
ces,n writes Alfred Bee, of Welfare, Tex,
life a burden. l couldn't eat or sleep and
felt almost too worn out to work when /
began to use Electric Bitters. but they
worked wonders. Now / sleep like a top,
can tat anything, have gained in strength
and enjoy hard work. They give vigo-
rous health and new life to weak; sickly,
AJGodard's drug store,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22


Succession of Joachim Leblanc.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of an order granted by the Hon. Dis
trict Court, aforesaid, in the matter
of the succession entitled and number
cd as above, there will be offered for
sale at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, by the undersigned, to
pay debts of said succession, at the
last residence of the deceased, on
Tuesday, December %, 1902,
between the hours of II a. m. and 4 p.
M, the hereinafter described property
to~Wit:
Three certain lots of ground situated
in the town of Kaplan. La, being Lots
| No.. Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (l4l
| of Block So of said town, each having a
front Of 40 feet on Avenue | by a depth
| of 132 feet, and Lot No. 20 of Block No.
| IL of said town, having a front OF ~
feet on Avenue g by a depth of 13C
feet.
One lot of ield harness.
Two ploWs,
Two harroWs,
One corn crib,
One disc harrow,
One lot of lumber,
l. One lot of sheep,
Several head of horned cattle, :.
One large pot,
Ten hen houses,
One buggy,
One set of harness flor buggy,)
One pair American mules
One pair Creole mules,
One other pair Creole mules,
Two wagons.
One mare,
Two spades,
Two hoes,
One lot of household furniture.
h TERMS-Cash.
Abbeville, La, Nov. q, 1901.
ERMINA MIGUEz, Administrative.
Edwards Il Greene, Attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

A. F. Maxfield this week sent us a
generous sample of fine apples that
he had just received from a friend in
Illinois. They are as juicy as a be
and of excellent flavor, being quite
different from the apples you buy, at
the fruit stands.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day will be cele-
brated at the Methodist Church.
Appropriate services under the super
vision of the pastor viii .oe con
Quoted. Let US meet together and
show gratitude 70 the giver of
every good gift. S. }, Davies, P. G.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

The Moler Barber College, New
Orleans, La, wants men to learn the
barber trade, steady practice, quail
fed teachers, demonstrations, ETC.,
are the advantages. Complete outfit
Of tools given each graduate, board
included. Catalogue explaining all
mailed free.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

The debris on tie ground where
the Laporte building stood, previous
to the big fire of last monrh, IS be-
ing removed, preparatory to the con-
struction of a fine new structure on
this site. It is said that ground will
he broEen shortly for this new
building, as early as practicable.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

A number of our prominent citizens
and Masons drove to Lafayette on
Thursday of last week to attend the
funeral of Joseph Ell. Wise. They
returned to this city during the
night.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Mrs. Hebert, who has been con

Mrs. Hebert, who has been con-
Quoting a restaurant in the two-story
building OH Main street, near the S.
P. depot, tor the. past several
months, is now Occupying more
commodious quarters on that street
in the building recently vacated by
Van Lampman,. proprietor of the
River Side Restaurant, which latte.
is now a thing of the past.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

The front OF. Godard's drug store,
which was damaged to no little ex-
tent by the recent big fire On Con-
cord street, has been thoroughly re-
paired within the past week or two,
and once more presents a neat ap-
pearenee.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Out of, Deaths Jaws.

when death seemed very near from q
severe stomach aud liver trouble, that |
had suffered with for years.. writes p.
Life Pills saved my life and gave perfect
health" Best pills on earth. and only 26e
at Al Godard's drug store. { .
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Hundreds of people from the su

HundTeds OF people from n sur
rounding country-very likely over
20O0-ca,ne in town last Saturday to
witness the circus. Erath, Henry,
Perry, Kaplan, Esther and other
nearby points were especially we'll
represented. Many came in from q
distance Of fifteen and twenty miles
two witness the much-heralded
event.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

The special cane train, which phys
between here and Franklin, now
remains III this city over night. This
new arrangement went into effect
this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Doesn't Respect Old AGE,

It's shameful when youth fails to show
proper respect for old age, but just the
contrary in the case of Dir. Kings New
Life Pills. They cut off maladies no mat
ter how severe and irrespective Of old
age. Dyspepsia, jaundice, fever. c~onsti
patton all yield to this perfect pill. 25c at
A. j. Godard's.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

If you are bilious and seeking advisers,
Take DeWitts Little Early Risers,2
just before going to bed
You viii! tiild on the morrow,
You are rid of your sorrow-
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not gripe, but move
the 'bsweS gently and easily. cleansing
the liver. Their tonic effect gives
strength to the glands, preventing a re-
turn Of the disorder. a. J. Goddard
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22

= was rnmored on our streets Sun
aa5 mat a young white man had
asea murdered Tie previous night
y lte "red light district. IN
~ss,satlon, however, proved these
,a,.lofs 70 be utterly without i9unda-
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1902-11-22
Taken Ep

One red pig, on my premises in III.
town of Abbeville. Round hole in +op ot
right ear, and crop aud split IN left ear
Owner IAN have same by proving prop.
erty and paying al charges.
6. G. GRIFFIN.