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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30
CONTRACT
Awarded to James A Petty
For the Erection
OF the Brick Bank and Store
Buildings.

The Abbeville Investment Company
L4mited, have awarded the contract
for the erection of their brick bank and
store buildings in the burnt district
at the corner of Concord and Jefferson
streets and facing the Magdalene
Square.
James A Petty. a prominent and
well known contractor of the Rice City
though up to within "a few years since
a residenG Of this place, was the
successful bidder over several others.
His bid calls for the sum of $685.
900.
Material is being placed on the
ground and it is expected that active
work will soon be under way on these
handsome and modern new struc-
lures. Ground will probably be-
broken during tine next week, perhaps
Monday.
The Best Prescriptions for NRala~
ria
Chills and Fever is q bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1T is simply iron
and q~uinine in a tasteless form. Nc cure,
No pay. Price Soc.
Wanted-Several persons OF char
acter and good reputation in EACH
state Gone in this county required) to-
represent and advertise old establish
ed wealthy business house OF solid
financial standing. Salary $21.oO
weekly with expenses additional, als
payable in cash each Wednesday
direct from head offices. Horse aud
carriage furnished when necessary.
References. Enclose self-addressed
envelope. Colonial Co., 334 Dear
born street, Chicago.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30
Charlton Vaccine at Paul Bailey's.

Charlton Vaccine at Paul Bailey's.
The Ladies Aid are making prepa-
ratlons for the social which is to be
given in the public square on the
4th.
Children preparing for their first
communion were in town nearly all
the week and the crowd fivened up
the streets wonderfully.
The Young Mems Athletic Club
will give a euchre party next Tues
day night at their rooms on Washing
ton street, near Colomb's baker
shop.
Remember we have good Corn,
Seed Rice and the very best Cotton
Seed on the market for sale at most
reasonable prices. Give US a call.
| Gus Godchaux & Son.
John A Wathen, the former prop
rietor of the Rushmere ranch and rice
plantation, is in town arranging busi-
ness affairs and will shortly return to
his home in Lebanon. Kentucky.
Captain. W d Gooch enjoyed the
Confederate reunion to the fullest ex-
tent and met many old comrades
while in the Delightful Crescent City
He, like all others of u people re-
turning from the scene, says the
visitors were royalty treated and en-
tertained considering the immense
numbers that attended the great
event.
Want to build a neat new home.
did you say? Then you'll need good
lumber, which we are selling at q
bargain. Z M Stebblns & Co.
Willie Bernard attended and great
ly enjoyed the reunion in New Or
leans last week, bringing back with
him some bright new 1908 money
which be secured at the mint in ex-
change for old. Mr. Bernard wit
messed the process of making money
and was agreeably surprised to note
the many indicients in connection
Herewith. He also attended a num-
Der of amusements and visited nume-
rous places Of interest while in the
city.
The first tie game of ball played in
this parish this season occurred last
Sunday, when Lehman's pets OF
Kaplan endeavored to wallop the
Perry sluggers but failed to do so
From all accounts, the game was on
the sensational order and rather ex-
citing Both teams succeeded in
bringing twenty-three men across the
home bag Many people witnessed
the strenuous battle for supremacy
and were pretty well satisfied with
what they saw ON this occasion 1t
is asserted that both the Kaplan and
Perry organizations have been
strengthened somewhat of late and
both promise to do better in the fu-
ture.
Gus Godchaux & Son are selling
irst-class seed rice at the most
reasonable prices.
Judge j Albert schEessinger re-
turned On the west bound train Sun
day afternoon from a pleasant SOLO.
urn of a weeks duration in New Or.
leans The Judge reports having en-.
joyed the trip to the fullest extent
throughout the week, saw the big
parade, ball games, numerous places
of interest, also spent some happy
hours with his venerable father who
is 93 years of age and greeted
innumerabIe friends and relatives.
some of whom he had not e il
many a long day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30

r O "A S

TLO . %
fine weather this week.
Today is Decoration Day.
srobges at Paul Fl Bailey's'
Coming event-baby show.
Did you witness the bali game
Sunday?
Seed Rlee.-Gus Godchaux & Son.
Warm weather period is close at
hand.
The Picayune Frog Shows plays at
kapian tomorrow.
Table Tennis at Paul E Balley's.
There will be races at Erath today
and tomorrow.
B~lsckberries are ripe and quite
plentiful.
Big Bargains IN lumber. K M
Stebbins & Co.
Florlan Keller returned Sunday
siternoon from the Crescent City.
Archie M Rose came over from
Gueydan Sunday forenoon.
Corn for sale.-Gus Godchaux &
Son.
About two hundred Gueydanftes
visited our city Sunday. -
Edt and Ernest Erath arrived Sur
day, after 8 pleasant visit in New Or
leans.
When ia need of Honduras seed
fice see GODDARD.
Freddy SchIessinger returned Sun-
day from d trip to the Crescent
City. -
Emmett P Putnam arrived from N.
q. IN The afternoon train Sunday
last.
We have Oh hand the best Cotton
Seed. Gus Godchaux & Son.
Miss Kate Primeaux, of near
Erath, was q welcome visitor Mon-
dsS.
The Abbevilte Oil Company s
ehartef sppeafs elsewhere in this
Issue.
Fishing tackle-the best at reason
able prices-at Paul HI Bailey's.
DR. II Bascomb White, of Guey-
asu, was among the Sunday VISIT
orr.
" Green is home again, after a
peasant visit In his old home-New
Orleans.
Corn! Seed Rice! Corn! Cotton
seedl Corn! Gus Godchaux 6 Son
Judge Lsbauve's homeshas recently
leee'Ved a thorough overhauling and
fspahing.
Manager A1onzo j Thomas of the
cumberland Telephone Company, we
1sgfet TO learn is of the sick list.
Bay your Seed Rice of us, and
s1ss get the hest on the MARKET
DDS Godehaux & Son.
Jnlius Beer is at present time In
,he employ Of the Summers Brothers
aAer Company. Bully for
Repairing Of the Court House i.
saaef way, the work having com.
a'snced the forepart Of the presen1
marion Vaccine--=the best--at
WI Il Bailey's. Better get some
'a'lasdlately. before it is too late.
Wauted-Young men to prepare
y government positions Fine open.
w 70 all departments Good SALARY
aap'a Promotions Examinations
@ Particulars free Interstate
~espondenee Inst. Cedar Rapids
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30
A Thoughtful MAN.

NJ N Austin. of winchester, Indiana.
knew what to do in the hour of need. His
! wife had an unusual case of stomach and
liver trouble, physicians could not help
her. He thought Of and tried DR. Kings
New Life Pills and she got relief at once
and was finally cured Only % cents, a IA
j GODDARD
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30

Play ball! Get your Base Ball
Goods at Paul Fl Bailey's. He has o
complete line.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30

Saturday.
"Bud' Hollier was q passenger on
the west bound train Sunday his
destination being the Rice City
(Crowley.y
In the Good Old Summer Time
you'll want q good hammock. Isn't
that 500 Paul f Bailey has the kind
you're looking for.
I Elmer came back Friday from q
trip to points in St Martin parish.
where he spent some four or FIVE
days.
Jerry W Taylor spent the greater
pert of last week in our city, return
ing to his home in New Iberia Fri
day.
First-class seed rice, cheap.
GoDARD.
Andrew Boutte had his right hand
injured in playing ball Saturday last,
though nothing of a serious na-
ture.
Mrs Sam Weiss and children have
returned horne after an absence of
two weeks spent with relatives and
friends at Bunkie and Many, La.
You want Bathing Mits? Certain
~. Then call ON Paul II Bailey and
procure such.
William r Moss is with us again
and may remain for some weeks He
returned Tuesday from Jeanerette
and New Iberia.
Heynan A Isaacs, assistant post
master at Gueydan, spent the greater
part of the day here Sunday. He fs
looking fine and as happy as q sun
flower.
Paul E Bailey's is headquarters for
Flesh Brushes, Table Tennis. Base
Ball Goods, Hammocks, Fishing
Tackle, Bathing Mits. etc.
Hon L Gueydan, Of Gueydan, one
of Vermllion's distinguished and ever
popular citizens was CONSPICUOUS
among the many excursionists in our
midst Sunday.
Mrs Thomas Monk and children of
New Iberia, we're here q couple of
days this week visiting at the home of
bIr and Mrs W W Maxfeld and
family.
Bring your prescriptions to Bailey's
drug store, where they will be CON-
pounded from the choicest and purest
drugs, with scientific accuracy and at
reasonable prices
A large quantity of bricks have
been hauled on the site of the new
bank and store buildings at the
corner OF Jefferson and Concord
streets.
Samson Chsuvin, the ever popular
representative in these parts for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York, is not asleep these days
but continues to do a splendid BUSH
ness in his line. Your especial at
tentiou is directed to the company's
advertisement on the first page to-
day.
A. GODDARD is temporarily located
in Mrs c T Guidry's store ON State
street, selling the best OF drugs.
medicines, paints, window glass,
stationery, school supplies, etc.
AbbeviIle is 70 have a genuine,
frst-class baby show in the very near
future, if what we hear is true. It
is stated that extensive arrangements
for the occasion are now under
way, with bright prospects for the
event proving the hill of the sea-
son. Get ready to attend the big
event.
Foster stansbury, a popular
young man of Gueydan, paid Able
vile a pleasant visit Sunday and
witnessed the deSeat of the ball
tossers of bis town as administered
by the locals. 1t was q measly
shame, Ell! Foster, but it was oul
duty to present the visitors with the
best we had and we did so in great
style.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30

MONEY 10 hlVs1"s
Abbeville, La, May IS, 1903.
n %stockho7ders of the Abbeyille Build
m { Loan Association. Limited. are
hereby af notified that Che mon money h; or hand nd
viii Be offered to the t soa aIg n 7fsn D o' ! ! 0, n
! !, f,sa Eos sn" 81 { The "a Ass as at INT IN the
eOafs ii00''' CJEDWARDs.
President.
OBROUSSERD.
Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30
500 Reward, 800.

The readers of this paper Will be pleased
to learn that there Is at least one dreaded
in all it's stages and that is Catarrh.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cur now known to the medical rrater-
nifty. Catarrh being a constitutional di
sease, requires a constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous
the foundation of the disease and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in, doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith i'll it's curative powers. that they Of
fer a reward of One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list Of testimonials: Address, 7. J.
CHENEY. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Drug
gists, 75c. Halls Family Bills are the best
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30
o4ste to Stockholders

Abbeville. La, April 30, 1903.
The stockholders Of the Bank OF Able :
,ibe srs 1srshy "G st ea4t dat fto 8 % Tnesda y
Che se oar5 1903, at 2 O'Clock p. M, at the
Jane ~ ~ aid bank in the town Of Able
fagIls ~ for the purpose of voting upon
silif .e re of the capital stock Of said
soIp III nrdsr Of the Board Of DIRECTORS;
by oioo LOBROUSSARD.
Cashier
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1903-05-30

L E Thomas, the able State Bank
Examiner, came in Thursday after
noon and made an inspection of the
affairs of the Bank of Abbeville.
DR. Wall, of jackson, La, came
over this week on a short visit to his
brother It L Wall, mine host of the
Wall House.
Postmaster Joseph T Labit return
ed home safe and sound from the re-
union, and needless to say he enjoyed
the occasion about as much as any
one, if not a little more so.
You Know what Won are TAX
iRg
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply iron and Quinfne i'll a tasteless
form. No Cure. No Pay. SOC.
The old frame building on Lafa-
yette street formerly occupied by
Davis blacksmith shop, is undergo
ing a mueh-needed repairing and is
also being enlarged to some little ex-
tent.
Abheyillians who attended the
Confederate reunion in New Orleans
last week were delighted with the
''big doings," which far surpassed
their fondest and most sanguine ex-
peetations. We regret that lack OF
space prevents our publishing the
names of those who enjoyed the occa-
sion, suffice to say that u represen-
tation numbered about two hun
dren and included a goodly number
of ladies. It was a fine trip and a
memorable occasion to say the very
least.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
DIR. BABBITT ANSWERS
JOHN TEMPLE GRAVES
Denounces Participants in
Lynchings as Plain. Brutal.
Savage Murderers- Cen
eral Gordon Speaks.
lBy Associated Press.7

CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y. August 12.--Rev.
Dr.. Dean Richmond Babbitt. rector Of
the Church Of Epiphany, Brooklyn, an
In an elaborate address to-day at the
Chautaqua assembly on Lynching and
Mobs From an American Standpoint.
DR.. Rabbits address was the chief ono
OF to-day on mobs. lie contrasted the
view OF lynching Justified by Mr.. Graves
with what he called. zine more general
and tho better view OF the American ma
tion," and showed the prevalence and
increasing violence OF the mob spirit. its
tendency to leap the color line and to
the psychology OF the mob, and gave the
Wilmington lynching OF the negro White
as typical, and denounced the officials
who refused to protect any prisoner Of
any color or for any crime. He paid q
glowing tribute to order and law as rep
rented In Governors Durbin and Yates,
of Indiana and Illinois, respectively, and
upheld President Roosevelt in his recent
letter on lynching.
Lynchers, the speaker declared. were
plain. brutal. savage murderers. and
should be treated as such by the an
thorlties and by all worthy to wear tho
name of American citizens.
More morality, less prejudice. strcter
law. quickly applied; fair play to negro
and white, and both the race question and
the mob problem will assume less dan
gerous dimensions" said DR.. Babbitt in
conclusion
1t is the belief that never before have
mobs lynchings and strikes received such
fair-minded discussion in meetings having
equal representations of extreme partisan
supporters.
This afternoon General John b. Gordon
delivered his lecture on The Last Days
OF the Confederacy."
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had preyed on her mind until she was
rendered temporarily insane.
Her brothers say they noticed that
she acted a little peculiar during the day,
but paid no attention to her curious say
ings." On retiring Sunday night she ap-
peared to be In the best Of health, but
Just before going to bed asked that the
back door of the house be kept open all
night. No one thought anything of the
request. as 1t was extremely warm. ard
left the door open. TO make 1t easy Tor
her TO get out OF the house she discarded
her shoes and went to the barn Iii her
stocking feet.
She was thrty-cight years Of age, and
in her young days was considered one
Of the most beautiful women in Prince
Edward county. A sad feature In con-
nection with her death Is that she leaves
three small children, the eldest being
only nine years old. The fune:a al LOOK
Mace Yesterday from the house, and the
BODY buried in the family burylng grounds.
Besides her children a husband, mother
and two brothers survive
Rev. Mr.. Armentrout arrived TO-DAY
prostrated with grief. He did not kno"
whether It was his child or wife that was
dead until he reached here. This was
due to the fact that one Of his children
is named Daisy and his wife's name was
Daisy. The dispatch that Informed MN
of the death read, "Daisy Is dead; come
at once" He left Immediately Tor the
Brown home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
IT WROUGHT
UTTER HAVOC
Hurricane Struck Island Of
Jamaica With Force.
BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED
Many Steamers Driven Ashore-Coast
Strewn With Wreckage Of Sailing
Vessels-Damage Put at
SIo.oooo00.
(By Associated Press.)

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, August r.
The West Indian hurricane struck tho
Island of Jamaica with its full force yes
terday, inf1icting great damage. Port
Antonio, on the north coast was COM
pletely overwhelmed; only six houses were
left standing there. The United Fruit
Company's wharves offices. hotel and
plantations were utterly demolished. Five
of the companys steamers, including tho
Simon Dumois, Alfred Dumois and Brlgh-
ton. were driven ashore, but are lying In
easy positions. Port Masia. another town
on the north coast also suffered slnl-
.larly. The coast is streWn with wreckage
Of local sailing boats.
The southeastern portion of the island
has been completely denuded of Its crops.
the rivers are flooded and many men were
carried out to sea and drowned. Consid-
erlng the damage to property during the
hurricane, the loss OF life is compara-
lively small. though the present estimate
Is that the death list will reach tfty.
Hundreds of persons were injured ana
there were numerous hair-breadth es,
capes. The property loss Is estimated
at $l00o0,oO0,
ISLAND DEVASTATED.
The entire end of the island has been
devastated Villages have been Wiped
out and public buildings and churches
demolished. thousands of the peasanlry
rendered homeless and destitute. are wan
dering about seeking food and shelter
The destruction of the banana planta-
tions has been complete, and the fruit
trade is paralyzed for the next twelve
months. Hundreds of prosperous fruit
growers have been brought to bankruptcy
and ruin. The western end of that island
was at Arst supposed to have escaped
also suffered considerably. though not to
the extent which the eastern end did.
The new banana plantations there were
partly destroyed. and the orange and
coffee crops were also injured.
The Norwegian steamer salvatore al
Giorgio was driven ashore at Annotta Bay
and lies in dangerous position Several
sailing vessels were wrecked on the
north side,
1t is still stormy and threatening, ana
there arc fears that there may be a re-
newal of the storm. Torrenual rams
have Increased tha misery of the poor
and homeless Thousands Of houses III
Kingston were damaged, the "harVes
were battered and several coastlng yes
sells We're sunk In the harbor. Iraue IS
practically at standstlll.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
VIRGINIA.

wife OF Rev. C. NJ. Armentrout hangs
herself In her brothcr'n barn In Prince
Edward county; telegram left preacher
In distressing doubt as to whether vile
oi. child was dead--Land surveying ana
railroad building active in Southwest min
jng region---TEe Oyster Commission
takes a trip OH oyster steamer up the
.James-Bcrryvills Horse and Colt Sho"
npens under favorable auspices---ho ouns
men arrested In Newpor. News for passing
counterfeit money---Roanoke passes an
ordinance prohibiting cowr on the stree!
Freight agents OF Virginia and Nofih
Carolina in session t Old d'Point---DeHo-
cratic Committee OF Northampton reor,
ganized and the Australian ballot adopled
for making nominat!ons--o fleid.'
charged with attempted criminal assau!l,
given six months in jail at Williamsburg
.-Thc old Liberty furnace In Shenandoah
70 20 into blast agai,l---1>wenty-fou cars
on Shenandoah Valley Road. loaded win
,nercha ndise thrown into melon patch
Young Abernathy. VINO was shot py
his uncle In Brunswick county, dies from
his wounds at the hospital In petersburg
Virginia TO have professional league at
Newport News--BrllIant wedding OF de-
scendant OF Lord Baltimore at Strasburg
Horticultural Society OF Virginia 10
hold exhibit at Pulaski---Over IH VII
r,esse; in trial Of Policeman Pond. OF Et-
trick. at Chesterfield Courthouse-Ihe
legislative Investigating CommittSe 70
meet in Wytheville for work August 2lth
The body OF Amanda Smith tcolorrd).
murdered by jealous lover In norfolk, was
tIorriirly mutilated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
MINIATURE ALMANAC. ..,
RICHMOND.

Local stock market startled by new al
liances Of the seahoard and consequent
jump Of It's securities; authoritative local
statements In continuation Of the deal
Eaunders, the Hartford man. who said he
would help to blow up cars. sent to jail
Colored boys, charged with criminal as
sault on girl of their race sent to jail.
Tobacco men very blue over low price OF
bright tobacco, their supply having been
purchased at a very high price--Judge
Richardson tells about Southwest politics
Funeral of Mr.. Il. =. Chesterman---.
Young man has convlusions on Gambles
1Iill Park while concert Is in progress and
creates excitement MANCHESTER
Thieves are busy and getting considerable
booty--Petition circulated 20 have re-
funded 10 them the money young men
recently paid In fines for alleged disorder
on the street--Elte Club to banquet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
TRAGIC DEATH OF
MRS. ARMENTR0UT
Her Lifeless Form Found
Dangling from a Beam.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)


FARMvILLE, VA, August 1e-Mrs
Daisy Armentrout, wife of Rev. G., NJ.
Armentrout, a well known Presbyterian
minister of Kentucky, committed suicide
sometime during last Sunday night by
hanging herself In barn on the planta-
ton OF her brothers, where she had been
visiting for the past ten days.
Her lifeess form was discovered early
Monday morning by her brother, Mr.. p,
Brown, dangling from a beam, who iclve
the alarm. which brought to the scene
his other brother. The two were so
strickened with grief that 1t was some
time before they could regain enough
strength TO cut the body down. Mrs.
Armentrout's face was almost black.
which showed she died from strangula-
ton, and her neck was not broken. The
rope used was the one she had around
her trunk. The cause OF her rash act
Nas no doubt due to bad health. which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
IN SPASMS WHILE
THE BAND PLAYED
Much Excitement at CANDLES
Hill Park Last Night Con.
vulslOn the Cause.

Writing In agonies OF convulsion.
Harry Chittan, young man, whose home
Is at No. IA South Laurel Street, was the
cause of temporary suspension OF the
music on CANDLES Hill last night, and
incidentally considerable excitement
among the crowd thronglng the place.
The combined efforts Of two policemen
We're hnally required to hold the young
man until medical assistance could be
reached.
Young Chittan was seized with ter
r!ble convulsoE, almost In the midst of
the band, and for the time being eXcite-
ment ran high. Ladies In the Immediate
vicinity of the unfortunate youth
screamed and fled. while strong men stood
by and watched the agony of the young
man, Two policemen We're quickly drawn
to the scene by the disturbance and took
change of the sick man until the ambu-
lance doctor arriYed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-13
GENERAL.

Stock market was stronger and good
net gains were quite general,-Eock
island and seaboard Air Line Railway
.vstems form close reationTnlp Ella drap,or ana ni
ihe Sea aboard--Hurricane wrought havoc
in Island Of Jamaica and dI1 dd damage to
the amount of ten million dollars--Mon,
1resson won the United States Hotel
Stakes at Saratoga Legislature
passes resolution condemning the whip,
ping of female convicts--Ten thousand
hpeota tors saw Bud Doble drive his own
horse 10 victory at Grand Circuit meeting
a. New York---Rev Dr. Babb!t replies TO
speech of John Temple tIaves and de-
nounces all particlpants in !ynchlmFiiT, oii,ras as
,he scope OF the hearing to be given min
ss and cbIcRens in nsSrS Sa%
work city gets into colrt---Battleshi
Massachusetts runs on ledge Of rock sR and and
damages forward plates-Mon hanged
negro, but he was rescued and taken down
before death came-New evidence In
Batson murder case laid before Governor
of Mississippi which. It is understood, may
establish an alibi for the accused man.