Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-03-15

Near tHC Old hroGssaTd place. lie was
veil shown and ike BY all.
Dr J. 7. Ahshire, of Leroy. was a
business visitor here yesterday. Dr.
A5shirc is the fa,acr Of the excellent
young Hen holding positions with the
Bank of A55eeiilO and the Clerk Of
/ Court. Well 90 they swell a fond
father PRIDE
Q. \. Grousaard, the genial cashier Of
the Banl, OF Abbeyille, has purchased
and removed to the property Formerly
occupied as Tie home stead OF his lamgnt
ed father, Hon. I.astie Broussard.
l.. Il, Ste6bius, the insurance man
and the president Of the Peoples Banl.
and Trust Co, and a man WHO devotes a
grea: part Of his time 10 the welfare OF
city, has found that he can also care for
| a garden. He presented Us with soms
fine Strawberries, they measured about
5 II inches III circumference at larges.
part, and weighed an average of six
penriwcights. They were raised or his
home place Just across the railroad track,
The Ladies Aid OF the Presby terrain
church inst with Mrs. T. NJ. Stebblns
Tuesday
There was quite heavy rainfall Sun
day evening nlarring The pleasure OF tie
many who now Ike 10 go ont for walk,
and especially since the new sidewalks
are being put down.
Saturday was pay day for the teachers,
and there were quite large number III
town. The teachers this year are for
the most part, home people, thus, We
are proud TO see that our home material
can be 50 ably utilized
Miss Olga Caldwell entertained few
friends at a dancing party Friday even
ing.
The Womans Club met WEDNESDAY
afternoon with Mrs. Rosa Leguenec as
hostess. \ very interesting program
on ''Macbeth" was rendered.
Miss Lizzie Netties entertained a party
of friends at bridge last Thursday |
evening III honor OK her guest, Miss |
Siackford. Those present were; Miss
Holmes and Mr.. Alexander, Miss Spruill |
and Mr.. Summers, Miss Summers and |
Mr.. Newton, Miss Theobald and Mr. !. |
Leblanc, Miss SltacSford and NJ. +. |
Edwards.
The city council met in special |
session Thursday evening, promul-
eating the result of the special tax
election held Monday for the Lou
isiana Traction and Power Co.
A. c. Escudser, orr old reliable !
and up to date timer and specially
worker, has taken charge of his
shop and informs us that he is now
prepared to handle the many
wants of his customers. His shop
is just north of Ewells big livery
stable on State street, and one will
do well to call and see him for
what ever they may want in his
line.
The audit Of the city record was
completed Thursday and the re-
port will be printed, we understand,
and a copy will be presented to each
tax payer Mr.. Wermuth is install
ing a modern system of accounts
for the town and the water and
and light plant, which is the best
move recently made by Our city
Mrs. L. +. Robinson, of Welsh. /,
he Worthy Grand Matron of Lou
siana visited Lizzie Chapter No. t
II, O. +. S. Wednesday night.
After the adjournment a most de-
ightful two course luncheon was
served, and which was thoroughly
By all. Mrs. Robinson !
vas entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Albert Staufer burning her stay :
lere.
Farmers: Plant Cotton.
Plant plenty of it. The boil v
veevil will do less damage to your
,otton than Underwood will do TO v
-our cane. l will sell you the
arliest varieties of cotton seed at Y
ctual cost. I will sell you fer Il
ilizer that will double your crop. b
Before buying anywhere else, come :
0 see me about cotton seed and fer L
ilizer for cotton, corn, rice, cane Z
nd vegetables. J. Inlmergluck.