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The Meridional in Abbeville, Louisiana

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Newspaper

The Meridional

Location

Abbeville, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1905

Page

1

First Communion Observed At St Mary Magdalen Church

Rev Father Laforest administered the sacrament to 187 boys and girls of the class of year at St Mary Magdalen. The crowded church housed grateful families and the procession wore white with wreaths and badges as the ceremony included the seven o clock Mass and subsequent rites. The day featured solemn music, the act of consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, baptism vows, and a gracious gift from the class to Father Laforest.

Father Laforest Mather Laforest A. M. Rochard Maurice

Mulberries Abundant as Cattle King Choate Visits Town

The town notes that mulberries are ripe and plentiful this season. William Choate, renowned cattle king of the Cheniere, was in town this week, sharing in the local happenings.

William Choate the Cheniere Dozier's Genoir Robert J. Alexander The Knights of Pythias R. D. Smith

Abbeville Notes Report Local Life and Upcoming Events

Abbeville news highlights summer weather, crops, and social events. Local figures include M. A. Neely, J. N. Williams, and Rev. Father Laforest. Plans for a West Park race track draw attention amid community sport and business updates.

Abbeville West Park Association Willie Bernard

District Court Opens After Two Weeks Recess

Judge Edwards resumes District Court on Thursday following a two week recess to allow him to hold circuit court with Judge Claiborne of Ponte Coupee at Covington. They tried the sages.

Edwards Claiborne Ponte Coupee Covington Sages

Acadia Votes The Tax On Five Mill Levy

A special election in Acadia parish approved a five mill tax for Opelousas Gulf Coast Northeastern railroad expansion with Rowley and Rayne voting unanimously and Vermilion parish petitions pushing the measure. The Third ward shows strong support, likely delivering two thirds, with plans to extend the road to Abbeville pending adjustments to readings and measures to satisfy local concerns.

Acadia Parish Opelousas Gulf Coast Ailroad Rowley Rayne Minos Vermilion Parish Abbeville

Rice planters push to finish planting amid ideal weather

Farmers in the parish exploit favorable conditions to complete the rice crop with only days left for seeding. Officials estimate current acreage at about 85 percent of the 1904 level, a sharp decline that weighs on growers. Bailey's supplies are advised for balls bats gloves and masks.

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