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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25
COMMUNICATED.

Seeing first crowd passing to witness
negro prize fight, then the base ball
team following and later the rear brought
mp bv the gun club on a Sunday evening,
a recent visitor to our town was shocked
and astOunded, not being able to realize
that the Sabbath was held so lightly and
wanted to know if the authorities al
lowed all this We are not sound enough
on municipal laws and the authority
vested in the officers to render n correct
answer but we are inclined to think the
powers that be" have no jurisdiction
over the acts noticed by our guest, but
we do know and do feel that it is a sad
state Of affairs when Sundays are so
sighted and bclittlcd. People must have
and are entitled to amusement and re.
creation and the gun club going out on
Sunday evening seems an innocent and
mild form of pleasure, one in which the
most straight laced could see no harm.
Baseball, well, MAY BE baseball MIGHT pass
we are prciudced against the game and
therefore forbcar to speak further, but
we will raise our voice when it comes to
prize fights, they are an abominatiOn at
any time aud when the Lords Day is
taken for such amusement Uleaven save
the mark!) somebody or something should
put stop to it permanently. What is
ennobling or pleasing in fight? Are We
naturally so savage that we cannot fore
go the delight of seeing blood flow
limbs disloca,ed, eyes blackened and
noses distorted. SO cruel that the tor
tur of another is pleasing? True, the
blood flowing. broken limbs. torture.
etc., is self~imposed and conried, but if
brutes delight in these methods. we
should not encourage and applaud them
especially Oh a Sunday ~
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Mr.. j. a. Chauvin, the efficient
manager Of the St. Mary Excursion
Club, is busy making Preparations
Tor a grand excursion from New
Iberia to New Orleans on Sept 10Th.
Fare from here 1925. As this will be
lle last excursion by them tc the
city this season it will without
aonbl be we'll patronized.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

anu While we are talking about
TUG oolngs of the Town Council we
.annot Keep from calling attention
= % ! u. unanimous adoption of Mr.. l..
e ). Dieier's resolution requesting the
spuool Board 10 organize the terri
o,y OF Franklin and vicinity into a
Senool district and discontinue the
sspprepration Of Parochial md
ama '' funds for school purposes.
u'S Is proper idea also. 1t rests
apon TIE good old doctrine, 'Lct
''ery Tub stand On its own bottom. :"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Remember The registration office is
,ox opcn and i; beioovss every
o;,;zen to have his name registered
q no would exercise the elective
franchise in the November election.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

new dental firm has been e>iab-
nshed in tcwn. Drs. JOS. Mayer and
HH Neville iormin. the fran. Dr..
MAYER succeeds Dr. Carter, late Ct
patterson. but now living in Atlanta.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Mr. John Lund who has for sew
.r,l wears been connected with the
BANNER has resigned his position
md accepted a similar one on the
Mtic in Patterson where he Will in
he future live.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Died, in Franklin, on Wednesday
evening, Aug. 22nd, at l o'clock,
Susan Augur, infant daughter of
george Black and Ruth Mcbride.
aged year and : months. The
funeral took place from the Episco-
pal church at 1 o'clock, Thursday
evening, the 23rd. The BANNER
oners sincere sympathy to the be-
reaved parents.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Tie Democratic State Central
Committee met in New Orleans. at
the Choctaw Club. on Thursday.
The purpose Of the meeting was to
arrange for the inauguration OF the
National campaign in this State.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

The cheapest and best photos ever
had for the money at Robertson 4
Donaldson tent on Main street,
Franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

The Do. Tax will become delln-
oueut on August 18th, and all dogs
mining at large without tag will
hc killed hy the Marshal.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

We have received a copy OF ''Ro!l
of Honor National Bank Of the
limited States in which Is shown the
hgh standing of Flankins First
National Bank OF which Mr.. II. S.
paIfrey is Cashier.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

We will make you dozen full!
9gure cabinet photos for only 81. 80.
HoTs that? The tent, Main street,
franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

At last il looks as if we are going
10 be lifted out of the mud and mire
and have streets that will be a
comfort and pleasure TO home folks
anil cause of admiration and delight
to the crowds of visitors that Frank
lin receives within her borders all
The time.
The State Board of Education
met 10 executive session at Baton
Rouge on the 18th inst. The School
Board appointments for St. Mary Par
ISL were not made: but we learn will
he made some time next week. FIX
mlnalion fer certificates of teachers
are to be held twice a year-May and
October.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

The work on Mr.. Brunncr's home
an First sll ct is progressing rapidly.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Some .uod work has been done
cleaning cut town bitches during
the past VT *.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Your ic;are in button from .
"a - cent. at the tent on Main
street, FrasklIn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

AIR. J. =. O'Niell has had repairs
made on ljs grocery store this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Tie BANNER wants a currcspOn
dent in every neiShborhood of the
parish. Persons willing TO furnish
news items Of interest from their
respective localities will please call
Or write to this office for particulars.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25
FOR LOANS

a., on Zeal Estate and upon Mort~
gage Papers, apply to
HENRY MAYER, Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

IT is with deep regret that We learn
OF the serious illness Of that good
minister, DR.. Alfred Clay, in New
Orleans. DIR. Clay has many friends
and admirers in this town, where he
worked for several years, who SIN
csreIy hope to soon hear Of his i'm
proved health.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1900-08-25

Tie State game law provides that
wild ducks may be shot from Sept.
lst 10 April LIST, wild turkeys from
Oct. LIST to May 1st, doves, quails
and cartridges from Oct. to March
LIST. deer from Sept. 18th to Feb. Is III.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
Strengthened By Defeat.

The editor of the TELEGRAPH is
in receipt of a letter from a friend
in Jacksonville in which the follow
ing reference is made to one of
our fellow-townSmen:
"On all sides have heard pleas
ing comments upon Col Wills
speech in withdrawing his name
from the convention. The effect
of his eloquent words, so manfully
delivered, was thrilling. and be-
lieving as he fully did that to the
stronger man belonged the prize,
his action brings to mind the
tales of chivalry of the long ago
when men acted upon the impulse
of honor Few men grow stronger
in defeat, but he is a notable ex-
ception, and Bradford should be
proud of such a man."
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
CELEBRATION ABANDONED.
Arrangements for July 9TH Not
CODSummated.

The TELEGRAPH has to perform
the unpleasant duty OF announcing
that the celebration planned a few
weeks ago for July 4th has been
abandoned
When the negotiations with
Professor Guilliams to establish a
Normal and Commercial school
at this place were begun it was
found that a considerable sum Of
money would have to be raised to
enlarge our school building, and as
il was generally agreed that the
establishment of such a school
here would be of infinitely more
good to the town and county than
a jollihcation for one day, it was
decided to hold the celebration
project in allegiance until such
time as definite answer should be
received from Mr.. Guilliams. This
line of action was decided upon to
make sure that nothing should
stand in the way of raising the
money necessary for enlarging and
equipping the school building for
Mr.. Guilliams. The correspond
enCe with Mr.. GuilliamS continued
until few. days ago, when he
wrote the committee definitely
declining the proposition made tC
him and stating that he had made
a contract with a Georgia town
If this answer had come two
weeks ago the celebration project
would have been taken up and car
ried out, but it came too late tC
permit of the competition of the ar
engagements for the kind of eel
ebration Starke desired to share
with her friends, and rather thar
invite them to "One-horse" affair
the matter has been abandoned
altogether.
1t is much regretted that those
who intended to spend the Fourth
with US are to be disappointed, but
this notice is given in due time ir
order that they may go elsewhere
if they choose, and enjoy the day
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
Committee Should Meet Soon.

The matter of holding primary
election for the nomination of can
didates for members of the legiS-
lature and coupty offices is being
very freely discussed. and there is
a great deal of uncertainty as to
what course the county executive
committee will pursue in this mat
ter. There is division of senti-
ment on the question. Many
persons think that a primary should
be held for the nomination of the
legislative members and that the
candidates for county Offices
should be allowed to make their
contest at the general election.
Others favor a convention for the
nomination of legislative members
and a scrub race" for the, candi,
dates for county Offices, and others
still favor a primary election fol-
all.
To say the least of it, the situa
ton is confusing. and the county
executive committee should take
prompt action in defining the plans
for the campaign and at once set
at rest all doubt and speculation as
to the methods to be pursued.
A majority of the members OF
the committee will probably be
here next Monday, and if definite
action is not then taken a meeting
should be arranged for the near
future, at which the whole matter
should be definitely settled,
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
To the Voters.

We pick w our pen just to say,
Think of those candidates every day;
II you've lost your wife 90 aud hunt her,
But don't forget to vote for Gunter.
A true and noble man 81 worth,
A Bradford county man by birth,
One who has the cause al heart.
For he labored lard to get a start.
He Is the man to sow good seeds,
To uproOt thistle and clear of weeds,
To wielI the harrow piow and hoe.
On q forward stride our schools wi,lgC.
msn who hss WORKED the county DER,
From the ceuter to IN. shore.
He knows the dark corre's IL EOleS,
Then. don't forget him 81 the polls.
He'll uphold our girls and boys,
Because he knows they re more than toys:
He knows how they tOiIed to rise,
For he has il all down very concise.
Search this county round and round,
A better man can not he found
To hold the office which he asks
And fulfill the arduous tasks.
ow in conclusion suffice to say,
When he comes TO See you just answer yea;
nd II you've lost her. don't fail to hunter,
o at the polls you can give her to Gunter.
NEw RIVER SPECTATOR.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
..AMoN0 THE BREAKERS"
A Charming Ams.ear Performance
Honday eight.

"Among the P-~akers" was
charmingly present." : the opera
house Monday night BY home tai
ent.
The house was crowded and the
hearty applause clearly indicated
the appreciation accorded the per-
Torrance.
The parts were all we'll taken.
J S. Brown, as Larry Divine, and
A. E. Wall, as "Scud, the colored
servant. were regarded as especi-
ally meritorious because of the ex-
client handling of the dialects
called for by their parts Miss
Eva TRULY, as "Bess Starbright. "
was charming in her coquetry, and
Miss Mary Giles, as "Biddy Bean, "
an Irish girl, captivated the audi
ence by the management of a love
affair with Larry Divine. Mrs D.
J. Mcleod. as "Mother Carey"
the fortune teller. delighted the
audience with the splendid hand,
ling of what was the most difficult
part in the play. Claude Alvarez
as "Peter Paragraph" a newspaper
reporter. took the part well and
amused the audience by his con
slant desire 70 make a scoop" fol
his journal. Miss Ollie Weeks, IS
miss Minnie Daze," the hance Of
"Peter Paragraph" kept him ii
hot water, to the delight of to
audience F. H. Long, as "Davic
Murray" the villain of the plot
excited the cordial dislike of tht
audience, which was as high com
pliment to his handling of the par
as could be wished tor. T. T
Duncan, as "HOn Bruce Hunter.
the aggrieved but forgiving char
acter of the play, was excellent
and Rodman Jones. as the ward q
Hunter, did the part to splend';
advantage
The rendition of the parts wa!
so good that close attention wa,
accorded the amateur player'
throughout the plot, and gener
Gus applause was frequently giver
them.
1t is hoped by everyone tina
they will again volunteer to enter
tain the public.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
SHOOTING SCRAPE.
c. T. Johnson Shoots Chas. OgIesby
Near Lake Butler.


The Bulletin of June 23d furnish
es the following account of a
shooting ARRAY, which occurred
near Lake Butler Thursday, June
2ISt:
Thursday at noon a shooting af-
fray occurred in one of the sham,
ties at Richards mill which may
prove fatal to Charley Oglesby,
young man well and favorably
known here. 1t seems that Mr..
Oglesby, E. J. Adams and Chas.
T. Johnson were in the Shanty
during the noon hour, the latter
very much intoxicated. Johnson
fouriShed a pistol around and
Oglesby expostulated with him,
saving he did not like such acts,
even when done in fun, as acct
dents might occur "You don't
like it, Ell! Well take that" re-
turned Johnson. at the same time
grasping Oglesby by the collar
and shooting him in the right
breast. The wounded man rec ed,
and was released from the grasp
of his assailant, who free again,
the bullet lodging in Oglesby's
back One more bullet missed its
mark, and two cartridges failed to
Explode. Johnson then ran out of
the shanty and hid near by in the
woods. The alarm was at once
given DIR. Seeber King was sent
for and the wounds dressed. and a
posse led by Deputy Sheriff bowl.
ing and City Marshal Odom, start
ed out in quest of Johnson,
When they, together with MIR
Langford, neared the mill, they
discovered the man they wanted
approaching a couple Of saddled
mules hitched near by, and took
him into custody They are OF
the opinion that he intended tC
take one or both of the animals
and make his escape, but was
thwarted by their timely arrival
upon the scene. Had he succeed
ed in getting one of the mules
the chase would have been a live
| ly one, for the animal is a very
fast traveller
J It's said that Johnson expected
to marry a young lady in this
county next Sunday,
Oglesby's wounds are danger
Gus, especially the one in his back
but he has strong constitution
and he may pull through. AS VT
go to press we learn that he Il
some letter. He was conveyed t.
his fathers home, three miles from
town, Thursday evening.
Both men were employed BY J
| r. Adams as teamSterS, and were
considered good friends, yet it wa:
noticeable that johnson was en-
vious of Oglesby because the lat
ter was a superior workman.
| Johnson came here from South
Carolina about four months ago
and consequently is not very wei
known here
The prisoner waived a prelimi
nary examination yesterday, ant
was remanded to Jail to await The
action of the grand jury.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
MATHUSHEK
PIANOS.

The MathuShek Piano of
to-day is incompatible from
many standpoints. Mechani-
cally perfect. The embodi-
ment of everything artistic,
MathuShek Pianos wear and
please for a lifetime. May cost
a little more money than many
"So-called" pianos, but in the
end prove by far the cheapest.
AS a consequence the Math-
uShek Piano is a piano for a
lifetime and gives satisfaction
every day, and therefore they
are recommended by many of
Americas greatest pianists.
LUDDEN & BATES S. n. n.
Fred Kaan, Hanager. 10 Esst Bay Street.
Jacksonville, Fla, General Southern Agents
Mathushek Pianos
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
Notice.

NOTICE Of appIIcationfor permit TO sell liquors,
wines and beer.
DUBLIC notice is hereby, given that c. VI.
L Sparkmsn and NJ. L. Johns, doing business
as c N Sparkman & Co, have filed with the
bOarl OF county commissioners Of Bradford
county in tie state OF Florida their application
for permit To sell liquors, wines and beer In
election district No. g. Of said county and state
that Surh application will be acted on by the said
board OF county commissioners At their next
regular meeting. which will be held on
THE FIRST TUESDAY IN JULY, A. D. 1900,
at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon Of said day. aud the
said board hereby calls upon any citizen OF such
election district who may desire 10 do so. 20
show cause. II any there be, at the said regular
meeting Of said board, why such permit shall
not be granted to the applicants
By order 81 the Board of county commission
ers OF Bradford county, Florida, this the 5th day
OF June. A. d. 1900.
]. B. CREWS.
Chairman pro er1
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
Frank Burnsed, of this city. r,

Frank Burnsed, of this city, re-
ceived a painful wound on his
right leg Wednesday at the camps
of the Atlantic Lumber Company.
He was chopping log when the
ak glanced, and striking his leg,
inflicted a deep and painful cash
He will probably be disabled for
two or three weeks.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

Letters received from Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Eckert. who lett
Srarke few weeks ago for Kansas
City. Mo, indicate that: they are
having a pleasant SOjOurn in the
West.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

Miss Emma Smith, of Anthony,
who had been the guest of her
sister, Mrs. w. h. Rivers, of this
city, departed Monday for Nash
vile, Tenn to visit relatives.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

From the Insurance Press we
learn that insurance to the amount
of S784,4IS was paid to citizens of
Florida during the year 1909 Of
this sum citizens of Starke reCeiv-
ed $1,000.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

The county commissioners will
meet next Monday, and after trans
acting the monthly routine will
begin the equalization of the tax
returns for the year 1900.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
HEAVY SENTENCES.
Two Bradford County Citizens Fined
In Jacksonville.

In Jacksonville.
w. N. MOBILES and E, l. Pres
colt, of Ward City, this county,
who had a difficulty with a Jack
sonville hack driver few weeks
ago, were given a trial IN the Grim
inal court in that city Wednes-
day. The Times-Union and Citi-
zen of June 27th makes. the
following reference to the case:
"W. n. MOBILES who pleaded not
guilty to assault with intenG to
murder, but guilty to assault and
battery, was fined $3.50 and costs,
or in Default to be confined in the
county Jail for six months. His
friend, f. L. Prescott, pleaded
guilty to carrying concealed weap-
ons, and was fined 500 and costs.
and in addition to serve sentence
of sixty days in the county Jail.
Judge Doggett gave a short lecture
on the habit of carrying concealed
weapons, and said that in white or =
colOred cases he should be severe
with every offender.
both Mobiles and Prescott came
here in May from bradford county
on an excursion and hired a hack.
On getting out they refused to pay
the driver, Harry Williams, and
Mobiles drew knife on him while
Prescott was getting ready to draw
a revolver. Mobiles succeeded in
cutting Williams across the fore
head, and Immediately afterward
the arrests were made. Ex-Sheriff
Johns, of Bradford county, made an
appeal to Judge Doggett in behalf
of the young men, stating that
they were hard working men and
farmers, and that it had been their
first visit to the city. Young
Prescott seemed to deeply realize
the trouble that had come to him,
Ind both men were thankful for
the interest that Mr.. Johns had
shown in their behalf"
In Justice GARDENERS court We'd
bnesday Jane Strong. young ne
gro woman, was sentenced to three
months in the county chain gang
for larceny. The charge against
the woman was preferred by 5 NJ.
Alvarez. She had been a servant
in the home of Mr.. Alvarez and
had helped herself freely to Mrs.
| Alvarez's clothing.
Mrs. s. 4. BigelOw, who spent
several weeks in Stare few years
ago in company with Mr.. Bigelow,
died at her home in Lexington,
| Mass, June 18th Mrs. Bigelow
made many warm friends while
here who are panied to learn of her
death.
! 5. J. Thomas, prominent young
business man OF Gainesville, was
IL Etarke Thursday looking after
i business interests.
/ :. large number of Starke peo-
pie are attending the picnic at
Ne" river long bridge to-day.
!: During last May an infant child
OF orr rsighbor was suffering from
, ch"l'r! 'nfantum The doctors
haG Il, up ali hopes of recovery,
! [ took ! bottle of Chamberlain $
| Cole. Cholera and Diarrhoea
! Remedy to the house, telling
them | felt sure it would do good
if used according to directions.
IL Two days time the child had
;nl.y recovered. The child is now
Vigorous and healthy. l have
recommended this remedy fire.
quently and have never known il
faiI.-MRS. CURTIS BAKER, Book
walter, o. Sold by IL. Gaskins.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
ONCE MORE

we call your attention to the
many fine features of the new
styles of
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

Miss Isabel Peek entertained a
party of friends Tuesday evening
with games and music.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
WOrthington.

We have had too much rains for
the crops, which are badly dam
aged.
A number of young people came
over from New River Sunday and
enjoyed the springs
Mesds. X. A. T1rner and Haines-
worth, of Alachua county, visited
the springs last week.
The J & S, w. will run excurs
ions from Newberry and Lake
Butler to Worthington every Sun
day.
Mr.. John L, Wells, of Lake But
Ter, and Miss May Younge. OF
Crystal River, were married at the
home of the brides parents " ed,
nesday, June goth. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Gray, OF
Ocala, in the presence of a number
of relatives and friends. The
maids of honor and best men were
Miss Clara Younge and Mr.
Brown, Miss Pet Wells and Mr.
Wiley Hood. The groom is d
prosperous merchant of Lake But
lor and the BRIDE is one OF the
most lovable of women.
We are glad to know that the
new hotel is opeLed.
l.. Coleman. of BurnettS lake
was the guest of Jerry Wells Sun
day.
The Fourth will be celebrated
here by a big picnic. Public speak
ing by orators from this and adj
Joining counties will be one of the
events of the day.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

n. G, He's, of the War City
section, ~. a pleasant caller at
the TELEahAPH Office Thursday,
Mr.. Haves feels a deep interest in
public school affairs and thinks of
becoming cand date for school
commissioner.
Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29

DR.. and Mrs. r. 7. FORMER, O.
Brook, n, were visitors to Starkt
Thursday.