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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
Town Council Proceedings.
FRANKLIN, La May 2lst, 1902.

r RANkLIN, La May ~lot, IVo"'
The Honorable Council met in specia
session, with Mayor J. C. Lewis in the
chair and full attendance present.
The Mayor stated the object OF the
meeting was to organize the Council.
The counc linen having receive their
commissions and being duly sworn IN
were installed for two years.
The election of officers were then In
order, salaries.to be the same.
G.. Lauve was nominated as secretary
by l.. Lauritzen, seconded by H. w.
Weber aid elected,
c. Lauve was nominated as assessor by
w. Il. Peterman seconded by II. W.
Weber and elected.
A. A. Delahoussaye was nominated
as treasurer by II. W. Weber seconded
by NJ Bell and elected.
J. P. johnson was nominated as mar
shall by w. T. Peterman seconded by L..
Lauritzen and elected.
Alex Crawford was nominated as night
marshal by l.. Lauritzen seconded by NJ.
Bell and elected.
C. A O'Niell was nominated as city
attorney by NJ. Bell.
John 3. Roberts was also nominated as
city attorney by L. S. Bigler seconded
by L. Lauritzen.
Mr.. O'Nielps nomination having re-
ceived nosecond Mr.. Roberts was elected.
Dr. B. w. Smith was nominated as
city physician by II. w. Weber seconded
by H. Lauritzen and elected.
Moved by Mr.. Peterman duly seconded
that a committee Of two be appointed to
receive bids for publishing the proceed
ings and ordinances of the council for
the next two years. The chair appointed
Louis s. Bigler and H. w. Weber.
Mayor j. C. Lewis was nominated as
superintendent Of electric light and water
works by w. T. Peterman seconded by
l.. Lauritzen and elected.
The Mayor appointed the following
standing committees:
Electric light and waterworks, w. L.
Peterman and NJ. Bell.
Finance. M. Bell and w. T. Peterman.
Street commissioners, H. w. Weber,
lower district, from and including Will
low street to southern corporate limits.
L. Lauritzen, middle district, from
Willow street to and including Adam
street.
L. S. Bigler, upper district, from Adam
street to northern corporate limits.
Fire department, Wilson Mekerall,
ST., chief; w. T. Pet erman, assistant.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
JIG. LEWIS. Mayor.
C. LAUvE, Secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
BIDS FOR ROADWOR KING.

Sealed bids will be received by me, up
to June 8, 1902, for the working and
maintenance of the public roads and
bridges of the Parish of st. Mary. The
Parish to furnish all lumber used by the
contractor for bridge construction and
repair. The bid must be for the term of
two years from June 5th, 1902, to June Is,
1904. and must be accompanied by a
bond for faithful performance of the
contract, signed by two good and valid
suretics. for at least one-half of the
amount of the bid Bids to be opened
and read at the meeting of June 3rd,
next. The Parish reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
j. NJ. IBERr.
President of Police Jury
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Il. L. j. Alleman, native of
usis parish, but for the past year
vepsrlntendent of the public schools
I! lafayette, has been re.appointed
Tie school board of that parish to
ne same position, at an increased
NARY OF $1,000 a year. This speaks
4 M TOR Mr.. Alleman's ability as an
ascator and St. Mary should feel
~ proud in having one of her sons
ctsd out by our sister parish for
80 responsible position.
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A Handsome Toilet Set.

For the purpose of raising a suffi-
Gent amount Of money to purchase
several instruments the Harmony
Silver Cornet Band procured a hand
some toilet set which will be ratified
at lOcts a chance, the set is now on
exhibition at Frere & Fosters drug
store. The lucky winner is to be en-
We'd and we bope liberal patronage
in that direction will be of an early
benefit. Let every one come forward
and contribute their dime for a good
cause.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Capt. J. II. Miller, of the dredge
4 ~ has been in town on business.
I "a !etlrned Monday with a force of
eknen which will enable him to
- the work to an early compile
e. He is at present at work back
q ne Harding place and will soon
], acn The railroad track near Bald
~ When this work is finished st.
\ will be able to boast of as fine
s!stem Of drainage as any in the
Capt. Miller has been in
4 - Of the dredging in this Sec
~ for the contractor, the Canal
aeraction Co., of Chicago, for the
tour years, and his work proves
g be fully capable of filling the
non entrusted to him.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

i all persons after serving the
parish as Jurors, Witnesses or in any
cher capacity would get their certi.
1cales from the Clerk of Court and at
oscs present them to the parish secre-
iary, Judge Hanf, so as to have them
tegstered and numbered they would
leoeive the amount of their claim
noee promptly and incur great
eogvenience to those in charge
" thb matter.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

70 publish in this issue a notice sign
n John Eisele, Thiel g. Reuter- and
1erd Saint announcing to the public
4! nom the LIST of June they will close
stores everyday, except Mondays
saturdays, at Z a. m. until further
4 -. This IL good move on the part
49, enterprising business people and
Z 70 rec Others do likewise thus en-
the clerks to have a few hours
oasion during the summer months.
putting the above In type we have
~ requested to publish another notice
Y - oy nearly every merchant in the
who agree to close their doors DUR
t1e summer months at Z O clock d. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

There will be a grand time in New
Iberia on Sunday, the 1st of June.
The chief attractions will he several
Iscss for purses ranging from 800
10 1850 to be ruined under the aus
picss Of the park association. An
excursion will be given from New
Utleans and all intermediate points.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The many friends of Mr.. Gordon Borah
regret 10 learn of his death which occur
I'd on Thursday last at Fort Bayard.
Mexico, where he had gone in search of
health. His remains were inferred in
the family cemetery at Baldwin on Tues
Aav evening.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Mr.. Alex Stirling, the Parish
Treasurer, has his office in the build
Ing With Mr.. John R. Parkerson, the
life insurance agent, at the corner of
Willow and Second streets, where he
can be found at all times.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The municipal election which was
b have been held in Mermentau dur
ing last April was declared off be-
cause there we're not enough qualified
voters to hold it. Only one man in
The town bad paid his poll tax and
three others were qualified by age.
Present town officers will hold over.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The Singer Sewing Machine is sold
on easy monthly payments or for
Cash less liberal discount.
" The SINGER MEG. Co.,
New Iberia, La
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Invitations have been issued an
uouncing the marriage of Miss Ida
Rosenqnest to Mr.. Oscar }. Blanch
ard. The happy event to take place
at the residence of Mrs. Alice Z.
Guess, on Wednesday, June 25th, at
) o'clock p. III.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The franklin Bottling Works has
been on q rush since the arrival of
The hot summer days filling orders
Tor settler, carbouated and other
cooling drinks. Mr.. NJ. McNulty
and son, Henry, the proprietors, are
satsrprising people and we wish
them success.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Mayor Jno, C. Lewis and Mr. Tom Bodin
are doing everything in their power to
have the Park Association established.
There has been subscribed about $4,000
and it behoOves every business man in
the Town Of Franklin and vicinity to at
once use their efforts towards securing
the other 81 900, which is needed before
the Park becomes fixture.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

DR.. B. W. Smith has been appointed
city physician in place Of DR.. Stirling
J. Gates. who resigned the position some
months ago. DR.. Smith is one of Frank
Inns best physicians and gentleman of
sterling qualities and the Council could
not have made a better selection.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Lane Washington, colored, was ruined
over and killed by train this morning
The accident happened a short distanc e
from the Depot at this place.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The curbing along the court house
scuare is in dilapidated condition
and should he attended to. 1t could
Ne repaired at a very small cost.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
NOTICE..

On and after June LIST we will close
our stores at Z p. m. every day except
Mondays and Saturdays until further
notice. JNO. EISELE,
THIEL & REUTER-,
HOWARD SAINT.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

When you want job work done in
The proper way and at proper prices
We are the people you are looking
for. Send us your printing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

n everything there is always a
MI Time and the Public have
pgoven the Singer is Best.
The SINGER MFG. Co.,
New Iberia, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Mr.. eEtienne Mouret, Of New
Iberis, is employed at the grocery
e,nre OF Mr., John A. O'Niell.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The brass band recently organ
lied is making much progress. Sew.
eral new members have been added
and they are hard at work getting
themselves in shape preparatory to
making an early appearance before
the Franklin public at which time
their sweet music will not fail to
awakened our people from their Rip
Van Winkleism. There is nothing
that creates more good feeling and
enlivens a community than brass
band and our people should appre-
ciate the efforts of these young men
by giving them all the encourage
ment in their power. This organiza.
ton is now trying to raise funds to
more properly equip themselves and
every one should come forward with
their contributions, no matter how
small.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The Twenty-ffth annual meeting of
he Western Gas Association met at the
n. Charles Hotel in New Orleans, last
Wednesday with an attendance OF one
hundred members.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
LOST.

Two promissary notes dated at Frank.
lin. La, Jan. %, 1899, for the sum of
One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars
each. bearing per cent interest per an
mum from date until paid. signed by
Taylor Moore and Us. Verdun, payable
to their own order, and by them endorsed
in blank, and due, respectively, on Jan.
90. 1900, and Jan, %, 1901.
Finder will be rewarded by returning
same to the Banner Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Let US not lose sight of the cana
question. This matter is an impor
tant one to the people of Franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Mr.. Z. O'Connor is looking after
The peace Of the town during Officer
.Tohnson's illness.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Try Singer in your home before
buying another make. 1t is better
to test than regret.
THE SINGER MFG. Co.,
New Iberia, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The pride of our factory is our
seven drawer Drop Cabinet. Have
our salesman to show you one.
The SINGER MFG Co.,
New Iberia, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The little grove of the United An
cient Order of Druids organized here
few months ago by Mr.. r. Kenze,
has grown most wonderfully. The
order has now membership of fifty
and twenty-five applications on file
pending initiation. A great deal Of
credit is due to Mr.. Mike McHugb
for his labors and interest manifested
by getting so many of his friends to
join the order. At meeting of the
Grand Grove of the State of Louis
lana, Mr.. r. E. Kenze, the Noble
Arch, was elected Representative Of
the Grove,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Chris Nelson, brakeman on the
second section Of freight train No.
3245 which arrived in Jeanerette
Tuesday morning, was shot and
seriously wounded just as the train
was pulling in the station, by Major
Ousley, a negro whom he was trying
to put of. The black scoundrel en-
deavored to escape but was quickly
surrounded and captured by the
citizens aided by the guards from
the convict farms and but for the
prompt arrival of the officers who
took him TO New Iberia, he would
have been lynched. The wounded
man was taken to New Orleans.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
SATURDAY, MAY "a, 1902.

: Tho commencement exercises of the
State Normal School. at Natchitoches
viIl take place from May 25 to 20.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

Town Marshal johnson has been
confined TO his bed with fever this
week. His many friends hope to
see him at his post of duty soon.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The Sisters of St. Johns AGA
deny are busy making prepara
tons for TIE annual commence
ment exercises which will take
place EeXt month. There will be
two graduates this year, Misses
Rosie Eisele and Etienne Brun-
ner.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24

The Mayor and Council met on
Wednesday night and reorganized.
The following are the officers
elected for the ensuing two years:
b. w. Smith, city physician; John
b. Roberts, city attorney; J. p.
johnson, city marshal; Alex. Craw-
ford, night marshal; Chas. Lauve,
secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
FOR SALE.

A confectionery, fruit stand, soda
water fountain and oyster saloon. Cen
trally located A good business stand
and fine trade established For par
ticulars apply to SAM SEKlo.
Main Street. Franklin La
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
NOTICE..
FRANKLIN, La, May 90, 1870:

FRANKLIN, La, May 90, 1902.
We, the undersigned merchants Of the
town of Franklin hereby agree to close
our stores from June l, until October 1 !,
1902, Saturdays excepted, at the hour of
7p. m.
Howard Saint TarltOn & Delahoussaye
Thiel Reuter- A. J. Guidry
Mrs. " LOustalot, j. Eiseie
Jno. a. O'Niel, Jr. Eagle Grocery Co., Ltd
Joseph Beninato per l.. T. Saux
VI. Silverman, T. ID. Hine Il Co
NJ. ElOchs Sons Joseph Jacobs
+. A BoudreauX :. MaglistO
The Racket Store Geo G. Gus Gronau
Miss Rose Higgins q. Il. Valentine
The Hub Grocery Ache 4 CaillOuet
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-05-24
TO the Public.

All parties who have claims
against the Parish Of st. Mary
are requested to present them
at the meeting Of the Police
Jury on Tuesday, June 3rd.
JOHN NJ. bert,
President.
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For Sale or Rent.

The Boudreaux property on
Main street. A good business
stand. For particulars apply to
tn is office or,
JOS. SCHWARTZ,
Centreville. La.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
Abner Eoqq.

Died. in this city, on the morning of
Sept. Sth, at his late home. No. is Win
ter street, Abner Fogg, at the ad-
vanced age of Sc years and 5 months.
Mr.. Fogg was, for over half cea-
fury d resident of Augusta, always in
terested in its welfare and ready to
contribute to the common good.
His active work in the Free Baptist
church OF which he was worthy
member for many years, is well re-
membered by the older inhabitants,
both in and outside of the immediate
parish. For the last 10 years, he had
been deprived of attending the church
services regularly, by reason of physi-
cal infirmities, but his interest never
abated. He is survived by two sons,
Hon. f. S. Fogg of this city and w. Il.
Fogg of Dorchester, Mass, and one
daughter. Fannie f. Fogg, whose
privilege it has been to give him the
most loving care during his wasting
illness of the past seven weeks.
The funeral services will be held at
his late home on Wednesday at 2. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-09
LITTLE ONES IN HOT WEATHER

For every adult life destroyed by ex-
cessive hot weather there are d@s-
troved at least ten childish lives.
We want to impress on mothers ana
fathers of children a few simple rules
Moderate diet-diluted food.
Light clothing, with the thinnest pos
sible flannel at night.
Frequent drinking of water, pure
and not very cold.
thorough bath in the morning.
with good. pure soap tohkeep the pores
open. p" 4'
No feeding between meals. no irregu-
lar feeding of any ,---...s--=e
yop nav keep your child healthy if
vou follow the apote simple rules and
| ayoid so-called soothing syrupss and
natente medicines, the majority OF
which contain opium, morphine or
some equally dangerous and poisonous
| drup. which should never be given 10
| children. or taken by grown people.
| IF the little one does not get on We'll
give If Father Johns Medicine. which
nourishes the system and makes ilesh
Its gentle laxative effect strengthens
the stomach and corrects the digestion
IT is the prescription of an Eminent
I Specialist-not a patent medicine, ano
4 free from poisonous drugs
Ii is Invaluable for growing chii'
drcn. and cures Group. sore throat
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AMUSE MENTS.
"The SAPPHIRE"

The Clara Turner Co. opened a
weeks engagement in the Opera house,
last evening. The piece presented was
THE SAPPHIRE" 1t was attended by "A
good sized audience and all were pleas
ed with it.
Miss Turner. who played the parts of
Gussie Stokes and Madamoiselle Annie
Nerdinot made a decided hit. She was
the favorite of the entire audience.
Miss Turner is one of the best actresses
in repertoire at the present time. She
is extremely versatile in her work,
showing the same ability in the inter
probation of the part of the soubrette
and the more serious roles.
The matinees will begin, this after
noon. 1.-THE Buckeye" will be present.
ed at that time and this evening, MY
Brothers Sister will be given. This
latter piece is an old one but is being
presented on the repertoire stage for
the first time. Miss Turner will ap-
pear in this at her best.
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a partical of excitement anywhere Tba
voters came to the ward rooms. quietly
deposited the ballots and departed
Ihere was more or less scratching OF
tickets. especially in the first four
wards of the city. But there was an
parentiy no organized movement upon
tne part OF any candidate or any of the
tickets TO push himself ahead of his
colleagues. Whatever cutting was
done came about through the action of
individuals wholly. And this really
didn't amount to much. The highest
candidate on the Republican ticket re-
ceited 1901 votes and the lowest candi-
GATE s25; while the highest on the
Democratic ticket got 332 votes and the
ioWessz2pL ltowill therefore be seen
tnat only q comparatively few voters
cut their regular party ticket NJ, WILL
Ward 4 polled the largest, vote Of any
ward in the city. and Ward 4 was Ia, e
close second. Ward 2 also made good
showing, as usual. Considering the
apathy prevailing all the
wards did we'll ~ noa bHG Isajhf A
The Democratic vote Snowy bip
falling off from two years ago. although
the result shows a gain over that cast
in 1893.
The detailed vote of every candidate
voted for in every ward in the city and
the total vote for each is given in an
other place.
In the evening there was consider
able interest shown about the streets
in the election returns. and the Office |
Of the Kennebec Journal was beseiged
until late hour by gentlemen DESTROYS |
IF learning the result of the election in |
,ther parts of the State. The returns |
came IN slowly, especially from places |
where lively contests were in progress. |
The leading question was concerning
the shrievalty contests in various coun- |
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COLUMBIAN REVOLUTION.
Government Forces Probably Defeated
by the insurgents.

Panama. Columbia, Sept. S-The gov
errment general Morales Berti, who has
been besieged by the inSurgent forces I'M
der Cen Herrera at Aqua Dulce, mas
probably been defeated.
The government gunboats returned mere
Saturday night from an exploring eNpedl-
ton. OfFicers of thu expedition report nav
ing landed at Ye-cuela. where the insur-
Gent garrison was defeated after Il Slight
skirrnish A few insurgent prisoners were
captured and it IS from these men that
the news of the government defeat at
Aqua Dulce has been obtained, zen.
Rerti has been pesieged since July ~
The troops of his command must have
suffered terribly from lack OF supplies
during the last days of the siege. and 1t
is said thev were compelled to eat horse
flesh Tn to Aug. 80. Gen. Beru had not
Surrendered. but since that date he Is
believed to have zone so or TO nav
forced his way Oh; OF aqua Duicec s Hen,
Rerti's brave and heroic defence of Aqua
Dulce has been admired even by the III
curgents as one of the most brilliant
M pcs in the history of the present reVo-
IN government circles the hope is still
entertained that Gen. BERT has forced
HE way ont of the besieged town, but
there is nothing to confirm this sugges-
ton. If Gen. Berti were defeated IT Is
believed that Gen. Herrera could proiong
The ins,,rrection Tor q few months.
IF is understood here that the govern
nert will take no active steps against the
Insurgents at Aqua Dulce until the ar
I rival here of the rev Coiomplan war yes
col the Rogota. which has been purchas
! cd 81 Seattle. Washington, by Senior Con
| cha the Colombian minister at Washing
ton. - ,,
4 protected.
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List of Unclaimed Letters at Postoffice

Women-Bray. Miss Ella: Comens,
Miss Adel: Clark. Mrs. Myra; Clark.
Miss Mae F.; Casey, Mrs. c. A..
DAVIS. Mrs. Anna L.; Hussey, Miss $.
j.: Kean. Miss Ethel; Pomer-
Ieau, Mdme. Marie; Rice, Mrs.
s. J.: Robinson, Mrs. N; Smith,
Mrs. Lizzie: Smith, Miss Abbie
NJ: Sherburne. Miss Grace NJ; Var
ney. Mrs. Hattie: Zuhlke, Mrs. Nanen.
Men-Carr. George NJ: Collier. A. >.
Cook. Wesley; Davis. LIT. w. NJ. -;
Dcdjon. Edmond: Downs, Il. W.;
Doherty, John (2); Dutton, w. A;
Matheas. Fred W.; Miller. Chas. 3;
Rogers. Daniel; Stone, Lawrence; Val
yeno. Peter F.; Waite, A. n.
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was not large, although for an off-year
the showing was slightly ahead of that
made in 1898. The increase was not
large, to be sure, but it was sufficient
to indicate that Augusta did well con-
the fact that no special effort
was made by any of the political par
ties to get out a big vote.
Things were very tame at the polling
places and at no time during the seven
hours the polls We're opened was here