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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
In r1enlDriam.

Whereas, the grim reaper, Death, has AGAR
invaded the Forest OF Live Oak Camp NO IS
Woodmen OF the " orld, and mOwn down ;
true and worthy Sovereign.
And, whereas. it is Just and proper that
the members of Live Oak Camp No. 80, W. OF
w. in Forest assembled, show their appre-
citation and love for snch Il true and nublt
man as our late Sovereign. Francis Marion
Boone, therefore,
BE it Resolved, by Live Oak Camp No SO
W. of w. that in the death of Francis Marion
Boone this Camp loses true and worthy
Sovereign and Woodcraft in general an eX
cmplary member.
Resolved, That our deepest feelings OF
sympathy are with those who loved him
best anG may He who rules the Heavens and
earth make their burdens light.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning, that the members wear the usual
badge OF sorrow, that page be left blank
in our minute book in memory of our de-
ceased Sovereign.
Resolved, That these resolutions be pub
lished and copy be forwarded the relatives
of the deceased J. d. MORRIS,
T. W. LYMAN,
+. G.. HUFFMAN,
JACOB ANDERSON,
ISAAC MAYER,
Committee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The following is from the Boston sunday
Herald in when til PICTURES of the Turner
exhibition are REFERRED to:
1.-The fine arts exhibition of the season
here in Boston opened yesterday morning IL
the Art Club galleries in the shape OF a col
lection of works suitable for school decOra-
tions. The object is an important one aud
the collection admirably illustrates the pur
pose. The subjects are well chosen and IN
dicates how rich Il variety of material IL
available. The landscape photographs Of
American scenery are particularly good anu
the views of MOOrish architecture are the
most beautiful ever shown here
This collection will be exhibited in Frank
lin Dec, "a to &c inclusive. 1t includes pic
lures from the great art galleries OF tht
world and altogether their value is abou'
$4,000. 1t is a rare opportunity our people
will have.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
PERSONALS.

Miss Helen Smith has returned
from a months visit to Texas.
Mr.. Jules Bloch spent several
days in New Orleans this week.
Judge Brown, of New Iberia,
was a recent visitor to Franklin.
Mrs. Hall, of Weeks Island,
was the guest of Mrs. c. c. Pal
frey during the week.
Miss Aline de Hereto, OF New
Orleans, is the charming guest OF
Mrs. w. T. Peterman.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. Wells, OF
New Orleans. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Carson.
Messrs j. Sully Martel and Geo.
Pecot were business visitors to
New Orleans an Friday last.
Masters Harry Smith and Robt.
Cooke have gone to Baton Rouge
to be pages in the Legislature.
Right Reverend David Sessums,
Bishop of Louisiana, attended the
Missionary Tea on Wednesday.
Mrs. E. j. Smith and Miss Jessie
Smith are spending some time in
Schriever with Mrs. Frank Davis.
Mrs. James B. Todd and little
son, of Bayou Sale, spent a few
days with DR.. A. S. Gates this
week.
Mrs. Hugh Miller, of Patterson,
spent several days in Franklin
this week visiting friends and
relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Palfrey, of
Iberia, visited at the home of MIR.
j. Sully Martel the first part OF
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Salsman,
of Sapulpa, Indian Territory, are
visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A Thiel.
Mrs. Phil Connel of Baton
Rouge, who has been visiting at
Dixie, the home of Senator Foster,
has returned home.
Mrs. Will Polk, of Alexandria,
who has been the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Dudley Berwick, has
returned to her home.
Rev. Mr.. Byron Holly, of New
Orleans, delivered an address be-
fore the st. Mary's Branch of the
Woman's Auxiliary on Tuesday
night.
Mr.. w. 4. Peterman was absent
a portion of the week at st. Mar
tinsville and other points in the
interest of his firm, the Kyle Lum-
Der Company.
C.ief OF Police Haley Carter,
Messrs. l.. S. Frere, Donald and
several other gentlemen from
New Iberia attended the funeral
Of Mr.. c.. G. Palfrey, Jr., last
Tuesday.
The St. Mary's Branch of the
Auxiliary gave a Mis-
sionary Tea and Exhibit Wednes-
day afternoon at the Firemen's
Hall. Quite a large number of
guests were present.
The many friends of Mr.. E. VIM.
Dreibholz, of Ramos, were pleased
to greet him on our streets the
forepart of the week and regretted
that business matters compelled
him to make his stay a short one.
Mrs. Richardson, President OF
the Louisiana Branch of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary and her co-work-
ers, Mrs. Robertson and Miss
Greenwood, of New Orleans, were
present at the Missionary Meetings
tuesday and Wednesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A BOX

is the value H. A. Tisdale, Summerton.
S. c.. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: Il had the piles for 20
years. tried many doctors and medl-
cines, but all failed except DeWltts
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me-" 1t IS
a combination of the hedling properties
Witch Haze, with antiseptic and emol-
lients; relieves and permanently cures
blind, bleeding, itching and protrndins
piles. sores, cuts, bruises. eczema. salt
rhenm and all skin diseases.
For sale by A. j. Delahoussaye.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Extensive repairs has been made
TO the St. Johns Academy and
better accommodation afforded
the scholars. A new dormitory
with several other Improvements
have been added making this in
stitution of learning one of the
best in the State. The Academy,
under the direction of the good
sisters, is in a prosperous condi-
ton and has a large enrolment
Of scholars.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Percy Saint and Miss Caro-
line McCardell were quietly mar.
ried 1T the Episcopal Church last
Monday at noon. The ceremony
vas performed by Rev. H. R
Carson only relatives and a few
intimate friends being present
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
s. T. McCardell a prominent citi-
zen and sugar planter of this par
,ish. Mr.. Saint is a popular young
sttorney Of our town. The happy
couple left the same evening fol
IN extended bridal tour. We join
their many friends in wishing
them long life of happiness.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Mrs. Short and the Misses Short
entertained the St. Mary's Branch
of the Woman's Auxiliary and
their guests at a sugar house party
Wednesday night. The hostesses
proved very charming ones and a
delightful evening was spent by
all. Those present were Bishop
Sessums, Mesdames Richardson,
Robertson and Trowbridge, Misses
Greenwood, Oracle Allen and
Josie Lobdell. DR.. and Mrs. Wells
and Mr.. II. r. Carson.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
Death Of r. n Boone.

Mr.. Francis M. Boone who was
shot by the accidental discharge
of his pistol at the Ricohoc water
tank last Saturday morning, Dec
9Th, died at the Sanitarium, in
Franklin, Oh Sunday, Dec. 9th,
1908, at 6 40 a. m. Mr.. Boone was
an employe of the railroad COM
pany, having charge of the water
tanks between Franklin and Ri
cohoc. The numerous tramps and
hoboes on the road has made it
necessary for trainmen to arm
themselves for protection and Mr..
Boone carried his revolver in a
pocket of his jumper. While In
the act Of shoveling coal in the
furnace the weapon fell to the
ground and striking a hard sub
stance was discharged, the bullet, a
39 calibre, entered his stomach
making fatal wound, Mr.. Boone
despite his wound stopped the
pump and saw that everything was
in sood shape before leaving his
post Of duty. A freight train ar
rived shortly afterwards and the
crew found Mr.. Boone who had
fell near the track from weakness.
He was quickly taken aboard and
brought to Franklin and at once
conveyed t the Sanitarium where
his case was pronounced a hope
less one.
Mr.. Francis Marion Boone was
So years and Is days Of age. He
was a native of Georgia and came
to franklin several years ago
where he married Miss Buniff
and raise a family of two child
rem. He always attended strictly
to his duties and was held in high
regard by the railroad officials.
The sad death of Mr.. Boone has
cast a gloom over the town of
Franklin and vicinity as one OF its
best citizens has passed away.
The funeral took place from the
Methodist Church, in Franklin, on
Monday morning, December 7th,
1903, at 10 O'Clock and was largely
The deceased was a
Mason, a Pythian, and a Wood
men. These orders turned out
and attended his funeral in body.
The last sad rites at the grave
was performed by the Masonic
Lodge. To the sorrowing widow
and family we extend our SYM
pathies.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
THE LONE STAR STATE.

Down in Texas at YOakum. is a big
dry goods firm Of MIR. J. NJ. Halter is the
head. Mr.. Halter "n one of his trips
East to buy goods said to friend who
was with him in the palace car, "Here.
take one of these Little Early Risers up
on retiring and you will be up early in
the morning feeling good" For the
clark brown" taste. headache and that
logy feeling DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are the best pills IT, use.
For sale by A. J. Delahoussayc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Chsfles Conrad Palfrey, Jr.,
died ins Franklin last Monday
mornin6S Dec. 7th, 1903, at II 80,
aged SO years, 8 months and %
days. The funeral look place
hona the residence of his father,
III, Charles Palfrey, ST., on Tues
day, Dec. 9Th, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Ar. Palfrey Tor many years was
= residencoof New Iberia and at
the time Of his death was Marshal
Of that town. He was taken sick
some weeks ago and brought here
1or 4Featment but his case was a
fAor61Gps one and he soon expired.
a. occased had many relatives
- 6uds in Iberia and st. Mary
M - who mourns his death.
o1lfbted family we extend
pathies,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

We return thanks to Mr.. John
A. O'Niell, Jr., the enterprising
and progressive grocer, for two
beautiful calendars, entitled "a
Fair Student and "Little Sister"
Also one from the First National
Bank. entitled edge of the
Woods. They are fine and artis-
tic in design and an ornament to
any home.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
NOTICE,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK. J
FRANKLIN, LA. {

The annual meeting Of
shareholders of this bank will
be held at it's banking house,
between the hours of 9 a. m.
and 4 p. M, on Tuesday,
january 18th, 1904, for the
purpose of electing nine di-
rectors to serve during ensu-
ing year.
H. s.. PALFREY, Cashier.
Dec. 9Th, 1908.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The knights of Pythias will hold
their annual meeting for the cleo
tion of officers next Thursday, the
nth inst. All members should be
opooont
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
State of Louisiana.
23rd Judicial District Court. Parish OF
st. Mary. No 3OSS,

SOTU JuUICIdI DISlIICU NUuft' M fs11 VT
st, Mary. No 3O8S.
Succession of Levry S. Smith, Deceased.
Whereas, Ed Smith, a resident of the Par
ish of st. Mary, State of Louisiana, has filed
in this Honorable Court his application to DC
appointed Admin iStratOr of the above en-
titled and numbered succession. -.
Notice is therefore hereby given to all
whom it doth or may concern, to show cause,
if any they have, within ten days from the
date hereof, why this application should not
be granted as prayed for
Clerks office, Franklin, La, Nov. 30th, 1903.
JNO. X. PATTERSON,
DIV Clerk 23rd Judicial District Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Mr.. S. B. Crawford the we'll
known builder and contractor OF
our town has secured the contract
to erect several large buildings in
Houma and will start the work at
once. Mr.. Crawford for several
months has had a large force OF
men at work in Patterson putting
up some fine buildings.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

French's Sensation, under the
management of Mr.. John McNair,
gave a performance here last
week which was very much ap-
nreciated by the large audience.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The Houssierre-Latrielle, Oil
Company which was recently or
Ranized here have made all neces.
0ary preparations to commence
operations at an early date. The
principal holdings of this company
are In the Jennings oil field, they
also own the famous Cochran
tract. The capital stock of this
organization is placed at $1,000,
900. The officers are Messrs. D.
Gallery, President; Eugene Hous-
'sie4fe, Nlrst Vice-President; Ar
thur Latrielle, Second Vice-Pres-
ident; J. Sully Martel, Secretary
and Treasurer; j. G. Martel, AS
sistant Secretary, and D. Gallery,
Jr., General Manager.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The New Iberia foot ball team
played a game at the Park Sum
day with the Franklin team. New
iberia lost by a score of II to O..
The Franklin team will do some
"kicking" in New Iberia Sunday
With good chances of being again
victorious.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
SATURDAY, DEC. IL, 1908.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hudpins was made happy by the
arrival of bright girl baby last
Tuesday week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Mr.. Andrew Achee, the baker,
has furnished up neat confec-
tionery store on Willow street
and is selling a fine grade of goods
ohaan
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The Street Fair is being extern
siyely advertised and the attrac-
tons which will be exhibited are
all first.class. Don't forget the
date. Dec. 18th to Jan. 3rd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

Miss Oracle Allen entertained
the Gard Club Tuesday afternoon.
Owing to the inclement weather
only a few were present. The first
prize, an exquisite center piece,
was won by Miss Allen, the Sec
onds a Mexican work center piece,
by*Mrs. John A. O'Niell, Jr., the
guest prize, a dainty handkerchief
OF Mexican work, by Miss Lobdell.
At the conclusion of the game de-
liphtful refreshments were served
by the tea girls, Misses Emma
Jones and Louise Allen.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

A letter from Mr.. R. L. Carroll
received few days ago stated that
the U. S. Carnival Company are
now showing at Alexandria, La.
They will be here during New
Years week from Dec. 2Sth to Jan.
3rd. inclusive.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12
BORAK & PALITREY,
Real Estate Agents.
FRANKLIN LA.
List Your Property:
With Us.

Get free sample of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets at A. J. De.
Iahoussaye, Franklin, L. c. Borah. Bald
win, drug store They are easier to take
and more pleasant in effect than pills.
Then their use is not followed by con-
stipation as is often the case with pills.
Regular size, 25c. per box.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The annual stockholders meet
ing of the First National Bank will
be held on January 18th, 1904, for
the purpose of electing nine di"
rectors. Read the notice else
where in our columns this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1903-12-12

The Reuter- building is under
going extensive repairs and re-
novation and the new hardware
store under the management OF
Messrs. Reuter- and Thiel will be
ready for business about the first
of the year.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03
Cures.Rheumatism and Catarrh.
EMedicine Sent Free. @-z-'

ANACNk1ClhO 0OI1O HIOOO -
Send no money-simply write and
try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex-
pense Botanic Blood Balm (1. 3.
b. kills or destroys the poison IL
the blood which causes the awful
acnes in back and shoulder blades.
shifting pains, difficulty in MOVING
fingers. toes or legs, bone pains
or swollen muscles and joints Of
rheumatism, Or the foul breath,
hawking, splitting. droppings IL
throat, bad hearing, specks flying
before the eyes, all played out feel
ing of catarrh, Botanic Blood Balm
has cured hundreds of cases OF 80 or
| 40 years standing after doctors. hot
| springs and patent medicines had
all failed. Most of these cured pa
tents ha taken Blood Balm as q
last resort. 1t liz especially advised
for chronic, deep-seated cases. I'M
possible for any one to suffer the
agonies or symptoms of rheumatism
Or catarrh while or after taking
Blood Balm. It makes the blood
pure and rich, thereby giving a
healthy blood supply. Cures are
permanent and not a patching up.
Drug stores 81 per large bottle
Sample of Blood Balm sent free and
prepaid also special medical ADVICE
by describe trouble and writine
Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03
r

The republicans who accept Con-
electoral vote for 1904 are almost Ger
tain to be disappointed when the re-
turns are III. Grosvenor comedies
New York with it's 80 electoral votes
TO the democrats, but figures out 263
votes from ''surely republican states'
IA more than q MISUNDERSTANDING
81 votes in the doubtful column. But
| in the list that the Ohio congressman
makes up as surely republican he has
California's 10 votes, which the den-
Gratis carried in 1899 by a plurality
Of 47O; Connecticut, 2 votes, which
the democrats carried by 1857; ILL.,
nois, n votes, which the democrats
carried by 26,eo3; Indiana, Is votes,
which the democratic carried by g.
1872; New Jersey, II votes, which
the democrats carried by 1874;
West Virginia, 7 votes, which the
democrats carried by $50; and Wis
consin, IL votes, which the demo
Gratis carried by 6,47O. These states
give a total of 81 votes. If the demo-
Gratis make a platform and nominate
a candidate in 1904 acceptable to the
business interests as well as the agri-
cultural interests of the country
there is every reason to believe that
the democrats would do as we'll as
they did in 1892. They would Ger.
tainly carry several of the states that
! Congressman Grosvenor sets down
: in the republican column.
| When President Roosevelt Is NOM
; mated next year there will be many
disafected republicans. Those who
! regard Mr.. Roosevelt as an unsafe
: executive and those who want nc
more of the Dingley tariff will either
ego fishing" or vote the democratic
. ticket.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03

Dr.. ). G. XIII i Paa <;nurch
Ft ght
FRIDAY .s., Pan, 1iatitoais
church vas g5acS4d from Jse pulpit
10 t4o 439l > 1..as aarge building.
Not only was every seat filed, but
scores o. people stood in the vesti-
buIe Of the church They were there
=, l.~41 -o - .He. of DIR. J0hn &.
R,I~c fs~n~f an - Trinity College.
nm %hc erhtn~t # Christian Educa-
,ion. Ia ul- .4a."taole mAuu9r, thls
great nen began MS address, and
from his irst sentence to his closing
words, he carried and held every
noma15 ~ shat vast audience, com
possA u lA3A a1a women from all
over the STATE.
we tatEed VITA a number of PEG
| pie after the close of this wonderful
address, a0d .nany said that it was
| the greatest speech that they had
eyer heard.
j In thlo opIa1on the ARGUS mos
! heartily concurs.
! If all the paopie in North Caroline
could hear that great address, IL
! profound i'm preston that it woult
make, by touching the hearts anC
consciences of men, would redount
to the everlasting good of this grea
/; commonwealth.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03
Men who are great on little things
are apt to be little on great things.
Chamberlain's Stomach AID Liv-
er Tablets.

er Tablets.
TRY THEM
When you feel dali after eatin
" hen you have no appetite
Wneu YOU have d bad faste in the
mouth.
When your liver is torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have 8 headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stom-
ach and regulate your liver and
bowels. For sale at MacKay's
Pharmacy.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03

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pieces insta.d n one oioc7 pr az tr}ta IA Noffoik, aud az tnere Is ns
offer these anat:ssae5 I 2 See pr.oe Y 9o 70 e,ose taeT ut We
This IS "a 351 .3a1. -t = i p~5othiy ayrshire ag3n TO sat asplen-
did Felt Matr8G 1t SUCH 3 9rIc3 Hha54 tnATes5a 5a7n now n exh1D1aon
at our store %ad .h-rafoft ~ % te'"Ta~9a u aaea. %m3a ::
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-07
DISTRICT MORTALITY
DECREASES IN TWO WEEKS
Record Was 80 for Week Ended
Saturday---52 Were White.

The weekly report of the Health Of
flee was submitted TO the Commission
ers today. 1t states the mortality in
the District during the week ended on
saturday last was 80, as against 95 in
the previous week. and 90 in the CORES
ponding period of last year. The death
rates were 1876 last week, 1917 the week
before and 1871 last year. OF recent de-
cedents % were white. causing a death
rate of 1872. and 81 were eoIored, the
death rate being PIP. The principal
causes o. death were consumption u,
pneumonia Z. cancers typhoid fever 8,
and diarrheal diseases 5.
The cases of typhoid fever under
treatment in the preceding week de-
creased from 213 to 1914. as compard
with SS4 In the same period of last year
During the week SO new cases were re-
ported and SO were discharged.
There were liz births reported of which
90 were white and AZ colored, males, 55,
and females. 81.
AT the close of the last weekly re-
port there were 13 cases of diphtheria
IN quarantine. New cases to the num-
Der of we're reported, and 2 having
neen discharged. left 16 cases remaining
under treatment in premises
or scarlet fever there were 9 cases
IN quarantine at the close of last re-
port During the week five new cases
developed. and there having been no
discharges, IA cases remained under
treatment at the close of the week in
IL premises.
Al the close of the last weekly re-
port there was 1 case of smallpox in
the smallpox hospital. No new cases
were reported during the week. and the
one referred to still remains under
treatment in the hospital.
The meteorological conditions preva-
lent during the week were temperature
Of the atmosphere. 81 degrees; relative
humidity, 70. and barometer. Bob.
There was rainfall OF 013 OF an inch.
with northwesterly winds averaging s
miles per hour. The maximum tempera-
ture was 81 degrees on the 9th and
minimum AZ degrees on the 30th.