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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Bird Ward Justice Court-Parish
of st. Mary.
Marietta Bedell VS. Alexander
Harris.

BY virtue Of a writ of fieri facias
issued out of the Honorable 3rd Ward
Justice Court, in and for the Parish
of st. Mary. and to me directed, l
have seized aud will offer for sale to
the last and highest bidder, for cash,
at the principal front door of the
Court House, in the town of Frankli.,
La, on
SATURDAY THE 22ND DAY OF
OCTOBER, 1904
between the hours of IL o'clock a. M.
and ! O'Clock p. m. the following de-
scribed properly, tO-wit:
\ certain tract Of land lying and
being situated in the Parish of st.
Mary. Louisiana. and being a part of
what is known as the Hal tract, above
the town of Franklin, having a front
OF 90 feet on lane or road running
from east to west through said tract,
by a depth of 100 feet: bounded north
by the aforesaid road or lane, south
by lands now or formerly of Foster,
east by lands formerly of Gus Bur-
rell, now Of Isaac Wright and west
by lands now or formerly of Foster,
with the buildings and improvements
thereon.
ALFRED PECOT,
Constable.
Constable'S Office. Parish of st. Mary,
La, Sept. +, 1904.
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Emergency Medicines,

II is great convenience to have at
hand reliable remedies for use in case of
accident and for slight injuries and all
ments. goo, linanrnt and one that
is fast becoming favoriteif not hOust :
hold necessity rs Chamberlain Pain
Balm. BY applying it promptly to cut
hruisc or burn it alla!s the pain and
causes the injury to heal in about ore
third the time usually required, and rs t
is an an'l>cptic ii pre- vents any danger If
blood poisoning. When pain Ram is
4rpt at hand IA spran may be treated
before inilamaton sells in, which assures
quick recovery.
For sale at Gates Drug Store.
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Beautiful Women.

Plump cheeks, flushed with the soft
glow Of health, and a pure complexion.
make All women beautiful Take A
small dose Of ileIbine after each meal.
it will prevent constipation and help di :
gCst what you have eaten. SOC. Mrs.
VIM. stroud, Midlothian. Texas, writes.
May, 81. 1901: We have used Hcrbjna
in our family for eight years, and found
il the bn9t madeline We bays ever use,3
Tor constipation, bilious fever and Ma.a-
ria Sold BY Franklin Drug Co.
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PERSONALS.

Mr.. Henry Bloch made flying tril
| to Patterson during the week.
Mr. r. b. Butler. of Houma. was
business visitor to Franklin yeSter
day.
Mr.. 'SamiWeil..a nd.family..have re
turned from a summer trip to Long
view. Miss
Mr.. |. Popkin returned home or
Thursday from two weeks trip tC
New York
Mr. Edward A. Hanson left us las,
week to spend a week or ten days at
st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Towles are visiting
at Dixie. Mrs. Towles is a sister OF
Mrs. Senator Foster.
The many friends of Capt. Robt. w.
Allen were pleased to see him on our
streets several days this week.
Senator NJ. j. Foster has been alb
sent the greater portion of the week in
New Orleans on legal business.
Mr.. Paul Kramer is enjoying a
much needed recreation at that popu-
lar summer resort. CovingtOn. La.
Mrs. f. T. Nichols. of Savannah.
Ca. is a welcome visitor at the home
of her brother, Mr.. Frank 2. Davis.
Misses NJ. Bedell and Mollie Harris
spent last Sunday with relatives and
friends in our sister town of Centre
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Theriot and fam
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Mequet. Sr..
are spending this week at .Abel's
camp near Mud Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. kappel were
visitors during the week to Convent.
La, where they entered their son.
Archie. in Jefferson College.
Messrs F. J. Tillotson, NJ. Guguen-
helm. H. H. Dinkins and other prOmi-
nent business men from Baldwin.
spent last Wednesday in our midst.
Mr.. Ollie Topham. the courteous
miNoligist at Kappel's, has returned
from an extensive trip to Los Angeles
and different points on the Pacific
coast.
Drs. Beverly w. Smith. T. F. Frcre
and Mr.. Wilson McKerall. Sr.. de-
parted Thursday for Ell Paso. Texas,
and other points, to be absent about
;wo weeks.
WI. NIidiltS L. Duran Icit ldSt odt-
friday for ten days vacation. He
will visit his aged father. and return
ng stop over at st. Louis for few
lays visit at the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. ", Pickett. Mr..
md Mrs. Chas. FroSch. Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Wagner. Misses Annie Gle
nentS and Lena Kahn were cruising
IN Cote Blanche Bay last Sunday.
MeSsrs.. Ernest Trastour and f.
)ruilhet were among the many Vete-
ans of the State who attended the
eunion of the United Confederate
Veterans, which was held in Baton
Rouge last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Grain and Mrs. D. f.
'rosland. Of Galveston, Texas. and
;ho are at present on an extended
'isit to relatives at Centreville, were
hopping visitors to our town last
IOnday morning. Accompanying
hem was Mrs. Everett Hayes, of Jean
rctte.
Three different parties of our towns
'eople left for st. Louis to visit the
air this week, composed respectively
# Misses Carrie and Maggie Ntzhugh,
nd Alberta Lawless: Mrs. J. Y. San
erS and little son J. Y, and Miss
'allie Sanders: Mr.. Henry Palfrey
nd daughter, Miss Myrtle, and Miss
LATHE Bell. After leaving the Fair
II. Palfrey will conduct the two
Dung ladies to Roanoke. Va. where
hey will remain to attend school for
ne ensuing term.
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PARISH INSTITUTE.

A Parish Teachers Institute will
be held in Franklin next week
commencing on Monday, the
18th, and continuing for five
days. A large gathering of the
teachers of all the white public
schools in the parish is expected,
and the Institute will doubtless
be largely attended.
Prof. Ives will conduct the eX-
ercises, ably assisted by Mrs. S.
C. McVoy, Miss Lessie Collins
and Miss Troth. On Monday
night an informal program will be
rendered at the high school build
ing, when Judge A. G.. Allen will
deliver the address of welcome.
The exercises will begin at 500
p. m.
a session of the Institute will be
held each day from 8 to 1 O'Clock,
and on Thursday night a well-ar-
program will be rendered.
The public is not only cordially
invited but III gently requested to
attend these exercises, and should
do SO, in order to snow their az
probation Of 1.-The efforts of the
teachers, for parents...should'~sbe
as deeply interes ed III e. cati.' ),
heir children as these noble work.
s in the field of learning. All
who can should therefore attend,
Doth in the morning and evening,
Is nothing is more encouraging
o worthy efforts than interest |
shown by the generalFpublic.
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Mr.. Patrick Collins, one of
Franklin's Oldest citizens, died at
the Germania plantation in this
Parish, on Saturday last, at the
age OF nearly IS years. His re-
mains were buried in the Frank
lin Cemetery. The illness from
which he died was of short dura-
ton, he having retained the vital
ity of a young man up to his very
death.
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Take a glance at LOUIS LEvY's
samples of rugs.

The free for all trot or pace race
at the st. Mary, Park on Sunday,
September II, will be one of the
best and fastest harness races
ever witnessed in this section OF
the State. Such horses as Mary
Gorder, Pinta, Dutch and Cadet
are entered. All these horses
have good record, and no one
can afford to miss seeing them
start.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

During the month Of Septem Der,
the Rev. Mr.. Carson will hold Di-
vine service at st. Mary's Church,
Franklin, as follows: Sept. II,
at Z 80 a. M, and II a. m, Sept.
10, at 1880 a. M, and ii a. m,
Sept. %, at I 30 a. m. and II a. m.
Also the Litany will be said each
Friday at 5 p. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The road contractors through
out the parish report the roads to
be in an excellent condition, and
ifa rainy spell does not set in, they
will be in a first-class shape for
our farm ers to take off their crops.
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Don't forget that Louis LEWIS
fall stock is being received daily.

Everything has quieted down
since the elcction-so much 60
that it does not appear, from a
general view that an election was
ever held. This is as it should be ::
there is enough time and anxiety
expended before hand, of neces-
sity. But it is of no purpose at
tefWardS
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The Jewish New Year falls on
the 10th of September this year,
1864 will on that date pass into
history and the year, $685., will
have its birth. The Jewish mer-
chants of Franklin will, as usual,
close their places of business on
the above date.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The attendance at the public
schools throughout the parish
promises this year to break all!
previous records.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The many friends of Mrs. T. D.
Hine and Mrs. Charles Palfrey
will note with pleasure that they
are convallescing after a severe
spell of sickness.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The planters have been gather
ing hay for the p.st two weeks.
The crop is turning out a great
deal better than was expected
month ago, as it was considered
then almost a total loss.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

When you buy anything from
Popkin, the jeweler, you can rest
assured that it is just as represent
ed. Also bear in mind that he is
the man that will take proper care
of your watches and iewelry.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Mr.. Joseph Barrios, who has
been in the butcher business in
Patterson. will move back to his
home in Franklin. Mr.. Barrios
owns a large gasoline boat, and
intends to supply the people Of
Franklin end upper Teche with
fine oysters during the winter sea-
SON
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

ATTENTION. We lovers of
amusement. HE to the park
tomorrow.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

We are now publishing the Con-
stitutional Amendments ado pied
by the Legislature, and every
voter should read them carefully
SO they can vote on them intelli
gently at the election to be held
On the 9Th of November next.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The entire town Of franklin
should work for the success Of the
Parish Teachers Institute to be
held here next week. 1t should
interest every one.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10
SATURDAY. SEPT. 10, 1904.
LODGE NOTICE.

w. o. W.-Live Oak Camp No. -
meets every second and fourth Mon
day at 7:30 p. M, at Brunner's Hall.
J. d. MORRIS. {. c.
ISAAC MAYER. Clerk.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

DR.. D. n. Foster, the efficient
Superintendent of the public
schools Of this parish has given
notice that all white public schools
in the parish will close on Friday.
Sept. 9, and reopen on Monday,
Sept. 10, on account Of Teachers
Institute to be held in Franklin
on Sept. II.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Just received beautiful lot of
Flannett at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

A free Scholarship can be Sc
cured by writing to the Delcambr
Commercial College, Delcam bre,
La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The Civil term of the 23rd Judi
cial District Court will convene on
Monday, Sept. 2lst, with Judge A.
G. Allen presiding.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Quite a number of prominent
Baldwin citizens were in town
this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10
Trespass Notice,

All parties are hereby no.
titled not to trespass on Oak
Hill plantation un der penalty
of the law.
:. Il. NCCAEDELL, SR.
Aug. 18th, 1901.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The fastest horses in the
State will be seen in the har-
ness race at the park to-mor-
row. Don't fail to be on
hand
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Capt. w. r. Jones, Mr.. w.
r. Gates. Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ.
Campbell and Misses Oracle Allen
and Lucille Fourmy represented
Camp No. 4i4 of the U. S. G. V. at
the Confederate reunion held in
Baton Rouge, on Wednesday and
Thursday last. Miss Oracle Allen
was sponsor of Camp No. 444 and
Miss Lucille Fourmy maid of
honor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Diamonds. Watches and clocks,
jewelry, ETC.. at Popkin's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The merchants of Franklin are
now receiving immense stocks Of
goods for the fall and winter
trade.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The coming season at the Audi
forum gives promise of being an
exceptionally brilliant one. We
publish long list of very worthy
attractions in another column OF
to.day's issue.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

When making an investment in
costly jewelry always deal with a
a reliable house. The reputation
OF Popkin, the jeweler, has never
been questioned.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

We learn that the opening of the
Belleview public school term has
been postponed for two weeks
owing to the prevalence of whoop-
ing cough among the school chill
dren at that place. This school
will open with Miss Edo. Going
in charge, Immediately after the
Teachers Institute at Franklin has
adjourned.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Parish of st. Mary-23rd Judi
cial District Court.
Succession of Bennabel Cooper.
NJ Cfff

Under and by virtue of an order
and commission issued out of the
Honorable the BIRD Judicial District
Court. in the above numbered and en-
titled estate. and to me directed, |
will offer for sale, for cash, to the
last and highest bidder. at the front
door of the court house of this said
parish. on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER STH, 1904.
between the hours of II o'clock a. m.
and o'clock p. m. the following de-
scribed property. to-wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land
lying and being situated in the town
of Franklin. Parish of 81. Mary,
fronting on Third street of said town.
eighty feet by one hundred and fifty
feet in depth. bounded north by lot of
Pierre Raymond, south by lot of Isa-
chel Eerdun. west by lot of Matthias
Ehlers and east by Third street, to-
gether with the buildings and inn
prOvements thereon situated.
BETSY VINCENT. Administrators.
Franklin. La. Aug. 3lst. 1904.
- ~
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Line of hosiery hard to beat for
Ladies, Misses, Boys and Child
rem at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

The SWEETEST line of Pompadour.
Side and Link combs at LOUIS
LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

All wild deer, game birds and
fowls found in Louisiana, are de-
clared to be the property of the
State. No person is allowed to
kill more than % of any of the
birds or fowls in one day except
snipe and duck, which number is
limited to IS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

American Beauty Corsets on
sale at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

A full line of tapestry and up
holstering goods at LOUIS LEWIS.
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Bankrupt's Petition For Discharge
In the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of
Louisiana.

LOUISIANA.
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LII tie hiat'ei VI Jacques lAtlipdin ;
sons ana Luclen Lenmann ana
Never Lehnann No. 50i-Jn
p,nLu,n+.r
D"lini "P'e.'
To the Honorable Charles parlan-c Judge of the
District Court of the United states for the
Eastern District of Louisiana:
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said firm of J,cuu, rLm,r,,; son. ,,1 w., id;
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and Never .hpanu tL,. n,tirinn,.r. h.rnn wy,r..
aIiudrrd boukrmms un,lrr thr NET. If C,r.,,,..s
rei,,in. to baukrmptcy
They now rurh show ,aus, that ,bcv have ,l,,f,.
surrcndered all thr nr,rrrty and rioit nt ,r,,,,
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mann, ; sons, and individually. and have fal!y
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Boys mule skin ribbed stock
ings at 25c. Something to last, at
LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Imported goods, rings, dia-
monds. Call and see !. Popkin,
the jeweler, main street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Lace curtains of pretty patterns
at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

We call the attention of our
readers to the new ad of Mr.. J.
H. Bunting. the photographer,
which appears in this issue. Mr..
Bunting has been with the people
Of this town so long, and his work
has proven what he can do in
his line, that he needs no further
recommendation from us.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Small and large curtain poles
and trimmings at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Ginghams, Ginghams. of very
pretty designs at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10
List of Plays Season IoO4-O5.

The following attractions will
take place at the Auditorium
in Franklin during the season
of 19O4-05:
The Village Parson; Alphonse
and CASTOR, Uucle Josh Perkins,
Ward & Wade's Ministries, Twelfth
Night, Last Rose of Summer
(Patton), Billy Kersands' Min
strels, Human Hearts, Maloney's
Wedding, Convict's Daughter,
The Fatal Wedding, A DEVILS
Lane, Murray & Mack, The Little
Homestead, DR.. Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde, Hate. The Laugh Kind,
Uncle Josh Spruceby, Macbeth, A
Royal Slave, Finnegan's Ball,
Gortop's Minstrels, Fabio Rcmani
(from Marie Corelli's Vendetta
a Chicago Tramp, Hurd, the Ma
gician, Barlow & Wilson's Min
strels, Papa's Boy and Hello Bill.
1t appears that the last, and
what we would Judge to be the
final determination of the projec-
tors of the fish; and oyster factory
is to simply erect an oyster-pack-
ing plant, and leave the erection
of the ice plant and general can
ming department for future con-
This is proper; we
want the oyster factory first. If
operated, it will bring
other enterprises out. 1t is better
to crawl awhile before we walk,
and walk awile before we run.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

Sheriff Sanders has sent to each
taxpayer in the Parish a notice
that their taxes are due and must
be paid by December 31st, or be-
come delinquent. An early set
Element will save the taxpayer in
terest and cost of making up the
delinquent roll and advertising
the property for sale.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10

1t you are in need OF any pretty
rigs call at LOUIS LEWIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1904-09-10
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
FOR DOUBLE MURDER
NEGRO WAS ARRESTED.
Detectives BOsticl& and Davis Ar.
rested Man Wanted in Columbus.

Detectives BOsticIS and Davis Ar
rested Man Wanted in Columbus.
VIII Carter, a negro, is being held
at the police station on the charge of
committing a double murder at Co
lumbus. Ga.
The man has been under arrest for
several days. Yesterday the authori-
ties received a telegram from Sheriff
E. F. Roberts, stating that Will Car
ter was wanted, and that all expenses
would be paid. The prisoner will prob
ably be sent back to-day or to-mor-
row.
Carter was arrested three or four
days ago by Detectives Bostick and
Nose Davis. Detective Bostick will
probably carry him back.
Even if Carter is not the man want
ed in Columbus, he is badly wanted
by the police, as he admits he was
in the crowd that shot the agent at
Billsville. 1t is believed he is the CO.
lumbus man, but should such prove
not to be the case he is wanted for
the second shooting. He does not ad-
init having fired shot, but says he
was In the crowd that shot the agent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
MERGER MAY COME
WITH NEW HOME
SAVANNAH NATIONAL BANK
PLANNING FOR HANDSOME TEN
STORY BUILDING.

Talk Again of the Merging of the
Merchants National Bank and the
National Bank of Savnnnah-NegO-
tiations May Begin Soon-National
Is Certain TO Have "a New ana
Handsome Home-PIHns for the
Building Have Been Drawn-Win
BE "A SkyscrRper.
A new home for the National Bank
of Savannah probably ten stories, at
the northwest corner of Bull and
Broughton streets, is a certainty.
1t is said, too. that negotiations are
to be again taken up, very shortly
looking towards the consolidation of
the Merchants National Bank and the
National Bank of Savannah. While
this is not regarded as "A certainty. it
is said that the consolidation is pretty
apt TO take place.
No one i'm authority will discuss the
matter at this time, but developments
are expected within the next week or
two. Mr.. ]. A. G.. Carson, president
of the Merchants National Bank, when
asked relative to the rumored merger,
said that he knew nothing officially Of
the matter. that it has not been dis
cussed by the directors, and that II
any overtures relative to resumng ne
gotiatiols for a consolidation are made
they will have to come from the other
side.
The matter of a new home for the
National Bank has already been de
Hided upon by the directors, although
the style of building has not been
finally determined, II is believed now,
however, that a ten-story structure
will be put up and that work will
start on or about Oct. l.
Plans for the proposed new building
have already been drawn. 1t is in
tended to build a handsome and mod
ern structure-one that will be an or
nament to the city. The site is con-
sidered one of the best in the city for
an office building, and it is not be-
heved that the bank would experience
any difficulty in renting Offices
In the event that the two banks con-
solidate, 1t is not believed there will
be any change in the plans for the
new building. Several contractors
have been notified that they will be
invited to bid on the new building,
and it is thought the plans and speci-
f1cations Will be ready for distribution
during the present month