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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-05-09
SHALL THEY UNITE?
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The movement set on foot for
the consolidation of the twin
towns, Bayou Sara and st. Fran
cisville, has encountered a solid
wall of opposition. For it to die
abOrning is much to be regretted
and we hope that something will
yet be done to save the infant
project, which might mean so
much of promise to the entire
community. Obviously the wise
thing to do for 10, these many
years, circumstances and Opin-
ions have however prevented
amalgamation, hardly making it
worth while for The True Demo
crat to advocate such q course
though always favorable to it.
But in the process of time,
events are so shaping themselves
that some impediments in the
way are now removed, and
though there are still many,
who will doubtless be violently
opposed to the consolidation for
sentimental and other reasons,
all should open their minds to
Judge of the matter on it's merits.
The status of the case is that
Bayou Sara would relinquish it's
charter, which contains many
advantageous terms, and would
come in under St. Francisville's
which though more restricted
is also more modern. The sole
concession that Bayou Sara asks
is to retain the name. With re.
gard to this we forsee will rise
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-05-09

the greatest cloud of objections.
People in ST Francisville attach
ed to the old name, which dates
back to Spanish occupation, will
not wish it to fall into oblivion;
people in Bayou Sara whose
towns cognomen is known
everywhere as an important
river port will not agree to the
loss of prestige that this fact
gives.
Now, let US be reasonable
about this. A rose by any 9th
er name will smell as sweet. and
a towns name should be looked
at from a utilitarian standpoint.
Bayou Sara is the better known,
the more important commerce.
ally so far as the outside world
knows US. Fifteen years since
St. Francisville's reincorpOratiOn
has not suficed 20 get it's name
on all maps or it's railroad station
changed in name. 1t would
take many years more to achieve
it. Why not Obviate this trouble
as well as the confusion that en-
sues from the towns being in
such close proximity, and tOpo-
graphically one in fact?
The objection that Bayou Sara
has a levee to maintain is tri-
vial when one considers that the
people of St. Francisville helped
literally to build that levee, and
any day would come to their
neighbor if in need. What does
this objection really amount to
when weighed in the balance
with her wharf privilege and her
ferry capabilities? That one of
the pOst-Offices would be abolish
ed is q contingency feared by
some. What matter, if thereby
a delivery system was instituted,
which owing to the peculiar situa-
ton of our towns would be easily
practicable?
And above all, the diminution
of friction in the operation of the
laws is an important considera,
ton. All under the same rule
and regime, homogeneous laws,
would do much towards stopping
friction and cultivating local
pride without rivalries or jeal,
ousies. Each would add some
thing to the general good. St.
Francisville's churches, her mer.
chants, her banks, her peop lie are
worthy of any welcome and add
ed to Bayou Sara would make a
larger and q better town and
would get higher rating and
more attention abroad from an
increased population and bust
ness.
We have always considered
consolidation practical and sen
sible, and think any concession
in reason should be acceptable
by either side, to bring about sc
desirable a cOnsummatiOn.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-05-09
Town Council Meetings.

St. Francisville, La, Mays, l9W.-
At a regular meeting OF the Board OF
Aldermen held this day, the following
members were present: A. F. Barrow,
Acting Mayor, and Councilman w.
T. Forester.
Motion made, seconded and carried:
Fhat meeting adjourn until Thursday
night, May It'll.
A. F. BARROW,
G. L. PLETTINGER, Mayor.
Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-05-09
Police Jury Minutes.

St. Francisvlle. La Mayo. 1908
The Police Jury met In regular monthly SEES.
sion with DR.. C. F. Howell President and
Messrs. Raynham. Simmons Butler Wright.
Sadden Porter. Barrow. Hamilton Lavergne.
Minutes OF the last meeting were read and
approved.
Bills as follows were read and ordered paid:
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-05-09

Phat meeting adjourn until Thursday
night, May It'll.
A. F. BARROW,
G. L. PLETTINGER, Mayor
Clerk.
St. Francisville, La, May 7, 1905
At an adjourned meeting OF the Board
of Aldermen of the town of st. Fran
cisville held this day, the following
members were present: DR.. A. F. Bar
row, Acting Mayor, and Councilmen
w. T. Forester and J. S. Sweetman.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and adopted.
Mayor and Marshal reported twelve
convictions.
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That the town donate 40 feet of wire
and three brackets to persons desiring
to tap the electric mains.
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That the following corporation bills
be paid:
&c Storm, road supplies. .....s 65
R c Brasseaux, turnkey, 1920,
road, 62.65. ................. 10 %
True Democrat, 1000 envelopes 2 IS
Bayou Sara Lumber Co., lum. 5 IS
G S Davidson, salary and road IS 90
W T Forester, att'd'g meeting l 90
j S Sweetman, same. ......... %
G L Plettinger, salary. 10 90
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That the following plant bills be paid:
C Weydert, supplies and shop
work. ............... As q
F B bennett, expenses to Baton
Rouge, and paid out. ....... | Is
Henry Widmer, telegram. 49,. l 10
A c Pearce, shop. ............ 800
A M Lockett & Co., packing. GA
Electric Appliance Co., wire. IL OF
Bayou Sara Brick Co.: 1000
bllCh. .........-. ............ w
M & E Wolf, supplies. ....... IS
L P Kilbourne, supplies. $50. go
E Newman, I've. ................ %
G L Plettinger, messages, 200,
box rent, 20; stamps l.50.... $40
J c Storm, supplies. .......... 10 80
Broadway Coal-Ice Co., 2cars
Sools VI w
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That tn following salaries be paid:
A F Barrow, commission II
nneS.s Observation-Disclosures. l4 w
G S Davidson, same. .......... IL 90
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That 5000 be placed to Plant contingent
fund.
Motion made, seconded and carried:
That the following salaries be paid:
F B bennett. .................. 100 90
Van Edwards Observation-Disclosures. 48 IS
i0'''l.so' ~ w
The clerk submitted the following
statement of receints and dishurse.
,,o,+s fou Anvil.
n l,,'a,'' ~ -. ~ -, 49, s,,-o on
Casn on mana last statement..$lli 81
Receipts since:
Plant water & lights. 1881 90
School tax 825
Interest. .. Sol
Notices. ........... O
Special tax. .......... 10 90
z iilli oo"n LAX ''.'.. ~ = o oo
S.SSAASSS ~ "
Fines. ................ 65 w 6ol I'll
1892 80
Disbursements:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-22

mert and then he frightened UP and told her that
she must be awfullv tired after the dance and that
he was a brute to try TO make her talk. She did
have the grace 10 look little BIT ashamed OF her
self: but her renOrse didn't 90 very deep, for the
next day when ne came to take her out in his car
she sent down word that she had headache, though
she had been playing tennis not five minutes before
with Jimmy Rogers and ne Why. Junny hadn
happened to have had luncheon engagement up at
the Hardlngs Harvey would probably have caught
her IN the very act of serving
Jimmy Rogers Is the most romantic looking OF
all Eleanor's slaves He has big melancholy gray
ewes with the most interesting circles under them,
and let black hair and eyebrows usC to look at
him YOU would be perfectly sure he was an actor,
but he Is really nothing but lawyer. He has such
q sympathetic and understanding nature too, and
such sense Of the fitness of things. He always calls
me Miss Patricia never Patsy or Pat the others do.
Sometimes l wondered very seriously whether
Eleanor with her gay, careless nature, was capable
Of apprecatng deep and sensitive soul ike IIn1ny,
and | almost wept for his solitary condition until
remembered that, whether he knew 1t or not, there
was at least who understood him 1t isn't
necessary to say who that was, because It hasn't
anything TO do with the storE-
KNOWING what I did, It was perfectly natural
n that when | heard papa and Aunt ane pralslng
up Harvey To Eleanor, and SAVING over and over
sgsIn what q fine match he would be and meander-
irg on about his wealth and social position IN a
manner that was absolutely sckenlng, l Just had
10 bounce into the library where they were ana mop
down on the sofa beside Eleanor thought she
would need moral support III the Dlg hght she
s,lf5 have II, r,ut I'D against her cruel family who
were l1rgg her to sell herself for gold. But, greatly
TO nav horror and disgust, Eleanor didn't show the
least -signs of fight The very moment Aunt lane S
high slueaBv voice ceased to pierce the ar Eleanor
said The matter really dOesn merit 50 nucn
discussion am quite ready to carry out your
wishes. provided that Mr. Dinsmore asks ME to
ASKS you to- indeed snorted Aunt ane
Hasn't the poor fellow nearly worn hlll7eH 70 q
shadow IL the last month trying TO get an ppL"T-
tuntv to ask YOU and haven't YOU put hun OF on
all sorts Of frivolous preteXts' oh, 1t isn 50 easy
TO deceive me as some persons seem to think
And indeed It isn't. for her eyes are ike glnIets
and her ears regular magnets for anything III the
way Of sound
q Well never mind. its ali right now said papa
soothingly You don't look very fat Eleanor
Suppose YOU and your Aunt lane and motor over
10 the Rlverton Country Club for dinner, and let
affairs Of the heart rest until tomorrow
Eleanor said She would be glad - 90. Aunt aIle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-22

c. --7,-e;,-7 ,.I'rree7 or four wears from now
spartan eA le SSH f Won,
VII! pe IllIS 4 D. I'D Eleanor r11ttiDg her
II 49,. 10 Da e as She GOT ND to 20 Come up
al - nv - - ~ nv blr1e creme de chine
t. ~ -a-~oyr for me across the shoulders and
- d on ~ for Won if il IS shortened
LID In - rI -, froc Went awfullv well with nv hair
81 ~ a5 The tram made me look at least nine
80 All the lime Eleanor was doing her hair and
SaT55 Cri1- as = creation / was practising with
~ - hf5ra the r1ier glass and thinking what
- = Void he 10 cut II off Ii swished mag
ff.-+I1- ae followed Eleanor down stairs and out
- - 80 q-lera the others were waiting
Ble5s nv souII' said papa as his eyes rested on
me II might be Eleanor herself Whatever has
t,aro,7,a IF RsI7v Patsv?"
Al Ta7e shifted Eleanor" she said YOU
are T,1+tino wrong notions into that child's head
However. suppose its no business of mine.
Then as they started off with a terrific honk-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-22
Ell E A N O R S
A 1T E r EGO
By Edith 7. Hubert
Drawings BY J. '. McFan

ever would have happened n The
world Il I hadn't been 50 awfuIly
tall for my age. and # people hadn't
always been talking about my
being q second edition of Eleanor
They meant i for a compliment,
Of course. about Eleanor | mean,
for # q girl couldn't look Ike
lust herself. but had 70 be a second
edition Of somebody. she'd he glad
enough 10 pick Eleanor for q first.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-22

muttered, Spelling the
girl as usual" l threw my
whole soul into the look Of
longing | bestowed on papa.
for the floor and the orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
What Dr.. Williams Pink Pills Do.

Dr. Williams Pink Pills increase the
number Of red corpuscles in the blood.
This is q matter of easy proof by
microscopic test. They therefore may
Re said to actually make new blood.
They are the most direct cure known
for anae.nia and all similar conditions.
They cure debility and most forms Of
weakness because they make it posi-
BILE for the nourishment taken in the
body TO reach the parts that require 1t.
They cure rheumatism, because
rheumatism is caused by impure blood.
and when they replace the impur"
blood with pure. the disease is
eradicated - not temporarily sup
pressed but cured to stay cured.
After-effects OF grip, fevers and other
wasting diseases are best treated with
these blood making pills because after
these troubles the blood is thin, watery
and impure, and the health will not be
perfectly restored until the vital fluid
Is made pure and rich. The pills are
guaranteed to be free from opiates pr
any harmful drug and cannot injlre
the most delicate system.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold hy
all druggists, or will be sent postpaid
on receipt of price. 30 cents per boz:
six boxes for $3.50. by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Company Schenectady, N 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
LOST WEIGHT RECLAIMED.
Grip Left This Man With Broken.
down Nerves and Weak Stomach.

Mr.. G.. W. Casio, the well-kno"n
oonfectionar Of S21 North Water street,
Decatur, Ill, is grateful to Dr. VII
liams' Pink Pills for driving the linger-
ing effects Of the grip from his system.
He says:
Fir six years I suffered with
nervous debility following an attack
Of the grip. I was left very weak and
run down and felt all out Of sorts. My
nerves were particularly bad and any
little trouble in my business upset mo
and I could not sleep nights. At times
my stomcch would gorge and become
as hard Is stone. causing intense
pains, my appetite was poor and my
liver constantly troubled me. My
weight decreased from 1C0 10 I25
pounds.
Il took treatment with two doctors
and each pronounced my trouble a
nervous disorder but did not help me. |
then tr;ad Dr. Williams Pink Pills and
began to get better after usirG a few
boxes l gave them 4 thorough trial
ana was cured. I gained weight until
now weigh 49, pounds and have been
healthy ever since. The pills are fine
tonic and cured me after doctors had
failed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
EATH QUAKED AND CRACKED.
Two Severe Shocks Early Wednesday
In Parts of Connecticut.

Danbury, Conn, Feb. 5.-Residents
of GAINESVILLE and Stillriver points in
the Housatonic river valley between
Prool1feld and New Milford. were
startled early today by two distinct
earthquakes shocks, according to re-
crts received here tonight, and sew
raj large cracks appeared in the
earth The first shock occurred at 3.2)
A. NJ, and was followed by another at
sos A. NJ, each lasting several Sec
onds w. w. Gardiner, who lives half
a mile from the railroad station at
Stillriver, said that his house was
shaken so severely that the whole
family was awakened. The beds vi
trated, the kitchen stove was shaken
so as to loosen the stove pipe and q
chimney was Knocked off lamp
When he went out of doors after day
light he found an inch wide crack,
some 10 feet long, running in south
westerly direction from near one cor
ner of the house. Somewhat to the
eastward, and on the highway, he dis
covered two other cracks, about -
feet apart. They were each about an
inch wide, and extended for Consd-
cradle distance.
No reports of an explosion such as
might have caused the shocks have
been received here. Tonight it was re-
ported that the shocks had been felt
in parts of this city. A large earth
crack appeared today across Roberts
avenue near the Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
Pleasant Surprise Party.

The home of Mrs. Emma c. Wither-
ell of this town was the scene OF a
very pleasant surprise party last even
ing, when the Hamilton Lodge. De-
gree of Honor. took temporary possess
sion of her home
An interesting program of readings
and music was enjoyed. Following the
program delicious refreshments were
served which were enjoyed by all.
During the evening Mrs. Witherell,
who is a past grand chief OF honor OF
the Grand Lodge. was presented with
beautiful gilt clock and an equally
beautiful jar6iniere umbrella stand.
The gifts were presented by Mrs.
Bertha johnson, who made some very
pleasing REMARKS appropriate to the
occasion. Mrs. Witherell was greatly
moved and in few well chosen words
expressed her thanks.
AS had been planned by her friends
the affair was complete surprise to
Mrs iWitherell and was more thorough.
ly enjoyable on that account. u 8
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
To Amend Banking Laws
In the Old Bay State
Win Be Considered by the Mass
achusetts Legislature.


Boston, Feb. 5.-The Massachusetts
LEGISLATURE has before it for consid-
GRAFTON at the present session a large
amount Of banking legislation. seeking
to remedy the defects in the existing
state laws, as shown by the recent n
nAncial troubles which have affected
the whole country. Although the instl-
tutions in Massachusetts were not al
fected to any great extent, the legis-
lators and others interested, nave
found q phases of the existing state
laws which they believe need a re-
consideration, and to this end nave
introduced as many petitions In poth
houses.
One OF the petitions provides for a
penalty Of not less than $1,000 for the
Ioaning Of funds Of a savings bank on
any securities other than those specl-
fed ny the present laws, while an
other stipulates that no investment
shall be made in personal securities
unless the principal and each surety
shall sign and make oath to certln-
cate to be attached to such personal
security containing all details or the
transaction.
The Massachusetts, Real Estate Elk
change has filed three petitions, the
most important Of which provides that
no officer Of a national bank or trust
company can hold any official position
In a savings bank.
The provisions Of still another bill.
aimed at wider publicity, requires saw
ings banks TO publish full information
as to all real property, amounts loan
ed to individuals. largest balances
carried in each national bank or trust
company during the year and the in
terest therefrom, with the complete
profit and loss statement. Another
provides that the minimum amount OF
deposits of savings banks to be in
vested in first mortgages shall be SO
per cent and the maximum 10 per
cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
AUGUSTALOCALS.
A DELIGHTFUL BANQUET
rendered Judge 3. F. Maher by Alb
MAXI Council, X. Of c.

Over half a hundred members Of the
knights of Columbus sat down last
evening to an elegant banquet at Ho-
tel Winthrop. rendered to Judge Ben
edict F. Maher by Abnali Council,
Nc. 1874.
The banquet commenced shortly al
ter o'clock and during its early part
Rev. c. w. Doherty addressed the
gathering Oh the subject THE Church
and the Council" being introduced by
POSTMASTER Thomas A. Brennan. Rev.
Mr.. Doherty's remarks were received
with hearty applause and at their emu
the speaker. who was not feeling We'll
retired to his home, expressing regrets
at the necessity of the early departure.
The banquet menu was elaborate
and was served in Landlord DAVIS
best style. an efficient corps of wait
resses being in constant attendance
and serving the viands in thorough
ly skillful manner.
After coffee and cigars had been
served came the toasts of the even
Ing. POSTMASTER Brennan proved HIM
self a past master in the art ana
with witty and appropriate remarks
introduced the various speakers.
Rev. Thomas Bergeron spoke briefly
on 1.-The Prospect of the Order" and
was followed by Edward p. Dunn on
1.-The Order in Augusta" This was
snort but well-delivered resume of the
local growth Of the Council and Mr..
Dunn was followed by Thomas j.
Lynch, whose subject was THE Past
and Future" During his remarks Mr..
Lynch paid a glowing tribute to Judge
Muher, as did the other speakers OF
The evening. The closing toast was by
Judge Maher, "Our Guests" 1t was
delivered in His Honor's best vein
When he closed the applause was loud
aid prolonged.
The committee of arrangements to
whom the success of the banquet Is
largely due consisted Of Messrs. z.
Walter Foley, Daniel w. Sexton, John
Coughlin. Joseph P. Dunn, Fred Z.
Burke, Stephen j. Hegarty, Charles o.
Conner and Patrick c. Murphy.
The menu card was folder with
fine likeness Of Judge Maher on the
first page and the remainder of the
program on the succeeding pages. The
banquet will go down in the social
history of Augusta as one of the best
OF the winter and will be long and
pleasantly remembered by those who
were fortunate enough to be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

]. Fields Murray, the travellers
friend. who has conducted a restaurant;
on Main street for the past two years
and sold his place Of business to
Charles Pon'erlcau, the grocer, the deal
going into effect yesterday morning.
Mr.. Pomerloau will continue &c main
tain frst-class restaurant and Will
make many repairs and improvements.
Mr.. Pomerleau has secured Mrs.
Georgia Gilman of this city to manage
the cafe and the patrons are assured
Of first-class service. Mrs. Gilman,
hitherto conducted an eating club on
Center street, but fire two weeks age
destroyed her house The restaurant
will be run under the name of the
Diamond Palace Cafe" Mr.. Pomer-
leau has not as yet decided whether
he will have the cafe open nights OF
not. but at present will run the same
as during Mr.. Murray's ownership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06

given Thursday evening at Afessalon
skee hall in Oakland, for the benefit
of a brother motorman. A. G.. Hallett
MIR. Hallett has been sick for n greater
part of the winter and the other en-
ployes to aid him have taken way OF
doing so.
The music for the concert and bal
will be furnished by a volunteer or
chestra of which F. NJ Pullen will sct
az prompter Numbers of the best
musicians Of the State will be present
and others have offered their aid if de-
sired.
The floor will be under the direction
of G. w. Wilson. assisted by the fol-
lowing aids: ]. e. Morrisette, ID. VI
Marshall, w. E. Vigue. Oakland: w
w. Berry, DR.. II. A. Toward, Water
vile; DIR. f. A. Knowlton, F. Coffell
Fairfield.
Refreshments will be served during
the evening by Acme Rebekah Lodge
No rs.
Special cars will run to this city ant
Fairfield after the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-06
Alpha Tau Omega ConcIave.

The committee in charge of the dis
trict conclave Of the Alpha Tau Omega
fraternity which is to be held in Ban
gor Feb. u and 22, has decided to
hold the cOnclave banquet at the Pc
nobscot Exchange Oh the night of the
22d. A special menu card is to be pre-
pared for the event which will be very
attractive.
The first night OF the session will be
devoted to the reception and dance
which is to be held IN Society han. In
vitations for the dance were issuel
Tuesday and the affair will be largely
attended by the younger society people
of the city.
Among the prominent members Of the
fraternity who are to be present are:
Prof. Frank G. Wrenn Of Tufts Col
lege, Of the Grand Council who will
speak for that body; L. w. Danforth
University of Maine, '92, who is t.
speak for the Boston Alumni Associa-
ton; George Mcclure, University %
Maine, GO, the province chief, VINO is tc
deliver the address of welcome
Prof n. T. Merrill OF the University
of Vermont has been invited to act as
POSTMASTER at the fraternity banquet
The business sessions Of the conclav,
will be 1eld in the Board Of Trad"
rooms at City hall and will continue
through the entire day. Feb. %.
All the chapters in the district will
be well represented at the conclave
The largest delegations are expected
from Colby College and the Massa-
chuSetts Institute of Technology.