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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
The Centreville Bank vs.. Joshua
Coleman. No. 12,485.

Under and by virtue of a writ of fer
facias, issued out of the Honorable 23rd
Judicial District Court of Louisiana, in
the above numbered and entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized, and
will offer for sale, for cash, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house, in
the town of Franklin, Parish of St.
Mary, La, to the last and highest bid
der, on
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, A. D.. 1909,
between the hours of II O'Clock a. m,
and o'clock p. M, the following de-
scribed property to-wit
That certain tract or lot of land,
lying and being situated in the town
of Certreville, in the Parish of ST.
Mary, Louisiana, having a frontage on
the public road, leading from Centre
vile to Patterson, La, Of ninety-four
(94) feet more or less, and running back
between parallel lines to Bayou Teche,
bnunded on the north by Bayou Teche,
east by land of Mrs. NJ. E. Smith,
south by public road, and west by land
of Mrs Evella Alleman, together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon. This being the same property
inherited by Joshua Coleman from his
father, Victor Coleman, deceased.
w. T. PETERMAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, Parish of St. Mary, La,
August 9th, 1909.
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The anti.paving association

The anti-paving association
held a meeting on Tuesday nigh
at the jackson Roller Rink, and &
large crowd was in attendance, a
which meeting resolutions were
passed protesting against the
action of the Town Council ir
having the sidewalks paved
also denouncing Act No. 147 Of
1902. A large sum was raised to
employ counsel to enjoin the
Council from further paving and
to test the matter in the courts
The law firm of Allen & Pecot has
been employed and Mr.. Donelsou
Gallery offered his services to the
association, without compensa.
ton. The resolutions are as fol-
lows:
Where's, the municipal authori-
ties OF the town of Franklin have
adopted the policy of paving all the
streets OF the town, in the most expen-
sive way, in opposition to the will of
the people and tax payers, regularly
expressed in an election held for the
purpose of deciding whether such
paving should be done.
Therefore, be it resolved, That
the result Of said election was bind
ing on the municipal authorities, and
the paving measures, voted down by
the people. ought not to have been ar
bitrarily forced upon them.
"Be it further resolved, That the
majority of the people and taxpayers
is stronger against said paving
measures now than at the time of said
election; that the judgment of the ma
jority to the effect that there were too
many streets in Franklin, were there
is neither population nor business re-
quiring their being paved is sacred
and ought not to have been ignored
and de6ed; that the time is inoppor-
tune, by reason of the financial dull
ness for general paving of all streets,
involving an unprecedented taxation:
THAT there are too many poor peo-
pie, unable to pay said tax, and who
may lose their homes, by reason of
oppressive paving liens;
THAT the future is being unwiselv
marred and set back by the imposition
to heavy and unnecessary taxation,
for spelling the beauty and impover-
ishing the owners, along the grassy
and unfrequented lanes.
''Be it further resolved, That we
denounce the legislative policy which
has conferred upon the Aldermen, i.
e., Boards of small towns, almost
despotic powers, and we particularly
condemn Act. No. 147 of 1902 as
enabling such "Boards" to Cypress
and impoverish a municipality, with
out any check, and in open disregard
of public opinion.
BE it further resolved, that we
pledge ourselves to resist said paving
measures and said legislation in the
Courts, and we express our conviction
that the same are at war with the |
principle of our government"
JOHN A. O'NIELL, Chairman.
ROBERT W. ALLEN,
J. G. FOURMY.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Little Gertrude Martel enter
tanned a number of her little
friends on her ninth birthday last
Thursday evening. The children
enjoyed themselves playing nu-
merous games. Refreshments
were served to the following pre-
sent: Misses Elsie and Aline
Frost, Lydia, Lucie and Eunice
Martel, Fannie and Lillian Pecot,
Francis Peterman, Mary Ann
Underwood, Eunice Boudreaux,
Emma Del and Elizabeth Frere,
Marie Louise Estoup, Clarice and
Ida Levy, Effie and Lucille Jou-
bert, and Masters Oscar Alpha,
Arthur Sigur and Noise Bloch.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

| Miss Tennie Clausen, of Foster
is the guest of Miss Lora Kihnel
Misses Aline Achee, Louise
Kihnel and Lena George visited
friends in Thibodaux Sunday.
Mr.. Marx Slovenian left on
Tuesday last on a visit to New
York.
Miss Daisy Chadwick spent
several days at Sorrel the past
week on. a visit to Mrs. Rex.
Mccullough.
Mrs. G. F. Borah and son,
Way-e, are on a visit to points in
Virginia.
Sen. M. j. Foster has returned
from Washington, D. c., and will
be at home for stay of several
days.
Misses Annie and Fannie Todd,
of Bayou Sale, were the guests of
Misses Myrtle and Willie Palfrey
this week.
Mr.. Hartwell Going is here on a
short vacation, and is visiting his
mother, Mrs. 0. P. Going.
Miss Octa Morel, of New Orleans,
is the guest of Miss Marcie Gallery.
Miss Ethel Barton, of New Or
leans, is the guest of Mrs. Walter
S. Berwick.
Miss Nina Sigur will leave on
Sunday for a short stay with
friends in Jennings and Abbe-
Vile.
Little Miss Marie Louise Estoup,
of New Orleans, will be the guest
of Mrs. Mamie Crask for several
weeks.
Miss Lizzie Zylicz spent last
week in New Orleans.
Mr.. John B. Roberts, of Colfax,
spent several days in Franklin this
week, circulating among old
friends.
Miss Alice Brady is spending
while in Patterson, the guest of
Miss Mile Lewis.
Mr.. Jos. L. Bloch, of Jennings,
was visitor to Franklin oQl
Wednesday last. n
Attorney R. E. Milling left this
week for Chicago, Ills, on legal
business.
Mr.. Wilmer Mayer, who is ems
ployed at Avalon store, near
Patterson, was visitor to Frank
lin on Sunday last.
Messrs. M. Bergeron and Archie |
Kappel spent, Monday on Cote
Blanche Island. - ~
Messrs. Henry and Ernest
with Their families
spent this week at Cote Blanche
Island.
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FOR SALE.

Two lots, situated on Jackson
street. between First and Second
streets, measuring 25Ox9O feet.
First lot has a two story dwelling
house. with outhouses, etc., meas
uring SOx90 feet. Second lot has
building 17Ox90 feet, known
as the Jackson Roller Rink.
Will sell AS whole. or separately
to suit purchaser.
For particulars, apply to
JOS. BENINATO,
1912 Magazine Street,
New Orleans, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

A. S. Nusbaum, Batesville, Indiana,
writes: "Last year suffered for three
months with summer cod so distress
ing that it interfered with my business.
| hal many Of the symptoms Of hay
sever AMI doctors prescription did
not leacn my case, and l took several
medicines which seemed only TO aggra-
vate it. Fortunately I insisted upon
having Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t
quickly cured me. My wife has since
used Foley's Honey and Tar with the
same success"
For sale by all druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of Nicola Failla, De-
ceased. No. 3341.

Whereas Mrs. Antonina Failla, has
filed in this Honorable Court her pc
tition, praying that she be appointed
Administrative of the succession of
Nicola Failla, notice is hereby given
to all it may concern, to show cause.
if any they have, in ten days from the
date hereof, why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Witness my official signature and
the impress of the seal OF my uiIice DIT
Franklin, La, this 9Th day OF August,
1909.
n W S. OsTHEIMER,
Deputy Clerk OF Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
NOTICE.
Competitive Examination.

A competitive examination to selec1
a beneficiary cadet to attend the
Louisiana State University, at the
expense of the Parish of st. Mary,
will be held
MONDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 1909,
at the High School, Franklin, Louis
lana.
The following are the entrance re-
quirements:
Candidates must be far enough adj
v.anced to enter the Freshman Glass.
IThey must present certificates OF
good moral character.
L They must satisfy the committee
that their parents are financially I'M
able to bear the expense of educating
them.
The person selected will be adj
vanced one hundred and fifty dollars
by the Police Jury, and will be con-
tinued at the University until gradu-
ated, or during good behavior.
, The Police Jury reserves the right
to discontinue bearing expense of any
cadet for cause at any time.
All candidates must file their ap-
plications by,ten O'Clock Monday,
Aug. 23cd., las the examination will
begin at p: m.
Address all communications to
DR.. D. N FOSTER,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The town council met in regu-
lar session last Tuesday night,
the usual monthly business was
transacted, Mr.. A. A. Della
houssaye was granted the wharf
privilege for the period of ten
years, and the Mayor was au-
thoriAed to enter into a contract
with Mr.. M. l.. Wilcox for the
pavement of the sidewalks as per
special meeting held August 9Th
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
The Jewel Theatre.

The Kuhlman sisters who have
been at The Jewel all the week
will close their engagement Sun
day night. The sisters are very
clever child artists and have
pleased the patrons of The Jewel.
They will on Saturday night put
on their famous black face sketch
and will introduce their famous
buck and wing dance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
To The Public.

Having leased the Jackson
Roller Rink building | will
rent the same for balls and
entertainments. Dancing and
skating at the Rink every
Sunday night. For particu-
lars apply to
FRED BRENN,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

We have been having rain in
town nearly all the week. We
hope that this condition does not
prevail throughout the parish.
as too much rain at this time OF
the year cannot benefit the grow
ing cane crop. Up to the latter part
of last week the cane crop was up
to the average for this time OF the
year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

On Friday last the State Board
of Health elected DR.. Hamilton
p. Jones, State Food Commits
sioner; Mr.. George Taylor, State
Analyst; and DR.. Sidney B. Por-
ter, State Medical Inspector.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
AUUFeSS dII OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 20
DR.. D. N FOSTER,
Supt. Public Education, Chairman i.

No matter how ]oug you have suffered.
Foley's Kidney Remedy will help you.
Mrs. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, W. Va,
writes: II was sufferer from kidney
disease, so that at times could not get
out of bed, and when did l could not
stand straight. l took Foley's Kidney
Remedy. One dollar bottle and part of
the second cured me entirely" 1t will
cure you.
For sale by all druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Mr.. Francois P. Lefort died at
his home on Willow street on
Wednesday of this week. He
was buried from the Catholic
Church the same evening at 4:3O
o'clock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
ONiell has Creole Seasoning.
something new. Try it.

There will be an excursion on
0e Southern Pacific Railroad to.
.ofrow, Sunday, August Is,
nom Morgan City and interme-
elate points to Lake Charles. The
NAM will pass Franklin at $50 q.
!, and the fare for the round
s1p VII be $1.75. There will be
= bill and other amusements
benefit Of the excur-
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Take Notice,

All persons are recommended to take
Foley's Kidney Remedy for backache,
rheumatism and kidney and bladder
trouble. 1t will quickly correct uni
nary irregularities. which. if neglected.
may develop into Il serious Illness. 1t
will restort- health and strength. Do
not neglect signs Of kidney OF bladder
trouble and risk brights disease or dla-
betcs.
Sod by all Druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The Sheriff's office has received
the annual hunting licenses for
the season 1909 10. These Ii
censes will be good until June
LIST, 1910, All applicants for lie
|tcense must give name, age, color,
and State in which they were
born.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The pictures at the Ideal, as
Usual, were very good this week.
Inc management Of this theatre
spares no pains in giving their
paftons the latest and best Bio
slapn and Pathe pictures. as we'll
n the newest illustrated songs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Mel McNiel are
the happy parents of a fine girl
habv. born to them on Thursday
of this weak.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The St. Johns Academy and
St. Anthony's School will open
on Monday, Sept. 9th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Road Commissioner Harrison
has had ditched some of the
streets in the rear of town, which
affords better drainage to that
section, especially at this time
When we are having rains almost
daily.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

We are sorry to note that Mr..
W. K. Wilson is quite sick at his
home on upper Main street. We
hope for him a speedy recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

We are pleased to note that Mr..
W.T.. Giles, of Adeline, who was
thrown from his buggy about two
weeks ago when his horse ran
awsy, and had several ribs
broken, has fully recovered from
the mishap.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Miss Bonney Bossello enter
tanned a few of her friends on last
Saturday evening. Dainty re-
freshments were served, and all
who attended had a "jolly good
time",
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Don't fail to avail yourselves
o. the opportunity to spend a day
nening and bathing at Weeks
Island. The Southern Pacific
railroad will run an excursion
nom franklin to the Island and
tetufn Oh Sunday, August q.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

On Monday, Sept. 18th, a new
grand jury will be enpannelled,
aud the following gentlemen from
the third ward have been drawn:
Messrs. w. P. Foster, j. Scott
Underwood, Dave Wilcox and
VIM. Jacobs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The dog killing act still con-
tinues, quite a number OF them
without muzzles have been killed
this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The grass on the sidewalks on
Willow street has been cut down,
and that portion of the town pre-.
SCENTS a better appearance.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Finest ice cream, made out of
pure Jersey cream. Delivered to
any part of town. At SERIO'S.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The next regular examination
~ teachers will be held on Aug.
%. q and 18th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Delivery wagons made to order
and renaired at G.. S. Brenn's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The drink that helps you think,
Fan.Taz. At SERIO'S.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Don't miss seeing the kaufman
sisters Sunday night at The
Jewel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

O'Niell has Elite Creamery But
ter, something very fancy, in one
pound prints.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Horseshoeing speciality at c.
S. Brenn's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of St. Mary.

23rd Judicial District COurt-Par-
ish of St. Mary.
Receivership of the Gulf Dredge
Company. No. 1882.
Whereas Frank Warren, Receiver
of the Gulf Dredge Company has
filed in this Honorable Court his
aecond quarterly account praying
that the same be homologated and
approved and made the judgment
OF said Court, notice is hereby given
to all whom it may or doth concern
to show cause if any they have in
ten days from the date hereof, why
the said second quarterly account
should not be homologated and ap-
proved, as prayed for.
Witness my official signature and
the impress of the seal of my Office al
Franklin, La, this 1lth day OF Au'
gust, 1909.
w. S. OSTHElMER,
w Dty. Clerk of Court
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Felt mattresses, highest quality
lowest prices at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

The Kuhlman sisters Sunday at
The Jewel.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Linoleum rugs, the thing for
your bath room, at Davis. Prices
right.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Buv a denatured Alcohol Stove
At O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Try Creole Seasoning. It's all
riyht. O'Niell sells it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

If you want frst-class black
smithing and wheelwrighting see
&. S. Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

O'Niell has a full line of Alco-
hol Stoves and sells denatured al
cohO1
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

You can't afford to be without
them on your window sash, Abeps
patent sash lock.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

All kinds of fruit punches 8
speciality. At SERIO'S.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Something extra, Elite Cream
cry Butter in one pound prints
at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

a hne summer drink, Fan.Taz
At SERIo's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Cane carts made and repaired
ct c. S. Brenn's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Fine Bayou Cook oysters on ice
at SERIo's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Picture frames made to fit your
picture at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

,,urIN + ABBEYILLE RAILWAY COMPANY
TINE TABLE.
~. TAO a. IL. Ar. 5 100 p. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

Most complete line of wall pa
per in town at Davis.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

FOR SALE-Horse and buggy
cheap. Apply at this Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14

CYP.tEMOKT BRANCH.
Lv. 1:1O p. m. Ar. $3.50 d. IN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-08-14
s,uthern Pacific Railroad Time Table

EAST BOUND.
No. 10, Due 2:47 p. m.
No. 8. $40 a. m.
M 2. +" 700 a. m.
No. 6. =" 1881 p. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. 9, Due 1888 p. m.
No. Z, z" 1851 a. m.
No. 5, " 11:27 a. N.
No. 1, 1887 p. N.
CYP.lEMOKT BRANCH.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-12-17
Chance for Plain Girls.

"It is a great mistake to suppose
that beauty cuts big figure in the
employment of stenographers." said
a business man Of large experience;
"the pretty typewriter is a stock
phrase of the funny man and the COM
ic papers of the present day, just as
the pretty governess' was in the 40s
and the pretty milliner' in the COS,
but as matter of fact good looks
are rather a detriment to a woman
when applying for position in an Of
flee than otherwise. No one Is likely
to excel in more than one profession,
and since being pretty is a profession
in itself the general feeling is that II
woman has succeeded in that she
won't be good for much else. The
chances are that her brain will be
occupied with her pompadour and her
highly polished nails to the exclusion
OF more important things. Another
reason why the pretty stenographer
Is at discount is that most Of the
large business houses employ a wom-
an as head stenographer, and women
are even more apt to look askance at
a pretty face than men are. They are
In the secret. They know how much
or how ittle-is apt to be behind It.
So, all things considered. the girl with
red hair and freckles stands a better
chance then the beauty when It comes
to seeking employment In a business
Office"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-12-17
An r. 8. V. 2. PraYar.

Willie had not been very good
boy that day, and in consequence Of
certain inexcusable derlictions he had
been sent to bed with the sun. After
supper his father climbed the stairs
to the youngsters room, and throw
ing himself down on the bed along
side of the delinquent, began to talk
to him.
willie" he said, gravely, did you
say your prayers before you went to
bed?"
"Yessir," said Willie.
"And did you ask the Lord to make
you a good boy?" asked the parent.
"Yep," said Willie, "and I guess
it'll work this time"
Good" said the father. "Im glad
to hear that"
"Yes," said Willie, "but don't
think we'll know before tomorrow.
You've got to give the Lord time, you
know"
"And what makes you think it will
work this time, my SOM" queried the
anxious parent.
why, after the Amen I put in an
r. 8. v. P," explained the boy
Harper's Weekly.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-12-17
r MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
A Thought Struck Mrs. Mldgen When
She Returned Home.

A Thought Struck Mrs. Mldgen When
She Returned Home.
"oh!" exclaimed Mrs. Midgen. She
had been shopping and visiting. and
had Just arrived home when q thought
struck her. She clssped her hands
together In dismay, and in her agita-
ion sat fiat down on the cat. What
ever shall do?"
T expect you will get over it." said
Mr.. Midgen, testify. He was waiting
for his tea. what is it,"
II took my diary out with me in
stead Of that little price-book, and IL
I haven't been and left 1t somewhere!
Suppose somebody should get hold OF
1t and read it?"'
"Ha, hal" laughed her husband.
"That will be fine sport. How l
should like to see them reading all
the rubbish you have written in IT.!
What's the good of going back? You'll
never get it."
"Oh, remember now!" suddenly
cried Mrs. Midgen. "It Is my old one.
So 1t doesn't matter at all. I feel
quite relieved"
what was in it?" said he, feeling
disappointed.
"I used to amuse myself by copying
your love letters in 1t, and initiated
your signature at the bottom Of them. u
what" yelled Midsen. jumping ia
his feet and grabbing at his hair. "Do
you want people to know what an idiot
was, and make me the laughingstock
Of the parish just when I'm putting W
for the vestry? Go and look for 1t
quick! And offer $40 reward for it,
And IL 1t hadn't been found in Mrs
Midgen's bag at that very moment
there Is no telling what would have
happened to that household.-Tht
Sketch.