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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17

will be held in School District No. 2, 4th
Police Jury Ward OF said Parish of ST
Landry, Louisiana, on Saturday, the Path
day of June, 1911, for the purpose of submit.
ting to the property taxpayers, qualified
under the Constitution n Laws of the
State OF Louisiana, to vote at said election,
i. Toievy a Special tax Of 8k mills on the
dollar on all property in School District 10.
Q, 4th Police Jury Ward of the Parish OF st.
Landry: ,ouisisna, subject 70 state taxa.
the purpose of:
"a Giving additional aid to public
(b) Purchasing Tor constructing twp
public school buildings title to, which sh4n
lie school buildings and purchasing q site
therefor, title to which shall vest in the
public.
for to be used for a white school, and one of
the school buildings and site therefor to be
used for a colored school,.
To operate a transfer system to the white
school In the town of Palmetto.
2. To incur debt and issue bonds to the
amount of three thousand dollars [S3 100000
to run not longer than ten years from date
and to bear interest not exceeding hye per
CEN per annum, payable annually, for the
purpose of purchasing Tor constructing
two public schoo1 buildings title to which
shall vest in the public; or, constructing
two public school buildings and purchasing
sites therefor, title to which shall vest in
the public.
One of the public school buildings and site
therefor to be used for a white school, and
one of the school buildings and site there
for to be used fora colored school.
To operate a transfer system to the white
school In the own OF Palmetto.
For the purposes of said special election,
the polling place will be Palmetto, La, and
Wesley Budden, DIR. R. G. Hawkins and Al
win Deloach have been appointed commits
%sioners, and Jules Bessinberger has been
appointed clerk of election to serve at the
polling place at Palmetto, La, all of whom
will serve without compensation. At said
special election the polls will open at seven
O'CLOCK q. M, andclose at I'VE O'Clock p. M.
n the election viii be conducted in &C.
%cordance with the laws of Louisiana ap-
plicable thereto.
Notice Is also given that at 10o'clock a. m,
On Monday, the 3rd day of July, 1911, the said
Parish Board of Directors of the Parish of
st. Landry, Louisiana, will meet at Opel
ousas, La and In open session proceed to
open the ballot boxes, examine and count
the ballots in number and amount, examine
and canvass the returns and declare the re.
suit of said special election.
This 9Th day of May, 1911.
mayo o. p. DAILY, President.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17
Saturday, July IS, 1911
SUCCESSION SALE.
ESTATE OF JANE WILLIAMS, decd wife
of EdE. McNeal.
No 6501, Probate Docket, 18th Judicial
District Court ST. Landry Parish, La

No 6501, rob Docket. 18th Judicial
District GourI st. Landry Parish, L
BY virtue of'an order of the Hon. B. II.
Pavy, Judge of 18th Judicial District Court
of La. In andlfor!the parish of st. Landry
granted in the above numbered ard en-
titlsd estate on the 18th day of May, 1911,
there viii be sold at public auction, Tor
cash. to thei1ast and highest bidder, b. the
undersigned administrator, or any duly
qualified s~auctloneer. at the Court
House In ODelousas, on
Saturday, duly J., 1911,
at II o clocksa.m the following described
property belonging to aid estate, to-Wit:
A certain lot OF ground in the town oil
OpelousRs being about $50 feet front by l25
in depth. situated or Julia ST., bounded
north by julia ST., east by q vacant lot,
west bylBibEenon and south by D.. Durio,
being tbs same property acquired by de.
ceased from Henry3L. Garland in 1851, be.
ing property t~pHfchased during the mar.
rage oldeeeased With Edw. McNeal.
TermsLGRSh.
tEDWAKD MeNEAL,
may20-gt Administrator.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17
JALL FOX BUAhD MEETING.
Opelousas, May 4, 1911.

Dear Sir: o are advised hat a special
meeting of the Parish Board of School Dt.
rectors of the Parish of st. Landry, Louis
lana, q been called by the President. Hon.
OF r. DAILY, to be held at Opelousas, at 10
O'Clock a. nj. Monday, May Sth, 1911, for the
purpose OF considering a petition FIR a spe-
cia1 tax election filed 10y pfaESrIy tax-pay-
ers Of school District No. 2, 4th Police Jury
Ward OF tbs Parish, and other business of
importance to the schools, and you are
earnestly urged to be present.
BY order of the President OF said Board,
H0n n p Ila1v
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17
state OF Louisiana,

CD. THOMPSON, Secretary.
state OF Louisiana,
Parish of st. Landry.
Personally came and appeared before
ME, the undersigned authority, G. j.
Thompson, who, being first by inc duly
sworn, declared and acknowledged, that
he was on the 8th day Of May, 1911,
Board of School Directors of the Parish
OF st. Landry, La, and that the above
and foregoing is a true and correct
copy of notice of special meeting adj
dressed by him to each member of the
Parish Board of School Directors of
the Parish Of st. Landry, Louisiana.
and deposited in the mail on the 4th
O.. THOMPSON.
Thus sworn to and subscribed to be-
fore me, on this 18th day of May, 1911.
HENRY LASTRAPES, JR,
Notary Public.
opeiousas. La, May Sth, 1911.
The Parish Board of school Directors of
the Parish OF 81. Landry, Louisiana, CON
vened In regular session for pursuant to
call, Hon. O. i. DAILY, President, and Messrs.
j IL. Vidrine, w. j.. Boudreau, r. l.. HaW-
kins, ). q. Carriere, and a quorem being
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. j. g.. Carriere, who moved Its adoption.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, there has been filed with this
Board a petition signed by o~ne-fourth of
the property taxpayers OF School District
No. 2, Attn Police Jury Ward, eligible to vote
at such election, praying that a special
election be ordered In and for said District
No. Q, 4th Police Jury Ward, at which shall
be submitted the following propositions,
tO-wit:
i, To levy a special tax of three and one
half mills on the dollar on all property in
School District No. q, 4th Police Jury Ward,
oft Parish OF st. Landry, louisiana, sub.
1ect to State taxation, annually, for q period
of ten years, for the purpose of:
schools.
lbl Purchasing Tor constructingl two
public school buildings, title to which shall
vest in the public; or, constructing two
public school buildings and purchasing
sites therefor, title to which shall vest In
the public.
(cl One of the buildings and site there
for TO be used for a white school, and one Of
the buildings and site therefor to be used
Id cooperate a transfer system to the
white school building in the town OF raj
nnetto, Louisiana.
q. To incur debt and issue n to the
amount of three thousand dollars tS300o.0o)
to run not longer h ten years from date
n to bear interest not exceeding five per
cent per annum, payable annually, for the
purpose OF purchasing Tor constructing
two public school buildings title to which
shall vest in the public; or, constructing
two pubic school buildings n purchasing |
sites therefor, title to which shall vest In
the public.
one OF the school buildings and site there
for 70 be used for q white school, and n OF
the buildings a site therefor to be used for
g. colored school.
To operate a transfer system To the white
school building In the town of Palmetto.
And whereas, in the opinion of this Board
such special election is necessary and Rd-
Be it resolved by the Parish Board Of
school Directors Of the Parish OF St. Landry,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17

constructing two public school buildings
and purchasing sites therefor, title to
which shall vest in the public.
One of these school buildings and site
therefor to be used for a white school,, and
one of these school buildings n site there
for to be used for a coIored school
To operate q transfer system to the white
school building in the own of Palmetto.
ia va hlA % t1oflon
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17
School Beard Proceedings
Continued from page g.

metto, Louisiana, in said School District.
q. To incur debt n issue bonds 10 the
amount of three thousand dollars to run
not longer Than ten years from date and tc
bear interest not exceeding I'VE pei
cent per annum, payable annually
for the purpose of constructing two
public school buildings, title to which shall
be vested in the public, OF constructing two
public school buildings and purchasing q
site therefor, title to which shall be vested
In the public.
TO operate q transfer system to the white
SCHOOL building In the town of Palmetto.
Louisiana, In said School District.
sTae undersigned petitioners respectfully
submit the above:
Il. O. Bihm, DIR. II. G.. Hawkins, Edmond A.
Roberts, Pier Duriseau, Ira e. Hawkins
Alcee A.. LeGes, 8. W. Mcspadden, Ayanon
Le5eune, = Phillips, y {. NeEat, A. M. De,
loach, al. g. Panne, RObt. Pointer, J.. w.
Walker, Lewis Moore, Alcid Ledoux, Pierre
RbCino, Joseph Savoy. Hypolite James, l.. S
Carmou1ee, Al. ID. Hawkins, Jules Beisen.
burger, Sallie Hawkins, Eugene Leger, Louis
LeEsr, r.. O.. McAdams, Theodule Godeau,
Josephine Burrell, Samplese Seanta, Chris
toval Rideai, John Batiste Rideau, Jr., Col.
INDUS Rideau, Mrs. ErInille Dalcour, Mrs
johnny McClenton, Mrs. Lucy Lafieur, Joseph
Rtdeau.
CALL FOR BOARD MEETING.
Opelousas, May 4, 1911.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-06-17
SHERIFF'S SALE.
DIR. CHI ARIES F. BOAGNI
VS..
/. r. GUIDRY.
No. 1906, Sixteenth judicial District Court,
Parish of st. Landry, La.

No. 1906, Sixteenth judicial District Court,
Parish of st Landry, La.
BY virtue of an order of seizure and sale Is
sued out of the Hon. 10th Judicial District
Court. in and for the Parish of st. Landry
In the above entitled and numbered suit
and to me directed, 1 have seized n will
offer for sale, for cash, at public auc-
ton, to the last and highest bidder, at the
ron door of the Court House of st. Landry
Parish. at O~pelousas, La, on
Saturday, July IS, 1911,
at IL o'clock a. M, the following described
property. to-Wit:
Forty acres of land situated near Pot
Cove In the Parish OF st. Landry, being the
north east quarter of the northeast quarter
of section sixteen. township six south of
range two east, being the same property
acquired by said Boagnd from the auditor of
the state Of Louisiana. by public sale made
by A. [. Stage, Treasurer of the Parish of
ST. Landry, March Q, 1907.
Terms-CaSfi.
NIL. SWORDS, Sheriff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

for comfort and contains desk, dav-
enport, chairs, bookcase, all in ma
hogany; and is for the accommoda-
tion of committee meetings Of town,
as we'll as for the use Of the bank
officers. Among the interesting
things about the bank are three pic
lures in this room. One is beau
tiful portrait of Alexander Hamil-
ton, father of the banking system of
the United States, and with it an
original letter written by Hamilton
dated 1888. Then there is a pho
tograph of President Taft on which
he has written, with the best
wishes for the continued prosperity
of Abilene, Kansas.-Wm. H. Taft. "
1t was sent by him to the bank. An
autographed portrait of L. o. Muir
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

Roy M. Cramer, one of Abilene's
best known young men, was killed
three miles from Chanute early Sun
day morning by being thrown from
the top of car and landing on his
head many feet below. The fall
caused conclusion of the brain and
he died soon after help reached him
His body was brought to Abilene
today and the funeral services will
be held from the Cramer home on
South Buckeye tomorrow afternoon.
Burial will be in Abilene ceme-
terry. Rev. W. H. schrock will Of
ficiate.
Mr.. Cramer managed the Ferris
wheel and travelled with the Landes
Bros. shows. The company had Just
PLAYED Eureka and was on its way
10 lola The show men were in
the day coach Immediately in front
Of the caboose. The day coach was
hot and stuffy and about two o'clock
IN the morning Mt. cramer and three
other men climbed on top Of the ca
boose TO cool off. The train was
Going with considerable speed down
grade and when It took the hill
three miles from Chanute, the train
gave a jerk causing Mr.. cramer to
lose bis balance and be fell back
wards from the coach. His com
ranions grabbed for him but missed
him. He landed on bis head on the
,rraTsl many feet below, The train
uas stopped and backed to where
his body lay. he was stfn breath
fnr When bis companions reached
him. An nutomohils was passing ~
was hslisd and before Mr. cramet
couia b plnc.d II ths machine Be-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

the entrance. The entire building
Is of terra Gotta and white brick. 1t
is of modified Colonial architecture
seldom seen in the west.
Beautiful Banking Room.
The banking room has "a white
tiled floor, mahogany furniture
throughout including new desks,
marble wainscoating around the en-
tire room. The presidents office
is at the front of the room and a
small consultation room is in the
corner. Back of the banking room
with its big vault of concrete and
steel, is a small room for customers.
From this is a stairway to a balcony
where is a safety deposit vault for
customers with complete equipment
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

The Abilene National Bank is at
home in it's handsome new building
at the corner of Third and Broad
way. The artistic lines and the att
tnactive arrangement of the struc-
ture warrant its owners claim that
it is the handsomest bank building
in Kansas. The Broadway front is
particularly pleasing with its two
Ionic columns reaching to the top
of the second story, bearing the name
Of the bank in terra Gotta above,
unique and striking. The entrance
is recessed with space for stairways
behind the columns. An electric
clock is built in the terra Gotta above
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
Roy Cramer Fell
to His Death

died. A close examination showed
that the fall caused eoncussion of
the brain. There was not a scratch
or bruise on his body.
The body was taken to Chanute.
His father, J. D. Cramer, went there
and brought the body home.
Mr.. Cramer has lived in Abilene
and Dickinson county all his life
and was esteemed by a wide circle
of friends. He was a good business
man and had succeeded in his af-
fairs. He leaves wife and little
daughter who were at Vine, Kansas,
when the accident occurred. They
came home Sunday. His father and q
sister, Miss Ruby Cramer, also mourn
the untimely death of son and broth
er. He was a member Of the Elks,
belonging at salina, and Of the F.
A. A. Of this city.
The funeral of Roy NJ. Cramer
was held at the home on South
Buckeye Tuesday afternoon at 4
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. W. H.
Of the Lutheran church. A
quartette, Mrs. Ursula Young. Miss
Blanche Edwards, NJ. H. Malott and
H. L. Covert, rendered the musie. A
large humber Of friends we're pres
ent. The deep sympathy of a host
Of friends was shown By the large
number Of beautiful and expensive
iIoraI tributes. Burial was In the
cemetery.
Mr.. crAmsr vas born in Abilene.
kan, November !. lssO and has
uiways made AbIisne bis home He
married Miss Heisa Foy Nay Is.
iso6. A wife ana tauehtef are len
% monrn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

Hoon has lived in Abilene for 26
years, and his wide circle Of friends
will keenly feel his absence, He has
been a member OF the Reformed
church Of Abilene for many years
and always has been an upright and
consistent Christian.
The funeral services we're held
from the home at 1880 O'Clock Tues
day afternoon and from the Re-
formed church at O'Clock, Rev.
Mr. Brendle officiating. Burial in
the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

Of safety deposit boxes Of modern
design. The walls have heavy mould
ings with beamed ceilings and are
decorated in tones of old ivory, max
ing al beautiful blending of colors.
Indirect lighting by artistic lamps
hung from the ceiling throw a soft
light over the entire room. 1t is a
beautiful room in every particular.
Directors Room.
In the rear Of the building is the
directors room. This is decorated
similarly to the banking room, but
with hand decorated ceilings and
bronze chandelier. 1t is fitted up
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

ray, comptroller of the currency, is
also on the walls.
Second Floor in Offices.
The second floor is finished in
natural oak with tinted walls and
arranged in office suites. DR.. J..
N. Deter occupies the front four
rooms and DR.. w. T. Triplett the
rear three. Toilet rooms are on
every floor and the entire building
is heated with hot water from a
furnace under the north sidewalk.
Oil will be used for fuel. The base
ment has cement floor and is light
ed with large windows making It,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
VALENTINE HOON, AN OLD
RESIDENT OF ABILENE, DEAD

Valentine HoOn, aged s5 yeas,
died at bis home. SOC Enterprise
street, Saturday afternoon. He
leaves q wife and three sons. Grant
Hoon. Des Moinss, Iowa; W. H. Hoon
of Lineoln. Nsb.i and John Ho0a,
Abilene, TAs sons n, ~ here Nf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
DETROIT ELEVATOR STARTED.
Building VIII BE Ready in About
90 Days.

Detroit, Sept. 5.-Work has COM
menced on the Farmers elevator TO
be erected by a cooperative company
Of s5 farmers. It Is $50 feet west
OF the depot. south side Of track.
The stock Of the company Is $4,000.
J. C. crumm is president, CT. Klamm
vice president, ]. E, Brechbill seere-
tary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF
S. s. ASSOCIATION MEETS.

This afternoon At the offices Of
Secretary J. H. Engle was held a
meeting Of the executive committee
Of the state Sunday School associa-
ton. Chairman }. H, little presiding.
Secretary Ensle sniertains the mem
heEs q the committee A. BE home
loufa q Abilene tonig1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

highest temperature was 104 on the
11tb, 18th and 18th. Lowest, 81,
on the goth. Total precipitation
3S3. Tere we're 16 clear, partly
cloudy and Z cloudy days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

walls was by Lifts & Reese; OF the
banking room and directors room
by W. W. Gillespie, Topeka. Hodge
Brothers did the plumbing and heat
ing; ]. e. Valentine put in the light
ing fixtures. The excellence Of all
the work is highly creditable to those
in charge.
A Substantial Institution.
The Abilene National Bank ranks
among the most substantial insti-
tutions of the state. 1t was estab-
lished in 1887. For the past ten
years G. A. Rogers has been presi-
dent. J. B. Case is vice president;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
Weather of August.

Howard Wagner reports the wea-
ther for August thus: The mean
maximum temperature for month
was 91.2; mean minimum 63.3. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07

hO Uu0thVnoAAVA VI <AOAANhV A1'S
made 1t possible for the Dickinson
County Fair association to offer a
large number Of special premiums.
These consist largely of money and
some merchandise. The complete
list will be published in pamphlet
form as soon as all the contributors
have sent in their lists. Many who
are offering special premiums have
not made up their list and are ur-
gently requested to do so at once,
and send to G. G. Wyandt who has
charge Of this department.
y y
Belle Springs Creamery Company
of Abilene-Class 7, Holstein-Fries-
ian cattle: Best COW years and
over $40, second best IS. Glass s,
Jerseys: Best COW three years and
over, $40, second best $5, Grade
class, any breed not registered, pedi-
greed stock barred: Best dairy COW
any breed, three years and over,
s12, second best So.
These cattle are to be entered in
the regular department and Judged
by the associations Judge and the
Belle Springs Creamery Co. will pay
the awards on an order from the pro-
per officer.
Security Flour Milling Co. of
Abilene-200 lbs. of Crown flour for
the best loaf of bread displayed at
the Dickinson county fair.
100 lbs. of Crown flour for the
second best loaf Of bread displayed
at the Dickinson county fair.
To be eligible for entry the bread
must be baked from Crown flour
The prizes to be awarded subject to
the decision of the judges in the
department to which they belong.
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Abilene Mercantile Co., the Big
Store-For the best pound of coun-
try butter made from cream separat-
ed by a sharpless separator, ladys
$3.50 umbrella.
For the best Is pounds of alfalfa
seed raised ma Dickinson county
farm, va pair of mems $3.50 shoes.
For the best coop of White Rock
chickens, set of 1S47 Rogers sill
yer spoons.
For the best coop of Rhode Island
Red chickens, a $3.50 IS OF. copper
bottom No. wash boiler.
For the best nut cake baked by
a young lady between the age Of 16
and 21 years of age, four pair guar
anteed silk hose.
For the best loaf of bread baked
by a lady between the age Of 21
and 80 years, a Home Vacuum car
pet cleaner.
To the white baby taking the first
prize, the best pair of baby shoes in
our store.
The prizes to be awarded subject
to the decision of the judges in the
department to which they belong.
The directors of the fair associa-
lion at their meeting last night de-
,ided to raise the premiums on all
classes OF cattle to the standard set
or Glass /. That is, beef cattle and
larry stock will have the same
prizes. The premium list shows
over premiums for some clssses-all
ire to be on this schedule;
Bull, years old and over, first
i12, second SO.
Bull, 2 years old and under 8,
irst S12, second So.
Bull, year old and under 2, first
80 annnnd &c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-09-07
An Evening Opening.

On Saturday evening it is planned
to open the entire building for visit
ors that all who wish may look 1t
over.