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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Sheriff w. T. Peterman spent
several days in New Orleans this
week on business.
Prof. Chas. Colt was a visitor to
Baton Rouge on Monday last.
Lieut.. Albert Loustalot, after a
months pleasant visit to relatives
here, departed on Tuesday last
for West Point. N. Y.
Ye editor spent several days in
Baton Rouge this week on BUSH
ness.
Mr.. Charles j. Boatner spent
several days in Baton Rouge this
week on professional business,
Messrs. Max Wieldenstein, Of
New Orleans, Joe Wormser and
E. Levins, of Jeanerette, were the
guests of Misses Varina and
Rosalie Mayer last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolph Parro, of
Baldwin, were visitors to Frank
lin last Sunday.
NIL I1uSO " OdItCIiCO ACAI VI
Friday last, after spending two
weeks with his grandmother, Mrs.
Louise Lemke.
Misses Rosalie Mayer and Katie
Broussard, of Patterson, spent q
few days in Baldwin this week.
Miss Ella Robichaux spen,
Wednesday in Franklin.
MIR. Paul Kramer is spending
his vacation at Grand Isle.
Mrs. Paul Kramer is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Underwood al
Vaudeville, La.
Misses Alice and Louise BrunneI
returned home Saturday from
New Orleans, where they wer,
guests of Misses We'll.
Mrs. NJ. S. Disch and children
have returned home, after spend
ing the past two months at La
INQUIRE with Mrs. Disch's mother
Mrs. Dorset.
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Strain Of Life Causes De.
biIity.
Let iona Vita Build Youup. You
VIII Be Astonished How Quick
ut Acts, and Convinces You
Of It's Value.

The rush and hustle Of American life
IS constant strain GA both mind ana
body. Gradually the human machine
wears out under the unnatural strain
and nervous debility results. Stat
lstlcs show that half the people of the
United Stat ; are in q run down. ucr-
yous condition.
a man or woman in this Condition
can get little happiness or success out
of life. They feel tired all the time
nave no energy or ambition and are
gloomy, timid and Respondent. They
DO not sleep we'll or eat we'll or feel
we'll and life instead of being a pleas
ure seems more like a burden.
Are you one of these half sick, list
less, nervous people? If you are, do
you know that there is tonic now
being sold that has brought back the
OLD energy and pleasure in life to
thousands who have tried it? The
name of the tonic is iona Vita. 1t is
being introduced in this country by
number of physicians. 1t has been
pronounced the greatest medicine ever
before sold to the public In each
city there is an agent of iona Vita
who will refund the purchase price if
the tonic fails to give you complete
and entire satisfaction. Let iona
With build you up and bring back your
strength and vitality. You will be
astonished how quickly it acts. The
very first dose will convince you what
great medicine it is.
Lees Rhubarb Laxative is used as
an assistant to iona Vita in cases of
chronic constipation. 1t is family
medicine pleasant to the taste, con-
tanning the splendid laxative qualities
of rhubarb. Ask your ply
about rhubarb and see if he does not
tell you'll 1t is the best possible laxative
for children.
Foster Drug Co. have the agency
for these two great medicines in Frank
lin.
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Last Sunday the population OF

Last Sunday the population o.
Franklin was increased for a day
by at least five thousand. The
excursion trains from New Or.
leans and other localities brough,
to our little city fully that num-
Der of people. Every attention
was given to our visitors. Every
effort was made for their comfort
and pleasure. The various halls
in the town were open, and music
furnished by the committee for
the amusement of the devotees of
Terpsechore who "chased the
glowing hours with flying feet"
until the whistle of the locomotive
warned them that the time of de-
parture was near. All the visit
ing people seemed to enjoy their
outing. We gave them glad
welcome, and hope to have the
pleasure of entertaining them
again. Mayor Lauve, and the
committee acting under him, are
to be congratulated on the sue
cessful manner in which they
managed the whole affair.
"While Joy and pleasure were
unconfined," still order prevailed
among the thousands of people
who were here. The Fair given
at the Peterman Park for the Joint
benefit of the Park Commission
and the local lodge of the Knights
Of Columbus, we are glad to learn,
fulfilled all anticipations. and
was both a social and financial
success.
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Mrs. Jno. Mauboules and Miss
Beulah Mequet, OF Rayne, spent g
few days with Mrs. L. S. Bigle1
the past week.
Misses Florence and Zoe Migues
and Miss Agnes Broadhead were
guests of Miss Lora kihnel Sun
day last.
Miss Louise Thiel is the guest
of Miss Florence Boudreaux, and
will remain come time.
Miss Josephine Rama LEFT for
New Orleans last Sunday, where
she will be the Iguest of her sister,
Mrs. Joe. Fraser.
Mr.. Francis Escudier, a pro-
minent stenographer OF New Or
leans, was among the many ex-
cursionists to Franklin last Sum
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Mayer,
Of New Orleans, are visiting Dr..
J. H. Mayer.
Dr.. Joe. Mayer, has returned
home after visit to Atlanta,
Ca, and New Orleans.
Mr.. G. Mequet, of New Orleans,
spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
L. s. Bigler.
Miss Daisy Belle Smith is visit
ing relatives at Lafourche Cross.
ing.
Miss Nellie Casey, formerly of
this place, but now of New Or.
leans, is the guest of Miss Helen
Kihnel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bell spent
few days at Eola this week.
Miss Fannie O'Niell is the guest
of Miss Maud Berwick on Bayou
Sale.
Miss Mary Feske has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Ryan, in Algiers.
Mrs. J. w. Barnard has return.
ed from visit to Biloxi, Miss.
Miss Phillis Bush, of New Or.
leans, is the guest of DR.. and Mrs.
B. w. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Jones and
Miss Celeste, spent a few days of
this week in Lafayette.
Miss Margaret Ivy Smith is
visiting friends at Rhoda.
Miss Frances Rochel, of Patter-
son, was the guest this week of
her sister, Mrs. John R. Parkerson.
Miss Irene Price, of Morgan
City, spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Emmet O'Nie]l.
Misses Lorena and Maud Kreis.
Ter, of Morgan City, are on a visit
to their grandmother, Mrs. Harri-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. CLANCY, of Abbe-
vile, spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Charles Abel.
Mrs. NJ. McHough has returned
from a visit to her mother at
Pickens, Miss.
Miss Louise Abel is visiting
friends in Thibodaux.
Miss Annie L. Gum and bro
Their. of New Orleans, after a
pleasant visit to Mrs. Louis S.
Bigler, returned home Monday
morning, accompanied by Miss
Louise Bigler, who will spend
some time with Miss Gum.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Judge Charles A. O'Niell for
the past week has had his head
quarters at the State Capitol and
has pursued an active canvass OF
all the contiguous parishes and
speaks very encouragingly OF his
prospects in that section of the
State. He addressed the voters OF
the capital last Wednesday night.
and there was present at the meet
ing over $500 people. The State
could not secure on it's Supreme
bench a more competent and
worthy associate than Judge
O'Niell and we are pleased tc
learn of his success and hope he
will be elected.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

The first of the three days
teachers examination, ordered by
the State Department Of Educa-
ton, under the new Burke law, was
opened in Franklin Thursday
morning in the High School
building. The examination is for
those whose teaching certificates
have expired, or about to expire.
Sixteen written questions on
various branches of study, pro-
pounded and sent out by the State
Department of Education, has to
be answered in writing during the
three days examination. The
teachers who attended the sum.
mer schools will not be required
to take the examination.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

The tax amendment, segrega-
ting the State and local revenues,
by a vote of 80 to IA, was passed
by the House of Representatives
Thursday. It required 70 votes
to pass the bill. 1t is claimed
that much is to be gained by the
new system of assessment and
taxation. but as this is serious
proposition, it commands care
full consideration.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Hon. Charles j. Boatner, our
able city attorney, has just been
commissioned by Governor Hall
ss attorney for the collection OF
delinquent Parish LICENSES, vice
Mr.. Emmett Alpha, resigned. The
BANNER thinks the appoint
ment very good one and begs to
congratulate Mr.. Boatner.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Negro loafers in the city at pre-
sent are conspicuous by their alb
sence, something we have never
seen before. 1t would, however,
be a good idea for Marshal AL
beras to make another round in a
few weeks.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

The white public schools of the
psrish will open on Monday,
Sept. 9th, but the hrst three days
will be devoted to a Teachers
Institute, which will be held in
Franklin at the St. Mary Central
High School building, and the
children will not have to attend
school until Thursday, Sept. 18th.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

The Parish Democratic Execu.
tive Committee met at noon on
Monday last and selected the COM
missioners and clerks of election
for the approaching primary.
Elsewhere in to-day's issue will
be found the proceedings of the
meeting.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24
For Japanese lanterns call on
MEL MCNEIL.

The following commissioners,
clerks and watchers for the com.
ing primary were drawn on Mon
day last for the Third Ward as
follows:
Observation-Disclosures, John
NJ. Gallery, w. H. Latham, Arthur
Martel. Clerks, Wilson McKerall,
Jr., Joseph Boudreaux. Watch.
ers, Thomas Flemming, S. T. Nc
Cardell, Jr., w. R. Gates.
Observation-Disclosures L. Nj.
King, A. Callahan, Whitney Der.
nard. Clerks, James A. Sinclair,
Joseph Chapron. Watchers, E. F.
Marin, L. A. Giroir, Sidney VOL
ford.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

We are glad to note that Mr..
Henry Mayer continues to i'm.
prove in health and can be found
in his office, at his residence, where
he will be pleased to meet his
friends.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Mr.. Wilson McKerall, Jr., is
now delivering coal from the car
at $500 per ton. After October
let his price for coal will be IS
cents a box. Now is the time to
nut In your order.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

DR.. T. F. Frere has on exhibit.
ton in the show window of his
drug store one Of the largest
yatermelons we have ever seen,
it weighing 10 pounds. 1t was
presented to the Doctor by Judge
Porter, Of Natchitoches, where the
Melou was raised.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

5 or 8 doses 666 will break any
case of Chills & Fever; and if
taken then as a tonic the Fever
will not return. Price Csc.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Messrs. L. S. Bigler, c. A.
Aycock, c. w. Abel, Robert Sigur.
CASTOR Sigur and Geo. w. Gum
left Thursday morning for South
west Pass to spend a few days.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Miss Lucille Alpha, after two
weeks vacation, is at her post Of
duty in the postofice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

We never sacrifice quality for
price. We frequently do sacrifice
price for quality. NEIL MCNEIL
5 and 10 cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24
Town Council
Proceedings,

FRANKLIN, LA Aug. 81, 1912.
The Council met in regular session
this day, Mayor protein W. S. Ber-
wick presiding with the following
members of the Council present: r.
E. O'Niell, Jacob Anderson, NJ. Nor
ris and Edgar Loustalot.
The Mayor being absent, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Loustalot, seconded by
Mr.. Morris, the Finance Committee S
report approving bills amounting to
Sl35927 was accepted and ordered
paid. All other bills and reports
were laid over until next regular
meeting.
FRANKLIN, La, Aug. 81, 1912.
Mr.. Chas. Lauve, Mayor, City.
DEAR SIR:-Below please find list
of hills Checked and annrnyed for
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

The deer season opens up Oh
Sunday, September list.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

New sour krout, the first Of the
season at O'Niell's
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Mapleine, the new flavoring
O'Niell has it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

School supplies just receive
by the Foster Drug Co.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Heinz's sweet mixed and plain
sour pickles in bulk at O'Niells.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1912-08-24

Yours very truly,
r. EMMETT O'NIELL, =
JACOB ANDERSON,
Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Loustalot seconded
by MI. Morris the Council adjourned.
W. S. BERWICK, Mayor protein.
c. A, AYCOCK, Secretary.
For necessities and best prices
notice displays at the Foster
Drug Co.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
PRESERVE FOES HEADS
SOUTH AMERICAN TRIBE THAT
EMRALMS THE TRoPHlEs.
Method Employed Reduces the Grlsiy
Relies to the Size Of Billiard
Ball With Changing or
Mutlating Features.

The little.known Indian tribes that
the South American republic of Ecua-
dor, in almost entire independence,
have a strange custom of preparing
the heads of their vanquished enemies
In manner which reduces them to
extremely small dimensions, without
changing or mutilating the features.
For many years war of extermina-
ton has been going on between the
various tribes. Ambushes and night
attacks are of frequent occurrence,
and the parties often march dozens of
leagues to surprise their enemies.
The head Of the vanquished chief Is
cut off and becomes the most esteemed
booty of the victorious leader 1t is
then, in due time, desiccated and re-
duced by the latter by means of a proc
ess, the secret of which has so far
been jealously guarded. AS far as is
known, the skull, jawbones and feshy
parts are entirely removed without the
skin of the head and face suffering any
damage, and the only trace of the
operation Is a small incision in the
nape of the neck which is afterward
sewn together again.
After removal of the bony and softer
parts of the skull the skin Is filed with
hot stones and a vegetable concoction,
the secret of which, as well as that Of
the process, is carefully guarded. This
procedure is continued until the head
is shrunk to the dimension of good
sized billiard ball and has become
as dry and tough as sole leather.
1t is remarkable that during the pro-
cess neither the natural luster of the
that eyebrows and lashes remain in
tact, and that even the grain of the
skin with the fine hairs are plainly
distinguishable after the preparation
Is completed.
The process lasts about one year,
and the head during that time hangs
in smoke, for which purpose a stout
string is drawn through the upper part
of it. The lips are sewed together in
order to prevent the dead enemy from
speaking and eating, and the long
threads by which it is done remain at
tached and hanging from the mouth.
The trophy, which by the reduction
has lost Its ghastliness, is kept in a
niche in the hut of the chief, stuck on
the end of spear. During the three
years succeeding the killing, feasts,
lasting three days, are held on the an
niversaries of the victory, during
which the shrunken head is exhibited.
After three years the victor may dis
pose of his trophy in any way he sees
fit, but this is rarely done, as the head
forms a war trophy of the highest
-.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
The Meat Habit,

Gautier, the great French authority
on dietetics, says there are meat eat
ers in the same sense that there are
wine drinkers. He insists that people
get the appetite, the habit, the taste
for meat, just as they get into the
habit of drinking wine, and there can
be little doubt that he is right. Many
people who give up the use of meat
have a craving for something, which
they think meat will satisfy. But 1t
Is not the meat they want after all;
1t is the fat that goes with the meat.
If these persons will take pains to
eat little more fat they will find
that the craving disappears. Many
people in giving up the use of meat
make the mistake of not taking fat
enough. Some persons discard meat
who are in the habit of eating butter.
A great many others eat meat and
bread, but do not take butter with
the bread, perhaps, generally because
there is a considerable amount of fat
with the meat. A person giving up
meat should take more fat.-Los An
geles Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
Modern Educational Methods.

The old saw, mo royal road to
learning" has been relegated to the
rubbish heap of exploded theories.
The teacher Of Virgil interests her
pupils-I wonder why use the femi-
nine pronoun?-with modelling in clay
the scenes at Dido's court. The in
structor in mathematics inculcates
the principles of Euclid by means
of pyramids and tetrahedrons, which
the pupil. often with tedious and tear
full endeavor, has evolved from a piece
of cardboard. The English pedagogue,
finding no such tangible methods of
demonstrating the relation between
subject and predicate, resorts to a
well-known maxim: Teach the child
to speak correctly by putting before
him specimens Of only the best Eng
lish, and he need never know there is
such a thing as grammar. We, too,
would resort to this method If there
were not in the simple formula a con-
dition quite impossible in democratic
America, where, from nursery to par
lor-and may I dare whisper it? even
In our very schoolroom-th boy hears
specimens Of much that is not even
good English.-Atlantic Monthly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26

force. No longer will ill-pleased vot-
ers be storming at their doors de-
manding why their highways are in
such poor repair. No longer will
horses strain and pull and grow
weary endeavoring to pull loads over
almost impossible roads. The good
housewife will not need to keep the
light burning late at night waiting
for the belated husband, who, she
knows, is fioundering along a road
deep with mud and losing his tenn
per with every step of the tired
horses.
Ohio can be the best equipped
state in the union in the matter of
highway improvement. 1t can save
to the people millions of dollars
year in the matter of transportation.
The high cost of living will go soar
ing down like the thermometer in
cold spell. All classes of people will
be benefited, while the per capita
cost will be but tifty-three cents a
year and the tax rate will never 20
beyond four-tenths of mill.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26

On September the voters of this
state will be called on to say by their
ballots whether they will accept or
reject the forty-two propositions that
lobbyists and smooth politicians say
will be an improvement to our old
constitution. Some of them are COM
mendable, some are otherwise, and it
is up to your judgment to say which
will be wise and which otherwise. 1t
is your duty to give them a careful
study, pick out the flaws and obiec-
tionable points that the lobbyists
may, perchance, be trying to slip
over on you, while you are not look
ing, and then il you think the prop
ositions will improve that grand old
constitution under which we have
prospered, vote for them, but first
be sure you are doing yourself and
neighbor more justice than damage
in so doing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
Something Tasty.

A mission worker was much inter
ested in lad in one tenement who
was convalescing from a prolonged
illness. On one visit to her small
charge the worker carried with her a
quantity of fine fruit for the lad. but
this, to the astonishment of the big
hearted visitor, the father of the boy
received with somewhat dubious air
exhibiting absolutely no appreciation
of the Offering.
When next the good Samaritan
came to the tenement she naturally
inquired of the father how the boy
had enjoyed the fruit.
"Pretty WELL" was the curt answer
II presume he ate most of It,"
/ Eyes. he got away with II all right,
said the parent carelessly, but. miss
that boy is like me. He don't care
for no dago fruit. He likes something
dainty and tasty-for instance, pigs
feet."-New York Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
NOTICE.

Pursuant to an order of the court,
|, the undersigned, receiver in the
case of George w. DeVerna VS.. The
Perrysburg Horse company, in the
court of common pleas of Wood
county Ohio, will offer at public auc.
ton at the livery stable of 10. A. I'm
derhill, Perrysburg, Ohio, between
the hours of II and 12 O'Clock a. M,
on Saturday, August 10, 1912, the
following property, to-wit:
Belgian stallion Robert No. 2219.
This stallion is dark bay; weight
about 1900 lbs, and a good, sure
horse.
Terms of sale cash.
LOUIS CHAPMAN, d. V. S.
Perrysburg, Ohio, Box 1877.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
Difficulties of English.

When young Rudolph Won Hammer
pestle, the beloved scion of the IA
nous house of Won Hammerpestle OF
Posen, first came to America he
found much difficulty in mastering the
rudiments of the English tongue. His
most trying experience was when he
went to Boston and was told that 1t
was required of him that he should in.
scribe his name on the register OF
whatever hotel he visited. After be.
ing shown to his room he looked hope
lessly about in search of the article,
but in vain. There was nothing OF
the kind in sight, so desirous of fall.
ing in with all the customs of the coun
try, he rang up the Office and inform
ed the clerk of the situation.
81 haff looked de room over all al
ready yet" said he, "und find no reg
lister here. Vot shall l do?"
"This house is heated by steam,'
replied the room clerk. use the ra
diator."
'Undt vot shall l use-der ink, OF
shall I scratch my name on it mil
der pockgetknife?" remanded Ru
dolf.
What are you talking about?" de
manded the room clerk. Scratch you
name on what?"
Der radiator" returned Rudolf. "Isl
1t dot must write my name on de-
radiator instead of der register, o.
makbe better yet write it on der val
-vot?"-Harper's Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-07-26
ROAD IMPROVEMENT.
Continued from First Page.)

he lives off from the principal
thoroughfares in his county, be COM
PEELED to drive through seas of mud
during many seasons of the year and
never have really good road at the
best.
Note the result: In a few years
there will be a complete system of
highways in the state of modern con-
|struction over which load of twice
the average present tonnage can be
hauled at half the expense The sun
will not rise and fall upon a single
day in the year that the rural resi-
dent cannot go to town with ease,
having no fear of breakdown, and
knowing he can get back home the
same day.
Equally benefited will be the ur-
ban resident, for he can go into the
country with wife and children,
viewing the landscape as he jogs
along, instead of keeping eyes
strained to see rut ahead.
Now, under the state wide plan,
the expense is to be distributed
among the different counties of Ohio
and each will bear its proportion of
the total cost. The $4,000, 900 in
bonds will be used exclusively in the
improving of the main roads and,
therefore, the funds of township and
county now going for that purpose
can be diverted to the upbuilding of
the roads leading into these.
To commissioners and trustees
this ought to appeal with particular