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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
HOUSE PASSES BILL
REDUCING THE TARIFF
MUST now 60 TO THE SENATE
VIII Be Turned Over to Finance
Committee and Extended
Hearings Win Be Held--Final
Passage by August.

Washington. May 8.-The Un-
derwood tariff bill. proclaimed by
the Democratic party as the
answer to its platform pledge to
revise the tariff downward, was
passed by the House late today.
The vote was 28l to l39, five
Democrats voting against the bill
and two Republicans voting for
1t. -Four Progressives supported
the bill and fourteen opposed it,
while one independent progress
i've joined with the majority.
When Speaker Clark announced
the vote in loud tones, that re-
vealed his satisfaction in the ar
rival of the day he long had
sought, exuberant Democrats
hoisted a stuffed democratic don
key over the heads of their col.
leagues in the rear of the cham
Der, a faint ripple of applause
followed, and the gavel fell on
the first chapter in he history of
President Wilson's extra session
of congress.
With the bill, after a months
consideration, on its way to the
the senate, there was a rush of
representatives for their homes
tonight. In the house adjourn
ment will be taken three days at
a time, beginning next week,
until June /. In the meanti ne
the senate finance committee will
study the bill while the house
ways and means committee will
organize committees preparatory
to the transaction of business
nexl month,
It is expected that the final
passage of the bill will take place
some time in August,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
VETS GO TO REUNION
OVER THE SOUTHERN
WILL LEAVE HERE NAY 26
Members of Isham Harrison
Camp, U. c. ", VIII Travel
to Chattanooga Over the
Southern Railway.

The members of Isham Harri-
rison Camp No. q. United Con-
federate Veterans. of this city,
have selected the Southern rail-
way as the official route to the
annual reunion, which is to be
held in Chattanooga May q to
29. inclusive. and will leave here
at 6:10 a. m. Monday rs.
The local delegation will leave
on the regular train, but will
have special coaches, and when
the train arrives in Birmingham
at 1880 a. m. these coaches will
be attached to a special reunion
train, which leaves Birmingham
at noon and arrives in Chatta-
nooga about A p. m.
The fare Tor the round trip
will be $555, and stop overs will
be allowed both going and re
turning. Tickets will be limited
for return to June 5, but extern
sion of limit to June IS may be
obtained by depositing tickets
with agent at Chattanooga on or
before June 5 and paying an ad.
ditional fifty cents.
The Mobile and Ohio will also
operate a special train on the re-
union. This train will leave here
Tuesday. May 26, at 7:15 a. M,
and arrive in Chattanooga about
a O'Clock the same afternoon.
The fare will be the same as over
the Southern, and the same con-
ditions as to limit of tickets will
apply.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Changes in schedules affecting
practically all passenger trains
ON the Southern railway in Mis-
sissippi 20 into effect next Sum-
day. The m ost important
changes are in trains Nos. 8 and
10. Train No. 8, which formerly
left Columbus at 7::30 a. m, will
leave at $3.50 a. m, and train
No. 10. which arrives at 2:30 D
m. viii arrive at las p. m. The
schedule is published in full else
where in this paper.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Mr. RAMAGE ANSWERS
THE FINAL SUMMONS
OEATHFOLLOWS LOHe ILLNESS
Was Highly Esteemed and Death
Is Sincerely Regretted---Re-
mains Taken to Shannon
for Interment

Mr.. 7. F. Ramage. Sr.. passed
away at his home on South Mar
ket street at an early hour yes
morning, his death having fol-
lowed an illness of long duration.
Mr.. Ramage came here about
ten years ago from Tupelo. and
with the exception of a few
months spent in West Point, had
resided here since that time. He
was a commercial traveller and
spent most of his time on the
road until a few months ago.
when his health gave away, and
heswas compelled to relinquish
his position. He went to Men,
phis for treatment, but failed to
derive any benefit therefrom,
and several weeks ago returned
home. having grown steadily
worse since his return.
Deceased was about 81 years
of age and is survived by his
widow, two sons. Messrs. Burr
Ramage and T. F. Ramage, Jr.,
and two daughters. Mrs. F. w.
Milburn of Jackson, Tenn, and
Mrs. W. N. Ethridge, Jr., of this
city.
The Commercial joins the nu-
merous friends of the family in
extending sympathy in the pro-
found grief which Mr.. Ramage's
death entails.
The body will be taken to the
old home of the deceased at
Shannon for interment, the fun
eral occurring there this after
noon.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Mr., AND MRS, S. R. SIR|OlING
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Four Generations are Repre-
sented at Their Golden We'd
ding Celebration.

Last Thursday marked the fif-
tieth anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Stribling.
and they celebrated their golden
Wedding with an elaborate dir
ner at their home on South Sew
enth street.
-Four generations were repre-
sented at the dinner. there hav-
ing been present Mr.. and Mrs.
Stribling. their daughter, Mrs.
w. G, Grider, her daughter, Mrs.
Louis Walker, and Mrs. Walkers S
little son, Jack. Other members
of the family were also present.
Mr., and Mrs. Stribling were
married in McNary, Co., Tenn,
May 6, 1868, and have been living
in Columbus ten years, having
come here from Tupelo,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Mr.. DENNIS ASSISTANT DAIRY
AGENT OF THE SOUTHERN
Will Make Headquarters in Co
lumbus and Promote Local
Dairy Interests.

Mr.. H. +. Dennis has been ap.
pointed assistant dairy agent of
the Southern railway, Southern
Railway in Mississippi and the
Mobile and Ohio railroad, and
will make his headquarters in
this city, sharing the quarters of
Mr.. F. H. Resler, assistant land
and industrial agent, who has an
olllce in the First State Bank
building.
Mr.. Dennis will spend most of
his time on the road. devoting his
energies to an effort to promote
the dairy interests of this section.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

An entertainment for the bene-
fit of Murrah chapel is to be given
by the ladies of the church at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. ".
Boyd, in the Dunbar neizhbor-
hood, next Friday, May 16. Mrs.
Boyd is chairman of the commit
tee, and as she is not only an &C.
complished hostess, but is pos
sessed of unusual ability to plan
unique entertainments, a de-
lightful time is assured all who
attend. Quite number of young
ladies from Columbus will be
present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Tue MAIrcTln rurATDE IN
OPEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Magnificent Photoplay House is
Soon to Be Ready to Re-
ceive Its Patrons.

The magnificent Majestic Tie
atre, the latest bidder for the
patronage Of those who admire
the movies" will throw open
its doors next Wednesday night,
an will offer on elaborate bill.
The Majestic is located at No.
ll9 South Market street. and the
building has been completely re-
modelled and redecorated TO meet
the requirements of an up.to-
date photoplay theatre.
The walls are attractively dec
Grated, and modern opera chairs
have been installed. The build.
ing is cooled by six electric fans,
while two exhaust fans remove
the foul air. making the audi.
torium thoroughly sanitary as
we'll as cool and comfortable.
A special feature of each per.
formance will be the music,
which will be furnished by an
orchestra composed of five tai.
ented musicians.
The prices of admission will be
ten cents for adults and five cents
for children. These prices will
maintain at every performance,
never being advanced even fol-
special attractions.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

The numerous friends of Mrs
A. E. Murrah, a most estimable
lady who resides on South Sew
enth street, are congratulating
her upon her remarkable rec ov-
cry from a spell of chronic rheu-
matism that has kept her in a
constant state Of invalidism for
the past decade,
Mrs. Murrah had not walked
for a decade until one day last
week, when she suddenly re.
gained the use of her lower
limbs, and since that time ha:
been walking about the house.
She had undergone no specia
treatment, and her sudden ane
remarkable recovery is attributed
by the family to a special act Of
Providence.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Negroes Win Prizes.

The Ladies Reading Circle of
fered prizes donated by local
merchants to colored people hav-
ing the cleanest premises on May
2. The following were the win
ners: First Ward Harriet Cor
don, Thomas and Mary King,
Tennie Stones, Clodie Moore.
Second Ward-Laura Moore,
Cherry Neil. Mana Johnston.
Third Ward-EIla Brooks, Mat
tie Morgan. May Richardson.
Fourth Ward = -Iniianna Brown
lee, Leander Ball. Lucy Bell,
Fannie Lewis. Fifth Ward
Agnes Weatherlee. Nancy Bell,
Winnie Amons, Ella Nance.
Sixth Ward Jane Ward, Melis-
sa Guyton. Kate Manning, Hattie
Easily.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

In the Doss case above report
ed. in the trial of that case in the
circuit court of Chickasaw coun-
ty. practically the same thing
occurred that happened in the
Lindsey Duncan trial here, in
which Judge Carroll made ex-
actly the same ruling that the
supreme court made a week later
In the Doss Case. This ruling of
Judge Carroll saved the delay
and expense Of an appeal and
reversal in the Duncan case.
and. as he has never yet been
fully reversed in a case appealed
from his court, Is only another
evidence of his wisdom as q
Judge, and is in keeping with his
other rulings,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
WELL KNOWN DIVINE
TO BEGIN REVIVAL
FIRST SERMON THIS MORNING.
DR.. w. 5. Lagrone Of GreenviIIe
to Conduct Series of Meet
ings at the First Metho-
dist Church

The revival services, which we
have announced for some weeks.
at the First Methodist church,
commence this NOR ing at IL
O'Clock. Rev. w. S. Lagrone. pas
tor Of the First Methodist church
at Greenville. arrived in the city
last evening and will preach to-
day and all through the meeting.
MIR. Lagrone has been pastor at
Greenville for four years and is
now closing the most effect
i've pastorate that city has ever
had. He has been successful in
holding revival services, and
comes to Columbus with every.
thing in his favor.
There will be associated with
Mr.. Lagrone Mr.. j. w. Price of
Chattanooga as leader of the
singing. Mr.. Price hopes to or
ganize all the singers who are
willing to help in the meeting
into a large chorus choir, and he
invites all to come to the choir
and give their help.
A most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everyone to attend the
revival services. After today
the morning service will be at 10
o'clock, the evening service at 8.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Jackson. Miss, May 6.-Be-
cause at one period of his trial
for manslaughter in. Chickasaw
County, Roman Doss was per-
mitted to be absent from the
court room the man secures a
new trial. This was the decision
of the supreme court in handling
his case. which was submitted
on appeal in the last state docket
list.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

to hear DR.. A. C. Holder speak
on Manhood" or "A Man In
the Middle of a Fix" at 8
O'Clock this afternoon. at the
tent, corner of Third avenue and
Twelfth street. south. Music by
male chorus. Solo by DR.. /. N.
Price.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

The Woman's Missionary Soci-
ETY. of the Second M. E. church
will hold its regular business
meeting in the church Wednes-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. All
members are requested to be
present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
Will Preach Today.

DR.. r. B. Eggleston had ex-
pected to go to Amory to preach
a baccalaurate sermon. bat on ac-
count of the death of a member
of the First Presbyterian church
he will remain here and preach in
the court house at IL a. m and
7:45 p. m.
Sunday slaoo. as 3.33c a. "a.
Mems Brotherhood and Wo.
mems Bible Class at 10 q. m.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

St. Louis, Mo-, May 14-2l,
1913. Round trip tickets at low
fares will be sold from Columbus,
Miss. and other stations on Mo-
bile & Ohio railroad to St. Louis,
Nc.
Apply to your ticket agent, or
write P. S. Hay, Southeastern
Pass. Agent, Montgomery, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11
MISS MURRAR GETS
TEN DOLLARS IN GOLD
She LEADS ALL COMPETITORS
Wins First Auxiliary Prize in
Commercials Voting Con-
test---Next Count
On June 5.

The first count of votes in the
Commercials popular lady and
piano voting contest was made
last Thursday evening. and after
the votes were counted it was
shown that Miss Maggie Murrah
was the winner of the special
prize of $40 in gold, having re-
ceived the largest number of
votes up to that date.
The winning of the $40 in gold
will in no way have any bearing
upon the final count, and when
this count is made the piano and
other prizes will be distributed
among the ladies having the
largest number of votes at that
time.
There will be another special
prize of SIS in gold. divided as
follows, at the next count, June 5:
Ten dollars in gold to the con.
testant who makes the greatest
gain in votes from now till the
next count, June 5. and S5 in
gold to the contestant who makes
the next greatest gain.
This gives all the contestants
an equal chance to win one of
special prizes offered. no matter
where they stand now,
There is no reason for any of
the contestants to get discour-
aged, as there are other prizes be-
sides the piano that are well
worth working for. and each still
has a chance for the first prize,
as only the first count has been
made.
Let each contestant show the
people that she has the determi-
nation to succeed in anything she
undertakes and that she is out to
win.
We will give the following bo-
muses. from now till the next
count. June5:
For every seven new subscrip-
tions: a bonus of 10000 extra
votes, making a total of 14,200.
For every seven renewal SUBJ
scriptions: a bonus of 5000 extra
votes, making total of IL, 500.
For every seven back subscrip-
tions:a bonus of 5000 extra votes,
making a total of $500.
For every forty mercants' cou-
pons brought to this Office, and
counted by the publisher or one
of his assistants: a bonus of 500
extra votes will be given. max
ing a total Of 1.500. These cou.
pons may be collected from any
and all merchants who are in the
contest.
The following is a list of the
merchants who give coupons on
dollar cash purchases. Be sure
and tell your friends to ask for
them:
l.. E. Lide, druggist.
X. E. Leigh.
A. J. Rombach.
Gunter Brothers.
Columbus Clothing Company.
Miss Parsons. photographer.
Banks Hardware Company.
Miss Neva Turner, milliner.
The following is a list of the
contestants and the vote received
by each at the first count on
Thursday evening:
COLUMBUS.
Miss Maggie Murrah- "a. liz
" Esther Hobbs .28, Isl
" Marie Mullin .25, ,32E
| - / ferxfr Dnrk1~ ~ n<f
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Miss Margaret Chester. who
for several weeks past has been
the guest of Capt. and Mrs. d.
P. Davis on South Third street.
has returned to her home in
Jackson, Tenn.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Today is Mothers Day." and
everyone should wear a white
flower in honor of the occasion.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Miss Georgia Hopkins has re-
turned from a visit to her sister.
Mrs. Hamilton. in Birmingham.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Have yo1T feet a..tsa 70 . pa:.
Of mems Keith Konquerer shoes
at Llpsey & Chapsky.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-05-11

Brocaded silks ana FouIards,
in all shades just received at
Lpsey & Chapsky's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1913-01-18

SATURDAY, JAN. Is, 1913.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court-Paf.
ish of St. Mary.
Augustin Hebert vs.. Alyre Robi.
chaux. No.. -

By virtue of writ of feri facias Is.
sued out of the Hon. 23rd Judicial
District Court, in and for the Parish Of
st. Mary, State of Louisiana, and to mo
directed in the above numbered and ea.
titled. suit, I have seized and will offer
for sale, for cash, to the last and high.
est bidder, on the premises sbove the
town of Franklin. in the store building
lately occupied by defendant, on
SATURDAY, THE 1sT DAY or
FEBRUARY, A. D., 1918,
between the hours of IL o'clock a. NJ,
and 4 o'clock p. ~, the following de-
scribed property, tO-wit:
All the goods, wares aud merobaa.
disc contained in said store building, .
full and complete description of which
will appear by tho inventory on file and
of record in my Office.
W. T. PETE2MAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Parish of St. MaIy. Ls.'
Jan. II, 1918.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District Court-Par.
ish Of st. Mary.
Sims & Giles vs. Paul Watkins
No. 10, 413.

By virtue of an order of seizure and
sale issued out Of the Honorable 23rd
Judicial District Court in and for the
Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana.
and to me directed, In the above num-
bered and entitled suit, l have seized
and will offer for sale, for cash, with
ont appraisement. TO tho last and high
est bidder, at the front door of the
Court House in the town of Franklin,
Parish of st Mary, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, THE 1sT DAY OF
MARCH, A. D., 1918,
between the honrs Of II. O'clock a. M. g,
and 4 O clock p. H., the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land,
lying and being situated in the Parish
of st. Mary, State of Louisiana, near
the village of Charenton, measuring
four [4] arpents superficial area, more
or less, and bounded north by land. of
Pierre Scipion and partly by Marie
Pierre, south by Fleming Lewis, east
by lane running from public road to
Georgetown and west by land of La
Estancia, together with the buildings
and improvements thereon situated and
appertaining, this being the property
acquired by Paul WaskiDs from the
Estate of A. Frere.
w. T.. PErERMAN, sheriff.
Sberiffs Office, Parish Of st. Mary, La. /,
Jan. 6, 1918.
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SEALED BIDS.

The Mayor of the Town Of
Franklin will receive sealed bids
at his Office in the court house or
Monday, Jan. 9th, 1918, at 10
O'Clock q. M, for laying 1885 feet
of waterworks pipe, six inches
diamater, and installing four n.y.
drants, including all attings com
plete. The contractor to furnish
all labor, tools, etc., the town fur.
nishing all material.
CHAs. LAUvE, Mayor.
Franklin. La, Jan. II, 1913.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St.. Mary.
Allen Tuppcr vs.. Cypremoft
Single Co., ct al. No. 1888,

Allen Tuppcr vs.. Cypremost
Single Co., ct al. No. 1888.
BY virtue of a writ of fieri facias, il.
sued out of the Honorable 23rd Judicial
District Court, in and for the Parish Of
st. Mary, State Of Louisiana, and to me
directed in the above numbered and
entitled suit, have seized and will Of.
fer for sale. for cash. to the last snd
highe"t bidder e. the Court House In
the town of Franklin, La, on
SATURDAY, THE SrH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, A. D., 1918,
between the hours of II O'Clock a. n,
and 4 o'clock p. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
One horse and buggy described -
follows: One second hand buggy, one
bay mare, white forehead and udse,
white hind leg.
w. T. PETKHAAN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Parish of St. Mary, La,
Jan. 6, 1918.
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JURY YENIRE.
State of Louisiana,
Parish Of st. Mary.

State of Louisiana,
Parish Of st. Mary.
I, Wilbur H. Kramer, Clerk of the 23rd
Judicial District Court, St. Mary Parish.
Louisiana, Ex-Oficio = member OF the jury
Commission of said Parish and State, do here.
by certify that, in pursuance to IN order of the
said Court, issued Docombcr Gath, 1917; tho Jury
Commission of said Parish convened this day in
my Office at tho Court House in the Town OF
Franklin, LouibiAna. At p. NJ, sill members of
same being present, and did then and there in
accordance with said order and the laws of
this state, relative thereto, proceed to draw
two Petit Jnries of thirty members each, to
serve said Court At the February, 1913, Jury
Term respectively for the weeks. commencing
Monday February 10th, 1918, aud Aonday, Feb.
ruary 18th, 1918, tO.wit:
Petit Jurors drawn to serve for the week
com men cling Monday Feb. 10TH 1913:
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Police Jury:
Proceedings,

FINANCE COMMITTEES REPORT.
FRANKLIN, La, Jan. I, 1913.
To the President and Members OF the
Police Jury, Parish of ST. Mary.
We, you Finance Committee beg to
report that We have examined the fol-
lowing claims, and finding them corr
rect, recommend that they be register
cd and maid:
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Every penny saved through our
method Of buying We share with
uapr customers. NEIL MCNEIL 5
10c store.
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Net surplus over expense

2384o IS
Net surplus over expense 1855 Is
=. ,4.. ~ -. G. A. AYCoCK,
The mayor 6xpiained to the mem.
hers Of tho Council that tho wells at
tie power plant having both gone dry,
hat il would be necessary to de
something at once in the line OF GET
ding additional equipment in the
shspe Of electrical pumps and piping,
No., IN order that We may be in shape
for 6Rh1iog hres. The Council agreed
vith the Mayor, and thought that
souoehinG should be done at once.
Whoreup0n Mr.. O'Niell, seconded by
Mr. Anderson, moved that the Mayor
- authorised 70 get al data, and
look into the matter of borrowing the
moaey to cover the cost of such i'm
provensnts, and to report back at q
sposisI meeting 90 that the matter
soaid b. closed.
IREASURER'S REPORT.
9elenoe - Per statement
- IL. lSth, 10l2 l7Oe u
AnaDun1 recoived from ss.
1eers1ssy Dec. 10, 1912,
.lSl3 l4oa5 IS
1902 II
Total Disburqement 642l SO
Bel Ia bank Jan. Is, 1918 $3.50 %
1892 II
COLLECTORS REPORT.
uas. % 70 January Is, inclusive.
HAl unsolicited last report POI 90
OeubQ6oe 011 water bills al 90
, UnnDh0e ll12 60ht bills 8O7 81
203 81
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S47l same b w
1888 JEFF Goodwin 90
8484 Jonas Moore 90
S4S5 Chas Scott l SO
$3.50 by Johnson Is
$3.50 Chas Scott 70
8491 jeff Goodwin 90
1892 Jonas Moore OS
84Q8 Powderly Keller 90
85O1 Chas Conway 825*
Total 351 90
Total Disbursements 645l 80
Balance cash on deposit $3.50 70
1892 II
There being no further business, the
Council adjourned.
CHAs. LAUvE, Mayor.
C. A. AYCOcK, Secretary.
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Town Council
Proceedings

FRANKLIN, La. Jan. Is, 1913.
Tho Honorable Council met in regu-
lar session this day, Mayor Chas.
Lauve presiding with full quorum. ;.
On motion OF Mr.. Morris, seconded
BY Mr.. Berwick, the reading OF the
minutes OF the previous meeting was
dispensed. NTH.
Tho Secretary, Collector and Trea.
surer's reports were read and adopted.
The Finance Committee approved
bills amounting to e840.0l, which on
motion OF Mr.. Morris, seconded by
Mr.. Berwick. were ordered paid.
= The matter OF extending the water
maine on upper end Of Main street,
Mechanic street and Weber's Lane
rs agsip takeh up, after which on
motion Of Mr.. Loustslot, seconded by
Mr.. O'Niell, the Superintendent was
instruo4ed TO order the material and
advertise for bids for laying said pipe
at once.
The budget of tho Town Of FRANKLIN
for tho year 1913 % compiled by the
Secretary vas read and unanimously
A~A