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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-10-22
Peculiar Marriage License.

Hon. M. A. Thigpen, Clerk of
court now requires an affidavit to
accompany the application for
license, which sets forth various
facts required by law. Recently
he sent some affidavits down TO
Judge Poole, in Bogalusa, and,
one of the dusky sons of Ham
made application "fur som lisens"
"ter git married. whereupon
Judge Poole filled out the neces-
sary blanks in the affidavit and
handed it to the colored gentle.
man, with instructions that it be
mailed to the Clerk Of Court who
would issue the license. The son
of Ham, however being anxious
to "git married. proceeded to Sc
cure his lady love and thence
they journeyed to Rev. Geo. w.
Graham, (colored) who: taking
the affidavit for marriage license,
proceeded to marry the couple
Monday night and they are living
just as happily: apparently, as if
they were married by a dozen
s'pair Of lisens.' The Rev Ora.
ham, after marrying the couple
and carefully scruntinizing the
document presented to him, be-
came suspicious because of the
fact that "dar were no place for
me to sign" "like dar were in
Mississippi, wher | cum from, Sc
cum ter see bout it," After
Judge Poole recovered from sew.
eral spasms of laughter he told
the darby how to proceed, and, he
parted happy,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-10-22
ACard of Thanks.

| fell that No word of mine
would adequately Express my
heartfelt thanks to the officers
and citizens and visitors of Frank.
linton, who have contributed to-
wards my hunting down the
slayer of my dear boy. l feel
moved to mention som names
thatl remember: n. j Simmons.
sheriff, W. J. Dobson, deputy
sheriff, ". W. Darlington, ". ?.
Dunlap, W. }. Jones, H. b, Dnun,
R. G. Riley, A. E. Hood, Mr..
OFT, Chief Police, Hammond. La,
Mr.. Holmes, Chief Police. Tyler
town, Miss, a.nd many others.
have visited forty-two towns and
cities and four states, all have as
sisted me in my work. The ne.
gro that killed George Walton
was discharged at II a. M, on
June 18th. The negro walked
off saying he would get even with
the forman for firing him. He
returned at 2 p. M, claimed he
wanted to apologize, pulled his
gun and killed foreman.
J. |. Walton.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-10-22
An "American" Tailored
Suit at the Price of
a Rcady-Made.

Don't pay more for your
clothes, ladies, but dress better.
Select your own style and fabric
and have it made to your indi-
vldual measure. Ladies' suits
or coats s14.5o to $500, Write
or phone me to call with book OF
styles and materials to take your
measure. Satisfaction guaran
teed or money back.
MRS. w. j. BURR1s
Representing American Ladies
5st,s>l; u, Of Chicago,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-10-22
Keep the Town Clean"

Miss Floyd Ball was on the
sick list Sunday.
Mrs. Flora Burris of Bogalusa,
is visiting relatives here.
Miss Ruth Bateman. of Angie,
spent the week end here with
her family.
Mrs. w. D. Magee Of Rich
ardson, we are sorry to learn is
critically i'll this week.
For Sae-One Stock Merchan-
disc, apply to H. W. Magee.
Store house to rent if stock is
sold.
Don't take any risks. Bay
your candy from Babington's
Drug Store Inc, where it is
kept cool, fresh and crisp in a
brand new candy refrigerator.
julius Bickham, who has been
quite sick in the New Orleans
sanitarium for the past few
weeks is convalescing now and
spent the weekend here with
his mother.
Silk Petticoats now $2.55 to
1898, regularly S. to 81. Fine
furs $40 to $40.-American La
dies Tailoring Co., Mrs. W. J.
Burris, local representative.
Notice--No hunting with gun
and dogs allowed on lands of the
undersigned.
V. A. Mccain,
n. j. Mccain,
Frank Carter.
Miss Freddie Futch our
charming and attractive young
friend from Tylertown, after
several days spent with Miss
Ophelia Pope, returned home
Sunday.
You are invited to attend the
Revival Campaign conducted by
Rev. Thomas j, Noteworthy,
Evangelist Lecturer. Meeting
begins Sunday Oct. 25th.
J. A. Mccormack, Pastor.
Miss Marie Magee was hostess
Friday night at the largest at
tended party of the season. The
fact that it was a surprise party
did not detract any from the
pleasure Of the occasion and all
seemed to enjoy the evening.
The Fair Officials wish to
specially thank G. Doremus,
Publicity Agent for the zeal and
perseverance displayed in his
work, as it is believed that much
of the success of the fair was
due to his keeping the subject
constantly before the people for
the past three months.
Stoddard's Lectures-Volume
/ in red binding one-fourth Mo-
rocco has been sent to Mrs. r.
S. Cottongim in place of another
volume of same style book and
she wishes to make exchange OF
volumes but dosen't know other
party. Exchange can be made
at Era,Leader Office.
Superintendent J. F. Peters, of
the Bogalusa City Schools, and
Manager Sullivan, of the Great
Southern Lumber Company, are
perfecting plans by which the
boys attending the Bogalusa
High School will be given the
benefit Of the shops connected
with the great saw mill located
in Bogalusa. The boys will de-
vote themselves to their regular
school studies until 2:3O in the
afternoon, when they will 60 into
the shops and work there until
five O'Clock. The idea will be
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1914-10-22

spent Tuesday here.
Mrs. Jack hampton of Tyler
town, spent Tuesday here.
! G. S. E. Darlington is spend
ing this week in New Orleans.
Howard Richardson spent the
weekend with relatives in Ham
mond.
Miss Henrietta Griffith, Of Port
Hudson, is visiting her sister,
Mr.. D. r. Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas Of
Bogalusa, were guests Tuesday
of Mrs. bort Bickham.
Mrs. J. K. Johnson and chill
dren of Bogalusa, spent the
weekend with relatives here.
Miss Carrie Holmes of Tyler
town, has been guest for the
past week of Miss Willie Bick-
ham.
Mrs. J. S. Brock and Mrs.
Frank Burch of Warnerton visit
ed Dr.. and Mrs. j. L. Brood re-
Gently.
Mrs. D. B. Walker we are glad
to learn, is convalescing after a
right severe illness thru last
last week.
Miss Celia Patten of Mt.Point,
who spent the weekend here
returned to her school Sunday
AFTERNOON.
DR.. and Mrs. M. Batema
spent Sunday in New Orleans, at
the Intrmary with Mrs. Bate
mans father. who is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Carter
motored to Bogalusa Tuesday
and spent the day brought little
Geraldine Richardson home with
them for an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. LaCour of
Columbia, stopped here for few
days visit with Mrs. bort Bick-
ham on their return from Texas
where they spent the past month
visiting relatives.
Fred Frey of the local faculty
was called home Friday by the
serious illness of his mother
who died in Amite Sunday night.
The sympathy of Mr.. Frey's
host of friends here goes out to
him in this hour of sorrow.
One exhibit in the Woman's
Department at the Fair last
week which excited considerable
comment was piece Of drawn
work, of difficult pattern, made
by a lady seventy-tive years old
and was the first piece of fancy
work she ever did.
Hon. Jno. R. Wood of Amite,
who was one of our honored
guests at the Parish Fair re-
ceived a painful wound on the
foot by having it mashed under
one of the falling seats in the au-
ditorium on Saturday during
the speaking.
Much has been said of the
Improvement and marked talent
manifested in the school exhibits.
the watercolors and crayon
sketches being specially fine
while the dresses made in the
Domestic Science departments
would reflect on any seamstress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newman and
two children from Liberty, Miss.
and Mrs. Newman's sister, Miss
Mamie Cox, of Centerville, mo-
tored over Saturday and spent
the weekend in the home of J.
P. Wood. AS Miss Julia Cox,
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Tell Him Now.

AAASA S~NA ~ NNoA VI ollNC.
Tell Him Now.
If with pleasure you are reviewing
any work a man is doing,
If you like him or love him tell
him now;
Don't withhold your appreciation
till the parson makes Grafton
AS he lies with snowy lilies
Ger his brow.
For no matter how you shout it, he
won't really care about it,
He won't know how many tear.
drops you have shed;
If you think some praise is due
him, now's the time to slip it
to him.,
For he cannot read his tomb.
stone when he's dead!
More than fame and more than
money is the comment kind
and sunny
And the hearty, warm approval
Of friend,
For it gives to life a saver and it
makes you stronger, Drawer,
And it gives you heart and
spirit t" the end.
Ii ne earns your praise, bestow
it; if you like him, let him
know it;
Let the words of true encour-
agement be said;
DO not wait till life is over and
he's underneath the clover,
For ne Can not read his tomb.
stone when he's dead.
Obituary.
After severe and critical ill.
ness OF several weeks little Lois
Osborne, aged two years, two
months and twenty-five days,
died Wednesday, October IA.
Little Lois was the infant
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. D.
Osborne, who have just recently
come to Louisiana from Kansas,
and who now live at Sunny Hill.
The interment was made in the
cemetary at Beulah church, Oct.
Is at two o'clock.
The funeral services were very
impressive. The funeral sermon
was preached by the pastor, Rev.
Fleet Strickland. While, the
little girls, Agnes and Winnie
Brumfield, Vesta Dyson and
Ollie May Miller acted as pail
bearers, the pretty flowers helped
to make the scene more beautiful,
Little Lois leaves behind a sad
hearted father and mother two
fond grand mothers and grand
fathers besides a host of other
relatives and friends, who feel
very deeply their loss. But, they
are contormed to a certain degree
from the fact of knowing that all
earthly medical aid, possible,
was given her.
1t seems hard for her to be
taken but I'm sure her parents
would not, even now, wish her
back from her heavenly home to
live ali earthly life full of hard.
ships. A Friend,
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FREE! $3.50 fi::.i||EE:':::!!

We have placed Line Of Jewery, and
to introduce same we are going to give to
the first seventy-fve persons buying as much
as Is cts. worth or more, refund of 30 cts.
Evety article purchased is warranted to
give entire satisfaction or same will be re-
replaced with new one.
The jewery is on display at our store
and we will be glad to have you call and
inspect the line, even tho you are not ready
to make purchase.
The Ideal Drug Store
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
STATE BOARD
 OF EDuCATI1N
Recommends T at Students At- tend Military Training seaooI
MEETS GOVERNOR BALDWIN
Secretary Authorized to Send lnfor- nation on Paeteurized MHk to Su- pervisors Of Schools-Pupils Sent
 to Soldiers Camp ln Vermont.
Special Hartford Correspondenee)

Special Hartford Correspondenee)
 Hartford.-A meeting of the stale board of education was held al the Capitol, with all members present Governor simeon F Baldwin attended the meeting. They took up the re- quest of the national commission on industrial legislation, asking for sug gestioHs and voted Chat the board should prepare a list Of legislation that l. considers would be beneficial 10 be decided on at a later date. The board discussed for some lime the question of military instruction for students military instruction camp in Vermont during fire summer. 1t vas decided that the secretary be author ized 10 send to tae supervisors of the schools information on pasteurizlng milk. The request of certain towns which wanted the same system of scholarships for trade schools which are in vogue for other institutions, was refused, as not being practicable. t was voted 10 appropriate S256 for the use of the WHIimantic Normal School in the celebration of it's tWen- fy1fth anniversary.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Delegates to Tuberculosis Meeting.

The state tuberculosis commission has selected Dr. David R Lyman and Jonathan Godfrey. members of the commission, to represent il at the con ference of the National Association for the Study and Prevention Of Tu- berculosta. and also the national con ference of tuberculosis societies, both Of which arc 10 be held at Washing ton, D. C. on May z and s. seere- tary George l. Allen will not be able Go attend because Of the duties Of his office The seeretaries association will submit reports on exhibits, iit- erature Red Cross seals. and legisla- ton that has been effected. and on the second day wiii elect officers for the following year
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
LAMAR LOSES HIS APPEAL.

Must Stand Trial In New York on
 indictment Charging lmpersonatIon.
 Washington Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia sustained the decision of the lower court that Davld Lamar should be re.nrned te New York 10 stand trial on the indiet ment which charges him with imper- sona;ing Representative A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, with the ''in- tent to defcaud,"
 The Court of Appeals decided with the lower court that member of Congress ls an officer of the United States. Lamar Is now at liberty on . bond of s3. 1000 It Is understood that I.amar's attorneys will now appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Arbutus Scarce. Even in oIlead.

Bolton.@The arbutus is scarce and poor ntheso hills this year Those who come out every year on Q pil- grimagc for the first arbutus are dis appointed As the buds set in the fall, it is not unlikely that the extreme cold of Che winter killed number There are no flowers for May break lasts or May baskets either some years, there has baen an exhibit Of inc spring blossoms at the May break fast in Gilead but there is nothing in blossom except some trees and he patiea.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Property Sold for Big Prices.

Bridgeport The property on Main street oppos ite Elm occupied by Cot ter's cafe and owned by Sarah Bur. Fgughs and Mary Jones, was sold for between s54000 and S5S 960. The property has a Main street frontage of 22 feet. The former owners took back 6 mortgage of s40.00 The rec. ords show that J H. Crossley is the purchaser, but 1t is generally believed that the late Nathaniel Wheeler's sons are to be the owners.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Senators of 1913 Meet.

Members of the state senate of the session of 1913 held reunion of the Hartford club The resolutions adopt ed on the last day of the session ex- pressing the senators appreciation of the manner in which Senator George NJ. Landers of New Britain discharged his duties as president pro tenn. were presented to him in engrossed form.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Slaughtered Deer for Aid Society.

Holland William l.. Ayers has been troubled for some time by the deer eating his crop of rye. Seven or eight deer would e0ngregate and make his rye field their feeding grounds. He obtained permission from the game warden, Lester Clark, to shoot the deer. Two deer were shot The first Mr. Ayers distributed to fifteen diff erent people, and the second one he has given to the Lee Methodist Church, and the Ladies Aid Society will give venison supper in the town hall.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Manufacturer Strong Dead.

Winsted David Strong. head of a number of local manufacturing con eerns, and one of the best known men on northwestern Connecticut, died at his home in Walnut street after a long Illness. He was born in East Hampton in 1925 He had been resident of Winsted since 1866.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
tnVVrERs TO aUELL STRIKE.
Attempt Made to Blow Up 5ride
 Near Freeiand, Pa,

Attempt Made to Blow Up Bridge
 Near Freeiand, Pa.
 Hazelton. Pa - Seventeen State troopers arrived at Freelsnd and are patrolllng that section on account of the trouble which developed during the last two days as result of the strike of the motor men and oonduc- tsrs of the Lehigh Traction Company.
 An attempt was made in the night to blow up the trolley bridge at Drif- ton. near Ffeeland. The rails were shaken loose. but the remainder of tho structure was not affected. On the south side of the city stones and logs were piled on the tracks to i'm pede the progress of cars.
 The strike began January 1. but the company made no effort to operate cars until last month
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
infantry Companies Drill.

Eleven companies of First Infantry. Connecticut National Guard. went through stin maneouvres at the state armory under the direction of Lieut.. Col Goodwin. There were over 600 militiamen taking part in the drill and a good showing was made. After She drill. addresses were made by Col. John Hickey and Maj, E. A. Shuttle. worth.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
oullty of Arson.

eassam Damiano of Torrlngton, who has been on trial in the superior court at Winsted on g charge of arson, fl being alleged tha he fired the Sted- man block in Torrington in which his store was located, was declared guilty by the jury, The jury was out less than half an hour. Judge Case i'm mediately imposed a sentence of not less than two years nor more than five years fin state prison.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
chokes to Death on Coffee.

Wallingford.-A cup of coffee swal- lowed in too much haste caused the death of Frank Bossi Of this city. He ordered a cup al lunch room while waiting for q trolley car and tried to gutp 1t down in one swallow when he saw his ear approaching He ehoked over the coffee and died be- fore a physician could reach him. The medical examiner attributed death to choking.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Hold Examinations for Inspectors.

IN"'"''"N'S"s l0f inspectors
 The civil service commission gave tests both at the Capitol and in New London, for establishing eligible lists for inspectors of concrete. masonry. dredging, piiedriyiHg, grading and @Seavating in the state service. Six tcok the tests at Hartford, and ten more In New London. The eommis. sion will hold test at Bridge pert for oyster police. On ths same date, In the Capitol, test will be held for game warden. SIX applications have been received 80 far.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Mrs. Wakefield Leaves State Prison.

As the result of the appeal fer new trial granted by Che supreme court recently, Ars. Bessie r. Wake deld previously condemned to die for the murder of her asBand, was taken from tho state prison at Wefh- ersfeld by Deputy SheriQ Peter J. McNleruey to the New Haven county jail According to Warden Garner, she was in the best Of health and spirits at the time of her departure. While she thanked the warden Tor the kind treatment accorded her at the state prison, she was glad to re- turn to the New Haven jail as she considers the matron there her best friend. She was not handeuffed and few people recognized her either on the streets of this city or the train to New Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Enforce Vaccination Ruling.

Meridian The town school commit tee, at a meeting followed ID it's rul. ing of two weeks ago in regard 10 compulsory vaccination of school chil- dren who have not already been vac elnated q week in which to accede to the orders or be liable to arrest.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
THE STATE NEWS
contract 10 school

Contfact l9- 5cIlooI.
 Derty-Tbe contract for the erec- tion Of the hands me and commodioas school baians aud convent for St mchaol'F Roman Catholic parish, on tae East side has been awarded to fha Eastern ErF.H eTing and ConsiTuc Ton Co., and ground for tho cOmhina- fiCn structure vas broken. Some weeks ago. when propositions were asked for t was found that the esti- mates of fhe cost were netirely out Of bounds of what was set aside for the building. $4B,0o0, and changes were brought about by architects which would reduce the cost.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
suex Canal.

The suez canal connects the Medi- eerranean with the Red sea- shorten fag the route to India from England ssgd America moro than 5000 miles. lt was commenced in 1850 and com rleted in 1869. Lengil 100 miles; average breadth. sss feet: depth. % feet. Cost in gold. see ae 000. Dis rances: English oh Calcutta. via Cape Good H 70 miles |; via canal. 5000. lo to Cal cutta. via Cape Go He e. li.5oo amiles; via canal. 70.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
w anted Agents

Apply quick. Secure territory. Lib eral terms. Our stock is complete and tirst-class in every respect. Now is the time to start in for spring business Address Desk J. Allen Nursery Co Rochester, N. Y. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
For RunnIna eamInu Hopse.

Anthony Pinard and Charles Crimes were arrested in Meriden. eharg. ed with conducting a gaming house here. They were held under SI,QOO bonds each for trial.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
slEAsE sWAMpEo AT POLLS.
Governor Even Loses His Heme coun-
 tv in the Deleaate Primary.

spartanburg. s. C.---Gov. Cole l. Blease, who had been making hard fight to obtain control of the Demo cratic stata Convention, which meets in Columbia on May l5 was over whelminsly defeated in the election of delegates held throughout the State. The Governors opponents will have c large majority.
 Gov. Blease lost even in his own counties.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
LOOK THESE HORSES OVER BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE ] PENNSYLVANIA EXPRESS CO.,.
 3Sl-3S5 East s4th Street,
 New York City
MUST BE SOLD WITHIN THE NEXT
 THIRTY DAYS
l4o.young Work Horses and Mares-i4

l40.Noung Work Horses and Mares-l40 In good condition weighing from 900 to 1900 lbs. These horses have been bought green within the past two years and have been used in and around the city. Among them are matched teams suitable for general business, land also several pavement sore mares, prices single horses s45 to s2e0 teams, Sll5, sio0, (30) days trial allowed if not as represented can be re- turned within trial time. No reason able offer refused. All horses shipped 400 miles from New York City, with blankets and halters and collars. All cars tranfer to the door. One block from Long Island Ferry
 SEE SuPT.. PHONE 74Sl MURRAY HILL
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
sisses, Thing He Could Think Of.

Two employees were discussing what they would buy the boss. whose birth day was approaching. Said Mir, Big gins with enthusiasm: "Wiggins, old boy. We have raised $50. and We want something that will make show for the money. Something that will look big, you kaow. Can't you suggest something9" Sure" replied Mir. Wig gins; buy $50 worth of rice and boil it."
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
FOR SALE

bay horse, weight laoo lbs, will stand anyw here and dead clever, an ideal business horse for farm horse. l seal brown mare, weight HOO lbs. A good delivery mare or family and an extra good driver, 1 nice grey road horse. weight 1925 lbs, very nice lifed horse very attractive and would make an ideal family horse, guar anteed to be clever and right every way. cheap grey horse for farm work. will work any place. Come see these horses before you buy. J. C.. WITTER, Auction Rooms, Evans Block, Danielsou, Conn.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
SPECIAL TO WOMEN

As medicinal antiseptic for douches in treating catarrh. inflammation or Liberation of nose, throat, and that caused by feminine ills It has no equal. For ten years the Lydia K. Pinkham Medicine Co has recommended Paxtine in their private correspondence with women, which proves its superiority. Women who have been cured say it Is worth its weight in gold" At druggists. 50c large box. or by mail. The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass.
Putnam patriot., 1914-05-08
Lime. Cement, Drain Pipe Paints and Oils, Fertilizers Fire Brick and Cement, Lad ders, Shingles, &c. &c.
 Office and Yards south of Post
 Office, Putnam.
5. (. MOttled AncOnaS

Sheppard's Famous Strain of Great Winter Layers Good strong healthy stock. Eggs and day old chicks for sale. l.. G. WILLIAMS, Putnam, Conn. .tThe Crestn 11tf