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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
Death Of Mrs. Selma Meuuet.

| The Oldest white Gillian =,
franklin passed away when Mrs
Selma Mequet died last Saturday
morning at the residence Of he1
daughter, Mrs. Louis S. Bigler. at
the advanced age of eight.v. 1--WE
years. Not many live that lopp
The bible in fixing the limit Of
human life says.-"and some may
reach four score years".-but this
venerable lady, in Gods provi.
dence, was permitted to live far
beyond the limit of Scripture
was permitted to see her chill.
dren's children grow up to honor.
able manhood and beautiful
womanhood. In this she was truly
blessed. Hers was ha ppyanduse.
1ul life. Throughout her mission
on earth, her friendly soul
reloiced in her gentle and humble
way in being happy and in MAX
ing other people happy and con.
tented. She was a devout Chris
tiau-whether the sunshone or
the clouds gathered-whether the
Joy frightened or sorrow darken-
ed her life, her faith remained
sure and mistaken in the blessed
promises of the Master. Not on a
ped OF pain and suffering did
death come to her; but when her
frail body. weary with it's burden
OF love halted, her faithful soul
Just passed away quietly from
earth to heaven.
Mrs. Mequet was the widow of
the late Mr.. Andre Mequet, who
was for many years a respected
citizen OF this place, and was up
% the time of his death the mana.
ger and owner of the Franklin
Hotel. She is survived by two
sons, Mr.. Alfred Mequet, of this
place, and Mr.. Cleopha Meouet.
# New Orleans, and two dauph.
ers, Mrs. L. S. Bigler and Mrs.
;has Ibert, of this place. and
many grandchildren. |.
The Banner truly tenders ita {
y mpathhy in this hour of their ,
oss and sorrow.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The quiet matter-of-fact and pros.
porous old town of Franklin never
before have been treated to ra "a +,
| ssartilng and bewitching sensation.
ror over a hundred years she has
! rested quietly here by the banks of
Tue leche-her sedate, cult,r red, law
ABIDING people followed the even
TENOR OF their way with their social
equilibrium unshakened and unstart.
led by anything beyond the reason
ably ordinary. But the unexpected
mas happened. The sensation came
suddenly out of a clear sky. 1t came
IN the form o. woman-a fortune
teller-.not an ordinary ten cent for
tune teller. like those who come and
60 with street fairs, but a fortune
teller OF marvellous beauty, enticing,
bewlldering fair. She rented rooms
on Willow street near the S. P. depot.
Her name was Ozie Reid. She adver.
tlsed generously her ''Marvellous
revelations" and quietly waited
confidently waited for-for suckers. |
Ihey came-and while reyellinp !
IN the soft dalliance of her
magnetic beauty-freely parted with
their hard.earned cash in exchange
for bcwildering visions of wealth
which, the prophecies said would
come to them as surely as the stars
twinkle in the heavens. Prominently
among them was our young friend.
Angelo Feraci, who had come from
sunny Italy to the golden, Western
country seeking fortune. He had
Iabored hard. but until now fortune
had turned its ICY hand against him.
Now, however, Ozie Reid, the sorceress
lad come. Under her mesmeric in
iuence he saw the fortune-it was al
most in his hands. Last WEDNESDAY I
The said to him, "By nightfall bring
ne two hundred doilars-not paper
money, but gold, and when YOU s
Iwaken tomorrow morning you will
ind that the two hundred will be =
multiplied into great fortune.
1e brought her the money. "Now.n
ne said, "go home-sleep we'll until 2
~ O'Clock in the morning. 7 will
emaln up al during the night, work
ny the spell that will bring you
1lgnty fortune. Don't tell any one
nd don't get up before 1880 O'Clock.
you do you will break the golden
pell." He went. When 1870 O'Clock
anne, he rose joyously and hied his
ay to the rooms of his benificent f.
ortune .giver-and 10, he found no j
)rtune, but found out that the arrant L
aud and his two hundred dollars a
ad vanished. And we learn that h
lere are others, but they have wisely t,
ocketed their loss, and grieve in c,
lence. City Marshal Albares traced d.
le fortune teller to New Iberia o.
thursday where he learned she had L
lrchased ticket eastward bound. s
e expects to have her under arrest
thin the next few days.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

We note with regret the death O.
Mr.. Joseph P. Russell which sad
event happened at New Iberia last
week. MIR. Russell for many years
was resident OF Franklin. He came
to this place in the year 1870 from
Liverpool, England, and his true
qualities of mind and heart soon
gained for him the respect and esteem
from the people among whom he pro-
posed to build up his forture. He
made many close and strong friends
here and none regret more than they
the passing away from human life
of this excellent man and worthy
citizen.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Mr.. Chas. H. Boudreaux died At
his home in franklin ., last Tues.
day and was buried from the
Catholic Church on Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Boudreaux was
1ity. five years of age, and most
OF his life was spent in st. Mary
Parish. He held the respect and
esteem of all his fellow-citizsns
in business life and in social re.
lations. He was a devout Roman
Catholic; in religion and was
worthy mem Der Of the order .;of
knights of Columbus. The
memberspf that fraternaI order
attended 10 procession his funeral
Mr., Boulreaux is survived bv
two sons md two daughters. TO
them the tanner tenders it's sim
cere symlathy in this hour of
their grief pd loss.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Ephy's Comedians open a
= engagement at the Opera
Commencing Monday night,
IT. This attraction comes
recommended, playing
= plays, vaudeville between
Z brass band aud orches-
me opening play will be
ee Of Bridges" 3 comedy
a four acts. Popular prices
wall during this engage.
- and $50. A lady free
night with each paid re.
-. SeAte now on sale q
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The attractions at the Opera
House the past week have been
excellent in every respect. On
Monday night w. B. Patton play
ed to a small but appreciative
audience-the play we'll deserving
a crowded house. On Wednes-
day night "Your Girl and Nine"
one of the best motion picture
features ever shown in Franklin,
was the attraction at the Opera
House. 1t was presented under
the auspices of the National
Woman's Suffrage Association,
espousing the cause of woman
suffrage. An Interesting story
was connected with the picture
which held the audienc. from be-
gtnning to end. Taken az a whole,
the attractions at the local III eatres
have always been of the highest
class, but the patronage has not
been what it should be. Franklin
can boast of the most modern and
up-to-date Opera House in South
Louisiana, and when it is taken
into consideration that it is owned
and controlled exclusively by
home people, which fact alone
should warrant the patronage and
cooperation of every one in this
city, the efforts of the enterprising
management to offer only the best
attractions to the public should be-
better appreciated than in the past.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Wlthat the town authors
ties making an important
imptnt in the drainage on
Iber.et. The drainage on
this has always been a diff
ficulem. Mayor Lauve and
his !, we think, has solved
the Pm at last. They pro.
pose drain it-using thirty.
six les-under a lane on the
side property of Mr.. w. R.
DaJthe railroad ditch at q
poiiort distance below the
raitossing. BY this means,
we're, that the water that
falls road and etagnate 10
thds will be rapidly carried
offhe road reclaimed as .
COL.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

City Marshal Albares arrested
yesterday just outside the cor
porate limits a negro boy by the
name of L. E. Como, whose Of
tense is so revolving that we hope
that, if convicted, the authorizes
will enforce the severest penalty
of the law against him. He is
charged with indecent exposure
of his person. We are told it was
his habit to insult the children in
this way on their way to school.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Tht cutive Committee of thu
Demo party of the Parish Of
st. Mnet in Franklin last
Mondr the purpose of receiv.
ing designations of such
memlof the Committee az
did ny longer desire to serve
on ga The + flowing members
tendaeir designations, effec.
tive presentation: Messrs.
WilbI Kramer, H. w. Kap-
pei. &c Pecot, j. w. Veeder,
J. Up, A. E Calm, Bernard
LevyiW. N. Gooch. The
conn accepted the resigna-
tionselected Judge Thomas
M. 3 as acting chairman
until could be reorganized
by tltion of members to fill
the ppf those resiguing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
Episcopal Church.

Sunday. Jan. 81, 1914.
Holy Communion, 80 a. m.
Sunday School, 0:30 q. m.
Service and Sermon, II q. m.
Service, 4:30 p. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks
to many friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy
shown US during illness and death
Of our dear mother, Mrs. Selma
Mequct. Also thank friends for
the floral offerings. All have the
laeting gratitude of children, sons.
iu.law and grand children.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The last day allowed by the
Conservatism Commission of
Louisiana Tor the hunting and
killing of ga and river ducks.
coots (Poub d'eau), snipe, geese,
brant andrail and other game
birds protected by the state laws.
is Monday February IS. Word
was sent all of the conservation
agents t vigorously prosecute
any viol'ions of the law after
that date
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

following !, prisoners were
eoesd BY the Court the pact
and were taken to the peni.
~ BY Deputy Sheriff Chas.
= on Tuesday last: George
nv. burglary and larceny,
yeaes; Henry Williams, steal.
Aiokens, three years; Alfred
1son. burglary and larceny,
4 nnonths.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Mrs. Cace Pugh, widow of the
late Jon Randolph Shepherd,
died at dcDonoghville on We'd
nesdayAst, and was buried here
on Thuday evening. She was a
sister chr Russell Pugh, of this
place. Re extend our sympathies
to the'elatives in their hour of
sorrow
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Misuby Hayes who played
lead re with Gordon HAYES
Stocbmpany is now playing
with rphy's Comedians. Mr..
Hagg. formerly leading man
of Gu Comedy Co. will be seen
in the ding role. Opera House,
one Y, commencing Monday
nighttet your tickets now.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The ball given by the Woodmen
efIhe World and Druid Circles
o Wednesday night last at the
Jackson Rink, We are pleased to
hafp. proved q succese.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Mr.. P. Daigle, we learn, in
tends present the commission
ers ohe James A. Peterman
Park tn a number of camphor
trees. The camphor is one of the
most Autiful and ornamental of
evergns. This is the time to
trans ut evergreens. such as
palmtc. Donations of such or.
namel trees will be appreciated
by tn in charge of the Park.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
BIRD Judicial District Court-Paf.
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of William Kramer,
deceased. No. 3506.

Notice is hereby given to the credit.
Ors OF this estate and to all other per.
sons herein interested to show cause
within ten days from the date of this
notification, why the final account pre-.
sented by Mrs. Emma Cox Kramer.
testum ,ntary executor of this estate
should not be approved and homclo.
gated and the funds distributed in &C.
cordance Herewith.
In evidence whereof, witness my off.
cial signature and the impress Of tie
sea IF my Office this 9th day ofJanuary.
A. d., 1915.
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk of Court,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

~ members Of the School
- representing the Third
have appointed Mr.. H..
me Allen to take the census
- children living in said
Mr.. Allen is now actively
k. His employment is an
noe that the work will be
lily and thoroughly per-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Buying as l do in large quanti-
ties enables me to sell my goods
at very low prices as compared
with others. NEIL MCNEIL's S and
1Oc store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Ihese Who have not paid their
sontomobile license to the Secre-
ny Of State at Baton Rouge by
rs. ct, are liable, under the law.
4 s ) lne of $3.50 Have you paid
lo1fst
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The st. Mary Club is now COM
,osIebly located in their new
nnsrters, pstairs in the auditorium
6uilding.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Mrs. Roades Fayerweather. OF
baltimore, and little daughter, are
Waiting her sister, Mrs. Rowland
Hale ct the Episcopal Rectory.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Klein re-
,urned home the past week from
months visit to relatives and
1,,ends in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Ifis with regret that we state
.h.t Mrs. r. E Keenze is quite
an We wish for her a speedy re-
.nv.rv from her illness.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Thsction for the purpose oil
authong the Police Jury Of the
Parisbf st Mary to issue
$2O0.6f bonds for building a
deighway from Bayou
Boeuthe Iberia line has been
called Thursday, April 1st.
The ing of these bonds will
not cthe taxpayers one cent
more 's, as the bonds will be
paid ach year out of the pres
ent rnes of the parish. Let
every boost the proposition
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

q regular. meeting of St. Mary's
fe1Rs No. A, Knights of Pythias
IN be held next Thursday night
Il 3 o'clock. A full attendance Of
lkeaaesbbership,is requisite d.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

We learn that Mr.. E. A. Bou.
&oaux intends in the near future
lseect q two.story building on
NJ lot, corner of Willow and Fret
1lreets, opposite the postofhce
aholldinR,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

u Al kinds of blacksmith and
VAeelvright work done on short
noliOs and prices reasonable at
ALL Boudreaux's blacksmith shop
lheSt addition.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to our friends
for the kindness shown in sickness
aud death of our beloved father,
J. Dallas Simms. All have our
everlasting gratitude.
Jos. W., AND JOHN SIMMS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

\ II. l. D. Stewards, formerly OF
Chafenton, is now In charge OF
~. Dayidson Hotel, and has
Aeroaehly renovated same. where
y sill be pleased to meet his
lFlondn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The many friends of Mr.. W.
s1fescott Foster, who has been
] ny sick for the past three
noaths, were indeed gratified to
- him ont again.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

NoMat the holidays are over
it is ii. that you were turning
your anton to your household
neccsses My stock is complete
to tn smallest detail. NEIL
MCNES 5 and Toe store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Thinner on Saturday last
was pa visit by Mr.. George
Calvepresenting the Louiei.
ana pany of New Orleans.
He st that he had just brought
twenk persons to Oaklawn
plant with a view to purchase
land ,ettle there, and a num-
Der ON concluded to remain.
The siana Company intend
to brhttlers here from time to
time jail the land of the Oak.
lawn tation is cold
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

We are sorry to learn that Mrs,
a. ~ Allen is on the sick list this
~.ek. and wish for her q speedy
recovery.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The Police Jury will hold it's re-
.nlarmonthly session next lived"
1.sdav. February 3rd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

If you want your horse or mule
shod, take them to Abel Boud-
reaux's blacksmith shop, Ibert
addition.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

8 M. Archie Smith, of New Or.
hans, accompanied by his wife
ana children, are the guests OF MI
anith's mother, Mrs. Chas. M
smith.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

fiddle of Marksville, La. /,
hi peas for sale in small
al or carload lots. Will
! seples upon request.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

The Franklin Opera House
co0pany have purchased the
Numerical Bank Building, until
tsnfly occupied by the post.
Z ~. The lower door is advertised
Il rent. This is an ideal business
1(ooklou.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

A chiropodist is humble in-
dividual. He believes Ia begin.
ming ct the foot.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

& GET your seats now for Monday
salaht ct Frere Drug Co. Builder
r BRIDGES" A lady free with
eash paid reserved seat. Best
nSAfa &c.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St. Mary.
Succession of Charles Fl. Bou-
dreaux and his wife, Odelia
Bergeron. both deceased.
NJ 0E1n

No. 1919.
Whereas, Charles E. Boudreaux, a resi-.
dent of st. Mary Parish has petitioned
this Honorable Court for letters of I'D =
ministration on the estates of the late
Charles H. BOudreaux and his wife.
Odelia Bergeron Boudreaux, both de-
ceased, intestate.
Notice isherrby given to all to when
it may concern to show cause within
ten days from the date Of this notiac
lion, why the prayer of the said petit
TONER should not be granted.
ln evidence whereof, witness my off,
cial signature and the impress OF the
seal Of my office this 18th day of janus
airy, A. ID. 1915
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk of Court.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
Methodist Church.

Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.
Morning Service, II a. m.
Evening Service, 1880 p. m.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
A. r. VAUGHAN. Pastor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30
Attention to Cane
Growers.

Desirable tracts of land on
Weeks Island for rent or
lease. Some tracts with first
year stubble, also seeG cane
to sell for planting purposes.
For prices address
MYLEs SALT Co.,
f.. Weeks, La.
Phone 3O2.J.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Sheriff w. T.Peterman has been
Il Nsws0rieans this weekoa BUSH
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

All kinds of repair work done
at Abel Boudreaux's blacksmith
chop, Ibert addition. Prices reA.
eonable.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-01-30

Manrphy's Comedians at
the Opera House all Of next
week. 60
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in the hardest routine work, In receive
Ing the wounded, removing their blood
stained clothes and heavy boots. bath.
ing the wounds, assisting at operations
and sharing in the work Of the wards. i
Queen Victoria of Sweden is one Of
the most pathetic victims of the indi-
rect consequences of the war. She is
daughter Of the Grand Duke and
Duchess Of Baden. Until the war broke
out it was little to her that She was
German. but now she has quarreled
with her husband because he will not
side with the kaiser. The breach is so
serious that the queen has decided to
return to her mothers home at Karls-
ruhe, and it is doubted if she will ever
return to Sweden. She is dying Of tu-
berculosis
Women have taken the places of all
the groOms in the famous Duryea rae
ing stables, near Paris.
Women have insisted even to death to
go to the front with their soldier hus-
bands. The most pathetic case was
that Of the wife Of Captain Jean He
rail Of the French cavalry. When she
refused to leave after her husband had
been told he would be cashiered if she
stayed he shot her rather than let her
+ degrade their name. He has just been
acquitted at his court martial
*. of KS" Tart Telegram.
What might have ended in sim.
liar tragedy was recently averted by
Lord Kitchener. TX. of K" heard that
distinguished and recently married
officer was being visited by his wife at
his headquarters in the field.
"One of you must come home" Lord
Kitchener wired. ~
But women have also fought. Among
the wounded German prisoners at the
hospital at Warsaw seven women were
discovered whose wounds showed. that
they had been in bayonet action. Four
Of them died.
Found among the wounded transport
ed to Moscow was Russian girl Of
sixteen, Alexander Shirohova, who
fought for three months without be-
traying her sex.
Helen Choba of the Kuban Cossacks
went as trooper with the full knowl-
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WOMEN OF ALL
FINE HERO|SM
In Every Stricken Land They
Have CheerfuIly Taken Up
Work of Men Gone to
Battle Line.
n YOTHING is more remarkable in

II YOTHING is more remarkable in
III the great war than the heroism
4 with which the women Of all
the stricken nations have borne
the acid test. Every day for the past
eight months women have proved by
their ability, their sacrifices and their
services, as well as by their unspeak-
able sufferings, that war is their bust
ness as greatly as it is mans. Every
where woman is coming to the front
with flying colors.
In Germany, France and England
women are not merely doing the work
Of men. A few have gone to the front
and are ready to fight with the rifle to
defend their homes.
No picture could be more touching
than that Frau Ida Boy-Ed, mother
Of Captain Boy-Ed, naval attache Of
the German embassy at Washington
and one Of the foremost literary wom
en- Of Germany, draws of the German
"soldier mother" Throughout the en-
pire, she says, the women have en-
throned motherhood by giving up their
dearest for the fatherland. A sovereign
glory shines on every German wom-
ans brow as she fulfills all the duties
that have had to be abandoned by the
heroes to whom she gave birth.
Beware of suffragettes!
Several contingents of Englishwom.
en-, who proudly boast that they are
suffra gettes. have arrived at Havre,
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Are Aids In Camp.

Throughout England woman's vol
unteer reserve has been formed for
such military duties as telegraphing,
dispatch writing, motoring and camp