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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mr.. Louis Levy, who has car.
ried on a merchandise bu ,iness In
this parish for many years, and
who is at present the owner of the
Spt cialty Store in Franklin, au-
thorizes Us to announce that he
intends to retire from business
here, and is now closing out
his stock of goods at great sac
r'tice-at and below costs, be-
cause they NUT be disposed of
He has further authorized US to
state that this is not q mere adver-
tising scheme. but that it ia an
honest. bona fde statement of the
fact. that he is absolutely closing
out his business here, aud that he
intends to remove to New Or.
leans.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

= Velvet beans should not, as
rule, be planted before the middle
of June. They are slow in start.
ing to grow, but make rapid pro-
gress once they begin to make
vines. They ere generally plant
ed in rows wider then other lie.
eumes; five to six-fnot rows give
satisfactory results, with the beans
two feet apart in the row.
Velvet beans should be- harvest.
I'd as late in the season as will
permit of the completion ct the
harvest before frost. The vines
eontir ue to grow until frost kills
them. If they are not harvested
before they are frosted. then it il
better TO leave them until they are
thoroughly killed and dried in the
field. and pa-tur" thu w. II,
Dodson, Director Experiment Sta
tons, l.. S. U.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mr.. James R. Philips, of Plaque
niue, and Miss Clara Alpha were
married on Monday evening" last
at the Methodist p"rsonage, Rev
A. F. Vaughan officiating. Thu
bride is the second daughter 81
our esteemed contemporary. Mr.
Oscar L. Alpha, editor of the
Watchman. She has been teach
or in the schools of st Mary for
about four years. having taught
at Patterson after her graduation
from the Normal School at Nat
chitoches. for session, then in
the school at Franklin since. Her
popularity has Won for her the
lasting regard of host OF friends
in 81. Mary. whom the Banner
Joins in wishing for the happy
couple a long life of prosperity
and Joy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mr.. R. E. keenze Of. the Keenze
Jewelry Co.. requests Us to an.
nounce that his company will re-
deem all coupons of the United
Mileage Co given by it to all pur.
chasers Of goods from its store in
acc Drdance with the promises
made at the time of purchase; that
he has been imposed upon by this
fake and defunct company. but he
is determined that his patrons
shall not suffer. Thi,is commend
able in Mr.. Keeiz. There are
other merchants in Franklin in
the same fix.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

The question # granting i7d,-
pendence to the Philippine Islands
is coDmar ding serlous attention
upon the part Of Congress, and
while there are those who are
pushing for action, yet the pro-
liabilities are that some moro re-
solutions in national political
platf5rms will be required before
any definite ACTON is taken by
Congress. Rural credit is also
up TOR considerati"n, but it ap.
pears that the big Insurance COM
panies, the trust companies aud
other money Iendrrs. are on tho
job; AID they believe the present
nigh rates # interest should not
be meddled with. Therefore they
are fighting all forms Of rural cre-
dts, which might result in loans
TO western taIAeIs al lvur or five
per cent.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

The New Iberia & Northern
Railroad will run a motor car ex-
cursion to New Iberia and return,
Thursday, June 1ss. for the bene-
fit Of those wishing to see the
worlds greatest moving picture.
Birth Of Nation" to be shown
at the Eik's Theatre. Motor car
will leave Franklin a. $3.50 p. NJ.
fare from trauklin, Irish Bend
and OAklawn 81 90 round trip,
from Clarendon, Is cents round
trip. Returning, motor will leave
New IBERIA after show.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

We learn that shortly Parish.
wide mass meeting of the tax.
payers of St. Mary parish to pc.
tition the Police Jury to provide
for the issuance of bonds for thu
building of model roads on ali lat.
teral roads to the main road
throughout this Parish.
Road building is one of the bes>
investments that any parish car
make. Good model roads are no,
only a great convenience, but they
influence the right sort of immi.
grants TO come here-attract to Us
capital and Investments, add to
the value of our property, aud
wi,hal, make the Parish prosper.
Gus. The Banner favors the prop.
osition and hopes that the venture
will materialize into a certainty
and will be satisfactory to all.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mr.. S. A. Bradford. a civil en-.
gineer, was ehot and killed on the
plantation of Mrs M. M. Young
near Morgan City on Sunday
night last. by An Italian named
Sam Colletto. He was shot through
the left cheek, the ball. cast-net
lead, coming out at the base OF
he skull A hearing was had be-
fore a Coroner's jury, which rem
dered it's verdict. charging Col'et-
to with the killing. Collrtto wa
arrested and is now coDtined In
the parish j. Ill here. The accused
man claims the circumstances
which led to the shooting are ex.
tenuating There are no witnesses
except the father of the accused.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27
DR.. Beverly w. Smith tho nr,

Dr. Beverly w. Smith, the pro-
p'ietor of the st. Mary Santa
rum at this place. and Dr.. Espey
Williams. Of Shreveport, have
entered into a co-partnership to
take effect on Jnne 1st next. by
the terms of which they will con-
duct a earitarium in Franklin.
which in all it's arrangements will
be full and complete hospital
1t will be prepared to perform
professional work both in surgery
and medicine al can BE- off red in
any we'll equipped hospital. 1t
will also have attached to it a
school for trained nurses. The
benefit that this institution will
be to our people cannot be easily
calculated.
Dr.. Beverly w. Smith needs no
introduction. as a man or a phy.
sician to our people. His success
and skill IN the prac ice Of his
profession among US, has gained
for him the respect and confidence
Of ali.
Dr.. Williams il also we'll known
to the people of this Parish and
to the people of the State. He
was for years the surgeon at the
sanitarium in Patterson. and his
remarkable success at that insti.
tuition has made his reputation,
we nay say national. Ia fact,
DR.. Williams, is conceded to be
one Of the very best surgeons in
the South.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Last Monday Miss Marie Folse,
OF Thibodaux, and Mr.. Neil Nc
Neil, of this place. were quietly
married in New Orleans at St.
Augustine Church, Father Sim IN
officiating. Mr.. Mcneil has been
in the mercantile business in this
town for number Of years past
70 him aud his bride the Banner
extends its congratulations, with
the hope that their lives will be
long and happy.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

A baseball team from Brous sard
will play the Garden City team at
Garden City on Sunday, June s
The Garden City batteries are
Blanchard and CazaIot, and for
Broussard Olivier and Stromer. A
good game is assured to all who
attend Garden City has a strong
team this season.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

ne arm Of Frost & Smardon,
Aalne and operating the machiue
~ sod garage on Main street,
81 eeen dissolved. Mr.. Chas. E
49, vii continue the business,
sns purchased Mr.. Smard5n's
ssfest therein.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

All Of the public schools ia this
State will close their present ees.
sions this month. The public
.aools in this parish closed this
lsek after q full session Of niue
months.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

The dance given on Wednesday
ileAs last at the school building
h0trden City for the benefit of
" Base Ball Club of that place,
Mife pleased to learn, was q
paad success in every particular.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Caaienton Shell Beach has be.
ne % popular since the manage
- has taken charge of the
peeads and built bath houses,
~ number of cur people are
w vlsitors to this popular re.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

4 rained 10 torrents here the
Int two days this week; since
heu the weather has been full of
nnshine and warmth. 1t is ideal
vsather for the farmer.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

M y. the delegates who at
M. VIC y Democratic State Con-
r. ~. : Baton Rouge on Tues
lien~.s. we're i the following named
IN aen ffom Franklin: Can't.
3, . : Judge Thos. M. Mil
-. Z: Frere, Messrs. Jas.
s'as frank Boudreaux.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

i, All the bridges on Willow street.
,r being removed. In fact. that
1ueet, az far as the bridges are
eoucerned,S will be put in the same
ambition as Main street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

:. -. :. Vst Camp No. So, Wood.
n, i =. me Word, of this place.
49, 90 Sunday, June ii, at 5
i M; ?. a., decorate the graves
81 ~. ~. deceased Sovereigns. A
NM, sasnaance of the mem bership
~ ssss.ed to be present on the
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

NJ. and Mrs. Sam Silverman
announce the engagement of their
laughter, Leah. to Mr.. Julius 7.
Levy, Of St. Louis, Mo. The date
dtas Wedding viii! be announced
hler.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One boys saddle and bride;
one two-wheel pony trap. Fer
terms apply Ut this Office. Good
condition.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Have you thought of a presep.
for the one graduating in whom
you are Interested? Let us hel p
you in making Ga appropriate
selection.
I. POPKIN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

NJ = oat crop In Louisiana for
II" estlmated at 5000 600 bu-
I ~ produced on 10000 acres
l,is.s bureau OF Crop Esti.
~. This compared with TO-.
nv s.es and 1910 600 bushels ia
III Yer very satisf .c,ory show
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mn. Randolph Buck, after
.,..Sino the winter with her sis
=. M,s. Rowland Hale, left this
~ s..k for her home in Chicago.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

We have in stock appropriate
graduation presents for girl OF
boy. Let US help you in your
sele ction. Engraving done free OF
charge.
I, POPKIN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

~. are pleased TO note that Dis
80, Attorney w. G. Baker, wis
y. hem quite i'll the past two
s..ka. is convalescing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

All kinds of repair work done
4 Abel Bbudreaux's blacksmith
hop, Ibert addition Prlce's 'ea-
leuable.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

:. .,other column Of to-day's
,.. ~ will be foQpd the Town de-
iiisouent tax list.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

", I,aac Bloch spent several
,,n New Orleans the forep ,rt
~. eek on busin ess.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

ub.My.Tism-Antiseptic, Anodyne
Kills pain, stops putrefaction.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Mil McNeil's 5 and 10 cent
..,s has novelties of all kinds.
Give Us Z call.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Goods are selling cheap at the
Ssecislty Store now. Mr.. Louis
Lyy 10 disposing of his large and
y.laable stock ut prices below
soak
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Tinware. graniteware. crockery
etc, at Neil McNeil's 5 aud II
cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27
Episcopal Church.

Sunday, May %. 1916.
Sunday School At 9 80 u. IN.
Service with Sermon, wv. r
Gtes) ar IL d. m,
Evening Service at 5p m.
Ascension Dav June 1st-Holy
Communion 1870 and 10 a. m.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

n,ed Peaches, Apricots and
pmnss at Bells.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

afaduation. presents in jewelry
- aovelties artistically engraved
seAous extra charge.
I. POPKIN.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

~ gan put you at the wheel of
Sales. smooth, sure.runuing
,yskntght Five Passenger
'ssnns Car for Sll75. 90.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Few more show cases left fol
sale.
FOSTER DRUG Co,
PHONE
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever 1t kills the germs.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

No. 66e will cure Chills and Fever
1t is the most spec ly remedy We know
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

n.n,eaeutative Percy Saint
n.f The weekend with his fami'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

For ice cream freezers and cool
ers call at Neil McNeil's 5 and 1C
cent store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

NJ ne . flesh 10, of Dried
Apricots and Pruues
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27

Close outs in Mems Sweaters,
Flannel Shirts and Pants. See
window at Bells.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1916-05-27
Methodist Church.

Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.
Morning Service, IL a. III.
Evening Service. 1880 p. m.
A. F. VAUGHAN, Pastor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15
RACING DRIVER
NOW SELLS CARS
Red" Wood Joins Staff of
the Chevrolet Agent
in This City.

Red Wood, a well known racing
driver and mechanic and the man who
had charge of the Chevrolet racing
cars all OF last season. is now in Fl
Paso and will be here for a couple OF
months TO establish a real service de-
partment for Chevrolet cars at the new
establishment Of the TryOn Motor
Sales company.
Red" was christened Eugene but he
shortened that TO Gene" and the rae
ing fans liked the color OF his hair so
well that they dubbed him Red" and
Red" il remains He campaigned with
Barney Oldfield most Of last season
Wood had charge OF the construction
Of the Chevrolet racing cars last spring
and when they were sent on the road
he went along in mechanical charge
with Cliff Durant. son Of the then
president Of the Chevrolet company. as
business manager. Cliff Durant was
made president of the Chevrolet COM
pany when his father became president
OF the @. n q. combination and he has
well remembered his racing partner.
The Chevrolet racing cars took part
Tacoma races last year and made good
showings in all
-El PasO is bound TO be a big auto
mobile center in the near future" said
Mr.. Wood, and the Chevrolet people
realize it. We are after a big share OF
the business in this district and YOU
can bet that we're going to get IL. Mr.
TryOn has been open only a little over
a week and has been handicapped by
having painters and carpenters at work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15
King Dealers Adopt
Fine Rules OF Road
As New Year Begins

New Years resolutions have been
ADOPTED by dealers of the King Motor
Car company throughout the country.
IN view OF the fact that all of the
metropolitan centers are giving to traf-
nc regulations much consideration it
IS appropriate that the resolutions
should deal with this question.
The resolutions are easy TO keen. ac-
cording TO the King automobile men.
Many owners OF King automobiles are
also adopting them. II is believed that
the plans outlined will be adopted by
the majority Of motor car drivers in
the country
tons:
l. Not to throw dust in the other
Fellows face This can be avoided IL
Passing a car going in the same direc-
ton by increasing the rate Of speed
and understanding him at the same
time staying within the speed limit.
:, Not to draw away from the curb
without giving proper signal 10 those
approaching from the rear.
j. Not to cut in in front OF a car
gong IN the same direction within a
distance of 100 feet
T. To carry skid chains ALWAYS In
the car and put them on whenever wet
weather makes II necessary in order to
safeguard the lives Of others
. Not to be negligent of those rules
which go to make up courtesies Of the
road
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15

, fans and that is the word quick"
From the way the cars went faster
and faster in 1915. the winning driv-
ers have a most strenuous racing sea
son ahead OF them for this year Vet
Grams OF the game believe that after
the indianapolis race. it viii be prac-
tically possible to tell who will bank
Americas racing fortune when the
season is over
It is interesting TO note that every
car must show speed OF at least so
miles per hour in the official speed
trials Of one lap Of the track in order
to be eligible to start in the race
These speed trials are to be held on
May 26 and % A ruling Of the con
test board of the American Automo-
bile association. which will be enforced.
declares that not more than three cars
Of any one make may start in any one
speed event as a factory or team entry
The indianapolis management re-
stricts the number Of cars in this race
TO So In event OF more than SO being
entered which is more than probable.
the 80 fastest in the official speed
trials viii be the only cars to start
and they VIII be numbered according
to the time made in speed trials For
instance the fastest car in the speed
trial Will be numbered zone" and viii
have the inside position next the pole.
Another feature being introduced
this year is that a percentage OF the
gross gate receipts during practice
viii be paid 10 entrants
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15
OFF To Show
IS NEW MOTTO
More Additions to Chicago
Party Announced; Start
Next Friday.

Dealers are going to be pretty scarce
along gasoline row after next Friday
though there will be enough statesmen
on hand 10 enable the firms to post
the sign, Business as usual" Repre-
sentatives of almost every motor shop
in town will be on The Herald's excur-
sion party, travelling in special cars at
tached to the Golden State Limited
next Friday afternoon and bound for
the national automobile show at Chi
cago.
4 II Elmore. general manager OF
the Oakland Auto Sales company. an
nounced on Friday that he will surely
attend the show but Mr.. Elmore's bust
ness may take him by way of Denver,
in which case he viii endeavor to Join
the FL Pasons either in Kansas City or
in Chicago.
Eugene Ferguson is a new addition
to the party. The ElliOtt-Garrett
salesman announces that he'll surely
go If he can manage to get away and
F. J. Garrett insists that there will be
no obstacles 10 prevent Mr. Ferguson
making the trip.
T. L Tincher, western representative
OF the Haynes. is now in the city and
II he is not ordered elsewhere by next
Friday he will join the FL PasO dele
cation to the big show.
A W Bittick. OF the Fl PasO Auto
supply company. says that Pullman
and Congress tires will be represented
him to get away. He is anxious to
make the trip and if certain business
deals now pending can be closed up
in time he win make the trip.
Rogers L. Stuart. at present a free
lance in the automobile game, says that
he will be a member OF the party un-
less business interferes- Mr.. Stuart is
arranging for an FL PasO agency and
If the factory representatives are not
en- route here by the middle Of the
week he Will go to Chicago to meet
them.
Ben L Clements. president OF the
new Fl PasO Motor association. has
delegated every member of the as
ISOLATION to act as a committee which
viii gather information in the east re-
garding the methods adopted by SINH
lar organizations in other cities
Several Arizona dealers are in the
city with the motorcade but none is
prepared to state definitely that he
Will go to Chicago. J. T. Hood, OF
Douglas, says that Chicago is too far
from home for him but other dealers
are contemplating the trip with the FL
Paso excursion il they can arrange to
get away
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15

conditions in Mexico had
their result on the automobile
~ market Of FL Paso during the past
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15

are now en- route to this city for the
Buquor Motor Car company. There are
90 cars in the shipment 1t is one of the
largest shipments Of real automobiles
ever receiVed here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15
SPEEDWAY RACE
DISTANCE CUT
Indianapolis Entry Blanks
Are Issued; Purse is
Also Cut Down.

New York. City. Jan. 15.-Perhaps
no subject was OF greater universal
interest among the thousands Of auto
mobile owners gathered here during
the automobile show than the cOming
seasons speedway races. During the
automobile show. the indianapolis
speedway issued its entry blanks for
its sixth annual international sweep
stakes race to be held in Indianapolis,
Tuesday. May 80. 1916.
The distance for this years race is
500 miles. The opportunity to get
rich quick" is more potent for 1915
than ever before for the driver who is
able to capture first place at In
dianapOlis, New York. Chicago and
other speedway races. The total purse
has been cut to $4,000
There is just one little thing not
to be overlooked according to racing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15
SUN "SIX" WILL BE
BUILT AT ELKHART

The sun Motor Car company Of Buffalo.
been considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF locst-
ing in the middle west has finally decided
upon Elkhart. Ind where the plant once
occupied by the Sterling Motor car com
pany has been purchased
r Crawford president and general man
1ger OF the company. announces that the
property covers about four acres OF ground
and consists OF two buildings. concrete con
struction throughout with approximately
so 600 square feet OF floor space
Eikhart Is within easy radius OF Detroit.
Cleveland and Chicago. the chief sources
OF material supply The shipping facilities
are excellent and the labor supply is good
all OF which Influenced the company in
favor OF the new location.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15

on his saIesroom all this time. but the
Chevrolet is catching on as the sales
report viii show Not because I'm
working for the Chevrolet people but
because I'm a mechanic. 7 want TO say
that the Chevrolet is, mechanically. one
OF the best on the market
Chevrolet baby grauds" were deliv-
cred this week to c. o Rucker. II. L
Birney. A. L Madison and J. F. Mullin.
while Blackburn q Co. the Las Cruces
subdealers. received a second shipment
of three model 490 touring cars
Mr.. TryOn returned on Monday from
n trip to Douglas and was prominent
in greeting the motorcade party from
the Arizona cities on Friday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-15

returned from a business trip to Sill
YER City He reports general business
conditions excellent in the mining city
and automobile trade prospects there
are unusually bright.
Boss Rubber Co. Moving.
Moving operations of the Boss Rub
Der company are now under way and
the Kelly Springfield agents viii be
in their new quarters at the corner
Of Kansas and Texas streets on Mon
day afternoon
The Saxon Motor Car company re-
ports the sale Of a Saxon roadster to
W H Hudson. of Fort Bliss