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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

Ihe kitchen Of : dwelling house
SS.neo ~ Nj. Frank Charpiat, on
~ eesset. caught are last Wed.
bat the Ore was extin.
Ssssaed promptly by the fire de.
5saeae before much damage
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
VS.. !,
s wheclwrigh,iog and repair.
eoe carts call on G, 8. Brenn.
VIZ .s

aooday. August 9TH, at the
q Public Education Office.
- e court house, in Franklin.
49, vtu be held . competitive
- ll.atjon for two benefoiaries
- tne Paffsh Of st. Mary; q
yseee lady to sttend the South.
sseeo Industrial Institute, and q
ks1 man to attend the La. State
Os,..ve'stty. The pessops selectsd
~, ~ = g given $50 % annually By
u Felics Jury.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
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y. 81. Schmulen, of San An.
y Texas. spent several days
y franklin this week, visiting
.s'oavse and friends. The Doctor
looktng fine, and his many
snsaas mere we're pleased to see
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
WIS .S

To Pafish Democratic Execu.
~ Committee met in Franklin
- Teureday. The full proceed.
- q the meeting will be found
Y eoseher column Of today's is.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
WIS 81

~ local board has received in.
IA syaons 70 furnish from the Par.
g Mary two logging cup.
~. soente to 60 to Vancouver,
49, @ Washington. Must be
~ v,shin the draft age, in the
~ ssas1ed class and must voluu.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
..S.S

luoee OF our citizens who have
npee to cut the grass AUDITING
- etemises had better get busy
sofo they are arrested and fined
ID loe obeying the ordinance
esseslDe the cutting of grass.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
w. $

Ceomencing today, July 2O,
~ biech Clothing Company will
evse clean sweep sale, with 80
p9eent discount on all clothing,
49, shoes end furnishing goods.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
w. 8 8

We are pleased to note that the
Parish Dem ocratic xecutlve Com.
mittee at its meeting last Thurs.
day elected Hon. Wilson T. Pet.
erman a member at large in the
place Of Dr. T. F. Frere, deceased.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

Automobile painting and trim.
ming done at reasonable prices by
G. S. Brenn.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
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w. $. $.
NOTICE.

Judge A c. Allen who has been
suffering with an affection of his
eyes. has recovered his eyesight
and has resumed the practice of
law. He notifies his friends that
any business entrusted to him
will be promptly aud faithful lily
attended to.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

Desi3 Pecot arrested here on
1londay Q deserter from West
Wlinia by the name of J. p.
Ter. He will be sent to the
Soo1p under guard.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
600 cures by removing the
cause.

For painting and tslmmisg Al.
eonobilee. eco 6. 8. Brean. betoa
DoaoonAheA
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
STATE or LOUISIANA.
23ed Judicial District Court, fol
the Parrish of St. Mary.

23sd Judicial District Court, for
the Parish of St. Mary.
Paul w. Trowbridge, Testamen.
tary Executor Of the Succession
of w. D. Trowbridge w. Milton
E. Trowbridgc. No. IA, 498.
Under and by virtue of q commits.
sion or authority issued out of the
Hon. 23rd Judicial District Court of
the State OF Louisiana, in and for tho
Parish OF St. Mary, and to me direct
ed, in the above entitled and number.
ed cause. pursuant to q judgment rem
dered therein by said Court on the 8th
day of July, 1915. I shall offer for
sale, at public auction, for cash, to
the last and highest bidder. according
to law, in order to effect q partition
between the plaintiff and the defend
ant, in the above entitled and num-
bered suit, after the time of notice and
advertisements prescribed by law, at
the principal front door of the Court
House in the Town of Franklin, Par
ish Of st. Mary, State of Louisiana,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
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lf. Richard Gates is having ex.
tpo)ye repairs made on his dwell.
- house on lower Main street
eo6oetor Marvin Morris is In
lafse6f the work.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

NJ. Stirling J. Gates. of Baton
ne1ga, was the guest OF Mrs. Glare
kHeosDon and Mrs. r. S Barnett
~ week. The many friends of
~ Gates were glad to greet her
NE sgain.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

All Americans gHieVe today
over the death Of gallant young
Quentin Roosevelt. In al IN.
equal fight against odds tremen.
dous, he hurled bic aeroplaue into
the thtckest Of the fray, fought
With wonderful courage, and In
the end died glofiously for HE
Ic00ntsy and hulnAR liberty.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
VS. s

Mr.. and Mrs. George Kramer
have returned from q ten days.
visit to Browns Wells, Miss
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
Will Leave on July 20.

The following colored men are to
entrain July 20 from St. Mary for
Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La:
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27
Lake Charles Business COLLEGE.
l.. VINCENT, President, Charles La
Has Made Thousands Young Men and Women INDEPENDENT and anny

ndS "duV noudnS g Heu dnu "Omu I0unue1 aud Happy
1t will then place moneymakng
of
country calling help Prepare
what Write o or /
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

A1vtces from every section of
- lose are prophetic Of the nom.
lDaliea Of Governor Luther E
Hi fef the U. S. Senate by q
- nsjosity.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

fventy. three more soldier boys
- ptaoklin last Tuesday for the
~. The Banner wishes them
~ lack, many honors and u
~ gosusu.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-07-27

Caae carts repaired and Wheel
vri1hsiog done by c. S. Brenn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Wedding.

WESTBROOK- THOMAS-A Sunrise
Wedding was observed this morning in
the home, 664 North street, Of the
brides father, Mr.. s. M. Thomas of the
Mississippi Department of Agriculture,
when Mr.. WIN V. Westbrook of North
State street and Miss Ruby Thomas
were united in marriage, Rev. II. M,
King officiating and the two families
with a few intimate friends present to
witness the solemniZation of the rites.
The marriage Of these young people
was to have been celebrated in June,
at which time it was hoped that Lieut..
Rondo Westbrook would be on furIough
and could serve his brother as best man;
but circumstances will make impossible
the visit of the young officer Of the
l55th, at Camp Beauregard, at that
time, and as the groom will soon be in
Khaki, too, the young people determined
to wait no longer for the realization of
their happiness, and the wedding. at
sunrise this morning, was the pretty af-
termath of this decision.
The rooms of the Thomas home were
beautiful with flowers Of the fair
brides choosing and every detail Of
the surroundings and every incident
Of the hour lent to the beauty Of the
marriage Of these young J]acksonians
Miss JOY King sang, just before the
bride and groom entered the rooms,
''The Sunshine of Your Smile" accom-.
panied by Miss Mynell Westbrook ano
then Miss King played the wedding
march to which Mr.. Westbrook and his
bride came in, Miss Thomas wearing
sand-colored going away suit of notable
elegance and carrying Killarney roses
in her arms, presenting TO the eyes OF
love around her a most charming pic
ture.
Rev. II. M. King said the word:
which bind their lives and Immediately
afterwards the young people left or
their honeymoon trip, going direct to
Birmingham whence they will go tC
other points of interest. jackson
News, Monday, May Is.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given. bv the Road Commits
eioners Of Snppryigor's District No 3, Of NuNubee
County. Mississippi and by the Board of super,
visors Of said County, of the intention OF SAID
Commissioners TO borrow on June Bro. 1918 at :
o'clock, p. m One Thousand Dollars. at a rate OF
interest not to be in excess Of e per cent. Tor inc
purpose Of dcfrayiug the expenses incident To- the
maintenance Of the road Of said district. and 10
issue a loan warrant therefor, due July lst 1919
payable out Of the first money received Tor taxes
ON account Of said district.
Proposals or bids to loan said money to said
District 3 are invited to be filed with the under
signed on or before the
First A0nday of June 1918 AT , O'Clock Q. M.
The Board reserves the the right 30 reject any or
all bids made. Code 1906, Sec. 333 and Chapter
l7G Laws 1866.
BY order Of the Board entered in Minute Book
p. at page d51.
Witness my hand and seal this May 10th, 1918.
JOHN A.. TYSON.
Clerk Board Of Supervisors. Noxubec Go. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
u, S. Land Office Mt Jackson. Mississippi. March
3. 1918.
Notice ia hereby given that George Thomas
Croker. Of Fearn Springs. Mississippi ,whoon April
10. 1913, made Homestead Entry. No. 06lll. for
Northeast Quarter Of Northeast Quarter, Section
Is. Township II North, Range Is East, Choctew
Meridian. has filed notice Of intention TO make
Final Thrce-Year Proof. to establish claim to the
land bovo-dcscribed before Ghancery Clerk OF
Noxubce County. at Macon, Mississippi. on the
18th day Of MAY, 1913.
Claimant names "a witnesses: II. G. Pressly.
r.. N. Eaycs. w. r Crocker. r. II. Hurst, all Of
Fearn SPRINGS, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
SOCIAL DOINGS

Mrs. VIII Choatham entertained the
"As You Like 1t" club on Thursday
afternoon.
The Junior class Of the Hitch School
entertained the Seniors at their annual
reception Friday night, Nav 10. at the
Binion home. A delightful evening
was spent with games and refresh
ments.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
TEN CENTS
will be the price of Bevo on and after May LIST.
NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS.

No. VIA.
Scaled bids are invited 10 be filed with the
undersigned Clerk on or before Two O'Clock
+. m. on
Monday, the 3rd day Of June, 1913,
for furnishing the material fpt and construct
ing according 10 plans and p,clicattonsnow
on file in the Chauccrv Clerks Office OF NoNu
bee county, Mississippi, the folio wing;
A wooden bridge over Ash Creek, on the
Good win Road,
said work to be completed within 30 days
from the date Of awarding the contract
The contract viii be let to the lowest bid
der who must, during the meeting 1T winch
the contract Is awarded, enter into formal
contract md furnish bond, with sufficient
s%urctics. for the prompt, proper and cilcieht
performance of the contract IN Ucnaltv MOI
less the contract price. The Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids The con-
tractor to pay for recording bond aud con
tract,
BY order ofthc Board of supervisors (vid
Minute Book u, pagc t57D, this 9th day OF
May, 1918.
mo. A. TYSON,I R., Dep. Ch'y CIR.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Juvenile Entertainment

The young people in the Richardson
Cline ~neighborhood gave an entertain
ment this week at the home of Mrs.
w. w. Shannon, and the proceeds,
SLIGO, was given to the Red Cross.
Those who participated were little
Frances Ellen Shannon, Sykes Rich
ardson, Mary Booth Cline, Allen Jones.
Beth Borgess., Fan Minor Ames, Anna
Louise Dent.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr., ard Mrs. j. K. Triplett and chill
dren wish to thank, through The Beacon
the kind physician, DR.. Bush, the nurse.
Miss Fannie May, and their friends for
services and sempathy extended them
duIlng the illness and death of their lit
tie son and brother,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Notice

Bids will be received by the under.
signed commissioners of District No. /,
for the following:
A good heavy youngmules not to be
less than Is 1-2 hands high.
Two sets of double harness, and q
three inch tread double wagon.
Bids are to be opened the Ord day of
June, Monday. 1918, Bids to be filed
with John A. Tyson, Chancery Clerk
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
This the 10.h day of May, 1918.
GLENN HUMMER.
A. B. CUNNIGHAM.
w. V. STEWART.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
notice.!

Please take notice that Certificate
No. 1871 for $3.50 90 issued by the Mer-
chants & Farmers Bank in favor of j.,
NJ. Pollock. dated March IS, 1913, and
payable March ", 1919, has been lOst
and duplicate applied for.
MERCHANTS & FARMERS Barr,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
The StOrk

The StOrk
Mr.. and Mrs. |. r. Smith are rejoic-
ing over the arrival of a new grand
daughter that came last Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dozier at their
home in Mobile.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Balire Wire

Just received carload. Specia
prices for bales and quantities.
A, KLAUS & CO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17

Mrs. McMlliu was hostess of the
Music Lovers Club, Friday, May the
3rd
Mrs. Bogeesa gave a report of the
Federation at Jackson.
The subject for the afternoon was
the Opera Gotterdamerung, and Mrs.
Herbert led in the interesting lesson.
The story of the opera was given by
Mrs. Boggess.
The y ogram was as follows:
Hark, Hank, the Lark. .~... ShubGri
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17

T.. 4, V. YATES. Cashier. do solemn
" swear that the above is n true state
mcut Of the Merchants and Farmers Bank,
located nj Macon, in the County of Noxubce;
state OF Mississippi, ut the close of business
on the 10th dnv of Nav, 1913, to the
best 1T my knowledge and belief.
CORRECT-Attcst:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17

StTayedyyoo ar. i I'D b 3sI n 3 SItS .f ABOUT 9s f I've
Jaw. Was last seen near Concord church
about March 10TH. VIII pay liberal reward.
FOLK FARKAR,
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Statement Of the Financial Condition Of
Merchants & Farmers
Bank

Of MACON, in the County Of Norubee. State If
Mississippi, at the close of business May 10th.
1918. made to the Board Of Examiners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
NOTICE

From now on a fee of 81 50 will be
charged for service of my registered
Jersey Bull JACK INGRAM.
Macon, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Patriotic Recital
Nav 23rd at 4:30 D m.

Miss Edna Bush will present Martha
Linda McHenrv, En- Yates and Sybil
TomIinson in piano recital on Wednes-
day afternoon at her Home Studio
They will be assisted by Mrs. Geo.
Richmond, soprano. Their friends are
cordially invited,
PROGRAM
Marche Militalre .......... Schubert
EN- Yates, Martha Linda McHenry
Meditation =. .,,........... Morrison
Sybil Tomlinson
Scarf Dance ...... ........ Chdmindde
En- Yates
Consolation ....... ...... Mendelssohn
Martha Linda McHenry
Lafayette, We Hear You Calling" Earl
Mrs. Richmond
Minuet Schubert
Svbil TomIinson, Miss Bush
To Ne, Thou Art a Flower. .PHbenSteiH
En- Yates
Dance of the Dolls ............. POldini
Martha Linda MCHenry
He Was a Prince. ........ .LyneS
Mrs. Richmond
Flower Song Ldn8e
Sybil Tomlinson
Farewell to the PIANO.. .BeethoDer
Martha Linda McHenry
Good Night .................,.,,N eUH
EN- Yates
A Baby's Prayer. ........., Jerome
Mrs. Richmond
The Return of the Heroes EHgelmdW
Martha Linda McHenry, Miss Bush
Freedom, For All, Forever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Z. V. YATES. Cashier.
w. MADISON,

T. W. MADISON,
L.. KLAUS. Directors.
state OF Mississippi.
County Of Noxubcc.
Sworn to and subcribcd before me bv II.
V. Yates, Cashier. this 10th day Of May
1918. w. V. YATES. Notary Public.
NV commission expires January 2sth. 1922
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-17
Mare for Sale

old home raised
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-31

and one two weeks old. sold for 1928
each.
John Heldmyer, Jr., has sold II acres
of land in Appoquinimink hundred to
Thomas Carlton Price, for $1,000.
Miss Nellie Campbell of Belair, Md,
and j. Morton Price, Of st. Georges, We're
married in st. Georges last week by Rev.
james n. NIilligan. Mr.. Price was grad
uated in June, 1907, from Delaware Col
lege, and has position with the Bethle-
hem Shell Loading Company, near New
Castle. Mr. and Mrs. Price will reside in
Delaware City
Minors Banning has opened n grocery
store on East Main street, this town. hlr
Banning had store i'll Middletown sew
eral years ago, but sold out and has since
been in other business.
DIR. Dorsey ". Lewis, of Niddletown,
has purchased of Charles II. Salmons and
wife their farm in Pencader hundred.
containing $50 acres of land, for Sld $50.
Several members of the tirst-aid class,
who offered their services TO go TO New
Castle 10 help nurse the sick have re-
turned Ia their homes here, after doing
their bit to help during the epidemic of
influenza.
Miss Nellie Rothwell is recovering
from a severe attack of influenza at her
home in this town
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-31
PLAN END OF DISPUTES.
Harlan Shipworkers to Form Grievance
Committee From All Departments.

Industrial friction with employees is de-
signed To end under . plan started in
operation at the Harlan shipyard yester-
day, when General Manager i Is Weaver
called Il conference of foremcn and repre-
sentative workmen and outlined n scheme
evolved by the United States Labor Adj
justment Board
Every department in the yard will be
asked TO elect or name three men that il
? deems representative enough to sci forth
all complaints relating to pay, working
conditions. IN fact, every possible dispute
that might arise in the associations of the
men and the company
These representative would form n
portion of central ward committee which
would discuss real or imaginary grievances.
and II they were thought worthy would
present them 90 the management The
government then would force the company
20 act If it did not choose IL, voluntarily
upon these adjustments OF reforms. pro-
viding they we're reasonable and con
structivr The corporation would bc
represented on the central committee hy
one man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-31
CHESTERToWN IOTTINGS.
Special Correspondence Of E,ert Eseain

Special Correspondence Of Evett Evening
Chcstcrtown. Md. Oct - Tuesday
was he hottest 2ath of October IN the
history al tins section ST four q clock
IN the afternoon the thermometer reg s.
tered 81 degrees. aud 1t seven q clock
there was drop Of only degree
Farmers are very appfehen@lyc Of The
safety of the wheat from the fiy
The big drive ~ the interest of var
relief will start in this county on Mover ..er
10 The campaign will be III eharge nf
q committee, oi which Judge James Nlire
Pearce Is the leading spIrlt. aud he county
will be called upon - ralse y ! .U.A all
Of which viii be voluntary contribution.
MIR. and Mis- John Blee. of IIagers-
town. spout n part Of the week With Alr
and Mrs John 7 Abern. II Nttihngton
The pros pcrts for a successful cunning
season IN this county were never brighter
than III present from I'll sections of
the county reports afe being received
that partridge az more plentiful than
for years, and here arc more rabbits
seen IA the woods and marshes than for
many seasons Aliishrat trappef% are
also looking forward to profitable season
Miss F.sslc Moore has returned from IN
extended visit with her sister, Mrs J I
Slaughter, Ir in Wilmington
Scott " oods,dc d Nest hester spent
part Of week with relatives and friersI
in Galcna, before leaving for overseas
duty.
Every mnn in tie Enterprise office !.
in he'd with the fiji, and Alr Fred ; Rus
sell. brother Of the editor. haS performed
the unusual feat of publishing m inter
csting issue entirely unaidcd, except tor
a little composition work
Judge Of the Orphan Court John
j Nicholson. who sustained q stroke
al paralysis last week. Is improving.
and is able to bc about his room
j Thomas Quigley, OF Black ;. In.
accepted lucrative position IN Rldgely
Miss Grace Bennett has accepted
position as secretary in the office Of Tho
mas " Perkins
Evelyn. the tyoung daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Harry Bennct died of pneu-
monia, following an attack OF lnfiuenzs,
Tuesday Her mother, i, extremely III
with the disease Mrs Charles l. Gill
and Mrs II NJ RoIison ale also critically
I'll with the disease
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-31
GEORGETOWN BANS HALLOWEEN

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown. Oct. 3l.-Fearing the
congregating of hundreds of people on
the streets might have tend ncy To
spread the influenza, the local Board of
Health lbs deemed it wise not to permit
any Halloween celebration here.
Several new cases of "nu have de
velopcd among the colored population
withng the past two or three days and
il i said about twenty-five are ill.,
The Board Of Health at a meeting
Yesterday decided to open the churches
next SUNDAY and the white schools ON
Monday The action, of course. depends
ON whether or not there is a sudden in
crease of the disease between now and
then. Some of the colnred people who are
III are said to be in such 4 serious condition
they are not expected to recover
Notices have been posted about the
town by the Board OF Health, stating that
the Halloween observance will he held
on Friday night Nov. y BY that time,
it is believed that Ill danger Of spread
Of the disease viii be over. and conditions
will hc such IN some Of the other villages
and towns that they can join Georgetown
In the observance