The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-08-09

sage was in reply to inquiries relative
tc reports that the hospital is to Je
abandoned
New OrleaEs.-The resources of the
state banks in Louisiana have almost
doubled in less than five years. The
resources of the state banks in New
Orleans alone are much more than
those Of al 1.-The banks in the state Of
that time. The New Orleans banks
gained s40,000,0O0 in a year.
Observation-Disclosures has been Sc
lected as the place for holding the
state convention of the Knights OF
Columbus next May. and the local
Knights are already beginning prepa-
rations for. the event. There are now
thirty-odd councils of the order in
this state
Baton Rouce.-"Africa street" Of
ty A petition has been placed before
the Commission Council asking that
the street be changed TO Louisiana
avenue. The petition has been signed
by al lexcept two residents of the
street.
Natchitoches.-Rain caused furth-
er damage to the cotton crop, which Is
almost total failure Cotton that has
made good growth and has almost
normal size is almost barren, while
the smaller cotton has still less. Wee
wills are busy and caterpillars are be-
ginning to appear
Baton Rouge.-A special election 10
revote the bond Issue of 100000 ;or
Victory Park has been called by the
Baton Rouge Commission Council for
August %. The issue was voted re-
Gently, 213 to 5, but the election was
not effective, rs the amount of bonds
had been ommitted from the ballot.
Baton Rouge-The federal land OF
hSC at 1touS,N lONViitly 0hiioLsi-
ced the return TO the public domain
of tract of 1853 acres of land in Cat
ahoula parish, making il subject to re-
entry September 2. 1919. at 9 a. m.
the land is situated in Section Is,
Township 8 north, range east.
New Orleans.-This city probably
will be selected as the place of meet
ing of the state convention o. the
R2inbow Division veterans during Oc-
tober, and it is declared a foregope
conclusion that this city will then be
chosen as the state chapter Of the Or
ganization.
therwood.-Farmer Simon is cut
ting carly prolific rice in Acadia par
ish and others are getting ready. The
grain is very heavy and promises
twelve to fourteen bags per acre,
where the stand is good.
Morgan City.-A post of the Amer
lean Legion was organized here with
a large membership. The post contem-
plates an amusement event in the
near future for the benefit of the or
ganiZation.
Natchitoches. - At special meet
ing of the School Board District No. 9
was created and special election
called for September 8 to submit
proposition to issue bonds to the
amount of s50,0s0 to build and equ.p
a schoolhouse at Cypress.
Lake Charles.-Uhry Mckenzie of
Arkansas, elected city superintendent
Of school several weeks ago, has de-
clined to accept the position and an
effort to elect another man has been
overruled by the president Of the
School Board.
Lake Charles.-The Mine Workers
Union has signed contract with the
Union Sulphur Company providing Tor
an eight hour day with the same ra-
ito of pay per hour as heretofore
Price and one-half will be allowed
for overtime.
Alexandria Assessor Stat
ford Herbert has completed the as
sessmen. rolls for the current year
and they have been accepted by the
Police jury. The total assessed valu-
alton of the parish is $44,600,000.