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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
STATE ASKS INJUNCTION TO
STOP INCREASE IN iNTRA-
STATE TELEGRAPH RATES.
CLAIM INCREASE IS ILLEGAL
Old Rates Fixed BY Railroad Com
mission Which Still Claims Juris-
diction Over Intrastate Lines in
Spite Of Government Control.
Baton Rouge

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Applications were filed in the Dis
trict Court Of East Baton Rouge par
ish by General ". NJ. Barrow, assist
ant attorney general, counsel for the
ing for iniunctions restraining Albert
S. Burleson, postmaster general and
the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph Companies from carrying into
effect the increase in rates on tele-
graphic messages within this state
that were ordered by the Federal
Wire Control Board.
Two suits were filed by Mr.. Bar
row, one against the Western Union
and the other against the Postal, with
Postmaster General Burleson named
as a party defendant in each case.
The suits are the result Of the al
tempt Of Mr.. Burleson and the Fed
eral Wire Control Board to increase
the rates on intrastate telegraph bus
mess In defiance of the orders OF the
State Railroad Commission. The eX-
listing telegraphic rates were fixed
by the Railroad Commission and have
been In force in this state for sew
eral years. The Railroad Commission
takes the position that neither the
postmaster general nor the defend
ant companies have a right to in
crease rates within the state OF Louis
lana without the commissions con-
sent
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly inllu-
snced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
1t is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
Is composed of some of the best tones
known. combined with some of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
OF the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such Won
derful results in catarrhal conditions
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. o.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Date of Departure.

At minstrel show held by one OF
our regiments in France one of the
performers announced that the resi-
ment was going home the first. THE
first whatw asked some of the soldiers
near him. THE first chance we get"
he replied.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

In the Bayer package are proper d.
rectionS and the dose for Headache.
Toothache. Earache, Neuralgia, Rheu-
matism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds.
pain generally.
'Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" Amerf-
can made and owned, are sold in vest
pocket boxes of II tablets, which cost.
only few cents, also In bottles Of "a
and bottles of 10O-also capsules.
Aspirin is the trade mark Of Bayer
Manufacture of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of Salicylicacid.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
Shave With Cuticura Soap

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving,
bathing and hampooing.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
PLAYING FavorItes.

First Little Girl-We've got a new
baby at our house. The doctor brought
him because he likes US.
Second Little Grille likes US bet
ter. He brought our cat six new kit
tens, so there.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

so DaQ j ESLiu not
re t { nig b t
would lie awake Sn8
get so nervous 1
would have 70 gee
up and walk around
and in the morning
would be all tired
out. ! read about
Lydia E. Pinkhan'a
Vege "a BILE Com
pound and thought
! would try it. Ny
nervousness soon
loft mo I eieen
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
FRECKLES
Now Is III. Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Spot.

There's no longer the slightest need Of feeling
ashamed OF your freckles, OtLine-double
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homey
spots.
Simply get ounce of Oth!ne-doubie
strength-from your druggist, and apply n little
of 1t night and morning and you should soon see
that the worst freckles have begun u dis
appear while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion.
BE sure ask for the double strength Othne.
this Is sold under guarantee Of money back
II II fails TO remove freckles.-Adv.
He Meant It.
Hubby, / must go away for 1t
tie trip"
"All right"
but what sort of q trip shall /
take?'
go as far as you like"
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
A Rude Awakening.

"There goes a man whose life was
wrecked by dream"
Must have been realistic one"
sit was. She sued him for breach Of
promise and got $4,000 out of him."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

over the city and engulfed the na-
tion's defenders is a tremendous
ovation. A welcome Home that will
life after in the memory Of the guests
was rendered those who served their
country on the battlefelds, in the
training camps, IN the air, on the
seas. and in the hospitals. The occa-
sion was the arrival Of the Washing
ton Artillery and other units home.
Members Of the Louisiana State
Housing Commission created by the
last General Assembly have been ap-
pointed by Governor Pleasant. The
commission was formed to get gener-
al information and data about the
construction of tenement houses,
lodging houses, theaters and other
places OF amusement, hotels, commu-
nftv recreation centers and parks.
Co-operation In preserving the per
sonal and military record OF the sol
diers. sailors and marine of Louisl-
ana who served in the war Is beng
asked bv the State Council of De
Tense. Every parish is being organ
lied and by applying to the war rec
ord director. blanks NAV DC obtained
and filed in to show the record of
each man.
The order OF things of Kentwoof
have reversed. A local firm within
the lest few weeks shipped an order
OF 5000 pounds Of butter to the Chi
cago market. This firm is also ship
ping large quantities daily by parcel
post to all parts of the United
States.
Tests of sweet potatoes cured I'M
der direction of the State Agricultur-
al School at the United Demonstra-
ton Farm at Stables, which prepared
a drier according to specifications
furnished by the state, shows that
the process advocated is perfect in
every detail.
The Southern Methodist Confer
ence for the Shreveport district adj
1ourned a pleasant and successful
three days session at Many. BY I'M
animous vote Mooringsport was chos-
On as the place for the next confer
ence.
According to DR.. r. A. Warren, gov
eminent supervising inspector, says
Tangipahoa is almost cattle tick free
and the ten dipping days, planned for
the season, have been reduced 10
seven
Strawberry growers of Livingston
parish have made good p.oSts on
their crop this season. through the
acreage was small. Beans will begin
moving to market soon. The crop is
Tot as large as II was last year,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
WOMAN'S NERVES
MADE STRONG
By Lydia E. PinkElam's
Vegetable Compound

Winona, MINI. -" ! suffered for mores
than year from nervousness, and was
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

turn but they always stand by their
colors
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

meeting at Colfax Of the Grant
Parish jefferson Highway Club, at
tended by about fifty prominent resi-
dents of the parish, adopted resolu-
tons calling upon Governor Pleasant
and the State Board of Highways En-
gineers to proceed with the work of
building the stretch Of this highway
in Grant.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17


Livingston parish have recently sold
their sweet potato crop at the highest
prices ever received for this crop in
the history of the present growers.
Buyers came to the shipping points
on the Amite river and paid as high
as S. and Sc a barrel for the pota-
toes.
Splendid growing weather for all
crops is prevailing along the Lower
| Coast, Cucumbers. beans and new
| potatoes are moving to market by
train with good prices being obtain
/ cd Early rice is showing two leaves
/ and with a perfect stand obtained.
| The Chamber Of Commerce Of Gov
ington has instituted investigations
as to the past and probable rice pro-
/ duction of st. Tammany parish. 1t
| is confidently believed that the in
formation gathered will Immediately
| Justify the location of a good mill.
A. NJ Hopper, in charge Of the
department of manual training at the
! Normal School for the last eight
! years, will resign at the end Of this
term to become assistant superin-
tendent of education for the parish OF
/ Natchitoches.
w. H. Sylvester, civil engineer, has
1 lust returned to Alexandria from
LOngleaf. where he has been engaged
! In relocating the Pelican Highway
through that village. He said there
were many unnecessary crooks an1
! turns in the highway.
In the recent session Of the District
! Court in Livingston parish three per-
! sons indicted for not dipping cattle n
! 1918 were tried before Judge Rowand
I and all found guilty and fined.
A meeting Of the farmers and plan
| tiers of the First Ward Of Iberville
parish met at White Castle recently
4 to- organize a good road district for
! the First Ward.
Two children were bitten by cat
4 at Patterson. An examination SHOW
ed the cat to be afflicted with rabies.
Pasteur treatment was admins
| tered.
Knights Templars, Blue Lodge Ma
sons and Shriners gathered in Mon
roes several hundred strong. for the
4 annual conclave of the Grand Com
mandery, Knights Templars, the
| dedication of the Monroe Masonic
Temple by the grand lodge of the
state and the ceremonial of the order
of the Mystic Shriners.
The Southwest Louisiana Baptist
4 Sunday School Association and B. Y.
P. U. convened in annual session at
the Lake Charles Baptist Church
with large number of delegates
from Southwest Louisiana present
Miss Wilma Bullock, daughter IT
! Mrs. Frank Wharton of Alexandria,
who has been i'll for the past three
months with a disease similar to
| sleeping sickness, is reported to %
very much improved.
Monroe must use the Ouachita rfv-
er for freight shipments il 1t would
continue as a jobbing point, accord
ing to consensus of opinion at meet
ing held at the Chamber OF Com
MERGE
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17
He Settled 1t.

He Settled 1t.
''Ill say this for the great war;"
"What?"
ut didn't last long after my boy got
into it."
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

The farmers in the lower section OF
Livingston parish have recently sold
their sweet potato crop at the highest
prices ever received for this crop in
the history of the present growers.
Buyers came to the shipping points
on the Amite river and paid as high
as IS and Sc a barrel for the pota-
toes.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

But few people are able to recognize
bear meat after it has been dressed
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Albert Estopinal, member of Cen
gress from the First Louisiana Dis
trict, died at his home at New Or
leans. Congressman Estopinal had
been in failing health for about
year, but only during the past month
did his condition become so serious
as to cause apprehension. He was
born in St. Bernard Parish, La, jan
uary 30, 1915, and was Confederate
Veteran.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Why isn't a fireman a hose suppor-
ter?
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Strawberry growers of Livingston
parish have made good p.osts on
their crop this season. through the
acreage was small Beans will begin
moving to market soon. The crop is
Tot as large as 1t was last year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Monroe must use the Ouachita nv
er for freight shipments if it would
continue as a jobbing point accord
ing to consensus of opinion at meet
ing held at the Chamber OF Com
merce.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Splendid growing weather for all
crops is prevailing along the Lower
Coast Cucumbers. beans and new
potatoes are moving to market by
train with good prices being obtain
cd. Early rice is showing two leaves
and with perfect stand obtained.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

According to DR. r. A. Warren, gov
eminent supervising inspector, says
Tangipahoa is almost cattle tick free
and the ten dipping days, planned for
the season, have been reduced 10
seven.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

The Southern Methodist Confer
ence for the Shreveport district ad-
tourned a pleasant and successful
three days session at Many. BY I'M
animous vote Mooringsport was chos-
On as the place for the next confer
ence.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1919-05-17

Miss Wilma Bullock, daughter :,
Mrs. Frank Wharton of Alexandria
who has been i'll for the past three
months with a disease similar t
sleeping sickness, is reported to .:
very much improved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Entcing glimpse of the Spring fashionss such these light and dainty and fine dresses
 Softest of Georgette crepe delicate of fine crepe de chneand in coors that glow with Sprngtime beauty and styles that have Springtime Individuality Two main features bring their beauty: beads and fine tucks.
 Nearly every dress handsomely and veryefectively beaded.
 Those which are not and some which are, have the beauty that only clever tucks adds.
 Dresses with long tunics have those unics beaded tucked.
 Dresses with deep overdrapes have beading upon bodice well overdrape.
 So pleasing and Springlike colors soft grays and French blues and handsome roses.
 Very fine in fabric, very excellent in making, very beautiful in effect,- $25 to $45
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Funeral of Marion
 Wren Cronan Imposing
Many Pastors Assemble to Pay Last
 Respects to Deceased Lady.

The funeral of Marion Wren Cro- nan, wife of Dr. Stephen P. Cronan, and daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Wren, was held this morning from the residence of her parents, ASA State street. The funeral proceed ed to St. Aagusdne's church, where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated Rev. James B. Nihil was celebrated Rev. James B, Nilhu was Stamford, deacon and Rev. Father Tanning of Naugatuck, sub deacon, and Rev. Matthew Judge, master of cetemonies. Within the sanctuary were Rev, r, B. Smith, pastor of the church of the Blessed Sacrament, Dr. R. E1, Moore, pastor of the church of the Sacred Heart, Rev. Thomas Kelly pastor of St. Peters, Rev. P. U. McGivney, pastor of St. Charles and Rev. James Grady of St. Angus tines.
 Schmfdes mass was sung by the church choir, composed of Mrs. John Casserly, Mrs. Harold You'd, John L. Haniey and E. K, Weber. At the offertory Dominic Jesu" was sung by Mir. Hanley and after the mass Mrs. You'd rendered Some Sweet Day.' While the casket was being borne out "fSearer, My God to Thee'' was played on the chimes by MT Weber.
 The corn1nittal services were read at the grave by Rev. John O'Brien o1 Stamford, assisted by Rev. T. B Smith and Rev. James B, Nihill.
 The church was crowded witt friends and relatives of the. deceased and her family, many of whom were from out of town.
 i, There were many large and beau' z tifuI floral offerings.
 The bearers were Mayor CIiffort hR. Wilson, John J. MciNamaT-a, Louis Kntscher, John A. Hurley, Jr., Law renee Nea1on, J. Alec. Robinson.
 The burial was in the family plo in St. ATichae1's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
GOssard COrSets,
 good figure.

Graceful figure and remarkable won by women who wear Gossard corsets. They have sensible lines to which the figure yields without discomfort.
 They are of fine materials and made with strength but not harsh or tiring
 And they lace in front it is easy to adjust them to exact and correct position.
 And there is a distinct and different type for each type of figure from slender to full and from tall to short tunty for choice at $250 to $9.5O
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
HARTFORD TO HAVE
 PARADE FIRST

Hartford is to give the returning Connecticut soldiers of the 18th Di- vision special celebration and parade sometime between April 25 and May 1. before the big Boston celebration and before the Connecti- cut boys have been discharged from Camp Devens If the matter can be arranged with the military authori- 4 ties
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Dainty and fine Chen1ise -=Sl. 50.

New charming chemises in envelope style
 Of soft grateful nainsook with decoration of lace and inserting
 Fit smoothly and snugly but yet are cut 1o afford freedom and insure comfort.
 All sizes at the one price $1.5O floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
WOr11en's new rich
 brown shoes.

pair ather couple of par) of beauties that bring splendid style and glow of dull color to make Spring costume more-handsome.
 Fine African brown, laced model stylish cut, with either military French heel = $9 Just one glowing example of the gathering of Easter shoes.
 Main floor,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Two books to be eagerly read:-=
Nomads of the North-James Oliver Curwood
 Judith of Blue Lake Ranch-Jackson Gregory


 Judith of Blue Lake Ranch-Jackson Gregory As man knows the mysterious Northland like Cur wood, has written of the great plains with insight of Gregory How fine to have story from each come at just this time
 Curwood tells of the little black bear and the little pup that become frendsand then wander away grow big together and wonderful of two people that is entwined with the lives of these wild travellers Gregory tells of how Judith inherits partnership in cattle ranch-and handles it with executive ability and mastery!
 Each book at the same price $15O Ma Pettingll-by Harry Leon Wilson Back in Red Gap and meet Cousin Egg bert agan Can you imagine the fun? $1 50 The Old Gray Homestead-F Frances Parkinson Keves story of plain but real folks and of country fe honey story $1.5O rear.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Only One ''BRONEO QUTNTNE' To get the genuine, call for full naTn' I1AxATTvB PROMO QUDNTNB Tab lets. Look for signature of B. W GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Better get well acquainted with the domans and their cousins: the capes. Full and flowing in lne they yet fit with true grace and delightful effect.
 Their colors are rich; many frightened by little touches of contrast.
 Their fabrics are fine and seasonable and pleasing; range from bolivia to serge.
 Additional richness is given to many by the handsome braiding which appears upon them. How they do appeal to the woman who wishes a Spring wrap which is thoroughly 'different'l 1 $25 to $50.
 econdh hoo-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Jimmy Haywood of the Thistles management is. one of the hardest working officials in the game at the present time. He Is the eX-president of the Remington City team and was : at one time the president of the State league,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Bobby Rae, the secretary of the Connecticut State Referees associa,- fton, has announced a meeting of that association on Saturday evening next at the rooms of the Swedish Athletic cl1b, in this city. Business of great importance is to be transacted at this meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Soccer News

The calling off of the konckout com l1etition. under the auspices ., of the Bridgeport Public School Soccer league, has cast 2, gloom among the schoolboys CT tha city, aa these series had been looked forward to during itate whole of the winter. The coTn- petition next season in the league se- ries, however, promises to be more interesting than ever a5 junior and sendor schooIboy leagues are to be an1angeAds
 There are several rules that have been laid down by the Public School Atfletlc association that will have to EIoe altered to meet with the require
 neuts of Che Soccer subcommittee and the writer as secretary of the laAter committee and who practically has had charge fthe soccer end of the committee for the past five sea- sons, ds to meet the athletic assocda- ton with e view to the necessary re- QakreEnentS, It is O good rule, how ever, to have tho athletic association ,at the head of affairs and there is no reason that with @ few alterations to fthe rules already laid down, why the ; two committees could not work Eto- sgether in harmony with the Board o1 fRecreation as the neutral party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01
Worthy silver of extra price!

Extra price in the that each price is extra low Good silver, from Connecticut Rogers factory at tractive pattern, nice weight heavy silVerplate. Chests of 26 pieces include tea and table spoons and forks and knives and butternfe and sugarspoon Chest in either oak or mahogany finish regular $1150- $8 Teaspoons and Knives and coffee spoons 12c forks 24c Berry spoons Sugar spoons and and gravy spoons-65c butter knives 24c 8 Soup ladies' Sl.85 Chd's sets 85c
 L.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Tho Thistle management are deter iananed on strengthening their team flor the cup-t1es and it is reported that Bud Fisher and Tidmarsh, two oG tine Ansonta. stalwarts will be seen in the team before the team is called upon to play its tic with the winner O fthe Hartford Swedes- s-Manchester game.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-01

Nongst all the buds that burst into charming bloom at Easter sweet the little girls in their dresses of white
 Happy hearts make smiling faces pretty dresses in- sure glad hearts.
 And those pretty dresses are ready-N1y what a lot of them
 Soft voile and fine batiste, and crisp organdy.
 With the dantiest trimming of lace and of embrod- cry.
 And that trimming put on in and clever fashions And with tucks bringing their grace
 Yes; and with handsome embroidered designs some in charming combinations of color.
 From many lovely 1t will not be really difficult for Mother and her little girl to choose.
 Sizes to H. $5 to s12.50
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-05-28
Police Chief
WorriedAbout
His Insignia
"Big jerry Just Now Wears
EpauIets Of Regular
Army Colonel,

Information concerning proper in
sigma for shoulder epsulettes Tor the
chief OF police will be appreciated by
Jerry NJ. Smith. Chief Smiths new
uniform hs, arrived and unptejudieed
critics say it is very becoming. But
Smith |, puuled over the selection OF
4 shoulder design which will at once
combine the requirements Of uniform
regulations and reflect importance and
dignity OF the office.
Temporarily, Smiths broad shoul-
dsrs are bedeeked with an eqaulette
which once decorated the dress uni.
form OF an army colonel. The gold
braid enclosing a silver eagle on =
blue field, gliiterS in the sun in truly
inspiring manner. The insignia,
Smith said, is only temporary and will
he discarded when a definite selection
IS made.
The police captains are experiencing
less trouble, iof their insignia are two
silver bars on each sleeve, worn above
dc cuff Police Sergeants have three
cheyrons worn on the sleeve above the
elbow.