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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
MIST KEEP RIVER FREE OF OIL.


Police Juror George Hathaway and
Walter Heath, proprietor OF the
Lake Arthur hotel, arrived in the
city from Shreveport Saturday where
they spent several days on business
of supreme Importance in the eastern
part of the parish. Mr.. Heath is
seeking a remedy for the pollution OF
the Mermentau and Lake Arthur,
which threatens to destroy Lake
Arthur as resort. Mr.. Hathaway
is seeking t" protect the rice farmers
from having oil pumped on their
fields, and also to procure the build
inc of bridge across Bayou Nezpl-
que on the oil field road.
The pollution of the Mermentau
river and the beautiful lake at Lake
Arthur, by waste oil from the Jen-
nings field, has long been considered
q serious matter and this spring has
reached an acute stage. In spite OF
remonstrances, the dumping of oil
into bayou Nezpique has continued
until the Mermentau is polluted from
end to end. The oil kills the fish and
vegetation, makes navigation dan
eerous and renders bathingas pleasant
as il would be in a sewer. When the
pumping season begins, it will worE
widespread damage to the rice crop.
eve have received assurance from
the United States district attorney,
said Mr., Heath, that we have RENE
DIV at law, and that we can carry TN
case to the federal grand jury which
meets at Alexandria this month. l
the oil men will eliminate the evil
which they can do with a little care
we will not press the matter: but W
are determined to put a stop to tn
nuisance somehow.
Mr.. Hathaway, on behalf OF tn
rice groves, fully endorsed MI
Heath's views. He also consulte
District Attorney Elstner in regard t
the draw for the new bayou Nezpiqu
bridge. 1.-The Acadia parish author
ties have offered to bear half tt
EXPENSE" he said, land we ineu
to put in a permanent structure VII
steel draw span. There will be I
more makeshifts with the Bayt
Nezpique bridge. IL. c. America
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
Canned Rice.

The attention of tho Rice Associa-
tion of America is respectfully in
vited TO a new scheme to introduce
rice proposed by the Lake Charles
American. Briefly explained, the
scheme is to have rice put up in tin
cans up north and sent down here to
be sold by our grocers at two-blts Tor
twopound can.
Here is scheme that meets with
our unqualified approval Any man
can see at a glance that it is practical
and there is every reason to believe
that it would be a bowling success
from the start. We buy car load OF
canned taamtoes put up in Maryland
although this is q better tomato
country than Maryland. There is M
more reason why We should bu.
Maryland canned tomatoes thai
MARYLAND canned rice. We pay two
bits pound for sowbelly dressed il
heavy overalls in Kansas City, an
we've got the great West skinned t
death on raising cheap hog meal
It. would be wiser for US to pay
shilling pound for rice canned l
} Kansas City than to pay two-olts
, pound for Northern hog meat
If we are going to keep on buyln
: Northern sowbelly in heavy canvt
? covers, and tomatoes, peas bean
, corn, milk, butter, etc., in cans
} rs 90 the limit and let them can OF
! rice for us. That would increase u
( consumption and possibly some
( our rice farmers and millers mig
= learn thatit's good to eat,-Crowl
, Signal.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
For Rent.

Two buildings on south side OF
Railrod Aveane for rent. The build
ing recently vacated by the Journal
office would make an admirable hotel,
with restaurant on first flour and
kitchen and dining room in rear, with
eight comfortable, cool and nicely
napered rooms on the secone honr
The other builing is the next doo'
east to the above building. For turth
or information call on W. L. Mcatfer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
10 Rice Farmers.

We can save you money on your
cylinder and engine oils TINS 81 sea sod
# YOU will buy direct from US anu anu
save the jobbers profits. Our ol Io are
f;rst.class goods and have been testeo
for the last year. Write us for prices
l ~ call and get samples. Our prices
and terms are right. ~
anu UNITED OIL G. REFINING CO.
G. B. EVANS, Agt., '0iniN6' ~
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12

of our people. His genial manners
and gentlemanly bearing has made
him host of warm friends in this
section. He owns large rice plan
tation near Welsh, which makes his
interest and our interest mutual.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12

The Journal has moved TIE printing
office and book store into the brick
building formerly occupied by the I.
E. TAYLOR Racket store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
Attention Comrades.

There will be union memorial ser
vice at the NJ. E: Church sunday
morning, May 2Sth at II O'CLOCK;
Rev James of New Orleans, VIII
nreach, All soldiers and their tamil
Tvs are INVITED to attend.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
Cautionary Notice.

All persons indebted to A. f. Bell,
Bankrupt, must pay their accounts,
by or before June lst 1903, or the
same will be published for sale.
VIM. P. Russell, Rrceivor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12

Call on Welsh Carriage and lmple-
ment Co., for Genuine Candy ana
Rubber betting, all sizes.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-05-12
EPWORTH LEAGUE CONVENTION.
Held at Lake Charles Last Tuesday and
Wednesday.

The district convention of the Ep-
worth League holding its annual con-
vention al Simpson NJ. f. church in
Lake Charles for two days beginning
last Tuesday at 9 O'Clock a. m. Del
egates we're in attendance from
number of towns in southwest Lou
isiana, and southeast Texas, fifteen
being there from Jennings, twenty
from Welsh, and a number from
other points.
The program for the forenoon en-
braced sunrise prayer meeting, con-
Quoted by Rev. j. Fl. Corruth, address
of welcome and response, the latter by
Rev. Corwin Taylor, devotional ex-
ercises by F. r, JACKIE and papers
on various subjects by Misses Hettie
johnson and Inez Kennedy and Rev.
J. w. LaGrone, the discussion on
which we're led by Miss Cora Corn
we'll, Mrs. D. a. Kelly and A. f.
Sargent
One of the most attractive and in
teresting numbers on the program
was the illustrated sermon by
Rev, Boeye, of Fort Worth, Texas,
who has just returned from a trip to
J Palestine. The sermon was given
Tuesday night and the title was 1.-The
Land and the Book" Those who
/ have heard him say it is one of the
best discourses on this subject pro-
duced on the platform of today.
, The program for the convention
was as follows:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
) 2:3O-Song and praise service, Rev.
; A. E. Ryan.
3:0O-World Evangelism, Mrs. A.
R Simmons.
Discussion-Rev. J. r. Basket.
3:3O-The Leagues Mission to the
: Sick and Helpless, Mrs, G. f. Scott
Discussion-Mrs. F. r. Jaenke.
q 4:00-The Object of the Social De
partment, Mrs. COrwin Taylor.
e Discussion-Niss Myrtle Jacobs.
d EVENING SESSION.
J" 7:30-Reception at church.
8:OO-Music, Mrs. J. II. Basket.
n. Illustrated lecture, THE Hol
City"-Dr. J. F. Boeye, Fort Worth
WEDNESDAY FORENOON SESSION.
= Sunrise prayer meeting, job
:. Faulke.
bv 00-Sacrament and love feast, ID
n. ]. W. Lively.
,e- 9:30-Round table.
rs. 1O:3O-The morning watch. Mrs.
ST. w. Hugg.
Ne Discussion, Miss Mary Scott.
uO ii .OO-EleCtlOn or OlllcefS.
on In the afternoon at 2:3O a trip
to the lake was taken.
hs' EVENING SESSION.
wv 7:3O-Song service, Rev. j.
Add Basket.
~ illustrated lecture, j.
'at Boeye, Fort Worth. overland
~; the Lords Land"
49, The following persons attended
49, League convention from Welsh;
~ Rev. and Mrs. Corwin Taylor,
~ and Mrs. Lively, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Ingle, M
Gallup, NJ. M. Hoag, and Mis-
Leona Miller, Ethel and Belle Moo
cia- Lucy Ketch, Amy Radeke, Ella L
in sell and Eva Cline, Chas. Moe
luce Harry Patterson, Austin klpllne
rles Harold Cooper, Roy Davis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
MARsHALLToWN NEWS.

After spending six weeks in Chicago
Davenport and Ottumwa, Mrs Sarah
Wright the evangelist has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs /. l.. Brown and family
spent Thanksgiving in Grinnell the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Spencer.
The social given by the yonng people
atthe Baptist church Thursday was q
grand success. y.
Rev. Bolds of Buxton preached at
the Baptist church Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Reeves and sister Miss
Ella jackson are visiting friends at
Saylor.
Mrs. Emma Brown who has been
sick the past week is much better.
Mrs. Chas. Watson of Mason City
spent a few days in the city the guest
OF Mrs. Lewis Taylor.
Mr. and Mrs. Emma Flippin enter
tanned few friends at luncheon in
honor of Mrs. Chas. Watson of Mason
City.
Julian the beautiful infant son Of Nh
and Mrs. Reed Warren died Of pneu.
monia after ten days illness. The fun,
eral was Tuesday morning at Io:ao,
from the residence. The bereaved
family have the sincere sympathy OF
all who know them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
coLORED CITIZENS OF FIT. MADi.
SON CELEBRATE GARRISON
CENTENARY.

Under the auspices Of the Mems
Sunday Club, Second Baptist church
William Lloyd Garrison's name was
eulogized at $3.50 Sunday afternoon.
A large mixed audience greeted the
speakers Of the hour. The church
was profusely decorated with ever
green's, potted plants, ETC., draped with
national colors and American flags
with the inscription of Garrison ar
tistically weaved ON the wall back
of the rostrum. National anthems
were sung, and beautiful Solos rem
dered by Misses Williams and Thomas
Miss Lizzie Sheppard recited admir-
ably.
Rev DR.. e. H. Rudd spoke elo-
quently OH the life of Garrison, giving
to his interested hearers data that
will serve as future reference on the
life Of his subject.
Rev. DR.. w. s. Rogers spoke I'M
pressiyely on "Garrison's Character
istics as Man" He captured his
audience before uttering a word.
Rev. J. c. Reid, the pastor, made q
forceful and eloquent appeal, too for
present Day Garrisons." Said he:
"That there will be men Of my sub
ject,s type as long as hearts Of un.
courage stand for the prin-
cipals of Jesus Christ goes without
question"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
A Church Dedication.

i u j. . . q
An unpretentious but commod ious
church, located in an inconspicuous
and out of the way corner Of the city,
was dedicated yesterday. There was
nothing connected with the dedica-
tion to merit special notice. And yet
in many ways 1t was q ceremony well
worthy Of passing comment. The
church had been erected by little
band Of colored Congregationalists, and
the manual labor had been largely per-
formed by the pastor.
Two years ago Mr.. Porter, college
graduate and scholar as we'll, came
to Des Moines to crystalize the col
ored Congregational movement. He
was modest Of manner and prepos-
sessing Of address With the encour-
agement Of Mr.. Callahan he secured
the financial backing for a beginning.
Then he took of his coat In the old
fashioned way and went Ito work,
preaching Sundays and laying splen-
did pressed brick wall week uays.
The bricklayers discovered that he
was not union man and struck But
he went on. He said he could build
the church alone IL he had to, It
would take a little longer, that was
was all.
It has been claimed that the negro
cannot be educated and that II he Is
educated he will not work. Mr.. Por-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

There is no other medicine manufac-
tured that has received so much praise
and SO many expressions of gratitude
as Chamberlain's Cough remedy. It
is effective and prompt relief follow its
use. Grateful parents everywhere do
not hesitate to testify to its merits for
the benefit Of others 1t is q certain
cure for Group and will prevent the at
attack if given st the first appearance
of the disease. It is especially adapted
to children as it is pleasure to take
and contains nothing injurious. Mr.. E.
A. Humphreys, q we'll hnown resident
and clerk in the store of Mr.. &. Lock,
of Alise, Cape Colony, South Africa,
says; II have used hamberlain's
Cough Remedy to ward off Group and
colds in my family. I found it to be
very satisfactory and it gives me plea
sure to resommed it,. For sale by all
druggist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
JACKSONVILLE, ILL.

Bethel A. NJ E. church held theiI
Thanksgiving dinned and supper at
Masonic Hall Thanksgiving. Miss Josie
Waddy was crowned queen by Mrs.
Maui. Addresses by Rev. James Hig-
gins and Rev. John Kirk. They re-
allied the handsome sum Of $134.25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Davis celebrat-
ed their ninth anniversary last Tues
day evening.
Hicklin Tabernacle No. 10 will give
an Uncle Sam supper December IA,
at Masonic hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis celebrated
their 3Oth anniversary Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Hattie Rollins after q years
illness died at Passavant hospital
rTuestNy morning, and was buried
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
residence, Church and Anna streets.
Mr.. McAllister Is quite sick at this
writing.
The Lend a Hand circle Of Bethel
A. M. E. church are making prepara-
tions for their bazaar Dec. 20-21-22.
Mr.. and Mrs. George West have the
sympathy Of their many friends In
the loss of their infant babe.
The Pastor Rev, Jas. Higgins was
called to Chicago last Sunday evening
to attend the funeral Of Mr.. George
Matthews, who has been sick for more
than year, but owing to Rev. Hig-
gins being sick, he could not go.
Mrs. Hughes is quite sick at this
writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
CEDAR RAPIDS.

Mrs. r. J.. Milligan, Mrs. F. Haw-
kns, Mrs. A. M. Jackson and Mr..
Philip Garner spent one day last week
in Independence
Mr., and Mrs. NJ. F. Lowery enter
tained Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Raspberry
at dinner Sunday. December 8.
Rev. p. M. Lewis held services last
Sunday evening In commemoration of
William Lloyd Garrison. The speak
ers Of the evening were s. L. Terry,
Mr.. Jones and Rev. Lewis, all at
whom ably discussed the subject Of
the evening.
The J. S. Y. club met last Wednes-
day with Mrs. G. M. Lyler. The pro-
gram was interesting and the hos.
pitabllity Of the hostess as delightful
as ever
Mrs. M. FL Lowery attended the
oposslm dinner at Iowa City Thanks
giving and reports q very pleasant
time.
Miss Efie Trosber who, has been
guest at the home OF her brother
the past summer, left for her home
last Tuesday evening.
Miss Harriet Martin had the mis-
fortune Of spraining her foot this
week but is much improved at this
writing.
Mrs. e. J. Milligan entertained g
number of ladies at 9 quilting bee
Tuesday.
The P. L. D. literary met at the
home Of the Lowery brothers last
Tuesday evening. A large attendance
,thronged the parlors, expressing their
hearty support to the work Just taken
up.
Cedar Rapids sick list is long
one this week but since tine malady
is limited to cold we still nave
cause to be thankful.
Since the advent of certain young
man into our city we begin to wonder
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15

ter has erected lasting testimony
to the fallacy Of both claims. 1t is no
reflection on the clergy Of Des Moines
or Iowa to remark that as preacher
and worker there is not pastor in
the state who cam duplicate his rec
ord. Honored old Bennett Mitchell
once dismissed q prayer meeting to
haul wood for the fire in the brick
kilns where he was burning the brick
for his new church. But even he did
not pretend to lay the walls or to
superinteud the carpentry Of slant
ing floor and bent gallery.
It is worth the while OF those who
believe the negro cannot come up to
wander into Park street and see
what one determined negro who Is
not afraid Of work, has accomplished.
1t Is worth their while to hear him
speak and discover what views he Is
inculcating in the minds OF the ris-
ing generation. One Mr.. Porter does
not make a race. But one Mr.. Porter
shows what Is in race, when 1t Is
developed. Register and Leader.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
ENTERPRISE NEWS.

The Mt. Olive Baptist church Is pro-
gressing nicely In raising money for the
new church.
Rev. w. H. Clark was with US over
Sunday and preroded 4 wonderful sermon
Sunday night. \.
Mrs. NJ. Raleigh has been i'll for the
pasl week, but IL better at this writing,
Mrs. Matte Reeves Of Marshalltown
and Mise Ella Jackson spent the week OF
Ihanksgiven in Enterprise visiting Mrs.
Sarah Jones.
Rev. Green is looking forward to stalt
season Of meeting at the beginning Of the
year, as the ont look is good and the spirit
seems to be with our people, we want to
win souls for the master, we ask your
prayer.
Mother Lucy Green will return home
from Kansas City where she has been
visiting for the pass six weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
WILLIAM LLOYD GARRI-
SON CELEBRATION.

Next Sunday afternoon at $3.50
the Mems League will celebrate
the one hundredth anniversary Of
w. L. Garrison, at the Union
Congregational. It is a popular
meeting. and everybody is invited.
The program will be very inter
esting and instructive, which
be as follows:
Song, America"
History of w. L. Garrison, by
J. L. Thompson.
Garrison as public man, J.
B. Rush.
Essay on the life and character
of Garrison, by Earnest Erick-
son.
Garrison as reformer, Rev.
H. w. Porter.
Song, Columbia Gem of the
Ocean,"
Reminiscence of Garrison, by
Isaac Brandt, who knew him.
Solo, selected, E. T. Blagburn.
Quotations and sayings Of Gar
rison, by J. c. Williams.
Address on Garrison BY Hon.
c. C. Cole, ex-judge Of Supreme
court and dean of Drake Law
College.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
OPENING OF BASEMENT
OF NEW CHURCH.

On last Sunday the basement
of the New Union Congregational
church was thrown open for the
public and church services was
held there morning, afternoon
and evening, at each meetings
large crowds wese present. At
the afternoon meeting several ad-
aresses were made by Reverends
#. l.. Griffith of the Corinthian
Baptist, Rev. O. A. johnson of
the Burns NJ. E. church, Rev.
Rosenberger of the Green wood
Ave. church, Rev. Avery, Rev.
J. w. Day of the Presbyterian
church, Rev. Il. L. Losey of Pill
grim Congregational, DR.. F, D.
Hodgson Of Plymouth Congrega-
tional, Harvey Ingram Editor of
Register and Leader and At
torney Geo. H. Lewis all of the
addresses were extreamly good,
each coinplimented the pastor and
members on their great work.
The choir under the efficient
leadership of Eugene Houston
rendered music. They raised
nearly $4,000. In the evening
it was rejoicing and praising
God by. many of the members, it
also being Rev. Porter's birthday
A snug sam wes raised by Mrs.
J. Robinson and presented by Mrs.
Coalson to Rev. Porter'iu a few
words.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15

a i /. e . d f .
The Christian Endeavor Society en-
t,rtainment that was given at Union
Cong'n'l. church was well attended an
IN excellent literary programme rem
dered, among those deserving special
mention was the base cornet solo by F.
G. Goggins his assistant was Earnest
Erickson and the next selecto, was
his little dauhter Stella, each selec-
tion was dne and we'll rendered. The
piano solo by Miss Margarette Fields
was extreamly fine and fsutlessly rem
dered . was the piano solo by Miss
B.rtha Allen. The select reading by
Miss Marian Porter entitled '.sun
shine" was good and we'll written,
great praise must be given Miss Marie
Bell for managing this enter tain meni.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15
], - 2 2 &, Z .fs,s. "a
OBITUARY.

On last Tuesday morning Dec.
9Th, at 9:55 occurred the death of
Horace H. Lewis at his home
1112 Mulberry street. Mr.. Lewis,
was one of the Oldest best
known and most highly respected
citizen of our city, He had a.
tender sympathetic heart and a
helping hand to all classes.
He was born in Lexington, KY.
in 1854; came to Iowa November,
1875 and came to Des NJ oines
where he has since made his
home. He took prominent part
in public and political affairs Of
our city, always true to his con-
viction and always loyal to his
friends, in fact he often sacrifice
his own self to accommodate and
help others, which he sometimes
would loose by his kind act. He
was an active member OF the
Masonic Lodge also the COM
mandery. He was the organizer
and manager Of the Douglass i'm
provement Company a company
organized by our citizens to buy
and sell real estate all over Iowa.
He was fireman at the Iowa State
Capitol building, where he has
worked for many years aud was
highly respected by all the Capt.
tol employees, as was shown by
the large beautiful floral offering.
The funeral services was held
from his home conducted by Rev.
H. w. Porter. The funeral was
conducted by the Masonic Lodge,
assisted by the commandery in full
regalia. The pail bearers were
Jeff Logan, Robt. N. Hyde, Z.
Began, J. H. Nixon, Alex Will
burn and Fred jackson. He
leaves to mourn his departure be-
sides a true dutiful and loving
wife, three brothers, four sisters
and host of friends. He had
been sick only two weeks before
he was called. The floral Of
fering was extreamly large and
beautiful which shows the esteem
in which he was held. Thus one
by one our good citizens are call
ed to answer the great roll beyond
We with his many friends extend
our sincere and heartfelt conde-
lence to the widow.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15

The supper served last Friday at the
New Union Congregational church by
Club No. I. Mrs. E. T. Blag gburn,
President was very largely attended
by both white and colored. over zoo
suppers were served. 1t was the first
supper served in the church and the
basement was . palace of beauty,
flowers and palms decorated the room.
And elegant supper was served in four
courses in perfect style every body is
loud with praise for the excellent and
elegant manner in which it was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15

I North Star Lodge No A. F. and
"a. NJ. ..held its annual meeting last
Thursday evening. The following
officers were elected; w. NJ, E. Tracy
Blagburn; s. w. Johr L. Thompson;
v. w. William Buckner; Sec'ty., H E.
Jac0bs; Treasurer, w. Il. Hubbard.
The new officers will be installed We'd
nesday evening December 20th. when
the Grand Master W. II. Milligan of
Cedar Rapids will visit the Lodge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-12-15

We are unable this week to get out
Eonr holiday number owing to ,our local
printers strike, therefore 1t will appear
next Wednesday or Thursday, SO every
sSorrespondent are requested to send in
|their notes Monday; our city news
A hust reach us BY next Tuesday night.
Please take notice