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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-19

The suit of Ikerd VS.. BIackmau
ivolvlng II poker debt, Judgment
was rendered plaintiff in the sum
of four dollars, and/defendant t.
pay costs OF court.
1t is said that the crops through
out the parish are in better shape
and look much better to-day than
they did a year ago.-Lake Prov
idence Banner-Democrat.
The Lake Providence base ball
team played the Waterproof team
at the latter place yesterday. The
game resulted in u victory for
Waterproof by score of ii to o..
The New Orleans States Of Mon
day contains splendid likeness
OF Hon. Geo. IL Clinton, repre-
sentative from Tensas in the
State Legislature. The Major
looks natural.
In the suit Of Bass VS.. Kullman
involving certain tract of land
on Bombay plantationgand which
suit has been pending in Court
for some time, judgment was rem
dered III favor of defendant.
The Eight Annual Red Letter
Clearance Sale of the Valley Dry
Goods Co., of Nicksburg, begins
tomorrow, when many wonderful
bargains will be offered for cash
For further particulars see their
big "ad." on the first page to-day.
In our last issue we neglected
to mention the marriage of MIR.
II. NJ. woodward and Miss Fannie
May Smith, which occurred in St.
Joseph on Wednesday, June 10Th.
The groom halls from Shreveport
but had been living at Tallulah
for some time before locating here,
where he is valued employee of
the oil mill and is an industrious
young man. The bride is also
from Tallulah, where she has hosts
of friends who love and admire
her for many beautiful traits of
character. Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
yard will make St. Joseph their
home.
Mr.. Allen NJ. Shelton, popu-
lar young business man Of Water
proof, was married on Monday the
9Th instant, at Ficksburg, to Miss
Alice NJ. King, of Jena, Catahoula
parish. The bride is IL very pref
ty and accomplished young lady,
and possesses many rare virtues
chat have endsared her to large
circle of admiring and devoted
friends. The groom is indeed for
tunate aud deserves the heartiest
fluctuations of his friends. OF
him it is sufficient to say that he
is a most industrious. young man,
temperate IN habits and devoted
to duty, aud enjoys the respect
and confidence of his every ac-
quaintance. We extend him sim
cerest congratulations and best
wishes for Il happy welded life.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-19
EaHsIItaa nStsS.

Miss Martha Jacoby, of New
Orleans, is the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Jacohy.
The Newellton Dancing Clut
will give a dance every Thursday
night during the summer.
The Westover Branch, /. S. S.,
will have their regular meeting
Wednesday, June 9th. A good
attendance is hoped for.
The young ladies of Newellton
and those of the surrounding
country gave q leap year dance
TO their young men friends last
Tuesday. The affair was per-
feet success
The guests from away were Mr.
Gus May, of Waterproof, Misses
Five Moore and Mary Bell Muir.
dock and Mr.. Davidson, of ST
Joseph, Mrs. Couvillion, Mr.. Oar.
den aud Mr.. Henry Skinner.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-19

Mrs. M. c.. Vickers is visiting
Mrs. R. H. Whitney this week d.
Miss Elizabeth Adams was the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Bonney
this week.
DR.. Mark Andrews and daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth Andrews, spent
Thursday in St. Joseph.
Mr.. J. D. Miller, a popular at
torney of New Orleans, was a Wis.,
itor to St. Joseph this week.
Mrs. Ashford O'Kelley is visit.
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Erwin, at Lake Providence.
Misses Lucille Gibson and Bes-
sic Goodrich were guests this
week of Mrs. Charles Johnston
Mrs. Wade Newell, with her in
FAINT daughter, spent Friday as
the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Dunbar
Newell.
Miss Matte Lewis, Masters Will
McCamley and Tom Snodgrass
were guests of Mrs. Bass, at
Myrtle Grove, this week.
Miss Dalton Davis, of-Tallulah,
is visiting Miss Mary Riddle. She
has also been the guest of other
friends in Tensas parish.
Quarterly conference will con-
vene at St. Joseph on Saturday
the Goth inst, Rev. j. E. benson,
presiding. Rev. Mr.. benson will
also preach the next day at the
Union Church.
Misses Katie Watson, Willie
Lewis, Almeda Van Hoose, Laura
Bondurant, Grace Hunt, Mary
Riddle, spent Saturday night at
the Lake Bruin Club House. The
party was chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. William Young and Mr.. ].
s. Rodriguez.
The Gazette is in receipt of an
invitation to the marriage of Mr..
Carroll Harper Newell to Miss
Katherine Wade Newton. The GER
emory will take place on June
Both, at half-past seven o'clock,
Methodist Church, Waterproof,
louisiana.
Miss Newton is the charming
daughter Of Mrs. Joseph Good
rich Gorton, of Waterproof. The
young lady is popular in the social
circles of this parish and is adj
mired for her many graces of per-
son and manner as well as for her
exceptional talents.
Mr.. Newell is one of the best
known and most popular young
business men of this community
and his large circle of friends
mere and elsewhere will congratu-
late him on his good fortune in
deserving and winning SO charm
ing q life-mate.
Mrs. Dunbar Newell entertained
The Ladies' Card Club very pleas
antly Oh Friday afternoon. The
decorative effect was japanese.
IN the hall were suspended two
large japanese umbrellas. In both
nail and parlor red and yellow
mowers aud potted plants were
used with artistic effect.
The hostess received her guests
A costume, while the little tea
slrls' Misses Marjorie and Bert
newell, Elise Hazlip and Mary
nude were attired in kimonas
on arriving, the guests were re.
ireshed with iced tea and later
III the evening ices and cakes were
served.
Inc club prize, chocolate set.
was Won by Mrs. Jos. Curry.
Miss Zulu Rowan was the winner
" Tue guest prize, sandal wood
laa' The consolation, Japanese
cake plate, was cut by Mrs. s.
r. Hornsby.
Thf Clubs guests were Mrs.
"au9 Newell, Mrs. K. O. Horns.
~, Mrs. J. C. Lindsay, Mrs.
:, M,oert Bondurant, Misses Katie
"atson and Lulu Rowan
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-19

Miss Annie Snodgrass has gone
to New Orleans TO attend the
Summer Normal School.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-19

Charley King, II Chlnaman, has
established u laundry in st. Jo-
seph, Just above the business sec
ton of town, and is we'll fitted
up with modern equipment and
thoroughly prepared to assure sat.
lsfactlou TO the most fastldious
He is accompanied by his family
and if business justifies will re-
main here permanently. His prices
compete compete with steam laun-
Dry charges.
Hugh Marshall. colored gard.
ener and truck farmer of St. 10.
seph, brought TO our Office this
week u trio Of tomatoes, clustered
aud eiinging from one limb. The
three collectively weighed 3 Il
pounds, though the larger one wa:
entitled to perhaps half the total
weight. These fne specimens OF
the tomato plant only testify tc
the great productIveness of oul
soil and evidence the wonderful
possibilities offered in truck farm.
ing in Tensas parish.
Black Lake, lying Oh Pecanc
and Gurtua Moro plantations, K
posted against fishing or otherwise
Lrespassllg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
HIS FIRST POCKETS.

HyYIHAT do you want for your birth
=" day, Bobbie?' Trousers with
pockets in, just like daddy's. please. moth
err. and real braces Nothing else,
Bobbie, no cake. no presents?" "Oh. yes.
mother, please give me a cake, but
don't mind about presents If l have real
pockets" When the birthday came. Bob
awoke very early; by his bed he saw
big paper parcel. and inside was a sailor
suit, trousers with pockets and Fl pair of
braces. Bob jumped up in nigh glee.
partly dressed himself. and looked in the
glass Just like daddy he said. II am
Dad always has some keys in his pocket:
1 must have some also" Breakfast was
over. Bob had gone to visit friends living
near to show his new suit
Mr.. Brown came hurrying into the hail.
it was time he went off to catch his train
that took him to town each morning
Has any one seen my keys?" he erie. :;
Il cannot find them. and feel sure they
were in my room last night" Then such
a hunt began. Mother, granny, Rosa the
maid, all joined In, buenowhere could the
keys be found II must CO., said Mr.
Brown. cas- 1 have to meet a friend, but I
shall be in fix all day" Evening came
and Bob. after long days play was be-
ing put to bed by his mother, when she
heard a rattle i'm his pocket. and there
tied firmly to his braces by some string
were the missing keys! Bob got very red
but he told the truth, and how he had
taken the keys "to be like daddy
If 1t had not been his birthday Bob
would have had whipping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
GOING TO SCHOOL.

WINNIE was just starting to school
-" one morning when Baby Belle. her
tiny sister, began crying, and when
mother asked what was the matter Belle
said. as well as she could talk, that she
wanted some one to play with, and Win
ME ought to stay at home. "Oh, but
We must go to school," said mother land
play afterward."
Baby Belle did not see why this should
be, and Winnie had been away some time
before her tears were dried. A little while
after this she was out with mother in the
garden, when an old hen with q lot of
little chickens came clucking round them,
and every now and then the old hen called
her young ones with a loud cluck as she
pecked at something on the ground.
What makes her do that. mother?" sked
Belle. She is teaching her babies how
TO feed themselves replied mother.
Belle was silent for q time. Then she
said with q thoughtful look: II suppose
little chicks have to go to school. then,
the same as little girls?" Mother laughed
They certainly have to be taught some
things said she. Baby Belle watched
the old hen for a long time. and before
Winnie came home she had visited other
animals in the farmyard to see (as she
afterward said how they went to
school, At dinner time that day she
told Winnie that she used to think only
boys and girls had to learn things but
now that she knew birds and animals
had to do SO. too. she would be willing
10 begin when her time came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Little Gertie' Halloween.

jacket and his box of coll.rs and Guns.
And next she gathered up mammas
morning wrapper and slippers. THESE
she carried to the guests chamber. where
they were safely placed under the Dig
bed.
Now, I guess I've had some fun"
said Gertie to herself. And of to bed
she went. as happy as any real little
Halloween culprit could be.
But Gerties real fun came the next
morning when Ned and Fred set up
cry about their books shoes. mittens
and ball. Gee. where're our things
gomez" cried Fred, under the bed look
ing everywhere for his books.
And somebody's stolen my shoes.
walled Ned, flying about the room like .
hen on hot griddle.
II have also had a time hunting my
wrapper and slippers. And your papa
can't find his smoking jacket anywhere.
The old Halloween which must have been
busy In the house last night Everything
is topsy-turvy."
Maybe If you look in the storeroom.
and under the bed In the guests cham
Der, and maybe in the closet in my room,
you may find some of the fings you've
"Ah. it's Gertier' cried Ned. his face
lighting up. While we were upsetting
things out of doors last night she was
busy inside. Well, who'd have thought
it,
We'll" she said. II wanted to feel
what Halloween is like. An I had lots
OF fun. did
We'll. I guess you did. Sis" grinned
Fred. But one thing nice about you
you put people next to where you've
hidden their things. So. it's not so bad
after all
'.oh, isn't that right?" asked Gertie, her
face becoming serious.
Well maybe next Halloween I won't
tell the next morning. I'll let you all hunt
till you And en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
Jolly Halloween Game.

A MOST lively time may be had play
ing the following little game of
'Bobbing Apple The boys and girls
participating in the game have their
hands tied tightly behind them. A large
bowl "a wooden chopping bowl will an
swer the purpose nicely is filled with
water and placed in the center OF a
small table. In the water a big rosy ap-
pie is dropped and each participant in
the game Is told to take a bite from the
apple as 1t floats on the water. If one
gets good bite-without trying the sec
ond time-he Or she will have his or her
wish If made that night on dark cellar
stair. But only one attempt to obtain
the bite is allowed at a time. The chill
dren stand in a circle and bite in turn
counting from right to left. They may
go round and round, biting at the bob
bling apple as many times as they like,
but the boy or girl who succeeds In
getting a bite during the first round IL
the winner of the wish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24
A Halloween Gates Experience.

Y ESIDE window an old lady sat.
- Twas the glorious Halloween.
A nd she had no light. as you may guess,
For she didn't wish To be seen.
But she sat where she could look without,
For the hour getting late.
And she knew the boys would soon be there
To carry away her gate.
And while she sat and peered without
She heard II trampng of feet.
And later she saw q merry crowd
OF boys coming down the street.
They gathered about and unhinged her gate.
Then carried it cross the way.
Where they hung il high up in tree
To stay till the coming Of day.
The old lady smiled and sat quite still
As she looked across at the tree.
Now some other boys will soon come long
And bring the gate back to me.
So there she watched. and another band
OF BOYS cross the way soon thronged,
And seeing the gate up in the tree.
Carried it over to where it belonged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

COulQ not TeIIleIlDST VI lhclC
ever having been a Halloween
before. That was because she was TOO
Young the year before to pay any atten-
ton to Halloween, though her brothers.
Ned and Fred, had had merry enough
time then
And Gertie knew what one ought TO 90
on Halloween, or, at least, she SAID
she knew "One wants to disturb fngs.
don't they mammal she asked OF her
mother a few mornings before the ar
rival of Halloween.
Mamma laughed Why. what do you
mean by that, darling?"
''Oh. to do like Ned an Fred do" re-
oughtn't to be, you know. That's Hal
loween fun, isn't it, mammal"
Il guess so,' smiled mamma. kissing
her dear little daughters dimpled cheek.
Then she left Gertie to her play and
Gertie laid her plans for the forthcom-
ing occasion. IN have Halloween all
by myself" she declared. Pm a little
girl. so. Of course, 1 can't go out wifi
Ned an Fred. putting tings where they
oughtn't to be-"
When at last Halloween arrived Gertie
crept off to bed earlier than was her
won't and. after her mamma had kissed
her and tucked her in. and said good
night. she lay very still till she knew
she was entirely alone. Then she sprang
from bed and ran into Ned's and Fred.s
room and gathered up their books-all
that she could carry-and logged them
off to the storeroom, big and dark. But
Gertie was not afraid-not bit of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

laughed Fatty However. kids. well
have something doing on Halloween. on
the premises OF old Josiah Perkins, ESQ.,.
or my names not Fat Thomas
We'll. that's no oath Of assurance.
grinned Tom. 1T never before knew that
your real handle was 'Fat'-or Fatty.
You are enrolled at school as JEFFERSON
Grey Thomas. 1t was the gang that
thing OF the past
All the boys had laugh at this bit OF
wit from Tom. who was usually so SLOW
In making a point Then they agreed 10
cen plans-that night and report at the
barn on Monday evening after school.
In the meantime "old man Perkins,
a townsman who had several fine farms
adjoining town. and whose favorite occu-
patton was the growing of fine grapes,
melons and flowers. was bit busy also
with Halloween plans. and his great.
stalwart farm hand. Bill Bates, was taken
into his confidence. seeing that Bill was
needed to help in carrying out the plans.
And many a chuckle the old gentleman
had as he prepared for 'the young reb-
els as he termed the boys, who were
unusually active on the evening of Hal
lo"eeil i ii give tHeIn n little luH
they'll not soon forget" he reflected.
"Ah, I don't mind boys having their
sport If they're decent about it. But
that 'gang-as a certain crowd calls
themselves-are too strenuous, and go a
bit too far for patience"
So the days went on, ushering in Hal
loween. and to the gang it seemed
that the days were years long, and to
old Mr.. Perkins the time dragged wear
lily and he became as impatient for his
fun as were the boys that he meant to
get even with.
At last. however. Halloween did really
arrive, and the air was full OF expecta-
ton and anticipation. Everywhere boys
might be seen in little groups. in the
alleys In old tumbledown buildings and
In stables. And everywhere they were
and cautious. Plans were be-
Ing laid doubtless which called for the
deepest secrecy to insure their successful
About 10 o'clock Fatty Thomas gave a
long. low whistle. He was in the shadow
of his fathers barn and was waiting for
the other members of the gang" I'M
mediately after his signal whistle there
appeared in various corners Of the alley
and stable yard four small dark forms,
and one at time came stealthily for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

He stood aghast, his eyes staring and his
And all the gang" had unconscously as
sumed like attitudes of surprise and
horror. And all eyes were staring at a
strange white object that had come of a
sudden from the darkest corner of the
great and almost empty barn-a white
thing of enormous height that waved long
white. wing-like arms. But the most for
bidding part of this white thing were It's
eyes. which CLEANED and glowed like
living Goals And in the place where its
mouth would naturally be was a glowing
light also.
At last Walt found voice. Come, let s
get out"' he said in a hOarSe voice. But
at the very moment when the gang"
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for acres, acres and acres
around. She saw the members of her
hive working very diligently slipping the
honey from the fall blossoms, for as Ions
as flower remained from which to Gull
sweets. just so long would the bees work.
And Queen Bee was ever watchful that
things went on as they should.
We'll. guess the winter will soon send
the frost TO nip the last blossoms" she
unused, tanning her wings together; land
II behooves us all to do our work and do
it well. There'll be plenty of honey in the
hive for US dring the long. hard winter.
and it's about the finest honey. too. that
has been made in long time. The flow
ers this year have been unusually frag-
rant and moist, as full Of honey as a nut
is of meat. as the saying goes
But Queen Bees reverie was broken in
upon by a quick rafting noise in the
grass. Looking down, she beheld just
beneath the leaf1ess roSebuSh upon which
she sat a small but aged graSshopper. lie
was gay sort of fellow and was chirp.
ing and hopping about like one OF half
his age and Queen Bee was much amused
at the dwarfed little old chap.
Hi. there, Mr.. Grasshopper." she call
ed, tanning her wings in a friendly way.
And SO you're still playing. are you?
49,
time in idleness, Ell? Don't you know
that it isn't wise to think only OF the
present: Tomorrow Is coming. my hop
ping friend
"Ah, ha. Queen" said the Grasshopper.
But allow me to correct you regarding
my title, please, before l answer your
question. Now, I'm not plain Mister
I'm a dignified major. and beg you to
address me by my title. Maj Gay Grass
hopper Is my name in full
You don't say sou said the Queen
Bee. her voice full of sarcasm. And
pray, how did you become a major, SIR?
..Oh. I assumed the title which best
became my rank" boasted the Grass
hopper. You see, every one Of my kind
looked up 10 me as being very great
fellow and they all realized my dignity.
But do you work." asked Queen Bee
smiling into her wing. so that Maj
Grasshopper might not see her amuse-
ment.
Work, why. my dear Queen. did you
ever hear OF a grasshopper working? Nc
indeed, we never stoop to such plebeian
pastime Grasshoppers-as you should
know-are aristocrats They do not toll. y
"Ah, ! understand nodded Queen Bee
An there's an old saying which runs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

They soon reached the premises of old
Mr.. Perkins, and went round to the barn
Now for the auto whispered Smithy.
And then for the ride" With the as
sistance of three others Walt soon had
the staple that held the paddock on the
door drawn and the door swung open.
Gee that staple came out easy" said
Smithy I'VE didn't need that old screw
driver I brought. l could have pulled it
out with my teeth"
Guess the old man fixed it so we could
go in without doing any harm to the
lock-" whispered Tom. But where's the
auto?"
There it is. in that corner-that thing
covered with the"
But Smithy did not finish the remark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-24

~ poS iC VIC coAsS
~ TO do to old Perkins this
Halloween
The question was asked of
three or four boys, ranging
between nine and twelve years of age,
and the questioner was Fatty Thomas
the ''leader of the gang" The small
group was in the barn belonging on the
premises of Fatty Thomas father. and
the time was Saturday morning. just one
week before the glorious Halloween
day" And 1t behooved the boys to be
preparing for the coming festive occasion
Well we fixed his wagon and buggy
last year laughed Tom Banks. He
told pop that 1t took him a week TO
find all the parts of the wagon, and an
other week to get them together in cor
rect shape again. Gee. he was mad"'
Well. I'm not in for doing any real mis-
chief declared Smithy Black. But when
a man is as ugly to us boys as old man
Perkins always is I'm in for getting re-
venge. Not real revenge. YOU know: out
just getting even. you might say.
Yes. old man Perkins has always been
pretty hard on us chaps. agreed Wait
Holt wy. only last week I was pass
ing through his big vineyard-the one
that stretches along north OF town-and
he saw me. and came yelling after ME to
get out at once. No poachers allowed
on my land. etc 1t made me sore. IT
did. for I've never done any harm to old
man Perkins and he'd no right to yell
out at me as though / were some sneak
thief
Well and Smithy Black winked at
the 6ther boys. Il don't remember that
YOU were conspicuous by your absence
last Halloween. And it seems to me
that We did good deal Of mischief to
his wagon and buggy.
But he'd chased us out of his melon
patch the summer before" explained
Walt. And we only got even with him
on Halloween"
oh we've got to give the old gentle
man little reminder that we're still do
ing business at the same old stand
laughed Tom Banks. But what shall 1t
be this year?'
That's just what 1 asked the gang
explained Fatty. What, oh, what shall
we do to him.
Well. you know he has a new runa-
bout auto" said Walt Holt. LAS l know
little about motoring. we might take
the machine down to his valley farm
and leave it there. 'Twont do it any
harm. and we'll have good ride
And a bully walk back to town.
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ward. and soon the group was complete.
There were Fatty. Tom. Smithy. Walt
and Belt, the last named having just
Joined the gang" that day.
well. were off to old man Perkins
place for the first stop" said Fatty.
After that We'll let our route develop
itself" There were four assents. and
away they all went, creeping down the
alley behind barns and outhouses.
We're In luck with all this cloud over
the sky" whispered Smithy.
Sure" declared Walt Its night
made to order-just fits Halloween
Then they went along without speak
ing. ranging themselves into a long line,
not wishing to attract attention by go
ing together.