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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04

For fine toilet paper 60 to the
Journal Book Store.
Ben Freeman came over from
Jennings Saturday to look after
his plantation north of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Mills and
little daughter, of Fenton, were
shopping in Welsh Tuesday.
international Stock Food
at Jones Bros.
Miss Guyman of Jennings, was
the guest of her friend, Miss Ethel
Morgan, the first of the week.
Hugh Craig of Rayne was q
Welsh visitor from Saturday af-
ternoon until Sunday morning.
Rev. WEIGH will preach at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Mi. Jeter, who purchased the
Hammll farm north of town, made
a business visit to Lake Charles,
Tuesday.
Miss Laura Ellis of Jennings
formerly one of the Welsh high
school girls, was calling on friends
here Friday.
Mrs. Lydia Peterseim came over
from Lake Charles the first of the
week for a couple of days visit
with friends.
A few choice Scotch Collie Pups
for safe C~II Oh or aGGress
Henry WEIGH,
Welsh, La.
John Leblanc, one of the pro-
gressive Iowa planters, was in town
Tuesday. He reports rice in his
section to be in excellent condition.
J. S. Gerson went to New Or
leans Sunday to purchase large
stock of goods. He was accom-
panied by his wife and daughters.
Mrs Gladys Roberts arrived from
New Orleans Friday and will spend
some time visiting at the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. E..
Head.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04

J. D. Suffer, who is a teacher il
the Leland Stanford University
of California, was the guest of his
cousin, Mrs. Alfred Martin, Thurs.
day and Friday of last week. He
left here Friday for Jennings, where
he will spend some time, the guest
Of Mrs. Martins parents, Mr.. and
Mrs S. A. Suffer,
To any boy or girl under IA
years of age, who will commit to
memory all of Buster Browns res
olutions and our advertisements
for six months, we will give abso-
lutely free, to the first, a suit of
clothes; to the second, a pair of
shoes; to the third, a hat. if
Southern Mercantile Co., Ltd.
New line of samples in the latest
designs lin wall paper, including
burlap, ingram, sanitas paper for
kitchen and bath room, and a
beautiful line of embossed designs
in durable and dainty colorings.
Also fine line Of mouldings and
plate rail samples. Come in and
see them. Journal Book Store.
T, c. Moody and family moved
to Elton Wednesday of this week.
Mr.. Moody, who has been working
at the Gulf Mill for the past two
years, has a position running a
pumping plant for Messrs. Ander-
son and HerVey of Elton. 1t is to
be hoped they will return to Welsh
when the milling season opens up
again.
Miss Eldia Yantis returned the lat
ter part Of last week, from Able
vile, where she had been spending,
several days visiting her COUSIN,
Miss Edith Yantis, who accompan-
led her home. Miss Edith will
spend some time visiting her reIat-
ives here, as well as her uncles,
William and Edgar Allen, at Man.
chester.
The many friends Of Clyde La
Rue will be glad to learn that he
has secured a position here with
the Iayne & Bowler Co., and will
have charge of their books in the
future. Clyde was formerly a
Welsh boy and has a large circle of
friends here, who gladly welcome
aim back. He began work Mon
lay morning, taking the office
work that Mr.. Flower has had
charge of, while that gentleman
will devote his time to outside
work for the co mpany.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
.Pratt's Stock Food at
Jones Bros.

Clyde Findley and his sister Mis-
Ada, came over from Iowa FRIDAY
night to attend the piano recita
given by Miss Edna Houck and
her class.
Capt. Samuel Morthland left Sun
day for Decatur, Illinois, where
he expects to remain for about
thirty days, visiting former friends
and associates.
Mr.. Storm, accompanied by his
brother in-law, E. H. Boiling, left
Sunday evening for New Orleans,
where he will undergo a serious
surgical operation.
Miss Dolly Cline of Lake Charles,
who rendered several most pleasing
selections at the Friday evening
Piano recital, was the guest Of Mrs.
D. R. Read, while in town.
STRAYED:-A light red, two-year-
old heifer, having some white up
on her, branded LA on left hip.
Liberal reward for information
leading to the recovery of same.
Leave word at this office.
Mrs. Areace LeBleu, who has
been spending several weeks visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Bourgeois,
started the latter part of last week,
for Texas, where she will Join her
husband, who has q position on a
large stock ranch.
Guilty Bros, the we'll known
veterinarians of Lake Charles, will
be in Welsh every Saturday. Any
one having stock needing attention
may consult them at DautePs Barn
Examination free.
Vim. Epler, our popular survey
or, left Friday for his home in
Jackson, Illinois, where he will
spend the summer months, but ex-
poets to return to Louisiana this
fall, as is his custom, before "snow
flies"
A union meeting of the Baptist,
Congregational and Presbyterian
churches was held in the Presby-
terrain church Sunday evening.
The meeting was addressed by Rev.
who spoke from the text
'Am | my brothers keeper"
Miss Hazel Carrier, one of the
popular members of Lake Charles
younger set, who contributed much |
20 the pleasure of the audience at
he recital Friday night by her
singing, was a guest at the Robin
son home Friday and Saturday.
Miss Beatrice Robinson of La
:ayette, arrived Tues day evening
or a visit with her sister, Mrs.
Alec Lawson. She recently COM
oleted a course at the Industrial
institute and expects to spend the
summer recuperating.
The members of the G. A. R. of
his city, consisting of J. A. Ander-
on, NJ. L. Farlow, j. W. Bower
md ]. B. Lee, accompanied by
desdames Bower, Barger and Lee,
vent to Jennings Monday to take
,art in the Decoration day service
IS.
Rev. Black of Crowley, occupied
he Presbyterian pulpit here Sun
lay morning. He preached force
vi sermon, using as his text the
words of Christ to Thomas "Behold
ny hands" He had good au-
hence, who thoroughly appreciated |
he sermon.
STRAYED OR SToLEN:-From ChasI
sucks farm, FIVE miles northwest
f Welsh, about February s, one
ark brown pony, heavy built. O.
rand on left hin, low down. $500
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-04
= I,.stt's Stock Food at

ptatt's Stock ROOD at
jones Bros.
. Robinson drove to Hayes
Monday
}. NJ. Powers went to Ne" Or
leans Sunday
Toilet paper for sale at the
journal Book Store
u,s Ed Doan was visiting
friends in Jennings Monday
= NJ. Clark made a business
trip to the parish seat Monday
IR Jones Of Iowa, was a bust
,es, visitor In Welsh Saturday ..
\, Arceneaux was a business
LII, ~
,.ssonaer to New Orleans Sunday.
Fountaln pens and fountain
nan ink at the Journal Book Store.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Martin were
onests Of friends in Jennings Sun
day.
Prof. Ward Anderson WAS a bust
ness visitor to Lake Charles Tues
day.
cbas Jeter made a business trip
to the parish seat Tuesday morn
ing.
n. F. Wesson went to Lake
Charles on business Monday morn
Ing.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank BardelI Of
Jennings, were Welsh visitors Fri
day
Z !. P. Wilcox of Iowa, was trans
acting business in our city Tues
day.
Miss aimee Martin of Jennings,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, J.
Alfred Martin, Friday.
Messrs. L. Z. Robinson and ". !
f. ,Hutcheson were business visit
.oR to Crowley Saturday.
J. NJ. Barnette went to Crowley |
Tuesday to investigate the pros
poets OF securing contracts for put
ting down some of the nineteen
miles of cement walks that it is re-
ported that city is to put in.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Methodist Church Notes.

The special meetings are progress
ing nicely. There is very crafty
ing interest manifested. The con-
Sregations have increased each even
ing. The people of the community
are very cordially invited to attend
these services.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs. Hancher next Thursday
afternoon. A large attendance is de-
sired. Business of Importance to at
tend to. Let every member be pres
ent.
Let US remember that the bene-
volences of the church must all be
cared for this month. Don't fail to
see the pastor and give him your an
nual altering.
The regular services will be held
next Sunday. The class meeting is
held at 10 o'clock. VIM. Anger, lead
er. The preaching service at II and
I o'clock. The pastor will preach at
eacl. service. The evening service
will be evangelistic. The Sunday
school meets at 2:45 p. M, Geo. r.
Momyer, superintendent. You will
be welcome to all these services
The special services will continue
through next week. Let us make his
tory for the kingdom of God next
week. We can do it if every one
will do his duty.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
PRESBYTERIAN Notes.

Program Sunday, May 9th:
Voluntary-Andante. Schubert.
Offertory-Moderato r. p. Wright.
Anthem-A Hymn of the Home
land. Patty Stair.
Quartet-Over the Stars there Is
Rest. A. Parks; Misses Gill, Nc
Leod, Fullerton and Mrs. Williams.
Sermon for Mothers Day on "Old
Fashioned Religion"
Sabbath school 10 n. m.
On Tuesday evening. May 18th. the
Mems Club will give a special Ladies
Night and debate the matrimonial
question. Both ladies and gentleman
will be represented on the debate
There will be special music and re
freshments. No charge or collection
The evening being purely for social
purposes and to increase the interest
in the mems organization. All inter
ested are cordially invited.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06

Mrs. F. E. Peterson and mother
in-law left Tuesday morning for Den
yer for brief stay.
Herman Brandt and j. w. Williams
after brief stay in the capital city.
returned home Monday evening.
John Hamllik returned from n visit
to the valley Monday evening.
II. A. Vidal. representing the Sulli.
van Machine company. was doing bus
mess in Central this week.
II. H. Lake returned Monday even
ing from n weeks business stay in
Chicago.
w. j. Thomas. at one time n resi-.
dent Of this city and also county
Judge. was a visitor this week.
H. G. shuck and wife were pas
sengers to Denver yesterday after.
noon.
r. l.. Martin came up from Denver
this morning to attend the meeting
Of the Chamber Of Commerce.
Mrs. H. J. Holmes was called to
Lawrence. Kas., last Thursday on
account Of the death Of her sister
who had been an invalid for years.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Delay Easily ExpiaircL

"hen once famous member re.
turned to the British house CT com
mons after by-elccticn fer knares.
borough, his unusually delayed appear
ance was commented upon in the pres
ence OF Sir Wilfrid Lawson. The new
iy elected member, though a wealthy
man, was known to be extremely care.
ful about stray sixDepces. Isn't it
odd,' some one said, TON Collins
doesn't turn up?" Not at all, not at
ALL said Sir Wilfrid; hes waiting for
an excursion train"
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
SAERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of n certain writ of execu-
ton. Issued out of the Judge and clerk $
office of the County oourt of Gilpin
county and State OF Colorado, and to-
me directed, whereby l am commanded
to make the amount of a certain judg
ment recently obtained against Matt n.
Kramer. 10. Kramer, VIII Hawn and
Frank McKibben, In favor OF Peter Nc
Farlane, out OF the lands, tenements,
goods and chattels OF the said Matt n.
Kramer, 10. Kramer, VIII Hawn and
Frank McI<ibben. ! have levied on and
taken into my possession on the ith
day of May, a. u. 1909, as the property
OF the above named defendants, Matt
n. Kramer. all the following described
personal property, to-wit: one barrel of
whiskey, marked From Bernheim Dis
tillery Company. Louisville, Kentucky"
"A Blend Rey" Gaugers marked "g2,'
United states Revenue Stamp No. "R.
Sg1.. .62l."
Therefore. according to said command,
! shall expose for sale, at public auct .on.
an the right. title and interest OF the
above named Matt n. Kramer in and
TO the above described property, on
Tuesday. the 18th day OF NAV. 1903
at 10 O'Clock a. M, at the second store
from the east end OF the Edmundson.
block ON the north side OF Lawrence.
street on lot No. s, In block No l. OF
the ip OF Central. County OF Giipiu
and State OF Colorado
Dated Mt Central City this 5th day
OF May, 1909.
FRED $. BoLSINGER.
Sheriff OF Gilpin county
First pub May 6th 1909
Last pub May 1ith, 1909.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Russeu ST.. .A-.

Ihe late Russell Sage was known to
retuse to transact business with any
man who was preceded into his office
by buzzing fly. One day a broker
VINO mad done business with Mr. Sage
Tor number of years was dun bfound-
ed to be tod in the curtest manner
possible that they could transact no
business that Cay, and net until a
week later did he learn the reason for
tn!s unusual conduct. After that the
bToker took good care to see that no
files were with him when he went into
Mr. Sage's presence.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Aged Lady Dies.

Mrs. Mary A. Willis diea Saturday
morning of rheumatism at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. John Retallack
with whom she had been living the
past year and a half. Deceased was
I6 years of age and besides Mrs. Re
tallack is survived by three sons and
one daughter. The remains were ship
ped to Boulder Saturday afternoon to
be laid to rest beside the body OF
the husband of the deceased.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
WHAT OTHERS
HAVE TO SAY
Rucker on the Hand

| Qn an eloquent speech on the tai
iff, Congressman Rucker Of Colorado
said, among ather things: Il plea
FOR the hand of woman, that angel
part Of her that rocks the cradle
| exterds the cup of water to the wou
1ed soldier and fans the brow of tn
fever-racked invalid.")
Strike down this wicked tariff
That sets its mark on gloves;
It's weight We'll have to bear If
We coo like gentle doves.
Revise the blighting schedule,
No longer let it stand
Wlen all is done and said you'll
Have Ruoker on the Hand.
Along with Coke and Blackstone
His words shall stand as law,
His bold take-off-that tax--tone
Should fill all hearts with awe.
The hand that rocks the cradle,
Triumphant, fair and grand,
Unconquered, undismayed II
Hold Rucker on the Hand.
The hand that writes the sonnet,
The hand that pins the ruff,
The hand that lifts the bonnet,
That wields the powder puff,
The hand that spanks the baby
Shall liberate the land
And later rule us, maybe
See Rucker on the Hand.
The hand that buys the bargain,
The hand that weilds the pen
That writes the homely jargon
About the homely men;
The hand the lover squeezes,
The hand in summer tanned
That is the hand that pleases:
Read Rucker on the hand.
Schenck wrote of hands at poker,
Hoyle wrote of hands that be
Played with the battling joker,
And Hands Across the Sea
Have helped the dinner speaker
To rouse our feelings bland
But all of them are weaker
Than Rucker on the Hand.
Go on, the tariff mocking.
Rise up there from your seat
These foes of gloves and stocking
You will bind hand and feet.
And pretty lips will pucker
And meetings will be planned
To cheer the name of Rucker-
OF Rucker on the Hand,
Wilbur D. Nesbit in the Western
Publisher. ..,
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06

Two young ladies of the city, quite
prominent in social circles, were mas
querading in masculine attire on last
Thursday evening. They visited a
house on Eureka street and attempt.
ed to kidnap a young married man.
They were foiled in their scheme by
the interference of neighbors. The
Observer has been requested not TO
divulge either the names of the
would-be feminine kidnappers or the
gentleman whom they tried to make
away with.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06

By the strength of HI, hand I have
Gore 1t, and by my wisdom; for am
prudent. And / have removed the
bonds Of the people and have robbed
their treasures, anil l have put down
the inhabitants like a valiant man
And my hand hath found as nest
the riches of the people, and as one
gathered eggs that are left, have
gathered all the earth, and there was
ncne that moved the wing, CT opened
the mouth or ed.-Sennacherib.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
A TrifIc Uncertain.

Little Jeans parents were enthusias-
tic bridge-players. and Jean was more
or less familiar with the sight OF
cards. At Sunday school one day the
teacher had been giving talk on
David. Finally she held up little col
ored print of David dressed in royal
robes, and asked: What child can tell
me who this is?" Out of the silence
piped little Jeans voice: Il think it's
king. but it may be jack,'
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06

City Marshal George Launder went
to Denver Monday afternoon where
he placed under arrest one James
Orr. Orr was wanted here on n
charge of carrying concealed weapons
The marshal returned with his pris-
oner Tuesday morning. He was tried
before Judge Mccullough Tuesday af-
ternoon. He pleaded guilty and was
fined $500 and costs, amounting In
all to $27.70. Orr was on the vaude-
vile circuit and played several
nights engagement at the local opera
house.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Efforts Not All Wasted.

A Geneva ear and throat specialist
declares that yawning is helpful; in
fact, that 1t is one of the most bene-
fetal forms of exercise. Hereafter
speakers who are little shy on elo-
quence may know that at least they
do some good to their auditors.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Military Drill for All the Idle.

Compulsion military might be fair.
ly applied to the idle, be they poor
or rich. The unemployed whom we
support would be better learning mil
itary drill than half-heartedly doing
work for which they are not suited,
and which reduces employment some
where else. Men who have money
but do nothing Of any use to the state
might be put under the samo disci-
pline.-London Times.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
NEVADAVILLE
HAPPENINGS

Daniel Roberts and Chas. Gross
man OF Louisville, Colo, have taker
positions at the German mine.
| DR.. Davis of the Denver University
thoroughly delighted a large congre
CATION at the Methodist church Sun.
day evening with an address upon
Christian Education"
| The Epworth League held bust
ness meeting at the church Tuesday
evening and arranged for series OF
weekday lectures upon educational
and religious topics.
Archie Waters is having a sever
tussle with la grippe and is confined
10 his home in consequence.
James Williams made business
trip to Denver during the week.
Last Wednesday evening the mem
bers Of the Pocahontas lodge paid a
fraternal visit to the Black Hawk
lodge.
Matt Kramer returned from a bus.
iHesS NiSlJ W lHe Stdte metropolis
Saturday.
Mrs. Sol James is making extern
sive repairs upon her residence. Cen
trail City carpenters have the con-
,ract.
The Firemen held their regular
monthly meeting Monday evening and
transacted routine business.
Nevadaville fer the second time in
its history is dry town. Matt
Kramers' saloon passed into the
hands of his creditors Tuesday and
in consequence several citizens are
enduring the thirst that no water
will quench.
The city council met Tuesday even
ing and transacted some routine bus
mess.
Several parties undaunted by the
failure of saloon to pay dividends,
are contemplating taking out licenses
merely as an accommodation for the
hilariously inclined.
Two minor accidents occurred
among the mining fraternity this
week. Emmett Tuck of the Eureka
force is suffering a slight scalp wound
from falling rock, and Albert Quin-
trall leasing at the Calhoun, sus-
tanning a badly mashed finger.
Mrs. A. Bowden and family will
leave the first of the week for
Golden where they will make their
future home.
James Ingram, who has been work
ing at the Alps for several weeks
past. left for Cripple Creek Sunday,
where he has a good position wait
ing him.
Mrs. Matt Nankervis left for Col
den Wednesday where she will re
main for several weeks in an en-
deavcr to recruit her failing health.
The school election passed off so
quietly that few knew that an cleo
ton was taking place. ]. J. Clark
was chosen az president and E. ].
Slater as treasurer. without opposi-
ton.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Ssrtorial Eranknees.

Some ads" have double meaning
which their originators do not intenl
to give them. For instance, in the
window of a certain clothing store
there is displayed, in the midst Of a
large array of clothes, this sign: I'm
called for garments"
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
The Rackslider.

Go long with you," said Brother
Dickey to one Of his backsliding.
though penitent, brethren. You say
you wants ter be a angel, but eff you
had wings ten foot long you'd be too
lazy ter fiy!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Tact Wins the Customer.

A clerk in a department store hat
before him a woman no longer young.
She was looking over some colors and
was undecided. The salesman knew
his business and knew human nature,
too. Smilingly addressing the wom-
an, he inquired: Madam, is 1t for
yourself or an old lady" He sold
the goods and gained the customers
good opinion.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06

position as manager of the Sun.
nyside mine near Eureka. Colo, was
an arrival on Monday mornings train.
He will return the latter part of the
week to the Sunnyside property. af-
ter arranging his affairs here. Mum
erous friends of MIR. Jones regret to
see him leave the camp permanently.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
How a War Set a Fashion.

The calabash pipe is one of the aft
er results Of the South African war.
To supply the demand to which popu-
lar taste has given rise quite an in.
dustry has grown up in South Africa,
where the farmers are regularly plant
ing calabash specially for pipes, while
planting is already being carried out
in the south of France and even in
Australia.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Furniture, Carpets and linoleums.
The A. l.. Anderson Furniture Co

Monday the election of school di-
rectors in the various districts OF
the county was held. Next week the
Observer will be in position to
publish the complete list of those
elected. Those chosen in this city,
Russell Gulch. Nevadaville and in
Black Hawk will be found In another
part of this number. In Apex, Geo.
IL. Holland was elected president and
John Goldberg, treasurer, and for the
district comprising Rollinsville, Per-
igo and Gilpin, Mrs. Henry LeFevre
was elected secretary and Mrs. Ger
trude Tregay, treasurer.
Gilpin observer., 1909-05-06
Superstition Of Dickens.

Charles Dickens refused to lie down
unless his bed was placed due north
and south. He gave notice to the rule
before arriving at friends house
or hotel. but compass was always
handy in his baggage to make sure.