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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Abundant RefuEeS

a correspondent at Brandon,
La, this parish, sends US some
samples of hollow sticks, con-
tanning larvae of what looks like
boil weevils. He says the sticks
were obtained at the deep cut of
the l.. r. & n. railway on Como
plantation. and were broken by
the railroad hands by accident,
disclosing these astonishing con.
ditions far from any cotton field.
This is in line with what the ex-
perts hse already said that fail.
ing cotton stalks the pest will
take refuge in other vegetation.
Reeds and other hollow stalks
furnish ideal places for winter
quarters. The Pest Commission
is now experimenting to see if
the Spanish moss furnishes a
good harbor for the insect. II
so, one can well guess from that
fact alone how immense the task
of boil Weevil determination.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

inadvertently the death of the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Stir.
ling Clack has not been chroni.
cled. The child was three years
old, and from his earlist infancy
had been remarkably handsome
and promising. He died Nov. 10
and was buried at Highland
bearing the good old family
name of DAVID Barrow. The
blow is a crushing one to the
parents and to all who knew and
loved the little fellow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Miss Judson has had a neat
marble headstone placed at the
grave of her brother, the cruelty
murdered L. X. JudsOn. After
the statutory period, she will
have the body remOved to a more
fitting place in Grace Church
Cemetery.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Died-At Cripple Creek, Colo,
December /, 1909, at the resi-.
dence of his brother, A. G. How.
ell, Charles ]. Howell aged Al
years, ) months and q days,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. How,
ell of Slaughter, La. This news
will sadden his many friends and
those of his parents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Mrs. Lawrason and the Misses
Lawrason entertained at bridge,
Thursday afternoon, in cOmpli'
ment to Mrs. Stewart McGehee.
The souvenir of the evening, a
silver tilagree bottle, was bestOw.
ed upon Mrs. Charles B. Nc
CURE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
A. NJ. HENDoN, Supt.

Ellason Barrow surprised his
home folks by making them a
hurried visit, last Sunday.
Though short, the visit was very
pleasant and he returned TO
Smithfeld Monday morning.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

A pleasant surprise awaits the
ladies and children. Delay your
Christmas shopping till you see
my ad. next Saturday.
NORRIS BURGAS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Regular quarterly muster of
Co. A. will be held at the armOry,
Sunday, December 5, at 3 p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Watch for my big ad. next Sat.
urday. NORRIS BURGAS.

The locomotive of the mixed
train, W. f. Branch Y. & NJ. V.
broke down at WoOdville last
Monday, and there was a delay
until another engine could come
from Wilson. All connections
were made however.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Methodist services at Star
Hill, Sunday morning, and in
town at night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

An interesting Thanksgiving
program was carried through
at the Grange Hall School, by
the two enthusiastic young lady
teachers, Miss Eleanor Thorn and
Miss Hilda Simmons. Each child
of the school helped in making
the afternoon very entertaining.
1t was surprising how much
originality and ingenuity was
displayed in this entertainment.
DR.. Holcombe gave an enjoyable
talk that was appreciated by the
children as we'll as grown.ups.
ALL"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

lam now considering the ques.
ton of opening the cOlOred
schools of the parish. should
like for all interested parties to
call and see me.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

II. Il
r,s The guest Of relatives for a
short while Tuesday.
Miss Lizzie Best of WOodville
i visiting her aunt, Mrs. Henry
Bnning.
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. TadlOck
oent Sunday very pleasantly
IN POinte COupee.
Mrs. T. H. Daigre and little
laughter spent several days over
thanksgiving in Baton Rouge.
Mrs. B. Reed of New Orleans
5 visiting her children at Green
rood plantation.
Mrs. H. H. Forester of Clinton
sne over on Thursday on ac-
count of her mothers illness.
Mrs. B. E. Eskridge has been
|bSent all week but returned
yesterday.
Mrs. W. L. Stirling spent yes
Rrday in town with Mrs. A. +.
Barrow.
J.R. Leake is spending his va
alton from business duty with
nAtiVes here.
Mr.. John l.. Lobdell of Wake
field has taken position to travel
bra appointment firm.
Mrs. K L. Stirling is expected
Today to visit her children at
Wakefield.
Mr.. Davidson, who lived here
Dme years ago, was here Thurs
Day, He is a lumber buyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Garner Smith
land children of Alice were guests
d Mrs. Minerva Dawson this
Veek.
Miss Ellie Converse has return
ID to st. FranciSville after a
Pleasant visit to her sister, Mrs.
Robert Cornell, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fluker Leake
EFT Monday for their home in
Valcago, concluding some pleas.
mt weeks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Dardenne
ne here to the delight of many
nends' They are staying with
Mrs, 0. Leonard.
Miss Maggie Gore represented
est. Francisville Juveniles at
e Missionary Conference, last
saturday.
MISS Venita Quinn spent
thanksgiving at her home here.
Sae brought Miss Undine Mar
Tas Of Woodville as her guest.
AOrltz Hellman of St. Louis
vas mere Thursday. He has re,
"uuy received from his fathers
sasln the handsome legacy of
WV Tor himself, and $500 for
och Of his children.
MRS. y. D. Brooks was taker
'OIently i'll on Saturday NIGHT
:" Wok a turn for the better
y ,SNraay. A trained nurse from
New " Orleans is with her.
= Mrs Elrie Robinson spen,
thursday evening in Bator
%age on business, which was
%'ghtfully concluded by a visi'
IN ner friend, Miss Carolyn
I' %FnOacher and the other mem
e Is Of I the latter's family.
~ A. ~ Jones, who has beer
,s' u Ine Feliciana Oil Co., fol-
S. IRA years, leaves this weel
I'm % u a position with the Unior
S NO Of New Orleans. This i.
ny. " the Feliciana mills no
n, This season. While here
y, Jones made many friends i,
Ghn't,ss as well as socially, ant
p,aa ls' that it shall only b,
''0'r and not goodbye.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Church Notices.

In the Catholic Church there
will be Mass and Benediction on
December 8, Feast of the I'm
maculate Conception, a holy day
of obligation, at 10 a. m. There
will also be Mass and Benedic-
ton on Sunday, December II,
at 10 a. m.
The Junior Auxiliary had a
meeting Saturday afternoon at
Mrs. Powell's. They decided to
get up a Christmas box for the
orphans. Contributions will be
received at Mrs. Powell's no lat.
er than Dec. 8.
There will be service in Grace
Church, Saturday at ) p. m,
Sunday at II a. m, and ) p. m,
which will end the week Of
Prayer"
We expect to have the usual
Christmas tree in Grace Church
on December % at 3 O'Clock.
Parents, or others, who have
gifts for children that they wish
puton the tree, should notify the
Rector of it as soon as they
decide. We need both money
and gifts. We shall be glad if
these should come without per.
sonal solicitation, as there is so
much else to be done.
X. X. CLAIBORNE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

The usual soiree is set for next
Friday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Respectfully,
THE Balm PEANUT Co., Inc.

The TRUE DEMOCRAT would
suggest that those of its readers
who are familiar with the peanut
proposition write to the Balm
Peanut Company, and explain in
detail the points upon which they
seek information.
While the peanut question is
being discussed, an article taken
from the Picayune and appear
ing elsewhere in this paper, will
no doubtproveofg interest.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

. the contract -. :
md the gov e nor !
POSITION 'rd is all r tsa,
way theyha , Ssen
d good roads s., ]
/ as about ,s sa,sj
as tne IL
e parish an .i,io,
nxiiousy aT sl'n..
shall. shall see'h'''.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
ID of Cotton

nocrat special !.
tates that D. "
the largest land.
rners in East Fen
ys he is going .
rain next season.
cotton stalks GU
ground broken "
e is also planting
:, on one farm J
ton, on which o.
lily from England CLAM,
4 in this cOnn ~.
His negro LABOR 5'lI.
to stay with s hia.
chile many WIZ VIZ,
scores of 1neg.''
ing to the . gs,~
Iississippi, vas !
It year. Mo s,i,s !.
,lne of this yea y
d the outlook ~ y.
they will nov y y, :
ducements 70 !
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
r. r. CLAIBORNE.

Baptist services at CLANCY
Creek, Saturday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Thanksgiving Exercises.

The friends and patrons of the
Poplar Spring school were treat
ed to quite a pleasant and in
structive school program on
Thanksgiving afternoon. The ap.
propriate decorations of ever.
green and autumn leaves lent
much good cheer" to the room
for the occasion. Refreshments
of fruits and candies were gen,
erOusly served to all by 'Puri'
tan" lads and laSses.
The little school at Solitude
gave the following interesting
program for Thanksgiving:
Opening song, THE New
America" Recitation by Cor
don Smith, subject "Thanksgiv
ing Proofs" Recitation by Felix
Braud, subject "A Thanksgiving
Dream. Song, "A Thanksgiv
ing Song" Recitation by Ernes'
DeGrummond, subject "Th'
Best of ALL" Recitation by DOM
Braud, subject "A Thanksgiving
Song" Song, "Jacky Frost.
Recitation by Norma DeGrum
mond, subject Thanksgiving
Near" Recitation by WOOdi
Braud. Song, "A Child's Thanks
giving" Recitation by Ro.
Smith, subject November.
Recitation by Will DeGrummOnd
subject THANKSGIVING Day.
Song, "A Turkey Song" Rec
tatiOn by Beaulah Smith, subiec
Thanksgiving Then and Now.
Song, THE Red, White an
Blue"
After the program was render
ed, Mr.. W. B. Smith made som
very fitting remarks on the origi
and purpose of Thanksgiving.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

West Feliciana has been hon
ored by the new Commander
General of the state division, U.
C. V. vino has appointed 1t. Col.
o. d. Brooks, chief of staff, and
1t. Col. w. w. Ieake, Judge ad.
vocate general, a position which
the latter has held before. This
recognition is due to these vet
Grams, who present as fine a front
to the advance of age as they
once did TO the enemy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Saturday night, two strange
white men, giving their names
as James White and Charles
Whitley, held up Emanuel vii.
liams, colored. Town marshal
Davidson arrested them and
they were brought before the
mayor pro TEN, A.. B. Briant,
who gave them sixty minutes to
leave town. The men spent
Saturday Offering fake rings for
sale to the negroes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

AS the interior of Mr.. M. R.
Jackson's comfOrtabl home,
Island plantation, needed some
repairs to the plaster, on account
of the storm, he is having it
thoroughly overhauled, while the
workmen are "in possession
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
Soldiers Christmas Boxes.

In response to appeal some do
nations have come for the Christ
mas boxes for the Veterans at
the Soldiers Home. These are:
Mrs. Jas. P. Bowman, IL peck
pecans, 2 bottles of file, 1 quart
preserves; Misses Matthews,
Mcclure for 1909, 3 pints pre-
serves; Miss Mabel Leake, peck
of peanuts, magazines; Mrs. Ben
Leopold. | quart preserves, smOk-
ing tobacco, magazines; Mrs. E.
Robinson, 2 quarts preserves;
Mrs. Ollie Daniel and Miss Lois
Simmons, 2quarts preserves.
Remember the boxes will be
packed Dec. 10. Send in your
donations before that date.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

The people of the Pinckneyville
neighbOrhOOd are much gratifed
over their fine new bridge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

The literary club at the high
school had an interesting meet
ing, Friday afternoon. A debate
on whether Poe is the greatest
American poet resulted in the
negatives winning most points.
Their teachers treated them to
refreshments afterwards.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

The regular monthly meeting
of the West Feliciana Parish
Teachers Association will be
held at the julius Freyhan High
School today. Two sessions will
be held, one in the morning from
10 till II o'clock and one in the
afternoon from | to 3. The pa.
irons and friends of the parish
schools are cordially invited to
attend these meetings.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Next Saturday | shall make an
important announcement which
will interest every man, woman
and child. Wait for it.
NORRIS BURGAS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04
advertisements.
Rent.

Rent.
wo miles from
lining 1876 acres,
es are in cultlya.
% for sale a fine
tn $3.50, and 40
Apply 10
E RICHARDSON,
FranciSyille. ia.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-12-04

Sale.
ia good condition.
csson Hot An
,ial Windmill with
yer.
erefOrd cattle.
|ule Colts.
" and Seed for fp'
ARD BUTLER
Francisville, La.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
DECISION FOR INSURED
State Supreme Court Hands Down al
Important Ruling on Insurance
Case.

Pierre, s.. D., Feb. ga de-
cision of the supreme court on an in
a cas- is not only Of interest
to insurance men over the state but
to business men generally who car
ry risks OF their stock Of goods. The
case is that of the Peever Mercantile
company, of Sisseton, VS.. the State
Mutual Fire Insurance company, of
Canton. In brief the Canton COM
pany took a risk on a stock of goods
owned by the Peever-Gorham COM
pany at Sisseton, and at the expira-
ton of the term Of the policy new
ed the same from the home office.
Shortly after the renewal there was
a fire loss, which was claimed by the
Peever Mercantile company. The in
surance company resisted on the
grounds that there had been a trans
fer Of the property insured without
notification to the company. In the
trial of the suit it was shown that
during the life of the original policy
the company had been reincorporated
dropping the name of Gorham from
the firm, but the business went on
under the same management. The
circuit court held against the insur-
ance company, and has been sustain
ed by the supreme court, which holds
that the mere act Of Incorporating
under a slight change of name, with
the business continuing with the
same management, in the same build
ing. and with the same stock. was
not a change such as would effect
the interest Of the company.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
UNIVERSITY NOTES

Miss Myrtle Watkins of Ashton,
was visiting her brother, Prentiss.
here the latter part of last week.
He accompanied her home Saturday
returning Tuesday.
Mathew Smith Sundayed at his
home at Alpena.
With the removal of all suspects
from school last week and strict en-
forcement of the vaccination rule
the small pox scare has about sub
sided and classes are going on in
the regular way.
Paul Williams '03 was in town the
first of last week visiting relatives.
Mrs. van Benthuysen is now n
joying a visit with her sister from
Arkansas.
William Kielbaugh went home
Saturday morning to visit over Sun
day with his parents at Tyndall.
Professor Neal has been i'll for
several days and unable to meet any
classes SO far this week.
Philip Norvell is reported quite
Ill as a result of the recent order re-
garding vaccination.
The Washburn residence was re-
leased from quarantine Tuesday and
the eve or eight girls rooming
there r again in school after their
siege.
John Auckland '08 who has been
in Mitchell for the last three weeks
has left to resume his work with
the Redpath Lyceum Bureau.
The orations for the oratorical
contest have been submitted and are
now before the judges on thought
and composition. The contest is go
ing to be close this year and the
| winner should have no trouble win
ming out at the state contest at
Huron in May.
The contestants for the honor are
six this year. They are Ethel Shep-
herd, Ernest Washburn, James Dob
son, Samuel Marble, Fred James,
and Mr.. S%underlin. Three of
these were in the contest last year,
Washburn having taken second and
Marble third.
A petition has been circulated the
past week among the students, hav-
ing as its object the establishment
Of a financial basis for athletics sim
liar to that used at M%orningside and
other institutions. The plan is. In
stead of charging admission for the
students to each game or athletic
event, to charge them so much each
/ term which shall admit to all games
during that period. This would OBJ
! viate much of the trouble caused by
the ordinary method of supporting
athletics, because under this system
there would be a guaranteed income
upon which the managers could al
ways figure. The rates of admission
for outsiders would remain the
same. Action upon this measure will
probably be taken soon.
Monday evening President and
Mrs. Kerfoot entertained the mem.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
THINGS EDUCATIONAL
o. E. Browne, County superintendent

Twelve teachers and three pros
pective teachers attended the district
institute at Ethan on Saturday,, 20.
Every teacher in the district was pre-
sen and best of all, each mt was
we'll prepared on the work assigned.
The interest manifested speaks we'll
for the Ethan division.
In spite of the cold weather and
blockaded roads eleven teachers were
in attendance at Mt. Vernon on the
18th and went home feeling that the
day had been we'll spent. Two young
ladies-Miss Helen Champion and
Miss Regina Scheich deserve especial
mention for their devotion to the
cause, having driven 15 miles from
south Baker township in order to be
present.
Our legislature has seen fit to
AIMED the law regarding district
meetings so that next year not more
than four nor less than two meetings
may be held in any one district; the
pay being $3.50 and mileage with a
fine of $3.50 for non-attendnce.
Library certificates to Elsie Krog-
mann and perfect attendance certia-
Gates to Mae Black and Lottie Ostrus
No. IA; nd Harry Beard and Albert
Graves No. 23 have been issued since
last reported.
We fell in with Prof. j. F. Harms,
of Parkston last Saturday on his way
to Washington Springs to assume the
principalship of the high school at
that place on the 22d.
Do not expect to find the superin-
tendent in the Office on the I'd and Sd
Saturdays of the next two months as
these are the days for the teachers
meetings at Mt. Vernon and Ethan.
All teachers are expected to meet in
their respective divisions and the sup
e%rintendent will meet with them.
Nearly every district officer whom
we have met since the program for
the meeting has been out has eX-
pressed his intentions of being pre-
sent and being loaded" for March 5.
Miss Heba Brown of Ethan began
a term of school in Hutchinson
county recently.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
Notice of Mortgage Sale

eo nshaHla h of thaa been Certain nads rs an the the
late mor II made. eSe fsrn ea,i and s de-
Lena Franklin. husband and wife,
mortgagors to Martha E Snow. mort
g{sang;seee,. S Whieh 1ooa mo ond rgseor bears 81 6 date
ord in the register of deeds office of
Dawson county, South Dakota on Sep
TENDER oath. 1913. and recorded in book
81 of mortgages, on page l3l thereof;
and,
WHEREAS, said mortgage contained
a power of sale and also a provision
conditions of said mortgage the mort
gagee might declare the whole sum
secured thereby to be due and payable,
WHEREAS, said Martha L. Snow,
mortgages, is now deceased, and i. j:
spangler has, by ORDER of the county
ed administrator of the estate OF said
Martha E. Snow, and has duly quail
ned a.; as SIS sneh; and, oamint.,,,,or bas
elected to declare the whole amount
secured by said mortgage TO be due,
WHEREAS, no action at law, or
otherwise, has been instituted to col
lect said debt OF any part theteol,, ana
no such proceedings are now pending;
WHEREAS. the default in said mort
gage consists in The failure OF the
mortgagois to pay the in~stallme I;
dliC olA aio lllSlk oiJ W HsH
or any portion of the principal or in
terest; and.
be due on saiu mortgage at the date
of this notice is Sl.ol6.uv, principal,
$4,000 interest and $1,000 statutory
attorney fee, and in the aggregate the
sum of $1.S66.00.
NOW, THEREFORE,, notice is here
by given tina said mortgage win be
foreclosed by virtue Of the power Of
sale therein contained, by a sale OF
the mortgaged premises, by the sher-
iff of Dawson county. South, DAKOTA,
at public auctioA, to the highest bid
der for cash, on the 9th day OF March,
1909, at the hour Of two O'Clock Z. M,
at the front door Of the court house In
MITCHELL, Dawson county, South Da-
kota-
mencing at the northeast corner 81
lot four, () block one a., Rowley's
Cd Addition to Mitchell. running thence
west AZ feet and 4 inches. thence south
100 feet, thence east ~ feet and 4
inches, thence north 100 feet to place
of beginning, and is situated in Davl-
son county South Dakota.
Dated December IA, 1905.
Administrator of the estate of Martha
r.. Snow, MORTGAGE.
I. j. SPANGLER,
Attorney for Administrator.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1909-02-25
NO MORE RoMAncING
Pope Plus X Puts the Ban on the
Mixed Choir Proposition in Cath
Ollie Church Choirs.

Sioux Falls Press: Dan Cupid will
no more be able to use the choir loft
of Catholic churches as a stamping
ground. Romance is a thing of the
past in the Catholic church choir,
according to a recent decree issued
by Pope Plus x.
There will be no more whisperings
Of sweet nothings by the handsome
young man who helps the dainty
young woman to hold the hymn
book.
Strict separation Of the sexes must
be maintained in the choir gallery, If
women must be used as singers in
the Catholic churches. Pope Plus x
has explained his stand, promptly
and unequivocally, in reply to a test
question forwarded to Rome through
the apostolic delegate. The question
was framed by Rev. Hugh T. Henry
of Philadelphia, director of the Greg
orian instruction in Archbishop
Ryan's seminary. The reply is in the
usual Latin text. In English, as
translated in the Ecclesiastical Re-
view. and explained, it is as follows:
"Choirs, commonly SO called, as
We have them in most Of our
churches in the United States, where
a select group of men and women
gather for tho nnrn0Sa Of sin PIN
during the solemn services of the
church, are not permitted by the
motu proprio.
"2. The answer given in a GER
tain case (Angelopolitana, II, JAM,
1909 regarding the singing of wo.
men at divine services, is not to be
construed as sanctioning the com.
mingling of men and women in the
choirs as we have them in the United
States.