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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
Prominent Citizen
Gives out Political Views.

Honorable Alfred Songy, pres
ident of the Songy Planting
Company, of Wallace, and COM
missioner for this parish of the
Lafourche Basin Levee Board,
has favored the Meschacebe "
with personal expressions of his
preferences in the approaching
local campaign.
My attention having been call
ed to certain conflicting political
rumors emanating from irres-
ponsible sources, | am anxious, +"
Mr. Songy stated, for the gene
raj public to know what my poll
teal views are. - This affords
me the opportunity to say that
| am now, as I have been in the
past, a staunch friend and ardent
supporter OF Sheriff Paul Ber-
thelot, who is a candidate to sue
ceed himself. !" | will therefore
urge his denomination and election
to this important position.
''Mr. Berthelot has made an
honest an upright official. Our
friendship has been mutual and
nothing has arisen to impair it. :"
II repeat it, | could assign nu-
merous other reasons why | should
vote for Paul Berthelot for Sheriff
of this parish. I further endorse
his views upon political questions
and will assist in the nomination
and election Of the full admins
tratiOn ticket. -
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
New Statue For
st. John the Baptist Church.

Rev. r. Prudhomme, tempora-
ry Rector, announces the receipt
of beautiful statue of ST. Ann
which will adorn the interior of
the sacred edifice. The unveil-
ing and blessing of the statue
will take place tomorrow evening
at 4 o'clock with appropriate &C.
remonieS.
st. An was the mother of the
Blessed Virgin Mary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
Power of the Press.

A drop of ink makes thousands think,
AS you have often heard.
There is, of course, a lot OF force
In just one printed word.
And as they gauge the sporting page
And by the fireside dream,
A drop of ink makes thousands think
They'll have the winning team.
louisville Courier Journal
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
The Convent Eagles
Out for a Scrap.

The Convent Eagles, the strong
ST. James baseball team, would
like to meet the Garyvilles, Ed
CARDS, Lulings, Hahnvilles, Bur
ton Schwartz. Dutch Bayous
and Excelsiors. All communica-
tions should be addressed to Mr..
Rene l.. EngIade, manager, Con-
vent: La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
OUR CHOICE
For Governor
JOHN T. MICHEL,
OF ORLEANS.
LOCAL NEWS.

The Morning STAR reports
the Peters Pence Collection
taken up, in this parish on Sun
day, June 90, to have been as
follows:
st. John the Baptist Church s1O,50
GaryvlHe y. ooo
The local political situation in
general is clear enough to help
discern what will be the slate
nominated next ] anuary.
Mr.. ". Dupuy, the popular
owner of Dupuy's Cafe, of Gary
vile, has returned after an ex-
tended Northern trip, having
visited st. Louis, Hot Springs
and Memphis and is greatly inn
proved In health.
Onions and potatoes are COM
manding fancy prices in the New
Orleans market. Both products
are very scarce due to the protract
eddrought Onions are worth
S3.OOper barrel and potatoes $500
per barrel. Large quantities OF
potatoes were shipped to market
from here during the digging
season and sold for a song, and
: in some instances as low as 5t
cents per sack.
Webre's Park was thr9 gee
with visitors last Sunday "a. at
ness the two, baseball game :.
vertisea to be played on that day
The Essgards were ready an6
more than anxious for the fray
hntthe Convent Eagles and tht
Lucy Browns did not show up
We understand that the Convent
team awaited the gasoline launch
sent up from here to convey
them to Edgard. but the boat wa.
,1navoidably delayed en- route
and the trip was abandoned.
The PLAYERS and the many
nresent were disappointed, bu
ii the future the manager OF tn.
Edpards promises to see that al
games win materiallize.
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Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
Rev. Washington On Peace.

Rev. Albert Washington, Of the
Second African Baptist Church,
of Edgard, preached a lengthy
sermon on Peace on Sunday, July
2. This sermon or exhortatiOn
was suggested by the Interna-
tional Peace Forum of New York
City.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

Another Judge has ruled that a
man is boss of his own home.
That's it. Always harping on
theory.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
A Treat for Everybody.
(COnanaunicated.)

What promises to be the greatest hit
of the season in the parish of st John
will be the presentation of "Ten Nights
in Bar Room at the Evergreen School
House, by an able company of players,
on August 18th.
The play has been in active rehearsal
for the past month under the supervision
of stage directoe, and the outcome
spells success. Everything necessary
for the occasion has been secured to
make this complete. Already the scene
ries have been received, which make the
Evergreen School resemble more q
theatre than a school.
Needless to comment upon such a
masterpiece as 4Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" nor the morals to be drawn
therefrom, for everyone knows only too
well the story of Joe Morgan and his
darling little girl; it is sure to please
everybody. so don't fail to see it as you
will be helping good cause, it being
played for the benefit Of St. John the
Baptist Church.
Tickets will be on sale pretty soon,
and as there is great demand for same,
you will act wisely by procuring them
either by calling personally or writing
at Evergreen Store, Wallace, La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

Cosgrove's Weekly says: pray
tell me why Mr.. Michel's plat
form promises are not sincere and
as much to be relied upon as those
of Mr.. Aswell or Judge Hall
Why refer to Governor Sanders
platform in 1908 and the alleged
failure to carry it out in connec-
ton with Mr.. Michel's promises
now I! Mr.. Aswell and Judge Hall
We're Sanders men in 1908, and
are just as much responsible for
him, if there be responsibility,
as Mr.. Michel. All this is unwor-
thy of honest editors and honest
men. Mr.. Michel has merits as a
man and an official, and he should
be judged accordingly. So fer as
"Bossism' is concerned he is no
more the result of it than Hall is,
and if DR.. Aswell depends on
Mr.. Ewing's support, or as far
as he does that. than he is.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

Aswellmichelhall. If there is
not enough in that name to
make q governor we give it up.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
LOST.

Between my home and Reserve Sta
ton, on Thursday, July, l3th., 1911, a
cartoon BOX containing two Ladies'
Shirt Waists, hand embroidered, subject
sDAISIES,' and one Gents top shirt,
White, with black stripes.
The finder will receive a generous re-
ward by returning same to
Judge P. E. EDR1NGTON.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The undersigned will stand for the season
his beautiful and well-bred stations:
REX, steel grey, foaied in 190@. Sire: Ben
Wahl, Record 2:lS. Dam: Lady NJ. by Archie
Altmont, Record 2:14, sire of Dudie Archdale,
Record 2:04a
NOBEL NJ. chestnut colt, star, hind ankle
white. Sire; Nobel, Record 2.10. Dam: Sallie
Simpson, Record 2:12. He isa splendid indi-
vidual and has good spec inheritance.
DR. s. MONTEGUT,
LaPlace; La.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
BN1'-l'OO,,l Permits.

/ am applying to the Honorable Police Jury
of this Parish for permit to conduct bar
room, Malt and Vinous, for colored people, at
Premier, La, all in accordance with Act 176 Of
1908. NJ. G. PRINCE.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

At this time the iceman re-
mains cool and Gollected-p princi-
pally collected, in advance.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

5 or 6 doses "eee" will cure
any case of Chill and Fever.
Price, Csc.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

No one has accused the mer-
curry Of taking a drop too much.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

We are applying to the Honorable Police
Jury of this Parish for permit TO conduct a
bar-room, to sell Beer and Wine only, at Lions,
La, all in accordance with Act 176 of 1908.
GEORGE J. & JULES J. HAYDEL.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

TIME TABLE.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
EDGARD STATION.
FORMERLY ST. JOHN
Passenger trains going East.
NO. o.. cannon Ball ...................,6.55 A. NJ
40. 5i. New Orleans Mail..............309 P. M
No. So. Accommodation n..93 A. N
No. %. Merry Widow w''......7IS u P. M
Passenger Trains going West.
NO. 90 Texas Mail........ s4S A. NJ
No. %, Texas xpress................. P. NJ
No. 53. A accommodation tion......249 2. M
No.s5I. Merry Widow "..............I02 P. NJ
The Leger and Lorio transfer meets trains
Nos, SIS, SO and SO.
YAZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILWAY.
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going South
No. a3 Baton RougeAccommodations.s A. M.
No. II. Vicksburg Express ...... ....4 Is P. M.
Passenger trains going North
No. g. vicksburg Express..........s20 A. NJ.
No. "a. Baton Rouge Accommodations 80 P. NJ.
Y. g. NJ V MOTOR CAR.
DAILY
Going South, leaves at...............5.4a P. NJ.
North, Is - .................Sl0 10 A. NJ.
FRISCO RAILWAY.
iIUuISlaNA RAILWAY AND NAVIGATING G0APANYS TRACK
RESERVE STATION.
Passenger trains going East tStop on Signal.)
Passenger trains going West.
NO. I.... .-................... 50 A. M
<So. T. NJ
The Montz transfer meets these trains daily
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29

Entered as second-class matter NJ
vember 9th 1909, at the post-Office
at Edgard, La, under the Act of
March 3, 1879.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1911-07-29
TIME TABLE.
TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.
EnnApn c-pATInN

YAZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILWAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
MODERN EQUIPMENT
AND C0NVENIENCES

The well known firm of Kruger &
Warner Company are having changes
made in their gents furnishing store
in the F. J. Wood block that will
when completed make this establish
ment one of the most modern in this
section of the state The ceiling
and side walls have been covered
with steel sheeting by H. M. Beim-
Ter, the timer. F. S. Gill and his
Workmen are now decorating the
steel covering. After this is done
the Grand Rapids (Mich.,) Show
Case Company will furnish it with up
to- date cases shelving and tables for
the more perfect care and handling
of their merchandise. We understand
that this particular style of equip
ment is something new and will be
one of the first of its kind to be in
stalled in the state of Wisconsin.
1t will be a pleasure to their many
patrons and friends in Grand Rapids
and vicinity to know that this firm
are going to have these modern con-
veniences.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
TREE PLANTING
WHETHER Or NOT
Why Not Follow the Chatham
Plan?
Contributed

tOO11i1 lOQlCOj
Tree planting in Chatham is pro-
crossing rapidly. Property owners
are required to plant a young tree
in front of their property for every
35 feet of frontage The work has
met with some opposition from tax
payers, but several hundred trees
have been planted. They are of uni
form size and of the various hardy
varieties
This for New Jersey town is good
1t would be good for Grand Rapids.
Its mandatory nature is unique but
most logical. The spotted tree de-
velopment SO commonly seen can sell
dom be cured in any other way. Let
US have more trees, more uniform
tree development and more Chatham
like civic activity 10 these ends.
Notice the wide spacing of the tree
to permit the full development OF
the branches
All trees projecting over the side
walk should be trimmed so as to per,
nit pedestrians to walk without dan
ger to eyes, hats, or umbrellas. Eight
feet is the approved height for trim
ming above the side walk. Trim earl!
while the tree is dormant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
To THIS
FROM SIOUX FALLS
First City in West to Adopt
Commission Form is Highly
Pleased With it.

Souix Falls, South Dakota, with IA,
600 population, is the first city in the
middle west to adopt the commission
form of government. Knowing that it
would be interesting to learn how the
people of that city regard the new
system after having given it a thor
ough test, letters were written to PEG
pie residing there and the first an
swer to these was received today.
It's the same old story over again
Another boost for commission govern
ment, with the statement also that the
people of our city would not listen to
proposition to return to the old aid
ermanic system of government :"
Wherever the commission form has
been tried the people seem satisfied.
Letters from upwards of thirty-five
cities have been received by the cam
paign committee in Appleton, and not
a single writer says the commission
form has been unsatisfactory On the
contrary everyone says the commits
sion is far superior to the aldermanic
system.
If the commission form is satisfact-
DRY and if it is better in 1876 cities of
the United States, why would it not
be better in Appleton? The question
is unanswerable.
Following is reproduction of the
letter received from George w Burn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

side, a prominent citizen OF Sioux
rails, South Dakota:
In reply to your letter of inquiry
will say, our town under the last gov
eminent census has IA 900 people. We
have been under the commission form
OF government eighteen months;
don't think you could get our people
under any circumstances to go back
to the old city council plan. We have
paid off $50 900 of floating debt and
have made $4,000 permanent i'm
provements. We have raised the mon
ey to do this by equal assessments
We have assessed the corporations tn
same as the common people in some
instances we have raised the assess
ment of the corporation three times
the amount the old council used to
assess them. Our rate of assessing
is the same as before and our levy the
same as before. Our business is di-
Vlded between five men and into five
departments and each man is held re
sponsible for his department. In the
case OF kicks" the kicker knows
where to go and where to get his re-
lief. We have no curbstone politi-
clans or political bosses to tell us how
to run things. Our business is done
On business principles Each commif
sioner has to account to the people fol
his department. In fact it is the only
way to run city. Respectfully GEO
w. BURNSIDE. Appleton Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
TOWN OF SIGEL.

Frank Heiser from Minnesota spen
few days here visiting friends and
relatives and also attended the fun
eral of his mother at WATERFOWL.
A Yousko has been troubled con
siderable with rheumatism for the
past two weeks. 40
Mrs. Martin Zeuge from your city
spent the latter part of last week at
the Edw. Brehm home
Andrew Schultz is now busy cut
ing feed for the. farmers in this vic.
unity ~
The school in district No. 5. is
closed for few weeks ON account OF
the measles being around in this
vicinity.
Mrs. ]. F. Johnson from your city
visited her parents between trains
Wednesday.
Mrs. Edw. Brehm is on the sick lis
this week.
Little Bernard Haas is sick with
the measles quite bad. DR.. Hougen
is in attendance.
Miss Elma Knuth was shopping in
your city Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kruger spent
Sunday at the Hofferman home
Miss Clara Koch is visiting in the
Rapids this week with her sister Mrs
Emil Hankey
Grandma Kruger is visiting in Mil
waukee this week with her son Fred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
SENECA CORNERS.

George Alberts, who has been EN-,
ployed as butter maker for the F. AL
bert Dairy Co. left with his family
for MayVille where they will make
their future home. Henry Peterson
will take the place of Mr.. Alberts al
the creamery.
Hay is not very plentiful this win.
ter, still some of our farmers have
some to sell. John Shear hauled
loads to Grand Rapids recently. John
must know how to make hay.
John Meyer and Frank Stake went
to Vesper Sunday evening to take in
the roller skating at the hall John
said that he never had any wheels
on his feet but he would try it anyway
if he would have to put them on al
fours
Herb. and Richard Marx are EN-
ployed for Potter at Cranmoor.
John Meyer and Frank Stake have
made a contract with Henry Gatzke
to cut 200 cords of 16 inch wood that
ought to keep the boys out of mis-
chief for a while.
Adolph Alberts who has been work
ing the Gotleib Henke farm the past
two years will move back on his own
place this summer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
HAS CONSERvA.
TON PLANS
State Forester Urges 1000,
Acres for sProtection to
Rjvnrc

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 1.-Much in.
terest is being displayed here over the
report of the state board Of forestry
because Of the campaign for conserva-
ton. The report is really that of State
Forester GrIffith's. 7 he report in part
follows:
The state must have a reserve of
at least 100000 acres in order to pro-
tect the headwaters of our most i'm
portant rivers; to aid in retaining our
wood-usiug industries within the state
by supplying them with timber, their
raw material which they must have,
and to protect the beauty of our Won
derful mort hern lake region that should
annually bring millions of dollars into
the state, through tourists. campers,
hunters and fishermen"
'Our loss of forest resources by for
est fires has been appalling amount
ing to 5000, 600 in 1908, and to over
S., 900, 900 in 1910, and our town fire
warden system has proved absolutely
inadequate, as it is based upon the
wrong principle of fighting fires after
they occur and not of preventing
them"
The report urges the passage of Leg
islation providing a special tax of 2l0
OF mill in order that more forest area
may be purchased and also in order
that a patrol may be maintained
throughout the period when forest
fires threaten. The report further
says:
''Such ak will yield about 5000, 1000
year and it is estimat ed that in Or
binary seasons of average fire danger
the patrol system will cost $780,
leaving S750,000 year for the pur-
chase of state forest reServedlauds
and their improvement and protection
''The patrol syst EN- will be called
upon to protect some 100000 acres
of land and the amount asked for this
work. S250,000. means therefore an ex-
penditure of only cents per acre
annually"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
LIKE FINDING MONEY TO
DROP In THE 5-10C STORE

Any day of the week and find that
you can buy goods, just what you
want for less money than you ever
heard of such goods being sold for
before
Embroideries and laces, 15-20-25c
values for and 10 cents a yard.
Taffeta ribbons 1920 values 1Oc.
ToWeling by the yard or by the
towel and 10 cents.
Ladies patent leather belts, Persian
effect 25 C values 1Oc.
Children's patent leather belts Csc val
ues 10c
Ladies and children's hose 10c.
Mems hose and hose supporters 10c
Children's knit waists 10c.
Hose supporters, ladies and children,
IT, Csc values 10c.
Mems neckwear, good enough for
a Prince 10c
Dutch collars, collars with jabots and
fancy bows 10c
Turnover collars 5-10c
Ruching all colors. per ruch 10c.
Biggest towel you ever saw, size SAX
"a only 10c.
Laundry bags Csc values 10c.
Our room is limited for quoting
prices but you can find hundreds of
different things too numerous to men.
ton for and 10c.
We have just added the latest line
of post cards, valentines, birthday
and views of Grand Rapids, IL diff
ferent views all for 1c each.
Valentines, remember we are head
quarters, our prices and 10c each.
1t is just little early but never
the-less we will have the largest line
of Easter novelties ever brought to
this city. Remember the Novelty
Store is headquarters for this line
of goods.
A visit to our store will convince
any one that we have bargains any
day of the week.
Yours to please,
NJ A. BOGOGER,
Store on Vine street. Look for Red
Front.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
o a solution of the mystery.

We heard criticism recently made
by taxpayer that would have a tend
ency to discourage and retard civic
improvement. He stated that the
work being done by the Ladies OF
the Federation in urging property own
ers to paint and otherwise improve
their property was commendable, and
he complied with their request by
painting his house, dwelling his lawn
changing his windows from old to me
dern, and otherwise identifying his
premises Imagine his surprise az.
ter these changes were made when
he found that the Assessor had in
creased his assessment nearly one
third. This ought not to be as 1t Ger
tainly can not but discourage improve
ments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09

" Herald 1t Is now stated that Pre-
sident Taft has sent in the new ap-
pointment to the United States Senate
for confirmation. This act on the
part of the President will make no
friends for him either among the
Stalwarts or Halfbreeds 1t also
stamps the President as a very IN
reliable politician. The President s
act in this case was to refuse the re-
appointment of G. N. Johnson. who
it was generally conceded was a good
postmaster and was recommended by
Congressman Morse. Instead, he
named Postmaster Kubasta, who
has served for about six months. The
Presidents act in removing Kubasta
under these conditions are deplorable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
WIN. C. TRAHERN REACHES
BOSTON SAFELY

From a letter received this morn
ing We are informed that VIM. c..
Trahern who left here last week to
spend the balance of the winter with
his daughter in Boston, arrived there
safely on Thursday last. He is well
and hearty and wishes to be remem-
bered to all his friends in and about
Grand Rapids. In spite of his 81 years
@: q e, Mr.. Trahern is a great traveller
dividing his time between Alberta,
Canada, with one of his daughters
who resides there, and part of his
time with another daughter who re-
sides in PittsYille, Wis, and the bal
ance of his time with his daughter
in Boston, Mass. There are few of
his age any where who average a
81 eater amount of mileage in the cours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-02-09
BRIDGE PARTY ORGANIZED

Mrs. F. MacKinnon entertained the
ladies of the Travel Glass at Bridge
at her home Tuesday afternoon at
which time the ladies organized a
Bridge Club to be known as the IRA
vel Glass Bridge Club" The follow
ing members were present: Mes
danes Brundage, Bramham, w. J. Co
way. DeGuere, Gibson, Hougen, Ham
brecht, G. kellogg, Mead, Mackinnon
Guy Nash, E. NJ. Pease, l. E. Philleo,
D. B. Philleo, l. P. Witter, and Jas.
Wright. After the Organization Mrs.
F. MacKinnon was elected President
and Mrs l.. A DeGuere, Vice Presi-
dent It was decided to have the club
meet every two weeks. The rest Oh
the afternoon was spent in playing
bridge. Four tables were in use. At
the close of the game it was learn
ed that Mrs. l. E. Philleo had receiv-
ed first honors Delicious refresh
ments were served at four o'clock
Mrs. VIM. kellogg will entertain the
club on Thursday afternoon of this
week.