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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
In a Bad Way.

Stranger Tin train)-A man in your
business can't get home very often. ]
presume?
ommercial-Home? l should say
not. Why. sir. get home so seldom
that l cant remember half the time
where I live. Have to telegraph to
the firm to send me my address!
Stranger-You don't say so!
COmmercial-That' true. Why, one
time l was away so long that forgot
I'd ever been married and took
such fancy to pretty woman I met
in a strange town that l eloped with
her.
Stranger-My! My!
Commentaries It would have
been terrible thing: but when call
ed Oh the firm during my honeymoon
and introduced her the old man told
me she was my wife before.-London
Tit-Bits.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
T~ Thin One

Take one Of the largest corks you
can find, the kind used in the long.
necked green bottles. and in one end
dig out hole. Into this put leaden
bullet, or several large shot, and stop
up the hole with putty. Round OF the
edges of the cork at this end and your
dancer is ready to dance.
Around the top Of the other end Of
tho cork paste on a. little blue hood of
tissue paper; make a dress Of the
same and tie on sash of ribbon.
On the cork make with ink the pret.
t1est face you can. and then set the
young lady adancing.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Severely Witty.

"Henry," remarked Mrs. Henry
Peck, I'VE are going to have some
company this evening, and l do wish
you would brighten up and look less
like an honorary. pallbearer. Say
something humorous"
The company came, and with a few
preliminary coughs and winke. which
were intended to announce to his wife
that the witticicm was about to be
perpetrated, Henry said timtdly:
Mary"
Eyes, dear, what Is it," asked Mrs
Peck expectantly.
"Have you got all Of your hair on
this evening?"-Boston Globe.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Belated Tribute.

Arrangements have just been COM
pleted for the erection of a memorial
at Washington to John Barry as one
of the founders of the American navy
It has taken the country long time
to recognize Barry's achievements
This, however, is not an exceptional
case. Posterity has a habit, while
not forgetting the man, to indulge
in long delays before building
memorial to him.-San Francisco
Chronicle
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Happiness Postponed.

7dpp1HeS6 FoStponeo.
An awkward predicament in which
sailor bridegroom and his bride were
placed in St. Mary Majors church.
Exeter, Devonshire. England. recent
ly, caused the postponement OF their
wedding. The banns had been duly
called at the church, but when the
parties presented themselves at the
altar the bridegroom, who had been
recently paid of from his ship at
Portsmouth. was unable to produce
the necessary permission from his
commander. The bride swooned, and
eventually returned home, while the
bridegroom left for Plymouth to get
the required document.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
A. Per Custom.

Little James had been imparting to
the minister the important and cheer.
full Information that his father had got
a new set of false teeth. Indeed
James," replied the minister, indul
gently. And what will he do with
the old set?" "Oh, s'pose," replied
little James. they'll cut 'em down
and make me wear EN-"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Cannot Hold Hand Still.

tor use one of your own II neces
sary. Then take a piece of thread
about IS inches long and fasten one
ing wax or piece Of somebody's gum.
Then get a friend to rest her arm on a
foot rule or other stick about that
long with the other end on the table.
Have her hold the thread as shown. 90
that the coin will just reach into a
glass on the table-and then see II
she can keep the coin from hitting
the glass. She will be unable to do
it. for the coin will soon begin to
sway back and forth like a pendulum
and tinkle on the glass.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Possibly Willing to Assist at 1t.
At little party John T. McCutch-
con consented to do a little impromp-
tn chalk talking, with the presiden-
tial possibilities for his subject. Nc
Cutcheon had made several hits. One
of the party, chuckling, leaned over to
another, Democrat. Pretty good,
isn't it," he asked. What do you
think of his execution"
II think it would be darned good
thing" replied the Democrat.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
HOW TO LIFT SMALL PLATE
Clever Little Trick May Be Performed
by the Use Of Heavy Pieoe
Of eIottinq Paper.

Fill glass full to overlooking OF
water. Place over 1t a piece OF heavy
blotting paper. and then small plate
or a saucer about the size of the pa.
per. Carefully invert the whole, hold.
ing plate and glass firmly together. 20
no air is admitted In a few moments
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Instead Of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, 25c box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co.. Boston. Mass.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
HAND CANNOT BE HELD STILL
Amusing Little Experiment Will En-
tertain Company When Other
Things Begin to Lag.

Next time you are called upon to
amuse the company try this little ex.
pertinent. Borrow quarter from
some one. If they will trust you with
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Same Old Story.

She How did they ever come to
marry?
He-Oh, it's the same old story
Started out to be good friends. you
know. and later on changed their
minds.-Puck,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
New Parachute Toy.

chute and the weight Of the latter will
at once straighten the little floater
out, whereupon all will descend gent.
ly to the earth. the shell preceding it,
to be ready for another throw.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Stop the Pain.

The hurt Of burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
quickly and prevents scars Csc and SOC by
druggists. For free, sample write to
J. w. Cole 4 Co.. Black River Falls, Wis.,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

There is no excuse for the dyspeptio, with
Garfield Tea accessible At every drugstore.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Even a wise man never gets over be-
ing a fool to a certain extent.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Lifting a Plato.

when the blotting paper has become
damp, you can lift the glass and the
plate will hang tightly to it.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

"Pink Eye" 70 Epidemic in tho Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

Some men haven't sense enough to
stop borrowing when they strike oil.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Also NTH GN1xea.

Also With Gs,ves.
Assistant Editor-Heres a farmer
writes to US asking how to treat sick
bees.
Editor-Tell him he'd better treat
them with respect.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Monotonous Conversation.

Monotonous Conversation.
john never pretend to know a
thing when l don't When | done
know a thing l say it at once.
James-Quite right. But how mo-
uotonous your conversation must be.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

! II, !. this |
K E.
BOOK:

don you want to see thcrn?.
Peep into other people' newhomes andget
the latest ideas for your cum decorating Our
book tells about the FREE Color Plans our
expert designers will send you for any roome
you wish to decorate. You will be glad 10
know more about /.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

The way to get a reputation for
goodness IL to be good.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

A remedy that has stood the test Of time
is worth trying. Garfield Tea relieves liver,
kidney and stomach troubles.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
slgIenioIles.

lad, / was = snewsboy once, sSSssS
{. Jaw, what cha tryin' to do-eit me
doWnhearted?" Z
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
Use Aliens Foot.Eas0

Use Aliens Foot.Easo
The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smarting, ach-
ing, swollen feet. It makes your feet feel
everywhere, Csc. For free trial package,
address Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy. N. Y
Most Of e IN Do.
you certainly started out with fine
prospects. Your credit was good ev-
erywhere in town."
That's why failed"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26
The Way to Win.

The Way to Win.
1.-THE rain was coming down In
Sheets"
Il noticed it was in the bed of tho
streets,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-04-26

The Beautiful Wall Tint

% exquiste In color and quality 10 used In the MA
sxpensive modern homes though u far lea thaa
vail paper or paint. Kalsomine eolors appear har,h
and crude beside the soft hued Alabasine dntD Co.'S
furthest on the walls and 10 eadese Full diree
tons every -paekase-dmply mix With cold vstes
and put on. Does not chip.
peel OF rub Of: Is Beautiful n
!: ! I ! ! / I: ::
Colors and u
Wih our Color Plans es....s ~. -
you can easily haze the TX ~
most ar1istic home in yoxr II NM&l
n<ighbo,hood. - - n
Sead for our FREE BOOK N
Full s h. pkg. White SOC.
Regular Tints Sc.
Alabastine Company - ~
3 esaatvHk Rssl, GraM R4ik, hid ~%:s~~
Nev ya, Gu. besk Z. rs Vstf s.. GG1S-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
judicial Sale.


No. t6,53S-In the First Judicial Bis
tMct Court of Gaddo Parish, La. :
NJ. NJ. Spearmaa VS.. Tillman Gre
gan, Miner.
: By virtue ef a commission to sell
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
de Parish, La, in the above num-
hered and entitled cause, [ will Offer
for sale at public auction for cash
and according to law, at the princi-
pal front deer Of the court house Of
Gadde. Parish, La, during the legal
hours fer sales, on
F., SATURDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1912,
The northeast quarter Of section
seventeen, township twenty-three,
range is, Gaddo Parish, La, together
with .the buildings and improve
ments dheresa. Said property to be
sold as beleRsins to the above par
ties litisant, and to be sold for cash
according to law to- effect parti-
ten, and in the following proper
tons, ts-wit: the nine-tenths inter-
est of NJ. NJ. SpearnaH and the one
tenth interest of Tillman Gregan,
Miner. ). P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-0ficio Auctioneer,
Caucasian, November IL. 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05

J. NJ. FOSTER,
bstrict Attorney First Judicial Die,
trict State Of Louisiana.
Endor1d: Fi0d anS recorded THE
Dist day Of October A. y. 1912.
A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk and ex-ONcio Deputy
Recorder.
State of Louisiana, Rarish Of Cad
do: I hereby certify that the above
and foregoing is true and correct
copy of the original act, as the same
now appears on file and of record in
my office. Given under by hand end
seal of office this 2ist day of Octo-
Der 1912. O. S. HARDIN.
Deputy ClenD and eB-Off1cio Deputy
Recorder Oct. "a.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
SheliR's SaA

No. t6,557-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court Of Caddo Parish, La:
E. Wayles Brown VS.. B. 3. Hail
and J. w. Shelton
By virtue of writ Of fieri faeias
to me directed from the Honorable
First judicial District Court of Cad
do Parish, La, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, | have seized
and will eHer for sale at public auc-
ton for cash and according to law,
at the residence of the above named
defendants,viz.: $50 Jordan street in
the City Of Shreveport, Cadde Par
ish, Louisiana. during The legal
hours for sales on
SATURDAY, DEC. 7, 1912,
One piano, one let of household fur
niture and enc certain lease givea
by DR.. McAnn TO E. w. Browne
dated January /, 1912, and to expire
December 81, 1912 Said property
seized as belonging to the above
named defendants and to be sold fer
cash and according to law, to pay
and satisfy the debt as specified IN
said writ say in the sum of one hun
dred and seventy and no-100 dollars,
with legal interest from the 18th
day of October 1912 until paid.
J. P. FLOURNOY,
ShAriH Ax-0fficio A,ctianaap
Caucasian November 26, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Estray Notice.

E. Taken up by Riley Williams about
west of Mira, La, and es-
trayed before me, the undersigned
Justice of the peace. two ysarlinss,
one a heifer, brown with white face,
no marks or brands; the other q
Jersey colored bull, no marks OF
brands. Beth about year elds past
The owner will come forward
prove property and pay costs, or the
cattle will be sold as the law d.
reefs at Mira, Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, on Saturday, December I, 1912
This fifth day OF November 1912.
W. o. OWENS,
Justice of the Peace, Ward One Of
Caddo Parish, La.
Caucasian, November 7, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05

fsuch commissioners shall liSu,iate
the ~fAirs. soil the rop4rty. pse it,
debts and dissrl5uw ss sul@lu>
taAo0 tfD stoc bholdelS.
ARTICLE 81
At oil meetings of Stor6huIGsr~
eacA share of stoc& r-plw ssnttd o.
the owner in lHr>on or by Vru@N
shall 10 eAtisled TO one vote. STOCK
holders slsatl be notified Of n1tvtiuS>
by publication for lNirls ,SBNs in Il
Nert y newspaper at Shreveport
La. end also by @ritten notice o.
mail 10 each >lot1hol,ar ten dass
prior to such meptiag: eut nertinsS
als> I'D hele without such eDticrs
and delay upon waiver tG,reof in
Vriiine Of each tockholAers.
ARTICLE WIZ.
Ne stoG6helder shall sver lse le Id
liable for the contracts sr fAuIIs of
the corporation in any s'lrIllsr cum
Than the unpaid balance owing N
tho shores subscribed for by him:
nor shall any mere informally in
organizing have the effect of reIl-
dering this charter null or of @
posing any siockholder to any liza
hflisy beyond such unpaid balance
Done and signed at shreveport
La, % this 9th day of November ln(
the resence of T. ID. Canpland and
u. Friedlander, competent witnesses
and residents of this Parish and
State. who also sign with said ap-
bearers before me, notary. after due
Eeadih0 al the whole.
T. c. MORGAN,
by J. J. Hudson. Longview. share.
W. d. SESSUM,
By j. j. hudson. Longview: | shace
JOHN NJ. FI'RRH.
by J. b Hudson. Longvew. | shar"
J. X. BIVINS.
by J. J. Hudson. Lonsyiew, share. !
J. C. TURNER JR.. /
by ]. J. Hudson, Longview. shar" !
S. T. TOOkE,
BY J. J. Hudson. LongvieW | SHARE
J. J. HUDSON.
Attest: Lsngview. 1 ehsra.
T, y. HNPLAND.
u. FKIEDLANDER.
JOHN y. FILES.
Notary Public Cadde Parrish L..
Endorsed: Filed and recorded No..
venber ~, 1912.
s. o. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Of1icio Deputy
Recorder.
Stale OF Louisiana, Parish Of Cad. |
te: | hereby certify that The above
and foregoing is a true and correr:
CePy Of the original act, as the same
now appears on file and of record in |
my Office. Given under my hand and |
seal Of ef'1ce this 18th day or .SUvtrII-
ser 1912. S. 0. WILLIAMS.
Deputy Clerk and ex-Officio Deputy |
Recorder. Nov. ~.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
judicial Sale.
No. l6,53o--In the FIRST Judicial Dis
trlet Court Of Caddo Parish, La:
Succession Of VI. G. Elstnar

NO. lh,o5o~-ln the FrSt Judicial Dis
trlet Court of Caddo Parish, La :
Succession OF NJ. G. Elstnsr.
By virtue Of a commission to sell,
to ME directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
10 Parish, La, in the above num-
bered and entitled cause. | will Of
fer for sale at public auction fo"
cash and according to law. at the
principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish. Louisiana,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, DEC. %. 1912,
Lots 3 and / of block 20 of the CITY
of Shreveport, La. together with
The buildings and improvements
thereon: also law library, a per-
SonaI library and lot of household
goods. as per inventory on file in
the clerks office of Caddo Parish,
La. Said property to be sold as be-
longing to the above succession fer
cash and according to law to pay
debts. J. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctoneer.
Caucasian, Nov. 81, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Succession Notice.

No. i6.656-rn District Court. Caddo
Parish, La: Succession Of Hey
man Mannheim.
To George G. Dimmiek, Notary
Public-Greeting: You are hereby
commissioned and empowered 10
take an inventory and cause an ap-
praisement to be made of all the
property, real and personal rights
and credits belonging to the above
succession, and you will be therein
assisted by two competent experts
to be appointed by you for that pur-
pose. And how you have executed
this commission due return make
OF same as the law directs.
= Witness the Honorable Judge of
our said court this 30th day Of No.
vsmber A, D.. 1919. !
S. O. WILLIAMS,
Deputy Clerk
Caucasian, December 1, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Succession Notice.

No. 16,655-First District CouIe o.
Louisiana: Succession Of J. Milo
Smith.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Cae-
do: Notice is hereby given that Miss
Nellie Smith his this day applied
to be appointed administrative Of
said succession. and unless opposi-
lion be made thereto within til
time specified by law, she will %
appointed as prayed for.
3 Witness the Hon. r. F. Bell, judge
of said court, this 30th day of No
yembsr 1912. SO. WILLIAMS,
a. Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian. December /, 1912
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Succession Notice.

No. 46,sg5-First District Coul9 OF
-, Louisiana: Succession of John F..
Stewart.
Notice, is hereby given that o. G
Stewart his this day applied to be
appointed administrator of said
succession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time speci-
Rea by law he will be appointed O.
prayed for.
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutherlin,
Judge of said court, this Goth day OF
November 1912. w. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian, November Fl, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Criminal Nenire

OF the First judicial District Court
, fer the, Two Weeks Commencing
November g.. 1912.
Cfimina! Venire for the week
commanding December 2, 1912:
: Barlow, T. L. 4 Bavens, Jas. NJ.
Clements, ]. B. 1 Nance, r. l..
Cerutney, Thos.
Nesan, C. n. 3 Sharp, R. T.
Landers, J. C. I Saunders, J. A.
4 Williamson. r. w.
/ Kelly, ]. 6: 4 Voisin, P. D.
1 Ives, A. B. 3 Dunn. Marshall
{ Thurmohd, J. H.
1 Wray. Gee. 3. 4 VanCleve, ]. J.
. auekabay, r. f. L.
1 Wade, ). M. 2 Former, w. M.
e. Bernstein, Julius
1 Smith, Chas. r. & Mellow. J. r.
4 Rogers, J. P. 1 Zylks, S. G.
1 Dewitt, Morgan
Levy, Geo. W. 4 Frazier, j. A.
} Crisp, Leroy ( Hamiter, J. J.
+. II. GOSMAN,
LEVI COOPER,
F. 4. LEONARD,
]. B. ARDIS,
Jury Commissioners
8. N, KERLEY,
eisfk and ex-Qficie Jury Commits
siaper
A true copy. Attest:
s, N. KERLEY, CleI9
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
BOW to Order natternS.

Patterns described in The Cauc g
ian are supplied by The May Manton
Pattern Company, Greeley Square,
New York City, and Masonic Tenn
pie, Chicago, III. Forward order
with, name and address to the Ne"
fork or Chicago office with Zoe for
eech pattern; they will be mailed
direct to you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05

Give us a chance at your next sta
tionery order. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Warming.

All parties are warned not to
trespass or hunt On my property.
J. I. MILLER,
Doggy Bayou, La.
November 20, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05
Notice to the Public.

/ am applying for a pardon.
n. b. BURNS.
Shreveport, L. Dec. L 1872
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05

FHTLTP LIFBEK, Secretary.
I. Philip Liebpr. secretary of the
above described corporation. d.
hereby declare and certify tAat the
above and foregoing is a true and
correct copy of the minutes of this
meeting of the stockholders of t6ie
said Shreveport Mutual Building
Association. held at its office No. 223
Milan street. Shreveport, La. on
the 10th day of November 1912, a,
\ O'Clock m
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-05


guirs and discharge them OF pleas
ure; each director shall uwn o. least
enc share of stock in the eprpera-
tien. Feue directors shall csHsti-
tute a quorum OF the beard for the
transaction OF business, -whs shah
attend in person. Or by. writteB
proxy. The secretary-treasurer shall
maintain his ofies at the aeTniciie
of the company al Shreveport. La,
and he shall give bond with the
surety of solvent bonding csm-
.pany in the sum OF Ave Thousand
dollars conditioned On the faithful
performance of his duties and &C
counting for all funds that may
come into his possession: thu pre-
MUM of such bond to be paid by
the company. The board eff direc-
tors may be increased or decreased
at the will of the stockholders as
evidenced by vote of thfee-fsurths
of the stock at a meeting called fer
that purpose.
ARTICLE VI
The corporation may be dissolved
at any time by three-fenrths vote
of the stockholders, and when it is
dissolved three commissioners shall
b elected for that purpose al = gen.
Eeral meetiRe Oh the stockholders;