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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
THE UNION PICNIC,

According to the u S. census there
are 3,14A Afro-Americans in st. Paul,
but according to inside 1nlormaulon"
there lot more that the census TAX
ers did not get in their list.
The union picnic at Minnehaha on
last Tuesday was a grand affair in
every way. Both St. Paul and Min
neapolis people turned out in force
and had a splendid time in the cool,
shady woods. The beverage, cool,
sparkling water, was very fine and was
enjoyed by all. There were many
baskets of toothscme viands, and hun
CRY people on all sides to deplete them
which they did, The only sports
were: croquet, driving the ponies,
automcbiling and foot races. The
winners of the races were as follows:
100 yards dash, boys, PRIZE book:
H. Harris. - ~
100 yards dash, girls, prize book:
NJ. Jackson.
100 yards dash, large boys, book: J.
Newton. r..
Girls double hand race, prize BOOK:
H. Williams.
Boys hop race, prize book: j. Har-
ris.
100 yards dash, young women, prize
hat: T. Starks.
100 yards dash, young woemn, prize
, rocker; G. Austin
100 yards dash, fat men, prize
cigars; O. c. Hall, st. Paul.
100 yards dash, fat ladies, prize
gloves: Mrs. M w. Cannon.
! 100 yards dash, male teachers, prize
knife: r. Cannon
i 100 yards dash, female teachers,
prize shirtwaist: H. Washington
LOG yards dash, married ladies, prize
umbrella: Mrs. Matte r. Hicks, ST.
Paul.
100 yards dash, married men, prize
merchandise: Mr. Stone.
100 yards dash, girls under 1S, prize
picture: r. Charleston.
st. James A. NJ e. School had 211
present and Pilgrim Baptist Schoo
had 205.
! ALBION W. HoLDEN-Ftne
house painting, hand Oil finishing
vanishing, staining. wall 5tintine
i etc. done on short notice. FRS
class, durable work guaranteed
lie General repairing and jobbing Of al
ofkirs1s. Send or leave orders at SO,
d-s' Anthony Ave-. or telephone Dial,
2055. Estimates furnished.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. William Tate, of Chi
cago, are visiting Mrs. Tate's mother,
Mrs. Louis Liverpool, of Marion street.
Mrs. George w. Duckett, who has
been visiting relatives in Canada for
several weeks, returned home last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lola Edwards will be in charge
of the Juvenile Court work during the
absence of Miss Edith Leonard upon
her vacation.
Deacon" Douglass, one of the old
est citizens and members OF Pilgrim
Baptist church, died at the city hos
pital Thursday.
Mrs. Lydia Fowlkes, of Cairo, ILL.,,
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Louis Flye, returned to her home
last Wednesday.
The receipts of the St. Paul postof-
fee for July were $99,99S.37. the larg-
est for the month Of July in the his
tory OF the office.
Hon. julius A. Schmahl, the present
incumbent, on last Thursday filed for
denomination as Secretary OF State on
the Republican ticket.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Martin, Of Hatch
street, entertained at o'clock tea on
last Monday in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Tate, Of Chicago.
Mrs. A. r Stanley, of Charles street,
who was called to New Orleans by the
illnocc of hor father who SllbSeOuont-
ly died, has returned home
Mr.. B. G. Senter, of St. Louis, Mo-,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1912.

There were only Sc fire alarms dur
ing July.
Mr. R. E. Cousby has moved to S19
Mississippi street.
Mr. F. B. Donaldson left for trip
to Chicago Monday.
Mr.. Thos. A. Boyer has returned
from his trip to Aurora, III.
Mr.. G. B. Lazenberry is still in a
critical condition at the hospital.
Mr. H. G. Maxwell has returned from
a three months stay in Spokane.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
IT COSTS YOU NOTHING

To talk to us or procure one of our
house catalogues, and it may save you
many dollars and much worry about
your future home. We give you the
most liberal inducements and the
greatest opportunities for a man to
own his home ever offered in St. Paul.
We build without down payments on
lots worth 5000 or more, and abso-
lutely guarantee our work and materi-
al and satisfy our buyers. Monthly
payments range from SO to $25, ac-
cording to the price of house.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
MINNEAPOLIS
OClMGS IN AND ABOUT THE
GREAT FLOUR CITY,"

Matters Social, Religious and Genera!
Which Have Happened and are to
Happen Among the People of the
City.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1912-08-03
SAINT PAUL
= WEEKS RECORD IN MlNNEso
TA's CAPITAL.

The SANITY City" and SANITY City
FoIks-MeWsy Items Of Social, Re-
IIsIous, Political and Genera. Mat.
tiers Among the People.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-03

c. r. HUNTERS SANITARY DUST KILLING
IN. floors clean and bright and gives them
polished finish. Good for your furniture. Try
H. 5uc gal, delivered Used by the L.. s.
govt and over 5000 families for the last IS
years. G. T. Hunters Sanitary Dust killing
Floor Oil. lib Pa.sive. NV. ". Sass. Accept
nc limitations. Don't forget 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-03
APARTMENTS TO LET.

THE tADIZ. 1la T. ST. Sc. APARTMENTS
containing -four and five rooms ard hath rach.
Rent. x2i5n 10 So - per month.
IAMES r. SilEA Gl3 La. wv. wv.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
ABSENT FRIENDS.


In an appreciative letter about her
pleasure in receiving the home paper,
Mrs. A. Falconer says she likes her
new home, Longview, Texas, very
much. Her son-in-law, w. R. Beall'
is getting out good daily paper at
that place.
The True Democrat is pleased to
receive announcement of the engage
ment of Miss Florence Harrison, OF
New Orleans, to Mr.. Alphonse B.
Hitler, also of New Orleans. The
wedding will take place in the fall
Miss Harrison is one of st. Francis
ville's bewitching home girls, trans
planted to New Orleans, and hel
present and prospective happiness de
lights her friends.
A delightful photo has been recelV
ed here OF Helen, the beautiful Lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M
Michel, Of Canton, Miss.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
Bayou Sara Lodge Of Odd Fellows
Mourns in Memory Of 4. viIIeret

so imbedded in his nature that he
was living incarnation Of the best
Odd Fellowship. It was q part OF
the deeper side of his nature: q re-
ligion in itself, and nobly did he fol.
low it's behests. No Odd Fellow was
tuc humble for his tender friendship,
none too high for his perfect equal
ity.
1t was for this we loved him as
man and as brother. We loved him
because we must, because his quail
ties of mind and heart impelled that
love as a magnet draws steel, as the
moon looks down and calls upward
the waters of the earth. We loved
him and were proud Of him. proud
of the distinction which through him
had accrued to this, his home lodge.
Bayou Sara Lodge No. so feels to-
day that long years will roll by ana
others will rise up IN our councils
not unworthy of our esteem and COM
mendation, but that the name and
memory of Abram Villeret are inscrib-
ed indelibly in our hearts at the
head of the list of our brothers, and
that fond love and remembrance Will
continue as faithfully his as when
we gave him the Grand Honors,
Prematurely he has gone from US.
The full sheaf of mans years was
not accorded him, even as some
rich harvests are garnered in mid
summer. Ours is not the right to
complain who enjoy the legacy OF
his memory and example. These
shall inspire US to higher ideals OF
Odd Fellowship and to loftier stand
ards of character.
To his dear ones, who loved him
as son and brother, who relied upon
his strength and were sheltered In
his love, our tenderest sympathy ana
friendship are extended and II It
be a consolation to them % know
that we suffer with them that com
fort is indeed theirs. Uttering the
name of Abram Villeret Is an "oDen
sesame" to our affections as po-
tent as whisper Of the secret pass
words of our order.
ST. JOHN LlDDELL.
/. CUTRER,
A. w. ARD,
Commattee.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
lNFERTILE SEED CORN.

st. Louis, Mo-, March rs, 1912.
AS to- the cause of the nonfertility
of seed corn this year, we find our
selves confronted with the obstacle
of a condition rather than the specu-
lations of a theory. Like the heat
of the sun, electricity, and acttnism,
we cannot say why it exists, but it
is certainly there nevertheless.
That it is a very urgent and i'm
portant practical matter is proven by
the experience a few years ago oil
the State of Iowa. That Common
wealth's agricultural authorities con
ceived the idea of gaining revenue
for the farmers by securing a better
stand of corn and sent demonstra
ton trains and lecturers Throughout
the state, urging the farmers tx
plant only seed corn Of proven fer
tility and showing them how to tes
it. Result: A net increase ID
| Iowa's corn production each year O
about twenty-five million bushels, ov
er twelve million dollars, without an!
increase in acreage or in the cost o
production.
OF course we are, as a matter o
fact. amusing our leisure moment
| with q whole lot of theorizing as tt
cause of the present trouble, but S
far nothing has been suggested tina
seems to present the features OF an
decided probability. The most ger
eral idea seems to be some relati0
! to deficient polarization due to Las
] seasons drought. But, had the pc
llenization been wanting, would tn
kernel have been formed?
Your friend,
:, is McGEHEE
! NV announcement: "Our hard Wi
ter seems broken" was followed I
twelve inches Of snow!
fYou never can tell. The weath'
). is warranted to keep all prophe
ri hmble.-Editor.)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
GRAND MILITARY BALL,

Co, A, La. State National Guards,
of this place continues to perfect
plans for the military ball, which
they will give to their friends throug
out the parish. A large number of
invitations will be issued, and it is
expected to make them general,
reaching every family in the parish.
The committee is earnestly DESTROYS
of sighting no one, hence if, by any
chance any one be overlooked, the
committee will greatly appreciate hav
ing its attention called to the fact.
The main object Of the company in
giving this mammoth entertainment
is not only to promote sociability and
good feeling but to arouse a more
general interest in the company and
it's prospects, so that there will be
more enlistments and all the worthy
young men Of the parish be attracted.
The music will be furnished by the
Bud Scott Band, of Natchez, which is
exceptionally finae, and all of the ar
rangements proposed are pleasing
The committees are:
Committee of Arrangements-Lieut
Col. Lewis P. Kilbourue, honorary
chairman; Capt. G. G. Howell, chair
man; Lieut.. Jas. Kilbourne, Lieut.. F.
G. Spohn.
Committee ON Invitations-Corporal
ANGEL w. Ard, chairman; Private M
Shaffer, Sergeant Walter Marymanl
Private L. J. Dayries, Private Chris
ty Neff.
Floor ommittee-Lieut. F. c.
Spohn, chairman, Private H. D. Pro
vosty, Primate Lamartjne Lieux, Cor
poral John H. Clack, Jr., Private ROT
ert Turner.
Reception Committee-A. F. Bar
row, Geo. Baier, G. L. Plettinger, j
F. Irvine, X. c. Smith, s. McC. Law
rason, D. I. Norwood, J. R. Mat
thews, Geo. Stern, c. Weydert, E.
Wolf, S. Rosenthal, Benz. Leopold, E
l. Daniel, Cheston Folkes, T. D
Bickham, John H. Clack, C. M. Bar
row, w. H. Richardson, Bat HARRISON
C H Argue, E Robinson, Max Dampf
Max Mann, G. N. Nolands Matt Gil
more, Ike Cutrer, E. R. Davis, J. L
Jeffries, Emmett Jones, ]. D. Wood
F. T. Wimbish, B. /. Barrow, Steve
Reed, Judge Thomas Butler, W. B
Smith, R. Fl. McGreagor, F. s. Per
cy, e. s. Muse, J. L. Golsan, Edw
Robb, w. H. Taylor, J. c. Magearl.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
LITTLE LOCALS.

The 9Th and ninth wards report the
loss of a large number Of cattle late
ly from the cold weather.
One of Mr.. Hadden's children has
been quite i'll for the past several
days with two doctors in attendance
The machinery for installing OIL al
the water and electric light plant
has arrived and will socu be put In
operation.
The rapid rise Of the river is CIV
ing parties that own cattle along le
front considerable trouble in ge1me
them out of the swamps to the hills
Williams field Is filling up very 1aSt
The city authorities are having I'M
leyee in the town of st. FrancisVlll'
filled to its proper height, it haVani
been worn down by constant travel
Tony sansoni has had the 1nter'o
of his store neatly fixed up for tn
summer soft drink trade, having pu
in a very pretty soda water fountain
and glacc background
Louisa Anderson, a colored Woma
serving six months in Jail, was p'
rolled by Judge Woodside on accoul
of her health. She was taken TO ne
home Saturday by relatives.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
MRS. NORMAN THoMs DIES.

The death of Mrs. Norman Thoms,
Thursday morning, March %, at 6:lO
o'clock brings sadness to a large
family connection and a wide circle
of friends. Mrs. Thoms' condition
has several times been most preca'
rious since the birth of her twin
babies somel weeks ago, but Ut was
thought that she was doing fairly
well, and plans were making for her
taking a little trip tozachary ON Sat
urday, when suddenly the end came
her heart failing her. The body
was brought to town from her home
in the suburbs, Thursday afternoon
to the home of her brother, Ben
Wicker in Ferdinand street, whence
the funeral took place, yesterday
morning, at 10 o'clock. The services
were held ait the Methodist church.
and interment was made in Grace
Cemetery.
Mrs. Thoms was 81 years, s months
and six days old, and she leaves hel
husband and six children. She was
formerly Miss Emile Hamilton WICK
er, second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Wicker, who survive her, al
so three brothers, Messrs. II. D.
BEN and W. J. Wicker, and -four
sisters, Mrs. Sam Decker, Mrs
Gus Falconer, Mrs. P. P. Ken
nedy and Miss Leila Wicker. sn'
was tenderly loved by all who knew
her. Her disposition was gentle, ant
she was a devoted wife and mother
The deep sympathy Of all goes on
to the family, and particularly u
the little ones bereft Of their youn
mother, when most they needed hel
BUT these are sacred trust IN tn
ewes and hearts Of those who wee
! for her to-day.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
SUCCESSION OF MRS. MARY J.
WEST, DECEASED.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF west
Fe,iciana, First Justice Court.

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of West
Feliciana, First Justice Court.
BY virtue Of a commission to me
directed by the Hon.the Judge OF the
oath Jud, Dist. Court in the above en-
titled Succession, will offer Tor
sale to the highest bidder, at the
principal front door of the Court
House in st. Francisville, La, at the
huh of II o'clock a. M, on
Saturday, April 20, 1872
the following property to-wit;
A certain piece OF real estate
with all buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in the 9Th ward o.
the Parish of West Feliciana, con
tanning three hundred and one l'ol'
acres more or less, bounded N. o'
Mrs. N Richardson, E. by estate o
Maryman, s. by lands Of estate o
VIM. Harrison, W. by p s. Johnson
being the late residence OF deceaSeo
Terms of sale-Twelve months ere
dit to the highest bidder
J. H. CLACK. Sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
Bayou Sara Lodge No. so, Independ.
ent Order of Odd Fellows.

bayou sara LOOSe NO. 0Vs 1Huepeuu-
ent Order of Odd Fellows.
This lodge has been sorely strick-
en-. II its walls were hung in black
est Grape, and the wide circle Of
brothers sat amidst sackcloth and
ashes as was done in the old Bibli-
cal days; if the voice of music were
hushed, and the sound of all inno-
cent laughter, silenced, it would but
typify the deep bereavement that
rests upon this lodge in the pass
ing from us of our dearly beloved
brother, Abram Villeret, that one of
our entire brotherhood, whose popu'
larity was most, unquestioned, and
whose individuality made it's appeal
and received a warm response from
each brother in his own heart and
person. No man who has lived and
moved among lis, part Of our mys-
tic brotherhood has so endeared him
self to one and all. Whether we re.
ceived him as plain man like unto
ourselves, or as Grand Master of the
Order in Louisiana, or as our Grand
Representative in the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, he was always the
same: simple and unpretentious Of
manner, cordial in greeting, wise an6
forbearing and thoughtful in counsel
restraining influence on what was
injudicious, an unfailing inspiration Il
what was high and true and best fol
the order. His presence was an in
centive and a blessing, while biz
absence left void that none couDt
fiji.
When then we contemplate th'
fact that he has gone from us foreve
as earth and humanity count forever
that his brief absences which Wer'
ever found trying, are heightened in
to that long absence which shall b.
upbroken until the bright daWl
of Eternity, our grief overwhelms us
1--WE mourn for him, our brother, eV
en- as David mourned for his below
ee Jonathan: 81 am distressed TO
j thee my brother Jonathan: YER
rleasant hast thou been unto me
thy love to me was wonderful, pass
! ing the love of women
u Abram Villeret was true Odd Eel
/ low, faithful to its every trust an
} precept, until its principles becam
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
BUSINESS PERSONALS.

1, M. Gastrell was here a few
s this week.
Ir. Mcguire, Of Baton Rouge WAS
town Tuesday.
R. s. CHM, of Smithland' was
e Tuesday, on business at lne
rt house.
Mr.. White and family, OF Poln'e
pee, have moved in one OF the
Ssham houses. He is clerkns
B. Teutsch.
Bert Wills is here on a visit 10
relatives in Bayou Sara
B. Teutsch has returned and re-
ned his store up town, after re-
Ing in. Pointe Coupee for a mum
Of years.
b. F. Ard, of Freeland, has pur'
sed the traction engine OF F. b
nnett and will use it on his plan
iun.
Mrs. Blanche McGraw, Of st. LOUIS
h her son are now at Sebasterpoo
assist in the management OF til
erests Of her brother, the late l.
Henderson.
A. D. Percy, and ". G. Brann'i
Pre- in town Monday, on business
Henry Reilly, of Clinton, was owe
Onday for a few hours.
Louis and Geo. Stern were IN Ne'
leans several days this week buy
3 spring goods,
L. W. Rogers left Thursday for
siness trip to Vicksburg.
Chas. R. Percy. of Angola, spen
Veral days in town this week.
We are sorry to learn that Nj
R. B. Turner is not doing yer
eh at this writing.
Messrs. ]. R. Miller, G. Cutrer an
~ Rogillio of the 9th and 9th WARD
ere business visitors to town tt
utter part of the week.
We are pleased to see Capt. W.
TOW on the streets again, after b
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev, 8, 1, Riaas, Pastor.

On account of the absence of The
pastor. Mr.. J. w. CrichloW will hold
lay service at Wilhelm, Sunday morn
ing. There will be no service in
town at night.
Rev. G. G. Miller, Presiding Elder
will be here Saturday, April 6. Bus
mess session of Quarterly Confer
ence will be held at Star Hill, Sat
urday morning at II o'clock; preach
ing services Sunday morning at l:
o'clock at Star Hill.
Easter services by the S. s. chill
dren in town, Easter Sunday nigh
at 1890.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The grades are preparing 'hei'
state contest work. When here
last week. Miss Hero said that TINS
was the first school she had foune
so doing.
"who crawled through the WIN
aowq" has, been a burning question
this week. Some didn't need u
nrove an alibi ON account OF size.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1912-03-30
AN IMPERATIVE DUTY.

Uuuer our own caption or SOuuu
Arguments for Municipal Assistance
for the High School, is published, to-
day, a communication from the par
ish superintendent on the matter of
financial aid needed from the Two
Towns for the high school, Though
the article reached this office with
out request to publish same, and any
one more obtuse than The True Dem
ocrat might have fancied thereby
that it was intended for private Pc
rusal, but it was at once I'm.
derstood that this was the Superin-
tendent's non-committal way Of ask
ing the favor of its publication.
However there is nothing small
about The True Democrat in this
respect. Anything that relates to the
good of the public receives instant
attention, and as respectful, as if a
delegation of citizens had made a re-
quest.
And there can be nothing more nm
portant to more people in this par
ish, excepting OF course life and
death, food and drink, than sufficient
school advantages for the children.
The True Democrat has worked too
earnestly to prevent even the loss
oa a day of school to be able to
view with any equanimity the cur
tailment of the school session. The
parish of West Feliciana was among
the first parishes of the state to at
tain to a regular nine months session
of school, and this record must be
maintained at any cost. The reputa
tion of the parish is second only to
the good of the children, and in this
instance both alike are at stake
Most of us are too poor to give our
children anything but an education
which is so cheap, and yet is price
less after all. There must be abso
Mtey no retrogression in this res
pect.
supt. Hendon points out the bust
ness and legal obligations that res
upon the Two Towns to contribute tt
the maintenance of the high school
These cannot be denied or ignored
and there is also a moral obligation
that since the towns enjoy so large
a part of the advantages derived
from the presence Of the high school
they should also help to support it
AS Mr.. Hendon has shown, st. Fran
cisville in particular is so situated
as to be able to make such appro
Ipriation, having paid for its waite
and light plant, and having no othe
object of such importance as tn
high school. Bayou Sara still has
} debt, but being benefited by tn
;, high school also shares the mora
and legal obligation to do what
: can as soon as it cam
Il There can be no doubt that the ma
/ iority of the citizens will look upo
t the matter in this light. They ar
too progressive to do otherwise, an
d it is fully expected that the tow
+. council of st. Franoisville will tax
{ the initiative in coming to the rescu
of the school finances, at once.