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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12

THOMAS ALYA EDISON

"My own experience" says Edison. lis
that if you get something for nothing, you
mas be sure You are on the wrong road.
If you get the result without strenuous
effort, there is only one rule, apparently,
to follow, and that is TO cast it aside and
begin all over again" And to accomplish
what he has it has been necessary for
him to practice what he breaches. All OF
his life he has been strenuous not oaly
with his head but with his hand.
AS a newsboy at twelve, a telegraph
operator at fifteen, and then an inventor,
he attributes all of his great achieve
ments to his unceasing labor. The car
bombed bamboo which finally made the
i-ncandescent electric light a success, was
the result of years of research and ex-
perimenting with other materials.
The photograph was perfected at
equally as great an expenditure of labor.
To the uninitiated his great workshop
and laboratory in East Orange, n. j., the
greatest in the world. is a temple Of mys-
terry, where Iaagicians turn everything
into gold, but to Edison it is simply a
MACE of work.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12
Proceedings Board Of Aldermen,
Village Of LeOnViIle.
LeonyiIle. June 4. 1919.

L%eonville. June 4, 1913.
The Board of Aldermen of the Vii,
lage of L~eonville met this day in regu-
lar session. Present: Arthur Lahaye.
Mayor, and Aldermen Robin, Cuntz
and Stout. Duornm present.
The committee composed OF Mayor
Lahaye, r. Arneau, G.. Dore and Dir.
Pavy, appointed at the last meeting
for the purpose of examining the con-
dition Of the bridge at DIR. Richards,
reported that the bridge should be re-
fioored aud releyelIed and a dirt dump,
20 wide and 20 feet long, built on north
end of same, thereby reducing the
length to $50 feet.
Motion by Mr.. Stout, that the COM
mite report be accepted. Motion car
ried.
Mr.. Cuntz offered the following reso-
luton:
Be it resolved, That hereafter no
streets shall be opened and made pub
lie less than 30 feet in length, except
under special resolution adopted by
ing at which said resolution is pre-
scented.
On motion of Mr.. Divide Robin, duly
seconded, above resolution was adopted.
Resolution by Mr.. Robin, That the
street opened and offered by MI. r. Ar
neau during the year 1911 be and the
same is hereby accepted, on condition
that Mr.. Arneau fixes the bridge on
the canal across said street. On motion
of Mr. Stout, duly seconded, above res
olution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Stout offered the following ordi-
nance:
AN ORDINANCE
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12
Proclamation of Election.

l, LII. Williams, Mayor of the Town
OF Neville, La, by authority vested in
me by h ordinance of the Town of
Melville, La, and the laws of the State
of Louisiana, do issue this my procla-
nation eating an election on Tuesday
August 5, 1913. A petition having been
presented to the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen in regular session convened
on July lst, 1913, by the required quail
fed voters and tax payers and land
owners OF the Town of Melville, cali
ing for an election to take the sense Of
the electors Of the Town of Melville,
whether there should be erected a
water works and electric light plant by
the imposition of a five mill tax for
thirty years.
The Mayor vas directed to call said
election.
Therefore l, III. Williams, Mayor
do call said election to take place i'll
the Town of Melville, at the Town
Hall on the fifth day Of August, 1913
The polls to open at 6 a. m, and re.
main open until 7 p. m. and I hereby
appoint G. A. Coudchaux, A. Rose1i-
berg and @. B. Mcneil, commissioners
to hold said election.
LESTER J. WILLIAMS,
jury lZ-4t Mayor.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12

Board of Aldermen of the Village of
Leonville in regular session convened
Sec. 1. That the salary of the Town
Marshal be fixed at $3.50 per month
and further that he be paid back sal
airy of four months.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
that the said Marshal shall exercise
the same duties as before and all ordi-
nances or lparts of ordinances in CON
f1ict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
On motion duly seconded, above ordi-
nance was adopted.
On motion Mr.. Cuntz, same duly sec
onded the following bill was ordered
paid:
Cyprien Lalonde for guards for
guards for small pox case $l3 90
There being no further business be-
fore the council same adjourned.
ARTHUR LAHAYE,
r. BOUDREAIJ,
Clerk. jy II 3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12
Taken Up.

Taken up by the undersigned, in
my field, near Washington, about three
months ago, n sorrel mare, about
eight years old, fourteen hands high,
white spot in forehead.
The owner o owners are hereby
notified to come forward, prove prop
erty and take same away.
LEON LASTRAPES,
Washington, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-07-12
Notice.

July 18th 1913.
This,is to certify that Celeste Que
bedeaux, or Celeste Landry, my wife,
has eft my house, and | am not re-
sponsible for any debt or debts con-
tracted by her from now on from date
above.
MAURICE LANDRY.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Dairy Cattle Show

The premium list and classification
for the ninth annual National West
ern Stock Show, to be held in Denver
during the week OF January 10 "a. 1914.
contains section for dairy cattle,
the first time that the dairy breeds
have been admitted to this show.
The western farmers and stockmen
are just commencing tp realize the i'm.
portance of the dairy business to the
development of agriculture. The three
principal brreds-fiOlstein. Friesian,
Jersey and Guernsey-will be ex-
hibited at the next show, and it is ex-
pected that this branch Of live stock
will soon become an important feature
of the annual show.
Dairy cattle and hogs Is combina-
tion that spells prosperity for western
farmers, and the action OF the West
ern Stock Show Association, in re-
cognizing the dairy interests In the
show, indicates their appreciation OF
this fact.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Nuna

Charles Risinger came down from
the divide this week with "A load Of
potatoes and will remain for "a time
and buy poultry.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Hart had
It's leg broken few nights ago, sup
posed to have been caused by kick
from another horse.
Among the Numaites attending the
State Fair all or a part of this week
are, Claude Mattingly, wife and baby.
Charles Risinger and wife, Mrs. Chas.
Schroeder and daughter, Mable, and
II. J. Mundell.
Miss Gertie Schroeder returned to
her home in Kansas City Tuesday
after several weeks visit in the home
OF her uncle, C. 5. Schroeder. Her
brother Frank arrived Wednesday for
a visit with the same family.
As Miss Mable Schroeder was near
ing Ordway Wednesday she discovered
that her purse, containing some
change and checks amounting to $40,
was missing. She turned back to look
for 1t, and asked two mexicans II they
had seen it. They said they had not,
but man just behind them told her
he saw them pick it up. so she dccid-
ed to follow them to town, and meet
ing them on the street, told them she
wanted her purse. They gave up the
checks, but would not hand over the
purse and change until threatened
not far of, they decided IL would be
best to give it up and avoid further
trouble.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Interesting Game

The ball game on Wednesday, in
which Sugar City and Ordway crossed
bats. was productive OF much interest
to the fans who were out in full force.
roofing for their respective home
teams to win. Sugar City was returned
the victor by the slight margin OF one
run, the final score being 8 to 5. Bat.
teries for the locals, Hartley, H0rney
and Downey; for the visitors, Nc
Cleary, Schlunegger and Roberts.
The game abounded in sensational
plays and the result was in doubt till
the very end. when Hartley, for Sugar
City, scored on Goods timely hit past
second, not, however, before being hit
on the head and taking the count at
the secnnd sack. Quite number of
the fans were out for the game, and
considerable interest was manifested
in the outcome. Score victory for
the Saccharine boys to the tune OF
to 5.-Saccharine Gazette.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
$50 Cars to Date

Jack Frost has been good to the
cantaloupe growers up to date and
has failed to meddle in their affairs.
insuring them unlimited shipments
of these delicasies to the eastern
markets. Owing TO the cool weather
prevailing throughout the country the
market has been of part Of the time
and the growers will not realize what
they anticipated from their crop.
However, they expect to do we'll II the
weather for the next ten days remains
favorable.
Shipments from the local station.
which include those loaded at Numa
and Shiloh, amounted to better than
$50 carloads last night. At present
the shipments amount to about thirty
carloads day. To handle shipments
OF these proportions many men and
long hours are required and there Is
constant stir In the fields, packing
sheds and shipping depots. Every
body is hoping that the frost will hold
off long enough for the growers to re.
alize the maximum from their crop.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Runaway Boys Caught

A trio Of youthful curiosity seekers
from Fowler were taken in tow by
Marshal Tinsley Sunday at the re-
quest OF the boys mothers. who tele.
phoned the police to hold the
youngsters until they could arrive in
Rocky Ford to take the boys home.
Two Of the boys. Weatherford by
name, and the third, giving his name
as Smith, were located at the depot,
where they had purchased tickets for
the east and were waiting for the
train when their mothers arrived.
1t Is useless to say that the trip was
postponed, and the tickets were
casbed at the ticket office and the
youngsters returned to their homes.
The would be travellers were l5, 16
and II years Of age.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
School Building Progressing

The new school building is the scene
of much activity these days while the
work of finishing up is going on. Car
penters, plumbers, plasterers and
painters are attempting to keep out
Of each others way and do their share
toward completing the building in the
specified time. The plasterers will be
through 10 the new building today
and will soon finish up the patching
In the old part. The carpenters have
several rooms on the upper floor cased
up and floored and the same work on
the lower floor is going rapidly ahead.
Contractor Taylor expects to have the
building in readiness by the first Of
the coming month, and 1t looks as
though he will not be disappointed.
When completed the structure will be
a model for looks, convenience, light
aud ventilation and the heating plant
now being installed will be ample to
thoroughly heat the entire building
satisfactorily.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
For a Gas Plant

Rocky Ford and La Junta, In line
with recent agitation on the subject,
are both working for the establish
ment of a gas plant for the manufac-
ture OF cooking and Illuminating gas.
La Junta has already granted a
franchise to the company which pro.
poses to erect the plant and Rocky
Ford Is in the middle OF a strenuous
discussion as to the advisability of
the grant. In the latter town the
voters will be given an opportunity
to express themselves at an early
date. The proposition OF the com pany
has been submitted to the city coun-
Gil and in turn has been published and
the voters will be given time for a
thorough understanding before the
question is submitted to them. A
sliding rate is proposed with max.
imum charge Of Sl.4O per thousand
feet.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Real Estate Transfers

Warranty deeds filed in the office of
the county clerk of Crowley county,
from August % to September 10, in
elusive, as reported by the Crowley
County Abstract company, O:dwav.
Elizabeth Muir to Junius +. Farm
er and Bert A. Snow, lots and TO-,
of 5-2I-57. $40.
G. A. Davidson to Matthias Aeschli-
man, e1 neL 1-22-5s. $40, S00.O
James Jewell and W. W. Lineberry
to George Minysrd and Marion S.
Olmstead, part of lots 9 and 10, block
l, Olney Springs. $4,000.
The Fowler Oil & Gas Co. to Ohm
stead and Minyard, lots 53, 81. 55,
Sc, 81, So. 10, 76 and II, block 36
of The Fowler Oil & Gas Co. SSubdi-
vision of lO5 acres in 4-22-59. $50.
David Erdman to Heinrich Sell,
lots Il and IA, block 3, first Add.
Sugar City. $1l5.00.
Linus s. Field to Claude Robey and
F. W. Abbot, lots s and 8 of section
5-2l Sc.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Better DAYS

Summer rapidly is tr0tting to the
dump where years are rotting, and we
soon may cease our swatting. cease our
worry DER the flies; We may cease our
wild despairing, cease our tantrums
and our tearing, cease our sweating
and orr sweariogts 1nderdeath the
blazing skies. Thus IL Is with every
evil from lumbago down to weevil! all
things pass, and 50 to peev'll never
help us out a bit; better say, when
things are rocky, when the world
seems jabberwOcky, and all our mules
are acting balky; IAN our troubles
soon will fitw Mundane things are
ever passing, so there is no use alasing.
and there is no sense In sassiDg Madam
Fortune day by day; all the ills we
rant and kick at, all the woes we
throw brick at, all the griefs we
stall and stick at, soon. full soon, will
pass away. When we're hot we surely
show IL, saying things to shock a poet,
rude things-then, before we know IL,
summer has gone up the flume; having
quit this thing OF frying, we, with
billiards round US flying, watch the
wintry weather. signing in "A brand
new kind OF gloom.-Walt Mason.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Olney Springs

DR.. +. E. McKeeby was an Ordway
visitor Wednesday.
DR.. o. H. Snyder and family enjoyed
the State Fair at Pueblo this week.
W. w. Lineberry and family
motored to Pueblo Thursday to at
tend the fair.
Ira Gilbert and family returned
Wednesday from six weeks vacation
spent In California and Arizona.
School was dismissed Thursday and
the teachers and many of the scholars
attended the fair at Sugar City.
Cornell Holmes who has been in
Pueblo for some time is expected
home the latter part OF this week.
Mrs. o. F. Comstock went to Pueblo,
Wednesday, where she will be a guest
at the Hyde home for several days.
A crowded house gree ted The Nc.
Donald Show Co.. who presented 1.-The
Girl OF Eagle Ranch" Monday night.
Fred Comstock started for Wash.
tbk bous ~ " obN WIN
attend the Bliss Electrical School at
that place.
Mrs. Joe Fishencord took first prize
on her Rhode Island Red chickens
at the fair at Sugar City, and has en-
tered them at the State fair.
Mrs. Paul Newlon's mother. Mrs
Carpenter, and her sister, Mrs. 3.
Newton OF Clearmont. Mo-, who have
been visiting at the Newton home re-
turned to their home in Clearmont,
Wednesday morning.
John Cowden and wife went to
Denver Wednesday with Aunt
Fanny Stealey who has been seriously
i'll for several weeks. Miss Stealey
went to Denver to be under the care
OF a specialist. Her many friends
hope for her speedy recovery.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
INTEREST INCREASES in THE
GREAT VOTING CONTEST
Many inquiries About the Voting Who Will
Get the $40 Gold PieceTrade With
Merchants Giving Coupons.

OF votes during the contest will be
awarded the plano as first prize, the
one having the next largest number
of votes will have first choice OF the
other prizes. The third largest will
have her choice of the remaining
prizes, aud so on until all the prizes
have been distributed.
Use the free coupon In this. issue.
II you know Of any lady who has not
been nominated whom you think
would make good race, use the nom.
;inating blank In this issue and send
her name to this office or bring 1t In
person and it will be entered. 1t
matters not II she be married or
single. This Is prize voting contest,
not necessarily 'young lady" voting
contest. Read the rules and regula-
tions on another page and govern
yourself accordingly. Some one is 60
log to receive these prizes and you
can help decide who it will be.
First count In contest will be on
Monday, October 8, at which time
$40 In gold will be awarded to the
contestant receiving the largest num-
Der of votes.
These are the names OF the contest
ants who have been nominated. They
are authorized to accept money for
subscriptions to the New Era and give
receipt therefor.
Get busy and vote for your choice.
The contest will be conducted square,
" and no partiality will be shown to
any one. Do IL now and help some
one reap the benefits Of this liberal
offer.
The nominations so far made are as
follows:
Miss Cora Cockerel. Ordway.
Miss Vera Jackson, Ordway.
Miss Fern Lineberry. Olney Springs,
Miss Pearl Wilson. Ordway.
.ssstksssg gsn~&e 94spper. Ord wsy.-ssAss.s
Miss Grace Whitney, Bob Creek.
Miss Geneva Fountain, Ordway.
Miss Ada Matthews, Crowley.
Miss Frances Strever, Ordway.
Miss Lola Colyer, Ordway.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Good Roads Meet

Some Of the most prominent good
roads workers 10 the United States
will be In Pueblo, September "a and %,
to attend the good roads conference.
Congressman Shackleford of Missouri,
Chairman OF the National Highway
Committee OF Congress-; Governor
Ammons OF Colorado; Former Con-
gresham Hawley OF Galveston, Texas;
G. r. McLain of Canon City; o. l..
Williams of Bowie, Texas; John p.
Dods, OF Chicago; Congressman
Edward Keating OF Colorado; and Q.
NJ. Bane OF Ration, New Mexico will
attend and will take part in the dis
cussions on various topics which will
be part VI the program.
Others who will make addresses at
the meeting are Mr. G. L. l.. Gam,
Pueblo; W. o. Redding, Montrose;
Fred d. Stanley, Alamosa; Louis
Wyman, Silverton;J. II. Dean. Dallas,
Texas: Fred Sabin. La Junta; the
members OF the State Highway Com
mission. The program will include
trip over the Santa Fe Trail east OF
Pueblo for visitors from cities along
the Rainbow Route and "a trip over the
Rainbow Route to Canon City and the
summit Of the. Royal Gorge for visitors
from other sections. The auto excur-
sions will be held on the morning OF
September %.
On the afternoon Of September "a,
there will be meetings OF the Spanish
Trail to Sunset Association and the
Colorado to the Gulf Highway Associa-
tion. The good roads conference will
be held on the roof garden OF the
Opera House Block on the afternoon
OF September 25. On the evening Of
September 25, there will be a ''Chuck-
Wagon" lunch in Mineral Palace and
at night there will be speaking, and
an old fashioned aloe Down" or in
formal dance, and Il musical and liter
AIRY program at Mineral Palace.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Bob Creek

W. N. Dennis was Crowley Coun-
ty Fair visitor.
Edd Whitney made business trip
to Pueblo Saturday.
Mrs. Enyart and Frank Whitney
motored to Sugar City Sunday.
Rev. Nuffer and family OF Ordway
dined Sunday with the Clatlin family.
Mrs. Weskamp. Frank and Charlie
Weskamp were State fair visitors this
week.
Mable Anderson Of Fowler is the
guest Of Mrs. Lundahl and children
for month.
Fred Weskamp and wife returned
Monday evening from visit with
relatives In Pueblo.
Mrs. Lundahl, Mrs. Tom James and
Dorothy James visited Mrs. W. N.
Dennis Tuesday afternoon.
Misses Ara and Alice Dennis and
Miss Hester Nickols of Olney Springs
were guests Of Miss Opal Claflin Sat
urday evening.
Mrs. Luudahl. Miss Mable Ander-
son, Miss Josephine Lundahl and Otto
Lundahl were guests Of Tom James
and wife Sunday.
Frank Whitney. Fred and Herbert
Drescher. Dan and Roy Rusher were
In Pueblo Wednesday and Thursday
attending the State fair.
A. F. Enyart and wife are the
proud grandparents Of a son born
September seventh to Mr.. and Mrs.
F. D. Enyart at Douglas, Neb.
Miss Minnie Fischer, John Mumm
and Jerry Fischer spent Tuesday
evening with Miss Bertha Mathews
In Ord way when they formed con-
genial theater party.
While fishing in Bradb bury lake last
Saturday Charlie Clatlin and John and
Theodore Taber OF Olney Springs
caught twenty.one fish, the largest
weighing six pounds.
J. W. Vaniman and wife. Royal
Vaniman and Merrill Weeden went to
Pueblo Thursday to attend the State
fair. From Pueblo Royal Vauiman
and Merrill Weeden will go on to Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver for a few
days before returning tn Mcpherson,
Kan where they are students at Nc
Pherson college. ~.
The regular meeting 0f the Pastime
Club was held Saturday evening at the
home of the Dean girls. Miss Ida
Schreiber was awarded the prize In
guessing contest and Leslie Dennis
was cnnsoled. Those attending the
meeting were: Misses Ida Schreiber,
Cora Drescher, Grace, Fay and Rhea
whitney, Lottie Carlborn. Ruth,
Ethelyn and Juanita Dean. Messrs
Frank Dean, Frank Whitney. Fred and
Herbert Drescher, Dan and Roy Rnsh-
re, Leslie aud Wilse Dennis.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Mexico VS.. Strickler

Again has the Strickler store at
Crowley been robbed by Mexicans.
Tuesday two men entered the store
during the absence Of the proprietor
and while one was dealing with Mrs.
Strickler the other deliberately picked
up the cash drawer and walked out.
Up to time OF going to press the cul-
prits had not been apprehended. but
the officers believe they will have
little difficulty in landing them. The
cash taken amounted to about S2S.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Special Service

The Right Reverend Bishop Olrn-
sted of the Episcopal Diocese OF
Colorado will be represented in Ord
way next Sunday. Through the kind
ness Of the trustees and people OF the
Christian church, service will be held
In their church at eight O'Clock Sun
day night. The Ven. Thomas Alvord
SchoHeld of the Cathedral at Denver
will be 10 charge and preach sermon.
All Interested In the work and service
OF the Episcopal church are cordially
invited to attend
Come ye, and let us walk in the
light OF the Lord"
e. r. RIcHARnsON
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19

Judging from the interest that has
been manifested In the great Prize
Voting contest so far. there is going
to be great scramble for the $40 In
gold that is going to be given to the
contestant having the largest number
OF votes on October 8. The special
prize is worth winning, aQd the con-
testants realize the fact.
That the contest is success Is an
assured fact. There has never been
a contest in this locality where more
or better prizes have been offered. or
a more strict adherence to Justice and
equity to all participants. The New
Era desires to emphasize the point
that every contestant will be afforded
an absolute fair deal.
The name Of the judges Of the con-
test will be announced soon. Bear in
mind the merchants who are giving
coupons with every dollar purchase.
Ordway Jewelry Co.
Martins Pharmacy.
Ordway Trading Co.
Leary Bros. g. Co.
Variety Store.
Princess Tbeater.
Ordway Hardware and Furniture Co.
When you trade at these stores be
sure and ask for coupons. Every one
little piece OF paper bearlug 25 votes
may win for some friend of yours the
beautiful $4OO Obermeyer & Son Grand
Piano.
Get your friends to subscribe for
the New Era. For each one year new
subscription you will receive 800 votes;
renewals for one year. 500 votes; for
each one year back subscription, 400
votes.
There is already large list of con-
testants. but there Is opportunity to
nominate others. Fill out the nomi-
mating blank and send II to this office.
Also cut out -the. free vote coupon and
cast IL for your favorite. In order.
that every contestant may fully un.
derstand the votes during the contest,
the New Era wishes to state that the
contestant having the largest number
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Dying Gasps

close. The light frosts Of the past
few nights have affected the vines but
little, but the unusually cold weather
in the East has practically killed the
market and many OF the big shippers
bulk OF the business being confined 10
the Eureka association and the
Mathews interests. Outside OF these
institutions melon shipments are con.
fined to express business and local
trade tte-Topic.
The Ordway new era., 1913-09-19
Powell Still Missing

Up to date nothing has been seen or
heard of John Powell, the farm hand
who disappeared from the j r.
Thomas ranch several weeks ago. 1t
is thought by friends here that he
met with foul play as his habits were
such that it is not likely he wanderd
of. The only clue the searchers have
TO work on is the discovery Of his bi-
cycle about thirty miles north Of
town