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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

DEVICES FORECAST. On the 18th
a storm will form over the Mississippi
Valley 18th to 14th rain and snow. 18th
very cold wave. 10th cold wave. 18th
- 18th cold and squally.
Mrs. T. Weaver and sons spent the
week end at Weayer's Mill.
Mrs. U. Lambre of Bermuda spent
Wednesday in town.
If YOU do not want to buy just go
and see the wonderful stock at DeVar-
gas.
NJ. M. Fisher of WINFIELD was among
the visitors this week.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, Nat
chitoches, La, st. Denis St., between
Front and Second Streets. Give us a
call.
Miss Clifford Drake OF Minden is
visiting!her friend Miss Gladys Brea-
zeale.
Don't forget the little ones, every
thing needed to make them happy at
DeVargas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Levy and little
daughter Kathleen spent several sdays
in Shreveport last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Raggio have re-
turned to Natchitoches after spending
the past few months with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Raggio of DeRidder.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, Nat
chitoches, La, Capital stock (all SUBJ
scribed) $50, 10000
Mrs. Inter and daughter who were
called to the bedside of Mr.. Joe Inter
in New Orleans returned with him on
Friday very much better.
Mr.. Aft Ortmeyer hat returned from
New Orleans after spending the past
two weeks in that city with his wife,
who will remain while longer.
Mesh bags, Vanity cases, Toilet sets
etc, in sterling silver also in German
silver at DeVargas.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Caspari and daugh-
ter Miss Nita have returned home
after spending the past two week in
New Orleans.
Mr.. j. Peterman of Marksville who
was a business visitor to Natchitoches
last week was an appreciated caller at
this Office.
= Mrs. C. DeGraffenried of Monroe.
came to Natchitoches last week to
witness the graduation of her daughter
Miss Thelma who carried off the high
est honors in her class.
We have the facilities necessary to
take care of your banking business IN
a satisfactory way.
Merchants and Planners Bank
Miss Mabel Moore has returned fully
restored to good health to resume her
duties as q member of the Normal
faculty after three months leave of
absence. when her position was ably
filed by Miss Ada Carver.
Travelling cases. for ladies and gents
military sets in or without cases, air
plant and fern cut glass or silver dishes,
sandwich plates, in fact everything that
will appeal to the most fastidious can
be found at DeVargas.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
Not Beyond Hello at 81

Sleep-disturbing bladder weakness,
stiffness i'm joints, weak, Inactive kid
ney action and Rheumatic pains, are
all evidence OF kidney trouble. Mrs.
Mary A Dean, II E. Walnut ST..
Taunton, Mass. whites: Il have
passed my S7th birthday. ahd thought
vas beyond the reach of medicine,
but Foley Kidney Pills have proved
most beneficial in my case" For sale
by all druggists,
A terrible shock was given the fam
ily and friends when a telegram was
received Tuesday announcing that Mrs.
Jules Robin Of Jeanerette was hope
lessly i'll, this being the first news of
her even being sick. Her brother Mr..
Sam Caspari left on the cannonball,
and the latest heard before going to
press is that Mrs Robin while still
is very i'll is holding her own.
Her venerable father Capt. Caspari
who is unable to go to his daughters
bedside, has the sympathy of the entire
community who hope that all viii yet
be well.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

Mrs. Murray Russ with her littl,
daughter left for her home in Texas
on Tuesday after most enjoyable visi
to her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. M
Potts when she was the charming re
cipient of much social attention.
If you want to write a good ChIist
mas letter do so with one of those
Fountain pens from R. DeVargas' that
will make the best of presents.
Her many friends were glad to well
come Mrs. J. Gladney of Homer who
will be recalled as Miss Jennie Nelson,
last week when she paid her first visit
here since her, marriage at the close of
the Spring term in June.
See DeVargas for cut glass, and fiat
silver pieces in the latest style.
Doctors Davis and Edgerton of Cou-
shatta, Keator of Bermuda, Breazeale
and Huckabay of Campti, Sibley OF
Victoria, and Pratt of Bayou NatcheE
attended the semi-annual meeting of
the Bi-Parish Association that met
here Wednesday.
Pay your poll tax.
LaVallieres in the latest designs, dia-
monds, pearls, canoes, in fact a COM
plete line of beautiful jewelry at De-
Vargas.
The stores look very Christmasy in
their holiday array
We shall be pleased to have you cal
around to see US whenever you a.e in
Natchitoches.
Merchants and Farmers Bank
The streets are crowded with coun
try visitors who are in attendance
upon court
Have you seen that wonderful 400
day clock at DeVargas Nothing of
the kind ever brought here before, Go
and see it even if you do not wish to
buy.
Manager Keyser has been running
picture shows nightly for the past two
weeks, for the benefit of the many Wis
itors who are in attendance upon court.
The poll taxes for 1913 must be paid
before Dec. 31st so you have only 20
days more to pay yours or be disquali-
fed from voting in any election in 1914
o. Is.
Finest lot of dolls, ranging from so
to $500, that can be had anywhere at
DeVargas.
A neat little cottage is being built
by Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bishop of San
Antonio who have recently come to
make their home in Natchitcches, on
the Southeast end of the old Greneaux
lot on Pine Street now belonging to
Mrs. John Carr.
A parasol makes a fine Christmas
gift for lady or gentleman, from 300
to $40 90 at DeVargas.
The heaviest frost of the season as
well as plenty of ice greeted not only
the early but the late risers on Tues
day morning which proved that winter
has come at last after very late
''green" fall.
We wish to call the attention of our
friends to the fact, that we are now
open for business and shall appreciate
any business they might send to US.
Merchants and Farmers Bank,
Natchitoches La
Owing to the absence of Mr.. Harper
who is attending State Conference,
there will be no services at the Metho
dist Church Sunday morning but
very interesting program will be given
in the evening at 7:30 by the three
Missionary Societies when 3 free well
offering win be taken up.
FOR RENT.
A modern room cottage on Second
Street, good neighborhood, now occu-
pied by Mr.. Cannon, possession given
January lst. Apply to
F. LUCAS, Natchitoches, La.
.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

Oh; You calomel, get out
of the way and let Grigsby's
Llv-Ver-Lax do the work,
Purely vegetable. 'McClung
Has It."
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
FOR REM,

125 or 200 acres of land Well i'm
proved. Opposite the City Of Natchi-
toches. Applicant must have sufficient
teams and implements. Apply to
DIR. ]. S. STEPHENS.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

Misses Joyce and Pearl Weaver en-
tertained at Thanksgiving party on
Saturday night Of last week, when a
number of seasonable games were
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
played that caused much fun.

played that caused much fun
In guessing contest as to the num-
Der of seed in big pumpkin, Miss
Alice Williamson won the prize, for
stringing the greatest number of seed
in a given time, Miss
for throwing corn into the pumpkin
Alex Sompayrac carried off honors, in
the pilgrims game Mr.. George Pole
man and in literary contest on the
word turkey Miss Gladys Glover and
Mr.. Bernard Nelken won. Brick cream,
cakes and candies were beautifully
served and then dancing followed and
was continued until late hour to the
delight of the young people.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
The Man who Neglected Himself.

When his condition points to kid
ney trouble takes an nnHise risk.
Backache, pain and soreness over the
kidneys, nervous or dizzy spells, poor
sleep, are all symptoms that will dis
appear with the regular use of Foley
Kidney Pills. They put the kidneys
and bladder in a clean, strong and
healthy condition. For sale by all
druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
Guarding Against Group.

The best safeguard against Group
is bottle Of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound in the house. p. H. CHM
Middleton, Ga. writes: My children
ale very susceptible to Group. easily
catch cold. give them Foleys Hon
ey and Tar Compound and in every
instance they get prompt relief and
are soon cured. We keep it at home
and prevent Group" For sale by all
druggists.
See DeVargas before you co your
Christmas shopping.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

The beautiful roses that were used
for decorations when Mrs. T. P. Chap
lin entertained the Round Table Club
Tuesday afternoon, elected much ad-
miration, as it was wonderful to see SO
many at this season, especially after
they had been so much in demand for
the numerous entertainment, of late.
Mrs. Watson won the pretty first prize,
Mrs. K. Hill the guests and Mrs.
McClung the general consolation, all
dainty handwork of the clever hostess.
Miss Marjory Henry assisted Mrs.
Chaplin in serving piping hot lun-
cheon to the guests who besides club
members included Mines. Cunningham,
Johnson, Chaffe, Hill and J. C. De-
Blieux.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11
Famous Stage Beauties

look with horror on Skin Eruptions,
Blotches, Sores or Pimples. They
don't have them. For all such trou-
ales use Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t
glorifies the face. Excellent for Ec-
Zema or Salt Rheum, it cures sore
lips, chapped hands, chilblains; heals
burns, cuts and bruises. Unsurpassed
for piles. 25c at Natchitoches Drug
Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-12-11

Rev. R. Harper is in Crowley attend
ing the annual conference of the Metho-
dist Church. where petition preceded
him asking that he be sent back to Nat
chitoches to serve again as pastor. Not
only is he dearly beloved and respected
by his congregation, but his work with
them and among others, irrespective
of sect, has been of such nature that
he can i'll afford to be spared and all
Natchitoches is anxious that he be re-
turned to them.
Why be constipated when
you can buy Grigsby's Liv-
Ver-Lax from McClung's
Drug Store.
The editor is indebted to Miss Julia
Rogers for an announcement of her
graduation on Friday from the State
Normal School December 5th. This
fair young girl is the oldest daugter of
Mr.. and Mrs. 2. G. Rogers who have
every reason to feel proud of their
daughter and the Enterprise hopes that
her future will be a bright and sue
cessful one.
A regular violet festival was given
The Cinderellas when Miss Elite Levy
entertained them and few other guests
on Thursday afternoon at her pretty
home on Jefferson Street.
The dainty luncheon was served on
violet decked plates with corsage bou-
quets for the same fragrant flower for
each guest.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15

We believe that day the institutions that nave
buildings and endowments bearing tne names % s"s a
s f this ilIuoten wealth will have to purge them
selves or be dishonored and disowned by the people
There is but one way that the possessors oil great
wealth. wrpng from labors brow can atone or 'er
;st hrnoptv and that is to sel it all and give /. to
the moor Ii is gwen ostensbly TO charity now out
the string TO iever the of the donor seeking 10
perpetuate buying fame as 1T were WIN money
~ , tad tbronyh criminal means. How long will our
pnbc educational institutions continue to be the Wiling
recipients of stolen goods?
The pulpit the press should seek to create sucn
l; against this method of doing penance on
the ma of the nordnatey rich that they would oeorceo
to dsgor in other ways thus discouragng others VINO
come after that these men are put the
products OF our time So much the worse TOT u' w
En,ing encourage such products in the present and
future.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15
A9SGTOR THINKS Iu-GsTTK WEALTH A CURSE.

Senator Works, OF California used the following burn
ing language United States senate lew days ago.
relative 10 the Rockefeller Foundation: We do not want
our children taught the nor the methods OF
Holm ID Rockefeller kind, 10 be generous with
gotten gains touch handle prot BY gold that
soud blister OF the who accumuiat ted IL by
xtoron oppression and crime, and is now attemptng
20 rid himself Of by giving il away, TO become the
RECEIVERS of stolen goods ia the and under the guse
cf charity"
Mr. Rockefeller and Mr.. Carnegie have subsidized half
the institutions OF the country and the end is
NOT Ia sight But encouraging 10 that such
,s senator Works highest awmakiDg body of our
country gone record against any further public
recognition these multimlonaifes whose wealth was
gotten In the DEVIOUS ways IL not because it Is
SIR Rockefeller or SIR. Carnegie; il is not the them
selves fhar are issue the principle underlying their
whole scheme Of getting aud giving. fortunately both
gentlemen are worthy il is well for the nation
at this vast has fallen into the hands of worthy
men Had il been otherwise, telling what the results
,noht have been. The blood and tears and travail
fnrouQ which their horde Of gold gotten makes it
blight and curse wherever il 10 bestowed
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15

The paramount issue in Virginia
today is tax reform. No matter
who offers as candidates for the
House OF Delegates from this dis
trict. he should announce his position
on this proposition. And no matter
who he is or how honest or strong
he may be. ne should be required to
state his position in some permanent
manner. 1t is time the voters were
requiring service OF their representa-
tives. and the man who IS sent there
should remember that he IS the ser
want, to carry out the will OF bis
masters, the people. The Gazette
shall expect to have the platform OF
all candidates and will earnestly op
pose all such as do not let the tax
payers know for what they stand
| II these men wish 10 enter into
contract with the people, let US hav
that contract in writing.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15

A slight smallpox scare struck
the College community last Friday
and for awhile DIR. Young was kept
quite busy finding out those who
need vaccination.
Bruce Crosweil, an old William
and Mary man who is now travelling
for a Baltimore house, was on the
campus Saturday.
r, s. Lewis has returned TO col
lege, after 3 weeks absence a.
home on account Of sickness.
The faculty, together with large
number Of students. heard Booker
Washington. the noted negro edu-
Gator. deliver ehort address AZ the
courthouse last Friday afternoon.
The dancing students Of the Col
Ieae are invited 70 an informal hoF
20 be given at the Colonial Inn thin
syening from . 70 II o'clock. Ad
mission for gentlemen % cents. La
dies fres,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15
FROM TUESDAYS FLAT HAT
RACK WORK RECOGNIZED

At a meeting Of the Athletic
Council held last week a motion was
carried 70 propose the awarding OF
monograms for work in the track
and field events. A list Of marks IN
the various events was prepared by
Coach Young and submitted for the
approval Of the athletic association
Its proposed 70 award three
quarter sized monogram 10 any col
leZe student equalling any one OF
these marks. The marks have
been made reasonably difficult Of
attainment, but are by no means be-
vond possibility OF achievement.
The official recognition Of track
coming, as il does. Just before the
College Academy dual meet has met
withuniversal approval and is graf
fying to those engaged in track
work. who hitherto received no Of
fetal recognition.
The marks set are as follows:
100 yard dash 10 seconds
DO 3
40 " run s.
$50 +" 2 minutes, 10 sec.
/ mile run minutes, So seconds
2 &" 10 % 10 -
l20 yard high hurdles Q0) II Sec
20 yard low hurdle 25 seconds.
High jump (running) SIT. & in
Broad jump (running) l9ft.
Pole vault feet, inches.
Shot Put Q6lbs.) 80 feet. 5 in.
Shot Put az lbs. ~ feet.
Discus throw 50 feet, 5 inches.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15
A CHANGE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.

We desire TO call the attention of The Gazette readers
RI the name OF l. b. Ferguson. Business Manager, which
- stands at the head of this column. After six
wears faithful honorable service the owner oil TINS paper
! nroud TO place there 1t stands there as
oxard tn honorable service, service rs faithful as en-
poyee could render employer well as reward co loyalty
nj true friend And in the promotion that mas come 10
Mr. Ferguson feel assured the people who Know MN
will rejoice much as We the inOre 80 0e0oUSe my ~
The editor of The Gazette through the KINDNESS and
nerousitv OF his friends has been given place OF honor
and responsibility which he hopes and prays he Will MI 10
+r and to the satisfaction OF the people,
The acceptance OF this position neeesates our seVerlng
all business relations with the hundreds oil people Wild
whom we have associated for twenty years ID oruer
49, rbe new responsibilities which owe our whole
attention. shall not suffer
The Gazette viii be managed in every department by
~. ,si,,ass manager who viii have absolute control oil
the paper wne the Is IN the government service
Mr. Ferguson will have charge OF the business and repor
toria OF the paper, viii make all contracts
and nav ali bills conduct the business as II II were MS
urn The owner will have charge only OF the editorial
department and viii control the policy OF the paper as ID
The only change made will be gradual improve
enf d the plant enlargement OF the building and the
a;+io f new and modern machinery from time 10 time
interest readers OF The Gazette TO kno" that
;4 business in twenty years grown from nothing TO 0'
profitable In other words. IT is paying business that
-3;v growing and even now conditions general,
bad locally Is paying it's way and leaving balance Ith
no, rnp 10 be allowed suffer by the temporary retire
nent OF the writer but 1t viii be made more ana more
seful vehicle upbuding OF this city, the Peninsula
and the state
The of this paper asks those who have been IL
long and faithful friends be loyal 10 the manage
1enr s il the old remembering that Ihe Os
ere is theirs for chose things that VIII rebound
Uncommon good. given chance II VIII serve you wei
INT be cannot expect TO get anything out
il # YOU put nothing We believe that Ii has Dee
the means o mplshing much good Tor this commun
not because had control OF IL but because IL h
been vehicle Tor honest, clean service gwen
most cases without price.
In retiring the active newspaper Held, we ieei
ersonal loss The work has dear 10 Us and TO 1t
have given tie best years OF lie. We expect some d.
70 ne with il again only bid farewell the end OF
other earthly things 1t ours IN the mornlngtde,
shall still be ours the hour This is not said
tedshness but in devotion.
We trust that readers viii pardon the person
nature OF this communication, but ii Is necessary that
public shall understand the situation
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15

The editor Of this paper has been
the recipient of many letters Of con-
graduation from his friends and
subscribers. ov r the postoffice sp-
oointmens, and We wish to thank
them for their kindly and encourag-
ING words. We shall answer all such
letters personally just as soon as we
can find the time.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15
MEM BASKETBALL MANAGER

At a meeting Of the Athletic As
ISOLATION Friday night, H. A Jones,
the fast forward, was elected bas-
ketball manager over II. A. Turner
by small majority.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1913-05-15

Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns. Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally. Price 25c.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-26
TEN AUTO ENTRIES FROM
SAN DIEGO ARE EXPECTED

Los ANGELES. AUG. 26.-AlthOugh
proofs Of entry blanks have inst heen
received from the printer hy Chairman
Shelter. there already have been five
entries for the Phoenix road race 10
hr run November 3 ana Il such early
interest never has been shown in The
Phoenix automobile contest. The ears
will be sent away according 70 order,
in which the entries are received. The
following entries have been announced
hy Chairman Settler:
No. i-CadiIlac. Don Lee.
No. 2-SimpleX. J. C.. Rice. san
Diego.
No. 3-CadiIlar. non Lee.
No. i-LocomohiIe. \. B. Daniels
Coronado.
No. i-Unknown. Mrs. LeoHa X
Northam
Shelter says len more entries arc
expected from san Diego. two from
Imperial valley. three from Phoenix and
iillren pr twenty from-LoS Angeles
with four Or five more from small
towns in southern California.
This years race viii ne The only
Phoenix race that ever carried a very
large purse. said Shelter. "A $40
eco guaranteed purse will be hung up.
and the money viii b. split as follows !:
FIRST. $4,000, second $4,000, third
$500. fourth $1,000. fifth $500 and
sixth 500"
The course of part Of the race will
probably be from here 10 san Diego VIA
Whittier. Fullerton. Anahrim an.I
Oceanside, providing these towns ar
willing to Cooperate.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-26
WILL YOU HELP IN GREAT
BIG BOOST FOR THE VALLEY?

Of this offer until the night of the last
Gay of September for himself or for
friends for but one dollar year.
1t is hoped that by this special offer
The Imperial Valley Press can he sent
TO a thousand new subscribers before
Tie expiration of the offer.
1t means dollars to you to have new
PEOPLE interested in the valley. You
ought to be especially concerned in in
terestinG your friends. VIII you not
see that the paper is sent to them IN
der this most liberal offer?
VIII you not go beyond this and help
make a campaign out Of this boosting
offer by calling it TO the attention OF
your neirhhors?
This is one way to make this the
greatest year in The valley, and we
want your help in the work. Will you
not act at once?
Imperial Valley press., 1913-08-26
UNDER THE ARCApES.

Preston x Mccartney have received
part of their new line of fall goods.
Nance 4 Fisher are opening a new
lme Of boys clothing and. Mr. Fisher
j. in the east after a new fine stock
Violin Il Hamilton are adding to
their quarters and are getting ready for
ab active fall season.
The Stanley DeBlois Company have
,2ld a Sludebaker TO w. d. McAlmond
of Campo.
McCune has put in a nice lot Of go
carts for The little folks.
Varney Bros. < Co. are putting up
2 line Of Regina hats.
Roy Norman & GO. are looking for
y r. Bingford. safes manager Of the
Savage tires. Monday to remain for
several days.
Z. w. Snow i stocking up anew with
fall clothing.
Rumsey', Department Store is dis
playing a fine line of fall dress goods
Martyrs Department Store has put
in 4 thousand dollar stock Of trimmed
hats.
George Watkins iS exhibiting a COM
plete line of New Method gas stoves.
The Valley Shoe store is lining M
for big fall business.