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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
Report Of The Historic Chapter
Of Lesche Club.

The dominant ambition of the
Historic Chapter has been to erect
q monument to st. Denis the
founder of Natchitoches and for
the past year its principal ener-
gies have been devoted to this
end. As the result of an enter
tainment given during the sum-
ner of 1912, the neuclus for the
necessary amount is in the bank,
which the Chapter hopes will be
materially increased within the
next two weeks when another en-
tertainment will be given for the
purpose. Historical scenes illus
trating the early days of Natchi-
toches and reproductions from the
paintings of the old masters will
be given as living pictures by the
daughters of Lesche under the
supervision of the Historic Chap
ter. Much data from the old rec
ords and pictures of the old and
present day Natchitoches were
furnished a Princeton student who
is writing history, while similar
information was furnished mem
Der of the Leland Stanford facul-
ty within the past few weeks. An
historical novel the work of a pop
ular writer is now in press, much
of the setting for which was fur
nished by the Historical Chapter
Respectfully submitted,
CAMILLA L. BREAzEALE
Chairman Historic Chapter Lesche
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The Repair and Maintenance Of
Dirt Roads.

If you look at the ordinary country
road after shower you will see small
puddles along the wheel ruts and
sometimes larger pools. This water
stays on the road surface because it
cannot drain away into the side
bitches. If you look closely you will
see side bitches which have grown up
with bushes and weeds in many cases,
and which are so far from the travelled
part of the road that the rain water
does not drain into them. That part
o. the roadway where the wagons
travel Is called the travelled way. 70
prevent water from standing on the
travelled way the road should lie
raised In the center and should slope
gently into broad. shallow bitches.
IL is then said to have a crown. If it
is 10 feet from the center OF the road
to the side ditch, the surface at the
side ditch should be at least 10 inches
lower than it is at the center where
the horses travel. The road then has
ten inch crown. The rain that falls
on road properly crowned will run
quickly to the side and not soak into
the surface or form pools. The side
ditches for surface water should run
parallel TO the right of way. ana
should be open at every low point so
that the water can run out OF them
into neighboring brooks or streams.
Ii the bitches merely collect the
water from the road surface and it
cannot run away, large pools will be
formed along the roadside. which will
gradually soak into the soil beneath
the road and make it so soft that the
wheels of wagons will cut thru the
road surface and soon destroy it
To keep road smooth and crowned
the best method is to drag it with a
road drag. A road drag is made
easily with two halves of a log which
has been split. Tie log should be
about or 8 inches in thickness and
about q or feet long. The two
halves of the log are set feet apart |
with the smooth faces forward and |
upright. They are then fastened to-
gether with braces set i'm holes bored |
through the log. A pair Of horses
may be used to drag the road and are
hitched to a chain fastened to the
front half of the log. The road drag
should move forward so that it slants
across the road in such a way that
small amount of earth will slide past
the smooth face of the log to the
center of the road, thus forming
crown. The edges of the log will
smooth out the ruts. The best way
to drag is to begin at the side ditch
and go up one side and down the
other In the next trip the drag
should be started little nearer the
center and the last trip over the road
the drag may work close to the center
ITSELF. Small ridges Of earth will be
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
eligible to membership
Article VII.

AFtlClo VII.
The membership fee shall be
IS and the annual dues 5
payable in advance. No person
shall be allowed to participate in
the benefits of this Club who is
not member or who is in arrears.
Article VIII.
The duties of the officers of this
Club shall be the same as usually
assigned to such officers with the
following additional duties:
(a) 1t shall be the duty of the
Vice President to prepare the pro-
gram for each meeting and to
bring before the Club matters of
Importance for discussion.
(b) 1t shall be the duty of the
Secretary to cause to be published
in the office of the Club, market
reports from all available central
markets together with rates of
freight and such other information
as will be of interest to the men,
bers.
(cJ The Official Representative
shall hold an active membership
in the Louisiana Swine Breeders
Association and shall be authorized
to represent this Club in said asso-
citation.
Article TX.
This Constitution may be amen
ded by a two-thirds vote at any
regular meeting provided that
notice of such proposed amend
ment be included in the call.
BYLAWS.
Article [.
DIX days notice or time ana
place of meeting shall be given
each member in writing by the
Secretary.
Article Ii.
Any member who shall fail to
deliver stock for Shipment at. the
time and place set for such ship,
ment, after having promised to do
so, may, at the discretion of the
Club, be prevented from shipping
with the Club for a period of
Article Ill.
These Bylaws may be amended |
by majority of the members of
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To Citizens Of the Parish Ii
Natchitoches, La.

The Confederate Veterans of the Parish have
arranged to have Barbecue and Basket Picnic
for all Of the Veterans Of the Parish of Natch-
toches. at Natchitoches, Louisiana. on the 9th
day Of Angus, 1913. AT which Barbecme and
Picnic there will be public speaking and other
entertainment. and good time for all.
We, the undersigned committee, respectfully
solicit the help Of the citizens, in the way of
money. contributions. meat and any other things
that the citizens may choose to give. Be liberal
and help the Old Vets to have one more good
time while they live. All contributions Of mon
ey to be, sent 10 the Peoples Bank at Natchito-
ches, La. and the undersigned committee mott
fed Of other contributions.
Respectfully.
J. H. STEPHENS,
c. c. NASH,
]. W. SCOTT,
Committee.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

The French Astronomer, MOreuX
who predicted and announced through
the press the earthquakes of San
Francisco and Messina declares that
we are TO have series of dry sum-
mers that will begin to be felt from
now on, lasting until 1885. Rain is
to be less frequent, there will be less
humidity in the air but good vintage
and crops are promised in consequence.
Earthquakes and magnetic storms
are to precede the dry period however
ana explosions of tiredamp will be
frequent between 19l4-19l9 Moreux
bases his calculation on a close study
OF the sun and sun spots.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

The Normal scenes shown at the
Olympic Opera House in connec-
ton with the regular picture show
on Tuesday and Wednesday nights,
were for the most part very good,
and most enthusiastically received
by large audiences that filled the
house to overfowing. The piano.
ramic views of the buildings and
grounds were particularly atttrsc.
tive and gave a splendid idea of
the beauty and magnitude OF the
Normal and they will be a revela-
as to both when shown through
out the South.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

Whitemound. Wis. bought stock Of Chamber
lain's medicine 50 as to be able to supply them
to his customers. After receiving them he was
himself taken sick and says that one small bottle
Of Chamberlains Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was worth more to him than the cost
Of his entire stock Of these medicines. For sale
by ell dealers.
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A Cooperative Shipping Club.

Mr.. J. Fl. Cockerham repre-
senting the Louisiana State Uni
yersity and r. p. Elrod, assistant
Agriculture Agent of the T. & P.
spent Friday in Natchitoches for
the purpose of organizing a Stock
Shipping Club. 1t was unfortu :
that their coming was not an
nounced and the country people IN
particular notified, as the object of
the organization is one in which
they are most directly interested.
The principal object of these
Shipping Clubs is to enable the
farmer to grow a few head of
stock in his farming operations
and be able to ship to market in
carload lots cooperating so that
better prices and ready market
can be found for all they would
raise. With all working together
for common cause, the farmers
will soon In spite of the conditions
forced upon them by the boil
weevils and other serious draw
backs soon adjust themselves to a
safe, sane and permanent system
of agriculture that will supply a
home market for everything our
wonderful soil and climate can
produce.
Mr.. Cockerham who has just
graduated from l.. 5. U. and paid
special attention to the Agricul-
tural Course, has had unusual OPP
portunities of putting to a practi-
cal test all the theories that he has
studied and being born and bred
upon the beautiful plantation of
his fathers j. w. Cockerham, Jr
over on Red River, he has had the
additional advantage of his
successful experiences and is using
it with wonderful effect.
His appointment to this position
as organizer of these cooperative
Shipping Club was a fine compli-
ment and he is proving by the en-
support that he is meet
ing everywhere that he is full
worthy of the compliment and he
is going along organizing in
practical intelligent manner these
clubs which will register so in
before the month ends
On Friday a local club was Or
yanized here with Mr.. JEFF De-
Blieux as president, J. w. Fulker-
ION of Powhatan as vice-president
md Mr.. Hamilton, of the Normal,
Secretary. A meeting is called
or Aug. 1st when a permanent
will be formed which
II the farmers in Natchitoches
IN rich arc invited tn iOin At anv
ate come TO the meeting on that
late, which will be next Friday a
week and find out all about it, and
o that all will have an oppor-
unity of familiarizing themselves
With ITS object, before hand we
publish below the proposed char.
err of the Natchitoches Shipping
Jlub.
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Notice..
Sue. Il. A. AinSworth IL ID. G.,
No )knO

NO. 26N2.
Mrs. Annie &. AinswOrth now nav
ing this day filed her Annual Account
of administration with said succession
and with the minor Edna Ainsworth
and her Final Account with the
minor Benjamen Ainsworth, notice
is hereby given to all persons in
terested to show cause within ten
days from this date why the accounts
should not be homologated.
ID. J. HYAMs,
24-l3 st Clerk IL ID. c., La.
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RUB-MY-TISM

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 Csc.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
The Best Medicine In The World.

My little girl had dysentery very bad.
thought she would die. Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her, and
| can truthfully say that think it is the bes,
medicine in the world. writes Mrs William
OrMs. Clare, Mich. For sale by all dealers
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
Article /.

The name of this organization
shall be the Stock
Shipping Club of the Louisiana
Swine Breeders Association.
Article IL.
The objects of this club shall be
to market hogs and other farm
products to the best advantage of
its members; to promote a greater
interest IN the improvement of
present methods of stock produc-
ton, in regard to breeding. feed
ing and management generally; to
assist the University and the
Louisiana Stock Breeders Asso-
Citations in their efforts to place
the stock industry of the State on
a better basis, and to lend its in.
fuence, in cooperation with other
allied organizations, toward the
fostering of legislation of direct
benefit to the agricultural interests
of the State.
Article Ill.
The officers of this Club shall be
a President, a Vice President,
Secretary Treasurer, Official Re-
and two Directors.
The above named officers shall
constitute All Executive Com
nittee.
Article w.
The officers of this Club shall be
elected by ballot at each annual
meeting. Their terms of Office
shall begin at once and continue
for one year or until their success
sors are duly elected and qualified.
Article V.
There shall be regular meetings
held on the
and the meet |
ing shall be the annual meeting. |
Special meetings may be called by
he President on notice signed by
5he Secretary.
Article vi.
ANY person actively interested
N the promotion of the stock in
lustry in this district shall be
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

40 acres Oil Red River two miles
from Bermuda L o. 3cabin 60 acres
cleared and in cultivati)n
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
FOR SALE.

l3S acres on Cane River joining
Bermuda, Z. O. 5 cabins and l barn.
100 acres cleared and in cultivation.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

II acres opposite above place and
connected by free iron bridge. resi-
dcnce, | store. cabin and Glib.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

One half undivided interest in 80
acres facing Old River and Bayou
NatcheZ. 2 cabins, 40 acres cleared.
mile from Railroad Station.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24
Article III.

These Bylaws may be amended
by a majority of the members of
the Club at any regular meeting.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1913-07-24

Half undivi lei interest in 60 acres
on Little RIVER. Three miles from Ber-
muda p. o. Two cabins 10 acres
cleared and in cultivation.
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Subscription 500 Per Year
Invariably in Advance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

Who is Mart Hay? Let one of
his neighbors testify as to who he is
He is Cody man, going about do
ing good to all classes and condi-
tions, speaking kim word to all
and walking in the footsteps of the
humble "Nazarine. No man could
have been selected that will or
could make a better county court
clerk. He will be sober, industrious,
and always at his post of duty, al
ways ready to do you kindness
and have kind word to say to you
when you come to his office the
next four years. Can there be a
doubt but that a change is needed
in this office? We can guarantee
that if Mr.. Hay is not sober and
industrious and at all times atten-
tive to the duties of the Office he
will resign and give it back to the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
COUNTY JUDGE.

To find a man who will guard
the interest of all the people, at
all times, and save them their mon
ey and make it buy its worth when
paid out, we must look for one who
has won his way up from the bot
tom of the ladder, and has over
while following his usual avocations
has made a success.It is but natural
that such a man is called by his
people to guide the destinies of the
county affairs He is a man who
will execute the law, and perform
all the duties incumbent upon him,
one who when it is his duty to COM
pei other officers 20 perform their
duties, when it is required of him,
will have the courage to act,
We have but to look around us
and see the present conditions all
over the county, and then ask your
selves the question, don't we need
change Shall particularize? If
things have not gone right then let
us have a betterment. Vote for VIM.
Justice for County Judge and you
will have the man for the hour,
and when you have acted you will
make no mistake. TAXPAYER,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
SHERIFF.

OF all the offices in the State,
the Sheriff's is the most important
for the welfare of the people. Go
into any county and if they have a,
poor Sheriff you will find the stand
ard of morals bad; the worse the
Sheriff the poorer the moral condi-
ton. This being true then it Is of
the highest Importance that we elect
the very best sheriff possible. The
people of Lawrence county are
struggling to rise to the very high
est plane in every particular. If we
may hope to reach that end then
elect the best sheriff that you can
find and upward will be the result.
Go where you may in adjoining
counties and you will hear these
words: Are your people going to
elect Dick Stone for Sheriff" Then
comes the word, He is the best
sheriff we ever had in this sec
ton. We all hope you will elect
him viii any one doubt that such
praise is deserved by Mr. Stone?
These praises come from men of
both parties, and then they say 1T
is no difference about what party a
man belongs to if he will perform
his duty" This is as true as Cos
pei.
Voter, will you compare the Of
fetal records of Mr.. Stone and his
opponent, and see who it was that
was for square deal and who will
be the man to work for the best
condition of the morals of our be-
loved county.
AN INDEPENDENT VOTER.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
KENNIsoN BIBLE GLASS.

This valuable help to the moral
and intellectual uplift to the people
OF Louisa has recently taken on
new life. Large numbers attend, rep.
resenting every church in the city
1t Is absolutely nonsectarian. The
teacher is Prof L. NJ. Kennison, a
scholar and a christian gentleman,
who knows the Bible in the origi-
nal tongues as well as its various
translations, as few other men know
1t. 1t is also pleasure 10 listen to
bis perfectEnglish as he throws new
light on the Book of Books and
brings out truths and conceptions.
hitherto but little understood or
suspected. Come and join in the
study OF the current topic The Per.
sonality OF the Saviour Relevant
questions are promptly answered.
Discussions are frowned upon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
POL|T|CAL.
Points Of Interest to Voters About the
November Election.

Vote for John McDyer for Repre-
sentative. He is sober and compe-
tent. A man who drinks is of no
benefit to himself or his constitu-
ents as a member of the Legisla-
ture. Frankfort is the wrong place
for any man who has a thirst for
liquor.
Mr.. McDyer is one of the most
practical and successful road men
in the State and will be a leader in
the big movement for better roads.
This will be the most important
question before the Legislature: Mr..
McDyer belongs to the party that
will be in the majority in the Leg
islature and will therefore be in
position TO accomplish things. 1t is
I, useless 10 send man there who
belongs to the minority. 1t is inn
possible for such man to get re-
suits for his district.
The same thing is true in the
race for State Senator. Mr.. Williams
will have power and influence wher
it is needed to get results. His OPP
ponent is absolutely handicapped by
his politics. Vote so it will count
for something,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17

tect the dependent ones of workmeh
.ensaged in hazardous occupations.
Several states have enacted laws a.
long This line and they have been
very satisfactory / have always OPP
posed the Hobbies that have been
maintained at Frankfort by the
special interests to fight all bills
that were for the good of the peo-
pie, and ! am most heartily In ia
yor of law that win abolish this
corrupt lobbying. | believe the Civ
ing and accepting Of free transpor5;
tation by the members of the general
assembly from the railroad COM.
penies is social bride, and am In
favor OF and viii support a law TO
prohibit such practice. i am also
III favor OF Il revision OF our taxing
laws, so that the corporations VIII
be compelled to pay a Just proper
tion of taxes
have given you a brief statement
CT my record ON a small portion OF
the bills that came before me, and
how | stand OH some of the ques-
tons OF the Legislature, and in con-
clusion wish to say that | have
only missed one day during both
sessions that | have served as a
member of the Legislature. and !
lave never lodged any issues, al
wife your investigation of my rec
ord believing that If you will take
6ays voting, my honest convictions
yes or no.
On my record as a public servant
| am asking your support and In
Tor those things that will make for
the trouble to look into It you will
give me your support. II | am elect
ed / pledge you the same honest
conscientious service that have
given in the past, always striving
US better and a greater Kentucky.
Thanking you in advance for any
fWors shown me, am,
Yours For Service,
j. HOWARD WILLIAMS,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17
REV. SAM Nj. ROBINSON.

The many friends OF Rev. Sam NJ,
Robinson will be glad to know OF
his success in the Missouri confer
ence. II isn't every man who can
transfer from one conference to an
other and in four or five years max
enough friends to elect him TO the
General conference Eight years ago
Sam was elected to the General
conference from this conference.
Three years from that time he trans
ferred 10 the Missouri conference,
serving Hannibal station one year
and st. Joseph district four years.
This year he is elected to the Cen
eral conference from the Missouri
conference and appointed TO Platts-
burg district, one OF the strongest
In the conference 1t gives us
great pleasure TO know that our
friend Sam is so highly regarded by
his brethren OF his adopted cons
ference, Methodist Layman's Her
aid
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N '!!k&zMX6ijoIk&W6steIT
Effective May %, 1913.

Nv. Fort Gay Central Tlme.)
1912 a. m. Daily For Kenow.
lroXon, Portsmouth, Cincinnati,
CoIEmbus Pullman sleepers 10
Cincinnati and Columbus Connec-
tlon Via Chicago and st Louis for
the West and Northwest.
1904 p. m. Daily For Columbus
Cincinnati and intermediate stations.
Pullman Sleeper Cafe Car TO Col
nmbus. Connects at Cincinnati and
Columbus for points West.
". 2s02 m, Daily For Will
hanson. Welch. Bluefleld. Roanoke,
LYnch6arg Norfolk. Richmond. Pun.
man Sleepers Cafe Car,
900 p m DAILY For william.
SON Welch. Bluefleld, Roanoke.
Norfolk. Richmond Pullman Sleeper
to Norfolk Cafe Car
Train leaves Kenova s:26 a. m.
Daily for Williamson. via Wayne.
and leaves Kenoya for Portsmouth
and local stations b:47 ., m. Daily,
and leaves Kenoya 600 a. m. Daily
for Columbus and local stations.
For full information apply to
w. ID. BENlLL, Pass. Traff. Mgr.
w. @. SAUNDERS, Genl. Pass. Ara.
ROANOKE. VA.
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he may rise to usefulness, and later
on we see him and Hon.J.M.Waugh
in shanty cooking their meals so
that they may be able to be near a
school that they mayrise and be use.
full to the world, and themselves,
This man was the boy John Ekers,
who now is candidate for Super
intendent of Common schools, Does
any one doubt that such men as
this will rise to the top?
Mr.. Ekers is the man who will UNI
derstand the needs of the children
of this county, and no one will be
more interested in the uplift of
them all without regard to condi-
tions or money.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-10-17

He has always been ready with
his great learning and willingness
to aid all the teachers and assist
them into the course OF study that
has been instituted by the State
laws.
Teacher and people, you cannot
make mistake in selecting man
who has hewn his way up through
difficulties as Mr.. Ekers has when
you want your children educated an
pushed up the ladder that you de-
sire them to climb. Vote for Ekers
and you will see a man installed
that knows the needs of all the peo-
pie
A VOTER (