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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
A WORD OF CHEER.

John A. White in Clinton Watchman.)
Being one of the few now living in
this parish from my childhood and be.
ing in close touch with the farmers in
their agricultural, tsock and truck in
terests for the past fifty years, and
from my observation of the present
agricultural, truck and stock condi-
tons, | think the farming and stock
raising business of the parish is in a
far better condition than it has been
since the change in our farming ex-
ternal circumstances which took place
some fifty years ago. Some people
will ask why. 1t is well known why.
Because the people as whole have
more of the commodities raised on the
farm than they have ever had, owe
less debts, have something to live on
at home and some to sell.
There is no doubt that five head of
cattle are on hand now where there
was one five years ago and worth so
per cent more per head than then, with
the price still going higher, and will
not get any lower.
The truck growing can be made
more profitable if the truckers will
come closer together, have some con-
fidence in themselves and some one
else who may manage the shipments.
No one man can manage his business
affairs individually and without assist
ance from others, if he has any busi-
ness worth while to any one.
am informed that the cotton crop
is the best since the coming of the boil
weevil in 1908 The cotton crop is now
the surplus crop, as it should be, and
should be kept so for all time to come
Prosperity, peace and good will should
be the desire of all, with the determi.
nation to make our country blossom
as the rose; which, with our climate
and opportunities, is in the hands
Of ALL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
FOUR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ABOUT LIGHTNING RODS.

Gu. S. Department of Agriculture)
/. Do lightning rods really protect
buildings? Answer: Yes; but the rods
must be of proper character, properly
installed, and properly grounded in
relatively moist earth. Periodical in
spection and maintenance in good con-
dition are indispensable to efficient
protection.
2. Do lightning rods on building
increase the danger of its being struck?
Answer: Yes; but properly rodded
house may be struck several times
without injury, whereas single stroke
without the protection afforded by the
rods may cause disaster.
3. Should lightning rods be put up
with or without insulators? Answer:
Without.
4. Are gilded or otherwise expensive
points of platinum or special metal or
of fanciful construction necessary?
Answer: No; not in the least.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
OFFICERS OF ELECTION.

At a meeting of the Parish Democratic
Executive Committee on July %, 1914, the
following Commissioners and Clerks Of
Election and Peace Officers were Sc
lected to serve at the Democratic Primary
Election to be held on August q, 1914,
according to law, to-wit:
st. Francisville-M. H. Taylor, Abe
Mann, T. W. Raynham, Commissioners;
F. c. Spohn. E. S. Muse, Clerks; G. S.
Davidson, Deputy Sheriff.
Bayou Sara-Geo. Baier, j. H. Roth,
Harris Irvine, Commissioners; Jas. Aubic,
|C. E. Thbodaux, Clerks; ]. A. Langlois,
Deputy Sheriff.
End Ward-Cheston Folkes, J. P. Har-
vey, j. M. Bookter, Commissioners; j. M.
Pigott, ]. g. Perkins, Clerks; VIM. Ball,
Deputy Sheriff.
rason. S. j. Decker, Commissioners; R. f.
Barrow, w. C. Howell Clerks; c. T.
Tooraen, Deputy Sheriff.
4th Ward-Max Dampf, Dave Taylor
Jr., C. B. Hamilton, Commissioners; T. j.
Brown, S. c. Roberts, Clerks; C. H. Argue
Deputy Sheriff
Poplar Springs. A. Thoms, P. A
Smith, J. A. Beckham, Commissioners
In. A. Palmer A. p. Smith, Clerks; Wiley
McGraw, Deputy Sheriff.
Grange Hall-W. P. Wright, j. P
Bowman, Jr., w. R. Campbell, Commits
Isioners; Earl Spillman, S. Garner Smith
CLERKS; Jos. Peterson, Deputy Sheriff.
9th Ward-J. S. Clack, p. o. Bourgeois
lW. B. Davidson, Commissioners; Jos
iBraud o. D. Smith, Clerks; JOS. Ortis
deputy Sheriff.
u 7th Ward-J. D. Wood, A. E. Rogillic
TT. H. Row, Commissioners; L. A. VIM
IL. H. McWaters, Clerks; Nose McWaters
Deputy Sheriff
Sth Ward-N. H. Barrow, T. o. Woods
Jr., w. H. Woods, Commissioners; E. F
McGehee, A. d. Percy, Clerks; B. |. Bar
row, Deputy Sheriff.
9th Ward-J F. Maryman, Warren Arr
F. s. Carney, Jesse DAME
alO. G. Hammond, Clerks; c. D. Lloyt
I Deputy Sheriff.
10th Ward-W. 3. Smith, w. c. Wad
IEdw. HARRISON, Commissioners; Jno. Ar
n S. L. Lavergne, Clerks; Chris Metz, Del
e Iuty Sheriff.
81 c. H. ARGUE, Chairman.
e. S. MUSE, Secretary.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE ROAD
TAX MONEY?
(Florida Parishes).


The moss-covered question OF voting
a tax in support of good roads hobs
serenely up at various points in the
state every now' and then, and after
post-mortem agitation the question is
allowed to die premature death. The
road tax question, like the poor and
needy, will always be with us. for as
matter of fact, where the tax has
been regarded favorably and a stretch
of road built, it is only a matter of
short time before said road is allowed
TO resume it's former impossible con-
dition, and the money thus expended
is virtually thrown to the four winds.
All of which reminds us that at the
Hast general election in Louisiana tax
was voted for the construction of inn
proved highways. These questions
naturally come to mind, in view OF the
fact that the road tax amendment was
victorious:
l. What has become of the road tax
money?
2. What parishes in the state, out
side of Orleans and one or two others
are benefited by the measure?
3. Is this road tax money available
or is it in the treasury of the state
awaiting utilization? Or perhaps it is
used to defray the expenses of the
state engineers, who are supposed t.
; be experimenting the construction o
good roads, instead of enjoying sine
cure at the expense of the idea
peepul.'
T. What parishes in the rural sec
tons have actually witnessed tn
building of single mile of good roa
with the assistance of the state?
AS a matter of fact, the road tax i
question has benefited none except tn
people of Orleans, Caddo and few
the larger parishes. These parishe
/ realized all the while that they Woul
make goats" out of the smaller pa
fishes. The country people, as who'll
did not approve of the road tax at tn
~ particular time when it was voted, bl
e New Orleans and the large cities vote
8 so heavily in its favor land in the
S favor that the amendment carried
& handsome majority.
8 In the matter of building roads tt
S state is presumed to put up a certa
s amount of what any parish desires
6 expend, but up to this time we ha'
s failed to note where any calls hay
s been made upon the state treasury II
s succor.
: The people are entitled to kno
S something about the road tax none
3 If it is in the state treasury idle
s being expended to build roads fro
s New Orleans to Baton Rouge, or fro
e Alexandria to some seaport-let Il
6 people know about it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
Majority of Friends Thought Mr.
Hughes Would Die, But
One Helped Him to
Recovery.

Pomeroyton, Ky.-ln interesting ad-
vices from this place, Mr.. A. J. Hughes
writes as follows: 81 was down with
stomach trouble for five ~ years, and
would have sick headache so bad, at
times, that thought surely ! would die.
| tried different treatments, but they
did not seem 10 do me any good.
| got so bad, | could not eat or sleep,
md all my friends, except one, thought
would die. He advised me to try
sledford's Black-Draught, and quit
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
MOTHER.

Mother! Dear, sacred name, and sweet!
How slow we are to prove,
The height and depth and deathless.
ness of perfect mother love.
We take her tender daily care, just as
the thoughtless flowers
Look up to God for daily light, be-
cause we know It's ours.
But when we miss from heart and life,
the comfort of her care,
Then we must learn to live without
her presence and her prayer.
''Tis then the name of mother is to us
a holy thing;
And, lowering low, we seem to feel
the shelter of a wing.
Lizzie Hading Underwood.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

District Attorney Whitman, apropos
of the recent exposure of jury bribing
lin New York, said: Circumstances
alter cases, but never let it be charged
against us here in New York that
financial circumstances alter legal
cases."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

The public is hereby notified that hunt
ing on, crossing over, or any other form
of trespass is prohibited on piece Of
ground west of the Y. & M. v Railroad
beginning at the north boundary OF K H.
Stirling and extending TO Whitman plat
form, on the property of Mrs. S. I. Al
lain. Also on all property Of Mrs. c. Il
Lewis, Mrs. J. A. Mhoon. and r. II. Stir
ling.
p IT STIRLING. Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

The public is hereby warned against
buying wood. posts and timber OF any
description from tenants on the Oakley,
Ogden and Downs plantations. All hunt
ing, cattle driving and fence cutting Is
positively prohibited, and these places are
closed against agents of all kinds.
LUCY L. MATTHEW'S.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. ! decided TO
take his advice, although did not have
any confidence in it.
| have now been taking Black-Draught
for three months, and it has cured me
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using if.
| am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found a very valuable medicine for de-
rangements of the stomach and liver. 1t
is composed Of pure, vegetable herbs
contains no dangerous ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get a package today.
Only quarter. 10
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

!. Eugene s. Muse, Clerk of the Gath
Judicial District Court. in and for the
Parish of West Feliciana, La, do hereby
certify the above and foregoing to be a
true and correct list Of the Grand and
Petit Juries. for the August Term 1914,
of said Court, for the weeks commencing
Monday, August g. 1914, and Monday,
August 10, 1914, respectively.
In faith whereof witness my hand and
seal officially, this 14th day of July, 1914.
e. 8. MUSE,
Clerk Of said Court
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

The public is hereby warned that the
Island and Forest plantations are posted
against hunting, fishing. wood-cutung
and all other forms of trespass, agents OF
every description included.
M. r. JACKSON,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

All trespassing of any description Is
hereby prohibited, under penalty or the
law, ON Alandale plantation dormer.y
Phillips placer
ROBERT BUTLER, Agent.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

All cattle driving and other trespassins
of any kind are forbidden on Forest plan
tation, under penalty Of the law.
]. w. MCQUEEN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

BRAND CLAIMED.
We claim hat brand on either
side, We will esteem 1t favor ----
II any one having cattle with this brand
on their premises, will notify US at
Wilcox, La.
BELLEVUE FARMS CO., Ltd.
BY A. S. Bowman, Pres.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

No passing through my Linwood trace,
Belmont and Rudmond plantations is al
lowed. Trespassers-regardless of color
will be prosecuted % the law directs.
C. M. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

My place is hereby posted against all
forms of trespassing; hunting, fishing'
agents of all descriptions. and all cattle
driving.
T.. f, MERWIN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

All hunting and fishing and other forms
of trespass are hereby prohibited under
penalty of the law. on the MicaJah Row
place on Mississippi River at Wilhelm La"
w. w, BURCKRALTER, M. d.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
JURY vENiREs.

Grand and Petit Juries for the August
Term 1914, of the oath Judicial District
Court, for the Parish of West Feliciana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

The Flower and Magnolia places are
hereby posted against all hunting, under
penalty of trespass. No exceptions.
w. J. FORT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
CATTLE BRANDS.

My brand ls a spade. The public is
warned against buying cattle with this
brand, without my consent.
J. C. MAGEARL
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

All trespassing is prohibited on Hill anu
Slaughter. Lake Breeze, Grayfleld, ana
Glass place plantations; such as hunting.
pecan gathering. ETC., viii be prosecuted
to full extent of the law.
RACCOURCI COMPANY,
Per S. L. Doherty, Agent;
Smfthland Ldg. and p. o., La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

From and after this date all hunting
andd fishing on the Cottage plantation
are positively prohibited under penalty OF
trespassing. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing and prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law.
EDWARD BUTLER,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

Crossing the rear of property below
True Democrat Office in st. Franeisviiie
is hereby prohibited under penalty Oh
trespass. Persons found crossing these
premises or damaging the fences will lie
prosecuted. All pernissions heretofore
given are hereby revoked.
MRS. M. e. ROBINSON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
NOTICE

| have taken over my shop, and am
preparing to take care of all work in
the blacksmith and machinery repair
ing line. / will appreciate your pat
ronage.
R. YUNKES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

Hunting and fishing are strictly prohiD
tied. under penalty OF trespass. on the
following named places: Alton Villa, Oak
Grove, LaysoI, Maxwell. Flower Bul and
Shirley.
The Bellevue Farms Co., It'd,
A. S. BOWMAN, President.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08
Petit Jury.

Petit Jury.
j. NJ. Rosenthal. p. o. Bourgeois.
Elcaner Reed. H. L. holland.
A. I. Watson. Anthony Sansoni.
r. A. White. Dan Levy.
w. B. Wells. Sam Stern.
L. C. Spillman. David Lyon.
Frank Spillman. Jno. A. Lawson.
T. w. Raynham J. II. Lesassier.
E. I. Daniel. r. NJ. Yunkes.
L. w. Doherty, Jr. Hugh Council.
John M. Parker, Jr. ]. w. Petty.
D. B. West j. A. Langlois.
S. V. .Rogillio. A. c. Patterson.
N. Harvey. c. H. Murphy.
Geo. Leet. G. F. PEBBLES.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

No trespassing with gun or dog or pass
ing through my place located between
LAWSON and Flower Hill plantations Is
hereby prohibited under penalty OF the
law against trespass.
d. 3. FAITHORN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

From and after this date all hunting of
any kind on Ambrosia and independence
plantation is positively prohibited under
penalty of trespassing. Any one found on
these places without permission will be
considered trespassing. and prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
MRS. S. H. BARROW.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

All hunting with dog or gun, or driving
through or off of any cattle, on tho
Resale" plantation without special per-
mission. is positively prohibited. All such
acts will be regarded as trespassing and
prosecuted as such.
MRS. c.. r. BARROW
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

On and after this date, hunting OF all
kinds on my part of Starhill plantation Is
prohibited under penalty of trespass.
J. M. DANIEL, M. d.
Aug. 16. .913-1 yr.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

Get the Little AID" habit.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

Get the Little Ad" habit.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

From and after this date all hunting OF
any kind on the Greenwood plantation is
positively prohibited under penalty of tres
passing. Any one found on this place
without permission will be considered
trespassing ard prosecuted to the full ex-
tent OF the law.
MRS. !. A VENTRESS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-08-08

from and after this date all hunting Oh
any kind on Rosdown, Hazlewood anu
Inheritance plantations is positively pro-
hibited under penalty of trespasslng'
The public is warned against buying
fire wood, post or timber from tenants OF
Rosedown, Texas, Lakewood and lnhen'
lance plantations.
JAS P. BOWMAN.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03
.KELLIHER FARMERS UNITE
Organize for Purpose Of Marketing
Dairying Products Bemidji
Merchants Interested.
BANQUET TO BE R0UsING AFFAIR

At the last regular meeting of the
Bemidji Merchants association, j.
J. Opsahl reported that the farmers
in the vicinity of Kelliher are organ
izing and will be in a position to
ship milk and cream by spring.
The plan outlined is to gather the
cream daily from the various dairy
farms and haul it to Kelliher, from
where it will be shipped to cream
cry. He suggested that the local
creamery be asked to arrange for the
handling Of the surplus stock gather
ed in that vicinity 80
As a result Of this report, Pres
ident E. A. Barker appointed COM
mittee of three to investigate condi-
tions and report to the association
as to the possible cooperation of
these farmers with the Bemidji
creamery. The committee consists
of ]. J. Opsahl, chairman, r. H.
Schumacher and w. L. Brooks.
The banquet committee reported
that indications for a rousing social
gathering are exceedingly bright for
the htg spread to be held at the
Markham hotel on the evening of
December 9. More than 100 will be
served
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03

Musical club entertained for the Wis
iting ladies at the Elks' hall and an
interesting program was given. The
welcoming address was given by Mrs.
B.. J. Broadly, president Of the club.
Other speakers were Miss Lano and
Mrs. Baker. .......,sl.. Z. -.s.,, - -
At the banquet given at the Gard
ner auditorium Wednesday evening,
the speaker of the evening was Cliff
ford Willis, editor of the Orange
Judd hwest-Farmstead, of Min
neapolis. In the absence of Alvah
Eastman, Of St. Cloud, Rev. G. P.
Sheridan, president of the Chamber
of Commerce, presided.
Wants Real Men,"
What does Minnesota want?'
asked Mr.. Willis. "She wants men,
real men. No knockers, plunderers,
but men who will think, who have
faith in themselves and their fellow
men, who stand up for nome and the1
men, who stand up for home and
their town. Manly men and woman
ly women are welcome every day in
the year"
The speaker urged cooperation
If the farmers of the state work to-
gether, they can get anything they
want. He deprecated the retired
farmer who moves to town to an
other sphere, buys a lot at the end
of the street where the sidewalk
quits and kicks about taxes, and
sends his money to the catalogue
house. The proper way to retire
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03
BERGH VISITS BEM1DJ1.
Former High School Agriculturist
Enjoys Short Stay Here.

Otto Bergh, former agriculturist
in the Bemidji high school, but now
superintendent of the Minnesota Ex-
pertinent farm at Grand Rapids, was
in Bemidji last evening while enroute
to Brainerd where he will give an ad-
dress on "The Proper Crops for
Northern Minnesota" at the meet
ing of the Northern Minnesota De-
velopment association. Mr.. Bergh,
who is considered as one of the states 8
most efficient agriculturists and who
since his connection with the state
department has become one of its
most valuable men, said he always
enjoys return trips to Bemidji and is
proud of it's advancement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03
FORM NEW COMPANY
J. w. Garvin and C. D. Blanchard
Buy Automobile Machine Shop.

Bemidji automobilists are much
interested in a change which has
been made by the Northern Automo-
bile company, whereby J. w. Garvin
and G. D. Blanchard become the own
ers of the machine and repair shop.
Both are expert machinists and it is
their plan to equip and operate a
thoroughly modern and satisfaction
producing establishment. Garvin,
who has been foreman of the shop
for two years, halls from Ohio, where
he spent some time in doing repair
work, knowing the business from A
to 2, while Blanchard is a skilful
tire repairer. The plant will be en-
larged and needed machinery added.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03
CONTINUED on last page).
Unclaimed Letters.

Advertised letters "UNCLAIMED''
for week ending Nov. 80, 1914, at
Bemidii postofice: Men-Brusde,
Mr.. Thomas, Burrows, Stacy D., Du-
backer, W., Hensin, Mr.. Eivind, Ho-
vik, Kris, Johnson, Mr.. Laurence,
johnson, Mr. Perry, Klawitter, Mr.
H. S., Lang, w. NJ, Martinson, John
Merrill, Mr. H. H., Mcdonald, Mr.
and Mrs. A. A., Nelson, Mr.. Thos.
Nelson, Mr.. Algot, PANEL, Mr.. Chas.
Paper, Mr.. Fred, Rice, Mr.. True
Started Loa Suite, Mr., wye, Mr.. VIM
Women-Evans, Miss Nettie, Howe
Mrs. HELEN, Giltsman, Miss, John
son, Mrs. Mary, Kiemetson, Miss
Inga, Kusba, Mrs. May, Kzsley, Mrs
Sadie, Loomis, Mrs. Libbie, Martin
Mrs. James, Penny, Mrs. Josephine
Solberg, Miss Lillian.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03

81 4
Several sack1sQf premium winning
corn, belonging gsa =. z. Ritchie, with
much other valn4bls property. have
been stolen from tie Agricultural
building at the oeunty fair grounds.
The corn was tp havs been used by
Mr.. Ritchie next pring for seed and
was of the very highsst quality. win
ming several prt1M at the state fair
in September. He feels his loss very
keenly. It apRsars that the build
ing has been broken into several
times and all articles Of value that
could be carried Ivay. taken. It is
believed that tho e.guilty parties are
known.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1914-12-03
RAWSON TO ATTEND MEETING
Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler to Be
Present at Elks Session Tonig hit.

Two important events are sched-
uled for the Bemidji lodge of Elks,
b. P. O. E., 1852, for the next few
days. One is the lodge of sorrow
session which will take place in the
Brinkman theatre, Sunday after
noon, and the other is the visit of
Harry P. Rawson, of Minneapolis,
deputy grand exalted ruler, to the
city this evening, when he will be
present at the regular meeting of the
local order. Mr.. Rawson's visit is
of an official nature, and large at
.pected.