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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-29
MAsONs ENJOY BANQUET
.Seecinl 10 The Telcarnhh

Marietta, Pa. Dec. 29. Mount
Horeb Lodge, No. IA, Free and Accept
ed Masons, held installation services
last evening. and banquet was served,
at which Joseph NJ Stafford. of Mari
eta, was toastmaster.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-29
Woman's Home
Companion

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The magazine of good humor,
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optimism and laughter-that is
the kind of a magazine The
American Magazine is.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
GOSPEL FOR st. MIcHAEL's AND
ALL ANGELS DAY.

At the same time came the disciples
unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto
him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verify say unto you, Elk.
|cept We be converted, and become as
little children, we shall not enter into
the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble
himself as this little child, the same is
greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whose shall receive one such
little child in my name receiveth me
But whose shall offend one of these
little ones which believe in me, it were
better for him that a milestone were
hanged about his neck, and that he
were drowned in the depth of the sea-
Woe unto the world because of Of
fences! for it must needs be that Of
fences come; but woe to that man by
whom the offence cometh!
Wherefore if thy hand Or thy foot
offend thee, cut them Off, and cast them
from thee: it is better for thee tC
enter into life halt or manned, rather
than having two hands or two feet tc
be cast into hell fire.
And if thine eye offend thee, pluck
| it out, and cast it from thee: it il
better for thee to enter into life with
one eye, rather than having two eyes
to be cast into hell fire.
Take heed that We despise not one
of these little ones; for l say unto you
That in heaven their angels do always
behold the face of my Father which il
in heaven.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
PRAYER FOR PEACE.

authorized for the diocese Louisiana
today the benefit of those who
unite the public suppcains
Sunday spirit they repeating the
words that follow
apoweru in righteousness
that Thy Jesus Christ Lord shall triumph
called nations
humb mplore Thee
which afs portion
bring and suffering quickly end Extend
the sick and wounded and lift Thy counnance
upon sorow and comfort them Give Thee
their chiean vision of
which dmmed sen
or hate by prevailing Thy Holy Spirit
standards providence may
firmly
people fulfill helpful promoting
guidance Thy Holy Spirit
Thee manifest
strife balefelds
Thy righteous WILL tesfes its
loyalty by upon religion industry
dhuman civilization.
Hasten the when shall
their claims achieve
peaceful
enlightened Gospel Strengthen
abundanty bring
the glory of them Thy Kingdom righteousness
Heaven through Jesus Christ Lord Amen
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
BETTER BABIES SHOW.
This viii Feature Louisiana State Fair.

Nothing at the Louisiana State Fair
last year was bigger success than
the Better Babies contest, and nothing
this year promises to prove more popu-
lar than the 1914 Better Babies show.
1t will be in progress throughout the
week Of the Fair, November 4 to II.
The main object of this feature Of
the Fair is for the babies to receive
the benefit Of expert medical examina-
ton, SO that tile defects and abnormal
conditions, if there are any existing,
may be pointed out to the parents. This
is for the purpose of having the condi-
tons improved and the babies properly
| developed.
But besides this inducement for ba-
bies to be placed in the show, there
are some splendid prizes offered. These
included cash prizes aggregating 5000
and gold, silver and bronze medals,
offered by the WOman's Home Compan-
ion, which is encouraging the Better
Babies movement throughout the coun-
try, and is giving Shreveport the credit
for holding the initial contest of this
sort.
In the contest last year 225 babies
were entered. There were different
classes, the boys and girls being judged
IN different classes, and the Competi-
ton was intensely interesting. Many
mothers and fathers received informa-
ton from judges that have no doubt
already resulted in defects in their
children being cured.
Mrs. C. L. Wheeler of Shreveport will
have charge Of the show and DR.. J. M.
Bodenheimer also of Shreveport, will
be the medical director. Mrs. Wheeler
will have a number of club ladies as
sisting, some for each day, and DR.. Be-
denheimer will be assisted by about
sixty physicians. There will also be
about thirty trained nurses to help in
the judging of the children.
Score cards will be used for recorda-
ton of any abnormal conditions, SO the
parents may be advised
Remember the date of the Fair: No.
vember to II. Write Secretary Louis
N. Brueggerhoff, Shreveport, La, for
catalog and premium lists
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
THE BANKING SITUATION.

Directors of the defunct Farmers
and Merchants Bank, yesterday in
formed The True Democrat that they
had practically complied with all the
conditions named by Mr.. Joe Gottliem
as preliminary to his taking charge
of and re-opening the bank. This was
done too late, however, to communicate
with Mr.. Gottlieb and learn his inten-
tons concerning the immediate future
of the bank.
Regardless of the action Mr.. Gottlieb
takes, it is almost foregone conclu-
sion that the bank will be re-opened
within short time, as several other
bankers have announced their willing
ness to engage in the banking business
here. Mr.. Smith, president Of the
American National Bank of Shreveport,
has been in communication with Of
|ficers of the bank and has announced
his intention of seeing the bank re-
opened in case the pending deal falls
through.
c. R. Stringer, of Leakesville, Miss,
was here yesterday looking over the
|situation with a view to the rehabilita-
ton of the bank if the proposed deal
with Mr.. Gottlieb does not go through.
Mr.. Stringer expressed himself as well
pleased with the parish. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Stringer is represent
ing the president of one of the large
New Orleans banks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Mr. Foote, assistant supervisor of
rural schools, came in Monday night
for the purpose Of inspecting all the
rural schools of the parish. He and
Supt. Crump spent Tuesday in visiting
several of the parish schools. On Tues
day night, Mr.. Foote was called away
on account of the illness of his wife
and the work of inspecting the re-
naming schools in the parish has been
postponed until such time as he can
return. The State Department of Edu-
cation expects to inspect every rural
school in the State for the purpose of
collecting data, having in view the idea
of putting rural schools on a more
uniform basis.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

In it's last issue, The Crowley Signal
had large advertisement, printed in
German. Through the kindness of
Mr.. George Newman, who translated
it, we learn that it was a call for a
meeting in Crowley of German sympa.
thizers. The following pathetic plea
appeared in it: 1.-THE Fatherland is in
need and distress. On all sides threat
ems the bloody strife. In this need and
suffering of those left behind, those
who have fallen upon the battlefield,
we wish to do our best to aid in their
relief"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
RECONSTRUCTED AT LAST.

The late Senator Bacon of Georgia,
says Lippincott's Magazine, used to tell
the following story of a fiery South
lerner who went out of the Union with
his state, and refused to be recon
structed" after the war:
"Once a Confederate, always a Con-
federate," he was wont to say; and al.
though he recovered from the bitter.
ness engendered in the four years of
strife, he regarded himself as an alien
in the restored Union, and refused to
vote or to exercise any of the duties
of citizen.
When the war with Spain broke out,
however, the old fire burned in his eye,
and he offered no objection when his
son, stalwart specimen of young man.
hood, Joined the national army, and
went to Cuba to fight
One day, after the Battle of San
Juan, the young man received a letter
from him.
WELL" he said, thoughtfully, after
reading it, father is back in the Union
at last"
docs he say 500" he was asked.
"Not exactly, but he might as well.
He writes United States now with.
out putting the word United in quota
ton marks"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The quarterly conference of the
Church will be held in Grace Church
Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal
on October 23rd and oath. This con-
ference will bring together some of the
most prominent churchwomen in the
state for the purpose of creating in
terest and educating women in the
missionary work of the church. The
Reception Committee will be glad to
receive invitations from the people in
town or country to entertain some of
the delegates. The rate from New
Orleans will be $40 on the L. R. & N.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
LOOKING OUT FOR THE FUTURE.

Have you any life insurance?
If not
Would your widow have any substi-
tute for your salary, fees or wages?
Could she feed and clothe and care
for herself and your children?
Could she pay the taxes on the home
and the interest on your mortgage?
Could she prevent foreclosure of the
mortgage and the sale Of the home?
Gould she pay rent and keep the
family together without your salary?
Don't you think it is time to provide
for her a monthly income, in case your
salary, fees or wages cease by death
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
HARD TO DO, AT LEAST.

In these days of the high cost of
living the following story is not with
out a decided point.
The teacher of primary class was
trying to show the children the diff
ference between natural and man-made
wonders, and was finding it hard.
What" she asked, "do you think is
the most wonderful thing a man ever
made?"
A little girl, whose parents were OBJ
viously harassed by the question of
ways and means, replied as solemnly
as the proverbial Judge:
"a living for his family. "--Septem-
Der Woman's Home Companion.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
FARMERS MEETING.

G. r. Lozier, the Gulf Coast District
Manager of the Farmers Society of
Equity, was in town on Thursday to
strengthen the local clearing houses at
Wakefield and Star Hill. He held a
meeting at the Court House and a
large number of farmers were present.
Later, he drove with the Rev. Mr. Riggs
over the country and was much i'm
pressed with its possibilities. He was
much struck with the picturesque
scenery surrounding st. Francisville.
Mr. Lozier was formerly business
man of Chicago, having come South to
Alabama few years ago to engage in
general farming, and found it difficult
to market the produce after it was
grown. While seeking improved meth
dds, the Farmers Society of Equity
was suggested by his friends of the
North and West. Four years ago they
organized the first society in Baldwin
County, near Mobile, Ala, and their
success in marketing the crops has
been the means of local clearing houses
being organized all around the Gulf
Coast with about 5000 members at
present and is growing rapidly.
Mr.. Lozier carries with him that
western enterprise and his store of
knowledge on sweet potato culture was
of great help to that industry in our
parish and his hope in one or two
years is to be able to market all our
products at much greater advantage
to the farmers by interesting them in
the better methods of putting up our
products and cooperating in getting
proper markets.
The Farmers Society of Equity has
organizations in 40 states, with about
100000 members.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
WOULD IT WERE TRUE!

A prominent lady of East Feliciana
to whom we mentioned casually the
slowness of collections on subscrip
tons, writes us, suggesting more
strenuous measures, and concludes:
"You send out such a spicy paper
that | am sure any of it's readers
would rather pay for it than to dc
without it"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
WILD PIGEON EXTINCT.

That the last survivor of the millions
of wild pigeons which years ago in
habited eastern United States, has
just died, was the announcement made
by T. Gilbert Pearson, Secretary of
the National Association of Audubon
Societies. The vast fiocks of these
birds which generation ago were the
pathological wonder of the world,
have entirely disappeared, and at 2
o'clock p. M, on September /, the last
individual died in the Geological Gar
dens at Cincinnati. 1t was female
and was Matched in captivity 20 years
ago.
"This marks the absolute extinction
of another species Of North American
birds" said Mr.. Pearson. Many
theories have been advanced as to >the
cause of the disappearance of the
myriads Of pigeons once seen in this
country, but there is absolutely only
one cause, they have been wiped out
by the traps, nets and guns of Amer
lean hunters"
The Audubon Association, which is
laboring for the protection of wild
birds, has issued a large picture of the
wild pigeon in colors. This, together
with a full account of the history of
these birds, will be mailed free, as a
memoriam, to any one sending re-
quest to the Secretary, 1874 Broadway,
New York City.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
FIRE PREVENTION DAY.

Gov. Hall has issued a proclamation
naming Friday, October 9Th, as Fire
Prevention Day and earnestly recon-
mends that it be observed by general
cleaning-up and the removal of all
rubbish from private homes and public
buildings. And he urges particularly
that all arrangements with view to
fire prevention be given rigorous at
tention. Teachers in the schools can
help greatly by short talks on the
subject.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Prof. G. L. Tiebout, of L. S. u, spent
the day with G. L. Plettinger, Tuesday,
looking over the truck situation, espec.
tally the cauliflower crop, in which he
is intensely interested Mr.. Riggs and
Mr. Plettinger are the only ones who
planted cauliflower this season, and
both have very nice patches, which
shows that this vegetable can be grown
to advantage. Prof. Tiebout explained
that it has been shown beyond doubt
that we can grow cauliflower and make
money on the difference in freight from
California to market and from here,
provided they are planted in sufficient
quantities to insure car lot shipments.
He expects to make another visit here
soon. Prof. Tiebout has done good
work for the trucking interest over the
state, and seems ever ready to give
profitable advice to those who ask it.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Absent Friends

~ - ~ .EsIss.&@& &AA&ES
Miss Emma Thoms is visiting friends
/ in Nashville, Tenn.
Edward l.. Newsham is a student OF
the Southwestern Industrial Institute
at Lafayette, La
Mr. and Mrs Mortimer Taylor are
boarding in very pleasant quarters,
with the McKneely family in Baton
Rouge.
Miss Amy Leake has been elected
to membership on the Gumbo board,
the annual published by the La. State
University.
Mrs. Florence Fischer of New Or
leans is spending awhile in Lexington,
KY, the guest of her brother, DR.. David
Barrow.
Through oversight, the arrival of a
second son in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Golsan was not recorded
and our good wishes extended.
Friends here have received advices
from Dr. Thos. Spec Jones to the effect
that he recently underwent an opera
ton in Minnesota, and that the pros
poets Of a permanent recovery are
bright
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The next regular meeting of the
Dixie Dairymen's Association will be
held at the Louisiana State University,
Baton Rouge, La, on Tuesday, Oct. 6,
at II o'clock a. m. Tick eradication
will be the principal topic for discus
sion at this meeting; also the handling
of the empty milk cans; the benefit of
the silo and also the milking machine,
which is now in operation, and every
one who attends the meeting will see
it working and learn what it Is doing.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Peace Sunday will be observed in
Grace Church Sunday morning by a
celebration of the Holy Communion.
Bishop Sessums has authorized the use
of special prayer until peace has been
restored. The choir will sing the
national hymn of each nation and the
sermon will be on Peace at Home and
Abroad"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
THE RECKONING.
(Clinton Scollard.)

(Clinton Scollard.)
What do they reck who sit aloof on
thrones,
Or in the chambered chancelleries
apart,
Playing the game of state with subtle
art,
If so be they may win, what wretched
groans
Rise from red fields, what unrecorded
bones
Bleach within shallow graves, what
bitter smart
Pierces the widowed or the orphaned
heart
The unhooded horror for which naught
atones!
~'l1s grsT ays'T s7'
A word, pen stroke, and this might
not bel
But vengeance, power lust, fostering
jealousy,
Triumph, and grim carnage stalks
abroad.
Hark! Hear that ominous bugle On the
windi
And they who might have stayed it
shall they find
No reckoning within the courts of God
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
QUICK RELEASE.

Tensas Parish commenced dipping
cattle On the first of April last, and
was released from Federal quarantine
on the first of September. In COM
menting on this the Tensas Gazette
says that it cost the parish only SO
cents per head to accomplish this, and
the cattle are worth $500 per head
more. Surely a fine investment.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

DR.. Bowling has just completed a
hurried swing around the State, visit
ing fourteen of the largest cities. His
principal object at this time being to
instruct the people in methods of rat
proofing, plague infection, and mode of
treatment and cure of plague, should
plague occur outside the city of New
Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The Yom Ripper services at Temple
Sinai were most impressive on Wed.
nesday. The congregation was large,
and the soulful reading by Mr.. Ben
Leopold was supplemented by exquisite
music from the choir, composed OF
Mrs. ]. L. Golsan, Miss Freda Stern,
and Mrs, o. Leonard, organist.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The Hope Farm, used by the State
of Louisiana as state convict farm,
has been selected by the National Gov
eminent for the United States De-
monstratiOn Farm. The farm is situat-
ed near Jeanerette.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD,

Miss Theresa Carney returned on
Saturday to Lutcher. Mrs. Sam Hill
and little daughter are now with Mr..
and Mrs. F. s. Carney in West Fee
liciana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The high school is getting up some
interesting exhibits, showing how va
rious products are made. The one,
presented by the Standard Oil Co., is
especially good, showing the various
stages through which the liquid passes
before it is sold as refined oil.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

VIM. M. Brooks, who died last week
in Columbus, Ohio, left an estate es-
timated to be worth $4,000 to be equal
ly divided between his two nephews,
of whom Capt. ]. B. Brooks of this
place is one.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The first shoW-boat of the season
was here Monday night, and several
parties were made up to enjoy the
show together, some coming in from
the country.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
METHODIST CHURCH.
Rev. j. B. Fulton.
REGULAR SERVICES.

hTUULAN DEHVICEO,
LIST Sunday, ST. Francisville. II a. m
and p. m.
End Sunday, Star Hill II a. M, and
st. Francisville p. m.
3rd Sunday, Wilhelm II a. m, and
st. Francisyille 8 p. m.
4th Sunday, New Hope II a. m, and
st. Francisville p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday morn
ing at 9:45.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

A mad dog was killed at Wakefield
by Mr.. W. L. Stirling but not before
the animal had killed some of their
Pekin ducks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH.

GHACE CHURCH.
Rev. Alvin w. Skardon, Rector.
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Holy Communion, 1880 a. m.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m.
Holy Communion and Sermon, II am
Friday
Litany, 9 a. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The Rector of Grace Church held
service at the school house at Irene
last Sunday evening.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

The Eastern Star chapter had a
meeting, Thursday night, the first after
the summers rest.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Work is progressing on the reservoir,
and 1t is becoming an object of interest.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Wakefield school elected class Of
|ficers, this week.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Hunting. driving cattle or trespassing
of any kind whatever on Como Plantation,
Brandon, La. is prohibited under penalty
|of the law. j. d. WOOD, Mgr.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Our celebrated local tWirler, Cal
Fluker, Jr., added many laurels to his
reputation in couple of games with
PlaQuemine last, week when he was on
the mound for the st. James boys,
winners of the semi-pro championship
of the state. Before 900 fans on last
Monday at Pelican Park in New Or.
leans, Fluker held the visitors down in
great shape, securing fifteen strike
outs. He will be given trial with the
Pelicans next season and it looks good
for him to land a berth, provided he
plays as good ball as he has for the
past season.-Ponchatoula Democrat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03
NOTICE.

All persons holding claims against
the estate of w. T. Forester will
present them to me at once.
MRS. w. T. FORESTER,
Administrative.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Missionary Society meets with Mrs.
j. Wadsworth on Tuesday at p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-10-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kinchen have a
son, born Thursday, September oath