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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-01-09
ANOTHER WEST FEUC|ANA
PLANTATION CHANGES
OWNERSHIP
PROMINENT NEW ORLEAN
PEOPLE ACQUIRE
"MAGNoLIA"
WILL Be DEVOTED TO DIVERSIFIED
FARMING AND STOCK-RA|S|NG
West Feliciana Parish Welcomed Many
Valuable Citizens During
Past Year.

The Magnolia plantation of 1,425
acres, belonging to the estate of Mrs.
S. J. Fort, was sold this week to Mr..
Chas w. Mackie, one of the sons Of
the president of the Albert Mackie
Grocer Co. of New Orleans. This land
will be carried as the Mackie Live
Stock Farm and will be devoted to
the raising of diversified crops and
all kinds of high-bred live stock. One
of the young members of the Mackie
family will live here on his lands, and
manage the same for the company
which is to own the place. A large
amount of money will eventually be
spent in all kinds of improvements,
and it is the intention of the pur-
chasers to make it one of the most
upto-date live stock farms in the
state. In all probability dairy will
also be put in, and if so, it will be a
model in every way.
Magnolia is admirably situated for
the purposes in view by the new
owners. 1t is situated in the southern
part of the parish, contiguous to Forest
and Ball plantations. Part of it lies
between the lines of the Louisiana
Railway e Navigation and the Wood
vile Branch of the Yazoo e Missis-
sippi Valley railroads, and the re-
mainder has a fine frontage on the
latter road. In fact, extending from
the Mississippi River to the vicinity
of Star Hill. 1t is fine for home and
business purposes alike.
Again has West Feliciana scored
heavily in getting such high class
purchaser for one of it's big planta-
lions. The family buying this place is
one of the wealthiest in the state, and
as one of the younger men will build
fine residence and live here, we may
we'll be proud of our newcomers.
There is not a parish in the state that
can show such a fine lot of new people
as this one can. Such men as John NJ.
Parker, Albert L. Soule, A. Smith
Bowman, Mr.. Shay, Mr.. Fred Terry,
Jas. and Edw. Murphy, Lee o. Lester,
DR.. E. S. Milford, JAS Montgomery and
family, and now Chas. w. Mackie, have
all bought lands here within the past
twelve months or so.
The future of West Feliciana parish
was never brighter, for with the coming
of these new people with the great
amount of capital they control, this
section will rapidly come to the front.
The prospect for bringing in more
men of wealth and standing was never
brighter, and it is hoped the parish
will soon be full of these excellent
settlers who will help us develop our
parish into a great and wealthy one.
The sale of the Magnolia plantation
to Mr. Mackie was made through Mr..
]. r. Matthews and an associated real
estate firm in New Orleans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-01-09


these big landowners, IL West Felici-
ana can also introduce a number Of
small farmers, the agricultural and
economic balance will be perfect
The cutting up into small farms and
the Investigation of our industries is
the salvation of this section. Large
landowners should facilitate this move
ment In every way they can by selling
off their surplus lands at attractive
prices, for it is a positive and we'll
known fact that if this parish gets
many new people in with money and
they make their lands worth from $50
to 800 an acre in the next five or ten
years, they certainly will enhance the
value of all the lands of the parish. To
shut out these new people who want
to invest here by asking exorbitant
prices for our lands at this time, or
refusing to sell off surplus lands is
worse than folly. 1t harms not only
ones self but others. Land-poor people
suffer for ready money, while holding
their land for the big prices they ex
pect to get in the future. They follow a
mistaken policy. Of what avail will
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-01-09

1t is easy to forgive your enemies
after you have got square with them.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
School News-by the Pupils.

Last Monday the school entertain
ed their friends with a Victrola con
cert. Mr.. Seaton furnished the
Victrola records and operated the ma
chine. After the music punch was
served by the pupils. The entertain,
ment was very much enjoyed by the
large audience present.
The program for last Tuesdays
school entertainment was as follows
Reading, Ostrich Farming" Leor
Brooks; recitation, "Cold Cream
Hattie Lee Prevatt; recitation, cap
pie Tree Town." Bell Fuller; Victro-
la; recitation, "a Melancholy Tale,
Vera Ewers; reading, "Bill's Troub-
les" Mrs. Hammer; song by class;
recitation, E. L. Smith; reading,
Columbus" Orris Smith.
The Honor Roll" for February is
as follows: Mac Arthur Pipe, Cardelle
Williams, Anna Mathis, Daisy Sails,
Huron Jones, Harold Bache, Bordan
DeWolf, Martha Bartlett, Marion Ew-
ers, Caroline Miller, Allen Ganas,
Maggie Pringle.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05

The Rev. C. E. Gutteridge, late of
this place, now pastor of the Metho-
dist church at Oviedo, has written the
following account of his reception in
that place for the Florida Christian
Advocate:
eve are at last nicely settled in the
parsonage here, arriving with my
family on January 22nd.
"Some of the friends kindly met us
with an automobile at the station, and
when we got to the parsonage, others
were there to welcome us; we found
the table spread with bountiful sup
per, and cheerful fires burning in the
fire places, all of which made it very
homelike and happy for US.
"The following morning | had to
hit the trail for Geneva, and when l
got back on Monday found that dur
ing my absence the friends had
pounded" my wife and family, tax
ing them completely by surprise on
Saturday evening. l think l was
more hurt than they were, because l
wasn't there to enjoy the pleasure.
"The friends all gave US a hearty
welcome, Brother Stones Of the Bap-
fist Church reading an address.
February 9Th and 18th we held or
first quarterly conference, Bro. Smith
Hardin, our Presiding Elder being
with us and peaching US twy fine SER
mons Saturday and Sunday mornings.
eve had dinner served on the
Church grounds on Saturday, and the
fact that the ladies of Oviedo and
Geneva provided the eatables is all
hat needs to be said, for those who
know them know that nothing better
could be had in the State, and you
nay be SIRE that everyone enjoyed
he good things immensely.
"The business session followed the
Inner and the report showed our af-
airs in good condition and plans
we're laid to go forward under Gods
direction and blessing for good
ears work.-Charles E. Gutteridge, Il
}. c."
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05

Miss Elsie Padgett, a senior al
John B. Stetson University, DeLand
has been spending a few days a
home this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. H. Polhemas and
Miss Polhemas of Unadella, N. Y, are
among the recent arrivals at Grove
Hall.
Mrs. NJ. E. Bancroft and Miss Eli
| zabeth Bates Tower of New York city
ARRIVED last week for a stay of some
days at Grove Hall.
The regular meeting of the V. |. A.
will be held next Monday, the 9Th
inst, at 8 p. M, while the executive
board meeting will be a half hour
earlier.
The moving picture theater is de-
lighting large audiences every Tues
day and Friday nights. The pictures
are now as well displayed as at any
moving picture theater in the coun-
try.
The sessions of the Southfield Bible
Conference will begin with the service
next Sunday morning and will con-
tinue two weeks with meetigs morn
ing, afternoon and evening. During
the sessions of the conference there
will be no services at the Methodist
land Presbyterian churches.
There were several very pretty
card parties last week; perhaps the
largest being that given by Mrs.
John Mccormick, who entertained at
the V. |. A. hall on Thursday after
noon, and at which the association
catered. On Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. Alfred Clay entertained, and on
Friday evening large party was
given by Miss Helen Tillinghast.
Too late of course was the oper-
eta given at V. |. A. hall last night
for The News to get line on the
subject, but as the caste was compos-
ed Of some of Crescent City's most
talented histrionic talent, and as the
object was most worthy, it is hoped
the hall was packed. 1t was a slip
of memory on the part of the editor
which is responsible for the omis-
sion of this play in last weeks issue,
an omission the editor very much re-
greats.
Miss Marjorie Bullock gave sur
prise party to her mother last Tues
day evening in honor of her birth
day. The dining room was beautiful
ly decorated in Mrs. Bullock's favor
lite colors, pink and green. The
birthday cake was a dream, and was
the artistic work of her sister, Miss
Fannie Butler. The honoree received
many handsome presents, and the
evening was delightfully."- spent in
amusing games. The invited guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Bullock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Keller, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H.
Read, Miss Fibbens, Miss Butler, Miss
Breckenridge, and Messrs. Dawson
and Pye.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05

painted, which adds lot to its beauty
The Davidsons have moved into
their new home, and are very cosy and
comfortable.
Mrs. L. Spiers, who has been a
guest at the Highland House, has re-
turned to her home in New York City.
She is niece of Mrs. F. NJ. Wheeler
and made hosts of friends while here
A caboose attached to one of the
A. c. L. trains became uncoupled and
turned upside down in the ditch, near
the Como station. The conductor was
asleep at the time in the caboose, but
fortunately was not injured, but was
quite surprised.
About sixteen of or residents
visited Palatka Saturday, some going
by auto and some by rail.
Services were held at the NJ. E.
church Sunday morning but owing to
the inclement weather the congrega-
ton was small. Miss Dorothy Rider
of Cleveland, o., led the League meet
ing in the evening.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
Billiard Tables Rest on Rool<

bliiiard tables, supported on solid
rock are among the novel features =,
a 'o-room concrete residence located
on one of the islands of the San Jn.n
archipelago in Puget sound. Each ia
pie rests on a massive concrete base
wnich extends through an opening in
.ne moor and has its footing on bed.
rock f and is therefore as solid and as
lree from vibration as if it were a
chanics. puiaI
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
LAKE COMO NEWS.

DR.. and Mrs. Stebbins, guests at the
Highland House, have returned tC
their home at Syracuse, N. Y.
There was a dance and card party
at the hall Thursday evening; every
one had a good time; punch and cakes
were served.
The Williams and Force families
and Miss Gladys Wheeler, spent a
few days camping at Salt Creek,
They had a fine fme.
The DR.. Mia bungalow is being
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
For the Stomach and liver

|, N Stuart, West Webster, N. Y,
writes " Il have used Chamberlain's
Tablets for disorders of the stomach
and liver off and on for the past five
years. and it affords me pleasure to
state that | have found them to be
just as represented. They are mid
IN their action and the results have
been satisfactory. | valve them
Mighty" For sale hv all dealers.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05

George w. Carpenter, who had a
attack of paralysis some three week
ago is improving slowly, and is re
gaining the use of the arm on tn
partially paralvzed side. He is sti
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harris.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05

A pain in the side or back that
catches You when you straighten up
calls for a rubbing application of
BILLIARDS SNOW LINIMENT. 1t
relaxes the contracted muscles and
permits ordinary bodily motion with
out suffering or inconvenience. Price
25e, SOC and $1.00 pee bottle. Sold
by Ackerman-Stewart Drug Co.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
Less In the Dark.

Filming a prisoner only $40 for kiss-
ing woman against her viii at La
cerne, the judge said it was worth no
more, as the kiss was delivered in tie
dark.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
Made From sunfIower Seeds.

seeds of sunfowers are found to
ri Ike excellent food for live stock; its
d. is equal to the best linseed oil,
and its stalks are rs good as coal for
producing heat. And yet only few
years ago Kansas regarded the sun
flower as a pest for all purposes ex-
cept as an emblem.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1915-03-05
Recommends Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

<aI take pleasure in recommending
hmberlain's Cough Remedy to my
aYstomers because have confidence
in it. find that they are pleased
with it and call for it when again in
need of such a medicine" writes J.
81 Sexson, Montevallo, Mo. For sale
~ all dealers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-14

cent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
heart OF the East Side with the heart
OF the West Side.-a viaduct that
would be one OF the wonders OF West
Virginia. yiadnct that would be
available TO the p. & L. E R. R. ter
sminais as well as to the new proposed
OF the 3. & o. R. r.. Both.
OF these railroads as well as the No
nongahela Valley Traction companyI I
have nold doubt will assist materiallyl lin
its construction. A yiaduct that will
be substantial and safe and In good
repair when you and your children,
and your children's children are long
forgotten.
Let US quit building for the present
and build for the future.
You will get an improved lighting
system, one that will take care Of our
new districts. GAINESVILLE, Belleyiew,
the Second Ward and other outlying
points.
You will get a sewerage system that
will take care OF these new districts.
You will get new and perfect sewr:
age, both storm and sanitary for the
streets and districts included under
the new paving contract.
You will have funds to do the city's
share of new paving in the utilization.
OF the old brick to be taken up under
the new paving contract. 1t is ex:
tremely important that these old brick
be utilized as soon as taken up, by so
doing the city can get several thous.
and feet Of new and modern paving
in addition to what is now under con:
tract.
You will get alllthe outstanding war.
rants Of the city taken up and the
debts of the city refunded on a much
better basis as to interest and sink:
ing fund. These bonds will sell for
Az per cent at most, and the sink.
ing fund need not exceed 2 pei. cent.
In short you will have the means to
do things in Fairmont that are now
calling insistently to be done. And
hL6h 10 QUut Jul City Will
be infinitely better for it. 1t will be
wondrously more beautiful, more
sanitary, more healthful and more de.
sirable.
Hundreds Of people will como here
to live, those who are here will have
more Joy and pleasure in living. The
East and West and the South Sides
will be Joined together in a closer
bond Of unity.
Bnrnstewn, and Be!ilvtow will be
brought nearer and given the benefits
of water, sanitation, .:ayed. streets and
lights.
Home sites will lbe eagerly sought
for in Barnstown, Belleview. the new
Second Ward and other outlying dis.
tricts because of these improvements
and because there are now in these
places most beautiful locations for
homes.
The entire city will feel the force
of a new movement, and very soon
the increased in assessed valuations
brought about by increase of business
and growth will more than take care
Of any increase in taxes.
You will have laid the foundation
for a3great and prosperous and happy
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MAYOR APPEALS TO
CITIZENS OF CITY
Asks MenifsTh eyAreR Ready
For Action-saysa Nowis
TimetoB Boost

NNtF--A fAaNal# 1890 AnaH-HAl
Men OF Fairmont-the time has
come for action. We are standing IA
the gate way Of splendid opportunities
before US are the inviting fields OF
promise&behind US the glorious
achievements of the past.
Men Of Fairmont, are you ready 10
put your shoulders to the wheel and
eql1 uIelle 6um sM .lgql IspIo3 ~ qsnd
substantial growth to which we are
entitled and which is nowscrying out
to US to come and possess.
THE WOMEN OF Fairmont are ALL
ready. They have in various ways,
through various activities shown
their perfect confidence in our future
they will stand by us in every eft.
fort to bring peace and prosperity to
this city.
Are you ready, men Of Fairmont, to
step out Of village environments and
meet the greater call of the greater
Fairmont.
Are you ready to go forward to the
development of your city along such
broad and definite lines as will give
impetus to every line of business,
beauty, adorn and reconstruct,-giye
remunerative employment to every
branch of labor and put Fairmont in
the lead Of West Virginia cities.
Are you ready to accept present con
ldltions which are infinitely better than
ever before in our history, and united.
~ approach our future with the Ger.
tain assurance Of success.
i SAY TO YOU, that every day OF
neglect to take hold Of our develop.
ment problems in an organized effort
to solve. them is a day lost. 1t is crimi-
nal to stand idly in the face of our
%crowding opportunities.
What Are We To Do? Listen.
Your city OF Fairmont has an assess.
led valuation Of SIS, 294,242.00. and
under the charter and laws of the
state we can carry bonds to an extent
sufficient for all necessary require.
ments.
And we should proceed at once to
the following improvement:
The increased rate Of taxation
would be small, and what WOULD
WE GET IN RETURN FOR THE
BOND IssUEt-LIsTEN.
A concrete bridge across Coal Run.
the old bridge is worn out; 1t is wholly
inadequate for the immense travel
over 1t, and a disgrace to this fair
city. You would get a concrete bridge
that would be a thing Of beauty.
You would get q concrete arched
viaduct over and across the magnia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-14
city. ARE YOU READY.
A city like an individual cannot
stand still; 1t must 60 forward or back.

A city like an individual cannot
stand still; 1t must go forward or back.
ward, which?
Let me know. Write me a letter
telling me what you think about 1t.
call upon the press to discuss this
proposition.
call upon the civic bodies the
clubs and unions to discuss the mat.
ter and let me know the result OF your
deliberations.
call upon tho citizens to discuss
the matter. Let us. get back again to
first principles-where all matters Of
public import are discussed together
carefully before action is taken.
All of US are interested. 1t is a
matter of supreme Importance at this
time, there is a tide which taken at
the flood lead6 on to fortune. s
These improvements are demands,
We will very soon be forced 10 make
them,-if made by piece.meali they
will mot bring the immense results In
the way of increased bushes that they
will do IL undertaken boldly and all
together, and piece-meal they will
cost Just as much or more and our
taxes will be Just as much or more.
a bold attack is half the battle, touch
the nettle glagerly and it stings, grasp
it firmly and it is as velvet in your
hands, thus IT is in business and in
civic affairs.
ARE YOU READY.
ANTHONY BOWEN.
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Court News


Deeds Filed.
Elmer Freeman and wife to Mary E.
Hawkins, a parcel Of land in the First
ward Of the City Of Fairmont; consid.
Grafton $1,243:79.
Harry L. Martin and wife to Felix
Coiaseno, a parcel Of land in the Vii.
.lage OF Thoburn, in Lincoln district;
consideration SLIPS.
Mahaska Hess and wife to w. W.
Walker, a parcel Of land in Paw Paw
district; consideration $1,000.
Sycamore Land Company TO France.
no Quindin, a parcel of land in the
Sycamore Addition to the Town of
Warrington; consideration $3.50.
Licenses Issued.
Marriage licenses were issued yes.
terdays by the county clerk as follows:
John Horezka and Anna Dribina,
both of Hammond.
Robert c. shipley, OF Connellsyille,
and Gcorgiana Kern Bishop, Of Fair.
mont; Elizabeth Cram, mother Of the
girl, gave her consent in person.
Administrative Named.
Flora Trader was named administra.
trix of the personal estate of the late
Frank Trader; bond.of s1OO,glven.
----o--
II n boor 10 q, 80.
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Edgar, little son of Mrs. Arlie
Reese, has been sick for several days.
suffering from a fall. We hope he
will soon be better.
Mrs. E. j. Tenant and daughter
Jessie, were cabling on Mrs. Zoa
!Hanes, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. aand Mrs. U. R. Kniseley and
little Q Howard were visoting Mr..
aand Mrs. F. L. Hunter at Ann's Run
Sunday.
MI. Glenn Lowe vas cabling at
Mr.. "A. H. Billingslea's Sunday after.
noon.
Mrs. William Hunter of Laurel
Run, who has been sick for some
time is getting better. Mr.. Stanley
Lowe Of Bula was visiting his grand.
mother, Mrs. c. s. Lowe, Saturday
aands Sunday.
Mr.. Adrain Haaught was cabling
at G. L. Dlskens Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-14
s%AsNEITylLLE.

Mrs. zoa Hanes and Mrs. w. R.
Dicken and Mrs. Elmer Toothman
were visiting Mrs! w. G. Tough
Wednesday.
Mrs. j. r. Kniseley and son Al;
fredwere calling on Mrs. u. W. Custer
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. /. .. Loough was visiting at
A. H. Billingslea,s Sunday.
Mr.. j. W. Custer, who works at
Weston was home Saturday and Sun.
day.
Mr.. Harry Thompson who works
AT Fairmnnt is visiting his parents.
Nh. and Mrs. Gideon Thompson thtis
week.
Mr.. 4. v. weells, who has been
sick for some time, Is able to return
to his work.
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Hugh Cargo|s Father
Dies al His Home

MI. Hugh Cargo left this morning for
Bowling Green, Ohio, where he was
called by a message announcing the
sudden death of his father. MI. David
j. Cargo, whic hoccurredSt this morning,
after a brief illness with acute indiges-
tion.
A message was received here about
eight O'clock announcing his serious
illness and was followed by another.in
fifteen minutes announcing his death.
Mr.. Cargo was aged IS yearsa and was
a prominent citizen OF Bowling Green,
being engaged in the real estate and
brokerage business. Helisl survived by
his wife and one son, Hugh Cargo, Of
this city. Another son was killed In
the Spanish war.
The funeral will probably take place
on Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-14

Ted hear he is very extravagant.
Ned-1s he? Why, he had a plumb.
or repair his auto.-Judge. /
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-14
It's a Long, Long way TO Law and

Order.
Mr.. Hedley says he will not replace
coffin cars with steel cars till he has
something more formal than q letter
from the Public Service Commission
by way ot al order! Mr.. Hedley's
idea Of a fomal order Is evidently
nothing short OF q mandamus.
Want ads are moneymakers for vol,
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Wan. ads are meneylmaksss for you
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-12-29
BurrOWers===beWare!

Gophers and prairie dogs are the
bane of western farmers. while I'm the
east woodchucks are the type of bur.
rowing animals that cause the tillers
of the soil to forget some of the things
the dominic tells them on Sundays.
Don Leonardo Ruiz. California
rancher says dynamite is the proper
medicine to give ground squirrels. 60
pliers, prairie dogs, ETC."
Take an inch and half or two
inches of dynamite. Put 1t in bit Of
cloth or several thicknesses of paper
to form small round cartridge. Tie
the cloth or paper firmly about one
end of piece of fuse twelve or four
teen inches long, but do not use cap.
Insert one of these charges well into
the mouth of every hole and pack
loose dirt around the fuse. leaving
enough Of the end outside to light cas-
fly. Light the fuse and go on to the
next hole. There will be no explosion.
There being no cap or other deto-
nator. the dynamite will simply burn.
filling the hole with dense. poisonous
fumes that will almost instantly stifie
and then kill every living thing inside