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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

Mr.. Edwin N. billiard, of Mon
roe who has been here for the
past three months, playing base
ball with the local team; filling the
position of pitcher, left for his
home Wednesday morning after
the close of the season. While
here Mr.. billiard made many
friends, by his genial, sunny dis
position. and gentlemanly bearing,
who wish him well, and hope for
his return next season. Lake all
men in athletic sports, Mr.. billiard
has a distinctive cognoman, he
soon became to be known as
Jack Observation-Disclosures, and
well was it deserved, for his mys-
terious curves, drops and in and
out shoots aided greatly in max
ing the splendid record of the
local Regulars of the season of
1915.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

Even the weather lent itself at
its most comfortable temperature
to add to the delightful party gwen
by Mrs. Jeff DebIieux on Tuesday
afternoon when she entertained
TIE Round Table Club.
The rarest Of roses were used
on mantel and piano while great
Marie Antoinette basket of Glenn
ats and pink roses drew for tn
many admirIng comments.
Mrs. Ducournau~won the pretty
first prize, Mrs. Henry the second
and Mrs, McCook the BOBBY.
A delicious turkey luncheon
with all the accompauyments fol-
lowed by brick ice cream and
cakes was daintily served by the
charming young daughters of the
hostess assist I'd by Misses Irma
Sompayrac and Esther Wemp to
the club members and substitutes
who were Mines. Wadell, Wemp.
Lucas, Henry, j. G. Deblieux and
Miss CIothilde Prudhomme.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENT.
ST. MARY's ACADEMY,
Natchitoche5, La.

A select Boardi ny AMI d."
School under The direction of the
Sisters of Divine Providence.
The course of study embrace; Ill
the branches Of a solid and useful
education.
Curriculum-P Primary, Prepare
tory, Commercial AMI Academic
Departments.
The music Department is all
that can be desire |, and offers
courses in Piano, Violin, and
Voice taught according to the
latest approved meth DDS.
This year we are prepared to
give the students a course in
Domestic Science and Domestic
Art, Plain sewing, cutting and
fitting, and every variety of fancy
anu ornamental needlework.
1t will be very gratifying for
our patrons and friends to know
that at the request Of the
Superior in charge, State Supt.
Harris sent his representative last
spring to examine the Course of
Studies and Methods employed at
St. Mary's with the result as fol-
lows:
The State Department of Edu-
cation will recognize the graduates
of St. Mary's Academy as of equal
rank and enjoying all the rights
and privileges of graduates of the
recognized high Schools of the
state"
(Signed) Jno. R. Commit,
Chairman of the State Ex-
amining Committee.
Next Session will begin Tues
day, September 7th, 1915.
For further particulars call in
person, or address Sister Supeaior.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

She was typos darling fair,
he was her love true; said he,
You are the type for me, I'll
always stick to you; I've had a
chase but nov, my own, my
takes revised, I guess; and now
that love is justified why let us
go 10 press" The maiden hung
her shapelr head and whispered
in his ear, while brth cheeks
were rosy rel, The form is
ready, dear"
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

DIR. and Mrs. A. j. Roquemore
have as their guests Mrs. Warren
Raggio all futile son Warren Jr.
They were in Galveston at the
time Of the storm AM had all the
painful experiences. Lieut.. Rag
gio ofthe DeRidder Co. of the
State National Guard obtained
leave Of absence to go for his
family and them here to be the
guests of their aunt and uncle.
Shreveport Times.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

Several months ago, the Play
ground Committee of Lesche
planned to do quite a bit of work
in the way of erecting swings,
sew saws, acting bars, ETC., but
owing to the possibility OF some
building being erected upon
the site loaned for the purpose
it was thought best that no
immediate action be taken.
So all summbr long the boys only
used the grounds for base ball, but
recently the Committee learned,
that the contemplated building had
been indefinitely POSTPONED, so il
at once resurrpcted the old plans
and got to work and as a result
the playground with the neces.
sary parapanalia for amusement,
will soon be an established fact.
Mr.. Bernard Nelken whose un-
usual and splendid work in
Manuel Training is well known
and recognized. has kindly agreed
to assist the Committee and under
his skilled and clever workman
ship and cool judgement. the
limited amount that has been de.
dlcated TO the purpose, will bt
used to It's best advantage, and be
fore very long the swings. acting
bars, see saws, etc. that are now
being constructed will be put il
place. If any public spirited citi
zens wishes to contribute benches
or any thing, even a little cash t.
help make this play ground a sue
cess, their assistance will be ap
preciated by the Committee.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26

The first time in several months
the Comus entertained at pro-
gressive euchre with a dance, when
the game proved most enjoyable.
Mrs Carr and d. j. Hyams won
the first prizes and Mrs. Daiseree
Brpazeale and MIR. A. E. Bath the
second. A crowd of young people
filled the big hall and enjoyed
dancing to tie splendid music of
the seven piece orchestra, and the
large number of lockers on got
equally as much enjoyment by
watching the dancers.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
Natchez.

Mr.. j. L. Kranson visited
Marshall. Texas Saturday and re-
turned Sunday accompanied by
Mrs. Kranson who has been visit
ing her son and daughter for
several months.
Messrs. Leon Friedman, Nath-
an, Kranson, Dave Herndon of
Shreveport, B. H. Sandlin, and
Louis Rachal are out at Kisatchie
for few days on a fishing trip.
Mr.. aud Mrs. B. F. PeroG and
family and DR.. E. G. Lawton are
camping out in the pine hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Friedman and
family, Mr.. Leon Friedman, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Racial, and Miss
Belle Marks motored to Natchi-
toches to see 'Neptune's Daugh-
ter"
Oncel twice! thrice! the NAT
chez Indians" have scalped the
Bermuda ball team. Up It'll the
sixth inning the visiting team had
the best of the game. But as
usual the Indians did the scalp
ing act" in the latter part. The
score being 6 to 5 in favor of the
home team.
Bermuda team is improving
wonderfully
Bermuda fans were out to root
for the home team Sunday.
Rain is still needed for the
crops.
An Onlooker.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
Rest Room Visitors.

July 12-Mrs. VI. L. DeLerceda,
Chopin.
Mrs. L. Meth9in, Spanish Lake.
July 1a-Miss Flory Finley, jena.
July 27-Bessie Ford, City.
July 2T-Bertha Adams, City.
July 2T-Bettie Posey, Carroll, La.
July 28-Mrs. j. r. Mcknight,
Camptl.
Aug. miss Bertha Anders. CITY,
Aug miss Beatrice Anders,
City.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our heart
felt gratitude to our many friends
for the sympathy and services
rendered US during the sickness
and death of our husband anu
father, j. L. Sanders
The FAMILY.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
SherifPs Sale.
18th District Court, Parish of Nat.
chitoches.
Thos. H. Mcmillan,


Thos. H. Mcmillan,
vs..
Widow and Heirs of Y. P. Parker,
Decd.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale issued out of the 18th District
Court in and for the Parish of Natchi-
toches, La, in the above entitled suit,
l have seized and taken into my possess
sion and will offer for sale to the last
and highest bidder at the front door of
the Court House in the city of Natchi-
toches at the hour of IL O'Clock a. m.
on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18th, 1915
the following property to-wit:
Lots X and Y of plat of lots belong
ing to D. C. Scarborough in the town
of Natchitoches said plat being of re-
cord in the Office of the Recorders
office of the Recorders of Conveyances
of the Parish of Natohitoches, the said
lots being bounded east by eight street
and west by Bayou Jacko, north by
Scarborough and having been acquired
of said D. c. Scarborough by Vender
herein.
Also certain lot of ground in the
said town of Nauchitoches, La, on the
west side of 7th street, bounded north
by Texas st. and Bayou Jacko, south by
Prudhomme and east by seventh street
acquired by this Vendor of t. F.
Porter, Jr., all the said lots being
situated in the said town of Natchito-
ches, State of Louisiana, all lots con-
tanning in the aggregate about 2 acres
and having thereon about II cabins.
Said property seized as the property of
defendant herein. Terms of sale, cash
subject to appraisement.
]. w. PAYNE,
SIS Sheriff, Natchitoches Parish.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
PERSONAL
md
OTHERWISE

in Alexandria.
Miss Amy Patterson of Gloster
/ is enjoying visit. to Miss Ruby
jackson.
DR.. w. G. McCook spent
several days in Shreveport last
week.
Mrs. n. Corley of..New Orleans
is the guest of Misses Bette
and Barbara Porter.
Miss Marjory Henry has re-
turned home after pleasant visit
to Monroe.
! Mr.. Alex Green paid very inn
portant visit to New Orleans and
Napoleonville last week.
Miss Cecile Prudhomme of Ber-
muda is spending some time with
her sister Mrs. B. F. Dranguet.
Miss Julia Chopin escorted by
her brother Hertzog came up for
the Comus dance Friday night.
Mrs. j. A. Cannon and little
daughter left for Coushatta on
Monday to visit relatives,
MIR. and Mrs Glen spent last
week on Black Lake and report
splendid sport.
Judge w. T. Cunningham was
a business visitor to Coushatta
last week.
Mr.. r. E. Breazeale of New
Orleans arrived Monday to enjoy
his vacation with home folks.
Mr.. G. nj. Cunningham spent a
few days in New Orleans this
week.
Mr.. j. B. Tucker enjoyed the
week end in Shreveport, taking in
the encampment.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Winstead
are enjoying few days at Black
Lake.
Mr.. Charles Trudeau connected
with the State Educational de-
partment was visitor during the
week
Judge G. V. Porter and sons
are enjoying one of their periodi-
cal visits to their fishing lodge on
Black. Lake.
Miss Seessel Breazeale has re-
turned home after a pleasant 70
Campti, Coushatta and Shrege-
port.
Capt. A. Hero has returned to
his home in New Orleans but his
4 wife and children will remain a
while longer.
DR.. 2. T. Gallon spent Sunday
with bis wife who is taking a.
rcourse of the waters at the Boyce
hot wells.
Miss May Breazeale returned
Monday night from a pleasant
weeks visit to relatives a t
Bermuda.
Mrs. II. Platt of New Or
leans who will be recalled as Miss
Nina Eatman spent last week in
town with Miss Alice Williamson
Miss Mary Kate Jack left for
her home in Shreveport on Tues
bay after spending the past few
weeks here, en- route from Biloxi.
Mrs. Will Shaffer went up to
shreveport Saturday to attend the
Eiovernor's ball which wound up
be first weeks military encamp-
lhent.
DR.. E. g. Lawton and Messrs.
II. A. Prudhomme of Bermuda
Walter Stephens of Provencal
rere among the business visitors
--4Iondav.
Misses Elma and Erline john
1ebn have been enjoying a pleasant
] abund Of visit to relatives in New
i frleans, Shreveport, Alexandria
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-08-26
OCCUR

OCCUR
The important point is to follow the
rnishap with the right kind of repairing.
We improve what we mend. We will
put your car in Al trim at our shop.
This fact has been proved too often to
be doubted, We also handle full line
of automobile supplies and accessories
NatelitOch8s Livery & Garage 60
Phone 1873 Natchitoches, La
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
LIfe-savInc Rifle.

A rife that shoots over the parapet
while the user sits in comparative
safety in the trench without necessity
for exposing himself to the fire of the
enemy is late invention brought Out
by well-known sportsman and big
game hunter of England. The feature
Of this invention is that the rife Ii
held vertically while the projectile is
fired horizontally. This is accom-
plished by a curved DETECTING tube
fixed to the muzzle of the gun, thai
changes the course Of the projectilt
from the vertical to the horizontal
as it leaves the gun.
In spite of the enormous friction
that must accompany this change O.
direction the tube, as shown by actua
tests, is not subject to excessive wear
while the effective range Of rife
equipped with this device is between
100 and $50 yards. The rife is aimed
by means of periscope consisting o.
two mirrors, one fixed to the uppeI
end and the other to the lower end o.
tube that is mounted on the rife
barrel.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
Swiss Army Always Ready

Endurance tests show that in time
of war the Swiss soldiers can "com'
mand" the highest Alpine passes and
the most difficult mountains with light
artillery. The infantry, the field artil'
lery and cavalry are recruited by the
cantons, but the engineers, guides,
sanitary and administrative troops, as
well as the army train, are enrolled
by the confederation. The cantons
furnish the uniforms and equipments,
for which they are, however, REIN
bursed by the federal government, and
the latter supplies the arms directly,
A yearly inspection of armament and
equipment at which every soldier
without exception, has to appear, pre-
vents any neglect in that line, as every
man keeps his uniform and rife al
home, and when the mobilization or
der goes forth, the whole army is ready
for action within few hours. A regu
lar salary is paid only to the instruc
tors, the general star and few other
officials. The officers receive pay only
during the brief period they are called
upon for training. The common sol
der, when on duty, has his travelling
and living expenses paid and receives
besides that a daily compensation o
80 centimes, or 16 cents.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Gleason High School.

The GIeasn High school will
begin its next session Monday,
Aug. 16. This is expected to be
the beginning of the best school
in the history of the town, and
the patrons are requested to get
into the spirit and behind the
faculty and make things come to
pass.
The public is most cordially
invited to be present at the open
ing, Monday at 8 o'clock. There
will be a number Of good local
speakers present and we hope to
spend an hour or two in profit
able exercise.
The first dav will be given over
to classification, arrangement and
assigning of lessons. We will
dismiss at noon for the day.
thereby giving the student body
time for preparation for the fol-
lowing day.
Students who failed to get pro-
motion in any grade should not
fail to appear at the school build
ing later than Saturday at 8
o'clock. Promotion examinations
will be given Friday ard Satur-
day.
Every effort possible will be
made to place students where
they can do the best work, but
at the same time a strict method
Of gradution which is always
best for all concerned.
Remember the opening and
help the school by your presence
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
Big Road Working.

The piece Of road work done on
the Palmersville- road,
north OF John Porch's, is a credit
to those generous-hearted gentle
men who gave their time, as well
as that of their teams for three
days, and the Enterprise tips its
hat to the progressive, public
spirited citizens. The following
are those who helped in this
laudable enterprise and to whom
the entire travelling public is deep
ly grateful:
Jim Bowlin, three days with
team; John Blacknall, Jodie
Woodrough, Esq. George Peery,
links Jet, Charlie Smith, George
Kelley, Thadeus Morris, Elvis
Morris, Clyde Porch, George Ford
Benny Ford, Tom Killebrew, Ike
Bowlin, Mitchell Haskins, DR.. B
B. Parrish, Travis Prince, Luther
Kelley, Nelson Woodrough, Bur
ney Morris, Littleton Brown, IT.
vine McWherter, H. V. Johnson
Nelson Blacknall, Jep Hill, Almary
Parker, Willie Parker, Hermor
Killebrew, Walter higgins anC
brother, Henry McWherter, Fini
]. Garrett, Clarence Ward, Josl
Parham, Wayne Parham, Leste
Woodrough, 81 Ford, Gus Black
nall, Fonnie Kenney, Will Ken
ney, Ezra Wright, Fred Watson
Fred Kelly, Pink Dyer, jim
! Dyer, John Dyer, Claud Black
nall, Newman Woodrough, Franz
Bartee, Harry Bartee, Marsha
Howard, Henry Drake, Elder
Bowlin.
Perhaps some others worked
but we failed to get their names
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Decided Setback to Cotton Crop.

The Commercial Appeal says:
The cotton crop suffered a de-
cided setback during the last fort
night, according to reports from
correspondents Of the Commercial
Appeal. Dry weather and high
temperatures during the first half
of the period and cool nights with
continued dry weather over most
of the belt during the last week
were the principal contributing
factors to the loss in condition.
Worst reports probably come
from the central belt. Texas is
very dry, but the plant seems to
be standing the drouth better than
in other localities. In Oklahoma
the crop improved as a resultSSof
favorable weather, but is still late
and fruiting slowly. In the east
much damage resulted from drouth
before rains of last week relieved
the situation. Many correspon-
dents believe that the rains came
too late to overcome the damage
wrought by the drouth. Lack Of
sufficient fertilizers is becoming
painfully apparent both in the
growth and fruiting Of the plant in
this section of the belt.
All over the belt complaint is
made Of poor fruitage and heavy
shedding has occurred generally.
Boil weevils are not as numerous
as usual at this season Of the year,
and damage is not great. Gen.
orally speaking, the crop was laid
by in clean, well-cultivated fields
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
Wars AIarums.

The grand duke paced restlessly up
and down the hall of his palace.
1.-THE Germans must not get to
Riga!" he cried over and over again.
"The Germans must not get to Riga!
They must not. In no circumstances
must they. 1t would be my ruin. I'd
never be able to survive i'll"
"But why not?" murmured a dis
Greet secretary, seeking to calm the
great mans agitation. why so? Here
we are safe in Petrograd, quite out OF
range of the biggest German guns"
Suppose we are" retorted the
grand duke peeyishly. Suppose we
are. What's the use? Two ancient
aunts of mine live in Riga. And if the
Germans get Riga, those two old per
sons will surely come and camp on me
here
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
= UNITY AND LATHAM =

Mrs. Mat King has been quite
i'll for the past week with cancer Of
the stomach.
Mrs. Lesley Osteen is on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. EN- Price and
family and Mrs. Annie Casey all
left Early Saturday morning for
Mcconnell to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnnie Burnham and Mrs. Nellie
George, who fell last week and
broke her arm.
On last Sunday, while Turner
Shanklin and family were from
home, some thief entered their
house and helped himself to $125
in money. No clue is yet found
as to who the guilty party is.-You
Know Who.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
Observation-Disclosures
Patterson Getting Ready.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. TO-
From out of the mass OF rumors
and counter-rumors regarding the
probable entries in the approach
ing democratic senatorial paimary
comes the apparently authentic
news that former Gov. M. R..
Patterson has arranged to termi-
nate his anti.saloon lectures and
will make formal announcement Of
his candidacy for the United States
senate the latter part of the present
month.
Patterson has accepted an inYi.
tation to attend a barbecue in
Hardeman county Aug. q, where
he will probably fire his opening
gun.
It is said that the former COVER
nor has decided upon Hardeman
county for the opening Of his cam
paign because it is a part Of his
old congressional district and be.
cause tbs close enough to Memphis
to feel out sentiment in the
metropolis on the Mississippi.
It has been known for some
weeks that Patterson has kept in
close touch with the situation
through friends in Nashville.
When the state committee met
last Wednesday to formulate plans
for an early senatorial primary al
least one of the committeeman had
in his possession a letter telling
him that in the event an early
primary was decided on the
former governor would terminate
his lectures and come to Tennes.
see the latter part Of August tC
begin campaigning.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
TWELFTH DISTRICT TWIGS

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Rober
Atkins, last, week, a bouncing boy
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Crews, August 2, fine girl.
Mrs. Ed. Stewart has been sick
several days with fever.
Mr.. Clint Hearne has been con-
fined to his room some time, on
account OF fever.
Mr.. Ben Jones is thought to be
some better, but Grandma Jones
is no better, and we fear her re-
covery is very doubtful, as she is
very old.
Mrs. w. G. Clark is on the sick
list.-Daisy.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-08-13
CORINTH AND NEW SALEM

The fruit growers had meet
ing on last Saturday to find out
the will of the association as to the
case, as there was some contro:
veasy as to whether the new case
was an advantage or not. The
question was put to test and the
growers will use the case that was
used last season. A committee
was also appointed to select acre
age for blackberries. But the most
important thing the growers need
was left off, and that is the selling
proposition. We want the execu-
tive committee Of the association
to do the selling and do away
With the middle man, and also we
want .every telegraph, telephone
and written message put on file
and open for inspection. We do
not see anything unfair about the
above and we expect to fight for
it when the association has its
meeting.
Mrs. Obie Chandler, Jake Chan
dler, Grover Chandler and their
sister, Mrs. Onie Wash, surprised
their mother, Mrs. Sue Chandler,
with birthday dinner last Mon
day. All Ithe above and their
families were present and her sis
ter, Mrs. J.SSA. GNooner, and her
two brothers, Jake and Jack
Thompson. Aunt Sue, as we call
her, was sixty years old on that
day. She said she certainly did
enjoy the day. Just before they
all left for home the photographer
went out and made two groups
for them-one with all Of them
and one with her sister and broth
ers.
A great concourse Of people
came over from Pleasant Hill last
Saturday and spent the day on the
river, had services at the morn
ing hour anticipating in the al
ternoon.
Mrs. Ethel Chandler has been
real sick for the past week, but is
some better at this writing.
The meeting closed last Friday
night at Travis chapel. They had
a glorious good meeting large
crowde and good behavior.
Mr.. ]. G. Stoker went to Mis-
souri, last week to see his uncle,
Mr.. Killgore. He said crops were
good, land fine, but oh, the
and whiskey on every corner, and
Tennessee was good enough fol
him.-A No. 8 Boy.