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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
TOO MUCH JUNK.

| know a woman whose home looks
like museum. In every little corner
is some foreign-looking thing with a
few foolish dishes on it that will never
be used in the wide, wide world. You
can hardly get around for fear Of hit
ting the bric-a-brac. have seen one OF
her children punished severely for ac-
cidentally knocking off small heather
god that the family never got any use
out Of all the time it was there. You
are fairly overwhelmed with these
things, and the husband told me with
considerable sorrow in his voice that
they have cost small fortune. Yet,
when they came to sending their boy
to college they had to choose one of
the cheaper colleges because their
funds were low. Often you go into
homes and you wonder what there Is
about them that seems SO depressing.
The answer is usually too much stuff"
most often plain "junk."
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
DIED..

Converse-At Montreal, Province of
Quebec, on Feb. 10, 1915. Evelyn
Converse, daughter of the late VIM.
P. Converse and Evelyn Fitch Folger.
The news of the death of Miss
Evelyn Converse will be heard with
regret here where she spent her early
girlhood, and where her family is a
prominent one. Her immediate rela-
tives are her sister, Mrs. w. H. Rich
ardson of West Feliciana, and three
brothers, F. F. Converse of West Fe-
liciana, w. W. and H. H. Converse Of
New Orleans. Miss Converse has been
in declining health for number Of
years, having suffered a stroke Of
paralysis several years ago. A devout
Roman Catholic, she was early attract
ed towards the religious life, and spent
several years as novice at the Con-
vent of the Sacred Heart in st. James
parish. Since leaving there, she has
spent most of the time boarding in
converts, and the end came at a con-
vent in Montreal, where the gentle
nuns ministered to her physical needs,
and the solace of her beloved church
was ever near.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
WASTING OUR SUBSTANCE.
(Arcadia, Florida, Enterprise

A state producing practically every.
thing that goes into cans spending
thousands of dollars every year for
canned goods!
A state capable Of maintaining
enough poultry to supply the entire
South, If not the whole country, send
ing out thousands Of dollars every year
for eggs-and refrigerated, tasteless,
eggs at that!
A state in which vegetables and
fruits go to waste in wholesale quanti-
ties, sending out thousands of dollars
every year for pickles and preserves,
made from inferior products and under
the label Of distant factories!
A state with ample land for cattle
raising on a scale of national supply,
sending out thousands of dollars every
year for "embalmed" meats!
Wasting our substance in long-dis-
lance buying-that's what we are do
ing. Paying fancy prices to other
states for what we can produce In
greatest plenty at home.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
INDIVIDUAL COURAGE NEEDED.

What the world needs to-day is the
courage of the individual. You read
the huge statistics and the tremendous
things, and you ask, whats the use?
What could | do? What do l count?"
The pity is that people ask such ques-
tons and then 60 along the lines of
least resistance. What they should
ask is, "How can use my influence
hest?" There Is in you the Potentially
of the human being, the greatest power
of the age. You have influence-in-
fluence upon your own life and upon
the lives of others. Your influence is
power, whether it comes from money,
personal talents or station. If you look
at this Alright you begin to realize your
responsibility in the scheme of human
society; and when we get the people
in this attitude Of mind we have the
working force of reform, writes the
editor of popular magazine. Ulti-
mately the individual finds expression
in the government of the day, and
when that government shows weakness
or extravaganza we may trace back
its evils to the lack of character and
purpose in the individual This is the
time to begin improvement by improv-
ing yourself and by making better
use of the influence which you can
exercise in your daily life. You should
stand for peace, because the growth of
the peace movement means the dis
couragement of the billions spent In
preparations for war. You should stand
for brotherhood, because closer kin
ship means the betterment of social
condition. You should stand for Opt
mism, because that is the higher note
which will make life happier and dispel
the clouds that have been hanging over
us during the past year.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
Absent Friends
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The marriage of Miss Lottie Bras
seaux, formerly of st. Francisville, and
Mr.. w. L. Smithe, of Hutchinson, Kan
sas, was solemnized in Denver Colo,
Monday, February IS. The couple de-
parted Immediately for their home in
Kansas, where the groom Is engaged
In business. Miss BrasseauX has been
a resident of San Francisco for the
past seven years. She is daughter OF
the late N. Brasseaux, a sister to Rob
ert and Sidney Brasseaux of this place
and Mrs. G. B. Campbell of Amite City.
Her friends and relatives rejoice in
her happiness, and wish her all good
fortune in the long years of the future.
Mrs. George w. Purnell Of Dallas,
Texas, is visiting her son, Mr.. Howell
Morgan of Baton Rouge. Mrs, Purnell
formerly resided at Lindsay, where she
and her family are widely known and
esteemed.
Marguerite Wallet, the seven-year old
daughter of DR., and Mrs. ]. L. Wallet
of Baton Rouge, is critically ILL.,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

The following contributions for the
Belgian Relief Fund have been receiv.
ed by Mrs. Lawrason since the last
report In The True Democrat: Mrs.
Thos. Butler, clothing; Mrs. A. Schles-
niger, clothing; mo Name" clothing;
Miss Kate Fischer, cash; Mrs. Sargent
Percy, cash; Judge and Mrs. Lawrason,
cash and clothing.
The next relief ship sails in about
three weeks but as local contributions
should reach New Orleans before that
time, promptness on the part of those
wishing to contribute, is urged.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

j. w. Mobley has resigned as Super
intendent of Schools in East Feliciana,
effective March list, and e. R. Waller,
principal of Clinton high school has
been chosen his successor H. ]. Smith,
formerly principal of the high school
at Jackson, and later superintendent
Of schools in West Feliciana, has been
selected to take Mr.. Walters place in
the Clinton school, and will accept.
Mr.. Mobley will engage in the practice
of law as a member Of the prominent
North Louisiana firm of Elan G Lea,
with Offices at Mansfield and Coushatta.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that all par
ties who have not paid the per capita
road tax of One Dollar for the year
1914, levied by ordinance of the Police
Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana,
of date the LIST day of April, 1914, are
delinquent, and that unless said tax is
paid at my Office they will be prose-
cuted under the provisions of said
ordinance.
Notice is also given to all parties
owing wheel or vehicle tax on wagons,
buggies, carriages, bicycles, automo-
biles, etc., under said ordinance, that
unless paid at once proceedings will be
instituted against them for its enforced
collection with costs and penalties.
J. H. CLACK,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
LAWS GOVERNING SUBSCRIPTION

Most readers Of newspapers are not
familiar with the laws governing sub
scriptions.
Here are the decisions Of the United
States court on the subject:
Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary are considered
as wishing to renew their subscrip-
tons.
"If the subscribers order a discon.
tinuance of their publication the pub
Usher may continue to send them un-
til all dues are paid.
eff the subscriber refuses to take
periodicals from the post Office to
which they are directed he is RESPONSE
BILE until he has settled his bills and
ordered the paper discontinued.
eff subscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher and
the papers are sent to his former ad-
dress, the subscriber is held respon-
sible.
"The courts have held that refusing
te take periodicals from the post Office
or removing and leaving them uncalled
for is prima facie evidence of inten-
ton to defraud.
"If subscribers pay in advance they
are bound to give notice at the end Of
the time if they do not wish to con-
tinue taking 1t, otherwise the sub
scriber is responsible until express
notice with payment Of all arrearages
is sent to the publisher National
News Service.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
THE FIELD FOR MAIL ORDER
BUSINESS.
merchants Trade Journal.)

merchants Trade Journal.)
Some time ago convention of news
paper men was held at Chicago. One
of the speakers at this convention was
a representative of big mail order
house and in discussing the great bust
ness of getting business by mail, he
said some things that should be of in
terest to retail merchants In small
cities and towns. He said that 1t Is
practice of the mail order houses to
obtain copies Of country newspapers
throughout the territory in which the
house wishes to do business. They
get these papers because they find that
the advertising in the local papers Is
the best barometer Of local business
conditions that they can get. When
they find that the local dealer Is not
advertising or Is advertising indiffer-
emily, the mail order houses immediate
lily food that territory with their litera-
ture. They do this because they have
been practicing 1t for years and have
found that it brings results.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

DR.. Clarence Pierson and Mr.. d. NJ
Pipes were In town, Thursday after
noon. DR.. Pierson says that he is re-
ceiving great encouragement from all
parts Of the State, in his candidacy for
governor. He and his family are
known throughout North Louisiana, his
practice as sugar chemist and later
as a physician makes him figure in
the Third District, while his six years
of study at Louisiana State University
and his service for two terms as super
intendent of the East Louisiana Hos
pital for the Insane, give him acquaint-
ances and friends all over Louisiana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
ENTERTAINMENT AT STAR HILL
SCHOOL.

The teachers and pupils of Star Hill
school entertained Monday afternoon
with the following program:
Greeting -Ophelia Bookter.
Recitation-Steve Bowman.
"The Sighted Birthday" - Jones
Bookter.
Song-School.
"The Little Red Stamp"-Dale Daniel.
George Washington" Bick-
ham.
Song-School.
Dialogue-Girls and Boys.
Tribute to Our Flag"--Girls.
Life of Washington"-Boys.
Guess Who?-Ophelia Bookter
Song-School.
REGULATIONS - Little Misses Martha
Lee Daniel, Jessie Bowman, and Mas
ter Warren Daniel.
Mrs. Tisdale read the school paper,
which was full of truths, wit and
humor.
After the program was given the
children had spelling match. Mona
Daniel, George Riddle and Freddie
Bookter proved champions of Mrs.
Tisdale's room and Leslie Bickham of
Miss Daniels. The children are much
interested in the 500 words and their
spelling showed they had been doing
some hard work learning them.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the girls, after which the guests
were shown the flower garden which
has nice new fence around it and is
full Of blooming flowers. The floor of
the school has just been treated to a
coat of oil, thanks to Mr.. Crump.
The teachers are doing splendid
work and have the help and interest of
each pupil, which means much. We
wish them all success and hope to be
invited to visit the school again soon.
A GUEST.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Mr.. H. w. Smith, prominent bank.
er of Shreveport, was here several
days last week. He thinks st. Francis
Vile an excellent location for bank.
Local people are endeavoring to In
duce Mr.. Smith to lead in the organiza-
ton of bank here. He has been sue
cessful in establishing number of
banks in Louisiana, both state and
national.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
WAKEFIELD NEWS.

Mrs. Matt Gilmore visited in town
Wednesday.
Miss Rosalie Johnson spent day at
Wakefield, being unable to cross the
creek to go to her school at New Hope.
A mistake was made in the Wake
field notes last week. 1t was Lucille
Barrow that tied in the third grade
with Frank Stirling.
The sewing class darned stockings
last Friday, while Mrs. M. R. Jackson
read several chapters of an Indian
story.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
THE STRICKEN LITTLE SISTER
OF THE WORLD.

ALI the people left in Belgium-seven
million women, children and old men
are facing starvation. Their German
conquerors will not or cannot feed
them. The Allies will not or cannot
feed them. America alone Is trying to
keep them alive this winter.
The Commission for Relief in Bel.
GUM, which is the only channel through
which food is transmitted to the suffer
ing land, has worked out with the post
Office department and with the express
companies a plan whereby any one
who is willing to eat little less in
order that some Belgian woman or
child may live, can contribute his gift
of food. Only imperishable foods, Of
course, can be handled; for example
beans, canned salmon, rolled oats, vel
low corn meal, dried peas, granulated
sugar, prunes, wheat, flour, etc. Bel
grim wants any kind of food, how
ever, that will stand ocean transporta-
ton. Belgium also wants clothing and
blankets. If the giver wishes it, the
money expended for parcel post stamps
or for expressage will be returned to
him.
Detailed directions for sending these
packages and for obtaining the refund
money will be given upon application
at any post Office or express Office in
the United States, or at the Office Of
The Commission for Relief in Belgium,
II Broadway, New York City.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

When your subscription to the Daily
Times-Picayune expires, renew through
The True Democrat. We send both
papers for the price Of the daily, $3.50
one year or $375 for six months.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

The ladies sewing society of Grace
Church meet every Tuesday afternoon
to sew for the orphans. Other friends
arc welcome to come and assist in this
good work.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
Church Notices
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METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.
First Sunday-St. Francisville, II
a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II a. m
and p. m.
Third Sunday-Star Hill, II a. M,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
Fourth Sunday-Wilhelm, 10: 80 am,
p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park, II a. m,
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.

Mr.. A. G. Munson and Mr.. P. s.
Johnson of West Feliciana were over
here on Wednesday.
Mr.. Frank Vresinski left on Tuesday
for st. Francisville, where he went to
visit his mother who was very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Baier and daugh.
ter Of St. Francisville were here to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Baier's
mother, Mrs. Amrhein.
Prof. H. ]. Smith visited his friends
here this week before beginning his
school duties as principal of the Clin-
ton high school.
Misses Eva Vresinski and Katie Amir
helm were called home from their
schools on Tuesday by the death of
Mrs V. Amrhein.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Mr.. Peter Trocchiano made a trip
to New Orleans this week where he
contracted for some of the better class
of films to be shown at the Pastime
Theatre in the near future.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Save $3.50 by subscribing through US
for the Daily Tlmes-Picayune. You
get that paper and The True Democrat
for $3.50, price of the TImes-Plcayune
alone. Half-year subscriptions also
taken.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Rev. s. L. Riggs having moved to
the Johnson place, Mr. and Mrs. ]. L..
Dupuy have moved to the Tempel
house, which he vacated
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Mrs. Arthur Hadden is delighted
with her little ad." She has sold a
quantity of eggs thereby, one customer
ordering 140 eggs at one time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

There have been number of strang-
ers here, coming and going, in the past
ten days.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Some repairs are being put on the
house facing the cemetery, occupied
by G. s. Davidson.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

How much easier to make mistakes
than to unscramble them.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

During Lent, Way of the Cross every
Friday at o'clock p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

On Tuesday morning at little after
six o'clock Mrs. V. Amrhein, who has
for months been the care of her de-
voted children, suddenly passed away.
She was surrounded by affectionate
sons and daughters and every attention
was given to the alienation of her
suffering which she bore with patient
fortitude. The funeral services were
held in the Catholic Church, of which
she was life long member, and her
body was inferred in the Jackson Gem
etery on Wednesday morning, Feb. "a.
Mr.. Thomas l.. Amrhein of Jackson,
Mr.. Mike Amrhein of Zachary, Misses
Carrie and Katie Amrhein, Mrs. J. A..
Mcqueen, Mrs. Frank Vresinski, and
Mrs. Geo. Baier of st. Francisville, are
the children who, with her husband,
Mr.. " Amrhein survive her. To them
we offer heartfelt sympathy in this sad
stroke of Providence.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-02-27

Several sessions of civil court were
held this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-22

ESTATE OF THERON M. HOWARD.
STATE OF VERMONT, District of c aled onia, %
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict of Caledonia: To all persons interested
in the estate of Theron M. Howard, late OF
St. Johnsbury. In said distra t., deceased
greeting:
At Probate Court holden at st. Johns
bury within and for said District on the 10th
day of December A. ID. 1915, an instrum emit
purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
ment of Theron M. Howard. late of st.
Johnsbury, in said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
Sth day of January. A. d. 1915, at the Pro-
bate Office in said St. Johnsbury. be assigned
for proving said instrument; and that notice
thereof be given to all persons concerned. by
publishing this order three weeks successive
ly in the Caledonian, newspaper circulating
in that vicinity, in said District, previous to
the e,appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap-
pear before said Court, at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate Of said
will, If you have cause.
Given under my hand at st. Johnsbury In
said District, this 10th day of December.
A.. D., 1915.
WALTER p. SMI TIL. Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-22
WHEELOCK

(Mrs. G. L. Gerry. Correspondent
Miss Kellogg, one of the village
teachers, goes Friday to her home in
PlainfieId for the Christmas vacation.
s. w. Drake was a business visitor
in Greensboro Bend last Monday.
Harold Currier returned from
State Grange at Burlington Monday.
He visited relatives several days at
Cambridge before retiring.
Last week was moving. week in the
village, Ernest Barber moved from the
1. X Gray house to the new Cree
house, Will Mitchem moved from the
C. D. Gerry house to the /. K. Gray
house which he purchased some time
ago. and Carl Ball moved from the
Loren hall to the house vacated by
Mr.. Mitchem.
Mrs. G. L. Gerry spent several days
with her son, B. L. Gerry at Lyndon
Vile, last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-22

Minneapolis. for $40, 900 for breach of
promise. Mr.. Wilson is a graduate of
the university of Vermont and was a
Rhodes scholar, later being curate at
st. Pauls, Burlington.
The son of Emory Battles shot and
killed in Braintree a bob cat which he
placed on exhibition in Randolph.
Hearing the dog barking. the lad went
out and found the animal up a tree,
where the dog had driven him. The
cat weighs Is pounds and measures
20 inches from tip to tip. 1t has i'm
mense feet, sharp claws, and bob
tail about five inches long.
Fire at Montpelier Dec. Is did
$4,000 damage to the old Ellis build
ing. This is an old four-story struct-
ure and dates back to 1886. The own
er, Frank Cory, will repair it.
Articles of association have been
filed with the secretary Of state by the
Inc. of Montpelier, with
capital stock of $4,000 divided into 20
shares
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-22
DanviIle
Death of George w. Crane, A Long
Time Resident-Personal Men
ton of the Week.

| Myrtle S. Bartlett, Correspondent. }
The community was saddened Mon
day morning by the news of the death
of George Willard Crane, which oc-
CURED at his home at seven O'Clock
that morning. Mr.. Crane was born
at Lisbon, N. H., Dec. %, 1897, the
son of James and Climena Fisk Crane
At the age of four years he came to
DanvilIe with his parents who bought
farm at the Center. Ten years later
they moved to the old Fisher farm
where he lived for many years. When
young man he went to St. Johns
bury and was employed at the Fair
banks scale shops, having learned the
carpenters trade. On Sept. 10, 1861
he was united in marriage with Julia
Batchelder, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Cummings in the
North church at st. Johnsbury. At
ter a few years Mr.. and Mrs. Crane
moved to a farm in Barnet, living
there for IA years. coming to DanviIIe
in 1891 to care for Mr.. Cranes aged
parents. One child was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Crane, Mettie, now Mrs.
Robert Vance, who for the past 12
years has resided at home with her
father. Mrs. Crane died May g. 1909
Mr.. Crane was a member of the Con-
gregational church and the Village
Improvement society, giving generous
ly toward both and showing great in
terest in their welfare He was
man of a large acquaintance, having
served as justice of the peace and sew
eral times had served as juryman. He
always had joyous greeting for his
friends and was congenial toward all.
For the past two years his daughter
has been most devoted to her father,
having given him her constant care
and devotion. He leaves besides his
daughter and her husband. one grand
son, George H. Vance, who with q
large circle of friends will greatly miss
his presence. The funeral will be
held at his late home Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Leigh Dole of Barre is spending the
Christmas vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Dole.
Earl Moore, who has been working
at the Reynolds mill has returned to
Plainfeld.
Merle Henderson of st. Johnsbury
is visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. D. Smith.
Lewis Green is quite i'll at the home |
of his father, George 1. Green.
Special services appropriate to the |
OIO year VIII Ue H0lO DIT DOln S0TNlC0Sl
at the M. E. church next Sunday. |
There will also be special music.
Mrs. L. A. Rowe spent the past week
with relatives at st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Webster are
rejoicing over the birth of a daughter, |
born Dec. 20.
Glen Crane is spending his vacation
from Lyndon Agricultural school at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. |
F. A. Crane.
The schools in town closed the 18th |
for a two weeks vacation. Several Of
the schools enjoyed a Christmas tree
on Friday afternoon and a general
good time with Santa Claus
Miss Marie Gordon is spending her
vacation at her home, at Barre and
Miss Billiard at her home at Yer
gennes.
Miss Candace Garvin is at home |
from her school at East Hardwick for
the Christmas vacation.
Both churches are to have supper
and Christmas tree on Christmas eve. |