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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
IN MEMORY OF /. A. VIM.

Again the somber Angel of Death
has visited our community. This time
he claimed as his own, our popular and
beloved citizen, Louie A. VIM.
Though born in New Orleans, he was
reared in Tunica, and spent most of
his life here He left wife, two little
girls, aged thirteen months and seven
years respectively, four brothers, one
sister, and a wide circle of friends to
mourn his departure. Possessing a
kind, patient, gentle disposition, and
tender, sympathetic nature, ever will
ing to share the griefs and burdens OF
others, he wound himself about the
hearts of all who knew him. 1t has
been said of him, that no one ever
heard one word spoken to his discredit.
Not only did his loved ones and friends
grieve at losing him, but the writer
heard different persons comment on
the fact that even the colored popula-
ton bowed their heads in sorrow when
they learned that he had passed away.
1t seems SO hard that his spirit could
not linger in it's mortal frame and
mingle with us longer but God knows
what is best, and beyond the mists and
gloom of the present grief that fills the
hearts of those who loved him SO we'll,
| it will yet be seen that God in His love
has even ordered this sad event for
some unforeseen and eternal good. AS
his spirit was nearing the shores OF
eternity, he said this: Looking over
my past life, don't remember any real
wicked thing | have ever done" What
legacy to leave behind! He confess
ed a love for his Savior, and said he
was praying, and trusting in Gods
grace and love. BY this we feel assured
that his spirit is with his Maker, God.
To his grief-stricken wife, to whom
he beckoned to go with him, as he was
leaving her, we extend our heartfelt
sympathy, and to her we would say,
Let that reckoning hand draw you on
to that fairer land, and one day, tho
he cannot come to you, you can go to
him. and you two can be reunited,
never again to part.
A SYMPATHIZER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

The Woman's Auxiliary Of Grace
Church will hold bazaar for fancy
articles, December Is, in the room next
door to the post-office, same building.
Simple articles suitable for Christmas
presents will be on sale. The proceeds
are for the regular mission offering.
The Auxiliary will be grateful to friends
interested who will donate fancy-work.
The Auxiliary will also sell Christmas
and New Year cards, at prices ranging
from / to 10c.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Installation of Eastern Star offers
took place, Thursday night. Mrs. ]. G.
Storm, worthy matron, made the fol,
lowing appointments Mr.. Ben Leopold
chaplain Mrs. o. Leonard, organist;
Mrs. Ben Leopold, marshal; Dr. S
Powell, sentinel; Mrs. NICK. Smith
warder; Mrs. A. F. Barrow, Adah;
Mrs. S. Powell, Ruth; Mrs. A. M. Har
ris, Esther; Mrs. A. B. Briant, Martha;
Mrs. E. |. Daniel, Electa.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.

Mrs. M. E. Rogillio, who has been
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Scale,
returned home on Wednesday.
Mrs. A. M. Fishburn was with her
cousin. Mrs. R, c. Dudley, during the
last week. Mr.. Fishburn came up to
spend Sunday,
Messrs. Hardy Williams, |. s. Pal
mer, w. C. Carney, Thos Reilly, Hugh
Cornell were visitors to Jackson on
Saturday.
Rev. S. S. Began made his first visit
to st. Francisville on Saturday, filling
his appointments in West Feliciana on
Sunday.
Judge and Mrs. w. Carruth Jones
and little daughte and DR.. Philip
Jones of Baton Rouge motored up on
Sunday to visit their father, DR.. John
Welsh Jones, returning to Baton Rouge
on Monday.
The railroad at the gravel pit is
being extended by means of bridge
across Thompson's creek at that point
A narrow-gage track will be laid upon
it and by this means the large deposits
of gravel on the land belonging to
Mrs. D. K. Mattingly will be reached
Work has begun on the temporary
bridge.
The piers of concrete are finished
and the three bridges over Thompson's
creek and Rag branch are to be com
pleted as soon as the steel arrives.
While riding with some friends II
Clinton, on Sunday, Miss Emma Robt
was thrown with them from the buggy
when the horse became frightened
and all the young ladies received pain
| full bruises.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH
Rev. Alvin w. skardon, Rector

Rev. Alvin w. Skardon, Rector
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Holy Communion, 1880 a. m.
Church School, $50 a, m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, II
o'clock.
Tuesday, ST. Thomas
Holy Communion 10 a. m.
Friday
Litany, 10 a. m.
Christmas Day
Holy Communion, 1880 a. m.
Holy Communion and Sermon, II am.
The confirmation class will receive
their first communion on Christmas
morning at 1880 o'clock.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
Personal But Polite

Mrs. A. f. Barrow spent part of the
week in New Orleans.
Mr.. c. H. Murphy will be at Troy
for Christmas.
Mr.. w. s. Bliss made trip to New
Orleans at the close of the school week.
Misses Anna and Belle Tempel spent
Wednesday afternoon in Baton Rouge
Mrs. w. S. Bliss substituted recently
for Misses Barman and Turnley-for
each one day.
Mr.. Herman Barrow and daughter,
Miss Louise, will be holiday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Barrow.
Mr.. Sam Butler left Wednesday for
Cuba, to fill his usual winter engage
ment as a sugar chemist
Mr.. D. l. Norwood spent Thursday
night in town, returning to the coun-
try, next morning.
Mrs. Fred Magearl is quite i'll. Her
mother, Mrs. j. B. Link, is expected
here to assist in the nursing.
Mrs. Clarence Dorsey leaves Tues
day to join Mr. Dorsey at Ypsilanti,
Mich. where they propose making
their home.
Mr.. w. NJ. Halle, who was the guest
of his sister, Mrs. Sidney Powell, on
Sunday, returned to New Roads, Mon
day morning.
Miss Mary Pargoud is expected to
spend a week with the Golsan family
after Christmas, coming up with Mrs.
Belle Winston.
Mrs. A. H. Mumford will entertain
during the holidays, Mr., and Mrs Hugh
Smith of Clinton They will arrive
Christmas Eve.
Miss Arva Smitherman goes to Baton
Rouge today Saturday to do Christ
mas shopping. She will be met there
by Miss Castleberry,
Mr., Lee Hooper was a guest at the
Rectory, Sunday, to see his new grand,
daughter, Genevieve Skardon. Mrs
Hooper is still the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Skardon.
Miss Eleanor Barrow was the guest
of Miss Agnes Boyd for the cadet hop
Friday evening. Her sister, Miss
Amelia Barrow, accompanied her tC
Baton Rouge for short stay.
Mrs. J. L. Creath arrived Thursday
for a stay of several weeks at Am
brosia." She will take charge while
Mrs. s. H. Barrow makes Christmas
visit to relatives at Crystal Springs
leaving Saturday.
Mrs. Mortimer Taylor has been here
all the week, quite ILL., Her sister
Miss Ellie Converse, is here to assis
in caring for her When Mrs. Taylor
is we'll enough to travel they will e
to Avoyelles to spend Christmas witt
their mother.
Mrs. VIM. DIPPED and children joined
Capt. DIPPED last Friday in New Or
leans, where he had been on business
a part of the week. They returned tt
the boat Saturday night, in compan!
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edenborn, who fire
uuently spend Sunday on the transfe
boat.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Mr.. John Hadden sold out his inter
est in the Hadden Bros dairy Dec. lst
10 his brother, Mr.. Arthur Hadden.
The former is now employed at the
Parker Stock Farm. He will be mar,
ried on Jan. to Miss Lizzie Steel OF
Ethel, La. On account of the i'll health
of the prospective brides mother, the
wedding will be a very quiet one
Mr.. Hadden is a young man of sterling
character and deserves the happiness
>-aBd prosperity which we wish for him
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

The death of L. A. VIM OF Wilhelm
took place about noon, Tuesday, Dec. Z.
Mr.. VIM was i'll for ten days or more
from acute heart trouble This malady
combined with general decline in
strength for the past five months caus-
ed him much suffering. An obituary
appears in another column.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Rev. S. S. Began held his first ap-
pointment at the Methodist Church,
Sunday morning and evening, He made
a very pleasing impression on his con-
gregation. Mr.. Began will reside at
Jackson, as the parsonage is more
commodious for his large family.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
WHEN TIE LtEUT.-GOVERNOR
SPEAKS.

It is hardly necessary to urge the
citizens of the several vicinities to
attend the meeting held among them,
when Lt.-Gov. Barrett speaks. 1t is a
courtesy due him as Lieutenant Gov
ernor, as we'll as matter of interest
to hear and ponder over what he has
to say as candidate for governor.
Ladies are cordially invited.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

The ladies of the Woman's Mission
ary Society will hold their last service
for the year in the Methodist Church,
Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock.
They hope to have with them their
District Secretary, Mrs. j. E. Walter
of Wilson, La. Ladies who are ont
members of the society are cordially
invited to attend
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

T. E. Spillman, of the fifth ward,
called on The True Democrat, Thurs,
day. and informed us that the people
of his community are raising fund to
be used either in repairing or rebuild
ing the Concord Church.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Checks for an per cent dividend
on deposits in the defunct bank have
been issued to depositOrs by the Fe-
liciana Bank & Trust Co. in the course
of the last week. This makes IL per
cent paid SO far.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

On Christmas Day the first Mass
will be said at 7::3O o'clock a. m, the
second Mass at 8 o'clock a m, the
Solemn High Mass and Benediction OF
the Blessed Sacrament at 10 a., m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

The Sewing Society of Grace Church
has sent to the Episcopal and the
Seventh st. Home, $500 each to help
with the Christmas dinner.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

The Pinckneyville neighborhood has
shipped the largest crop of pecans ever
grown there: 1870 barrels. Since Octo-
Der five carloads of cattle and hogs
have also been shipped from that
neighborhood
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Poinsettias, "the Christmas flower"
in pots Csc. Other pot plants at rea'
sonable prices, 1Oc up. Max Lehman
florist, Baton Rouge.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Don't forget the bazaar Dec. IL, In
former Kilbourne drugstore. 1t is a
good place to buy Christmas presents.
Christmas cards from / to 1Oc. Calen-
dars for 10c. Bazaar opens at II a. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

FOR SALE-Auto at great bargain
if called for before January first
]. G. MULLER. e
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

In addition to donations for veterans,
as printed on another page, Mrs. A. F..
Barrow contributed OTIS. preserves.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.

At st. Francisville every second
Sunday at II o'clock a. m. and z p. M;
Fourth Sunday evening at Z o'clock.
At Star Hill every fourth Sunday al
II o'clock a. m.
Everybody invited to these services
S. S. BEGAN, Pastor
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Other news of local nature appears
on the reverse of this shee, also on
editorial page.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

Samples of the famous Marinello
preparations for the complexion fur
njshed free. Novelties for Christmas
on sale at
THE WOMAN'S SHOP,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18
"THE THIEF"
FRIDAY NIGHT, DEC. 81.

These reels cost $125, and New Or
leans prices for SCENIC them are 80
and Csc night. For these same shows
PAsTlME THEATER charges IS and
5 cents per night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-12-18

THE WOMANS SHOP,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-10

Yesterday, for instance, A. M. Wiltse,
chairman fuel economy committee,
Burlington road, showed that a fire
man frequently throws five SCOOP
fuls of coal into a nengine furnace
in one minute or about 300 scoopfuls
an hour. A week before another rail
official estiied differently. w. ].
TOllertOn, mechanical superintendent
Rock Island road, referred to blue
prints and said that on test trips the
highest number of tons shoveled by
a fireman was 26 and the fireman
shoveled it in 31a hours, though he
was on duty over IA hours"
An engineer testified one night he
stopped his engine with a fierce and
sudden jerk when a signal was
flashed on him. It was one of the
company's surprise tests" The
companies do this to be sure engin-
GERS are not sleeping in the cabs. In
this case, testified the engineer, the
fireman was flung against the side
o fthe cab and had his collar bone
broken. The company brought in
the fireman, who swore he never had
a broken collar bone. The brother
hood officials then offered to have an
X-ray photo made to show where the
break in the bone is.
An official of the firemen's brother
hoOod said to a Day Book reporter:
cts a good show. TIN cost a mil
lion before they get through. An
we're kicking about is we don't get
anything out of it. We're getting
a little tired of being good losers. It's
just one grand arbitration show after
another. 1 can't remember any time
in years when so many of our men
were talking strike and kicking
against handing over to a board Of
five men full power to fix wages and
working conditions"
A famous Arctic explorer is dead
at Palm Beach, Fla, which is one Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-10

u6duS ana mouths sLu6 last Sdy-SO
about the pay and the work of 100,-
600 engineers and firemen on Y
western railroads.
Before they get through it will cost
over a million dollars for both sides
to tell their stories to the arbitration
board.
This whole arbitration show from
top to bottom is to be investigated
by the United States Industrial Rela-
tons commission next month, it was
said at the commissions headquar-
! tiers today.
The fee of James Sheean, one Chi
cago attorney, is reported to be $780,
600 for his efforts in this one case.
He is the same high-priced lawyer
who was special assistant o. S. dis
triet attorney when the government
lost the famous beef trust case. Now
he, is with the railroads
Stacks and bales of testimony,
charts, diagrams and technical re-
port sheets have been brought into
evidence. The hearing has been on
tenfweeks and will run maybe anoth-
eri ten weeks.
The expense is piling up into what
will be a record breaker among arbi-
tration proceedings. An expert sta
tistician and eX-ccOnomist, w. H.
LaUck, hired by the brotherhoods, has
spent over $50, 900 for comprehensive
and detailed exhibits on the wages
and working conditions of railroad
employees. Both sides have corps of
investigators, clerks and stenogra-
pliers. Photos and records have been
made of payrolls and time sheets of
all railroads, this on demand of the
brotherhood officials and over the
protest of the railway officials. It's
got so that trucks and porters with
heavy muscles have to be on the job
in order to bring in the evidence
Then, when the evidence is brought
in and the experts have spoken the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-02-10

A famous Arctic explorer is dead
at Palm Beach, Fla, which is one Of
the finest places in the world for
Arctic exploration
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-05-15

some endeavorers, but that experience is
enough to show what good the society is
really doing"
A history Of the Cherokee Indians and
the progress Of the members of the tribe, as
well as the race as a whole, toward clylllZa-
ton and Christianity was sketched by the
speaker in a manner that held the attention
of his hearers and proved to be both enter
tanning and Instructive
David Owl, who has worked his own way
through Hampton Institute, received his
trade certificate as a blacksmith in 1913, and
this spring will Ice granted his academic
diploma. He expects to enter the Y. NJ. Z.
A. Training School at Springfield, Mass, III
the fall Owl has taken very active part
in all school life and has been a great in
fuence for good among the other students.
Lula Owl, sister, graduated from Hamp-
ton in 1911, and there are two brothers still
in the school, all making good records.
-Hamptou Institute Press Serr1ce, Hump
ton, Va.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-05-15
IN INDIlN AT THE JIRGINl1 c, r..
UNION
UNION.

At the recent annual session OF the Viz
einia Christian Fndeavor Union, held at
the Hanover Avenue Christian church, Rich
mond, Va the feature of the morning SEES
sion that perhaps was received with the
greatest interest was an address by David
Owl of Hampton Institute, an enthusiastic
Christian Endeavor worker.
One of the leading Richmond papers said:
.,Mr. Owl is a Cherokee Indian student at
Hampton Institute. He entered Hampton
six years ago coming from the western eX-
tlemity of North Carolina. He has acqulr-
ed a splendid education at the Institute and
being a man of such native ability and pos
sessing the Indians traditional gift Of ora
tory, made a splendid impression upon his
hearers The most interesting part OF his
address probably was that devoted to an
outline of the work done at the Institute,
.'At present. he said, ''thei'e are forty-slx
Indians attending Hampton, while there are
some 500 Negros For 81 years the Govern
ment paid for the board, clothing, and triV-
cling expenses Of the Indians. but i'll l9l2
this appropriation was withdrawn and Tor
I the first time in our lives we were thrown
mon our own resources. Some OF us felt
that Hampton training was too valuable to
lose, and about half the number then LII at
tendance remained to fight their own way
| believe it has made better and stronger
men and women OF us"
c. H. Work at Hampton
Of the Christian Endeavor work at the
Institute Mr. Owl said that the society was
first formed there in 1892 and that it has
been great force for unity and for better
ment of the Indians.
Il first received the stimulus which has
thus far been big factor in my life III the
Christian Endeavor Society,"" he said, ana
continued:
4 .'The influence of such an organization.
cannot be estimated until one has experience
ed it's meetings and fellowship, constantly
keeping in mind the pledge which has been
a guiding star to many young man ana
woman [ am young as compared with.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-05-15
AN INDI1N or BUSINESS.

Some time ago an old Indian III the west
broke his ak handle and a farmer taking
pity on him. fitted the tool with new sup
ply. Then, noticing that the ak was dull,
Uncle Josh decided to add to his kindness
bv sharpening it, and asked the Indian to
turn the grindstone
.Well. what is it?" Wonderngly asked
the farmer, noticing that the Indian persist
ed in waiting there after the job was done.
'.Is there anything else you want?"
Eyes, sir" was the prompt rejoiner OF the
Indian You no pay me-
Not pay youn' exclaimed the farmer with
a perplexed expression. ''Not pay you for
what?"
For turn the grindstone,' calmly re-
piled the chief ''TWenty-tiye cents
kansas City Star.
We derive some satisfaction anyway, III
knowing that the above does not refer to
Red Lake Indian The Indian spoken OF is
probably a graduate Of some "Wild West
circus.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-05-15

dl0l Jllliltlu i.Ct Ills COI,uS, otto ~
ceiyeth his own heart this mans re-
ligion is vain-f'Wst chapter Ct st.
james.
Whatever you DO neighbour do not think
YOU are too good There is a piety that IS
depressing, and which Immediately breeds
suspicion and distrust. Most everyone has
his faults, and if our secret acts ana
thoughts or even the things people know
about us, were held up to the public, we
would shrink, cut to the quick, and would
flee to hide our moral and spiritual
nakedness Some Of us get drunk, and
that's bad some of us lie, and that's worse;
some Deddle vile talk, and that's low
down; some Of Us cheat, steal and dodge our
taxes. and that 5 the worst yet, though
among the elect it is sometimes considered
a virtue But the browning sin OF all is q
hard, unloying heart and a soul without
charity for the f.ailities of Others which re-
ioices when others are crucified and which
attempts to aid it's secret JOY with shifting
and pious depreciation. Men dislike. such
people and God despises them. No-what-
ever YOU do-don't think you are too good,
Beware of the whispering muckraker with
the tongue of a dragon, emitting poison with
every wag; at the first opportunity they VIII
be slandering you.
p. H. Philbn. Greeley, Neb.
Red Lake news. [volume] (Red Lake, Minn.) 1912-1921, 1915-05-15

And if any man seem to be religious,
and bridleth not his tongue, but de
ceiyeth his own heart, this mans re-
ligion is vain.-f'j1,st chapter Ct st.
James,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-12-23
BEAT HEADS ON BARS
AS FIRE LICKS CELLS
Prisoners in Burning Bridgeport
Jail. in Frenzy, Try TO Die.

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. PA $780,
600 fire in the Fairfield County jai.
here tonight endangered the lives o.
23S prisoners locked in their cells
Many OF the prisoners as the smoke
became sufocating attempted TO con-
nit suicide by butting their heads
against the steel bars o. cell doors.
The alarm Of fire was given by Clitrs
II. King, lawyer and former state rep
resentative, who was sentenced wees
ago to six years in prison fo- cmbez-
element. Several prisoners are being
held in this jail because the Connect
cut state prison is overcrowded. The
means and screams o. the terrified in
mates could be heard some distance
away from the building.
The fire started in the left w.Hg.
where the leather shop is situated, a.
6:10 p. m. this evening. It's cause 5
10. known, and there is rumor that IL
vas incendiary. Michael Scott. OF Dan
bury. was the only guard on duty a.
the time. A general alarm called all
the engines in the city TO fight the
flames. which mounted fifty feet above
the three story building. The Aam"s
were well under control at o'clock.