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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mrs. Green D. Spillman who died in
New Orleans, last Thursday, June "a,
was formerly Margaret Ann Early,
daughter of T. w. and Martha Ann
Early of this parish. She was born
May 6, 1864. Losing her parents at an
early age, she and her two sisters were
brought up by her grandmother, Mrs
Mary Hudson, and her brother by
their aunt, Mrs. H. M. Austen. She
joined the Methodist Church while
still mere child, and was lifelong
consistent member. She was married
Nov. 20, 1884, to Mr.. Green D. Spill.
man, and he and their eight children
five sons and three daughters-mourn
devoted wife and mother. One sister
and brother also survive.
The funeral took place at the family
graveyard at Alice, La, Rev. S. l.
Riggs officiating. Through his minis
trations the consultations of religion
were brought them even in their deer
sorrow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
A POINTER ,oN FIG CULTIVATION.
mansfield Enterprise.)

Last year, and again this season,
DR.. Hollingsworth has been exhibiting
some figs, that weighed 51a ounces, or
about five times as large as an ordinary
fig. The Doctor did not give it out
just how he produced this splendid
fruit, and our people very naturally
concluded that he had developed new
variety of fig, and were anxious to get
cuttings from his tree, and they were
so persistent in their demands, that he
had to explain how it was done. The
tree is simply an ordinary native fig,
but is so located that it can be irrigat-
ed at any time, and the splendid re-
suits are simply the effects of fertilizer
and irrigation. The tree bears fruit
from early spring until frost.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
GETTING TOGETHER.
(Clinton Watchman.)

(Clinton Watchman.)
We understand that the committees
named by the police juries of East and
West Feliciana to look into the propo-
sition of bridging Thompson's creek,
have in mind also comprehensive
scheme to obtain good roads through
out the two parishes, which they in.
tend to submit to mass meeting to
be called at no late date, or just as
soon as the details of the plan can be
worked out. We don't want any more
taxes, but we believe that a PROPOSE
ton to capitalize what we are already
paying for roads and bridges into a
iong-term bond issue and, in addition,
invoke the aid of the state to the ex-
tent to which we would be entitled
under the good roads law, would meet
with popular favor. Great would be
the commercial and other advantages
that would follow the construction of
a permanent highway across Thomp-
sons creek, while the value of a gen.
eral system of good roads is simply
beyond estimate.
The committee should, and we be-
lieve will, meet with every encourage
ment in their praiseworthy under
taking.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
GOOD ADVICE TO NEGROES.

The tour which Prof. Washington
made of Louisiana was convincing evil
dence that the white people of this
state have now no unreasoning proju-
dice against the Industrious and thrifty
negro-if they ever had such prejudice,
which is doubtful People have been
deceived by the rough talk about mig
gers" from an ignorant minority Of
white people in Louisiana, as well as
in other southern states, into thinking
that the state has dwelt perpetually on
the brink of race war. All the dis
like and friction that existed in the
past was due to the use Of the negro
voters by white men as political pawns,
and the idle, shiftless and criminal
class of negroes who grew up after the
civil war with erroneous ideas of what
freedom" means To the doctrine of
industrial education for colored chill
dren, tht desire to educate them on
practical lines that will increase their
usefulness to themselves and their
community, as preached by DR.. Wash
ington, Louisiana is ready to lend an
attentive ear. Our great need in the
state is for workers, and especially
farm workers, and the negro youth
who fits himself for farming may be
certain of applause and aid from his
white neighbors. Charles Amer
ican-Press.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Absent Friends

Mr.. and Mrs. Bryson Stirling OF
Baton Rouge have a new daughter,
the third.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. l. Norwood left
Baton Rouge for their new home near
Clinton, La, on Saturday of last week
Mrs. w. c. Howell has prolonged her
visit to New Roads, as many social
functions have been given in her honor
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 3. Smith Jr OF
Orange, Texas, are with Baton Rouge
relatives, and will come here later.
Miss Nell Richardson is doing church
work in Baton Rouge during vacation,
with headquarters at the rest room
Miss Hattie Cutrer is also boarding
there while studying for her degree at
L. S. U. summer school.
1uC uoI4laSS VI MIS- ASNk1 SoOhS
Wickliffe and Col. William s. Holmes
Of Tallulah, will take place at ST.
James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge
July IA. They will make honeymoon
cruise in the yacht, Daisy, belonging
to the Conservation Commission OF
which Col. Holmes is a newly-appoint
ed member succeeding ]. A. Dayries
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
YOUR OWN MOSQUITOES.
Baton Rouge state-Times.l

(Baton Rouge State-Times.)
If the mosquitoes bite you as you sit
upon your porch, they are your mos
qultoes. They haven't migrated from
somebody else's yard Mosquitoes do
not travel. They stay at home. Out
in the open they may be caught upon
the wings of the wind and driven for
some little distance-a half mile or so
but left to their own desires, and in
cities where the wind does not carry
them by force, they do not travel but
a few yards from where they were
Matched.
The mosquito breeds only in stand
ing water. They never breed In mud,
wet grass, flower beds or elsewhere
than in stagnant water, where the egg
L lies for ten days, before Matching, and
the mosquito remains in the water
until full-grown, and ready for business
A broken bottle containing a little
water, or an old can, or the gutter at
the cave of the house that holds water
because it has become clogged up
these are all favorite breeding places
for the insect. So if you will dig
around your own premises you may be
able to discover the source Of the an
noyance-if the mosquitoes annoy you
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
SEEING THROUGH OTHERS EYES.
Monroe NeWs-Star. J


1t does any community good for a
stranger to drop in occasionally and
tell the natives few vital facts and
plain truths. Most communities, if left
entirely to themselves, soon become
Observation-Disclosures with conditions
as they existed when grandfather was
a boy" Grandfather-bless the dear
old gentleman-Was prominent figure
in the world of affairs during his day
and generation, and was known far and
wide as man of sterling qualities. He
had the ability to get out and do things.
But times have changed and the things
which made grandfather famous have
become time-scarred and shelf-worn.
This is another age, far removed from
the realm of affairs which obtained
years ago. The citizens of to-day de.
mand that new ideas be adopted, new
plans for betterments be inaugurated,
new inventions take the place of the
antiquated utilities which adequately
served all purposes generations ago
Grandfather was worthy gentlemen
and his example, in many respects,
merits emulation, but conditions have
completely changed during the last
half century, and the town Or city that
would advance must discard the old
way of doing things and adopt new and
progressive methods.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
VICTORY FOR THE JlTNEY.

Judge A. B. Pittman Of Memphis
rendered decision on June ~ declar-
ing unconstitutional an act of the legis-
lature requiring operators of public
motor buses to give bond. The de-
cision declares the act to be class legis-
lation. The legislature passed the bill
on account of complaint made by the
street railway companies of Memphis
that jitney competition reduces their
profits about $4,000 a month.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

We have reorganized our Sunday
school class at Wilhelm and are doing
nicely. We will do team work, with
three teams and captain over each
team. We are pledged to make q
strenuous effort to increase our re
spective team membership 100 pei
cent before the end of the year. The
entire Sunday-school has taken on
new life since our reorganization just
two weeks from my return from the
State Sunday School Convention. =
Mrs, R. S. Winn, in Sunday Schoo
Success.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

The farmer who owns farm is the
particular person who is fixed. Banks
may fail and factories close, workmen
strike and mines suspend, merchants
fall and towns burn, times may be
panicky and even the crops may be
SHORTCUT the farmer who owns his
acres will get along. He will live in
comfort and quiet with plenty to eat,
drink and wear. He is the most indie
pendent man on earth. Yet there are
lots of them who do not appreciate
their situation.-Coushatta Citizen.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
FlFTY-TWO DANIELS.

The fish-fry at Star Hill, last Friday
was given by the Daniels family in
honor of the relatives from Texas OF
Mrs. John |. Daniel and Mrs. Austen
Daniel, now visiting them. 1t was
strictly a family affair, there being
fifty-two Daniels present, most OF
whom bear the name. Fish from the
large pond afforded a pleasing addition
to an abundant and delicious dinner
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
John A. White of Clinton in Times
Picayune.)

John A. White of Clinton in Times
Picayune.)
| have read the appeal OF Miss Jean
Gordon to the voters Of Louisiana on
the woman suffrage question Every
word in it is true from beginning to
end. There is no doubt but that seven
tenths of our children, both boys and
girls, are being educated by women
school teachers. Go to the hospitals,
sanltariums, or exchanges and in fact
every public institution of leading
charitable work and private institution
and you will find them under the care
of women.
Go to the large stores in the city and
you will find eighttenths of the force
in them are women. Ask the pro-
prietors and managers why so many
women are employed and they will tell
you they find them more reliable and
steady in their habits; and more en-
ergetic in their work.
| believe that most of the men in the
state-in the true meaning of the word
man (Who will be honest with them
selves) will acknowledge that women
are as competent to vote as the men
are. 1t is coming. The sooner we get
to it the better. So let us send dele
gates to the convention that will give
the women suffrage, and do them
justice at once.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
"oNLY A DAD"

Only dad, with tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how well he has played the
game.
But glad in his heart that his own
rejoice
To see him come and to hear his voice.
Only dad of brood of four,
One of ten million men or more,
Flooding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and scars of life =
With never whimper of pain or hate
For the sake of those who at home
await.
Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one Of the surging crowd,
Toiling, striving from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way
Silent, whenever the harsh condemn
And bearing it all for love of them.
Only dad, but he gives his all
To smooth the way for his children
small,
Doing with courage set and grim,
The deeds that his father did for him
This is a line that for him ! pen,
Only dad, but the best of men.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
SOLITUDE, LA.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Smith visited
friends in Alexandria the past week
Miss bona Braud is spending her
vacation with her uncle and aunt in
Sulphur, La.
Misses Beulah Smith and Norma De
Grummond joined a house party to
spend week with the Misses Hopkins
of Pineville, La, where they are hav
ing a delightful time.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

from Friday to Sunday afternoon. They
were supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elrie Robinson on Saturday evening.
They leave New Orleans in the course
OF this week for their home at Houma,
La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
ANNOUNCER EMIT.

The undersigned begs to announce
his candidacy for delegate from this
parish to the Constitutional Conven-
ton proposed to be held September
IA, 1915, should the call for same be
approved; and respectfully solicits the
support Of the citizens of West Felic-
lana. s. Nice. LAWRASON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Rev. S. l.. Riggs filled the appoint
ments at Angola and Wilhelm, over
Sunday, for the pastor, Rev. s. C.
Roberts, who is attending the Divinity
School, Seashore Camp Grounds, Bi-
loxi, Miss.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

The son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Percy was christened two Sundays ago,
and given the name of Frank Evans.
The sponsors are Miss Mamie Golsan
and DR.. Sidney Powell.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

An old-fashioned quilting bee will be
enjoyed by the ladies of the Elm Park
and Star Hill neighborhoods, this (Fri-
day. afternoon at the residence of w.
is. Daniel. 1t is in honor of the Texas
relatives
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mrs. c. M. Downs entertained in.
formally at cards Monday afternoon in
compliment to her sisters who are
visiting her. There were three tables,
and Miss Leila Golsan won the prize.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

First Sunday-St. Francisville, II
a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II a. N
and p. m.
Third Sunday-Star Hill, II a. m.
st. Francisville, 7;15 p. m.
Fourth Sunday-Wilhelm, 10:30 am.
Angola, p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park, ii q. m.
st. Francisville, 7:15 p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mrs. Sam Carter stuck darning
needle in her finger Wednesday. A
part of the needle broke off therein,
inficting a painful wound.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mr. J. P. Lasley, Grand Lecturer
will visit Feliciana Lodge, F. & A. NJ,
Monday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mrs E. M. LeVert is having a new
roof put on her residence in Bayou
Sara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Little Bernard Moses entertains with
a party, this afternoon
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Miss Leila Golsan's soiree, Thursday
evening, was most pleasant affair.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

A club dance will be given on the
9Th monday night.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03

Mrs. w. T. Forester has moved to
Mrs. G. C. Howell's residence.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-03
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH

Alvin w. skardon, Rector.
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Prayer and Sermon, $50
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
CHAS. s. HARRIS, EOiToR.

Entered at the Columbia Post-office as second
class mail matter.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
/ will do shoe work at home.
'a-- .s Fred Mclean.

An enthusiastic Commercial Club
has been organized at Russell Springs
and the membership is swelled at ev-
cry meeting The object of the club
is the improvement of the town of
Russell Springs, and to better the
condition of the public highways of
Russell county. The organization
has already done much good, and
there will be no let up upon the part
of the members of the club A strong
pull and pull altogether, will accom-
plish a great deal.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
Mt. Pleasant.

Corn gathering is the order of
the day throughout this commu-
nifty.
Mrs. Everitt Murrell, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks is
slowly improving.
Mr.. Bun Rice sold his place re-
Gently to Mr.. Lloyd Bault.
Mr.. Emmett Murrell bought
four nice hogs for $11. from Mr..
Otis Gresham.
Miss Bette Lee Butler is at
tending school at the L. w. T. S.
Mr.. R. A. Hutchinson, bought
of Mr.. Lee Farris, 2 heifers for
$94.
Mr.. Bun Rice. bought of Mr..
Will Vanhoy, a farm of 80 acres
price unknown.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

Our Sunday School is progress
ing nicely under our Supt. Mr..
]. L. Hutchinson. >
- MIR. Tommie Murrell of this
place will begin singing school
next Tuesday night.
Mr.. John Butler of this place
has accepted a position with the
Loose Leaf Tobacco House at
Greensburg.
Miss Sallie Butler spent a few
days of last week at CampbelIs-
vile. She was accompanied
home by Miss May Coward,
Messrs Marvin and Lee Reed,
who spent last Saturday night
and Sunday with Miss Butler.
We had an enjoyable singing
at Mt. Pleasant Sunday night led
by MIR. Tommie Murrefl.
Miss Ann Lizzie Hood enter
tained a number of her friends at
her home last Saturday night,
the evening was enjoyably spent.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
Congressman Stanley's an

Congressman Stanley's an
nouncement for the Democratic
nomination for Governor, which
appeared last week, stands by it
self and not in line with the an
nouncements of other distin-
guished Democrats who seek
this honor. The News regrets
that Mr.. Stanley chooses to pre-
cipitate a bitter campaign, for if
his position means any thing, it
certainly foreshadows bitterness
that will factionalize and involve
the party seriously in the Novem-
ber battle. His attack on Mr..
Haly, who. so far, is not a can
didate, and his denunciation of
Haley, Rhea and Shackelford, in
dicating that they head what he
terms the invisible govern
ment," points clearly to the
manner and means he chooses to
advance his own interest in the
August primary. So far as we
know, and so far as we have
been able to understand, Haly,
Rhea and Shackelford have nev-
er betrayed a friend, nor
launched a campaign destruct-
i've of party interests. There
can be no doubt that many of
Mr.. Stanley's warmest friends
prefer that he accept the gauge
of battle set in the announce
ments of his worthy competitor
AS we see it his statements not
only denounce directly certain
Democrats, but that invisible
government" headed, run and
controlled by the 'triumvirate,"
as Mr.. Stanley puts it, is a Sc
we're criticism of our State gov
ernment and our two distinguish
ed senator's. Some years ago
Napoleon Hays turned on the
Calcium lights" in his effort to
secure the Gu b rn a t or al
n m i ma t j on, but did moth
ing but wreck himself and defeat
his party. Just how many Dem
ocrats will take kindly to a Ma
poleonic cleansing of the Aegean
stables remains to be seen, but
for our part we desire cam
paign that will leave the party
united and the nominees unfet-
tered.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

killed himself. He forged pa
pers on Louisville firms to the
amount of over $100, Louis
vile firms are>not responsible
for Ledowsky's acts. Chicago
banks are the losers.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

Rather than serve a term in
the Penitentiary as confessed
forger of whiskey warehouse re-
ceipts amounting to $3.50, 900,
Charles Ledowsky, President of
the Fox River Distillery Compa-
nv, of Chicago, H., shot and
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
Additional Locals.

We will send the Daily Louisville
Post, Home and Farm, a "a page War
Atlas and the Adair County News,
tile papers, all one year for So. 25s II
you want this bargain send in your
subscription at once, as The offer IS
good for only short time.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

We are authorized to announce F.
a. Strange a candidate for circuit
clerk of Adair county, subject to
the Democratic primary to be held in
August.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

Upto the present this has been the
most disagreeable winter for num-
ber of years. 1t has been raining,
sleeting and showing for several weeks
and all that the farmer class has been
able to do, is building fires and sit
ting by them.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

From now until the 2Sth day of
February, 1915, we will furnish The
Adair County News and the Louis
vile Daily Herald, one year each, for
$500. If you want daily paper cheap
now is the time to subscribe. a. "a. ..
7.tf .-. :. ..a. .,. F.,
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

Five town lots in the Mulligan ad-
dition in the town of Columbia. Prices
right. Terms part cash, balance to
suit your income. Will lay down on
all or either lot house pattern at
reasonable price.
DHd LawleSs, Olga KY.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
Cane Valley.

Several from here have been
attendingscourt in Columbia for
the past week.
C. S. Moore, who has been in
Lafayette, Ind, for several
months, has returned home.
Mrs. Mollie Littrell has been
real sick for several weeks, and
is no better at this writing.
Miss Julia Penick left Monday
for Bowling Green, where she
will attend school this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Woodrum
were visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Lloyd Bault, OF Egypt, last
Sunday.
Mr.. Haden Cundiff and wife,
OF Egypt, were visiting the fam
lily of Dick Littrell. last Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mrs. 7. A. Ferkin, who has
been very sick, is better at this
writing. %3s &@sA
I. Will Givins sold his crop of
Burley tobacco to Erwin Keltner,
bringing him between $3.50. and
$4OO.
Mrs. Lawrence Pickett was
visiting here last week.
Travelling statesmen, Burr Gil
pin, S C. Neat, and Will Lyons,
called on our merchants last
week, all were horse back on ac-
count of bad roads.
D. o. Eubank bought of ]. I.
Stansburg. a sucking colt for
$500.
Miss Clara Stotts, of near Bliss,
opened school here last Monday
with 22 pupils enrolled.
Rev. Sanders has opened a
poultry house and feed store
here.
Mrs. Ed Hancock has been
sick for the past week.
Miss Mary Wilson was real sick
a day or so of last week.
Mr.. W. l. Feese has returned
from Okla. While there he pur-
chased carload OF broom. corn.
Ira Vaughn has purchased Mr..
W. K. Hutchison's stock of gro.
ceries. Mr.. Hutchinson will move
to B. M. Callison's farm near Mt
Pleasant, and and Mr.. Vaughn
will occupy his dwelling at this
place.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

Will you bring US your shoe work
Please don't forget US?
12-2t T. G.. Rasner & Son.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27
WE'D. JAN. II, 1915
Announcements.

FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
The Adair County news., 1915-01-27

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