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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
THICK LOVELY HAIR
Because Free From Dandruff, Itching,
Irritation and Dryness.

May be brought about by shampoos
with Cuticura Soap preceded by
touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots
of dandruff, itching and irritation. A
clean, healthy scalp means good hair.
Try these supercreamy emollients If
you have any hair or scalp trouble.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

At an election at Etherwood and
Morse upon a proposed bond issue of
$4,000 for a drainage district, series
A, with 5-mill tax for thirty years,
interest payable semi-annually and
principal annually, the voters here
we're unanimous in favoring the pro-
ject. There were As votes with a
property value of s4O,79O for, and nc
votes against, the small vote cast
being due to the fact that this is per
haps the busiest season of the year.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

An additional shortage in the &C
counts of Sheriff John Parker of Qua
chita has been discovered by Supervi-
sor of Public Accounts Mcfarland,
who has returned to Baton Rouge
from checking the sheriff's books at
Monroe. This brings the shortage to
$500, the $500 shortage was uncov-
cred by the supervisor in Parker's IL
cense tax and inheritance tax &C.
counts.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The schoolboy who wants to know
about conditions in Europe, their
causes and effects. is going to be a
source of some anxiety to the teach
er this year.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
Real Fear,

Isn't the fighting in France terrible
Just now"
oh, it's awful"
Yes, so much of it is in Cham
payne. am afraid there will be real
scarcity at functions this winter"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
The Proper Place.

II saw funny thing today. II was
a statue OF a great inventor with a
lot OF cogwheels scattered about the
base OF it,"
We'll. where would you have them
put the wheels?"
In his head, of course"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Returning physicians say European
soldiers are made IDIOTS by exploding
shells. Over here. however. we know
a lot who have no such good excuse.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

There is nothing quite so convinc-
ing, to disinherited heirs, of the in
sanity of a wealthy relative. as the
bequeathing of the whole estate to
charity.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

While prominent specialists agree
that golf is cure for insanity it is
doubtless asking too much at the pres
ent stage of science to expect a cure
for golf.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

It is a small matter for Uncle Sam
to put his hand in his pocket and
in a careless, offhand way take out
a billion or so to lend the distressed
nations of Europe.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

AS a matter Of fact. we have conf
dence enough in human nature and
our own intentions to believe that
most men prefer to- do right. but the
trouble generally is lack Of sense.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label showing it Is
Quinine and iron in a tssteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria. tbs Iron
builds up the system. so cents. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
Information About Lincoln.

1t was left to Boston schoolboy OF
a dozen years to give the world some
entirely new information about Abra-
ham Lincoln. He did 1t In this way
when asked by his teacher to write
what he knew about the great war
president:
Abraham Lincoln was born on a
bright, sunny day In February, 1909.
He was born in a log cabin he had
helped his father to build"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

An American manufacturer an
nounces that he has succeeded In pro-
ducing a quality o. limburger cheese
that equals the imported article. this
being another of the evil effects Of
war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

When the man who tells you he
never told his wife lie is telling you
the truth. you are very apt to find
some deep scars under his eyes. even
II he has lost an eye itself.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The statement that ill-tempered
women invariably turn their toes out
will have the effect of drawing the at
tention of numerous husbands to the
remarkable fact for the first time.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

All things considered. newspapers
are said to contain few glazing err
rors: this. however. won't convince
the woman who finds her name
spelled wrong In the society account
OF those present
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

My, but Percy has grown TO be
big boy. How tall are you. Percy?'
Just an inch short of being able to
wear fathers tennis trousers, but
they'll be all right by next summer.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Acadia parish police jury has IN
contemplation the building of $50
miles of gravel roaLs through the par
ish. The plans call for two 1S-foot
roads extending north and south and
two east and west, with necessary
laterals; the cost of which would be
something like 100000.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains. swellings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini-
ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes
-25c, 50c and $1.00.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Astronomers clearly lack the mill
tary instinct, else they would have de-
cided long ago that the canals on
Mars were trenches.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Golf is a game that requires great
nerve, says an expert. We know a
number of fellows who ought to be
wonders at II then.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The theory that weeds cause hay
fever may explain why some charm
ing young widows discard them so
soon.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
Hired Of II.

Taking anything for your hay
fever?"
Yes; I'm taking boxing lessons to
wallop the first man who gives me
free advice"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Though the pickle crop be failure
the lovesick young woman in case OF
dire necessity can fall back on food.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

A medical journal says there is dan
ger in face powder. And experience
has taught that there also is some
Just back of 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Motorboat racing commends itso'f
to the timid spectator. So long as he
remains on shore he is reasonably
safe from the speed demons.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

fered for SIX years
terribly. l tried sew
eral doctors but none
seemed to give me
any relief. Every
month the painswere
intense in both sides,
and m d e m G SO
weak that / had to
go to bed. At last
a friend recommen-
ded Lydia E. Pink
hams Y eye ia 10
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

II the mosquito is a vegetarian py
nature, as proclaimed, why does ne
look upon every man as his meatE
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

At least there is some consolation
in the thought that more flies were
swatted during the summer just closed
than ever before.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The American Sugar Refining Com
nany has made answer TO the custer
suit of the state entered through the
attorney general. alleging first that
the action is premature in that thirty
DAYS notice provided by the act has
not been given to defendant TO correct
any specific acts of which complaint
is made, and defendant pleads the eX
ception of prematurity. Second, ex-
ception is made to the Incorporation
in the petition and supplemental pc
tition of letters. kilograms and min.
utes of defcndant on the ground that
thew are sea, ,OuS and impertinenI,
are purely evidentiary in nature and
subject to legal objections when Of
fered in evidence. The third reception
is the usual one of vagueness. Fourth.
il is excepted thst the law under which
the proceeding is brought is invalid
on constitutional grounds, and be-
cause the state cannot claim any right
or remedy under the act of the extra
session, because the officers of the
state charged with the enforcement of
the act have been and are now re-
strained from enforcing against de
PENDANT any of the provisions of the
act by a temporary restraining order
issued out of the United States Dis
trict Court, where the constitutional
ity of the act Is in condensation be-
tween plaintiff and defendant. Act
No. IL of the extra session of 1915 is
held to be unconstitutional for the
reason that it's title does not express
the object thereof, in that the title
purports to legislate with regard to
unlawful" restraints of trade, whether
lawful or unlawful. II is also al
legged that the act exposed is ex post
facto, in that the offense complained
of were committed previous to the
passage Of the act
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Collins are being made OF paper IN
France. Some persons should lnsls'
on asbestos paper.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

A food specialist says that only
fool eats fried chicken. He can't hurt
our feelings.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

What with tall shoes and short
skirts the height Of fashion Is nnding
II difficult to make both ends meet
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The ankle watch, as we understand
It, will not detract attention from tue
clock In the stocking.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Some men 20 to military training
camps to learn about war. and solne
learn about II at home.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Hayden Wren, formerly a deputy
commissioner on the docks, and now
member of the State Board of APP,
praisers, has announced that he will
hire hall and expose the methods
of the Dock Board" MIR. Wren has
been i'll but now is convalescing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The average man will pay WV
poker losses more cheerfully than ht
will a seven-dollar tax bill.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

A New York reformer says the rlcn
need uplifting more than the pooi'
Pity the poor rich.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Soon we are to have our own home
dyes. This will considerably after 'ne
color of the times.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

What would poor photographers DO IL
Carranza should have those Whlskers
amputated?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Perhaps every 1916 model motor car
will have a rapid fire gun and lor-
pedo tube. g., -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

If baseball survives this year one
must think it safe for all time u
come.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Telling a woman not to worry is
bo, not to eat too much.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
All love-making is old-fashioned.

To, much limelight seldom I'M
proves a cold storage egg.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Who cannot remember when the
steam calliope sounded better than
grand opera?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

]. Lee Herford, editor of THE Peo-
pies Paper. which moved to DeQuin-
cy about a year ago, has now decided
to move his plant to Orange, Tex,
where he will engage in the printing
business, and establish weekly
newspaper. He proposes to fill his
local contracts from Orange.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

New Zealand mas prohibited the i'm
portation of cooking utensils coated
or lined with lead or any OF its alloys.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Raoul ]. Montague Of Abbeville.
long a member of the House of Repre-
sentatives from Vermillion parish.
was elected president of the Board of
Control of the Leper Home.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The assessment roll for 1915 taxes,
filed with Sheriff ]. w. Payne of Nat
chitoches, shows: Total assessment
of parish, $S,335,520; parish taxes,
SS3,355.2O; state tax, S41,677.60; poll
taxes, $3.50; Confederate veteran
tax, $S,24O.54; good roads (state), 49,
O7916; special school tax, s4S, 1854;
special road tax, S42.210.93. Total,
1922, S44.77.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Announcement was made from the
headquarters of the Louisiana Anti.
Saloon League that Seaborn E. Wright
of Georgia and DR.. L. Alex Cairns of
New Jersey would speak in Louisiana
in favor of prohibition submission be-
fore the close of the campaign in
January.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE,

Pneumonia. follows on the heels of a
neglected cough or cold. Delay no
longer. Take Mansfleld's Cough Bal
sam. Price SOC and $100.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Never talk love to a woman Wheh
she has a mouthful of clothespins.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The fourth hour the Liberty Bell is
in New Orleans it will be in charge of
Confederate and Union Veterans from
the Soldiers Home and the Grand
Army of the Republic, and also if pos
sible, delegation of veterans from
the Soldiers Home at Beauvoir.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Sario Rider was shot and instantly
killed by a saloon man at Basile,
Evangeline parish. The shooting, it is
said, followed quarrel of long stand
ing. The slayer is 20 years Of age,
the son of Pierre Manuel. Rider was
about 80 years of age.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Board of Pharmacy began pro-
ceedings against r. V. DeGruy, drug
gist of TAO Vaudeville street, New
Orleans, by revoking his certificate.
The board will file arfidavits charging
De Gruy with viol.-tion of the state
pharmacy law, by compromising drugs
without the necessary license to do so.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
Sincerity.

DO you believe that he is sincere?''
Absolutely. He even admits that
he is in business to make money for
himself"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Fire destroyed the foundry building
of the Ruston Foundry and Machine
Shops, Limited, situated in the lower
suburbs of Alexandria, entailing a
loss estimated at $4,000. The prop
erty was only partially insured.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The women of st. 1,nthony's Church
congregation of McDonoghville will
give a euchre and dance at the JEFF
ferson Democratic Club hall Saturday,
October 80, for the benefit of the
church repair fund.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Eaniord's Balsam Is used to cool
burns. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30
MRS. THOMSON
Tells WOMEN
How She Was Helped During
Change of Life by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Philadelphia, Pal am just Sugars
of age and during Change o. Life l SUI
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Welsh Petroleum Company
was organized here by ]. H. Bowers
for the purpose Of sinking a well on
the old Head plantation. two miles
east Of this place.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Baton Rouge commission coun-
Gil has placed Itself on record as OPP
posed to the increase in the rates on
gravel and sand proposed by the
Louisiana railroads. Formal resolu-
tons on the subject, introduced by
Mayor Grouchy, were adopted and a
COPY will be forwarded to the Louis
lana railroad commission to go on
the commissioners record when the
case comes up for trial before it.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Southern Methodist pastors in
New Orleans are busy preparing for
their annual conference at which they
will report their years work. on No
vember II. The conference will be
held in Mansfield, La, and will be in
session for nearly a week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

Weak, FaInty Heart, and Mysteries
can be rectifed by taking "Renovine" a
heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and 81. AdL
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee for Allen parish met and called
the parish primary for January 25
A second primary, If necessary, will
be held February 9.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

At the request or the American Su-
gar Refinery, and by agreement of the
Attorney General and the consent Of
Judge King. the trial OF the custer
suit of the state against the company
was not heard. II was urged as the
reason for delay that the chief coun-
sci of the sugar trust, Mr.. Beck, OF
New York. was not IT the city, and
the company needed his services to
present the case. The case was con-
tinued py Judge King until Novem-
Der 8.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The federal grand jury, which has
been in session has started a probe
of the failure of the Monroe National
last June.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-10-30

The hurricane victims at Dunbar,
R4golets, Lake Catherine and Chef
Menteur sent expressions of sincere
gratitude to New Orleans for the very
prompt relief rendered them after the
storm. Dr. Fred Turney, who came in
to the city from that section, said
he had been appealed to by scores Of
persons in the four towns mentioned
to bring to New Orleans their CRATE
full acknowledgment Of the assistance
given to them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
SISTER BENEDICT
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

Sister Benedict is slowly recover
ing from serious accident which
came near having fatal results. Last
Wednesday, as she was standing at
the head of the stairs at st. Gather
ines School (Colored) s,c became
dizzy and fell, SUSAN severe
scalp wounds. When picked up she
was semi-conscious and declared she
was all right. Later she was found
unconscious and almost dead from
loss of blood. She was rushed to the
Methodist Hospital where her life
was despaired Of for several days.
Last evening she was removed to st.
Josephs Academy and is on fair
road to recovery.
Sister Benedict is one OF the best
beloved of the nuns of St Joseph's.
She has been at the academy since
its opening and is well known to
practically every Guthrie citizen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
OIL INDUSTRY IN
FIVE STATES PROSPEROUS

The continued advance in yle price
of oil is greatly stimulating the oil
industry throughout the oil regions Of
the south in Oklahoma, West Virginia
Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas, and
the whole business is exceedingly
prosperous as against the depression
and lack of prosperity up to five or
six months ago. The iron industry
continues at high pressure, and ad-
vancing prices have likewise given to
the whole iron business a prosperity
which it had not known for some
years. From every part Of the south
come reports of betterment in bust
ness conditions. Of a spirit of optl-
mism as to the outloola aud of in.
creasing railroad traffic and heavier
earnings, with increasing activity in
coal and coke one Eastern Kentucky
coke concerns reporting that ii has
sold its entire output up to January
1917.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
.aEBECCA JOHNSON
Gets ONE YEAR IN JAIL

After being out just SO hours almost
to the minute, jury in district court,
trying the Rebecea Johnson case re-
utrned a verdict of manslaughter and
assessed penalty of one year in the
county jail The trial of the case
consumed three days time. Many
witnesses were used on both sides. 1t
is said the jury at first stood 8 to B.,
but early this morning agreed on q
light punishment.
Rebacca Johnson, 19-year-old colored
girl, who came to the Langston college
from Texas, was charged with killing
her new born babe. That the child
was killed there was no question, but
as to whether it was killed by the
mother in deliberate manner or by
an accident was the question upon
which the argument largely hinged.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
FOOD FOR THE FISHES
IS CAR LOAD OF BOOZE

Tulsa, Nov. 22.-lf the fish in the
Arkansas river do not have cele-
bration from now un,il after Thanks
giving It will not be the fault of
Sheriff James, Wooley and his depu-
ties. Whisky, wines, gin, beer and
various other varieties OF choice
booze" to the amount of about a
carload and valued at many thous-
ands Of dollars, were sent gurgling
On their way to swell the oily current
Of the Arkess
General relief was expressed by
the night iailer at the county bastile
last night when the booze had been
Jumped into the sinks, for stored
away up in the upper story OF the
court house, within shifting distance
Of the fifty or more prisoners incar-
cerated there, the stuff has acted as
a constant disorganizeI among the
men who are awaiting the time for a
hearing before the courts
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
QUAIL PLENTIFUL

It is reported in the office of State
Game Warden John Chenoweth that
quail and prairie chickens are plenti-
full in Oklahoma this season. There is
no open season for the latter The
open season for quail is from Dec /
to Dec. 30 Owing to restrictions in
the matter Of time for shooting that
are imposed by the laws, it was ex-
pected that there would be many vio-
lations of the game laws. The re-
ports to the office of the Game War
den are that there are few violations
as yet. The number of hunting
licenses issued this season is 22,725.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-11-22
PARDoNs SOUGHT

a petition asking President Wilson
to pardon Frank Quinn and J.J, Beall.
the men convicted some time ago in
the federal court for violating the fed
eral statutes in the matter of the
Oklahoma ershHfaalidr clause. isibeing
among the state officials and
ieadipg-dsmocratic politicians When
the supreme court Knocked out the
grandfather clause il made the affirm
arce Of the Judgment against Beall
and Quinn certain The effort to Sc
cure their release by the President
viii be made democratic party fight
in Oklahoma and upon his action in
this case will depend the zeal Of his
former supporters in Oklahoma for
President Wilson.