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Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

BE IT RESOLVED, That the offer
Of compromise and arbitration Of the
claim Of Lowrance Bros. in the matter
Of claim for the work done on the Reid
Biggs Levee, in Madison Parish, made
by Judge J. NJ. Ken nedy, attorney for
the Lowrance Bros, in q letter dated
Jnly Srd, 1915, be and the same is here
bv rejected.
Mr.. John A. Fox. Secretary of the
Mississippi River Levee Association,
appeared before the Board in the inter-
est of his association. Mr.. Fox, in q
concise manner, explained what the
Association had been doing to further
the interest in Mississippi River Levee
building, and urged that the Presidents
of all the Levee1Boards, U. s. Senators
and Congressman from this State be
present at meeting Of the Association
to be held in Memphis, Tenn, on the
25th of October. to frame a bill on some
definite and concise plan of action to be
submitted to Congress at its next meet
ing,
On motion of Commissioner Young,
seconded by Commissioner Hamley, the
following resolution was adopted:
BE 1T RESOLVED: That whereas
there is to be a conference of Senators
and Congressman from the affected dis
tricts along the Mississippi River, and
all the presidents Of all the various lev
ee Boards along said river, to be held
at Memphis, Tenn, on Oct 18th, 1915,
for the purpose of framing and agree
ing upon bill to be urged before Con-
gress at its next session.
AND WHEREAS, we deem it q
matter of great Importance that there
be concerted effort on the part of all
of the representatives, and that they
be united upon one bill to be urged be-
THEREFORE,, BE 1T RESOLVED,
That this Board respectfully request
that the Senators and Representatives
of this State attend the said meeting
and endeavor to further the ends of the
same.
Futher resolved that a copy of this
resolution be sent to each Senator and
Representative of this State.
On motion of Commissioner Guthrie,
seconded by Commissioner Young, the
following resolution was adopted:
BE 1T RESOLVED, That the Presi-
dent of this Board be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to issue q war
rant in favor of the Mississippi River
Levee Association for One Thousand
Isl, 900. 00) Dollars, as contribution to
aid in the work of the Association
towards getting aid from the National
Government to build levees.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
PROCEEDINGS SENATORIAL EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
st. Joseph, La, Oct. 20, 1915.

OF. JOcCPii, wv ~, AVAcs
Pursuant to call, duly published, the
Senatorial Executive Committee for the
10Th Senatorial District of Louisiana, COM
posed of the Parishes of Tensas and Con-
cordia, met at the Court House in St. Jo-
seph this day.
There were present: John Hughes, hold
ing proxy for G. c. Goldman, Chairman,
and member-at-large Jos. Curry and w.
M. Davidson, members from Tensas.
A quorum being present. on motion,
Mr.. Hughes was elected Chairman pro
tenn.
On motion the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Be it Resolved, That in accordance
with the action OF the Democratic State
Central Committee at its meeting in New
Orleans on Tuesday, October 9Th, 1915,
it is hereby ordered that primary elec-
ton he held in the Parishes of Tensas
and Concordia on the 25th Of January,
1916, for the purpose OF nominating a
candidate for Senator for the Goth Sena-
torial District, and for the nomination of
two members of the Senatorial Executive
Committee from each parish and for one
member-at-large.
Further Resolved, That all candidates
mentioned above shall file written noti-
fication with the Secretary of this Com
mittee before the 9th day of November,
1915, twelve o'clock midnight. setting
forth that they are qualified electors un-
der the constitution and laws Of the State,
and that they are members Of the Demo
cratic party.
That all cand,Gates for Senator shall
deposit with said Secretary, on the filing
II his application, the sum of Fifteen dol
lars, but no deposit shall he required from
~ candidates for Committeeman.
There being no further business, on
notion, the meeting adjourned to Thurs
lay, November 1lth.
JOHN HUGHES,
Chairman pro tenn.
W. NJ. DAVIDSON, Secretary.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
N. B. HUNTER
Va.
]. PHELPS SUTTON

DUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that by
virtue of q writ of Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the above named Honorable
Court in the above styled and numbered suit,
have seized, and will, on
SATURDAY The eth ty Of NOVEMBER, 1915,
offer for sale at the Court House door of the
Town of st. Joseph. in this parish, between
the hours Of II O'Clock q. m. and o. clock p.
m, the following described property, situ-
ated in the Parish of Tensas, State of Louis
lana, and seized in the above styled and num-
bered suit, to-wit:
That certain tract of land situated on the
'Sundown," plantation in this parish known
as lot number seventeen an OF said ''sun-
down. plantation, according to a survey
and map Of said plantation, dividing it into
lots, which said map is recorded In Deed
Book "L," page 52s, and which said lot lies
just North Of lot number sixteen t18) on said
plantation, belonging to John Smyth, Jr.
the lower or Southern line of said lot seven
teen, being 81 chains and the upper or North
ern line having Sc chains and the said lot
seventeen having q front of 9. 90 chains and
rear of 80 chains; the said lot containing
fifty acres (5o) Of land, more or less.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
st. Joseph, La, October 1, 1915.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
BIDS WANTED.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
bids will be received by the undersigned
on MONDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 1915, for
repairs to Indian Slough bridge, as fol-
lows:
Bridge to have all new top and railing,
one new bent, three new caps, eight new
ioice or stringers; bridge is "a feet long
the parish to furnish all material.
For further information, apply to un-
dersigned.
F. H. CURRY,
Police Juror, 3rd Wd.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
For Represe ntAtlve.

The Gazette il authorized to announce
DR.. X. b. MCMILLAN as candidate for
Representative from Tensas Parish i'm the
General Assembly of Louisiana, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

The Gazette is authorized to announce
Mr.. s. w. MARTIEN as candidate for
Representative from Tensas parish in the
General Assembly of Louisiana, subject
to the action of the Democratic primary.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
NOTICE or 4 7th ANNUAL ACCOUNT.
State of Louisiana. Parish of Tensas, Tenth
District Court.

DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that F. l..
! and H. b. Guthrie, Executors Of Estate
of John b. Guthrie, deceased, have filed their
Seventeenth Annual Account with said Sue
cession.
Now, therefore, unless written opposition
thereto be fled in my Ofilce within ten days
after publication hereof, same will be hO-
mOlogated, as prayed for.
H.. 81 Witness my hand and the seal OF
said Court, this sth day Of October, 1915.
JOS. CURRY,
Clerk 10th District Court.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22


DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that by
virtue of an order of sale to me direct
ed by the above named Honorable Court, in
the above styled matter, l will, on
SATURDAY, the 9oth day eS OCTOBER.
A. D. 1915,
offer for sale at the Court House door in the
Town Of st. Joseph. in this parish, between
the hours of II O'Clock A. M. and 4 O'Clock
p. M. to the highest bidder, for cash, and
according to law, the following property,
belonging to the Succession Of George Park
er, deceased, tO-wit:
The Anderson place; being all that part Of
Sections one and two In Township .. Range
Q East, designated by map recorded Ia No
tarial Record .'L,' page 406, as lots marked
and numbered A, B and @, containing 394
acres more or less; seven mules and two
wagons, all situated in above parish and
State.
Terms Of Sale: Cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement.
HENRY M. MARKS,
Administrator.
st. Joseph. La, September "A, 1914.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
FOR STATE SENATOR. ..1sth District

At the solicitation of many friends, /
hereby announce myself candidate for
State Senator for the Senatorial District
composed Of the Parishes OF Tensas and
Concordia, subject to the Democratic
primary.
r. l.. GUTHRIE.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY No. 2
STATE OF LOUISIANA,

=
PARISH OF TENsAs !
BE 1T KNOWN and remembered that
before me, w. d. A. Gorton, Notary
Public in and for the Parish of Tensas,
State of Louisiana, duly commissioned
and qualified according to law, and in
presence of the two undersigned cOmpe-
tent witnesses, there personally came and
appeared Richard Gibbs, Palmer Baker,
Claiborne Holmes, James Campbell, Tay-
lOr Washington, Cicero Gardner and Sim
Amos, all persons known to me, and
residents of the Parish of Tensas, State
OF Louisiana, who declared to me, said
Notary, that they are officers aud Board
of Directors of "THE BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY, No. g" a benevolent corpor-
alton organized under the laws of the
State of Louisiana, having its domicile
in Tensas Parish, in said State, and who
further declared to me, said Notary, that
by virtue of a resolution OF the said or
ganization, passed at q regular meeting
held for this purpose, the said appearers
were directed to appear before Notary
and declare that their original charter,
passed before me, said Notary, on the 9TH
day of July, 1905, should be 60 amended
as to contain the following articles, to-wit:
This organization shall have the right
and power to ut up and establish subor-
dinate organizations throughout the var
ious Parishes of the State OF Louisiana,
which subordinate organizations shall be
subject to the original lodge of this or
ganization, having its domicile in Tensas
Parish, State of Louisiana.
The said subordinate organizations to
be Get up and established in such manner
and under such forms and conditions as
the parent lodge of this organization
shall determine, and shall be subordinate
to such laws and rules as may be passed
by said parent lodge of this organization.
The said appearers further declared t.
me, Notary, that said amendment of Their
original charter was decided on at tlr
regular meeting held for that purpose, az
is shown by the copy Of the resolution.
OF said meetings certified to by its secre-
tary, which is annexed hereto and made
part of this act of amendment.
In Witness whereof, the said appearers
have hereunto signed their names in the
presence of ]. G. Rucker and J. G. Cor
ton, competent witnesses, on this llth
day of September, 1915.
RICHARD GIBBS
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

! hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
State Senator from the 29th Senatorial
District, composed of the Parishes Of
Concordia and Tensas, subject to the will
Of the voters as expressed at the primary
election to be held on the 25th OF Janu-
ary, 1916.
.G. II. CLINTON.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
JURY vENIRE.
doth District C0urt.)
PETIT jury.

To Appear Monday, October 25th, 1915,
at 10 o. clock A. NJ.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
SECRETARY'S REPORT.
To the Honorable BdAfd Of Commission.
ers, Fifth La. Levee District:

Gentlemen:
The following is concise statement
showing tax collections for the parishes
of Madison, East Carroll, Tensas and
Concordia, for the year 1914 to Aug.
list, 1915. Also resources and liabilities
to Oct. 1st, 1915.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

Whereas, 1t is deemed desirable and
expedient to extend the work OF this 90
ciety to points throughout the State of
Louisiana outside Of the Parish of Ten
sac, and whereas, it is the wish OF three
fourths of the members of this organixa-
ton that this be done, therefore,
Be it Resolved by the Benevolent So
ciety No. 2'', at the regular meeting
thereof, after due notice in writing to all
of the members, That this organization
shall have the right to maintain the orig
inal and parent lodge in the Parish Of
Teneas, State OF Louisiana, and shall have
the right to eet up and establish eubordi-
nate lodges in other parishes throughout
the State Of Louisiana, and said subordi-
nate lodges shall be set up and established
in such manner, and under such forms
and conditions, and governed by such
regulations aa may hereafter Be deter
mined upon BY this organization such
bylaws relating thereto as they may pas
at any regular meeting, and
Be it Resolved, That to obtain the end
mentioned hereinabove, the officers and
directors of this corporation are hereby
empowered and directed to 90 before q
Notary Public and pass the necessary
document 60 amending its corporation
a. to carry this resolution into effect.
l, Palmer Baker, the secretary of the
Benevolent Society No. g." swear that
the above and foregoing resolution is a
true and correct copy OF the resolution
passed by more than three-fourths vote
Of the members of this organization at
the regular meeting held at its Lodge on
September 9th. 1915, after due notice
thereof in writing to each member of this
organization.
PALMER BAKER.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
llth day of September, 1915.
w. D. A. GORTON,
lSEALl Notary Public.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

CLAIBORNE X HOLMES
mark
PALMER BAKER
JAMES CAMPBELL
his
TAYLOR 4 WASHINGTON
mark
his
CICERO K GARDNER
mark
his
SAM X AMOS
mark
xr,nr.ssns. j. G. Rucker.
j. G. Gorton.
Thus done, read and signed before me,
this llth day of September, 1915.
w. d. A. GORTON,
tSEALl Notary Public.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
SATURDAY ths eth du Of NOVEMBER, 1911.
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
GUccISSIoN SAlF.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Tensas, Tenth
District Court.
Succession of George Parker, decd.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

CGlzURE AND SALE
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Tensas, Tent
District Court.
Tensas gazette., 1915-10-22

No. 5720
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

and ladder apparatus and will be sta
toned at the HOOK and Ladder house
on Twentieth street.
Chains for auto wheels were sold
in large numbers during the past week
and it is doubtful if there is machine
in the local district that is not equip
ped with the chains.
The Wheeling Motorcycle Club
rooms, situated over the G. N. Taylor
store on Fourteenth street, have under
gone extensive repairs during the
week, and the members hav also re-
ceived an electric piano.
The citizens would like to know if
the Smith filtration system has been
buried in the rier. It was intended for
that purpose, but the citizens expect
to receive benefits from the system
even though it should be. I.
1T is said that you can still pur-
chase the amber fluid on Market
street with little trouble, which would
indicate. that the secret service men
have not borken up the easy-speakfng
business. 70 ~e57s
The police have been instructed
not to allow the young people of the
city to coast on the streets, as it is
very dangerous. There have been no
accidents reported as yet this year in
the local district. @
81. W. Wheeler" is the name used
by a check forger who got. at least
$50 from local merchants Saturday
night, through the name of the United
Dairy Company He has not been
caught. #:
More than 100 Golden Links went
to Pittsburgh, Sunday, attending the
installation of new lodge at Wash
ington Hall, Fifth avenue, the degree
work being put on by the Taylor lodge
team.
Lon Friday, William Schenk in his
automobile ran down Clarence Wick
ham in buggy, injuring the latter and
4 companion.
The Public Service Commission
Jointly issued a statement denying
Wells charge that their decision was
dictated by Governor Hatfield, and
Commissioner Howard N. Ogden at
tached an individual statement deny
ing in even more detail.
james Heston is preparing to Gle
additional paper in his divorce suit.
He at first named Police Chief Ley
land only as correspondent. He. now
adds other charges, chiefly that Mrs.
Heston has kept disorderly house in
Bellaire. ~
Local Knights of Pythias last Fri
lay visited the steubenyille. and
Wheeling lodges.
Express and transfer agencies de,
livering booze in Wheeling are prepar-
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

American Stamping and Enamel
company, Bellaire, working in fun, 400
workers employed.
American Laundry, Bellaire, Ohio
working part time, with so workers
employed.
Architectural Iron and Wire Works
working in full, with 80 workers.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. bust
ness conditions better.
Beans Foundry, Martins Ferry, O..
working in full, employing so workers
! Belmont Brewing Co, working in
full. 400 iworkmen- employed and bust
ness reported to be splendid.
Belmont Casket & Manufacturing
company, working in full; workers en-
ployed, 80.
Bellaire Wall Plaster company,
working in full employing SO work
men.
Cecil Lumber company, Elm Grove,
working in full; workers, so.
Klieves Lumber company, working
part time. ~
I la Belle Box factory, Martins Ferry,
Ohio, working in full
{ little Pet Stogie company, Wheel
ing, working in FULL
/ McDermott Toll Works, Martins Fer
fry. Ohio. working in full.
( National Tube Co., Benwood, idle;
5000 workers idle; no prospects Of
resumption.
North Wheeling Glass Company.
working in full.
/ Northwood Glass company, Martins
Ferry, working in full.
Ohio Valley Mattress Co., working in
full.
Ohio Valley Candy company, work
ing part time.
Pollack Stogie factories, working in
full, $50 workers employed.
Pennsylvania Railroad company,
business in the freight department
picking up.
Reymann Packing company, work
ing in full, 60 workers employed.
Sehenk, F., and Sons company, Full
ton. working in full; 500 workmen en-
ployed. =
Scott Lumber Company. Bridgeport,
and Martins Ferry, working in full.
Suburban Brics company, Mounds
vile. working in full.
Stroehmann's Vienna Bakery Com
pany, working in full; workers en-
ployed, 300;
United Dairy Company, working in
full, So workers employed.
West Virginia Traction and Electric
company, hauling heavy.
wheeling Butchers Association.
working full time.
wheeling Sanitary Manufacturins
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

ing to locate in Bridgeport. 1ndividu
can evade thel. aw by personally
cepting 'consignmen there and bri
ing them to Wheeling, even by #
wagon load.
William Writ alias William W. .
was found guilty Friday 81. atfeThp
assault on'7 year old Gertrude wiz
The evidence was thak-he' enticed l
child to a shed IN. East Wheeling
penalty is from one 70, i've Years
the penitentiary. A neW@tria1 mot
win be argued next week. a: 1T;
r 1.-The war in Europe and ,"-;et ]!
cases resulted in a good; turn..out
the meeting of The German Allial 9
Friday evening. The German Knit !
Bee is arranging for asbazaar sho5 j
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
Boiled ole ! Down ] N
News Stories
All IZAUAu "

AS a result of the cold weather
during the past week, all outside build
ing work has been at a standstill.
There has been nothing doing in the
outside street work, and many men
are out of employment as result OF
the bad weather. A5
The Mcclure hotel is to undergo
extensive repairs. The grill room is
to be extended to take in the old cafe,
and the entire room win be. used as i
dining hall. The present dining hall
on the second floor will beGused for
parties and dances.
Within few weeks Wiheeling will
have another auto machine added to
the fire department. It will be a hook
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

Co., Elm Grove, working part time.
Wheeling Corrugating Co., working
half time at Martins Ferry and full
time in Wheeling.
Weimer Packing company, working
in full.
Wheeling Glass Letter and Novelty
Company, working in full.
Wheeling Mold and Foundry Co.,
working half time.
zoekler Packing Co.. working in full.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

HELP .WANTED-5The Majority, y
lady REPRESENTATIVES for 'Whee
|Benwood, ! Moundsville, wells
"out-the-Pike," Bridgeport, Bel
Martins Ferry and .steabenyi1le. !,
pay. itCall sat. once: s.Asks forsMr4
mis-, Circulation Dept Majarity !
pany, 1906 Market St, Wheeling:
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
Adams
Credit Talks

Ut all the different kinds Of credit
there is but one right kind-the ne
that Is pacticed at Adams We call 1t
cash price credit. And II Is just ex-
actly what it Is. Here you can buy
what you want-pay no more than
you actually would at low price cash
store for the same goods, and besides
that, pay for it at youf convenience.
No cash store will gise you such
credit. No credit store give you such
rock bottom prices. Ne can, because
we buy for thirty.one stores at one
time-low cost-and sell at small mar
gin Of profit. You get the benefit. =
WE cLoTHE THE ENTIRE FAMILY
FROM HEAD TO FOOT.
Every piece and article for mems.
.wonen's and children's wear Is de-
pendable, wearable. and durable OF
the latest pattern and style.
Our merchandise Is all high-grade-
our methods honest.
Cal and INVESTIGATES.
The Store That Saves You Money
G. T. ADAMS CO.,
114o11+2 Main St-Upstairs.
1h' crssit Store That 0AvES Yen
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
PAINTERS WANT. MO f

,Pittsfeld,. Mass, Jam. -sss'A,Fsbe or
ganized painters Of. this. city have oti.
fed employers that anew wage i ale
will become effective gtafting Ap1 I'll
The eight-hoiiiir : day. i and so cent al
hour win be the r,ife., X f.. II:
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
poLlsHERs' STRIKE SETTLED

Cleveland, O., Jan. M-The Metal
Polishers' union and the White Hush
cal Instrument Manufacturing COM
pany have adjusted differences which
have existed for nearly two years.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
WAGES TO BE ARRITRArED

Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan.
M.--Local newspaper publishers and
the Typographical union have failed to
reach an agreement on the pending
wage scale and the matter will be.
decided by arbitration.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
Industrial Review

Contractors of the local district expect
pi,uty of work during the summer
luontns, The tabulated record of the
industries in the local district is as
fol.ows: IT .
American Sheet & Tin plate COM
many. LaBelle, Wheeling, six mills out
Of ten working; employing $50 work
men. Laughlin plant, Martins cry.
working in full; 800 workmen employ
ed. Aetna Standard, at fAetnavilfe,
working part time; workmen employ
ed, $1,000
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28

fces in this city. The agreement calls
for an increase of So per week, which
lnominally means an actual raise in
most cases Of 81 week, as the greater
portion of these workers have been
receiving 81 over the scale the past
year.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-01-28
PRINTERS RAISE WAGES

Fargo. N. D.. Jan. 21.-Typographic
al union has secured new contract
with newspapers and job printing Of