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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
Absent Friends

Mrs. H. C. Leake, rallying from hel
illness, has gone to visit her daughter
Mrs. Theodore Tack of Tulsa, Okla.
A card from Mrs. Percy Joffrion says
they were at Los Angeles prior te
Sunday, when they left for the Santa
Barbara Islands.
Miss May F. Gilmore of Crystal
Springs graduates from Soule College
Tuesday, June 20, 1915. We appre
ciate card to the exercises, and ex
tend Miss Gilmore, best wishes.
A card from Hilary Forester, who
has employment in New Orleans with
the Liverpool, London and Globe, says
that he is sorry to have had to leave
home to find work, but likes his job
very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Norwood of
Baton Rouge have given up their house
there and are spending the summer at
his place near Clinton, La Mrs. Nor
wood says that she has not sold High
land, yet, Mr. Firth having taken it On
lease with an option.
From a New Orleans paper, the fol-
lowing item is clipped: San interesting
music recital took place at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ]. A. Rodick In Berlin
street recently. The pupils Of Mrs. e.
S. Bates entertained their friends with
a program, excellently performed, of
excerpts from the master composers,
IRubenstein, Gottschalk, Raff, GODDARD,
Moskowski and Others" Miss Eloise
Stocking gave many good numbers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
Mr.. PORTER is At REST.

William A. Porter, long citizen of
the Tunica neighborhood, West Felici-
ana parish, died at Selma, La, SatuF-
day, June 10, at the home of his god
daughter, Mrs. Gammell, formerly Miss
Ada Coates. Those who loved and re-
spected this good old man, rejoice that
his earthly martyrdom is over, and
that he has entered into the rest pre-
pared for the servants of God. He had
been affected with that form of mortal
disease, so dreadful to the sufferer and
so trying to others, cancer of the face;
but he bore everything with the noblest
dignity and Christian patience.
Mr.. Porter was a native of Pennsyl-
vania, but came to Louisiana at the
age of Is. He served throughout the
strife in the ranks of the Confederacy.
Later he married Miss Eolian Moores
OF New Orleans, and although she was
much younger than he, she passed
away twelve or fourteen years ago.
Both became devout believers in Chris
tian Science, being formerly Episco-
tpalians. They risked their lives for
their belief, as it is quite possible that
had modern surgery and medicine done
something for their respective diseases
they would have gained: she in years,
he in physical comfort.
They had no children, but their god
daughter mentioned above was taken
into their home, and they gave her
tender care and loving interest in
her education. That care she repaid
a hundred-fold in making Mr.. Porter's
last days as comfortable as possible.
Mr., Porter was an expert printer,
and worked at his trade in New Or
leans, and in New Iberia with Mr.. Gill
m0re's Sugar Bowl, until some time in
1874, they removed to their farm at
NIL VI ICI WdS lOuS
Der of the Police Jury from the Seventh
Ward. He also served term in the
Legislature He was an incorruptible
man, and too progressive in his ideas
to receive entire cooperation, but of
his integrity and single-mindedness
there was never any doubt. He was
distinctively an honest man. No one
ever looked into his limpid eyes and
doubted that.
He helped get out the first issues of
The True Democrat, and was it's con-
sistent friend always.
Mr.. Porter was born Oct. II, 1910.
He leaves two sisters, one in Kansas,
the other in Pittsburgh, Pa. His ill
ness became acute three weeks ago.
He passed through fire of every de-
scription and never quailed OF such
as he the saints of God are made.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION AT
WILHELM.

On June IS and 10 had the pleasure
'of being delegate to the parish Sun
day School convention held at Wilhelm
These two days were spent in planning
for the betterment of our Sunday
Schools, hearing the inspiring talks of
Mr.. Van Carter and others, enjoying
the generous hospitality Of the people
and the fine scenery. The wide-awake
members Of the Sunday School did all
in their power to make it a success
OF the three conventions have attend
ed in this parish, it was the best.
The neat little church, located on the
top of hill, is very tastefully furnish
ed, the new pews and carpet for the
aisles being given by the Ladies' Aid
The people are to be congratulated on
their success. Theirs being the Invest
Sunday School and church in the par
Iish, even though their numbers are
small, they do much good work.
Our energetic superintendent of adult
Bible class work in the parish, has
organized the adult Bible class (mixed)
which has increased in numbers and
strength as it increases in age.
Being the superintendent of the
teacher training class and wishing to
organize teacher class at Wilhelm,
remained over Sunday. After listening
with much interest to the exercises of
the Sunday School, | succeeded in or
ganizing teacher training class of ten
members, all of whom am sure will
enter into this new work with heart
and soul, determined to accomplish
something. wish them the success
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

An item of more than passing inter
est has just come to our notice, namely
that Parish Supt. Mr.. R, E. Crump de-
livered early in June an address before
the summer normal at Natchitoches.
In the course of his remarks he spoke
in glowing terms of West Feliciana,
and made kindly mention of The True
Democrat. Surely to be advertised by
ones loving friends"-to give differ
ent meaning than Shakespeare's to the
phrase--is pleasant indeed, and speaks
we'll also of the big heart of the adver-
tiser. For one might almost put it
down as an axiom that he who runs
down the place where he earns his
bread has given some cause for it to
run him down. That Mr.. Crump is not
of that sort, all knew even before his
address at Natchitoches.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
HULsART-THoM.

The living-room of the YoungWomans
Christian Association, New Orleans
was the scene of a pretty wedding
Tuesday morning, June Is, 1915, when
Miss Virginia Hulsart of Michigan was
quietly married to DR.. James A. Thorn
|of Pride, La. Rev. R. H. Harper OF
the Memorial Methodist Church per.
formed the ceremony. The bride was
accompanied to New Orleans by her
cousin, Mrs. Rosenberger of Garyville,
La She has been a member of the
faculty Of the State Normal School at
Natchitoches. The groom is a native
|of West Feliciana Parish, where he is
we'll and favorably known.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
TWO WAYS OF MEASURING.

Mr.. Lloyd-George's wit On the plat
form is well known. but Pearson's
Weekly says that the following was
one of the neatest retorts he ever
made:
He was addressing meeting in
South Wales when the chairman, think
ing to be witty at the chancellor's ex-
pense, remarked to the audience that
he was little disappointed in Mr..
Lloyd-George's appearance.
Il had heard SO much about Mr..
Lloyd-George," he said, that | natu-
rally expected to meet big man In
ievery sense; but, as you can see for
yourselves, he is very small in stature"
Many an orator would have been
|grievously upset by such an unfortu-
nate beginning to the proceedings, but
not so Mr.. Lloyd-George,
I II am grieved to find" he said, with
mock seriousness, that your chairman
lis disappointed in my size, but this is
lowing to the way you have here Of
measuring man. In North Wales we
measure man from his chin up, but
you evidently measure him from his
chin down."
After that, the chairman made no
more personal remarks.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

justified in making sacrifices to obtain
it. Latin Americans, if assured of bet
ter trade conditions, would doubtless
consume more American goods; but
we should not lost sight Of the fact
that under better conditions In this
country Americans would consume
more American goods. The great mass
of Americans to-day are underfed,
poorly clothed, and badly housed; that
is to say, II their incomes were increas-
ed, they would buy more food, more
clothing, and more shelter. Here is
field worthy of the best endeavor Of
the greatest statesmen. The largest
undeveloped market for American
goods is in America.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
FOREIGN MARKETS.
Chicago Publicly

lCnlCagO PODnC.)
One of the results of the present war
is likely to be new estimate Of the
value of foreign trade Heretofore, it
has been one of the cardinal principles
of state craft that nation must have
foreign markets. And to such extremes
has the idea been carried in some
instances that nations have warred
upon one another for the possession of
colonies, not as a source Of military
strength, but as offering markets for
goods from the mother country. 1t
must be apparent, however, upon a
little reflection, that the Importance of
trade with distant countries is of COM
paratively little value as compared
with local trade. Trade is the greatest
single device for adding to mans
power over nature, and since domestic
trade Is many times greater than
foreign trade, it is a mistake to give
attention to trade abroad, to the neg
lect of trade at home.
Strenuous efforts are being made at
this time to promote trade between the
United States and the Latin American
countries, to take the place of the
former trade between those countries
and Europe. A considerable part of
this trade doubtless would naturally
fall to the United States, if placed upon
the same footing as European coun.
tries But it would be a mistake to
suppose that all that trade should come
to this country, or that we would be
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
NINTH WARD OR ELM PARK.

Mr.. W. H. Richardson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wade holland were in this ward
on Friday. They visited Mr. Hugh
Connelrs family.
Mr.. John Lester and his daughter
Allie, were recent visitors to st. Fran.
cisville.
Mr., and Mrs. F. S. Carney spent Sun.
day in Wilson, guests of their son and
his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Carney
The latter is recovering from severe
attack of malaria fever.
Mr.. W. r. Daniel returned Sunday
from Alexandria.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Montague have re.
turned to their home at LaPlace. Miss
Anna May Cornell will spend some
time with them
Mr.. Joe Maryman is quite sufferer
from sore arm. He has Mr.. Jones
Lee employed to assist him with his
saw mill while he is afflicted.
Mr.. Soule is having large barn
built The painters are still engaged
in work on the residence.
This ward has had several nice i'm
provements made in the last few
months, which adds very much to it.
The Daniel families at Elm Park will
60 to Star Hill Friday to join the other
connection at reunion picnic in honor
of the Texas kinfolks.
Mr.. A. Soule's sons have arrived and
are at their new home in this ward.
Miss Louise Balfour of New Orleans
is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Steve Stirling.
Mrs. Jesse Daniel is spending the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Hill in Jackson.
doll Baby" Daniel is at Elm Park
this week, delight to all the family.
MIR. ]. F. Ard Sr. has returned from
Jackson after a visit of two weeks with
his son.
Master Russell Daniel has returned
home after a weeks visit with Mr.. and
Mrs Maryman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
BY WAY OF ADDENDA.

In the little sketch about Mrs. Mary
e. Barrow, who was 80 years old on
Thursday, her mothers name was
enormously given as Collins. 1t was
Sally Hatch, and tradition says that
she was a beautiful girl and woman.
With regard to the reference to the
handsome portrait of Mrs. Barrow,
which the New Orleans American says
is in the Barrow home in the Garden
District, the Herman G. Barrow home
is meant, as Mrs. Mary Barrow has
always lived while in New Orleans, in
Prytania street. The portrait Is one of
two, her own and that of her husband,
Col. Robert H. Barrow, who while in
Philadelphia sat to the celebrated
painter, Sully. These pictures were
presented to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Barrow |. Later, they became
the property of Mrs. Mary Barrow's
daughter, the late Mrs Herman Barrow
They are now the valued possessions
of Mrs. Thos. Glynn of Colorado
Springs, Colo, Mrs Barrows eldest
granddaughter. These portraits by a
master hand speak eloquently of a
past, grand while it lasted, matter of
pride to remember.
To the remarkable and gifted old
lady whose fingers touch lightly and
ioysomely lifes ninetieth milestone,
her friends in West Feliciana wish as
many more years as she can enjoy.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
NOTICE..

The next examination for teachers
certificates will be held July rs, ~, %
(white), 80, 80, 81 (colored, 1915. The
papers of all applicants must be written
in ink upon which they will be graded
in penmanship A spelling test will be
given all applicants. Those who wish
to be examined in special high school
subjects should notify the superintend-
ent before July Is. All applicants for
certificates must be at least Is years
old. R. e. CRUMP,
Parish SUPERINTENDENT,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.

q Mr.. r. J. Rogillio was in town on
Saturday.
Mr.. P. S. Johnson was in town dur
ing the week.
Miss Katie Amrhein Is attending the
normal school at Baton Rouge.
Mrs. R. s. Connell and Miss Jennie
Pond were guests Of Mrs H. A. Lea OF
Monday.
Mrs s. K, Connell is spending few
days with her mother, Mrs. Germany
in Evangeline.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Youngblood, who
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Kent
went down to Baton Rouge for the
weekend.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
CUMBERLAND
TELEPHONE &
TELEGRAPH co.
INCORPORATED
always.

which | know they deserve. 1t is no
wonder that the people are proud Of
their Sunday School and church!
If Wilhelm can accomplish this, why
can't other Sunday Schools do the
same? What is the trouble with our
Sunday Schools? We must get busy,
be live, able workers in our different
Sunday Schools, for in the Sunday
School of to-day we lay the foundation
of our church of tomorrow. IN"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

A simple peasant ceremony, which
but for the color of the participants,
might have stepped out of Italy or
Spain, was a bridal procession up
Royal street, or it's way to the court
house. The bride had wreath and veil
and snowy garments, but she proudly
bore a large bouquet of flowers, like
Joseph's coat, of many colors. The
groom carried an umbrella over her
with solicitous care. The relatives and
friends followed two by two. Needless
to say all were dusky in hue.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
sTEAMs = BURNS.

The towboat, Yazoo City, burned to
the waters edge and sank, early Fri.
day morning, near the Bayou Sara
compress. The fire whistle sounded
and large crowd congregated on the
river bank. Hose companies Nos. /
and turned out but made no effort to
distinguish the flames, being told by
one of the boats owners not to bother
with it as the boat was partially in
sured. The Yazoo City was practically
a new boat, valued at $4,000, was own
ed in Vicksburg by Dutton & COLLEEN,
and insured in a Baton Rouge agency
for $4,000.
! The boat was tied up in front of
Bayou Sara, Thursday, but was later
drifted down and tied up near the
compress, All of the crew, with the
exception of the captain and the cook,
left town Thursday afternoon. The
cook left on one of the early trains
Friday morning. Within less than an
hour afterward the fire was discovered.
The captain says the cook made coffee
before leaving, and he was later awak-
ened by the flames, which are supposed
to have originated in the kitchen.
Many Of the first arrivals at the
scene of the fire are of the opinion that
the machinery could have been saved
by the fireboys had the water been
turned on when they first arrived.
Capt Brooks, while late in arriving,
made an effort to do this, aided only
by his two little boys, but they were
too late for the fire was then under too
great Roadway for their effort to avail.
Had the hull and machinery been say.
ed neat sum in the way of salvage
would have accrued to whoever did it.
Fire Chief Abe Mann made an in
vestigation Friday morning. While he
says he is convinced that there is
certain element of suspicion surround
ing the occurrence he did not feel like
holding the captain Of the boat. He
will make his report to the State Fire
Marshal, and further procedure, If any,
will have to originate from that quarter.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

Mrs. J. R. Davidson left Thursday
for visit of over a month to her
friend, Mrs. Germany, at Mark in West
Baton Rouge. Although Mrs. Davidson
has rallied wonderfully from her fall
down the staircase at the bank build
ing, several months ago, she still feels
the need of rest and quiet. Mr.. David
son accompanied her, to return at once.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Irvine entertained
Saturday evening of last week, with
an informal dance in honor of Miss
Lynette Cross, who with her mother
Mrs. Cross, were house-guests at the
Irvine home. A congenial dancing
coterie was present, and a most de-
lIghtful time ensued. Punch was serv.
ed throughout the evening.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
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. Nee. LAWRASON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

At meeting, last week, Mrs. j. R.
Davidson having resigned as Noble
Grand of Bayou Sara Lodge, Mrs. G.
Weydert, Vice Grand, was advanced to
the position, and Miss Anna Tempel
elected Vice Grand.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

The body of Mrs. Ike Spillman was
brought up from New Orleans, Thurs
day night. She had been in the city
for over month, having been operat-
ed on at that time. A second operation,
Saturday, resulted fatally. Mr.. Spill
man accompanied the body, and was
met at Wakefield by a funeral process.
sion of relatives and neighbors.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Elwyn Barrow announce
that the marriage Of their daughter,
Belle Metcalfe, to Mr.. ]. Van Rogers
of Pittsburgh, Pa, has been indefinite
ly postponed, on account of the Illness
of the groom.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

Mr.. VIM. Rody is expected to return
to st. Francisville some time next week,
when he will institute a grove of the
Woodmen Circle, which he organized
recently.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
Personal But Polite

%%%@a#*A+R+FEk+ss+ss'ss ; +
Miss Dine Fort is with her relatives
here.
Mr.. Mullins spent Sunday here with
his family.
Miss Alice Riggs is again among hel
friends here.
Fred Wood of Clinton is visiting
friends in this parish.
Supt. r. E. Crump was in New Or
leans at the weekend.
Miss Zellie Lawrason returned at the
weekend from New Orleans,
Edmond Douglas is spending vaca
ton from business duty here.
Miss Marie Louise Lejeune went to
New Roads, Saturday, to visit relatives
Miss Eloise Stocking has returned
from attending school in New Orleans
Miss Nell Jarvis was the guest of
Miss Juliet Wolf, Saturday and part
of Sunday.
Wilmer and Alma Rogers (of the
second generation) are with relatives
in Clinton.
Mrs. ]. S. Gore went to New Orleans,
last week, and will be operated on for
appendicitis shortly.
Miss Virginia Boote Of Burnside ar
rived last week to spend some time
with Miss Mary Folkes at Fairview.
Mr. and Mrs Hugh ]. Smith arrived
Saturday to visit Mrs. A. H. Mumford,
who has opened her house for the
occasion.
Mrs. ]. F. Irvine and little daughters
are visiting her old home at Vicksburg.
Mr.. Irvine is making business trip to
Memphis.
Mrs. T. Jones Cross Of Baton Rouge,
and her daughter, Miss Lynette, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. John
F. Irvine.
DR.. and Mrs. Sidney Powell and Mr..
and Mrs Crump spent Thursday in
Baton Rouge, guests Of DR.. and Mrs.
Sam Powell.
c. E. Percy returned to Bogalusa,
Sunday, and Mrs. Percy and son will
return home in few days, concluding
a pleasant stay here.
Jim S. Nash and J. Fletcher Rollins
motored over from Norwood, Sunday,
and were guests of the Misses Lucille
and Lintot Williams while here.
Mrs. T. H. Ellis of 81 Paso, Texas,
and her daughter, Miss Marjorie, ar
rived Thursday night to visit Mrs. C.
B. Mcguire and other relatives here.
Mrs. o. Lejeune entertained Mrs.
Mumford and her guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Smith, at tea, Thursday evening.
They were dinner guests at Pecan
Grove, Wednesday.
Miss Jessie Folkes has returned from
visit to her sister, Mrs. Shelby Reid
of Amite She was accompanied home
by Mrs. Reid and Shelby Jr., who will
be at FairView for several weeks.
Misses Amy and Edith Leake return
ed Wednesday night from delightful
stay of three weeks in New Orleans,
guests, alternate weeks, of their aunts,
Mrs. Johnston Armstrong and Mrs.
Lauren Bradley.
Rev. A. w. Skardon and family will
spend a while at Biloxi. He has gone
over to make the arrangements, and
Mrs. Skardon and the babies are in
New Orleans with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Hooper, meanwhile.
Mrs. Mentor Barrow and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Albert Ferguson and the lat
ter's nineteen days old baby, passed
through town, Thursday, en- route from
Shreveport, the home of Mrs. Ferguson,
to the family home near Wakefield.
Mrs. w. T. Forester and her son,
Lewis, left Saturday to spend a few
days of vacation from business in
Baton Rouge with her sister, Mrs. G. C.
Howell. Mr.. and Mrs. Howell came up
for her in their car, and they made the
trip down very pleasantly on the west
side.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

Rev. DR.. Smeade of Jackson, Miss,
preached to an appreciative congrega
ton at Grace Church, Sunday morning
at $50 o'clock.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.
First Sunday-St. FrancSville, II
a. N. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II q. n
and p. m.
Third Sunday-Star Hill, II q. m.
st. Francisville, tbs p. m.
Fourth Sunday-Wilhelm, 1880 am,
Angola, p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park, II q. m.
st. Francisvflle, 7:15 p. N.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26

We regret that the secretary has not
sent us notes of the Sunday School
convention at Wilhelm
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-06-26
Church Notices

GRACE CHURCH
Alvin w. skardon, Rector.
Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Prayer, $50 o'clock.