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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16


John Halstead's hands trembled
as he shut his desk. Very slowly the
roll top unfolded, reluctantly shutting
out neat stacks of papers and CORE
spondence, the paper-weight of anoth-
er period. the quill pens, the rusty
ink-wells, all the commonplaces Of
a mans work. Moisture gathered In
the kings eyes. Old friends they
were, friends with whom he had spent
his best 80 years. Together they had
fought and suffered, together they had
,'fost and won countless victories and
skirmishes. And now the separation
hour had come. Halstead was
through
The old lion had finished with
victory, but one SO bitterly fought he
realized another battle would mean
inevitable defeat The young whelps
of this Wall street jungle had grown
80 formidable that when they fell
upon him the issue had been long
time in doubt. But he had won. But
at the price of broken spirit and
body and bitter regret. And so it
was in no pleasant mood that he ar
rived home.
He stepped softly into his home,
moving toward the library. He wanted
to be alone to compose himself, to re-
adjust himself to the conditions of an
altered existence. He did not wish
wife or daughter to see him in the
hour when he was forced to look
upon the borders of the end.
A note lay upon the desk and he
picked it up, absently glancing over
the brief writing. He turned the
sheet and, as his eye fell upon the
signature, a wild ferocious CLEAN
famed up within them. He reached
out and clutched the desk for sup
port, clutched so tightly the knuckles
cleaned a shiny blue-black. Master
ing himself with an effort he dis
patched servant for his wife and
daughter, still standing in the same
position when they entered the room,
the note in his hands, such an express
sion of hatred and inflexible determi-
nation upon his face as caused them
to halt abruptly, checking their affec-
tionate greetings.
you have answered this-man,
Esther?" Straight to the point he
cut, his voice shaking a trifle with
the rage he masterfully held in check
AS she did not answer, he slowly
crumpled the paper in the palm of
his hand, letting 1t drop to the floor.
The hurt expression in her eyes broke
his control.
Then you shall answer it-now.
Do you know that Felix Lynn is the
man have just beaten, that he tried
to ruin me, that he has worn out the
last atom of my strength, that the
fight has forced me to retire? Felix
Lynn is the man who has just failed
In his attempt to ruin this household
And Felix Lynn is the man who has
the audacity to invite a member Of
this household to christen his new
yacht! Felix Lynn must be stran-
ger to this door. You will neither
speak to him nor have any communi-
cation with him. And you will give
him to understand that-NOW." Es-
Their rebelled at first, but at signif-
cant gesture from her mother, wrote
the fateful note:
Felix dear: Father stumbled on
your note and raised such a storm
II will be impossible for mother and
me to christen your yacht. We must
be so careful, you know. Why not ask
AIlca and her mother to go2
ESTHER.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

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the untold lengths to which she might
go, once started. Alica laughed light
ly and closed the door behind her.
The launching was a success, and
after it was over handsome Felix
Lynn took Alicia home. The butler
met her at the door and handed out
this note:
AIIca: Your latest defiance Of
all feminine law hss closed my home
to you. ! have placed one-half of your
fathers fortune to your credit. Your
maid and trunks are at the GoIdcrest
apartments. Mother.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

loved. For the mailman had become
a child once more, a child to be cared
for, to be waited on, to suffer for, to
live for, and to die for.
Slowly-slowly Alicia relaxed her
hold, then the eyes Of Felix Lynn
travelled slowly down and rested upon
her. A moment he stared, one ter
rible moment which caused Alicia to
shrink fearfully away from him and
made Esther cling the tighter to the
hand she held.
Then, at the savage, bestial gut
tural of rage that came from his
throat, doctor and attendant leaped
forward, restraining him or he would
have lunged at the woman who had
driven him to this pass. Like bits
of tissue paper he tossed them about,
tossed them about till he wore him
self out from his own efforts. But
the eyes that stared, that glared out
at them were the eyes Of one whose
brain had suffered irreparable shock
at the moment of finest balance.
rs there no way-no way to bring
him back?" asked Esther.
And the only answer was the mock
ing echo that two women knew was
always to ring In their ears:
"Pay-Pay-PayL"
Who Pays7
End OF "Unto Herself Alone"
The Next story Is "Houses Of 0lass."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

as no mas ever paid to woman be-
lore, you-you-thief."
Before the poisonous hiss of her he
shrank away. But in the hallway he
covered his face with his hands that
he might shut out the picture focused
there of the terrible expression in her
eyes.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

love with life! Why could not Esther
have some of the
A little laugh, bit timid despite
its bravado, made him turn swiftly.
II was as though Merlin had waved
his wand and materialized his
thoughts. He could not quite con-
ceal his pleasure at sight of Alicia,
looking at him a little defiantly,
little bashfully, as she stood just a
few feet away. He could not quite
cloak the insincerity Of his re-
proaches, allowed them to be snuffed
out completely as her fingers brushed
lightly against his own as side by
side they leaned against the taffrail.
A .wisp of her hair was taken by
the roguish breeze and fiuttered
across his cheek. The perfume OF 1t
intoxicated him. And yet 1t was but
a part of the night. He reached out
his hand to put the vagrant lock in
place. His finger tips moved across
her cheek and the thrill was but an
other of this wondrous nights myriad
phases. Her eyes sought his own,
bathed in the question, the wild, un-
harnessed wonder she read there.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

Doctor Breadner looked down at the
struggling Felix Lynn. Old friends
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16
W1(9PNYS?
Unto | Herself Alone
By EDWTN BLISS
By EDWIM BLISS
FIFTH STORY.

'Copyright. 1915. by Pathe Exchange Inc.
eign Copyrights
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-10-16

End Of "Unto Herself Alone"
The Next story Is "Houses Of Glass"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
NUMBER 3
MANY CHANGES
IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS
OF OUR TOWN

The last week has witnessed many
changes in the different business con.
Germs OF our city. Greer Bros, Jew.
elers succeeded The Welsh Jewelry
Co., who have been doing Jewelry
business in Welsh for eleven years.,
Emile A. Greer being admitted to part.
nerShlp with his brother r. S. Greer
VINO has been the manager OF the
welsh JeWelry Co.. for the last II
years and who before that time was
associated with A. w. Carlson and Co..
OF Lake Charles. E. A. Greer. will in
the future have full charge of the Jew.
elry Store, while R. S. Greer will man.
age the affairs of the Rice Belt
Journal in the publishing Of the Jour.
nal and the printing and Job work.
Mrs. R. S. Greer who has been
running the Ladies Bazaar and the
millinery business has sold her business
to Mrs. w. T. McAffery. who will con.
tlnue the millinery business. Mrs.
Greer will assist in the Journal book
and stationery department as one Of
the Journal force, where she will be
glad to see her friends and old patrons.
Mr.. joseph Hebert who has been
conducting a cleaning and pressing
business on the north side of the track
has sold out to MIR. Ralph West who in
the future will continue the business
and will he glad to see you at his place
OF business at Dayidson's Cash Store.
Judge A. E, Lognion has a business
that will be rather hard for him to sell.
he expects to retire from the
Justice Of the peace business he will
have to consult the senior member of
his firm, Gov. Luther E. Hall, before
ne can dispose of his stock he has on
hand,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
NEW AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE

The auditorium committee appointed
by the new City Council, met Monday
night, June 18th. The following mem
berS were present: L. E. Robinson, R
5. Greer, VIM. Terry and Dr.. John H
Cooper. Absent, j. W. Armstrong. L.
E. Robinson was elected chairman, J.
H. Cooper, Sec. and Treas, j. W. Arm.
strong, manager, VIM. Terry, Asst
manager, and R. S. Gaeer, house officer
A statement from the bank showed
that there was to the credit of the Au.
ditorium the sum of $224S8; also unde.
posted checks to the amount of $38. 10,
making total of $262.9S. The secretary
was authorized to turn over the sum
OF $500 to the town clerk and take a re.
ciept therefor; and was further in.
structed to turn over all funds left in
hands at the end of each quarter, and
pay all the necessary expenses beginning
June 1st, 1915.
Moved and carried that in the future
the piano shall not be moved from the
place provided for it, to the stage or
any othes place.
Moved and carried that cards con.
tanning the following be printed and
displayed conSpicuoualy In the audito.
rum:
Rules Governing the Auditorium.
No smoking, no eating of peanuts, no
loud nor profane talking will be allowed
in the auditorium. Defacing or de.
stroying of any part of the auditorium
or the furniture will be punishable by
law.
Moved and carried that it is the sense
OF the committee that all rents shall be
paid at least once week.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned.
AUDITORIUM COMMITTEE,
j. H. Cooper. Sec.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
The Civic League
Plans New Work

The Civic League met with Mrs. R. M
Gray June 4, 1915.
The chairman of the several
committees reported the work done by
their respective committees.
Tee membership committees reported
having two new names for enrolment
Mrs. c. E. Bradbury and Mrs. Oh .Toups
After discussing the advisability Of
organizing a Mothers Club, it was
decided to soon organize.
The time and place will be announced
later.
The aim of the Mothers Club is to
obtain hearty cooperation Of the
mothers Of the school children in
regard to matters beneficial TO the
health of the pupil which is such a
great factor in the mental development
Of children.
Mothers Clubs are doing efficient
work in many parts of the State; and
the Mothers and all women interested
in child welfare are urged to attend the
organization Of this club.
The League will meet the first
Friday in August with Mrs. Godfrey
Press. Committee
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18

Miss Alice LeBleu of Kinder il
the guest this week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Bourgeois
| FOR SALE;-One first class young
Jersey cow, just fresh.--R. M. Gray.
Mr.. L. NJ. Decete o f Rayne
came over Sunday and accom-.
panied his wife and little daugh.
ter home who have been visiting
relatives in Welsh q few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Giggar
were visitors in Lake Charles last
Sunday.
Rev. E. M. Stewart returned
Friday from Baton Rouge, where
he attended the 22nd annual con-
vention of the Christian Endeav-
or and reports that the conven-
ton was largely attended and
f.. was a grand success. Mr.. T. H.
Milliken of Crowley was elected
Pres. Miss Mary Pirie Cor. Sec.
and Miss Richhart of Jennings,
Rec. Sec.
Miss Carrie Nicely of Lake
Charles is visiting Mrs. Flossie
Robinson this week.
Miss Beulah Breaux of Gueydan
Miss Alvine Abshire Iof Jennings
and Mrs. Hayes 'of Lake Charles
mother of iMr. H. G. Hayes of
Welsh are visiting the home of
Mrs. and Mrs. H. G. Hayes this
week.
Miss Gertie Robin left for New
Orleans on No. 10 Thursday for a
visit with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Meyers and
two children left on No. 10 Thurs
day for New Orleans to attend
the wedding of Mrs. Meyers Sis
ter Miss Wilhelmiena Eichhorn to
Mr.. B. G. Reyes, which take
place in that city on June 30th.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
SPECIAL INTEREST
IN GOOD ROADS.

It will be of considerable inter
est to the most of our citizens tc
know the facts in regard to what
is being done in the way Of good
roads building. Here are a few
facts. Out of the 81 parishes in
the state 80 of them are building
good roads or voting bonds to
build them. We herewith give
the names of those that now are
engaged in this work:
Calcasieu, Jeff Davis, Lafay-
cite, Vermillion, iberia, St. Mary
st, Charles, La Fourch, St. James
St. John, St. Bernard, East Baton
Rouge, West Baton Rouge, AS
sumption, Ascension, Iberville,
oC. Landry, Avoyelles, Rapldes,
Grant, Coldwell, La Sale, Qua
chita, Red River, Bossier, Caddo,
Desota, Natchitoches, Allen,
Bouregard, East Carroll.
From the above list of parishes
you will see that there are a ma
jority of them already in the
good roads column, which will
undoubtedly help to place other
parishes in a position to get the
good roads fever; or else placed
in the class of the II don't care"
all by themselves.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18

Mrs. Leah Simpson and sor
John Brooks, left the city for q
few days visiting friends.
7. S. Langley of Ward 5 is doing
jury duty this week.
Mr.. John P. Singleton an old
time Welsh boy, being absent
about 10 years was a Welsh Wis
itor Tuesday and Wednesday.
John lives in Senoria, Mexico,
and has been railroading
ever since he left Welsh and is a
master mechanic on one Of the
leading roads in Mexico.
Just think of a KIaxon
Horn at So. 90 get one put
on yOnr car a t Arm.
strOng's. eff
Collins Hebert who has been
working in Orange, Texas for
some time returned to Welsh
Saturday morning.
Mrs. Flossie Robinson and Miss
Carrie Neeley left on No. 9 Sat-
urday fora business and pleasure
trip to Galveston, Texas and will
return Monday.
j. B. PouSson and father of near Rice
were business visitors to Lake Charles
Tuesday.
The Editor of the Journal and Mr.,
P. E. Louviere on their return from
Elton Wednesday had short but
pleasant visit to Mr.. DeImar Chaisson's
farm miles north of Welsh and were
treated to lot of fine peaches. Mr..
Chaisson has a fine lot of fruit trees of
all kinds which are well loaded with
splendid fruit and especially the peach
trees. The trees that we gathered the
fine peaches from are only years old
showing that man does not have to
be dead with old age before he gets the
benefit of his labor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
10 The Voters Of Jeff
Davis PARSE

hthe columns of the Rice Belt
IoRnal you will find the announce
nert Of the Hon. J. 0. Modisette
dlsnnings, who is an aspirant
hthe position as a delegate to
lie constitutional convention,
Which conyenes in New Orleans
mSept l4thalso you will find a
letter from Mr.. Modisette setting
hh his views on the subject of
tters Of great importance
gdeho our delegate will neces-
aaly encounter. Mr.. Modisette
Eaman Of wide experience and
Kglaintance and a lawyer of
91derable note. He is one of
sFnost progressive and public
illfted men and if elected will
this parish with honor and
ssid and we heartily commend
hinto the voters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
One rIore bad Niger"

Deputy Sheriff Ike Fontenot came over
from Jennings Saturday on business.
and on the road over here ran amuck
with a very dangerous negro, who
from the instruments of warfare he
had on himself must have been bad
Umbry.
Deputy Fontenot relieved him of a
raher large sized six shooter about ls
inches long and of more than ordinary
size. Also an extremely long dirk, and
extended him an envite to an auto ride
and special room in Hotel de Fuselier
in Jenning to await the action Of the
Grand Jury, who will give special
attention to his case.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
IlE 4TB OF JULY
CELEBRATION At Welsh.

0r citizens will please bear in
Md the grand celebration in
Walsh on Saturday July Bird as
4 4th comes on Sunday. We
ii have the celebration on Sat-
riay. July Bird and come in on
asad and help us to make our
sfonal day the grandest we
81 have had. A special pro-
rstr is being arranged, and
1ars complete details will be an
rueed in the next weeks issue
If this paper.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
OUR NEXT STATE
CONSTITUTION.

Everybody does not share the be-
lief that we need a new State ConSti
tuition. Most of us agree that the
present Constitution is imperfect. II
IS generally conceded that the instru
ment might be improved upon. These
motives or causes have resulted in a
call for Constitutional Convention to
meet in New Orleans Sept. IA, 1915, to
draft new organic law for Louisiana,
Whether you believe a new Constitu.
ton is advisable at this time or not,
your interest in this matter is as i'm.
portant as though you did think So
We will have new Constitution I'm.
less the sentiment shifts the other
way.
Most of US know the Constitution to
be the Supreme Law of the land. Our
constitution should be framework
OF fundamentals. 1t should deal in
vital principles. One criticism of the
present document is that it is cumber.
some. That 1t is not brief. That it is
really statute or collection of stat
uteS. This no doubt is a just criticism
This is not the only fault OF imperfec.
ton. A perfect constitution possibly
is human impoSSibility. But our
next State Constitution should be an
Improvement over the present.
The provisions relative to revenue
and taxation, judiciary and officers,
fees and commissions, local and special
laws, corporations, elections and suf.
ferage, public improvement and bond
issues, penal code, charitable institu.
tons, and public education, childlabor,
public health and quarantine, ETC.,
could be improved. Certain changes
seem Imperative to meet the needs of
the present requirements. To effect
wise changes in these or any of them
will require industry. skill and knowl.
edge. II parish is to share this re.
Sponsibility, the best possible material
and capacity should be employed in the
task. There are many who have some
of the qualifications. others have all of
them.
AS view it, the task is a big one.
The gentleman who is your delegate
there should not only have the ability
and integrity. but should have the
capacity to work and serve and be.
Industrious on the job. or your Consti.
tuition will be framed and adopted
without that mite of contribution
which otherwise would be yours to its
success.
AS a candidate for this position of
trust and honor, it is not my portion to |
decide if ! am the best equipped man or
One Of the best in the parish. This
function or duty is yours to |
discharge courageously and honestly. |
| am a native LouiSianan. / have
never held office, nor have ever been
4 candidate before. l am not the !
candidate of any faction or community. |
am seeking the vote of every elector
IN the parish. If / am the choice of
this parish, / will appreciate the honor
conferred on me. and will to the best OF |
NY ability discharge the responsibilities
If the trust with credit to the State,
,ride to you and your parish, and honor
o myself.
Respectfully yours,
J.O. MODISETTE.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18

Mrs. ]. l. Nofsinger of Albion
Neb. arrived Thursday for a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Robin
son, of Roanoke. Mrs. Nofsinger
is a sister-in-law of Mr.. Robinson,
and has considerable interet in
this section.
Mr.. C. c. Potter and family
Of Thornwell were in Welsh
Thursday on business.
FOR SALE-One Tyler Sholar-
ship. Apply at Journal office.
3-tf
G. C. Harder, representing
the L. C. Smith Typewriter Co.,
was a business visitor to Welsh
Wednesday.
G. A. Dennis and C. S. Kelsy
were visitors to Lake Charles
Tuesday, going over on No. 8.
Mr., Will Fenton of Fenton was
in Welsh last Saturday transact.
ing business.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18

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Miss Dodo Withe of Atlanta
ga. is visiting this week at the
Misses. Robinson's.
Mr.. Joseph Taussing represent
ing the United China and Glass &c
OF New Orleans was in Welsh
Friday calling on the trade.
Mrs, Dora Barbee, proprietor.
ess of the Commercial Hotel of
this city, has just completed ar.
engagements to open the Live Oak
Hotel of Lake Arthur on the LIST
of July, and wishes to announce
to her many friends she will be
glad to welcome them in her new
location.
Oscar Derouen and Lucien NAL
let who have been in New Or
leans for medical treatment for
some time returned to Welsh
Thursday.
Mrs. A. Strobe and Miss Loret-
ia left today on No. z for Lake
Charles for two or three days
visit, from there they 60 t o
Houston, Texas, to visit Miss
Lena Strobe for about ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Bacon and
three daughters, Misses Cordia !,
Emma and VERNE left this MORN
ing for Lindsey, California, where
they will make an extended visit
until next spring when they will
return to Welsh and engage in
some kind of business.
Walker Welsh of Lake Charles
was in Welsh Tuesday visiting
relatives and friends.
A. G.. Brester Of Alexandria,
representing t he Amalgamated
Lace Works Of New York was in
Welsh Thursday calling on the
trade.
Yves Pitre Police Juror from
Ward 9 was in Welsh Tuesday on
his way to Jennings.
Mr.. Howard Clark of Jennings
was in Welsh Thursday on bust
ness and was a pleasant caller at
the Journal Office.
A card from DR.. B. J. Lacour
at Marlin, Texas, announces their
arrival in Marlin Monday and
that he and his family are all
well and having a fine time.
A telegram from Ray Nicely of
Apache Ariz., states that his
mother Mrs. M. A. Nicely has
typhoid fever and her condition
is about the same. We regret
to hear of the serious illness of |
Mrs. Nicely and hope that her
condition will improve. |
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Wesson1
who have been visiting Mrs. E.
NJ. Gallup for a few days left
for Bunkie for a visit.
Whitney Lacroix of Rayne is
the guest at the home of his
cousin, Mrs. A. E. Bourgeois this
week.
Parish Supt. Of Public Instruc-
ion of Jennings was in Welsh
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-06-18
NOTICE.

ae0f louisiana
alsA OF Jefferson Davis:
Jennings La, June IS, 1915
@ ,s !! mayconcern; and particularly
nose hereinafter named:
loaare hereby notified in accord.
~ win Act. No. 224 of the General
lloly Of the State of La. for the
IVY the property described
located in the Parish of
sol Davis, Of which the party
q I owner, or is the alleged
WasOn the 18th, day of May 1915
INV, uss advertisement, sold and adj.
% g the State of La. for the
s ,s.s Of taxes assessed for the
~. y said sale being evidenced
Isl. a ssss executed on the 9Th, day
W. duly recorded on the 9Th.
s SaAe lsi5, in book ''f" at page
Of the conveyance Record
g Davis Parish.
s.uperly was sold in default of
= q taxes assessed in the
Toned below, with description
sepefty, as also the amount of
a'sFest and cost to gate.
Amt.
,ss 8 scott q strip of land 90
"a y 2lQe lot an l,ll- y z -
s 9sdl Masfela Jr Beg at a
egs'Ss 1t . Of SN cor Gee
nsace + 90.55 # N
fgrisn, lot blk II
@ Jennings .....,, 546
VA buchanan lot il blk 0
N, e ssnninsa .............., s.2o
lsI .goEen lot 2 blks Morse
tas.z s',t'.s...,,..... 5,71
,,ss landry. lot at cor n stso
m tsa = 1t by 1876 FEE between
3ilssa asay6eld, lot 9 blk
add, jennings OiA oe
y ga IS a eoaHpbell, lot 7 blk 90
M y Jennings ...... sO4
,yi alle g y. Sheldon, lot sblk
ssss B Y jennings ............ 4.67
n M SIMMONS 2 lots 1-2 blk
~ z, y Jennings. ....... s.a6
.s.. Thrash, lot 4 W1.s LOT :
q. add to Jennings 571
11sitl e wordsworth lot 3blt
q lot 6 Blk % Mon ~
ols 49, 49,, ,.,',,,,e,.,,". !. 800
FI hIassin' lot 1 blk 2 Butler
aTss 'i -, .'........-.,..... $50
oilisr a. .,. /. ........, 4sS
loa i, z q sW1 Of NWH 1885 7ae
hereby further notif7od 4ha4