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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
Happenings Forty
Years Ago.
This Week.
From The Peoples Vindicdtor.
April 24th, 1875.

The river at this point continu e.
to rise slowly, and we hope tc
have full river for some time
to come. No fears are entertain
ed of an overflow, we have plenty
of bank.
The Right Rev. A. Martin, Bishop
of this diocese left for Europe on
the last trip of the Bart Able.
We wish him a prosperous Journey
and a speedy return to his people.
W. L. Kllphat, died at his resi-
dence near Pleasant Hill, last
month. His many friends will be
panied to hear of his demise.
Business continues extremely
dull in this city. Little or NO
cotton opening, and scarcely any
goods being sold. Our merchants
do not look over cheerful.
Chickens, eggs and butter COM
mands go ID prices in our city.
We learn that the hail storm of
Tuesday did not extend any dis
lance either above or below the
city. The corn which was up on
Col. VIM. M. Levy's plantation,
adjoining the lower end of the
city, was entirely destroyed.
Quite an excitement was pro-
duced in our otherwise quiet town.
on Wednesday by a crazy negro
running q muck, after chasing
ladies and children through the
streets with sticks and brick bats.
broke into T. Monetts bar room
on Jefferson street and proceeded
to demolish the establishment.
Decanters and bottles were broken
and hurled at any one who at
tempted to interfere. He was
finally stopped in his wild career
Oy two shots from a pistol by
Monnett, who is also a colored
nan. Chief Of Police, Leon
1reneaux arrived at this momentl
Ind lodged the crazy man in Jail.
Our mails are gettin g in a con-
iition to call for the maledictions
both loud and deep. We were
Kept from our regular Shreveport
Times three days during the last
week. Carriers come but bring
10 papers.
Has the tipographians ANYTHING
o do with exciting the present
pelling match maniac Certainly |
he dictionary business must be
up of late. At any rate
he idea is an excellent one, and it
'ught to be popularized. When
city superintendent of education
nd editor of an educational
ournal out West confesses that
le has all his life lab1red under
he delusion that "Aliegk" is
PEELED with a 3D." and the Chief
# the New York Associated Press
ONES to grief on the word
'innuendo," and ex-senator Carl
'churz, spells "'pianissimo" with
ne. s." and Ex-senator and
'ice-Presidential Candidate.
fratz Brown gets foored on
Cosmographical," the necessity
Or spelling matches is tolerably
pparent: Evidently the spell
lg matches" of forth years ago,
id not improve the autobiography
the people to any extent, for ]
,-day there are spelling bees
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
Dangers of a Cold.

Do you know that of all the minor
ailments colds are by far the most dan.
gerous? It is not the colds themselves
that you need to fear, but the serious
diseases that they so often lead to.
For that reason every cold should be
gotten rid of with the least possible
delay. To accomplish this you will
find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy of
great help TO you. 1t loosens a cod,
relieves the lungs, aids expectoration
and enables the system to throw off
the cold. For sale by all druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
Sheriff's Sale.
Albert Hardtner Co., Ltd.
VS..
J. P. Dolphin.

Be it known that by virtue of a writ
Of FILA issued by the 18th D. G., in
the above numbered and entitled cause
to me directed and to that effect, |, j.
w. Payne, Sheriff, have seized and
taken into my possession and Will offer
for sale at public auction at the store
of said J. P. Dolphin, ward ten, parish
of Natchitoches, La, at the hour of IL
o'clock on
SATURDAY, MAY 1st, 1915
the following described property to-wit
Stock of merchandise, consisting of
dry goods, clothings, shoes, hats, gro
ceries, cutlery, medicines, glass and
china ware, etc, etc. Also following
live stock: mules, horses, l wagon
and buggy.
Terms OF sale: Cash, subject to APP
praisement
J. w. PAYNE,
4-15-15 Sheriff, Natchitoches Parish
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

The basis Of neutrality, as Presi-
dent Wilson defines it as guiding
his administration during this war,
is not indifference, nor self in.
terest, but sympathy for man
kind; fairness goodwill and i'm
partialitv Of spirit and judge
ment. And America free from
haEnperinR ambitions as q world
power, having proven her self
control ard self-mastery would be-
the mediator to whom the other
nations would turn to reconstruct
the processes Of peace.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Mr.. Carver the only man on
the Board Of Appraisers who has
tho reputation of knowing whereof
he talks when he converses about
taxes" is the neat compliment
paid our member in a late report
sent the New Orleans papers from
Bston Rouge concerning the work
being done BY that important
body.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Europe has had from B. G. 1896
to A. D. 1861, two hundred and
twenty seven years of peace and
three thousand one hundred and
thirty years of war according to
some person with q gift for
figures.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Mr.. NJ. G. Cunningham was
elected to succeed the late Leopold
Caspan as Senator of the Sena-
torial district composed of the
parishes of Natchitoches and Red
River on last Tuesday. There
was no opposition, so very little
interest was taken in the election
and only b light vote was polled.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

A prize of $4,000 is to be
awarded by Yale to some American
citizen in. recognition of some
achievement of mark d istinction
In literature or fine arts or the
science of government.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

The protraction of the war de.
ponds entirely upon the supply OF
men and ammunition, is the latest
theory advanced by one of the
high authorities.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

The death of Mrs. r. @. Jarreau,
the wife of the estimable editor of
the Town Talk was learned with
regret by their friends in Natchi-
toches who join The Enterprise in
expressions of keen sorrow and
deep sympathy.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
CHARTER.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES
DIN L
ART /.

On this 10Th day of March 1915.
came and appeared before me Geo. E,
Prothro, a Notary Public, in and for
the Parish and State above written.
the persons whose names are hereto
subscribed, all adult residents of the
State of Louisiana, who declare, that
they do hereby organize under the
laws OF this State, corporation 10
exist tor ninety-nine years from date,
and to be known as the CAMPTI OIL
& GAS COMPANY INC. domiciled IN
the VillageIof Campti. Parish of Nat
chitoches, State of Louisiana, with
capital stock of Fifty Thousand Dol
lars $3.50, 000,00), in Five thousand
shares of $4,000 each, payable in
cash or property.
i The capital stock NAV be increased
to the sum of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars $500, 100000 in the manner
provided by law.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

1854 children scored perfect in
the % parishes that reported in
the spelling contest to Supt.
Harris and are thereby happy pos
SCISSORS of certificates testifyinQ to
that fact, signed by the Governor
and State Supt.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Announcements that the Louisi-
ana Foresters' Association will
hold its annual meeting at the
State Normal on May 9TH and 9Th
are being sent out by Major j. G.
Lee. chairman of the program
committee and vice-president of
tie association.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
ART. V.

Each stakeholder shall, at every
stockholders meeting, be entitled to
one vote in person, or by written
proxy tor each share of the capital
stock held by him
This corporation may amend this
charter or liquidate it at a stock
holders meeting, upon a vote of two
thirds Of the stockholders present.
Ten days written notice delivered in
person, or by mail of such meeting
shall be given. In case of liquida-
ton the Board of Directors shall be
the liquidators Citation and other
legal process shall be served upon the
President of the Corporation, or in
his absence, on any other officer.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
ART vi.

No stakeholder shall ever he held
liable or responsible for the contracts
and faults Of this corporation in any
further sum than the unpaid balance
on the stock for which he has sub
mality in organizing this corporation
have the effect to render this charter
null, or exposing the stock holder to
any liability other than as above
provided.
Thus done and passed at Campti,
Parish of Natchitoches. State of
Louisiana on the date above written
in the presence of Phanor Breazeale
aud il y. Cook competent witnesses,
who hereunto sign their names with
the said appearers and me Notary,
after due reading Of the whole.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Radcliffe College plans to estab-
lish law school exclusively for
women.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Crop Investigation is getting
to be habit that is going to bring
In quick returns.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

In France there is only one
recognized vocation for women
-marriage.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Most of the worlds sources of
tin ore are either stationary or
recedlng in out put.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Self possession is the true test
of national NETT lie.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Financial Condition Parish of Natchi.
toches.
Balance to credit of different Funds
April 8, 1915.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22

Official JouraaI Parish of Natchitoches
% /" Parish School, Board.
:" City of NetchitocheS.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-22
ART. II.

Said corporation is authorized t.
contract, sue and be sued: to make
and use a common seal, and atel
same at pleasure; to acquire property
by grant, gift, purchase and to devise
or beQuest; to lease, hold and dispose
| of. and to mortgage and pledge the
same; to appoint such officers and
Agents and employees as the bust
ness of the corporation may require:
to fix their compensation; to make
| through its Board Of Directors all
needful by laws for the government
and management of the corporation.
ART. III.
The objects and purposes of this
corporation are hereby declared TO be
the exploitation by drilling or other
wise, for oil gas or other minerals,
including the construction of pipe
lines, tanks and all other acts and
things incidental to, or connected
with said business in all its branches.
ART ".
This company shall have a Board.
of Directors composed of seven men,
bers. which shall have the usual
governing powers. Tie Board of
Directors shall have a President.
Vice-President, and Secretary-Treas-
uler. The first Board of Directors
shall he composed of the following:
w. II. Huckabay, Post Office. Cam
pit, Louisiana.
E. C. Readhimer, Post Ottice,
Campti, Louisiana.
Name of
Subscriber
L. X. Giddens
/. Raphiel
Frank Maricelli
w. + Teer
w. H. Huckabay
w. r. McCrocklen. Per w. II. Huckab
W. c. Hall, Per w. III. Huckabay
Mrs. Chas. McKelyey
VIC. Brown, Per. w. III. HuckabSy
Claud McCrocklin, Per. w, II. Huckab
Frank L. Cara, Per. w. II. Huckabav
d. L. Fuller, Per. w. H, HuckabaY
E. c. Reidheimer
Mrs. V. q. Trainum, Per. f. G. Reidheir
Mrs. P. A: Cloutier, Per. E. C. Reidhim
Z. A. Pouciau, Per. e. c. Reidhimer
Lee n. Bush, Per. E. c. Reidheimer
NJ. Ackle, Per. E. &. Reidhimer
w. A. Warmsley. Per. E. G. Reldhimel
J. j. Perot, Per. E. C. Reidheimer
w. f. Johnson, Per. E. c.. Reidhimer
w. H. johnson. Per. E. C. Reidhimer
Dan Leahy, Per E. Z. Reidhimer
F. q. Gallaspy, Per. E. c. Reidhimer
]. L. Taylor
r. (iOl1tipr
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
PROCEEDINGS Of
THE CITY COUNCIL

The city Council Of the city of
Snyder met in regular session the
sixth day OF September 1915 with
Mayor j z Noble present and pro-
siding
There were present city socrc-
tnry p j. Anderson, city Marshal o.
'P Wolfe. Aldermen Fictas. Monroe.
Smith, Hirginbotham. Towlc aud
Grayum
Minutes Of regular meeting OF
August iGth were read and approved.
The following accounts were allowed .
D. W Tcmpleton, OIL S2.1O; snyder
Ice a Electric Company August
lights $500; r. a. white. work at
pump house S72.50; q. r Dent. re-
pairs at pump house Sl75; Snyder
Garage. supplies for pump house.
800; Brutons Garage, supplies for
pump house, s10O; W. l.. shaw. lab
or At pump house. st.5O: Gulf Re
aninp Compnny. August oil for the
pump house. ss1.ao. 4 c. westber-
nv street work. $500: CLYDE Leslie.
bridge work. $3.50: G. F. Dent.
bridge work. $40 90. Giles Granth-
am bridge work $500; D. r.
p.nts bridge work. $500; Earnest
Eih,ns bridge work $1,000. Evans
pro,hors bap,,nr Sloo. Frank Ev-
ans baul,ng siOO
Tho nm n, I n Gudort WAS re-.
,,-red for correetion The bills Of
u,g,trho,bsm Harris Scompany and
n T. wuIirsor Lumbar companv for
inmhor furnished was returned with
,ha .oo,,os, ,h., a. tho bridge ma.
,a-,., ,horo,r u.,s IN ho divided eouai
i, ho,woor IN. co,ptv and CITY that
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY
ENACTED TUESDAY

The people of Snyder were shock
ed last Tuesday evening by the an
nouncement that little Charles Alex
ander. the eleven years old son Of
Mr. and Mrs. e.. Alexander had
been shot and killed by bis little
playiellcw. D. Hunter Jr, t1c
nine years old son Of Mr. and Mrs
J j. Hunter n Is learned .hat r,,-
ernl boys were on the croqIrt
ground and that these two little BOYS
had childish scramble of some
sort and It is supposed that little J
J Jr. In o. NJ Of childish anrer fired
the shot through the window with
the fatal result
The families are neiEhbcrs and
friends and Mr and Mn Hunter az
terribly cast down IN grief over the
sad affair and the people deeply
with them and with Mr..
aud Mrs. Alexander In their deep sor-
row.
Little Charles was buried wednes-
day evening. the funeral services
being conducted at the Methodist
church by Rev. ] W. Hunt nf Abi-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
REV.. STEPHENS
CALLED TO TAKE
NEW LINE Of WORK

The Signal Is informed Just before
going tc press this week that Rev J..
Etstephens, pastor OF the Methodist
ehurch has rendered his resignation
effective now to be financial agent
for Stamford College. His Congrega-
tion here will regret to see him 90
away. He has been pastor here since
June 1914 and is held in high regard
by all our people for his splendid rat
ing as a minister and Christian gen
tieman. He expects to leave next
week for his new field Of labor
The interests Of Christian educq-
tion call for our best qualified work
ers and Brother stephens Is well
equipped for that important line If
work
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
SNYDER SCHOOLS
TO OPEN MONDAY

The opening of the public school.
will be ncyt Monday the thirteenth
dry of September as announced Tho
nupis and teachers win bo expected
to ho in their respective rooms at iho
usual hours for school Pupils viii
lc admitted 90 their rooms lt $3.50.
Tho tc1chor wlll be- boo their rooms
.at that time and win take charge 1f
trc pupils Proper classification win
bc made as fast as possible Work
vim begin at once and regular days
school work viii be done Monday.
The public opening win be- held ai
- O'Clock as announced below
Pupils who know their gradca
should purchase their books and
bring them To school Monday Pu-
pills who are in doubt about their
grades should not buy books Until
they are classified and have book lists
from their teachers
The ward school boundaries remain
as they were last year Pupils living
on the West side Of Deep Greek and
who are below the sixth grade should
30 to the Colonial Hill School Pu-
pills who live East Of Deep Greek and
North OF a line running east and
west on the north side Of Judge
Ycnges Home and who are below
the sixth grade should go 10 the
North Ward school All others should
go to the Central School building
n you are In doubt about where you
belong call 237 and find out
The attendance Of the entire school
Monday is very desirable Pupils who
enter school late are at a dlsadvan'-
age and We hope parents will make
necessary sacrifice TO have them lu
school the very first day and the
very first minute This is Of vital
importance. Let us make this tho
best year by giving the children the
best chance
The public opening will be at the
city Park Auditorium al 500 Mon
day evening Every parent IA urgent
ly requested to be present and give
his moral support to the school. The
was changed from the morn
Ing to the evening In order that the
men Of the City who are too busy TO
attend in day time could be present
We trust every man In Snyder vheth-
er he be parent or citizen shall BE-
present. Some important announce
ments will be made which every one
should hear Snyder has the bright
sst prospects she has had for many
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
.CARRANzA'S SOL.
/. D|ERS PARTICIPATE
/. IN SATURDAYS FIGHT

Mission, Texas, Sept. g. with the
exception Of occasional sniplng be-
tween American soldier under com
mand Of Captain Mccoy and carran-
ga soldiers across the Rio Grande
eouth OF this city at the site Of yes
tcrday's battle, calm prevails in the
Mission section. while It is known
that at least four or five Mcxicans
we're Killed today with several
wounded There were no casualties
on the American side. It rs estimated
that 500 shots were exchanged to-
day A careful count Of the dead Of
yesterdays battle among the Next
cans by the use Of strong field
glass revealed sixteen dead instead
Of seven, as reported yesterday, to
say nothing cf those that fell In tht
brush
Early this morning American sol
dicrs and clylunns along the drlng
itro d,s,tpcttv hoard buplo tnps
ocroos tbo Rio Gr,pde. which lndi.
onto. ,hn, op orropized army wared
n,o b,,,io of yestorlnv as we'll as To.
5,y orb,r ,yidonro of this fact OH
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
HonorinR DR.. Maxwell.

Mrs. J. p. Morgan. Of the West
side. gave a delightful "a" party
last Friday night in honor Of Or. Z.
g. Maxwell. OF Nashville. Tenn.
The parlors wede beautifully deco
rated witr ferns and geraniums
and the company was composed OF
eight couples who spent a most en-
joyabie evening
AZ the conclusion u tae series Of
interesting games. refreshments were
served consisting Of salad oourse
With black coffee.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
4 wnrt frnm nrn. sterhen.

Sert Sunday is my last day with
the church IN Snyder a. their pastor
and . trust every member will be-
present have a message 10 them. ]
desire 10 express tho appreciation Of
myself and family of the kindness
shown us while we have lived among
you. We love snyder. the ccmmun-
ny is one of the finest We have ever
lived in. We would like TO make our
home here II proyidential conditions
should ever 80 direct We wish We
might have been more useful while
among you. We pray heavens rich
est blessings upon you everyone. In
our hearts viii be enahrined many
memories Of friends Who have en-
deared themselves BY many acts Of
love and appreciation We trust We
shall be remembered By you all. 60
pecially In your prnyers
JE. STEPHENS and family.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
BRITISH LINER HE'S
PER|AN TORPEDOED
WITHOUT WARNING

London. Sept. o, II p. m.-The
Allan line steamer Hesperlan, lO,920
tons with $50 passengers and
crew Of 800 aboard, bound from Liv-
crpcol to Montreal, was atlackeT
without warming by a German sub
marine of the Irish coart just as
darkness was failing Saturday even
ing Although the torpedo found lis
mark the vessel remained afloat and
according to statement issued by
the company tonight every soul a.
board was saved
30 submarine was seen and prob
ably II was too dark 10 abserye the
wake Of the torpedo but all the pas
senrcrs and members of the crew
who arrived at Queenstown In the
rescue steamers today agreed that
the attack was made by o German
undcrson boat basInp their opinion
ON the force Of the shock and the
great volume Of water thrown into
the air. This dropped back on the
deck. drenchIng the passengers who
we're taking an after dinner promcn-
al. f..flpts UtfItg .nf. Iu Tho hnlipf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
clash N,crtcd sundn,

Brownsville. Texas Sept b. a
clash between American soldier 1n
American sol and 1000 Organized fore
of Carrauclsta soldiers on tho MoNi.
can side may n0yr boon ayrrtcd fo.
day when Colonel Robert TO- Rullarl,
commanding tho lower border patrol
requested General O.. p Naturriio.
commander lu MatWuoroa through
the Caranza Consul Jose y. Cara of
Continued on page two
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10

- NbsN HhFfH'
College;
Stamford College was founded in
1906. being located ct stamford be
cause OF the location Of Stamford in
the middle west where the Methodists
felt the need Of church school.
There is no Methodist school nearer
than the Texas Wcman's College To-
Gated at Fort Wodth which was the
Polytechnic at that time. The school
was launched on large scale and
considerable debt was incurred in the
erection OF the plant. The year was
prosperous one and the whole west
was on a boom But soon reyerses
came. dry years set in and II has been
a hard struggle for the school. But
she has never closed her doors and
has opened this year with splendid
prospects. Rev j. G. Miller is the
efficient president, now In charge. A
word to our Methodist people. We
should be- loyal TO our institutions
ana send our ohliur'h =" u"l w"
schools. Boys and girls Of Methodist
homes IN this section Of the State, not
ready for the university. soing on to
college Hnoulu go 10 9''''''o''' ~ -
"a good a' any 'oNooi in 'll' '.''''.
or the junior 'oi''H' ''a''' "' i''"'
~ Is hr't class ana 'n' h'uu'i''h ~
ing OUT from o'Ahi'"ru '''''H' '''''
completing ln' I'V"'''u ''u'''
admltted To loe u'''e's''y VIII" u"'
credit FOR an the "orN uone' w.
prospects are oriEnt TOT 'n' s'"oo'
y special oahphlsn l7 TO u'F'" i"'
the College TO put u ON q pe''er l'n'
anciai basis and to command great
or patronage ana larser ue'u OF
usefulness. As Methodis'' let us WORK
and pray for a grea'er Sonoo' I'H
failure is our reproach ana loss JUS
sucoesa is our prosperity we nave
there plant worth Sloo'ooo'ou'
We must maintain II as an absolute
necessity to our continuing grown
and development. Nobody should ed
ncate Methodist poys ana E'r'S pu'
Methodist people. II We have just az
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10

Fritz r. Smith. Hardy Boyd, Wal
ter Smith. Dick Eubank. walter Ad-
amson and many other Snyder peo-
pie visited the water show At Sweet
water this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10
PLAYED rHI,EE GAMES.

sweotwaier captured the best two
ont Of the three games played with
Snyder az the Water SHOW celebra-
tlcn this week
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1915-09-10

The game between snyder and
Hermleirh last Monday was an en-
tirely one-sided affair In favor o.
the home team