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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
DEATH OF ROBERT j. THoMs, JR.

Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither in the north
winds breath,
But thou hast all seasons
For thine own, Oh Death"
Died at his home in the Fifth Ward
near Rogillioville, La, June %, 1915,
6 p. NJ, Robert ]. Thoms Jr., aged A
years and months Mr.. Thoms had
been sick for several months, but
medical science could alleviate his suf-
fering but not save him from untimely
death. He fell peacefully asleep when
the sun was sinking low in the west
and will awake no more until the trum-
pet shall sound and the departed will
rise on the resurrection morn and as
semble around the great white throne
to sing paeans to a Triune God forever
and forever.
R. j. Thorn Jr. was married to Miss
Mary Lucas, January 4, 1905, who,
with four little boys, survives him. He
was laid to rest on June 29th in the
family cemetery on his fathers place
near where he lived. His funeral was
attended by large number of sympa-
thetic relatives and friends, the funeral
services being conducted by his pastor,
Rev. S. J. Davies of the Methodist
Church, of which he had been men,
Der for many years. Besides his widow
and four children he leaves an aged
father, two brothers and a sister to
mourn his passing, to whom our SYM
pathy is extended in the hour of their
bereavement.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
IMPROVEMENTS AT RosENFIELD's

l. H. Rubenstein, of the Rosenfeld
Dry Goods Company, announces the
completion of plans for the rebuilding
and remodeling of the three-story struc-
ture, corner of Main and Third streets,
occupied by the Rosenfeld Dry Goods
Company
The building will be turned into a
modern, model up-to-date department
store.
The extended Third street side of
the building, which Is now wall, will
be used for window display Large
plate-glass windows will be set up here
for the proper display of the stock
These windows will be of the latest
and up-to-date design.
A Third street entrance will also be
provided.
On the Third street side the building
| will be extended the full length of the
lot, adding considerable floor space fol
the three stories.
A new passenger elevator will be in
stalled, and the interior of the store
will be generally rearranged and mod
ernized.-Baton Rouge State-Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Charlton outbreaks reported from Is
parishes are being given prompt atten-
ton and should infiict no serious losses
on cattle owners, according to DR.. E.
Pegram Flower, executive officer or
the Louisiana State Live Stock SAM
tary Board, who has just returned
from two weeks tour of the infected
territory. The territory most seriously
affected includes St Bernard, Jeffer-
son, Orleans and Plaquemine parishes,
and these have been put under quaran.
tine. The parishes visited by Dr.
Flower or an assistant inspector dur
ing the first two weeks follow: ST.
James, Ascension, Concordia, Avoy-
elles, East Baton Rouge, West Baton
Rouge, Orleans, Plaquemines, st. Der.
nard, Vermillion, st. Martin; st. Mary
st. Tammany and East Feliciana. One
or more cases of Charlton was found
in each of these parishes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
WIckLlFFE-HoLMES.

Invitations to the marriage TO Mrs.
Lydia Cooke Wickliffe of Baton Rouge
to Mr. William Stone Holmes Of Tallu-
lab have been issued, the marriage to
be solemnized Wednesday, July a.,
1915, at noon, st. James Episcopal
Church, Baton Rouge, La.
The marriage of Mrs. Wickliffe is of
Interest not only in Louisiana, but in
her native city, Louisville, KY, and in
Washington, D. c., whore she spent
several winters, being prominent in
the society of both cities, and noted
for her wit and grace and charm. Col.
Holmes has been recently appointed a
member of the conservation commits
sion and is prominent in the social
and political life of North Louisiana.
The wedding will be quietly cele-
brated, the only attendants being Gov.
Luther E. Hall, who will act as best
man for Mr.. Holmes, and Mr.. C. w.
Hancock of New Orleans, who will
give Mrs. Wickliffe in marriage.
After the ceremony the couple will
leave on the Conservation Commission
boat Daisy" for short trip and later
will visit the groom's home in Tallulah,
before returning to Baton Rouge to
make their home temporarily.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
STATE TAX SALE OF lMMOvABLE
PROPERTY.

State of Louisiana VS.. Delinquent Tax
Debtors, Parish of West Feliciana.
| By virtue of authority vested in me by
the Constitution and the law of the State
of Louisiana, and especially Act ITO of the
General Assembly of 1898, will sell atNthe
principal front door of the Court House,
in the town of st. Francisville, Parish Of
West Feliciana, Louisiana, in which the
Civil District. Court is being held. within
legal hours of Judicial sales, beginning at
Ill o'clock a. m. on
| Saturday, July 81, 1915,
and continuing each succeeding day until
said sales are complete, on which taxes
are now due to the State of Louisiana,
Parish of West Feliciana, Confederate
Veteran and Good Road Taxes, to enforce
collection of taxes assessed in the year
1914, together with interest from the 31st
day of December, 1914, at the rate of 10
per cent per annum, until paid, and all
cost.
! The names of said delinquent tax pay
ers the amount of taxes due by each on
assessment of each year, and immovable
property assessed to each to be offered
for SALE as follows:
Est. Jack Thompson--Lot Number 416
Square 4, with all the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, situated in the town
of Bayou Sara, La, State Taxes, rs;
Parish Taxes, rs; Confederate Veteran
Taxes, .05; Good Road Taxes, .O1; Inter
Jest, .O3; Cost, $500; Advertisement. $500;
Total $3.50.
On said day of sale, l will sell such por-
ton of said property as said debtor will
point out, and in case the debtor will not
point out sufficient property, l will at
once and without further delay sell the
least quantity of said property of any
debtor, which any bidder will buy for the
amount of taxes, interest and cost due by
the debtor.
The said sale will be without appraise-
ment, for cash, in legal tender money of
the United States, and property sold shall
be redeemable at any time within the
space of one year by paying the price
given including cost and twenty per cent
thereon.
Witness my hand officially this oath day
of June, 1915.
J. Fl. CLACK,
Sheriff and Exc fficio Tax Collector,
Parish of West Feliciana. Louisiana.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
EASY WORK WANTED.

A country merchant in this parish
advertised in last Sundays Times
Picayune, for clerk. Within the two
days following he received ninety ap-
plications. This proves the large num-
Der of jobless men! A valued cor
respondent mentions the incident and
considers it pathetic, as the applicants
were willing to take the job on almost
any terms. 1t is pathetic in our opin-
ion also, but not for the same reason.
The pathetic part is that all these men
are looking for easy jobs. Clerking in
country store is not the hardest work
in the world. The work is light and
the fare is abundant. Meanwhile
thousands of men are urgently needed
in the wheatfields of the West. At
tempt to have any sort OF work done,
and one will soon learn the deficit in
the ranks of trade workers, except
perhaps where they are herded to-
gether in the cities as proteges of the
labor unions. Southern fields, on every
hand, are lying fallow. Where are the
workers? Who is applying to rent
them at any price however low? Mean
while small clerkships are wanted,
easy work and good fare, and not so
much matter about the pay!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
A PERSONAL LETTER.
Dear Friend:

Dear Friend.
This means YOU, home reader, for
if you do us this favor, you will indeed
be dear friends
The favor is this: summer is here
and every family in the parish has
guests. 1t is impossible for us to get
the names of all these and the correct
dates of arrival and departure, etc.
The least you can do for guest is to
have the visit announced in the local
paper. 1t is useful, often pleasing,
information to other friends and the
public generally. A line or two on a
card signed with your name, will get
the item in the paper. Or if you have
"a telephone, phone it in.
Will you not thus do your share in
making this page complete report of
parish events socially?
Thanking you,
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
DO NOT CROSS BREEDS.

1t has taken more than one hundred
years to bring up our improved breeds
of swine from their original wild con-
dition. Thousands of men have spent
their lives in an effort to produce some
thing better than ever before in order
that future generations might get the
benefit. They have done great work
and too much praise cannot be given
them, but we now have breeds enough
to fill all requirements and it is sheer
folly to mix up the breeds we now have
with the hope of getting something
different" That they are usually
different" no one will deny, but it is
probably not too much to say that
every time breeds are crossed back.
ward step of fully twenty-five years is
taken. Why our Louisiana stock rails
ers persist in this practice, which has
not a single point in Its favor, with SO
ulduy dISuulSuIo dSdlHoI IL, VIC nave
never been able to understand. Not
only in hogs but in all other classes OF
farm animals the crossing of breeds
has been practiced until our live stock
is a reproach to the intelligence of oul
people. Nothing advertises a country
like the live stock it produces, and il
lis not necessary to dwell upon the
kind of advertising we are getting il
this direction. We must make de
cided change in our methods of breed
ing and feeding IL we hope to make
any real progress L. Jordan, Pro
lessor Of Animal Industry, L. s. u.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
PERSONALS FROM THE JACKSON
RECORD.

Mrs. w. C. Stanley and Miss Olive
Ard were in town ON Monday.
Miss Eva Harvey of Freeland is Wis
iting friends in Jackson.
Mrs. Monte Richardson of Baton
Rouge is with Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Con-
nell for visit.
Mrs. s. II. Bowman of Lutcher and
Miss Theresa Carney passed through
Jackson on Sunday with Mr.. F. S. Car.
ney on their way to West Feliciana.
Mrs. Mary Williams Laseppes is with
her mother, Mrs. John Dudley, in
Slaughter.
Miss Matte Patterson of West Fe.
Iiiciana recently visited Wilson friends
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
Grand Lecturer Lasley of the M,

Grand Lecturer Lasley of the Ma.
sonic Grand Lodge, on Monday after.
noon lectured the ladies, who had re-
ceived the side degrees in Masonry
Mrs. Bob Daniel initiated. Some
ladies were present to hear the secret
work impaired to the ladies'. Monday
night Max Schaeffer took the masters
degree in Feliciana Lodge. Tuesday
might, Mr.. Lasley delivered a fine lee
ture to the assembled Masonic breth
rem and at it's conclusion, nice refresh
ments were served.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
A SPOT ON THE Battlefield.
(By Douglas Bronstonl

(By Douglas Bronston.)
who wins?" cried the eagle, high soaring,
Who wins in this war down below?"
Then from out of the battles dull roaring
Il VIM croaked the carrion crow
He was twenty-five years in the making
An upright, ambitious young man.
Great success was his just for the taking;
His motto Il know that canI"
And his years. although few, represented
A climax of centuries gone,
From whose wisdom piled up and fomented
Good work for his brain and his Drawn
1 And he had, oh, so. many to love him;
His mother his friends and maid
| Whose tender thoughts always were of
him.
Each day-and at night when she prayed.
But then up from the seats of the greedy
terrible wailing arose;
Were insulted--revenge must be speedy!
Come, man, you must help crush our
foes!
So they took him and sent him to battle.
| (Nor rocked they of hopes that ran highD
They sent him-and other such cattle.
What matter? Not they who should die?)
He was twenty-five years in the making;
AS true as the steel of the shell
That sent his soul shrieking and quaking,
Away from the place where he fell.
Now the heart that was brave, loyal,
humble,
Lies cold in the weltering spilth
From the thing, once man now a tumble
OF horrid, unspeakable filth.
All, the war leads to honor and glory,
'Tis so brave to be at the front!
(But it's deadly, destructive and CORY,
While those left behind bear the brunt)
who wins?' cried the eagle, high soaring,
"Who wins in this war down below?"
Then from out of the battles dull roaring,
II VIM" croaked the carrion crow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

1t is regretted that the school board,
from motives of economy, had to drop
manual training from the curriculum
of julius Freyhan high school. Skill
in the manual arts is very necessary
to boys. The dropping of music and
art, for the same reason, is less re-
GREETED, as these branches are general
ly considered largely ornamental, and
the more easily dispensed with in the
present straitened state of school fl
nances.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Mrs. Sidney Powell was much dis
tressed, Thursday, by telephone mes
sage saying that her brother, Mr.. John
M. Halle of Natchez, Miss, was criti-
cally Ill. Subsequent advices state
that this was a mistake, and that his
illness was not serious, and he is al
ready much better.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
STAR HILL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Butt and child left
Tuesday for their home in Oklahoma
City. Miss Butt and Miss Rice will
remain longer
Miss Edith Bickham is expected
home Sunday from a six-week course
lat Natchitoches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Daniel did not go
to Bogalusa for the Fourth of July, as
they had planned.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

1t strikes observers that before the
School Board buys more books for the
library of julius Freyhan high school
it should devise some method of keep
ing the books it already has, and of
recovering those that have been taken
from the shelves and never returned.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
ANNOUNCE 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. McC. LAWRASON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
ABSENT FRIENDS.

DR.. and Mrs. W. w. Leake of New
Orleans lost an infant daughter, this
week.
Mr.. A. w. Ard favors US with a copy
|of the attractive program for the
Fourth of July celebration at Bogalusa.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES.
First Sunday-St. FrancNville, II
a. m. and 7:15 p. m.
Second Sunday-Antioch, II a. 20
and p. m.
Third Sunday--Star Hill, II q. m.
st. FrancisVille, Ills p. m.
Fourth Wilhelm, 1890 am.
Angola, p. m.
Fifth Sunday-Elm Park, II a. m.
st. Francisville, tbs p. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

Miss Marie Louise Lejeune enter
tanned the boys and girls of her own
age at lawn party, Monday afternoon
1t was a very pretty affair and was
much enjoyed.
The second dance Of the social club
given Monday evening at Pythian Hall
was a much more brilliant affair than
| it's predecessor. There was a number
| of guests from a distance, and the
dancing was spirited and well managed
The officers of the club take great
pains to give every one fine time. A
lack of young men dancers is still
noticeable however Lemonade anC
| cake were served.
Mrs o. D. Brooks and Mrs. ]. r
Matthews entertained at 500 in honor
tof their house guest, Miss Cecile For
roster, and the young daughter of the
house, Miss Eudolie Matthews. There
were ten tables, which were placed OF
the front gallery behind a screen O
vines and canes. Miss Gladys Wilco,
won the first prize, and Miss Alice Row
the BOBBY for ladies; Ovid Row, thu
first prize, and Laurie Butler the boob!
flor gentlemen. Refreshments wer'
served at the conclusion Of the game
Miss Eloise Stocking gave severa
sweet selections on the violin, and {
flew danced.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

In the Catholic Church there will be
Mass and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament on Sunday, the 18th day of
July, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Watermelons and cantaloupes are
making their appearance in increasing
numbers, but figs, side tracked by the
cold weather, have not yet arrived.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT.

DR.. Howell has appointed on the
bridge committee, besides himself,
Messrs. Ruffin Daniel and Wade Rich
ardson.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Harry Daniel and Jim Perkins went
over to Letsworth and each bought
two registered Hereford bulls.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

Mr.. Chas. T. Tooraen has resigned
as supervisor of election for West
Feliciana parish.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10

It is too hot to go to church, but not
too hot to dance or to play cards. Now,
"aint it so?"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1915-07-10
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH

Alvin w. Skarden, Rector.
Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Morning Prayer, $50 o'clock.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-27
ALLIES ARE WORKING
FOR BALKAN AGREEMENT

Nish, Servia.-Another step in the
effort to bring about Balkan agree
ment so that Bulgaria, Roumania and
Greece may be mustered on the side
of the allies was taken here by the
ministers of Russia, Great Britain
France and Italy, who made collect
i've representation to Nikola Each
itch, the Servian premier.
An official communication issued re-
Gently says the ministers representa-
tions were of the friendliest charac-
ter and were made Sin the hope of
avoiding friction between the Balkan
states and in establishing an entente
between them, thus bringing nearer
the final success of the allies in the
war"
The collective representations made
by the ministers at Nish of the qua
druple entente powers coincide with
the pressure brought to bear on the
Greek premier, Mr.. Gounaris, when
the British, French, Russian and Ital-
ian ministers at Athens made united
representations to the Greek govern
ment regarding the political situation.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-27
INTERLA.CHEN.

Last Sunday being the fourth Sun
day and the regular M. E. appoint
ment, no service was held in the Con-
gregational church in the evening,
thus enabling everyone to hear and
enjoy the excellent sermon delivered
by Rev. Rowland.
Mrs. c. A. McCalley entertained the
Sunshine Society at its regular meet
ing Tuesday afternoon. The question
"How can we teach our young people
to respect religion and the church"
was discussed with much interest. An
excellent paper on Harold Bell Wright
was presented by the president, Mrs.
j. M. Jones and was followed by an
informal review of some of this tai
ented authors best books.
Mrs. C. A. McCalley was honor
guest at a spend party in
Edgar last Thursday, to celebrate her
birthday anniversary.
Mrs. j. S. Story and young Jack
Junior, are enjoying visit of several
weeks with relatives in Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Jones were
among the Palatka shoppers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Currie entertain
ed few of our young people Tuesda'
evening with moonlight swimming
party, followed by joy ride in Mr..
Currie's fine new car.
Mr.. Weed is moving his family this
week from the Fulton farm to the
Baker cottage in town, where they
will remain through the winter.
Miss Louise Phelps received Tues
day message announcing the death
of her father in Schuyler, Ark. Mr..
Phelps, who was a most kindly and
genial gentleman, made many warm
friends during his sojourn here last
winter, and the news of his death will
be received with sincere regret. Miss
Phelps has the warm sympathy of
the entire community in her time of
sorrow.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-27
SISCO NEWS.

H. A. Ring attended the district 4
O. 0. F. convention at Hawthorne
last week and reports a very pleas
ant and profitable trip.
Messrs. Chrole and r. Wells of
Palatka were in town a few days last
week on business. >
County Commissioner w. c. Alvers
is the guest of friends in Cocoa for
several weeks. His many friends in
and around town wish for him pleas
ant and beneficial trip.
Miss Grace Wells who was the
guest of friends in Palatka last week
returned to her home in town last
Friday.
Mrs. Taylor and two interesting
little daughters Mamie and Ethel
were we! visitors at the Wayside Inn last
Messrs. Randall Wells and Charles
Garrett of Palatka were guests at the
home of the formers parents the lat
ter part of the week.
Mrs. H. c. Ragin and two small
children, Manuel and Nettie, of Or
ange Mills, are visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Wells.
| Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Glisson and
children visited relatives i nWelaka
last week.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-27
HARLEM NEWS.

J. G. Minton, Ivan Bohannon, Aaron
Varnes and M. Bohannon were all Wis
itors to Palatka last week.
Saturday night and Sunday was
meeting time at Providence church
and Rev. Malphurs was on hand and
preached two sermons for us which
were enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Pruitte, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. R. Smith and Ivan Bohannon
were visitors in Palatka on Monday.
w. R. Scott and family moved from
Georgia to Florida and have located
on a 40-acre tract of government land
near the M. Bohannon place.
J. B. Bryant has moved to the place
belonging to Ivan Bohannon and re-
Gently occupied by H. S. Minton.
We are having fine weather which
the farmers hereabouts appreciate.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1915-08-27
POMONA NEWS.

Miss Laura Johnson has returned
home after a years absence srent
with relatives in Georgia.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Williams, Mrs.
Gautier and children and Mrs. W S.
Middleton and baby enjoyed motor
trip to Newberry and Jacksonville last
week.
Mrs. j. NJ. Strip and little Miss Mil
dred Strip of DeLand are guests for
the week of Mrs. C. A. Knowlton.
| The A. c. L. work train spent some
time here recently repairing the track
and painting the station.
That the Zachary mill is again in
operation is good news to every body.
NJ. D. Bergen is foreman, and several
families will move here within a few
days to work il the mill. Work be-
gan last week and the mill is running
full time.
Mr.. and Mrs. DeCosta Williams and
two children, with Miss Jessie Tins
Hey as guest, motored to Jacksonville
last week in their Overland car for a
few days visit with relatives.
NJ. NJ. Johnson had the misfortune
u IbSC his lllQlS lCNCllllN ny NIONlllllS
! in a lake near Como. The animal
was blind and instead of goinp to
shore, walked out into deep water be-
Iyond rescue.
Miss Mary Green of Jacksonville
spent the week end at home.
DaCosta Williams and family and
Mrs. Brvan Gautier and children left
in the Williams car Wednesday for
their homes in Tampa and st. Peters
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Middleton, Mrs.
J. NJ. Strip, H. H. Hayes and c, H.
Piplar were shopping in Palatka
Tuesday
Grape time is here and there is an
abundance of them in this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McGauley and
sister Miss Ruth McGauley who have
been spending several months here,
left Saturday for BaXley, Ca, for &
visit with relatives.
The Pomona garage is closed for a
time, C. A. Smith having left Wednes.
day for Detroit, Mich, where he will
take further training in an automo-
bile school.