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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Governor Pleasant issued his
first annual Thanksgiving proc
lamation from Baton Rouge. FRI
day night.
The proclamation follows:
To the Nation and to the State:
Almighty God has been gracious
and good. Peace, plenty and con
tentment rule our land. No for
efgu foes attack our shores; no
internal discussions threaten with
in. On every hand are bullying
banks, bursting barns, smiling
faces, and happy hearts. Louis
lana is more prosperous than ever
before. Gods material and spir-
itual blessings are causing her to
make mighty strides forward in
the Development of private inter
ests. public affairs, general educa-
ton, and Christian upllftment.
ION every hand we see the
amazing results of the genus of a
great people. who are building,
by the grace of God, q wonderful
empire, which will always be the
worlds strongest and noblest bull
wark of liberty and nChristiaity.
For these and many other bless
ings our appreciative people are
fervently and reverently thankful
to the Divine Being.
Therefore, following the beau
tiful custom made sacred by the
prayers of our fathers, l, Ruftin
G. Pleasant, Governor of the.
State of Louisiana, do hereby des-
ignate, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1915,
as Thanksgiving Day, and call up
on the people of our commonwealth
to observe it as such by assemb-
ling at their accustomed places of
worship for service of thanks,
prayer, and praise of God, and BY
giving help and comfort to such
of their neighbors as may be needy
and unfortunate.
I'm testimony whereof, l have
hereunto set nv hand and caused
the Great Seal of the state to be
affixed this, the 23d day OF Nov
ember, 1915.
by the Governor,
(Signed)
RUFFIN G. PLEASANT,
James j. Bailey,
Secretary of State"
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
Bishop Vaa De Ven Of Alexandra
In Morning Star Contest.

Bishop Van De Ven of Alexandria
has entered the Morning Star contest
running for the first prize of $500,
If Bishop Van De Van secures the first
prize he will give the amount secured
towards the erection Of the Catholic
Orphanage at Alexandria. All Catho-
lies and friends in Natchitoches are
urged to come forward with their sub
scriptions and help the Bishop in this
worthy move.
There are rs parishes in which to Sc
cure subscriptions, being the parishes
comprising the diocese of Alexandria.
Let all good Catholics and friends show
their generosity by sending in their
subscription.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
Join the Progressive Ranks.

Providence Banner Democrat:
The town of Natchitoches, about
the oldest town in Louisiana,
which has been fighting for the
passage of q stock law for several
years, has passed such a law at
last, and the roaming of cattle and
hogs over fine improved sidewalks
and streets will be no longer al
lowed. There were some old TO-
gies who fought the passage of
such an ordinance, and always
won until now. The citizens of
Natchitoches are to be congratu-
lated that they have awakened to
the fact that streets and sidewalks
are for use. of pedestrians and a
clean town.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting of the Stockholders
of the Crystal Ice & Bottling Co., Ltd,
at the Office of the Company in the
City of Natchitoches, La, at 5 O'Clock
p, m, Monday December II, 1916, fol
the purpose of electing Board OF
Five Directors for the ensuing year,
as per Art. Five of the Charter.
S. H. HILL,
Sec'ty Treas,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
An Easy Job for a NatchitOches
Girl.

A girl in Bryn Manor College
who is a member of the freshman
class will inherit a legacy from
her grandfather provided she is
able to cook course dinner for
twelve people and then sit down
in gown made by herself and
eat dinner.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Postage rates should be fixed
more in accord with what it ac-
ITALY costs the Government to
perform the service and such being
the condition, the majority of the
members Of Congress say there is
no sound argument against fixing
the local letter rate at i cent per
ounce.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Amite has endured the stock
nuisance for about seventy years
and is still enduring it, but we
hope to have a stock law passed
sometime in the near future. The
examples of Lake Charles and
Natchitoches give US courage
Amite Times.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Five million feet of hardwood
lumber valued at $3.50, 900 and five
box cars containing cotton and
miscellaneous shipments were des-
troyed at Alexandria by fire Sun
day, that burned eighteen hours
before it was extinguisbed.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

The plan for the establishing OF
an Independent cotton warehouse
public weigher and public grader
in Shreveport is being encouraged
by the Louisiana Farmers Asso-
citation and UShers.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
ARTICLE ".

It's affairs shall be managed by and
it's corporate powers vested in Board
of Directors consisting of three mem
bers to be elected by the stockholders
at meeting to be held on the first
Monday in November each year, be
ginning in 1917, or, when that is le-
gal Holiday, then on the day following.
In the election of directors or officers
stockholders shall have the right of
cumulative voting. The first Board of
Directors shall be composed of V. L.
Roy, P. t. Hedges and c. K. Payne.
all of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana,
with said Roy as President, said
Hedges as Vice President and also
General Manager and said Payne as
Secretary and also Treasurer. Said
Board members and officers shall serve
until their successors are elected and
qualified.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

And today endeth the first chap
ter of Turkey, the conclusion to
be continued thru several more
short three week sand a half more.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
Pay your poll tax today.

Have you visited the Court
House yet to pay your poll taxi
Only one month left before it will
be too late, if you haven't.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

For the first time since 1860 the
big campaign fund" failed to
land its presidential candidate.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Four things, says the Arabian
proyerb, come not back; the spo-
ken word; the sped arrow; the
past life; the neglected opportun-
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

FOR RENT-Large and comfortable
house and lot on Front Street in East
Natchitoches. For particulars, apply
to. TOM PRUDHOMME tt
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
G. TYLER, NJ. D.
County Chairman
Clifton, Kansas

Thanks to the good judgment
of the speakers bureau Of the Nat.
ional Campaign Managers that
sent the likes of yourself (beg
pardon as you are in a class all
by yourself') up from the South
Land and displayed yourselves as
something other than the 'Simond
Lagree" pictured in Uncle TOMS
Cabin" Now different today
Woodrow Wilson a Southerner
by birth, and Kansas giving him
40, 900 majority. The thanks are
largely due to men like Ollie
James. yourself, and others. You
certainly did good work for our
mutual friend delivering, as he
was elected by more than $500
majority, as Enclosed clipping will
show.
Truly, your speech is still the
the talk of this part of the country
All say that it was the best ever"
Surely the Democrats and friends
of Guys appreciate what you did
for him and the cause in general
and we only hope that the time
may come when we can recipro-
cate in some small way at least
Well, here is hoping that Will
son will have a majority of
friends in congress, If not clear
majority"
DR.. G. w. BRANDENBURG.
County Chairman
Frankfort, Kansas
I'VE are glad to report to you
that Rebublic County, Kansas,
gave Wilson over 800 majority
and Hon. Guy T. HeTverfng over
400 majority and the most of the
County ticket gave good MAORI
ties for the Democratic candidates
We feel very grateful to you for
the good you did us while here"
EMMETT KEITH
County. Chairman
BelleviIle, Kansas
I'VE heard many favorable
comments on your speech at Bel
oft also Concerdia. and it is my
hope and desire that I may have
the pleasure OF listenening to your
speech some day on Things not
in the Press. but trans
acted at Washington III ever
get to Washington, you will be-
one of the first men / expect to
look 10. With kindest personal
regards and best wishes"
j. j. KIEDSCHER, Cashier
First National Bank II
Beloit, Kansas.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

official Journal Parish of Natchitoches
Parish School Board.
City of NatchitOches.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
ARTICLE III

It's capital stock shall be six thous-
and dollars, divided into six hundred
shares of ten dollars each, but may be
increased to twelve thousand dollars
by the vote of two thirds of all its
stock at a stockholders meeting called
and held according - low for that pur-
| pose.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Communications are solicited and
wa 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, 1916-11-30
CHARTER
Jefferson Highway Realty Ccn-
pany Inc.
This Notarial Act Witnesseth

This Notarial Act Witnesseth
That the parties named in Article V
hereof hereby form corporation with
the following as both the charter and
the original subscription list thereof.
ARTICLE l.
It's name shall be Jefferson Highway
Realty Company Inc. It's domicile
Natchitoches, Natchitoches, parish,
Louisiana. 1t shall exist for fifty
years. Legal process shall be served
on it's President or in his absence on
it's Secretary,
ARTICLE II.
It's purpose is to buy and sell real
estate.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30
Poquet for Our
Representative
Special to The Enterprise:
Washington, D. c.,
Nav 0h 1915


The people of Kansas are full
Of gratitude to Congressman j.
B. Aswell, whom they call the
orator of the Southland. - for his
part in putting Kansas in the Will
son columR. Letters are pouring
into his Office here from all parts
of that State. thanking him for
the splendid work he did there
during the recent National cam
paign.
Mr.. Claude M. Kackley, Chair
man Democratic Meeting of Belle
VILE, Kansas, writes:
"Since the smoke of battle has
cleared away and things in gen
eral are assuming their usual and
normal condition, I cannot refrain
from writing you to advise you of
the effectiveness of your talks in
our country for President Wilson
and Congressman Helvering, both
of whom received big majorities.
The block in which l reside, the
precinct. ward, county, State and
Nation have all gone Democratic,
and for that reason, Mr.. Aswell
we are preparing for a great Dem
onstration next Saturday evening
and you have a cordial invitation
to be present. All the bows en-
ioyed you and trust you will try
to make this little city next sum,
mer. With klndest regards. )"
Mr., Andrew Shearer, County
Chairman writes from Frankfort
Kansas:
Just think of it, Kansas gone
Democratic by over 10000. The
whole West Democratic. The
Solid West. You of the South
will not be jealous of US. 1t is now
the Solid South and West. The
Victory is the greater because we
have done it without New York
and the Yankee States. The far
mers and the women of the West
turned the battle.
Your speeches did a world of
good in our country, especially
here at Frankfort. Your effort
here was the talk of the town next
day. 1t was SO gentlemanly and
well-balanced, eloquent. witty,
and logical, yet 50 clear that even
the simple understood. We are
still thanking you and our hearts
are going out to You and family
in your far-away Southern home" ,
The following are a few more
that are typical Of
what the people of the Sunfower
States are saying about the Eighth
District Congressman.
I'VE give great credit to you
for the votes cast in this vicinity
for Wilson and very much more
credit for those cast for our NUT
ual friend. Hon. Guy I. Helver-
ing. / do believe that most of the
1900 votes CT his MAJORITY were
made by yoa,"
D. G. TYLER, NJ. D.
County Chairman
Clifton Kansas
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

All of the Stock is hereby subscribed
and paid in cash as follows.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

Governor Pleasant issued his
first annual Thanksgiving proc
lamation from Baton Rouge. FRI
day night.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-11-30

i cred in the Post Once as End class matter
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
GRANNIS GRAINS.

Fly Johnson spent Sunday with his family on his way to Mena.
 Frank Pearson is in Louisiana to settle up his fathers estate.
 J. NJ. Neal and family drove up to Hatton Heights Sunday and spent the day.
 Jim Pickens left last Tuesday for Mooringsport La. where he had a position awaiting him.
 Born Monday. DctDnep 2Sl tn Mf. and Mrs. William Bryant. a i3 pound boy. Dp. J. I. philpot attending
 Albert Spikes left Sunday evening for Hot Springs as a delegate from the Grannis Odd Fellows Lodge.
 John Fox and sons, Jesse and Wylder. left for Mineola Sunday, where MF. Fox thinks he will lo- cate.
 Mrs. Fred Lynn and little son, of Kas., are visiting with Mrs. Lynn's parents. Mir. and Mrs 0. c. Kirby.
 Win Reyes is again living in Grannis. having moved his house. hold goods back last week He Is located in the rooms that Cecil Hen kle occupied with his barbershop. and will run a restaurant in same. Nlr Reyes bought out the barbershop and 1t is now in inc Ceyle x Hogan building.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
BETHESDA SPRINGS.

All the crops have been gathered in our neighborhood
 C. V. Gum of Two-Mile. was a visitor here Saturday.
 Wood Goodwin, J. D. kaylor and Mir Titus are working at the Cos ney mill.
 C. H. Gosney has moved his saw mill from Posey Hollow to the Pet titt ranch on Two Mile.
 Mrs. Pat Sammonville, Mrs. Nlra Nichols and Miss Emma Nichols were Mena visitors Saturday.
 J. H Cunningham will soon finish painting his house on the inside and part of the outside. He believes that paint is cheaper than lumber.
 C. E. Benedict of Atchison, kas., who has been visiting his grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sunder- land, for the last six months, left Friday afternoon for his home.
 Mrs. Ivan Gray. who has been Vls- iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. kaylor, for the past month, left on Sunday for a visit with Mr. Gray $ family who reside north of Dallas.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
 FACTS FROM FREEDOM.

J. R. Turner is recovering from a severe illness.
 Dink Winton and family spent Suday at the home of ]. H. Maddox ], H, Maddox and family moved last Thursday into their home resi- dence.
 NoIla Cummings attended the singing convention at Bug Scutile last Sunday
 Drew Davis and family visited relatives in Rocky on Tuesday and "Wednesday of last week.
 Charles Cummings and wife spent Saturday and Sunday at the home Of Mrs. Nancy Cnmmings.
 Curtis Patton visited Mr. Gum al the Scandinavian ranch near Be- thesda Springs last Sunday
 ! A. Smith and family were trad ing in Mena last Thursday and got caught in the cold snap coming back
 Mir. and Mrs. II X. Chamblin weve called to Mena Saturday bv the iii- ness of the latter's sister. Miss Era Turner.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Turner came Friday from Board Camp to spend a few days at the home of their son. | R, Turner.
 ET.-t.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
THRILLING RACES
 BY ALTOS AIT FAIR.

Persons who enjoy thrilling auto mobile races will have their appetites satisfied at the Louisiana State Fair this year. for the directors have again arranged with J. Alex Sloan, the peer less speed demon manager. to bring a bunch of daredevil drivers to the Shreveport track for two days of rae ing and exhibition strunts. About a dozen of the worlds greatest speed. way performers with at least a dozen of the most famous racing cars will be seen in action, Wednesday, NCvem. Der 1 and again on Sunday, Novem- Der 5.
 The program being arranged pro- Vides for some lengthy races in which several contestants will participate, being on the track at the same time. It also calls for sensational mile races and handicap events. Change of tires during contests will be among the feature stunts.
 Sloan has promised to bring some of the most celebrated speed demons on earth to Shreveport, and this means that he will bring them. Sloan has made similar promises before and always kept his word The induce ments have been made large enough to attract these thrilling performers. and State Fair visitors are assured hair-raising automobile program
 For catalog, premium lists, etc. apply 10 Secretary L. N. Bruegger hoff, Shreveport.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
CONTEMPT CHARGES FAILED.
Judge Bowling Quashes Proceeding
 of County Court.

The last case heard by Judge T. Bowling before adjourning A October term of Circuit court VI that of w. E. Anderson asans Polk county. which was an appsl from the action of County Judge 1 E. Wear in the matter of aHing County Treasurer Anderson for con- tempt of court for refusal to msa a transfer of certain funds as pro. vlded in a certain order Of lA' County court.
 The case came to be heard in lna Circuit court on a writ of eeptioraft which means that the case vs tried on the record of the pro ceedings in the county court.
 Minor Pipkin appeared for County Treasurer Anderson and |. | Thomas represented the eoule judge. After the arguments Of la' attorneys and hearing the taels Z disclosed by the record, Judge Cos- ling quashed the proceedings. whlli deliyes Mr. Anderson of the fine a'' sessed and lays down a rule lha the county judge has not the ag' thority t0 make a transfer oi lgng such as he attempted and for lall ure to do which the county liess urer had been cited and fined " contempt.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
FOOTBALL TEAMS MEET NOVEMBER 1.

TWO football games will feature ", sport during the celebration Of sen0o. and College Day at tue LouislAss State Eair, November 1. Theasaas' of collegians and school folks, lnclus ing pupils, teachers, parents ~. friends will be in attendance roos1.s for their fayorite teams, and il's'' demonstration is assured .s.
 The first game will be played n z. 'ns afternoon at 1:3O o'clock oetwsss, the Louisiana State Normal nea.s' and the Louisiana Industrial lnslsuss of Natchitoches and Ruston. Fesp., lively. These institutions are s.ss, rivals in athletics and the specsa..s.s, ss, are certain to witness a hard ioss-' game. ...
 The annual struggle between .ss .ss Arkansas State University ana x. \. Louisiana State University VII A played in the afternoon of Scnool a's .s' College Day. Judging by fofmv' X. tendance. the grandstand wln m packed to overfiowlng and seaas the field of battle will be in dems.s -, This will be the fourth annual con.sT, .aaaasr at the Louisiana State Fair Ds'"s' these two universities. ~~sr.
 Apply to Secretary L. N Bruessa sta hoff, Shreveport, for cataios,
 Dateb of Fair. November to D.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26
MILL CREEK MUSINGS.

Oscar Cotton visited Sunday at the home of $. w. Hilton of Egeer
 F. L. Garrett and family visited Sunday at the home of j. :. Lofts of Egger. A. L. Price and family visited Sunday at the home of Clark Eeds near Egger.
 Monroe Standridge has completed new residence and now IS build ing a barn.
 Richard Lackey of Opal, spent Monday here with his sister, Mrs. Mack Walker
 Mir. and Mrs. George McBee Of Midway. spent Monday with Mir and Mrs. T. ] Walker.
 A crowd of young folks enjoyed q sineing ai the home of Frank Lot- ts Sunday night
 Next sunday is the regular sing ing day at Midway. to be conducted hy James Nanhorn
 Ross Cotton returned last week from an extended visit Co Oklahoma and North Arkansas.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Standridge of Opal visited Sunday with w. D. philpos and family
 The patrons of the Cherry Hill phone line gathered Saturday and made needed repairs.
 Thomas Holman visited Sunday evening at the home of Nllhurn Hilton of Board Camp.
 Misses Lee. Etlie Nora and Myr- tle Campbell spent Saturday night and Sunday near Hillard.
 Miss Gertrude Hilton ol Board Camp spent Saturday night and sunday with Miss Edna Walker.
 Mack Walker and Miss Joe LackeY of Opal were married Sunday morn ing, Squire John Cotton otllciatine Robert Edwards and sister Miss Cresie. of Big Fork. visited Sunday at the homes of the Rev. H. I. Howell and stephen Bates.
 Little Abernathy of near Sulphur Springs passed thru this vicinity Sunday. enroute to the home of his father-in-law S w. Hilton of Eg- ger. Bill Edwards of Mena was looking after his farm near Midway Sunday Sylvester Medford and wife vis- ited Mr Medford's parents. Mir, and Mrs. George Medford of Board Camp, Saturday night.
 Dan.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-10-26

saint and sinner. It is not unusual to see Christians of long standing make no discrimination between get four and five liquor letters 3 uay.
 J. C. Evans and family are here from Brownwood, Texs looking out 3 location for home. Mr, Evans is a minister and experienced church worker.
 w. F. Mershen made trip to Mena Monday on business.
 THUMB NAIL BRENFTIES. Rock efellers wealth would buy the Souths cotton crop for 1916. A new piano is the latest addition at the B. Gips0n home. Reckless automobile drivers have killed seNe- ral hogs in this vicinity recently. Many new hats will soon be seen II half the bets stick that are being made on candidates. From the ads found in the Tuse0la Tribune. J. O. Gates must be ti1iis a rushing business.