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Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Ribs ASKED FOR CONSTRUCTING
ARM0RY. .0THER BUILDING NEWS

Cutrer are nearing completion and
bids will be asked in a few days.
The Cutrer bungalow will be located
on Louisiana Ave. while the Pearce
bungalow will be on Mississippi Ave.
Work ON the two bungalows being
erected by Joe Cassidy is progress
ins nicely and these will be ready
for occupancy in a few weeks.
The new home of j. B. Lindsey,
i'll. Gould and J. W. James will be
completed this week or the early
part of next week. Reports are
that there will be several business
buildings erected in Boealusa this
spring and summer and Secretary
Dobbs of the Bogalusa Building anc
Loan anticipates the greatest yea
in the history of the association;
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Warning TO Merchants

The crusade which was started
several weeks ago to prohibit the
sale and enforce the law of selling
cigarettes to minors resulted in
much good being accomplished but
it has been learned that certain
stores have been selling the max
ms" to boys. Miss Rowan stated
Yesterday that hereafter any mer-
chant selling cigarette tobacco or
papers and tobacco in any form to
minors would be prosecuted. regard
less of what excuse the merchant
has to offer. 1t is stated that the
recent sales were made when boys
pretended that they were getting
them for other parties.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
M HOLD 4 MARD|
NJ Graz Gfls HERE MARCH I
$40 parades Planned And
RE Dance At The Pine
Tree Inn

o.4,,usa is the newest city IN the
,, Dg' TO- decide that it is a sood
s .,'.r to keep the people at home 4%
' 81 enjoy themselves far more t NAL
~. ,s.y would at the New Orleans ms Gar ,.
' ar' and at a meeting heIo , las'
' ~ .,eps were taken towards hold
s's' , Madri Gras in the Magic City
% Tuesday March 9. "A Jew nno Oh and '''d
a 'aoas which are two parades one
s ~ ne day and one in the evening n!
:, WAS Va also decided to hold a Dig
h,1 la At the Pine Tree Inn that even wen
ias. A King will be chosen, II the
ia alsps are carried through & and wnlle
. !, v;l, be Bogalusas first attempt
:. !. carnival it promises to be q
II think it is a splendid idea
.,;d oue Of the promoters who is
ssll known young business man
because we can enjoy ourselye
much more here than by gong Il
New Orleans. Then besides tn
| New Orleans affairs are all more o
i, alike and when you have see1
| ope YOU have seen them all. IN
mice Of everything at New orlean
h, advanced so that it makes
,,,y expensive even to spend on
day the during the carnival.
aThe crowd sare so large that 20
| e,nn9, possibly enjoy yourself al
Think that Bogalusa could get |
! acarnival at the same time. NAL
~, citizens enjoy the day far mo
than they would at New orlea1
and save several dollars beside(
Next wear we will have more TN
md can raise more money and e
thusiasm so that no one Will wa
(<.s,e leave Bogalusa to 90 to nc
0kans.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Miss Blanchard Entertains

Miss Elder Blanchard entertained
a large number Of her friends to a
masquerade party at her home on
Huron ave last Thursday evening.
The maskers concealed tn ei I
identity until late in the evening.
Dancing, music and card PLAYING
were the principal pastime and the
event was one of the most enjoy
able of the season.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24

When Champion Cutrer and Lum
Williams, Champion of the South
meet for their contest next Sunday
afternoon it is safe to predict that
the largest crowd that ever attended
a similar event in the history OF
the Parish will attend. A NUMBER
of Boealusa people have witnessed
contests in which Cutrer proved an
easy winner and they also know
that Williams has never been de-
feated and that the Champion is
going to have his hands full to throw
Williams for two falls in one hour.
The bout will be held at the New
Field Arena at $50 next Sunday
afternoon instead of the Magic City
tbeater as announced last week.
A large number Of fans from
Magnolia, Tylertown, Hammond,
Kentwood and Columbia will attend
; the event and if good weather pre-
walls indications are that the fleIo
/. Arena will be taxed to its capacity
Those who have any doubts as tc
whether Cutrer is the welterwelgh'
champion of the world can have
4 their curiosity satisfied by seeing tn
\ Lord Lonsdale belt. which Cutre'
won. at Tom Chestermans Jeweler!
e store in North Bogalusa. The bel
o will be placed on display at moo
TODAY and those who have neve
W seen championship belt shout
$ not miss seeing this one. which
r valued at $500.
II, Both men are working out dali
a. are in the pink Of condition for tn
in 90. Williams was compelled to 6
n. to Covington to get partner ia
rs enough for him and he is no one b
|e. LIE Croix, a heavyweight who nj
tn figured in some big contests. Gu
no rer has had several engagement
sh during the past few weeks and 90
Ia. not think that he will have to pra
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
ROGERS PURCHASES BOGALUsA.
UNDERTAKING COMPANY STOCK


G. N. Rogers, the we'll known
furniture dealer who several months
ago disposed Of his interests in the
Boealusa Undertaking Co. to S. A.
Gladdis has purchased the stock and
building and has secured the service
of Jack Tipley a licensed embalmer
and will continue the business. A
large stock and good equipment
will be featured by Mr.. Rogers and
he will give the business his per-
sonal attention.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Grand 10 Open March /

The Grand. Boealusa's new S, 10
and z5c store will be ready for busi-
ness on March /. New goods are
arriving daily and the work Of UNI
packing and arranging the stock
is progressing nicely. The store will
be located in the building adjoining
Berenson Bros.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
To Get Married

Frank Rowell, the popular man
aeer of the Creosotins Plant, left
Monday for Easton, Md, where on
March / he will be married to Miss
Alice Biglow, a society favorlte of
that city. They will arrive in Bog
allsa about March 10th and will
Temporarily be at home to friends al
the Pine Tree Inn.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Public Market Business

business at the public market
each Wednesday and Saturday con-
anses to grow in volume and on
Aa Saturday the total sales exceed
s1W On these dates vegetables,
NCkens and country produce are
ad If you have never attended
market on these days you are miss.
R nome good values in fresh coun.
" produce.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Dance For Mr.. Cooke

Miss Elizabeth Sullivan will give
a dance at the Pine Tree Inn on
Friday evening. in honor OF Walter
P. Cooke. president Of the Great
Southern Lumber Co. and the N y
GNRR who is expected to arrive
in Boealusa today and remain for a
few days.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Prominent Wosdnaa Coming

On Saturday March 4th Sow. J. T.
Yates, Of Omaho Neb., one Of the
leading Woodmen Of the country
will visit Bogalusa and he will
make an address to the members Of
the Goodyear Camp on the subject
Of Woodcraft Every Woodmen in
Boealuss is urged - attend the
Injecting.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Cake Sale Saturday

The Ladies Aid Society Of the N.
E. Church will hold cake sale at
the Boealusa Stores Co. on next
Saturday where the public are in-
yited to purchase choice cake at q
modest price. The Sale will start
at 2:3O.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
New Store To Open

Bogalusa is to have an exclusive
ladies and gents fashionable ready
to wear store which will be opened
in the Strus Building on Columbia
street about the middle Of next
month, Harry L. Slipakoff, Of
Philadelphia will have management
of the store,
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Examination For Carriers

An examination will be held in
Bosalusa on March II when ap..
plicates for carrier-clerk, Of the local
postofice are expected to stand the
examination. The details in con-
nection with this examination Will
cherfully be supplied bv Postmaster
Wilcox.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
DR., PIERCE CONFIDENT
Of BEING REELECTED
Says If Office of Coroner Is
A Good Thing To Pass
1t Around

Dr.. J. E. Pierce, Of Boealusa, who
is a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Coroner is cofident OF VIC
tory at the polls on next Tuerday.
I have tried my best to make an
honest. capable, painstaking official
and | believe that an investigation
Of my record will prove to everyone
that my administration has been as
good as any in the history Of the
parish" said Dr.. Pierce. i have
served only one term and | thihk |
am entitled to a second term as
long as have performed my duties
My opponent has served as Coroner
for IL years and now thinks that he
should have it again. If the parish
offices are a good thing say Lets
Pass 1t Around" There are people
in Washington Parish who are just
as capable, perhaps, as mysel for my
opponent to serve as Coroner and !
do not see why any man should
think that he is entitled to the office
for a life time. If the voters who
supported me IN the first primary
will give me their support and IN
. fluence at the election on next Tues
day you can rest assured that ! will
. be returned to the office"
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Thanks Ladies

The members of the Columbia St.
Volunteer Fire Dept. desires to thank
the ladies who contribed articles for
the auction and especially thank
Mesdames D. Benin, J. Strug, Lundy,
M. A. Berenson and M. Holman for
their assistance and work which re.
suited in the dance being a great
success.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
BROCk-P|ERcE NUPT|hs
ANNOUNCED IN BOGAlUsA

Boealusa has lost one Of its most
young ladies as Miss
Eunice Brock has been married to S
Glen Pierce of Warnerton. The
marriage was performed at the
home of the brides parents in Tyler
town on Feb. 9Th in the presence OF
large number Of friends and re-
latives. The happy couple arrived
in Bogalusa TUESDAY, enroute from
their HONEYMOON which was spent
at Denver Col.
The bride is a sister to Emmett
Brock, the popular and well known
young North Boealusa Merchant.
At times she assisted Mr.. Brock at
the store and she became exceed.
inely popular with all the patrons.
She had a charming personality and
will be missed by all who had the
pleasure of her acquaintance.
The groom is a well known and
successfll merchant of WarnertOWn
and has friends In all parts Of the
parish with whom the Enterprise
Joins in extending congratulations.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Albert Verret Married

Albert Verret, a we'll known
|vhne man of Bogalusa and who
Nj be remembered as the great
Richer of the ball team last year,
las married on Thursday evening
pMiss Alma Adams, a popular and
A known young lady of this city.
& ceremony was performed by
ev. j. E. Brakefeld.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Address 10 Students

Hon. Delos R. johnson, of Frank
linton has gone to Natchitoches
where he will deliver the gradual
IND address to the students OF
State Normal tonight.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24

G.N. Rogers. the we'll known
North Boealusa furniture dealer,
has lust received a carload Of ranges
and cooking stoves which will be
sold on easy and long payments. A
biz sale has been inaueurated and
attention is called to the advertise.
ment in this issue.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Carload Of Furniture

D. Benin, the hustline Colum-
bia street merchan. has received q
carload Of fine furniture which is
now on display and an invitation is
extended you to call and inspect the
stock. Buying in such quantities
permits him to offer high class fur
niture at low prices said Mr.. Benin.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24
Bicycles Thieves Busy

!. Oullne the past few days the
ucycies thieves have been working
ssetome and three bicycles have
: ven stolen. Two disappeared from
'W'awest Bosalusa Tuesday night.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-02-24

WI. Daniel, one Of the leading
citizens of Angie, visited Bogalusa
friends on Tuesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
EDITOR ASSIGNING
 TALKS OF PEACE
 AND END OF WAR
Hirst, of the London Economist, Is Eager for Termination of Great Strife-Says
 Policy Popular

LONDON, July 7-( Special Fran cis w. Hirst, the prominent financial writer. in his yGiedictory upon re- signing tbe editorship or the London Economist after tenure of nine years, says:
 "In my view Che .iuancia fabric or Western Europe Is in imminent peril and In few more months it will no longer be possible Go disguise the bankrupt condition Of several great nations Civilization as we have known it. and representative in- stitutions. are doomed. unless through the eXerti0us of individuals the rights without which. an EngiishmGn at any rate, win hardly care Go live, are speedily restored. To this end free dom and independence must somehow be won back for parliament and the press"
 Admits Se is Pacificist
 Mir Hirst has been an opponent of restrictions enforced by the de- seuse of the realm act and secret diplomacy" Replying to the Times, which states Jhat he mparted Go the Economist @ distressing paciHcist pol icy be said
 "Iu plain English. ] am accused of being a peace maker The accusa- iiou Is not distressing to me. ] plead guilty Co the charge It has been my principal object during the past year GO prepare the public mind for peace by separating passion and fiction from reason and Gct and it ] could believe ] had h8s.encd its advent by one day and saved the precious lives and limbs lost in twenJy-tour hours. ! should feel myself Co have won a prize worth an che titles that emper- DTS shower on tGe.r layorites and ministers Ot their supporters.
 Honorable Peace Possible
 That the negotiation of peace is a difficult task, ] admit That the attainment of an honorable and last ing settlement is beyond the compre' hension of common diplomacy ] deEy That peace is desired by all bcliser- ent nations l feel certain, and the fact that the circulation of the Econ 1miet has touched it's height during tho last few weeks, may serve to in- iicate the feeling of our business men"
 Hartley Wthers, Financial advisor of the treasury, succeeds Mr. Hirst as editor of the Economist. It IS understood the proprietors of the pa per disagree with Mr. Hirsts editor. ial policy
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
FREIGHT RATES TO ALASKA ADVANCED;
 STRIKE THE CAUSE
Enormous Cost of Loading Cargo and Higher Wages of Crews Given as the Cause of
 the New Tariff.

The advance in the freight rates to Southeastern Alaska are a result of the enormous cargo handling charges due to the longshoremens strike and che Increased cost of op- eratlon resulting from higher wages granted the crews of steamers iu ' the Alaska trade according to ad- vices received on the Prince George l last night from Seattle. The advances announced are as follows:
 Seattle to Ketchikau. from S5.5O Ito S6.5O per ton; Seattle to Juneau from S6.5O to $7.5O per ton; Seattle . to Skagway, from S7.50 to $S,5O 'per ton.
 Seattle to Crosg group of ports, including Sulzcr, Kurheen, Tokeen. Point Ellis. Tyee, Point Ward Yes Bay, Chomlcy, santa Ana, Kasaan and Roe Point $S.50 to $9.50 per ton
 Seattle to the sitka group of ports. including Cape Edwards. Whale Bay. Sitka Hot Springs and : Chichagof, from S9 to S10 per ton.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Snsitna Claims Victim.

Fred Loper, who has a piling con tract with the commission on the lit- tie Susitna river, brought in the body of a 12-year-old Indian maiden yesterday that he found on Susitna Hats, says the Anchorage Times of July 3. The body was badly decom- posed and was buried as soon as the coroner's inquest was finished. The verdict was that the young maiden had met death by accidental drown ing, presumably further up the river and aoated down when the ice broke up this spring, as she showed evi- dence of having been in the water for at least two months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Bepins Shinping to GranbY.

Owing to the recent decisions of the Tacoma Shelter Co.,, to hence forth pay to small shippers only 50 percent of assay values of the copper ores consigned to them and the remainder when the ores have been reclaimed, the lessee of the War Eagle have made arrangements to ship the product Of that mine to the Granby shelter in British Co., lumbia. If this proves satisfactory there are doubtless others of the copper claim owners in this dis trict who are developing their prop critics on a small scale, will likely follow their eXample.-( (Whitehorse Star.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
WIRELESS TORPEDO CONTROL SECURED
 BY GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON. July 18.-The Sen. ate accepted with minor modilica- tions Che provision in the House for tncations appropriation bill author izeding the purchase of John Hays Hammond Jr's wireless torpedo con- trolling device for $750,000 A fur theg test of the appartus will con tinue for a year, and, if a favorable report iB returned lhe President IS authorized to formally accept the de' vice.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Wbite Pass Hustling.

c. B. Buhmann has been appoint ed travelling agent for the White Pass and Yukon Route and has jumped into the harness with vim and determination to make things hum for the White Pass. Mir. Buh- man will work the Canadian boats from Prince Rupert, soliciting bus mess for the White Pass over the Summit
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
U. S. GOVERNMENT
 PURCHASES STEAMERS
 PAYING MILLION EACH

NEW YORK. July 13.-The Grand Trunk interests have sold at a price understood Co be $1OO0,OOO each to the United States government, for transports. the steamships Narragan- sett and Manhattan tied up at New London since they were built under the plan 10 operate them in connec. tion with the uncompleted Southern New England road. The United States Steamship Company headed by c. W. Morse, had offered S75O, 900 each for the boats.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Monntaineer Organize.

The Alaska Mountaineers, a new organization which will operate in the Territory of Alaska, was launch recently at Skagway. The Charter members of the new order are Low ell Jackson Thomas, instructor in Princeton University and lecturer on Alaska; Harold Stetson, a White Pass man; William Bledsoe, son of Wm. Bledsoe, local merchant; J.. c. Stewart. a White Pass man, and Cecil Cole, also a White Pass man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
NEWS OF IMPERFECT TO ALASKAN9 TAKEN FROM NEWS.
 PAPERS

Attended only by the necessary witnesses, Elizabeth s. Churchill and r. C. BWchett, both of Cordoya, were married Wednesday evening says the Cordoya Times of July T. The bride has been a resident of Cordova but five months, but the groom is well known here, having held a position with the Copper Riv- CT & Northwestern By for years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
The Boston Store
M. Michael, Prop.

introduction Specials - For Two Weeks. Ladies waists. Sl.25 val mes for S5c: ladies waists. Sl.F values for S1.35; Middy Blouses, SIPS values for 95c; House Aprons. S1.0O values for 65c' House Aprons, soc values for 35c; Night Dresses. $100 values for s5c. Might Dresses. SIT values for s1.25: Gingham Undersklrts, S1.OO values. 75c; Mems Work Shirts 75c values for 40c; Mems Work Shirts. $1.00 values for l5c, 55c: Night Dresses. $l.75 values for SIPS: Mems Underwear. S1.5O suits for S1.O0: Mems WOOlen Un- derwear. S3.75 suits for S2.75; Mems Cashmere Hose. 35c grade for 25c.
 Opp. Dispatch 5lkp Front st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Anohorage Bank To Build.

Vice-President Westermann, of the Bank of Alaska, has proven his faith in the future of Anchorage in a material manner The directors of the Bank of Alaska believe in hay ing their own property and through pr. Westermann closed a deal last week whereby they become owners of a valuable piece of Anchorage real estate, having purchased the east half of Lot 2, Block 49, and have let the contract to Balch and Mcdonald for the immediate erection of a one-story, reinforced concrete bank building.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
To Patent ToWnsite.

At an adjourned regular meeting of the council held Wednesday af- ternoon. July 3, with all members present. it was decided to employ Attorney John Rustgard, of Juneau, to take up the matter Of securing patent to Petersburg townsite, the council agreeing to pay the sum of $500 for his services when the pat cut Is allowed, says the Petersburg Roport
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Chicken Fox at Fort Liscum.

Lieut.. Geo. Newlove, post surgeon at Fort Liscum reports the occur ance of chicken pox at that place. The wife and child of Corp. Jerry ?. Allen are suffering from the dis ease, and the family has been quar- antined until further notice. Dr. Newlove states that the disease was contracted presumably in Valdez, al- though, so far as known, no case of the disease has been reported there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
To Fortify Resurrection Bay.

The Army and Navy Journat In one of It's issues this month contains an article about the tentative plans for the fortifying of Resurrection Bay. The plans spoke of are sug- gested by the War College and show that the subject Is receiving atten- ton again
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
&
 llzssl .s.s .AzA

You want Co know what your motor car vii, do. The mllliOn-ear Ford performance answers your question. Supplying the motor car needs Of all classes, the Ford Is operated and maintained ln city or country for about two cents a mIle-with univer- sal Ford service behind it. Touring Car $40; Runabout s39O; cOupeIst ssso; Town Car ss4O; Sedan, sz4o, f. Q. b. Detroit. On display and aaIe
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
Rear Hunting Slnmns.

Bear hunting to the westward has tapered off a little now as the hides are reported to be no good, the an- imals shedding at his time of year Some ten or twelve bears were kill ed there this spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
coCDY SALE

The Ladies Of the Presbyterian Church will hold a Goody Sale in the Church basement Saturday afternoon lee cream and cake win be served.
 (-iy14)--
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-14
PRICE FOR SOCKEYE
 FIXED AT 40 CENTS
 ON THE FRASER RIVER

According to advices brought by the Prince George last night. meeting of the representatives of the salmon canners on the Fraser river. fixed the following prices for sal- mon:
 Sockeyes, 40 cents per fish; red springs, Q cents a pound; echoes, 20 cents per fish. The prices for pinks and chums was left for later consideration
 No cannerles on the Fraser have started operations yet. The total number of licenses taken out by fish ermen for the Fraser is now 1,010.
 On the rivers of Northern British Columbia fishing commenced on June 20, but with bad weather since that date catches have been uni- formly bad