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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04

The tale has been told Kelly
Andrus is a winner in the race for
assessor by the handsome majority
of 1877 votes, having defeated his op-
ponent, Charles Thibodeaux, in four
wards by good votes, while he tied
the fifth and lost the fourth by a
small vote.
The Andrus victor y
C a m e. as In u X
pected shock to the supporters OF
NJ. L. Swords, who had made such
fight to down the Grand Goteau
boy in favor of the man, who had
fought the sheriff SO hard four
years ago. But the voters of St.
Landry knew Kelly Andrus as a
good man; they knew that he would
do his duty and therefore would
serve the taxpayers in most eff
fective manner, hence his flatter-
ing majority on last Tuesday.
The Opelousas, Washington and
Eunice polls, which were expected
to give Thibodeaux overwhelming
maiorities, only gave him lead of
Al votes, which was easily over
come. Opelousas went for Thibo-
deaux by only 66 votes, while on the
25th of last month Tibodeaux had
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04

led Andrus by 153 votes, Washing
ton by majority of one vote Went
in the Thibodeaux column, while
Eunice favored Andrus by 26 votes
The only poll which Mr.. Andrus
did not carry, in which he had led
Mr.. Thibodeaux in the first pri-
mary, was Grand Prairie, which he
lost by five votes.
Swords and Thibodeaux followers
had fond expectations of carrying
five of the six wards of the parish,
but when the votes were counted
the Mighty First" which has never
failed going for the candidate sup
ported by the sheriff, delivered an
Andrus majority; the sixth ward,
counted as sure Thibodeaux ward
went for Andrus, as did the second
and third wards.
There is no doubt that A. L. An
drus was the best fitted aspirant
for the office of assessor; the voters
of this parish, left to cast their bal
lot for the best man, did not hesi-
tate to elect Mr.. Andrus.
Mr.. Andrus set an example TO all
future politicians of St. Landry IN
the recent campaign by carrying on
one of the cleanest political cam
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
CARD OF THANKS

I take this means of expressing
my heartfelt thanks to my count
less friends and supporters who
fought SO yaliantly for my candi-
dacy during the last two primary
campaigns. / assure the good peo-
pie of st. Landry parish that as
their assessor I will do my utmost
to serve them in a most efficient
manner. I will fulfill my campaign
pledges of conducting the assessors
office in my own way and assure
them that I will be the assessor OF
all the people and will not be the
assessor of any political boss or
political clique. A. L. ANDRUS.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
HARGRODER and WIFE
HAVE NARRi,W ESCAPE
Prominent Citizens of Coulee Croche
Thrown into Deep Cresasse
HORSE WAS FRIGHTENED
BY RAILROAD HAND CAR
Dir. and Mrs. William Hargroder
Rescued by S. p. Section Crew
Near Veltin's on Thursday

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hargroder
prominent and well known resi-
dents of the Coulee Croche section
of this parish narrowly escaped
death, on Thursday morning, wher
their horse was frightened at 3
hand car, which had been placed
by the Southern Pacific section
crew, near the roadway.
AS soon as the Hargroders cross
ed the track, their horse saw the
car, which was covered with a
white tarpaulin; the animal, full OF
life, at once began to make a break,
going down the steep hill, just on
this side of the Southern Pacific
crossing near Veltin's. The buggy
was backed until it fell into the
crevasse; while the buggy was fall
ing Mrs. Hargroder went head fore
most into the twelve foot crevasse,
plunging into about three or four
feet of water, just ahead of. the
buggy, which toppled over her.
Mr.. Hargroder was followed Into The
creyasse by the horse, which fell
right on the top of him.
Luckily the section crew, under
the foreman j. A. Rhodes, was
nearby, and no sooner had they
seen what had happened, when they
rushed to the assistance of the aged
citizens; Mrs. Hargroder was pulled
out from under the buggy, only
bruised a little, while Mr.. Har-
groder was taken out little the
worse for his experience.
The railroad foreman, when in
tervieWed on Thursday morning
stated that it was certainly mira
Gle that both Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
groder were not killed outright.
The horse was not injured to any
great extent, but the buggy was
broken into pieces.
Mrs. Joseph sibille, with aer son
and lady friends were passing just
as it happened, and picked up Mr..
and Mrs. Hargroder, who were
rushed to their daughters home,
Mrs. Alfred Vidrine, where dry
clothes were procured, thereby
averting serious illness.
Mr.. Hargroder has employed the
services of lawyer and will PRISE
cute the Southern Pacific for all
lowing its employees to leave a
hand car right on the road way.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
MILLS WINS EASILY
FOR POLICE JUROR
Head OF Farmers Union rs elected
by 80 Votes
COUNTRY PRECINCTS GO
! FOR HIM BY LARGE VOTE
Bellevue People Will Have Repre-
sentatiOn in st. Landry Parish
Police Jury in r.. Lee Mills

The race for police juror from
this ward proved interesting, al
though R. Lee Mills, president of
the st. Landry Farmers Union, de-
feated Louis Hebert by majority
of 90 votes.
Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Hebert were
tied in the first primary and were
therefore compelled to run in the
second race. Bellevue and Plais-
ance gave Mr.. Mills handsome ma
jorities, while Opelousas went for
Mr.. Hebert by only 36 votes.
The two candidates for police
jury were known to be good men
gentlemen Of high standing and
both successful farmers. Mr.. Mills
however, had practically the sole
support of the country people, a;
is shown by the returns Of tfs
Plaisa.lce poll, which gave him, /
majority of SO votes out of f2i cast
and the Bellevue box went for hin
by vote of 46 to 10.
Many OF Mr.. Mills supporters fel
fearful of the result, as did the An
drus supporters, as Sheriff Sword
had openly declared war agains
the Bellevue farmer, stating tina
HE was going to elect Mr.. Heberi
But as in the assessors fight
was shown that the people wer
not going to let a man, who ha
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
DEMOCRATS APPOINT
|J. ". LEWIS CHAIRMAN.
Pleasant Supporters Hold Entllu-
siastic Meeting Wednesday
DETERMINED TO MAKE
BIG POLITICAL FIGHT
Over One Hundred Democrats Met
at the Court House for the Pnr-
pose OF Organizing Club

On Wednesday evening about one
hundred voters OF this city met at
the Court House and organized q
Pleasant Club. Mr.. w. J. Sandoz
i who had been instrumental, in
bringing about the movement, call
ed the meeting to order. A perma-
nent organization was affected with
John w. Lewis as chairman, Il.
Austin Fontenot as vice chairman,
with ]. G. LaWler as secretary.
The call had been signed by sew
enty persons. Many more names
could have been secured, it is said,
but the gentleman engaged ii so-5
Letting signatures, was sick in bed,
and no one thought of obtaining adj
ditional signers. Quite number
of those present at the meeting
signed the roster.
Judging from the amount OF ap-
plause each speaker received, there
was enthusiasm galore, and some to
y Il
spare. The following we'll known
gentlemen address g d the
meeting; w. ]. Sandoz, L. Austin
Fontenot, Il. +. Perrault, Judge q.
Z. Dupre, e. K Eastman, James y.
Lewis, DR.. Fred ]. Mayer and Judge
3. T.. Lewis.
Hon. {. Austin Fontenot, recent
candidate for lieutenant governor
on the Barret ticket, made
strong address, appealing to the
Democrats to stand by their party,
after which he placed in noInina-
tion John w. Lewis as chairman or
the Pleasant Club.
Old st. Landry said the speak
ers, must remain In the Demo-
cratic column where it of right be-
longs. The absence Of the Glar-
ion representative from the meet
ing, preeludes. a more extended
'Write-up of what occurred. Later
on it will have more to say on the
subject matter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04

kept scrupulously quiet during his
own battle, dictate to them as to
how they should cast their ballot.
Mr. Mills will make one Of sc.
Landr.y's most progressive police
jurors; he IS alert TO the situation,
knows the wants oil the taxpayers
of the entire parish, His friends
predict for him an enviable repu-
tation as member of the police
jury; they feel confident that he
will be found on the right side Of
every great moral and economic
question.
Following is how the three pre-
precincts voted for police juror:
Il
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
LOEB HONORED BY
MAYORS ASSOCIATION.

Mayor Edward Z. Loeb of this city
has been honored by the Mayors
Association OF Louisiana, having
been appointed chairman Of the
waterworks committee.
Mr.. Loeb has been instructed to
appoint the other two members OF
this important committee.
The Opelousas executive Is one
of the valuable members Of the
Mayors Association. As head Of
the waterworks committee Mr.. Loeb
is expected to do very good work,
as he is known throughout the
state as being one Of the best post
ed men on this subject in Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
KELLY ANDRUS SWEEPS THE
PARISH IN TUESDAYS ELECTION
Peoples Candidate For Assessor IS An Easy Winner
Over Charles Thbodeaux By l27 Votes Carrying
Four Of The Six Wards

paigns ever staged in old st. Ian
, dry; unlike the opposition he did
not go in every community in the
parish and promise the same job to
scores of different voters, in an at
tempt to secure votes; he is one
man that was elected to an office
in this parish without making one
single solitary promise.
On Wednesday morning hundreds
of friends of Mr.. Andrus from every
section Of the parish poured into
town to congratulate their candi-
date; he met them in the same COR
dial manner in which he met them
before; he assured them that he
would conduct his office on bust
ness basis, and the voters have
every reason to believe that the as
SCISSORS office of this parish will be
one of the best conducted in this
state.
As can be seen b y
the returns the country y
people stood by Andrus to the very
last, giving him a majority of prae-
tieally two hundred votes.
Mr, Andrus will not qualify as
assessor Of this parish until next
spring. There is no talk of getting
out Progressive candidates for pa
roehial officers.
The election of Mr.. Andrus shows
conclusively that the self-styled
Marrero of this parish, maker of
all politicians who have succeeded
in landing in office. self-constituted
father of st. Landry Democracy, is
not yet entitled to the name of
Kaiser William the First, Emperor
of st. Landry.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
BULL MOOSERS FORM
LOCAL PARKER CLUB
Over One Hundred Voters Attend
Saturday Nights Meeting
JUDGE e. ID. ESTILETTE
is CHOSEN PRESIDENT
Enthusiastic Parkerites Endorse
Candidates. of Edwin Br0ussard
and Edward b. DuhuissOn

The first Parker Club to be or
ganized in this parish was formed
last Saturday night when a large
number Of Parkerites assembled at
the courthouse and in an enthusi-
astic manner went about to organ
ize an Opelousas Parker Club.
Judge E. D. Estilette, one of the
original Parker men of this parish
and one OF the most respected citi-
zens of st, Landry was chosen by
unanimous consent as president of
the Parker Club, with J. ]. Thomp-
son, vice president and r. {. Nc
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04
DAUGHTERS ENTERTAIN

The Daughters Of Isabella enter
tanned at the Knights of Columbus
Hall on Wednesday night at five.
hundred. A large number Of the
ladies were in attendance, but Of
the lucky ones Mrs. w. B. Prescott,
wife of the newly elected superin-
tendent Of parish public schools,
proved to be the l,ickiest one, hay-
ing captured the first prize.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04

engage in the gambling game OF
craps, or any gambling with dice
for money or any representative OF
money, or any other consideration
whatever, shall be guilty of mis- .
demeanor and shall, upon convlc-
ton thereof, be fined the sum of not
less than One dollar nor more than
Twenty-Five, or imprisoned for not
Itless than Ten days nor more than
Thirty, or both at the discretion OF
the Court. This act further pro-
yides: That any owner, lessee or
any occupant of any building who
shall permit in or about the same,
or on the premises connected there
with, the gambling game of craps,
or the playing with dice, for money
or any representative of money, er
any other consideration whatever,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor
and upon conviction shall be fined
not less than Twenty-Five dollars
nor more than One Hundred, or im-
prisoned for not less than Ten days
nor more than Thirty, or both at
the discretion of the Court.
I desire to call your special at
tention to Act i76 of 1908 known as
the shattuck Bill to regulate Ba-
Rooms in this State. Section 3
makes it misdemeanor to sell
liquor without a license; Section i
requires a partition between the
.barroom and grocery and no en-
trance is permitted in the saloon ex-
cept from the street; Section 5 pro-
hibist the issuance of a license to
any woman and no woman or girl
or minor shall serve in any bar
room; Section prohibits the sell
ing of liquors to minors and women.
also prohibits the sale of liquors To-
whites and negroes for consumption
on the same premises; Section I
prohibits gambling of any kind on
the same premises. This section
also provides that the Court IN
passing sentence on any persbn vio-
lating the provisions of this act, in
addition to the penalty imposed,
shall be permanently deprived Of
the privilege of conducting a bar
room thereafter.
The Statutes Of the State make it
my duty to charge you relative to
the following laws
1. Carrying concealed weapons.
such as pistols, bowie-knivcs, dlrks,
pazors or any other dangerous
weapons.
2. The act against ccneubinage
between whites and blacks, whlc},
is intended to preserve the purity
of the Caucasian race.
3. Act No. $40 of 1903 makes it a
misdemeanor to obstruct any Grain
age, canal or other pubic or p:i-
vate drains.
4. Act No. IL OF 1863 makes it a
misdemeanor to appear Ut any
public gathering in his Stale in an
intoxicated condition.
There is also the Sunday law
which prohibits the selling on sun
days; the law against trusts or com
binations intended i, restrain trade
or control the market value of
merchandise; the law esaillst the
killing Of song birds; Line law against
the violation of labor contract.
Tt is your sworn duty to report
any violation of the iaWs.
In conclusion, caarsr you toI
lessen crime and afford tue most
ample protection to the rights of
your fellowmen by returning in
dictments against all violainrs of
the laws Of your State.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-03-04

DR.. John A. Haas, wife and daugh-
ter, Miss Nathalie, and Mrs. Leon
Haas attended the wedding Of Miss
Elise Goldstine, which took place in
the Crescent City on the 29th.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09

sui general at Seville, years ago. 1t was
adjusted with orange blossoms. and these
flowers also appeared in her bouquet Of
lilies of the valley. Mrs. Brewers travel
ing gown was of dark blue silk poplin. with
hat of the same shade of blue.
The bride graduated from the Visitation
Convent, in Georgetown, last year with the
highest honors, winning gold medal. Mr..
and Mrs. Brewer have gone for wedding
journey which will last for several weeks.
and in October they will take up their resi-
dence at 1850 Euclid street, Washington,
their future home.
MURPHY -BRGFELD.
Miss Grace Elizabeth Birgfeld, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward W. Birsfeld. of
Linden, and Mr.. Robert Murphy, of Forest
Glen, were married last Monday evening
in Grace Episcopal Church. Woodside, in
the presence of large gathering of their
relatives and friends. Rev. G. H. McGrew
officiated. The bride was attended by
Misses Helen Montgomery. of Washington.
and Susan Murphy, sister of the BRIDE
groom. The brides brother. Frank Brig
field, was best man. and the ushers were
Charles G. Myers and Edgar Thompson, of
Rockville. and Frank A. Ray. of Linden.
HAWKINS -SPATEs.
Miss Ethel Lytton Spates. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Spates. Of Gath
ersburs, and Mr.. Roger Hawkins. of Etchi-
son, were married in Rockville on Thursday
of last week by Rev. S. r. White.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09

Children's Day will be observed at the
Methodist Church. Rockville. next Sunday
at II A. M.
Children's Day services will be held at
Mcdonald Chapel. Quipce Orchard. on Sun
day. June 18th. at 3 P.M
Preaching at the M. E. Church South.
Rockville, every Sunday morning and even
Ing by the pastor. Rev. John II. Schooly
Rev. John r. Henderson expects to con-
duct the services at the Rockville Presby-
terrain Church on Sunday at the usual
hours, II A. M. and 1880 P. M.
A Mission will be given In 81. Johns
Church. Forest Glen. by Paulist Mission
airy. beginning Sunday. June nth. 1915. at
$50 A. NJ. and will close Sunday evening,
June 18th. All are invited.
Emory M. Z. Church South, oakdale, will
celebrate It's first anniversary on Sunday,
June 18th. Services morning and after
noon. Luncheon served on the grounds
All cordially invited.
Rockville Christian Church. o. c. Barnes
minister, services Sunday. Bible School
10 A. M; preaching at II A. M. and 8 P
M; Christian Endeavor at 7 Pm. Preach
ing every fourth Sunday at Hyattstown al
II A. M. and 9 P. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09

reason to believe that the nine men he
appoints will be men devoted to asricul'
ture and fully competent to carry out the
intention Of these laws. Gov. Harrington
has before him great opportunity. and il
he does. he will be one of the great Gov
errors of Maryland"
The meeting came to close with the
adoption of a series of resolutions COM
mending the administration Of the college
under DR.. H. j. Patterson and the activities
of the committee. following which the Wis
iting farmers and their families scattered
to many sections of the State from which
they came. having witnessed the opening
Of new era in the history of their Agri-
cultural College and the agricultural devel-
opment Of Maryland.
The resolutions adopted were as follows
Whereas. At the conference Of farmers
held at the college last year on Farmers
Day. resolutions were adopted urging that
adequate appropriations be made for the
college and agricultural work in the State,
and the passage of a broad and liberal
charter for the institution and
Whereas. The Legislature Of 1916 has
complied with the requests Of the farming
interests by the passage of the charter and
other important constructive legislation
for the benefit of agriculture, and made
such increased. appropriations to its agri-
cultural agencies as to guarantee a new
era in their development for rendering
service to the people; and
Whereas, The work of the Maryland
Agricultural College during the past three
years has made marked progress. notwith-
standing its many handicaps, and the in
auguration Of many new lines Of work,
and the initiation of broad and compre-
hensive policy of development for the in
stitution has been due to the vision and
work Of our able president. DR.. H. J. Pat
terson;
Be it therefore resolved, That this as
semblage Of farmers. representing all parts
of the State, do hereby commend the sue
cessful efforts Of the chairman and men,
bers Of the Agricultural Committee, who
represented the farming interests before the
Legislature. and. further, that we extend
our appreciation to the members of the
Legislature for their genuine interest in
the agricultural bills. and especially to the
chairmen Of the Agricultural Committees.
and those members who fathered these
measures and worked necessarily for their
passage; and. further, that we extend to
the Governor. the Comptroller and State
Treasurer. our appreciation for their assis-
lance in securing this legislation
Be it further resolved. That this assem-
blaze Of farmers do heartily commend the
successful administration of DR.. II. J. Pat
terson. as president OF the Maryland Az
ricultural College;
Be it further resolved, That a copy Of
these resolutions be forwarded to the Gov
ernor. the Chairman Of the new Board Of
Trustees and the Chairman of the Commit
tees on Agricultural Legislation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09
BERTHA II. TALBOT.
Recording Secretary.
Festivals and Rntertaln ments.

The great GAINESVILLE tournament and
picnic Wednesday. August 9th. 1916.
The famous Chopper. Md. picnic Wed =
nesday. August 18th, 1918.
The great annual festival and tourna-
ment at St. Johns Church. Forest Glen.
Nd. will take place July 28th. 1916
ST. Peters picnic. Olney. August End {;
st. Gabriel's picnic. Potomac, July 25th ;
st. Mary's lawn fete. Rockville. Tuesday
and Wednesday. August 9th and 9th
The Civic Club Of GAINESVILLE will hold
strawberry festival in the Baptist Church
grove on Thursday. June 18th. beginning
at a P. M. The public is cordially invited
to attend.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presby-
terian Church will hold a strawberry festi-
val in the town hail. at Boyd. on Saturday Z.
June 10th. commencing at S O'Clock. P. M.
The public is cordially invited to attend
The Jr. o. u. A. M. Band Of Germantown
Council. No. 1871, will hold an ice-cream and
strawberry festival on its lawn on Wednes-
day, June IA Gf rainy, the next fair day.
commencing at o'clock. p. M. Sand
witches and coffee will be served. Good
music by the band. Come and spend a
pleasant evening with US.
Germantown Council. No. 1871. Jr. o. U.
A. NJ, will hold their fifth annual picnic
on August 10th. at the grove at Old Ger
mantown school. commencing at 8 A. M.
IL rainy, the the next fair day Speaking.
plenty Of amusements. good dinners and
suppers. A good time is promised to all
Music by the Jr. o. u. A. M. band.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09
County Club News.

The Woman's Club Of Bethesda held its
last meeting for the year on Monday at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert N.
Grosvenor. wild Acres" near Rockville.
The feature of the evening was a particu-
larly fine talk by Mr.. Frederic l.. Kinde-
koper on "Unpreparedness. Refreshments
were served.
The Woman's Club Of WoOdmont had
an open meeting Tuesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. James Wilson. WOodmont.
Bethesda. Md. when their husbands and
friends were the guests Of the club MEM
bers The speaker Of the evening was Mr..
N. Martin Williams. reader Of the House
Of Representatives, who gave an interest
ing talk on Single Tax" After enjoying a
program Of music and recitstions. supper
was served.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-06-09
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