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The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
WELSH JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH LOUISIANA FRIDAY July M 1916
NUMBER I

feels thrill of pride at the thought
or mention of the Jennings Second
troop cavalry. The stop was so short
that the boys were not permitted to
leave the train. Greetings and adieus
were from the car windows. One of
the touching scenes was that of a
little black-eyed bride of a year and
a half, being lifted by stalwart arms
that she might embrace her husband,
and afterward the passing in at the
car window a wee bit of humanity,
the three months old baby girl that
was showered by kisses by its stall
wart soldier papa. This scene con-
vinced the writer that congress
should not delay the passage of the
act caring for the dependent zones of
soldiers.
Another fact that shows how the
officers are willing to share in the
vicissitudes of the men, is shown by
the fact that when it was learned
that only day coaches could be sup
piled without delay, for the trans
poration of the troops, but Pull
man would be placed at the disposal
of the officerS This offer was de-
clined as the officers said, "We will
share the hardships of our men,"
Our citizens are proud of our boys.
Our bsys should be proud of our citi-
zens, and we are sure they are, for
we heard one trooper remark to an
other, "It don't make any difference
what time we pass through Jennings
does it? They are all here to well
come us, amt they?"
The Times-Record wishes to ex-
press its best wishes for the boys and
hopes that they will be comfortably
located at Camp Mercedes.
The second section bearing the
cavalry troop arrived in Welsh about
1890 p. m., where number of the
members of the troop were greeted
by relatives and friends and present.
ed with :. number of boxes of good
things, which were intended to make
the trip to the border seem a little
shorter.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21

On account of the recent issue of
$5OO,OOO bonds for improved high
ways, the average daily balances W.
likely to be of considerable size.
The bid of each bank submitting an
application to become fiscal agent
for said parish shall be made so as
to cover the following propositions:
l. The rate of interest to be paid
by said fiscal agent on daily bal
ances.
2. Agree to loan to the parish of
Jefferson Davis from time to time
as may be required, funds in excess
OF the average daily balance, not to
exceed an amount to be expressly
stated in said bill.
Each bid shall be sealed and de-
livered to John 7. Hood, Clerk of the
Police Jury, prior to 1000 o'clock
m. on Thursday, August 8, 1916.
A copy of Act 2O5 of the Acts of
1912 is enclosed herewith.
J. 81 IRENE,
President of Police Jury.
JOHN 7. HOOD,
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
NUMBER FROM WELSH ATTEND
LAKE ARTHUR CAMP MEETING

"A large number of people from in
ana near Welsh attended the Lake
arthur camp meeting last Sunday.
among them were Mr.. and Mrs. s,
v. Scogglns and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
r. Campbell and children, Mr.. and
Mrs E. c. Willard and children, Mr..
and Mrs. S. E, Carroll and son, Mr.
and Mrs. R. S. Greer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Todd and children, Mr. and
Mrs. zim Todd and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. G. Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
K. Barbee, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
Lovett and children, Mr.. and Mrs
John Narrans and children, Mr., and
Mrs. Lyman Bowers, Mr.. F. O. Rad
exc, Mr.. F. Moor. Mrs. Beatrice Peck
Miss Flora Compton, Miss Katherine
Carroll, Miss Euphie Neely, Miss
Lillian Carroll, Miss Violet Bottorff
Miss Rachel Patterson, Miss Shirley
Davidson, Miss Beulah Mccain of
Crowley, Messrs. Chas. and Jules
Todd, Willie, John and Roy Comp
ton, Andy Notes.-The and A. C.
Moore, Mrs. Mary Scoggins, Misses
Dora and Amy Radeke and Mr.. Ell
mer Harris.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Democratic Executive Committee,
18th Judicial District of La.

The democratic executive commit
tee of the Fifteenth Judicial distric
Of Louisiana met this day in tn,
court house at Lake Charles, La
Present: A. o. Fontenot, James G
Richard Of Jefferson Davis parish
William E. Krebs, J. H. Poe, Calca
sieu parish; E. D. Cormier, proxy tt
William E. Krebs.
On motion of A. 0. Fontenot
William E. Krebs was elected chair
man of the committee.
On motion of j. u. Poe, ]. G. Rich
ard was elected secretary of saic
committee.
On motion of J. G. Richard, five
members in person or by proxy vii
hereafter constitute quorum for tn,
transaction of business.
j. H. Poe offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the chairman of Il
democratic executive committee Of
the Fifteenth Judicial district hereby
is authorized to call a democratic pri
mary to be held at the usual polling
places throughout the district be-
tween legal hours on September IL
1916, for the purpose Of nominating
two candidates for judges of the Fif.
teenth Judicial district court and one
candidates for district attorney fol
said court;
That candidates for such offices
are required to file their applications
for places on the primary ticket, ac.
companied by fee of $50 for each
candidate for district Judge and Of
$50 for each candidate for district at
torney, with the chairman of this
committee on or before July 25, 1916;
That this committee when it ad-
journS shall adjourn to meet on
July 26th, 1916, at l p. M, for the
purpose of passing upon such appli-
cations and of choosing election of
ficers.
The resolution was unanimously
carried.
On motion of J. H. Poe, it was
voted that members attending the
necessary meetings of this commit
tee to be repaid their travelling ex-
penseS in attending such meetings, out
of any funds that may be placed in the
hands of the chairman to meet the
primary expenses.
On motion the committee adjourn
ed to meet July 26 at p. m.
WILLIAM KREBS, Chairman.
]. G. RICHARD, Secretary.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
ByERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR FISCAL AGENT

Jennings, La, July 10, 1916.
4 Al Banks and Bankers of Jeffer-
u Davis Parish, Louisiana:
Hinder Act No. 265 Of the Acts of
General Assembly of the State of
idana Of 1912, and pursuant to
v,olutiOn Of the Police Jury of the
idsh Of Jefferson Davis, Louisiana,
M 6, 1916, you are hereby notified
It the Police Jury Of the Parish of
ssOn Davis, Louisiana, will at its
ular meeting to be held on August
lsl6, select a fiscal agent for said
iSh fer a period Of two years from
gust 8, 1916.
gssh bank submitting a bid to be-
he fiscal agent of said parish, is
Hirsd to furnish a sworn state
hi Of its financial condition on the
t day Of the month prior to the
H Of making said application, as is
pirtd by Section 8 Of said Act 2O5,
70 furnish bond in such as may
required by the Police Jury.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
n RURAL ROUTES
ESTABLISHED SEPT. /.

u.,tmiaress Miss Essie Stewart Of
- has received assurance from
.,.toffice department at Washing
D C., that the two new rural
=, known as Motor Routes Nos
"a will be established Septem-
III ;.
|Ts,,p two new routes cover a dis
n. Of 81 miles and will serve a
n. number of patrons north and
.,aysst Of Welsh. At their incep.
!. ,hsy will be served only every
N, dsy, but after the first six
|.,tss the patrons will be served
Iilv one carrier carrying both the
aiss
'Ts.,s routes we're established main
through the efforts Of Congress-
II razaro who is zealously guarding
iutsrests Of his district in Wash
.rtoD. working in conjunction with
postmaster VIM. M. Terry.
Nj. Terry has requested the pa
H., Of the new routes who want reg
kson nail boxes to commune
IN him at once so that no delay may
,aused in establishing the route.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
JENNINGS CAVALRY TRUOP
NOW ON The BORDER
Jennings TimeS.Record:

Jennings Times. Record:
For the past few days the patriotic
citizens Of Jennings have been on the
qui vive in anticipation Of our pride,
the cavarly troop, passing through
the city on their way to the border
Yesterday word was received that the
boys would pass through here about
7 o'clock p. m, and that a stop of two
minutes would be allowed to let the
boys say "Howdy" and "Goodby."
Immediately loving hearts and minds
began to direct willing hands to pre-
pare remembrances for the boys.
Sandwiches were prepared in riotous
profusion and such variety that the
"57" varieties would not be a mark
er. Caeks were baked and daintily
iced. Loads of cantaloupes and wa
termelons were gotten in readiness for
the boys and then we commenced to
await their arrival.
AS early as 6 o'clock people began
to congregate in the part of the city
near the depot, and they kept COM
ing till they were all there. Grand
mothers, mothers, sisters, sweet
hearts and brothers, fathers, friends,
and small babies. Such a crowd has
not been seen around the depot since
the worlds famous Liberty bell stop
ped here last November. And they
stayed, too.
1t was soon apparent that the wait
would be a protracted one, but this
was no damper on the spirit of this
crowd. Ten-thirty came and the first
section of the train, bearing the
Washington artillery, swlpt through
without stopping. These boys of the
crescent City were vigorously ap-
plauded as their train rushed by.
At about this time the whistle on
the power house of the electric COM
pany gave the shrill blasts to an
nounce that our boys had left Laf-
fayette. After an hour and fifteen
minutes the headlight of the engine
came in sight around the bend via
Mermentau Cove, in two minutes our
boys were here, and after hand
shakes, embraces, kisses and God
speeds, the cry came, call aboard"
and the signal given to start and as
the train slowly gained momentum a
mighty cheer went up from the throng
OF people, and our boys were gone.
Not, however, until all the things
that had been prepared by loving
relatives was placed on the train. It
is safe to say that there will not be
a shortage of rations on the trip to
the border.
1t may be that our boys will not
see the actual service of real war
fare. Be that as it may, the boys
have left their homes and friends and
relatives of the private citizens at
the call of their country and are there
and at the command our boys v
give splendid account of them
selves. Every red-blooded citizen
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21
LAYNE & BOWLER NOTES.

Mr.. John Ilfrey and family O
Houston, Texas, passed through
Welsh last Friday evening en- route
to Memphis, Tenn. Mr.. Ilfrey, who
is secretary and treasurer of Layne
& Bowler Co., is also pretty good
motorist, having made the trip from
Houston to Welsh, by the. Hudson
route, in splendid time.
Mr.. Sam Olson, we'll known to many
of our readers, arrived from Houston
a few days ago in his Ford special.
Mr.. Olson intended to make the trip
to Memphis in his car but the recent
heavy rains caused him to leave his
car here and resume his journey
over the S. P. Sam is looking much
better after his vacation.
Mr.. S. 0. scoggins, accompanied by
P. L. Scoggins, Merit Morrill, and W.
P. Trammel, left Monday evening for
Alexandria. The object of the trip
was to locate the we'll site for the
well to be drilled for the Missouri
Pacific Railroad company at that
point. Mr.. Scoggins returned Tues
day night, the other members Of the
party remaining in Alexandria to
erect the derrick for the job.
Messrs. Romero and Scoggins have
recently completed an II 5-8 inch
well for Mr.. r. B. Monger near
Thornwell, La. We also learn that
Mr.. Carson Vanarsdall and Mr.. W.
D. Boyd have completed a fine we'll
for Mccain and Ridgeway, near
Woodlawn, La.
The recent heavy downpours Of
rain in this section have flooded al
most every field Of rice. All the
farmers are smiling their approval,
and everyone seems to be prosperous
except the engineers who have had
charge of the many pumping plants
in this section.
Some people seem to be able to
live without working, but we are
kept on the job all the time. Every
day is busy day with Layne &
Bowler Co.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-07-21

Some of our most distinguished,
influential and strictly moral citi-
zens were observed coming into town
at a very questionable hour Monday
morning. Should the curfew ordi-
nance have been enforced they would
have received the extreme penalty
when hauled before the mayor They
would probably attribute their tardy
arrival at their homes to slippery
roads and automobile trouble while
on their return from the Lake Ar
thur camp meeting.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
On Modern Man.

1.-THE late Emerson Taylor, our con
sui at Port Of SPAIN" said Washing
ton official, 'hailed from Dry Run. and
he had fund of happy Dry Run hu
NOR.
Taylor once compared disgruntled
brother consul to a Dry Run house
wife.
"'This woman he said. often took a
queer, disgruntled view of things. Thus
she said one day:
al don't think the prodigal son was
so bad, after ALL
HE want no good to his family.
said her husband.
"'Thats fact said the Dry Run
woman. But when he got home, all
the same he knowed enough to keep
his mouth shet. If he'd been like the
twentieth century man the first thing
he'd done would "a been to find fault
with the way tire fatted calf was
cooked Pittsburgh Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
GREAT MARKETS OF PARIS.
Buyers In the "HaIIes' May Not Carry
Parcels Of Any Kind.

There are some queer customs and
regulations In the "halles," the great
Paris central markets. No buyer Is al
lowed to enter or leave the markets
carrying parcel. however small 1t
may be. To carry parcels is the priv
ilege OF the porters Of these markets
Quaint figures are they I'm baggy vel
veteen trousers, blue striped Jerseys
and big brimmed. round leather hats
They alone can be employed to con-
vey from the market to the street out
side your merchandise. whether 1t be
half beef or only a good fat hen.
Madame has to help In her purchases
market women known as the keepers.
These women sit at the entrance to
the main division of the markets and
for a small fee watch over all pur
chases brought TO them. Many OF
these "salesladies" are wealthy. A
portly dame, a small seller. wears a
fine pair of diamonds In her ears and
a sparkling solitaire on her ring finger
Another character at the markets Is
the cutter" When a sheep is brought
to him by the buyer for half dozen
Paris housekeepers he cuts the ami
NAL into six portions and divides 1t
among them. The purchasers draw
lots for the best pieces and pay nc
cording to value notwithstanding
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
kierits of "AnqeIick Snuff"

Angelick snuff, the most noble com
position In the world, removing all
manner of disorders of the head and
brain. easing the most excruciating
pain in moment. taking away all
swimming and giddiness proceeding
from vapours, etc; also drowsiness,
sleepiness and other lethargick effects.
perfectly curing deafness to admira-
ton and all humours and soreness In
the eyes. etc. Corroborates the brain,
comforts the nerves and revlyes the
spirits. Its admirable efficacy In all
the above mentioned diseases has been
experienced above a thousand times
and very justly causes 1t to be es-
teemed the most beneficial snuff in the
world. Price Is. paper, with direc-
tons. Sold only at Mr. Payn's toy
shop at the Angel and Crown, in st.
PauPs churchyard. near Cheapside.-
Advertisement in London Paper, Aug.
6, I'LL.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14

But Ne Had Motto That Pointed g
the Road to Success.
"a newsboy stood on blustery night
with pile OF newspapers at his feet
watching for customers Mt subway
entrance In New York. In a bantering
way as gentleman hurried by he said
to the little newsboy. you can't sell
ell those papers tonight" The lad
looked up with a smile and said. II
can try"
No bread line or bundle day for this
sturdy American lad or for the fine,
wholesome man he IL bound TO be as
he grows up.
II can try Good for the newsboy
who said 1t: motto for the girl at
school porting over her lessons, for the
mechanic toIing in the shop. the mer-
chant busy In the counting room. the
banker In his office. the professional
man at his desk, the preacher In his
study. the architect with his drawings
and the astronomer ut the telescope.
The world has been built by those
who can and who do try. They put to
shame the idler. the. sIuggari. the
drone. the complaining a~l the neer-
do-wels forever thrusting themselves
forward to beg for SPECIAL considera-
tion
The world would he better Ia every
way if it had revival of the good old
fashioned spirit Of self dependence that
American fathers and mothers taught
their children at their knees. mingling
patriotism with their prayers. God
speed the day when the spirit Of young
America shall be erywhere.-John A.
Sleicher In Leslies.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
Great Change is
Seen By Smith
Grand Rapids Man Heartily In Favor
of Great TanIac

Arthur Smith, q. well-known car
penter who lives at 919 Ottawa ave-
nue., north, Grand Rapids, makes this
statement:
II have suffered from rheumatism
for the past two years and, at times,
the pain was so bad that could
hardly stand it. / would have severe,
darling pains in my back and sides
and these would often keep me
awake at nights. In damp weather
these pains would be worse and
would be all crippled up, making it
unsafe for me to climb around at my
work. | lost my appetite and became
nervous. My system was all run
down.
81 decided to try Tanlac because
had heard so many people say it had
helped them. was agreeably pleased
at the quick and beneficial results
got from a few doses of Tanlac. 1t
improved my condition at onca l
am now feeling better every day. My
rheumatism is much better and my
whole system has been built up in
every way. sleep well. am full Of
life and energy all the time"
Tanlac may be obtained here at the
store of Wortley & French.--adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14


The Dark Secret Was Revealed After
the Maid Had Gone.
"And So" said one north rennsylva-
mia street matron to another, "you let
Maggie goY'
Eyes. and i made the mistake Of my
life. but came to be afraid Of her"
afraid Of her. for goodness sake!
Why. she always seemed so quietr
you noticed perhaps that she al
ways had one or two lead pencils stuck
in her hair? Well, we began to find
pencil marks everywhere-on the paper
lining the pantry shelves. on the back
ages that came from the butcher and
the grocer-the strangest. most mystic
rious marks"
"Well, ncverr'
Eyes; had read OF thieves marking
on gateposts and all that kind OF thing
the way they gave information to
each other. SO let her go. One day
when my brother Fred was here told
him about II and showed him some OF
the pencil marks. Then he laughed
and read them right off. One Of the
markings said:
Don't forget to tell her we need
mustard, macaroni and cheese
Another was interpreted by Fred TO
read, Two quarts Of milk for Sunday
and another. 'Bluing and salsoda.'
Why said Fred that's shorthand
and mighty good shorthand at that
Sister. you have let a bird CO. In
dianapolis News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
Splendid Collection Donated

The splendid collection of Indian
and pioneer relics which Hon. Edwin
o. Wood has been gathering for many
years, reputed as the largest and
most complete private museum in
America, has been donated to the
Museum at Mackinac Island Park,
and will be hereafter treasured by
the state under the title of "The- Ed
win O. Wood Collection" Superin-
tendent Kenyon of Mackinac island
personally supervised at the home of
Mr.. Wood the packing and shipping
of this great gift.
This addition to the museum on this
Fairy Isle will be greatly enjoyed by
the numerous summer pilgrims each
year. The collection is so valuable
that no price can be set upon it. II
cannot be duplicated.
Mr.. Wood has ever been noted for
his public benefactions. This gener-
Gus offering to the State will be priz-
ed more and more as time goes on,
and remain a monument to one of
Michigan's first citizens.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
Obituary


II. p. Olsen was born in Denmark
March IA, 1S47. He came to this
country in 1873, settling in Mecosta
county, later moving to Bedding. At
ter the passing away of his wife,
about 20 years ago, his health failed
and the last fifteen years were spent
in Seattle, Wash, in which city he
passed away June 2, 1916, and was
buried in Sidney, Mich, June 8.
Mr.. Olson is survived by the follow
ing children: Mrs. l.. C. Madison of
Sidney, Mich, Mrs. Martha Holmes
of Belding, Mrs. c. H. Weber of
Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Thos. Grifiths
of Louisville, Kentucky and Henry
c. Olson of Seattle, Washington.
Mr.. Olson was a member of Beld-
ing Lodge No. 355 F. 81 A., NJ, Dorid
Chapter No. rs o. E. s., and was a
charter member of the Morley Lodge
I. o. o. F., later affiliating with Silk
City Lodge /. o. o. F. No. 447.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
How to Use the Bible i'm Times
of Naad


When i'm sorrow, read John xiv.
When men fail you, read Psalm xvii.
When you have sinned, read Mathew
vi, 1884.
Before church service, read Psalm
lxxxiv.
When you are in danger, read
Psalm xci.
When you have the blues, read
psalm xxxiv.
When God seems far away, read
Psalm cxxxix.
When you are discouraged, read Isa-
iah TX.
If you want to be fruitful, read
John XIV.
When doubts come upon you, try
John vii, II.
When you are lonely or fearful,
read Psalm xiii.
When you forget your blessings,
read Psalm CHI.
For Jesus idea of Christian, read
Matthew v.
For James idea of religion, read
James i, 1927.
When your faith needs stirring,
read Hebrews XII.
When you feel down and out, read
Romans viii, 31-39.
When you want courage for your
task, read Joshua j.
When the world seems bigger than
God, read Psalm xc.
When you want rest and peace, read
Matthew XII, $3.50.
When you want Christian assur-
ance read Romans.
For Paul's secret of happiness,
read Colossians iii, 12-17.
When you leave home for labor or
travel, read Psalm cxxi.
When you grow bitter or critical
read Corinthians xiii.
When your prayers grow narrow OF
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
BREAD UPON THE WATERS.
An Ancient Legend That Every One
Should Know by Heart.


There is an ancient legend of a man
who faced the great day Of final reck-
oning. He had lived as well perhaps
as most of us while here below. At
last he stood before the Judge of all
the earth. His record was unfolded.
The face Of the Judge seemed to him
to grow clouded as he traced its story.
The record was pushed aside. The
eyes OF the Judge were lifted until
they rested upon the man. The lips
about to fall.
Suddenly from every quarter there
gathered shining host of forms which
pressed about the judgment seat They
appeared to be in conference with the
Judge. 1t looked as though with eager
faces they were urging certain claims.
Then they vanished from sight as mys-
teriously as they came. The Judge
smiled. turned to messenger clad in
radiant robes OF Office and babe him
just considered into the realms of the
blessed.
As they moved away the man said to
his guide. TEL me. who were those
who just now stood in numbers about
the Judge and held converse with
himY'
Those" replied the conductor, were
friends who saved you. They were the
deeds of kindness and of unselfish
service you scattered far and wide
while you lived on earth" - Detroit
Free Press.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
How to Get Rid of A Cold

Summer colds are serious. Read
how c. E. Summers, Holdredge, Neb.,
got rid of his: II contracted severe
cough and cold and could hardly sleep.
| got bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar and the very first dose relieved
me. / took second dose before go
ing to bed and can truthfully say |
did not cough all night. By using
as directed the next two days my
cough was entirely cured and / give
Foley's Honey and Tar full credit for
my speedy recovery" Foley's al
it-adv.
Wortley & French and Connell's
Drug Stores.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-06-14
On the EATING Line.

Tommy had returned from birth
day party, his round face wreathed In
smiles. Hs
II hope, Tommy" said his mother,
that you were polite and remembered
your Yes. please and No, thank YOU
when things We're passed to you.r
II remembered Yes, please replied
the boy cheerfully, "but | didn't have
to say No. thank YOU mother, be-
cause took everything every time 1t
was passed"