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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-27
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Happenings of Local Interest
Picked up around
Town.

Oh LOCdi lIAoA Cot
Picked up around
Town.
Mr.. L. H. Scott left Fridry for his
home in Shreveport.
Mr.. J. T. Mcclellan was a recent
visitor TO Baton Rouge.
Mr.. Leslie Murray returned last
week from his home in Natchez,
where he spent a week with his
mother.
Misses Roux. Hemke and Gouthier
teachers of the Tallulah High School,
left for their homes in Baton Rouge.
Hon. jeff B. Snyder returned from
Baton Rouge Thursday last. after an
extended visit to that place. Mr..
Snyder was elected a delegate to the
National Democratic Convention,
which meets at St. Louis.
Rain last Sunday caused the base
ball between Tallulah and Eudora
to be called off. The rain continued
through Monday. and the fall was
heavy, not only in this locality, but
all over the whole State.
The Battle Cry of Peace" which
is to be shown at the Star Theatre
in Lake Providence Monday night,
is wonderful picture. Read what
the Item has to say about 1t in the
Journal this week.
Miss Bessie Johnson, who has been
teaching for the latter part Of the
session at Bastrop. La, is now in
Monroe, visiting a friend, who will
visit Miss johnson in Tallulah in the
near future.
Miss Matte johnson, VINO has
been teaching at Alton for the past
session. returned home yesterday for
the summer vacation. Miss John
sons school was out last week. but
she remained at Alton one week.
Mr.. G.. T. Blair returned from
Natchez Tuesday last, where he ha
been doing some surveying on tn
Homochitta River. Mr.. Blair say
that ne has a couple of weeks worl
there, but had to leave the pas
week on account of the recent heav,
rains.
The Journal has received a car
from Rev. A. Finch. who is attend
ing the Southern Baptist Conventio
at Asheville, N. c. Mr.. Finch re
auested US to announce that Their
would be services at the Court Hous
tomorrow Sunday at eleven in tn
morning at which service he woul
report the Convention, and tia
services would be held also Sunda
night.
The management of the Sta
Theatre informs Us that there vi
be three exhibitions of the pictur
The Battle Cry of Peace" one
go, 700 and 1000 P. NJ, but tn
tickets for the seven o'clock show al
already sold out. There will be al:
) be a dance after the show. TT
prices for the show are 25 and !
cents children under s years old NJ
occupying seats will be admitted fire.
Reserved seats IS cents.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-05-27

Mr.. G.. T. Blair returned from
Natchez Tuesday last, where he has
been doing some surveying on the
Homochitta River. Mr.. Blair says
that ne has a couple of weeks work
there, but had to leave the past
week On account of the recent heavy
rains.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

Seventh Avenue will entertain Wed nesday afternoon in honor of Miss Elsie Munger.
 The engagement of Miss Elsie Munger, daughter of Mrs. Laura R. Munger and Fred B. Gregg is an nounced The wedding will be an event of the early spring. Miss Casa de Rosas was beautifully deco rated for the occasion in a prOfusiOn of lilies. Members of the younger set Munger is one of the best known and best liked girls in Phoenix. She is unusually pretty and has an en- dearing personality MT. Gregg is the owner of several large olive groves in the valley. He is the son of Mrs, J. C. Gregg. The young people will be extensively enter tained during the pre-nuptial period.
 Mrs M. P. White of S22 North Sixth avenue entertained at dinner this week in honor of MT. and Mrs. Gaiser of Charleston, H., who are wintering in Glendale. the guests of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Foick.
 One Of the events planned for to- day is a picnic to Echo Canyon. In the party among others, will be MT.
 (Continued on Page Eight
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

they are only partially trained. and no amount of bravery or patriotism will make up for this deficiency. To send these men against German or Japanese regulars would be sheer murder, nothing else.
 And remember this is the total available military strength of the United States. It would take at least nine months to lace any more sol diers in the field. By that time they would not be needed It would be too late. You would be living under an- other flag.
 You may be surprised to learn that no one in the United States is direct iy taxed for the support of the army and navy.
 More money is expended for chew ing gum and candy than is expended on the army and navy combined
 The amount expended on the social evil alone would more than support both branches of our armed forces.
 So much for expenses incident to preparedness.
 Now the question will naturally pre- sent itself to you. How can I help the country to be prerared?"
 First you can encourage your broth CTS, sons and husbands to enter the National Guard. This will bring the quickest results
 second, you can bring pressure to bear on your representative and sen ators to see that the proper legislation is passed this session of the congress
 Continued on Page Eighty
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

J. H. Brooks, Newell Rice, Sam Wilson and Roy Murray.
 Mrs. H. M. Lewis of S07 North First street entertained with Five Hundred Friday afternoon, her guests including Mrs. George L. Young, Mrs. Clarence Standage, Mrs. Richard Volk, Mrs. Hubert Nichols, Mrs. Fred Kirkwood, Mrs. Harvey Patton, Mrs. H. E. Smith, Mrs. D. w. Peter son, Mrs. S. H. Shedd, Mrs. Robert McCurry and Miss Myrtle Wiggs.
 Miss Ellen Conway gave a tennis luncheon at the Country Club Tues day in honor of Mrs. William Har- rison Lewis. Her guests numbered twelve.
 Mrs. Charles Munger of North
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

Societys interest centers in the Country club play, which will prob ably be given the first week in Feb ruary, the second and third now being the dates considered The Marriage of Kitty is a charming play. AL beTta Gallatin appeared in it in Phoenix several years ago and just recently the screen version was shown here. so that the delightful story is quite familiar to theater- goers. It give splendid opportunity for effective staging and all who re- member last seasons Seven Days" recall that an amateur play was far more artistically produced than any offering at the local theaters during that entire season. MT. Redmond will no doubt present "The Marriage of Kitty on an equally elaborate scale. His cast is well chosen and every member is giving up many hours a day to perfecting his part. The characters and those who will portray them will be:
 Sir Reginald Delsire re............
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

Mrs. Percy Pennybacker, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, who has recommended Ameri- canizatiOn work to the clubs.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

Continued on Page EighD
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

The Adams Parent Teacher asso- ciation will meet Friday afternoon.
 Should the Bible Be Used in the Public Schools?" will be discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Fillmore Parent Teacher association scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
 Under the auspices of the home economics department of the Wo- mans club will present program
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

Mrs. William Kennedy Humbert gave an informal luncheon Wednes- day at her country place on the Mar icopa Road, her guests including Mrs. Lucie Jacobs Hill of San Francisco, Mrs. Harold Baxter, Mrs. Charles Stauffer and Mrs. D. P. Payne.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

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Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
BY A
MOTOR CAR
Former Citizen of Mexico Meets His
Death in Kansas City--Ran Over
in Fog.

A. L. X. Pratt. 75 years old, for
mer citizen of Mexico, brother of
j. d. and william Pratt and Mrs. J..
B. Botkin of Mexico and of Mrs. A.
G. Hudson of Oklahoma City, was
killed by motor car last week in
Kansas City, his late home. 1t ap-
pears that the weather was foggy and
the motorman was not1aware that he
had struck anyone. There were sew
eral witnesses to the accident. The
motorman was arrested.
Mr.. Pratt was hastened into an
ambulance to be taken to hospital,
but died In very few moments. BY
trade he was blacksmith. He was
a man held in high esteem. ]. D. and
VIM. Pratt here went to Kansas City
Saturday to be present at the funeral.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

OF humanity She feels. as we'll al
knows, that her womanly dignity has
not suffered because of this and said
That she has never seen q noisy
crowd at the voting precincts, that a
woman of respectability is no more
endangered there than at the ticket
Office in railway station here.
This is truly food for thought for
those little brains, who are so anx-
ious to put forth the argument that
Suffrage" lowers womankind.
Prominent social occurrence of the
past week was the dance at the old
ST Hook homestead by Robert Hook.
Many years since society folks of the
Lea have been entertained within
those walls and Bob" is the third
generation to swing open the doors.
l days of yore we sang ourselves
hoarse while each country lad led
his lassie "up and down the old
brass wagon" and "skippet to my
Lou. Nowadays everything is prog
ress and Monday night while the soft
strains of the Thomas oschestra
filled the rooms and floated out on
the chill air we tripped and tangoed
with Bob forgetting the years. He
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
c.HshOup and refreshmenps were
served. Bob proved himself a most
gracious host.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
BEREA LETTER

DIR. Duncan's death occurred Tues
day evening. Mrs. w. D. Wood and
Duncan Wood of Fulton, and J. p.
Duncan and family of near Thorlp-
son are here in attendance. Mrs.
Llewellyn and Mrs. Abbie snoddy Of
Mexico are here also.
Mrs. P. R. Cawthorneis improving.
Almer Mundy has pneumonia.
Miss Henrietta Fisher has an at
tack of tonsilitis Miss Nina Fisher
is also ill Miss Theresa Miller is i'll.
Mrs. G.W.Gorren has rheumatism.
Mrs, Josiah Martin and Bruce
Squires are in Darlington, Okla, af-
ter months visit here
Mrs. Ellis simons and daughter of
Oklahoma are guests of Mrs. Bud
Johnson and Mrs. Roy Donaldson.
Dumont Morgan, who lives with
DR., Duncan, visited his parents in
Denver, Colo, during the holidays.
Tom Jones and wife entertained
the young people OF the neighbor-
hood with a party one evening last
week.
J. w. Gorrell and wife and daugh-
ter spent Christmas with Haywood
McAdams and wife at Moberly.
Nora Miller spent portion of the
holidays with friends in Centralia.
Mrs. Julia Beaver has been at the
bedside of her daughter. Mrs. Wal
ter surber, Of near Thompson, who
is i'll.
Mrs, Josiah Martin and Bruce
squires of Darlington, Okla, return
ed home Monday from a visit with
relatives here.
Miss Elizabeth Price of Mexico
was the guest of Mrs. James Dudley
Preaching at Mt. Zion Sunday,
January 9, by the pastor. Rey.white.
DR.. Flynt is quite busy. Among
those sick are DOde Barnes and chill
dren, Almer Mundy. Mrs. Peyton
cawthorne. John Heller. Mrs. RS.
Heizer,. DR., DunSn's condition is
serious.
Bob Mpndy shipped two loads OF
hogs last week over the electric road.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
YOUNG ROWE
GOES CLEAR
Oscar NewsOm's Testimony Fails to
ImI8lieate Him in the Robbery Of
Thg ROwena Store.
..oe The Rowena Store.

ON the 18th of February, 1915,
the Rowena store was robbed, and
lat@ y the grand jury indicted Thomas
Rowe and Oscar Newsom, both of
thkat vicinity, charging them with
n Aying committed the robbery.
The case was brought UP in the
Sourt here Monday, and Tuesday af-
ternoon the case was given to the
jury. In about 80 minutes the
jury had agreed to an unanimous
verdict--that Rowe was not guilty.
The verdict is applauded by every
body.
Newsom's testimony was discred-
tied. Newsom in his testimony in
court, said that he held the horses
while Rowe robbed the store. Said
be plead guilty. He also admitted
that he at one time got a sentence
for "a years, for stealing, in an In
diana reform echool.
The jury could not stand for
Newsom's testimony.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
BENTON CITY LETTER

Mrs. Edith Purdom Wright and
daughter of Nebraska visited her
parents here Christmas week.
John Steele and wife, our former
switchboard operators, stopped OF
here Wednesday enroute from
Wright City to McAlister, Okla, to
see old friends. Mr.. Steele has been
in business in Green Ridge, Mo-, but
has sold and will locate in Okla.
Bayard okey Of Mansfield, ILL.,, is
visiting here. The boys are all glad to
see Bayard back at Benton.
Hugh Tincher of Fulton visited at
L. M. Owens several days past week.
Misses Esther and frankie North
cutt visited relatives in Wright City.
A.F.Romans and wife entertained
at dinner Christmas day, AL Coil and
wife, Miss Eunice Coil, w. H. Coil,
w. H. Coil and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. J.F.Johnson and Evelyn.
The Union Endeayor Watch party
suecumbed to the inelement weather.
All Hicks and wife live on Bob
Tratchel's farm this year. John Ed
wards and wife are the new switch
board operators
Rev ]. s. Arvin and wife were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Coil.
Bob Tratchel lost valuable horse
Saturday night.
DR.. and Mrs. Douglass entertained
a number OF friends and relatives at
dinner New Years eve.
Married, at the home of the bride,
FIVE miles south of Benton City, Sun
day, Dec, 26. Miss Mary Gallon to
Mr.. Henry Helwig. Rev. /. G. Head
officiating. Those present were, Mr..
and Mrs. T. c. Hicks and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe speers, Mr.. and
Mrs, P. A. Hicks, Elmer Helwig. Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Gallon. all of Benton
City, Alex Turner Rnd daughters,
Lena and Florence. Of Gillian, Mo-,
Miss Ivalee Blue OF BellhOwer, Miss
Miss Martha and Arthur Helwig of
Mexico. Many handsome and val
liable presents were received. This
young cople have the best wishes of
their many friends for long. happy
and prosperous voyage on lite's sea.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
DRUG STORE BURNED.

Fire broke out New Years morn
ing, at about three o'clock, in DR.. j.
A. Wren's drug store. The fire de-
partment was on hands early, and
the blazes were soon extinguished.
But the stock was greatly damaged
by the fire. There was something
over $4,000 insurance. 1t is not
known how the fire caught, but it is
supposed to have been incendiary.
A hat was found in the alley just
back Of the store that has not yet
been identified.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
Frank Skelly was in to see the
Message on business the other day.

Mrs. j. E. Bozarth, of near Aux
vase, paid the Message a pleasant
business call Saturday. Mrs. Bo-
Earth was Miss Humphries before her
marriage. She has resided in Rails
county, Monroe, Audrain and now in
Galloway county. She says she likes
old Rails the best. Earliest impress
sions always stick the best. Miss
Humphries attended school at the
Nevil school house in Rails county
one winter where the editor of the
Message was her teacher in her early
childhood.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Molino Bank: Altho there are
practically the same number of hogs
on feed this year as in 1914, there
are few more sheep being fed. Cat
tie feeding shows a so per cent in
crease over the previous year. Very
little cholera is prevalent. There is
more doing in the live stock business
here than there has been in two or
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
Farm and Live Stock Matters
ABdrain Banks Make Observations

The Live Stock Reporter of East
st. Louis publishes the following re-
ports, sent in by the several banks of
Audrain county:
Mexico Southern Bank: We have
very little hog cholera and there are
SO per cent more hogs on feed this
year than last year. Sheep also show
practically the same increase while
the cattle supply has doubled. Corn
yield was fair. 1t made about SO
bushels to the acre and went at so
cents per bushel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

AIiss Margaret Pearl and Mrs. Dan
Howell were guests Of honor at din
nor given by Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Pearl
Saturday those present were Miss
Margaret Pearl, Lexington, KY; Mrs.
Dan Howell, Troy, Mo-; Mr.. and Mrs.
Virgil w. Pearl, Mrs chas Gallopp
and children Miss Pauline and Rouse
Gallopp, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Pearl,
and daughters Misses Frances and
Mildred.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
HARoLp CLHppER HuRr.

Harold Clapper, about 10 years
old, SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Clapper, was thrown from his horse
near Price Johnson's home Sunday
afternoon and the little fellow was
seriously injured. When found he
was unconscious and remained so for
several hours. He had a bad cut
just above the right eye. 1t is
thought he viii recover all right.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Farmers Bank, Laddonia: We
have about the same supply OF cat
tie show a 20 per cent decreasa
cattle scattered thru the country
than for years, and with good grass
and lots of feed look for more feed
ing than usual. Corn was good and
is bringing SIS cents. There are moro
young hogs and we know OF no
cholera. About the same number OF
sheep.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
HIGH HILL LETTER.

/
to the Message and it's readers.
Philip Dalby bought 200 bushels OF
corn of Stony Roberts at so cents per
bushel.
B. F. Pulls butchered Friday.
Friday was wentford Dalby's birth
day. He is twenty one. Rene smber,
girls, this is leap year.
J. o. Sims was in Mexico on nSbusi-
ness wednesdays
Elmer Shock and wife entertained
w. t. Pulls and family, w. t. Cleaton
and family, Lee Mayes and wife, and
Robert Shock ard family Christmas.
B. F. Pulls went to Mexico again
Monday to finish the jury business.
Corn is going at so cents per bu
here and hard to get at that.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. John Keel
ing, Dec. 20, q girl.
B. F. Pulls and wife spent Christ
mas day with Philip Dalby and wife.
Monte Barnes is spending the hol-
idays in Texas with her grandmother
and her many relatives there.
B. F. Pulls sold load of hogs to
Tom. Hodge at s6.25.
Lee Miller and wife entertained
several for dinner Christmas day.
They were: Brish Daniel and family,
Jimmy Cox and wife and Mrs. Aman-
da Miller.
Lots of Grippe. Those who are
not sick are thinking they may take
sick at most any time.
Lucy Anna and Arthur Pulls have
been here visiting their uncles the
past week.
Our neighborhood was saddened
by the news of the death of Mrs. w.
P. Denham. Although she had been
sick for long time. yet it was a
shock to us Mrs. Denham was Mag
gle Carter. daughter of Peter Carter,
deceased. Her mother Mrs. Ann Rob-
erts is still living and was at her bed
side most all the time. Mrs. Denham
was true Christian woman, being
a member of the Church of Christ,
south of Centralia, where she was
laid to rest by the four children that
proceeded her to the grave. She leaves
four; Mrs. Cassie Jerman James,
Peter, and Earl DenhRm and the hus-
band to mourn their loss But, dear
ones, look to Him who can ali our
sorrows heal. follow your mothers
example, she was so patient in all her
Affections. At last when our time
comes. may we all be ready to meet
our God, and wife and mother and
'hiId aud neighbOrs where parting
win be no more.
Mrs- J. L. Smith and daughter, Miss
HELEN, Of Mexico visited Jesse Pulls
and wife and win Rixss ana wife
last week.
Mr. Mccauly OF centralla visited
ELMER shosk Christmas week.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
DIR. JOLLY MARRTRD.

Or. Frank jolly, partner OF DR.,
Fred Griffin in the practice of medi-
cine, and Miss Lola Yark were mar
ried Sunday night at Mattoon, Ill,
the brides home. They have return
ed to this city. Here's best wishes
extended them for happy and
bright future together.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
THE WEATHER.

Our beautiful big snow, which
came just 'efore Christmas. left us
last week. And then Sunday and
Monday-did you ever see two pret-
tier, SUMMER winter days? The at
mosphere since has been Just like
spring. only the sun is hid from us.
and they say there is a cold wave on
the way.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
KILLED INK. G.

Montgomery City, Mo-, Jan. 4.--Is-
aae Stuart, 81 years old, son of Cor
tez Stuart, of Montgomery City, was
killed by street car in Kansas City
Sundaynight. He was studying tobe-
come a newspaper artist.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
three years. Corn averaged 40 BUSH
els generally.

Citizens Bank, Benton City: There
are about the same number of hogs
and sheep on feed this year, but cat.
tie show a rs per cent decrease.
There is little cholera but not ex-
tensive. Corn made about two-thirds
of crop and sold from 81 to SO
cents per bushel. We have lots OF
feed and live stock is in good shape.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
MRS. BowLEs DEAD.

Mrs. Mildred Bowles of this city,
81 years old. died Tuesday after a
long illness, She is survived by s
Fght dhildren-watren, Tempy.
Jake, Jean, Myrtle, Edgar, wilford.
and Earl. The funeral was held at
the home yesterday.
The body was shipped to Truxton
for burial.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Mrs n. y. Kratz Of MarahaIIton.
Iowa. mother Of VIII stonsberssr 81
this city, is new reader Of the Mes.
sage she formerly lived here ana haa
been a resident af Iowa -four years.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

The Mexico Chapter Of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution are
still working on the plan for that
public drinking fountain. It Is to be
one worth while, for the use Of man
and beast, The ladies should be en-
couraged in their eigort, There win
be considerable OF an expense at
tached in carrying ont the undertak-
ing.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Mrs. Dan Howen and daughter
Frances. OF Troy. Mo. returned to
that place Tuesday after a pleasant
visit with friends aud relatives Il Mex
ieo.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Score another one for J. Kelly
Pool. He announces his opposition
to nepotism.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

+ L. Crosby is attending Farm
ers' Week in Columbia.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

H. P, Warden spent Christmas in
Columbia with his family.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

All the visiting ladies of the Syn
cd were entertained at dinner Tues
day evening at the home of Mrs. G.
w. Robertson of east Love St. Among
those entertained were: Mrs. D. A.
Mcmillan, of Fulton, Mrs. McKeen OF
Lees Summit, Mrs. Johns of st.
Charles, Mrs, Ferguson of st. Louis,
Mrs. Richmond of Paris, Miss Marga-
ret Mitchell. Mound City, Mrs. Lyons
of Fulton, Mrs. Herbert Pryor, Mrs.
A, A. Wallace and Mrs. VIM. CIeve-
land Johnson, of Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

Miss Margaret Pearl, OF Lexington.
Ky. is visiting friends and relatives
in this city.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06

MRS ] B Hawkins remains quite
seriously III.
Mexico Missouri message., 1916-01-06
sYNoDICAL COLLEGE
Meeting at Presbyterian Church
Tuesday to Further Interests
of The School.

The Synod of the Presbyterian
Church met at the Mexico Presbyte-
rian Church Tuesday at p. m.
Plans for Synodieal College at Full
ton were under discussion. The at
tendance included people from all
over the State and an interesting and
a profitable session was held.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-12-08
PEDDLER GETS STUNG, WHILE
BROKER GETS OFF EASY,
SAYS AID. KRUMDICK

The Unfairness of a license system
under which a street peddler is taxed
as much per year as a LaSalle street
brokerage house was the subject of
comment today by Aid. Krumdick, a
member of the councils license COM
mittee.
"The man who sells potatoes from
a wagon at your back door," said Aid.
Krumdick, pays a city license of $50
a year for each wagon he runs La
Sale street brokers pay but this
much, no matter how much business
they do"
Aid. Krumdick expects to intro
duce an ordinance requiring brokers
to pay at least $500 and perhaps
$1,000 year license, with an addi-
tionaI fee of $50 for every solicitor
the broker has working for him. He
believes high brokerage license fee
would benefit both brokers and their
clients, as it might tend to drive
some of the .fy-by-night brokers out
of La Sale street.
KrUmdick is also investigating the
feasibility of requiring grocers and
South Water street commission men
to pay city license. I