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Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
EVERYBODY BUSY AND
HAPPY UP At ANGIE
Business Better,NeW Farm
ers Locating in That
Section.

If BogaIusa is to be a manufac-
turing center. then it is safe to
predict that Angie is going to be
the center Of the farmers of this
section of the parish, During the
past few months there have been
several new farmers located in that
vicinity. All of the land around
Angie is we'll adapted for farming
and many of the best farms in this
section of the state are located
there. Lands are being cleared
every day, and just now the farm"
ers are busy with the planting
season, and if cotton remains at a
|! good price, Angie is going to be
very prosperous this fall, as much
cotton is being planted.
Business there has been improv'
ing for the past several months.
| W. |. Daniels, cashier Of the Wash.
ington Bank & Trust Co., reports
that deposits are increasing while
W. M. Magee, j. B. Slade and Dr.
Warner report brisk business. The
stores of C. R. Pope and Daniel and
/ Co, are doing an increased business
with indications that business II
every line there will steadily In
crease.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
Farmer Loses Mind

Jno. Green, age about thirty.fve,
and we'll to do farmer residing
about SIX miles west Of Angie lost
his mind last Thursday. He made
do attempt at yiolance and discuss
ed the matter with his physician
and said that while he knew that
he was acting queer, that he did
not have the power to overcome
what he termed the Influence.
He attempted to put on ladies wear
Ing apparel and walk to Varnado
His many friends hope that medl-
cal attention will restore him to hi:
mind.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
GASOLINE WILL Be
MADE Of 5iVDU57
At t. Cents \ Gallon If
Government Experts
Plans are Feasible

Madison, Wis, Apr. "A process
has been discovered at the Federal
Forests Products Laboratory by
which a successful substitute Tor
gasoline can be made from sawdust
at a cost Of between Is and Is
cents gallon,
Director Howard F. Weiss, Of the
laboratory has just made public the
discovery which he believes will
revOlutionize the gasoline industry.
The new product is made from alco-
hol products from wood, and it IS
claimed to be near 100 per cent
pure. It is secured from northern
Wisconsin and Michigan hemlock
and hardwood by the distillation Of
refuse.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN IN
NEW ORLEANS NEXT WEEK.

William Jennings Bryan, promi'
nent for years in national politics,
and shown to recent fame as the
outspoker enemy Of preparedness,
will be one of the principal speak
ers at the Southern Conference of
Education and Industry, to be held
in New Orleans April l6 to 20 in
elusive, and il he can so arrange
his schedule to meet the OCCASION
Col. Theodore Roosevelt also will
attend to make the session notable.
-. .Times-Plcayune.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
Home Grown Strawberries

For the past several days home
grown strawberries have been en-
loved by several Bogalusa families
and amoes the finest grown were
those by W. B. Gilbert During the
next few days he will have many
ripe which he will place on the
local market.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
Graham Youth Dead

Reese Graham. aged eleven years,
son of j. 7. Graham, of FoXworth,
died of appendicitis III the Bogalusa
hospital Wednesday, The remains
were sent to Foxworth where the
funeral services were conducted,
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
No I ICE

The public is hereby warned not
to negotiate for saving pass book
issued by First State Bank of b.
galusa, Jan. "a, 1916 in the name
of the undersigned, as same has
been lost and duplicate being ap-
piled for.
ct Clyde Nickens.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

at the Pine Tree Inn last Wednes-
day evening and was greatly enjoy
ed. A colored orchestra from New
Orleans furnished the music.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

who has entirely recovered from
her recent illness and will spend
the spring and summer here.-Era
Leader.
The City Fathers" deserve special
thanks for the good work they had
done last week on the main streets
in the city limits. Parish Road
Contractor, Joe N. Magee brought
his road machine and crew of work
men in and spent several days
scraping and grading the streets,
and we find them now in first class
condition and are grateful for it.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
OF THE OWNERSHIP.
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC.

OfBosalusa Enterprise, published weekly
at Bosalusa, La, required by the Act of
August "a, 1912.
Editor, Clyde S. Moss. Bosausa. La.
Managing Editor, same, g
Business Manager same
Publisher, same, :
Owner: Clyde S. Moss. BogaIusa, La.
Known bondholders, MORTGAGES, and other
security holders, holding per cent or more
of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or
other securities: None.
Clyde S. Moss, Owner and Publisher.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Oath day of March, 1916.
c. ELLIS OFT,
Notary Public.
(SEAl) My commission expires for life.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Robert BabiDgton Of Covineton,
came up Saturday night to be with
his family and remained over the
first of the week to attend court.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

There we're 2339 bales of cotton
ginned in Washington Parish count
ine round as half bales, from the
crop of 1915 as compared with 2S43
bales from the crop of 1914.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
F r A N IL N T O N

FRI NKLIN TON
Mrs. Joe N. Magee is confined to
her bed this week with fever.
Miss Ella Faust of New Orleans.
spent Sunday here with her sister,
Mrs. Dyson Booty.
Mrs. L. W. McDougall, of Folsom,
spent the first Of the week with her
sister, Mrs. J. L. Brock.
Misses Willie Mae Jones and
Clara Humble attended the closing
exercises of the Mt. Point School on
Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Kerr are the
happy parents of third boy who
was born to them at Brookhaven
on Thursday morning March 18th.
Little Josephine, the two year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Burris, has been quite sick for the
past ten days, but is improving
now.
Robert BabiDgton of COvlngton,
came up Saturday night to be with
his family and remained over the
first of the week to attend court.
There we're 1889 bales of cotton
ginned in Washington Parish count
inc round as half bales, from the
crop of 1915 as compared with 2843
bales from the crop of 1914.
A. J. johnson who has been
spending the winter 10 Carrlza, Tex,
with his son, A. P. johnson, came
in Sunday night to spend the sum-
mer in the old home with his son
the Hon. D. r. Johnson,
W. P. Minckler and family moved
this week to their farm about two
miles west of town, and W. P. Dun
lap and family moved into the
Minckler house on Main Street an(
will operate the Cottage Hetel
While attempting to run across
the track ahead Of a sOuthbount
limited Ne, 3, in Magnolia, Thurs
day afternoon. Mr.. Sam A. Baco'
an Oyska merchant, we'll known
throughout this section, was struc
by the pilot Of the engine and hurl
ed 80 or 40 feet ahead Of the traiI
, Mrs. 10. Bethea and little Rut
: Mary, after several weeks speE
, with Mother Bethea in South Care
e lima, returned home Sunday an
was accompanied by her motht
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06
Mrs. Joe N. Magee is confined to
Ter bed this week with fever.

Miss Ella Faust of New Orleans,
spent Sunday here with her sister,
Mrs. Dyson Booty.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Little Josephine, the two year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Burris, has been quite sick for the
past ten days, but is improving
now.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Kerr are the
happy parents of a third boy who
was born to them at Brookhaven
on Thursday morning. March 25th
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Mrs. L. W. McDougall, Of Folsom,
spent the first Of the week with her
sister, Mrs. J. L. Brock.
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Mrs. 10. Bethea and little Ruth
Mary. after several weeks spent
with Mother Bethea in South Caro-
lima, returned home Sunday and
was accompanied by her mother
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

A. J. johnson who has been
spending the winter 10 Carrlza, Tex.
with his son, A. P. johnson, came
in Sunday night to spend the sum-
mer in the old home with his son,
the Hon. D. r. Johnson,
Bogalusa enterprise. [volume] (Bogalusa, La.) 1914-1918, 1916-04-06

Misses Willie Mae Jones and
Clara Humble attended the closing
exercises of the Mt. Point School on
Friday last.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
MUCH MAIL IS HANDLED
DURING YEAR JUST PAST
Receipts for December VIII Bring
Years Total Above the
1914 Mark.

Last years G915) Christmas rush
at the postOffice probably will bring
the figures for the year considerably
higher than in 1914. Defenders re-
ceipts probably will exceed those of
the same month of the previous year
by several hundred or $1,000. AL
though the report of the local office
has not been completed, it is known
that the increase in the amount of
mail handled during the holidays
was sufficient TO help the figures for
the entire year
In spite of the expected increase.
il will not be what it should be nor
mally The European war. which
has had its effect on international
mails. caused the increase of the FIRST
half OF the year to be abnormal. and
1t probably will be more noticeable
for the last six months. In the last
few months parcel post packages for
many countries have been refused.
owing 10 a suspension OF the interna-
uonal agreement in regard TO the
mails.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
MEN OUT
OF WORK IN YEAR
Report of Employment Bureau
Shows 1893 Were Given
Jobs in 1915.

With one exception an increase
was shown in every way in the an
nual report of the South Bend
branch Of the Indiana Free En-
ployment offices and in this one case
the decrease was for the better.
1t came in the number of male APP
plications for positions. showing that
fewer men were out OF work during
1915 than in the previous year.
During 1915 the local office re-
ceived a total of 5,225 applications
for work from men, while in 1914
the number was 1928. The total
for positions from both
men and women was 6,272. and of
this number 2.S9S men and women
were placed. The total applications
for help was 1886 and of this num-
Der 2,S42 were for men.
Following are the figures for the
year:
Males-Applications for positions,
SIPS; placed. 2,349; applications for
help, 2,S42. In 1914 the figures
were as follows: Applications for
work, 1928; placed, 1875; applica-
tons for help, 1889.
Females-Applicati for posi-
tons, 1,O47; placed. 54S; applica-
tions for help, 753. In 1914 the fig
ures were as follows: Applications
for positions, 1908; placed. 37S; ap-
plications for help, 576.
December gave the local Office ar
exceptionally good average. A tota
of S4S men applied for positions and
16S were placed There were Isl
Gals for male help. Out of 81 fe-
male applications for positions. Al
were given work. There were GO
applications for help.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
BIRTH RATE FOR 1915
SHOWS A DECREASE
Deaths Were Great Deal Less Than
in the Two Preceding
Years.

There was very little difference in
the number of deaths in South Bend
during 1915 and in 1914. In a pre-
report issued Friday after
noon the health board showed that
1852 persons have died in the city
during the past II months COM
pared to 7S4 in 1914 and S44 in
1913. The figures given out Friday
do not include the deaths which oc-
CURED yesterday, therefore the fig
ure will be added TO by deaths
which have occurred during the last
SO to "a hours of the year.
According to the report on births
there is a decrease in the number of
births during 1915 under that of
1914. In the previous year 1906
babies were born here while in 1915
but 1,779 were recorded, according
TO the report.
There were no serious epidemics
during the year, although there has
been an almost continuous run of
diphtheria and scarlet fever, but
neither disease has ever increased TO
any large number of cases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
Visiting Nurses Made More
Than 1000 Calls in 1915

With more available facilities
during the past year than at any
time since the organization was
started, Visiting Nurses association
added two new departments and
made more than 1000 more calls
than in 1914. One Of the most inn
pOrtant advances that was made was
the establishment Of the school
nurse system. while the other was
hourly nursing. giving attention to
cases where the people were able to
pay.
During the scholastic year Of
1915 some attention was given TO
school nursing. but it was not per-
manentIy installed until after the
schools opened this fall. Miss Merle
Doty is in charge Of this feature Of
the work, giving all Of her time 10
il. Under the system. which is be-
ing used in the oliver. Sample St.
Laurel and Haley schools, the chill
dren are examined at certain in
tervals and if any defects are found
the pupils are given the attention
OF the nurse or advised TO go to a
physician.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
FIRE LOSS FOR YEAR
Is PLACED AT $45, 1877
Department Answers Almost 400
Calls During Past Twelve
Months.

There was an increase in the num-
Der of fires in South Bend during
1915 over that Of 1914, according to
the preliminary report made by the
board of safety Friday Figures up
until Dec. IA were available show
ing 3S3 fires during the period. The
annual report for 1914 shows total
Of $50 fires for the year. There was
a total loss of S4S,137 on property
by fire during the eleven and one
half months of the past year COM
pared 10 almost twice that sum in
1914 Losses on buildings up until
Dec. IA OF this year amounted to
S27.452. and upon household fur
nishings S2O.6S5.
The board of safety was fortunate
in not having To purchase any con-
siderable amount OF FIRE fighting APP
paratus during the past year as was
the case in 1914 when several acct
dents necessitated a considerable
outlay OF money for the purpose. No
new trucks were purchased although
Chief Sibrel will begin driving his
new car on Jan. I. a Studebaker six
having been purchased for his use.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
CUPID WAS A BUSY
PARTY PAST YEAR
Figures For 1915 Show an Increase
of 100 Over
1914.

Matrimony went up by leaps and
bonds over last year according to
the number of marriage licenses is
sued from the county clerks offices.
The total number issued up until
Thursday night was 500. an increase
of loo over last year when only $50
licenses were issued. The banner
year was 1857 issued in 1913. Next
year promises to bring a rich har-
vest into the matrimonial market,
being leap year.
st. Joseph county folk like hunt
ing if the number of permits is
sued by the county clerk is any
sign. There were just 1866 resi-
dent permits taken out and one non
resident license The prevalence of
wild fowl and game of all sorts this
year is believed to be the reason for
the large number of permits issued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
LADIES' SOCIETY MEETS
Reports Read at Memorial United
Brethren Church.

The Ladies' Aid of the Memorial
United Brethren church, held it's
quarterly business meeting in the
parlOrs Of the church Friday after
noon. The reports showing the So
ciety to be in a prosperous condi-
ton, $3.50 being paid on the pledge
this quarter.
A short program was given con-
sisting Of a reading by Master Paul
Gerber, the reading Of the proph-
ecy given Of the society nine years
ago by Mrs Ed Kershner. a history
of the society by Mrs. s. o. Fink,
and an original poem was given by
Mrs. l. D. Shrik. The musical num-
bers were a piano and violin duet by
Mrs. S Wells and Mrs. Ed Baker.
and a vocal solo by Miss Helen L.
Byrer. The society presented their
president, Mrs. s. +. Shelter. with a
beautiful cut glass dish for her in
terest and faithfullness to the So
ciety
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01

March 20 make another effort toward
securing the congress
The chamber cooperated with
County Agent BOrdner and the St
Joseph county farm bureau in com
batting the foot and mouth disease.
During the outbreak OF the epidemic
the federal and state officers made
their headquarters az the chamber
and IL was partly through the efforts
OF the chamber that some OF the
inconsistencie 5 in the quarantine,
which worked an unnecessary hard
ship. were modified by the state
veterinarian.
Work Tor Highway.
In line with the policy Of cooperat-
ing with outside ORGANIZATIONS the
chamber had a representative in the
person Of Frank p Nicely at the
state meeting at KokomO on oct. Is
IA. on April 2-3 a representative
was sent TO Chattanooga TO attend
the Dixie highway conference and a
petition was sent 20 Gov. RalstOn
asking for the appointment of two
commissioners for Michigan. Dele
gates from the chamber attended
the conference in Chicago which was
held with w. 0. Judson in regard TO
the route Of the proposed Erie-Mich-
.igan canal A committee also trav-
ersed the proposed route Of the canal
from Chicago TO Michigan City.
Other work Of the chamber in
Guided support for the vacant lot
gardening movement; starting OF the
movement for a coliseum. which is
endorsed by many farmers; arranged
the amalgamation Of the Chamber
Of Commerce and the Commercial
Athletic club; instituted a cleanup
Aav; organized the Northern Indiana
Motor club. which now has a mem
bership Of sos; worked for the
booster baseball day; established a
credit department and a traffic de-
celebration on June 10 and took
part in securing the passage Of the
bill TO validate the sale OF the Lin
coin highway bonds.
Social affairs of the year included
a number of nOOn-day luncheons at
which prominent men gave talks on
civic affairs. Get-together smokers
were held on oct. s, Nov. l and Dec.
! 9. On Dec. % a Christmas party and
formal dance was held. and on Dec.
l29 a smoker and entertainment for
the travelling statesmen.
Officers For Ensuing Year.
The officers of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Commercial Ath-
letic club for the ensuing year are:
President, +. Louis Kuhns: first vice
president, II. w. Eldredge; second
vice president, j. Fred Christman;
treasurer. c. a. Dolph; secretary of
the board Of directors, F. NJ. Boone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01

BY attending TO those who are
able 10 pay for services, the asso-
citation is able 10 do more charitable
work Where IL was formerly de-
pendent on endowments and dOna-
tons. the organization is now able
to secure funds 10 help with the
work Of nursing the poor.
Three nurses. Miss MARITIME Cut
ter. Miss Merle Doty and Miss Kath-
crime Kreutzer. are handling the
cases under the supervision Of Miss
Harriet Dunn. In 1914 there was
ONLY one nurse.
During the past year 1850 calls
were made by the nurses from Jan.
TO yesterday. This number is l..
81 more than in 1914 when there
were 3.479. A total of 795 cases
were handled.
Along with the work Of caring for
the sick poor. the association CO.
operates with the st. Joseph County
ti-Tuberculosis society. All of the
cases that are reported to the Tu-
berculosis society are turned over
to the Visiting Nurses association
for investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
POLICE WERE BUSY
IN THE PAST YEAR
Figures Show That Charges Were
Booked Against 3,0S5
People.

Eight hundred more persons were
arrested in South Bend during 1915
than during 1914. according TO the
figures issued from that department
Friday afternoon. According 10 the
report. 3,OS5 men and women were
gathered in by the police depart
ment during the year. compared 10
1855 in 1914. OF this number 956
of the arrests were made by the de-
tective department and the remain
der by the uniformed men.
Fewer hoboes applied at the "Hig-
gins hotel for lodging during 1915
than in 1914. The report shows that
during the last y months approx
mately $3.50 knights Of the road
gathered at the municipal inn for
rest. while in 1914 4.234 Of these
Weary Willies registered. with the
desk sergeant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
CITY COURT JUDGE
EARNED HIS SALARY
Are You GuiIty?'' Greeting to 2,525
Persons-Fines Amount
to S4,460.

According to a report issued by
City Clerk Harvey Rostiser Friday.
563 more cases were tried in city
court during 1915 than in 1914. The
total number of charges filed in 1915
was 2,4S5, affecting 2,525 persons,
some of the affidavits charging
more than one person. There were
31S collections on bond forfeitures,
and fines and costs. this amounting
to S4,46O - S215.6O more than in
1914
Although the business in the
clerks office has been the busiest in
years. il has been handled by two
men entirely, Clerk Rostiser and his
deputy. Carl McKeehan. In former
years extra help has usually been
called in at different periods of the
wear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
MILLION DOLLARS
SPENT BY COUNTY
Property Here Valued at 1884,
159,230-SOuth Bend
Gets S667,516.87.

Total disbursement Of moneys
from st. Joseph county during the
past year will exceed S1,OOO.OOO.
disbursement ledger show that ST.
1S4.932.6o were apportioned in the
various townships and cities and to
the state treasury. OF this amount
S16s.3 was turned over to the
state treasurer at ST. JOseph's cOun-
~ share in bearing the expense OF
running the state departments.
South Bend alone had its Golfers
enriched to the extent Of 1867. 516.S7.
OF this amount s377,175.S0 was turn
ed into the city treasurer for the
running expenses Of the city, while
$3.50. 341.O7 went into the school
board for school purposes.
Mishawaka secured a total Of
S172, 599.SS from the tax payers dur
ing the year 1915. This was divided
into S75,544.31 which went for the
a part OF the school fund.
The total distribution to the cities
and towns and townships during the
year amounted to $536.S74, and the
school fund disbursements tOtaled
$479,67S.S3.
Further statistics show that the
total net value of all the taxables in
the COUNTY TO be S54,159,230. OF this
amount South Bend has taxables
equal to $31,471.710.
Taxables include all property both
personal and real in the county sub
ject TO taxation during the year
1915. The tax rate for the county is
$3.50 on every 500.
The taxes during the year will
amount to $1,744,355.65. This
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
COURTS ARE ADJOURNED
No Sessions VIII be Held Until
Monday.

Superior court adjourned Thurs
day night over the double holiday.
Cases set for Friday were disposed
OF Thursday afternoon, these being
the cases in which NJ. l.. Brummit is
plaintiff in suits 10 quiet title.
Circuit court adjourned late Fri
day afternoon over the week end.
There is no court on Saturday in the
circuit. except Juvenile cases which
are heard in Judge Funk's chambers.
Superior court holds its weekly un-
contested-divorce session on Satur-
day. but il being New Years. Judge
Ford abandoned the matinee"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-01
DEAD MAN IDENTIFIED
William Il. Jones Is a Victim Of
Apoplexy.

William j. Jones Of Homestead
Pa, who was found dead on the
Lasalle av. bridge late Thursday,
died Of apoplexy. according TO the
verdict Of Coroner T. ]. Swantz Civ
en- Friday morning. slight bruise
on the forehead was caused by the
fall TO the sidewalk. The police no.
titled his brother, John Elias Jones
OF Homestead. Pa. and the body will
be shipped to that place Saturday
morning. A prescription bearing
mans name was one Of the means
OF naturalization.