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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-12
Durham, N. c., Oct. 2, 1915

Durham, N, ", oGJ. q, ioAo.
Friend Cory;
[ know you and do not think alike
on matters political. Still, and not
~withstanding, l am going to state a
few political and economic facts that
have been strongly impressed on my
attention lately, and facts that | be-
lieve vitality affect the economic we'll
being of Western people.
The Eastern and Northeastern
states are manufacturing states, and
are strongly in favor of just as high
a tariff as they can get to cover their
products. They are sadly non-agri-
cultural in production of food products
and like England, must obtain their
food elsewhere, and like England they
buy it on the cheapest market and
also like England they manipulate the
market whenever possible. People of
the Northwest perhaps still remember
the attmpted reciprocity with Canada
a few years since, intended to cheap
en- bread for New England by food
ing the United States market with
Canadian wheat, duty free. These
states now are setting up a howl about
the high price of bread and as, a REM
edy, are actively engaged in trying to
bring about an absolute embargo on
the expectation of wheat. To the
farmer it means the closing Of n of
his chief market outlets and price
regulators, and simply means that he
must feed the high protection East
only, and at their own prices.
Hancock said that the question of
protection was local-probably large
ly true, but in this matter the high
protection sections are according the
American farmer no protection, be-
cause under the present abnormal
world conditions, it is imperative;
but they do greatly desire to become
the n and only purchaser, by estab-|
fishing a wheat embargo. Their only
cause for hesitation is an uncertainty
as to just how much the American
farmer will stand for and still obey the
Political bosses: They hope, how
ever, to capture the National Grange
and thereby, as they expect, to bring
about the submission OF Mr.. Wheat
raier. The EDITORIAL columns of east
ern papers have had much to say
about this matter lately, and without
much regard to political leanings, are
strongly of the opinion that an en-
barge on wheat and some other food
stuffs would be a good thing-for
them.
What a difference is does make
when the other fellows OK is being
gored!
Am having a. great trip. Expect to
reach Miami, Fla, about next Mon
day.
Hastily.
c. RI Lester.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-12

Grazing experts Of the forest ser
vice estimate that the cost 81 produc.
ing lambs in the northwestern state.
is $1,82 per head.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-12
DEMOCRATIC POSTMASTER
TO BE CHOSEN BY BALLOT

For several months the democrats
have been turning every way to come
to an understanding as to which OF
their number was to have the appoint
'ment for postmaster Of Broohdngs.
but as each candidate had a certain
following, Senator Johnson would not
take the responsibility to make d de-
cision and In order to get the matter
out Of the way 1t has been decided t.
hold an election on the 18th day OF
October, 1916, between the hours Of
Z. ID. and p "a The election
win pc held ii HE 9. A. Il. hail ii
this city. The notice Of election viii
be found in another space
The candldatas thus far Registered
are SWIM, ]. n FridIey, +. b,
Harte. Chs. Gamble. q b. Kabrud,
ana " NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Home
Mssssnulsesr.
i SEaE&&HS BEsF9 a52s ~
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-12

Isn't it strange hay quickly these
war maps get out OF date?"
Really, Mrs, Frank, | had not
thought about it. Do they?"
Yes, indeed, l bought a new one
only last week, and today | looked
for Armageddon, but l couldn't find
it Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-12

The stand of timber on the two
great national forests in Alaska Il
estimated by the forest service al
over seevnty billion board feet, while
the annual growth will, 1t is said.
produce Of pulpwood alone enough
for the manufacture of three thousand
tons of woodpulp a day.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Bride. ELECT HOnOred.

Mrs. Robert Darlington was
hostess at a miscellaneous show.
er Tuesday afternoon, given in
honor of Miss Ella WEIGH, the
bride.elect Of Wednesday even.
ing.
The scene of the festivities
was under the handsome oaks
on the spacious lawn at Mrs.
Mrs. Ada Babington's residence
and the hostess was assisted in
receiving the guests and serving
refreshments by Mesdames Ada
Darlington and +. A. BurriS.
A large crowd assembled tC
do honor to the bride, Miss
WEIGH, who has been a lifelong
resident of the town, and the
many beautiful and useful gifts
presented attested to the high
esteem in which she is held in
the community.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Notice.

In Reunion Bank In Llqui'
dation.
Goth Judicial District Court,
Parish of Washington. State OF
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given to all
persons herein interested to
show cause, within ten days
from the present notification Gt
any they nave or CAM why the
Third Provisional account this
day presented by the Examiner
OF State Banks and F. M. Brown,
Special Agent, who are liquidat'
ing the affairs of the Union
Bank, should be approved and
homologated and the funds dis
tributed in accordance there
with.
By order of the Court, Aug
oath, 1916.
NJ. A. Thigpen,
Clerk Of Court
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Class Reunion.

On the evening of the Goth, the
1915 class of the F. H. S. togeth-
er with Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn and
little Eleanor, assembled for a
reunion in the home of Miss
Myrtle Wood.
OF the nineteen who finished
thirteen were present, viz, Edith
Ernestine and Myrtle Wood,
Texana Carter, Willie Mae Jones
Effie McElveen. Velma Magee,
Delos and Robert Magee, Chess
Mizell, Prentiss Byrd, Eddie
Springfield and Fred Bateman.
Soon after assembling all join
ed in a contest of mathematics,
literature and physiology com.
bined, Mrs. Dunn and Prentiss
Byrd winning jointly the first
prize, a box of correspondence
cards; and Miss Ernestine Wood
and Mr.. Dunn,the booby,a green
pear tied with white ribbon,
which combined the class colors.
This contest was followed by
another short one, after which
refreshments consisting of iced
tea .pimento and peanut butter
sandwiches were served by the
hostess assisted by Miss Texana
Carter.
All went away feeling the hap
pier for having been together
again.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Waverley Notes.

The Waverly Club met last
Saturday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. W. ]. Dunn, and the
meeting was among the most de-
lightful of the season. The usual
bu siness hour was devoted to
discussions on Town Improve
ments. After adopting plans
and appinting committees the
Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. w. J. Burris, on Saturday,
September 9th, at 5 o'clock.
The hostess then announced
as it was almost schoo! time, we
would have a review on geogra'
ply, which proved to be an in.
lerestinI and instructive contest
on the forty-six states. Much
amusement was found in trying
to recall the correct names for
each state, from outlines placed
on the walls. Mrs. w. A. Hood
had the honor of leading the
class an1w"s presented with a
miniature parasol, which she
opened and found to be d pretty
and useful needle case.
Dainty refreshments of sher-
bet and cake we're served.
Mrs. Dunn was assisted in serv-
ing by Mrs. J. Vol Brock.
Among the many members
present and their guests we're:
Mesdames H. D. Bickham, Ada
Darlington, J. Vol Brock, Robert
Darlington, J. L. Brock E. A.
Hood, J. D. Kerr, W. j. Burris,
O. H. Carter, G. c. Simmons, ].
O. Bethea, M. A. Bethea, Mrs.
Storm, of Brookhaven, and Mrs.
J. l. Waller, of Rio, and Misses
Ruth Darlington, Nellie Dobson,
and Miss Applewhite, of Colum.
bia.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Proclamation n.

Pursuant TO resolutions passed by
the Board of Directors of the public
schools of Washington parish, La.
at special meetings held On the Goth
day of August, 1916, |, F. B. Bateman,
president of said board of Directors,
hereby give notice that, in compliance
with said resolution, special elections
will be held in Branch school district
No. ISC, Plummer knight School dis.
trict No, 1SD, Isabel School district
No. IA, apd Rio school district No.
81, parish of Washington, Louisiana,
on the 3rd day of October, 1916, for the
purpose of submitting to the property
taxpayers qualified under the consti-
tuition and laws of the state of Louisi-
aus, 10 vote .. said elections; The TO-
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31

Mrs. E. A. Burris, spent last
Friday in Bogalusa.
Mrs. Schwartz Of Ner Orleans
is cherished guest in the home
OF Mrs. j. E. Wood.
We carry a full stock of Mazda
Lamps suitable for use on local
lighting plant lines.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Messrs. Jesse Willis and Wal
ter Bethea and the Misses Edna
and Ruby Holmes, of Tylertown
we're Sunday guests IN the home
of Mrs. Cindarilla Bickham.
Notice-The Washington Par
ish Baptist Association meets at
Spring Hill church, five miles
southeast of Franklinton, on
Friday Sept. 8, 1916, at 1890 a.
N. n. O. G. n. Train No. 80
arriving at 5:42 a. m, and train
No. - arriving at 1910 a. ID.
Friday, will be met at Jenkins
with conveyance for all mes.
engers and visitors.
NJ. A. Thigpen, Moderator.
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lowing propositions tO-wit:

Sec. l. TO levy special tax of three
mills on the dollar on all the property
in school district No. IS c, parish of
Washington, La. subject to state
taxation, annually, for a period of
four years, for the purpose of giving
additional aid to the public school of
said district.
Sec. 2. TO levy special tax of 8
mills on the dollar on all the property
n school district No. u D, Parish of
Washington, La, subject to state tax
alton, annually, for period of five
years, for the purpose of giving adj
ditiolal aid to the public school of
of said district.
Sec. 3. To levy special tax of five
mills on the dollar on all Improperly,
in School District No. "A, Parish of
Washington, La, subject to State
taxation, annually, for a period of
two years, for the purpose of giving
additional aid to the public schools.
Sec. 4. To levy special tax of 4
mills on the dollar on all the property
in School District No. 81, Parish of
| Washington. La, subject to State
taxation, annually, for period of 5
years, for the purpose of giving addi.
tional aid to the public schools.
For the purpose of said special cleo
tons the polling places will be the
Branch school for District No. nlSC,
Plummer knight school for District
No. lSD, Isabel school for district
No. "A, Rio school for district No. 81,
and the following commissioners and
clerks of elections of each polling
place have been appointed to serve at
this election. all of whom shall serve
without compensation: G. +. Will
liams, JoA Penton and j. A, Grain,
commissioners, and w. S. Branch,
clerk, to serve at Branch school;
Plummer knight, T. L. Corkern apd
S. l.. MOBILES, commissioners, and W,
K. Baughman, clerk, to serve at
Plummer Knight school; j. w. Par
ker. B. NJ. REVERE and j. r. Schil-
ling, commissioners, and S. K. NJ .gee
clerk, to serve at Isabel school; L. 2.
Pierce, A. Jenkins and w. X. Mizell,
commissioners, and j. l.. Frazier,
clerk, to serve at Rio school.
At said special elections the polls
will open at seven o'clock a. IN. and
close at five O'Clock p. M, and the
elections will be conducted in accord
ance with the laws of Louisiana ap.
plicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at ten
o'clock a, IN on the 5th day of October,
1915, the said" board of directors of
the public schools of Washington
parish, La, will meet at their office in
the town OF Franklinton, La. and in
open session proceed to open the bal.
lot boxes, examine and count the bal.
lots in number and amount, examine
and canvass the returns, and declare
the results of said special elections.
This the Goth day of August, 1916.
F. B. Bateman, President.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31
Franklinton, La, August 81, 1916

Miss Peterson of SIidell j
visiting Miss Leitha Sheridan.
How about Buggy or Surry
If you need one see The Babing
ton Store. Inc.
Misses Myrtle and Mamie
Denman OF Ramsey, are visiting
friends here this week.
We handle brick, lime anc
cement.
The Darlington Store, Inc
The Franklinton boys went
over to Bogalusa Saturday even
ing and defeated that nine by q
score of Z to 3.
We still have a second hand
hand wagons which we are Of.
fering at bargains.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mrs. T. M. Darlington left
Wednesday to spend few days
with her DAUGHTER, Mrs. O. B.
Magee, in Bogalusa.
The Big Stave House wants
White Oak Slaves, especially
pipes.
King Stave Company, Inc,
Box 364-New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. S.N. Storm, and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Kerr were
guests of Mrs. J. Vol Brock at
6 o'clock dinner Saturday.
Get your cotton ginned at R.
M. McElveen & Sons, located on
Farmers Spur. We pay highest
market prices for cotton and
seed. Ginned for one.twentieth
and wrapped for $1.25 a bale.
Married-On Sunday at the
residence of the brides aunt,
Mrs. Eli Burch. Miss Iva Bick.
ham and Mr.. James Ezell, were
quietly married on Sunday after
noon, Rev. J. ]. Walker officiat-
ing.
We will give every school
child who makes a Sc purchase
or more of school supplies from
US a useful article in the school
work.-Ideal Drug Store.
After a summer spent with
friends in various parts of Louis
lana and Mississippi. Miss Floyd
Ball returned home Monday an d
will resume her duties here al
the opening of school on Monday
next.
The 1867 session of the
Franklinton High School will
open here Monday with a full.
corps of teachers and the brigh'
est prospect in her history fol
school conditions in general
Every patron of the school earn
estly requested to be present at
the opening exercises at 9 a. NJ.
Monday, Sept. 4th.
Married-On Wednesday eve
ming at the home of the bride:
mother, Mrs. Andrew WEIGH, OF
Railroad Avenue, Miss Ell;
WEIGH and Mr.. Wilmer Varnado
were quietly married. Only the
near relatives Of the contracting
parties were present and thu
ceremony was conducted by
Rev. J. A. Mccormack, assisted
by Rev. J. j. Walker. The brid
and groom repaired immediatel.
to their home in South Franklin
ton where everything was II
/ readiness for housekeeping an'
where they will be at home t
their many friends
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31

visited the Mi sses Bateman thru
> the weekend.
Good second hand Surry fol
sale cheap. Apply to Burris
Bros, Ltd.
Notice-It is hereby given that
| am applying for a pardon.
Tom Woodward.
We carry at all times barbed
wire, smooth wire and fence
wire.-The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mrs. M. W. OFT had as dinner
guests Thursday, Mesdames M.
Bateman and E. A. Burris.
We will sell you new five.
foot Mower for $45, spot cash.
The Darlington Store, Inc,
F. B. Bateman spent a few
daye in Hillsdale, Miss, last
week 10 oking after bushes in.
terests.
Buy your pencils and tablets
from the Ideal Drug Store, and
get present for use in your
school work.
Mrs. J. D. Kerr entertained a
few friends on Monday evening
in honor of her father and moth
err, Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Storm,
of Brookhaven, who returned
home Tuesday after a few days
visit here.
Mrs. Humble and daughters,
after a nine months residence
here for the purpose of securing
the advantages of the high school
flor the girls, left Sunday for
their home in Alexandria. This
family made g host of friends in
their short residence among US
and it is with deep roget that we
give them up.
| Mesdames II, D. Bickham and
j, L. Brock were guests Sunday
of Mrs. H. E. Smith of Hackley.
Mr.. Smith drove down in his
Car in the early morning and
carried them to HackIey and at.
ter spending a most enjoyable
day they motored home in the
afternoon accompanied home by
little Miss Mary Lee Spith who
spent a few hours here.
The Baptist W. M. U. Associ-
atioual meeting convened with
the Hayes Greek today and the
following ladies representing
this society are in attendance:
Mesdames L. D. Greenlaw, D..
| A. Self; W. F. Simmons, J. j.
Walker, D. B. Walker, N. D.
Stringer, W. A. Erwin, John
Ulmer, T. Burkhalter, P. B.
Carter and J. Vol Brock.
: w. T. Holland, of Greensburg,
candidate for the Office of Dis.
trict Attorney of the 25th Judi
cial District, and the interesting
editor of the St. Helena Echo,
land incidentally the most popu.
lar and dearly loved member of
, the Louisiana Press Association
was welcome visitor to our city
4 Wednesday. We of Franklinton
are always glad to do anything
for this worthy friend, but il
: was impossible to give him the
pleasure of seeing his Greens
burg ball team victorious in the
game plaped on our diamond
2 that afternoon, as the tide Of the
, battle was too strung to be stem
: med, and Franklinton scored the
fourth victory in the series
Hope this is the only disappoint.
D ment Bro. Holland had in con
'uection with his trip.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31

MIS-. l.. w. MCDOugall ana
children of Folsom, were guests
this week of Mrs. j. L. Brock.
You won't get all that is com
ing to you unless you buy your
school supplies from the Ideal
Dnug Store.
Mr.. Warren Ball is at home
again with Mrs. J. E. Bateman
after visit of some length with
relatives in Angie.
We are Agents for Movers,
Rakes and Hay Presses. Con-
suit US before buying.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ulmer and
children of Kentwood, motored
over and spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. John Ulmer.
Messrs. W. NJ, and Hurbert
Darlington of BogaIusa spent the
weekend with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Darlington.
We sell ice. cream freezers and
refrigerators at greatly reduced
prices.
The Darlington Store. Inc.
Mrs. Alice Hart, who left
here some nine years ago, for
Texas, was married to Mr. Oskar
Mention, at Maria, Texas, last
Thursday.
After a month spent here with
his mother, Noel Bickham left
Monday for Charleston, S, G.,
where he is stationed on the U
S. S. Hartford.
Mrs. l.. L. hampton, Miss
Ouida and R. B. hampton, of
Magnolia, motored and spent
spent Thursday and Friday with
Mrs. E. I. Darlington.
Don't forget that the Farmers
Restaurant is furnished with
fresh milk, butter and eggs
every morning from Spring Hill
Farm. 21-24.
After a fortnight's visit with
relatives here, Misses Eva and
Alice Daniel returned last Fri.
day to their home in st. Francis
vile, They were accompanied
home by Miss Stella Magee and
Willie Magee, who are spending
this week with relatives there.
On Wednesday evening from
4 to 6, Mrs. ]. @. Bethea enter
tanned the Methodist Woman's
Missionary Society at its regu
lar monthly social meeting.
There being large number of
members present, the afternoon
was proftably spent, and the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments assisted by her mother,
Mrs. M. A. Bethea.
On Tuesday night, Mrs. NJ. A.
Thigpen entertained at a fare.
we'll party in honor of her sister,
Miss Efie McElveen, who will
soon return to Natchitoches to
resume her studies there. A
number of interesting games
we're played on the lawn, after
which delicious orange sherbet
and vanilla waters we're served.
A delightful evening was spent
by all present.
DIED-Mr. George P. WEIGH,
on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1915, at the
home of his son.in law, Meurlin
WEIGH, at the age of 81 years, Z
months and 10 days. Mr.. WEIGH
suffered a stroke of paralysis at
noon and succombed to the at
tack about two o'clock in the
evening. He was a native of
Washington Parish, and besides
bis wife he leaves nine children
to mourn his loss. Funeral ser.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-08-31

Notice, Book Lovers
Anybody may read Wav-
erley Club books by pay
ing ten cents per book.
Cali at the Era-Leader Of
lie and see the collestlm.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21

year ended Dec. 81, 1915. amounted to
$92,861, obs, as against $S3.678,S12 in
the preceding year. The net profits
before deducting interest charges
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
NORWAY WANTS
CARS FROM j. s.

, Victor e. LINDEN. OF LINDEN &
Robsshm. Christiania, Norway, Hup.
mobile distributors, is visiting G. H.
Dunlap. export manager at the Hupp
motor car plant, and making arrange
ments for an increase in the Norway
allotment of Hupmobiles. Mr.. LINDEN
arrived in New York from Norway
last Tuesday, taking 16 days for the
Atlantic trip, as the boat on which he
came took the far northern course,
north of the Shetland islands.
Business Is better In Norway today
than ever BEFORE" said Mr.. Linden.
ION account of the prosperity we are
looking for great Improvement in
the automobile business. and espec-
tally for big demand for American
cars. Up to the start of the war most
Of the cars sold in Norway were Of
German makes"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
SEANEY AGENCY
SHOWS OAKLAND


Three Oakland models Will be on
display at the auto show. Seaney &
Brown. agents. are optimistic for a
successful season. The eight cylinder,
seven passenger touring car will be
the feature of the exhibit. A six cylin-
der roadster will also be on exhibit as
well as six cylinder touring car.
The minimum of vibration in the
0lght-cylinder car is brought about by
the counterbalanced crankshaft which
~ accomplished by means Of counter
weights, integral with the crank arms
The engine develops % h. p. on the
block test at $500 revolutions a min
ute.
with its perfect suppleness OF pow
er, its absolute ease Of control, its
luxurious riding qualities, there is no
car to equal 1t" said Mr.. Seaney.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21
GASOLINE CONSUMPTION
GROWS BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS

In the figures given by the Score
tary Of the Interior to the Senate It
was said that the production of gaso-
line has increased from $3.50, 900 bar
rels in 1899 to 12,900,OOO barrels in
1909; 34,915,000 in 1914. and 1900, 900
in 1915. Most of this gasoline is con-
sumed in the United States, the ex-
port rate being as follows: $4,000
barrels in 1899; 100000 barrels In
1909; 100000 barrels in 1914, and
100000 barrels in 1915.
In answer to the question, what
fields, and to what extent, are being
exhausted" the Interior Department
gave this percentage Of exhaustion OF
the important fields: Appalachian,
"A per cent; Lima-Indiana, SO per
cent; Illinois, so per cent; Mid-Conti-
nent, 3d. North Texas, Al; Northwest
Louisiana, Al; Gulf Coast, 70; Colo
RADIO, 70; Wyoming, s.; California, "a.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-03-21

To have repaired the first auto
mobile which was owned in Richmond
sixteen years ago and then establish
! ed business IN that line which has
expanded until now It il the largest
one In the city, II the experience OF
i. G. Whitesen who with Everett Ray
owns the Richmond Auto Inn, 1911
Main street.
The first and second automobiles
owned in Richmond were the proper
ty Of Al Spekenheier. who is now
located in Bogaloosa, Da-, and profess
or Sackett, respectively.
In 1902 with the construction Of the
building 1t 1911 Main Street, Mr..
Whitesell opened up . general auto
mobile repair business, His trade has
steadily increased.
Repair 400 Autos
Last year 400 cars representing
repair which were run through the
shop which utilizes the services
OF an average OF six repairmen in the,
shop.
Mr.. Wh1tesen says that because of
the high degree Of workmanship first
)placed on automobiles the breakage
nowadays amounts to but little and
repair work is the result of general
upkeep for the good OF the cars and
cases of accidents. meter trouble
probably requires more time and care