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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07
ORDINANCE NO. Is.

An Ordinance Ordering Special
Election to Be Held in District No.
81 Of the Parish of Caldwell, for the
Purpose of Submitting to the DUAL.
flied Electors Of the Said Parish the
Question Of the Levy Of a Special
Tax of Ten Mills 5000 for the
Purpose Of Providing Additional Aid
to the Public Schools of the Said
District.
Section l. Be it ordained by the
Parish Board of School Directors of
the Parish of Caldwell, Louisiana,
that special election be and is here
by ordered 10 be held in District No.
81 Of the Parish Of Caldwell, Louisi-
ana. on the LIST day of August. 1916, for
the purpose of submitting to the quail.
flied electors of the said parish, enti-
tied TO vote thereat, the question OF
the levy of special tax of ten mills
($0l0) on the dollar of all property in
the said parish, subject to state taxa
ton, for period of five 60 years,
the proceeds of said tax to be used
in giving additional aid to the public
schools of the said parish.
Be it further ordained, etc. that the
ballots to be used at the said election
shall be prepared by the Secretary CT
the Parish Board Of School Directors,
and shall be in the following form:
Proposition to levy a ten mills
(S010) special tax on all the property
subject to taxation in District No. 81
of the Parish of Caldwell, Louisiana,
annually, for the period of
FIVE years, for the purpose YES
of giving additional aid to - -
the public schools of the so
said district
Taxable valuation, s...
Notice to Voters-To vote in favor
of the proposition submitted upon
this ballot, place cross (N mark in
the square after the word yes" to
vote against 1t, place a similar mark
In the square after the word no"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-07-07

annually, for the period of
FIVE years, for the purpose
of giving additional aid to
the public schools of the
said district.
TovahIa raIra+icn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

f"nst:tlcr Collier. appears in THE
Tongues "f Men" al the Queen today.
\ synopsis uf the story saws:
IL a sermon on the evil IT the thcatcr
the Rev. Dr. PcnficId Sturei>. rector Of
fashionable -. Martins in The Lame. re-
fcrS directly To- Jane Bartlett and the
grand opera ~/arorah" Of which she is
the star. Srung ia the quick She accepts
The challenge he has given and deter
mines 10 make him eat his sermon. word
wrr word.
on the strength of the rector = sermon
the Mayor closes the opera hut the Rev.
Or. Fcnficll having had Il cham To
study Miss Bartlett IL close range.
realizes her bigncSs. lie discovers that
cut If the goodness OF her heart She has
been quietly educating Il number nf
poor girls. feeding hungry composers
AMI lending 4 kindly ear 10 the down
hearted.
Reprntant he decides that he owes
her an apology which he makes iii an
rCn letter a. the newspapers. Al this
his congregation rises IA arms and "a
preserve hrs dignity the Young rector OF
frrs 10 marfv the pTima donna. she az
rfTts. haNinc carried ont her threat. AZ
ihi- point The story takcs an uneXpe tel
turn WHY not
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24
llittnann.

T"la, thrt" IN htinr II wn AT Dit
mdunss thcatc, TOT the first time here
Edward \. Sali>tmry's wonderful pie
r.rcS ~ Wild Lille. c"mpr"icnlc,l in
seven reels IL beautifully toned film -
lectci from more than iitly rc,-S taken
under the supervision of this author.
lecturer aud sportsman. In assembling
this series ~ pictures Mr.. Salisbury
has chosen only those portions If the
results of three years work along the
Pacific Coast from Alaska 10 the Mexi-
can border that have occurred Ia him rs
having IN appeal to Ill who love life in
the open. and who ENJOY real adventure.
No phase Of Wild life has been neglected
IN the making If this series Of film.
From the thrilling episodes showing the
capture alive of great mountain lions.
bear and lynx. to the visits To the breed
ing grounds If our migratory fowl. and
the catching ~ record weight trout with
a light rod. no phase of active sport
has been overlooked. Among the remark
able adventures If the party. perfectly
photographed ~ the camera men. il
one hoNii the capture p1 a ni1t
rln1ntain lion in an unusual manner.
The animal hail been freed IN the dogs.
AMI took his last stand in 4 tree. some
uf the branches of which o%vcrhung a
hTawling steam. \ half breed Indian
undertook IL climb the tree. and dis
lodge The lion ny pokinr him off the
limb to the ground. where the men were
ready ia effect his capture. Ahmed with
his lasSo and pole he climbed the tree.
hut the animal was not 80 easy a. b.
hiSlu,.cd. He finally climbed Ia the tx
trcme end of the limb o~verhaneing the
stream. and finding il impossible - eth
~ rope the lion or d~i>lwlgc him with ~
pole. the hunter lowered his rope a. th
ground and called for an AK This lie
hauled MI and chopped the limp. hurl
III. the lion into the iry waters ~ the
rushing steam far below. After an *
citing struggle. every movement of whsrh
is WILDLY depicted by the camera. the
animal il finslly ropei and conveyed 10
the nearest railroad station.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24
MUSEMENT
OreamIand.

The Winning If Miss Con>truc' j. 4
Gold Seal play at the Drcamland Ia.
day. with Robert Leonard and Ella
Hall. The following Is. IN part. Z
synopsis ~ the >torN
Rob. - happy ~ lucky Young artist,
has painted several masterpieces which
have failed a. receive their due mrcl
at recognition from an undi~rriminating
public: 81 he il forced t. rkc out Il some
what uneven existence from pot boil.
ers.f As a model. h. uses his friend,
Hill. Of the flnrr above. Bhl i an old
actor. who believes that "art" has gone
io The dogs. as his talents are unap
prcciatc,f nv unfeclinc managers.
Across the hall frnm Bob lives Miss
Ella Consirre. who works in a danart.
alent store. King, a tloorwalker nj the
Sierc where Miss Construe works. is
nian.d hv the fact that she remains oh
liyiaus Il his charms. After work ~
holrs ne lies I'm wait for her around the
corner. and insists on escortinc tel
home. To the great ,chasrin Of Betty
another shop girl. Who has been casting
lancuishing alances in his direction.
Bob has returned home Ia siri that
Ril. whom he left to wash thu dishes,
has gone "a sleep before one OF his POI
traits and neglected his task. Bob. hur
rying out Of the house for a bottle Of
milk. bumps into Ella and King, who
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

are az the cotton Of the stairs.
Betty has overheard that a sear-h is
To be made for missing goods, and deter.
mines To get rid Of Ella, whom she con
siders her rival with King. by placing
some goods ia Elias locker.
Her r1isc is successful. and Ella is
dis 'hargcd.
In the meantime. Bob has sold his
pot boiler" Of Bill for five dollars. and
unable To find work. and returns home
tired and hungry. King has decided
that by this time Ella should be in 4
sufficiently chaStcncd mood Ia listen tn
his advances.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

TO the Republicans OF Cameron County,
Texas.
BY direction II the executive committee
aud by virtue uf authority ia me vested. |
hereby call a Republican County Conyen-
ton for Cameron county. Texas. to meet IN
the city hail ~ the city ~ Brownsville. nj
? o'clock p. a.. ON Tuesday. May O.. 1916.
THIS convention will be held for the pur-
pose Of electing delegates 10 the ConereS-
Sional District Convention which has been
called 10 meet III Del Rio. Val Verde conn
", Texas. "n May ID. 1916; and the State
Convention which has been called TO meet
IA Fort Worth. Texas. on May %. 1916.
and "a transact such other and further
business as may properly come before il.
such County Convention will be COM
posed of delegates 10 he elected from the
various election precincts Of Cameron
county. nj Republican Precinct Primary
Conventions which are likewise hereby
called to meet in the various election pre-
cinct> Of Cameron comfy. Texas, on sat
urday, May g.. 1916.
The various precinct chairnen will post
written notices IN their respective precincts.
giving the time and place Of meeting ~
such precinct conventions.
GEO. MGONIGLE.
Chairman. Cameron County Republican
Executive Committee.
Brownsville. TeNa~, April -. 1916.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24
Fashion Tips

Spanish lacrS. Irish crochet. filct and
NalencicnncS are heinz revived.
White and-black combinations are IS
r%ccially favored for separate skirts.
Among the prcttIcst sports skirts are
the gay rose aud coral %~Or,luroyS.
The latest abric novelty j. colorcd or
candle in delicate pastel shades.
Lingerie chcmiSrttc and sleeves are
dresses.
Some dresses are nipped ia az the
waist others are enCiTcied ~ 4 thick
sash.
The Greek note IS seen this season IN
The immense variety OF pleatings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

Mr.. Charlie ". Howard left SUNDAY
afternoon foe Los %inpele-. Cal, where -he
will VISIT her parents, Mr.. ana Mrs j r.
Robinson. Mr.. Howard viii pend the
summer Ia California.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

1t. Louis Republic: ~ Lin>oln stood
for the rights Of individuals. - Wilson
stands for the rights 81 nations. should
we lie called upon a. un>hcath The sword
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

in the yindication Of the liberties of ma
tiCn>, a. We have already in vindicatior
VI the liberties Of individuals, We shall
NOT finch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

The Anuis WI coats are apt u have
brilliant tuni' bodices in front, rather
than long vests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

Plains and fancy mohairs for suits
the Paris drasSmakerS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24
BUSINESSMEN WILL
VISIT VALLEY WEDNESDAY

Travelling In a special Pullman tram of
nlne ears. one hundred or more -Idve
Wires" from Dallas will make a tom of
the Lower Rio Grande Valley Wednesday.
Stopping IN all the towns and spending
more or less time IN getting acquainted
with rhe merchants and general business
interests OF each place visited. The first
stop in the Valley will be made al RAY
lnondsIlle. then al Lyford, and AT fiariin-
gen the special tram Will be sEitohed to
the Valley llne, the tram gong a. far
west as Mission. Returning 10 the main
line. Brownsville will be reached at 4 30
o'clock in the afternoon. The train will
spend the night in this city.
The excursion is being conducted under
the auspices OF the Dallas Chamber of
Commerce and Manufacturers Associa-
ton, which has conducted annual trade
Adams and Stennis. Jed c. Adams.
American Exchange National Bank
George IA Pittman. Cashier.
American Steel 4 Wire Assn Of Tex
as. Ashley b. Moore. Member u
Firm.
Anderson. DR.. VIM. NJ, Pastor Firs<
Presbyterian Church.
Avery 4 Sons. b. r. Pic. Company,
Stanley Crabb. Manager. O. l.. Old
ham. Salesman.
Bartlett Collins Glass Company. r.
l.. Glover. Texas Manager.
Baron Brothers Millinery Co. j. A.
Rogers. Secretary-Treasurer.
Butler Brothers. II. c. Hin. Assistant
Sales Manager.
Chase e. Sanborn. +. 5. Mills. South
ern Manager.
Chicago. Burlington & Quincy Ry.
Mark Ford. General Agent.
Campbell & Cleaver. w. r. Campbell.
President.
City National Bank. j. u. Gillespie.
Assistant Cashier.
Chamber of Commerce & Mfrs. Assn.
Louis Lipsitz. President; r.. Haugh-
ton. Secretary: g. :. Maxwell,
Manager Freight Bureau.
Columbia Graphophone Company. f.
r. Shiddell. Manager.
Gowdus. j w. Drug Company.
George ". Williams, Vice President.
Davis. :. G., Hat Company. NJ. NJ.
Blakeney. President.
Davis. :. G.. Motor Car Co. s. G.
Davis. President.
Dallas Automatic Telephone Co,
Geo. Wellbaum. Adv. & Sales Mgr.
Dallas News, d. p. Toomey. Manas-
ing Editor.
Deere. joan. Plow Company. w. r.
Davis. Assistant Manager.
Dallas Electric Light a. Power Co,
X. &. Brooks. Gem Supt.
Doggett Grain Company, Edwin b.
Doggett. Proprietor.
Evening Journal. w. NJ. Florer. Jr.
Mgr. Cir. Dept.
Electric Appliance Company. Mac F
Sterett. Manager.
EveIts, Arthur Al Company, Axthur
A Everts, President.
firemal's Fund Insurance Company,
J. r. Shell and b. l. Gill, Jr, Asts.
Firestone Tire s Rubber Company,
n A Grub, Manager.
Graham Brown Shoe Company, 4. A.
brown. President.
Grifiths lumber Company. George
NJ Griniths, Representative.
Hardy. r. A, s. Company or Texas.
Il. v Murray, President.
Hawley Company. IA. ii. Hawley.
President.
Aigginbotham Bailey Logan Co, W.
B.. Williams. Sales Manager.
HtgginbothaIn Millinery Company. Il.
l. Mcqueen, Mgr. Sec. Treas.
Hughes. President.
international Travellers Association.
Dave u Calm. Sec.Treas.
klnsella Hat Company, W J. Kin
seiia. President.
Linz Brothers. w. M. Fechheilner,
Representative.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

More fatal sickness has been
caused by defective eyes than per
lapS by any other cause. This j.
because concealed eye defects exist
without people knowing II. They af-
feet the nerve centers IN the BRAIN.
disturb the different organs ~ the
body and cauSc Nervous Dyspepsia.
Heart. Kidney and LAYER Troubles
and Melancholia.
These dangers are probably Turk
ing IN yonr cycS-voEr health " per
hapS heing undermined this very
minnie without Your knowledge.
Suddenly Won viii break down com
plrtcly: then II will 10 Too LATE.
If ycn have the slightest suspicion
chat your ewes are bad. ar II YOU are
r,rvnu~ You should consult me at
orcc. During nv FIFTEEN YEARS.
SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE have
cured thousands of eases given un
H. hopeless. Perhaps | can curr
NOI. Consult me-: will examine
NoEr eyes FREE and tel Won HON
FSTIN whether or not you need
Treatment.
Whatever yon ~. dear reader. DO
NOT trust vrur ewes "a opticians.
jewellers and prddler> of glasses. It's
dangerous. II may mean the ruina-
ton Nh Your health. Consult \ w.
liable specialist. whether u w. me ur
some u else. Ny record aud the
hundreds ~ letters Of thank from
cured patients would prove ~ ynn
that my Absorbent Treatment auc-
cc~~tully cures GROWTIlS. Gaia
RACrS. Dropping Evclid~. Scum~ on
Evr-ieht and Gross Ewes. Mn terms
arr reasonable within the reach VA
an. ! personally attend each patient
and leave ro stone uutnrned 10 ct-
feet \ complete and permanent cure.
can refer Won ~ hundred ~ srnlr
fat patients and viii a. n VI YOU will
call At my office for Full. examina
ttnn Come TO-DAY ii Won can each
day you delay means greater danger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

4 good many cape collars are still bN
ing used.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-24

trips through Texas and Oklahoma an
nually for the past sixteen years.
The trade excursion while primarily IN
tended for the ad~vancemHnt>of business
Is BY no means mercenarv in us object. |
Is conducted with the thought uppermosa
In mind Of bringing about closer persona
acquaintance Is between the heads Of til,
iaTgeT commercial industries or Dallas al,
their customers throughout the section ira
yarsed.
The pecial tIaih l. fully equipped viii
diner, observation ears, barber shop an.
baths, 80 that members of the excursion
party ENJOY all the ~conyeniences of HON,
when making the trip. A hand Of twenty
i've pieces j. carried and special musica
entertainment IS provided AT all point.
visited.
The following j. the personnel Of th,
lparty:
zone Star Gas Company. ". r. Gage.
Magnolia Petroleum Company. A. c.
Ebie. General Manager: j. II. Jen-
kins, Manager.
Marvin's Drug Store. z. K. Marvin.
Proprietor.
Miller. c. X. and Brother, E. Burnis
Miller. Nice-President.
Metzler Brothers, L.. "A. Metzler. Pres
ident.
Noteworthy Company. c. l.. Nors-
worthy. President.
Oriental Hotel Association. Otto Her.
old, Manager.
ONeil. NJ. Griffin. & Sons. NJ. Griffin
ONe;l, President.
Padgitt Brothers Company, Charles
w. Padgitt. Sec-Treas.; j. Durrell
PadgItt.. Director.
Perkins Dry Goods Co. 5. b. Perkins.
President; l.. II. Lewis, N-Pres.
and Genl Mar.
Progressive Merchant" The. III. c..
bennington. Editor and Mgr.
Farlin & OrendorT Implement Co. O.
+. Davis. Asst Sec. and Sales Mgr.
Postal Telegraph Company of Texas.
" +. Griritts. Manager.
Sanger Brothers. LII. Sanger. Ndse.
and Sales Manager. Lester Buren,
field, Manager Nictrola Department.
Sattley Bull Tractor Company. C. A..
(. Sstsey. Manager.
Security Naiioral Bank. ID. r. Wag.
suner. President.
Shuttles Brothers and Lewis. Gus ".
Thomasson. Treas. and Credit Mgr.
Southern Methodist University. Frank
httuN. buISaf.
Southern Implement supply Co. An
gust y. Johnston. Sec. A Gen MGR.
Southwestern Life Insurance Co., f..
l.. Bradford. Vice President.
State Fair of Texas. r.. r. l.. Knight,
President; w. III. Strattnn. See.
Southwest General Electric Co. w.
r Houghton. Representative.
Southland Life Insurance. Company.
John r. Onion. General Counsel.
Southwestern Tel. 4 Tel Company.
4. h. Baker Geul Com. Supt.
Q II. Schoeilkopf Saddiery Company.
Hugo W. Schoeiikopf, Vice-Pres.
Tension Brothers Saddlery COMPANY.
J 4. Andrews, Manager.
Times Herald, Z K. hambrick. Asso
ciate Editor.
Texas Company, W. If Noble. Super.
intendent.
Texas Paper Company. Il. Lehman.
President
Texas Portland Cement. Company \
k. Bissell, President. A b. Shelby
General Sales Agent.
Texas Seed and Floral COMPANY
Charles w. Mitbeck. Gen. Mgr
Trinity Portland Cement COMPANY
I. r.. ulrickson. Gen. Mgr.
Westinghouse Electric a Mfg. Co
Chas. W. Davis. District Manager.
Western Union Telegraph Company.
J.. A. OFT. Manager.
Western Electric Company. ~.
DruIy. Sales Manager.
Western Indemnity Company, e. r.
Long, Secretary
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26

work was followed by a luncheon and
the club adjourned TO meet September
4. the hostess to be announced later.
The members OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union OF the Washington Ave
nue. Baptist church have been invited
TO give a program in III Reno tomor-
row evening before the members OF
The same organization there The sub
iect OF the program will be Missions
in Europe" and those taking part in
il will be Mr.. and Mrs Harry Craig,
Mr., and Mrs Graham Albright, Miss
Mildred Kammerderner, Messrs.
Marsh Hendrix. Thomas Nelson and
Floyd Craig
Miss Bonnie Walker OF Purcell ar.
rived Yesterday for a week end visit
with Mrs f.. G. Moore
n n Y
Mrs. r d Sherman entertained in
formally at dinner Wednesday in COM
pliment to Mrs. k. NJ. Louden, who
will leave in the near future for Tulsa
where she will make her future home.
Other guests were Mines w II Har-
wood, Joseph Fusselman and w s.
Schultz
Mr. Cyril Russell entertained with
an informal dancing party last evening
in his home, 5l2l West Seventeenth
street, when he was assisted by his
parents Mr. and Mrs {. II Russell
and his sister, Miss Hldred Russell
Punch was served throughout the eve
ming and light collation. at its close
Guests of the evening were the Misses
Ruth Johnson Of Durant. Lucille Hill
lery, Clifie Dodd, Inez Alexander, len
ME Parker. Oma Harrison, Rutl
Fisher, Bess Hu,chlSon. Helen Boyle
Messrs. John Galloway, Phil Boyle
Clarence Paige, Roy Fisher ] K Har
ris, William Phifer, lea Parrish, Per
cy Higgins Ray Mills and Parkcr
Prouty
/ The members OF the Violet CroChe
club were entertained Wednesday aft
ernoon by Mrs. NJ p Hendricks. Mrs
| J W. Cox won the contest favor an,
the hostess received the club plate
The next meeting OF the club will b.
September with Mrs + y Kelley.
X z Y
The Epworth league OF 81. Luke
Methodist church was to have enter
tained last evening with a lawn part
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W
Ayers but has postponed the event in
definitely because of illness in tn
Ayers family
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-26
Revelations
Of a Wife
Being tho Confessions Of an Aver
age Married Woman.
BY Adele Garrison.
I HAVE never worked faster in my

I HAVE never worked faster in my
| life than when helped my mother
= in-law undress before the blazing
gas log, put her night gown and heavy
bath robe around her and immersed
her feet in the foot bath of hot mus
tard water which Katie had brought
to me
But fast as my fingers were flying
my thoughts were hurrying even quick
er My mother in law had been seized
with a severe chill while we were
sight seeing, and had rushed her
home. She had refused to have a
physician called and ! was at my wits
end what to do for ! knew she should
have medical attention Immediately
As worked over her | came to a
decision would get her safe and
warm in bed leave Katie within call
then slip ont and telephone Dicky from
.Le nci4hhorhood drug store. ! did moi
dare to send for a physician against
my mothrr-in-law'S expressed prohhl
ton On the other hand. ] knew tha
Dicky would be very angry if | die
no. send for one.
The hot footha,h and the St-aninG
drink which had given her when sh'
iirs. came in, together with the warm,l
OF the ras 'og seemed to make NJ,
mother in law more comfortable A
| dried her feet and slipped them int,
pair Of warm be lroom slipper Sh
smiled down at me
AT least | am not cold now sh
said.
Don't YOU think YOU had bette
come and lie down now" | asked
YES | think it would be better" sh
asserted, and with Katie and me upo
either side. she walked into her room
and got into bed.
slipped the bedroom slippers of
put one hot water bag to her feet an
tn. other to her back, covered her u
warmly and lowered the shade
She spoke with an effort "Hav
Dicky get me some quinine when h
comes in think will go to slee
now and when | wake up ] will hay
a cup of tea"
Her eyes closed Immediately | stoo
watching her breathing for two O
three minutes II was heavier, | tan
cied than normal As | went out G
the room spoke in low tone {
Katie
Il am going out TO telephone, kati
and ! want you to stay close by I'll
door here till | return II Mrs. Ora
ham wakes and asks for me say tha
have gone to the drug store and wi
be back very shortly"
"All right, | not move" Katie a.
surcd me solemnly, and hurried in,