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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
To The Public.

The colored people of Parks are
having A Parish Fair on the Goth
to 2lst of October. Let everybo-
dy help make this fair better than
ever by bringing something to ex-
hibit. There will be ample pre-
premiums. For particulars address
o. H. BUTLER,
Route i. st. Martinville, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
Colored Soldiers.

Tomorrow a large number of our
colored soldiers will leave for Fort
Pike. Ark, and our colored popu-
lation have prepared to give them
a reception this evening
Our colored boys should be gi-
ven a big demonstration to show
hem that our people will always
be with them.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
Bank Statement.

In this issue we publish the
statement of the Bank of st. Mar
tinville which condition reflects
the prosperity of the country at
this time. This Bank is able to
finance any proposition that its
customers may demand.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
Euchre Monday Oct. s

The ladies of the town will give
a Euchre next Monday in the b.
hin hall to raise funds to send a
box of sweets to our boys who are
now at the training camps. The
game of card will be followed by a
lance for the young people.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06

Barb Wire Cuts and Wounds
Are troublesome to cure. Get a
bottle of Farris' Healing Remedy,
costs 5Oc-make it at home. Heals
rapidly. A sore never matters
where this remedy is used. We
sell it on the money back plan.
BONN Grocery Co.
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Proclamation
State of Louisiana, Executive De-
partment, Baton Rouge

1t is of vital importance that at
tention be given to the situation
regarding waste OF energy and re.
sources throughout the State by
FIRE. There is great urgency that
efficiency be maintained, such eff
cheney as will not only extend and
develop our production but will
also conserve our resources by ELI
'minsting all waste. There is spe-
cial need, emphasized at this time,
that remedial action be taken with
respect to fires, as it takes the va
lue of a years cotton crop of the
United States to recompense for
the yearly fire loss.
The loss by fire is an absolute
waste and drain upon our resources
and the fact that it is largely pre-
veutable is reproach upon our
people, for there is no mystery
about fires; the cause has been
studied and the means of preven-
ton can be readily learned and
easily applied.
President Wilson says that pre-
ventable fire is more than a pri.
vate misfortune; it is a public de
reelection. He states further that
at time like this of emergency
and of manifest necessity for the
conservation of national resources,
it is more than ever of deep and
pressing consequence that every
means be taken to prevent this evil.
THEREFORE, in accordance with
the custom already established,
and in order to arouse our people
to full realization of fire dangers.
and to induce them to take an &C.
tive interest in the subject, l, r.
6. Pleasant, Governor of the State
OF Louisiana, do hereby proclaim,
TUESDAY; OCTOBER 9Th, 1917, 1.-THE
forty sixth anniversary of the great
Chicago Fire) STATE FIRE PRRvEN-
TON DAY, and l earnestly recon-
mend that our people observe it by
q general cleaning up and removal
of rubbish, trash and waste from
their premises.
Let all heating apparatus and
chimneys be carefully gone over
and placed in proper condition for
winter use.
Let local authorities give atten-
tion to the matter of better build
ing regulations. fire protection and
prevention as we'll as added appa.
ratus for fire.
T Let fire drills be held on that
day in institutions, factories, and
in public, parochial and private
schools, and l earnestly recon-
mend that teachers instruct their
pupils. through short talks and
proper program, on the dangers of
ire and the simple means of fire
prevention. -.
In Faith Whereof, l have here.
INTO set my hand and caused to be
Iffixed the seal of the Executive
Department, at Baton Rouge, this
wenty-second day of September,
4. ID. 1917.
By the Governor:
Signed) R. G. PLEASANT. !.
(Signed) JOHN MARSHALL,
Secretarv tn the Governor
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
Carelessness Results in
Failure.

That is why we say "Feed B. A
Thomas Hog Powder according t,
directions" DO NOT FEED 1T sLoP
Ply, but mix it with ground fee,
and moisten with just enough Wa
ter to make a crumbly mass. The,
each hog gets a beneficial dose
See full directions on package
Your money back if you are no,
satisfied.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
FOR SALE.

One bed-set, one stove, one
Safe for sale at a very price.
House for rent next to Du-
champ Hardware Co., Store.
Jules Delahoussaye.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
Foot Ball Sunday.

The high school foot ball team
will 60 to Grand Coteau Sunday
to play the st. Charles College
team. We learn that the boys
have arranged for several games
this season.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06

1t is cruel to have your dog fol.
low your automobile either take
him in or leave him at home.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06
BIDS CALLED FOR.

DUO CHLLEU FUN.
Bids for painting the exterior of the
Bayou Chene school building will be 70.
ceivpd to October 4, 1917. For particu-
lars. write or call on
+. O. CHAVEZ,
Secty. School Board
September "a, 1917.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06

y A word a. to prices: We wish to
assure you that our coats are marked
to afford us the very smallest martin of
profit consistent with good business
principles. We believe in "A Volumn
OF Business at Small Profit per Sale"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-10-06

: q Pile fabrics such as velour, plush,
matte lamb. pony skin. ural lamb.
ashakhan. ETC.. are going to be very
popular. Plain cloths, such as herring
bone and wool velour. in plaids. stripes
and plain shades will also be worn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
TALKOFTHE TOWN

Prayer service tonight at Church o.
the Good Shepherd at 80 o'clock.
Regular meeting of the Modern Wood
men Of America this friday evening al
I o'clock
Members of the sodality of the b. V
NJ. will receive holy communion in q
body at the 9 o'clock mass Sunday
Miss Coralin Sowden of SO fremont
street was taken to the City hospital
yesterday, where she underwent an OPP
Grafton this morning.
Alex p Anderson of Jacksonville
who came here TO attend the Anderson
Mcintosh wedding, is visiting at his for
mer home on Hill street
Albert Beattie, who is employed as a
draughtsmsn in the office OF n. Pelaggi
Of Mortified, visited at his home on
South Main street yesterday and to-
day
Leslie McK'pzie, who has been spend
ing several days in Barre as guest in
the home of Mrs. James $. Milne of Lib
erty street, has returned to his home in
Waverly, Mass.
Tomorrow is international go-to-Sun-
day-school day and everybody, old and
young, who has ever attended school at
Hedding Methodist Episcopal church is
urged to be present at the opening serv-
ice, directly following preaching service
at l0.30 a. m All departments of Sun.
day school and all parents are urged to
attend with their children.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
TALK OFTHE TOWN

DO your bit and get button on Sat.
urday. adv
Mr.. and Mrs William Forbes of Law.
renee, Mass, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John V. Rowen at Hotel Barre.
Committees Of the three upper classes
of Spaulding high school have completed
arrangements for the annual freshmen
reception, which will be given this even
ing at o'clock at the school A musical
program has been arranged, while va
rious other ADJUSTMENTS will be INDUCED
in, together with the accustomary pro-
gram Of marches and dances.
Among the guests arriving at Hotel
Barre last night and this morning were
the following people Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
G. Robinson, George Sweeney of Man
chester, N. a., II j. Mullen of Rockford,
H., Henry A. Munson Of Columbus, o..
L. n. Provost OF Rutland, Mr. and Mrs
]. O. Sheldon OF Woodsville, n H., w. NJ
Matthews Of Woodbury., H. NJ Grill Of
Detroit, Mich, William T. Buchanan Of
Springfield, r. T. Dodge, L. f. French
of Claremont. N H., f. j. Mccormick,
Mr.. and Mrs e. G. Smith, jr,, Of Boston,
II. A. Stetson, J. M, Thompson of Spring
field, Charles r. Grant of Providence, R.
l., W. NJ Souther OF Albany n. Y, r. c,
Sulloway of st. Johnsbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
TALK OFTHE TOWN
New house dresses at Abbott s.

New house dresses at Abbott's
Remember the vestry meeting tonight
at the Church of the Good Shepherd at
s O'Clock.
Special meeting tonight at the Saliva
tion Army hall, conducted by Adit Theo,
Fowler of Burlington.
Miss Grace Waite of johnson has ar
rived in the city to pass the winter in
the home of Mrs Hattie Waite of East
ern avenue.
Miss Yvonne Bilodeau of Summer
street left this morning for st. Johns
bury, where she will spend a few days
with friends
Mr. and Mrs Milton A. Rollins of New
Britain, Conn, are visiting in the home
of the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. NJ. Rollins Of French street.
A Barre motorist whose business called
him to Hardwick and Morrisville over a
circuitous route yesterday saw four
inches of snow on the heights near Wal
den. In conservation with merchants in
both of the larger towns he heard echoes
of the local sugar shortage, and in Nor
risville a dealer told him that the sup
ply in that village was completely ex-
hausted
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
T4LKOFTHETO TOWN
See Abbott's display Of bath robes

See Abbott's display of bath robes.
Hooverize by trading at Russell's Il
sales
Have you seen the suit values at Alb
bolts.
The amusement committee of the Odd
Ladies will meet with Mrs. Maria Watt
Friday evening at o'clock.
Music furnished for all occasions by
Montpelier NJ. band orchestra. Karl For.
sell, manager, phone Montpelier 252-W
Don't forget the table OF home cooked
food at Congregational fair Nov. and 7
Telephone your orders for spaghetti
354 adv
Mrs. Martin Mcmahon of West street
returned yesterday from visit of a few
days with relatives in Sherbrooke, p @.
She was accompanied home by her chill
dren, who have been passing several
weeks in Canada.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
TALK OFTHE TOWN

Congregational sale Nov. and I,
aprons, fancywork, white elephant pen,
knitting bags, home cooked food, pro-
gram, supper and all that's needed to
make first class fair Come.--adv
Moses Forrest Of Montpelier, who was
locked up on ar intoxication ohargs by
Deputy Chief Gamble last night, ap-
peared before Magistrate II. w. Scott in
municipal court this morning The re-
spondent aeknowls lodged a subsequent Of
tense and chose the jail alternative when
the Judge imposed fine Of SIS and costs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
Separator Repairing

Now, when all fats are so hgh-priced see te
ii that your Separator is not robbing you. II
II Is not running easily and skimnling perfect
ly, let US help you to put it right Our Repair
man knows a Separator from safety razor
and viii set your machine in order If 1t can
be DONE Come and see.
A. W. ALI EN- CO.
New England and Orange County Telephones
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
Milk Shippers, Attention!

The milk dealers all through the country are
asking their shippers to deliver milk properly
cooled and In good condition. II you want TO
be absolutely sure your milk will always ar
rive at its destination in good order with no
losses. use Sanitary Milk Cooler summer and
winter. 1t does away with all offensive odors
and insures the keeping qualities of the milk.
1t means safety first last and all the time.
Prices. 800 and $500. We deliver free any
where in Washington or Orange county give
now. Come and see.
A. W. ALLEN CO.
New England and Orange County Telephones
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
PLAINFIELD.

Mrs, Albirda Martin has moved from
the Batchelder block on Mill street to
Rev L. + Fortney's house on High street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
The Height-Of-
Season Display

This display offers you
the latest and best Of the
seasons styles. just wien
you want th-m. The ma
terials are Of a good
weight wool, ae tn e y
should be FOR comfortable
winter wear, end most Of
the garments are inter-
lined.
When you consider the
style, which carries such con-
servative lines. and the full
ness of sweep, yoi will realize
that you are paying hardly
any advance from former sea-
soma. And thsr you viii real
lie that a garment cut or the
lines of this seasons style will
carry over into next season
and be Of nearly as good style
as this.
In showing you Coats and
Suits, we standardize the
Wooltex and Printz- Beider-
man lines, and all ether lines
must come up to that stand
ard.
We have many new designs
and values coming into the de-
partment every day now, and
will be for the next few
weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-02
GOOD VALUES

Golden Drip Syrup per quart ................. 25c
Two packages Aunt Jemma's Prepared Pancake
or Buckwheat Flour for Observation-Disclosures, 25c
Peanut Butter is higher still selling bulk per 10 Zoe
Best Cold Storage Eggs per dozen ............ doc
Half pound 60c Ceylon Tea in tin ............ 25c
New Florida Grapefruit, new Figs, Concord Grapes
War Bread, Bran Bread, RaiSin Bread Sultana
Nut Bread, Cream Bread full weight and real value
Best Western Beef Roast per 10. ............. 25c
Native Pig Pork Roasts per h. 2Sc, &c, Soc
Legs Genuine Spring Lamb per To- .......... Soc
Native Fowls, per b., 30c; Native Chickens b.. Soc
Best Western Steaks, Round per b. &c; Siroin 35c
Seven pounds of Onions for Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Onions, per 100 lbs. S3.5O
Ounce Observation-Disclosures. lbs for DC
Vermont Brand Oleo, per 10. ................. 2Sc
Buy Occdent Flour if you want the best. This is
strictly short patent and all spring wheat.
The F. D. Laid Company
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A. p. ABBOTT co.
A. p. ABBOTT co.
A. P. ABBOTT co.
A. p. ABBOTT co.
A Splendid Showing of Coat and Suit Models

Have you been thinking that have s
weooked picked splendid
selection of and showing egoeason display All fresh
hitherto shown for fall You and styles lasting
n Co INC suits
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ment, after careful washing Of the AZ
fected part.
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CROSS, FEVERISH
Child IS BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
LOOK, MOTHER! If TONGUE IS
COATED GIVE "cALlFoRNlA
SYRUP OF FIGS"

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup Of
Figs that this is their ideal laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and 1t thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with.
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! II coated. give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out OF the
bowels, and you have a we'll. playful
child again. When its little system is
full of cold, throat sore, has stomach.
ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-re.
member, a good inside cleansing"
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for a so.
cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies,
children Of all ages and gfown.ups
printed on the bottle. Beware of coun.
erfeits sold here, so don't be fooled.
Get the genuine, made by California
Fig Syrup Company.
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Philadelphia newspaper an become a
congressman's secretary
Couldn't do it, Tom, said Alma,
and then she hesitated and said, Per.
haps my friend Paula Newton, would
like the job
THE congressman looked at me in
quiringly. of course I'd like the job
If could do it, l said little tremul-
ously, but you see don't know any.
thing about the duties of a secretary.
WELL said Mr.. Smith with smile,
you certainly know as much about
being a congressman's secretary as
do about being congressman. l
had thought OF having man. but some
OF our suffrage women got hold of
Flossie and told her they elected me
and should have woman secretary,
so | suppose 1t is up to me to do so.
Will you try it?'
II looked at Alma and she nodded.
Yes said, If you wish me to-.
II went into Wizards, Margie, an
out-of.a.job actress and came out a
full.fledged secretary to a congress
man. AS Alma said, that was going
some"
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brought out for another visit to the
Widow Frazers. This time there were
apples, potatoes, beets and carrots, and
big chunk OF salt pork. There were
also big chunk of corned beef and
three dozen eggs.
why, Eliza Taylor, are you here
again?" was the greeting he got from
the widow.
Yes, I'm here" he laughed. II was
goin' to town and thought l might as
well load up few things for you"
When the gifts had been brought in
Farmer Taylor said:
Wilder. am all alone and darned
lonely man"
know 1t, Eliza" she solemnly re-
piled, land pity you"
And then he sighed.
And she shook her head and sighed
also.
"And, widder," he continued, you
are all alone in this world and folks
can't be too good to you.'
And he solemnly shook his head and
sighed.
And her chin quivered little and
she sighed. too.
When Farmer Taylor came a third
time, which he did in few days, he
brought big crock of butter, more
eggs and potatoes and corn for the
hens and pig. When he had brought
in the things the widow said:
"Elija, sit down at the table. have
got nice mince pie warmin' for you in
the oven. You are lonely man, and.
though you are one Of the best in the
world, you can't make mince pie"
And there's nothin' like EN-" he
said with a sigh.
"Nuhin' like EN-" she repeated. And
she sighed also.
Wilder" he said. as he began to eat
the warm pie, 81 promised Matilda new
err to marry again!"
"And that's what l promised JOS
eph!" she added; and their two signs
went forth at the same time and struck
the back kitchen window.
But wilder, have made up my
mind that Matilda, bein' happy her
self. had rather I'd marry than live the
way have to-"
"And that's the way l think about
Joseph" said the widow.
There was long silence after this,
broken only at intervals by sad signs,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-14
HEALTH HINTS

Bronchitis is a disease which is
common in the early spring when there
are sudden changes in the weather and
high winds with dust.
1t is condition of inflammation of
the bronchial tubes, with the produc.
ton OF mucous or phlegm. This irri.
tates the throat and causes the patient
to cough in order to get rid of it.
The cough may be tight" or loose. /"
according to whether the mucous is
sticky and hard to remove, or more
fluid and easily expelled. There is
usually a slight fever accompanying
the cough, and loss of appetite and dtar.
rhea. '''''
Frequently so.called cold in the
head" accompanies an attack.
Bronchitis itself is not dangerous,
but the complications which follow It
may be very serious.
One of the main causes of broncho.
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MOBILIZE YOUR STEAK
BY BlDoY BYE

Steak is the standard American meat
no matter to what heights its price
may rise. 1t is the one dish for which
the average man refuses to tolerate
substitute, but he can sometimes be
persuaded into accepting steak cook.
ed by some method which is more eco
nomical than broiling. Here are some
reliable recipes which have been test
ed and found good.
Smothered Steak
Buy think piece of round steak
and cut gashes in both sides. Rub in
as much flour as possible and brown
in hot bacon fat. Season with salt
and pepper, put into casserole, add
three seeded peppers or little stewed
tomatoes, and simmer in the oven or
on top of the stove for an hour and
a half. Thicker the gravy and gar.
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:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

you see, Margie," said Paula"
~ not want you to write fiction story
Sc my life, for that would mean just
a selection of episodes-striking the
nigh lights as it were. | have always
felt II some of these romantic tales
would only give the other side or ratn-
sr the long stretches Of everyday COM
monplace occurrences that make up
the lives of their characters, 1t would
be much better for those readers who
are young enough to be impressed and
Influenced by them.
1.-THE average girl. and I expect the
average boy, who reads our more or
less sensational fiction is very apt to
think her or his existence very mono.
tonous, when, Il the story were told
Just as it happened, both of them
would find these exciting incidents &C.
Cured between long stretches OF ev'
ery.day humdrum existence.
at became private secretary to Con
gresham Smith, 1--WE will call him
Smith, although that was not his
nance purely by chance. Congressman
Smith had reached the positin OF con-
gresham OF the United States by one
Of those strange flukes that happen
often in politics.
HE had been nominated in rock
bound Republican state to lead the for.
lorn hope of the Democratic party,
and through split among the Repub-
licans was elected quite as much to
his surprise as to that Of his consti'
tuents.
HE was young mana hard!work-
ing lawyer OF small practice. He was
married to q sweet, young woman Of
no brains and great social ambitions
and he had one son, beautiful boy
Of three.
HE had not expected to open his
office until the fall after his inaugu'
ration, but some grave affairs Of the
nation had caused the president to
call an extra session of congress less
than a month after he went In.
Congressman Smith was q friend
OF Alma Huntington-s. They came
from the same town. One afternoon
when we were in Wizards at q tea
he came over to our table and greeted
her effusively.
els Flossie here?' asked Alma. Flos.
sic is the nickname Of Congressman
Smiths wife.
"FNo,' he answered. 4 don't think
she will come until after the extra
session opens. Say, Alma, how would
sau like to give up your Job on that
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pneumonia in babies is the extension OF
the inflammation from the large bron.
chial tubes to the smaller tubes and
thence to the lung itself. This is com.
paratively rare in adults.
Many of the acute infectious dis.
eases Of childhood, including measles,
whooping. cough, scarlet fever and
diphtheria, frequently begin with
bronchitis.
These infectious diseases are not in
most cases the result of bronchitis. yet
If medical attention is obtained early
other members OF the family will be
protected against infection.
Every case of bronchitis, particular.
ly in an infant, should have early and
careful medical attention. In this way
the baby may be saved from hroncho.
pneumonia, disease which has high
death rate.
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
c. c. M.-"What should do for an
odor and moistness in my ears?"
Try boric acid or zinc oxide oint-