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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
Natchitoches' Prospect For
Ion and Gas

South of the Red River field. in
Red River and Natchitoches par
ishes, there are some wildcat tests
being made which are considered
very promising and which are be-
ing watched with great interest.
The Lake End Oil 8 Gas Com.
pany has succeeded in getting good
showings of remarkably high
grade oil in two of its test in low
er Red River parish, and is now
setting 8-inch casing in their Sec
ond well on the Carnes lease in
section 31-11-19, THE VOGE-
LER OIL co. IS BAILING
RUSSELL No. /, NEAR GRAND
ECORE, in Natchitoches parish,
at $500 feet, and has a showing
of gas at this depth. The Arkan-
sas Natural Gas Company is ready
to drill on the Glddens lease in
section 29-1I-6, Natchitoches par
ish, but is prevented BY high
water from getting to the lease.
Shreveport Times
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13

No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
From a Former
Natchitochian
Dear Mrs. Breazeale:

Dear Mrs. Breazeale:
Sending You some late ri Paso
papers today.
Ell Paso, the Invest city in Tex
as, has been our home town over
two years and we are delightful
with the climate, and the people.
o, yes with all things which go TO
make I'll Paso what she is, so I'M
like other southern cities; however
we are all loyal to dear old Louis.
lana; cherish fond memories of
the dear old friends there and send
greetings of good wishes to you
and to all. Our boys are rallying
to the colors and our women are
doing their bito.
I'm sure our Louisiana people
are doing the same. To think of
the awful strife is very appalling,
still no loyal American willtolerate
d Stacker in crises like this.
Best wishes to you and yours.
Mrs. Ponder S. Carter
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
WOman's Committee

In answer to the CALL from the
parish chairman, representative body
OF women met on Saturday morning and
went into organization as the WoInan's
| Committee of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Division, National Council of De tense.
The object, and purposes were made
clear and the work for immediate action
promptly decided upon, which was to
call mass meeting, so that ev cry wo-
man would be ready to take TART and
through the courtesy of the managa-
ment of the Amuzu and Oily mpie, the
work was minimized by tn cir running
slides on Saturday and Su nday nights
and Messrs J. E. Guardia and r. e.
Chaplin, giving five minu Re talks ex-
planning the necessity anoi stimulating
patriotism both speak srs doing SO
in an exceptionally cleve II manner.
On Monday evening t. ne Court House
was filled by a splendid audience of in
terested women and q few men, to
whom Mr.. Phanor B feaaeale who is
member of the Stat q Council of Defense
explained very cles irly the need of the
women's help and registration and paid
glowing tribute to their wonderful
work. He spoke very earnestly and
told OF the narrowing condition that
called Tor pr ompt response and stirred
their very heart throbs by his eloquent
appeaito their patriotism, so when volun-
peers Il " commissioners and clerks were
caiied Tor, enough responded to enable
tnen to serve in relays and there is no
oor lbt that when registration day comes
IL. will be successful one in Natchito
,ches. The parish chairman sent letter
to prominent citizens in every pre-
cinct in the parish asking for CO.
operation in making clear this new
work for women and responses are
coming in thick and fast and she feels
muchly pleased at the interest and help
being given her, these assurances max
ing it clear that there will be no slack
ers among the women of Natchitoches
parish, who when weighed in the bal
ance are never found wanting.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
Promotion comes to
NatchitOCheS Youth
Now i'm Flying Corps


Under this caption, the Sunday
States published a good picture OF
Capt. Potts with the following
comment.
Among the volunteers on the
first call for the officers training
camp at Fort Logan H. Roots, Lit
tie Rock, Ark, Paul Nj. Potts. Jr.
of Natchitoches, was accepted and
trained. After a short time be was
transferred to Austin, Tex, where
he was commissioned first lieuten-
ant in the Aviation Corps. Soon
thereafter he was promoted to the
rank of captain. then selected as
one of ten sent to France to re-
ceive Instructions by flying over
the war zone, then to return to the
United States as an aviator in.
structor.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
ORGANIZATION Day
Grand Rally

Under the auspices of The Par
ish Committee of the State Coun-
Gil of Defence, grand rally will
be held in the Court House, Sat
urday at2:3O pm. for the purposes
of emphasizing the necessity + OF
concerted actions along every fine
to enable the country to be- Ar In.
creased burdens and strain 4nciden,
to the war.
Every citizen in the parish, il
invited to be present j and take an
active interest.
Messrs R. L. Hines Of Bator
Rouge and 10 :. II. Carver will make
addresses and j. w. Bateman, G
M. Our bingham, o. p. Breazeals
and D I'll. Hill, ten minute talks.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13

Mr.. Arthur Shepard, manager
of the Cumberland Telephone Co.
has been trying for some time to
install telephone service at Red
Cross headquarters which has been
very much needed and would mi
nimize matters on busy days and
that means every day but Sunday
when the different organizations
are at work. After much CORE
spondan,e and using every effort,
he finally gained the consent of
the Go to bear 33 per cent of the
cost, so with a patriotism for which
he is highly commended, he stated
this in the presence of a couple of
gentlemen expressing his desire 10
bear part of the expense to which
Mr. Baternan, and Levin McCook
promptly and generously respond
ed by offering to share with him.
So thanks to these gentlemen.
The Red Cross will be able to en-
joy this muchly needed service in
their beautiful and convenient
headquarters in the government
building, where the Natchitoches
chapter is now as much if not more
comfortably located than any other
branch in the union.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13

work and it means study and not
do any thing but that, after you
have been all day working hard
and every bone is aching and 1alf
the skin is off your hands and t5et
and you are genuinely tired, we'll
that means the hardest work.
The "Benzine Board is already
at work, that is the board that
meets and fires fellows deemed un-
able to stand the work and they
got some in This company already,
no one knows when his time is
coming. l hope mine wont.
With all the work and sudden
change of my habits and mode of
living and separation from you all
and the things dear and close to
me, | feel fine, enthusiastic, love
what have seen Of the life and
fully intend to take every adyan-
tage of the wonderful opportunity
to develope and fit myself for the
work we are so needed for, AMI l
want youall to pray that | can
keep we'll and strong and tak Ike my
part in what is coming.
The 57th Infantry band is sta
toned here with the regiment and
they arc getting ready to play so
| am going to dress and go out to
hear them. Then comes supper,
study and we start off for the next
and our most strenuous of weeks.
If l don't have time to write more
than line, you'll know, was de-
voting part of my leisure time to
trying to learn the Semaphone
system backward or pratice giving
commands, or polishing shoes, or
sweeping, or perfec;ing my salute
or washing, or well, l haven't pa
per enough for all | might be
doing.
Love to all, remember that | am
thinking of and doing this because
of you all.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Services for tie following week
will be as follows:
SUNDAY. Sunday school at
9:45 a. m. j. &. South, Supt.
Preaching l. a. m. and s p. m.
Morning subject. "A Diligent
Workman"
Evening subject, "A Vital Con-
trast."
B. Y. P. II. Z p. m. subject,
Religious Preparedness"
WEDNESDAY. Prayer meeting,
s p. m. Study of Nehemiah.
The public is cordially invited
to attend all of these services.
Dana Terry, Pastor.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
For The Soldiers

Books, novels, travels or alone
any line that is interesting reading
are solicited for the soldier BOYS
Ii matters not how old, but
they must be in good condition
and please attend to this at once
as d call for several thousand
books has been made for the libra
ries at the environments and if sent
10 Mrs. Edward Phillips. the pack
Ing and shipping will be attended
10 By the public spirited lady.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
Proclamation
STATE OF LOUISIANA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
BATON ROUGE

Whereas, the United States is nov
Mt war with the Imperial German Gov.
eminent, and it has become necessary
for the citizenry of this republic to or
Eanize in different forms for the proper
preservation and protection of their re
apective States and the nation, and
Whereas, the Congress of the United
States has seen fit to create a Council
of National Defense, and has requested
each State to organize a State Council
of Defence, with auxiliary and subsidi-
airy councils in its various subdivisions,
and
Whereas, the State of Louisiana, by
an Act of its General Assembly, has
created and organized a State Council
of Defense of Louisiana, which needs
the assistance of all loyal citizens In
this great crisis;
Now, Therefore, /, Rufn G. Pleas
ant, Governor of the State of Louisiana
and Chairman of the State Council Of
Defence, do hereby designate
SAT-, SEPTEMB Der 18th 1917 as
ORGANIZATION Day
at which time patriotic citizens are
called upon to gather at their respec.
tive parish seats for the purpose OF
forming parish councils of defense in
each of the sixty-four parishes of the
State.
In Faith Whereof, ] have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be affixed
the seal of the Executive Department.
Done at Baton Rouge, this twenty
eighth day of August in the year Of our
Lord nineteen hundred and seventeen.
(Signed) r. G. PLEATANT
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13

The Pope is still hopeful about
the peace situation and thinks his
proposal will clear the way.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-09-13
AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

AT THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Trinity Episcopal Churh 18th Sunday
after Trinity (Sest.)
Holy Communion 7 a. m.
Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.
Morning Proyer and Sermon II a. m.
j. Orson Miller, Rector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28
LANDERS TO SPEAK
TO STATE FARMERS
On List Of Speakers for Confer
enCe at StOrrS College

a complete program has been an
nounced for the farmers meetings
scheduled for August to 10 at the
Connecticut Agricultural College.
Among the speakers, in addition to
the regular college force of instructors
are H. w. Collingwood editor of the
Rural New Yorker; George M. Lam
ders, chairman of the committee of
food supply of the State Council of
Defence: c. n, Warner, president of
the New Jersey Poultry Association;
Alfred G.. Lunn of the Massachusetts
Agricultural College; c. B. Pomeroy,
president of the Connecticut Dairy
mems Association; Rev. D. D. Marsh,
president of the Connecticut Bee-keep-
ers' Association; Elijah Rogers, pres
ident of the New England Fruit Grow
ers' Association; G. w. Staples, presi-
dent of the Connecticut Pathological
Society; Clifford I. Stoddard, a mem
Der of the committee of food supply of
the State Council of Defence, and 9TH
err men prominent in the agricultural
work of New England.
In addition to the many discus
sons of timely topics, demonstrations
will be held for the poultry people on
culling the non-layers from the poul-
try flock, and killing, dressing, draw
ing and canning.
The dairy program will include
dem onstrations on farm butter maxi
ing an a judging demonstration and
COM est
Inspector A. w. Yates and H. W.
Coley will give demonstrations on bee
work at the college apiary for the
benefit of those interested in bee
keeping.
Demonstrations on spraying and
other phases of horticultural work
will be held for the fruit men.
IN addition to the technical Dues
tons discussed, there will be a dis
cussion of food conservation inc1ud-
ing canning and drying demonstra-
tons and a presentat ton of Herbert
Hoover's national program.
The farmers meetings, which begin
evening of Friday, August 10, will be
divided as follows: August 6, 7 and 8,
pouItrymen: August 8 and 8, dairy
men; August and 10, fruit men and
bee men. The program is so arranged
that anyone desiring to attend more
than one session may do so, although
separate program has been arranged
for each of the four classes of visitors.
The Connecticut Agricultural college
is throwing open its doors to everyone
wishing to attend these meetings and
cordially invites visitors from all parts
of the state. A detailed program may
be obtained from the college OR from
the presidents of the various state or
ganizattonS attending.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28
THIEVES ABROAD IN GERMANY.

Rotterdam, July-Correspo ndence
Insecurity is increasing in a disqu1et-
ing ma>ner in Germany, and particu-
larry in the country regions. Thefts
of all kinds of field produce and food
stuffs occur frequently. The farm
livestock in the meadows is no longer
safe. Cattle, sheep and pigs are stolen
or slaughtered in the fields and the
meat and hides carried off. Bands of
watchnen are everywhere being
formed out of the older male members
of the population left at home Mem
bers o such bands in turn go on
guard particularly at night and are
oduippcd with arms.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28
TWO LONG YEARS.
HE SUFFERED
"Fruit- -tiVeS" Made Him Feel
As II Walking On Air
ORILLIA, Nov. 29th. 1914.

ORILLIA, Nov. 18th. 1914
"For over two years, l Was troubled
with CONSTIPATION, D,ozesiness, Lack of
and Headaches. One day I saw
your sign which read "Truit-a -tiyes
make you feel like walking on air."
|This appealed to me, SO decided to
try box. In very short time, I
began to feel better, and uoz0 Ifeekfne.
z have agood appetite, relish everything
eat, and the Headaches are gone
Entirely. l recommend this pleasant
PM medicine to all my friends',
DAN MCLEAN.
5oc. box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, Csc.
all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit
6ves Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28

go so far as to assert that the war will
be won in the American Kitchen 1t
is certain that next winter all of
Americas food supplies, whether
canned or preservede or dried or we'll
stored, will be needed by America and
our allies. No. l shows a tray of
packed jars ready to be placed in
homemade wathr bath outfit. An
aluminium pressure cooker is also
shown. This tray is very important,
since it is needed for the handling Of
the jars without danger of scalding the
hands No. 8 shown dipping of
blanched product while hot into cold
water. No. 4, false bottom wherein
jars are placed in canning boiler.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28

bureaus, colleges, experiment stations
etc., of the states are sending broad
cast directions for home canning, pre-
serving and drying. All persons are
urged to save as much food as possible
by putting it up" when it is COM
paratiVeEy low priced. Some officials
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28

The national authorities, headed by
Secretary of Agriculture David F.
Houston (No. in the pictures), are
appealing to Americas housewives to
help to- win the war by saving as
much food as possible" The agricul-
tural department and the departments,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28

No, these men, members of the ma, ma,
tional guard called into the federal
service, are not wearing gas masks.
The head coverings are anti-mosquito
masks of netting, improvised by the
men to protect themselves from the
attacks of the pestiferous buzZers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28

own helmets on must stand around
and keep the pests away with brush
wood. No. 2 shows the men Sleep
ing in peace under anti-mo squito
canopies, and No. 8 depicts the pro-
lection of the regimental mascot and
his keeper.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28
Goo sick
60 @ork
Many Women in this Condition Re-
gain Health by Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Convincing Proof of This Fact.

Ridgway, Penn. - II suffered from female
trouble with backache and pain in my side forever
seven months SO I could not do any Of my work.
was treated by three different doctors and was
getting discouraged when my sister-in-law told me
how Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound had
helped her. decided to try it, and it restored my
health, so I do all of my houseworlS which is
not light as have n little boy three years old"
Mrs. O. NJ RH1NEs, Ridgway, Penn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mrs. Lindsey Now Keeps House For Seven.
Tennie GaI want to tell how much Ihave benefited
Pnka Vegetable Compound About eight agoI
such of health unable keep house for three
had dull tired dizzy feelings cold feet hands nearly
all the time and could scarcely sleep ALL The doctor said had
liberation and without operation would always
told him wanted wait awhile Our druggist
get Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
entirely keep house for and work
garden thankful got this medicine Ifeel
as though saved life and have recommended to others and
they benefed"Mrs W f. LINDSEY R. Tennle Ca
If write to Lydia E. Pnkham edi-
cine Co. (confdentiaD will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-05
Former SkoW hcgan Resident Dies nj
Boston city Hospital

Skowhegan relatives have been in
formed of the death of Mrs Eva Bar
beau Mitchell which occurred at the
Boston City Hospital. Tuesday. Her
age was 10 years. Mrs. Mitchell Was
SkoWhogan girl, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Barbeau. Her
husband was also of this place. They
went TO Oregon number of years
ago and there their two sons Herbert
about 2S. and Frederick aged about
"A, were born. Since returning cast
the family have lived most of the
time in Roslindalc Mass Three
sisters survive. Miss Annie Barheau
of Nedford Mass Mrs. Fred Miller
Of FoXboro, Mass and Mrs J. 4.
Ayore of Skowhegan; one brother
also survives William Barbeau of this
place.
1t is expected that the body will be
brought here today. Prayer will be
offered at the residence of Mrs. j. a.
A1orc tomorrow Qrday) AT eleven
o'clock Interment will be in The
family lot in the South Cemetery
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-05
sELECTMEN MAKE AP.
PO|NTMENTS
Harold Smith Contracts for Sprink-
Iing-Sanb0rn for Road Commits
si0ner

Harold Smith has been awarded the
contract to sprinkle the streets for a
term of five years, as per vote at the
last town meeting. for $3.50. This
is $1,000 less than it has cost for sey-
eral years which means that the
snrinkling tax will be reduced at
least one-third The water will be
applied with IA three ton motor truck.
The following appointments have
recently been made by the selectmen:
Parker Sanborn has been re-appoint-
ed road commissioner and DR.. l.. p.
Geoffrion has been re-apponted town
physician Leslie f. Jacobs, whose
term expired this year, has been re-
appointed on the Board of Health.
The other two members of the Board
of Health are DR.. o. j. GAIA and
Fred A. Wood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-05
MASONS TO OBSERVE
EASTER
Knights Templar To At
tend Church
Special Easter Program Arranged at
Conversational Church

De Molay Commandery members
are to attend the services al the Is
land Avenue Congregational church
Easter morning. They Will meet at
the Asylum promptly at 9.45. full
Templar uniform will be worn. The
First Maine Regiment band the Mac
,cabees, Will furnish music for the oc-
casion Somerset Lodge. F. and \
Nj. are invited as guests of the Com
mandery. The families and friends
of all Masons are invited by the pas
tor Rev. Charles II. Mckinney to be
present and also Sir knights of other
Communicates. A special ear will
leave Madison at S o'clock.
The following program for the
Easter service will be carried out:
Prelude "Lucretia Borgia"
Arranged by Josef Low
Piano, Miss Mabellc Ross
Organ. Miss Mildred Weston
Professional Hymn.
onward Christian Soldiers
Easter Anthem ITO the Paschal Vic
tim II J. Stewart
Violin, Piano and Organ
Mrs. Harold Bradley. soloist
Easter Scripture
Easter Anthem. "On Wings of Living
Light" Bartlett
Soloist. Ralph W Leighton
Violin. Piano and Organ
Declaration of Faith
Prayer by the Pastor
My Hope Is In the Everlasting"
SolOist Mrs. Bradley
Piano and Organ
Announcements and OfetorY
That's. Massenet
Piano. Miss Ross; organ. Miss Weston
Easter Hymn
Sermon, An Easter Religion"
Easter Anthem Awake Thou that
SIcepest" Stainer
Benediction by the Pastor
Postlude Selected
paino Miss Ross; organ, Miss Weston
special communication of Som
crset Lodge, Free and Accepted Ma
SONS. will be held AT Masonic Hall
at 10 O'Clock, Easier Sunday, for the
purpose of attending the services As
guests of De Molay a full attend
ance is requested and sojourning Ma
sons are cordially invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-04-05
HISTORY Of OLD HESELTON BLOCK. BUILT
IN 1883 FOR A SKATING RINK
Mapy and Various the Trades Since Carried On
Has Had Owners Plenty

ness there The back end of the first
floor was used by f. b. Heleston and
George H. Joy who made oyercoats
and employed a larged number of
workers. Later this firm sold out to
Davis Miller and Mr. Wyman who
carried on the same business. The
store was later occupied by the Mars
ton Mills as a finishing room. after
which it was occupied by the Skow-
hogan Valve Company using the Toz
ier patents conducted under r. Fran
els Parker and William r. Seekins.
who continued business until about a
year ago.
In 1889, Martin Heselton bought
one-half 81 Frank Heseltons interest
and together, they opened a five and
ten cent store under the name of
Heselton Brothers. In 1892, E. c.
Heselton bought out one-half the in
terest when the concern was chang
ed to Heselton Brothers and Com
pany. Later Martin Heselton be-
came sole owner.
Later still, it was used as bicycle
rink for one winter and for a few
months during the winter. as train
ing room for the baseball players,
under the direction of Forrest Good
win until the season opened
About 1895. F. c. Dunlap opened a
laundry in the back part of the
block. He was in business there for
Twelve years. The Order of Eagles
occupied their rooms for ten years.
Before they moved into the block the
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