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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
WAR SLOWS OIL
CAME IN OKLAHOMA


in, asnl anime IA nas ore
opiled 'or more han yea. has as
irmed 3eriors proportions and may
ro,ul, in the shut ng down of many
rngs of lols ne Mid Continent
ii Fields The 5dlauon has been az
aravated by epor that the govern
pent is taxi ng owe" some of the biz
mills manufacturing Gazing as war
eme gency and that these mill may
not be perLtted TO resume their nor
maj bus ress !ol wear at leasl
rhe 0nly heartenlng report that
naa Deen heard in months Is one an
nouncing a large steel mill will be
established at Shreveport La, that
win utilize Texas ore II the stu
alton is 70 be fully remedied, II Is
argued by large oil operators II will
be up TO the men who have made
millions in oil TO turn their attention
in no mall measure to the develop
ment of Oklahoma's steel possibili-
ties
II was reported today that one oil
millionaire " praparnf fc enter the
steel manufacturing industry ano ihal
. large plant will be established al
Sand Springs nea Tulsa Every oil
property in Oklahoma and Kansas
that can be innked IS being purchased
oai Inc wells pulled fe' The CO ing
ard tubing nat is to be obtained
New casing is scarcely to be had at
any figure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
WIRE SUES FOX DIVORCE

charging that he beat her and 9th
otwiac abused her and that he was
pndulv familiar with other women
Eta Wright who married Lewis
Wright in 1901 brought suit for dl-
torce today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

This photograph OF thousands Of
Russian revolulionists before the
Kazan Cathedral was taken just be-
fore the soldiers were given an order
70 fire into them 1t was the crucial
moment OF lhe revolution The sol
diers laid down their arms ana
walked over 10 the crowds and
heelcd for freedom.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
Simpson Boheken

John B Simpson, 10 of Guthrie and
Selema Boheken, lS, of Waterloo,
were united in marriage at ? o'clock
this afternoon by Rev T owen of the
Christian church.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

OIL and Gas Lease BiaHss
on and gas lease blanks 20, sais
at The f.eader office Conform to
all late supreme court decisions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
May 20 viii Be Commence
nent Day at o M U.

the date 5i commencement al he
Methodist university mas been set for
Tuesday May 30, at s p m The
baccalaureate Jermon will be preach
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
A|OT|NC BEGINS
+. N B j |: n 0 6
HRES OVER WAR
.lBMS\ SEA ROVER II Nk
GREAT BATTLE on; Sii-
IRAGE FOR III SSlA
DfNi\DllD


Ruenos Aires, April Il supporters
81 the Allies ana advocates Of neu
irality clashed last nGhi during a
street demonstration Several per
sens were injured
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

Covers every rural route 49, The
Daily Leader.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

NFNFTF'THTFT7 T'FfHF7
New Orleans, Tia. April -Tcnign
generally cloud Wednesday uuseh
tied, showers northern Oklahon
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17
GERMAN SUBMARINE FIRES
UPON 1 : DESTROYER 100
MILES SOUTH or NEW
YORK BLOCKADE ON


Warrington, April ia Ger
man submarine today fired upon
the destroyer, Smith, about 100
miles south of New York.
The presence of enemy sub
uorSibles in American waters in
licate that the threatened German
mbmarine blockade of American
Atlantic ports has begun. This
announcement was made at the
Navy departments.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

Reporting from lire Island
Iiehtship TO the navy stations rs
Boston and New York al 3 30 a
In, April l1ih, an enemy sub
marine was sighted by the I S s
smith, running apparently sub
MERGED Submarine fired tor
ocdo at tbc t S S Smith which
aissed her by 30 yards. The
wake Of the torpedo was plainly
ocn across thc bow. Submarine
disappeared "
The action Of the U-boat is
Germany's first recognition of a
tate Of war declared by the
nted STATES
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-17

Continued on Page Eight
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

It Is not compulsory on the children 10
take up this work. but It II very prob.
able that it will be incorporated In the
course Of study in short while and
full credit given for the sork, just as
is given for a regular study in school
The work deserves every encourage.
ment The hope of our country lies In
the children. often little can be done
with the older people Who are "sot' in
their ways, bun love for more progress.
slye and up-to-date farming methods
may be- inculcated IN the children No
matter II the boy or Girl does not IN.
tend 20 remain on the farm, he or she
will be none the less good business
man or woman by having raised chick.
ems or pigs or earn In fact. business
methods are taught throughout the
course.
If love Of farming In developed and
the child Wills 10 remain on the farm,
he will likely become progressive
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

hihit ~ exhibited Buff orpington
chickens which we're sent to the State
Fair. Hero he took five premiums
first second, third, fourth and fifth
Gordon Johnson represented the Ninth
Ward school
The frat prize In the pig club was
won by Miss Jennie Roberts. repre-
seRting the Wakefield school
First prize In canning club vas won
by Miss Mary MADDEN, representing
the st Francisville school
First prize In corn club vas ven by
Philip Doherty. representing the St.
Francisyille school
Considerable interest il being mani
tested In this work again this year So
far. the enrolment stands as fellows
Pig Club. 80; Poultry Club. 80, Corn
Club. ., Others will probably join
later,
The club woEk Is regarded rightly as
an important part OF the school work.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
HAS FURNISHED
HIGH OFFICIALS
West Felieianlans Have Filled lmpeFs
tants Positions in Louisiana's
Service.

West Feliciana has produced many
men, prominent in the history OF the
state or nation II furnished two
Iaute.bellum governors. Isaac Johnson
aud Robert c. Wlckliae. Hon George
/ Mathews was appointed By Thos JEFF
f ferson la 1906 Judge OF the territory Of
Mississippi. thence transferred 20 tho
territory OF Orleans. and when Louis.
| lana became o State Ia 1912 appointed
Judge OF the Supreme Court by Gov,
/ Claiborne, serving as presiding Judge
a years.
! Thos Butler. grandfather 81 the
present Judge Thos Butler was elected
to Congress in 1926 and served about
20 years lie was a man Of great fofee
of character and sincere piety. lie
died while on hig way 10 the General
Convention Of the Episcopal Church.
Gen. John H. Dawson served three
terms In Congress. lIe was father
in.law Of Gov. II. c. Wiekliie An OH.
painting OF Gen. Dawson may be seen
at the court house, 81 Franoisylllo
Joseph 2. NeWsham was a Repuhll.
can representative to Congress In re.
construction days. 4 lifelong Repnb'
llcan, he voted the Democratic ticket
Iat the last general election
Rufus X. Howell was justice of tho
State Supreme Court following tho
lCiyn War.
Samuel ], Powell was Judge Of tho
ICircnit Court Of Appeals. as was VIII
liam " Ieake later. Both were elected
by the State Legislature.
Judge s. Nice. Lawrason, In addition
10 being parish Judge aud State Senator,
has been prominent In promoting edit
cation. For years be served as a mem
Der of the parish Board Of scnooi III.
rectors. lie vas member OF the
State Board of Education. l9os-l9i2.
He has been a member Of the Board
of Supervisors. Louisiana State TINT.
yerstty. since 1857 or 1858. a period Of
over thirty years during which he has
been active In promoting the develop.
ment of that institution, which above
any other one agency Is doing most
for the advancement Of Louisiana and
her people.
Hon George r. Curry from the
Tunica Hills was governor of New
Mexico In the afst decade of tho
century tie hiss also represented that
State Ia Congress
Robert G. WIcklife. son OF Gov II G.
Wicklihe before mentioned. served a
term in Congress. aud 1t was during
his second term, In MAY 1912 that he
was Killed by accident By a railroad
train, Whlp he vas crossing the track.
IN Washington city A life of brilliant
promise was thus cut short for II is
believed that he would have realized his
ambition to be- governor of Louisiana
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
WEST FELtctANA LEsPEoE2A
WINS PRIZE AT FRISCO FAIR


Mi 'has NJ baFfo" raised VI" ~
eales OF Lfsl"neAa nay Nh'sh Ne'o
put oh exhibition al the san fFhhelsen
Exposition by john I Gibbons Of New
Orleans. the wholesale grain ana nay
dealer, ana '"F "h''h MI "'oo"hS was
awarded q gold msaal u WIS TOT MI
Barrows Intention 10 exhibit At me
Exposition. but oui OF quantity OF
hay sold 10 MI Gibbons. 'he ia'''r
selected ten ha''H ana s'h' lh'ih on
Mr. Justin beheehaHd secretary % inc
board ot Immigration. siSs mat II ~
undoubtedly TIE PF''ll'N nay 1T 'he
Exposition. fiacards N"rdyd As follows
are attached 10 tue nay on '>I'ul'oh
Tor public information
I@sf'heka OF Japan Clover nay. 'h
hibiied eE john I oihh"nF. wholesale
has ana gram dealer Ne" orleans Ia
RAISED by 'has. " BARROW i''ii""hl
plantation baF"a sara La faf'ah "t
West F"lir'aha. THIS nay was grown
on my belmon' plantation parish OF
west teitelaha. L'sh'deEa or Japan
clover II great lahd Fes'of'f' grows
oh any hlhu OF SOIL making from one
10 TWO IONS OF nay 10 the acre ana ny
analysis If superior Ia llmoihSs II ~
usually FoWh ABOUT maFch' bt bToaa-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

~ Marys Church Weyanoke, was
built in 1857, of brick IN Gothic style,
ard located III beautiful spot on the
brow af hill which enhanced the
attractions Of tn picturesque building
II was conserrated April -, 1858 In
the early days. It had rector Of It's
own. bar subsequently, has been served
by missionary cIergymon or hy the
rvctorS Of Grace Church. who have held
services as circumstances have per.
United The congregation at ~ Mary :
has remained faithful throughout every
vicissitudr OF worldly ilI5ortaue or de.
prisation Of church service The build
ing has been kept In repair and neatly
furnished. and at the lasS visitation Of
the Bishop, class Of six was presented
for confirmation Ia this respect II
surpassed the ether Episcopal churches
of the parish
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
CLUB WORK IN WEST FgLlclANA,
CBy supt Il E CrumpJ

CBy supt x + CrumpD
There we're four forms Of club work
organized In West FelioIana parish Ia
the spring Of 1916 Corn Clubs, Pig
Clubs. Tomato Clubs and 'oultrs
Clubs The enrolment numbered as
follows Corn Club, IL, pig Club, 81
Tomato OF Canning Club, IL Poultry
Club. 81.
Much interest was shown BY the chill.
drcn In all these clubs and good
showing vas made In each Several
corn club members made exhibits ut
the parish fair Likewise. the pig and
poultry club members made exhibits
al the parish fair, and the best from
each division WIRE sent on to the State
Fair Of Shreveport
Gordon johnson. son OF Mr. Plnckney
y johnson. won frs. prize at the
parish fair for best poultry club es.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

business, takes a keen interest in paro-
chial and town affairs. and is ever ready
to assist in matters Of public import.
On occasion he has given great service
by financing both people and local cor
porations through crisis in their respec-
tive histories. His hand is generous
in charity. Mr.. VOLTS family resides
in New Orleans and he usually stays
over Sunday and Monday in that city,
but is ION deck" again promptly before
Tuesday noon Of each week, ready to
take up the weeks business cares.
The firm name was continued as J..
Freyhan & Co. until the death Of Mr..
Freyhan, in 1904. when it was changed
to NJ. & L. Wolf, and such it remains
TO this date.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

farmer and better citizen We need
more men and women on the farms
and our country will never build ~
until they are there
There IL only oBe school In the parish
that Is undertaking any agricultural
work the school 81 Angola Her" the
children have individual plats Of suf
fcien1 size, and the work Is organized
and supervised by the teacher. This
work h required In order to get an
appropriation from the State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Il is a far cry from the little country
store opened here in 1867 by julius
Freyhan. a Confederate veteran lately
returned from the war 10 the big de-
partment store, with its various sub
sidiary branches, now conducted by NJ.
4 T.. Wolf. yet the transition Is no more
than might have been expected when
one reflects that the energy and per
spicacity of the founder have remained
as heritage to his successors and have
been an integral part of this business
for fifty years.
Starting in very humble way, in the
dark days Of reconstruction, Mr.. Frey
han laid the foundation of what after
wards proved TO be his fortune. Happily
he lived TO the time when his firm had
become the principal source OF supply
for nearly a dozen Louisiana parishes
and Mississippi counties, selling as much
as a million dollars worth of goods and
handling from twelve to fourteen thou
sand bales of cotton in single year.
Mr.. Freyhan's business prospered
from the first and for over third OF a
century he was closely identified with
the rehabilitation of West Feliciana
parish. in which he played no unlmpor-
tant part. As one of them he saw the
people Of this section recover from the
ravages of war. wrest the reins Of gov
eminent from the hands of the carpet
hagger and settle forever the question
of white supremacy. A lasting monu-
ment to his memory and a symbol of
what he has done for this parish is seen
in the Julius Freyhan High School
building in St Francisville.
Mr.. MORRIS WOLF ENTERS THE FIRM.
In 1872 Mr.. Morris Wolf entered the
firm, which then became known as j.
Freyhan Il Co. He brought into the firm
the vigor of youth, which ripened into
experience, added to the impetus given
the business by its founder. Mr.. VOLTS
especial forte was developed in the line
Of finance and he soon became an inn
portant figure in financial circles, by
no means restricted to the confines of
West FeIiciana parish, His genius in
this direction was not confined to private
affairs alone, for. as q member of the
parish police jury he gave valuable
service in the successful effort to over
come the burden of public debt incurred
in the days of misrule,
While retaining his interest in the
firm Of NJ. a. f.. Wolf Mr., Morris Wolf
has retired from active commercial life,
residing now in New Orleans, though
making frequent visits here in order to
keep in close touch with his investments.
Mr. EMANUEL Wolf ENTERS THE FIRM
In the early nineties Mr.. Emanuel
Wolf, presently active head of the firm,
and brother of Mr.. Morris Wolf, be
came a partner in the business, soon
demonstrating his grasp of commercial
and financial affairs which typify the
conduct of the firms business relations
to-day Mr., Wolf besides unceasing
vigilance in looking after the firms
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Somewhere there Is somebody who
would like 10 learn about West Felie
lana just the Information which IL con
tanned In this Silver Anniversary Ed
ton of The True Democrat Don't miss
an opportunity TO boeai your parish
send your friends copies OF this edition
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
N. & +. Wolf REALTY Co.
FAITHFUL EMPLOYEES

A valuable asset of this firm il it's
corps of faithful. efficient employees,
many Of whom have been with IL for q
long period of time. Mr. A. II. Moses.
confidential man and financial expert, has
been with the firm since 1888; Mr.. Divide
Lejeune. since 1892; Mr.. Ben Leopold,
since 1893 Mr.. II. A. Weis, since 1897
Mr.. VIM. Kahn. since 1901; Mr.. Joe
Aschaffenberg, since 1904; Mr.. r. W.
Tempel, Waterman. for twenty-five years
Miss Schober and Mr.. Solomon Levy,
the younger employees, are the only ones
who have not been there long enough to
have become considered as fixtures.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

As nearly as We have been able to
figure out the Garden OF Eden was
located right here In West Felieiana
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Nature hrs been good
FelieIana. watch her men
do the rest.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
PUBLIC SPIRIT

This firm has not had an eye signal
to its own success alone, but has been
of material benefit in civic improve
ments, having contributed literally TO
schools, leyees, roads, etc. Fly its gen
crosby the West Feliciana Free Fair
was permitted to use free Of cost quar-
tiers which were SO we'll adapted for an
enterprise Of that kind that ii had much
to do with the success of the undertake
ing. So closely has the fortunes of this
firm been linked with the fortunes of
West Felieiana parish that 1t is hard to
conceive of any other relations existing
between the two.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
1867 l9l/
M, & T. WOLF
THIS YEAR MARKS THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF
WEST FELlCANAS GREATEST ENTERPRISE.

been participated in or encouraged by
its prOprietors. With the return of
better times NJ. & +. Wolf have the
means and the inclination to handle as
much business as in former years.
LARGE STOCK OF GooDs
AT their big store in st. Francisvilie,
NJ. & L. Wolf keep large stock of goods
SO broad in its scope as TO cover the
needs of the home and the plantation.
Commonly known as a general merchan-
disc store II is really more of depart
ment store. A large line of dry goods,
groceries, clothing, furnishings, furni-
ture and implements are to be found in
stock at all times.
While the selling of goods forms
large part of this business, the firm also
engages in buying the products Of the
plantation.
A modern cotton gin Is located on the
premises where a public ginning bust
ness is conducted. 1t frequently hap
pens that a country man will bring his
cotton here, have il ginned, sell 1t and
the seed to NJ. & f. Wolf, buy his neces-
sary supplies and return home without
having dealings with another firm.
An undertaking establishment forms
another part of this vast business
N. & +. Wolf REALTY Co.
The NJ. & f, Wolf Realty Company
was organized to take charge of the
realty holdings of the firm separately
from the commercial side of the bust
ness. It's officers are: Morris Wolf,
president Emanuel Wolf, vice-presi-
dent; A. II. Moses, secretary; Albert J.
Wolf treasurer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
SCOPE OF THE BUSINESS

Above Is recounted something of the
men who have had active charge Of this
business for The past fifty years. Re
garding the business itself il must be
noted. Starting from a very modest be-
ginning ii was conducted in such man.
ner that ii soon became one of the most
reliable concerns of this entire section,
every step proving a step forward.
In the heyday of river traffic the firm
built warehouses at the Bayou Sara
landing and embarked in the iobbing
business in addition 10 its retail bust
ness. This venture prospered and the
firm built up an enormous business IN
the parishes of East and West Baton
Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Pointe
Coupee, Ayoyelles and Coneordia par
ishes, in Louisiana, and Adams, Amlte
and Wilkinson counties, in Mississippi.
In steamboat days ii was common
occurrence for the big st, Louis and
Cincinnati packets to spend from day
to day and half in unloading supplies
for this concern. Before the railroads
had reached their present state Of de-
velopment long wagon trains came from
the interior, bringing cotton and return
ing with supplies,
During much of the time Of the firms
existence there was no bank in the
parish. Its operations had become so
extensive and its business relations with
the public so intimate that il naturally
was entrusted with the care of the entire
business Of many Of its patrons, de-
post there being considered as safe as
a deposit with any bank The leng life
Of the business and the characteristic
ability of it's managers have attracted
much business which has remained with
il in and out Of season, Indeed, there
are people in the parish who have been
brought up with such confidence in the
reliability of this firm that they seldom
have dealings with any other.
This business has been uniformly sue
cessful through high and low prices OF
cotton, and satisfactory rating is given
hy financial reference books.
With the advent of the boil weeyil the
business of this firm was restricted to
The confines dictated by conservative
policy, for at no time has Indicating
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

Once a West FelieianIan, always a
West Feliclnnian.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07
AMBULANCE FIELD SERVICE
GOES TO FRENCH Front
DY MUMIR s TONNEsT.

10 VI liHIIt s.. IDI.tlSI,
Omitted pross Staff Corr. ponderO
Paris Feb. is, By MnU A now.
The 39h section of the American Ann.
bllauco Field Service lcn Paris for
The front today making 600 American
mhuHu.cs eul O. similar number of
Young American men who ara sue.
coriuv French wounded behind the
firing lines
Before the orl of March $50 Amor.
can amhalancc7 ar- -rrers vtl hr
al tho disposal OF me French army.
It was learned today one hundred
and fifty additional machines have
been ordered. and mon. mostly college
students have already enlisted 20 have
charge OF tho now equipment Most
of the latter a1o due 20 arrive n
France soon The following are those
who entered active service with the
now ambulance section leaving Paris
today:
Wharton Allen, Philadelphia, (Uni.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07

yersity Of Pennsylvania; Philip p.
Benney Pittsburgh, Pa: Julian II.
Bryan, IitusyIlle, Pa. Walter II.
Clark, Milton Academy Stock.
bridge, Mass; Robinson Cook. dart.
mouth College, Portland. Me; Harry
w Craig, Cleveland, O., University
of wisconsin,; Herbert W. Crowhurst
Philadelphia; Down Durham, Irving.
tonon.IIudson uIarvard; Clarence
H. Faith, Nahant, Mass. TUFTS Col.
lego); William S. Gilmore. Florence.
Italy CBoston TechD; James p. Giles.
pie, New York City Vale): George
g. Haven, New York City. Nalel;
Henry II. Houston, Philadelphia T.
of PENN; Norman X. Kann. Pitts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-07
Save Paper Make Money.

Spokane, Wash, March Give
thousand persons become thrifty and
receive $4,000 for their trouble on
Spokane's first waste paper day, held
recently.
Two hundred and fifty tons of old
paper were taken from homes, stores
and offices to depots located in vari.
GUS parts of the city. Fancy prices
offered by collectors caused thous.
ands Of householders to explore
their closets and garrets for the
precious waste Spokane citizens in
touring cars rubbed elbows with
small boys with sleds. At one time 25
automobiles, trucks and transfer
wagons were lined up on Boone ave.
nue. awaiting their turn to reach the
scales for weighing and unloading.
Waste paper day was staged by D..
5. Bannion at the request of Spokane
fire marshall Eugene Battles
When we agreed to take charge of
waste paper day at the request Of the
fire marshall we did not expect to pay
more than SIS ton. which is the
fair commercial value of waste paper
at this time states Mr.. Bannion
but competitive conditions forced
the price up until we paid S2j q ton
for paper delivered at our warehouses
and S2o ton, or 81 q hundred, where
IL was taken to the outlying stations.
For scrap paper delivered in sacks.
we paid IS ton"