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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Owing to salt water in Vermilion
river, pumping at Hunters canal has
been stopped, and, unless rain falls
soon, 10000 acres of rice in Vermil-
lion and other parishes will be lost.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Angers & Mestayer Of New Iberia
are building a dredgeboat for the
First Ward Drainage Board at Lafay-
cite and expect to begin cutting ten
mile canal within two weeks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

The Natchitoches police jury has
granted the Black Lake Lumber and
Shingle Company the right to con-
struct a dam, twelve inches above the
present low water mark. across Black
lake.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

The enrolment of students at the
Summer Normal at Natchitoches has
reached 915, and in the Training
School IT'S.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Returns from al precincts in
Acadia parish show the registration
was 2,237 whites, $50 colored. a total
Of 2.S09. Crowley enrolled 476 white
and 40 colored.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

The feast of Corpus Christi was
celebrated at Grand Coteau at the
Sacred Heart Church.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23
Seek to Deceive World.

United States in War for Freedom.
The great fact that stands out above
all the rest is that this is Peoples
war. a war for freedom and justice and
seIf-government amongst all the ma
ticns of the world. war TO make the
world safe for the peoples who live in
II and have made it their own, the
German people themselves included
and that with us rests the choice TO
break through all these hypocrisies ana
natent cheats and masks Of brute force
and help set the world free, or else
stand aside and let it he dominated a
long age through by sheer weight OF
arms and the arbitrary choices of self
constituted masters, by the nation
which can maintain the biggest armies
and the most irresistible armaments-
n rower to which the world has al
forded no parallel and in the face OF
which political freedom must wither
and perish.
For us there is but one choice. We
have made Ii. Woe be to the man or
proup of men that seeks to stand In
I our way I'm this day of high resolution
when every principle we hold dearest
is to be vindicated and made secure for
the salvation of the nations. We are
ready to plead at the bar of history
and our flag shall wear a new luster.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

The Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil
Company, Inc, which owns the gas
franchise in Monroe. has amended its
charter increasing the capital stock
from 100000 to 100000.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Superintendent Harrington of the
Kenilworth Sugar Factory and paper
mill at Braithwaith, reports both fac
tories in full operation with more
than 800 at work and working over.
time in filling orders.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

When a mad Cog ran through the
streets at Ida biting several other
dogs. armed men followed and killed
all the dogs affected.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Hog cholera has developed near
Natchitoches. Robeline, Bellwoot,
Chestnut and Goldonna. Farm Dem
onstration Agent ]. w. Bateman is
busy inoculating hogs against the
scourge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

Ansil N. Simmons of Napoleonville
has been appointed by Governor
Pleasant a member of the town coun-
Gil to succeed Judge Philip H. Gilbert
resigned.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-23

The following Lake Charles boys
have enlisted in the navy: George
Pipes. Percy Green, Henry Bordelon,
Charles Keller, Sylvester Leblanc.
George Hebert, Elias Cutlery and
Pete Dale.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

and cars were kept busy from Q till
after 8 o'clock. The proceeds from
the supper were $75.
There was beautiful three layer
cake donated by Mrs. Gunsolus, on
which chances were sold at 10 cents
each, and 1t was won by Mrs. Fred G.
Holmes, of Grand Junction. She ask.
ed to have II raffled again and this
was done. VIII Marshall being success
full. AS the crowd had left. Mr.. Mar
shall took the cake and the next day
cut II into eighteen pieces selling
them for 15 cents each. realizing 81. 10
which was turned into the fund. From
the sale OF chances originally the lad.
les secured $3.50, 30 It will be seen
that the supper and the cake netted
nearly 500 to help with the wonderful
Red Cross work.
Why can't some other neighborhood
or clubs follow suit? The people take
kindly to change OF fare and II seems
always patronize suppers Of this kind.
While we are not authorized to make
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
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The Presbyterian Calendar Club
will meet at the home of Mrs. Penley
on Meeker street Tuesday afternoon.
The Harmony Club met with Mrs.
II. S. Bushnell on Palmer street Tues
day of last week.
The F. F. Club had theater party
Monday evening after which refresh
ments were enjoyed at Mather's con-
fectionery.
Mrs. r. w. Johnson's section were
hostesses to the members Of the Bap-
tist Calendar Club in the church par
lors Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Davis was hostess to the
members ON the Coterie Study and
Social Club at her home on Grand
avenue Friday evening.
Mrs. Adair Hotchkiss was hostess
to the members OF the Bide-A-Wee
Club at her home on Palmer street
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. p. M. Condit was hostess to
the members of the Shakespeare club
last Wednesday afternoon. The club
studied the second act of Henry VI.
Miss Nell McCauley fab hostess
to number OF girl friends at Hal
lowe'en party. A delightful evening
was spent with games and seasonaple
Refreshments.
Misses Helen, Ruth and Master
Glen Miller entertained a number OF
their little friends at a party at the
home of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs
A. f. Miller. Wednesday evening.
ClipClip Club were most delightful
ly entertained at the Colonial theater
last Friday evening. After the show
the club went over to Mathers Con.
fectionery. Mrs. Roy Bowen was
hostess.
Dorothy Johnson entertained a
number of guests at her home on
Garnet mesa Wednesday night At
the close OF the evening the young
people went to the home OF Helen
Fairbanks for lunch.
Little Miss Anola Day was hostess
to number Of guests at the home OF
her grandmother, Mrs. I. M. Conklin
Saturday afternoon on Palmer street
Dainty refreshments were served
Anola received a number OF dainty
birthday gifts and will long remem
ber her seventh birthday
Mesdames b. o. Windle, Douglas
l.. A. Dowd and Rollie Allen were
most delightful hostesses to the mem
bers OF the Coterie Club and their
husbands at the home of the former
Tuesday evening on Howard street
The guests came dressed as ghosts
and with masks. A very pleasant
'evening was spent by those present
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

the statement. we believe that lodges
where dining rooms and Kitchens
are available. would be willing to do
nate the use OF these for such n wor-
thy cause. This would give a splen-
did location and by placing the mat
ter before the public couple OF weeks
beforehand would give n magnificent
opportunity to get good crowd.
The price OF tho Garnet mesa sup
per was placed at 25 cents. and while
20 cent meals are to us all only n mem.
ory. still the ladies' feel that IL was
a better financial venture than 35
cent meals. To a single couple there
seems little difference in 25 cents and
30 cents. but as In many families
where there are four or five, the dif-
Terence does have some effect on the
pocketbook and the decision OF the
head OF the house.
We would be glad to render assist
ance In pushing the plans for a din
ner OF this nature. What do you think
OF II?
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
ADJUSTMENTS. =
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Friday, November I'd to Thursday.
November 9Th:
Tonight, big serial Pearl White
the first episode OF "The Fatal Ring"
This is a wonderful picture and has
packed houses in Denver and every
where that 1t has been shown. Eight
episodes in the picture; five reels
in each One reel, the Hearst Pathe
News, me latest and best war news OF
the work right up to date.
Saturday, November 3. The Pathe.
"Unfriendly Fruit" in six reels.
Monday, November S. youth" and
comedy. Katzenjammer Kids Hans
and Fritz.
Tuesday. November 6. Mutual, six
reels, Jackie Saunders in "The Oh
mate"
"Wednesday, November 7. World
picture, with Arthur Ashley. Gerda
Homes in THE Iron Ring"
Thursday, November 8. "Ths
Greatest Power" and comedy, Mutt
and jeff.
The first OF November special war
tax was imposed on all amusements
whereby an admission was charged.
am required by law to pay ten per
cent from this date on all tickets. and
accordingly will be compelled to
charge six cents for children. adding
one cent for children. making the ad-
mission 6 cents. and on adult admis-
sions one cent tax, making the ticket
cost patrons II cents; on 20-cent tic
kets II will be % cents and twenty
fiven cent ticket CSC. This Is the bur
den the public will have to bear.
must nav my share, Is cents on each
real used as war tax
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

, LOCAL HAPPENINGS .
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Don't forget next Tuesday is city
election.
Dale Hotchkiss Of Hotchkiss, was
in Delta this week.
Virgil Atchison, Cedaredge mer-
chant, was in town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Forman of Okla
homa City, are new arrivals in Delta
| c. w. Brewer, editor of the Cedar
edge Champion, was in Delta Monday.
| r. NJ. Dunlap and wife are visiting
relatives in Montrose a few days this
week.
Mrs Earl Allen and Mrs. Henry
Rist of Austin were shopping in Delta
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Orvis and baby
spent Sunday with Mrs. Orvis' moth
er, Mrs. Singleton.
Miss Jessie Clark of Redlands mesa
left for Winslow, Arizona, this week
to begin a business course.
Harold Smith was an outgoing pas
senger for Paonia yesterday where
he will sojourn few weeks.
George. Will and Russell Cook left
Delta Wednesday to find employment
in the mines at Telluride.
S. B. Johnson. foreman of carpenter
work at the depot has been visiting
his family in Denver few daSs ais
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Wisoner are
to have a sale of farm machinery and
live stock and will move to town.
Their ad appears elsewhere in this
issue.
Edward Wiley had business il
Montrose this week, being accompani-
ed home by his mother, Mrs. Lillian
Wiley, who will visit here for short
period
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
NORTH DELTA GOSSIP
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Mrs. Keller spent Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. P. A. Payne.
John Bruton and bride moved into
the old Womack house this week
l.. E. VonTrotha and wife moved to
Delta Wednesday.
The Dominy family, are having a
siege of the grip. this week.
Little Lester Kitch has been on the
sick list for the past two weeks.
Mrs Henry Bruton's mother, Mrs.
Brooks, came Friday to spend the win
ter with them.
Roy Bruton, who has had typhoid
fever for the last month is able to be
up again.
Grandma Johnson and Mrs. Ed.
Masters spent Wednesday with Mrs.
John McAllister in Delta
Mrs. B. Sheffield. who has been
packing fruit for the last three weeks,
returned to her home Monday.
Mr. e. F. Greenwell is working
with the West threshing outfit. ten
miles above Montrose.
Masters Richard and Eberly Pace
went to Crawford Tuesday to visit re-
latives, returning Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Howard and children Of
Delta, visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Jacobs, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. r. e. Blaine. visited her son,
Will Blaine and wife, on Wednesday
and Thursday Of this week.
Mrs. Shearer and son came down
from Cedaredge, Friday to look after
business matters, returning Monday.
Uncle Dick Pace was seen taking
his son to the train Monday moring,
the boy going to Gunnison in interest
of their mine.
Mrs. Fred CLANCY and children left
Saturday for Kansas City and other
points, for six weeks visit with re-
latives.
We have been informed that Lieut..
enent Billy" Davis has been trans
ferred from Fort Douglas to Little
Rock. Arkansas.
Isabelle Kernohan was an outgoing
passenger Tuesday for Denver. where
she will resume her work as a trained
nurse. She expects to visit friends
in Gunnison and Colorado Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Pence. broth
er OF Mrs. w. A. Davis. who have been
packing fruit at Paonia for the past
six weeks, returned Tuesday.
The Davis children gave halo
we'en party to their little friendb
Thursday evening. Ghosts, goblins,
and fairies appeared in plenty, per
forming all kinds of antics for the
entertainment OF the youngsters.
Henry Hutchins. who came home on
ten day furlough, left Saturday for
Longmont, for few days visit with
his sister. Mrs. Havlin. then he will
return to Camp Funston, training
camp. his wife accompanied him as
far as Longmont.
Mrs. Mary Duncan, who has been
visiting her father, w. III. Burnett, OF
North Delta, for past two weeks, de
parted Thursday, for her home at the
Black Diamond coal mine. During her
visit here. she became the proud
mother OF bouncing boy. Both
mother and son are doing well. They
motored home with w. A. Davis.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

Woman's Club.
The regular meeting of the Delta
Woman's club will be held next We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock. in the
club rooms at the Public Library
building.
First Aid Lecture and Demonstra-
tion ---.-----------..-- DR.. Harry A Smith
Current Events Mrs. j. L. Sprung.
---......... Mrs. A. C. Remington.
Piano Solo .....-...... Miss Edith Haziett
Hostesses: Mrs. w. H. Garvin; Mrs.
w. r. Johnson.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
CEDAR MESA.

l.. A. Boom has lost a fine COW.
Mrs. Mollie Goodwin is entertaining
niece from Denver.
Mrs. Gale Peterson is enjoying
visit with relatives in Nebraska.
Charles Kelso lost two cows as
result OF eating too many potatoes.
Tom Roberts has built substantial
bridge across the Lone Pine ditch q,
his place.
Charles Marsh of Delta has been
here helping his brother for the past
two weeks.
Ed. Coryell who has been afflicted
with rheumatism for several weeks IL
able to get around again tho not fully
recovered.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Officials Visit Delta.

Western Union officials composed
of the following gentlemen: A. b.
Cowan, general manager; C. o. Blan-
din, commercial manager, r. L. Nc
Clintock. district commercial super
intendent; l.. E. Rudd, assistant dis
trict commercial superintendent; w.
c. Titiey, plant superintendent; c. r..
Fisher traffic superintendent and F..
r. Horton and ]. b. Colby. superinten-
dent of construction arrived in Delta
Friday on Mr.. Cowan's private car.
spending the day here. Delta has
made such rapid strides in business
advancement they found 1t necessary
to install an additional wire to Den
yer, thus with the aid of two others.
will give instanteous service.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Eiks Have Smoker.

On Wednesday evening the local
lodge of Elks held their annual roll
call meeting, at which time every
member was expected to be present
and respond in person, or to send
message. There were about 100 pres
ent and a number of letters were read
from absent ones, including num-
Der at the front An enjoyable smoker
and lunch completed the evenings
pleasure.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
RED CROSS SUPPER
WAS GREAT SUCCESS.

The supper given by the Garnet
mesa neighborhood at the home OF
Mrs. p. V. Gunsolus on Thursday eve
ming of last week. was well attended
and everything eatable was used up
in serving the crowd.
A number OF Garnet people furnish
ed autos and their personal services
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Uncle Sam Examines.

Uncle Sam held an examination
Monday at the forest supervisors head
quarters to test the fitness OF num-
ber OF aspirants for the position of
forest ranger. The class this year
was rather small in comparison with
past years owing to the Army draft
taking so many young men OF eligible
age. The forest service has already
lost a considerable number OF its Of
ficers through transfer to military
duty and quite few men will be need
ed to fill their places. The following
comprised the class who took the ex-
animation before Supervisor Lowell:
william Doran Of Lake City; G. l..
Holmes OF Lamar; John w. Atkinson
OF Grand Junction; Geo A. Shipley,
Fred T. Maupin and Geo. G. Stocker
OF Delta
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02
Run Car Over Grade.

On Monday noon as Mrs. Ruel John
son neared the summit of the Garnet
mesa grade, she discovered that the
engine of her heavy Chalmers car
was out of water. Being SO near home
and the lunch hour. she left the car
and went home, intending to return
after lunch with the necessary liquid.
When she returned the car had van
ished. and from friend she learned
that it had been pushed Ger the bank.
A lady in the neighborhood had seen
several school boys pushing it down
hill, when 1t became unmanageable
and plunged over the bank about thir-
ty-fiye feet and was arrested by a
tree. strange and fortunate coin
cidence was that no damage resulted,
dence for every one of them.
The Delta independent., 1917-11-02

Ran Against Fist.
When a person whose name we
have been unable to learn. stated
few days ago that he hoped every sol
dier that went to France would be
killed, he found his nose coming into
violent contact with the fist OF Mr-
Allen OF the Lazear section. 1t fs
stated that Allen did very credita-
BILE Job OF 1t and 1t is probable the
Individual will be more guarded in
his remarks in the future. 1t was re-
ported on the streets yesterday that
there was a fellow in Delta who had
some derogatory remakrs, but upon
inestigating the matter found 1t to be
only a rumor. II there Is anyone in
this section is SO disposed as to talk
back" during these times. the Inde-
pendent will furnish combating evil
even the windshield being intact.
New office Of Independent.
We have washed the windows at
the Independent office and the public
is complaining about the glare OF the
glass-affects their eyes to such an
extent that some are taking the other
wise of the street. We have made
arrangements with DIR. Harry A.
smith, the eye Speclailst, 10 ne III his
office constantly for the next two
weeks, in order to take care OF every
one who receives any injury to his
headlights as the result OF our sud
den change. Besides this we have
carefully swept out the sanction and
have persuaded one OF our merchants
to sell us some linoleum-real stuff
too, for the floor Of this office. II
you happen up at AGO Main street,
drop in and take look around. You
are very welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31
NJ: E:WSOF ENSLEY

Following the indorsement of J. Ellis Brown for associate commissioner by a body of Ensley citizens, several petitions were circulated in the down town district of Ensley yesterday and were freely signed
 Mir. Brown has not yet made pub- lie announcement.
 The Ensley district experienced an almost unprecedented downpour of rain yesterday afternoon between 3 and o'clock The storm sewers were not able to take care of the surplus water on Nineteenth street and many of the stores between Avenues D and c suffered from the overflow, the water covering the floors. Some of the sidewalk paNements were displaced near the railroad crossing on the same street.
 George Jennings. a negro boy, was knocked from his wheel by a passing automobile on Avenue D and Nine teenth street yesterday at noon and sustained several severe bruises. The car did not stop after the accident but by islanders took the license num- Der and reported if to the police.
 Police court had a number of minor cases Thursday morning. disorderly conduct leading the list with four of lenders. Lovett Wade was fined $50 for stealing and Beatrice Walker $100 and so days for eoncealing stolen prop erty. Joe Beach was given 60 days and $50 for vagrancy and Wallace Johnson s for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.
 tent has been erected on va cant lot at the corner of Avenue E and Twenty second street in which services are being conducted by an evangelist of the Church. of Christ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31
HENDERSON, SPEAKS

Gov. Charles Henderson delivered the address of welcome in behalf of Montgomery and the farewell message in behalf of the state.
 Responses were made in the name of Ohio by Brig Gen. W. H. Smith, com mander of Camp Sheridan. Brig.-Ge William V. McMakin and Brig. Gen. I. c! Spanks. An address in behalf of the women's organizations of Montgom- cry was made by Mrs. J. Brevard Jones After the formal programme, which took only few minutes. seats were removed and the auditorium was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31
VALESKA SURATT
 STARS AT ALCAZAR

Lovers of the silent drama who att tended the Alcazar theatre yesterday had the opportunity to see Valesla suratt do characteristically fine bit of work in an intensely gripping pro- duction. Wife Number Two"
 Miss suratt does very unusual and daring act in this photodrama. For an actress whose name has become syn. onym throughout the world for bril- liant and beautiful gowns. 1t is just short of brave to come out in a pro : duction in an ordinary garden variety gingham dress Miss Suratt looks as pretty and attractive in that ginghain dress and bonnet as she does in the dazzling creations.
 The story of Wife Number Two" is sure to interest every spectator, it tells of young girl who marries on her fathers advice a man twice her age. Of course unhappiness is her reward.
 'Skinner's Bubble" featuring Bry- ant Washburn. will be the attraction Sunday and Monday. This story Is an other chapter i'll the intensely human and amusing manipulations of a young husbands shoestring finance
 The kiddies are warned not to miss the most wonderful child's picture ever produced, Jack and the Beanstalk,r which will be shown soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31
THE SLACKER" DRAWS CROWDED HOUSES AT THE RIAI.TO THEATRE

"The Stacker" Metros superb patri- otic photopay, continues to draw record breaking crowds to the Rialto. With a theme that is. particularly appealing at this time the play is receiving the in dorsement of patriotic citizens in every walk of life. I wish there were millions of Margarets in the United States" writes Captain Hutchinson of the local United States army recruiting office to the Rialto management. So impressed was Captain Hutchinson with the pie ture that he sent every member of the local recruiting station to see the play
 "The Stacker is story of a young chap who marries to escape military ser vice. But his wife was the descendant of line of American patriots and through her loyalty and love for the flag brings the young husband into the fight ing ranks of his country.
 "The Stacker will be shown at the Rialto today, tomorrow and Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31
WELCOME ID OHIO AND r ARE WELL ID ALABAMA EXTENDED
Montgomery Holds Demon. stration With Double Pur- pose in Honor of Sol
 diers of Two States

Montgomery. August so.--{special) Ohio soldiers were given rousing welcome to Montgomery and Alabama soldiers were guests of the city at q farewell gathering at the city audito- rum tonight Residents of Birming- ham and other points gathered to meet the officers and enlisted men of the Ohio National Guard. At the same time they said good-by to the Alabama soldiers, who will move next week 10 the training camp at Camp Wheeler. Macon, Ga, where they will be trained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-31

Services will begin at 7.30 every eve ming. The public Is invited.
 The women of the Fairview Metho dist church will serve Ice cream on the church lawn Friday afternoon from to 10. the proceeds going towards paying for a piano for the church.
 Miss Lucille Williams was hostess to the school set last evening, entertain ing for her house guest Miss Maizie Mencheuer of Troy.
 number of the Ensley Pythians. Pythian Sisters and their families at tended the picnic at East Lake yes terday,
 J. c. Mcdonald. who for the past several years has been connected with the Harbison Walker Brick company al Fairview, has resigned and will spend sometime in the north and west.