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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

The Episcopalians are the first
Of the American church bodies to
raise the minimum sum that thev
agreed upon as necessary for an
endowment fund to sustain aged
and infrm ministers, having in
hand already the FIVE million dol
lars that they began to raise only
q year or two ago. Ali of the
other protestant denominations
are raising similar funds which
are to contain from two to fifteen
million dollars.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

It is recommended by the head
of the Bureau of Reclamation and
Food Commission that the city
boys physically unable to do SER
in the army should be sent to the
farms to replace the farm boys
whose development due to their
labor. enables them to pass the ex-
animation.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19
Red Cross Organized.

A large and representative gath.
ering of women and men met al
the Comus Friday evening in res.
ponsive to a call, to start the Red
Cross movement in Natchitoches.
Every chair and bench available
ID the well stocked clubhouse, was
pressed lato service and then many
had to stand, but it was an ear
nest assemblage, one and all anx-
ious and interested In starting the
movement, and after a few beau
full words of prayer by Rev. Dana
Terry the object of the meeting
was explained by Rev. j. Orson
Miller who told very explicitly OF
this wonderous Red Cross work
and stimulated the interest that
brought about the meeting.
After very little informal dis
cussion motion was made by Mr..
Phanor Breazeale that had num-
erous seconds that temporary
organization be formed with Rev.
j. o. Miller, president; Miss Mel
ken, Secretary; and Mr.. Barnes,
Treasurer; and it was unanimously
carried and effected Immediately
with a membership of seventy-fye.
A message from Mr.. William
son was delivered and received
with applause, that the Normal
Club would open the list with .
contribution OF $40 that it would
gladly augment from time to time
thru the moving picture fund, and
Messrs. P. Breazeale, i. Lucas,
T. E. POLICEMAN signed for the
same amount, others for $3.50
and $500 while the majority gave
Sl.O0.
Ii gas decided to MAKE this a
parish organization and volunteers
offered to visit many Of the towns
near and far and others Q house to
house campaign in Natchitoches
soliciting membership.
A letter was read, stating that /
national committee man would
visit the local organization and in
struct them along the lines of
work and duty and until the date
can be arranged there will be no
further meetings each and every
member busying him or herself
In soliciting new membership.
The special session advocates
are still agitating the question,
and Governor Pleasant still re-
mains quiet as to whether he will
call it or not, many believing that
he is waiting to satisfy himself
whether or not the members are
Wiling to change the law relative
to the much discussed widows
which according to the.
recent decision Of the Farm Loan.
Board at Washington stands ID the.
way of the Federal Farm Loan
Bank operating i'd Louisiana, be-
lore-he announces bis decision.
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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

In his address to the new Con.
gress Monday, General Carranzs
stated that Mexico would maintain
q rigorous and strict neutrality
and upon the basis Of the most
absolute impartiality invited ali
the neutral countries to use the
necessary efforts to discourage the
war and prevents its spread and
also suggested discussions of meas
ures which would serve to prevent
wars In the future. He devoted
much attention in his address. to
the RESUMPTION of diplomatic rela-
tions with the United States.
The most stupendous war loan
ever proposed in the worlds his
tory was passed by the House of
Representatives on Saturday with
out one dissenting vote. 1t
authorizes the issue Of 81 900, 0O0,-
600 In government securities for
war purposes and three hundred
and eighty nine members we're re-
corded in favor of this the ad-
ministration's first war measure,
while majority Leader Kichin
and Republican Leader Mann both
announced that all the absent
members would have voted for il.
It they bad been present,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

1.-The Austrian government and
people are unanimous in their de-
sire for peace" the mayor OF
Vienna formally declared in a
public address that was wildly
cheered.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

A Uerman-born citizen of our
neighbor Texas, wrote to re-
cruiting officer; please accept my
son, it Is my offering to America" /,
showing that he at least knew why
the United States has dee ared
war against Germany.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

A war embargo bill introduced
with the support of administra-
ton, empowers the President to
forbid the export of any sort
when he deems it in the public in
terest to do so.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

Members Of Natchitoches Camp No.
40 U. G. ", are requested to meet at
the Court House at IL M. Thursday
April 18th, 1917, for the purpose Of
electing delegates to attend a National
Reunion of the U. C. VS.. to be held in
the City of Washington d. c.. on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, June
5th, 9Th, and 7th 1917. Other import
ant matters will be also considered.
All Confederate Veterans are invited
to attend this meeting especially men,
bers of the Camp. BY order of
]. ALHHoNsE PRuDHoMME,
Commander
J. H. STEPHENS, Adjutant
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

Houma claims the biggest gas
we'll in the world, its volume be-
ing estimated at about $4,000, 900
cubic feet of gas day.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

| very busy woman, here is the really
Heaven sent opportunity to spend hel
self-imposed war tax on something that
the men at the front or on the battle
ships or in the training camps will real
ly want and enjoy and appreciate. So,
Peggy, although you are no good as a
knitter, and although no soldier will
ever be protected frcm the cold by your
handiword, still, you may console your
self. For it's very pleasant vision,
that of feeling yourself being blessed
and thanked, while a tired warrior
takes good deep breath of your thrice
welcome cigarette. So as | say just
decide on the amount of your own par
ticular wartax and act according.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, IS.
In The UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT IN AND FOR SAID
DISTRICT.
SHREVEPORT DIVISION.
IN THE MATTER OF
JOHN ACKEL. BANKRUPT
No. 1861
IN BANKRUPTCY
PETITION For DISCHARGE
To the Honorable Rufus E. Foster
Judge of the District Court of the Uni
ted States for the Western District of
louisiana
John Ackel, of Natchitoches, In the
Parish of Natchitoches and State of
Louisiana, in said District, respectfully
represents that on the 18th day of
April last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights of property, and has fully com
piled with all the requirements of said
acts and of the orders of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE He PRAYS that he may
be decreed by the court to have a full |
from all debts provable |
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are excepted |
by law from such discharge.
Dated this End day of April A. D.,
1917.
JOHN ACKEL,
Bankrupt. |
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19
Official Journal Parish of NatchitOches
Parish School Board.
i" City of NatchitocheS.

The cost of -four is higher now
than at any time since right after
the Civil war.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19
SUCCESSION SALE
Succession of Sampy Blake No. -
p n 11th Dist Conrt

r. ~. llCn, Dlst. court.
BY virtue of an order, commission
and judgment of the Hon. 18th, Dist.
court of date March Both, 1917 and to
me directed, |, Charlotte Blake the adj
ministratrix of said succession, will sell
at public auction to pay debts on Sat-
urday, the l4th of April, 1917, at the
front door of the Court House, in the
City of Natchitoches at the hour of II
a. m. the following property belonging
to said succession to wit: One dun
mule, one dun and white mule, one
sorrel horse, one mouse colored, and
white mare, one buggy, one cow and
calf, one lot of farm implements, one
lot of household and kitchen furniture,
one lot of bedding. Terms of sale,
cash, subject to appraisement On in
vei1tory. 4-5-1917.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

The Bureau of Fisheries is do
ing fine work in educating the
public as to the value of hitherto
neglected sea food, tile fish. grey
fish, sea mussels and blackcod
which abound in certain waters
and are most edible.
The universal discussion now
since the United States has taken
a hand, is how long will it be be-
fore Germany will not only be
ultimately defeated, but a univer-
sal peace be declared. ALI signs
now indicate that the end is in
sight and will have been reached
before summer is we'll with US.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1917-04-19

ntersd in the Post Office as End class matter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25

In au official telegram received from
the var department. Chairman Elisha
Lee 81 the LEGAL exemption board is III
formed that 43 men are 10 be chosen
from Mercer county for the national
draft army Although this number is
q trifle more than speculation had
fixed it. every one Ia well satisfied and
the credit is set by the department
close to what local dopesterg had fig
ured it months ago As O. result Of
this order IS men with he summoned
before the board and the examinations
started AT this time exemption rules
VIII be given out and every man VINO
believes he has cause for exemption
vii be given an opportunity to lay his
claim. Exemptions are expected TO be
heavy in this county and IL in autlcl-
pated that at least one sundred men
will ue called before the quota is filled.
O8t Of the Two men selected from this
city for the second officers training
camp one succeeded in passing the
physical examination and it Ga likely
that he, Virgil r. DuvaH. viii be given
an opportunity 20 attend the second
camp Another local boy. Harry a.
Barr. left Tuesday for Rock Island
where he was called 70 take the ply
steal test for the hospital corps, ia
which division he has been ia reserve
for the past several weeks. From Tu-
m0rs cirCljug over the city It tz
thought that several Of the men whose
names appear near the top OF the first
column viii doubtless volunteer before
the exemption board can lay claim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25

11r and Mrs Charles Clancy and
children spent Tuesday IL New Wind
sor.
Miss Ruth Braucht and Master Rich
ard Waruock arrived home Monday
from BantouI. where they visited over
the weekend at the camp Of Company
B With their brother, VIII Braucht.
and uncle. Frank WarnocE.
Mrs Chester Lands eli Sterling AK
rived here Monday for "a few days
visN with friends Mrs Lands was
formerly Miss Edith ArteTburu and
resided here several years ago.
Mrs j. a. kletusmid and daughters.
Nan and Roberta. arrived home Mon
day from Oak Park, III, where they
have been the past several days visit
ing at the home Of Mrs. hlejusmId' g
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Kennedy.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Porter and little
daughter arrived in this city Monday
from Blue Island ILL.,. for visit al
the home of Mrs. Forter's father. J. II.
AberCr0mbie.
Captain and Mrs. *. a. Lorimer ar
rived home Monday from Chicago after
weeks visit at the home of their
daughter Mrs James Blake
Miss Lizzie McCrea left Tuesday for
her home It'd Topeka, Kan, after a
friends jn this city. Miss HcCrea will
visit ia Chicago enroute,
Mrs Guy O. Scott left Tuesday for
Chicago. where she viii make q few
weeks visit with her daughter Mrs
Edward FreuteI
Mr. Merle Hawkins and children re-
turned home Tuesday from JOY, where
they have been visiting the past sew
eraI DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25
EuImor in West.

County Agriculturist J. r. GiIlm5T
left Yesterday ON business trip in Ne
hraska He expects to be gone sew
erai days, spending "a part of the time
al the college Of agriculture az Line
coin While there Nr Glluor viii
also confer with the authorities in re-
gard to the alfalfa crop tn that state
with q view Of ascertatuiug whether
or not it viii be possible for the mem
beTs of the Mercer County Crop I'm
provemeut association TO purchase all
falia hay direct from the Nebraska
fields. Mr. GiIImor expects to return
7ufr 30
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25

5aus eliminating any possibility Of the
city being without light and power
for auy length Of time. The plant
has been tested and proven capable OF
carrying the entire Alsdo lead. II can
be Put into operation in about two
hours when steam is not up for heat
ing purposes. while during the Water
only a few minutes viii be required to
insure operation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-25

The new cylinder ordered severe.
months ago by rba Illinois Northern
Utilities company has arrived i'm the
city and the company now stands
ready 10 meet any emergency when
the Edwards river power fails In adj
djtion to this the entire plant has been
8verhauled and put In perfect repair.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03
business, the Jury Adjourned.
Augustin Lasseigne,
President.
Wallace Lasseigne,
Secretary.
The Honors Of Atrocity.

The Sultan of Turkey has
graciously conferred on the
German Kaiser the diamond
star of the Iftichar Order,
Turkey'shighest war decora-
ton, and the Kaiser has deco
rated the Sultan with the
star and chain of the Hohen
zollern Order with diamonds.
The honors are even-the
hero of the Belgian and Lusi-
tania murders honors and IS
honoted by the hero Of Arm1
nian massacres. No one vii,
question the deserving of the
honors or the respective fit
ness of the mutual donors
and recipients.
But to the intelligence and
conscience OF the world a Ii
berty Loan button, showing
that au American citizen has
done his or her part in sup
port of Our Government, is Il
more honorable decoration
than the diamond orders Of
the Sultan and the Kaiser.
1t signifies only a simple
patriotic duty done; but the
diamond orders stand for CO.
lossal infamy and murder.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03
ATTENTION FARMERSI

Having been elected President OF
the Cotton States Official Advisory
Marketing Board, will say that we
want to make this important Board as
effective as possible. To that end we
will need the co-opera ion of all.
We are very anxious to get list OF
the Farmers Associations of every
kind, especially the names of the pre-
sidents and secretaries.
Iwould like to hear from every or
ganization or association at once.
Would like to include Cotton Ware
houses, Elevators Gold Storage Plants,
Shipping Associations, and Canning
Factories, as well a. all other Agricul-
tural and live Stock Associations.
Please send in your names a. once,
and let us have your cooperation.
HARRY D. WILSON,
Commissione=
Baton Rouge, La /.
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A GOOD OPPORTUNITY.

Young man, have you con-
Sidered the advantages of en-
rolling in the United States
Naval Reserve Force? This
branch of the National Ser
offers splendid opportunities
to the man who does not care
to enlist in the regular Navy
and serve full four years time
Enrolment in the United
States Naval Reserve Force
Is made for a period of four
years. However, in time of
peace, members shall be dis
enrolled upon their own re-
quest or by proper authority.
In other words, enrolment
is made virtually for the term
of the war.
In case you have a trade
such as machinist, boilermak-
er, cook, ETC., you can obtain
a rating in which the rate of
pay ranges from S4l.O0 to $5
per month and subsistence,
but if not specially qualified
you will be given a rating OF
Apprentice Seamon with pay
of $3.50 per month together
with substance and a liberal
supply of clothing.
Those interested should
make application to Lieute-
nant R. S. Manley, Room 2l2
Godchaux Building, New
Orleans, Louisiana, stating
age, education, physical con-
dition and industrial experien
ce; applicants should also
give names of employers,
dates employed, and kind OF
work performed.
No application can be con-
sidered if applicant has been
called for physical examina-
ton by his Local Exemption
Board.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03
LOCALS Personal.

Miss Laura Hemple char
ming young daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul R. Hemple' of
Denver, Colorado, spent a
few days with relatives in St.
John Parish recently.
****xx
A short session of the Civil
District Conrt was held at
Edgard, La, on Thursday.
******
Mr.. Robert Laudumiez,
bright young Son of Mr.. F.
Laudumiez Of New-Orleans,
is spending a most enjoyable
stay with relatives and
friends in the First Ward.
**xx**
Billions of dollars are re-
quired to arm, feed, and clo-
the brave men who are going
forth to fight our country's
battles and to assist the ma
tions with whom we are max
ing common cause against d
common foe. To subscribe to
the Liberty Loan is to per-
form a service of patriotism.
"Let the response to the
second loan be even greater
than that of the first and let
the amount be so large that it
will serve as an assurance Of
unequalled support to hear
ten the men who are to face
the fire of battle for us.
Let the result be so i'm
presSive and emphatic that it
will echo throughout the en-
pire of our enemy as an index
Of what America intends to
do to bring this war to a vic
torious conclusion" The
above is taken from Presi-
dent Wilson's proclamation
designating October "a as
Liberty Loan Day.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03
Statement of Ownership,
Management, Etc,

In conformity with the re-
quirements of an act of Con-
gress of August oath, 1912,
lie Meschacebe publishes
herewith a Sworn Statement,
etc, as furnished in duplicate
to the local Postmaster under
date of October 1st, 1917:-
Editor-John D. Reynaud,
Managing Editor-John D.
Reynaud,
Business Manager-John D.
Reynaud,
Owners-John D. Reynaud,
Eugene Dumez, and Paul Ber
thelot.
Known bondholders, mort
gageeS and other security
holders, holding l percent or
more of total amount Of
bonds, mortgages or other
securities. None.
(Signed:) John D. Reynaud,
Sworn to and subscribed be-
fore me this 1st. day of Octo.
Der 1917.
(Seal) L. Maurice Reynaud,
Notary Public.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03
NOTICE.

The next regular examina-
ton of applicants for tea
chers' certificates will be
held in the Edgard High
School, Superintendent Of
flee November 5th, 9th, and
9TH, for whites and Novem-
Der 9th, 9th, and 10th, for
The examination will begin
at $50 A. M.
L. F. Laurent,
Superintendent.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03

Edgard, La, October 4th, 1917.
The School Board assembled this
day in regular session with all mem
bers present except DR.. E. p.
Feucht, member from the Sixth
Ward.
On motion of Mr.. Webre, seconded
by Mr.. Millet, Mr.. Frank Brou was
allowed $40 per month for operating
the Wallace Transfer. The motion
was carried unanimously.
The Superintendent read a letter
from the State Superintendent re-
questing that October 18th. be de-
clared a holiday. Mrs. Robbins,
Chairman of the Woman's Committee
had also asked for b holiday on that
day. On motion of Mr.. Alexander,
seconded by Mr.. Webre and unani-
mously carried, October 18th. was
declared q holiday.
On motion of Mr.. Alexander, Sc
condsA by Mr.. Millet, the Superin-
tenasnt was instructed to write q
letter to the petitioners of Garyville
explaining the reasons for not COM
plying with their demands. This mo-
ton was carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr.. Gendron, &C.
eonded by Mr.. Millet and carried
that the superintendent be instructed
to write q letter to the colored petitio-
ners of the 3rd. Ward explaining the
reasons for not complying with their
demands.
It was moved by Mr.. Webre, secon-
ded by Mr.. Millet that the Police
Jury be requested to enforce the
Ferry Contract of the Edgard
Ferry. This motion was carried
unanimously.
The Finance Committee reported
favorably upon the following bills
and on motion of Mr.. Alexander Sc
conded by Mr.. Webre and carried,
they were ordered paid:
Union Cistern and Supply Co.,
cistern n............... -. .$2b.00
Nagel & Champagne, ferry cross
ings, S4.1O
]. d. Brown, r. r. fares, $500
Marcel Troxclair, R. r. fares, $4.64
S. II. Labiche, insurance.. $S300.00
Darius Desroches, repairing and
G. & ]. Haydel, furnishings, 1886
John Waguespack, carpenter
GQOAs4a 0Sc42ttO8g @@ 49, - -
WO3k, So'1o
Geo. C. Everett, furniture and
stationery. 164.4S
Norbert Tassin, painting, $4,000
Leonard Troxclair, R. R. fares, 80
Good viii Society, rent, -. $4,000
Athos Mire, R. r. fares, -. $500
Germo Manufacturing Co., oil and
disinfeetants,. ...',...,' ....' SS6'oo
G. !. James, ticket books, $4S.2O
L. F. Laurent, travelling expenses,
q stamps, 1V'oV
It was moved by Mr.. Gendron, Sc
conded by Mr.. Webre that the read.
ing of the Minutes Of the last meet
ing and this meeting be dispensed
with. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, on
motion of Mr.. Webre seconded by
Mr.. Millet and carried the Board ad-
journed.
A true copy: E.o. Abadis,
L. r. Laurent, President.
Secretary.
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LoST!

One yellow female hound,
belonging to Mr.. George
Dufresne, of Montz, La,
A reward of $500 Is here.
by offered for the return of
said dog.
Anyone having seen or
knowing Of the whereabouts
of said animal is respectfully
asked to communicate with
the undersigned at once.
GEO. DUFRESNE.
Moutz, La,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-11-03

Rear Casing And Inner Tube
of Ford car, Sunday Oct: IA.
Liberal reward j returned /
to:
H. ]. Tresre,
Garyville. La.
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Sos, ,3SS.oS
State Of Louisiana, Perish of St.
John the Baptist.
|, F. Reynaud, President, and I
J. j. Gebeln, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly Swear that
the above Statement is true to the
best of my knowledge and belief.
+. REYNAUD,
J. }. CEBRLlN. PrssidsRt.
Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before
me, this 1st., day Of October 1917.
JAMES o. RICHARME,
Notary Public.
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GARY STATE BANK,
Locatad atc,ruuiII. ~.

Located atGaryvilIe, La,
Parish Of st. John the Baptist.
Report furnished to the Examiner
OF State Banks by the above Bank at
The close of business on TUESDAY.
SEPTEMBER z5th, 1917.
Resources.
Loans secured by hIort. S1o,35 90
Other loans d discounts SI3,44O. 90
Oyerdrafts Unsecured, SiS.Il
louisiana State Bonds, sI.037. so
Other bonds, stocks, securities
etc, s51443 m
BANKING house, furniture and
fixtures, $5,500.0O
Cash items, S136.I2
DIE from banks & bankers S9,646.63
Gold Certificates, $4,000
Gold Coin, $447.50
Silver, nickel ard
copper coin, $1O98.19
Nat. bank notes
& all issues
y. S. Govt.
S2O7f. 90
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$IS6,344.sO

$I96, ,344.9O
State of Louisiana, Parish Of Sc.
John the Baptist.
IA. Lasseigne, and Jas. Clement,
Cashier of the above named bank,
do solemnly Swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
A. Lasseisus,
Jas. Ciemsnk, PrSsldsat
CaShI0T.
Subscribed and Sworn to before
me this 29th, day of September 1917.
P. Rene Montz,
Justice of the Peace.