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The Republican journal., 1917-07-12
FIRE AT THE STATE PRISON

On the night of July 5dh fire in the
new harness shop at the State prison
caused a loss of between $50, 900 and 500. :
600. Prison officials said the conyicts
remained quietly in their cells and that
there was no evidence of any panic,
The heaviest loss was to $50, 600 worth
of brooms in the shop on the first.
floor owned by G. L. Gales of Maiden.
Mass. Gripping of the local fire appara-
tus necessitated calling on the Rockland
department for help The cause of the
fire is not known. A convict who lived
in tent on the prison grounds discovered
the flames.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-12
SECRET SOCIETIES.

ea a4IveI VI Cross Lodge, X. of p, has elect
P.,. tne following officers: C. c., Jetson
q nee %p1 V. c., Frank F. Graves; O., M.
n oilake; 81 M. of W., Harold S. McKeen:
Bsaol VI A. H. A. Brown; /. G., j. A. G..
'ch; O..G., Eugene r. Ellis.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-12

The funeral of the late George W. Pat
terson will be held today, Thursday, at 2
p. m. at Mason Mills chapel, Rev. William
Vaughan officiating. The interment will
be in the Union cemetery. A more ex-
tended obituary will be given in our next
issue
The Republican journal., 1917-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Judge of New York
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Wes-
colt.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
PATRIOTISM PERSONIFIED.

The Journal is in receipt OF very
highly appreciated letter from our
Old townsman, Mr.. ]. F. Tubbs' TOR
meriy station agent at the 5. T. de-
pot, some of the contents OF which
will be interesting to our readers
Mr.. Tubbs writes from STANDARD
Tex, where Mr.and Mrs. Tubbs are o.
Gated. Among other things he' says
mark Twain once said: ave never
can fully appreciate our flag until WI
see it floating in foreign waters.
with the same deep and broad sentl
ment say. we never can fully appre
eiate our home paper-the Journal
until It comes to US in a strange iant
and among strangers. | get tn
the Houston Post, Houston Chronl
Gle and the New Orleans Times-Pica
yune. but when the Journal comes II
at the same time, those big daille
are pushed aside until l read tn
Journal"
Mr. Tubbs offers a few criticisms
of course, among them he says tina
the Journal never tells of any house
for rent.
Speaking of himself, Mr. Tubb
says: 81 have had me one more tim
out west; not of pleasure, but clos
confinement on my back most of tn
time, but the doctor says | have pass
ed the breakers, and l am thapkfu
for am tired of confinement.
He says Mrs. Tubbs is well and "a
fat as a butter ball."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
FRIENDS IN CALIFORNIA
LIKE THE JOURNAL

A letter from Mr.. j. J. Hutchlns,
a former Welsh boy who is now resi-
dent Of San Louis Obispo, California,
says: 81 do not ever intend to make
Welsh my home again, but it VII
always be dear to me, and that IS
where the paper comes init re-
freshens memories" He says they
are getting along nicely, and best OF
all are happy, and with his letter en-
closed a photo of "Our Little Shook
ums" as he calls their sweet little
daughter, and small section of his
orchard, which is a. beautiful sight.
Mr.. Hutchins is one of the Welsh
boys who is making good with a
vengeance in the west. His wife, who
is a daughter of Mr., and Mrs. W. H
Patterson, and was here last summer
on visit with her little daughter.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
THE CITY ELECTION
PASSED OFF QUIET
Mayor and Board of Trustees were Re-
Elected, with but one Exception.

The City election held here Tues
day for the selection of Mayor and
Board of Trustees was remarkable
for its peace and serenity. The Cit
liens Ticket as nominated at the
caucus held April 18th, was elected
straight through. The vote was very
light, no opposition developing The
election of practically the same board
shows tangible appreciation of their
administration.
The vote was as follows:
For Mayor-Wm B. Gabbert, So;
Jno. w. Armstrong, 16.
For Trustees. O. Scoggins, 81;
DR.. R. R. Arceneaux, So; E. H. Bo.
ling, So; A. T. Jones, 81; W. D, Jones
So; C. L Abel, 2; E. C. Willard, /;
0. J. Toups, 2.
F. G. Seward, Louis Smith and c
f. Meyer served as commissioners Of
election and S. E. Carroll, clerk.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
OSCAR FULTON DEAD;
FUNERAL HERE SUNDAY.
Was One of the First Settlers, CON-
ing to This Section From
the State of Iowa.

A message was received here yester-
day announcing the death OF Mr.. Oscar
Fulton, at the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. Ray Jones, at Mcpherson, Kansas,
his death occurring at lO:lS a. m,
The body will be brought to Welsh
for interment, arriving on train No,
IL Saturday night. The funeral
will be conducted from the home
of Mrs. M. E. Davidson on South
Adams street, Sunday afternoon at
a3O o'clock, by the Masonic fraternity,
of which the deceased was an esteemed
member.
Mr.. Fulton was among the first OF
the northern settlers to locate here.
He came to Welsh in May, 1887 exactly
thirty years ago. He has been a con-
tinuots resident here, except that
since the death of his wife, the first OF
November, 1912, his time was divided
between stays with his two daughters,
Mrs. M. E. Davidson of Welsh, and
Mrs Ray Jones, at Mcpherson, Kas.
Mr.. Fulton was 70 years, 4 months
and 3 days old at the time of his death.
He had been hale and hearty up to a
little more than a year ago, when he
began to fail slightly, Mrs. Davidson
was advised about week ago OF his
serious illness.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
JAMES THOMAS SERI-
OUSLY BURNED

Wednesday morning James Thomas,
son of David Thomas of Roanoke,
while operating a Rumely Tractor on
their farm was seriously burned on
the left hand, arm and leg by the eX-
ploSion of a fve-gallon can Of gaSo-
line. Mr.. Thomas Sr. was cranking
the tractor and James was pouring
from the contents of the can into the
manifold, when backtire caught the
gasoline, and in order to save his
father, whe escaped with loss of the
hair on one side of his head, he jerk
ed the can backward just as the bot
tom blew out, saturaUlng his own
clothing. Aflame, he tore off his
jumper, eX,inguished the flame in
the burning engine top and then roll
ed in the dust of the freshly titled
earth to extinguish the flames on his
burning clothing.
While his burns are extensive and
very painful they are fortunately
not fatal. Mr.. Thomas had his In
iuries dressed by Dr.. Godfrey and re-
turned to his home in Roanoke. He
is to be congratulated upon his almos
miraculous escape.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
PROF. AND MRS. PEARCE
ENTERTAIN THE TEACHERS

Tuesday afternoon the teachers Of
the Welsh school, who had been in
vited to the home of Prof. Pearce for
faculty meeting were very agree
ably surprised when they arrived at
the meeting place to find delightful
entertainment prepared for them
They were first surprised to be call
ed to the home of the professor for
the faculty meeting because these
meetings are customarily held at the
school house.
Upon their arrival at the home o.
Prof, and Mrs. Pearce, the teacher:
were invited into the dining room
where a, delicious salad course ant
ices were served, The dining room
was decorated with the prevailing col
Ors-red, white and blue.
The meeting was adjourned afte
being voted the most enjoyable of al
Faculty Meetings"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04

Last Thursday night a delegation
of W. o. W. and Woodmen Circle
members autoed to Lake Charles to
attend a reception gwen by the Wood
men Circle Grove of that city in hon
or CT the degree team of Louisiana
Camp No. W. o. w. The Lake
Charles W, 0. W. degree team are
"Prize Winners and have a state
and national reputat on, which they
fully maintained by the exhibition
drills and exemplifcation of the de-
gree work to the great enjoyment
and edfcation of the ladies of the
Woodmen Circle who are contemplate
ing the organization of degree team
of their own. Those attending from
Welsh were Sovereign Austin Hebert
of Welsh Camp 176; Mrs. c. M. Shoe
maker, Worthy Guardian; Mrs. An
thony Hebert, Past Guardian; Mrs
| Austin Hebert, Attendant Of Lelah
Grove and District Deputy M, Whit
ney. They all report an enjoyable
trip and occasion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
THE LOWER GRADES
PRESENTED AMERICA

The play america" presented by
the pupils of the Welsh school from
the first to the tenth grade, at the
auditorium last Monday night was de-
lightful in every respect and beautl"
fully rendered, as were also the
special musical numbers between the
acts.
The story of the landing Of Capt
John Smith on the Virginia shores
and the saving of his life by the In
dian maiden, Pocahontas, was por-
trayed by the players in a realistic
manner. Groups of sailors, Indians
negroes, Quakers, and modern ladie;
brought the story up to the present
time. Much credit is due the little
folks for the apt manner in which
they handled their parts, and to thu
teachers who instructed them.
The affair was largely attended
the gross receipts being $R.95.
The next and last attraction tina
the school will offer this year will b.
"The Blossoming of Mary Anne" pre-
scented by the senior class at the au
ditorium Wednesday evening, Ma!
18th. s.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
WELSH, JEFFERSON PARISH
ODD FELLOWS MEMORIAL.

Inc ninety-eighth anniversary of
the Independent Order of ucd Eel
lows was celebrated with an appro-
pirate memorial service at the audi.
tOrium here Sunday night.
A special program arranged for
the evenings services included besides
the memorial address delivered by
The Rev. Thomas E. Webb of Jen-
cholrs of the different churches Of
Welsh of the patriotic songs, "Amer.
lea" and Our Flag" and 1.-THE Star
,opangled Banner" by the choir and
the audience.
: All Of the church services for the
evening were dismissed, and the pas
tors of the different churches took
part in the memorial. Odd Feellows
and Rebekahs of Welsh Lodge No.
76 formed in procession and marched
in body to the auditorium from Their
hall.
The address of Rev. Webb who is
himself a member of the lodge, was
appropriate, in high degree, to the
occas on, and full of particular in.
'erest, especially with the aims and
accomplishments of the order and
its spiritual and material advance
ment.
The Odd Fellows are one of thu
strongest fraternal organizations ii
the United States today. The com
bined membership of its subordinate
bodies totals over a million and ;
quarter members.
Welsh Lodge No. rs was reorgan
zed in 1914 with IA members and a
present has rs active members. Tit
! Rebekahs, the ladies' auxiliary Of tn,
order, has membership of 81 and il
growing with the same rapidity a
the parent body.
At the close of the services a mum
Der of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
visitors from neighboring lodges
were entertained at the French res
/ taurant by the members of tn
Welsh Lodge.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
EXPRESSION OF THANKS.

We, the members of Welsh Lodge
|ya rs l. 0. O. F. desire to express
W appreciation of the cooperation
I lie ministers and chOirs of the diff
ISsnt churches of the town, in max
Hg our anniversary service on Sun
~ night, April 10Th, a grand sue
aa We especially thank Rev. 7.
q Webb for his able service, Mrs.
Cooper, who arranged the musical
ingram, and the Rice Belt Journal
iS tie song sheets; for all of which
Please accept our sincere thanks.
Committee.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
MERCANTILE SYNDICATE
OPENS GROCERY HERE
D. M Babin Will Manage Affairs of
the 10th in the Chain of Stores.

Inc Mercantile Syndicate opened its
twentieth store here in Welsh the
hrst of the week. The new grocery
which is located in the Davidson brick
building on South Adams street, for
meriy occupied by the Davidson cash
store is under the management of
Mr.. D. M. Babin. Babin is well
known to the people of Welsh and is
especially familiar with the grocery
trade here, he having been employed
IN the grocery department of the old
Southern Mercantile for a number of
years, During the past two years he
hSa been employed with the Roanoke
Mercantile Co., at Roanoke.
The local affairs of the Syndicate
are under the direct supervision of
DR.. John H. Cooper, who is chairman
of the local board of associate direc-
tors and supervision of the local bust
ness.
Besides the twenty groceries now in
operation, the Syndicate now has
seven other institutions in operation,
including feed stores, besides the mil
linery in Welsh which is under the
management of Mrs. W. T. McAffrey.
They have in organization twelve
other places that will probably be in
operation by the first of June, and
Their aim is fifty stores by the first
of August.
Messrs. ]. C. Bland and S. E. Du-
hon were in Welsh Wednesday morn
ing looking after the affairs of the
Syndicate. Mr.. Bland is the origi-
nator and organizer of the institution
and is also vice president and fiscal
agent. Mr.. Duhon, who is holder Of
a large block Of the stock, is auditor
and chairman Of the executive beard
These gentlemen are very optimistic
of the future Of the institution, As
an evidence Of the success Of the
chain stores, they cite the first five
months business, showing an earning
Of twenty-five per cent, 40 with 9
declared dividend Of 10 per cent. Thel
announce that they have recently En-
listed the cooperation Of some Of tx
big firms in Lake Charles that vii
in a short while be merged in TIT
syndicate. It win probably be mad
a million dollar corporation in -ordsI
to handle the business.
One of the chief aims fthe Syn
dictate, which it hopes to accomplish
the present season, is the opening Q
a Gambling plant, canning factory, col
storage and treating plant for pota
toes and onions, creamery, and pack
ing plant, for che economic hAnditn'
: of the produce Of this section.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
,,oNsTRATION AGENT
ruL PUSH CANNING CLUBS
ovorby Has Been Engaged to
..,rvise the "Raise 1t and
s,,e Il" Movement in This
Parish.

g.. Estehr OVERLY our new lady
'.,.tration agent arrived last Fri
from her home at BastrOp, La,
already engaged in the active
,i,u which she will pursue in
,.,,sting with the women of the
q and especially with the girls
..or clubs and Fhe other girls
Il, Overbys speciality is practical
:, canning and domestic science
! and her efforts will be directed
!, similar lines to those followed
Il, Fondren in his demonstration
!, among the men and the boys of
,.rish. Her services and advice
10 Of The capacities for which she
all VI 49,
Engaged are free for the asking,
j Ne ladies' who wish to follow
gatlfc methods in their canning
i preserv ng work should see that
/. / given an opportunity to assis,
an
& almost certain that there will
shortage of all kinds of food
M the coming victim and the frugal
su,svife will see that nothing is
ndd and that all surplus vegeta-
n snr fruits are properly canned
nj put away for use during the
inter. II is for this purpose that
fs OVERLY has been employed by
Dsrish and the state, in ordeS
M As little waste as possible may
sns The ladies and girls of the
ut,h who are not sure of their
ehOds should lose no time in com,
,ncatiig with Miss OVERLY and ar
mgs for her assistance. Don't wait
ual after you make mistakes and
N call on her to tell wherein you
med.
Mss OVERLY was. in Welsh Tues
~ afternoon with Prof. Annette and
lsnonstration Agent H. C. FOndren
NJ visited the school and a number
Tie parents of the community.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Jennings, Louisiana April 30, 1917.
In compliance with Section q OF
Act 1872 of Acts of 1906, notice is
hereby given that l have completed
the listing and estimation Of the val
uation of all real and personal prop
erty in accordance with law, and that
said lists will be exposed in my Of
fee for inspection and correction for
a period of 20 days beginning after
the 10 days required for publication
of notice expires,
L. L. RICHARD, Assessor.
jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
May 4 st. W
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the complete
Battery Service Station from Mr.. F.
B. bennett, including motors, bat
teries, stocks, etc., our station is
now more efficient than ever before.
We will endeavor at all times to give
our patrons the most prompt and ef-
fcient battery service possible, and
respectfully solicit your patronage.
WELSH GARAGE CO.,
C. L. Abel, Manager
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
BARRACKS AND PHILATHEAS
ARE ENTERTAINED

The members of the Baraca and
Philathea class of the Presbyterian
church were entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Prentice south
Of town last Friday night.
A variety of games were played
which were entertaining and were en-
joyed very much. For the time be-
ing it made one forget that he is not
so young as he was-say ten years
ago.
At a late hour a delicious salad
course was served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
A. 7. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. C. Yam
tbs, Mr.. and Mrs. L R Barbee Mr.
and Mrs. Chas Todd, Misses Blanche
and Florence Morgan, Grace Cullum
Der, Essie Johnston, Euphie Nicely
lone and Irma Robinson, Messrs
Robert and Jules Todd, Stuart Rob
inson and Tim McMillin.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
Com pIete line of Dry
Good s at Martin

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Turner ar
rived in Welsh Thursday morning for
a visit with Mr.. Turner's brother,
Walter Turner. Mr.. and Ms. Tur-
ner were just married last Thursday
at RussellvilIe, KY, and are at pres
emit enjoying their honeymoon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend to our friends
in Welsh our most sincere and heart.
felt thanks for the assistance rem.
dered us at the funeral of our be-
loved father, and for their kindly
sympathy in our time of sorrow.
w. E. Byerly and Family.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
notice.!

Effective rlay lst, all
lubricants and refined
oils will be cash on de-
livery.
The Texas Oil Co.,
G. r. Boiling, Agent.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-04
TEACHERS ENGAGED
FOR 1918 TERM

Lucy Page
Lizzie Mccall
Sarah Thompson
laura Harris
Elgie Hall
Eva Edgerly
Fife Mathews
Annie Mccall
Mrs. G. G. Streater
Elton
T. E. Nixon, Principal.
Make Ewell
Maud Anderson
Vera Stage
May Jones
Mabel Miller
Welsh
Arnold L. Pearce, Principal.
Essie Johnston
Ruth McLees
Irma Robinson
Elsie Reeve
Louise Smith
Hetty Ecker
Mabel Fontane
Ola Lee
Woodlawn-
Beatrice Bourgeois
Nora Cotter
Jennings
E. A. Crowell, Principal.
Cora Miller
Kate Perkins
Alice Capdeville
lone Smith
Kate Funk
Fannie Robertson
Blanche Coffin
Marion Mcdowell
Elizabeth Dunckelman
Pauline Elliott
Mary Fleming
Cleo Coffin
Ruth Richards
Mrs. ]. H. Lewis
Roanoke
W. R. McHaney
Katie Walker
Carrie Cooper
Gertie Mcdowell
Sudie Stephens
= Maud McLees
Thompson School,
Violet Bolingel
Eta st. Amant
Smith School
Agnes Lawrence
Topsy-
! Annie Lawrence
Bourgeois School
Blanche Angelica
Rice
P. H. Maraist
| Odelia Brinkhaus
Jessie Jones
Raymond
Monte Hill
Glen Roy
Lucille Anderson
Grand Marais--
Ethel Toerner
: Ethel Ritter
Hathaway
W. A. Williams
! Laura Lawes
Gertrude 0rtsf
Inre- Pine
Myrtle Brown
j Fuselier-
Ruth Cox
Pleasant Summit
Mabel Dumartrait
i Liberty
Mrs. L. V. Laurents
Andrus Cove
May Shafer
y Shafer School
II Beaulah Goudy
S Thornwell--
Elma Templet
S Geneva Stuckey
{ Trahan-
e Alice Dyer
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31

IN JUNE 1914 this advertiser signed agreement pay $850 for lot Hurley Heights 66xl64 feet Easy payments of 5000 per month interest of per cent.
 have paid on the principal .$40l85
 Amount due secure clear title. .$44815
 The lot is worth more than ... $850O0 You make offer will sell cheaper than you think See the Owner this office phone 293O write Box 99O Repub lican. Will consider trade for automobile
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31
RELATIVES FROM BACK EAST

Mrs. and Miss Perkins are unusually happy just now because of the ar rival Saturday of Mrs Perkins broth CT, MT Emmerson, and two members oi his family from way down east. This is Mir. Emmerson's first visit to the valley and he will staA here some little time. while after a three days stay, tEe younger people went on tu California. Mrs and Miss Perkins have few relatives. but hosts of friends ano most of ,he ones they have live go far away, that the coming of any of them is a great event.
 Francis Wilson was sick the latter part of last week and was out of school two or three days and could not get out to Sunday school Sunday But ne was back at work Monday. even if he did look a little pale
 On Tuesday morning of this week MT. and Mrs. John Foote got up un- usnalIv early and went down throuqh the dark cold to meet the :35 o'clock train and bring out MT Foote's moth- CT and sister. who were to arrive a. that time. The train came but on it were no; the ones for whom they were looking. Mir. Foote asked porter aboGt it and was told the train from St Louis was five hours late After going through the train again to make assurance doubly sure they swallowed their disappointment and ''-nnt nnnl hn-,an to wnit for tho noon
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31

train Miss Foote is just out of the hospital ard her mother is bringing her out tC the Sunshine City" to convalesce.
 Mrs langley and her son. Fred Perinc are driving a car now. in stead of horse. IL is rumored that Earl Ream will also dispense with -a horse and buggy as soon as tue new Ford, which he has ordered arrives. CREiGHTONlANS AT TABERNACLE
 The mems meeting at the tabernacle in town Sunday drew good attend ance from Creighton ard all expressed themselves as being well repaid for going. Many of the Creighton people are attending the tabernacle services regularly and some only occasionally but all find them Interesting and helpful
 Paul Irion and Edwin Muldrow after spending Sunday at home returned to Marinetle Sunday night. where they expect to finish their pruning within the next two weeks. Then they con- template a trip to Prescott and the Big Chino valley.
 Miss Virginia Hunt. daughter ot former Governor Hunt. gave tea party to a few of her little girl friends Saturday afternoon. She is a very pleasant little girl and proved a charming. unaffected hostess. SO all had a good time.
 Waiter Wilson was Fl Tuesday and not able to attend to his duties in the office of the clerk of the superior court.
 Miss Emma Irion and Miss Helen Kvler were supper guests in the Os- born home Sunday evening and went with them to the Hart Maggann union tnhernacle meetings in Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31

the back of his head as reminder of his terrible fall from the Walter Hiil auto truck, he gets about quite well and one can hardly realized that he was so near Co death so recently. In celebration of his home coming and thankfulness for his recovery, the entire Joe Elerick family attended church sunday morning, and went from there home with Aunt" Mollr Langley for dinner
 On Thursday of last week Rev Mir. SeNringhaus and wife were out mak- ing doorstep calls on their flock. and in the one afternoon called on more than twenty homes and were every where most heartily welcomed
 An addition is being built on three sides of the Harvey house on the Me Dowen road east of the asylum road, and it is understood the property has been purchased by Rev. Mir. Sweate and that the rev owner will take possession as soon as the house is finished