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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

Advertised letters week end
ing Dec. 18th: Sidney Alexan-
dra, Miss Martha Bourgeoise,
Tronny Brown, s. M. Brow.
Leonce Broussard, Adeline James,
Slime johnson. Henrietta Lewis,
r. D. Mitchell. John Mouck. Mrs.
Mased Minus, Miss John Robish,
Miss Lillian Roger, Miss Edna Sc
eura, Stedman & Marshall. Mrs.
Matilda Thomas. Mrs. Rosa
Thomas. When calling for the
above letters mention adver-
tised.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
RED CROSS NOTES.
Dec. 20, 1917.

bcC. 81, IV1
The Christmas membership
drive for new members and re-
newals Of old ones is oil. Iberia
Chapter must get over 5000 men,
bers including renewals or she will
fail down on her quota. She has
now membership of over six
hundred and thirty nine, so fell
low members get busy and help
the committee of men who are
out making the canvass.
We feel that our men folks are
equal to the task when a handful
of women did missionary work
and gathered the above number Ill
the fold.
Lafayette has sent us a friend
ly challenge that the Parish OF
Lafayette will get more new
members than iberia for the
Christmas drive.
Lafayette may depend on us to
do our best. and this means much
with the excellent team of men
rehind the drive. Brothers get
busy. for Iberia has always come
up with the "goods."
Just read this and let history
repeat itself:
Mrs. C. w. Cultivate, Chairman,
A. R. c.. New iberia, La:
Nv dear Mrs. Outhwaite--ln
connection with the clean up
campaign concerning the War
Drive. under your supervision. |
beg to acknowledge receipt OF
your reply to QUESTIONABLE, and 10
congratulate you upon the etfi-
cheney which marked your cam
paign. in that you are able TO
report no outstanding NEGLECTED
pledges. This is a record to be
proud of, and places your com
munity on the Roll Of Honor for
the State in this respect.
Approaching your zeal and
thoroughness in the work you
have in hand, and thanking you
for your cooperation and assist
ance you have given me in this
matter. | beg to remain.
w. J. LEPPERT.
ID I
Washington representative Red
Cross War Fund.
Many of the same splendid men
who assisted in this campaign are
now doing work for the Christ
mas Drive, so Lafayette look out
for your laurels.
The Chapter was the recipient
of barrel of oranges from Mrs.
(Dr.) Harrison, which Melted the
large sum of ........... .$34.@o
A belated Thanksgiving
contribution of .......... 2.O0I
$36.25
{ This was added to the Thanks
giving fund.
Our sewing and surgical dress
ing department have both been
closed until January End and Bird
when they will be opened on the
regular days.
We take this occasion to wish
all our members and friends a
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
G. B. O.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

Our stock is still wonderfully
complete with appropriate gifts
for every member Of the family.
No trouble to make selection
here. there is such a large variety
to select from. All prices lower
than ever.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22
A CHRISTMAS TIP:

A CHRISTMAS TIP:
Don't waste money giving trif-
ling articles that afford only
temporary pleasure to the receiver.
An article of Jewelry is pre-em.
inently the ideal gift for Xmas
time and can be kept and worn
for years in lasting remembrance
of the giver.
PFISTER BROTHERS
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

70 Cure Q Gold In One Day.
eos,st and Neadsche ana works Oh the Cold.
nrue9iste refund n,oney u Il fails 20 cure.
3. W. GROVES signature ON each oox' vs.
(Advertissmsnt.l
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-22

The Million Dollar Picture. "A
Daughter Of the Gods"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Third Regiment Entrains for
Admission.

The third New Jersey Infantry regi.
ment left Camp Edge, Sea Girt, on
Sunday, for the winter camp at Annis-
ton. Alabama. They went in day
coaches. which, it was promised, would
be substituted with sleeping cars when
the trains reached Washington.
The men, when they arrive at Annis-
ton, will complete the Twenty-ninth
Army Division, of which the camp is
composed, excepting for the First Del
aware Infantry, three batteries of field
artillery under instruction at Fort
Oglsthorpe and company OF New
Jersey engineers at Wrightstown.
The departure virtually closes Camp
Edge. Divisional headquarters and
the quartermaster corps, about two
hundred men, are remaing few days
only. The men broke camp at day
break, at which time the sanitary
corps transferred two men to the
Spring Lake Hospital. They are Pri-
vate George Bigelow, Of MillvilIe,
threatened with pneumonia, and Ser
geant McClonisky, of Headquarters
Company,::who injured his back. Both
will join their regiment as soon as able
to travel.
A crowd, the largest that had
watched any troop sntrainment at
Camp Edge this summer, began to
assemble at eight o'clock. A commit
tee of women from nearby towns dis
tributed sandwiches and cigarettes as
the soldiers went aboard. Colonel
Landon and his staff went on the
second section,
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
arent-Teachers' Association

Instead of the regular meeting of the
Parent-Teachers' Association, fol
the month Of October, a flower show
will be held in the high school audi
forum Friday evening, October II, al
7.30. Prizes will be offered for exhibits
as follows:
Dahlia-largest single bloom; six
largest blooms; largest variety; best
table decorations.
Cosmos-largest single bloom; largest
variety.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES single
bloom; six largest blooms; largest varie.
ty of flowers; largest variety of fall
flowers; largest variety of leaves brought
in by pupils Of the fourth grade.
Peaches-largest single peach; six
largest peaches.
Apples-largest single apple; six
largest apples.
Pears-largest single pear; six largest
pears.
observation-disclosures cabbage; larg-
est ear of corn; six largest ears of corn;
six largest sweet potatoes; six largest
white potatoes; largest turnip; largest
head of celery; largest pumpkin; larg-
est carrot; largest tomato; six largest
chestnuts; six largest English walnuts;
six largest hickory nuts; largest variety
of nuts.
All pupils are invited to contribute
needlework or drawings for an exhibit.
Homemade cake and candy will be for
sale. A premium of so cents will be
given for the best cake-the cakes to
be offered for sale. An admission of
ten cents will be charged.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Reward for Deserters

Telegraphic instructions were re
ceived by Major Harry Kramer of the
New Jersey draft enrolling department
on Friday from Washington that the
National Government has arranged t.
pay $50 for each deserter from military
service who is delivered TO the neares
camp or army post. All persons are
urged to take part in the work O.
rounding up the deserters.
The telegram Classics as deserteri
all registered men who have failed tt
respond to summons to report fol-
military examination or service. The
wilful deserters, after delivery to the
military authorities, will be tried by
court martial and the proper military
penalty will be imposed.
Washington declares that it is highly
desirable from every standpoint that
an effort be made now to round up all
persons who are delinquent in their
military duty. The reward of $50 is in
full satisfaction for the delivery of a
deserter.
The government urges that the
greatest possible publicity be given to
the fact that reward of $50 has been
offered for the delivery of each deserter
The reward will be paid whether the
deserter is Of the wilful class or not.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Soldiers Rest House.

The ACCESSIBILITY of providing rest
house for soldier visitors was discussed
at meeting of the Mount Holly Bust
ness Mems Association on Tuesday
evening.
After listening to remarks on the
subject by Miss Margaretta Fort, who
has had experience in managing such
houses and who represents an organi-
zation that is urging communities
adjacent to camps to open quarters Of
that character, a motion was passed
providing tor the appointment of a
committee to begin action on this
matter. The committee is composed
of George d. Worrell, William c..
Wetherill, Charles III. Folwell, Alex
ander Dubell and Harry L. Walters.
This committee has been inspecting
houses and will report to the associa-
ton at special meeting to be held
tonight, when the advisability of open
ing such house will be determined.
The question of establishing an
autobus line between Mount Holly and
Camp Dix was discussed. President
Sapp reported that several men were
equipped and ready to start in this
business, namely, Samuel L. Allen,
Avery L. Bennett and willard Rogers
A committee composed Of w. H.
Rogers, Charles LaTour and Elwood
HI. Stokes, was appointed to consult
with those who proposed to go intC
this business and 10 arrange schedule
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
C.loSino of Hotels

The hotel keepers in the vicinity OF
Camp Dix thought they saw a ray OF
sunshine when they found they did
not have to close their places on We'd
nesday as was at first ordered. There
was some sort of mixup in the orders
that were originally sent out and they
were rescinded. But, on Wednesday,
the United States authorities sent
special agents around to tell the hotel
men that they must close and on
Thursday every place was as tight as a
drum.
What caused the first orders to be re-
called is not known. 1t was rumored
that the contractors who are doing the
government work at Camp Dix said it
would be impossible to keep men il
they were not able to get liquid re-
freshment, but the United States did
not see where it had anything to do
with such proposition and the hotels
had to get under cover. Some Of them
merely closed their bars while one or
two shut their houses entirely, notify
ing boarders that they must get other
quarters. In one of these instances
one of the men who was so notified
was an agent of the Department of
Justice which had ordered the hotels
closed.
There is much talk over this condi-
ton and it is reported that test case
will be made, under the plea that the
constitution of the United States will
not allow confiscation of private prop
erty without making ample remunera-
ton. On the other hand it is contend
ed that while hotel keeper pays for a
license he is given privilege, not
right. II he abuses the privilege the
right to sell liquor may be taken from
him, and the court, may at its discre-
ton, refuse to renew any license.
There appear to be two sides to this
question as there is to every one but
the United States, at the present time,
seems to be authorized to use any
effort that may result in good. to the
general public.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Careless Drivers.

There are a number of drivers o
automobiles who do not seem to have
any regard for the speed laws, either il
town>or out of it. Reports come from
various sections of the county thai
autos are sent through town and
around corners at rate that is danger
Gus to life.
On the road near New Lisbon a few
evenings since one of the Camp Dix
cars struck an auto which it overlook
and after hitting it did not stop to see
what, if any, damage had been done.
The number of the machine was
taken.
The school authorities in many parts
of the county complain of the reckless
manner in which machines are driven
while students are on their way to and
rom school, no attention being given
to he warning signs that are put up
according to the law, giving notice Of
the proximity of a schoolhouse. This
is particularly noticeable in Mount
Holly and one citizen has signified his
intention Of taking the number of
every machine that breaks the law
with the hope that some good may
result.
1t is common occurrence to see
autos parked on our streets, especially
on Saturday evenings, without the
proper head or rear lights. Cars
come around the corner of High and
Mill streets with the rear lights out
and nothing is done about it. This is
the case since officer Post was trans
ferred to another beat. When he was
on duty there, few got away from him.
1t would not be bad idea for the
township committee to engage one or
more motorcycles and pace some of the
machines that go up and down High
street. An arrest or two would have a
good effect. There is one large truck
that goes through town several times
during the day and from the sidewalk
it looks as if the speed limit was ;being
broken. At night this machine GER
tainly does some fast travelling. But
there are others who seem to think
that there are not any laws to govern
them, that they own the streets.
Not long since an auto, driven by a
man apparently under the influence of
liquor, turned the corner of Pine street.
He did not pay any attention to the
whistle Of the policeman and as there
was not any conveyance at hand which
the latter could use the man got away
for the time. A few minutes later a
limousine containing some ladies,
came along and reported that the man
had nearly oollided with them. The
officer asked the ladies to drive him
after the man and the driver was over
hauled and taken before the recorder.
AS there appeared to be some doubt
whether the man was as much under
the influence of liquor as reported he
was allowed to go on the disorderly
charge and was fined $40 and costs.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Last Game in Mount Holly.

The last game Of base ball on thu
Mount Holly ground was played, Sat
urday, between Mount Holly anC
Florence. The latter had made the
announcement that it was coming here
with winning team, the pitcher tc
be one who had worked Is games and
lost but one. Everybody was anxious
to see who this wonder would be as il
was we'll known fact that Sweeney
would not size up to that reputation.
The Florence team came and the man
who first entered the box was Beckett.
He lasted less than two innings.
On the visiting team were Jess
Foulks, the man who got ''peeved" at
Mount Holly and has played against
the latter team with three opposing
clubs, and Beaudry, who formerly wore
a Mount Holly uniform. Their work,
Saturday, showed that their services
were not so very valuable, as they did
not do anything much toward aiding
their side. Jess did not get hit and
made two errors. Beaudry got one hit
but was caught asleep at second. He
did his usual coaching stunt in an en-
deavor to encourage the pitcher but
the more he talked the wilder Beckett
became.
The game started with McGrath get
ting a clean hit, was advanced on Gill
bert's sacrifice and went home on
Beaudry's hit. This was one run for
Florence and the crowd from that
town saw victory perched on it's
banner.
Lawrie Gillian was the first man up
for Mount Holly. He was hit by q
pitched ball and. with two men out,
Frank Foulks got to first on an error
and Beckett gave passes which forced
Lawrie home and the game stood with
one run in favor of each club.
In the next inning Florence was
easily retired and then Mount Holly
went to bat. Frank Peacock got hit
and went to second on Forbes sacri.
flee. Lawrie Gillian drew a pass.
Morgan struck out. With two retired
the rest should have been easy and
Beaudry kept telling Beckett what
good work he was doing but the latter
could not seem to appreciate the
coaching. McCue made a rafting hit.
Frank Foulks was given a pass and
the bases we're full. Then Jack Gill
lam got one that just suited him and
sent it out for two bases, those on the
bags going home. Jack followed on
Shsmelia's hit. This was too much
for Sweeney, who was playing right
field for Florence and with his mighty
chest heaving he walked in and
directed Beckett to get out of the box.
Shemelia was caught trying to get
home and the agony was over with
the score six to one in favor of Mount
Holly.
Florence thought it saw a good
chance in the third. With one man
out McGrath and Gilbert each got q
hit and Forbes gave man a base on
balls. This filled the bases but Forbes
was equal to the occasion and retired
the next two men. The score follows:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Move for Better Roads

Governor Edge does not propose that
any effort shall be left unmade to get
speedy action from the national govern
ment in the matter of federal aid for
the improvement of highways leading
to Camp Dix. He announced, on Fri
day, in an informal chat with news
paper men, that in the course Of a day
or two he will see to 1t that q commit
tee from Jersey goes to Washington to
follow up the work that has already
been done to get government aid fol
improvement'of roads that will be use
less for Camp Dix traffic when severe
winter weather sets in.
On Thursday the Governor discussed
the Camp Dix road situation with
Senator Frelinghuysen, and the Sena-
tor agreed with the Governor that i
the Burlington county and Mercer
county roads leading to Camp Dix arr
to be Of any use this winter for mill
tary and other traffic, Improvements
must be made before the cold weather
sets in.
Secretary of War Baker appreciates
the urgency of improvement of thu
roads leading to cantonments, and Sc
does the federal quartermaster gener
ais department, which department
has already admitted the government
responsibility for military roads anc
has promised to do all in its power t.
further the movement by Goyerno
Edge to get federal aid for road i'm
provement work in Mercer and Bur
lington counties.
1t is the opinion of the Governo
that the government can use part O
the s12, 900, 900 in a pending war bulge
for improvement of roads leading t,
Camp Dix, particularly the main ones
The appropriation contemplated vii
go to the War Department for roads
walks and drainage at environments.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Death of William H. Rishon

William H. Bishop, one of the most
respected citizens of Pemberton, and a
man known all over this county, died
at his home early Thursday morning.
He had been suffering for long time
with an affection of the heart and
his death was not unexpected.
For 81 years Mr.. Bishop had been
engaged in the grocery business al
Pemberton. ;and had acquired large
acquaintance throughout the county
and was frequently sought for advice
by those who had known him so long
and who placed implicit reliance in
his judgment and honesty.
In 1891 Mr.. Bishop was made direc.
tor of the Union National Bank, at
Mount Holly, and he gave the institu
ton the same careful attention that
characterized all of his business trans
actions. Eight years later he was
elected president of the bank. Twice
week he came to Mount Holly tc
look after the business that demanded
his attention. He was also a directo
of the Mount Holly Trust Company.
Always alive to the welfare OF hi
home town and faithful to all trustl
imposed to his care, Mr.. Bishop viii
be greatly missed in the community
where he lived SO long.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-10-02
Favors Road Program

Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary tt
President Wilson and who speaks TO
the national administration in New
Jersey matters, is not in sympathy
with the attacks of the Democratic or
ganization on Governor Edges pro
gram for comprehensive road system
in the state.
In answer to an inquiry from the
Trenton Times, with reference to the
situation, Secretary Tumulty made the
following statement:
The future of the Democratic partv
in New Jersey must rest upon a con
structive foundation, clear awav from
petty party criticism and fault finding
of all kinds, either of present or past
Republican administrations.
DESTRUCTIVE criticism is not the
stuff out of which constructive pro.
grams and policies are made. An ex
ample of the kind of fault-6nding
which progressive Democrats Of New
Jersey must turn away from in this
day Of constructive things is that
which is now directed against the So
called Edge bill, which provides for a
scientific system of good roads. 1 dc
not know anything about the alleged
constitutional features of this legisla-
ton, nor am | willing to impugn the
motives Of Governor Edge, or those
surrounding him who have supported
this legislation.
THE fact is that the question of
procuring good roads, by means of
which the various cities and towns of
New Jersey may be knit together in
closer union, is of paramount impor-
lance as affecting the state and her
future. I am not interested in the
technique of this legislation. Beyond
this, a discussion of it's unconstitution-
al feature is mere byplay. Governor
Edges motives will be tested by the
way he goes about the work of com
plotting and communicating the object of
this legislation. 1t is therefore, in nv
opinion, an evidence of a narrow, short
selfish leadership in the Demo
cratic party which opposes legislation
OF this beneficent character, merely be-
cause its origin or inspiration happen
to be Republican. Development of
new roads, and the repair and recon.
struction of old ones, is an absolute
necessity. New Jerseys great re-.
sources, the products of her fields, of
her mines and her vast industries, will
remain looked up unless her roads
make them accessible to the markets
of the work.
"The present is New jerseys great
opportunity. Whether she takes ad-
vantage of it depends upon the states
and the vision of those charg-
ed with the administration of her
affairs at Trenton and els ewhere
throughout the state"