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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

The officials of the American
Association Of Fairs and Expo
sitious Of which the State FAR
Of Louisiana is member, have
placed the services of the forty
five bic fairs and exhibitions
which belong to it at the dis
posal Of Food Administrator,
Herbert {. Hoover and Secre-
tary Of Agriculture David +.
Houston III their campaign for
food production and food con-
servatiOn.
1--WE have been officially IN
formed" says Assistant Sec
Rotary Wilson, Of the StateFair
THAT the American Associa-
ton of Fairs and EXpositions
has rendered the unqualified
services Of each member Of the
association to the Department
Of Agriculture and Food Adj
lministration in their efforts to
) increase food production and
, check food waste" Since the
association controls exhibition
property valued at more than
q $25, 100000 and its affairs are
attended by over 10,000,00i
10 persons or one tenth Of the to
II population of the United
u States, the importance Of thu
q offer can be readily apprecl
% ated.
0 1t is highly gratifying to the
% management Of the Fair that
. such a step has been taken. The
y services Of the State FAIR mad
0 been rendered as a "food train
0 ing camp"some weeks ago and
the management is therefore
y highly gratitied that the asso-
q citation Of fairs has endorsed a
0 move they helped to launch.
0 Arrangements for the food
q. training camp" features Of an
0 educational mature that are 20
0 be put on the state FAIR this
0 year are progressing tavorably
@ and many things Of an unusual
0 mature will De SHOWN.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

\ committee, composed ot Y. j.. Cab.
well. chairman, \. W. Smith. Secretary.
J. y. Greene. f.. p Mora-i, J.. VI. ~,,i.
bins. II. l.. Gucydan, ". n. Hunter and
l.. o. Broussard, representing the Nrr-
million Improvement Association, auI
through their secretary, read the fol-
lowing communication:
"AhbcviIlc, La, July 9Th, 1917.
a meeting of thcNcrmiIiou Improve
mcnt Association was held this day.
There were present McsSrs. Y. l..
Caldwell, chairman, J. y. Greene, r. q.
Morcsi. \. NJ. Smith, Z. NJ. Stcbbins,
II. l.. Gueydan, w. II. Hunter and l..
O. Broussard.
Mr. Moresi reported that the Asses
sor's tabulation Of asScSsablc property
in the Parish gave a total valuation nf
Sixteen Million, Fiftv-thrcc Thousand
.sl6.Oj3, 100000 Dollars.
On motion made aud carried. it was
resolved that the Association recon
mend to the Police Jury that they adopt
forty per cent 40 per cent of this ap-
praisal as the valuation for 1917 assess
ments.
In discussing road matters report wa,
made that the Road Machine owned by
the Parish was in such poor condition
that it could not be used at all, and
t that this machine, as well aS other read
working appliances, were not properly
| aiken care Of. 1t was resolved that tn
/ association request the Police Jury T.
make the Road Superintendent rcspon-
sible for the up-keep Of all such prop
,rty and that they supply him with tn,
.ecessary shed TO properly house such
machinery when not in use and mean.
20 properly take care Of IT,
Resolved that we earnestly urge our
National Government to remedy tn,
salt water evil to the rice and cattle
industry Of Southern Louisiana, whicl
is so materially curtailing the food pro
luctiOn of the South. (Signed)
V. L. CALDWELL,
A. NJ. SMITH, President
Secretary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
\. o. LANDRY, Secretary.

On motion of T. j. Broussard, second
ed by Desire Meaux, the donation Of
Public Road, running north and south
about seven arpents, between the lands
Of Felix Morgan and Ephroun Leblanc,
20 meet the Indian Bayou School public
road on the South, was accepted; see
Conveyance No. .........-......, records of the
Parish of vermilion, Louisiana.
On motion of Edgar Hungerford, sec
onded by T. J. Broussard, II was ordered
hat Philogene Vincent be notified b.
the Parish Road Supervisor 70 open the
Public Road occupied by him, situated
about FIVE miles southwest of Guevdan,
1 the Eighth Ward of Vermilion Parish,
On motion of Edgar Hungerford, see
onded by Chapman Pierce, that Olelma
Marceaux be notified by the Road Su
rervisor not TO change the location NJ
me public road near the east line OF the
Eighth Ward, near his own property.
On motion of A. W. Richardson, sec
onded by Chapman Pierce, the Roaj
( Supervisor was directed TO notify al
Bridge and Ferry keepers to Keep ant
use chains and ropes at each end o.
said ferries, and TO keep all of SAT-
bridges and ferries IN good repairs a
ali times.
On motion duly seconded, HONs:.
Moss aad A. ". Richardson were ~
pointed to investigate the condition
Of the two leyoes Yeesutly constTucte
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

Making a total sum of ..........,-$3, 10000
Which said claims and amounts rep
resent the one-half (12) half share or
portion Of the Parish Of Vermilion for
the construction, repair, and mainte-
nance of concrete bridges in Road Dis
trict No. Three aforesaid, which said
concrete bridges have already been
built and paid for by the said Road
District No. Three, and that no pay
ncnts have been made therefor on the
part Of the Parish of Vermilion, Lou
.siana, therefore,
Section One. Be it ordained, by the
Police Jury Of the Parish of Vermilion,
louisiana, in regular meeting assem-
bled, with all members present, that the
sum OF Three Thousand, Seven Hundred
and Fifty ($3,750OO) Dollars, be and
he same is hereby allowed and ordered
| aaid, IN settlement of all claims due by
he Parish Of Vermilion, Louisiana, in
the repair and maintenance
f all Concrete Bridges built or con-
quoted in Road District No. Three of
he Parish aforesaid; which said sum
to be paid in five equal annual install
uelts Of $4,000 each, beginning with
he first payment falling due on The
18th day Of April, 1919; said install
mcnts to be represented by Certificates
9f Indebtedness, bearing five per cent
or annum interest from the lst day Of
July, 1917, until paid.
See. >. Be il further ordained, etc.
That Thomas ?. Fleming, president Of
the Police jury Of the Parish Of Yer
million. Louisiana, be and he Is hereby
authorized and directed to execute 20
and on behalf of the Parish Of Vermil
on, State of Louisiana, five (5) Cert
cates Of Indebtedness of the Parish o
ye,milion, Louisiana, each for the sun
f Seven Hundred and Fifty (S75000
Dollars, dated July LIST, 1917, aad mad
Iravatle as fol- - One on April 18th
1919; One on April 18th, 1920; One o
April 18th, 1921; One on April l5tl
1922, and One on April 18th, 1928; a
bearing interest at the rate of five pc
eentum per anhum from date till paic
Section 8. Be it further ordained, Ct
That for the payment Of sail Ave &c
Efcates of Indebtedness, IL p-incig
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
Delcambre, La, June 9th, 1917.

Delcambre, La, June 9th, 1917.
Mr.. J. w. o 'Bryan, Abbeville, La,
Dear Sir: In your last issue l read
the note you had relating to the two
pointers just received by Mr. Chauvin
and Mr.. Ewell. | am glad to see some
interest taken in good bird dogs.
I own a fine registered Irish Setter
and she whelped a litter Of fourteen
puppies the 18th of this month. Ii you
will give this news little space IN your
paper l will DO glad to give you the
name and registry numbers Of both
dam and sire of this litter on receipt
Of your reply.
Yours truly,
G. p GREIG.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

The Editors wife presented him
with fine baby boy last Saturday al
tcrnoon, and he looks forward 20 th'
day when the little fellow viii grow
and probably be an editor too. Al
ready the little fellow Is in possession
Of the name John W, Jr,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
WHAT USERS THINK OF coooToNE.

Macon, Ga
Cocotone Co. ii
Dear Sirs: Send me by return mail
two boxes Of Cocotone Skin Whltener
and three cakes of Cocotonc Skin soap.
They are fine and l do not care to be
without them. Enclosed is money order
for sl25. Yours truly,
CLARA NJ. JACKSON,
Waycross, Ga.
lCocotone Co.
| Dear Friends: Your COcotone ski
Whatever is the finest thing / ever saw
NV skin was very dark and the first boA
has made il many shades lighter, auC
nv friends all ask me what l have beer
using Enclosed you viii find SOU
Please send me six boxes Of Skin WHIT
cner aid two cakes Of soap.
| Yours truly,
1 ANNA II. WHITE
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

During the heavy thunderstorm Tues
day the stceplc Of the Co}orcd Baptist
Church was struck by lightning, and
despite the heavy rain falling at the
time, the building, which was q large
wooden structure, was destroyed, caus-
ing a loss of about $4,000, With small
Insurance.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

The stroke Of lightning which fo'
last Monday about noon struck The ".r
runaug to the Home lee Factory plan
and done considerable damage to IT,,
electric lighting system.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

Felix Nuez, the deputy sheriff, has
provided himself with 4 Dodge car
and we can imagine he is not going TO
let old age catch him before he has
some Of the many joys of life.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
4. VI. SMITH,
Secretary.

The committee were thanked for their
advice, and promised full cooperation
by this body.
On motion of Desire Meaux, seconded
by Chapman Pierce, the following ordI
nance was unanimously adopted:
AN ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the depleted condition of
the Treasury of the Parish of Vcrmilion,
Louisiana, as shown by the Treasurer 5
reports, make it necessary for the Police
Jury of this Parish, in order TO continue
doing business on cash basis, TO realize
on the Parish s prospective revenues
for the year 1917, which revenues VIII
not be available until the taxes for the
year 1917 are collected; therefore
Be it resolved, by the Police Jury OF
the Parish of Vermilion, Louisiana, in
regular session convened, that Thoma:
P. Fleming, President of the Police
Jury, be and is hereby authorized auC
| directed to secure a loan of Six Thous
and ($6,00O0O) Dollars from any person
or persons, banking institutions, or cor
poration to pay and settle the approve
and valid claims against the Parish OF
vermilion, Louisiana. and,
Be it further resolved, etc, that th'
President of the Police Jury is hcrcb,
authorized and directed to execute fo
and on behalf of the Parish of Vermi
ion, notes or Certificates of Indebted
ness of the Police Jury Of the Parish o
Vermilion, to represent said indebted
ness of Six Thousand ($6,0O0.00) Dol
lars, made PAYABLE on or before the l5tl
day of February, 1918, bearing interes
at the rate of five per centum per an
mum from date until paid, for the pun
pose of paying the approved and vail
claims against the Parish Of Vermiliol
Louisiana, and,
, Be il resolved etc, that for the paymen
of said note or Certificate of Indebted
ness, in principal and interest, there
hereby set aside, dedicated, and pledge
enc and one-half (11a) mills Of the tie
mill tax annually levied by the Pole
Jury on all taxable property situated
; the Parish of Vermilion, Louisiana, fl
= the year 1911, or so much thereof 1
! shall be necessary, and,
Be it further resolved, etc, that tn
ordinance shall 90 into effect, and be
full force from and after its adoption.
TIP. FLEMING,
: President. Police Jury
=, \. o. LANDRY, Secretary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Ms Charlie. Piazza are cu.
tcrtainirG a new baby which am..u.
at their home last week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

On motion Of Desire Mcauy, seconded
" Howard Moss, and unanimously ear
lei, the following ordinance was
adopted:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

j. Immergluck, one Of our groccrs,
has provided himself with AN auto de.
livery wagon.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

Would YOU rather feed tick or feed
q soIlior2 The dipriag va; gives you
. real choice.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
G 0 c 0 7 0 N E
KIN EIITE N E R
Csc BOX FIR E E

Skin Bleach Whitener for dark or brown SAli te
,,o-i,o oil blenishes and clearing swarthy sallOw
cnlexions and causing the skin to Grow Winter Don't
envy clear complexion, Cocotone Skin Whltener
and have
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
AN ORDINANCE,

Whereas, the Parish of Vermilion, in
the State of Louisiana, is truly and
Justly indebted unto the Board of Com
.nissioners of Road District Number
Three (2) Of the Parish Of Vermilon,
state of Louisiana, in the full sum of
Three Thousand Seven Hundred and
Fifty ($3,750.0O) Dollars, represented
oy the following claims and amounts:
Claim No. 2367, allowed May 3rd,
1916, for 5000
claim No. 236s, allowed May 3rd,
1916, for 0U.OO
Claim No. 1869, allowed May 3rd,
1916, for 0U.UO
lain No. 1870, allowed May 3rd,
1916, for oO.OO
claim No. 2371, allowed May 3rd,
1910, tor 0U.UO
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

)
Cocotone Co.
Dear Sirs: find that Cocotone Skin
Wbitener is the best preparation | have
ever used to clear the skin, and wish
-ou would mail we two boxes at once.
lsigneI MRS. c. P. JOHNSON,
no not accent substitute or limitations.
CTrT THIS OUT.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07
Pure, Clean and Wholesome
] & Z.
IS THE KIND MADE BY THE
Home Ice Factory
Phone No. IL
Free Distilled Water fox Drinking
Purposes Only.

os lbs. or more, packed in kcep-dry
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

THE CoCOToNE CO.,
Atlanta, Ga,
I have never used Cocotone Skin
Whitencr, but if you will send me 25e
box free, will be pleased to try 1t. l
enclose six PC stamps to cover cost OF
mailing, packing, etc.
Name
Address
AGENTS WANTED.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-07-07

Quarterly salary to June 80 ...-..25o.0'
Conv prisoner from Crowley ....l2.75
Arrest V. Manceaux, Midland 81
Conv prisoner TO Baton Rouge 24.2-
COM prisoner to Baton Rouge 24.2J
Holding Court 6 days at S. 800.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
NEW CHOCTAW
ABOUT FINISHED
Capt. Gid MOntjoy Will Start Home
With New Steamboat May the
Second.

Capt Gid Montjoy, Jr., who has
been experimenting the construction
of the Greenwood Transportation
Company's new Steamer Choctaw at
Calhoun, KY, during the past few
weeks has written Clerk E. S. Selliger
that he will leave for home with the
new boat. on May End, and will arrive
in Greenwood with her on or about
May 18th.
The new Choctaw is a new and SUBJ
stantial model, she is 300-ton capa-
city, and one of the prettiest crafts
ever made to ply the waters of the
Yazoo and Tallahatchie Rivers.
Messrs Gid and P. D. Montjoy have
a host Of friends and patrons in Le-
! fore and Tallahatchie counties, and
they are both imbued with the senti-
ment that "the best is none too good
for their customers.
With the big new Choctaw and the
! small boat, the Greenwood Transpor-
tation Company will be better prepar.
| ed than ever to take care Of all bus.
mess entrusted to them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
AUCTION SALE
A BIG SUCCESS
Lots in Madison Jones Addition to
Greenwood Went Howling This
Morning.

Over seventy lots were sold at the
auction sale of lots in the Madison
Jones Addition to Greenwood this
morning and those set aside for exclu-
sive sale to white people will be gone
before three O'Clock this afternoon,
stated the management of the sale at
noon today. The lots brought an av-
erage of $3.50 a lot
These sales are being conducted by
Oozier's American Land Co., of
Athens, Ga.
A big Hudson Super-Six automo-
ollie led the parade from town and
through the addition, driven by Mr..
Rex Castro The car was in high gear
and was driven slower in that speed
1han the members of the band could
walk, which demonstration of the
wonderful features of this wonderful
ar brought many favorable COM
ments.
The auction sale of lots to colored
people in the Jones Addition takes
place on Friday, April 9th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
ROAD QUESTION
Is NOT SETTLED
Supervisors and Road Commissioners
Find There is mo Rest for the
Weary"
At three forty five o'clock this aft
ernOOn the Board was still in execu-
tive session, no action having been
agreed upon.

Most any member of the Board of
Supervisors ,or of the advisory COM
mission named to work with that body
in building the new county roads, will
tell you and frankly that the addage
there is no rest for the weary" is
not fiction but the greatest of truths.
The road question, which has prov
en- such bug-bear for the Board since
the election authorizing the issuance
of 100000 in bonds to build them
with, is still unsettled. The matter
has gone from one meeting to another
and each meeting found some new OBJ
stacle to be surmounted. AS one dis
agreeable feature was overcome an
other presented itself and now that all
appeared to be settled since the decis-
ion to use only gravel was reached,
another question has bobbed up which
is giving the Board much worry.
That question is the location Of the
roads. Everybody in the county wants
the good road to go by their place.
Petitions and counter-petitions have
been presented to the Board and are
being prepared, and the Board is haro
at work trying to locate the thorough
fares where they will do the most gooo
| to the greatest number of the citizens
of the county.
Yesterday the Board reached de-
: cisiOn to use onlv gravel in the con-
struction of the roads and all seemed
fair ahead. The contracts were sifteo
down to two, the cheapest and best
bids received. The question appeared
to be a decision between these tive
contractors. The Board adjourned te
meet this morning and settle the mat
ter. This morning they were confront
ed with the latest matter for solution
and after working and arguing ant
listening for several hours with tn,
citizens of the county went into execu
tive session just after eleven O'Clock
and at 3:45 o'clock has reached no con
Iclusion.
It is generally understood that th
Board will remain IN session until th
/ contracts are awarded and the matte
definitely decidedb -; bgkqjthaoil
definitely settled.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
OFFICIAL ORDER
FOR INSPECTION
Federal Officer Will Inspect Battery
at Jackson Thursday, Greenwood
Saturday.

Battery c, Mississippi National
Guards, the Greenwood Battery of
Light Artillery, will be given Federal
Inspection Saturday night of this
week, according to orders issued yes
terday by Adjutant General Eric C.
Scales. Captain C. S. Blakely will rep
resent the Federal government and
Major C. R. Dalbey will represent the
state. Battery B, at Jackson will be
inspected Thursday night, Battery A.,
at Water Valley Friday night and this
Battery Saturday night.
Following is the order issued by Ad-
jutant General Scales on yesterday:
1. Commanding Officers of Batter
les A, B and C, Field Artillery, Ma
tional Guard of Mississippi, are here
by ordered to assemble their respec-
tive organizations at their home rem
devious, for Federal inspection for
the purpose Of ascertaining whether
or not the organization is entitled to
share in the Federal appropriation, at
500 o'clock p. m, on the following
dates:
Jackson, Miss, April 26, 1917.
Water Valley, Miss, April 27, 1917.
Greenwood, Miss, April %, 1917.
2. Pursuant to instructions from
the Militia Bureau, Captain C. S,
Blakely, F. A., D. o. L., U. S. A., will
represent the Federal Government at
these inspections.
3. Major Chas. R. Dalbey, @. M
c., M. N. G., is hereby ordered to &C
company Capt. Blakely and represent
the State of Mississippi.
4. All officers concerned will re-
port to Maj. c. R. Dalbey at 800
o'clock p. m. on the date set for the
inspection of their respective organi
cations. and will be present at the ar
mory and stable inspection, and re
| ceive such instructions as Captai,
Blakely desires to give them.
S. All officers will report to Maj
C. R. Dalbey at 7:3O p. m. at thei
armory for instruction and will brin,
all Of their Battery records with them
By command Of the Governor:
ERIE C. SCALES,
Brigadier General, The Adjutan
General.
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
COMMERCIAL ATTACHES WANT
ED BY GOVERNMENT.

Washington, April 25-(By Union
Associated Press)-The Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce of
the Commerce Department is holding
examinations today to fill positions as
commercial attaches in foreign coun-
sries. Embassies and legations in
South America and the far East are
particularly in need of assistants.
These commercial attaches or trade
diplomats will receive up to $4,000 a
year and will have diplomatic stand
ing with the embassy or legation to
which they are assigned by the State
Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
WANT A FEDERAL
CAMP NEAR HERE
Business League Takes Initial Steps
to Securing Mobilization Camp
in Carroll County.

The Greenwood Business League
yesterday put on foot movement
to secure Federal mobilization camp
for this section, the camp to be locat-
ed in the hills of Carroll County, on
the line of the Southern Railway,
aobut eight miles from this city. The
matter was taken up with the War
Department, through Congressman
Ben. G. Humphreys and with the
Southern Railway. The latter, if
the camp is . located. will
run a passenger train hourly to the
camp.
A better place for the location of
mobilization camp could not be found
The drainage is perfect, the water is
good and sufficient land can be secur-
ed to care for fully twenty five hun
dred men and have ample room for
drill grounds, rifle ranges, etc. The
location also has the advantage Of
being on the main line of the South
ern Railway and within easy reach
of the main line of the Illinois Gen.
trail.
The following messages were sent
yesterday afternoon by Mr.. Hays, Sec
retary of the League:
Message to MIR. Humphreys.
''B. G. Humphreys, M. c., Washing
ton, D. c.: Ascertain from War De-
partment if they would consider 10
eating mobilization camp in Carroll
County about eight miles from here in
hills on Southern Railway. Two
thousand to three thousand acres, gooc
water and drainage, Southern to rur
hourly train and cheap fare.
i Greenwood Business League"
/ Message to Mr.. Rudolph.
Charles Rudolph, G. P. A., South
ern Railway, st. Louis, Mo: Have wir
ed B. G. Humphreys, M. c., at Wash
ington to see if War Department
would consider locating mobilization
camp in hills of Carroll County, eigh
miles out on your road from Green
wood Take up with your people a
Washington and confer with Humph
reys as to hourly train service an
cheap round trip fare. Two to thre
thousand men probably always il
camp.
Greenwood Business League"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-04-25
(By Associated Press)

One of the greatest and most bit
terly contested struggles of the war
entered upon it's third day today on
the British front in France with the
issue still in doubt. Massed German
reserves are being hurled forward in
bloody counter attacks in a supreme
effort to check the forward surge Of
General Haig's troops. Some minor
positions, trench lines and rubbish
heaps dignifed by the names of viii
lagos, have been seized by the British,
but the Wotan Line, the main objec-
tive is still intact.
Spain, according to latest reports is
slowly but surely being pushed into
the universal confagration. Rumors
continue of great German attempt
against Petrograd in a combined as
sault by sea and by land.