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Malvern daily record., 1917-07-30
Some Bargains in Farms and City Properly:

8 acre farm with new room house, all in cultivation, mile out, good land. Near Walco. Price $750.00
 14 acre farm, right new room house and barn, all in cultivation, very healthy place. 11a mile northeast. Price S865.00.
 165 acre stock farm, running water, 30 acres incultivation, $1100. 3 miles south.
 room house and sleeping porch, 3 nice lots and barn, Sullenberger Ad- dition. Price $550.00
 120 acres unimproved good land near R. L. Councils farm. miles southeast on Brown Spring road, all for $500.00. Half cash, balance to suit.
 A acre farm, room house, good water and orchard, part cultivated. z miles west, near George Rays store. Price $300.00. Half cash balance terms.
 lots, nos. l, 2 and 3, block no. 3 West Rock Addition at Little Rock. $600.00
 room house, 3 nice lots, fine gar den growing. Immediate possession. Located rage ave. Speclal price SoUO.
 room house with 8 lots near Pump house $S50.00.
 163 acre farm, 65 acres in cultiva- tion, 5 room house, barns and store building. 215 miles south of town on Lono road. Price $260000
 39 acre farm, 8 miles west on Arka- delphia road, room house small barn and other buildings, cellar, orchard. healthy location, about IS acres in cultivation, all bottom land except house site. Price $750o0
 F nice level lots on Baker hill near Moline mill. Special price for all 12 lots, $600.00, worth $120000 all to- gether.
 20 acres, first Ouachita river bot tom land, $60 per acre, terms.
 TT acre farm, good room house barn and out buildings, orchard. On Philadelphia highway. 30 acres in cultivation, near church and school. $l100.00 easy terms.
Malvern daily record., 1917-07-30

Rev. J. H. Howell is holding meet ing at Brown Springs this week.
Malvern daily record., 1917-07-30

8 acre farm with new room house, all in cultivation, mile out, good land. Near Walco. Price $750.00
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29

Christmas Eve of 1917 will
always be remembered by the
thirty-two employees of the Ber-
trand Lumber Co. of which the
genial Mr.. Luke L. Bertrand is
the president. On that evening
promptly at three o'clock word
was given out to the employees
that an invitation had been ex-
tended to them to partake of some
choice refreshments that had been
prepared by the members of the
firm, to show their Appreciation
for services rendered by every
man connected with their indus
try during the past year. The
tables of good things were grace
fully presided over by the Misses
Bertrand and together they be-
came one happy family. impress
sive, but short talks were made
by several Of the senior w0rkmen.
those who had been with the con-
Germ since it was first organized
and the good will expressed
showed conclusively that the en-
ployees have at heart the success
Of the Company which in turn is
appreciated by the management
who has always shown deep con-
sideration for every one who is on
the pay rolls of the Company.
After the delightful repast was
concluded, choice cigars were
passed around and an adieu Was
exchanged and all went to their
homes feeling that the Yuletide
season Of 1917 had much in store
for them.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29
LOCALS

Divine services will be held
at the Presbyterian church to-
morrow night at Z: 80 o'clock. On
Wednesday evening at the same
hour the usual Prayer meeting
will be held bv Rev. Paradis. The
public is cordially invited.
The Sheriff's Office has been
one of the busiest places in the
Parish within the past week owing
to the collection Of taxes on real
estate. poll taxes and licenses an
nually paid into that Office. The
Clerks Office has also been ex-
ceedingly busy, SO many of our
country and town people chang
ing their registration back to the
Democratic party since the Pro.
eressive Party has passed into
history.
The elegant residence being
constructed by Mr.. Henry Patout
at the corner of Main Street and
Bank Avenue is rapidly nearing
completion and within few
weeks will be occupied by his
family. Mr.. Patont decided over
the property to his wife as a
Christmas present.
Grim Reaper invaded the
home on December 25th at Olivier
Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hatch and
claimed all that was mortal Of
Mrs. H. Grayson after a lingering
illness. Mrs. Grayson was sis
ter Of Mrs. Hatch and had been
residing with her for several
months. Deceased was born on
July 25th. 1852 and leaves be-
sizes those mentioned, three
brothers. Messrs. w. s. Grayson,
Hardy Grayson and /. G.. Grayson.
The remains were shipped to Mon
roe and Inferred in the family
burial tomb.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29

Through inadvertance we
omitted to mention the nuptials
at Lafayette on Tuesday, Dec
18th of Mr. Edmond G. Landry Of
this City and Miss Clara Gragnon
a charming young lady of Lafay-
cite. The young couple took uI
their residence here Immediately
after the wedding ceremony. Mr.
Landry is one of the book-keepers
of the Estorge Drug Company
firm and has many friends here
who wish him God-speed.
Sash, Blind and Door Factory
special work of all description
Cisterns and Tanks.-Bertrand
Lumber Co.
Several times recently Secret
Service men have been notified
that certain ones in this vicinity
had been making uncomplimen.
tary remarks about the aims OF
our Government in the present
crisis. This has had the effect
of bringing officials here to trace
the source from which these re
marks emanated. but so far nc
arrests have beer made. 1T would
be well for those so inclined to be
very careful before thew find
themselves within the strong grip
of the law. Free speech previous
to our Government being forced
into this war was entirely per
missable on the part Of any Ger
man sympathizer, but this priv
ilege cannot further be condoned
since we have been unavoidably
drawn into the conflict. and it be
hooves those who know no better
to beware before they are in
termed as dangerous and sus
picious characters. We are in
the war to win. irrespective of the
consequences and every human
being who enjoys the great
privilege of living in the United
States must either do his might
to assist in a victory for thu
American Nation or serious trou
BILE will be their reward for Their
indiscretion.
Married. at Joplin. Missouri
on Wednesday, December 10Th by
Rev. Father O'Drescall Of thu
Catholic church in that city, Mis-
Isabelle jackson. a daughter o.
Mrs. j. D. Roskoski Of New Ibe
ria and Mr.. Horace Harvey.
resident Of Joplin. The bride wa
well-known here having resided
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
.Roskoski until two years ag'
when she went North. She ha'
many friends here who extend
their best wishes.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Bruins j. DeVai'
court of Webster. Iowa arrived
here Thursday to visit friends
and relatives.
Miss May Boney returned Wed.
nesday from a short visit to rela'
tives in Lafayette.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Weeks and
children have returned from Nor
gan City accompanied by Miss
Violet Brnbacker who will be
their guest.
Miss Amelia Pharr is the
guest of relatives in Morgan City
Mrs. John DeValcourt spent
Xmas in Franklin with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. John Buquor Were
visitors to Crowley this week.
Miss Aline Leblanc is visiting
relatives in Lake Charles.
Mr.. Edward Lamperez has re.
turned to New Orleans, having
spent Xmas with his mother and
sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tolson and
baby and Mr.. Charlie Hanley
spent Christmas here with their
mother, Mrs. Hanley.
Mr.. Paul VOORHEES, returned to
Crowley Wednesday having Wis.
tilted his family for Christmas.
Mr.. Robert Leblanc returned
Thursday to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bonvillain
and children of Breaux Bridge are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Pei
lerin.
Messrs. Tom Gayle, Jr., Harry
Winters, Jr. arrived here last
Saturday from L. S. U. to spend
the holidays here with relatives.
Miss Virginia Barrow returned
to New Orleans Wednesday after
a few days visit here with her
parents.
Miss Theda Murray of Alexan-
dria is visiting her parents here
this week.
Miss Smith of st. Louis visited
Miss Margaret Weeks for few
days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Terrell and
children of Avery Island are the
guests of Mrs. Clarence Duper-
Ter.
Mrs. L. A. Fulton and Miss
Alma Fulton left today for Ma
poleonville. Lieutenant Fulton
and family will leave next Mon
day for San Antonio. The doctor
was assigned to the Aviation sec.
ton Of the Signal Corps. His
wife, Mrs. Fulton will later take
up her residence at McGehee,
Ark.
Misses Clara Craig. Julia Me-
Bride and Mr.. Lacroix Of Rayne
motored here last Sunday.
Prof. Shreldkeld is visiting
relatives in Mississippi for the hol-
idays.
DR.. and Mrs. Louis Stumpf
! of New Orleans visited Mrs. Bev-
erly Cambell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Brown spent
Xmas with relatives in Jeane-
rette.
Miss Mabel Levy returned We'd.
nesday from a visit to Alexan'
dria.
Misses Mary and Louise Tay
| Tor left Wednesday for visit II
New Orleans.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Elodias p. Miguel on Christ,
mas Eve.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29

Mr.. Amede Courrege arrived
here last week from Port Arthur
Texas. to be the guest Of his rel
atives
Mr.. Robert Bell of the Audi
tors Department at Baton Rouge
spent few days here this week,
the guest of his mother and SIS
tiers.
Master Jeff J. Steckler, son OF
Mrs. Henry Steckler of Fausse
Pointe. and who has been attend
ing school in New Orleans, is
back home for the holidays.
While in the country he repre-
sents the Steckler Seed Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Patin Of
New Orleans were visitors here
for several days this week.
Hon. J. c. Akers of Jeanerette
was among the number Of Jeane-
rette citizens who was transact
ing business here last Thursday.
Mr.. George Blumenthal. Jr
left Thursday for Tuniciu, Cuba
He has accepted position in the
laboratory of one Of the large
sugar refneries.
Miss Una Schexnavder returned
home from Natchitoches last week
to snend the holidays with her
relatives.
The Ladies' Womans Auxiliary
of the Epiphany church will not
meet until the second "Wednesday
in January.
Among the young soldiers who
arrived here last week to spend
the Christmas were Messrs. Edwin
assalle. Joe Daiere. Chas. Bias
sim Ed. Weeks Lee. Elridge X
Smith and others whose names
we were unable to procure.
Mr.. W. L. Grant. deputy in
ternal revenue collector for this
district spent Christmas with his
family here and returned to New
Orleans on Wednesday morning
Mr. Grant will very likely be en-
oaoed in the collection of income
and war taxes when the time is
ripe for the citizens to respond to
the demands of the Government
We regret to announce that
Mr.. John J. Bo@ard who has been
residing here for the past nine
months will remove to Jennings
La. Mr. Bogard has been doing
abstracting work and maintained
an office in the Cage building
since coming here.
We had a pleasant call on
Thursday from Congressman j
Y. Sanders who stopped off here
for a dav to be the guest of his
brother DIR. Sanders. Jared is
the picture of health and has won
great deal Of prominence since
he has entered the Halls Of Con
oress. It is more than probable
he will have no opposition in his
district next November. Whether
he does or not he will be returned
with larger maiorities than was
given him at the last election.
Hon. T. J. Liable Of st. Martin
hes been busilv engaged shaking
hands with his friends here fol
The past three days. Mr.. Liable is
one of the recent appointees or
the Federal Farm Loan Bank
Board.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29

IBERIA BUILDING ASSN.
WANTED--To lease about 175
arpents of land about two or three
miles from New Iberia. Tenant
houses on land. For particulars
apply to Mrs. C. 2. Moss.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29
BUY NOW WHILE CHEAP.

The Laperouse residence, No.
622 West st. Peter Street with
all modern conveniencesi Good
neighborhood. Price $13O0.O0..
See Fisher at once.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29
PERSONALS


After several weeks visit here
with reltives Miss Noelie Mis-
rot left Wednesday for San An
[iss Sabatier returned to New
leans "Wednesday having tyis-
Il DR.. and Mrs. G. J. Sabatier
y week.
Miss Vivian King arrived last
Saturday from Virginia to visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lazard
1pg.
G.. n. Belanger left We'd
nv for Cuba where he will be
Keyed for the winter.
hrs. Amberlin and daughter
Miss Stella Of Detroit, Mich, are
the guests of Mrs. Paul LeBour-
! geois.
Mr.. O. Romero and Miss Daisy
] and Marie arrived Wednesday
/ from DdtOH itOuSO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armand Bergerie
of Jennings were visitors here
this week, the guests of their rel
atives.
Both Messrs. Ben Dulany Of
New Orleans and Don Dulany at
one time a teacher in the public
schools of Lake Charles and now
book keeper in the Calcasieu
National Bank Of the same place
was visitor here on Xmas day,
the quests of their parents, Hon.
and Mrs. L. T. Dulany.
Mrs. Jack Witt and son of
Hammond, La, brother and
nef3 kof Mrs. (Dr.) A. G. EN-
mS [3lyed here Thursday to
spend few days.
DR.. Paul N. Cyr Of Jeanerette
was visitor here on Thursday
morning.
Mr.. Mile Decuir Of Crockett.
Texas is visiting his parents. Mr..
RaMrs.. Zenon Decuir Of Charles
g. Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Patout and
children of Patoutville are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Zenon De-
CUR.
Miss Grace Monk Of Tyler,
Texas is visiting her parents here
for the holidays.
Miss Louise Vidrine and Miss
Bessie johnson spent several days
this week with friends in Gibson,
La.
Mr.. Willie Walters has returned
to Camp Beauregard. having Wis
tied relatives here for few days.
Miss Pearl Simon of YOungs-
vile is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Simon for the
holidays.
Mr.. Willie Archer Of Lake
Charles spent Xmas here with rel
atiyes.
Mrs. Ledoux Smith Of Alexan-
dria visited relatives here this
week.
Miss Dora Lee Of Natchitoches
- Misses Margaret and Mildred
ks IRE visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Weeks for the holidays.
=
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29
PIPING AND MACHINERY
FOR SALE.

New and secondhand piping
for sale. Size from IA to IL
inches. Also lot Of second
hand machinery. For particulars
see r. q. BOUTTE.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-12-29
FOR SALE

Two nice comfortable homes
one on st. Peter Street, the other
on Iberia Street.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
a Peep Ahead.

This old millionaire and his beauti-
full bride, after their quiet wedding,
had a quiet wedding breakfast, a deux,
Astrakhan caviar, eggs pompadour, q
truffed chicken, fresh California peas,
champagne-so the quiet breakfast
ran.
My dear" said the old millionaire,
as the fruit course, a superb Florida
melon. came on, tell me, my dear
and he laid his withered hand on her
young one-"do you love me for what
I am or for what l WASP"
The beautiful girl smiled down from
the window into the admiring eyes
of a young clubman who was passing
then she bent her clear, considering
gaze on the gray ruin opposite and
replied:
Il love you, George, for what you
will be."-St. Louis PoSt-Dispatch
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
A Curious Stone.

Johnny came home from school sev-
eral times within a month with various
bruises on his face and body, received
In fights with his sChoolmates, and on
the last occasion his mother threatened
him with severe punishment if he ever
engaged in a fight again. Only a few
day safter the lad appeared with a
black eye, and, scared by. the stern,
maternal greeting, well, sir?" he de
parted from his usual truthful ways,
and stammered:
81 fell down and hit my head on Il
stone"
"And which got the worst of it?"
asked his big brother.
"Oh, the other fellow" answered
johnny. Hes gone home with two
black eyes"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
FrenzIed Finance.

IT just thought of a great scheme,
grinned the plumber.
Hand it to me and I'll eat it," re-
piled the thin carpenter.
mo, this is on the level"
what it is all about"
ut is to get in touch with all the
paymasters in the country"
yes"
And find out when the pay day
comes"
Yes"
Then, on the pay day plan to go tc
each paymaster and see how many en-
yelopes have not been called for"
Huh !"
Then plan to take all the uncalled
for pay envelopes and share them fifty
fifty with the paymasters."
AS he turned to go the thin carpen
ter shook his head and remarked sor.
rOwfully:
"And just to think, used to know
you when you were all right Elk
change.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
A Reasonable supposition.

The farmer alleged freight train
of the defendant company had hit one
of his mules.
Now, Mr.. Jones'" said the attor-
ney for the corporation to the ag-
grieved party, who occupied the wit
ness stand, will you kindly tell the
court whether or not your mule was
on the track, the property Of the de
PENDANT, when hit by the train?'
well sir" replied Mr.. Jones, 81
didn't witness the occurrence, but l
suppose things must have been about
as you say. This was a pretty bright
mule and l reckon if that train had
took out after him in the woods which
fringe the track there where he was
killed he would have got behind a
ree."-MacOn Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

For the first time Louis was hearing
the cherry-tree-and-hatchet story. 1t
was very dramatically related by a
patriotic aunt, but Louis was not so
deeply impressed as he might have
been. When the climax was reached
and George Washington said, 81 can
not tell lie" Louis displayed his first
glimmer of enthusiasm.
Couldn't he?" he asked what was
the matter with imT'-Philadelphia
Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Thick.

A teacher asked her class to write
an essay on London. She was sur
prised to read the following in one
attempt:
THE people of London are noted
for their stupidity"
The young author was asked how
he got that idea.
please miss" was the reply, ''it
says in the textbooks the population
Of London is very dense. New York
Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Surdical StupiditY.

A French soldier had been shot in
the leg and was taken to the hospital
for treatment. For some time the sur
geon probed the wound, until at last
the sufferer demanded what he was
doing.
Il am trying to find the bullet" was
the reply.
"What stupidlty" cried the patient.
"Why, l have it in my pocket
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
SKIN TORTURES
That Itch, Burn and Scale Quickly Re.
lieVed by Cuticura-Trial Free.

1t takes about ten minutes to prove
that hot bath with Cuticura Soap
followed by gentle applications OF
Cuticura Ointment will afford relief
and point to speedy healment of
eczemas, itchings and irritations. They
are ideal for all toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
All Busy.

zone notices in the hospital the
nurses between times and all the visi-
tors sit making sweaters and socks
for the soldiers"
eyes, even in the surgical ward you
can observe the broken bones knit.
ting"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Aqqravatina Circumstances.

Mrs. Justwed-We hadn't been mar
RED a week when he hit me with a
piece of sponge cake.
Judge-Disorderly conduct. Five
shiIlings and costs.
Mrs. Justwed-And I'd made the
cake with my own hands.
Judge-Assault with deadly weap-
on. One year.-Pall Mall Gazette,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
To Drive Out Malaria
Ard Build Up The system

Take the Old Standard GROVE s
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label showing it is
Cuirine and Iron in a tasteless form. The
2uinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. 90 cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Got His.


"What got you into jaiI?'
Il had lodged taxes 50 successfully"
explained the millionaire, that I got
overconideut."
"Huh?"
And imagined I could dodge ali
mony. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Another Sherlock.

Simson-I wonder where the step
ladder is.
Mrs. Simpson-Willle had 1t last.
Simson-Then it must be in the pan
try.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

Acid Stomach, Heartburn and Nausea
quickly disappear with the use of Wright's
Indian Vegetable Pills. Send for trial box
to 372 Pearl St., New York. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Sacred Sub iect.

Money is his religion"
YES; his poor wife is afraid to ask
for any. It's a subject toe sacred to
mention"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
a Good Reason.

Mrs, Knicker-Why do you think
she is a spy?
Mrs. Bosker-No other cook ever
stayed as long
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Splendid Nerve.

81 thought Janet would be very
nervous about running her automobile
herself, but the girl is perfectly fear
less"
81 should say she was. The last
person she ran over was a traffic cop.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
A Smart Man,

Brown-Banks takes Il great deal of
interest in his business.
Green-Never less than 10 per cent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

Ever notice how unimpOrtant today
seem the things that looked so impOr-
tant yesterday?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

One bottle of Dr. Peery's Dead Shot"
will save you money, time, anxiety and
health. One dose sufficient, without Castor
Oil in addition. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Exact Copy of Wrappe::.
When Mark Moved.

When Mark Twain was young and
struggling, a friend of his met him
walking through the streets with a
cigar box under his arm. She said to
him:
Mr.. Clemens, whenever l see you
there is a cigar box under your arm.
I'm afraid you are smoking too much. -
at isn't that" said the lmpertur-
bable Mark; I'm only moving again"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

1t pays better to be a dentist than
IN oculist. A man has 30 teeth and
only two eyes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
EMALARIAOUT

Time seldom adds to the value of
pictures painted by hope.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

Don't be a miser; collins have no
pockets.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

A compartment for additional films
features a new camera-carrying case.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
is Just the thing to relieve them. Adv
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20
Laconic.

SHOES.
Eyes, sir What number?"
"a couple Think am a centipede?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-09-20

Test a mans professions by his pruc.
tiCe.