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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23

Big Derrick Break

The latter part of last week the
big derrick at the st. John Re.
finery fell, caused by the breaking
of one of the guy rods, and is al
most a complete wreck. the da.
mage was too large to be repaired
for this grinding and this delayed
the grinding of cane from the big
cars that were getting cane of the
Southern Pacific and Frisco. A
trolly system was soon constructed
to handle the large amount of cane
cars which had accumulated at the
mill. Every thing is now running
all right.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
Hold Your Liberty Bonds.

There is a notion very prevalent
in the United States that when tho
American soldiers return home
they are going to feel very kindly
toward the subscribers to the Lii
berty Loans. Liverty Bonds are
incontrovertible evidence that the
purchaser has supported his Gov
ernment, has supported our SOL
diers abroad in this war. Keep
that evidence in your possession
until the boys come home.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
The Soldiers Xmas Package.

Time for the receipt of packages
has been extended until Nov. 30,
30 say latest advices from head
on arters. Even tho you have re-
ceived q Xmas label which entitled
you to apply to your local chapter
for q Xmas box in which to send
the Christmas gift, if you are the
soldiers nearest relative and you
wish to send him present de 80
by reporting to the K. of G. Home,
either with or without q label.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
Corrugated Culverts In
Disfav0r BY Some.

In the course of graveling the
streets several galvanized iron cul-
verts were removed and found to
be full of mud. Here is another
instance of the poor taxpayer be-
ing soaked by some slick tongued
faker who bumboozes the public
officials. These contractions were
sold under the impression that
they would serve the purpose Of
both ditch and bridge, when in
fact they afford about as much
chance for tho passage of water az
would a log. The currugations
in the culvert serve to catch the
sediment and shortly fill it up.
st. Landry parish had purchas-
ed something like two thousand
dollars worth of these culverts sev-
eral years ago. They filed up
Just as ours have and the road
overseers tore them out and threw
them away and put in wooden
bridges. Just as our City Council
and Police Jury will do with
theirs. They are a fraud and q
bumbug and like Hodges razors
were "made to SELF to suckers.
l-Abbeville Meridional.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
A Complete Success.

The little Fair given at the High
School grounds last Sunday for
the benefit of the United War
Works was a complete success not
with standing the bad roads, the
town people showed up in full
force and their patronage was Ii.
beral.
The Isle Liable band was on
hand early to furnish the music
and things were kept moving all
the day.
In the evening there was some
speaking by District Attorney
Emile Vuillemot, Mr.. Blanco. q
soldier from New Orleans and Fa-
ther Peeters, the speakers being
introduced by DR.. j. r. Olivier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
PHYSICAL Examination of Men
From Io to s6 Called Of,
Says Advices

Physical examination OF men
from 19 to 36, inclusive, register
ed for the draft, is dispensed with,
according to advices from Wash
ington Monday. Their classifica-
ton. however. is to be otherwise
perfected. All registrants who on
September IL had attained their
18th and not their 18th birthday
QUESTIONABLE are to be issued anc
they are TO be classified - without
physical examination.
All mobilization calls are can
celled.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23

The reports came to us that the
Sterling Refinery is paying $9.l2
per ton for cane. the Erath is pay
ing $8 per ton at the derrich at
Cade and the Billeaud is paying
1926 at the mill. The price here
last week was $7.28.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23

Men, just step in and take q
look at our fall line suits, latest
STYLES, in FIVE seam backs and form
fitting back. Buy here and save
money. K. Schwartz.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County, 81.

Lucas County. 81.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the 6rm Of r. ].
Cheney & Co.. doing business In the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said nrm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Cstarrh that cannot BE-
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENFY.
Sworn to before me aud subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day Of December.
A. d. 1885. A. w. GLEASON.
(SpaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine IL taken In
ternsIly and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Send for testimonials, free.
y. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o..
Sold by all drugRists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
r:,> ,,e ,,o,,e onvt PVS0tS0 -
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
Died.

Mr.. Mathurin Lepiniec, Sr died
here Saturday last at four O'Clock
in tho morning at the age of u
years. He was buried at FIVE
o'clock in the evening of the same
day.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
YOU CAN NOT VOTE

For
President Of the UnitedsState,
For Governor or State Off
cials For Municipal or Paro-
chial Officers at the NEXT
ELECTION unless Your
1913 Poll Tax is paid. Pay
1t Now
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23
House and Lot For Sale.

A three acre lot. house With three
rooms, dining and kitchen, corn crib
and q small store. On public road near
Pine Grove plantation. Price $500.
PARFAlT ROBERTSON.
st. Martinville. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23

9 A word as to prices: We wish to
assure you that our coats arc marked
to afford us the very smallest martin of
profit consistent with good business
principles. We believe in "A Volumn
of Business at Small Profit per Sale"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1918-11-23

q Pile fabrics such as velour. plush,
matte lamb. pony skin. ural lamb.
astrakhan. etc.. are going to be very
popular. Plain cloths, such as herring
bone and wool velour. in plaids. stripes
and plain shades will also be worn.
The true Democrat., 1918-11-09
Supplement, to The True Democrat Saturday Nov. 9 1918
PERIODICALS FOR ANGOLA

From Mrs Lawrassn Mr. A. u
Moses Mrs G 3 Davidson Mr. \
A Frier
Mrs. II N Leake. Miss Belle Bar
row
Mrs David, on also dona 81 q lafss
number OF school books much needed
at Angola
How this philauthropc work is re-
garded by those most ooaserned IL
shown by the ,ecent letter from the
cha plain. Rev Mr. johns
Dear Mrs. Robinson desire to
thank you and your friends for the very
large amount OF good reading matter
seat up recently TO the prisoners on
tpgcls state farm which was q source
of much pleasure and froft 10 the men
and women during the inhnenza spi
damie.
And | am MOI only expressing my
thanks. but the thanks and apprecie
ton Of the prisoners Themselves
You have indeed been most kind IN
your remembrance Of those In prison,
and trust our dear Heavenly Father
will reward you. and your friends foF
this kindly service.
am az ever. Yours truly,
n. 8. JOHNS, Chaplain
The true Democrat., 1918-11-09
In Gods name no other
HOME PAPER FOR SOLDIERS

The suggestion seems to have taken
root here that a fund be- raised for the
purpose of sending the home paper to
those Of our soldier boys not alreasl
getting II. The fund starts as follows
Mlss sarah Futler $3.50
uiss Edith Ieake $3.50
Cash 10
We trust for reasons higher than
personal ones that the fund will grow
so that this home tie may be made
fast for the boys away from home As
fast as the fund iustifies IL will e~
used TO pay for subscriptions to The
True Democrat say for six months,
aud We shall be glad TO have suggeE
tions from donors and others as 10
whom to send the papers
Our other suggestion made, last
week, that since friends are debarred
from sending Christmas presents TO
the soldiers abroad, II would be a
graceful way to remember friend By
sending him the home paper instead
Acting on this Idea. We have already
received three subscriptions this week
and expect 20 get more, as our readers
realize the merit Of the proposition
The true Democrat., 1918-11-09

The seven organizations tn heaefit
from the United War Work Campaign
are the Y. NJ C. A.. the Y w c. A.
the National Catholic War Council, the
Jewish Welfare Beard. the War Camp
Community Service. The American IL
brary Association. aud the Salvation
Army
The true Democrat., 1918-11-09

UNCLE SAM takes care OF our boys
bodies United Service takes care Of
their hearts
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15

may possibly remain in the show, the children are really revelling in what theiI youthful fancies imagine is l veritable fairyland of wonders. Such attractions as the two menageries af- ford them an excellent idea of the beasts, birds and reptiles living in the world.
 First of all, the children will, with the grown-ups, fairly go in rapturea of applause over the great herds of performing elephants. Then there is the famous Madam Bradna troupe of trained ponies and dogs; and the bcautiful horses! Such a rare col lection and they perform such won Gerful feats. Signor Bagonghi, the dwarf equestrian marvel will enter tain the children and grown-ups in hilarious fashion. Verify the circus is to our little ones a naturalization of Fairyland.
 The free street parade which rep resents an outlay of more than $2,- 100000, will move through the main thoroughfares of the city during the morning. thus starting circus day with all the joyous merriment essential to child life. So, see to it that your little ones are carefully placed where they can have their share of all this free happiness.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
NAVY NURSING CORPS MEMBERS SEE| ACTIVE SERVICE ALL OVER WORLD
Organization Now Numbers Nearly Thousand and Many More Recruits Are Being Sought Service In
 Europe Identical to That of Army Nurses

" Nurse Corps which had 165 mem bers has grown to number 983 and is still growing. Of this number 85 have received appointments. The balance have been enrolled from the lists of the Red Cross and from the applica- tions made directly to the service. The reserve nurse who enrolls and is call ed to duty has the same status and receives the same pay, as the appoint ed nurse of the Navy Corps, during her period of active duty.
 At present the Red Cross nurse may either adopt the uniform of the Navy Nurse Corps or she may retain the Red Cross glowing upon her white cap and the official Red Cross pin. The emblem of the Navy Nurse Corps is very attractive. Within wreath of gold leaves a golden anchor lies across a background of vivid blue. Su- perimposed upon this anchor is the oak-leaf and acorn insignia of the medical corps. On duty in the hos pital the Navy Nurse wears the snowy white uniform and cap. For street wear in foreign countries she now wears a navy blue Norfolk suit with Kitchener pockets, tan gloves and boots, and a blue sailor hat. A navy blue cape, which belts in front and is extra warmth.
 In European service the duties of the Army Nurse and the Navy Nurse are practically identical There is a protest on the part of the new appli- cant to this branch of the service fro quently that she "can not swim" She needs no more knowledge of aquatics than the Army Nurse. Sick sailors are not yet housed aquariam fashion on account of their calling. Women are not yet assigned to hospital ships though they can be called for such duty in the event they are needed. The staff of tn ehospital ship is made up from the sailors of the Medical. Corps who are trained to accept the sole care of the wounded during transpor- tation. Women have not been taken on the hospital ships because of the | fact that their presence would in- volve the expense of an entire change of the living quarters.
 AS MI 1llSDCC III I1OI O11CCy IlS II + on the green banks of the Potomac gave out the facts concerning the Ma " Nurse Corps, she fingered an off cial looking letter. It was from 8 Commanding Officer in a far-off trop- ] ical island. He asked that a Navy Nurse be sent to him at once to work among the 1epers. The nurse who goes will be inspired with the zeal o1 human service for she must be a vol unteer. She must go from deliberate ] choice. She knows when she goes that she is to accept isolation and tc face a menace to herself. Her bra. very is of the same stuff as that of thf man who volunteers to scout alone ir 1 No Mans Land. When asked if she anticipated any difficulty in getting 2 volunteer the Chief shook her head Such is her faith in the women of the N. N. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
CIRCUS AN INSTITUTION OF BOTH INSTRUCTION AND MOST
 WHOLESOME PLEASURE FOR ALL

No institution in the world gives so
 much wholesome pleasure and in- structive amusement for the little
 folks as the circus; keeping this idea in mind, the management of the
 Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show On Earth, which visits Bridgeport next Friday, has arranged many fea-
 lures which will appeal to the chill dren, at the same time recognizing the fact that what amuses and edu- cates children has, an equal attrac- ton for parents. Among the thous- and and one wonderful sights are scores upon scores of those which are really of benefit to the little folks. Special acts and features are secured for the avowed purpose of delighting children of all ages, and the smallest child will be sure to find some curi- ous or entertaining object within the big tents to amply repay the parents for the visit. Children's numbers are arranged on the program especial ly for this object and embrace sights and feats easily comprehended and understood by their youthful minds. Little elephants, tiny ponies, baby monkeys, big bears and other crea- lures are taught to execute tricks similar to those read about in story- books and for the three hours they
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
CAPT. RANDALL
 IN BRIDGEPORT

Captain A. B. Randall. U. S. N, a survivor of the President Lincoln, that was torpedoed by German sub marine, landed at an American port yesterday and came directly to his home in this city for a few days rest. Captain Randall was master of the U. S. S. Bridgeport, a German liner confscated by America. One of the most notable features of the sinking of the President Lincoln was that the American gun crew stuck to it's post and fired charge after charge at the submarine All the officers put on ordinary seamen's clothing for the submarine commanders usually select some of the officers to take back with them as proof of what they have ac- complished. All did this with the exception of one ensign and he was promptly taken aboard the sub. The boat which Captain Randall was in was rescued by a patrol and taken to an European port
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
vealed in the last four years have

vealed in the last four years have strengthened fears in European coun- tries that Germany may attempt to market her goods when peace comes by means Of masked exports" giv- ing the impression that they originat- ed elsewhere. Official dispatches, quoting financial writers, say that it is to be expected France for some time after the war ends will be de- pendent upon imports, because the most important industrial districts have been devastated by the invaders and in order to prevent unwilling buying of enemy goods, three measures have been suggested, as follows:
 To establish a personal register.
 2-To establish a trade register.
 3-To demand the national mark put on all goods imported into France
 With regard to the personal register, it is the intention to make one for each community, containing the names and addresses of all the inhab- itants, their birthplaces and the names of their parents. All storeekepers shall hang in their shops a sign plan ly stating their nationality. On the basis of this personal register, a trade register shall be kept, as in Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Hungary and Germany.
 There is no intention of boycotting German goods. Economists have pointed out that such a step would be a. senseless thing to do and the in tention in France is only to control the German imports and keep them within the bounds so they will do no harm. To that end, the French syn dicates have suggested that it be made obligatory for all imports to bear the national trade mark of the country of origin.
 Writers in neutral European coun- tries have pointed out that such inter national protective system would do away with all suspicion regarding the origin of goods, make access to the big markets easier and protect them against being monopolized by the more powerful states
 Germany is not missing any chance to prepare for business after the war, plans in the making includ- ing one of such tremendous propor- tions as a canal between the Black Sea and the Baltic. The Lubeck Chamber of Commerce has reported that the canal would shorten the tran sportation of petroleum from Batoum to Hamburg, by 5000 kilometers, new markets for German goods would be opened and Russian products could be obtained by Germany at a. much cheaper price than heretofore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
TOMORROW WILL.
 START THE BAND
 CONCERT SEASON
Coast Military Band Plays at Seaside Park at
 3::30 P. M.

The band concert season is to open tomorrow and the first program is to be given at Seaside Park at S:30 in the afternoon by the Coast Military band. These concerts will continue through the summer months and are greatly appreciated by the people as the attendance plainly shows. There will be new feature of the weekly concerts this season in that danc. ing will be allowed at the week day concerts during the second part of the program. Space will be ropeC off specially round the band stand for the dancers.
 The program for the concert to- morrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock will be as follows:
 March ............... Hail America Overture =. Morning, Noon and Nigh Fantasia .-...... American Patrolt Waltz ..... Thousand and One Nights Selection ...-.-......... May Time lntermezza .-......4...- Down Soutf Star Spangled Banner. ..... The schedule of concerts for the res of the month is as follows:
 June 16th-Seaside Park, 3:30 D. m.
 Coast Military Band. 1Sth-Washingto Park, S:00 D
 m, Wheeler & Wilson
 Band.
 20th-Lafayette Park, 500 D m., Olympic Band.
 23rd-Beardsley Park, S:30 D m., Wheeler & Wilson Band.
 25th-Seaside Park, 500 D. m. Coast Military Band.
 27th-Old Mill Green, 500 p m., Wheeler & Wilson | Band.
 30th-Seaside Park, 3:30 p. m Wheeler & Wilson Band
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
INSTRUCTIONS
 FOR BENEFIT OF
 WAR GARDENERS

The Bridgeport Home Garden com on the care of the war garden, for the benefit of those who are novices in the art:
 Tt is not enough just to say that you vii plant a garden. More i'm portant is the spirit with which you go into 1t and the efforts that you spend in taking care of your garden after it is planted.
 Good cultivation is very import ant, that is, the ground should be well worked every week as all plants re- quire cultivation, as they will not grow and produce maximum yields if the soil is hard and firm. Not only will cultivation keep the soil in good con- dition, but it will help kill the many weeds that take plant food from the soil.
 Many garden plants require thin ming, such as beets, carrots, salslfy onions, beans, corn and lettuce, etc Why not after you have thinned out your beets use them for greens or ii 
 why not can some for winter usei Thinning your plant insures larger and more uniform products. It is therefore important for you to study your plants needs and allow then plenty of room in which to properly grow.
 Some plants. like lettuce and beets tomatoes, cabbage and cauliflowel may be transplanted. If you antici / pate transplanting a good plan is tt thoroughly water the plant so tha the soil will adhere to the roots ant in this way the tender rootlets vii not be broken when taken up anC growth will not be retarded quite st much.
 Don't forget that some varieties 0 peas, beans and tomatoes do bette when supported. For the peas brusl or chicken wire will answer the pur pose. For beans, poles seven to tel feet high and about an inch and one half in diameter are necessary. Toma toes should be supported because tn plants produce earlier and better frui when so treated. Several methods ar used in supporting tomatoes. A com mon way 9s to drive a stake abou six feet long beside each and and ii the plant to it. Careful prunin should follow so that no side branche develop on the stalk"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
CHILDREN'S DAY AT
 THE PEOPLES CHURCH

One of the brightest and best" of the church festivals will be kept to- morrow, June 16, in Childrens Day. The Sunday school, assembling at 10:30, will form in processional and join the church in worship at II o'clock. The printed program pre- sents many pleasant features in which the boys and girls figure in their characteristic way. Two classes will be promoted to the main school after public test in their studies. Parents will bring their children for baptism, and the superintendent, W. B. liar rington, and the pastor will have something to say.
 The total enrolment of the school is S35. They have contributed to the Red Cross, purchased Liberty bonds and one of their number, Edward Barratt, received the awarde for sell ing the largest amount of stamps.
 The Boy Scouts are doing finely un- der Scout Master Gebhardt, with Messrs. Lytle, Palmer and Harrington as troop committee.
 Messrs. B. Cooper. A. I. OlmsteaS W. H. Rockwell and E. A. Moore have been inducted into the eldership. Much enthusiasm exists among the large number of ladies whom Miss Sperry is to form into Red Cross auxiliary next Monday evening. Tues day evening, June IS, the Mems league closes it's season with a patri- | oticnservice adressed by Pat" Page The Honor Roll of 35 names will be read and the latest tiding from eact be given. The following week, June ! 27, a fete will be held on the church lawn for the benefit of Red Cros. l owrk.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-06-15
WILSON AT OLdVET CHURCH

From the Wars beginning the na- tiona1 government has more and more relied upon the churches of all names for help in floating Liberty bonds, in enforcing the appeals of the Red Cross and of the Y. M. c. A. for funds, and especially in arousing the moral forces of the nation. The churches have finely responded. Oli- vet church feels that Bridgeport, with its large importance as a producer of munitions: is committed to the pushing of the war to the utmost. The people of the North End intend to do their part. They are invited to hear war address by Hon. Lynn W. Wilson, editor of The Bridgeport Times, next Sunday evening in Olivet church, the meeting beginning at 7:so. MT. Wilson is always gladly heard because he has something to say and says it well.