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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
MAKING EVERY EFFORT
FOR COLORED SCHOOL
ENDEAvoRlNG TO RAISE FUNDS
TO ASSURE ITS BUILDING
Committee Has Ordered Buttons
Carrying Inscription: "HeIp Fur
nish coIored Public School"

There has been considerable talk
lately among the patrons OF the To-
cal colored school relative to the
construction through some feasible
means Of another and more commo-
dious building for the schools hous-
ing. Plans have been devised to
make certain the building OF the
school aud the pepple behind the
movement believe that they are now
on a fair way to success.
To the end that q part Of the mon
Iey needed will be secured right soon
a committee Of eoldred boosters
has been appointed and this commit
tee as one phase Of the campaign
has ordered some five hundred la
pei buttons bearing the inscription:
t"Help Furnish Colored Public
School" These buttons will be sold
for the small sum of twenty-five
cents and all money thus realized
viii go toward the building fund. 1t
is a worthy cause and we believe
that it win meet with a hearty com
mendation of every one who is IL
financially able to give the colored
people a lift toward securing better
educational facilities.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
MUSICAL RECEPTION AT THE
RESIDENCE OF MR.. LEWIS

Decidedly the social event of the
season was the musical reception
given by MI. and Mrs. John w.
Lewis at their beautiful home on
Court ST. last week. The reception
suite was deliberately and artistical-
" decorated with patriotic colors,
and banks of pink roses and trail
ing vines. The large number Of
guests who attended the reception
was composed of many of the rep
resentatiVe people of the city, who
formed an audience facing the music
room. The programmes given each
guest were beautiful souvenirs of
the occasion, being in rel. white and
blue. The music was given by Miss
Flora Marsil1iot, assisted by al
vanced pupils and other vccalists Of
the city.
This was one of the most beauti-
full musical programmes ever given
in this city. and was greatly appre-
ciated by those present, the Stein
way Grand being one of the factors
toward It's success.
Punch and different CONNECTIONS
were served at intervals during the
reception from $3.50 to 1880.
Many Of those who were invited
~
and unable to attend. generously
sent their contribution and regrets,
one OF the regrets enclosing ten dol
lars. A handsome sum was realized
for the Red Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis gave the re-
ception gratis to those receiving in.
yitations and the gross amount con
tributed by the guests was placed in
the st. Landry State Bank, to be d.
vided at an early date between the
opelousas Chapter Of the Red Cross
and the opelousas Branch of the OPP.
elousas Chapter.
Those attending the reception were
appreciative of the lovely courtesy
extended them by Mr.. and Mrs,
Lewis, who are among the leaders
of the cause of patriotism, Mr.. Lewis
being prominently identified with
the war movement in every way, and
Mrs. Lewis by her gracious hospi,
tally for the cause and as a Red
Cross worker.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
sHERlFF's SALE
JOSEPH H. DOUTTE
versus
ARTHUR D.
No. 2O74s, Civil Docket. Sixteenth
Judicial District Court. Parish
Of st, Landry, IA,
n. ID. LARCADE, W.,
Manager.


BY virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale, issued out of the Honorable Six
teenth Judicial District Court. In and
for the parish OF st. Landry, La, In
the above entitled and numbered
suit, and to me directed, | viii pro-
coed to offer for sale, at public auc
ton, to the last and highest bidder. at
the front door OF the court house Of
st. Landry parish, at Opelousas, La,
on
SATURDAY, JUNE I, 1918,
at II o'clock a. m, the following de-
scribed property, to-Wit:
The undivided one-haIf interest in;
and to q certain parcel of land, sit
uated in the town Of Euilice, parish
of St. Landry, more fully described
as being the East half OF Lots Nos.
Five and Six, In Block Number thir
ty-seven, having a frontage OF sew
enty-one feet on Oak avenue, running
south one hundred feet, parallel with
Public alley, together with all the
buildings and improvements thereon,
and inr1uding a one-half interest In
all the machinery, hardware and mer-
chandse now contained and used or
'appertaining to the Eunice Carriage
and Machine Shop, located on the
above described lot of ground, and
being the other half OF the property
seized in the suit entitled the Plant.
ers Bank and Trust Company versus
o. H. McClelland ct al.
TERMS AND CoNDITTONS-Cash.
to pay and satisfy the sum OF eight
hundred and thirty-three and $4,000
dollars ($S33.5Ol, with interest at the
rate of eight per cent per annum from
July Is, 1915, until paid, and ten per
cent ADDITIONAL on amount Of princi-
pal and interest as attorneys fees,
and all costs, unless the same ID i'm
mediately paid.
D. IA. FoNTENOTs
apl 27-6t Sheriff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
PATR|OT|CNANAGENEN
GIVE Benefit FOR R. C.
PRINCESS WILL TURN OVER
PROCEEDS ON SPECIAL DAY
Endeavorins TO Secure Particular
Picture Dealing With r. {. Work
for That Occasion

On or about May 2e-tne opening
at the great Second Red Cross War
Fund campaign-the Princess Thea
tire In this city viii turn over its
show to the Red Cross and every
cent Of the net proceeds taken In
through the sale OF tickets will be
turned In to the fund of this great
society. In other words there will
be very little expense and whatever
Is made above this win go to the
noble cause. The theatres expert
operator, young Halphen. will han
die the two modern machines and
that is sufficient assurance that that
end OF the show will be q complete
success.
The Red Cross members will see
to the selling Of the tickets.
For this particular occasion the
management Of the theatre is en-
deavoring to secure a patriotic pic
ture-one dealing with Red Cross
work, II possible. Both the manage.
ment and the numerous workers of
the local Red Cross believe that the
benefit will be a financial success
and no effort will be spared to have
the s. r. O sign hung out of the
shows entrance that day.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

agents to attempt to destroy 1t and
yet which has triumphed over all OBJ
jections.
Viewed from another standpoint.
THE Kaiser is the most stirring
spectacle that could be given the
American people at this time-a
fighting tonic that makes the blood
boil. 1t is a picture that helped to
defeat the La Toilette forces in Wis
~consin, a picture that has stimulated
recruiting wherever it has bsen
shown, a picture that is indeed sure
to raise any American audience that
sees it to a very frenzy of enthusf
assn" Il
The foregoing is a comment Of q
New Orleans paper on this wonder
full picture drama. The war is the
first thought in the minds OF the peo-
pie and any moving picture concern
ing the var is viewed with avidity.
The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin.
just from a tremendous success In
New Orleans leading theatre, will be
at the Princess Theatre in Opelousas
On Wednesday, May s.. Don't miss
it.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
nrnNMTINn D
nLUnUIHNU TINT
SEEKS men FOR navy
REACHED oPELousAs FRIDAY
AND ARE READY FOR WORK
offers Splendid Opening for Those
of Draft Age and Above to
( inter- Reserve Service

A travelling recruiting party is
in the city, having arrived yesterday
friday morning and is now locat-
ed in the federal building. The pur-
pise of this party is to enroll men
for the reserve force of the navy.
All available men between the ages
of 10 and "A, with or without trades,
or urgently needed for all branches
Of the service. There are fifty odd
trades in the navy and a man may
fill any one he is qualified for.
In an interview had with one of
the recruiting party Friday noon, a
reporter of The Clarion was given
this message to publish to all those
who desire to enter the service:
MEN, this is an opportunity to
serve your country, sec the world,
save money and learn a trade. Term
of enlistment is only for the dura-
ton of the present war. Registrars
who are nit needed to fill current
quotas may obtain releases from
their local boards and enter the
navy, after passing required physi-
cal examination. Why wait to be
taken, men? Show the world that
you are willing and ready to serve
your country's noble cause by vol
~unteering your services to the navy,
now, to-day-not a little later, a lit
tie later may be too late. For in.
formation, see your postmaster or
the recruiting officer a THE post
office"
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
HART LlTTELL HOME
ON TEN DAY FuRLouGH

Hart Littell, one Of the starlwart
sons Of DR.. and Mrs. B. A. Littell OF
city, arrived here Friday last on
a ten day furIough. Hart has re-
Gently returned from Fort Stanley,
where he took the officers training
and has been recommended for q sec
ond neutenantcy. Young Littell. We
are quite sure. will wear his new hon
ors with becoming grace The mill
tary life is not new to him. He Is a
graduate of +. s. u, belonged to
Company H and saw service on the
Mexican border when Uncle Sam was
having troubles with his southern
neighbor.
The many friends of the OpeIousas
boy congratulate him on hts deserved
promotion, and they are assured that
he win continue on his onward stride
as the days roll by.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
NAMES OF DELlNouENTs
REPORTED 70 SHERIFF

eH4&
The following is the list of names
and addresses of those who, having
failed to report to the local exemp.
ton board for physical examination,
will be visited by the sheriff:
WHITE
Sidney Campbell, Broussard, La,
Box II.
Hiram savoie, Grand Coteau, La.
Julien Broussard, Opelousas, La.
CoLORED
Simon Chretin, Care Louis Hebert,
Opelousas, La.
White Brown. sos Ash st. Beau.
mont, Texas.
Louis Phillips, opei.usas, La,
Care Leandre Lavergne.
Gilbert Pitre, Opelousas, La. r. F
d. No. 2, or Box 178 Elton, La.
Armas Mitchell, opelousas, La
Care John Jennings.
Yves Tousaint, Opelousas, La, R
r. D. No. 2. Box 100.
Richard Lavergne, Opelousas, La.
R. r. D. No. 2, Numa Dupre.
Vincent Allen, Opelousas, La, Care
~. H. Creswel1 or Ned Boagni.
Celestin Davis, opelousas, La, care
II. e. Littell.
Adam Sigh, opelousas, La, Care
j. s. Lafleur.
Henry Davis, Opelousos, La. Care
billiard C~arriere.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
ITWo ST .LANoRIANs ARE
DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE

F&
News was received here this week
past that Michel Bihm, of LawtelL,
In the naval branch of the service,
and L. j.. Bauman, well known former
druggist at Shutes Drugstore. who
was in one Of the contingents that
left this city for Camp Pike. had been
discharged from the service on ac-
count of physical disability. Young
Bihm has returned home and was in
Opelousas Saturday. Doc Bauman
writes to friends here that he win
come to opeIousas to new old ac-
quaintances as soon as health per
mits.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

FOR SALE cHEAP-A good sec
ond-hand piano. Address P. o. Box
50. City. sep22tf
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04

&C. p. Dunbar, a member Of the
new town council, left for Alexand-
ria, Wednesday evening. He will
Join Mrs. Dunbar who preceded him
there. This will be the occasion for
Ia visit to Private Archie Dunbar, one
of our soldier boys who has recently
Joined the colors.
-MisaesIrene Shute, Gertfe Fux,
Rose Chachere, Alice Sicily, Alice
and Cora Lewis, Messrs. Dewey Fux,
Tony Fux, Ira Guidry, Steve Durand,
Norton Wilson, Wade Andrus Her.
Schell Stage, Clayton and Tilden
IGuilbeau and Mr.. and Mrs. Simon
Sicily attended a dance at Port Barre
Thursday night, given for the bene-
fit of the Port Barre School.
Miss Bi1lel1e Hebrard, well
known instructor in the Lafayette In
dustrial, is in this city i'll. Her
many friends hope to see her up and
we'll soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Landau have
gone to New York where they will
visit relatives.
Mrs. M. Winsberg is visiting rel
attves in the Crescent City.
Mrs. A. SOVIET and Mrs. Lambert
of Plaisanee we're O~pelousas visitors
during the week.
Mrs. John Thibodeaux and Mrs.
Paul Boudreaux of LaWtell were in
our city Tuesday.
Mrs. w. A. BeaI1 of Garland was
In opelousas Tuesday.
Misses Lee and Lillian Miller,
IAline and Litha David, Coy and otha
Hale, Annie Foley. and Messrs. Os-
car Condrif and Vaughn Williams.
members of Eunice's social set mo-
tored to 0peousas Sunday and spent
the evening with friends.
pr. and Mrs. Theo Littell of
VILE Platte were the guests of rela-
|tives In this city Monday.
Miss Poche of New Orleans who
has been the guest of Mrs. Arthur
|Comeau returned home on Sunday.
Mrs. Avon Mistrot Of Edgerly
and Tilden Guilbeau Of Camp Beaure-
gard. were in OpeIousas this past
week, having been called to the bed
side of their kinsman. Allen Gull
beau. who suffered an attack Of APP
pendicitis.
Geo. Wartelle. well known citi-
zen of Washington spent several
days in this city during the week.
Eddie Littell, one OF opelousas'
soldier boys at Camp B~eauregard,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-05-04
Society and Personals

Port Barre OF Sunday last, he occa-
sion being an anniversary dinner.
Mrs. P. C. Wolfork, recently one
of the teachers in the local high
school, but now a resident Of the
capital city, is the guest of her par
ents, DIR. and Mrs. Harper.
II. J. Barry of Grand Coteau was
an Ope1ousas visitor on Wednesday.
VIM. Hargroder of Coulee Croche
autoed to our city on Wednesday
evening.
Rene G.. Fontenot of Grand Prai-
RE was in Opelousas Wednesday.
Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence Pitre
and family of Pawnee are in this
city, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Henderson.
We acknowledge a call from our
confrere, Emile Pucheu, of the
Eyangeline Banner, who was among
the many who attended the Red
! Cross entertainment at the Laacombe
Thursday night.
Misses Ira Durio and Della
Bourdier left Friday for Alexandria
where they will visit for a few days.
Mrs. E. v. Barry and daughter
of Grand Coteau attended the play
given by st. Charles students at the
High School Wednesday night.
Miss Dupre one of the able in
structors at the Lafayette Industrial,
visited relatives here Sunday.
The many friends of Miss B. He
brard will be glad to learn that she
has recovered from her recent ILL
ness. Miss Hebrard will resume her
work at the Industrial at Lafayette.
Mrs. George Declouet and Mrs.
IIBriant Of Lafayette were among
those present at the play staged
here Wednesday by students of the
famous st. Charles College.
-B. Bennett Of New Orleans was
mingling with friends in this city on
Thursday.
Mrs. Alvin Krotz and children
of Krotz Springs and Mrs. James
Shute Of Port Barre arrived here
Thursday and will be the guests of
relatives.
Mrs. Roy Dean, who has been
visiting friends here left for her
home in Marshall, Texas. Saturday.
Mrs. Jules Joubert OF Lawtell
was in Opelousas Thursday.
George Parker. n Of the Grand
Prairie soldier boys, home on fur
Tough, wal in Opelousas on Wednes-
day.
-Tilden Guilbeau, OF Camp Beau
regard, who was called to the bed
side Of his brother, Allen. left for
Marine Harold Lastrapes and
wife, are in Opelousas, visiting rel
atfves and friends. They are now
residing In New Orleans.
IA. Lafleur and e. Dupre, well
KNOWN CAsIASns VI FAaA0 AAesOs
tied Opelousas Wednesday.
Preston Richard vas a visitor
to Lawtell Sunday.
DIR. Theo Littell and Waiter
Reed Of vile Platte yer in ope-
lousaa Wednesday.
Judge s. j. Gosselin Of Plaque.
mine Ridge was q business visitor
to this city last Wednesday.
MI and Mrs. A. A. Beogle of
Whiteville were Wednesday visitors
to- opelouaas and Mr.. Beagle gave
the Clarion a call.
Left Over from Last Week
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
|WILLIMANTIC

citizens of the city There are three main committees, the executive com inittee. the eanvassing c5ffifafttee and the publicity c6mmittees The execu- tive committee should be composed of dnfF d few people, as it will De re- sEonsiBle for the actual workings. The carlvassing committee is the most in< portant, while the publicity commit tee is one that should receive eonsid- able attention.
 Daniel F. Dunn. chairman Of the canyassing committee vas. called and said he was proud F Willimantie and the present committees had been very successful and should be retained in the permanent. organization. He re- ferred to the Liberty Cottage, The directors of the Windham National Bank, on whose land it is desired to erect the building, will meet Monday morning to discuss the proposition The wood, wiring and plans for the tbuilding have been contributed and il is planned to have the building com
 rieted by the end of this week. The cottage will be used as campaign headquarters for the duration of the war. Waterbury has a fine cottage costing SS50. | lcity was then brought up. The gen eral sentiment of the meeting WaS that Willimantic had been ever-as. sessed, as the heads Of the chiei
 manufacturing companies do not live here and there are few wealthy peo- | pie, while Hartford is under assessed as the insurance houses take biz
 blocks of bonds and the city has al
 ready doubled it's quota.
 1 The different caI1vassers presen
 were called on and all reported fin' progress. Names Mustard reported that when he went to sell one persol a bond, he had to convince the mai that bond was not something t1ia
 you did not have to sign to get per son out of jaik Mir. Rose of the loca
 Boy Scouts stated that up to Satur | day evening they had 25 subscribers
 with a total of sS.00e, while one Souti l Windham boy said that he had sol
 s3,oOO worth, but this was not off cial.
 The campaign will close at tn closing of business hours at Saturda
 noon unless the government require o~ asks the banks to stay open afte
 noon. At the close of the lneetin MT. Lynch was given a rising vote 6
 thanks, as he will not be in this cit
 next Sunday as the campaign will
 over by that time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
VICTORY WAR CONFERENCE.
Mrs. E. W. w. Hayward Will Be the
 Speaker of the Day,

A Victory War conference will be held at the Willimantie Won1ens club room On Main street, Monday morning. comrneneing at Il o'clock and lasting until o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Edward W, W. Hayward of Hartford
 will speak.
 The meeting will be held under the
 direction of the State Council of De-
 feHse. Mrs. Hayward is the president
 Of the Housewives League of Connec-
 tieHt, and she will be assisted by Mrs. J. B. Wilbur. .Jr., of Hartford An automobile truck load of exhibits
 will be shown and matters relating to child welfare, food conservation and production, and war savings certifi- cates. In relation to the latter, com |. plete soldiers outfit will be shown, with it's value in thrift besides it. AS the value of this outfit is high, a squad from the Home Guard wrom the cities in which the exhibit is shown will prob ably be present to guard it. Mothers. 1 nurses, war workers and all women are cordially invited.
 The exhibit will go to Putnam from this city, in auto trucks loaned by cit. izens Of each place.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Motorcycle Accident,

The fine weather Sunday brought out many automobile tourists. One ac- eident was reported, in which the drfv- CT, a motorcycist claimed that he was forced to ride up a bank to escape hitting a machine.
 The accident occurred Sunday morn
 ing on the Hartford state road, be- tween Willinantic and the Columbia branch. The motorcycle was damaged and the driver, B. A. Sullivan, of New Britain was slightly injured, receiving medical attention in this city. The rao torcycle was repaired after some time and the party of which Sullivan was 2 memEer continued on their way t6
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29

have been notified to arrest all viola
 tors of the automobile law in regard
 te speeding and not sounding their
 horns when approaching intersections Of streets.
 Peter Carcio, who is a freshman at Amherst arrived home Saturday.
 He announces that the. summer vaca- ] ton has begun six weeks earlier than
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Made Assistant Superintendent.

Robert C.. Branch, who has been employed by the American Thread company for twenty years. has been promoted to assistant superintendent of the finishing department of the 1o- cal plant Mr. Branch has had charge of the shipping department for some time. He will commence his new dti- ties this morning. Carlton $. Pollard is superintendent of the finishing de- partment Mir. Brancfi's place as head of the shipping department will he taken by Edwin G. Clark. who has been in the packing department.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Collision. Case Continued.

The case of Harry Winchester of Hartford, who was before the police court Saturday morning, charged with violating the automobile laws, because of the accident in which he figured on Main street. Friday. was continued until Saturday, May. Il, as Marrotte, who was driving the motorcycle is in the hospital and could not attend court. A bond of $100 was furnished
 The case of Martin Jacobs. charged with vagrancy, was continued until Saturday, May 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Serqeant Knox Wounded,

Sergeant William L. Knox of South Coventry, member of Company l.. l02hd regiment vas slightly wounded on April 20 in France, while in ac- tion. Sergeant's Knox's parents re- eeived telegram from Washington on Sunday morning telling them of the in- jury. Sergeant Knox is the first local man to be wounded from Company l.. although it is Hnoffieial1y reported that several members of the company were gaSsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Edward s. LincnIn.
New Pastor Breaches.

Rev c. Harley smithS formerly of a NesV London church preached his first sermon at the local Methodist church, Sunday morning. He was transferred at the last conference to this city to take the place of Rev. Robert S. Moore, who was transfer red to New Bedford. He also preached in South Coventry later in the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
OBITUARY
Mrs. Martin Morrison.


 Mrs. Martin Morrison, died at her home at 35 Spruce stret, Friday after a short illness. She had been in poor health for some time, but her death was sudden and shock to hen friends. She is survived by a son, Edward A. of Waterbury, two daugh- ters, Alice of this city and Anna of Pasadena, Calf; two brothers, Ed- ward and Lawrence Casey of this city, five sisters, Miss Mary Casey of this city, Miss Katherine Casey of, Boston, Mrs. Margaret Anderson Of Plymouth, Mrs. Hanna, Cronley of Springfield, and Sister Philomena of the Baltic Academy.
 Mise Alice Brennan. Miss Abbie Brennan. who died at her home in Hartford, Saturday, was born in this city and lived here for some time. She is survived by q brother and sister, both of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Company L Men Were cassed.

Sergeant E. R. Moshier writes from hospital in France that about thir- ty of the Company L men are in a hospital recovering from gas attacks The company was in the front line trenches for twelve days. In his Iet- ter, he states that the mess depart ment of the company received the worst part, fors ali of the cooks and the mess sergeant were gassed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
eoina to France.

John A. Fitzgerald of this city, To- cal agent for a prominent electrical house, has handed in his resignation and will leave as soon as possible to take up war work in France. He ap- piled for place in the Knights of Columbus war work and the officials notified him to report at Camp Dix; N. J.. for instructions as soon as pos sible, which will be within l week. He and his wife will visit his native home in Ogdensburg before he leaves for Camp Dix.