Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-07-12

Afo". ~. e AoulOtos tSPtOoCuCotivS
from Tensas parish in the State Legis
Iature, took his three daughters,
Misses Marie, Edith aud Margaret,
with him to Baton Rouge for visit
until adjournment Of the General As
sembly.
Mr.. Sam'I E. Rangh, Vice President,
and Mr.. VIM. E. Day, Secretary, OF the
Union Land & Timber Co., OF Indian
apoIis, Ind, were visitors to Tsnsas
this week aud rode over some OF their
lands and were greatly pleased with
crops in the parish.
DR.. and Mrs. Geo. N. Clarke of st.
Joseph are receiving congratulations
on the arrival OF another son, who will
bear the name of William David. The
young American Is already buying
thrift stamps In the endesvor to do
his bit to win the war.
A heavy rain fell Thursday evening
in the lower part OF this parish and
the upper end OF Concordis, which
was greatly welcome, as every foot OF
ground was suffering for moisture.
The rain did not extend any further
north than Waterproof.
The continued dry, sultry weather
has done much injury to the corn crop,
and 30 greatly hss corn suffered for
moisture that 1t is hardly probable
that rain would be of much benefit
now. Cotton, however, is doing well
and good crop 10 promised.
The regular quarterly statements for
the Banks OF Newellton, st. Joseph,
Waterproof and Vidalia, issued for
June 18th, appear on our front page
to-day. Each bank makes good show
ing and the deposits speak volumes
for the prosperity OF our country.
The continued calls being made on
Tensas by Uncle Sam for troops have
increased the work OF the local draft
board so greatly that volunteers are
being called for to assist In the clerical
work. Miss Whitney and Miss LIE wis
devoted the weekend to this work.
Mrs. Rosalie L. Heine OF Burk-
bunette, Texas, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Dan Morris, ct Evergreen.
This is Mrs. Heine's first visit to
Tensas since leaving Natchez and GO
ing to live with her son In Texas. Her
friends here are delighted to see her
looking 50 wen.
Mr.. M. H. Coltharp and daughter,
Miss Mary, of Tallulah, passed through
st. Joseph Friday in their new Allan
car, for which automobile he lie agent.
Mr.. Colthsrp also hes the agency for
several parishes for the Delco lighting
system and has already sold number
Of plants, including several in this
parish.
The Presbyterian revival which was
to begin ct the Union Church soon
under direction Of Rev. J. T. Sales
and Rev. Mr.. McIain has been In.
definitely postponed on account Of
other engagements the httsr gentle
man had already made. Possibly he
can be secured for latsr date IN the
summer or early fail.
Mr.. Fred Blanche, who 10 attending
the officers reserve camp ct Fort Sher-
ridan, Illinois, 10 ct homo on furlough,
but leaves Sunday for camp, where he
will remain until the middle Of Sep
TENDER, when he will return to l.. 8. q.
to complete bis studies. Fred looks
we'll and likes army life.
Mr.. Sam Hazlip, Jr., has returned to
the United States from . visit of
several months to Madeleine, Trini-
dad, British West Indies, in the Car.
ribean Sea, where he was employed %
chief chemist in . big sugar refinery.
After reaching New Orleans he went
direct to California, where he will do
similar work during the beet sugar
season..
Mr.. Pat James, Of Nxtchez, repre-
senting the Delta Land Co., Of Mem.
phis, was q visitor to Tensas last Sun
day and was accompanied by Mr..
Leech, of Kentuck, and with . couple
OF local friends motored up to "Ever-
green" and enjoyed the hospitality Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Morris and their
son, Mr.. Sam Morris, spending couple
Of most delightful hours.
The following white soldiers from
Tensas parish left last Friday for Jack.
son Barracks, New Orleans: F. B. Bls.
lock, Marshall Blalock, ]. r. Burns,
r. H. Davis and J. 8. Grissom. An
order for 30 colored troops for entrain-
ment July 18th is received, while yet
another order for IS is received for .
later date in July. Thus the stars In
our honor flag constantly increase.
Rev. R. F.. Harold and daughter
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. R.
Baker last Sunday evening.