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The Lamar register., 1918-05-01

j. NJ. Bundick of Denver, formerly
of Lamar and now member of the
head office staff of the American Beet
Sugar Co., has been in this vicinity
the past week visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Larry Creaghe, at her hons in
May Valley.
Married-At the home of the brides
parents in Lamar on Saturday, April
27, Mr.. David Fulkerson of Pueblo
and Miss Sadie Cook, Rev. R. N.
Smith of the NJ. f. church, officiating.
The happy couple left for Pueblo
where they will make their home.
]. A. Myer, of Anthony, Kansas,
has been in Lamar the past week visit
ing with his uncle, W. H. Myer and
family He has been connected with
the army aviation service at Camp
Travis for some time, but was re-
Gently discharged on account of fail
ing health.
Senator and Mrs. A. n. Parrish,
who have been visiting their son.
Scrj. j. F. Parrish, at jacksonville,
Florida, returned home last Sunday
night but were called to Pueblo at
once by the death of Vice President
B. B. Brown of the First National
Bank of Lamar.
C. Floyd Cook, who has been for a
number of years a prominent busi-
ness man here, and for two years
mayor of Lamar, is moving with his
family this week to Fredonia, Kansas.
He has business interests there which
need his personal attention and this
decided him on the change of location
1t is with regret that their many La
mar friends see the family go.
Died-At the Lamar General Hos
pital on Monday, Mrs. Jas. l.. Atkin-
son, after an illness of several days.
The deceased had only been resident
of Lamar n few months coming here
last January with her husband, who
is the architect in charge of the build
ing department Of the McCue Mere.
Co. The body was shipped to the
home of her parents in Manzanola for
interment. The deepest sympathy of
many friends goes out to the stricken
| husband in his great loss.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
Money to Loan
Plenty OF Cheap Money
for good Farm and City
Loans. Call and see me.
l.. WRIT MARkHH M

Mrs. w. w. Cooper went to Colorado
Springs on Tuesday for few days
visit.
Charlie Owens was in Wichita on
business matters several days last
week.
S. A. Richardson returned home last
week after a trip of two months to
eastern points.
Mrs. Celia Read has been in Lamar
the past week visiting her sisters, Mrs.
Paul Denning and Mrs. Tom Hover.
Addison Hall of the U. S. Aviation
Service, is home from New York on
a furlough visiting his grandmother,
Mrs. Arlinda Woodland.
Mrs. May Wilson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. R. F. Cooper,
accompanied by her daughter, left for
Garden City last week for a visit.
Col. H. b. Fortney, who has charge
of the d. A NJ. & p. Co. branch at
Fort Morgan, was a visitor at the
headquarters in Lamar thi week.
County Chairman NJ. j. McMillin
and Senator ]. S. Hasty went to Den
yer the first of the week to be present
at the meeting of the republican state
committee.
Word was received this week of the
safe arrival in France of another La
mar boy, Clarence Rose, who was
member of Co. d when it was muster
ed into the regular army.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
State Sunday School Convention.

Sunday school workers throughout
the state are interested in the state
convention, which convenes in Denver
May l4-15-16. At recent meeting
Of superintendent and pastors of Den
yer, it was voted unanimously to en-
tertain all out Of town delegates on
the Harvard plan, which gives them
lodging and breakfast. As response
to this generous invitation, it is ex-
pected that at least a thousand dele
gates will avail themselves Of the op-
portunity to attend the convention.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
Royal Arch Degree.

Orient Chapter No. 80, r. A. NJ, at
its regular convocation on Wednesday
Of this week conferred the Royal Arch
degree on two teams consisting of
Jack Creaghe, ]. H. Larrick, c. b.
Ray, C. NJ. Lee, Gale A. Lee and Ed
gar Polhemus. A special convocation
is called for Saturday evening to con-
fer the degree on two more teams.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
Special Commu nication.

At special communication of La
mar Lodge No. 30, A. F. e. A. NJ,
last Saturday night the third degree
was conferred on C. Floyd Cook and
A. J. Hodgson. Mr.. Hodgson was call
ed to leave with the Bent county boys
in the April 20 draft and the special
communication was called to make him
a Mason before going. There was a
large attendance and a fine social
evening was passed after the cere-
monies.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
The Baptist Church.

Sunday school at 9:d5. Gale Lee,
superintendent.
Morning worship 11:OO o'clock
subject "Wayside Ministries"
B. Y. P. u, 7:3O p. m.
Evening service 500 o'clock.
J. NJ. Williams will give an account
Of the Easter services at Camp Funs-
ton.
Do not miss these services-you are
welcome.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01

l.. Writ Markham. who returned on
Sunday with Mrs. Markham and Mrs.
NJ. r. Sunday from a visit to Denver,
was called that evening to Pueblo ow-
ing to the death of B. b. Brown.
Joe Bell, one of the old time cow
boys of the valley, returned to Lamar
last week after a short residence in
New Mexico. There is no other part
of the world equal to this for Joe.
J. A. Downing, this week purchased
the residence poperty at 302 South
Second street belonging to J. A. Silver.
and will commence at once the work
of improving the property for a home.
ii. G. Lamson has been carrying a
broken arm in swing all week as
result of Forditis. He tried to crank
one of the pesky critters when it
wasn't feeling that way itself.
There was a union patriotic meeting
at the high school auditorium on Sun
day evening under the auspices Of the
w. c. 7. U. A large attendance was
present and an interesting program
given.
Herschel Horn received his official
call this week to report by May 9Th a.
New York City ready for overseas
service for the Y. NJ. C. A. He will
leave tonight ready to go at once to
France.
Mrs. Paul Denning entertained 4
number of her lady friends Wednes-
day afternoon in honor of her sister.
Mrs. Celia Read of Montana. A most
enjoyable afternoon was passed by all
present.
Mrs. A. b. hanDeck was called to
Pueblo this week owing the the ser
ious illness of her son, John Manbeck
who is in business there. She was ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. d. A
Mclean.
August Almquist and family moved
this week to Larned, Kansas, wherc
Mr.. Almquist expects to farm the COM
ing season. He has retained his in
terests in this section and expects t.
return to Lamar next year.
A. Friedman arrived in Lamar OF
Monday from New York and will re-
main here a short time settling up
htf of HaTv 10 hoe -
to locate at Denver where his famil,
are at present.
Mrs. F. NJ. Wilson received a cable
message this week that her brother,
Sergt. J. T. Eskridge, formerly of the
D. A. NJ. & P. Co. force, now with
the Headquarters Division of the 23rd
Engineers, had safely arrived in
France.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
First Church of God
Eighth and Maple

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 7:30 p. n
viii be glad to see you there. Conn
you are welcome.
J. w. BLOYD. Pastor.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01

For Trees, Vines, Shrubs and Roses
of quality and at prices that are right
see J. o. STREAM, Phone Lamar 255.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01
For Sale by Owner.

i60 acre farm-the SEX Sec. "a, Twp
"a south, Range AZ w. For particu-
lars, address A. E. Riddlesbarger
Nampa, Idaho.
The Lamar register., 1918-05-01

L. Writ Markham. who returned on
Sunday with Mrs. Markham and Mrs.
NJ. r. Sunday from a visit to Denver,
was called that evening to Pueblo ow-
ing to the death of B. b. Brown.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Losts Yes, lots of Lots. See
II e d g es, = Jefferson Highway
Realty Company.

or presentations. Public porters
around depots. Sales clerks and
other clerks employed in stores
and other mercatile establishments.
This does not include store execu-
tlves. managers, superintendent.
nor the heads of such departments
as accounting, financial, advertis-
ing, credit, purchasing, delivery.
receiving, shipping, and other de-
partments; does not include reg
istered pharmacist, or registered
drug clerks employed in wholesale
and retail drug stores or establish
ments; and does not include travel
ing salesman, buyers. delivery
drivers, electricians. engineers,
carpet layers, upholsterers, nor
any employer doing heavy work
outside the usual duties of clerks.
Selling cigars and tobacco. Sell
ing soda fountain supplies. Sell
ing soft drinks. Selling tickets,
except those under Federal Gov
eminent control. Selling vinous,
malt, alcoholic, or other intoxi-
eating liquor. Shoe shining.
Shops where pressing clothes is
the principal business. Window
cleaning.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
For United War Work

The United War Work Cam
paigh, which will cover the period
November 11-18th, has been or
ganized for Natchitoches parish.
with Superintendent L. E. Hud-
son as Parish Chairman.
The chairmen of the various
wards are as follows j. w. Payne,
Natchitoches G. j. Pullin, Chest
nut; Chas. Mayhem, Coushatta ;
w. A. Shamberger, Powhatan; j..
E. Cloutier, Campti /; T. l.. Story,
Marthaville N. A. Stille, Robe
line /; Harry Hawthorne, Proven
cal ; &. l. Miller, Kisatchie G..
Mccoy, Montrose ; M. Barron,
Cloutierville.
G. NJ. Cunningham has been ap-
pointed Parish Chairman of the
Publicity Committee. Details of
of the organization will be per-
fected within a few days.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Governor DesiSnates Non
essentials

The Governor has issued a proc
lamation declaring it to be the
duty of every able bodied male
resident of this State, between
the ages of seventeen 17) and
fifty-6ve (55) years, inclusive, to
be habitually and regularly en-
gagged in some lawful, useful and
recognized business, profession,
occupation, trade, or employment,
for at least forty-eight (48) hours
per week. Such useful activity
is necessary and essential for the
protection and welfare of this
State and the United States DUR
ing the existence of the war ip
which the United States is now
engaged. The following occu-
pations are hereby declared to be
non-essential: All idlers. Barber
shop attendants. Billiard rooms
and pool rooms. Bottling and
bottling supplies. Bowling alleys.
Candy making, except the chemist
making the candy and his chief
assistant. Confectionery. Dane
ing academy. Delicatessen estab-
lishment. Driving pleasure cars
for the public. Driving pleasure
cars for private individuals unless
driver is engaged in essential
work for the employer, in ad-
dition, fer forty-eight (48) hours
per week. Fortune telling, clair
voyancy, palmistry and the like,
Fruit stand. Gambling and gamb-
ling places of all kinds. Passen-
ger-elevator operators and attend
ants and doormen. Pawnbroker.
Peanut vending. Persons engaged
in the serving of food and drink,
or either, in public places. This
does not include managers, clerks,
cooks or other employees, unless
they are engaged III the serving of
food aid dii,k, Or e;tIcr, and
docs not apply 10 dining car wait
ers. Persons, including usl,ers
and other attendants, engaged and
occulied in, and in connection
with theatrical and sin,iar amuse-
ments, excepting owners and man
ayers, actual performers, includ-
ing musicians, in legitimate con-
certs. operas, motion pictures, or
theatrical performers and the
skilled persons who are necessary
to such productions, performances
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31

hausted the clouds, as just before
day a stiff north wind dried them ur
and lowered the temperature, and
Sunday old Sol had the first chance
In many day to peep at his eager
subjects, who were anxiously
awaiting his pleasure. Monday
morning light frost greeted the
old time-saver risers, who had for
gotten to turn back their clocks
the day before. and bright sun
shine and a beautiful clear day
stimulated everybody.
Mr.. Y. L. Fontenot of Vile
Platte. Assistant Regional Dlrec-
tor CT the Z. S. School Garden
Army for Louisiana and Texas,
spent Friday in Natchitoches in
interest of his work. The object
OF this organization, with Presi-
dent Wilson at its head, is to pro-
mote the cultivation of vegetable
gardens at schools, on vacant lots
and at as many homes as possible,
by all children of suitable age,
with the view of increasing food
production and providing a better
diet for the people. The cause is
highly meritorious and should be
given every encouragement by
school officials and teachers and
the Junior and Senior Agents of
the Agricultural Department.
TIE report of the death of Mr.,
Edible Harrison in France, as an
nounced in the New Orleans pa
pers of Friday, was wrong, as a
letter from DR.. B. Harrison of |
Lecompte, an uncle to Miss Su-
settle Inter, states, to the delight |
of friends here. Tho seriously |
wounded, he is recovering, and a !
late letter from the hospital chap
lain and officers are full of Ebbie's
courage and manliness., which is
most gratifying, tho not surpris-
ing. to his friends here.
For the first time in the history
Of Natchitoches the solemn re-
1uiem for the dead will not be
solemnized at the Cathedral to-
morrow. All Saints Day, which
IS always observed with so much
ceremony turnout Louisiana, by
visits to the silent cities
Of the dead to decorate the graves
IF the beloved ones. in solemn pro-
led by the priests and their
lcolytes, to offer prayers for the
'epose of their souls, will be sadly
This is due to the man
late of the State and city officials,
IN account of the influenza. But
he faithful will make their pill
grimage alone or In family parties
md their prayers 60 up possibly
more fervently than ever from
,orely tried hearts,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Notice

In accordance with Article 6 of
the Charter, the regular annual
meeting of the stockholders will
be held Tuesday, the 9th of No
vember, at $50 p. M, in the
banking rooms, for the pur-
pose of electing a board of
directors and transacting such
other business as may come be-
fore the board.
Merchants and FarmerBa nix,
By G. H. Pierson. Cashier.
Oct. 81, 1918. 2t
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31

called to his wife's bedside anC
fell victim to the influenza him
self, so their return was delayed
but all are now we'll.
| Miss Zoe Hicks of Hanna, who
has been in attendance upon her
brother and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
0. Hicks. who have been among
the victims of the flu, was called
home Friday by the illness of her
niece, Mrs. Claude O'Quin,
Friends Of the family will be in
terested in tearing that ''Sergeant''
Sidney Lucas, who was attending
1.-THE radio school at Tulane, made
such a splendid record that he has
been sent to the officers training
school to try for a commission,
that he will no doubt win.
Miss Carmen Breazeale returned
from MarksYille, where she was
called to her sisters bedside
Wednesday night, bringing Mrs.
Durand back to recuperate after
a serious attack of influenza, and
then left for Los Angeles. Cal
ifornia, on Saturday night, to
be with her sister, Mrs. S. X.
johnson, who has been seri-
ously i'll from an attack of pneumo-
MIA following the influenza, of
which disease the whole family
were victims.
Of course she'd share your lot
if you had one. See Hedges.
Jefferson Highway Realty
1t has not been as difficult for
the great majority to readjust
themselves to this change of time
as it did in the spring, when the
daylight saving clause first went
into effect. as an hour later in the
morning means much to many.
The store of Mr.. Haynes, recent
Iy opened in the Williams build
ing, was broken into Friday night
by some one who is either a great |
apple eater, or some one expect
ing to sell this popular fruit at a
great price, as some ten bushels or
more of, apples were the only
things taken.
Own lott Have something to
build on See Hedges. jefferson
Realty Co.
Manifcent trout, bass and perch
are being caught in Cane River
AXE by the many fishermen, who
inc the banks since the Police
Jury opened up. our wonderful
reserve. Besides the fine sport,
he food proposition, In these
lines when prices are such a con-
'lderatlon, make this action of the
police jury a most commendable
me.
Judge e. V. Porter received
cable Monday from his son, Major
.. V. Porter, Jr., who went over
On Gen. Kuhn's staff as Judge Ad-
vocate with the 18th Division, tell
ing the splendid news of his
promotion to the rank of Lieuten-
ant Colonel. Naturally the Judge
and family are very proud of this
great honor that another Natchi-
toches boy has had SO worthily
conferred upon him.
Saturday night the food gates
we're opened again until just be-
fore day, and it seemed that the
heavy rains that have prevailed off
and on for almost two weeks ex-
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31

Mr.. M. J. Durand came up from
Marksville Sunday to spend the
the day.
Mrs. Will Mccormick of Sbreve-
port, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. d. j. HyamS.
Mrs. F. 2. Raggio left for De
Rldder Sunday, where her family
have all been victims of the lnfiu-
enza.
Lieut.. George Himel and Mr..
B. Rosenthal came up from Beaure-
garde to spend Sunday with
friends.
Miss Dora Katie came up from
Donaldsonville, where she is teach
ing, to remain at home while her
school is closed
Messrs. L. E. PIaisance of Clar-
ence, and j. H. Williams of Old
River Mill, were among the visi-
tors during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gaiemie Hyams
returned from New Orleans Thurs
day night. after spending the past
few weeks In that city.
Myl but the road drag could
have accomplished wonders if it
had been in vogue in this section
of the country the past two or
three weeks.
Mr.. r. w. Ayers, representa-
tive of the Graham Paper Co., Of
New Orleans, was on one his peri
odical visits during the week.
After just a few weeks in linn
tied service at Camp Bowie, Mr..
Edwin McClung has won his chew
rons and is now sergeant, to the
pride of his family and friends
Mrs. Eloise Deblieux came down |
from Campti, where she has been
nursing Mrs. Edouard Cloutier,
who was very ill with pneumonia,
to visit relatives here during the
week.
Owing to illness as well as lack
Of regular help at the express
office and depot. the congestion in
express and freight has been great,
many, many car loads waiting at
one time to be unloaded.
Mr.. r. E. Chaplin was called
10 Baton Rouge last week, to stand
his examination for an officers
training camp. for which he ap-
piled some weeks ago, and having
passed same, is now awaiting the
call.
Mr.. Giles Millspaugh went as
far as Shreveport last Friday with |
his father, who has gone to his
old home in Indiana, to spend some
lime with his father, until thor
oughly restored to health and
,trength.
DR.. and Mrs. Reed and family
'eacned home Wednesday from
Mississippi. where the Doctor was
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
The Enterprise
WEEKLY
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1918

De VoE's FORECAST = Noyem-
will be a very cold. stormy month.
On the 1st great storm will adj
vance from the Pacific Coast, caus-
ing very heavy rains 2nd to 3rd.
very heavy rains 4th to 5th, cold
wave 9Th to 7th, cold and blus-
terry,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31
Notice

B. F. Friedman, our we'll known
optician, will be home for a week,
November 10 to II, at DR.. Reeds
Office, this city. Be sure to call
and have him test. your eyes.
Should glasses be needed he will
have them made for you correctly,
at small cost; so don't fail to see
him. He will sure please you.
B. /. FRIEDMAN,
Doctor of Optics.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-10-31

Good stationery adds tone to
business correspondence and car
ries a message beyond what the
letter has to say. That is the
kind we print.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-23
Night Report Shows
Increase in West

| a stat ement issued at the Depart
iment of Health last night said:
| up to o'clock tonight, 4,1SS
new cases of influenza were report
ed from thirty-fve counties. The dis
ease shows steady increase in AL
llegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, West
moreland, parts of Fayette, Somer-
set, Bedford and Elk county, st
Mary's, Elk county, now has a total
of 1 900 cases. The estimate number
of cases in Luzerne county is 10000
There are apparent signs of sub
sidence of the epidemic in Delaware
lcounty; Chester county, with the eX-
Iception of Coatesville; Philadelphia,
lMontgomery and Lycoming counties.
The total number of deaths, includ-
ing delayed reports reaching us over
the weekend and arriving at TINS
office up to 1 o'clock to-day is -,
.271 deaths from influenza and 5,283
from pneumonia, n total OF lS,504
deaths since October l."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-23
Three Deaths at Hospital
From Influenza Plague

Three deaths at the Harrisburg
Hospital have occurred since mid
night last, due to Spanish influenza.
Fifteen patients have been admitted
during the twenty-four hours pre-
ceding noon to-day, and eighty-two
patients now are in the hospital
under treatment for influenza.
The deaths are:
John Snyder aged "a, 1914 Hunter
street. He died at II o'clock last
night, three hours after the death
of his wife, who also died of Spanish
influenza.
William Spangler, 213O North Sixth
street. died at 4.30 o'clock this
morning. He was aged 23.
William Olsen, a soldier at Camp
Colt. Gettysburg, died after several
days illness at $50 o'clock this
morning. He was on his way home
on a furlough, and while stopping
at the Central Y. NJ. C. A, Second
and Locust streets, was taken i'll
with influenza and removed to the
hospital He was aged "a.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-23
MARKETS


New York, Oct. %. - Wall Street
Peace and war stocks were higher
for the most part at the active re-
sumption of trading to-day. shippin%s
and rails continuing to feature the
advance at gains of 1 to 3 points
Dividend paying transpOr,ot'v.is -
again were favored and some or the
minor rails added fractions to recent
advances. Baldwin Locomotive, IN
dustrial Alcohol and Mexican Petro-
Ieum were strong at the outset the
LITTER, however. Immediately loslns
it's two-poInt advance. metals were
irregular, although American Smelt-
ing displayed marked strength.
United States Steel made a slight in
itial gain but soon reacted under
pressure.
Rails, shippings and equipments
and oils continued to feature the
trading of the morning. Early gains
were irregularly increased, Mexican
Petroleum rallying five points. I'M
provement was only temporary how
ever. prices breaking Sharply before
noon on heavy selling which started
with United States steel and effected
reversals of one to almost three
points in other leaders. Mexican Pc
troleum added to the confusion of
that period with decline of thtr-
teen points. The setback was ascrib-
ed to prospects of tighter money and
the tone of the German chancellor,s
speech