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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
.FR|GHTFUL ACCIDENT
AND FIRE
Melvin Graham Badly Burned.

On Friday, about noon, the resi-
dents in the vicinity of Verret and
Eliza Streets were startled by the ter
rife explosion which took place at
81 Verret Street, in the little double
cottage owned by Mr.. Peter Rupp.
Immediately following the explosion
the building burst in flames and it
was very evident that the damage was
caused by leaking gas, which had be-
come ignited in some way. Imme-
diately following the explosion there
was great excitement due to the
screaming of some women in the
neighborhOod and the fact that young
Melvin Graham, aged about sixteen
years, was seen coming from the
house. his shirt practically torn from
his body and his arms and face very
badly burned. The boy was imme-
diately taken into Rupp's Drug Store,
where Mr.. Peter Rupp disregarded
the destruction Of his residence while
he was caring for the young Graham
boy. Mrs. NJ. ]. Manent and Mrs
]. ID. Reynolds, who were also in the
neighborhood at the time, gave valu-
able assistance to Mr.. Rupp in dress
ing the young boy preparatory to
sending him to the hospital. DR.. J. E.
Pollock was called and administered
an opiate to give the young man re-
lief while he was being taken to the
institution.
One side of the house. which was
occupied by Mrs. A. Graham, was
practically destroyed by the fire,
while the other side is badly dam
aged from the explosion and water.
The other side of the house was oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. James For
syth.
The building was valued at about
$500 or $500, with insurance of about
$500.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
MRS. EDWARD MILLS FIRES SHOT
AT FLEEING PORCH CLIMBERS.

Frightened away by a bulldog in
an attempt to rob the residence of
Mrs. f. Thompson, 1914 Prytania
Street. burglars tried to enter a back
window of the residence of Mrs. Ed
ward Mills, 1880 Melpomene Street,
Monday morning. and were shot at
by Mrs. Mills. Corporal Burns and
Patrolman COuliton of the Second
Precinct searched the neighborhoOd
Immediately afterwards, but could
find no trace of the marauders.
Mrs. Mills saw one of the men
climb a post onto a rear shed below
a secOnd-story window. She got a
gun. When she returned the porch
climber and a confederate were fee
ing through an alley. Mrs Mills fired
once at the men, but missed. One
is described as about five feet eight
inches high, medium build, dressed
in dark suit of clothes and a light
furry hat.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
UNION IRON WORKERS
START BUSINESS
Officers and Directors are AlgierS
Boys. Will Begin at lib y.
Front Street.

Another new industry has been
born and it is the Union Iron Works
TO be located in the city at l13 y.
Front street.
The incorporators Of the new
company, Mr.. Joseph NJ. SoIares and
Mr.. Ralph Z. Nolan are certainly
well and favorably known through
out Southern Louisiana, where they
have gained a reputable and envia-
bic reputation for being we'll Versed
in machinery and iron construction
work. Both Mr.. SOlares and Mr..
Nolan held very responsible posi-
lions with the Johnson Iron Works
and now being at the head of their
own concern, il goes without saving
that with their talent before them
they will make a signal success. DR..
Harry Nolan is also popular citizen
OF our town and with his brothers
are worthy chips of the old block.
which is another reason for their
success.
The articles of the corporation
were filed in the mortgage office on
March LIST and show that Mr.. Joseph
VI. SOlares is the president OF the
III" VI SdHlLdl WITH Ut. tdrrN
VI. Nolan as vice-president and Ralph
+. Nolan as secretary-treasurer.
The new Union Iron Works will
do a general machinery and iron
business and there is no
doubt but what they will branch
out as they grow important. Con-
Struction works, iron foundries and
machine shops that have been estab-
lished any length of time at all, are
behind in their work from three to
SIX months and some of them as
much as a year behind in their con-
tract. 1t is very evident that these
young Algerines have taken the bull
by the horns at the right time. They
are looking far ahead and they no
doubt will be repaid handsomely
for their optimistic views.
Their many friends extend con-
gratulations and best wishes in this
new enterprise.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
GETS GOOD POSITION AT WASH.
INGTON.

Mr.. James f. Donovan, formerly Of
keene, n. H., but lately a resident of
our town, received telegram a few
days ago to report at Washington,
ID. c., Immediately, as a position with
salary of $4,000 annually awaits
him as a special field agent in the
Auditors Department. Mr.. Donovan
is son-in-law of Mr.. JEFF D. Gerretts
of Belleville Street. He has been
studying law for the past three or
four years and would have graduated
his year at Loyola University, but he
will now complete his education in
one of the colleges in the East. Mr..
and Mrs. Donovan will make their
home at Washington temporarily.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
ENJOYABLE SMOKER

A pleasant time was had Thursday
night at the home of Corporal A. c.
PradOs. 1912 Verret Street, where a
smoker and reception was given in
honor of the New Orleans Police
Band, members of which, with num-
Der of their friends, attended. Con-
cert music was rendered by the
band and was much enjoyed. Pa
trolman James Cousins of Algiers is
leader of the band. and Corporal Pra-
dos is vice president The latter. in
the absence of President Peterson,
called upon Professor George A.
Paoletti, the bands instructor. to
present Louis V. Eckert of the
Grunewald Music House with a
monogram watch fob, after which
Professor Paoletti was presented with
a silver badge as a special officer.
Corporal Prados making the address.
Refreshments were served.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
VIOLATING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

Patrolman r. Williams, in charge
of the Algiers Playground, preferred
affidavits before Third Recorder Golf
against four automobile owners for
violating the traffic ordinance rela-
tive to driving on the left side of the
street The accused are: c. W.
Ziegler, Jr, Q Audubon Boulevard; 7.
Grunewald. 127 Baronne Street; w.
Waterman. 1856 Dufossat Street:
Chalmette Laundry. 2S09 Tlane Ave
nue. The drivers of the vehicles cut
across Opelousas Avenue, from Yer,
ret to Seguin Streets, on the wrong
side of the mound, it is alleged. The
Algiers police intend making cru
SADIE against "speeders' also.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
NORWAY SHIP STEERING GEAR
BROKEN, HITS RIVER VESSEL.

After breaking her steering gear, a
Norwegian steamship, coming down
the river, became unmanageable and
crashed into another vessel lying at
the docks of the Johnson Iron Works.
A cash about six feet long and two
feet wide was made in the ship at the
dry docks.
The Norwegian steamship started
down the river after p. m. The ac-
cident took place near the ferry land
ing. Both anchors were dropped into
the water and one of them was lost.
A towing steamer was rushed to the
assistance of the Norwegian ship, but
was prohibited from fastening lines
for fear of salvage claim The
steamer landed near the Third Dis
trict ferry. and will be placed in dry
dock for repairs.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07

years of age. She will teach Easy
Steps in sewing by Mrs. Jane Fryer
The Saturday Night Euchre Club
met at the home of Mrs. l.. DeLaup
Mrs. Nick. Vezien, Mrs. j. P. Nc
Closkey, and Mrs. S. Boylan were
the successful players.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Middleton, who has
been spending sometime here with
her sister, Mrs. j. G. Duchien, left
on trip to California and to the
Hawaiian Islands. She will stop en-
route in San Antonio, where her
husband is in training at the camp
there.
The Belleville Kindergarten Moth
ers' Club will hold their regular
meeting Friday evening at 3 o'clock.
All members are urgently requested
to attend. All mothers having chill
den in the kindergarten are invited
to attend.
Mr.. Louis Newman left Tuesday
on visit to his home in Egerton,
Mo.
After spending a week in Sabine,
Tex, Mrs. Jno. McNeely and daugh-
ter Ermine returned to Algiers and
will leave for her home in Coving-
ton this evening.
Mrs. H. Hoffman and three chill
dren of McComb City, spent the
weekend in Algiers with relatives.
Mr.. Harvey McNeely has returned
from Sabine, Tex, after a weeks
visit there.
The many friends of Mrs. Richter
of Opelousas avenue, are glad to see
her out again after having been i'll
for four months.
Mrs. Alfred LennoX and daughter,
Althea, of Baton Rouge are spending
a week with Mrs. Joseph w. Lennox
of Elmira Avenue.
Mr.. Walter Ryan, representing
Observation-Disclosures & Co., will be at
Franklin, La, for the next two weeks
in connection with business for the
firm.
May Hauer had the misfortune of
running a rusty nail in her foot on
Tuesday at the corner of Seguin and
Delaronde Streets. The nail pene-
trated the foot to a great extent.
The Tuesday Night Euchre Club
met at the home of Mrs. E. j. Mothe.
The successful players were Mrs. E.
]. Mothe and Mrs. A. Corbett. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. E Mills.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
SCHOOL NOTES
McDONOGH NO. 4 ROLL OF HONOR
March 4, 1913.

s A: Scholarship and Department
Evans MahOney, Philip Saleeby, Ger
aid Cooper and Sidney Dupuis.
B: Scholarship and Department
Milton Acker. Scholarship: Marcel
Serpas.
y: Scholarship and Department:
Eugene LeBOeuf, John Cieutat. Bev
erley Legendre and Edward Halton.
7 b: Scholarship and Department:
Lester BrOussard. Marion Crawford.
Olin Cooper, Aoy keenan,. Hugh
Lilly, Frank O'Donnell and Felix
Borne.
b: Scholarship and Department:
Arthur Rau, Stanley Baker, Adean
Baker, Alton Diket. Luke Gillian.
Milton Henry, Alvin Covell, Fred
Hebert, ThOs. Hebert, Fred John.
and Malcolm Schwarzenbach
> B: Scholarship and Department -.
Elmo NOegtlin. Maurice Thibodeaux.
Sidney Andre. John HUM. Harold
Treadaway, VIM. EntwiStle. Julian
Humphrey, Jos. Umbach, Ethelbert
Lagarde, Hymel AmuedO. Scholar
ship: Chas. Gerrets, Roland Meyers.
Aug. Briere. Coils Mangano. Geo.
Iatarain, Chester Camus and Chas.
TerrebOrne.
"A: Scholarship and Department:
Aloysius Serpas. Marioral McNeely.
Chas. Pickett, Fred Kraemer. Chas
PAMELA. RObt. Smith, Willis Nelson
and Victor Cieutat
Scholarship: Emile Legendre, Will
son Barrett and Ed Harper.
Alb Scholarship and Department:
Marell Roth, Louis Hubener, NAL
colin O'Donnell, Jos. Curren. Ar
mand Delcazal, Bernard Covell. Jas
Fabares, Earl Cooper, Peter Fink
Patrick Gabrielle. Giles Gait, Hart
Callow and Emile Hantel.
Department: Mike Melazo. At
tendance: Fred Hawkins.
3B: Scholarship and Department:
Russell Gildes, Alvin Reed, Francis
Nugier and Vincent Brady.
"a: Scholarship and Department:
Kelvin Morse. Fillmore Madison.
Edwin Schwalb, Bonnie Weiner and
Karl BrOdtman.
B: Scholarship and Department:
Walter Bainsfather, Nougie Rich
ard, Wilbert Bairnsfather, Henry
Buras and Leroy Cooper.
IA: Scholarship and Department:
Leander Boudreaux, Harold Bour-
geois, Albert Brodtman. Chas. Hill
debrand. Alvin Short, Chas. Soulant,
Clayton Traugth, Hugh Cobb, Alton
Morgan, Saply Peeler, Domingo
Miguel and Chas. Rostrup.
1B. Scholarship and Department:
John Carruba, Noel Durkes, Ashton
Roberts, Lee SchwarZenbach, Ber-
nard Henry, Aug. Cantin and Lucian
Esnard.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
A WORTHY CAUSE.

st. Margaret's Daughters will give
a dance on Friday, April 5, at the
Avenue Academy for the benefit Of
a worthy cause-to raise funds to
establish a summer home across the
lake for working girls.
Dancing will begin at s o'clock
music being furnished by Manetta' s
Jazz Band.
The following committee is in
charage of Mesdames VIM. Short
X. Mccormick, j. Morrison, ]. Hig.
gins, e. Abbott, A. Salathe, r. F.
Whitmore, Robt. Whftmore, Thos
Richardson, A. B. Clark, ]. P. Nolan
P. f. Muntz, L. Cunningham, ]
Armitage. T. Golf, Misses l.. Nc
Donald. V. Barrett, /. Bonner and
Z. Skiffington.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
CRAYFISH PARTY.

A most enjoyable crayfish party
was given last Sunday. The partici-
pants caught a lot of crayfish and
spent most delightful day. They
met at the home of Mrs. P. Brechtel.
Those composing the party were
Mr.. and Mrs. P Brechtel and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Durand and baby,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Sanchez, Mrs. H.
Munsterman, Mrs. George Gretz,
Misses Edith, Ruth and Maude Mum
sherman and Rose Rosamano, Messrs.
Ralph Breaux, John Breai and George
Munsterman.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
APPOINTED INSPECTOR OF
SHIPS.

Mr.. Joseph A. Lennox, who was
formerly connected with the Eureka
Homestead Association as inspector,
has resigned his position to accept
one of greater responsibility at Mo-
bile, Ala. where he was recently ap-
pointed by the United States Gov
eminent as one of the inspectors of
construction at that point. Mr.. Len
nox has been very successful in this
kind of work and it speaks well for
such young man. His many friends
congratulate him upon receiving the
appointment.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
ALGIERS GIRLS HELD UP ON
CANAL STREET.

On Saturday night at about ten
p. m. three of our young ladies were
held up on Canal street between the
l.. & n. Railway depot and the Ferry
House. Miss Irene Brooks, Miss
Ruth Pettigrove and Miss May Stras'
sci were stopped by a burly negro
who snatched a knitting bag from
the arm of Miss Pettigrove, breaking
one of the rings of the bag. Cutlery
from the young ladies no doubt
scared away the negro, who ran in
order to save himself from arrest
The girls were thoroughly fright
ened.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Remaining at Sta. A, n. O., La,
P. o. Thursday, March 7, 1918.
Men-E. Aufforth, Jr., Sam Crum-
Minis, Sam Leathem, James Mallard,
Wesley Peterson.
WOmen-Mrs. Wesley Peterson.
Observation-Disclosures Pap, care
ID. Shellie.
Charles Janvier, P. NJ.
Jos. w. Daniels, Supt.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
RODICK-MURPHY.

The marriage of Miss Annie Rodick
to First Sergeant George r. Mont
gomery of Camp Pike was cele-
brated on February q at the presby-
terry of the Church of the Holy Name
of Mary, Rev. J A Petit officiating.
The attendants were Miss Maggie JAG
ques and Louis Rodick. The young
couple are residing with the brides
mother in Atlantic Avenue.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
McDONOGH NO. 3 SCHOOL.

Names of pupils who had perfect
papers in spelling test of March 4,
1918:
5th Grade A: Leona Jorden, Lo-
retta Miller, Ida Burmaster, Mary
Quartano, Lillian Polasky, Malcolm
Schroeder, Samuel King. Ruby Spence.
5th 3 Grade: Mary Wolverton,
Leola Adams. Mae Bolnar, Nolbert
Burmaster, John Altman, Hansel
Breaux. Katherine Barton, Augusta
Wolverton.
Bird Grade B: Rosena Kicks, Alice
Hibbens, Edna Dill, Dorothy Bar
ichivich. Robert lRipp, Lucille Bar
ton, Clara Essinger.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
AT HOTEL DIEU.

Robert Anderson, one of the valued
employees Of J. Bodenger, was taken
suddenly ill few days ago and, after
being taken to Hotel Dieu, he was
operated on for an abcess of the gall
bladder and appendicitis. DR.. A. C.
King of our town performed the oper-
alton. Mr.. Anderson is reported as
progressing nicely at the institution
and hopes to be out with his friends
again within fifteen or twenty days.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
GIRLS GIVE penny PARTY

Five little girls of Bellevue School
gave a penny party Saturday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Frank c.
Hymel, 1876 Bermuda Street, at which
nearly Sc was collected for the Junior
Red Cross. The children who had
charge of the affair were Margaret
Hymel, Susie and Irma Roberts,
Rilma McNair, Alicia Gravois and
Llylwyn Gouner.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
FISHING TRIP.

An enjoyable day was spent Sun
day when a jolly party motored TO
Peach Orchard and spent the day
fishing Those present were Misses
Susie Barry and Alice judith, Mr.
and Mrs. C. w. Abbott, Mr.. ]. Heintz
and two sons, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E.
Barry, Mark and Kirk Abbott.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07
NEW ALMANACS.

The Louisiana State Board of
Health has just issued a very inter-
esting almanac of about fifty pages,
the reading matter is very interest
ing and especially to the housewives.
The new almanac is quite in keep
ing with many of the up-to-date
things that have been gotten out
by the State Board of Health.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-03-07

~ more for Ferriase than
We %, for taxes. Help remove
Al, extra tax
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
BISBEE BOY LEADER
 BAND AT U. OF 4.

According to word received here yesterday, Alfred Truscott, we'll known in this district, and who is at present at the University of Arizona, is coming to the front as a musician. Several items taken from the Wild Cat" a weekly published by the students at the university, have been received here by the local friends, and speak of the concerts given by the univers- ity band of which Alfred is the chief director
 Truscott is a Bisbee boy, having lived here for many years. and is a graduate of the Bisbee high school of the class of IT and has always played in the school orchestras. He went to the university last year, where he later joined the students training army corps, and since that time he has taken a great interest in the many concerts held at the university "All band concerts given on the campus are led by Truscott," states the week ly, "who shows by the performance that he is well fitted for the handling of the job. The university band itself has been recently organized under the direction of Alfred Truscott, who is acting as it's leader and although the band has not had much time for prac- tice as yet, the music helps toward entertaining 700 people now living on the compus."
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
EARL WTTIG WAS SHOT IN LEFT ARM
 NOT SERIOUS
WRITES CHEERING LETTER SAY ING THAT HE REC FIVE ID WOUND WHILE GOING OVER THE BEING TREATED ROYALTY

Yesterday afternoon, E. A Wittig received a letter from his son. Earl Wittig, who was wounded in France several weeks ago, stating that he was shot through the left arm and was in base hospital number 29, in France, and was feeling fine He said that he was getting the best sort of treat ment from the nurses and doctors. He said that he got shot in the arm while he twas going over the top" His let ter was a very cheerful one and did not state whether any bones were broken in the arm or not Judging from the letter the wound is not as serious as was first reported.
 When the news came to MT Wittig from the war department, he cabled w. H. Brophy in Paris to try and To- cate his son and find out the extent of his wounds. He had receved no reply to this message and was greatly surprised when he received a letter written by Earl himself. He not only wrote to his father. but letters to his mother, sister and others.
 The many friends of the Bisbee youth in the district will be glad to learn that his wound was not as bad as first reported and hope that he will fully recover. His American ism sticks out in the letter that he wrote and shows that he is proud of the wound he received while going over the top"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
BISBEE YOUNG LADIES
 ANSWER s. Q. 5. CALL

There was a call of that nature reached Bisbee yesterday morning. and it came from Douglas from the mem bers of the Motor Truck company. and it was promptly answered by about fifteen of the popular young ladies of the district and they left for Doug las at once. The call was sent by reason of the fact that the boys had been ordered away and as the ladies were interested in some of them and they in the young ladies. it was a farewell departure. The young ladies in question had sort of adopted that organization and had entertained them here on a number of occasions. with picnics and parties
 The motor truck company left Camp Harry Jones yesterday afternoon east ward bound. with the exception Of about sixteen members. who have been held for overseas service.
 The mails to eastern points from Eisbee will. from now on, be consid- erably increased by additional letter mail. Write to them often. girls. They were d good lot. and the let ters you send them will do them good If others would do the same thing it would be of benefit to many a young man who is now fighting for his country.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-10-20
REGISTRATION OF
 NURSES IN THE
 WARREN DISTRICT
sEVENTY-FoUR WOMEN RESPOND TO GOVERNMENT CALL FOR NuRsES-MIsS FoRSHAY IS AP- POINTED CHAIRMAN OF COM MITTEE

The registration of nurses which commenced on October 10, and closed last Thursday, brought within it's list e number of seventy-four women who responded to this military mea- sure, directed by General Gorgas of the United States army, and Secretary of War Baker These women when called for service will be assigned to a duty which they will be most ca pablo of fulfilling.
 The registration was opened to all women with nursing experience as well as graduate nurses, registered and unregistered, under graduates, pupil nurses and all who have been engaged in first aid work, home nurs- ing dietetic classes, etc. The regis tration took place in the Central school building and was conducted by Miss Bertha Forshay, school nurse, whose great earnestness in the work has done much toward bringing the number of registrants up to what it is
 Among the women registered, there are a number who are not graduates or registered nurses but have had some experience in nursing and first aid work A committee has been ap- pointed to assume full charge of the work in this city. Miss Forshay was appointed chairman while the others forming the committee are: The Mes danes Alexander Murray. Henry Pop pen, Emma Jason, Walter Stringfel- I~, M
 The following are the names of the women registered: The Mesdames Maud M. Folsom, Adalfn A. Dell, Eva A. Will, Urolby Hawley, Rogene Fen ner, Leila G. Hait, Esther Salholm, Stella E. Benton, Fennie Moon, Will liam Rahler, Paul Bell, Eunice Post les, Alice Warrack, Marie E. Heath, Florence Holmes, Edward Wall, H. Poppen, Herbert Grant, Genevieve Hughes, Ella McCulloch, Mary Leona Cooper, Margaret Patterson, Mary Copper, Emma Jason, w. R. String fellow, Stella Cole, Susan Tomblyn, Arbell G. Kennedy, J. B. Croslin, Anna McAlman, Mary Josephine Thayer, Laura Winor, Bertha Beilos, Mary J. Casbeer, F. Streebe, David Allen, Cor neal Johnson, Alma Johnson. w. Hun ter, J. w. Feeney, Clara Holden, Gus sic Green, Minnie Lee Schwartz, D. A. Foster, E, w. Datty, V. M. Wacek, Grace s. Keith, D. F. Huffer, w. E. Hankin, M. E. Greer, G. L. Schaer, P. H. Halleck, A. Armstrong, J. Birming- ham, Thomas Jewell, Alexander Mur- ray, the Misses Marie Ceice, Edna B. Newman, Mary Olive Horton, Bertha Forshay, Frances Carney, Gertrude Desmond, Margaret Mertaugh, Mary McGraw, Laura Arnold, Pearl Love green, Ella Holman, Mary Butler. Gertrude Johnson, Rylla Wacek, Laura Weir, Daisy Huffer, Wilhelmina Henry, Rena Albright, Beatrice Me Kay.