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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

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st. Landry, that this election herein
and hereby provided for shall be hell
and conducted and the returns Thereof
shall be made under the provisions
of Act No. 256 of 1910 and amend
ments thereof and such other laws as
may be applicable.
Adopted October 9th, 1919.
o. P, DAILY, President.
w. B. PRESCOTT, Secretary.
PROCLAMATION
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Pursuant to authority contained I'm
Ordinance No. 81 of the School Board
of the Parish of st. Landry of date
October 9Th, 1919, /, Oliver P. DAILY,
President of the said body, hereby
gives notice that an election will be
held in School District No. / OF the
Third Police Jury Ward of the Par
urday the 18th. day of November, 1918
ish of St. Landry, Louisiana. on Sat
at which election a majority of the
property taxpayers of said District, in
number and amount, eligible to vote
and voting, shall determine the pro-
position to incur debt and issue nego-
table bonds of the LIST School Dis
trct of the Third Police Jury Ward of
the Parish of st. Landry, La, to the
amount of thirty thousand ($30,000.-
00) dollars, to run for a perod of ten
years bearing interests at the rate of
five per cent per annum, payable an
nually, the proceeds of the sale of
said bonds to be used for the purpose
of purchasing site, constructing, furn-
ishing, and equipping a school or
schools at Arnaudville, La, in said
School District. The said election
shall be held at the following polling
place, Town Hall in the Town of Ar
naudville, La, in the First School Dis
trict of the Parish of st. Landry and
Third Police Jury Ward and the fol
lowing commissioners and clerk of
election are hereby appointed:
Antoine Arnaud, Jr., Luce Marks and
G. deKerlergand, commissioners, and
Chas. Delacroix, clerk of election,
each being a qualified elector.
Notice is hereby further given that
on Tuesday, November 18th 1919. at
TO o'clock a. m, the School Board of
the Parish of st. Landry will meet
at it's office in the City Of Opelousas,
and there in public session
will open the ballot box, examine and
canvass the returns and declare the
result of the election and promulgate
the same.
Given on this 9Th day of November,
1919, at Opelousas, Louisiana, Parish
of st. Landry.
o. P. DAILY, President.
B. PRESCOTT. Secretary.
On motion Of Mr.. Fogleman duly
seconded by Mr. Horaist, the follow
ing ordinance was offered and adopt
ed:
ORDINANCE NO. 50.
Whereas, a special election was held
the Melville School District No. 5
If the Fourth Police Jury Ward of
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

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the The d Parish 8 S Of sk Twin 5&eso e sss
with ordinance No. ax1 the School
Board of the Parish of st. Landry, La,
adopted on the 23rd of June, 1919, and
notice of same published according
to law; and
Whereas, the question submitted at
said election al to determine the
proposition, to authorize the Melville
School District No. 5 of the Fourth
Police Jury Ward of the Parish of st.
Landry, La, through it's governing
authority, to incur debt and issue ne
gotiable bonds to the amount OF TWEEN
ty-five thousand ($25, 100000 dollars,
to run for a period of five years, bear
ing interest at the rate Of five per
cent per annum, payable annually, the
funds thus derived to be used in con-
structing and furnishing additional
school building and improvements for
the schools of the Melville School Dis
triet No. 5 of the Fourth Police Jury
Ward of the Parish of st. Landry, La.
Which said proposition was lawfully
carried al said election, as shown by
process verbal of the canya of the
returns of said election made at a
meeting of the School Board Of the
Parish of st. Landry held on Friday,
August 8th, 1919. and
Whereas, the result of said election
was duly promulgated on the 9Th day
of August, 1919, as required by law:
Whereas, the School Board of the
of st. Landry is recognized
and made by law the governing aut8
of said school district, through
whom said bond issue shall be pro
ceeded with and an annual tax levy,
the constitutional limit suffi-
Client to pay the interest and principal
Of such bonds as said governing body
has been authorized to issue; now,
therefore,
Section /. Be it ordained by the
School Board OF the Parish OF st.
Landry, La, in lawful session conven-
ed, that the president and secretary
Of the School Board of the Parish OF
st. Landry La, shall be authorized on
behalf of said Melville School District
No. 5, of the Fourth Police Jury Ward
Of the Parish of st. Landry. La, act.
ing for and in the name of the govern
ing authority of said school district Of
Continued on page 50
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11
Shove Off Join the u. S NAVY


the Superintendent be authorized to
select competent instructors for said
purpose. UNANIMOUSLY carried.
Mr.. Perrault in the chair, DR.. DAILY
duly seconded, moved that the trans
fer wagon which was to be operated
from Gradney's Island to Opelousas be
and the same is hereby transferred to
the West South Bellevue routes in or
DER to relieve the congested conditions
on these routes. Carried.
Mr.. Perrault, duly seconded, moved
that the Superintendent be authorized
to answer the communication of the
Garland people relative to transpor-
tation into the Washington School be-
yond the transfer line, to the effect
that these people be notified, mas
much as the transfer route is within
a mile and one-half of the Garland peo-
pie and it being impossible to operate
the line for a greater distance that
the board is unable to furnish further
relief at this time. Carried.
Mr.. Fogleman, duly seconded, NOV.
ed that the Superintendent be author
ICED to investigate the title of the west
Bellevue school property and in the
event that said property belongs to the
board he is hereby authorized to dis
pose of same to the best advantage
of the board. Unanimously carried.
A petition having been presented to
the board asking for additional trans
p~ortation facilities for the children of
the extreme West Bellevue section to
Opelousas the board took the follow
ing action:
On motion Of Mr.. Fogleman, duly
seconded. the petition was ordered
held in allegiance until such time as
the board may have available funds.
Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Meche, duly sec
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

the red-b1ooded, Woodworking,
hard-playing men of the u. S.
Navy.
Pay begins the day you join.
On board ship a man is always
learning. Trade schools develop
skill, industry and business ability.
Thirty days care-free holiday each
year with full pay. The food is
good. First uniform outfit is fur
nished free. Promotion is un-
limited for men of brains. You
can enlist for two years and come
out broader, stronger and ADLER.
Shove of-Join the U. S. Navy.
If you're between II and IS 60 to
the nearest recruiting station for
all the details. If you don't know
where it is ask your postmaster.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11
No Worms In d HEALTHY Child

All ehildrsa trosabled with worms have an I'M
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as a
rude, there is aore or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTAESS chill o Given regularly
for tive or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm
prove the digestion, and act as a General Strength
eains Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw OF or dispel the worms, and the Child will be
La perfect health. Pleasant 70 take. 60c per bottle.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11
The Strong Withstand the Winter
Cold Better Than the Wsak

Cold Better Imam tine weak
You must have Health. Strength and En-
durance to fight Colds. Grip and influence.
When your blood is not in q healthy
condition and does not circulate properly.
your system is unable TO Withstand the
Winter cold.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
Fortiies the System Against Colds, Grip
and Influenza by Purifying and Enrichine
the Blood.
Il contains the well-knoWn tonic prop
critics of Quinine and Iron in q form
acceptable to the most delicate stomach.
and is pleasant to take. You can soon feel
It's Strengthening. Invigorating Effect. 60G
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

@NAJ tA0l IAC UA2AOL UOA3 AOSCSSdI
blanks and other necessary paraphe,
MALTA for the holding of said electio
shall be provided by the Secretary q
the School Board and he shall caus
to be printed ballots for use in sal
election in the following form. to-wit
Proposition to authorize -
the LIST school district of the
Fourth Police Jury Ward of
the Parish of st. Landry,
through its governing author
ity, to incur debt and issue YES
negotiable bonds to the
amount of thirty thousand
$3.50. 0O0. 00) dollars, to run
for a period of ten years, -
bearing interest at the rate
of five per cent per annum
payable annually, the pro-
ceeds of the sale of said bonds NO
to be used for purchasing site,
constructing furnishing and
equipping a school or schools
at Arnaudville, La, in said
school District. -
Taxable valuation. IS -
Signature of voter:
Agent of property holder--
NOTICE TO VOTERS: To vote in
favor of the proposition submitted up.
on this ballot place a cross (X) mark
in the square after the word yes"
To vote against the proposition
place a similar mark after the word
mo"
Section 3, Be it further ordained by
the Cnhnol poord ~ the Dor;sb re GO
Landry that the compensation for the
election commissioners in said cleo
tion shall be three dollars per day
and said election shall be held at the
following place and by the officials
here named each being a qualified
.elector.
The polling place at said election
shall be at the Town Hall in the Town
of A~rnaudville La, in said School Dis
trfct and Antoine Arnaud, Jr., Luce
Marks, and G. deK~ erlergand are ap-
pointed commissioners and Chas De-
.lacroix, clerk of election.
Section 4. Be it further ordained.
by the school board of the parish of
Landry, that notice of said cleo
ton containing the proposition here
In submitted to the voters, shall, be
prepared and signed by the President
and Secretary of the School Board and
shall be published by the Secretary in
official journal for four weekly
Insertions, the date of the
first insertion to be not less than thirty
days before the date of election. That
shall further recite that on
Tuesday, November 18th, 1919, at 10
a. M, the school board of the
Parish of st. Landry will meet at its
in the city of Opelousas, La,
Ind there in public session open the
ballot box, examine and canvass the
and declare the result of the
election and promulgate the same.
Section 5. Be it further ordained
,y the School Board of the Parish of
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11
Don't you want to see the W0rld7

ROMANCE is calling to you'll
~ Strange and smiling foreign
lends are beckoning to you. Shove
off and { the world!
Learn to "parley-voo'' in gay
Paree. See the bull-fghts in
Panama. See surf-riding on the
beach Of Waikiki.
Learn the lure that comes with
the swish and swirl of the good salt
sea, Eat well-free; dress we'll
free; sleep clean-free; and look EN-
all straight in the eye-Bntish,
French, Chinese, Japanese,
Spaniards, Egyptians. Algerians
and all manner of people.
Come! Be a real man of the
world. See the world. See it with
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

Section 2. Be it further ordained by
the school board of the Parish of st.
Landry that the ballot box, necessary
blanks and other necessary parapher-
MALTA for the holding of said election
shall be provided by the Secretary of
the School Board and he shall cause
to be printed ballots for use in said
election in the following form. to-wit.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

Cleophas Gaubert, $44.58.
j. A. Reed, $4,000.
Aug. Duplechain, $500.
Maruse Manuel, $147.00.
Gervis Guillory, $500.
Mayo McCauley, 1920.
Halphen veilon, $125.00.
Cornell Guillory, $4,000.
Oscar Landreneau, $321.00.
Ernest Smith, $500.
Emas Fruge, $71.O0.
Jno. T. Guillory, $4,000.
j. O. Fontenot. $4,000.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

BasiIe Deville, $4,000.
Arville Mouille, $500.
Orlien Rider, $500.
Jules Lafleur, $4,000.
Gustaye Guillory, $31.O0.
Francis Fontenot, $4,000.
Onezeme Fontenot, $4,000.
Caues Mercantel, $500.
Battle Vezina, $500.
Yves Rider. $500.
Alceed Bergeron, $500.
Oscar Landreneau, $225.00.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-10-11

Notes of Eugene Chapman, $4,000 each.
Notes Adraste s~aucier. $4,000 each.
Notes Eugene L. A. Fontenot, $4,000 each.
Notes Rena Fontenot, $4,000 each.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23

rate" says I. Both are vit'ran stas'
min m clever at breakin' into tn other
feller's king row. Sthill Hampy knows
how { move tn min across tn board,
mind ye, Maggie m I'm thinkin he'll
give a good account o. hisself."
~ understan'," says Maggie.
"Uncle Dave Lane is so loaded wit
brains he's call'd tn Sage o. tn
organi- shun.' Is he such brilliant
stats'min?"
"Yis," says 1. "Iic has a thorough
knowledge O. tn classcks. is on speakin
terms wit DIR. Elots sivin foot book
shift, kin rcctc Dunga CHM m plays
n neat hand at stud pok'r. B'twcen
hisself m Uncle Dave Martin they'll
try to put Charlie Hall acros' as prisi-
dint o. tn new Council. But JUS wait,
Maggie. till ye see Hampy in action
wit tn axe on tn flock O. Office
hold RS"
rs tn oth'r ward lcadrs as smart as
Tncles Dave Martin m Lane?" asks
Maggie.
mot be long shot" says I. "If
tn av'ragc ward lead'r knew one eighth
as much as these two anci Mt politicians,
they'd git a vilint headache m have
rush o. blood t. their heads
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23

rolled in Manayunk Post No. 200, ac-
cording to the statement today Of T. A.
Sweeney, the post finance officer. He
reported 1856 paid-up memberships TO
the state headquarters, S41 Chestnut
street, yesterday. 1t is anticipated that
the post will be officially named at the
next meeting, in st. Johns Parish Hall,
Rector street, Manayunk, January 8.
With more than 100 members. Post
No. 1S9, in the Nineteenth ward, has
elected as its commander George Nc
Dowell. This post was organized through
the efforts of William IL. Shuster, Jr.,
and other comrades in that part of the
city, and it has made progress since the
granting of its charter. The other Of
ficers of the post ere Charles J. Archer,
post adjutant, and Robert A. Nelson,
finance officer.
war risk insurance officers OF the
vars rs posts of the Legion will confer
tonight at the City Club, 3l3 South
Broad street. William G. Murdoch. the
state adiutant. will speak on the recent
Washington meeting on the subject:
Vincent A. Carroll, Post No. 10, VIII
preside. Other speakers will include "A.
Beryl Walton, of Washington. repre- =
sentinR the Bureau of War RISK In
surauce, and DR.. Fairfax Irwin, in
charge Of the public health service in
this city. NJ
The James ]. Donahue Post, NO;
300. of the American Legion, Will hoid
Christmas entertainment IN connec-
tion with its regular meeting this eve
ming in Albion Hail. Sixty first street
and Usage avenue.
Other activities are being planned Tor
the winter months by which it is ex :
nected funds for a clubhouse can be
procured. James Francis Ryan, 6O3l
Catharine street, is commander OF the
most, and Joseph +. Collins, 92l South
Forty ninth street, is adjutant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23
The Cop on the Corner

ttVKTHAT was Dave Martin doin' in
w tn subway? asks Maggie as she
guides tn carp't sweeper over me
fancy waistcoat.
Hes been in miny n hole" says /,
"but hadn't heard o. his latest
discint. Are yc not bit groggy on
this?"
"Divil n Bit" sanps Maggie. "it
says here in tn evenin'. paper that
Hampy has sarv'd warnin' he'll not
sthand f'r any underground passage
ways. TIL inferince is he caught Dave
rid handed in dark cave"
"'Tis merly political way o.
Stain tn new Mayor'll be agin any
double crossin' firm eith'r Dave Martin
or Dave Lane. 'Tis WHISPERED tn two
Davids has been seen goin in n comm
out o. tn little feller's sanchtum, tn
same bein' Sinator Ware"
Dye We s'pposc they're dealin' wit
tn Conthract'r Bosses, agin?'' quizzes
Maggie.
They've been conferrin' at eny
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23

Christmas seals has been greatly in
-ssena creased in Philadelphia.
MS4kNH& The local posts of the
9H&8xaSSN Legion led all cities of
$NNMIF ing the seal campaign,
SsTs according to II. A. Pat
tison, of New York,
medical field secretary Of the National
tuberculosis Association. Mr.. Patti
son and T. B. Kidner, secretary of the
association, called on county officials of
the Legion yesterday.
In cooperation with the Philadel-
phia tuberculosis committee, the posts
of the Legion in this city actively en-
gagged in the sale of the seals. This
movement on the part of the Legion was
promoted on city y-wide basis.
Doctor Pattison explained that the
fund realized through the campaign
will be beneficial to legiouaries, mas
much as the board of vocational train
Ing has found that virtually IS per
cent of the discharged soldiers show
traces of tuberculosis, The 1920 pro-
gram of the national association con-
templates the assistance of former serv-
ice men throughout the United States.
There will be meeting of the cx =
ecutive committee of the American
Legion late this afternoon in the Office
of the chairman, 603 Bailey Building,
to give further, consideration to the re-
cent charges regarding utterances at
tributed to Judge Joseph p. Rogers.
Ell. r. .Tully, assistant to the man
ager of Kugler's restaurant, has been
elected as commander of Post 174, a
central post which includes in its mem
bership Franklin D'Olier, the national
commander of the Legion.
This post has been named the Harry
1ngersoll Post No. ia, and it's officers
include w. ]. Flynn, post adjutant
DIR. II. A. Mcknight, finance officer
and A. e. Olsen, vice commander.
-Four hundred members have been en-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23
Last Call for TOuS!

Tomorrow the last day for meeting Santa
Claus before he starts over the house-tOps with
his pack Last day for choosing TOYS GAMES
and DOLLS, before the stockings are hung by
the chimney-side! We expect another busy day
in the Toy Store-and the variety of Toys is
really wonderful after such great month!
Last-day shoppers will find it easy to make
satisfactory selection and we expect 20 serve
everybody promptly and efficiently.
umlrLdrn& & LlnthL -Enlrlh lomr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23
LEGION AIDS SALE
OF XMAS SEALS
Posts Here Cooperate With
Red Cross in Disposing of
Stamps
OTHER ACTIVITIES OF ORDER

Through the operation of the
American Legion, the sale of Red Cross
Christmas seals has been greatly in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-23

creased in Philadelphia.
The local posts of the
Legion led all cities OF
the country in support =
ing the seal campaign,
according to II. A. Pat
tison, of New York
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-05-14
HOLD 5 FEE
ON TRADING STAMPS
70 BE EFFECTIVE

Tao CouFs Ill Appeals ii al os1iniola
81 Judge Urncy, he'd this IAorlsfl 1
that the license Zee of 1850. imposed
by the Chapter 70a az The Acts Of
1916, upon persons 81 firms engaged
iii the trading stamp business, Is valid.
Ii ii understood that she eject Of the
license viii Be TO make II impossible
Tor aoune AZ the smaller firms ID con.
time business
The decision 10 nfed out that the
Supreme Court had held that the trad
Ing stamp business has features which
places Ii under the ordinary police
powers of the state. ana that the IL
eense fee was impose upon the yleg
that some OF these features were Diet
rimental % the public interests.
The court dismissed the contention
that the act was discriminatory on
account Oh the fact that a license Of
but $50 was imposed on those giving
stamps with the sale 5of their own
foods. II was held that this was not
an arbitrary distinction, but that the
Legislature evidently considered that
custom less injurious than the sale
of stamps BY firm ether than the
one selling the goods
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-05-14
being III fun payment OF money due
Board og Education on May
Keepers oF an bridges were appoint
cd.

italians Expected Back soon tosigl
Headline. Easy with the whip there@
You can lead i horse 10 water tiu
know the rest
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-05-14
ASBURY M. &. CHURCH
GOES OVER THE Top
IN CENTENARY DRIVE

Members Of the congregation of As
bury MI. g. Church, West street. and
the pastor Rev Nj q Thompson. are
being heartily congratulated by
churches throughout the Conference,
and their friends, both white and col
ored, on the successful issue of the
Centenary Drive The following Is
the official statement Of the District
Manager who issued this bulletin
from his Office IA Calvert street
Asbury N r Church Of Annapolis,
Md. went over the top in the Cente-
nary drive. Monday night, May 18th,
marked the close Of the campaign
which has lasted four days, personal
subscriptions amounting to $i5,538
we're pledged All subscriptions have
not yet been received
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-05-14
CAPT. GUILD TO REVIEW
BATTALION ON FRIDAY
AFTERNOON, MAY l6

Captain George-R Guild. u S. Army,
who is al the head Of the military de.
partment of Johns Hopkins Uniyer-
sity. will review the cadet corps Of
st Johns College On Friday after,
noon The name Of Capt Guild is
we'll known from his military text
book which received high government
approval for use gn the Students
Army Training Corps Tho text has
been widely used and has proved il.
self To be perhaps the best arranged
course or study III military drIll and
tactics yet written for college use
AT the outbreak Of the war Capt
Guild. who had been retired, was rel
called ID active service and was sta
toned at Johns Hopkins as com
mandant. Through his efforts the
battalion of the University has at.
tanned high degree of excellence
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-05-14
NEW CON 1CllE
MEETS WITH BOARD NJ
YESTERDAYS SESSION
IL Lee mardeesy Smeceessa e haFses II
Rasssors, mnalssloRcfy EastR0a
Head Fommassiener Apprentices


III weekly session yesterday Of the
Board 81 County Commissioners tor
Anne Arundel county. the newly ap-
poipted commissioner, r. Lee Har-
desty. Who has been appointed to Ill
the vacancy on the Board created Dy
the death 81 Charles q Bassford, took
his seat
Commissioner Hardasty Is from the
First district. He asked that the ap-
pointment 81 the keeper of South
River bridge be deferred until May 20.
on motion OF Mr.. Webb. seconded by
MIR. Hardesty, the commissioners voted
that $500 lie appropriated % the
Home coming committee for financing
the welcome Of the soldiers.
The following were appointed Road
Commissioners for Passport Henry
shembec; Nj. Boisseau. Henry Haller,
Jacob Meiser, and Frank DhladtlSe. the
two latter being new members Of the
commissioners of roads,
Upon certificate Of Drs MillineT and
Norwood. ii was ordered that Susan
watkins, coloreai be committed to
Brownsville hospital as county pa 4
tient.
On certificate fled By Drs Sargent
and smith. Of Camp Meade, il was or
tlered that Guy Liie be committed To-
Springfield hospital as county pa
.tient
II was ordered that the action Of the
Board on May authorizing the pres-
ident to borrow $4,000 70 pay the
School Commissioners be rescinded.
and the matter OF borrowing a sum Of
money be deferred for future action.
also the sum 81 sic, 1864 paid to the
County Board of Education on Wed
nesday. May I BY order Of the County
Treasurer be approved, the amount