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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-05-28

With a feeling or good-fellOwship,
~ contentment. Of victory and OF
having been well fed. 800 men and
women listened 10 South Bends re-
turned Y. NJ. c. A. secretaries Tues
building tell some Of their expert
ences.
Only one OF the men, r. T. Beck,
was not present 10 tell his story. as
he was in Indianapolis because OF
an operation undergone by a broth
er. Sec'y Beck has an interesting
story 20 tell having been In the
Spanish-American war. the Philip
pine instruction. and the Boxer
rising. lie entered the first officers
training camp at TT Sheridan and
was graduated with a captains com
mission. but was later discharged
because Of wounds received on pre-
vicus service He then enlisted
with the Y. NJ. c. a. and was SO
Iected from among 80 applicants
for his work. After going overseas
ne was assigned 10 the French
black troops with a comm ission Of
captain, being the only Y. NJ G. A.
man privileged 10 ride horse He
received several citations from the
French and was also awarded the
croix de guerre.
The first man introduced by
Toastmaster Campbell was J. A
Lord. who was overseas and was
wounded. being i'm the hospital for
a long period Mr.. Lord, having TO
leave early. was called upon before
those present had finished their sup
pers.
Tells Clever Stories.
Ray Bird, for three months a sec
rotary at Camp Shelby. Miss. was
called upon second and put the as
sembled men and women in "a good
humor by several clever stories.
Rev. G.. w. Titus. who spent seven
months overseas. spoke for seven
minutes. each man being limited to
minute for each month ne was in
the service. Rev. Titus when first
sent across was attached to the
suicide" battalion Of the first divi-
sion in the TouI sector. During
February Of the last year he was
with the 10th trench mortar bat
AtIls dioO u the HIsl ulNlHloN- en-
South Bend hOys were members OF
this battery.
Rev Titus told of the high sense
OF honor of the boys over there. At
one time he said he had over 1000
francs loaned to various men and
did not keep a book. but before he
returned 10 this country, every frame
had been paid back to him
BOYS Want Positions.
Rev. G.. r. Enterline. at present
in charge OF the Y. NJ. c. A en-
plOyment service, and for seven
months a secretary at Camp Custer
Mich. followed Rev. Titus. Leaving
the stories OF camp life to the other
men present. Rev. Enterline touch
ed upon the boys who are bach
home wanting positions. and prac
tically every one wanted TO be out
doors
a. ID. Hubbard. with seven months
and a half 'over there" followed
Rev. Enterline. Going over. Mr.
Hubbard was one OF the two trans
port secretaries. on this ship there
were both cOlOred and white troop.
and he told of several of the details
of serving both bodies Of men. III,
spent four months in the Toul sec
tor with the enlisted mems "Y'
hut.
Frank II. Slower, who had a veal
in London and in France. gave
brief account OF his experiences
Mr.. Slower was sent over variou
parts of England TO secure photo
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
Absent Friends

Miss Sarah Powell has he'd to endure
another operation and stood 1t very
well
Mr. and Mrs ST John Liddell have
bought an attractive and comfortable
dwelling on Asia ~ Baton Rouge.
John ChristIon has returned from
overseas lie will locate at Hammond.
going into business with his brother.
Ia law
Gus Sweetman OF North Baton Rouge
she vas reported Saturday az despe-
ratel, III Of pneumonia pass, d the
crisis and Is getting better
Friends here of Frank l. Nanny will
sympaihI2e With him In the loss Of his
maternal grandmother Mrs + Tay
ior of South Hill, Va
Mercer Barrow is reported As hav.
lag reached NeW York from over the
water Lieut. Elwyn Barrow IL In
Texas at an army post
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
The Gospel for the Second Sunday
IN Lent. 81. Matt. w, a.

Jesus vent thence and departed In.
10 the coasts of Tyre aud Siden And,
hehcld a woman OF Canaan came out
ct She same coasts, and cried unto him
saving, Have mercy or ne, o Iord.
thou sou Of David nv daughter is
grieyonsly vexed with devil Bnt he
answered her not word And his
disciples came and besnught him. say.
ing. Send her away for she crieth
after us Hat be- answered and said
! an rot sent bat unto the lost sheep
Of tic house or Israel. Then came she
and norshipped him, saying Lord helm
me imi be- answered and said, Il IL
net meet te take the children's bread
and cat II To- dogs. And she said
TrutE Lord yet the dogs eat he
crumbs which fall from their masters
table Then Jesus answered and said
unto her O woman, great is tbs faith
be Il unto thee even az thou wilt. And
her daughter was made whole tina,
very hour
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
ELECTION NOTICE

By virtue Of the authority vested In
nae as Mayor OF the Town Of Bayou
Sara, La, hereby order an election 10
be held on Monday, April Z. 1919. for
the purpose OF selecting the following
officers to vii Que mayor. one mar,
shall anti collector, one secretary, one
assessor and five councilmen
Said et"s lion tn be held II the city
hall IN Bayou Sara. La. betN zen the
hours OF a. III. and 6 p. ia Conmis.
Eioners To serve at said election are
hereby appointed as fellows Ed Leet
Aose Van Tromp and l., szabo.
tSignedl j II LOGAN, Mayer
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

yellow iessamine In woodland and
elong the public roads Is nov striking
the first note In floral harmonies ot
the year Next will appear the haw,
thorn and kindfs d snowy blooms. most
beautiful Of all the cherokee rose IN
prodlgal burgeon every hedge row
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Miss Jena Vinel entertained the
high school teachers and a few of her
former classmates In homer of her
birthday. al the family home. on
Friday evening Besides cutting the
birthday cake with due cert mony.
other delicious refreshments were sery.
ed after which the attractive hostess
attended the picture show with the
others rs her guests.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Mrs. Peter TroCchiano treated The
True Democrat household to dish
of crabs cooked with rice and tema.
toes In an inimitable way Mrs Troe.
chiano vas graduated IN domestic
science while In Italy, and has not
forgotten what shs learned
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
PREPARING FOB PARISH FAIR

meeting OF the Board of Directors
al the Parish Fair Association vas
held In the court house, Wednesday
morning. at which vas taken up the
preliminafies OF the Fair this fall Mr.
Benton vas delegated to attend the
meeting Of Parish Fair Secretaries In
BATON Rouge next "Wednesday at which
time he viii arrange tne date # the
Fair Committees were appointed at
this meeting and preparations made
TO put un a bigger and better fair than
ever before
Messfs ] Bob and Harry Daniel and
X II Benton Jf were named az com.
mittee on premium list ] Il Matthews
and u II Benton Jr committee Of ad
sertising
Expect 10 have q COOL line Of clean
and amusing concessions
Plans are laid for biggest EXHIBIT of
livestock and produce IN the history
Of the Parish and also to max a show
ing at ShreYt port in competition for
Parish premium Mr.. Redhead wa
hree"ni at the meeting and suggested
that We give Ward Premiums on the
same principle rs Parish Premiums
are given nj State Fair
Mr. Benton was made secretary OF
The Fair Association lie hopes to have
the eatalog OF the press by the first
Of May In the meantime he requests
that all take stock Of what they have
10 show and turn II over To- him for
and care until fair time
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Misseg Robertson and Saunders will
the Senior Glass of the high
school at Dr poweli's the afternoon
of NJ PatFicks Day A treat IL in store
for those so fortunate 81 90 he chosen
as guests
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Supl II G l.unsferd visited the coun.
try schools this week, taking advan
tage OF the better condition Of our
roads as compared with East Felici
ana tie MAS obliged however To leave
hts car at Jackson on account of the
bad places In our ninth ward roads
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

As soon as the weather Is more set.
tied. Mf Gee. iiaier Will begin build
ing his neW home NEAR \. A. Friers
This good citizen and family vii hp
very welcome to st Fraueisyille
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
COMPLIMENTARY REPORT or
ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL
INSPECTOR

Due to the fact that the 81. Francis,
Vile Iilgh School vas giving examina.
lions on the day Of oui visit. the 18th
INST, Ne were able To observe but little
of the work of the classroom proper
however an examination of the pro.
gram OF work. conference with the
teachers concerning their work, added
To our observation of some parts OF
the WORK lead Us 10 the conclusion
That The school Is progressing salts.
'acterily, tn spite OF It's share of hard
ships caused by the epidemic of aflu.
enza
The principal has had 10 reorganlge
several phases OF the work heretofore
obtaining here In doing 50. she has
mapped out plan of action to be- fol.
lowed for several years hence This
necessity required immediate atten.
ton aud Ne are gratiiied that no time
Was wasted In meeting the situation
BESIDES this, several ether fmpor,att
improvements were brought about as.
Tor instance, IN the matter Of discipline
the organization Of auxiliary school
agencies, etc. The present cooperation
OF teachers, pupils, and patrons Is o:
high order, the general spirit Of the
sehool being quite wholesome.
However ether improvements are
Needed az / The basement should
have a concrete floor instead of the
rough uneven brick floor which is not
only unattraetiye aud unsightly. but
d'ftieult TO keep dry and clean. tie.
sides, provision should be made for
more light IN The basement This, of
course, calls for additional window
space The domestic science cot.
tage should be enlarged to include both
the sewing and cooking departments
In the same building instead Of sepa.
rate buildings as is At present the case.
Then, too, sanitary reasons, II not
others, would suggest that this depart. |
ment be further removed from the
stable, now In too close proximity to
The cooking department. ;. The school
furnace Is not giving satisfaction At. |
tention should be given this as soon |
as practicable 1 In order that the |
might be used by the school
and by the community, al night. for
school exercises. public meetings. |
school commandments, etc. this hall |
should be wired so that Il mlsht be- /
ighted by electricity 8. The principals
lffice should be provided sith suitable
fling cabinets and typewriter. The
Importance al keeping school records |
ma business correspondence available |
aud ia good condition suggests the ne
'esatty q thetiling cabiaets, the rather
extensive correspondence work Incl
tent TO the proper management Of a |
school effiee and by the principal. sug
rests the typewriter In any well reg
Hated business. all accessories which |
make for aving of time and for the
fostering Of accuracy. are regarded Az
essentials The volume and character /
II work tranacted in the office of any |
n work transacted Ia tht office of any |
Respectfully submitted.
tslgnedl CiiAs +. TRouDEAu.
Assistant State High School Inspector |
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15
Church Notices
GRACE CHURCH
Rev A, w, Sksrdon, Rector,

Second Sunday In Lent. Church
School $50 Holy Communion and
Sermon al II o'clock Thursday. Holy
communion nj 10 o'clock Friday,
ldtaay. IN o'clock
baiiy Vespef Service, clock
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

The first woman 10 win the Ameri.
can armys distinguished service medal
IL Miss Beatrice Macdonald. OF the
reserve nurse corps, who vas serious.
~ Wounded while remaining at her
post with wounded men al British
casualty station during a German night
raid
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Mf Shade g Smith income tax in.
stractor. arrived last FFiday and has
spent the week slowing how To make
thaG return
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

garage will shortly he opened at
H." Nes sham store building II will
be- ran by Messrs lIohEood and Ostef,
berger
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

The town Ineuss u great loss In the
resignation OF q l.. Plettinger az town
clerk as he gave intelligent interest
a. we'll as faithful SERVED
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Miss Edith l4eake has been reap
pointed parish chairman Of the Vie.
roy Loan campaign, and goes o New
Orleans next Thursday Ia attend the
opening eonfe renee of state workers
of which Mrs Laurence williams ls
chairman.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Harrow and Clack ara agents for
Goodyear tires.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

j Il Robb bough, the Mumford pro
perry at the sale. Saturday, coasil
GRAFTON s3oe5.oo
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

only those who have plenty Of gold
ever get anything out of silver we'd.
ding.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1919-03-15

Respectfully submitted.
tsignedl CHAs. y. TRouDEAu.
Assistant State High School Inspector
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
YANKS MARRIED
ABROAD ELIGIBLE
ARMY DISCHARGE

Washington, May 13.-Soldiers who
married abroad are eligible for imme-
diate discharge on their arrival in
this country, the War Department to-
day informed the commanders of
ports of embarkation.
The majority of soldiers who en-
tered the army from farms are re-
turning to that work Immediately
upon being discharged, according to
announcement today by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Careful sur
veys made by farm help specialists
were said to refute published state
ments that from Is TO 80 per cent
of the farmers in the army were
seeking other occunations. In one
camp alone the specialists found that
% per cent of the soldier farmers
who had been discharged had actual
ly returned to the land.
Secretary Baker today directed pub
lication of q general army order. au-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
AGED MAN WILL
SEE FIRST MOVIE

Charles Case, S5 years of age, will
witness his first motion picture pro-
duction when he attends this even
ing's performance of "Oh, You Wom-
en- as the guest Of James Cook.
Mr.. Case, who is an ex-minister,
has hitherto heartily disapproved of
theatres of all descriptions, but he
has at last relented. The play
though, happens to be one that may
possibly shock the gentleman's SEN
sibilities to such an extent that his
first "movie" NAV be his last.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Mel Lanning of the Los Angeles
! Rubber Stamp Company is in the Val
! ley on brief business trip.
Lieutenant W. r. Mckenzie and
J Lieutenant O. l.. Stevens motored to
FL Centre from Rockwell Field. Lieu
tenant Mackenzie will shortly go to
/ Los Angeles. where he will pive sew
eral stunt flying exhibitions.
w. II. Lavayea and family have re-
, turned to their home on Len Key
avenue after a three days visit IN
, Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Coggins, Jr.,
and their small son Wilbur have left
for short visit in San Diego.
Clyde H. Larey has just contracted
to paint all the Standard Oil Com
pany's motor equipment.
Charles Sones, T. Gill and Claydee
H. Larey are planning weekend
fishing trip to Moreno Dam.
A party of tourists stopping for a
short while at he Hotel Barbara
Worth is composed of Mrs. d. M.
Cooper, Miss Caroline Wickey, Miss
Louise Houghton and n. ID. Cooper.
C. F. Curtis of the Pacific Tele
phone Company is a guest at the
Barbara Worth while in the city on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. McCabe are in
Ell Centre on brief visit and are
guests at the Barbara Worth hotel
G.. B. Gilbert of the Oregon Woolen
en- Mills is SPENDING a few days at
the Hotel Barbara Worth.
F. N. Cronholm of Cantu, Cal, su-
perintendent of the River division of
the Imperial Irrigation District, is in
FL Centre upon a business visit.
f. F. Roberts of Anaheim, well
known cattleman, is in the Valley on
few DAYS visit and is registered at
the Hotel Barbara Worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. lockwood are
down from Los Angeles visiting the
Valley for short while.
Miss Nell Ryan is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Leta Bryan
Mrs. J. O. Cole is at Jacumba with
Mrs. J. r. Fowble, who for the past
few weeks has been quite i'll there.
Mrs. Harry Bump, accompanied by
her daughter Helen were bus shop
pers noted upon Main street yester-
day.
Among the out-of-town shoppers
seen upon our streets this morning
was Mrs w. NJ. Hayes of Seeley.
Pleading guilty to charge of con-
tributing to the delinquency of mi
nor, Joseph Ward this morning threw
himself on the mercy of Judge Frank
lin Cole in the Superior court and
made application for probation. The
application was taken under consider
alton.
Blain Walker, who is in the Valley
at present on business for the Pathe
News Pictorial Company, is a guest
for few days at the Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
CHURCH SOCIAL.

The ladies Of st. Mary's will enter
tain tomorrow evening, May IA, with
a lawn social on the beautiful grounds
of the parish, corner of Fifth and
Orange streets. There will be good
music and refreshments.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

thorozing General Pershng to "miti-
gate or remit" any sentence which I'M
der the articles of war requires con-
firmation of the president before such
sentence NAV be executed.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
COLORADO RIVER.

The United States Reclamation
Service reports the mean daily gage
heights, in feet, and mean discharges,
in second feet, of the Colorado river
at Yuma, Ariz., for the week ending
Nav 9. as follows:
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Where 10 go is no longer a prob
lem Mehlburn's Tavern, Imperial,
offers real enjoyment any evening"
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
M AG AZINES WANTED
FOR CAMP X CARNEY

A call has come from Camp Kear-
nev fer magazines for the men. The
librarian Of the Public Library here
has received letter from the camp
librarian, urging that magazines be
collected and shipped to the camp
library at Kearney.
1t is desired to send a big shipment
this week. Please look up your mag
azines and bring them to the Library
at once.
Monthlies are preferred. Any good
story or picture magazines will be ac-
ceptable.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Broken or notl-We pay 81 to
S35 per set Also actual value for
= diamonds, watches. bridgework, old
gold, silver and platium. Send at
once and receive cash by return
mail. Your goods returned if price
unsatisfactory. Mazer Bros. L.
2007 S. 5th street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
NOTICE INVITING BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Trustees of the Ell Centre
School District will receive separate
bids on school supplies.
specifications are on file with NJ. d.
Boucher, Wilson School.
Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and to purchase in a
greater or less amount than stated in
the specifications.
Bids must be sealed and filed with
VI. d. Boucher or the Clerk of the
Board on or before May II. 1918, 8
D. m. EVA H. WALKER,
Clerk.
Dated May 8, 1919.
Nav 5-6-10 10
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

We also have a Cleveland Track
laying Tractor at the Motor elVice
Co.. Calexico, and Valley Garage,
Brawley. Call and examine them
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-Order books and price books.
Finder please return to f. A. Nance
Imperial, or Phone 64W, Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

TO TRADE-Two horses, small COW
cred wagon, drop-head sewing ma
chine; want small auto. Hickman,
S35 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Sargent will insure tt."-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Arrange to see DR.. Hutchinson
about your glasses before he goes
out on his vacation. Office at Den
yer rooms, on Wednesday, at Holt
vile next Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Have you room to rent? Try
The Press Classified Columns. They
Hring results.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Dated May 3, 1919.
May 5-6-12-13
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13
M&sMo17Mn.

Mel Lanning of the Los Angeles
Rubber Stamp Company is in the Val
ley on a brief business trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-05-13

Blain Walker, who is in the Valley
at present on business for the Pathe
News Pictorial Company. is guest
for a few days at the Barbara Worth.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06
FEARED COTTON Is INJURED
IsY TOO MUCH RAINFALL

According the the government
report. the excessive rains that have
fallen the past week in the stal'
are decidedly a disadvantage to The
cotton crop prospects.
The stand over the state is gen
orally very poor and much replant-
ing is yet to be done. In SOM IL
stances "a third planting will be '"c-
essary, it is reported. The crop 80:
Il whole is in very poor condi jon
and decidedly backward for this &C.
son of the year on account OF Toe
cool weather and excessive raiNii.
The same report says that il
potatoes. small grain and truck c.ur-
are in the finest Of condition,
should max" fine yields.
Frnits OF all kinds give exc, ~
promise uf bumper yields.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06
FAMOUS OLD TONIC
BREAKS UP MALARIA
CHILlS IN 3 DAYS
SO Good That Prominent PhNSican"
E,cr,whrrr Are prcscribin. "

The next time you get an attHcn OF
malaria. agu". 'tC., 20 10 YOU: d"al"r
and get It hottie of Swamp Chill and
Fever Tonic II will break up the
chills in thrc" ur four days and
give YOU relief as you've never hat
before
swamp thill Tonic does its work
quickly and surely. without any un-
pleasant effects. II contains no cal
omcl and is tastclcss. 1t IS Md" oi
purely vegetable ingrodicn'H ana OF
iron exactly IT." cumbnatio" irr
the cff"ctiv" relief of malaria. arr".
,hlis. fever, colds. grippe" "''
Hundreds of people wri," l"t'r"s
about swamp chill Tonic like i J
Nelson oi Biycns. Texas, w&o ~ay'.
'Smamp chill Tonic always cured
the chills for IN" ANA know 1t l.
the hest chill tonic ON tn" market
You too will say tn" samc. once
you have tried this famous Oh rom
cdy. At your dealers &" cents a
bottle Get on" today. tAdvb
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06
INDIAN PER CAPITA PAYMENT
BILL PASSES THE HOV.;E.
Payment OF !'2OO.0O Per Capita To
Each or Choctaws And Chick
asaw> viii Mean Much.

If the Senate uf the United states
votes like the House did, it is sure
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06
suffrage .,ncndrinrnt TO Star

The United >"Htr- Senate We,
day passed ih' resolution. for1
passed by the House. which
submit an a.u,ndrmont erantir
women the night To vote, Ia al.
state legislatures. When ado
bv three fourths Of the states.
amrndrncn, becomes effective
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06
Srcr,.tar, Davis !ioi'0r,,i

A. u, Davis has returned from
meeting of state trad" secretaries
at Oklahoma city whore he was hon
ored by being selected one of the
directors of tn" organization. fio
was also chosen aS editO for the
Monthly Bulletin of th" association
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-06-06

cludes the sum of S., ,5OO.0Vl|
per capiat payment to The Q
saws and ChoCtaws OF s2O9
The original amount specific
$50 per capita but this was
to 5000 at the instance OF Co
man Carter OF our district.
Subscrib for the Durant \