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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10

pleasant visit to Hot Springs. Ark
Miss Miriam went from Hot sprips
10 battle Creek, Mich, where she ha!
accepted a position.
MIS- W. Williams attended the fun
eral OF her sister-tn-law, Mrs. J. w
Williams, of Ruston, Sunday.
Miss Luda Reynolds attended the
Sunday School Convention at Minden
the past week, representing the NJ. E.
s. S.
Drs' j. NJ. Mosely, Claud and Ben
ferguson represented Arcadia at the
Medical Convention In Shreveport this
week.
Miss Camille Currie returned Sun.
Gay from JoneSboro accompanied by
ner two friends, Misses Julia and
Estel Jones.
Prof Thomas and Mrs. Thomas of
Vivian, both former teachers of this
place, were the weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Conger.
Rev. W. H. Jordan and Bertram
Barnette attended a meeting at Min.
den last week in interest of the cente-
nary movement for missions.
Mr.. ]. A. Butler, Of Liberty Hill,
transacted business at the Court House
While here he left with the
Democrat a nice order for stationery
Mrs. Frey and little daughter, who
laye been visiting their parents and |
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas. |
'eturned to their home in Saline Sun.
lay.
Hayden Collinsworth, nephew Of our
ownsman, Mr., NJ. 0. Collinsworth, ar
ived here on Monday from the Great
AXES Naval Training Station, where
e received his honorable discharge
rom the service. His father, Mr.. G. J.
|ollinsworth, Of Friendship, came up
meet his son.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10

The presbyterians Of Arcadia are
planning to revive their work In our
city and the Rev. B. C. Bell, the
Evangelist Of Red River Presbytery
will lead the work and have charge
of 1t until a regular pastor has been
secured for this church. The presby.
terians have long neglected their work
and duty ia this place but now it Is
decided that this church shall take up
her task and do her part along with
the other great churches Of the land.
This church has a God.given work to
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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10
RINGGOLD NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD

The officials of the S. L. B. & s.
railroad were in town Monday on a
tour Of inspection and also to look
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10
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{r' j. s. McConathy went to Shreye
4 Sunday.
rs W. West has returned from q
Y to Shreveport.
Pr. and Mrs. Burton are spending
Il week in Homer.
ISIS Alice Bond was a visitor to
Pton Friday afternoon.
rs' Joe Andrews and little SONS are
ting relatives in Minden.
II. Dallas Rogers, travelling sales
was In town this week.
PISS Margaret Atkins of Ruston,
t the weekend with friends here.
Rrs' Tom Byrd and son, Lamond, re-
led Sunday from n visit to Du.
Fs' L. I. Langston, ST., Of Homer,
Re guest Of her sister, Mrs. Y, NJ.
BIS. :
ass Florence Sutton spent last
k-end in Monroe with her sister,
Byron Vaughn.
alnplete STOCK OF REFR1GERA.
-73O to 100 pounds ICE ca.
TY'-S. A. CONGER's.
and Mrs. Herman Williams. Mrs. |
4 McConathy and Stacy williams,
n Homer Sunday.
y. W. II. Jordan will leave Thurs
ITO attend the Centenary copfer.
sat New Orleans.
Fred Cook, of Ringgold, was the
OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Cook from
Jay until Wednesday.
psf REFRIGERATORS AT CON
=. Any size desired. Priced
i. u. h. Brown and little daugh-
Virginia, have returned from a
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10

sacred trust, Ali the Presbyterians Of
Arcadia and their many friends are
asked to speak good word and lend
a helping hand to this worthy cause.
The preachers subject next Sunday
night will be WHAT IS THE
CHURCH WORTH" That means the
church In Its broadcast sense as includ.
Ing all and every Denomination. So
every Christian and every one who
loves his country should he interested
in this service. All are cordially in.
vited.
--gR By.1asAv cHstyRSh.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-10

BRING YOUR EGGS AND BUT.
TER TO ]. L. MCCLELLAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
NEW AUTO THEFT SYNDICATE FOUND,
 OFFICERS' BELIEF

Anotner alleged automobile theft syndi- cate was brought to light yesterday by the arrest of Manly Williams and Curtis links. jitney drivers, both of S26 Nine teenth street. north, who were placed in the city jail on a charge of grand l2r- ceny The men were apprehended in AL bertviHe several days ago and placed in the county jail at Guntersville, and later brought to this city. At the time of their arrest ir Albertville they had a Ford car in their possession. and later are said by officers to have confessed to having stolen two otilet cars. which were identi- fled as belonging to G. A. Johnson, 1888 Huntsville avenue, N. J. Dollar, 23J Twent ty-s second avenue, north, and the Kirkpatriclx Drilling company of this city
 Police officials believe that this al- |leged syndicate Lad been operated on the same principal that the Montgomery -Bir- mingham syndicate had operated. The automobiles were stolen in this city and taken to Montgomery, where they were repainted and otherwise camouf1aged su as to make identification almost impos- sible The local authorities are busily en- gaged on this case and other arrests are expected of the men "higher up'' who are believed to be financing the syndicate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25

livery in the residence sections. All courts have adSDurned and the city hall today will be deserted except for the police and fire department activities.
 The public library, according to GUS tom, win be open until g O clock tonight. Scores invariably spend part of the day in quiet reading at the library, and they will have the same opportunity today
 Public utilities will operate today upon curtailed basis. merely giving service absolutely required.
 Stores will be closed after establishing new records for holiday business. They have been literally stripped of holiday goods this year, and every shop has bat tied with a bigger army of patrons than it could conveniently serve.
 Despite prevailing high prices, the buy ing has increased, and has certainly been unstinted this week.
 At the postoffice extra help has been added and the immense volume of mail has been handled splendidly both the outgoing and incoming.
 There will be few religious services to- day,e except the usual prayer meetings. Christmas services were conducted last Sunday in practically every church in the city.
 Birmingham this Christmas is free of any disorder-labor, capital, political or otherwise There are no strikes in prog ress, there have been no failures and the wheels of progress are running smoothly.
 It is generally accspted that the dawn of the New Year will be the dawn of unequaled upbuilding and progress in all lines of business and industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
F AIR PRICE BOARD E FIX COFFEE PRICES
Seven Cents for Restaurants and 5 Cents for Cafe
 terias Is Price Set

Although the fair price board at a recent meeting decided that cents was a fair price to be charged for coffee in restaurants and at soda fountains, number of complaints have been re- -ceived by the board stating also ruled that cents was fair price at cafe- teria where the patrons served them selves.
 Seven cents is a fair price to be charged for coffee in Birmingham, ac- cording to decision of the fair price board, and there seems to be some mis- understanding regarding this matter" " said Frank Spain, chairman. we in- vestigated the matter thoroughly and had number of restaurant proprietors to appear before us and after hearing their side of the. question we were unanimous in the opinion that cents was fair price.
 We have received several complaints since this decision was reached to the effect that 10 cents was being charged in a number of restaurants and we are most urgent to have the 'co-operation of all proprietors in this matter. All though they are not satisfied with the ruling, we feel that it is their duty to abide by the decision of the fair price board, and we are most anxious to have this done without being forced to take any further action in the mat ter''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
AERIAL CIRCUS WILL START TODAY Dixie Flying Corporation to Stage Four-Day Aerial
 Demonstration

When the grounds of the Dixie Flying corporation are officially opened this Christmas day st noon, it is expected that there will be thousands on hand on the field ar Sixth avenue. south. and Goldwirs street. to witness the aerial antics, which are scheduled to continue for four days.
 All of the members of the Birmingham city commission have promised to be on hand for the opening ceremonies and ta give tho first fliers a send off and musical Christmas cheer will be furnished by .l large brass band and other entertainment features.
 Many out of town automobile parties arrived in the city Wednesday night to be on hand for the opening event and q good.y number of the visitors are schel- uled 10 take trips into the clouds and, if they have the necessary nerve and pluck, also accompany the flyers on some of the stunt trips.
 Reservations for these trips have been coming in fast to the management during the past few days, and according to re-. ports from the telephone exchange there was n continuous demand for phone West End 45 during Wednesday, all of the call- CTS being anxious to make sure of a ride at the opening of the Dixie Flying cor poration's grounds, which event marks the beginning Of new era in the develop ment of the local aviation interests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
REALTORS CALL OFF REGULAR MEETING
 ACCOUNT HOLIDAY

Members of the Real Estate Exchange will gather around their own festive boards today, the regular weekly lunch con of that organization being called eff on account of the holiday.
 The realtors cf the city are looking for ward and making plans for the busiest year in the history of the city for 1920 Re- sumption of home building as well as business houses is predicted in large num- bers fer the coming year by the realtors.
 The following notice was received oy |members of the exchange yesterday. :. Again the festice season is with us. A fattsd turkey is gobbling in the back yard, we have just completed our last shopping and leaving a long sigh. we are thinking of tlle morrow, when we Snail put our feet under our own table with our aanily gathered about ns- Then We shall scrget al. about plumbing matters, abstracts. deeds and just not give 4 t'hoorav,'' whether that prospect buys or not. Let's forget that raw deal MT. Sc-and-so put oveS on ms and just be happy Merry Christmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
One Dead and Score Hurt When
 Street Cars Collide in HeaUy Fog
Christmas Holidays
 Quiet and Peaceful
By EUGENE TRAVIS

Greater Birmingham today will observe possibly the most peaceful and prosper ous Christmas in it's history
 More than ever before, it will be hearthstone celebrations today. Home as- semblages. parties and dinners will be general throughout the city, with the matinee performances and thei night bills at the various theaters drawing packed houses.
 Gold and cloudy is the weather prospect, and it will be no surprise if real white Christmas with bii of snow will greet the populace.
 The observance this year apparently is more general. Certainly it is the quietest for many years.
 Christmas. Eve was the most orderly in the annals of the police department although the early hours of the day had recorded a costly fire, a murder and a disastrous trolley wreck. But there was almost a total absence of drinking, bois- terous conduct and unseemly revelry.
 Rigid performance of duty by the police and the strict watchfulness maintained over questionable places where blind tiger whisky might be sold are probably responsible for the universal behavior.
 Hundreds of people left the city yes terday and last night for points in Ala bama and adjoining states to spend the holiday. And equal number arrived to spend the yuletide season in Birmingham. i Business generally was suspended. There will be two deliveries of mail in the business district today and one de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
Here's Fund Started
 To Educate Poor Boys

them become professional beggars. if not criminals.
 Several persons have asked for the address of the family that they may send them Christmas gifts today.
 But contributions to this fund are being sent to The Age Herald where accurate account is rendered.
 It was expected to close the fund to- day. It is not yet too late,J Many con- tributions are expected this morning.
 On Tuesday the fund was announced as $195, but was reduced to $1SS when 1t was discovered that S7 had been credited to the wrong giver. Thus s7 was subtracted and then added under another name.
 From Sylacauga. Ala. yesterday came a check for $1 from J. l.. sAders, man ager of the Rex hotel.
 A little eight-year~oid girl, Ruth smith, of Camp Hill. Ala, sent 25 cents. with this message:
 Please find enclosed % cents in stamps to aid in buying Christmas present for little Walter, Jr. I am a litta. girl, eight years old, and saw your plaae in the paper and wanted to help little@hoy without h mother"
 An estimable ~somsn- of Birmingham is seeking to adopt one of the bows
 The fund will be expended in the in- terest of the education of the boys by some business men of responsible standing as the friends of this move ment may suggest
 Mir Poor lost his sight in dynamite explosion while employed at rock quarry He also lost one arm in the blast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
Campers to Distribute
 Christmas Cheer

A party composed largely of officers os- inc several councils of the Birming- ham Sunday School association VIII leave early tomorrow morning prepared to rem der a Christmas programme and distrib- ute toys, fruit, etc, for the people living near Camp Winnataska. where the Bir- mingham Sunday<School association con ducts camps for young people during the summer.
 This is the second trip made by camp CTS to this section at Christmas time, and this trip premises to be even a greater success than last year, which was the first, and the first time that a great many of the people were ever shown. the real meaning of Christmas. The programme will be given in their church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
NO CLUE FOUND ID ASSA|LANT OF SOUTH !. SIDE M ER CHANT
ell Known Merchant Dies from Injuries Received From Unknown Parties
 Who Rob Store
OF BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
RESOURCES.

The. body of John H. Belser, 56, who was attacked by an unknown party or parties Wednesday morning between the hours of and o'clock, and beaten
 into state of unconsciousness, was turned over to the Johns Undertaking company yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements for the body will be an nounced later
 MT. Belser, who is a well-known mer- chant of this city, was owner of the general merchandise establishment at tine corner of Eighteenth street and Avenue E. and had opened up his store Wednes- day morning, as was his custom, accord
 \ ing to reports turned into police head
 quarters, and few minutes later some one entered with the intention of making a purchase.
 As MT. Belsher turned to go behind the
 counter the party picked up a shovel | that was lying nearby and struck him over the head with it. The man dropped \ ito the floor unconscious The assailant ' then bound his hands and feet and threw tthe body under the counter, and proceed i eu tO ISliSdch llle cdSn register SnelV6S sapd showcases. It is not known how Rrtuch gods the thief obtained. It is be- slieved, however, tat the robber or rob- bers. made away with a quantity of goods which probably will amount to N about $500 .or ,s600.
 The body of the white man was not discovered until about an hour later. \ Ewhen H. P. Parrish, who is manager of Ia coal yard across the street, weAt over Ito buy a package of cigarettes. Seeing z tno one in the store, and noticing that E tle shelves were disarranged. he looked safcund and found the body of Belser, ly- Eicg in a pool of blood behind the counter 1 EJohns ambulance was hastily summoned hich carried the man to the Birming- Eham infirmary. Due to the heavy loss. : Eof blood, he died few minutes later
 Detectives Hickman, Burges and Will
 Eliamson and Officer Crump. investigated l the murder. but up to a late hour last
 Knight no clue to the assailant had been Efound Every effort Is being made to
 < apprehend the criminal and bring him to
 Justice.
 According to Detective Hickman, Belser
 kis understood to have been wealthy, own
 Hing property valued at about $150.000. He
 aso has millionaire brother in. Los An
 ges, Cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
ROTAR|ANS ARE
 BOYS FOR AN HOUR
Santa Claus Makes Visit At Club Luncheon and Dis
 tributes Gifts

The Christmas tree luncheon of the Ro- tary club yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler was one of the most enjoyable ever held by the club, according to the members present The decorations, suggestions of the yule- tide season, together with the enthusiasm of the members, made this a memorable room was beautifully decorated and con- tained present for every Rotarian which, according to old Santa Claus, who made his appearance by coming down the chimney, were given according to merit
 There was everything from. a baby rat tie to book given out and John Suarrow made a splendid Santa Claus, with his original wit and humor, and his pre- sentation speech with each gift caused much laughter and on several occasions apparent embarrassment TOT the Rotarian. However, the celebration was all in fun, and the members of this organization en- tered into the spirit of the affair just the same as children.
 Dr. Percy Woodall presided in the an- sence Of President Morris Bush, and stated that when the members were all small boys they looked forward to Christ mas and longsd to see old Santa Claus come down the chimney, and now that they were grown, they were going to have the opportunity to have the wish of child hood. He stated that santa Claus was old ana when they saw him they would realize he was the same one they had looked for when children.
 Several songs were rendered by Ro- tarians, being leG by Song Leader B. B. Burton of the club.
 At o'clocx all gifts had been dis tributed, and o;d Santa Claus retired. the Rotarians pronouncing the meeting one of the hest the club had ever held, and expressed regret that any member was fOrcel to be away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
F IRE DESTROYS LEFT WING 0F FOUNDRY
 AND MACHINE SHOP
Heavy Fog Delays Arrival of Fire Department and Flames Spread Rapidly.
 Truck Ditched

Fire which broke out in the left wing of the Birmingham Machine and F,oun- dry company. S700 Tenth avenue north, stroyed the entire left wing and pattern shop The loss, which is estimated at s15o,00O to the building. machinery and stock, does not include the damage done to the valuable patterns which were de- stroyed and which it is believed will run the amount much higher.
 The exact cause of the fire is not known, but it is believed that defective wiring in the left wing is responsible for the conflagration. The fire was dis covered by the watchman of the plant while making his rounds who tried to extinguish the flames with the aid of the pyrenes. However, these proved to be of no avail owing to the rapid spread inc of the flames. and general alarm was turned in which brought Companies I. 4. ,. s, and g to the scene.
 on account of the heavy fog that hung over the city the fire department was delaved~1n reaching the scene, and several If inc fire trucks met with accidents while turning the street corners. The chemical truck of station No. ran into ditch on Thirty-fourth street between Tenth and Eleventh avenues and turned completely over. No one was hurt, how ever. hut the truck was put out of com mission.
 The entire plant was enveloped in flames before the firemen were well on The scene. This is attributed to the |inf1ammable material in the pattern shop. which was completely burned Ac- ,ording to a statement made by Chief Middleton. the loss is practically covered b,, insurance. A large number of prac- flee shells. which were being made for tho government. and which were on the grounds near by. were completeiy de- stroyed.
 The street car traffic on the Gate City and Boyles car lines was held up on ac- count of the derailng of Gate City car when the motorman attempted to mass over fire hose that was stretched across tn. raised track It was several hours before the car fcouid be righted and hundreds of residents of Gate Cits land BoyIes ~ere latef in reaching thea places of business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
 THE CAPITOL PARK
Community Christmas Tree a Unique Affair and
 Much Enjoyed

Birmingham; first community Christ mas tree at Woodrow Wilson park yes- terday afternoon was attended by a large -and representative crowd despite the drop in temperature and the occasion was pronounced one of the most unique ever held .n this city. An effort will be made to have this made an annual feature at Christmas time.
 The large tree donated by the city was a beautiful sight with it's decorations, and the lighting effects were most unique. The tree was wired by the Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company, and the red and green lights, suggestive of Christ mas. prevailed A large white star was placed at the top of the tree. which stood at the entrance of the park, and could be seen fer several blocks down Twentieth street
 The Music study club, the Treble Clef club. rae Choral society, the choirs of the various churches. school children, Sunday school pupils, choruses from the Southern Bell Telephone company, Wheeler Busi- ness college and d large number of others partitipated in the singing Of the Christ mas carols which were flashed on screen There were, several hundred voices in the chorus and the credit for the sue cess of this community Christmas tree was largely due to the efforts of K. F. Smith. director of community service. and his efficient assistant in this work. Ihe singing was led by Dan Nolan, community sing director, and for 30 minutes the air was rent with the strains of the Christ mas carols sung by this large gathering
 Santa Claus, loaned by the Juveniie stope for the occasion, was on hand ana was enthusiastically received by the cnt- dren A. the conclusion of the programme anpr,ximately s dozen oranges donateo hv Chief of Police Shirley, Mir. Block and other Interested friends. were distributed to the small children present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yester- day: ,
 Percy GambriIl and Ira Bodge
 A G. Mays and Lois Priest.
 q W Sims and Sue Gray.
 Tim smith and Emma Johnson.
 | Rogers and Paula Battles SC D. Stubbs and Annie Kendricll. kL c. Pratt and Martha Gargile [4I,oney A. Rilliard and Maxie Norris [, ThomAs and Maude Gibson. E, Beagle and Juliette Odom. n l.. Haynes and Alice Fe1ts. Joseph McDaniel and Martha Mo Carty well. ,
 A | Coggin and Francis Willingham
 c a. Atfaway and Ethel Fiskes-
 Albert Mitehep and Gabrielle Fossat
 Ralph A. Mahon and Ora Hills