The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-09-26

candidates, Colonel Frank P. Stubs
of Monroe, Endorsed by the regular
Democratic organization of New Or
leans; former Congressman Phanor
Rreazeale of Natchitoches, Endorsed
by the Democratic Liberty League.
and John NJ Parker of New Orleans,
indorsed by Governor Pleasant and
many of the independents, have eS-
tabIished headquarters in New Or.
leans.
New Orleans.-De Soto parish has
taken vigorous steps towards reapins
the utmost reward for cotton raised
within her borders, according to in
formation received in this city from
State Senator T. L. Bowling The
banks of the parish have agreed tc
finance the farmers to the extent of
| 500 per bale, in order that the cot
| ton may be kept off the market until
| the minimum price fixed by the
American Cotton Association is
reached.
New Orleans. - A simultaneous
|
campaign by the state organizations
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
| citation in every Southern state for
$1,000, 900 for furtherance of both
home and foreign work will begin
October 20 and last till October 80, it
was announced by George D.Booth Of
New Orleans, secretary for the Louis
lana organization.
New Orleans. - The number or au-
tomobiles operated in Louisiana has
increased 233 per cent since 1914, ac-
ccrding to figures published by the
Department of Agriculture, showing
comparisons from 1914 to 1913. The
lumber Of automobiles in the state
in 1915 was 10000 compared with H.
COO in 1914. New Orleans had over
10000 licensed automobiles in 1918.
Houma-The sixth annual meeting
of the Thibodauxs District Associa-
ton was held with Mount Hore5
Congregational Church here. Reports
of the churches showed an increase
in numerical strength, acquisition Of
new church property. aud special en-
| phasis upon social service and conf
munity welfare work.
Natchitoches. The traffic com
| laittee has taken up the l.. e N. rail-
way situation with the Chamber OF
Commerce in Shreveport, and the
towns of Gibsland, Bienville, Saline
end Chestnut and will do everything
i possible to keep The road in opera
ton and have the necessary improve.
nents made.
/ Shreveport. - At the recent meet
i ing of the Caddo Association in
Louisiana, composed of twenty-one
churches with a combined member.
ship of 1000 people, that association
assumed the responsibility for rails
ing $541,000 in the Baptist Seventy.
Ave Million Campaign.
i st. Benedict. After experiment.
ing for years with all kinds or Der
ries, Mr.. Kollock. of this place
come months ago succeeded in max
ing very good wine from tho violet
: blue berries of the French mulberry
Lake Charles.-A meeting will be
held at Alexandria November IL
when the plans proposed for the con
struction OF the 100000 Baptist or
phanage at this city win be consid
) cred.
4 Natchitoches. Weather condi
tons are improving and cotton being
rushed to the gins. Hay making is
general and the crop is fine on ac
count OF the excessive rains nj
through the season.
eanize the Natchitoches Chamber oi
Commerce is well under way, ans
takes in the entire parish. A trained
secretary will be employed as 5000
as a selection can be made.
Mcnroe--A more rigid inquiry in
t.. violations OF the gambling laws
: the carrying VI GuHCCdlCu WCdpoA1S
and concubinage was stressed BY
. Judge Fred NJ. Odom upon empanel
n irg the new grand Jury, which viii
serve for the next six months.
4 Nathcitoches. - A new business
, enterprise in Natchitoches parish II
tho Bank of Cloutiersville, just or
. ganized, with capital stock of s25,
Geo.
/ washington, d. c. A charter has
, Eeen issued by the comptroller OF tbs
currency to the. Jennings Nationa
, Bank of Jennings, La. It's capital i
j 100000.
Natchitoches. Miss Virginia Dor
man. parish home demonstration
agent for Natchitoches for the pas
\ two years, has resigned to IN posi-
, ton in one Of the parish schools
She has been succeeded by Mis-:
Mary Nelly.
Baton Rouge. Governor Pleas
!, ant has issued proclamation an
1 nouncing the incorporation Of the VII
lage OF Itpngstreet, DeSoto parish