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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

rict of the Parish of st. YE
Landry, State of Louisi-
ana, to the amount of.
Eighty-five Thousand 1885,
100000 Dollars, to run
for a period of from one C1)
to not exceeding forty (4O) -
years from their date and
bearing interest at the rate
of five per cent 5 per cent {
per annum from their date,
payable 'semi-annually at N
such time and place as
shall be determined by the
Board of Drainage Commits
sioner under the Constitution
and laws of the State of
Louisiana, relating thereto.
FOR THE RETIRING OF BON
A proposition to pay and -
, retire the principal and
such interest as may be due
thereon of eight bonds of YE
the denomination of One
Thousand ($1,0OO.O0) Dol
4 lars each, dated ISL day OF
| September, 1907, due and
payable April /, 1920, 1921,
/ 1922, 1928, 1924, 1925, N
/ 1926, and 1927, respect
/ lively.
70 CONSTRUCT SYSTEM o
DRAINAGE
A proposition to construct -
system of gravity drain
age in and for said drainage
district by cleaning with
dredges, or otherwise, the
bayous, laterais and bitches
outlined in red on the map
of the Sub-Drainage Dis -
trict, thereby improving the
gravity drainage in and for
said drainage district and \
the inhabitants thereof, the
title to which shall vest in
said drainage district.
Taxable valuation -. s.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

CMALL FARM one desiring to
~ purchase samll farm, near OPP
elousas, may see H. D. LARCADE,
JR., Opelousas, La novS-tf
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

lust RECEIVED carload Of
I. six-inch Economy Shingles and
slx-inch clippers" Place your or
der early as they won't last long. ST:
LANDRY LUMBER co. nOvStf
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22
AN ORDINANCE.

Mr.. Ledoux offered the following
ordinance, which was duly seconded
by Mr.. Reed:
Which ordinance is in words and
figures as follows:
A ~
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-22

A proposition to retire
the special assessment of
the acreage tax of 10 cents
per acre per annum for a pc
riod of 20 years levied and
assessed by the previous
Board of Drainage Com
missioners on the 9th day of
February, A. D. 7,by and
under the authority of the
special election which was
held on the 7th day of Feb
ruary, 1907, to secure and
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Stanton OFT Has
Several Wounds

No Washington parish bog return
ing from France has reported any
more interesting experiences than
Lieutenant Stanton OFT, brother of
N. ID. OFT Of the Bogaiusa Stores.
who visited friends mere last week.
leaving Saturday for Camp Shelby.
where he will be mustered out of
service. Lieutenant OFT received
several serious wounds, all Of which
have healed. Four wounds were
caused by a six-inch shell which ex-
ploded within a few feet of him.
-Four of the soldiers with him were
knocked unconscious. Lieutenant OFT
was also knocked down and received
the more serious wound, but was not
rendered unconscious.
On another occasion, while he had
q telephone in his hands, shell ex-
ploded within few feet of him. part
of the shell striking the telephone in
strument and dernolishing it. part Of
the fragments striking his hand. The
shell struck the ground a few feet
from him and forced a large chunk
of mud into the air, which struck
college professor, who was serving
as a private, in the pit Of the stom-
ach. Lieutenant OFT thought mis-
companion was dead, and the express
sion on the face of the private when
he came too showed that he had
thought the same thing.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
FORMER SOLDIERS
TESTIFY FOR FORD

Mount Clemens, Mich. May 27.-
Thirteen former soldiers took the
witness stand TODAY to testify for
Henry Ford in his 100000 libel
suit against the Chicago Daily Tri-
bune.
Their testimony was in refutation
Of charges made in the body of the
alleged hbeIous editorial headed
Ford Is An Anarchist" The edi-
teriaI stated that Ford would not pay
his employees who went with the Ma
tional Guard to the Mexican border,
would not care for their dependents,
nor hold their positions open for
them until they returned.
The plaintiff admits hat he did not
nay salaries of his men while absent,
but denies that he deserted their de-
pendents and asserts that the posi-
tons Of the guardsmen were held
open just as position were held for
any other employees who left the fac
tory for causes beyond their control.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Decision May Delay
Building Of Roads

The half a million dollars worth of
good roads bonds for Washington
parish may receive another setback
as a result of decision handed down
by the Louisiana State Supreme
Court in the suit of the fremont
Lumber Company against VIM par
ish TO prevent the collection of road
taxes. The validity Of all road bond
issues for longer period than five
years and secured on more than a
5-miil tax that have been issued since
1912 are affected.
This action af the Supreme Court
viii prevent road building in Louisi-
ana where funds have not yet been
secured until law is enacted to bro
tect the validity Of bonds issued for
road building.
The appeal in the case of the
Washington parish good roads bonds
IS expected to be decided this week
and plans have been made to have
the work started some time next
month. Just what effect the decision
viii have on road building in this
parish is not known, but it is be-
lieved it viii be again delayed.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
UNITED STATES NAVY
FAVORS EX-ARMY MEN

Men who enlist in the navy with
previous army or Marine Corps ser
vice will not be obliged to go through
any preliminary training. Accord
ing to an announcement Tuesday
from Lieutenant II. A. Beaman, Off
Ger in charge of the New Orleans re-
cruiting office, ex-soldiers or ma
rines who enlist viii be sent to the
nearest receiving ship 4or outfit of
clothing and preliminary detention.
after which they will be placed on
military detail. Such men, if enlist
ed as apprentice seamen may be adj
yanced to the rating of saemen sec
ond class Immediately.
The navy needs men with trades,
Lieutenant Beaman said, and alse
men who have no trade, in order that
they may be taught one.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
NEW CANNING
PLANT NOW READY

Bogalusa has a canning plant
ready for operation and, moreover,
persons having vegetables and fruits
to can are extended an invitation to
do their canning at this plantswhere
the only charges made viii be for the
cans which will be offered at whole
sale prices, and you assist in the
work. The plant is located near the
Magic City Theater and owned BY r.
Blanchard. The plant cost several
hundred dollars and in the event the
capacity of the present plant is not
sufficient to do alIfof the canning.
Mr.. Blanchard announces that next
year he win purchase additional
equipment.
Mr.. Blanchard has already started
canning vegetables from his garden,
one Of the finest in this section of
the state.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
First Airship
Crosses Atlantic

Washington, May 27.-RIazinQ the
way of the first air trail from the
western to the eastern hemisphere.
the United States navy seaplane
NC-4, under Lieutenant Commander
Albert Gushing Read, swept into the
harbor at Lisbon. Portugal, today.
the first airship of any kind to have
crossed the Atlantic Ocean under its
own power and through its natural
elements.
Taking the air at Ponta Delgada,
Azores, at 6:18 a. M, Washington
time, on the last leg of the trans
oceanic portion of the voyage from
Rockaway Beach, Long Island, to
Plymouth, England, the NC COW
cred the 500 miles in nine hours and
forty-three minutes, maintaining an
average speed of better than so
knots an hour. The total elapsed fly
ing time from Newfoundland to Lis
bon was 26 hours and Al minutes.
At the first opportunity the big
plane will continue to Plymouth, IT'S
nautical miles to the north. Posi-
bly, Commander Read can start to-
morrow. To the navy department,
however, it makes little difference
when he complies che journey. The
great object of all the effort lavished
on the undertaking of a
seaplane across the Atlantic through
the air-has been accomplished.
Twentieth century transportation has
reached new pinnacle and the
United States navy has led the way.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
F|REMEN
CONVENTION To
Be IN JUNE
THREE-DAY SESSION TO BE
HELD IN BOGALUsA. BE-
GINNING JUNE II.
State
VIII Send Representatives to Meet
ing and Several Prominent Men
VIII Acknowledgment June 49,
New Orleans Firemen VIII Give
Exhibition.

Bogalusa is leading every city in
the state, save New Orleans, with
conventions and big meetings, and
already plans are being made to en-
terrain the delegates and guests to
the fourteenth annual convention of
the Louisiana State Firemen's Asso-
citation, which meets here in a three
day session, starting on June 18th.
Every city in the state will be repre-
sented at the meeting. and several
prominent men who are deeply in
terested in the fire prevention and
fire. fighting business will also be
present.
Mayor Sullivan will deliver the adj
dress of welcome at 2:30 p M, June
II, and N. Celestin Roth will respond
for the association. The report Of
committees will occupy the remain
der of the afternoon and at 8 D. m.
Hon. w. M. Campbell, state fire mar
shall, will make an address, as will
also Captain J. L. Timlin, E. A. Hag-
gerty and ]. A. Bourgeois. The fol-
lowing morning there will be another
business session and in the afternoon
a sightseeing trip viii be made over
the city, including visits to tn big
manufacturing plants On the even
ing Of June 18th a banquet viii be
rendered the delegates and guests at
the Pine Tree Inn.
One of the most interesting fea-
lures of the meeting, from the public
viewpoint, viii be the demonstration
Of the Pompier Crew of the New Or
leans fire department, this being one
Of the most modern fire apparatuses
in the world. This feature Of the
programs for the visitors and the citi-
zens of Bogalusa is being furnished
for the convention by the City of
New Orleans. The apparatus is ex-
pected to arrive here day or two in
advance of the delegates.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
BAPTISTS SCORE
NEW VICTORY

Southern Baptists scored a new
victory in their gifts to home and
foreign missions. Notwithstanding
the fact that Louisiana Baptists had
Just recently contributed $125,000
to the Baptist Bible Institute of New
Orleans, they made an advance of
80 1-3 per cent over their previous
high record in their giving to home
and foreign missions during the
month of April this year. 1t is very
clear that much of this was due to
the advertising carried in the various
secular papers of the state.
In their recent convention at At
lanta, Ca, they enrolled more than
four thousand messengers, and set
for themselves a goal of 5000, 900
for missionary purposes within the
next five years. Louisiana Baptists
were prominent in all Of the work of
the convention and will do their full
part. in this enlarged program.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Fire Destroys
Foret Garage

The worst fire that has visited Be-
galusa IN several years occurred Fri
day afternoon shortly before 2
O'Clock, when the vulcanizing ma
chine at the Foret Garage exploded
and within a few minutes the entire
building was ablaze. The total loss
viii exceed $4,000, with insurance to
the amount of about $1,000 was car
ried on the buildings and the five
automobiles which we're also destroy
ed. The blaze made a spectacular
fire, owing to the large amount of
lubricating oil, grease and other sup
plies on hand, and the fact that 200
gallons of gasoline had just been
placed in the tank made fighting the
fire exceedingly dangerous.
Mr.. Foret was overcome by the
gas and fumes.
The cars destroyed were a Saxon
Six, owned by DR.. Amacker, not IN
sured; an Overland car belonging to
the Globe Furniture Company, two
Ford cars and a Ford truck. The
Overland and one of the Ford cars
were insured. No insurance was car
ried on the contents of the building,
which was estimated to be worth
about $4,000. The building was in
sured for $500 through the w. B.
Gilbert Agency.
On the day before the fire Mr..
Foret had Just received about $1,000
worth of castings and inner tubes
and recently had completed improve
ments at cost of several hundred
dollars.
The fire spread to the adjoining
building, which was occupied by A.
Mitchell as residence. Nothing was
saved from the home and included in
the loss was the saving of the family
amounting to. $247, which Mr.. Mitch
ell was keeping in some old clothing.
The building was owned by D. D.
Webb of the Great Southern, who
carried $500 insurance.
The fire department put up a good
fight against big odds, including the
high wind which was in force and in
the face Of the inflammable con-
tents.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
KEPT MARRIAGE SECRET

Mrs. r. G. Nom, formerly Miss
Ada May Jopes, left Bogalusa Mon
dRy morning for Detroit, Mich,
where she will meet her husband.
Miss Jopes was married to Mr.. Nom
in New Orleans on October 5 and
the marriage was kept a secret until
a few weeks ago. Mr.. Nom has
been in the navy in Cuban waters
since the marriage and has just re-
ceived his discharge. They expect to
spend about two months in the North,
after which they will return to New
Orleans to make their future home.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Y. w. C. A. DRIVE
IN FULL SWING

The drive bv the Y. w, c. A. to
secure and renew 500 memberships is
making great progress, and while the
various captains had not turned in
their complete reports yesterday at
noon, there is every indication that
the drive viii go over the top. The
membership dues are only 81 and it
is believed that ii view of the fact
that Bogalusa has one of the finest
and most modernly equipped Y. W.
c. AS in the South that almost every
woman in the city viii show her ap-
probation Of what has been done for
the women and girls of Bogalusa and
vicinity, not mentioning the fact that
they can get an abundance of pleas
ure at the Y. w. C.. A.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
as Busy on
Bgalusa Building

man J. Y. Sanders IS do
.ialag il his power to Sc
$4,000 federal building for
tie last session Of
succeeded in having the
aoa q $4,000 approved
lnittse On public bniIdings.
and the item went into
eill but inasmuch as
g pass during the last
lla slzyt-fifth CONGRESS.
50. tor all the work to
sanders has mada
has already succeeds
sAl, known as House
introduced in the
nsatives and it has
. the committee IN
and grounds. Mr..
optimistic over tbe
1g the bin passed at
z congress.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Otis z. Arnold
Drowned OFF Haiti

Another Bogalusa boy has given
up his life while in service, Alfred
A. Arnold of Pleasant Hill having re-
eeived a message from the War De-
partment this week stating that his
son, Otis z. Arnold, a member of
the 54th Company, goth Regulars,
First Brigade of u S. Marines, was
drowned off the coast of Hayti on
May 49,. No other details. of his wealth
were given, but are expected within
the next few DAYS.
Young Arnold had been with the
Marines for several years and only
recently relatives received letter
from him telling of his splendid
health and experiences.
Besides his parents, a sister and
three small brothers in this city, he
is survived by another brother, Henry
L. Arnold, who arrived here in April
from the army HOSPITAL at Des
Moines, Iowa.
The deceased is well known in Be-
galusa, having formerlr worked with
the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany and was a member of the old
Company G and spent several months
with that organization on the Next
can border in 1915.
A message to the mother, Mrs. Al
fred Arnold, received late yesterday
stated that the body had
been recovered and the parents have
wird the government to send the body
to B0galusa for interment.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
Evelyn Nesbit
Picture Tonight

A picture which carries message
to the million-to untaught girls, to
harsh or negligent parents, young
is the latest Evelyn Nesbit photo
play, Thou Shalt Not" which will
open at the Magic City Theater to-
night, Thursday, May 20.
1t is simple, sincere story, said
to have been taken from real life by
Director Charles ]. Brabin, who
wrote the tale as well as the see
mario. It shows how young choir
girl, the belle of the village, is Iured
away by a New York cad with a
promise of marriage, which he fails
to fulfill. She is found in brothel
by her minister and induced to re-
turn home in the role of the Magda-
len. Evelyn Nesbit, it is said, has
one Of the greatest roles of her ca
reer.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
sLUMBER PARTY

The Joan Of Are Club held a
slumber party at the Y. w. C. A..
last Friday night, which was attend
ed by twenty-eight members. Games
were played and a swimming party
took place about 10 o'clock, follow
ing which the girls enjoyed a mid
night feast which was served on the
floor. They managed to get in a
little sleep. however. The girls were
up before o'clock and cooked
breakfast. They were chaperoned
by Miss Rasco and Miss Bell.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
JAMES RAMEY HERE

James Ramey has returned from
overseas duty in France with the
Hath Engineers. He cav many ex-
citing times in France while men,
Der ST the Engineer Corps. Mr..
Ramey was in France nearly eight
month and saws France is alright, but
he walked eight miles once to see an
American girl-and itfwas worth it.
He expects to go to work for the
Great Southern Lumber Company in
the near future.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
MISS CASSIDY HERE

Miss Anne, young lady weigh
ing eight pounds, arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Cassidy early
Saturday morning, Both the baby
and mother are getting along nicely.
The father is so proud of the
young lady that Bogalusa was not
large enough to hold him while Uncle
Ed has been walking around the
streets of Bogal,s-a with an unusual
smile every since Saturday.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
STORM DAMAGE AT
MORROW SERIOUS

Morrow, La, May 27.-This place
was struck by a cyclone Saturday.
The most serious damage LAS suf-
fered by the Morrow Gin Company
and o. /. roster g Bros, general
store, which as q neg
building just put up last year. The
store was thrown off its foundations.
Trees were blown down. When
the wind struck of the garage Of j.
S. Howard it was lifted off the car.
The car was not damaged.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
WILL IEAvE SUNDAY

will leave Sunday for New Orleans,
where they win make their future
home. Mr.. Baumgarten will be as
soeiated with Colonel George Wright,
who is erecting a plant for making
roofing felt. Mr.. Baumgarten came
to Bogalusa in 1911 and is one of the
city's best known young men. and it
will be with keen regret that all cfti-
zens viii learn of their departure,
but such citizens never fail to return
frequently.
For the present Mr.. and Mrs.
Baumgarten viii reside ats1672 Rob
ert street.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
PoRTERs CO TO NEW YORK

Mr., and Mrs. B. ". Porter left Be-
galusa for New Orleans last Friday
where they had engaged passage on
the steamer Conus Tor New York
where they win visit for a few days
before going to their home in An
sonia, Conn. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
came to Bogalusa several weeks ago
when Mr.. Porter accepted a position
with the Great Southern Lumber
Company just after his discharge
from federal service.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
RETURNS HOME

John Poole, son Of M. Collier
Poole, who enlisted in the navy at
the outbreak Of the war. arrived
home this week and was in Bogalt1sa
yesterday, accompanied by his IA
ther. After few days visit with
relatives and friends young Poole
will resume his old position at the
N. o. G. N.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
ENTERrAINs scHooL Girls

Miss jeanette Pierce entertained
the High School Girls who had helped
in the Victory Loan drive at a dance
at the home Of her brother-in-law,
Prof. w. C. Harvard, in Buffalo
town, Friday night.
Refreshments were served and
everyone had a good time.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
TWO CANDIDATES
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR

Two entries are now booked for
the Louisiana Lieutenant-G Governor
ship Handicap, the second and most
recent addition to the field of start
ers being Major A. D. Stewart of
New Orleans, who announced his can
didacy Monday night. Emanuel L.
We'll had made formal announcement
last Saturday of his intention to run
the race.
Major Stewards political history
includes one term as member of the
House from st. Landry parish. He
has been in the hotel business here,
being connected with the Planters
Hotel at present. Formerly he was
with the Cosmopolitan.
New Orleans Item, May q.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
GOV. MoUToN HERE

Among the prominent visitors IN
Bogalusa for the Elks' anniversary
and initiation was Lieutenant Gov
ernor Fernand Mouton, who was the
guest Of friends Governor Mouton
visited the mills in Bogalusa and pre-
dicted bright future for the Magic
City. -
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
SENIORS PROVED
BEST IN BOWLING

An inter-class bowling match be-
tween Seniors, Sophs and Freshmen
was decidedly won by the Seniors
last Friday evening. Two interme-
dates from each class were the rep
resentatives: Covington and Viii
liams for Seniors; Moore and Gayer
for Sophs; Mitchell and Bender for
Freshies.
Final Scores Seniors, 267; Sophs,
1877; Freshies, 1913.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
VOTE s1oo FoR EuNp

One hundred dollars was voted to
the Salvation Army fund by the EIks
at their meeting last Thursday night,
the amount being turned over to the
local committee which is making an
effort to put Bogalusa over the top
in this worthy drive.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
PRoMINENT ITALIAN WEDDING

Invitations have been sent out by
B. MorteIlar announcing the mar
rage of his daughter, Miss Mamie,
to Joseph De Vito next SUNDAY, June
l, at 4 p. m. The ceremony will be
performed at Annunciation Church
on Avenue B, following which a re-
ception will be held at the Armory
from 5 to IL m.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
wARNER CHILD DEAD

Fred, the wo-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Warner Of Varnado.
La, died on May rs. The funeral
services were held the following day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner are well known
in Bogallsa and their many friends
extend heartfelt sympathy.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
70 TOUR EAST

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Miller, wen
known residents Of Michigan avenue
left today on tour of the North and
East. They win visit friends in Chi
cago, Toledo, Buffalo, Elmira, N. Y,
and Atlantic City. They expect TO
be away about two months.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
swIMMINc PARTY

Saturday afternoon Miss Minna
Wolff entertained a crowd of young
people at a swimming party in honor
Of Miss Sally Dart of New Orleans.
A very happy hour was spent in the
pool, after which delightful refresh
ments were served. Lastly, but not
least, Ouija completed the afternoon
with some very interesting prophe-
cies.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-05-29
BENEFIT SHOW

Wednesday evening, June II, the
Magic City Theater will present a
special program with Constance Tai
madge in "A Pair Of Silk Stockings"
and good comedy. The show is be-
ing given for the benefit of the Cath
olic school fund.