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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
THE AVENUE BRIDGE MIGHT BE CALLED BoGA.

lusas speedway 1t is alarming how swiftly the cars
whz by on the bridge 1t is not long time since one
another could happen Bogalusa has given drivers
limit of Is miles hour and certainly drivers should not
take 30 Will be necessary for another tragedy to be
enacted before this senseess speeding is stopped? If that
must be done it would be we'll if some of the speeders
might pull it off by two of them heading into each other
rather than by killing some innocent party.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements for Parish Polit.
ical Offices $3.50 payable in advance,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
NOTICE
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF WASHIMCTOM

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF WASHINGTON.
Be it known that on this 18th day
of July, 1919, before me, Clarence
L. Johnson, a notary public in and
for the Parish of Washington, State
of Louisiana, and in the presence of
the undersigned witnesses, personally
came and appeared:
I William H. Sullivan and J. A.
Spekenhier, who declared that they
were respectively chairman and Sec
rotary of the meeting of st0ckhold-
ers of the Bogalusa Stores Company,
Inc, a corporation organized under
the laws of the State of louisiana,
and domiciled at Bogalusa, Washing
ton Parish, Louisiana, which meeting
was held at the office of said COM
pany on the 14th day of July, 1919,
and which was duly called and held
as provided by law for the purpose
of deciding on the proposal to reduce
the capital stock OF said company
from the sum of $300,OOO.OO to the
sum of $200,000.00, and at which
meeting all the stockholders were
present in person, and decided by
unanimous vote that the capital
stock of said corporation be de
creased from the sum of $500, OOO. 90
to the sum of S200,000.0O, and that
the Charter be amended accordingly
The said appearers declared that
they were authorized and instructed
by SAID meeting of stockholders to
make this notarial act and declara-
ton of such amendment of the
Charter, and decrease of the capital
stock of said company, and they ac-
cordingly de hereby so certify and
declare.
Thus done and signed at my office
in Bogalusa, in the presence of M. L.
Wuescher and G. NJ. Davidson, COM
petent witnesses, who sign the same
with said appearers and me, notary,
after due reading, on the day and
date first above written.
VIII. SULLIVAN,
J. A. SPEKENHIER.
Witnesses:
M. L. WUESCHER,
G. NJ. DAVIDSON.
/ certify the foregoing to be true
and correct copy of the original.
CLARENCE L. JOHNSON,
Notary Public.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
!. W. g. "A. WAS DEDICATED For THE USE

J A NEW Y. W. c. A. WAS DEDICATED FOR THE USEI
n of colored women in New Orleans last Sunday Thus
the coored race is coming the 'front.' not with social
equality but with equal society When colored people
desire good things for themselves and set about it, they
can get whatever they really need But when malcon
tent is voiced it may be certain that trouble will result
The colored people themselves should set to the task of
ending the damnabe practice Of colored assautng
white women instead of crying against the white men
hanging the colored man.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
T. e. BENNETT

The Enterprise is authorized to
announce that T. E. Bennett is a
candidates for the Democratic NOM
ination and reelection as representa-
tive of Washington parish IN the
Louisiana Legislature, subject to the
decision of the Democratic primary
to be held in January, 1920.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
S. E. MORRIS

The Enterprise is authorized to
announce that S. E. Morris is can
didate for the Democratic nonnina-
ton and reelection to the office of
assessor of Washington parish, sub
ject to the decision of the Democratic
primary to be held in January, 1920.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24

THERE HAS BEEN NO LEGAL DECISION ON THE
matter, but we great wrong in milking the
that is grazing in your own front yard The that
insists opening your front gate and coming in should
be made to pay the price of her meal.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
For REPRESENTATIVE
MURPHY J. SYLVEST

The Enterprise is authorized to
announce that Murphy ]. Sylvest is
a candidate for the Democratic NOM
nation for representatives of Wash
ington parish in the Louisiana Leg
islature, subject to the decision of
the Democratic primary to be held in
January, 1920.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
FOR SHERIFF.
]. 2. RATEMAN

The Enterprise is authorized to an
nounce that j. E. Bateman is can
didate for the Democratic nominal
ton for Sheriff of Washington par
ish, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary to be held in January.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
THE JACKSON (MISS.) CLARION LEDGER SAYS

Mississippi, which is long way ahead OF Louisiana
in progress morality and Christian virtues does not in
sst on the closing Of drug stores on Sunday" We have
no mind to discuss the merits of drug store controversy
but we never did like tn-horn solo, But since consola
ton is needed it may be suggested that since the Clarion
Ledger could not find others to foot her horn she had
perfect right to foot it herself
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1919-07-24
IF THERE WAS EVER AN OCCASION WHEN ALL

differences should be laid aside and everyone in b.
gausa work their hardest for the same thing is now
While plans are being worked out for great Home Com
the people of Bogasa put their shoulders to the wheel
and make the date of this celebration the biggest single
event in the history of the city.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
PLEASANTVfLLE SCHOOLS
MAKE GOOD SHOWING.

According to a statement issued by
County Superintendent of Schools
Henry M. Gresham, showing the war
work activities of the Atlantic County
schools, the amount of Liberty Bonds
that it is estimated were purchased
through the Pleasantville schools is
$17,950. 700 of the city's pupils have
bought S4,123 of Thrift and War Saw
ings Stamps, SO garments were made
by the pupils for wal purposes, and
$50 garments additional for Belgian
and French children. 1903 of the pu-
pills are members of the Red Cross, II
are enrolled in the Home Gardens
Division of the Junior Industrial Ar
my, 10 in the Junior Industrial Army,
and 10 in the Boys Working Reserve.
$1,035.25 was raised for the United
War Work Campaign. In every par
ticular the showing of Pleasantville
compares favorably, and in many cases
excels. that of the other municipalities
of the county.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
PLEASANTVlLLE FIRE
COMPANY ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Pleas
antville Fire Company was held last
Tuesday, when officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows:
Chief-Paul Wootton.
LIST Assistant-Dr. w. J.. Hudson.
End decentralization Risley.
Foreman-Raymond G. Ireland.
Assistant Foreman-T. B. Wootton.
Fire Marshal-William Champion.
Trustees-Charles Frambes, Michael
Lutz, Frank Webb.
Fire Wardens-Wilbur w. Adams,
Frank Webb, James A. Gilkey, Jr., Roi-
lin A. Gale, Daniel S. Edwards, Frank
Reinar.
LIST Mechanical Engineer-Mark
Fritsch.
President-Walter w. Whitman.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY. w. j. Hudson.
Secretary-Wilbur c. Adams.
Assistant Secretary-Clayton Inger-
soil.
Treasured. S. LeCompte.
Sec. and Treas. Firemen's Relief
Wilbur Reed.
Delegates to Firemen's Relief Asso-
ciation-Walton Risley, NJ. A. Fritsch.
Investigating Committeeman Rel
mar, Mark Fritsch, Harry A. Warren.
There was a goodly attendance of
the members, and after the meeting
refreshments were provided by the
newly appointed entertainment COM
mittee, composed of Frank Reinar,
Wilbur w. Adams. Michael Lutz, Paul
Wootton and Mark Fritsch.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE
IN 143rd ANNUAL SESSION

The New Jersey Legislature con-
vened for it's 143d annual session at
the State House in Trenton on Tues
day. The Senate, which is controlled
by the Republicans, was organized by
the election of Senator William N.
Runyon, of Union county, as president.
The House was unable to organize be-
cause it is evenly divided politically,
the 80 Republicans casting their bal
lots for Assemblyman Arthur N. Pier
son of Union county for Speaker,
while the Democrats equal in number
voted for Assemblyman McAteer, of
Hudson county. Five ballots were
taken without result, after which the
House adjourned to Monday night
next. Governor Edges annual mes
sage was received by both houses, and
the Governor further sent to the Sen
ate the name of former Senator Thorn
as F. McCran, of Passaic county, to
be Attorney General of the State be-
ginning January 26, and the appoint
ment was confirmed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
EPWORTH LEAGUE
HOLDS MEETING.

The Epworth League of Wesley NJ.
E. Church, met at the home of the
president, Miss Lula C. Mason, on
Monday evening, January Is, to hold a
business meeting and social. In open
ing, Mr.. Levi Hewitt led in prayer, at
the conclusion of which the minutes
were read and the collectors gave very
satisfactory reports. The secretary
has ordered new song books to be
used exclusively by the League. The
Epworth League would be very glad to
welcome any lovers of music in the
Sunday evening meetings and heal
come rare music.
After adjourning, the hostess served
dainty refreshments.
Those present were: Rev. Dewitt
C. Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Mason,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F, Click, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Hewitt, Mrs. Mary e. Strickland,
Mrs. M. w. Blake, Mrs. Vim. c. Sulli-
van, Miss L. c.. Mason, Miss Alice
Strickland, Miss Vera M. Strickland,
Miss Frances Click, Miss Edna F. OFT,
Miss Virginia Carr, Miss NJ. E. OFT,
Mr.. Walton Click, Mr.. William Zulker,
and Masters Raymond and Halvor
Click.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
COUNTY SCHOOL HEADS
TO HOLD CONFERENCE

A conference of the Supervising
Principals and County and City Super
intendents for Atlantic, Burlington,
Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Sa.
len and Gloucester Counties will be
held at Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City,
on Monday and Tuesday, January 20
and 81.
An address will be made by the Com.
missioner of Education on Monday al
II A. M, by DIR. A. B. Meredith, Assist.
ant Commissioner of Education, on the
subject Responsibilities of the High
School of Today, at II o'clock. AT
2.15 Tangible and Helpful Results of
War Work in Our Public Schools, and
How They Are to be Capitalized for
the Future as illustrated in Schools
will be the subject for discussion F.;
at 3.15 What is Progress in School
Supervision, and at Ais Measuring
Pupil Achievement in Schools. DR.
George d. Strayer, President of the
National Educational Association will
lecture in the evening upon the sub.
ject, "a Consistent Policy of Educa-
ton as Determined or Affected by
Recent World Events. At 9 o'clock
DR.. F. w. Maroney, who has spoken
on several occasions in Atlantic City
will address the audience.
The subjects for Tuesday are the
following: Problem Teaching as Illus.
trated in Schools, Problem Supervis
ion as Illustrated in Schools, and
Motivation.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
TWICE READY TO SAIL;
ORDERS coUNTERMANDED

Twice ready for overseas service
only to receive countermanding orders
Lieutenant Charles H. Collins, of Som
ers Point, is home on a months fur
Tough and expects to receive an hon
orable discharge and to be placed on
the army reserve within a few days.
Lieutenant Collins was under the draft
age but did not wait for his call. He
requested special induction and was
first assigned to the field artillery, de-
pot brigade at Camp Dix.
There he became corporal and was
transferred to the 609th Engineers and
sent to Camp HUMPHREYS, Virginia. He
soon became a top sergeant and en-
tered the officers training school from
which he graduated. receiving a first
lieutenant's commission. He was as
signed to duty as an instructor in the
training school on being commissioned
but was afterwards returned to the
regiment and equipped for overseas
work.
The command even marched in re-
view in farewell procession before the
commandant of the cantonment and
were awaiting marching orders to the
port of embarkation and the trans
ports when the news of the signing of
the armistice was received. While at
Camp Dix, Lieutenant Collins was also
fitted for overseas service only to re-
ceive orders to the contrary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
ADOPTED BY STATES

More than the required SO States
have this week ratified the prohibition
Constitutional amendment, which pro-
hibits the manufacture sale or trans
portation of intoxicating liquors with
in, the importation thereof into, or the
expectation thereof from the United
States and all territory subject to the
jurisdiction thereof, for beverage pur-
poses, after one year from its ratifiea-
ton. Additional legislation by Con-
gress is necessary to make it operative
and ground work for this is already
laid. This legislation will prescribe
penalties for violation Of the amend
ment and determine how and by what
agencies the law will be enforced. 1t
is believed by many that the country
will become permanently dry" next
July 1, the date on which the special
var time prohibition recently enacted
by Congress goes into effect.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
WHO COME AND GO
Personal Chronicle of Doings,
Gathered About the City
and Surroundings.
WEEKLY SOCIAL CALENDAR

Mrs. Harry G. Kline and daughter,
Delma, are about again, after an attack
of the influenza.
Miss Clara G.. Bartlett was the guest
over the Weekend of Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Yinger in Camden.
Mrs. Mary Woods and daughter,
Miss Ida Woods, have arrived at West
Palm Beach, where they expect to stay
for the winter.
Miss Lena Shinn and Miss Verna
Fish left on Thursday for Frederick,
Md, where they will spend two weeks
or more. Miss Shinn goes in the in
terest of her health, and her many
friends hope hat she may return home
soon her former health fully restored.
MI. and Mrs. Robert w. Bowen, of
"a Linden avenue, entertained First
Glass Private Lewis S. Bowen, of Base
Hospital, Camp Lee, Va, Tuesday eve
ming. A very enjoyable evening was
spent playing games, n at a late
hour some dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Rosary Society's Euchre was
held at the home of Mrs. Scott M. Long
on Wednesday afternoon. Present
were: Mrs. Chas. Weisenberger, Mrs.
Rossiter, Mrs. Geo. w. Leech, Mrs. F.
Reinar, Mrs. Alderman, Mrs. Turney,
Mrs. H. c. Munro, Mrs. A. Sherwood
Risley, Mrs. Scott M. Long. Contribu-
tors we're: Mrs. Deemer, Mrs. Hustler,
Mrs. Madden, Mrs. Guenther, Miss Cur
tbs.
Mr.. Jack Mannix, of Philadelphia,
was the weekend guest of Mr.. Milton
Parsels. Mr.. Mannix holds a very re-
sponsible position with the New York
Shipbuilding Corporation of Camden,
N. j. Another visit is expected soon
as he became very much interested in
one of our most prominent and attract
i've young ladies. He has not fully de-
cided whether he will follow her to
Florida, should she go down this year
as usual. 1t is more than likely that
Mr.. Parsels will accompany Mr.. Man
nix on his Southern trip, as another
of our beauties is spending the winter
months in the Sunny South.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
LIBRARY DIRECTORS MEET;
TO HAVE NEW BYLAWS

A meeting of the new Board Of Di-
recoors Of the PleasantYille Public Lii
brary vas held on Monday evening in
the High School building. The officers
and members are: President, Mrs.
Mary r NJ. Fish; Vi~ce-President, Rob-
ert L. Race; Secretary, Mrs. Charles
W. Blake; Treasurer, Mrs. Joseph
North; Mrs. George NJ. Bates, John S.
Weaver, George H. Adams, VIM. C.
Sullivan, John F. Ryon.
The necessity for a new Constitution
and Bylaws was pointed out by Mr..
Sullivan, who also read extracts from
the state laws governing the I~ncorpo-
rated Public Library. For every on
hundred dollars spent by the City OF
Pleasantville for books for the Library.
the state gives to the City the sum of
hundred dollars to be used for
purchasing more books. It is antiei-
pated that within a few years Pleas
antville Will have a library with a
suitable building to which the citizens
can point with pride.
The Secretary reported the gift Of
thirty bound volumes Of Seribner's
Monthly.
The committee appointed on Consti-
tuition and Bylaws were: Mrs. North,
Mrs. Blake and Mr.. Sullivan.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
A SURPRISE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Bowen gave a
very delightful reception at their home
20 Delilah Road, in honor of their
son, First-class Private Lewis S. Bow
en-, now stationed at Base Hospital,
Camp Lee, Va, who surprised his par
ents by returning home, on a ten-day
furlough. Those who enjoyed the &C.
casion were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bow
en-, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowen, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Bowen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse A. Lake, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Lola. of Belcoville, Miss Mildred Bow
en-, Miss Kathryn Steelman, Masters
Lewis, Mark and Calvin Bowen, and
the host and hostess, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Bowen, and Private Lewis S.
Bowen. Private Bowen is we'll known
by many of our residents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18

Leroy arrived in Pleasantville this
week after serving more than a year
with the American Army in France.
His many friends were glad to vel
come him back and TO see that he
looked none the worse for the rugged
life he has been leading. The mem.
bers of the two clubs in the city-the
Mainland Republican Club, of which
he is Secretary. and the P. A. & II.
especially glad 70 have him
with them again. The only noticeable
change in LeRoy's appearance is that
he has lost his beautiful adornment
to his upper lip, which he had removed
while in France because of being SO
often mistaken for a ~Frenchman.
Leroy was given his discharge ex-
aetly two months to the day and hour
after the signing of the Armistice, and
is home permanently.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
WESLEY M. E. CHURCH.
Rev. Dewitt C. Cobb, Pastor.

Services Sunday as follows:
+ $50 A. NJ, Glass.
1870 A. NJ, sermon by the pastor.
Sermonette to the Children.
go p. m., Sunday School.
3.15 pm, Union Rally of the Schools
in Wesley Church. The Sunday Schools
of the Baptist, Presbyterian. st. Johns,
Mt. Pleasant and Salem will join the
Wesley School in a union service.
7.30 p. m, A great Song Service in
charge of Mr.. John S. Weaver and sup
ported by the Union Chorus. This will
be followed by the sermon and revival
service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
SECURE TICKETS EARLY FOR
REPUBLICAN, CLUB BANQUET

The tickets for the Annual Banquet
of the Mainland Republican Club,
which is to be held at the Gilmer (for-
merly the Pleasant Villa) on Wednes-
day evening. January 29th, are now
on sale, and members and friends de-
string to attend this banquet, which is
expected to be the most successful in
its history, are requested to secure
their tickets at once, as the number is
limited. and the sale of same will posi-
lively. close next Wednesday night,
January 22nd. They may be had from
most any of the members, or from
the Committee in charge, Japhet Price,
Nehemiah Andrews and Neil S. Camp
bell.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING AND
BIRDS SlNGlNG-lN FLORIDA

The editor of The P~leasantville
Press has received a souvenir booklet
from Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Holt,
who are now at West Palm Beach,
Florida. They write:
Just a few lines to let you know
we arrived safely in West Palm Beach.
AS you see things in this Booklet, you
find them the same-no mis%representa'
lions. Would be delighted to meet
you here this Winter. We go to the
Park every day. l either play check
ers or pitch quoits. The flowers are
blooming and the birds are whistling
as in the good old summer time. Coco
anut trees are getting filled, and will
soon be ripe. Things will be in full
force about Jan. 18th. Hotels are
rapidly filing"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
FIRST STEPS TAKEN FOR
PAVING COUNTY ROAD

Preliminary steps looking to the
paving of the road between Mays
Landing and P%leasantyille. were taken
by the Board of Freeholders last We'd
nesday. County Engineer Nelson was
directed to make a survey for a paved
strip 30 feet in width, and submit rec
concentrations as to materials for hard
%surfacing. and an estimate of approx
mate cost at the February meeting of
the Board.
The road is to be improved at the
county's expense without State aid and
under the laws of 1912, amended in
1917, permitting extraordinary repairs
to be made for maintenance of roads
on possible conditions at all seasons
of year.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
HAS FOR DISTRIBUTION
SPECIAL FIELD SEEDS.

Congressman Baeharach wishes to
announce hat he has for distribution
at this time a limited supply of Spec
ial Field Seed, such as Alfalfa, Cow
pea, Soybean and Sudan Grass, which
the Department of Agriculture is very
anxious to place in the hands of Farm
ers who viii plant the same and re-
port the results to the Department.
This is not seed for Backyard Gar
dens" but is a farm crop, and each
package contains a sufficient quantity
of seed for a satisfactory test. Re
quests will be filed in the order in
which they are received and not more
than n package sent to a person. but
those writing should express a choice
of the seeds mentioned in the order of
their preference.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Franklin and Verona Avenues.

Services Sunday, Jan. 10, at IL o.
clock a.. m. consisting of Morning
Prayer and Sermon upon the subject.
THE Miracle at Cana of Galilee.'
Sunday School at noon.
Services will be held in the base
ment of the church, which Will be com
fortably heated.
On Sunday. Jan. 10Th. at IL a. m,
Rev. S. G. Morton Montgomery win
preach and administer the Holy Com
munion. :
A cordial invitation is extended to
all services.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS BASKET
BALL SEASON WITH VICTORIES

Friday evening. the P"leasantville
High School Basketball team opened
the 1919 schedule with a game with
B%elcoville. The local boys were vic
t%orious, the score standing at the fin
ish 1921 in their favor. They showed
superiority over their opponents in the
first half and at no time during the
evening We're the spectators in doubt
as to the outcome of the game, Scor-
ing honors were about equally divided
between Lavigna and Baker, the for
mer shooting two field goals ana fiTe
fouls, and the latter four field goals.
The lineup:
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1919-01-18
High Defeats ocean City H. S.

The High School won the second
victory of the season from Ocean City
High. The visiting team put up a fast
game and at first the outcome seemed
doubtful. But due to the clever floor
work and accurate shooting, Pleasant
vile oon took the lead and held it
through both halves. Lavigna and
Baker were again high scorers with
Capt. Woodruff a close third. The
password of the second game showed
vast improvement over that of the
first.
Both games were we'll attended and
it is hoped that the High School stu
dents, faculty and outside individuals
will continue to support the team.
The lineup: