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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03

75c per bushel for potatoes delivered
at the potato storing and curing plant
The potatoes not salable could be
probably used for hog feed, thus moth.
Ing would be wasted.
The average cost for erection Of a
10000 capacity plant would be around
100000. A committee composed OF
Mrs. w. J. Mcclure, W. NJ. Conger and
j A. Anders was appointed to solicit
subscriptions Of the amount Of stock
required for the project.
If a potato curing plant III Arcadia
will give the farmers q better money
crop than cotton, then it is time for
every one to put their shoulder to the
wheel and boost the proposition.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH BURNS
On DAX w WAS CONXRNEYEN

The citizens of Arcadia were aroused
last Friday night at about $50 by the
fire alarm, and rushing down town
found'the beautiful new Baptist church
building q mass Of flames The alarm
was given BY Mr.: and Mrs Foster Tay-
lor, but the flames were beyond con-
troll before Il bucket brigade could be
formed.
The loss was probably felt the more
keenly by the people Of Arcadia, owing
to the fact that the building had just
been completed that day, and dedica.
ton services were to have been held
within two weeks. Preparations for
splendid dedicatory program were I'M
derway, and every one was looking
forward with much anticipation to the
day when the beautiful edifce would be
ready for use.
The origin Of the blaze is a mystery
which will probably never be explain.
ed.
Too much cannot be said in praise
Of the building committee, who went to
work, while the building was wrapped
in flames, to make preparations to
build another Of the same design. AS
much as three thousand dollars was
subscribed on the grounds, by those
who stood witnessing the fire. The
building which was erected at a cost
Of about 100000 was insured for
only $5,ooo.oo. INCLUDING the insurance
enough money will soon be subscribed
to build another, and the contract has
already been let to Mr.. Andrews, who
had the contract for the other building.
Mr.. Andrews stated that he would de.
liver the new building within four
months. The same building committee
was retained by the church.
Rev. J. G. Cox, in his sermon Sunday,
referred to the loss Of the building,
choosing as his text the passage, "All
things work together for the good Of
those who love the Lord"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
ARCADIA MAY ERECT POTATO
CURING PLANT SOON

A meeting Of the business men and
Icitizens Of Arcadia and vicinity was.
(leld here last Friday to hear MIR. NJ.
Hull, of the Bureau Of Agriculture,
|who addressed the; meeting upon the
subject Of organizing stock company
here to erect a 10000 bushel capacity
sweet potato curing and storing plant.
M. J. A. Anders farm demonstration,
presided at the meeting.
Mr.. Hull stated that such plants are.
In operation in various sections of the
state, and that the farmers are finding
the potato raising industry much more
profitable than cotton raising. North
Louisiana is particularly adapted to
sweet potato raising both In soil and
climate, and II such plant we're In
operation here, the farmers Of this sec.
toa could bs guaranteed q price Of.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
TEST WELL TO BE DRILLED
FEW MILES SOUTH OF ARCADIA

Mr.. r. W. Bagley, who Is connected
with the Consolidated Progressive Oil
Company, completed arrangements
Monday for the drilling Of test well
on the J. P. White tract, FIVE miles
South Of Arcadia. 1t is agreed by the
company that they will begin actual
drilling within 80 days.
The Consolidated Progressive Oil
Corporation, has as it's president, MIR.
r. L. Smith, who Is we'll known in oil
circles. It was this company which
brought in the first producing we'll in
the Homer field. Mr.. Bagley was in
charge Of the company's business at
Homer during the time the well was
being drilled.
Here's hoping that the Democrat will
soon be able to announce that the same
company who brought in the first well
at Homer has brought in a producing
we'll at Arcadia.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM SALES AND VICINITY

a Mr.. P. G. Cole was a business visitor
10 Arcadia Friday.
Mrs. J. D. Cole and son, and Mrs.
~. r. Garrett were the guests Of Mrs.
Harris Saturday.
Mr.. j. G. Cole was a visitor to GIBBS
and Friday.
Mr. Z. P Cole returned home Fri
Bag from Alexandria, where he has
been attending the Head Camp Meet
ing Of the W. 0. W.
\ Mr., Ford Cole and sister, Leona,
were visitors to Bryeeland Saturday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L.'Aubrey, Of Mt.
lebanon visited Mr.. and Mrs F. L.
Aubrey Friday.
Mrs. ]. B. Jones is visiting her daugh-
q Der, Mrs. John Long.
Il Messrs. r. L. Cole, Fl. L. and F. L.
Aubrey, and Mr.. and Mrs. I. W. James,
were visitors to Gibsland Saturday.
q Messrs Ohio Buskhalter and Thee
MADDEN, Of Gibsland, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. II. l..
Aubrey.
Mrs. Matte Beard and children, OF
Baulah, were the guests of Mrs. Stew.
hrt Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. ". Cole and children,
spent Thursday night with Mr.. and
Alrs. ], L. Cole.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
RINGGOLD OIL 3 GAS COMPANY
SELLING STOCK RAPIDLY

DR.. c. G. Albums, president Of the
Ringgold OIL & Gas Company, whose
charter appears elsewhere In the Demo
crat, was a business visitor to Arcadia
Tuesday. He stated to a representa-
tive Of the Democrat that stock was
being sold very rapidly, and that drill.
ing operations would begin in a short
time.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
DERRICK ERECTED AT CROSS
ROADS, NORTH OF HERE

A derrick has been erected at Mar.
Sails, La, s IL miles due north Of
Arcadia, and I miles east Of Athens,
by Fuller & COnohan, in Section 6, Up.
Is. r. s, and drilling will be started
as soon as the rig arrives. The rig
is en- route to Athens and a car load
of piping is in transit to Arcadia, and
both are expected to arrive any day.
Fuller T. Conohan have done eXten.
sive drilling in Caddo and Oklahoma
fields, and we understand have been
very successful.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
]. W. BODDIE APPOINTED
CITY MARWL


At a call meeting held by the Msy0r
and Town Council Of Arcadia, j. W.
Boddie was appointed to fill the lpRX.
pired term Of j. II. Houston, who To-
signed a short time ago.
Mr.. Boddie has been deputy sheriff.
Of Bienvple Parish under Sheriff J. Il.
Currie for several month, during which
time he has proven himself most Of.
f1cient officer, and will no doubt mako
splendid marshal.
He assumed his duties as marshal
Tuesday, April LIST.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
SEN. A. T. JOHNSON CON.
TRIBUTES TO CHURCH FUND

On learning Of the destruction Of
the Arcadia Baptist church building
by fire OH last Friday night, Sen. A,
r. johnson. of Homer, who was here
a few days ago, generously contributed
$4,000 cash to the rebuilding fund
This contribution is especially appre'
ciated as Senator Johnson was under
no obligation whatever to make such
a contribution, and the same was vol
untary.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
Plants Affected BY Dun.

Some remarkable variations Ia plant
structure and color from exposure to
the SUD at different hours Of the day
have been brought to the notice Of the
Royal Mlcroscopical Society Of Eng
land by Col. r. T. Rawson. In flowers
II the common observation-disclosures
majus---the low sun OF the early morn
INK developed yellow colorins matter.
the middle sun Of midday stimulated
he violets, blues and puppies. The COLI
or Of the foliage and lob!ns Of the
leaves also changed.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03

None Of the weddings Of Shakes
peare are conventional and no thought
Of the display wedding that women
are said to love disturbed these brides
who all seem sadly lacking in the re-
serve attributed to women. The
Shakespearean bride does not have to
be coaxed to name the day. juliet
portia and Olivia fprstsll their lovers
In mentioning the cremeRy, the latter
i two hurrying Their bddegrooms 70
church with q haste that Is almost un'
seemIy; and we hare the testimony OF
Othsllo that DesdsnonA did the most
Of the courting.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
Can You Beat lti

To prevent misuse Of automobiles Il
device has been invented that prints
within a locked box a record Of the
time and duration Of every stop made
BY q car to which it is attached and
the distance and speed between stops
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF
PARISH WARRANTS

ALI parties ho'aing Parish War.
rants are requested to send them in
to the COMMERCIAL BANK OF
ARCADIA, for collection.
A. D. SMITH,
President Of the Police Jury.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
Honduras Attractive.

With a population estimated at 3d.
m and an area approximately equal
to that Of Pennsylvania, Honduras has
abundant room for development. II
has q tropical climate with few Of the
usual disadvantages. The interior Is
mountainous and salubrlous, with con-
siderable rich land suitable for diver
SIZED farming and fruit growing, while
oil Of the remainder, even the deep
mountain slopes, Is used for pasturage,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
NOTICE

MONEY TO LOAN on improved farm
land through the Federal Land Bank.
Apply to l. Z. SUTTON, Sec. Treas,
Bryceland, La. 5Z'o a.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03

MARKET PRICE PAID FOR EGGS
AND BUTER..--J. L. MCCLELLAN.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03
TAX PURCHASERS NOTICE
To Lind Wardlow or any other per
nnr {pfaroetnd

To Lind Wardlow or any other per-
son interested:
You are hereby notified that OF
July 9th, 1918, at the principal front
door Of the Court House In the town
Of Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La, /
purchased at Tax Sale the following
described property, to-wit:
Z IL Of NV IA, Sec. "a, Up. Is,
II. g.
And the price for which same was
sold and the amount Of taxes and cost
Of this notice being $1S.8S. The deed
Is recorded In Book No. 81, on page
25S, and was recorded on Oct. Oath,
1913, and the said property was sold
for taxes Of 1917. +
This the 3rd day Of April. 1919.
s. A. COOK, Arcadia, La.
Go
1000 DOZEN EGGS WANTED By
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-04-03

BRING YOUR EGGS AND BUT.
TER TO ]. L. MCCLELLAN.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-06-19

must do if we are to have lasting
impression Of what the petroleum in
dustry of America did to decide the
progress of events in that most mo-
mentous month in the worlds history.
1t was just little over year ago
that the Kaiser in the exultation Of
victory gave an interview which be-
gan, "We will win everywhere" Lu-
dendorf, a. week before had flung a
million men upon the British armies
before Cambria and San Quentin. It
was only year ago that the myster-
ious long-range gun was bombarding
Paris. The French and British armies
were. falling back, and the victorious
German hordes pushed further and
further west-and our armies were on
this side of the ocean. Then it was
that the all-highest, sure of victory and
contemptuous of the worlds opinion,
revealed the brute that was in him
when he said there would be mo soft
peace, only one which would cores
pond with German interests"
That threat was meant for Ameri-
ca as it was for the rest of the world,
and, gentlemen, it is solemn and awe
inspiring thought that we had much
to do with preventing the fulfillment
of that vicious boast. It was a year
ago in March that the terrible German
assault on the British position at Ar
ras was repulsed and the French were
able to slow down the German often
sive in the south and Ludendorf's
great effort failed. That was because
of the Essence" of which Consul Gen.
eral Liebert spoke, which went for
ward to the armies in motor lorries.
And if today certain imperial per-
son is doing little honest labor with
a bucksaw, at his royal hiding place
in Holland, instead of making good
his ugly words of a year ago last
March it is because of back of those
brave armies Of the Allies was Amer
lean gasoline.
From Captain Arthur Snagge, ma
val attache to the British Embassy at
Washington, we obtained an official
statement of what petroleum meant to
the British army. AS he remarked,
ut is trite saying that oil is the es-
sential to modern war;" but Captain
Snagge's statement that IS per cent of
the British navy could not be moved
without petroleum, sets the magma
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-06-19
ton working.
Marshall FOch cabled tn America

Marshall Foch cabled to America,
IF you don't keep up your petroleum
supply, we shall lose the war" Men
were needed, but the commanders
knew that men alone could not win.
Power was the determining factor,
and gasoline was the essence of pow
er. While oil fuel was the ''life blood
of the navy" as Sir John Goldman so
aptly expressed it, gasoline was the
lifeblood of the army. The brain and
the nerve centers were provided by
the men themselves, but without gas
oline and the muscles of STEEL" they
would have been as helpless as brain
and nerves without a body to give
them expression. Petroleum not only
moved 48 per cent of the British navy
but petroleum oiled the guns and
coated the big projectiles and provided
probably IS per cent of the power
utilized in carrying ammunition from
field depots to gunners, and in moving
the guns to new positions. The tanks
which played such decisive part in
operations of the infantry would never
have appeared in the smoke of battle
had it not been for petroleum. Troops
were carried in petroleum driven
trucks; the wounded were borne to
field hospitals by petroleum driven
ambulances; many of the trenches
were dug with power from petroleum,
despatch carriers relied almost entire
ly upon automobiles and motorcycles;
wireless equipment was mounted upon
motor driven vehicles for mobile SER
vice-so much for petroleum's work
on sea and land-every battle fought
in the air was won by petroleum driv-
en- machines-many Of the balloons
were, provided with motors to trans
port them from place to place-and
in fact the war to no small extent was
a petroleum war.
"When," as Captain Snagge said,
"even days delay IN the arrival of
an American tank steamer produces
great anxiety and when the steaming
of the fleet and other vessels engaged
in patrolling around Great Britain
averaged nearly 100000 miles per
month, and when in 1918, 1928 ,961
tons of fuel oil alone were shipped
from the eastern seaboard Of the
United States for the use of the Allied
Continued on page 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
THE GREAT VALUE OF MERIT
ING CONFIDENCE.

During the great monetary panic OF
1857, there was meeting of bank
presidents in New York. Several Of
them estimated percentage of specie
withdrawn during the day at from SO
per cent. to rs per cent.
Then MosesTaylor of the City Bank
said, eve had in bank this morning
100000, this evening s470,000"
Under Mr.. Taylor's management
the puolic's confidence in the City
Bank had grown untilpeople had SIM
ply withdrawn their money from the
other institutions and deposited it
in the City Rank. ....
Confidence is the one greatest as
set any man or institution can have
and it is the one sure foundation for
wealth, honor or anything that you
may consider success.
The confidence of your fellow men
will bring you everything you wish Of
this worlds goods.
And just remember that confidence
isn't built in day, week or a year
Only by constant careful regulating
of your life from the cradle to the
grave can you hope to win and hold
the confidence of your neighbors and
friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
SHORT RUN

We are having remarkable weather
for January and the farmers are taking
advantage of it and doing their spring
blowing.
Our pastor. Rev. j. C. Strader, is
holding a revival meeting in Kitzmiller.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Moon, Mrs. j. H.
Wilson and Mrs. Daniel Wilson have
been attending.
Miss Ruth Wilson is spending the
week with her brother Thomas at
Elkins.
Miss Mary Eggers, our school teach
,er, met with very serious accident
when she fell down the steps and dis
located her collar bone.
Mrs. S. E. Harvey was visiting Mrs.
M. L. Sharpless one day last week.
Mr.. Hershal Harvey met with a very
painful accident one day last week
while driving in the mine at Bayard.
but we are glad to learn he is getting
along fine under the efficient care of our
trained nurse, Miss Svnda Wilson.
Mr.. Milo Wilson is dividing his time
between trapping and making props.
Dame Rumor has it that he is also pre-
pairing little home up in the country.
Misses Nell Harvey and Esta Wilson
have just returned from an extended
visit to friends and relatives in Hen
bricks and Kempton, W. Va.
Misses Lulu Harvey and Mary Eggers
were calling on Miss Hazel Parendo
last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. ]. a. Wilson has announced the
wedding of her daughter Cassie. to Mr..
James Font, of Gormania.
Mr.. Cyrus Harvey spent Saturday
and Sunday last in Piedmont. W. Va.
MI. and Mrs. C. b. Harvey were at
Cumberland Saturday last.
Mrs. ]. c. Myers and little daughter,
Isabelle, were calling on Mrs. j. B.
Moore one day last week.
Mrs. Julia Sharpless is spending the
winter with her son M. L. Sharpless.
Messrs. James Wilson and Robert
Harvey were attending a basket ball
game in Kitzmiller Saturday night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
TO BAR DISLOYALISTS.

Representative Clark, of Florida
has introduced bill in the National
House to keep Victor Berger, recently
convicted of violation of the Espion-
age Act, from taking a seat in the
House of Representatives, to which
the electors of a Wisconsin district
have chosen him. The bill provides
that any official or employee of the
government indicted or convicted or
charges involving his loyalty shall not
hold Office or receive compensation
from the government.
Members elected to the next Con-
gress will begin to draw salary from
March 4. If Congress is not called
into extra session, they will draw their
congressional pay at $500 per annum
for nine months before Congress
meets. This will give Berger the op-
portunity to gather in S5,625 of gov
eminent pay, even though Congress
should eventually bar him from mem.
bership, which is considered very
likely. The Clark bill, if it should be
passed at this session, would prevent
this.
The sentiment back of this bill is a
most worthy one, and should be q
guide to any action the House may
take in the Berger case or any of a
like character.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
BITTNGER.

Merchant o. c. Buckle and C. E.
Ellithorp made a trip to Homecoming
last Saturday with their auto trucks,
but report having found the roads in
very bad condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Glotfelty were
shopping IN this village on Friday af-
ternoon of last week.
Jesse Warwick, of the Backwoods
settlement. was pleasant caller in
this village recently.
Messrs. William Winterburg and
Albert Swauger, of Grantsville, were
in this village on Sunday.
Silas o. Wiley, of Oakland, attended
the funeral of the late John Walburn
here on last Sunday morning.
The first maple sugar of the season
was made in George Wlley's camp last
week.
States Attorney E. R. Jones, of Oak.
land, had three children removed from
the "Wooly" Bittinger home, neal
Jennings, a few days ago. The child
rem were in most deplorable state OF
neglect, and were placed in institutions
where they will be properly cared for
| and trained.
John Walburn, of Jennings. died at
his home in that place on Thursday,
Jan. 23rd, aged 80 years. The funeral
was held on Sunday and interment
made in the Bittinger cemetery, al
noon Sunday. The deceased is sur.
vived by young wife and two small
sons. who have the sympathy of mum.
erous friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
SWANTON

Mr.. Oliver Sweitzer and family, who
have been confined to their rooms with
the flu. are rapidly improving.
Rev. Oval, of Bond, called at Albert
i Bakers cottage Sunday morning.
Revival services will be held by Rev.
Price IN the M. E. church beginning
next Sunday evening. Let everybody
attend and take a part in the good
work.
The friends of J. j. Smearman are
glad to see him able to be out again
after being paralyzed.
Born, unto MIR and Mrs. Robert
O'Brien Friday last, son.
Mr.. Harry Oss, of Keyser. was call
ing at the home of Mrs. Kate Rulings
last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Shaffer called at
Mr.. Thos. Rhodes Sunday.
Mrs. Valentine, of Cumberland, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robert
'Brien, at this writing.
hAA' L . "a SobCo dIlu IdullIy anu MISS
Grace Buoy spent part of last week
with relatives in Cumberland.
Miss Elva Friend is visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. Rexroad, at Alta
mont. who has been i'll for some time.
Mrs. Bennett, wife of our efficient
postmaster, called on her mother Mrs.
Phillips Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Fitzwater spent Monday
with her brother John Reckner. who
has been in the home sanatorium at
Oakland for some time suffering from
bullet wound in the ankle.
Mr.. Porter Wilt. who for some time
has been sufferer of rheumatism, is
still unable to be out.
Little Freddie and Corroll Sweitzer
have for some time been absent from
school on account of severe colds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-30
MARRIED

Thomas Bruce, of Rowlesburg, and
Mary Daldesere, of Terra Alta, were
united in marriage on Saturday after
noon by Rev. S. E. Wicker.
j. Campbell Moore and Mary Mabel
Rogers, both of Morgantown, were
married on Monday morning by Rev. S.
E. Wicker.
Felix Lach and Mary Mazayko, both
of Century, w. Va, were married on
Monday evening by Rev. S. E. Wicker.
Roy Elsey Baxley, of Bayard, W.
Va. and Miss Lucy Virginia McRobie,
of Swanton. were married on Wednes-
day morning by Rev. S. E. Wicker at
his home.
Ercil Roy Maier, of Tunnelton, and
Miss Mary Laura Bailey, of Hiorra,
W. Va, were married at the Frantz
Hotel on Wednesday by Rev. S. E.
Wicker.