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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
WINNER TO RECEIVE PLAN(
RAILRADS REDUCING ACCIDENTS
!. MAKE GOOD SHOWING :.


Resional Director B. F. Bush. am
nounces results obtained in campaign
against personal injuries to employees
being conducted on Southwestern Re-
qion Railroads during month Of May
are a surprise to everyone as indicated
by returns for first twenty days of May,
nineteen eighteen. nine hundred ninety
EMPLOYEES were injured, a decrease OF
FIVE hundred ninety or fifty-six per cent
During first twenty days Of May nine
teen eighteen. nine employees were
killed and during corresponding period
this year, four employees were killed,
a decrease Of five or fifty-five percent.
Total number of casualties during first
twenty days Of May last year, nine
hundred ninety-nine, while this year
the number is four hundred four. de-
crease of five hundred ninety-five or
sixty percent.
The railroads in this immediate VIC
unity have made a reduction Of seventy
five percent in the total number Of cas-
uaIties. This 'No-Accident" campaign
is, in reality. safety endurance con-
test. It is test Of whether the employ
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
0'BANION POOL TO
HOLD BAND CONCERTS

The first of series of band
concerts will be given at O'Ban-
ion Pool. the popular swimming
pool. Sunday, July I3, by the
Concert Band. This is an ANA
teur organization which makes
its first public appearance.
Refreshments will also be serv-
ed at the refreshment stand.
These will consist of sandwiches,
coffee, ice cream, cold drinks. at
the usual prevailing prices.
The concert will be held from
four to six in the afternoon. The
new apparatus installed during the
spring has made O'Banion Pool
more popular than ever before,
and with the musical attraction
and the serving of refreshments.
this popularity is bound to be
much enhanced.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
HOW SOUTHERN CLUB
GIRLS HELPED WIN

In the 5 Southern States there were
last year 9,026 girls clubs organized
by the home demonstration agents
These clubs had total membership Of
286,278. Of these members 77,264
cultivated one-tenth acre plots; others
had one-twentieth acre; and still 9TH
ers were in bread and poultry clubs.
Many of the club girls had to fill the
place Of some man of the family called
to the army, and they faithfully at
tended to the work Of planting, cult
vaing. and harvesting crops, besides
trying to keep up their own garden
plot and to can the crop raised there.
One Of these girls is Violet Willough7
by who. with her widowed mother,
ran farm last year in Pitt County,
N. c. She reported to the agent at the
end of the year that she filled only
Us cans with the products of her gar
den because the tomato crop needed so
much of her attention. Il believe, "
she said. 81 could have canned twice
as much if | had had the time, but
had to do all my canning at night. |
was often up very late even doing that
amount because the tobacco required
the daylight hours"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
SCHOOLS OPEN FIRST
MONDAY IN AUGUST

The school board held their regular
meeting on Saturday, July 5th. There
was enough to do to keep them busy
on Monday again.
1t was decided to open the rural
schools the first Monday in August
which falls on the fourth the year. The
other schools will not open till the first
Monday in September, or September
first.
Contracts were let for the erection of
two four-room school buildings and
one frame building.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
HORNBECK NOTES

Mr.. V, D. Ferguson is thinking Of
establishing a grocery store in Horn
beck. Prospects are good.
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Mrs. L. P. MOreIand and Mrs. Floyd
BeckOm are spending week end at
their recent home in Shreveport, La.
Buy your Hog Tone at COnerly Bros.
store in Hornbeck. They have a good
supply of it. They also carry feed,
flour. groceries, and a good line Of
candies. They sell Kings Candy on
Ice. Buy your confections there.
We were all much surprised to hear
that Miss Eula Miller and Mr.. Isam
McColister were married on July 4th,
1919. We wish them much happiness
and prosperity on their honeymoon
which will be out close to Mr.. John
Miller's store. at the summer resort
west of Hombeck.
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Mr.. Logic Aldredge, the deputy
sheriff Of Hornbeck. is having much
trouble in locating the person who bur-
glarized the town of Honbeck last
week. They have authorized several
to watch. and if there are any suspi-
cious actions on the part Of any one
he will be held by law.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

ees can be safe for 81 consecutive days
and at the close Of this period. it is
the intention to continue the work with
a view to eliminating altogether, or
reducing to a minimum, accidents to
railroad employees.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
MARINELLO SHOE

Let us nurse your complexion or
hair back to health and beauty with
Marinello preparations and MarinelIO
treatments, For the woman who
cares, at the MarinelIO Shop. Mrs.
c. M. Williams. MarinelIo graduae.
West Louisiana Bank Building. OppO-
site Court House.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
LEWIS-BROWN

On July third license was issued
to Reece Lewis and Miss Loyde Brown.
Some Of their friends tried to get them
to have the ceremony performed at
the ball park on the Fourth. but they
refused this honor
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
SUMMER WEATHER AND
SHOWERS PREVAIL

During the past week summer
weather has prevailed. The rains Of
the latter part Of June seem to have
subsidized, altho there have been sever
al showers. The farmers have been
very busy getting the weeds, which
have grown very rank during the long
wet spell, out of their gardens.
The weather record for the week
ending July 10th is given below:
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

LOST: Within two miles Of Lees
vile on Pickering ROAD tan leather
handbag. Among contents were suit
of clothes. letter in pocket identifying
owner. and 5000 Liberty Bond, Se-
cond Loan.
Finder return by Parcel Post, C. o.
D. to Everett TaIbert, Cravens, La.
and receive reward.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

If you feel "bIue". mo account ,
lazy. you need a good cleaning out.
FlERBINNE is the right thing for that
purpose. 1t stilulates the liver, tones
up the stomach and purifies the bowels.
For sale by all druggists. -Adv't
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
DISINTERESTED COMMITTEE
CHOSEN

The committee of judges which will
make the count Of votes consists of Mr..
Hooper of HoOper's Confectionery
Store, R. r. Cheatham of the Cleary
Tns. Agency, and Mr.. Sam Blatt, re-
presenting the Democrat. They will
open the ballot box on Tuesday even
ing and make the count. They will
each keep records of the count and the
results will be posted at HoOper's store.
In the Democrat" of July l9, the re-
suit will be printed.
The utmost care is to be taken that
each ballot is correctly recorded and
that the count is fair and correct. The
judges will have no interest other than
to insure satisfactory count. No one
connected with the DEMOCRAT in
any way can be candidate.
WINNER TO RECEIVE PIANO
A beautiful piano is to be selected
and given to the fortunate young wom-
an who receives the highest number
Of votes. The contest will run Tor
four months. Enterprising merchants
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
ANAcoCo NOTES
(By Lon Cas1in. COrrespOadent)

(By Lon Caskin. COrrsspOndent)
Mr.. Huggins, who was hurt at Boy
inton mill, is said to be improving.
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Miss Lillian Foster gave social par
ty on the evening Of the Fourth. It
was much enjoyed by those present.
Mr.. Edward and Tommie Ethridge.
brothers, of South Mansfield, La,
have just returned home from visit
to relatives here.
Mr.. Boss Self of White City. Texas
has taken up job here at Boyinton
mill as woods foreman. He was con-
nected with the company at White
City.
The people of China Grove vicin-
ity gathered at that place the Fourth
and had dinner on the ground. Il was
principally intended 10 be merely a
community affair. but several outsid-
ers were present. All enjoyed the day
very much.
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Politics have begun to "SizzIe" here
Dr.. W. 7. Franklin, Peason, La. is be
ing pehtioned by friends here for nom
ination on the democratic ticket fol
sheriff. Mr.. R. T. McConathy is hi,
chief electioneer now for this commun
ity. 1t is believed by some of hi
friends that he is going to sure defea
at the hands of Dr.. Jones, altho som,
Of his friends rally strong for him.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
PERSONALS


Miss A. ]. Hicks Of Alexandria Is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. ]. Hines.
Miss VeIma Caldwell left for Mans
field where she will visit friends.
Miss Elizabeth YoungbIood of Port
Arthur is visiting Mrs. Jim Cavenaugh,
Miss Clyde Galbraeth Of Shreveport
is visiting with Miss Vera Lamberta.
Miss Ada Weew Of Shreveport! n
visiting her sister Miss Ery Week.
Miss A. J. Hines has gone to Alex
andria, where she was called By the
death Of her uncle,
Don't forget to ask for Popularity
votes. Begin saving votes at once for
the Popularity Contest.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Wise Of Mans
field are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
L. Maddox.
Miss Ruby Derrough. manager of
the local telephone company, Is IN Port
Arthur, Texas, visiting her many
friends there.
Miss Hazel McAIpin Of Fullerton
and Miss Mabel McAIpin Of Fisher
spent the Fourth with their parents Mi.
and Mrs. M. H. McAIpin.
Mr.. Andrew Larson returned from
Hot Springs, Arkansas where he has
been for some little time for his health.
Mr.. W. W. Rhodes and family have
come to Leesville to make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam ]. Fertitta 81
Beaumont are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Fertitta is figuring on purchasing
business in LeesviIIe. IF he does, lie
family will make this their home.
Mr.. Otis Hicks has Just returned
from France and is in LeesviIIe now.
He was one Of the first LeesviIIe boys
to volunteer and has seen over rwo
years in the service.
Mr.. W. 7. Gamblin. who has Just
been discharged from the navy, and
who has been visiting his parents here.
left for Shreveport to visit friends and
relatives there.
Mr.. w. H. Mcclure has just accept
ed position with the Powell Lumber
Company Of Durham. He has been
in the employ Of the Mona Mills as
sawyer for the past several years.
Mrs. W. H. Copeland and sons Har-
vey and Glenn left for Portland, Ore
gon and other coast points where they
will visit friends and relatives for some
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 7. Lipp Of covins.
ton, Louisiana have gone to Mr.
Claude Sevey. Mr.. Sevey takes Dr.
Llpps place here as inspector Of cat-
tie dipping and Dr. Lipp takes Nj.
Sevey's place.
Miss Ebbie Jones gave a party on
. the eighth which began with a dip in
the ObaniOn Pool and continued as 3
camping out party. Those who as-
tended were Mr.. Horace Willis, M.
Cohn. Norman Anderson, Simon D;ck.
: Richard Miller, Roy johnson, Louis
: Hooper, Miss Marrill Green, Quida
+ Vesteddler, Louise Visteddled, Louise
) Hicks, Ola May Jordan. Ella Harville.
: The party was given BY Miss MarnII
5 Green and Louise VisteddIer Of Wiun-
field. who are visiting Miss Ebbis
E Jones. The party was chaperoned 81
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Its inventor has patented self-feed-
ing soldering iron, wire solder being
fed from a reel through the handle
and point of the device by a thumb
operated lever.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
First Count Of Ballots
To be Made July 18th
Announcement VIII be Made on July 18th

Of Leesville are giving coupon votes
with every ten cent purchase. A list
of the merchants who have joined with
the DEMOCRAT in the popularity con-
test is given here.
When you buy. trade with stores
chants want you to ask. They have
the votes ready for you. Get them.
II you are not interested, give them
to someone who is. Vote them for
the candidates. Help to swell the
chances of some young lady whose
heart is set on owning a piano.
the box at Hooper's store.
HOW TO GET VOTES QUICKLY
The VERNON PARISH DEMO-
Graf wants to give energetic csndi-
dates the opportunity to get large num-
bers of votes.
So it offers 100 votes with every
yearly subscription to the DEMO-
Graf at SO cents year. 1t is an
offer that friends of candidates should
be glad to take advantage of.
NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER
Even though the contest has already
run for one month, it is still not too
late to enter new candidates. 1t is
never too late. Popularity is a thing
which does depend on dates. 1t is a
matter Of interesting friends and se-
curing votes. The merchants who
have joined with the DEMOCRAT
have the votes, and those who are
working for favorites should get their
friends to trade with those merchants.
And above all. remember the places
where votes are given. Ask for them.
Don't wait for the merchant to give
them to you. Ask him to give them
to you. He may forget if you do not.
He wants you to have them. Remem-
Der, even if you have no favorite,
someone else has, and you can be help
ing someone else with no added cost
to yourself.
Here is a list of the merchants. Cut
it out and keep it. Put your votes in
the bov at Hoopers store.
A. B. Dennis
W. E. Stephens
Rouss Racket Store
H. E. Werner
Walter R. Hooper
S. G. Culotta
George SIiman
And here are the candidates who
have entered the contest. Next week
the number of votes for each will be
announced. Put your votes in at once
and help make the count as big as pos
sibIe.
Miss Marie COnerIy, Anacoco
Miss Grayce Bowles. Leesville
Miss Doris Peters, Leesville
Miss BeIva Caldwell, Leesville
Miss Lucille Hicks, Leesville
Miss Janese Allen, Leesville
Miss TheIma McAIpin. Leesville
Miss Evelyn Obanion, Leesville
Miss Ada Jordan. Leesville
Miss Rose Lee Bradford, LeesvillC
Miss Vera Eaves, Leesville
Miss Annie HUT, Leesville
Miss Lille Richardson, LeesVille
Miss Minnie Franklin, Leesville
Miss Elizabeth Ford. HOrnbeck
Miss Lena Craft. Hornbeck
Miss Tina Dempsey, HOrnbeck
ees can be safe for 81 consecutive days
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

.WANTED-Cow, two gallons oi
milk or more. at reasonable price.
Address S. Blatt. NewlIano, La.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

With interest increasing in the con-
test week by week, and new contest
ants being entered each week, the
VERNON PARISH DEMOCRAT AND
MERCHANTS POPULARITY CON-
TEST is becoming more and more a
subject of general discussion.
The first official count of ballots
deposited to date will be made on Tues
day, July IS, when an impartial COM
mittee will open he ballot box at Hoop
er's Confectionery Store and count the
ballots which have been placed there
during the month.
Candidates and friends of candidates
who are holding out ballots should get
them in before that date so that the
first published count of the balloting
will make it look as favorable as pos
sible for popular candidates. Those
contemplating purcrases should make
them at once at the stores where vot-
ing coupons are given with each ten
cents purchase. Then they should be
voted at once. A good first impress
sion will be of great advantage to
candidates.
FULLERTON HAS CANDIDATE
Miss Eddie Lee Graham of Fuller
ton is one OF the most recent candi-
dates to be put forward by her friends.
Miss Graham is one Of the most popu-
lar and lkeable young women of the
big lumber town.
Fullerton does not want to be out
done by any other community in Ver-
non Parish, or anywhere else for that
matter. So friends of Miss Graham
got together and put here name in.
though she enters late, she has an ex-
cellent opportunity, if her friends will
exert themselves a little in her behalf.
Fullerton is large town and an en-
ergetic one. Miss Graham has hosts
of friends there. 1t is for them to say
whether or not she will be the FORUM
ate young lady,
But that does not mean that other
communities do not have their favor
ties. Miss Marie Conerly of Anacoco
has friends who have been very active
in her behalf, and the count is sure to
show that they have not put in their
work in vain.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12
HOW TO GET VOTES QUICKLY

GRAF wants to give energetic csndi-
dates the opportunity to get large num-
bers of votes.
So it offers 100 votes with every
yearly subscription to the DEMO
Graf at SO cents year. 1t is an
offer that friends of candidates should
be glad to take advantage of.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Miss Clyde Galbraeth Of Shreveport
IS visiting with Miss Vera Lamberta.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Miss Ada Weew Of Shreveport &
visiting her sister Miss Ery Week.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Miss A. J. Hines has gone to Alex
andria, where she was called By the
death. Of her uncle.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Miss Elizabeth YoungbIood Of Port
Arthur is visiting Mrs. Jim Cavenaugh,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Miss A. ]. Hicks Of Alexandra i
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Hines.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Don't forget to ask for Popularity
votes. Begin saving votes at once for
he Popularity Contest.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

With interest increasing the Leev are giving coupon votes
test week by week. and with every purchase s
ants beng entered each week the Of the merchants who joined
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-07-12

Mr.. W. 7. Gamblin. who has Just
been discharged from the navy, and
who has been visiting his parents here,
left for Shreveport to visit friends and
relatives there.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-06-12
NEW RAILWAY AGENT

The separation of railway and ex-
press business at the depot having be-
come necessary, H. E. McDearman
succeeds Mr.. Leighty as agent for the
c. & n. w. Railway. Mr.. McDear-
man comes here from Faulkton where
he has been agent for a long term
of years. He has a son in the service
whom he expects to return in short
time and will also be joined later by
his wife and they will endeavor to find
a residence to suit their wants. Peo-
pie who have known the gentlemen
for many years give him the highest
as a courteous, oblig-
ing and careful official and we are told
that we can expect the best possible
service from him in the administra-
tion of his duties. Brookings extends
Mr.. McDearman most kindly well
come and there seems no doubt but
what he will get the heartiest cooper
alton from all our people in promot-
ing the best interests of the city by
good railway service.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-06-12
NEW EXPRESS AGENT

The railway and express business
at BrOokings have been divorced and
from now on w. H. Leighty will be
the agent of the American Express
Company, will have an office open dur
ing all business hours, except one and
One-half hours at noon, for the trans
action of business. There will be a
phone in the office, horse and wagon
with a driver to collect and deliver
express, and all calls on the Office will
meet with prompt attention. The Of
flee will be the same room at the east
end Of the depot, now used as an ex-
press office. but it will be rearranged,
another door cut in from the platform
to accommodate people who have busi-
ness to attend to and extra facilities
provided for the patrons. This is
something that the city has needed
for years and the officials of the com
pany who have been here this week
promise that the service will be of the
best and the public receive adequate
attention. The retention of Mr..
Leighty in the position of agent will
mean that the citizens of Brookings
will be served we'll and the interests
Of the company looked after at the
same time.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-06-12
FIRST BAND CONCERT

The initial performance Of the Mu-
nicipal Band occurred Tuesday even
ing and in spite of the cloudy weather
a large crowd assembled at the high
school park The music rendered was
of a higher grade than usual, at the
start Of the season, and showed that
the men had been working hard to get
in good shape for the seasons play
ing. Miss Edna Riley sang one num-
Der and was in fine voice and gave
the selection a good rendering The
small boy was in evidence and had to
be suppressed by the members OF the
band. Also the lights had not been
placed in the band stand and an en-
ploye from the power house had TO
be called in to mend a detached wire
and install lamps during the concert.
Several comments were made by rep
utable citizens that it would seem that
If this is a municipal band, that the
city might have had the lights in
working order and could also induce
one of the police force to attend the
concert and help preserve order
among the small kids. "A travelling
man in the hearing of this writer re-
marked on the slackness of order and
compared Brookings unfavorably with
number OF cities around US who
have city bands.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-06-12
UP IN THE AIR

John p. Mullen of Fonda. Iowa, vice
been visiting his sister, Miss Rose
Mullen. during the past week and dur
ing a conversation with the Register.
tells US Of his recent visit to Mime
officials of the northwest were in con-
ference to decide on the engaging of
air planes for use at their fairs. They
all were invited to fly with the differ
themselves of the chance Secretary
Mcilvaine Of the South Dakota Fair
was there, accompanied by his wife,
and each of them tried fight. Mac
seconds. but Mrs. McIlvaine was so
pleased with flying that she stayed
up for thirty-seven minutes, the record
made on the field for woman pas
Mrs. McIlvaine flew out of sight and
was gone for such a long time, that
Mac began to get worried for fear She
had gone for good. and the smile on
his face when She returned was just
like the one he uses every year nj the
fair to welcome his dearest friends.
Mr.. Mullen visited with friends Mon
man and made a business trip 10
White, leaving in the evening by way
of Sioux City for his Iowa home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1919-06-12
MORE SOLDIERS HOME

Sunday evening was quite a popular
time for the arrival of some of our
soldier boys who were in the 88th d.
vision, four of them getting here on
the evening train that day. John
Green, Jr., looking hardy and smiling,
Arthur Hanson, as happy looking as
ever, Alex Clark, as brown as an In
dian and Guy Nolan, eldest son of the
sheriff, all came home and were glad
ly welcomed by their relatives and
many friends. They have all been
with the army of occupation for a
short time, as their division got over
seas just in time to help in the final
cleanup before the armistice That
they are glad to get home goes with
out saying and that all their friends
feel the same way, is foregone con-
clusion. Brookings welcomes them
with a hearty good will.