Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-16


cage was in reply to inquiries relative
to reports that the hospital is to be
abandoned.
New Orleans.-The resources of the
state banks in Louisiana have almost
doubled in less than FIVE years. The
resources of the state banks in New
Orleans alone are much more than
those of al 1.-The banks in the state of
that time. The New Orleans banks
gained s40,OOO,OO in a year.
Observation-Disclosures has been Sc
lected as the place for holding the
state convention of the knights of
Columbus next May, and the local
Knights are already beginning prepa-
rations for the event. There are now
thirty-odd councils of the order in
this state.
Baton Rouge.-"Africa street" Of
Baton Rouge may soon lose its identi-
ty A petition has been placed before
the Commission Council asking that
the street be changed to Louisiana
avenue. The petition has been signed
by al lexcept two residents Of the
street.
Natchitoches.-Rain caused furth-
er damage to the cotton crop, which is
almost total failure Cotton that has
made good growth and has almost
normal size is almost barren, while
the smaller cotton has still less. Wee
wills are busy and caterpillars are be.
ginning to appear.
Baton Rouge.-A special election TO
revote the bond Issue of 100000 ror
Victory Park has been called by the
Baton Rouge Commission Council for
August o. The issue was voted re-
Gently, PIG to S, but the election was
not effective, as the amount Of bonds
had been ommitted from the ballot.
Baton Rouge. federal land of.
flee at Eaton Rouge recently annouu-
ced the return to the public domain
of tract Of 1913 acres of land in Cat
ahoula parish, making it subject to re-
entry September 2, 1919, at a. m.
The land is situated in Section Is,
Township north, range east.
New Orleans-This city probably
will be selected as the place of meet
ing Of the state convention o. the
Rsinbow Division veterans during oc-
tober, and it is declared a foregoDe
conclusion that this city win then be
chosen as the state chapter Of the or
ganization.
therwood.-Farmer Simon is cut
ting early prolific rice in Acadia par
ish and others are getting ready. The
grain is very heavy and promises
twelve to fourteen bags per acre,
where the stand is good.
Morgan City.--A post of the Amer
lean Legion was organized here with
a large membership. The post contem-
plates an amusement event in the
near future for the benefit Of the or
ganization.
Natchitoches. - At a special meet.
ing of the School Board District No. .
was created and special election
called for September to submit a
proposition to issue bonds to the
amount of $4,000 to build and equaI
a schoolhouse at Cypress.
Lake Charles.-Uhry Mckenzie o.
Arkansas, elected city superintendent
of school several weeks ago. has de
clined to accept the position and al
effort to elect another man has beef
overruled by the president Of tn
School Board.
Lake Charles.-T Mine Workers
Union has signed a contract with tn
Union Sulphur Company providing 10
an eight-hour day with the same ra
ito Of pay per hour as heretofore
Price and one-half will be Above
for overtime
Alexandria. Parish Assessor Sta
ford Herbert has completed the a.
sessment rolls for the current yea
and they have been accepted by u
police jury. The total assessed Walt
alton Of the parish Is $44,6O0.0OO.
Z Alexandria.-K w. Brown, an e.
pert oil and gas man from Shreveport
was here and visited the Monro
street wen Of this city. and espresso
the opinion that gas ia paying quaint
+ ties would be secured If the well
drilled 800 feet deeper.
) winfield Flick eradication Is pr
! ceeding very slowly in many parishe
!. It Is being seriously commended 2
. many nrominenf citizens that q