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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
New Telephone
Manager for the
Local Exchange

The Cumberland Telephone com
pany has appointed a new manager
for the Ope1ousas district in the per-
son of Mr.. B. D. Covington, formerly
manager of the Bogalusa district
Manager Logan of the 0peIousas dis
trict goes to New iberia to take charge
of that office.
The Clarion regrets that Mr.. Logan
is to leave the local office. for his
conduct toward the patrons of the
Cumberland Telephone company has
always been extremely courteous and
his responses to complaints prompt
and effective. He made many friends
here and the regret at his departure
win be general among our citizens.
We, however. welcome Mr.. Coving-
ton into our midst and trust that he
will find his new location and EN-
ployment both agreeable and salts
factory.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
New Bijou Theatre
Opens Today at
Church Point


The new Bijou Theatre. which Es
operated under the same management
as the old. opens its doors formally,
Saturday. June 2Sth. with the su
preme Nazimova in Eye to Eye" trs
be hOllowed UP with @Tarzan of tle
Apes" Sunday and "Vrtaoas wives
Monday
The equipment Of the new Biioaz
Theatre has been greatly augmented
with set Of new comfortable opera
chairs. two new protecting machines.
new metallic screen and d three thous
and dollar Wurlitzer electrical tn
strument built especially for the mo-
tion picture screen which embodies
the majestic tones Of the pipe organ
with piano, violin, flute. mandolin.
bass and drums.
Church Point may now boast of an
amusement place second 10 none out
side Of the larger cities. which speaks
well for the support and appreciation
given the enterphrise by the public
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
FATHER SARRAzIN
LEAVES FOR FRANCE
POPULAR PORT BARRE PRIEST
LEAVES FOR VISIT TO
OLD HOME

Father D. Sazzarin, the well-beloYed
priest of the Port Barre CathoIicc
church, accompanied by his sister
Miss MalYina Sarrazin, left for New
York Thursday from which place he
will sail for his old home, AUX Gar
cine de la Clues, par Montmar,
(Hautes Alpesl, France. the early
part of next week. Father sarrazin
expects to be absent about four
months
The parishioners of his church pre-
sented him with purse of $50 be-
fore his departure and he asks the
Clarion to express his sincere appreei-
atior of their token Of regard
Father sarrazin had originally
planned to make this trip next year
but as his sisters health was poor,
the date was advanced in the hope
that the sea air and the old home
would restore Miss sarrazin to good
health.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
/. E. Hall
Made 1st Assistant
Attorney General


The appointment of Ex-Governor
Luther E. Hall to the position of first
assistant attorney general by Attor-
ney General Coco, has met with uni.
versal commendatfon throughout the
state. From the standpoint OF ability
and sound judgment no better selee-
ton could have been made, and We
confidently predict that the state and
its subdivisions viii always be ably
and efficiently represented whenever
Judge Halls services are invoked
Judge Coco and Ex-Governor Hall
win make a strong and verile combi-
nation.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Major Williams
Returns From
Overseas Duty

DR.. Lester J. Williams, prominent
physician of Melville, this parish. has
recently returned from France wear
ing the insignia of a Major and will
probably resume his extensive prac-
tice at Melville.
Major Williams volunteered in the
beginning of the war, was commits
stoned lieutenant and spent several
months in a training camp and was
subsequently sent overseas with the
S0th Division He was soon promoted
to a captaincy and shortly thereafter
was promoted to the rank of a major
trenches and no doubt richly deserved
He saw active service in the front line
trenches and no doubt richly deserves
the promotions which he received.
Major and Mrs Williams are visit
ing Opelousas as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. w Lewis on South
Court street.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Father Isenberg
is Given Charge
Catholic Schools

Bishop Jeanmard has named Father
A F. Isenberg, pastor of St. Michael's
church in Crowley, as superintendent
of Catholic education for the diocese
of Lafayette. This is an important
assignment and the priest named is
well qualified for his duties.
He will have fun charge of all edu-
cationaI matters as they relate to
schools, colleges and converts in the
recently organized See. His appoint
ment at this time gives him ample
time to get everything in readiness
for the opening of the next session.
Father Isenberg win leave Crowley
uJne 90 for the Catholic Educational
Association meeting which will be
held in St Louis June % to 26. He
will represent the diocese of Lafay-
ette
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
SAY THAT FINANCES OF THE
CITY WILL NOT PERMIT
INCREASED SALARY.
EIGHT MUNICIPALITIES
GIVE PAY SCHEDULES
Special Session Of Council Takes Up
Drainage Of GroIee Street and En-
dorses Louisiana Anti-Tuber-
cuIosis League Campaign.

At special session of the board of
aldermen Monday night the commit
tee appointed to investigate working
conditions and wages paid at electric
light and water plants operated by
towns of approximately the same pop
ulation as Opelousas, reported that
they had received communications
from eight municipalities and that
after comparing the wages and condi-
tions at these places had arrived at
the conclusion that Opelousas was
paying more for like work than any
of the places reporting.
A motion was introduced calling the
local employees attention to this fact
and expressed appreciation of their
uniform efficient service in the
past but regretted that the city was
financially unable at present to fur
ther increase their salaries.
The drainage conditions on Grolee
and Lombard streets were ordered
to be corrected under the supervision
of the city engineer and street com
missioner
A resolution was adopted commend
ing the Louisiana Anti-Tuberculosis
Leagues efforts in the suppression of
the causes of tuberculosis.
The official minutes Of the body ap-
pear on page four of this issue
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
.SANDOz BUYS
FINE PROPERTY
PURCHASES sANlTARIuM BUILD
ING FROM MRS j. K.
.sANDoz

~
Monday last W. ]. sandoz purchas-
ed from Mrs. ]. K sandoz of Denver,
Colo, the two-story building now oe-
cupied by the Opelousps sanitariEm
on Main street. The consideration
was $500.
This is one of the best constructed
buildings in Opelousas, having been
constructed in 1907 by the late ].
Kosuth sandoz, at cost far exceed
ing the price recently paid by Mr..
w. J. Sandoz.
The Opelousas Sanitarium will con-
tinue to occupy the upper floor and the
lower portion of the building will be
leased for other purposes.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Burglar Enters
Law Offices of
John w. Lewis

Sometime between Saturday night
and Monday morning a burglar ran
sacked the private office Of Jno. w.
Lewis. Nothing was taken.
In speaking of the burglary Mr.
Lewis recounted story Of two thieves
who planned TO rob fine dwelling.
One was to stand guard on the out
side and the other to 90 inside and
steal whatever he could find. The
plan was put in operation. n short
time the man who went inside came
out considerably mussed up and with
his pockets turned inside out.
The lookout asked: Did you get
anything
His confederate answered. i.
no! a lawyer lives there,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
ARCHBISHOP ORDERS CLERGY
TO PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER

In view of the destruction
Catholics, both directed
Shaw weather
following official
AS farmers and others in agriculture
with
the
clergy while the nclemen weather recte in the
the rubrs permit
days the viii recte
O he for he esame
AS all dependent the labo
ordinary
blessing
bouneous havests for brethren the abo
to eat Wherewith cohe themselves
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
FARMERS UNION
MEET POSTPONED
QUARTERLY SESSION OF THE
UNION CHANGED FROM JULY
TO JULY 10

On account of the weather and 9TH
er conditions, the parish meeting of
the Farmers Educational and Coop
erative Union has postponed its reg
ular quarterly meeting from July un.
til July TO-
The meeting will be held at the
old red church in Bellevue on July 10
with a picnic to which the public gen.
orally is invited to attend.
An executive meeting of the state
officers of the union viii probably be
held in Opelousas July 8.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GIVES DuTcH LUNCHEON

The members OF the Opelousas
Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday
night attended a Dutch lunch in the
nature of jollf1cation meeting over
the recent road election victory. w.
J. Sandoz acted as postmaster.
Ameng those responding to toasts
were John Deblfeux. H. F. Richard,
C. P Dunbar Of the Opelousas board of
aldermen, w J. Brown member of the
police jury, l. z. LitteIl, F. C. Allen,
L. j, Andrepont. secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce. E. K East
ham. president of the chamber.
Another matter which is receiving
the attention Of the commerce body
is the necessity for having a repre-
sentative from this city on the so
ciability run over the Jefferson High
way from New Orleans TO Winnipeg,
Canada.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
ELKS PLAN BIG
| IMPROVEMENTS
PREPARE PLAN TO ADD GYMNA.
sluM-BIG CLASS TO INITIATE
JULY


The Opelousas lodge of Elks is con
sidering plans that provide a gymna.
SUM, bowling alleys and a swimming
pool for their membership and it is
probable that before many weeks con-
struetion will have begun on the nee
essary addition to the main building
for the swimming pool
On July / the lodge will initiate a
class of %, the largest that has ever
been initiated at any one time since
the order was formed
The financial condition of the local
lodge is very good-having practic-
ally cleared their property of all in
debtedness.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
OPELOUSAS ELKS TO HAVE
FLAG DAY EXERCISES JULY 4

The Opeousas Lodge Ek will hold their
cises July 730 will
address by Hon John Lafayette
and orator Mrs VIII
beautiful musical program
The Eks generally celebrate 14h owing the
fact
poned until July 4th.
After the patroc viii be
with Iberia string
The general public cordially invited the flag day
but only admitted
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
MEssRs. cHAs. THlRooAux AMI
a, s. sRoWN REPORT AN IN
TEREsTING MEETING.
MOST SUCCESSFUL
CONVENTION HELD
City Officials and Citizens Of Rooal.a
sa Entertain Visiting Delegates
Royally-WlIson and League
of Nations Applauded.

Messrs. Chas. Thibodaux and A. s.
Brown delegates from Hope Hook ana
Ladder Company returned Saturday
from the fourteenth annual state con-
yention of the Louisiana Firemen'1
/ Association held at Bogalusa June N
is and 10.
The gentlemen report that in AIDA
tion TO the regular routine business be-
fore the convention number Of dele
gates and speakers discussed fmpray
ed fire fighting methods and equip
ment. The New Orleans fire depart
ment sent crack fire company whfche
gave a spectacular demonstration be-
fore the convention.
The two-platoon system was dis
cussed and the convention passed &.
resolution requesting the Legislatures
to pass a law to enforce the system
in towns having a population of 10000
or more. The two-platoon plan pro-
vides for night and day force OF tire
men. At present the firemen are on
duty continually with the exception OF
an occasional leave of absence for q.
few hours.
The convention went on record soE~
idly in favor Of President Wilson and
the league Of nations, and also voiced
strong disapproval of the /. w. WIS.,,
and their methods
Warren Gardiner, once d resilient
Of Opeleusas, had carte blanche iFs
providing entertainment for the con
yention. He did not forget Messrk
Thibodaux and Brown and served to-
them refreshments not usually founa
in real bone.dry communities.
A sumpteous banquet was served I'd,
the convention at the Pine Tree Inn
by the citizens Of Bogalusa. The l0
cal delegates report that the menu
contained everything that any man
could wish for in they way Of things
to eat, but the only liquids served
was artesian water and ice tea. Many
happy toasts were made and respond
ed to-
Lieut.. Gov. Mouton, delegate to
the convention. was called upon tu
make toast, but said that he was
make a toast, said that he was unable.
to make long toast. Before finish
Ing he remarked that he feared lEE
toast was dismal failure as 1t was
his first attempt to make toast with
only artesian water and ice tea to
drink.
The convention closed with a big
lance at the armory.
Mayor Sullivan and city Clerk
Beams Of Bogalusa were elected life
honorary members of the association
n recognition Of their efforts to make
he convention success.
Houma was selected to entertain
he association In 1920.
Messrs. Brown and Thibodaux botIs
'peak highly Of the hospitaly Of the
Bogalusa people and say that they
never met more public spirited nor
more congenial set Of people.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Mermentau Bridge Becomes
Question of the Hour

The approval Of the construction
OF the $4,000 Mermentau bridge by
the police jury of Jefferson Davis
parish and Acadia parish has aroused
considerable interest among the peo-
pie living in the vicinity of the new
proposed bridge
1t is stated that it is the intention
to have Duncan Buie get to work on
the bridge without delay. as the funds
are now available and there is no log
ical reason for further excuse or de
lays
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Canning Clubs
Kelt, Washington,

George Kelt, Washington.
Louise Montgomery, Washington
Lynn Burleigh, Sunset.
Mary Anne Brtnkhaus. Sunset.
Alice Pitre. Grand Prairie.
Annie Fontenot, Grand Prairie.
Imelda Briggs. Washington
Leonie Tujague, Opelousas.
Shirley Kelt, Washington,
Rose Pitre, Washington.
Pauline Woodruff, opelousas.
Lena Doucet, Grand Prairie.
Jeanne Pitre. Grand Prairie.
Gladys Pitre, 0pelousas.
Edna Montgomery, Washington.
Ruby Prather, Washington.
Travis Henderson, Eunice.
Hazel Pitre, Lawtell.
Susie Anding, opelousas.
LSdla Johnson, E1nlee.
Altha Litteu. Opelousas.
Eldridge Pitre, Lawtell.
Verona Robertson, Port Barre.
odette Bihm. Lawten,
Olive Lahey. Palmetto.
Helen Taylor, Palmetto.
Bernice Andrepont. Lawtell.
Mary Culbertson, Eunice.
Rosalie Adams, Eunice.
Della Roberts. OpeIousas.
Garden Clubs.
Hilda Kerr. Washington.
Lillian Jacobs, opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Estherwood Has Good
Report on Late Planting

Rice planting in and around Esther
wood is reported very favorable ow-
ing to the clear and warmer weather
that has been prevailing.
Nevertheless, there. viii be a short
age owing to late rice planting and it
is estimated that perhaps there will
be a 80 per cent less rice crop than
usual.
The rice planters of the section
have the belief that the blue ribbon is
due the rice planters of Acadia parish
for the high quality of rice grown.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Work Starts on Spanish
Trail Road IN State

Work on the finishing of the Span
ish Trail road has started from Esther
wood This amounts to s. 900 The
trail starts from the corporation OF
Jennings line to three and a half
miles OF Mcrmentau. It is said that
the contractor will push this work
until full completion.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
out.of. .Town Guests Al pance.

Among the out Of town guests at
Toots Johnson dance on Thursday
night we're Harvey and Stafford Hop
kins OF Lafayette. b l. Terry Of Mem
phis, Tenn, Garland Dejean Of Lewis
burg, Hornsburger of Port Barre, Ju-
Ian Wolff and Irma sehell of Wash
ington, Vivian Cain of Leonville. Mrs
j j Price of Lake Charles.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28

Ethel Pitre, Opelousas.
Gladys Kirl, Eunice.
Lillian Lafieur, Melville.
Paul Lafieur, Melville.
Poultry Clubs
Ivy Fontenot, Ghand Prairie.
Alice Futral, Port Barre.
Lily Dueote. Krotz Springs.
Tomato Clubs.
Fostine Camille, Port Barre.
Ethel Futral, Port Barre.
Dairy Clubs.
Pearl Pratehr, Washington
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Reaches For a
Cherry; Grabs
A Live Wire

Sunday Hobart Richard. 19-year-old
sen of Arthur Richard while picking
cherries near the Southern Pacific de-
pot, caught hold of one of the trans
mission wires Of the light system Ho-
bart was very anxious OF turn loose
but he and the wires were much at
taehed to each other. The power
plant was called and the current shut
off so that Hobart could be pried
loose. The boy, outside Of his scare,
was unhurt.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Elks to Have
Minstrel Show
Monday Night

The Elks lodge on Judy 2, monday
night) will stage a big minstrel at the
high school auditorium.
Mrs. w H. Stewart, assisted by
George Mum, is training those who
will take the parts. While the cast
is not yet complete there is no doubt
but that this event viii We very an
ioyable
The proceeds CT the minstrel will
go to aid the Elks in their many good
works.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
K. C. Ball Team
To Play Baton
Rouge Team

The opelousas baseball team spon-
sored by the Knights of Columbus
viii play a team from the aBton Rouge
Council of the Knights of Columbus
Sunday, ttonorrow1. at Giron's Park.
The game will be called at 4::S0 sharp.
The members of the local team in
vite all their friends to come out and
root for their success.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Soldiers Return.

Leo Laaeur and Stanley Guidrg, who
have been in the u. $. Army in France
for nearly a year, arrived home this
week Laaeur and Guidry we're with
the aero squadron. They have many
interesting events TO relate.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
FINE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
q CARRIED OUT BY MRS. GLE
SEN AND ASSISTANTS.
FORTY-TWO CLUB
MEMBERS ATTEND
Lessons in Farm, Household, Garden
ing and Poultry Subjects Given
BY Teachers-students en-
thusiastic Over Results.

For the past three days Mrs. " B.
Giesen, parish home demonstration
agent, assisted by Miss Jennie b. Ford,
Miss Margaret Park, Mrs. Rushing
and Miss Norma overly have conduct
ed three-day short course in home
economics that has without doubt
proven to be one of the most sue
cessful meetings that has ever been
held along these lines in the whole
state.
The club members present have
shown great enthusiasm and earnest
endeavor in the short course and Mrs
Giesen and assistants are well pleased
with the results of their first short
course
1t is to be regretted that owing to
limited quarters and things over which
these teachers have no control, the
classes were limited to only three cut
of each club in the parish 1t
is the opinion of the Clarion that more
funds should be provided for this en-
deavor and this paper is confident
that the citizenship of the parish
would receive rich returns in the fu-
ture on the investment
The class periods were:
June 25-Mcrnina.
Roll call and assignment to classes.
Adress by supt w. B. Prescott.
Lessons in canning first year girls)
Tomato catsup, chill sauce, canning
tomatoes. plain and in thick sauce
Miss Jennie B. Ford.
Lessons in canning (second year
girls)-Canning of beans, beets. okra,
berries, peaches, soup mixture-Mrs.
NJ. B. Giesen.
Prepared material for Dixie relish.
Dinner
Afternoon.
ASSSuHs III tIIS &dIS VI LIE I1OLh Nhi-
ing the summer months, prevalent
poultry diseases, and the control of
mites and lice-Miss Margaret Park,
assistant poultry club leader.
June 2s-Morning.
Roll call
Poultry work continued Poultry
house construction and value and Sc
lection of standard bred chickens.
Finished Dixie relish.
Lesson in jelly making.
Dinner.
Afternoon.
Lessons in canning continued. Can
ming in tin and glass.
aSewing lesson. Aprons, caps and
efnblems.
June 2z-Mornina.
Roll call.
Lessons in biscuit making Mrs.
Giesen, Miss Ford and Mrs. Rushing.
The remainder of the day was given
over to Miss Norma OVERLY for gar {
den work. Proper selection of seeds
for fall garden, fertilization, insect ;
control, and care OF the fall garden
was discussed. (
Those attending the short course
were:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Receives Release
From the Fuel
Administration

Mr.. E. NJ Boagni, who served the
country SO well and faithfully in the
capacity of fuel administrator for this
district, has received from H. A. Gar
field, United States fuel administrator,
the following finely engraved dis
charge and testimonial for his ser
vices:
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-06-28
Afternoon.

Lessons in the care Of the flock dur
ing the summer months, prevalent
poultry diseases, and the control of
mites and lice-Miss Margaret Park,
assistant poultry club leader.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
COMMEND CREDIT WORK
Retail Merchants Urge All Members
10 Co-Dpcrntc With Pay Up Week

The board u( directors OF the lte
tail Merchants association held their
regular monthly husnrss meeting
this week In the office rooms follow
ing $40 luncheon ht the Y NJ. 9.
A. and among other business trans
acted tho merchants commended tho
work OF their retail credit men In tho
matter Of the pay up week cam
paign, which viii hc held In Tulsa
on January To 10. 1920
In giving his opinion Of the cam.
paign. President w A. Nandovcr
said in part ~ am especially
pleased that. the pay up week com
mittee has emphasized the fact that
their campaign is not simply co.'s
lection scheme Of tho retail stores
10 ret IN some OF their bad debts
but have already explained that II Is
a. broader proposition than that. 1t
L. IA campaign 10 benefit tho com
munity by putting money into circu-
lation. which after all. IN all that
business IL. just circulating money,
Tho retail credit mems organization
In not a collection agency, nor do
they wish 60 make Such an agency
OF any other organization G. indi-
yidunl whom they may ask to hslp
In tho campaign"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-12-14
FEDERAL COURT
WILL CONTINUE
Judge Williams Proud Of
Results in Two Weeks
Term.
WOODR0UGH COM ES
Special Term Is Fixed for
McAlester to Clean Up
the Big Docket.

one or tho most successful terms
OF federal court ever held In this
city adIOuruci over sunday when
Judge II. l. Williams and the court
officers returned to MuNEoRce. in
the two weeks Ia which the court
was In session, there wcro no a'
uuittAis except three ordered hy th'
court. and but ono mistrlhI through
failure OF the jury 60 agree on
verdict
Judge ! W Wpodrough of
Omaha. comes tsdnv hni Viii con
tinuc for two weeks the present
Tulsa term Of court The trat week
will he occupied with tho trial of
criminal cnfcs and the t'r"nh week
with ctvil trials and hearings
IN an effort Ia clear the docket
Of the large number ~ Du."s hnth
criminal and civil TO Dee ulrd In the
federal district court fol eastern
oklahoma Judge Williams hnH SO
cured a special trrm at M"Nle7t"r
beginning tomorrow AT which judge
4 \ Youmtpa "f Fort Smith, ARK,
Will preside