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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

Messrs. A. G. Gauthier, Albert
Bienvenu and Albert Fuselier
made an auto trip to Port Barre
Tuesday. On this trip they had
occasion to look into the work of
the Teche- Vermillion. This Com.
pany will make a fine, navigable
stream of the Teche from Arnaud-
vile to Port Barre, when a small
piece will be dredged, near Leon
vile, which will be completed in
the next few days, giving an
abundance Of water and open ma
vigation throughout the Teche.
From Arnaudville to Port Barre,
the stream is 40 feet wide and 7
feet deep. At the junction of the
Teche with the Courtableau. the
Courtableau is % feet and the
Teche IA feet. This indicates a
large supply of fresh water.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

Word has just been received
here that the Louisiana State Fair
to be held at Shreveport October
22-27, will award total of $50, ,OOC
in premiums this year on live.
stock and general agricultural ex
hibits. This is an increase OF
$4,000 over previous years and
the Louisiana Fair now ranks
among the leading six fairs in the
United States.
Secretary w. r. Hirsch an
nounces that the magnificent new
agricultural building is completed
and they expect, at least 40 pa
rishes to make exhibits in the new
hall this year. For the first time
in its history the State Fair is GO
ing after South Louisiana bust.
ness-exhibits and attendance -
and Mr.. Hirsch wants 20 or more
parishes in this section of the state
to send exhibits. He anticipates
total attendance of not less than
10000.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
Making Additional Room.

Last week the st. Mary Whole.
sale Grocery Co., have bought from
Mr.. l.. c. Duchamp a piece of pro-
perty adjoining theirs near the
bayou, to enlarge their building in
order to keep larger stock here
to meet the demands of their in
creasing business. We learn that
the Company will soon have a boat
to make weekly trips to Arnaud-
vile.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
GENERALIZATION
OF ''Y MEN NOW
At A STANDST|ll
Only 400 Remain In Southern Depast.
ment-ActIvity on Mexican
Border.

San Antonio, Tex.-DemObilizati
Of Army Young Mems Christian asso-
citation secretaries in the Southern Mil.
itary department has about reached a
standstill for the present, according to
j. II. EckfOrd, departmental supervisor
Of personnel. About four hundred
wearers of the Red Triangle remain in
the six states composing this depart
ment, more than six hundred having
been released since the signing of the
armistice. 1t is believed that, with
the numerous camps In the department
demObilized down to practically the
smallest possible working force, cou-
pied with the demands Of the regular
army men and the returning soldiers
from overseas, there will be need for
at least four hundred secretaries for
at least several weeks.
Seventy secretaries are serving the
towns and Outposts along the Mexican
border, this phase Of Y. NJ. G. A. &C
tlvity having been materially enlarged
since the armistice. Apparently 1000
miles Of border territory is now being
covered. the greater part Of it by itin-
Grants in light delivery cars, in which
the secretaries carry a full supply of
books, stationery, portable motion pic
ture machines, athletic equipment. In
a number Of the isolated villages where
troops are stationed the Y. NJ. G. A.
hut Is the only entertainment foo<uro
and the soldiers share their privileges
with the civilian populations. Every
border outpost is now being reached
by the ''Y" men, and the work will con-
tinue as long as there are soldiers to
serve.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
INCREASE NUMBER
OF ''Y" WORKERS
Five Months After ArmIstiee Signed
Welfare Body Has $3.50
"Over There"

Five months after the signing Of the
armistice the Young Mems Christian
association had $3.50 workers over
seas. according to an official statement
issued by the national war work cOun-
ell Of the association. The figure
shows an increase of 726 workers since
last November, indicating that the Y.
M. c. A. has strengthened its forces,
despite the return Of troops to Amer
lea, to meet the greater need for it's
work that came with the end Of the
fighting.
OF the total number, 5,528 are men,
a small portion Of whom are directing
the ~" overseas work from the Paris
headquarters, while the great majority
are scattered from Archangel to Rome,
and from Vladivostok to Brest and
London and the north of Scotland.
There are 2,1S7 women workers
abroad. Most of these are helping to
give pleasure to the men who go to the
Y. NJ G. A. leave areas, on the Riviera,
at AK les Bains, at Cauterets in the
Hautes Pyrenees, and elsewhere. More
than 40 are assisting in the notion
picture entertainment of the troops.
In the overseas entertainment bu-
reau Of the war work council there
are 635 men and women workers
abroad. OF these, 352 were recruited
by the Overseas Theater league work.
ers-125 men and 227 women. The
remainder, 2S3, were enlisted by the
"f' entertainment section.
Since the beginning of its overseas
work, the Y. NJ. c. A. has sent IL ,229
men and women abroad-S,33S men
and 2.S91 women. Of these, 2,645 men
and 234 women have returned, eleven
were killed In action, three died Of
wounds and Sc from disease and other
causes.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
FIFTY THOUSAND
SIGN FOR LAND
Soldiers In Camps Organizing Farm
ers Forums Are Being Aided
by Army Y. N. c. A.

Farmers forums composed of sol.
diers desiring to establish homes and
farms on land provided by the govern.
ment are being organized in the mill
tary camps Of the Southern depart
ment, comprising Texas, Oklahoma,
Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and
Arizona by the educational depart
ment Of the Army and Navy Y. M. C. A.
Groups Of soldiers comprising the
forums meet regularly in the Y. M.
q. A. buildings and discuss the ques-
tions involved in their efforts to get
lands In various states and the ways
and means of developing the lands
after they get them. Literature from
the department Of the interior and
the agricultural departments Of the
states being studied Is obtained and
a digest of it given to the groups BY
different members.
5. n. Craig, representing the depart
ment of the interior, has been largely
instrumental in formulating the plan
of operation followed by the soldier
AoihSiS anu idiiucrS-tO-De. "A series
OF addresses was given by him In the
camps of the Southern department in
the "Y" buildings, during which he
outlined the course to be pursued by
the government in assisting soldiers
to locate on unused government lands
In various states.
More than $4,000 soldiers have
signed the applications for the gov
ernment land which will be available
after congress has passed the bill con-
tanning the recommendations of Sec
retary Of the Interior Lane, according
to Mr.. Craig.
1T is gratifying that so many of
the soldiers have indicated their de-
sire to take advantage of the oppor-
tunities to be provided under the pro-
visions Of the new law" said Mr..
Craig. "The ultimate success Of the
plan depends upon the fOllow-up work
that will be done by the farmers 70
runs In the various camps being or
ganized with the aid of the Y. M. G. A.
leaders,"
Camp Travis, San Antonio, Tex, or
ganized the first farmers forum.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

We are informed that Charbon
has made its appearance on the
place of Mr.. Dos. Hulin, this pa
rish, about mile from town, and
he lost two mules, we are told,
which were not vaccinated. At
this time we can expect to hear
the news of Charlton killing mules
every where, as we have a large
number of our planters who will
not vaccinate their stock. Vacci.
nation against Charbon should be
made comruls ry.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

Southwestern Institute Summer
School has the following students
from st. Martin Parish: ST. Mar
vile: Evelyn Bienvenu. Claudia
Gary, Pearl Gauthier, Virginia
Gauthier, Lucille Liable, Vivian
Maraist, Pauline Voorhies. Breaux
Bridge: Daisy Champagne, Mela-
ME Champagne, Euphemond Du-
puis. Cade: Leone Livingston.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

Martin q Martin as attorneys of
Mrs. Kate Pettebone Dickson sold
to MIR. Chas. +. Smedes the Key
stone plantation for Sl00.0O0,O0.
with reservation of mineral rights
on certain parts thereof. Key
stone adjoins the land on which
the Granger well is being bored.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

This country is still called the
land OF the free, when after July
lst., no man will be free enough to
buy glass of beer or whisky.
Where is the freedom of the indi-
vidual
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

Mr.. L. j. Ellender who has been
recently appointed principal of the
High School here, was here this
week looking over school matters
in order to be prepared for the
next school session.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

MIR. and Mrs. Emile Soulier and
children of Lafayette came here
Sunday, Mr.. Soulier returned to
Lafayette the same day, but Mrs.
Soulier spent the week here.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

After July lst the rate of pos
tage will he reduced from 3 to Gets
for letters and from 2 to cent for
postal card.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
Notice of Teachers Examination.

The next teachers examination will
taxa place at st. MartinviIle high school
on Aug. 4. 8. 9 twhiter 7.8. 8 (negro}.
The examination Of the Institute Book =
will be held on August IL.
+. O. Chavez.
Parish superintendent Of Schools
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21
Instructions Of Trotlky and Lenine.

The following are among some of the
secret instructions OF Trotzky and LIE
nine sent to their Bolshevist agents In
this country:
l. Compromise the reputation. by no
matter what means. OF Influential men
2. Attack those In pnw,r.
3. Spread propaganda literature.
4. Collisions will be facilitated 80
that We can seiza power.
5. Then the COUP nErAr will mset
the sympathy the masses.
The full instructions appear in the
une June issue Ola very popular maga-
zine.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1919-06-21

We do all kinds Of Printing
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
JUDGE BEERS ASKS
 $2O,O0O FOR WELCOME

Registration of returning soldiers, sailors and marines now numbe2 290, but the work iE slumping and today there were few who made their way to the common council chambers in city hall to give notification of their return to the United States.
 Judge Alfred B. Beers, chairman of the general committee to welcome home the returning soldiers has ask ed the Beard of Apportionmert tC give $20,00O for this purpose. The official celebration and welcome will start on April 6. the anniversary of Americas entry into the war and will continue for one full week. An execu- tive comm:tree has been formed and Judge John s. Pullman has been eloct- ed chairman with Jacob E. SSloin vice chairman, and J. A. II. Robinson and Robert s. Jones, secretary and assistant secretary respectively.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD, ss. COURT OF PROBATE.
January 6, A. D. 1919

January 6, A. D. 1919 Estate of Frank Corriveau, late of the town of Fairfield, in said district, deceased.
 The trustee, under the will of said deceased having exhibited his account with said estate to this court for all lowance, 1t is
 Ordered, That the 18th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1919. at II o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Fairfield be, and the same is assigned for a. hearing on the allowance Of said account, and this court directs the trustee to give notice thereof, by pub fishing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by leaving with, or by mailing in letters addressed to each of the per- sons interested, "a copy of this order all at least seven days before said day of hearing. and return make to this court.
 Attest.
 al BACON WATERMAN Judge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
You Can Save Money If You Buy Notions at RED TAG
 SALE Prices.

Darning COtton-l5 yard spools-bIack and white, ..... 5 SpOOIs for Ec "WarriOr' Button thread-Iinen finish -(SO yards) .................. sc spool Coat and skirt hangers, made of heavy Japanned wire, Regularly 19c .... 12c Blasting Cotton, (5OO yards)-3 cord .............................. Sc spool
 PEARL BUTTONS
 Plain and fancy-2 and f hole style suitable for chiIdrenS dresses and under garments .................... 4c dozen Skirt beIting-l f-2 to inches wide black, white. Regularly 1Oc yard 7c yd.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

home, yesterday morning, by De- tective Sergeant George Simon, in connection with a robbery in the house of Jacob Fischer, '765 Seaview avenue.
 Landgraf was formerly in the em- ploy of MT. Fischer, and gained en- trance to the house by means of key to the house, which he had in bis possession. Two gold watches, three stick pins, a bracelet, and wrist watch, were taken at the time of the robbery and pawned by Land graf. The prisoner had his choice of entering a plea of not guilty to burglary, and being held for the Feb ruary term of the Superior Court, or entering a plea of guilty to breach of the peace, and being dealt with by the city court
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
REACH AGREEMENT

Washington, Jan. S-An agreement between the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company and the thirteen interna- tionai unions comprising the Metal Trades department of the American Federation of Labor, whereby the un- ions are recognized as representing the employees, was announced today by the metal trades department.
 Committees of five representing each side will consider jointly all matters arising out of the agreement.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

nun Seeley, William R. Webster, John c. Hawley, Alfred W. Burritt, George S. Hill, Egbert Marsh, Charles A. Paul, Horace w Smith, D. Fair child Wheeler, Hobart Wheeler, An drew M. Cooper, Charles E. Hoyt Horace B. Merwin, B. D. Pierce, Jr., DeVer H. Warner and Wilson Mar shall. The newly elected board of
 directors reelected the officers of 1918.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
LANDCRAFF.R .ROBS
 HIS EMPLOYER
Youth of 18 Sent to Re
 formatory At Cheshire.

Joseph Landgraff. age IS years, of -glary, entered a plea of guilty to a charge of breach of the peace, and was sentenced to the Cheshire Re- formatory on the second ground; by Judge Frank C.. Wilder in the city court tfaisa morning.
 xAndgraG was arrested at his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
TRUST co.
 CHOOSES 1919 DIRECTORS

At the annlial meeting of the Bridgeport Trasi Cog held at, tosse this morning sthes following board. of directors were elected: J. Percy Bertram. Franklin Farrell, Jr., B. H. Jepson, William J.. Nichols. c. Eaz-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

Colds Cause Headaches and Pains
 Feverish Headaches and Body Pains caused from a cold are soon relieved by taking LAXATIVE PROMO QUINrNE Tablets. There's only one, Promo Quinine." E. W. GROVES signature on the box. soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

A resolution favoring the muster ing out of military service of all drafted and volunteer men "as rap idly as the public interests permit was introduced by Senator Gore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
Piles Cured for 6 tn Davs

Druggists refund money if PAzO2 OINTMENT fails to cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Stops Irritation; soothes and Heals, You can get restful sleep after thes first application. Price soc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

A bill making it unnecessary for shipbuilders to secure permits from the Shipping Board to build ships for foreign account was presented by Senator Jones.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
3 Cakes for @Sc

According to Director McAdoo's re- port on railways, enough mileage all ready exists to handle the entire bus mess of the nation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

Jess Willard turned down purse of s75,000 for bout with Jack Dempsey in New Orleans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08
Children's Hose
Children's Hose Medium ribbed hose-sizes 6 to 101a slightly imperfect.
 25C pair
25C pair

Women's cotton hose-black or white, slightly imperfect good qual- ity all sizes .............. pair 19C
 Children's fine ribbed cotton hose, very slight imperfections, black only. 5Oc quality ................ pair &9C
 Women's fine cotton hose, black only, outsizes, slightly imperfect. pair 2Sc
 Women's split sole hose, "Bursons" brand, slightly imperfect pair 33C
 Women's black or white fiber silk hose, perfect goods-boot length silk, with cotton heel, toe and top. Regu- larly 45c ..................p pair 3SC
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-08

"HilP' Muslin
 36 inches wide-heavy standard quality. Regularly 35c yd.
 2Sc yd.
 36 inch unbleached muslin heavy quality. Regularly 25c yd. ............. yd. 19c 36 inch "Lockwood'' unbleached muslin. 36 inch bleached muslin heavy quality no dressing. Regularly BOG and 32c. ,yd. 24c Bleached muslin, 214 yards wide heavy standard qualities excellent for sheets. Family Choice" brand, Regularly 72c- .............................. yd 59c Fruit of the Loom brand Regularly 85c- .:................... yd. 69c
 Sheets and Pillow Cases
 All Standard Qualities. 81x90 Ironclad. Regularly $2.OO S1 .69 81x9O strongcloth. Regularly $1.S9 S1.55 81x9O Anchor. Regularly $215 S1.79 Pillow Gases, 45x36. Regularly 35c to 50c RED TAG Sale prices. ... .27c to 45C
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-09
See our holiday line. Union Dru

! See our holiday line. Union Drug
Co.
Messrs. T. 4. Ross and viii bod
son, Of Quito, were amono the visitors
here Monday
A nice line of toilet soaps. I'm.
ion Drug Co.
Messrs. $. A. Hardee, Of Jackson
/ and N. W, Martin, Of Huntingdon
were visitors here Saturday.
Nunnally's candies. Union Drug
] Co.
/ Mr.. A. NJ. Anthony of Henning
was among the visitors here FIJI.
day.
Delta flour IS now sold in barrels
land sacks.
1 Mr.. w. V. McFadden, Of Memphis
was a business visitor in Govington
! Friday.
Flashlights and batteries. Union
Drug Co.
| Judge w. P. Biggs, Of Memphis
was in the city Friday looking after
legal business.
squibbs' Mineral Oil. Union Drug
Company
Mr.. R. P. Nolen, Of Alamo, is visit
ling his brother, Mr.. 7. J. Nolen, of
the Mt Carmel neighborhood.
Remember, we will buy your sur
plus hogs and corn at market prices.
Coyington Milling Co.
Mrs. L. A. Yarbrough and daugh-
ter, Miss Marie, left Tuesday for a
visit Of few days to relatives in
Memphis.
Don't forget to see A. j. Hath
cock if you want to buy town and
farm property. 14n-tf
Mr.. John Boshers was called to
Blythevile, Ark, the first Of this
week on account Of the illness Of
his son, Milo Boshers.
You will save money by buying
your framing, boxing, fencino and Gull
lumber from w. P. simonton & Bros.
MIS-. 7. A. Brigham, aftel 4 visit
o. several days to relatives ii this
county, returned to her home in Mon
phis friday.
Mr.. G, S. Koonce, after visit to
the feiliIy Of Mr.. w. r. Boyd end
other relatives here, returned to her
home il Memphis Sunday.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Bib, Of Lexington,
Mis- raid brief visit to the family
of Mr.. G. G. Harvey last week. rel
turning Friday morning.
Mrs. ]. M. Polk and daughters and
Misses Callie Palmer and May Maud
McClanahan visited Henning Satur-
day
Mr.. J. E. Elan, Of Woodstock, re-
turned Saturday morning, after a
visit Of several days to relatives in
this county.
Mrs. 7. P. Davidson, of Abilene,
Tex, ate visit to The family Of her
mother, Mrs. ]. A. Gotten, returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. Harry Woodberry and chill
dren, Of Somerville, and Mrs. Joseph
Witherington and children, after
visit to the family Of NJ. w. E.
Wilson in this city returned to their
home Friday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-09

Mr.. J. G. VOORHEES,, after a visit.
of few days to this city, following
the funeral Of his father-in-law, Mr..
FIJI r. Flowers, returned 10 Ills home
in Columbia, Tenn, Friday morning.
Mr.. Harold Mcdaniel who Is
studying medicine in the University
Iof Tennessee, Memphis, returned to
the city Saturday, after visit Of
several days to homefoks here.
Jesse Davis, Of the U. S. s. Ne
vada, now in New York harbor. re-
turned to that city Saturday night,
after furlough spent with home
folks in the Phelan vicinity.
VIM Ruffin and VIM. Mechanism.
after vacation spent with relatives
in this city, returned 10 Clarksville,
Tenn, Sunday, to resume their studies
IN the y. M. Z. University.
q. R. Daugherty, Of Brighton, las
purchased an interest with G. B.
Townsend at Covington. Mr.. Daugh-
erty is an experienced horseshoer,
and will have charge Of the shoeing
department at said place. 19d-tf
If you buy Singer machine you
will receive careful instruction from
competent teacher at your home.
You will get prompt attention in any
part Of the world, as our offices are
everywhere. You will be dealing with
the leading machine manufacturers Of
the world. the strongest guarantee Of
excellence. M. M. Gaynard, Agent,
Covington, Tenn. If
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1919-01-09
DYERSBURG NJ. f. DISTRICT
no HOLD MISSIONS MEETING

4 meeting ii the interest Of the
centenary Of missions will be held
at Ripley on Wednesday, January %,
converting at 3 o'clock in the Meth
0disf church,
This meeting will be composed Of
all pastors, presiding elders, lay
leaders, presidents Of woman's mis-
sionary societies, chairmen Of boards
Of stewards, Sunday school superin-
tendents, Epworth League presidents
and any others whom the pastors
may invite 70 attend All are in
'vited to be present who can attend.
The early morning trains win arrive
ia due time for the opening. Let pas
tors see to it that this meeting il
widely announced, and that he and