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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
Marsh Is Given A
Reprieve By Gov.
Sentence Imposed by District Judge
on Port Parre Lumberman
Stayed By Gov. Parker

R. o. Marsh, prominent Port Barre
lumberman, who was recently con-
victed by Judge 3. H. Pavy on a
charge of slandering District Attorney
R. Lee Garland, during the campaign
for sheriff, has been granted a twelve
months .reprieve by Governor John
M. Parker.
Mr.. Marsh, it will be rendered,
when sentenced to serve thirty days
in the parish Jail, was made trusty
by Sheriff D. NJ. FontenOt. lmme-
diately upon learning of the action
of the sheriff the prosecution filed
charges of contempt Of court against
Mr.. Fontenot, and Mr.. Marsh was or
dered confined to Jail. A few days
later he was given permission by the
Judge to attend to his vast business
interests at Port Barre and as soon as
Sheriff Thibodeaux took office
friends of the Port Barre lumberman
Immediately got busy and took the
matter up with the governor, result
ing in Attorney Morton H. Thompson
going down to Baton Rouge to con.
fer with the governor.
After going into the case in de-
tai, with the original papers before
fhim Governor John M. Parker signed
Mr.. Marsh's reprieve, as result OF
which Mr.. Marsh will not have tC
seve his sentence until next year
when the governor, in the opinion Of
Mr.. Marsh's friends, will renew tht
reprieve for another twelve months
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
AUTOMOBILE BURNS

On Sunday morning, in front of
the Waldorf Restaurant, the car Of
Cottam Walker, rural mail carrier,
caught afire nd before assistance
could reach it the car was almost COM
pletely destroyed.
The accident occurred when Foster
Budd, standing nearby, while the car
was being filled with gasoline, struck
a match. 1t is said the match broke
and part of it flew on the seat,
where gasoline had dripped. Immedi-
ately the blaze covered the car and
before the fire truck could arrive the
machine had been considerably dam
aged, in the neighborhood Of five
hundred dollars.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
my BOND TO BE
rOEIDERED BY THE
VOTERS MONDAY
Taxpayers VIII Decide
0'''os ", Week Whether or Not
City will Go in Debt
.,,,pTER MILLION ASKED
-, !, For Electric Light and
- Plant Improvement and
e,,.et Paving and Drainage

49, tsxpayers and property own
-. - This city will decide the ques-
y # the power plont improve
- q the special tax election to
~. beld in Opelousas on next Mon
= Tho uroposition that will be sub
IA the taxpayers for their consid-
tion on Monday is whethe" or not
o..lousas should issue bonds for a
..rter Of million dollars in order
materially improve The efficiency
! tbe electric light and water plant,
we'll as to extend its street paw
I. nropram in various sections Of
he city.
Tbe condition of the city power
.,.rt is regarded as critical and it is
IA that Opelousas must do some
hing to remedy matters. The plant
!, entirely inadequate for the needs
II this city and in the event that the
hond.issue is defeated on next Mon
asy the city will be compelled to
tske drastic steps in order to meet
the situation.
According to plans of city officials
half Of the proposed bond-issue viii
b used for the improvement of the
Dower plant; the other half win be
devoted for steret improvements and
e property owners will be given an
opportunity Of securing permanent
pavement, a portion of which the
sity would pay.
So little discussion of the proposed
hond-issue has been heard that it is
impossible for any one to predict the
approximate number of votes that
viii be cast, but it is believed that
8 large number of the city taxpayers
viii 90 to the poll on next Monday tc
east their ballot for the measure that
means much to the improvements Of
0pelOusas.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
EXPECT TO BRING
In BIG GUSHER in
CLAIBORNE FIELD
St. Landry Oil & Gas Company, Com.
posed Entirely of St. Landry
Men Expects to "Hit"
TO COMPLETE WELL ON IS
DR.. Shaw Wires Indications Are Very
Favorable and Company Should
Have Gusher this Month

The st. Landry Oil & Gas Company
which was organized here some few
months ago has a well going down on
their five acre lease in the Homer
Claiborne field in Section 18-21-7-,
and have just received a wire from
DR.. J. A. Shaw, of Shreveport, who
is looking after the drilling of the
well, that by June 10th. or 18th. a
big "gusher" is sure to be brought
in, and the local stockholders are
looking forward to cleanup" if the
well comes in.
The holdings of the company are
the best in the field, being located
Just above section 80, where all of
the big famous producers came in,
and other companies have brought
in wells all around their location,
which makes their chances almost a
"sure-shot."
If the company is successful and
no matter how small well is brought
in, the stockholders will certainly re-
ceive large returns on their invest
ment, as the capital stock of the COM
pany is only $4,000.
Besides the five acres in the HO.
mer field, on which several wells may
be drilled, The St. Landry Oil and
Gas Company has two other valuable
leases which have increased hun.
dred for one in the Bull Bayou field
these leases were secured for the com
pany by DR.. Shaw, whose success
assures that his judgment is the best
in the field. One of the leases is g
100 acre tract, and the other is
acre tract, and if oil is secured or
these leases, the possibilities are un
limited as to the amount the Company
may realize from these holdings.
The Company was also heavily in
terested in the Istrouma Oil & Ga'
Company of Baton Rouge, and al
though the we'll which was drilled b!
this company was practically aban
doned, a recent communication statei
that another company has just founC
oil on lands adjoining the lease o,
the Istrouma, and the holdings arr
yet valuable.
DR.. John A. Haas, Il President
Dr.. j. A. Shaw, Vice President, H
D. Larcade, Jr., Secretary Treasurer
and many other local business mel
are interested in the st. Landry Oi
G. Gas Company. The Compan.
was organized primarily to drill il
the Chataignier- Mallett section, bu
owing to some misunderstanding a
bout leasing, the Company abandoned
the idea, and will let others who hav
secured the leases do the development
in that section.
1t is hoped the well being drille'
in the Homer field by the compan'
will come in as expected, and tha
it will be "sOme gusher."
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
OPELOUSAS POST
PAY HOMAGE TOST.
LANDRY'S DEAD
Memorial Services Are Held on Sum
day at Elk's Home in Honor of
Dead ST. Landry Soldiers
LARGE CROWD ATTENDED
Alex Swords Delivers Pleasing Ad-
dress on Heroic Fighters of His
Native Parish

The Memorial services lot Jhe Sol-
diers who so gallantly gave their lives
for Democracy was held at the Elks
home in this city at 2 80 o'clock.
The vast gathering at the Elk's
home was indeed a tribute to the
loving memory of those who made
the supreme sacrifice, and while St.
Landry was not called upon to part
with very many of its noble sons, yet
she contributed the blood of eighty
seven. 1t is indeed fitting that the
comrades who were fortunate enough
to be spared the supreme sacrifice,
should gather in silent communion,
and there offer their supplications
to Him on High for the repose of the
souls of those noble boys who were
less fortunate. What a grand spirit
and noble impulse that moved those
fortunate soldiers to the organiza-
tion of the American Region.
The first post was formed by a
gathering of only twenty men of the
American Expiditionary Force in
Paris, France February 18th, 1919.
The first national council was held
in Minneapolis, on Nov. l0-11 and
18th, 1919 and this city was selected
as the national headquarters.
The first act of the members of
the local post was to march to the
graves of nine of St. Landry's sons
and there deposit beautiful floral
offerings and upon their return to
Elk's home a suitable programme
was tastefully carried out.
Rev. Father A. B. Colliard deliver
ed the invocation, and in an eloquent
manner invoked the Divine blessing
upon the souls of the brave boys who
so unselfishly gave their lives that
you and l should live in peace and
plenty.
Next the entire gathering sung
the Star Spangled Banner, and never
were these words more sympathetic.
''In Flanders Field" was recited in
most pleasing manner, by Miss Mary
Kate Ballard.
The next number was an address
by Hon. Alex. Swords, whose sympa-
thetic voice and pleasing manner of
delivery added much to his eloquent
Grafton on the boys who gave thier all
for Democracy's sake and to make
the world a safe place to live in.
A solo zone Solemn Thought
sung by Miss Marie Meginley was
the next number, and it is useless
for us to mention, that her sweet
soft voice made the words all the
more impressive.
Little Miss Brunette Klaus, the at.
tractive little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Max Klaus, of Washington, re.
cited "He Was Not Afraid To Die
and in her sweet, charming way i'm
pressed all who had the pleasure Of
hearing her.
Then came the solemn Roll Call Of
absent comrades, and so impressive
was it all, that the hardest of hear
gave way to heart throbs of sympa
thy, and the concluding song "Vacant
Chair" sung by the American LIE
gion Chorus was indeed fitting con
clusion to the beautiful memoria
services.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
WILL DEMAND CHANGES IN
STATE PHARMACY LAWS

Some important changes in state
laws relative to pharmacy will be de-
manded of the legislature by the Lou
isiana State Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton, which has just closed its annual
meeting at Alexandria.
The college degree as a require
ment Of the profession will be urged.
The legislation has the approval Of
DR.. Oscar Bowling, president of the
State Board of Health, so it is said
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
Bill Jordan will spend the week

Bill Jordan will spend the week
end in Colfax visiting his parents.
Miss Margaret Bailey is spend
ng the summer with her father in Bat
ton Rouge.
Richard Caldwell made a busi-
ness trip to Marksville on Monday
and Tuesday of this week.
After spending a few days at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Doss-
mann at Fordorche, Mr. and Mrs. A.
R .Dossmann have returned to this
city
Miss Margaret Voorhies, of Laf-
ayette is spending a few days in this
city as the guest of friends and re-
latives.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05
DEJEAN-H HARRIS

On last Monday night Jimmie A.
Dejean, prominent young business
man Of this city and member Of the
city council, and Mrs. Julia Anderson
Harris, member of one Of the most
prominent families of st. Landry
were quietly married at the Methodist
Parsonage by Rev. Mr.. Haryper.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Dejean enjoy
the esteem of host of friends in this
city and all join the Star Progress
in wishing them happines.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05

On Wednesday night Mrs. Fred
Green was suddenly stricken with
appendicitis and was rushed to the
St. Landry Sanitariura where she i'm
mediately underwent an operation
We are very glad to state that Mrs
Green stood the operation nicely and
is doing very well.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05

Louis Talbot, of Franklin, was
business visitor to Opelousas one day
this week.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05

"A. j. Wolff, Of Washington, was
a business visitor here on Monday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-06-05

opocRESS BUILDING
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Astronomical Mystery.

The stellar universe has a hack.
ground OF pearly white. which always
hnds the field Of telescope with q
fhii't luminosity. and astronomers are
guessing as to whether this simmer
Ing shroud IL made OF Quadrillions of
suns. or whether the universe Ii i'm.
mersed In nebulous matter The pearl
ven IL torn In places. at least a nun.
dred Jet black wells Of dark space he.
ing shown 10 tho constellation Sag.
'tarius and Scorpio. 10 one OF these
dark heids IL Antares. which Ia com.
puied to be at u vast distance from
IN" earth, and TO have 5000 times the
mass Of our sun.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
THE MEXICAN IMBROGL|O

II anything ever fully demonstrated
the fntility of q people trying to sue
cessfully run Republican form Of
government without due precaution
and proper preparation, It Is the cese
Of the Mexican government as 1t ex-
lists at present and as It has existed
for many years.
In the first place the people there
are too ignorant generally, to under
stand and appreciate the benefits OF
correct Republican government, and
in the next place, the lands that prop
erly belong to them have been gifted
away by selfish, merccnary rulers to
land-grabbing spectators, until the
people have lost hcart, and are little
better than bondsmen or slaves and
until the agrarinn rights that have
been denied them are properly cd
justed and restored by cdict Of law,
goodbye to the peace. freedom and
prosperity OF the Mexican people.
Carransa and othors Of his pilfiring
clique who have had the political
whip In their hands % lang. have been
the ruin and curse OF the country by
their constant efforts to hinder for
eign capital from. operating freely
and unhesitatinely in the country. and
by enormous and extravagant taxa
tion. thereby hinderinqElh1 expansion
Of business. and tku1( Pot kinan-
ciai and Industrial oppf68)6 and fire.
qvent business failures.
Only for these backsetting causes,
coupled with the lack Of friendly
business intercourse with other peo-
pies and countries. Mexico would be
one OF the richest countries of the
world. as few other countries possess
the genial climate and the boundless
natural rsources OF wealth that II Is
her good fortune to enjoy.
We sincerely trust that the present
political upheavel going on there,
will eventually have Statutory effect
on that long and sadly perplexed
country. and that the public lands
that properly belong to the populace.
will, by some legal means. be recov-
cred and managed so that government
grants will be accessible to all who
care to procure them, as they are in
this prosperous and free land Of ours.
We have frequently been led to Won
der at the senseless, ignorant spite
and prejudice that exists 30 much
among the people of Mexico against
the people of this country. who have
PROVEN time and again, that We are
their best and truest friends, and
who. IL any other nation should try
to suppress or subjugate them would
be the first to come to their assist
ance and help to repel their foes.
With stable. peaceful government,
Mexico would be a paradise within
ITSELF and a wonderful Industrial
and business auxiliary to the world
ut large.
Scheming politicians In Mexico have
tried to make the people there think
that we are after taking their coun-
try from them, whereas our whole
history from the beginning, proves
conclusively that We seek by purchase
only and not by conquest, to extend
our power and influence. and that
We willingly and gladly extend help
ing hand to the down-trodden and
oppressed Of all nations. whenever
and wherever pressing cali for aid
pi esents itself. SO we will to Mexi-
CO. II We are ever called to legitimate
ly interfere In their behalf
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Impressive Potsntstea

In no country In the world will one
nnd more garish display In the way
OF dress than In India. Both men
ana women Of the highest rank pre-
sent the most gorgeous appearance
when they are "all dolled up" Mag
nihcent Jewels are worn and no roya,
ruler In other lands can show more
magnificent pearls than are worn By
some OF the poteniates Of India. The
n'gh ana mighty Of the land present q
'earru' and wonderful appearance on
STATE occasions. and Il is worth going
Iar 10 be present on an occasion Of
this kind.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Benefit In Joy oivino.

When you once get started In Joy
giving It's easy 10 keep II UP. The
fact thar you give Joy brings candl'
dates for your magic touch constantly
before you, The returning benefits Of
having given Joy keep your supplied
with the means OF JOY giving. So sou
just direct the ever enlarging stream
that through you ministers to your tel.
lows And your own Joy Increases
with each new expression Of your gotd
will. The Joy giving habit grows up
on you and you would be perfectiy
miserable without the chance Of help
ing others to happier days It's real
joy.--Grit.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Famous Russian Crown.

Probably the most valuable aud In
tercsting OF all the Russian crowns
was the one made IN 1I62 for Gather
inc n by Buuzie. a celebrated jeweler
Of the day. Since the time OF Cath.
crime this crown has been used at the
coronation OF all the rulers Of Russia.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Hiohiy.PrIxed Coin.

The half cent OF 1T06 Is the rarest
Of all United States copper coins. Ac.
cording TO a treatise on these obsolete
coins recently published by Chicago
numisinatlst, the half cent OF i706. 10
exemplary condition. has brought as
much as 500 at public auction sale.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Strictly Business.

The candy store woman always
gave Lucy an extra piece of candy.
saying. ~ give you an extra piece for
good luck" Lucy walked into the
candy store and said. ~ can't buy to-
day. but you can give me the extra
piece for good luck that you always
give me when buy"
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
The Or,ujpaI Hears

A hearse originally was u wep
ing or spike fence with nPr'g"
for the reception Of candles Nv
nation or the hanging OF oe"
draperies around u tomb OF ar
way.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29
Net East Color.

Human nature Is likely to become
somewhat overenthusiastic rs II press
es on 10 some worthy undertaking and
we imagine some Of the reds now
awaiting the sailing Of the next arb
aren't much more than pink.--Ohio
State Journal.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29

A distinguished educator
aud literary mnn called 10 m
. day or two ago and ottereo
umeht which will awaken =
IN thousands of hearts zoe
The air Of the man, a. %
the almost Incredible statens'.
that OF a person who had diS
q diamond Of the drst watst Y
we're his words: 81 have . "
pher who knows when not %
The Christian Advocate.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29

FTst woman PAINTER Decorated.
Rosa Bonhcur, the famous painter,
was the first woman to be decorated
with the Belgian order Of the Leopold
cross.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-29

WE PRINT BUTTER WRAPPERS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-06-08
SHORT NEWS ITEMS

daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Wylie Sampson, Thursday, June
Bird.
The Wisconsin Box factory is in
operation again, having commenced
work on Wednesday.
For Sale-Residence and lots for
sale, 625 Franklin street. Apply to j.
C. Smith. is WA
The Public library will close at s
o'clock evenings during the summer
months.
Work on changing the tracks of the
street railroad on Grand avenue has
been commenced.
Mosquitoes are going to- be with us
for some time, and with little wet
weather there will be just swarms OF
them.
Miss Anna K Hanson has resigned
as a teacher in The Marathon County
Training school. She will go to Union
Grove, Wis.
The Brooks and Ross Lumber Co. s
saw mill at SchOfeld commenced work
again last Thursday. 1t had been
closed just a month on account of the
strike.
The Wisconsin Valley Electric
company has received brick for paving
between the tracks on Third street.
The creosOte blocks are to be removed.
The brick is being piled up on the
sides of the street.
AS the Soldiers and Sailors club
will be closed the Eagles, through its
president, c. c. Adams and its sec
rotary, Roy A. Chellis has extended an
invitation to the young men to visit
the Eagles club rooms at any time.
According tOan opinion handed down
by the supreme court last Tuesday,
Frank and Leslie Kruger, who were
sentenced for evading the draft and
for shooting Harry Jensen, federal
agent, and sentenced for life to Wau-
pun, will have to serve out that SEN
tence. Y
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-06-08

rs mere anybody there-back home?
If she's bent on getting married. per-
hapS-"
'YeS-yes-there is" exclaimed
Mrs. Hastings, grasping as Il dying
man at the proverbial straw. shes
been in love with Harry Prescott u
young lawyer. Tell her if she'll only
come home she can marry him any
time she wants to. I'll promise her
anything"
Uncle William went back to the low
ers, accompanied by poorly concealed
smile of triumph.
"Milly," he said, your mother says
to come home and marry Prescott
that lawyer, even if he is poor. is
more dignified to have in the family
than O chauffeur. But we'll take no
chances on her changing her mind
I've sent for a minister and wen tie
that knot good and tight right here
before you start back"
So Mildred married the humble Pres
colt after all, and with her mothers
full and free consent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-06-08
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

u. = Lana once at WduSau, WISCONSIN,.
March 26. 1920.
Notice is hereby given that Myron c. Barnes
whose post office address is II atley, Wisconsin.
X. 2. did. on the 18th day OF Nav. 1919, file 10
this office sworn statement and application.
No. 04505. to purchase the SW4 NE4. Section 3d.
Township 26 N. Range F., 4th p. Meridian
and the timber thereon. under the provisions
OF the act of June 3, 1873. and acts amendatoIy
known as the Timber and Stone Law" al
such value as might be fixed by apDraisement.
and that. pursuant to such application. the
land and timber thereon have been estimated
and valued by the applicant. the timber esti-
mated 5000 and the land $1,000; that said
applicant will offer final proof in support Of
his application and sworn statement on the
26th day OF May, 1920 before the Register and
Receiver Of the U. S. Land Office at Wausau.
Wisconsin.
Any person is at liberty to protest this pur-
chase before entry, or initiate a contest at any
time before patent issues. by filing CORRIDOR
ated affidavit in this Office alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
Claimant names as witnesses Charley
Bentley, Eugene E. Bentley. William Bentley
and E. b. Bentley. all OF Hatley, Wis. X. q
(m3O- may25-9W) HILAAR SCHMIDT,
Register
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-06-08
FOR SALE
One of the Finest and Best
Located Farms i'm Mara
thon County
200 ACRES
los Acres Under the Pillow
s. Acres of Pasture
and Wood Lot

The farm is located on the
bank of the Wisconsin river,
with a mile and a half of river
frontage and a view of beauty
that cannot be surpassed. No
part has ever been Overfl0wed,
and it has never been known to
have a crop failure.
1t is three-quarters of a mile
from the post Office, and the
same distance from the depot of
the c. NJ. & st. Paul R'y Co., at
KnOwltOn, Wis; from two gen.
eral stores, two large potato
warehouses, one picking station
and pea canning factory; Ia
miles from a $1,000 graded
school house; IL miles from a
creamery and cheese factory.
The necessary farm machin-
cry, stock, ETC., viii go with the
farm.
For further particulars add
dress
CHAS. E. GUENTHER,
a 19-tf KnOwlton. Wis.