The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-02-26
ROBBERS OPEN REGISTERED
MAIL POUCHES AT GIBSLAND

MAIL IOOShNo IA oADSA-AAND
Robbers entered the mail room at
the depot early Sunday morning, Sc
cured several mail pouches, carried
them a short distance down the rail-
road and slashed them open. They
opened many letters, took eleven re-
gistered and several special delivery
packages and left the mail scattered.
Mr.. J. Fl. Houck, postmaster, went
down and carried the pouches to the
postoffice and forwarded all the mail
that had not been opened. The rob-
bers left no clue.
Mr.. Jerome Pennington of Shreve-
port, visited his mother and other re-
atives here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Barnacastle
and little son, of Ruston were guests
of Mrs Paul Hammett Sunday.
Mrs. Strickland has returned to her
home in Shreveport after visit to her
daughter, Mrs. W. H. Hammett.
Mr.. Gene Courtney, one of the Oldest
citizens of Bienville Parish, died at
his home in Mt. Lebanon, Sunday after
noon. He was feeble for many months
| but confined to his bed only few days.
His wife and children and other re-
latives were with him when the end
came. He was member Of the Bap-
fist church, good man and will be
greatly missed in the community. The
bereaved have the sympathy of friends.
Rev, Franklin, a Presbyterian min
lister, from Athens, will preach at the.
Methodist church Sunday morning and
night All are invited to attend these
services
| Mr.. Russell, of Alexandria, while ell
route to Homer, sepnt Monday night
here, the guset of Mr.. and Mrs, Foster
Taylor.
Mrs. G. W. Meredith, of Minden Wis
tied relatives here this week.
Mrs. s. Il. Robertson died at the home
of her sou in, jamestown, Friday, Feb.
Goth, and was buried in the Mt Leb
anon cemetary, Saturday afternoon.
lShe is survived by one son, two daught--
aers, several grandchildren, one sister,
four brothers, and many other relatives
land friends who deeply grieve for
her. She was of sunny DISPOSE
ton, carrying sunshine wherever she
went, and was always ready to help
when duty called. A true friend and
a good woman has gone to reap her
reward. Mrs. Robertson has spent much
of her time In the homes Of her re-
latives here. and it is sad to know that
she will come no more.
Helen Daphne, the little daughter
and first child of Mr.. and Mrs. J, H
/ Humphrey, arrived at the Schumpert
4 sanitarium In Shreveport Feb, 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. II. Brown were Wis
itors to Shreveport last Friday.
] Miss Myrtle Jones spent the week
end with her aunt, Mrs. DR.. Earnest
Smith in Minden.
i Miss Robert Kidd was called to Law.
hon Saturday on account of the illness
Of her sister, Miss Cortez Kidd, VIII
teaches there.
j Mrs. Lee, of Arcadia spent a fei
! days last week visiting in the hon.
of her daughter, Mrs. A. u. Kidd.
4 Dr. E. H. Payne was confined to hiF
home last week. suffering from a car.
buncle on the back Of his neck.
4 Mr.. H. NJ. Phillips was hurt in TIN,
wreck, last week and is just able
Ibe up again. He was at the station ta
meet his father who arrived from Rus
ton on the wrecked train.
Il Mr.. G. L. Wren has been assisting
with the school work during the alb
sence of Mr. Phillips.
Il Miss Matte Langford spent Sunday
; with relatives at Sibley.
Mrs. G. w. Abney died at her homi
|, lin Shreveport Wednesday, Feb.lSth
land was buried in the Gibsland GENE
tary, Thursday. The remains wert
/ accompanied by her four children ant
other relatives and friends from
\ Shreveport. Funeral services were con
4 Quoted at the grave by Rev. F. H. Car
/ Igill, assisted by Rev. j. G. Sloan, o
Bienville. Mrs. Frank Bowden Of Den
\ ton, Texas apd Mrs Robt. Head, Q
Bunkie, sisters Of Mrs Abney ATTENDED
/ the funral.
Mr.. G. a. Berry is business visito
Il Ito Washington D. G. this week.