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Pokrok zaÌpadu. [volume] (Omaha, Neb.) 1871-1920, 1920-05-05

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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
BIG MINSTREL AND
VAUDEVILLE SHOW

/ What promises to be one of the
most enjoyable shows that has ap-
peared in Bogalusa recently will be
at the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium on
next Tuesay evening, December Fl,
at $3.50, when Bert Early, formerly
Of the Orpheum Circuit and a well
known minstrel man, viii present his
show of local talent. He is said to
have an exceptionally good organiza-
ton which viii entertain with sing
ing, dancing and black-face work
and there will also be five vaudeville
numbers.
Secretary Blayney assures the
public that the show viii be scream
and advises anyone who cannot stand
plenty of, hearty laughter to stay
away from the gymnasium on Tues
day night.
The show will be given under the
auspices Of the Y. NJ. c. A. and 9
most cordial invitation is extended
the public to attend. Music will be
furnished by a seven-piece orchestra
and the proceeds will go to a special
fund of the Y. M. c. A.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
MRS. E. A. DAIDSON
DIED ON SATURDAY

Mrs. E. A. Davidson, mother OF
C. w. Davidson, proprietor Of the
Williams Drug Co., and DR.. G. w.
Davidson, both well known citizens,
died at the home Of her son, G. w.
Davidson, on Fourth street Saturday
at noon at the age Of rs. Death had
been expected for a few hours. The
deceased had been in poor health for
several weeks. but took a sudden
turn for the worse the early part Of
last week.
Mrs. Davidson was the mother Of
nine children, all Of whom are living.
Her daughter, Mrs. ]. /. Waller, was
one Of the best known women Of
Washington parish, residing at Rio
prior to her leaving for Georgia. The
deceased is also survived by her hus-
band.
The remains were taken to NatcheZ
Sunday morning and burial was held
at harrington, Miss, Monday. The
many friends Of G.. w. and DR.. Da-
wilson extend them their sympathy
in their hour Of bereavement.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
DIRECTORS HAD
GOOD TIME, TOO

When the big dedication ceremony
q the Employees Clubhouse was held
d Bogalusa last month, which was at
tended by thousands of citizens and
ne officials and directors of the
Great Southern Lumber Company
the citizens had one of the most en-
ioyable evenings Of their lives.
Now come the Great Southern
Lumber Company directors, who
we're so impressed with the evening
that they have gone on record with
resolution telling of the enjoy
ment. All Bogalusans viii be inter
Mted in the resolution, which fol-
oWs:
Resolved, That the Directors wish
d express to the employees of the
Great Southern Lumber Company,
fa Bogalusa Paper Company and the
Bogalusa Turpentine Company, their
thanks for the entertainment held on
November 9Th. We appreciated the
opportunity Of meeting so many OF
ibe employees, and hope that there
VII be frequent similar occasions IN
the future.
The entertainment was in every
way so well planned and carried out
that all who were interested in it are
70 be congratulated"
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
Every Child IN City
to Get Xmas Gifts

Bogalusa's greatest Christmas cele-
bration viii be Friday, December zss
at 8 o'clock, when the doors Of the
four school houses in various Sec
tions of the city win be the scene Of
Christmas trees for the children Of
Of Bogalusa. The trees will be load-
ca down with toys, fruits and candies
for the little folks. Santa Claus VIII
be in attendance at each building to
present the toys.
Every child in the city, between
the ages Of one day and is years, is
expected to attend, and there viii
be toys a-plentv for all of them.
Identification tickets have already
been distributed 20 the children
through the school teachers, so thaS
there will be no slip-up anywhere
but il you failed to receive ticket,
come anyhow and some one viii sup
ply you with one.
Those residing near the Long ave-
nue. school will go TO the Christmas
tree there; if you live near the Co
lumbia Road school, go there; il IN
Northwest Bogalusa, 60 TO the Supe-
rior avenue school; on Pleasant H1lis
90 to the Pleasant Hill school; in
Northeast Bogalusa and the avenue,
go to the Armory. Grown-ups are IN
vited as well as children.
AS soon as the children enter the
auditorium, where the trees will be
located, Santa Claus viii present
every child with some sort of noise-
maker, a horn, cricket or flute,
then he viii send them down the line
where his assistants will exchange
the Identification tickets for toys,
candy, fruit. etc.
More than $1,000 worth of toys
and presents have been purchased,
and the committees nave been enjoy
ing a wild time allotting them to the
different section and then putting
them on the Christmas trees.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
GOVERNMENT EXPERT ARRIVES TO
ANALYZE EVERY ACRE IN PARISH
The State Could Not Pay Half of Expenses of Survey,
So the Great Southern Lumber Company Will Spend
Thousands of Dollars to Know What Your Land Will
Raise Best-AImost Year Necessary to Complete
Work and Make Map.

Of Washington parish was taken up
by Harry Wilson, commissioner of
agriculture, before the LegislatU De,
but it was found that the state had
no funds to pay its pro-rata OF the
cost Of the survey.
TEh interest primarily IN the
development of Washington parish
the Great Southern Lumber Com
.pany then offered to pay the states
share of the cost OF q survey, and
this offer was accepted. So the
Great Southern is paying several
thousands of dollars that farmers OF
this section may know just what they
can raise most profitably.
This survey will be particularly
useful in furthering the cause of re-
forestation in the parish. The Great
Southern has no desire to refOrest
cut-over lands that will be better foz
agriculture, but on the other lands
they will. no doubt, save farmers and
prospective farmers of this territory
considerable money by pointing out
that some lands will grow trees bet
ter than any other crop.
The company is now conducting 9
publicity campaign 20 show the profit
to be made from intelligent growing
of trees on land that is fit for moth.
ing else. This survey Of the land
will show conclusively just what sec
ton should be used for that pur-
pose, and what lands will make more
money for their owners by planting
various agricultural crops.
The survey viii take 500 days to
complete. The Great Southern is
not only paying one-half of the cost
but is furnishing transportation to
the surveyor, having placed car at
his disposal for the duration Of his
stay here.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
FrankEnton Store
Was Dynanited

The general merchandise store Of
Fl. w. Magee, located near the depot
at Franklinton, was dynamited by un-
known parties on Saturday night.
The building was badly damaged, as
was also some Of the stock.
The explosion was Of terrific force
linton and occurred about "a oieIoek.
No enc was iaiE9sd BY fsyiRg glass.
The store Of Mrs. BiakkaWl, which
adtsinS the kagee gsoro. was slightly
damaged.
Parish offieials ere working on the
ease, but have no 0lue.
AZ @ MA@ meeting Of the citizens
Of the town Of Franklinton, held in
the Court House on December IL, at
which meeting almOst every man Of
the town was present. the following
resolutions we're adopted:
Where's, the mercantile establish
ment Of our fellow toWnGman, Fl. w.
Nagee, was on the night Of Decem-
Der 18th dynamited and blown up,
completed Wreeking said establish
ment, and
Whereas, not only did the above
cowardly act cause a great loss fin-
ancially to Mr.. Magee, but imperiled
the lives Of the citizens Of our town
and cast a grave reflection upon the
good name OF our community;
Therefore, we each and every one
present at this meeting do hereby
extend to Mr.. Magee our hearty Coz
operation in assisting the authorities
Of our town and parish in bringing
the perpetrators Of this cowardly and
deplorable crime to justice, and fur
therm0re,
Be III resolved, That q copy OF
these resolutions be published in the
Era-Leader and The Bogalusa En-
terprise to show to our fellow coun-
trymen that the town Of Franklin
ton does hereby ruthlessly resent and
condemn such an act Of laWlessness.
II. r. STAFFORD,
E. L. MAGEE.
/. ]. Green.
Resolution Committee
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
Recommend Raise
In Telephone Rates

The Chamber of Commerce has
gone on record as favoring increas-
ing the telephone rates in Bogalusa,
but not until the officials of the
company had promised a marked inn
provement in the service. AS a re-
suit, three experienced operators
from New Orleans were sent here and
will remain indefinitely, or until the
local operators become thoroughly
acquainted with the new system and
proficient in the work. The opera
tors here are also to receive an in-
crease in salary when the new rates
go into effect.
The new rates, if allowed by the
Railroad Commission, will make the
price Of business phones &4.36 per
month instead Of 1915, and the rates
Of the. residence phones will be $3.50
per month instead Of $500.
Bogalusa citizens have always
been willing to pay q fair price, pro-
vided the get the service, and now
that we have one of the most mod
ern systems, it is believed that we
will likewise have the bed service
to b had in any city.
Following is the resolution Of the
Chamber of Commerce, passed. at the
meeting last week:
"Whereas it appears that the Cum
berland Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Inc, has applied to the
Railroad Commission of Louisiana
for permission to increase the rates
in the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana,
together with other cities through
out the state, and,
whereas the Chamber of Com
merce of Bogalusa, Louisiana, has
had the matter under consideration,
and, after giving the matter consid-
Grafton, careful study and some
thought, have reached the conclusion
that it win be for the best interests
of the citizens of our city to have
the rates thus increased so that here
might be, and remain greater de-
gree of efficiency in the service rem
dered, and a proper return on the
money invested.
Therefore be it resolved by the
Chamber Of Commerce Of Bogalusa,
louisiana
"Section /. That this body heart
ily approve Of the increased rates
for Bogalusa, Louisiana.
"Section 2. That this Chamber
of Commerce, therefore, through its
Board of Directors, recommends
that the Honorable Railroad Commits
sion of the State of Louisiana grant
to the Cumberland Telephone and
Telegraph Company the increase Of
rates it asks for in the City Of Boz
galusa, Louisiana.
"Section 3. That this BODY rec
ommend to the Commission Council
Of the City of BOgalusa, Louisiana,
that the City of Bogalusa, as mu-
nicipality, join with it in Necom-
mending the increase Of rates, and
withdraw any objection heretofore
filed with the commission in 1917,
on account of changed conditions.
"Section 4. That q copy of this
resolution be sent to the Honorable
Railroad Commission Of the State Of
| Louisiana, the Commission Council Of
the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana, the
press and the Cumberland Telephone
and Telegraph Company"
FRANK NOEL, Secretary.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
ELKS RAISE $4,000
AT OYSTER SUPPER

The oyster supper at the Elks'
Home Friday night was one of the
most enjoyable affairs ever held by
that lodge in this city. More than
1875 members attended and during
course of the evening $500 was sub
scribed to the Elks' Christmas Fund.
w. C.. Thomas, exalted ruler of the
local lodge, acting as POSTMASTER Of
the evening, called on Col. A. G.
Goodyear for a few remarks, and
the Colonel responded with short
talk on condition in the city and the
various industries, saying that al
though things appeared to be at g
standstill at present, business will
surely open up again shortly.
C. w. Trounce, of the Goodyear
Lumber Company, made short adj
dress, congraulaing the local lodge on
their splendid organization and the
interest they take in their city.
j. H. Cassidy, assistant general
manager of the Great Southern
Lumber Company, told in few
words of the work being done for
the poor of Bogalusa every Christ
mas, which easily led up to the
address of G. G.. Undertake, calling
for subscriptions to the fund he is
raising for the baskets this year, and
within the space of a few minutes 81
most $500 was raised for the cause.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
GH. Wilcox Died
Monday Morning

n (Green) Wilcox, for more
80 five wears postmaster OF Boga-
~ and one Of the best known citi-
49, ~ Washington parish, sue
.S-abed to an attack OF pneumonia
1919 after 8 o'clock Monday morn
ais illness was brief and there
- - many Of his friends who did
~ l1ow that be ives sogiOuAly i'll
~; enIday. he waS SonSSi0Ue u1-
~ ~ AiuuSos before his degth.
- wiIasx was taken % che Hes
-...I wrilav cad his condition a8oW
ss vrti Sunday, when o Pint Of
st-al fyeTa ms. GSsRge KuglOF, WhO
4 SeBvalogsing from an attack Of
eTraouia, ives tEanGfuBod 70 him
- Sunday morning he rallied. but
Ws,5sv morning his condition be-
$50 suddenly verse and the end
ssme about O'elssk.
RI b, Wilcox came 70 BOgalusa
.hovflv after the city was founded IS
s-5eht agent for the N. o. G. N.
-.FSesd and resigned that position to
epen an employmens offIee and later
1eyEed for the Great Southern Lum-
~ Company. he was also q mem
- of the firm Of the BOgalusa Mer-
camille Company.
1bout six years ago he was ap-
-.inted postmaster Of Bogalusa,
s;eb position he filled until last
frgnst when he resigned on account
" falling health. He went to Hot
enrings. Ark, where he took treat
.ent for several days and returned
i Bogalusa greatly improved, and
zen Acting Postmaster George
Gardiner was stricken with pneu-
~onia. Mr.. Wilcox temporarily as
mmed the position until about three
weeks ago,
ia aid not complain Of feeling
hs5 but to intimate friends he said
~ vas not satisfied with his health
and on Monday went to New Orleans
for thorough examination. Thurs
dav evening he developed pneumonia
md kvery treatment known to med
ieal gience proved unavailing.
M. Wilcox was past master OF the
l5esl lodge of Masons, a member OF
fha B. P. o. Elks, Royal Arch Ma
sons and was active in all patriotic
ana civic affairs.
The funeral services were conduct
81 at the family residence Tuesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock, a large num-
ber Of relatives and friends being in
attendance, including many from CO.
lunibia and Lumberton. The SER
Fices were conducted by Rev. Maury
II the Presbyterian Church. Center
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, of which the de-
ased was a past master, attended in
body and conducted the rituaiiStie
gvice ut the grave. The floral Of
fsrings were many and beautiful.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
COL. GILLETT WARM
FRIEND OF HARDING

Col. Melville Gillett, of Smethport,
Pan one of the prominent stockhold-
ers of the Great Southern Lumber
Company and who has been greatly
interested in the upbuilding of the
city, was a visitor mere during the
past week.
Col. Gillett saw overseas service
and since his return from France
has taken a very active part in the
Harding campaign for president.
Col. Gillett is a close friend Of Sem
ator Harding and it is expected that
he will receive the appointment as
ambassador to Mexico. The Colonel
is a man of fine business training
and a diplomat in the highest mean
ing Of the word.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
Mayor Entertains
Saturday Evening

Mayor Sullivan is going to give a
party Saturday evening at the Pine
Tree Inn. to which every teacher of
the Bogalusa schools and every en-
ploye Of the city, with their wives,
have been invited, and it is needless
to state that the event is being look
ed forward to by large number.
Besides all the good things to eat,
there will be good music, and follow
ing the dinner. the Mayor will invite
his guests to spend the remainder Of
the evening in dancing.
Mayor Sullivan is given the dinner
in appreciation of the splendid work
the teachers have done in Bogalusa
this year, and not a single teacher Or
city employee expects TO miss the
event.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16

A scientific study Of soil condi-
tons that will probably mean more
to Washington parish from an agri-
cultural standpoint than any step
taken in years has actually been be-
gun.
IA. G. Anderson, son aEG ge0 esial
expert Of the United States governs
ment, is in Bogalusa, and is making
plans for an exhaustive survey of the
lands of the parish. The survey will
take about one year TO complete, Mr..
Anderson says.
Mr.. Anderson will go over every
bit of land in the parish. Samples
of soil will be taken and soil forma-
ton investigated.
The result will be that it will be
instantly possible to tell what each
section of the land in this parish is
best suited for.
In making his examination, Mr..
Anderson will divide the parish into
40-acre strips, and take them one at
a time. When this has been. COM
pleted; the soil analysed and the
strata studied, map of the parish
will be made.
This map will show every stream
and every public road in the parish;
will distinguish the high and low
lands, and show the different types
of soil by colors, and give their tech
meal and common names. The map
will be printed and will be for dis
tribution to any who want it.
This examination of the soil of
Washington parish has been wanted
for some time. The government will
make such a survey in any parish,
provided the state pays one-half of
the cost, which runs well up into the
thousands of dollars.
The question of making survey
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
NEW HIGH SCHOOL
OPENING PROGRAM

Commissioner of Education ]. P.
Starns has called meeting for $3.50
this afternoon at the Y. M. c. A. to
discuss plans for the opening of Bo-
gaIusa's new High School, one of the
finest and most modern to be found
in the South.
The building is now ready for oc-
cupancy and the plans are to make
an impressive ceremony of the day
the building is occupied.
Just whom will be invited here as
the speaker for the occasion has not
been decided, but this, as well as
other details viii likely be decided
upon at the meeting today.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
Vaudeville at Magic City
Theater Friday Night

Friday night the Magic City The
alter will put on another Of their local
talent bills in conjunction with the
usual run of pictures. Five big acts
Of vaudeville, including the 'black-
face" act of Claude Blanchard and
the chair-balancing act of Bert Early,
both members of the vaudeville
troupe, "Sons of the Sawdust Cir
cIe." The show will be for the bene-
fit Of the Educational Department Of
the Y. w. G. A. and promises to be
one of the best yet staged.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
AT PINE TREE INN

improvements costing several
thousands of dollars are being made
at the Pine Tree Inn, and when the
work is completed, this hostelry will
compare with the best in the South.
A new lavatory Of the latest type
and best material is being installed.
The basement floors have been tiled
ae sample rooms redecorated; the
pool rooms placed in fine condition,
.nd barber shop will soon be ready
ieg operation.
TIE lobby of the hotel is also re-
sYing attention and the court has
been retiled. A large hot water
elant has been installed and when
contractor w. Fl. Bond has COM
sted the work, the hotel will rank
Nth the best.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
LAST OF ELKS'
DANCES SATURDAY

The final dance to be given by the
Gus for the benefit of the Christ
a Fund will be held next Satur-
evening, and one of the best or
aas Of the Crescent City has
an secured for the occasion. The
re Of admission VIII be SO and the
aaae is invited to attend.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
ENTERTAIN B. ~ u.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Pierce enter
tanned the members Of the Senior
B. Y. P. U. and their friends to q re-
ception given at the Pierce home
Tuesday night. About forty-six
young people attended. A good time
was enjoyed by all and delicious re-
freshments were served.
The reception was given In honor
Of the six young people who grad
uated last Sunday into the Senior
B. y. P. U.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
AiScoPAL SERVICES
SUNDAY AT IL O'CLOCK

q next Sunday, December 18th
4 o'clock, there win be episcopal
ices at the Y. M. G. A. Rev. j
MILLER Of Covington will be here
eehver the sermon. A most cor
invitation is extended the pub.
q attend.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16
M. E. BAZAAR AT Y. w. C. A.
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Tomorrow friday afternoon,
from 2 to 5 D. M, the ladies of the
M. E. Church will hold Christmas
bazaar at which they viii offer fancy
work, cakes, homemade candies and
other Christmas articles to the clti-
Zens,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-12-16

Mrs. E. R. Cassidy and infant son
will leave in a few days to spend the
holidays with relatives in Wisconsin.