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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
SNOW FELL
HERE MONDAY
For First Time in History the
Beautiful is Seen Here
in March

People in Louisiana are really at a
loss what to think of the winter sea-
son. To be sure they received the
surprise of their lives on Monday
morning when snow flakes began to
fall. 1t was a record attained by the
weather man, as records as far back
as fifty-two years do not show that
snow ever fell in Louisiana during
the month Of March.
The ground was not covered with
the flakes, although they were large
enough to have covered the ground
in short order. The weather modera-
ted and after sleet came warmer
breezes.
In Mississippi, however, reports
were that in some sections the soil
was covered with four inches of the
snow.
Monday was the coldest day ever
experienced in March here and was
one of the coldest of the present win
!. ter season.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
ROAD ANNOUNCES
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
GULF COAST LINES TO SPEND
HUGE SUM ON TRACK AND
NEW EQUIPMENT
HEAVY STEEL ON SYSTEM
Many New Steel Coaches Ordered and
Fine Service as Heretofore VIII
Always be in Evidences

Within a few days after the re-
turn of the railroads to their owners
by the federal government, many Of
the more progressive lines of the
country had announced their reorgan-
ization and new officials. Along
with these announcements came 9TH
ers of contemplated Improvement to
track, equipment and passenger and
freight service.
Of particular interest to people liv-
ing along the Gulf Coast Lines in
Louisiana is the recent announcement
of Roy Terrell, vice president Of the
system, that work on the laying OF
heavier steel on the Louisiana divis-
ion had Immediately gotten under
way, and to the end that the entire
trackage of the division would be
relaid with ninety-pound steel, five
thousand tons had been contracted
for and trackmen we're at work then
on this important work. Since the
announcement of Mr.. Terrell, the
track gangs have been busy in the
Opelousas yards, coming from the
east, and as much of this work had
been started and partly completed
quite a while ago, but stopped for
some unknown reason, the resumption
means that there vii lbe no let-up un-
til the entire division is relaid.
Quite a lot of reballasting with
gravel has been going on for some
time back, and with the relaying of
the heavier steel and the new ballast
the Gulf Coast Lines will maintain its
position as one Of the finest roads in
the entire South.
In the matter of new passenger
equipment, it is understood that a
large number Of steel coaches has
been ordered from the makers and
with their receipt the equipment in
that branch of the service will be
strictly up to the minute and will be
quite factor in the road holding its
position as furnishing the very best
and fastest passenger service between
New Orleans and Houston.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
FURNITURE STORE
ENTERS BIG ORDER
A. D. St. Cyr Goes to New Or
leans to Select Three Cars
Up-to-Date Furniture

The Christman-Riseman Company,
the latest Opelousas concern to ven
ture into the furniture business in
this city, recently sent its represen-
tative, A. D. st. Cyr, to New Or
leans for the purpose of choosing
three carloads of furniture. Mr.. st.
Cyr returned this week and reports
that he has placed the order and that
the shipment is expected any day.
He says that the furniture viii suit
the taste of the most particular and
that up-to-date, substantial furni-
ture comprises the greater portion of
the big shipment.
The furniture concern has not its
main building completed, and the
chances are it will not be ready for
occupancy for at least sixty days, but
the large warehouse, which is situated
directly back Of the main building,
which latter is well under way Of con-
struction, on Market street, is simply
"chock-fulI'' Of furniture at all
times and business has been flourish
ing for the past several months. I'm
til the completion of the main build
ing, the company viii do business
from its big warehouse.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
AMTARY DAIRY
BUILT NEAR CITY
al Estate Dealer EquiPs His
lock Farm to Standard Of
Most Modern in State

Jewellers on the Opelousas-Sunset
have doubtless often wondered
was going on at what has the
ward appearance of a modern
n farm, just out of the corporate
ss Of Opelousas. A close Inspec-
Of the place. reveals the fact that
j. without doubt the most up-to-
pc and modern stock farm in this
sh.
Hon. James M. Sanders, prominent
the real estate circles of this city,
nd owner Of the farm, took the ed
20 Of the Star-Progress over to the
am Friday afternoon of last week,
a thorough inspection Of the
see and much to the surprise and
& ight Of the newspaper man the
sce is well worth a trip just to take
leok at it.
Afs. Sanders, with her two young
aa Will manage the dairy. This is
nFt Of what she viii have to offer
an indueement, besides the excel
q quality Of the milk: the build
# and outhouses are the last word
sae sanitary code. The milking
q sraining rooms are separated
a ere thoroughly modern, with ce-
reg fieors, running water and ev-
ssnlng convenient to enable the
aallng Of this delicate beverage in
Aos' sanitary manner. The COM
p'eaon of deep well, which furnish
4 running water in every building on
u larm Is a great convenience. Mod
81 barns, rest houses ard sheds af-
-eta comfort to the stock.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
CROWD ATTENDED
RALLY SATURDAY
BOYS AND GIRLS FROM MANY
SECTIONS OF PARISH GATH
Err FOR DEMONSTRATION
ANOTHER ONE Is PLANNED
Mrs. Kirk and MIR. Mendoza Accom-
plish Much Good With Great Club
Demonstration Work Here

Many boys and girls from various
sections of the parish, representing
the clubs of their respective commu-
mites, met in Opelousas on last Sat
urday for the purpose of seeing trac-
tor demonstrations, poultry yards,
dairies, apiaries and stock farms
around OpeIousas. While Mrs. L. G.
Kirk and Mr. A. A. Mendoza, agents
in charge, did not accomplish all they
had planned for the day, the affair as
whole was considered a great sue
cess.
Miss Gleason, district agent, ad-
dressed the meeting on the subject of
club organization work, while Miss
Boudreau, the efficient Lafayette
parish demonstration agent, told
of her wonderful experiences in dem
onstration work in France; of how
the men, instead of the boys and girls,
were taught how to can and preserve
foodstuffs. She told of her expert
ence while travelling through the de-
vastated regions of that country.
Mr. Abbott, state club agent, spoke
on the unity that should exist in the
respective communities throughout
the parish.
J. B. Farncioni, swine specialist,
had as his subject More Hogs and
Better Hogs" Haryel Williams,
poultry specialist, gave his hearers
general hints on poultry work, and
the "'honey boys" were entertained by
G. E. Davis, bee specialist, who closed
the series of lectures on the general
care and the working of the bees.
After the boys and girls had heard
the very instructive talks, they as
sembled in the old picture show bull
ing, which now houses the municipal
kitchen, where they were shown a
film on club activities in Carroll
county, Mississippi.
Mrs. Kirk and Mr.. Mendoza have
planned another rally. which they say
will be a real rally, to last three~or
four days, during May, and they say
the boys and girls are already look
ing forward to the day when they
will again assemble in Opelousas.
Those at the head of Saturdays
demonstration wish to extend thanks
for assistance rendered towards
the day successful, the following:
Mesdames Frank Dietlein, Octave
Durio, A. A. Mendoza, ]. A. Ander-
son, Aaron Jacobs, B. A. Littell,
Robert Broussard, R. M. Littell, A.
A. Anding, Jos. Firnberg, Adolph ia
cobs C. P. Richard, Kelly Andrus,
Aug. Ducharme, Will Stewart, and
Messrs. Frank Dietlein, and ]. M.
Sanders and Haas Garage, and the
Waldorf restaurant, as well as the
committee appointed from the poul-
try and home garden clubs of 0pe-
lousas, composed of Misses Margaret
Firnberg, Althea Littell and Susie
Anding, Johnnie Haas, Errington Du-
pre- and Joe Eastman.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
PERRAULT CALLED
ON LEGION WORK
CHARTER FOR LOCAL POST IS
GRANTED AND ORGANIZE.
TIoN TO BE PERFECTED
BIG MEETING NEXT WEEK
Local Dentist Goes to New Orleans to
Confer With Officials Of the
American Legion


The opelousas post fthe Ameri-
can Legion viii be organized perma-
nently in the next few days. The
charter has been approved and only
awaits the signatures of the charter
members.
DIR. A. J. Perrault, who has been
leading the movement to organize the
service men into the Legion, was call
ed to New Orleans on Thursday af-
ternoon for the purpose of cOnferring
with the state officials of the organ
ization.
/ DR.. Perrault is very jubilant over
the prospects of 0pelousas having one
Of the strongest posts in the state.
Speaking about the matter the other
day, he stated to a representative of
the Star-Progress that st. Landry ex-
service men were displaying much in
terest in the post and that he expect
ed a large enrolment of members at
an organization meeting to be held
some time next week.
No name has as yet been selected
for the local post. It is the rule to
name the post after-a soldier or sailor
who lost his life during the world
war. There are several names being
mentioned, among whom are those of
Lieutenant Jasper ]. Neyland and
Ferdinand Lafleur, both of whom lost
their lives on the firing line the last
day Of the war; and Joseph Ledoux,
who was seriously wounded while a
member of the famous marine corps
that put the Huns to flight in the
fierce battles around Chateau Thier-
ry, and who, having recovered from
his wounds and returned to the home
shores contracted pneumonia and
died in camp in the North.
Officers will be chosen at the meet
ing to be held in this city within the
next few days. Quarters will be Sc
lected and the post is expected to
start with a membership Of consid-
erably more than one hundred.
Every effort is being made to in
terest the former service men in this
new organization, to tle end that all
who served their country in the world
war viii enroll as members. The or
ganization is non-political and nom
sectarian one, its purpose being to
cement in the bonds of friendship the
American men who fought for their
country and for the freedom Of the
human race.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
TALK OF MORE
PAVING HEARD
Main Street Property Owners
May Agitate Move to Wood
block Entire Thoroughfare

With a steady business boom in
this city, property owners are now
turning their minds to civic inn
provements and indications are that
opelousas may accomplish much in
this direction within the present
year.
Residents in various sections of
the city are agitating the question
of paving business and residential
streets. Main street property own
ers have been discussing the tearing
up Of the gravel on that street and
the laying of wood block pavement.
Grolee street residents have been
talking Of paving what apepars to be
The coming residential street of Ope-
lousas, but no agreement has yet
been reached on the kind of material
to be used Some Of the residents
would prefer wood blocks, others
speak of gravel Court street own
ers have long considered the paving
Of their street and were it not for
one or two objections the entire street
would probably have been paved by
now.
It is thought that paving craze
may seize the property owners and
residents of this city if crop indiea-
tions are good this summer, and that
by fall Opelousas will be able to
boast of more paved streets than any
city its size in the entire state.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
HBOR HONORS
HERO'S MEMORY
FOUNTAIN ERECTED
LL .,,,NcToN TO HON
. LIEUT.. NEYLAND
"a CROWD ATTENDS
..i.s Program Rendered at the
.f..l Ceremony Sunday for
q WashingtOn's Own

.rowd assembled on the
q tbe Washington high school
sfternoon to participate IN
ding Of the marble fountain
: the memory Of one OF
.gtonls own, a true, noble hero
world war, Lieutenant Jasper
Lend. who was killed on the
ssld in France on November
~. one day before the firing
last gun Of that titanic con
,.cIement weather did not seem
80 auv damper on the beauti-
smonies. Prof. P. E. Wilson,
Of the Washington school,
ster of ceremonies and intro
~ speakers. Prof. A. W. Bit
.s1sfavette. who was principal Of
Washington high school during
ns Lieutenant Neyland was a
and who knew the young hero
ave a splendid resume~of the
pton soldiers life.
" Swords, popular young
susas attorney, delivered mag
# eulogy on Lieutenant Ney-
Hfe. in which he ikened the
teristics Of the pretty marble
IN 70 the sterling qualities Of
,aung soldiers life and charac-
use Of illness in his family
3. Prescott was unable to
.s and Mr.. E. NJ. Boagni was
.ken III at the last hour and could
be present either.
ar viii T. Stewards rendition OF
sour aFace to Face" was enjoyed
nseIy BY all present. "The Va
Chair by the American Legion,
also an exceedingly enjoyable
ber while the recitation by Miss
annette Klaus was very successful.
Naming Wartelle, one of Lieuten-
Neyland's closest friends and a
mood companion of the dead hero,
eilsd the fountain.
ne ladies' Of the civic league OF
hington secured the funds for
I erection Of the appropriate me-
so to the memory of one who was
highly esteemed by all Washing
sns, and to them is due the cred
ier the erection of a monument
s. viii ever remind Washington and
good people that they lost one Of
nobIest young men in defense Of
anity and civilization.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
sroRk VISITS HAAS HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Haas are re-
ceiving the congratulations Of their
many friends upon the visit Of the
Stork on Thursday morning, the wise
old bird leaving bouncing baby girl.
The hapy couple are jubilant over the
arrival of their only child. Both the
mother and child are doing very
nicely
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

Col Ike stagg Of Dubrfson was
an opelousas. visitor Monday between
trains. According to Ike, there has
been little doing in the farm line on
Bayou Boeuf as the incIement wealth
er prevented the farmers from al ac-
tive field work.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

Assistant Secretary Of State
Charles F. Bailey of Baton Rouge
came over Saturday afternoon for a
weekend visit to his mother and sis
ter here.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
DIVINE SERVICES

There viii be divine services and
Holy Communion at the Episcopal
church on Sunday, March IA, at IL
o'clock. Services viii be held by the
Rev Mr.. Boswell.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

Mrs. Yves Andrepont, Mrs. L. A.
aispont and little children have
~ spending several days at For
'Sae' the guests of Mr., and Mrs. A.
Dossmann.
Aiex W. Swords was a business
1l0f 70 the Crescent City on Mon
. Of this week.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

John NJ. Prescott was a visitor to
Rayne and Lafayette the latter part
of last week.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

Senator Leon S. Haas has re-
turned from New Orleans, where he
spent sereval days last week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-03-13
March 1914 1920

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
Mrs. katherine GRAY

The community was deeply sad
dened Monday afternoon by the death
0f Mrs. Katherine Gray, wife of VII
liam Gray. which occurred at her
home IN Lancev street at - ?. II.
Mrs. Gray has been seriously Ill for
several weeks and while the end was
not unexpected II casts. heavy gloom
over large circle Of relatives and
friends. Mrs. Gray was woman Of
pleasing personality and exemplary
character and will be greatly missed
by all and most deeply bv her nus
band TO whom she has been such a
constant helper and companion and
VINO took so much comfort and pleas
ura N her society
Beside by her husband. she IS sur
vived by brother. Major Eoughton
Of Brartleboro. Vt. who has been here
often during her illness.
Mrs. Gray was a valued member Of
the Tuesday club and Ladies' Aid So
clety Of the Cniversalist church and
vas very active in Red Cross work
during the war.
The funeral viii be held from her
late home Wednesday al o'clock
ana the body will be taken 70 Brattie-
boro Vt. where services will De held
Friday az o'clock Inrerment will
be made az BraJtieboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13

Miss Gladys Warren and brother
Kenneth. are passing few days with
relatives at Westport
Maurice A Peters has returned
from a western trip in the interest of
the Turner Construction Company OF
Boston and IS the guest of his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. \. Peters.
Guy Smell. Q. H s 30 of Oakland
visited relatives here over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Levi Jackson and
children OF Hallowell were calling on
friends Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Gordon passed last
week with her sister, Mrs. Jones IN
Richmond.
T. s. Monroe. who works in Yer
mont is at home 10 help his son.
Edwin. with the haylng.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. I. Purdy 0f Garrii-
ner were Sunday guests OF Mrs. Pur-
dy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. / W
Smith.
Mrs. Purdy entertained her cousin,
Miss Elsie Briggs of Auburn a few
days last week.
Friends from Lewiston were Satur-
day callers of Mr.. and Mrs. F. z.
Lovely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
PITTSFIELD

Harvey Turner of Ashway. r. I.
VINO has been in town visiting a the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Seba c. Sturte-
want. has gone 20 Garland. for a visit
with relatives.
Percy Gleason has gone 70 Bristol.
Conn. where he has secured a posi-
ton N Il WOODEN mill.
Mrs. J. A Donnelly has returned to
her home n Peppereil. Mass, after a
visit N The home of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Fuller.
William Getchell. who has a posi-
ton IN a garage N Oakland. was n
town Sunday for u visit with his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. A D. GercheIl
Willard Macomber IS in Winthrop
for visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Z c. Hunter were IN
Clinton. Sunday, to attend the fun
eral service of the late Ralph Hoxie.
VINO $ a brother 70 Mrs. Hunter. The
funeral service vas held from the
home of his mother. Mrs. Ellen Hox1e
Rev. and Mrs. David Beach. Jr. and
baby OF Bangor. have returned home
after 4 visit with Mrs. Beach's grand
mother. Mrs Sarah Morrill, and aunt.
Mrs. c. G. Smell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
Independent Voter
Will See Solution in
G. O. P. Declares Wood

Chicago. July Ma or-GenerlI
Leonard Wood in Il statement today
declared that he heartily endorsed
the nominees of the Republican
party, understanding that the Pro-
gresslve elements of the party are to
be brought into the campaign and
given full representation and par
t!cipation."
The party can WIN through uni
ted effort and such clear and ex-
plicit declaration of program as VIII
bring the large. independent vote TO
its active support" the statement
said.
General Wood. who conferred with
Senator Harding at Marion. Ohio.
last week. defined what he consider
ed necessary points in Progressive
policy" and declared that the party
could not win by destructive critic
ism.
The party's policy must be clean
cut forward-looking ana construc-
tive the statement said. "one which
while recognizing Americas respon-
sibilities as the leading nation of the
world. will guarantee her freedom
nation; one which will safeguard
our traditional policies at home and
abroad; one which viii complete the
acknowledgements of women: which
will stand against all forces and in
ffuences tending TO break down mo-
raiity. the physical we'll being or the
solidarity of our people
1T must have a policy which Will
strive for a speedy return TO peace
basis. to'a government under the
constitution. for economic efficiency,
revision Of war taxation; for a strong
but conservative foreign policy,
policy which will protect American
lives and rights abroad; for the
building up and protection of our
agriculture and industries; for in
dustrial justice based upon the
square. human handling of the IS
sues between labor and capital. re-
membering that labor is neither a
commodity nor a chatteI.
II must be for the Improvement Of
public education. for a highly eff
cient army and navy. always ready
the product Of truly American pol
icy OF national defense; for the
building up Of a merchant nar,l-r
and a sound foreign commercial pol
icy; for the careful supervision Of
our immigration and the systematic
AmericaniZation of those accepted:
for the strengthening of the sense Of
citizenship obligation at all times
and the adherence of these funda-
mental principles and policies on
which the stability and permanency
of our government depends
In short government of the peo-
pie. under a ciean-cut. progressive
policy, meeting and dealing with the
great issues Of the present frankly
and courageously, with a view TO
solving rather than avoiding them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
Choice Epithets Hurled
At Committee of IS by
Labor Party Delegates

Chicago. July 12-Charging that
the Committee of Fortnight IS
composed of inteilectuals ana
'plutes'' as -sauve subtle and sick
as you make SIN and has spilled
the beans by delay. Labor Party
delegates tonight voiced demands
that their convention proceed with
business tomorrow with or without
the Forty Fighters.
Abraham LefkowitZ- Of New York.
declared the Labor group was no
match for the slick lawyers in the
Forty Eight and that If conferences
continued the Forty Fighters would
come off victorious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
Greeks and Italians Clash

Constantinople. july 10.-Greek and
Itoiian troops have clashed at Nazilli,
Is miles northeast Of Adm. in the
Italian zone. The Greeks claimed the
right TO enter the Italian zone In
pursuit of Turkish notionaiists organ
ling attacks there against the Greeks.
the Italians claimed tina tthey were
policing the district and declared that
they were not willing TO permit the
Greeks To intervene.
The feeling is described as intense
ly bitter between the Italians and
Greek officials. The Greeks, il is
said. charge that the Italians are
using all possible means 70 further
the interests OF Mustapha Kemal Pa
sha- the nationalist leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13
Action IS Disrieasing to Suffrage
Leader

New York. July 12-When inform
ed of Governor Clements refusal 20
call special session of the Vermont
legislature 70 pass on the Federal
woman suffrage amendment. Mrs
Carrie Chapman Gait. president of
the National American Woman Suff-
rage Association. today, issued the
following statement:
If it Is correctly quoted the de-
cision of Governor Clement is so
contrary 70 the dictates of justice.
common sense and political exped-
iency that II convInces me that there
IS sinister and fa--reaching in
duence behind IL To uncover that
influence IS one of the immediate
tasks of the suffragists.
The work of ratification will be
ushed ~t-ongiy forward IN Tennes-
see and .,orth Carolina"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-13

4 good time and a jolly crowd was
the verdict OF all those that attended
the lawn party gwen by the Epworrh
League at the home of L W Lothrop
on Second street. last Friday night
The program given as follows. vas
greatly enjoyed by those present
Vocal solo. Miss Marguerite Fergri-
son: piano duo. Romayne Perry and
Ethel Church; vocal duet. Marine
Galizia. Marguerite Ferguson; piano
solo. Doris Lou1rop: vocal SOLO. Mari
no Galazia. \ nelodrana vas then
put on by the following characters:
Carlton Lothrop. Marlno Galazia.
Doris Lothrop. Elsie Perry, Mabel
Aldrich. Lyndel Aldrlch. Ethel Church.
Romavne Perry. Gladys Marshal and
Matte Sturtevant and Edwin Small.
Ice cream and cake was sold and
good sum vas realized.