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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
B. P. THEUS, ASSESSOR
MAKES STATEMENT

As most of the taxpayers know, Oh
January 1st, of this year, the Ponce
Jury purchased from W. }. Mnr-
ply, an ownership plat map show
ing the ownership of each and
every forty acres of land in Bienvllle
parish. ! have heard from different
sources here and yonder, that TINS
money was absolutely thrown away,
for the map was incorrect and was
Of no benefit to the parish anyway,
Some have been misinformed in sew
eral ways about this map, as well as
cher things.
HE Police Jury paid the sum OF
$4,000 for it. The purpose of this
map was to prevent the leaving OIL
of lands and from double assessing
if. Heretofore there has been no way
for the Assessor to tell when he had
assessed all the land and when there
was any double assessed. After the
assessment had been completed TINS
year as usual, Bro W. H. Jordan and
myself checked through every mans
assessment to see If all the land was
assessed. We checked through the en-
fire parish and we found there wa
39,198 acres left off. This land we
assessed to the owner as found on the
map and the assessment amounted tC
$3.50, 10000. The tax Oh this proper,
ty that would have been left off the
roll entirely if we had not had this
map amounted to S13,725.25. This
amount less the purchase price OF
100000 leaves $1l,725.25 net after
paying for the map. So you see the
benefit the map has been to the par
Sh. Paid for itself and enough over
to pay the Assessor for making thi
4 and also to pay the sheriff fol
ecting taxes. These are facts ant
figures, and there are any persons who
doubt this in the least they can fine
me at the Assessors office and | vii
be glad to show you the roll for this
and give you the millage and let you
figure it for yourself. There are al
ways some ready to criticise anything
when if yOuwill b ut ask them few
questions you will soon find out they
do not know anything about what the!
are trying to make you believe.
Every year there has appeared OF
the assessment roll double assessment
and also assessment left off entirely
and some have gone away cursing MI
James Ito his back for making them
| would like to see the man or set o.
men that could make up the assess
ment roll of any parish without ma
to check from, and see if he or the!
could eliminate all the double assess
ments and be certain to get it all OF
the roll
Now, as to town property. we hav
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
THIRD JURICIAL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETS

The Executive Commute for the Bird
Judicial District met in Gibsland on
July Is, 1920 for the purpose OF call
ling primary election for District
Judge and District Attorney and fixing
the date for same.
The following members were present
H. F. Scheen, ]. Paul Jones, Ira Dance
proxy J. P. Jones, j. P. Harrell proxy
j. P. Jones. On motion H. f. scheen
was elected chairman and j. ?. Jones,
secretary. On motion Will HightOwer
Twas elected to succeed 0. P. Bailey,
deceased.
The following resolution was read
and adopted by the committee:
Resolved; That the date for the
primary election for the nomination OF
District Judge and District Attorney
for the 9rd Judicial District, composed
of the Parishes Of Bienyille and Clai
borne, be and the same is fixed fol
September IA, 1920, to be held at the
legal voting precincts in said parishes
as now established. All candidates To-
said offices to qualify on or before Aug
b, 1920 and to place in the hands OF
the Chairman, H. F. Scheen, at Bien
vile, La, deposit Of $500 fol
necessary expenses, etc.
! Be 1t Further Resolved; That candi
dates for members Of the Judicia
Committee must file their application
with the chairman in same manner a
candidates for judicial Offices, but N
deposit is required.
Resolved Further; That the commit
|tee meet at Gibsland, La, on Aug. I
1920, to pass on the declarations OF can
didates for the offices Of District Judg
and District Attorney and Committee
men, and to attend to such other mat
tiers as may come before the committee
On motion committee stood adjourn
ed. H. f. SCHEEN, Chm'n.
J. P. JONES, Secretary
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
CANDIDATES WHO HAVE QUAIL.
FLED FOR COMING ELECTION

Those who had qualified as candi,
dates on July Goth, for members of the
Parish Board of School Directors were
As follows:
Ward As. J. Burkhalter: W. b
Woodland.
Ward 6.-R. J. Mostiller
up to date, those who have qualified
as candidates for District Attorney
are W. D. Golf and Hon. J. Rush Win,
berly, both of the local bar.
To date those who have qualified a
candidates for District Judge are Hon
W. U. Richardson, Hon. F. r. Taylo
and Judge ]. E. Reynolds, all of Ar
'cadia.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

Those expecting TO take the next
Teachers Examination will observe the
following notice.
E. H. FISHER, Supt.
Dear Superintendent: Kindly give
publicity to the dates Of the next ex'
animation of applicants for teachers
certificates, August 2, 8, 4 (white,) 5
10, Z (negrO).
Another opportunity will be givel
the teachers of the State to submit
papers upon books Of the Reading
Course August 7th. Yours very truly
JNO. r. CONIFF, Chm'n.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
LIVER CIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says 6s year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Was Relieves
After Few Doses Of Bls:kDraught.

Meadoisville, Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
f{igginDciham, Of this town, says: "At
nv age, which Is 65, the liver does
not act 50 well as when young. A few
years ago, my stomach was all out Of
fix. | was constipated, my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad. and
It took so little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. was very weak.
! decided | would give Black
Draught thorough trial as I knew 1t
was highly recommended for this
trouble. I began taxing 1t. felt
better after few doses. My appetite
improved and I became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with q few
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
Was inpatient

Bess had been told that Aunt Lila
was going to have a baby brought
from heaven for her to play with, and
she was much pleased and excited
over 1t. After dinner In the evening
she climbed upon chair to the tele'
phone and asked central for the mum
Der, which she had learned. When
she heard her aunts voice over the
phone she called loudly: "Oh, Aunty
Lila, has your. baby tum yeti"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
GIRsLAND NEWS IN BRIEF BY -,
ORR STAFF CORRESPONDENT

vacation with lOlIelolhs'
Mr., w. s. Row made business trip
to Dallas, Texas, this week
DR. Nelson of Shreveport, was a
professional visitor here on Monday
Miss Leila Mae Madden of Shreye
mort was at home for the weekend
Leal Rankin, of Ludington, is spend
No his vacation with homefolks here
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 0, Bryan, of Bryce
and, spent Sunday with relatives mere
Ouite q number from our town have
attended the McConathy sale at Az
cadia.
Dr. and Mrs. E. NJ. LATTE spent a
few days with relatives at Sodus last
week,
Messrs. D. E. Smitherman, Shelley
and Egan Crawford were visitors here
on Sunday.
Onnie Hortman and Lee Stall are
attending a military school at the
Great Lakes.
Mrs. Foster l.. Taylor was called t(
Tyler, Texas by the serious illness OF
her mother.
Mrs. Boyd Patterson and MarJory
spent several days last week VISITING
friends at Sales.
Mrs. Van Cleve and little son, Win
lock, have returned from visit tt
relatives in Kentucky.
Mrs. R. Colbert and Mrs. Daisy Girls
Iwald, of Shreveport, were guests in tn
home of Mrs. J. P. Colbert, on Sunday
Little Miss Gladys Martin very de
|lightfully entertained at her home Sat
urday evening in honor Of Miss Lauritt
Hobbs.
Gladys and Carman Hammett are a
home again after spending severa
months with their aunt, Mrs. Molli
Grow, at Hanna.
Rev. E. L. Cargill filed an appoint
ment at Bear Creek Sunday, and wa
accompanied by Mrs. Cargill an
daughter, Miss Mamie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Oden leave thi
week for Grenada, Miss, where the
will make their home. The town II
grets to see these good citizens leave.
} Mrs. Roy Barton and baby, of Dol
jacksonville spent one day with he
aunt, Mrs. J. P. Nelson, while en- rout
to Homer where she will visit her pa
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Gibson.
Mrs. ]. P. Jones has returned hon
from Mt. Lebanon, where she spel
several weeks while convalescing. HI
friends are delighted to see her lool
ing so we'll again and hope she wi
soon regain her strength.
Wednesday, July 21st, was little Mi
Mary Van Cleve's 18th birthday, an
she celebrated 1t by having ten lit
girls spend the night with her. SUI
per was served under the trees In Il
yard and during the evening waite
melons were cut, then iced tea and cal
served. Time passed fast and it WI
in the wee small hours Of the nigl
when enough games had been play
and all ready for sleepy land. VIII
they awoke in the morning, a most
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
doses of Black. Draught."

doses Of Black. Draught."
Seventy years Of successful use has
made Thedford's k-Draught q
standard, household remedy. Every
member, Of every family, at times,
need the help that Black raught can
give In cleansing the system and re-.
lieying the troubles that come from
constipation, indigestion, lazy liver
etc. You cannot keep well unless your
stomach, liver and bowels are In good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black-Draught. 1t acts promptly,
gently and In natural way. II you
feel sluggish, take a dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
25c. a package--0ns cent q dose
ALI druggists J. 50
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
ESTRAY NOTICE

Taken up and estrayed before me pS
Dan Jackson, 8 miles southwest OF GlDs
land, La, one iron gray mare a 40 "n
d or years old, appraised at $4O'OO
The owner is hereby notified to come
forward, prove his property and pa!
charges or said mare will be sold at
estray sale in front of my office IN
Gibsland, La, on 49,, ,ooo
Saturday, August 18th, 1920.
W. H. LAZARUS,
Justice Of the Peace, Ward 2.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
Lines to Be Remembered.

. "Along with the figure head of
Hope" said the captain, there's a
anchor but what's the use of my hav.
Inc a anchor If I can't find no bottom
to let It 60 ln."-Charles Dickens.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
WHITE

Buck" McCarty, a II year old white
boy, was arrested at Castor last Mon
day by Constable a. y. Staples charged
with the crime Of rape, I year Ole
negro girl being the alleged victim
The boy was brought to Arcadia, where
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
THE BIENvILLE DEMOCRAT, ARCADIA La

Ilightful breakfast had been prepared
for them which was thoroughly enjoy
ed. Mary's birthday party will long
be remembered as most joyous Oc
casSiOn.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29
(,afarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is local disease greatly IN.
fiuenced by constitutional conditions. and
In order to cure 1t you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Medi'
cine Is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
In this country for years. II IL com.
posed Of some Of the best tonics known.
combined with some Of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
tie ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi::
cine is what produces such wonderful
results In catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials free.
r. ]. CHENl'Y & CO.. Props, Toledo, O.
ALP Druggis' 9, 15c.
Halls FAM v Pills for constipation.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29

will take it up. As you all know AFTER
they review the assessment IL NUS
stand as il is when they review II.
Respectfully, B. P. THEOS'
Assessor.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29

Girls White MILDLY Suits, extra
quality. Sale price S4.9S and $780,
McCOnathy's.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29

Trunks, Suit Cases and Hand Bags
on Sale at McC0nathy's.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-07-29

|lle now rests in the parish lookup
pending trial
The youth is the son of Tom McCarty.
who lives in the vicinity Of Castor
The father was in Arcadia Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The crime with which the boy is
charged is very grave one, the
penalty being capital punishment or life
imprisonment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
Howard R. Furbee's
Will is Probated

The last will of the late Howard R.
Furbee was filed yesterday for pro-
hate with County Clerk, A. G. Mar
tin.
After the payment Of all debts and
funeral expenses, the win provides
that the residence, household goods,
furniture and personal property in the
residence shall be the property of the
widow. Sarah ]. Furbee uncondition-
ally. The rest Of the estate e left
to the widow and four children. Adele
G. Alder, Russell L. Firbee, Naomi
Furbee. and Howard R Furbee, Jr.
Sarah J. Furbee is named executrix.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
BLOW ZERO FOR
THE FIRST TINE
Got as Low as Ten Below
as Registered on I'm
official Thermometers.

Last night the temperature regis
tered one below zero, the coolest
night so far this winter. Friday
morning at eight o'clock the tempera-
ture registered zero which was the
coolest morning this winter. This
morning at eight o'clock it registered
three above zero and with little wind
felt fairly comfortable to the warmly
clad pedestrian. There is little differ
ence in the way the weather feels to
the man or woman who is compelled
to- be out in bitter weather whether
it registers zero or bit below zero.
In fact temperature Of 10 above zero
is harder to bear than a temperature
Of zero, as very nearly everyone will
admit. Zero weather without wind
strikes the traveller as mot so cold
after ALL"
The Monongahela river is frozen to
such state that on yesterday a num-
Der of young people in the CITY,. with
a few older persons enjoyed the pop
ular game Of skating. More boys and
men were seen on the river ice pond
than were girls and women though
the latter appeared in greater num-
bers after noon. This is practically
the first skate of the winter season
though few boys braved the posi-
BILE danger of skating on too thin ice
several days ago.
Reports from surrounding towns
show that in more exposed places
the night was very cold one indeed.
Hammond Thermometers registered
10 below. Advices at the B. & o. this
morning were to the effect that it
was 8 below at Tunnelton and % be-
low at Altamont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
S. Ennes is In
Grafton Today

Stanley Ennes, Baltimore, genel..
manager Of the B. & o. eastern lines
is in Grafton today. He went ther,
from Baltimore.
G. F. Ebrly, Baltimore, assistant On.
gineer Of maintenance OF way, repre-
senting the B. & o. corporation, is r
Fairmont today, being en- route
Grafton. He came here from Pitts
burgh.
prompt by the American Railway Ex
press company. Today the John +
Casey Construction company receive
a check for the settlement OF sma
claim in less than month after com
plant had been made.
Everett H. Walker, expense clerk a
the Monongahela freight station, /.
home from trip to Mason City, Pa
He was accompanied by Mrs. Walker
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
BY BETTY BROWN.

NEW YORK. Jan. 2-The heart OF
more than one actress has been made
glad this season by the fortune oi
having hat or two designed espec-
tally for her by Peggy Hoyt, Fifth-ar
hat designer OF deserved .renown.
For Miss Marilyn Miller was fash
toned this three corsered troubadour
hat of reseda green velvet. at one
side soft ostrich feather in the same
shade Of green adds TO the yOutnul
effect. A companion hat for Miss
Miller is a charming turban with d
brim Of fluted satln-backed nastur-
tiurn velvet ribbon. The crown is of
citron felt.
Two hats of Individual style were
designed by Peggy Hoyt for Miss
Lenore Uric. One OF these shown in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
For Guest.

Honoring her brother law, Quin
B. Phizor, Of Langley Field, Va, who
has speht the holidays with his wife,
Mrs. Phizor, who is spending the win
ter at the home of her mother, Mrs.
M. Conghelin, of Maryland avenue.
Miss Lillian Conghelin entertained a
number of friends Friday evening.
Dlncing and games were the diver
sions of the evening. At late hour
delicious refreshments were served.
Miss Lillian presided at the punch
bowl. Decorations were in keeping
with the yule tide season. Mr.. Phizor
will leave this evening for Langley
Field, Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
To Have MEETING

The Adult and Young Peoples Mis-
fionary society of the M. Z. church
south will hold a joint meeting this
evening at the home Of Mrs. A. T..
Peters at 900 Locust avenue. This
will be a pledge night and all mem
bers are asked 70 be present Rev.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05

NEW YORK. Dec. 16-A veil may be
irinly tied close to the face. 1t may
lang in loose ripplss held only at the
top. Or it may be tied closely enough
in a bow high at the back, but for all
that, hang rather losely at the chin.
That's the styles from Partisan
shops as shown in this sketch. The
veil is Of castor lace, tied in a largs
Snot high on the tu:ban hat.
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With Miss Montgomery.

The Literature and Art department
of the Woman's club will meet this
evening at the home of Miss Jane
Montgomery in Third street. A pro-
gram dealing with French authors will
be carried out with Miss Mary Oldham
and Miss Isa M. Neal participating.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
c,arksbure Guests

Mrs. l.. c. Grille and daughter Miss
Sarah spent yesterday in this city the
nest of Mr.. end Mrs. NJ. j. Lantz, her
parets on Fifth street. MIR. and Mrs.
anti had as their guests for dinner,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Nickodemus, Mrs.
Samuel Leeper and Mrs. Howard
Ross
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
UNpoUBTEDLY hELpFuL

"You told me to diet" said the
young DOCTORS wife.
Yes, Itold him to eat only the very
plainest food and very little OF that"
do you think that will help him?"
ut will help him pay my bill."-
Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05

the illustration is fashioned of multi
colored metal ribbons. softly draped
and deity tied in an unusual bow at
one side. 1t is particularly effective
with dancing costume. A skating
hat of soft reseda green velvet was
designed for Miss Uric. It is SO made
that the frill of ostrich makes halo
for the face.
Below, in the illustration, are
, shown designs made by Peggy Hoyt
for .-ts Anita Stewart and Miss Ina
Claire. Miss Stewart wears soft
blue velvet toque, heavily embroider-
cd with electric blue chenille.
Miss Ina Claire wears youthful
hat Of natural caracul. The final note
of richness is attained by the jeweled
pins which give realistic suggestion
OF lovely old mosaic.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05

Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Brownfield left
last evening for Baltimore, where
they viii spend a week. DIR. Brown
held accompanied a patient to the!
hospital there and Mrs. Brownfield
vent With him.
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To Florida.

Mr.. and Mrs. e. c. Jones left Satur-
DAY for Jacksonville, Fla, where they
will spend several weeks with the lat
ter's sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
and Mrs. j. M. Smith. From Florida
they will go to points in the West.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
fndav Guests,

Mr. Yrs. P. NJ. Hoge had as
their 6 on Sunday at their home
ON Cleye nd avenue, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. h Boor and children, Miss Melrose
and Jean of Warrington. Mr.. and
Mrs. HogeS entertained at dinner on
Sunday covers being laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. Boor and children. Mrs. Rose
Steel the Misses Jeanette and Carolyn
Bright, Miss Betty Carpenter the host
and hostess and their daughter, Miss
Harriet Hoge.
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Returninq Today.

Miss Mary Moulds Hurst who had
spent the holidays with her parents,
iir. and Mrs. w. ]. wiegel or Benoni
awsnue is leaving this evening for
Poughkeepsie. n. Y, where she is n
student at yassar college.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
Queen Esthers to Meet

The Queen Esther Circle Of the M.
y. church viii meet this evening with
the Misses Beatrice and Olive Nicely Mt
hear home at Az Spring street. A
special program will be observed and
all the members are asked to be pres
cnt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
Attended Dance

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arnett have re-
turned from pr l;ersburg. where they
attended the Nv Years Dinner
dance given by Cosmos club Of
that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
Society TO Meet

The .Womans GIome and Foreign
Missionary society will meet on next
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
church parlors.
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Parkersburg Guest,

Miss Ruth Baker of Parkersburg is
the guest Of Miss Elsie Welsh at the
home of her parents on Pierpont ave.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05

Miss Edith Maxwell Hartman has
returned from Jeanette, Pa, where
she had spent week at the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Ely. the par
ents c: Stuart Ely, to whom she will
be married at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Hartman, on
January %
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-05
Mothers Club

The Mothers club will meet Tues
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
home of J. w. Mowery at 2o9 Wal
nut avenue. Mrs. Jennie Engle will
lead the devotional exercises and q
duet VIII be sung by Mrs. Pearl Reed
Wise and Miss Pauline Reed. Mrs.
u A. Meredith will give tall. and
the hostesses will be Mrs. Mowery
and Mrs. Victor Mowery.