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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Making Progress
On Baseball Parks

Workmen are busy enlarging and
improving the baseball park on Pleas
ant Hill, and it is expected the job
will be completed, so far as charging
the grounds is concerned, by the mid
die of next month to permit a game
Of ball between the Cleveland, Ohio,
and New Orleans teams.
The new grandstand, however, will
not be completed for some times but
will be ready for the opening of the
local season. The grandstand, as
previously stated in the Enterprise,
will have concrete foundation and
viii be built of the very best material
with seating capacity of about one
thousand. There will be lockers for
the players as we'll as dressing rooms.
When the work is finished, Boga-
lusa can lay claim to one of the best
ball parks in any city, outside OF
parks for professional games. The
improvements will cost about $1,000.
The ball park for c0lored people
of Bogalusa will also be placed in
perfect condition and some exciting
games are to be looked forward to
by the colored ball fans.
Work of organizing an Industrial
League is we'll under way and games
will be started at an early date. From
the Industrial League will be picked
the team which will represent Boga-
lusa in the many games which will
be played during the summer months.
Plans are to have a game here each
Saturday afternoon during the sum
mer.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
CONTRACT LET FOR NEW BRICK
HICHSCHOOL BUILDING FOR $l6O,259
Burke Bros of Hattiesburg Are Successful Bidders Be
ing $17,5OO Lower Than Next Lowest Bid-Work
VIII Likely Start the Early Part of Next Month and
Be Completed in Fall-Plumbing and Heating Will
Cost $12, 759,OO.

heating and plumbing of SIS, AGO.
making a total OF $203,465 for the
completed building.
The bid of Burke Bros. of $147,-
500, and that Of the American Heat
ing Company for the heating and
plumbing Of S12,759, made a total
of $160,259, making a difference of
$43, 206 between the highest and
lowest bids.
In view of the fact that the city
did not have sufficient money on
hand to pay for the complete job,
there was a general discussion as to
what action to take. All were anx-
ious to see the work started and a
delay in letting the contract may
have cost the city several thousand
dollars. 1t was decided to issue GER
tificates of Indebtedness for a few
thousand dollars for the present.
The advisability of calling another
bond issue for the remainder of the
money with which to equip all the
schools was discussed.
Burke Bros. expect to make their
bond within the next week and short
ly afterward start excavation work
for the building.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Bogalusa May Be
Oil Field Center

II there is any oil land near b.
galusa, the fact will be known with
/ III the next few years, for during the
past thirty days there has been much
ACTIVITY IN this line and thousands
OF acres of land have been leased
ana IL IS known that there are three
or -FOUR companies working in this
vicinity for leases. There is one Be-
galusa company which already has
leases of almost 100000 acres and
expects to have leases on half a mil
hon acres within the next few
months. Their plan is a mutual one
and leases are being taken in Wash
Ington and St. Tammany parishes, as
well as in Pearl River county, Miss.
1t is reported that there are indica=
ton there is oil in this vicinity:
Those who have made Investigations
point out that it is TIght in line with
the Shreveport field and there are
other things which lead one to believe
there are good opportunities to strike
oil here. The object of the local
company is to get options on several
hundred thousand acres, paying ten
cents per acre for the lease. The
owner Of the land will get his money
in cash or stock. He. (the land
owner retains a royalty of one
eighth of any oil found on his
land. If he takes stock for the lease
of his land instead of cash, he will be
a stakeholder who will profit on the
oil which may be found on any of
the properties which have been leased
by the company, regardless of the
location or the owner of the land.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Is Victim
Of Wildcal. Schemes

Do you know bat there is paid
out monthly in gBogalusa enough
money in wildcat schemes to build
from two four good homes, buildings
which would be quickly rented, bring
in good revenues and do the city a
lot of good? It has been estimated
by those in a position to know that
for the past few months there has
been an average of about $4,000 a
month paid out )by citizens of Boga-
lusa for various kinds of wildcat
stocks. In many instances the money
which has been paid out for this
stock represented the savings Of sew
eral years and the chances are that
it will be some time, if ever, before
they realize as much as six per cent
from these stocks.
If you do not know stocks and
bonds and the promotion schemes, it
would be we'll for you to talk over
the stock question with your banker.
If you do not have a bank account,
they will likely give you frank opin-
ion Just the same. Know the stock
you are buying and if you make the
proper investigation you viii likely
save some money.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Repairs Completed
at Cost Of $4,000

On Monday Of last week the last
remaining idle band saw rig of the
great sawmill here resumed opera
ton, thus putting the entire plant
to producing lumber for the first
time since September 23rd Of last
year.
While it has taken a great deal Of
time and has cost somewhere in the
neighborhood Of $35O,00O to place
this sawmill in thorough repair, the
Great Southern Lumber Company no
doubt feels that this is time and
money we'll spent, inasmuch as the
plant is now in shape to make better
lumber. than it has ever been since it
first started operating
All of the employees of both the
lumber and paper companies are well
satisfied with their working and liv-
ing conditions. We say this because
such satisfaction and contentment
are reflected in the good work they
are now doing.
For. instance, during the week end
ed Saturday, March goth, the sawmill
production totaled 4,190,478 feet, or
a daily average of 698,413 feet. This
is considered splendid showing, and
viii, no doubt, be increased within a
very short time, until the mill will be
producing between 100000 and $780,
600 feet daily.
The mill was repaired principally
by a number of first-class mechanics
brought down from Wisconsin, all
high-class machinists. These men
were brought here, the company pay
bOf
pectation that they would remain
here until April 1st. However, mas
much as they completed the repairs
a little ahead of schedule, they are
leaving Bogalusa this week for their
Northern homes. Although such was
not the agreement, the company is
paying the railroad fare of each of
these men back home as an evidence
of it's appreciation of their good
work.
There are now employed at the
sawmill plant between 400 and l.,
500 men, which, with about 1850
men in the logging operation, makes
total Of 1850 to 1850 men in the
service of the lumber company at
this time.
The paper mill operation is doing
equally as well. That plant is now
turning out an average of between
65 and 70 tons of good kraft pulp
and from 10 to 125 tons of contain
er liner, or box board, every day.
Approximately 450 men are en-
ployed directly in the paper mill and,
in addition, $50 to 200 men in the
woods getting out pulp and fuel
wood for manufacture into pulp and
pare.
Something of the great activity in
Bogalusa can be appreciated when 1t
is stated that the payrolls of the
Great Southern Lumber Company
and the Bogalusa Paper Company,
for February, amounted to more than
S40O,OOO.OO. For the first half Of
March the total is in excess of S225,-
10000.
From the above it can be seen that
the industries of Bogalusa are hum
ming. There is prosperity evident
on every hand. The city is just get
ting ready to pave several miles OF
streets. and it is reported that there
is a strong likelihood of Fourth street
being paved with creosoted wood
blocks. the best pavement that can
possibly be laid.
This is the answer when people
are asked whether Bogalusa has re-
covered its former prosperity.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
COLONEL GOODYEAR
LOSES WRIST WATCH

Col. A. C. Goodyear, president of
the Great Southern Lumber Company
and of the New Orleans Great North
iern railroad, who spent several days
here last week, had the misfortune to
lose a wrist watch which he values
very highly. The Bogalusa citizen
who finds the watch, and will return
same of the office Of Mayor Sullivan,
will receive a liberal reward. If it
is not convenient to take it to the
Great Southern offices, if finder will
report address, the watch will be
called for.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckinney, Of 621 Avenue G,
is reported quite i'll with pneumonia.
The child is also suffering with
whooping cough which gives her a
most uncomfortable complication.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25

r,rvia. asphalt and brick were the
= materials on which bids were
e1 lly.,; at for paving the streets of
sso -ainsa at the special meeting OF
os1 rlooT5~smission Council Saturday
t1s DC,i The bids were submitted
si's a,rb 4 manner that it will require
str eitv engineer some time to figure
~ e NEE Der square yard Of com.
~ I'm pavement The compilation of
5.s 1ras not ready for announcement
s%1-.s5nesday afternoon.
be c:t., Engineer Willis is busy try
w sissytarmine what it will cost for
2 es,'' certain streets in Bogalusa
~ aSynects to have the data ready
s ,la ts ssg street committee today or to-
n9 @5ors were eight bids for the ma
ii and construction. The bid OF
II Cowgirl was for labor, the city
fs,rrish the material. The bid Of
" - harbour Asphalt Company was
~ "a 40 per square yard for mate
W i..i ~ labor. The bid of G. W.
illl for brick runs S2.58, $2.76
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Chaplin and Moore
Featured Tonight

1t happened during the filming Of
'sPiccadilly jim" Owen Moore's first
Selznick Picture, this weeks feature
at the Magic City Theater tonight
Thursday.
One of the scenes mad to be "shot"
with Owen in a bathtub, so accord
ingly, the new newest Spring effect
in porcelains was rugged up in the
studio and connected with the main
water supply. Owen, meanwhile,
had Invested himself of his clothes
and, it being a bleak, Fall morning,
was standing wrapped in a thin silk
robe, shivering as perfectly as ever
did disciple of the great god
Shimmy They then turned the
water on and everything was fine,
except that the hot water refused to
live up to its name.
Owen tested the contents of the
tub and then began to stroll in the
direction of his dressing room.
"Come herep shrieked Director
Wesley Ruggles. 'This scene must
be takenW After strenuous argu-
ment Owen was persuaded to step
into the tub.
Then ensued a whispered confer
ence, between Director RuggleS and
President Myron Selznick. AS Owen
was leaving the icy water, Ruggles
stopped him. "I'm afraid we didn't
get it." he explained. Then to the
camera man: "Retakew And the
scene was gone through again. When
finished, Owen leaped from the tub
and said, "If there are any more re-
takes, Wen do 'em tomorrow when
it's warmer" Then Director Ruggles
laughingly explained that thefirst
scene was satisfactory, but they
wanted to see how long he could
stand up under punishment.
Owen has singularly keen sense
of humor, but it took him an hour to
get the point of that one.
Also Cahrlie Chaplin in 1.-THE
Vagabond. Admission Is and %
cents.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
LEGION BOYS TO
GIVE DANCE APRIL 6

An event of much interest to the
dancing set of Bogalusa, and one
that is being looked forward to with
much enthusiasm, is the dance to be
given by the Magic City Post of the
American Legion on April 6, in the
Elks' Home.
This is the first of a series of
dances planned to be given through
out the summer months by the Boga-
lusa post. These dances will be given
for the benefit of the local post of
the American Legion in an effort to
raise funds to equip and maintain a
suitable home for the ex-fighters of
the World War. Many posts of the
Legion have been endowed with large
sums, others are maintained by popu-
lar subscription, but the Bogalusa
post has no endowment and does not
propose to start a subscription of any
kind, but does intend to support their
post and maintain suitable club
rooms for the use of all members of
the American Legion.
An admission of 81 per couple will
be charged on entering and there will
be no further expense whatever. All
refreshments, service, etc, will be
free of charge. Tickets will be Of
fered to the public, but no one is ex-
pected to take ticket unless they
feel they can attend the dance, and
right here, all are assured that there
will be one dollars worth of fun
awaiting you at every American Le-
pion dance. Many novelties will be
introduced for the entertainment Of
guests not dancing.
These dances will be given for the
entertainment of the dancers of Bo-
oalusa as well as the support of the
local post of the American Legion,
and your hearty cooperation is asked
for the success sof these entertain
m evts
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
PRESENTS LADIES
WITH GOLF STICKS

Charles /. James, one of the popu-
lar directors of the Great Southern
Lumber Company and who is fire.
ouent visitor to Bogalusa, presented
the Profession and Business Wom-
ems Club with two sets of golf sticks
on his visit here last week.
Free club privileges have also been
extended the organization which will
permit every members of the active
organization to learn the game that
has already found many enthusiasts
in Bogalusa.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
BogaIusa Lady Visits
Brother Isaiah; Is Cured

Brother Isaiah" of New Orleans
& not confirming his healing art to
mffering New Orleans alone, but
many people throughout the country
lave been brought into contact with
am. Bogalusa has even had a touch
q the faith healer, and Mrs. E. T.
Mitchell Of Richardsontown is the
beneficiary.
Mrs, Mitchell made the trip to
heg Orleans last week and was hand
picked from the crowd by the healer
.Ed was given almost instant relief
tlen a l0ng-standing case of neu-
agia. She claims that her cure was
Eant and that since the cure was
siseted she has scarcely had a symp-
'aa Of her former ailment.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Many COMING FOR
WRESTLING BOUTS

saturday mornings train from
ssW Orleans viii bring to Bogalusa
" officers and contestants Of the
amateur Athletic Union of the South
-.a, with the local contestants, there
~ ee given Saturday afternoon and
20 a wrestling contest that prom
% give all the spectators the
95sh Of their money.
Z dlBeneditto, the secretary, is in
-sige Of the matches and his repu-
ea9n as man Of clean sport as
'-. 4. that the games will be CLASSY.
mere will be at least thirty en-
IN. and that means there viii be
-ige number of matches. The pro-
- q elimination will be a lively
-,sr and the prizes are cups Of
isa silver and bronze, which are
FINISHED by the local Y. M. C. A.,
according to D. V. Blayney, are
ls real stuff.
tickets have been on sale and a
IA. crowd Of wrestling fans is as
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
Legion Brings New
Honors to Our City

P. w. Lindsey, adjutant Magic
City Post Of the American Legion,
Bogalusa, La, Saturday afternoon
received a telegram from the Louisi-
ana Department of the American Lee
gion announcing that this post had
been awarded the banner for having
the largest increase in membership
for the coming year, this increase
was sufficient to make Bogalusa the
largest post in the state of Louisiana.
A copy of the telegram follows:
New Orleans, La.
P. w. Lindsey, Bogalusa, La.
Your post wins banner for great
est percentage of increase. Con
gratulations. Crowley and Army
Supply Base win other two.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT.
AMERICAN LEGION.
With the same spirit and enthusl-
asm that made the Magic City Post
the largest in the state, the comrades
have undertaken the task of making
it the best in the state. These fight
ers do not intend to ask for any do
nations from the public, but by
series of entertainments to be gwen
throughout the summer, intend to
raise funds sufficient to equip and
maintain club rooms in the city for
the members of the Legion.
Does it mean anything to Bogalusa
to be known as the largest American
Legion post in the state? Would 1t
mean anything to them to be known
as the best American Legion post IN
the state? Answer these questions
bv giving these men, who so ably
represented us in the great war, the
SUPPORT that their commendable IN
dertaking deserves.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
LENrEN sERMoNs 10 cLosE

The series of Lenten sermons,
which have been delivered at the
Catholic Church by Rev. Father krle-
ger, the eloquent Redemtorist OF New
Orleans, will close this evening. Fa-
Their Krieger's closing sermon Will be
delivered on "The Crucifixion." All
are cordially invited to be present.
The service will begin promptly at
1880 D. m.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
L. Gilbert of Biloxi Dead;
Father of Mrs. St. Amant

Mrs. A. A. st. Amant was called
to Biloxi, Miss, last week on account
Of the serious illness of her father,
L. Gilbert, who had been a resident
Of Biloxi for a number of years.
Mr.. Gilbert died on the morning of
the 18th instant, leaving a wife. one
son and three daughters, all residents
of Biloxi except Mrs. st. Amant, who
has resided here for the last ten
years. He also leaves thirteen
grandchildren and two great-grand-
children. Mrs. E. H. Taylor is one Of
his grandchildren.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25

Misses Josie Wolfe, Lois Rankin,
Otie Mae Hathorn, Floyd Bayless and
Bell Domaine, chaperonad by Mrs.
S. S. Starns, composed a party Of at
tractive young ladies of Columbia,
Miss, who attended the dance at the
Pine Tree Inn last Monday evening.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
EASTER SALE A SUCCESS

The Easter sale, which is in full
blast at The Leader, on Columbia
street, attracted many buyers on the
opening day and every day since the
trade has proven that Bogalusa shop
pers appreciate good values.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
a A.LIEND COLUMBIA DANCE

IS ana Mrs. Snellings Pearce,
~. a ~ mrs. s. Lacy Dickerson and
B5ssl, olaVe =. Gill were among the
d,s. e.uss folks who attended the
IS y ~ y Columbia Wednesday even
a,ieS,tssS,f week. They report a most
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25

A. S. Anderson reported at his
store in Northwest Bopalusa last FRI
day, .afterhaving beenabsent for two
weeks because of illness.
Percy Webb returned to his engine
in the G. S. L. mill this week, after
having been confined to his home on
Avenue B with the flu.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25

10y Ruth Gentry, one of Boga-
80 nlose popular young ladies', who
Co. lung 1g college at Jackson, Miss,
~ SOWn Monday afternoon to at
~ ys Ms aance at the Pine Tree Inn
slt with friends and relatives.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
NOTICE TO PREsBYTERIANs

The members of the congregation
Of the First Presbyterian Church OF
Bogalusa are hereby requested to at
tend meeting thereof, to be con-
vened Immediately after the morning
service, Sunday, March %.
w. H. WILCOX,
Clerk of the Session.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25

DR.. J. NJ. Lindsey left Monday for
New York after spending the winter
in Bogalusa.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
A40IHER BRANCH PosToFFIcE

4 az me convenience of the citizens
sorsh Bogalusa a branch post
49,, known as No. 2. has been
49, IN the Jones Drug Store.
orders and postage stamps
y secured there at all times.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-03-25
PAVING BIDS OPENED AND
CONTRACT WILL BE LET APRIL {

7,rvia, Asphalt and Brick Were Only Materials for
: Which Bids Were Submitted City ENGINEER Willis
Tabuating the Figures TO Arrive at Prices Asked
The Results Were Not Ready for Publication We'd
nesday Afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
SERVICE ID SOUTH 1 VERY INADEQUATE
Passenger and Mail Steam ship Service Has Not I'm
 proved in 30 Years
By .,.~s ..s yr,,,

Washington. janlAry ia Steamship service between America and South America is extremely inadequate was pronounced by South American delegates at tonight's session of the second pan American financial congress, which was attended also by United States govern nent officials and business men.
 Passenger and mail service to South America. it was said, is no better than 1t was 20 years ago and unless the United states can meet the competition of a European country in this respect, it can not expect the fullest development of it's relations with the other American re- publics.
 Even the extended mail and passenger service outlined by Chairman Payne of the shipping board to the delegates was declared to be entirely inadequate and below the standard required to satisfy existing needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
OWNERS REPLY ID
 MINERS DEMANDS
Say Requests for Increase
 and 30-Hour Week Are Indirect Methods
By Associated rrs..

| .L fa t.i Washington, January fe.@Mine own CTS were given opportunity today bs tho c6aisstrike settlement commission to respond to the demands presented by miners spokesmen last week for the rectitication of certain wage differen- tials. The miners demands which arc additional to the requests for a general wage increase and the 3-hour week were met by Tracy l.. Guthrie for west sertion that they merely amounted to raising wages by indirect methods.
 Thomas T. Brewster for the Illinois operators, c. A. Maurer for Ohio and Phil A. Penna for Indiana. agreed with Mir. Guthries assertion. Brewster asked the e-cstabishment of certain differentials in southern Illinois which were abolished after q strike some years ago
 Ed Stewart. president of the Indiana miners union, replying to Penna's re- marks, incidentally brought in the charge that certain Indiana mines were accustomed to sell as coal impurities and slate mined along with the burn able product. President Robinson of the commission agreed to allow a de- fense of the charge to be made by the companies mentioned before closing .he record.
 Hearings will be continued tomorrow for further presentation of the com troversy.