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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
THOMAS COMPTON cHAcHERE
PASSES AWAY IN TEXAS

On Sunday, June 9th, at S:45 a. m.
at Rusk. Texas, Thomas Compton
Chacher9 died at the age Of AZ years,
10 months and days.
Compton Chachere was born and
reared in the. city of Opelousas and
resided here all his life up to a short
while ago when he moved to Rusk,
Taxas. He leaves a wife, two chill
dren and three brothers. His wife will
he remembered as Miss Annie Lee.
His brother are Walter, George. and
Clarance Cachere.
The body reached here Monday
night and the funeral took place from
the residence Of his brother T. Geo.
Chachere on Tuesday afternoon at
four o'clock. Interment in the Prot
estant cemetery. Quite a large con
course of friends mad relatives paid
their last respect to the deceased.
Mr.. Chachere was a member of Will
low Camp No. AZ, w o. W and a
large number of his fraternity broth,
ers accompanied the body to the last
resting place.
The star-Progress joins the many
friends of the deceased il extending
coincidence to the bereaved family.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
LOUISIANA SELECTS
CONVENTION HEAD
Thomson and Buck Among Those Civ
en- important Posts Without op-
position at Harmonious Meeting

San Francisco, June 27-The Louis
lana delegation to the Democratic Ma
tlonal convention met at noon Sunday
for organization. The fact that Ma
tional Committeeman Pujo was not
here caused much confusion Colonel
+. 3. Stubbs arrived at II a. m. Sun
day with the proxy of the national
committeeman. Then a meeting was
held and the following organization
effected
Chairman of delegation, Senator E.
]. Gay; secretary, Charles F. Buck.
For membership on various commit
tees.
Credentials, Rodney P Woods of
Lutcher.
Permanent organization, Congress
man Riley ]. Wilson, of Harrison
burg.
Rules and order Of buiness. ]. E.
Smitherman, of Shreveport.
Resolutions, Frank P. Stubbs.
To notify candidate for presidency
%. G. Thomas of Ringgold.
Honorary Vice-president Of conven-
ton, James NJ. Thompson of New Or
leans.
Honorary secretary of convention,
Charles F. Buck OF New Orleans.
The delegation decided to give no
instructions to it's member Of the reso-
luton committee, the consensus OF
opinion being that he should be guild
ed by the action of the state con
vention on woman suffrage and pro,
hibition and that he should do what
ever he found it possible to do in the
interest of sugar, lumber and flood
control
There weer present at the meeting
of the Louisiana delegation fourteen
delegates and six alternates. The meet
ing was most harmonious. All sec
tions made were unanimous and with
out the slightest opposition.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
Revival
Attracts Crowds

The Baptist Revival is attracting
wide attention. A goodly number of
the Opelousas people are joined at
each service by a large number from
the country and some from nearby
towns. The tent is well filled each
evening and almost as man enjoy the
services from their automobile in the
streets.
OpeIousas has never heard better
and saner preaching. The services
are void of all sensational perfor-
nance and personal illusions. A con-
vincing manner The evangelist, DR..
L. T. Hastings has captured the
hearts of his hearers.
A special meeting is held at $3.50 a.
m. by Mrs Hastings for children and
young people. She presents the les
sons in simple statements and illus.
trates them by crayon pictures drawn
while she talks The old as well as
the young are enjoying them.
A splendid choir led by w. ]. Lites
of New Orleans is backing up the
meeting. He is a trained gospel sing
er of considerable ability. His solos
are greatly enjoyed
This meeting will continue all next
week with services from $3.50 to II
each morning and at o'clock in the
evening. All who attend are finding
a cordial welcome.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
Don't Hesitate to Resign
Gov. Parker's Answer to
Sheriff Pleading for Raise

Baton Rouge, La, June 28.-GoYer-
nor Parker is turning a deaf ear to the
appeals pouring in on him from par
ish officials who want a salary in
crease. The burden of their prayer
is have a heart" but to their entrea-
ties the governor returns crisp and
tart answer. Summed up it is:
Am looking out for the interest of
the people, not the officeholders."
This new pronouncement of policy
on the part of the sites chief exc
cutive is given publicity today in the
appeal of Sheriff Coleman of Clai-
born parish and the governors tele-
graphic reply. Both we're made pub
lie this morning.
Here they are:
Homer, La, June 26.
Hon. J. NJ. Parker, Governor, Baton
Rouge, La:
DO you think the sheriff OF Clal-
borne parish should serve now toI
the same salary that he received -four
years ago with one of the greatest
oil fields in the world developed in
the last year and SO much greater re
sponsibility, som any more real Grim
inals mad the cost Of living so much
increased? Answer collect.
"JNo. w. COLEMAN,
Sheriff, Claiborne Parrish.
Baton Rouge, La, June 27, 1920.
John W. Coleman, Sheriff, Claiborne
Parish, Homer, La:
Have authentic information you
salary was $125 per month before
your election as sheriff. UNDERSTAND
YOU are dissatisfied now and state
pays you $3.50. Beg to say that if yo'
wish to resign, don't hesitate to d
so. as will accept same Immediately
Am looking out for the interest 0
the people, not for the officeholdera
/ (signed) "JNO NJ. PARKER,
Governor"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
A Prominent
June Wedding
Mr.. HARRY TANKEL OF NEW or
LEANS WEpS MISS MARGu-
RETE SANDERS

The wedding of Miss Margurlte
Sanders, the charming and accom-
plished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.
II. Sanders to Mr.. Harry Tankel, Of
New Orleans, La, SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Taankel of Eunice, La, was very
quietly celebrated on Sunday evening
at p. M, by Rabbi, Silber CITES OF
Prayer, New Orleans, L.
The bride was given away by her
father Mr. B. L. Sanders. She was
radiantly beautiful in her travelling
suit of navay blue porret twill and hat
to match, and carried brides roses
and lilies of the valley Miss Sand
ers taught two years in the opelou-
sas high school and her even disposi-
tion and pleasant manner won for her
many friends and is considered one Of
the most popular of the younger set.
Mr.. Tankel is no stranger to US
either as he was in the employ OF Mr.
Winsberg at the declaration of war,
and although Harry at the time was
contemplating matrimony, answered
his country's call and served for 19
months in France. Upon returning
he was employed by the firm of May
er-Israel Co, of New Orleans, La, with
whom he now holds a splendid posi-
tion.
A reception was held Immediately
after the ceremony for the immediate
family and few close friends Real
punch and cake and sandwiches were
served. The happy couple received
many beautiful and costly presents in
cut glass, silver and China. Many
friends accompanied them to the 3
O'Clock train which they boarded for
their home in New Orleans.
The guests were Mrs. w. L. Tom
linson of San Antonio, Texas; Miss
Camille Scorefield of Gramacy, La;
Mr.. B. Bennett of New Orleans, La. );
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Perkins, Mr. and
Mrs. A. L. Lacombe, Mr.. and Mr.. Ju.
lius stander, Mr.. and Mrs. joe Ian
udea, Mrs. Joe Klinger of New Or
leans; Mrs. ]. T. Guidry, Mr.. Hart
Litten nd Miss E. Stage.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
opeIousas vs.. Eunlce

About 200 local fans took in the
game in Eunice on Sunday, and while
opeIousas lost the game to Eunice
by a score Of three to nothing, 1t was
considered a fine, fast game. Two err
rors in the first inning practically lost
the game for Opelousas, as Tobe put
up his USUAL wonderful work and was
given support from that part Of the
game on through to the end.
The Eunice boys played good ball,
the pitcher and short-stop holding
honors for them.
There were more than a thousand
people that Witnessed the game and
all those from Opelousas report that
1t was one Of the quickest and smooth
est games they ever witnessed. AT
no time was there any wrangling.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
Andre Martin Dies
After Long Illness
END COMES TO DISTINGUISHED
CAREER FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER
ILLNESS OF NINE WEEKS

Hon. Andre Martin, member of the
Louisiana legislature, ad one Of La
fayette' best konwn citizens, died at
his home Friday night at $50 o'clock
after an illness of nine weeks.
Andre Martin was born in Lafayette
68 years ago, was educated in the
schools Of this city and st. Charles
College at Grand Coteau Early in his
life he entered politics and at the age
of u years was elected clerk Of court
Of Lafayette parish being elected in
1872 and eTving for sixteen years.
Mr.. Martin was then elected asses
sor, serving in that office for eight
years He was then appointed by Gov
ernor Han as member Of the Boarad
of Appraisers. After his term eX-
pired he ran for clerk of court, was
defeated for this office but was soon
after elected to fill out the unexpired
term of the late j. o. Broussard in
the legislature. He was reelected this
term, but was unable to take his seat
on account Of illness.
The deceased was one Of the most
widely known men in the state, and
was a pioneer in the oil development
at Anse La Butte.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Sophia Mcbride before
marriage; also nine children, six girls
ad three boys, all living. They are;
Mrs. Henry Fontenot, Lafayette;
Mrs. Jack Preager, New York, N, Y;
Mrs. ]. c. Fuller, Beaumont, Texas;
Mrs. Willis Roy, Opelousas; Mrs
Walter Melancon, and Miss Agnes
Martin, Lafayette; Charles Martin
Houston, Texas; eHnry and Walter
Martin, Port Arthur, Texas
The funeral was held Saturday af
ternoon at o'clock from st. Johns
Cathedral
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
PUBLIC
HEALTH NURSE
MRS. r. M. LlTTELL WILL MAKE
DESPERATE EFFORT TO PLACE
ST LANDRY IN FRONT

At the last meeting of the Police
Jury, Mrs. R. NJ Litten and
Mrs. Kirk went before the par
ish police jury asking for an appro-
priation to help establish public
health nurse. They were very ably
assisted by DR.. R. NJ Littell, who with
his medical knowledge, nd his wide
acquaintance with rural conditions
made his appeal very forceful and con-
vincing.
II will be remembered that Mrs r.
M. Littelll devoted much time and Ia
Dor to the noble work of the Red Cross
during the late war and since that
time has continued that great human.
tartan work, and is now going before
the new police jury on the first Mon
day in July asking that the great EN-.
pire parish of ST. Landry appropriate
a suitable amount to make possible the
employment of a nurse trained along
certain lines and she will devote all
of her time to the public health of the
parish.
II is undertood that the parish has
spent thousands of dollars eradicatine
the tick and will doubtless spend
many more thousands of dollars IN
that same direction, then would it be
a lick or miss to spend few thousand
dollars for the welfare of the children
of this great parish.
Mrs. Littel told the editor of th'
Star-Progress that she was going t.
make a determined effort to get sucl
assistance aas needed from the parisl
and ask that those who are intereste'
in the welfare of this parish to eom'
TO her assistance.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
OPELOUSAS LODGE
NO. lO48, B. P. 0. E.
WILL PAY TRIBUTE TO THE
AMERICAN FLAG AT EXER-
cISES JULY 4TH

Opelousas Opelousas Lodge No. 1048
B. P. o. Els win celebrated Flag
Day on July Fourth. at 1880 p. m. at
their beautiful home on Main street,
and the public is cordially invited to
attend
The order of Elks is purely Ameri-
can, and this annual gathering to pay
a fitting tribute to the grand Old
Flag the Stars and Stripes, is indeed
one to be commended and emulated
by every order made up of worthy
American citizenship.
The following is the programme for
the occasion and as the the public
is invited to attend, the home should
be overcroWded:
l. Introductory Exercises-Exalt-
ed Ruler and Officers.
2. Prayer-A. J. Bercier, Jr.
8. Song Star spangle Banner-Au-
dience.
A. Flag Record-Brother Alfred A.
Mandoza.
5. Altar Services-Exquire and Of
ficers
6. Elks Tribute to the Flag-Bro.
L. B. Sandoz.
Z. Song Columbia The Gen of the
0cean-Audience
8. Patriotic Address-Bro. Alex. w.
Sword.
9. Song America-Audience.
Committee-Alfred A. Mandoza, F.
Cliff Allen, F. F. Hollier and L. H.
Mornhinveg.
Committee on Music-Mrs. w. T.
Stewart.
July 4th at 1880 p. m; Elks home.
Public is invited.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
MRS. IVAN DEBLIEUx
ENTERTAIN AT 800" PARTY

Mrs Ivan K Deblieux, was the
charming host at a game of five hun
dred on Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock at her beautiful home on Rail-
road Ave.
The party was given in honor of
Mrs. Diblieux's two charming sisters,
Misses Helen and Martha Wells, of
Virginia. The host displayed ex-
quisite taste in the decorations Of the
home; beautiful pot plains, cut flowers
and ferns were used in profusion.
The game started about $50 and
after endulging in ten games, Miss
Nathalie Haas was the lucky draw
er of the first prize Gold beauty
pins were presented to Misses Helen
and Martha Wells by Mrs. Deblieux
and the other out of town guests were
presented with dainty boxes of cores
pondence cards.
After the drawing Of the prizes
the host served a delicious salad
course, and those present were as fol
lows:
Misses Lena Loeb, Barbara La
combe, Julia Boagni. Cecile Boagni,
Irene Guilbeau, Edna Lewis, Evelyn
Lewis, Nathalie Haas, Rosa Hebrard'
Irene Dupre, Alice Porter, May Rob
ertson, Alma Lassalle, Lillin Lassalie
Elizabeth Tarrye, and Lucille John
ston. Mrs Paul Boagni and Mrs. W
/ T. Stewart.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
NEW AGENT FOR LOCAL
OFFICE EXPRESS COMPANY

on Wednesday morning. Mr.. Ken
meth E. Sandoz, who has been agent
of the Express Company for a number
of years, resigned his position, and
young Eden Gin who has been in the
office with him was checked in as
agent.
Mr.. Gill is young. and is very active
and thoroughly familiar with every
phase of the work and will doubtless
handle the affairs of teh company here
in most efficient manner.
we think the express company made
2 good selection and have every rea-
son to believe that teh patrons VIII
receive, prompt courteous and effi-
cient at all times.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
FISHING PARTY TO SECOND LAKE
IN HONOR or MISS cUcuLLA

Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Bienvenue are
the charming host and hostess to a
party of young people to a fishing
trim to the famous Second Lake. Mr..
and Mrs. Bienvenue have as their
guest Miss Olga Cuculla of New Or
leans. and those who were fortunate
enough to be excluded in the trip for
weeks stay at the lake are: Mr.. and
Mrs. F. ]. Dietlein, Mr. and Mrs. p.
r gercier. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bienvenue,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. U. Callahan, Mr..
Henry Clements, Mrs. George Bien-
venue and Miss Olga Cuculla.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03


Mr.. Clovis Drdeau, the popular CASH
ier Of the Lawtell State bank was
transacting business in Opelousas on
Tuesday.
Miss Thelma Ttate Of Eunice, was
the weekend guest Of her brother, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Tate.
Mis- 3. Hebrard returned home Wed
nesday after spending several days
with friends in Lafayette.
Congressman L. Lazaro and his
charming wife are spending a few
days in Opelousas.
Mr. w. ]. Stephens Of Thibodeaux,
is the guest Of his brother, 8. ].
Stephens.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
A Custic Letter from
Rep. Gilbert Dupre

The following is letter from Repre-
tative Dupre which speaks for itself
that Judge Dupre is ever guarding the
treasury.
The bill reported by the committee
of the house of senate to inquire into
the matter of the sufficieney Of the
sheriff's and assessors salaries, has in
both instances increased the salaries
of these officials beyond limit.
In the matter of the sheriffs raise
they gave them outright 20 per cent
on their salaries, and anything they
asked or ather what the sheriffs as
sociation suggested as the proper al
lowance for office expense. And they
gave these officials an allowances for
salaries where in many cases none
such had been applied for. The sher-
if of the parish of st. Landry stated
that he was satisfied with his salary
They gave him $3.50 additional salary,
and $500 for office expense. He
would have been quite content to re-
ceive 5000 for office expense without
any salary allowance. The sheriffs'
association who was looking after this
matter demanded $500 for office ex-
pense, but the committee gave him
las did to all the others) 20 per cent
additional for salary.
| am informed that similar oc-
curance took place in Bossier parish.
Imagine a committee allowing officials
something not applied for. When an
official says he wants $500 additional
for office account, he means he would
be satisfied with one half the sum.
But the committee with the generosity
Of madness gave them 20 per cent
raise on their salary-without q de-
mand being made therefor.
1t is high time that the newspapers
of the state should call halt in this
matter. If these raises are to continue
the estate is going to go bankrupt.
And in the matter of the assessors
they gave them almost everything
they asked for. They gave them a
salary allowance where none was ap-
piled for, in may instances. and they
increaed the office expense besides.
They knew when they solicited these
offices that thir salaries were fixed
and they made no announcement that
they would demand an increase. II
this had been done they would have
been given a vacation to remain al
home.
Il remains to be seen whether thu
legislature will submit to this raid. i
the sheriffs' association is going Il
run the legislature, then the member
of the house and senate should resigl
their offices and let these official
take charge Of the government TO
, their own use and benefit. 1t is to b
hoped that the surrender on the par
of the legislature, will encourage tn
governor to guillotine the entire buncl
save and except in few instance
where necessary salaries or office a
: lowance is necessary to run the offic
upon an efficient basis. But thi
wholesale raid upon the taxpayer
IA unwarranted and should be cheeke
in both houses, without the governor
e necessity to veto the bills.
e GILBERT L. DUPRE.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03

Messrs. L. A. Andrepont and A. B..
Reed left Opelousas on sueday even
ing to take up their workAof editing
the Crowley Progress in Crowley, La.
Misses Adels and Mamie Lawler
visited friends in Lafayette one day
last week.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03
Mr. RalIas Leaves f0r crOwIey

Mr.. Lanthas Bailas who mas Deeh
with the Candy Kitchen for
a number of years win leave on July
lst. for rowley where he goes 10 take
charge OF the B. & B. Restaurant.
Mr.. Ballas wishes to thank his many
customers for their patronage during
his connection with the Candy Klteh-
en- and assures any Opelousas who
maav visit the beautiful Rice City OF
Crowley. the same courteous treat
mept given them while in Opelousas.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03

Miss Helen Clopton was the guest
Of friends in Lafayette on Thursday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03

a favorable report and the measure
went over until Tuesday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-07-03

md Job Printers
BOoa BOoaaocREsS BUILDING
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-08
Ia The Courts

NH and Mrs Ernest Iimreson III
East chicago have aied petition to
adept Mabel Garner an eleven-ye
ofd child who mas been living with
thcm for the past eleven wears They
are represented 81 AttoFnes Riley
HembroH. pser & Reed
Constantine sakelarion is slelng Jas.
stevens. Ell al for possession o. an
Ice cream cone wagon ana set of har-
ness ne also asks for $500 damages
for uniawfui detention of the articles
w whinerr * hfs attorney
SIT en account has been flied hy
Fl smith a sons co. against Shu-
back. The case f. an appeal ov plain
tin from the court re r Ames
Married on March q and separated
aithiu two days was the brief rnatri-
rnonfal career ~ George ana Portia
Ga4os oe Gary. according to TIE oonr-
n3afnt FOR divorce which was 6ie5 to-
aav oy George p the Hammond SUPER
or court He savs taey we're mar
rled fa chicago ard that shortly after
thes went r. their home iu Gery tna
IRE msde tie startling announcement
nat she wsr soon become 2 mother
George also saws she told him tae name
~ Ire father ~ he unborn h ia.
attorney N stinson is representins
ne plaintiff n the action
That lis wife refused Keep
the hcms for him and prepa hi7
meals. 81 the assertion III Chris Sis
-aan wh5 ia sneing for divorce from
y H hal Nf-chan IN the Hammond SUPER
5e~ court Instead ~ taking to home
duties he eays that while they yea
aeether she preferred f. spend nei
tine rnnnfu9 around the streets and
associating WITH other men Niscnan
also adds than while ne was tae
nv his wife lived with another rat
and that because this came z the at-
teution of tne government OFFICIALS
size was refused when she applied foi
an allotment from her husband TheY
v.er married y June. ieis ana have
nat lived together since March i2th
1913 McMabon and Conros are 7f
tor4eys for The plaintiff
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-08

nfostsn wblch wreck ed este and
roomins 1onse early today
Tne buHdng was DESTROYED BY 8ff
svhfcN followed the hast Three as
iacent buildings were badly aanseed
IS the expfosion-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-04-08
FOR SALE

TUX DALE
VIII sell at a bar
gain, one of the most
profitab bic fruit
stores in Gary, if
taken at once; also
new one ton Ford
truck; reasons for
selling. Apply
! California Fruit Store
700 Washington St. Gary
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-13

State of Michigan, The Probate
Court for the County of st. Clair.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Roy c. Turner, Deceased. Notice
is hereby given that four months
from the 30th day of April, A. d.
1920, have been allowed for credi-
tors to present their claims
against said deceased to said
court for examination and ad-
adjustment, and that all creditors
of said deceased are required
to present their claims to
said Court, at the Probate Of
flee, in the City of Port Huron,
in said county, on or before the
18th day of September A. D. 1920,
and that said claims will be heard
by said court on Monday, the 18th
day of September A. D. 1920, at
nine o'clock in the forenoon. Dat
ed April 80, A, D, 1920. GEORGE
L. BROWN, Judge of Probate.
"a true copy.) M. E. Wright,
Register of Probate. Cd
The Yale expositor., 1920-05-13

State of Michigan, The Probate
Court for the County of st. Clair.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Cecilia Valentine, Deceased. No
tiee is hereby given that four
months from the 26th day of
April A. D. 1920, have been allow
ed for creditors to present their
claims against said deceased to
said Court for examination and
adjustment, and that all creditors
of said deceased are required to
present their claims to said Court
at the Probate Office in the City
of Port Huron, in said county, on
or before the 18th day of Septem-
Der AID. 1920, and that said claims
will be heard by said Court ON
Monday, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1920, at nine o'clock in
the forenoon. Dated April 26th,
A. ID. 1920. GEORGE l.. BROWN,
Judge of Probate. CA true copy. }
M. E. Wright, Register of Pro-
bate. Sd