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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25
ST. GEORGES PARISH PICNIC

The annual picnic of St. Georges Parish will be held on Saturday, weather permitting, at Lordship, the Pavilion being headquarters.
 Transportation by special car is provided for the children of the Church school, who will leave the church at 9:45. t.-tl
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. LEROY TUTHILL of Clinton avenue, will be hostess for the next bridge party at the Black Rock Country club on Wednesday, assist ed by several other members. These parties will be held weekly during the summer and are proving most popular affairs for the members and their friends Several nice prizes are offered and tea is always served.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

Nevins, John T. waFI William A. Pur- cell, .Morie Wolf, John J. Mofratt, Miss Winifred M. Japp, Miss Irene M. Con don, Miss Natalie DeFcick, Miss Mary A. MdAtee, Miss Theresa R. Bernstein
 Miss Laura G. Wells, Mrs. T. Eliza
 beth Willmore and Mrs. Ruth kall- Ston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

It is not known that any other peo- pie in the world are so joyful over their national birthday. that they have to burn up millions of dollars worth of valuable property.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

And no other nation on earth ex- presses it's patriotism by putting out the eyes of a lot of their children with fireworks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

ANNOUNCEMENT is made of the engagement of Miss Marion Weston formerly of Stratford, now of Los An 1 geles, Cal, and George James Grif- ! fin of Stratfield road. The wedding will take place here early in Septem- Der.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. ROBERT CRUDGINGTON of East Eaton street, has returned home after spending several days with friends and relatives in Grand Rap
 ids, Ia.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. HARRY STERLING O. Wade street, is visiting with Mrs Nelson Downs of Pelham, N. Y., for merly of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25
JUNE WEDDINGS
SEIMS-BRUCE

Miss Nicholine Bruce, daughter or MT. and Mrs. Robert Bruce, Of ll6 Marion street, will be married Wed- nesday afternoon at 5 o'clock to Jos eph H. Seims, of Southport. The home will be prettily decorated in daisies and ferns. and palms will bank the living room. Rev. Herbert Brown, pastor of the Olivet Congre- gational church will perform the dou- ble ring ceremony.
 Miss Bruce, who will be given in marriage by her father. will wear a gown. of white crepe meteor with chantilly lace. The bridal veil of il- fusion will be banded with pearls, and she will carry shower bouquet of white roses with marguerites. The maid of honor, Miss Belle Bruce, will wear a ock Of peach blow char mouse, with an overdress of naline, and she will carry a bouquet of mar guerites. The best man will be John Buckley.
 Both young people are well known in this city, Miss Bruce having been
 on the teaching corps of the public school for the past five years. MT. Seims was formerly Manual training instructor at Read school, but has re- gently accepted a position at the Lo- comobile company. Miss Bruce has been feted almost continuously in view of her approaching marriage. reception will take place after l the ceremony, for which nearly two | hundred invitations have been issued 1 Speidel's orchestra will play during
 the reception. The destination o1 i their wedding trip will remain a se- l cret. After they return from thei1
 honeymoon they will reside at 11s 1 Marion street
 | The brides gift to her maid o1 ! honor was a beautiful amethyst ring
 and the groom's gift to his best mar 1 was stickpin.
 | MinneTS-Snyder.
 1 MT. and Mrs. Benson F. Snyder o | Woodland drive, Devon, announce! | the marriage of her daughter, Mis- | lone Pearl Snyder, to Arthur Minner
 of Brooklyn, N. Y, yesterday, wher
 Rev. Leslie Briggs off1ciated. Int
 wedding took place at the home O
 the brides parents, before only tn,
 members of the immediate families
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. EDGAR WILLIAMS of Park avenue, is expected to arrive home from Westminster, Vt, this week where she has been visiting her sor and family at their farm for severa days. Rsf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS HELEN JOHNSON of 75 Rowsley street, will return to her home in Lynn, Mass, next week for the summer vacation. Miss Johnson is a member of the teaching corps at Maplewood school. t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25
MARGARET
HUGHES,

MISS MARGARET HUGHES daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Hughes of Washington avenue, vii sail next Wednesday for. Panama, tc visit Lieutenant-Comman ant Mrs. Morris Gilmore for the summer months.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MIR. AND MRS BRADFORD WARNER have returned from their honeymoon trip and are residing on the Post road irlg Fairfield. Mrs. Warner was formerly Miss Eunice Newman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. M. Newman of S25 Laurel ave- nue, a recent bride.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MIR. AND MRS. CHARLES WALL and daughter Ruth of North avenue have taken a cottage at Compo Beach which they are now occupying for the summer months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS LOUISE ATWATER, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Atwater of Colorado avenue, has as he1 house guests, two college classmates from Smith college, Northampton Miss Margaret Penny of Buffalo, N Y, and Miss Emma Smith of Louisf- ana.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MIR. AND MRS. HARRY H. DE LOSS and daughter, Miss Marjorie, of Park place and MT. and Mrs. Clin- ton Barnum Seeley of Engleside park, will motor next week to Man chester, N. IT., where they will re- main over the Fourth of July.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. RALPH SHERRY of Park avenue, is expected home from At lantic City, N. J., this week, where she has been sojourning for fort night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

AT THE annual meeting of the Lit tie Sisters which met yesterday at the home of Miss Mary Hincks or Park place, Miss Marjorie DeLoss was elected president, Miss Louise At water vice president, Miss Elizabeth seeley secretary, and Miss Lois Cole treasurer .S
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS ULRICA BENSON of the Bridgeport High school faculty en- tertained the members of her session room at a June picnic held at Seaside park yesterday Miss Benson will leave next month for Europe where she will be engaged in a years ex- tensive study of tn French, Spansh and Italian languages
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS FRANK A. CANTWELL of the stratfield hotel, will Be hostess for tea at the Brooklawn Country club on Saturday afternoon. There will be ladies' putting match, with a prize offered. In the evening" after the regular table d'hote dinner, the movies will be "The Cinema Murder" An added attraction will be the womens golf competition
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS CATHERINE COG.GAN, who is connected with the American Chain company, was among those who wit messed the Yale-Harvard baseball game last Tuesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. ROY E. CLARK was re- elected president of the Ladies' union of the Park street Congregational church with Mrs. George Somers, honorary president. Other officers are: Mrs. F. A. Meeker, vice presi- dent; Mrs. Gerald H. Beard, secre- tary, and Mrs. Fannie Richards. treasurer. The election took place in the church parlors yesterday af- ternoon. After the business meeting Rev. Herbert Ekins, secretary of the Church Federation, addressed the gathering on the subject of the value of women in church work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MRS. r. IT. FARGO and Mrs. F. c. Spargo will be hostesses for the tea at the Weatogue Country club to- morrow afternoon. There will be a putting match and ladies' progressive tennis tournament with prizes offer ed. The finals in the ladies' double tournament must be played off or July 4.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

DIR. AND MRS. H. A. THORN BURY and family of Beechwood ave- nue will leave shortly for trip to Marshalltown, Iowa. pr. Thornbury will return on July 12, but his fam fly will remain for the summer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS SYLVIA ROMANO, of ~265 Ce- dar street, who is employed in the City Clerks office, will leave on her vaca- ton Saturday morning. She will spend two weeks at Camp Makonikey Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS MAE ROCK, of Fairfield, has returned after spending a pleasant visit to New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

MISS FLORENCE WOOD, indus trial secretary at the Golden Hill house of the Y. w. c. A., chaperoneo a. party of ''Y. w. girls at beach party held at Fairfield Beach, last evening.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
TAX OFFICE
OPENS MONDAY
Rolls Finally Filed and Collec-
ton Of Taxes Will Begin on
Monday Morning

eTis sad but true. Taxes are now
due and coIIectible. On Monday morn
ing the doors Of the st. Landry par
ish tax collectors office viii be
thrown open to taxpayers and depu-
ties viii proceed to separate taxpay-
efs from their ready cash in payment
Of their share Of the state ard parish
burden Of operation
Assessor A. L. Andrus filed his
rolls with the state auditor during the
past week, thus completing the hard
task Of making up the assessment and
tax rolls Of this parish. The tax
collector has these rolls and has de-
cided to begin collecting taxes on
Monday.
AS there remains only few weeks
before taxes become delinquent, st.
Landry taxpayers are urged to pay
as promptly as possible. The office
win have to be rushed from early
morning until late in the evenings il
order to give every taxpayer ample
opportunity to pay up, and as taxes
must be paid, taxpayers would do wei
to finish the job as soon as possible.
thereby avoiding costs later on.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
ST LANDRY TO BE
WELL REP TED
This Parish Will Send Largest
Delegation on Agricultural
Tour Of Middle West

Al. Al. Mendoza, St. Landry federal
agricultural agent, who is looking az
ter the parish's end Of the agricuItu-
raj educational tour planned BIZ Su-
perintendent Harris, through the
Middle West some time ID August,
reports that he IS meeting with such
success that he IS predicting that ST.
Landry win send the largest delega-
tion Of any Louisiana parish o. tbs
big trip.
a number Of young men have se-
cured the consent of their parents to
take the trip and have asked for res
ervations Several young men from
this city interested in farm work Flan
to take the trip and ! large number
from the country districts are anxious
to 70 along at their own expense.
These added to the number of youths
to be sert from st. Landry at public
expense will swell the parish's repre-
sentation to q small special Of II
self
M. Mendoza IS well pleased with
the interest being manifested in the
trip By tie farming youths Of 81
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
JIM BAILEY WILL BE
CANDIDATE FOR
SENATORSHIP
Former Opelousean, Now Sec
retary Of State, Tells Friends
He VIII Make the Race
ANOTHER ASPIRANT FOR
GAY SUCCESSION IS OUT
ST. Landry Boy Tells Intimate
Friends Of His Intention to
Try for Promotion

News Of the probable candidacy
Of Hon. James J. Bailey, secretary
Of state Of the state Of Louisiana, for
the United States senatorship, was
received with much interest in this
parish by the many friends Of the for
mer St. Landry boy.
DIR. Bailey is an avowed candidate
now, it is understood, as he wrote to
one Of his close and intimate friends
ii St. Landry that he would announce
his candidacy il due time and that
be would surely be found in she race
III September.
Mr. Bailey's announcement makes
the fourth for the Gay succession in
the past month. Jared Y. Sanders
and DoneIson Caffery were the first
to announce, and last week Edwin 5.
Broussard Of New iberia stated he
was a candidate and now comes the
announcement Of one Of St Landry
sons who says that he is an avowed
candidate.
Senator Edward ]. Gay, who was
elected last year to fill the unexpired
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
.LITTELL TO ERECT
MODERN BUILDING
Vile Platte Physician Buys
Valuable Property Here and
VIII Improve Same

DR.. Theo. H. LitteII Of Vile Platte,
one Of the owners Of hte LittelPs 1920
Drug Store IN this city, recently pur-
chased from Hon. E. M. Boagni the
property on Main street, next to the
EIks Home and opposite the Star
Progress, and expects soon to erect
a modern brick building to house the
flourishing business Of the Littell
Drug Store.
Definite plans have not been map
ped out, but it is rumored that within
the next few months the building will
be erected, as the one presently oc-
cupied is entirely too inadequate for
the volume Of business being done
under the efficient management Of
Avit Conscience.
1t is understood that when the
Main street building is erected i viii
be one Of the most modern and up-to-
date drug establishments n this sec
ton Of the state and win be . credit
to the owners, as well as to the pro-
gressive spirit Of this city.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
CHACHERE ATTENDS
IMPORTANT MEET
OpeIousean Sent to LaPorte,
Ind, as Representative to
Big Convention

Leon Chaehere, popular employee
of Bordelon's garage, and St Landry
representative Of the Rumley Oil
Pun Tractor. recently returned from
a ahree weeks tour through the Mid
d Vest, having gone to LaPorte,
In5 ana, to attend a convention Of
Rumley dealers.
Mr. Chaehere visited several Of the
interesting cities Of the Middle West,
including Chicago, and reports hav-
ing had an enjoyable trip. The con
venti0n was attended BY Rumley
dealers from every state in the
Union and proved source Of much
interest to the young OpeIousean, who
returned to his home full Of tbs
.eRumely spirit So much 50 that hs
lost no time ia placing orders for ths
celebrated tractors.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
OPELOUSAS MAY GET
5000 CAPACITY
OIL REFINERY
Two and Half Million CorpQ
alton Would Spend Half
Million IN Plant Here
CITY ASKED TO GIVE
FORTY ACRES OF LAND
Chamber Commerce Communi-
eating With Pan-National
Company for Refinery

The citizens Of Opuelcusas. are Civ
en- the opportunity Of securing for this
city a five-thousand barrel oil refin-
cry. The Pan-NationaI Oil and Re
fining Company recently commune
Gated with the Chamber Of Commerce
with a view Of ascertaining whether
OpeIousas was looking out for an in
dustry Of this kind.
The company was Immediately fur
nished with the necessary data and
asked in return what it proposed to
do, and what it would require of the
citizens of Opelousas.
In a letter to the secretary Of the
Chamber Of Comemrce, NJ Z. Hirsh,
secretary-treasurer Of the Pan-Na-
tional OIL, and Refining Company,
said:
eve plan to build a 5,0O0-barrel
refinery, costing over half million
dollars, starting with tie Immediate
construction Of 1.0Oo-barrel unit.
We want donation Of a forty to
eighty acre refinery site, together
with a guaranteed stock subscription
Of about sIG0, 600 or over. We mean
to do what we agree to do, for We are
prepared to give q guarantee. We
would appreciate an early reply as
we should soon make our decision.
The proposition is being considered
seriously By the Chamber Of Com
merce and after the necessary IN
vestigation, if the proposition is le-
climate, the Chamber of Commerce
viii recommend some action By tbs
citizens Of Opelousas and surrounding
country, in which event it is expected
that Opelousas viii offer sufficient in,
ducement to the company to locate it,
proposed refinery at this point.
a refinery Of five thousand barre
daily capacity would be boon t.
this community, and like Baton Roug'
would soon bloom into a thriving anS
rapidly growing city.
It's expected that the Chamber %
Commerce win have the desired in
formation within the next few days
when, if the proposition is looked up
on favorabIy, the citizens Of Opelou
sas viii be urged to offer the induce
ments requested BY the representa-
tives of the Pan-NationaI Oil and Re
fining Company.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
GARBO GARAGE
NIFTY PLACE
Auburn Dealer Has One of the
Most Up-to-Date SaIesrooms
in This City Now

The Carlo garage recently moved
into its new headquarters on Belle-
vue street, in the building formerly
used by the LaCombe Hotel as .
sample room, and is now considered
one Of the 4niftiest business places
in the city.
Vincent Garbo, the popular young
proprietor decided that the center Of
town was the best location for sales
room and garage, SO made arrange
ments to have one Of the most up-to-
date places in the city to properly
display the popular Auburn Six auto
mobiles. as well as to conduct his re-
pair business.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
SELLS THREE
CARS
H u. Callahan or Callahan g.
Mornhinveg Has Good
Week With Fine Autos

Herbert u. Callahan, manager Of
Callahan & Mornhinveg garage, To-
cal agents for the Lexington and other
makes Of automobiles, disposed ot
three fine Lexingtons to st. Landry
customers during the past week.
P. T. Blacksher,, who has used Lex
ington for two years, was one Of
those who purchased new one from
Mr.. Callahan, and by which purchase
he testifies to the excellent qualities
Of this pretty and servieeable auto.
Now that the weather and road con
ditions win permit Of travel IN the
various sections Of his territorys Mr.
Callahan feels confident that he VIII
place several Lexingtons in St. Ian
dry's home garages within the next
few weeks.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
AS SUFFERS
FLU ATTACK
laale for Judge Returns
pn New Orleans with In
fiuenza but Receivers

Leon S. Haas, now an
eaudidate for district Judge,
& last week from New Or
afe he attended a session Of
nle grand lodge, suffering
q stack Of the influenza. At
niog N his home for several
tor Haas has completely re-
from the ''flu' and IS now out
much to the pleasure Of his
friends.
II have reverses some time
I had to follow the fash
~ know, and enjoy at least one
g The flu. Now, however,
sr than ever and ready TO
sid the senator to q rep
Fe of this paper.
r Haas expects to begin
+ actively in the interests of
a'aacy for district judge, and
'Kering from the flu has had
conferences with friends
section Of the judicial dis
ae interest Of his candidacy
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
OPELOUSEAN GETS
BIG ElJNICE JOB
Thurston Mckinney Awarded
Contract for Erection Of the
Modern Picture Show

Thurston Mckinney, who has been
employed at Eunice for nearly two
years as contractor on several big
buildings, was awarded the contract
for the erection Of a modern, up-to-
date picture show building at Eunice.
The new house, it is said, will cost
about 500, 900, and viii be one Of
the most modern in this section Of the
state, having seating capacity OF
more than one thousand people, in
cluding balcony, orchestra and box
seats.
Three modern and up-to-date stores
win be included in this building pro-
gram, while the upper floors win be
wen fitted offices. Eunice win have
one Of the finest picture shows in
Louisiana and the Opelousas eontrac-
tractor assures his employers that he
viii give them first-clas job, as he
always does.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
GUILBEAU GOES
TO WASHINGTON
Popular Opeiousas Attorney Is
Called to National Capital
on Business

Hon. Dudley L. Guilbeau. well
known and popular member Of the
0peIousas bar, left last week for
Washington, D. G., where he went to
attend to business. Mr.. GuiIbeau is
representing st. Landry clients on
important legal matters and win
spend several days IN the national
capital While in the East M Gull
beau viii probably seize the oppor-
tunity Of visiting some Of the ma
tons large cities, despite the bitter
cold being experienced on the Attain
tic coast at this time of the year.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14
OPERA HOUSE
mGO UP ON MAIN
STREET SHORTLY
r..ohs Heads Com
Tsst viii Build Mod
Show Building Soon
RIENcED PICTURE 3 ]. !. Il.
FN I'm TO BE INTEREST Ed
ploomensteiI, Connected
Chain Of Shows, Wfil
Be the Secretary

;on Of one Of the most mod
up-to-date picture show
d this section Of the state
Bseun as soon as the con-
= let. Architects are now
On the plans Of the building,
Vii 90 up at the corner Of
snd Bellevue streets, directly
hs EIks Home.
ny headed by Adolphe Ja-
the Dietlein-Jacobs Grocery
as president; v. A. Sachse
Rouge as vice president, and
RIoemsentiel of Donaldsonville,
fr-sreasurer, was recently or
The lot in front Of the
Home, measuring fifty feet
and q block in depth, along
ns street, was bought by the
ng for $4,000, probably the
price ever paid for a vacant
" ground in this city. The
ny he's been organized with a
stock Of sixty thousand dol
of which has been, OF viii be,
he building ard equipment.
uIt u this late deal, Opelou-
lave one Of the finest mo-
picture houses in the entire
The name Of the house will be
Strand
Jacobs, who viii be actively
head Of the new picture con-
resigned as president Of the
s Motion Picture Company,
~ az the PRINCESS Theatre. Mr..
secretary-treasurer Of
ousas Improvement Company,
corporation, is an experienced
f1l show man, being the
81 houses at Donaldsonville,
Plaquemine and Morgan
M Sachse is a business man
hoN nan Of Baton Rouge.
Ihs ating capacity Of the house
s BY the OpelOusas Improve
Company viii be 1,200-s50
and $50 balcony. The
ag viii be modern in every re-
I'D will be suitable for opera
udegille. It viii have a Ia
room and a fashionable lob
parlor
President Jacobs stated to repre-.
of the Star-Progress that
architect was working on the
tie building and just as soor
haa completed the task the con
would Be asked to bid on the
eion Of the building. He SAID
End Ais partners were in hope:
Building would be ready for oc.
y the beginning Of the fall
enld Be rushed to completion
as possible.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs .Bordelon and FAM
iIy were visitors to Vile Platte on
last Sunday, having been called to the
bedside Of Mr.. BordeIon's sister.
P. o. Guilory, prominent Ounce
business man. was in the city on last
Monday afternoon, visiting his bro
ther-in-Iaw, Ariel Fontenot.
w. G. Dejean, member Of the
police jury from the sixth ward, was
among the prominent country Yisls-
.ors here the early part of the week.
Yves Andrepont transacted bus
insss for the Farm Loan Bank n
AvoyeIles parish several days this
week
Hon. L. Austin Fontenot, can
didate for district attorney, was g
visitor ii the second ward on Sunday
looking after bis political fences.