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The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-10
PIMPLES ON FACE AND SCALP
Larg9andRed. .Disfguring. Irritated By Scratching.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
GROLEE STREET
WANTS PAVEMENT
Property Owners on One of the
City's Main Residential Ave
nues May Soon Pave 1t

There is some talk of paving Gro
lee street, one of the city's most
beautiful residential thoroughfares,
and in all probability the property
owners along that street will do
something in this line within a short
time.
Several new residences have been
constructed on this street this year
and a number of others are in the
process of construction. The sudden
building boom on Grolee street has
carsed the property owners to make
it the residential street of this city,
and many of the more progressive
taxpayers are agitating move to
wood-block it from one end to the
other 1t is the belief of this element
of Grolee's citizens that if the street
is wood blocked it will be the most
beautiful residential thoroughfare of
Opelousas and property valuations
will jump forward far greater than
the amount to be spent on the best
paving obtainable.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
PLANTERS is
STILL GROWING
Perks" Bank Has Nearly Mil
lion on Deposit During the
Dull Season of the Year

The Planters Bank and Trust COM
pany's statement, published elsewhere
in this issue of the Star-Progress, re-
veals the fact that that financial in
stitutiOn is still "going good and
that by the wise guidance of its pop
ular cashier, j. Austin Perkins, bet
ter known as 'the man who always
smiles,". is creeping close to the mil
lion dollar deposit mark. This bank
has more than nine hundred thousand
dollars on deposit and has resources
aproximating one and one-quarter
million dollars.
While comparatively young
bank and with a young cashier at its
helm, the Planters has already made
a mark for itself in the annals of Lou
isiana financial institutions. 1t has
grown steadily since it was formed
of the merger of the Planters Nation
al and the Union Bank and Trust
company two years ago.
''Perk' has high hopes of going
well beyond the million dollar deposit
mark when the next statement of af-
fairs of the Planters is published.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
PHONE MANAGER
ARRIVED TUESDAY
Cumberland People Send Eff
cient Man to Take Charge
of Opelousas Office

The new manager of the Opelou-
sas exchange of the Cumberland
Telephone company, Norbert Garvey,
arrived Tuesday afternoon to take
charge of the Opelousas office. He
has been connected with the tele-
phone company for a number Of
years and halls from Vicksburg, Miss.
The new telephone manager comes
to Opelousas highly recommended as
one of the most efficient employees of
the big company. He is sent here
from the general snperintendent's
office at New Orleans and is said to
be one of the very best telephone men
in the state.
During the short space OF time Mr..
Garyey has been in Opelousas he has
made number of friends who have
promised ''to get behind him" and as
sist in delivering the goods. While
not here permanently, it is understood
that should Mr. Garvey make the
record that his friends predict he will,
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
LEE PLAUCHE
BANK EXAMINER
Vile Platte Boy Chosen for I'm.
portant Position as Assistant
State Bank Examiner

Lee Plauche, for the past few
years assistant cashier of the Evan
geline Bank and Trust company and
one of the most efficient young bank
ers of this section of the state, was
recently appointed an assistant ex-
aminer of state banks.
Mr. Plauche officially began his
career as an examiner in this city
during the past week, being at the
st. Landry Bank and Trust company.
He is we'll known in this city, having
married Miss Pulford, sister of the
assistant cashier of the Opelousas
National Bank.
Mr.. Plauche's many OpelOusas
friends feel confident that he will
make a mark for himself as one of
the most efficient members of the
force employed by the state to ex-
anime the state banks.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
ITALIAN CONSUL
HERE TOMORROW
DR.. Bruno Zuculin, Representa-
tive in New Orleans, Will
Visit Here Sunday

Opelousas will be visited on Sun
day by DR.. Bruno Zuculin, New Or
leans consul of the Italian govern
ment. He will arrive on the early
morning Southern Pacific passenger
train from Lafayette and will be here
until Sunday afternoon.
DR.. Zuculin comes to- Opelousas in
the interest of the Italian government
liberty loans. He is making a tour
of the state inducing investors to
purchase the bonds, which bear in
terest at the rate of seven per cent
and which will mature in 1925, While
in this city the Italian government
representative will be the guest of
the OpeIousas Italian citizens.
DR.. Zuculin plans to leave this city
Sunday afternoon for Crowley, but
an effort will be made by prominent
italian citizens to get him to remain
over night, in which event banquet
will be rendered him.
Anyone wishing to see the Italian
consul will be welcomed at his head
quarters in the LaCombe Hotel all
through the day Sunday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
BIG BANK IS IN
FINE CONDITION
Over Two Million Dollars on
Deposit in St. Landry Bank
and Trust Company

The prosperity of 0pelousas and
that section of ST Landry parish
surrounding this city is shown to a
considerable extent by the statement
of the st. Landry Bank and Trust
company, which institution, now num-
bered among the strongest in Louis
lana, has on deposit $2,240, 1868,
and total resources of $2,461 ,354.-
81.
The s.. Landry Bank ara Trust
crossed the two million mark early
last fall. Since its organization, just
one year ago, it has grown so rapidly
that lis officers and EMPLOYEES have
constantly been receiving congratu-
latiosn from friends ;sd pl,rol<.
Judging from the statement of the
st. Landry, published elsewhere in
this issue ef -he Progress. Ore
lousas viii have three-million dollar
banking Institution by the beginning
of the coming fal.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
News and Notes of Local
Red Cross Chapter Work

Unclaimed checks in Washington,
D. C. Please call for information
about ,nem at American Ped Cross
office at 0pelousas, La.
Sarah Gibson Johnso Mel nile,
La; Amy Deshotels, Eunice, La.
Ofelia Deville, Rt. 5, Opelousas, La;
Harriet Hudson, Rosa, La; Molle
Maxwell Duplechin, Eunice, La; Al
Wy Luban Fringe Cor Frugej Eunice,
La.
Wanted information for the correct
address of the following names;
John Coleman, Melville, La; Clar-
enee Brdo, Box 2S6, Washington,
La; Arthur Humble, Eunice, La. 4;
Willie Robertson, Opelousas, La;
Julia Weston Robertson, opelousas,
La; Henry Lee, Eunice, La; Mr..
Groom Port Barre, La; Martin Soil
eau, Cataro, La; Charles Bell, Rt. a.
Opelousas, La; Frank Rhoades,
Washington, La; Volmer Rhoades,
Washington, La.
Call at the American Red Cross
office, Opelousas, La.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
PERRAULT CHOSEN
POST COMMANDER
AT SUNDAY MEET
OPELoUSAS POST OF AMERICAN
LEGION PERMANENTLY Or
CANNED LAST SUNDAY
CHARTER OPEN Is DAYS
St. Landry Ex-Service Men Vote in
Favor of Much-Discussed Bonus
at Get-TOgether Session

The Opelousas post of the Amerir
can Legion was permanently organic
ed at a meeting held in the court
house on last Sunday afternoon, when
permanent officers were elected.
DIR. A. ]. Perrault, prominent young
Opelousas dentist, who has headed
the organization movement, was Sc
leeted as the first post commander; ;
Albert Clary, Jr, who saw active
service, was named vice-comander;
"a ]. Bereier, Jr., adjutant; Allen De-
zauche. finance officer; Alex Swords,
historian; and George Parker of
Grand Prairie was chosen chaplain.
Application blanks are on hand,
and any ST. Landry ex-serviee man
will be cheerfully supplied with a
blank upon request. The charter will
remain open for the next fifteen days
in order to give those who desire to
enroll as charter members ample time
to qualify. A membership drive will
be instituted shortly, when it is ex-
pected to boost the total membership
of the 0pelousas post over the thou
sand mark. Quarters will be secured
and a place of meeting win be ar
ranged for. Bylaws will be submit
ted for adoption at the next meeting.
A committee was appointed to look
after the presentation of French
death certificates, which will be
awarded the parents and relatives of
all St. Landry service men who died,
either in action or in camp, abroad or
in the United States, during the war.
1t is said that more than seventy-five
of these honorable certificates will be
presented at future date at appro-
pirate ceremonies.
The Opelousas post officially vot-
ed in favor of the bonus. The action
of the local post was Immediately for
warded to the state organization, as
the bonus question is one being vital
ly considered by the congress.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
MAYOR R-ELECT is
POSTING HIMSELF
ON CITY AFFAIRS
Mr.. LOEB INSPEcTS THE POWER
PLANT AND STREETS IN OR
DER TO ACT INTELLIGENTLY
ASSUMES OFFICE IN MAY
Looks Over Light and Water Proper
ty and Views Thoroughfares
for Future Improvement

Mayor-elect Edward l.. Loeb has
already gotten on the job. He spent
several days this week going over the
municipal power plant, inspecting the
wires, machinery ETC., and also took a
birds eye view of the many streets
of the city-all with the view ahead Of
acting inteligently on city improve
ments as soon as he takes his seat as
mayor in May.
Mr.. Loeb will go into office in less
than two months, with a full deter
mination of making many needed inn
provements. One of the first problems
he will tackle, with the assistance of
the city council, viii be the moderniz-
ing of the municipal light and water
plant, and after this is accomplished,
he will endeavor to have more pave
ment laid on the city's streets.
To a STAR Progress representative,
Mayor-elect Loeb said:
Il am posting myself on municipal
affairs, in order that | will not lose
time doing this upon entering office.
l will be in a position to act intelli-
gently on any matter coming up that
viii effect the city's business.
Mayor Loeb has high hopes of CIV
ing the city an efficient, impartial
administration, and contends that he
has several things "up his sleeve" that
he expects to put into execution dur
ing his administration, all of which
will rebound to the credit of Opelou-
sas.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
LEOP. GOUDCHAUX,
BIG CANE CITIZEN,
DIES SUDDENLY
PROMINENT FOURTH WARDER
SUcCUMBS TO HEART DIS
EASE WHILE AT BUNKIE
WAS LARGE LAND OWNER
St. Landry Shocked at Sudden Death
of One of Its Most Prominent
and Leading Citizens

Leopold Goudchaux of Big Cane,
one of the best known men of this
parish, probably the largest individ-
ual land owner in Southwest Louisi-
ana, dropped dead at Bunkie on We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock, while
waiting for train over the Texas &
Pacific to carry him back home.
Mr.. Goudchaux came from Alsace-
Lorraine many years ago, when but
a young man. He settled in the
fourth ward Of this parish, and by
thriftiness and strict economy aequir-
ed possession of many thousands of
acres of land. He was considered one
Of the well-to-do men of st. Landry,
owning property in the various par
ishes surrounding his home.
Mr.. Goudchaux was known inti-
mately by many citizens of the par
ishes of st. Landry, Evangeline ,Avoy-
elles and Rapides. He enjoyed the
friendship of all who knew him. Kind
hearted and agreeable, the old gentle
man never had any trouble to retain
the friendship Of his many acquain-
tances. He is mourned by a large
number of relatives, including seven
children, and a host of friends all
through Louisiana.
The remains were brought to ope-
lousas yesterday friday morning,
and funeral services were conducted
on the arrival of the Southern Pacific
train from the north, with interment
in the Jewish cemetery in this city
and with Masonic honors, he having
long been a member of that order.
Friends and relatives by the score
followed the ashes of the father Of
Big Cane to their last resting place
and paid tribute of high respect and
regard to one of St. Landry's staunch-
est citizens.
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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
CHURCH WORK
IS RESUMED
Rev. Father ColIiard Plans the
Completion of Big Edifice
During the Present Year

Contractors have had a large crew
of workmen on the Catholic church
the past week, and Rev. Father Col
lard, local pastor, has in mind the
completion of the big edifice by the
end of the present year.
When completed, it is understood.
the Opelousas church will be one of
the most beautiful in the state and
will be a living monument to the
thriftiness Of the Opelousas Catho-
lies and their leader, the beloved pas
tor.
Contributions are being received
from members of the congregation
by Father Colliard. 1t will require
the expenditure of an enormous sum
of money to finish the church, which
has been under construction for
nearly twenty years. Father Col
lard feels confident of the big task
he has undertaken to give his par
ishiOners church that will be the
pride of its ten thousand members.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
GETS AGENCY FOR
FLY CYCLE AUTO
Jonas Roos and Jack Tujaque
Will Sell Novel Five-wheel
Cycle Car Here

Almost as great excitement was
created by the first appearance on
the streets of Opelousas of a five
wheel Briggs & Stratton cycle car
Tuesday afternoon as when the first
automobile invaded this country. The
little car, which is driven like an au-
tomobile, stands about six inches
from the ground and accommodates
two passengers very comfortably 1t
will be sold in this and adjoining par
ishes by Jonas Roos and Jack Tu-
iaque, who have secured the agency
for the cycle car, which is known as
''The Fly" Robert Chachere, Jr.,
viii act as salesman for the agents,
and has already lined up several
prospects.
The editor Of the Star-Progress
was taken out Thursday afternoon by
Mr.. Chachere for a Joy ride" in
this unique species of flivver. The
ride was very enjoyable, the little
machine riding easier than one would
expects and can go some on good
roads, and appears to be just the
thing for the little chaps who like
car of their own. The price of the
midget car is $185. 1t can be ham
died by a child, has nothing about it
to break and travels at a maximum
speed of about twenty miles per hour
and covers about sixty or seventy
miles on gallon of gasoline.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
STAR-PUOCRESS HAS
NAN ON The ROAD
Travelling Representative Will
Visit Points in Near Parish
es to Solicit Business

The Progress will have trav-
cling representative in the person of
4 B, Reed, who has been employed
q the mechanical department of the
office for nearly year. Mr.. Reed
ril look after both the newspaper
aad job work end of the printing
game, paying particular attention,
however, to the job end. He will make
ihe parishes Of st. Landry, Evange-
line, Jeff Davis, Avoyelles, Acadia
and St. Martin.
OpelOusas can boast of the most
thoroughly equipped job office in
southwest Louisiana, and the owners
q the Star-Progress feel that if out
side concerns can afford to send their
travelling representatives through OPP
eiousas' trade territory, they should
ee amply compensated in their en-
deayor to keep the work right here
a home.
The job department of the Star
rtogress surpasses any in this section
q louisiana and is as complete and
up-1o-date as any in the state. Mod
efn machinery enables us to turn out
tne highest class of work in the very
shortest possible time.
subscribers of the Star-Progress
*no viii be called upon by Mr.. Reed
WI confer favor on the owners of
q Landry's leading printing shop by
sAtending whatever courtesies pos
sloie to their representative.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
DEECTION ON
NEXT WEDNESDAY
WDRANAGE DIST.
roTy OWNERS OF PoR'
RROf IN ~ oF THIRD WARD TO
voTE ON QUESTION
r,x EXPECTED TO CARRY
j. 600 Proposed to Drain Thou
W q Acres of Land Between
,.onville and Arnaudville

ovt Wednesday the taxpayers
u Rayou Courtableau and Teche
s,.iSass /, N District will vote on a $l25,.
49, .s taod issue for the purpose OF
ps ;,v tbe main bayous and laterals
- district. Reports from the dis
:.d;cate that the bond issue will
.na that the property owners
X GIVEN the desired relief in the
..s.of = well-planned drainage sys-
i take care of the surplus water
~ n times past has proved an ac-
.- n, nsnace to the successful cultiva-
~. ~ 4 thousands Of acres of the very
". ". lands in that section of the par
large portion of the district,
LA lies in the third police jury
between Leonville and Arnaud-
n. NOtleyville and Port Barre, is
.lsr water at various times of the
- aue in great mesaure to bad
;si.ial and natural drainage. 1t is
IA tbat the drainage system planned
4, tbe district will prevent the in
sssstion Of crops as has been expert
IL the farmers of the district
a. segeral years past.
The largest property owners OF
~ district are in favor of the meas
=. and as no organized fight is be-
Is wagsd against the bond issue, it
Believed that an almost unanimous
yo.e win be returned in favor of
Image in the election to be held
sext Wednesday.
One Of the principal arguments ad-
.anced BY the drainage boosters is
|hst property valuations will be more
hsn doubled in many sections of the
,iptrict and that hundreds of acres
,ow unfit for cultivation will be
gaiIable for tillage next year. The
nsrease in crop productions viii be
lore than offset the tax to be
'oted.
The election will be held at the
tore of ]. ]. Benoit, one of the sub
santial farmers and merchants of the
bird ward, between Arnaudville and
and the poll will be open
I o'clock Wednesday morning and
lose at 5 o'clock that evening.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
LOCAL MERCHANTS
BIG ADVERTISERS
Business Men Realize Value of
Printers Ink and Publicity
and Using Both Freely

Merchants and other business men
of Opelousas realize full well the i'm
portance of judicious newspaper adj
vertising. They have more or less all
become consistent users Of the prof
table printers ink and publicity.
Winsberg's and Benefits, pioneers
in the belief of advertising, have been
using the columns of the Star-Prog-
ress to advantage for many months.
Every week they have a cheerful
message to their customers through
an attractive ad. in the columns of
this paper, which ad is changed
weekly.
Stander's Speciality Store, another
user of extensive advertising matter,
promises to keep its customers post
ed on the doings of that establishments
every week.
, L. Levine, clothing and tailoring.
only recently moved into opeIousas,
but is now one of the big advertisers.
His advertisement carries distinct
message weekly.
]. Landau, another promient Lam
dry street merchant, has decided to
use printers ink and publicity and
from now on the subscribers of the
Star-Progress will be given the ad-
vantage of knowing what this big
store has for sale and the attractive
prices it is making.
T. Coreil, Main street general mer-
chant, who established a splendid
trade in short while, also has be-
come a consistent advertiser and he,
too. promises to show his patrons and
customers what publicity means to a
store, as we'll as to the public.
And then our old friend, John Fa-
kouri, the Landry street clothier and
tailor, has his usual ad in today's pa
per. John has been in the clothing
game in Opelousas a long time and
has made complete success of it and
he attributes much of his success to
judicious advertising and intends to
keep everlastingly at it.
There are many big advertisers in
Opelousas and we could name many
more than are spoken of in this is
sue, such as Littell's Drug Store, the
Haas Garage, the Opelousas Drug
Store, Shute's Drug Store, Bordelon's
Garage, Main Motor Company, Estate
of J. B. Sandoz, Barrilleaux's, Skiles
Lumber Company, the st. Landry
Lumber Company. All of these
change the wording of their advertise
ments regularly. They have mes
sages to their many customers.
The wise reader should not fail to
read the various ads in the Star
Progress every week, One may find
many flattering inducements in these
weekly messages of the Opelousas
business men.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
HOOK WORM CLUB
IS PROSPERING
Judge Dupre Says Election of
Officers Must Take Place
Before His Departure


The 0pelousas Hook Worm club is
enjoying an unprecedented era of
prosperity just at present. The head
quarters-the court house square
is covered with beautiful grass, and
the historic oaks have gotten their
new spring dress-all this added to
the ideal spring weather enjoyed the
past few days has given the club
membership a considerable boost.
Judge Gilbert L. Dupre, veteran
member of the club, after consulting
with Judge g. I. Lewis, whom, we
believe, is the president of the club,
has decided that the election Of Of
ficers must take place before the for
mer's departure for Baton Rouge in
May, when he goes to represent st.
Landry in the Legislature.
The Hook Worm club has. always
enjoyed popularity among the easy
livers" of 0pelousas. The ideal To-
cation of headquarters and the gene
raj prosperity of the country insures
a very successful year for the lazy
club"
In all probabilities the race for the
highest honors of the old club will
rest between its two most active mem
bers, both ex-district judges, the
Hons. G. L. Dupre and q. T. Lewis.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27

Lester Roberts, formerly of this
city but now residing in Baton Rouge,
was the guest of friends and relatives
here last Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Briseoe of Church Point
was the guest at the home of the Della
fosses on last Sunday.
Senator Leon S. Haas was a New
Orleans visitor last week.
MIR. and Mrs. George Bourgeois
spent several days in White Castle as
the guests of Mr.. Bourgeois father.
Harry Weir of Dallas, Texas,
spent some time here as the guest of
his brother, Harvey Weir.
N. L. Sifers of New Orleans was
here on business Monday.
II. R. Gillot of Alexandria was
in Opelousas Tuesday attending to
business.
B. w. Clopton of Morrow was
here yesterday to attend the Goud-
chaux funeral.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-27
MISS GERTIE FUX
OPERATED UPON
Young Lady Reporter Left on
Thursday for Lafayette to
Go Under the Knife

The many friends of Miss Gertie
Fux, well known Opelousas young
lady newspaper reporter, will be
panied to learn that she was COM
PEELED to go to Lafayette Thursday
afternoon for the purpose of under
going an operation of the throat.
While the operation is not expected
to be serious, it viii be a painful one.
Miss Fux expects to be able to re-
turn here some time next week. She
will be operated on at the Lafayette
sanitarium by Dr. Mouton.