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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Free Concert By
Renowned Singer

Mile. Verlet, who will sing in Bo-
galusa at the Y. NJ. C. A. on Thurs
day night, April 90, far from being
without country, now likes to con-
slider herself as having three coun-
tries.
Belgium is her native land. OF
course, at the outbreak of the war
Mile. Verlet suffered the same fate
other Belgians met at the hands Of
the Germans and was forced to aban-
don her lovely little house near Brus-
sells. But she carries with her every
where a flag of the Belgian colors,
red, yellow and black. It is thanked
on either side with the Stars and
Stripes and the brave tri-color OF
France. These Mile. Verlet keeps
always in her window.
"The three flags together-are
they not pretty" she said lovingly.
81 put the flag of your country there
on the Fourth Of July, and that OF
France on the Fourteenth"
Mile. Verlet also entertains great
affection for France. In Paris she
was the premier coloratura suprano
of the Parish Grand Opera Company
and it was direct from there that she
came to the United States.
81 am quite an American now
she says when speaking of the United
States. 81 love to sing in your coun-
try, because l love your people"
But the people of the United
States love to have Mile. Verlet sing
in their country as much as she like;
to sing here, for the gifted little
Belgian Queen of Song" as she i.
called in her own country, has taker
America by storm. She has won
derfully rich, clear voice, and sh'
evidently loves her singing so vel
and enjoys the pleasure she gives
'these dear Americans" so much
that it is small wonder she feels Xix,
real American herself.
Thursdays concert will give us an
opportunity to hear Mile. Verlet il
some Of her most successful songs
Admission to the concert is by invi
tation through the courtesy Of thu
Bogalusa Stores Company.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Baseball Season
toOpen May lst

The big days has been set, boys!
You may as well lay aside your
work for Saturday afternoon, May 1,
because if you don't most Of the
other folks will be lonesome without
you. On this date the Industrial
Baseball League will open at the
park on Pleasant Hill, which is rapid
ly being placed in condition to rank
with any in the state.
The opening games will likely be a
doubleheader between the four teams
of the league, the G. S. L. Co., N. o.
G. N, r. P. Batter Co. and the Mer-
chants team. All have bernhard at
practice and some exciting games are
promised. The exact line-ups and
other details of the opening will be
announced later.
On May 2 there will be another
game at the park and within few
weeks afterward it is expected that
Bogalusa will have one of the best
amateur teams in the state, as a team
will be selected from the best play
ers of the entire league.
Col A. G. Goodyear, president OF
the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany, has announced that he will pre-.
sent fine loving cup to the winners
of the pennant in the league.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
New Fl First Lady' . Of
Bogalusa Arrives

A new citizen arrived in Bogalusa
on Tuesday evening, April IS, at Z
o'clock, who readily became the
''first lady" Of the city, and on her
arrival here was given a most hearty
reception. Even Mayor w. H. Suli-
van Immediately called to pay his re-
spects and was so impressed with her
beauty, it is stated by those on the
reception committee, he lost all his
fine etiquette and is said to have
wanted the young lady all to him
self. It being her first visit to BO-
galusa, and not knowing that he is
our Mayor and vice-president and
general manager Of the worlds larg-
est lumber mill, and president of
the South's most modern paper mill,
it is said the young lady became quite
annoyed at his continued attentions
and started crying. Other members
Of The reception committee took
charge of the young lady and shortly
afterwards the tears were dried, the
young lady gowned in her best dress
and returned to the arms of Mayor
Sullivan-and then things were
changed-there were tears in the
Mayors eyes, but they were tears Of
happiness.
The young lady was named Eliza
beth in honor of her grandmother,
who was greatly loved by Bogalusa
citizens and who died in July, 1918.
Elizabeth is the daughter of the only
daughter of Mayor Sullivan, Mrs.
Betty Sullivan-Frith. She weighed
pounds, has features which greatly
resemble the grandfather, while the
activities displayed by the young lady
Tor hours after her arrival is said to
have caused Mayor Sullivan, who is
recognized as a human dynamo, to
decide that he viii have real compe-
tition as time runs on.
All Bogaluga will be glad to know
that the young lady, as well as the
mother, are getting along splendidly
and that Daddy" E. H. Firth is Sec
ond to none in Importance in the
city, judging from the manner ir
which he greeted his friends Wednes.
day morning.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Meet
Of Business Girls


The open-house meeting Of the
Business and Professional Women's
Club was held Tuesday night with
great success. Fifty girls were pres
emit and each one enjoyed the pro-
gram that had been arranged by Miss
Creegan to the fullest extent.
The second Tuesday night is recre-
ational night and every feature Of
the program for this particular night
is recreational as well as instructive.
A special program was arranged
for last Tuesday night, as follows:
Recreationals stunts, arranged and
led by Miss Creegan.
Talks-Miss Winters, "Why I
Joined the Club; Miss Maison,
'What the Club Has Meant to Nee" ;
Mrs. Lee, "Club's origination and tha
Club in General"
The state president, Miss Morris,
was unable to attend on account Of
illness, but she is expected to carry
out her part Of the program in the
near future.
Delicious refreshments were served
and each and every one present was
more than glad they attended and
all expect to attend the educational
meeting next Tuesday night to hear
the interesting talks that viii be
made by a number Of prominent men
of the city on the subjects Of stocks
and bonds and the laws of Louisi-
ana in regard to the lawful rights Of
women.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Clear the Streets
for the Fire Trucks


Fire Chief Pittman informs the
Enterprise that durinf the past few
days the members of the department
had some close calls in responding to
alarms, owing to the fact that auto
mobiles and teams do not give the
department the right of way of the
streets as they should. In several
instances automobiles and rigs have
crossed the streets in front of the APP
preaching fire trucks, which made it
necessary for the firemen to slow
down.
Chief Pittman says that every min
ute in reaching a fire counts and a
delay of few minutes may mean a
great loss. Furthermore, that if the
practice is continued, it is only q
question of time until someone is Sc
riously injured. If the public will
give the firemen proper cooperation
by keeping the streets clear until the
trucks pass, the danger viii be elm
mated and at the same time reduce
the damage by fire.
If the firemen knew all streets
were clear when running to a fire
they could save several minutes.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
I,saIusa Has Over
1000 Population

nopulation is several
- =. than it would have been
z . 4, been taken 80 days
= % days later, owing to the, the
" = + the time the census was
y o.c 4 was Just recovering
D's siosing down Of the plant OF
. Southern Lumber Company
~ pogalusa Paper Company,
wv other industry and busi-
Y q, 4. city was making retreneh-
z n ~ mill, as all will recall
.,..s5 for more than three
= ~ rbieh meant that hundreds
~. Z. left the city and for weeks
.'ps ..J here. But during the
weaks Bogalusa's popula-
Greatly increased until it is
$3.50 equal to the number the
Kan the shutdown came.
i the official census on
cave Bogalusa SPAS, and
;n likely remain the official
Van for some time to come.
LII have ranked the
A I, ffth city in the state with
earlier, or later, but owing
|. Unfortunate chain Of circum-
i viii have to be content
~ official figures.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
.LONGVIEW FARM"
SHIPS STRAWBERRIES

TIE Iongview Farm" operated
Nssss. WoIbrecht and Cunning
III of the New Orleans Great North
"a Railroad Company, enjoys the
acfon Of bringing in the first
trssable strawberries for this
a twas remarked that the land
Z Us section, owing to quick drain
really more adapted to berry
ming than the district west of Bo-
pua and surprise is expressed that
Pee d not get into the business
n3nake il worth while.
Baly buyers come to the producer
With our improve railroad SER
there is no reason why we should
ge fruit trains moving from
q season.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Another School
Scene Of Fire

Fire at the main school house in
Richardsontown threatened the build
ing with total destruction last Mon
day afternoon. Good work of the
fire department confined the blaze
to one room. The damage to the
building was about 500 and about
$500 to the contents. The origin of
the fire is unknown, but it is thought
to have been started by cigarette
smokers who are alleged to have been
used the school after school hours
for gambling purposes.
No session was held in the dam
aged room Tuesday, but it was ex-
pected that the force of carpenters
would have it ready by Wednesday
afternoon. The loss was covered by
insurance.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Students in Big
Field Meet Friday

There will be held at the Y. NJ. c.
A. next Friday afternoon at LAS
o'clock an inter-class field and track
meet between the four classes of the
High School. Everybody is invited
to attend and lend aid in winning
for your favorites.
The team (class) winning the most
points will be presented with a ban
ner with the name Of the class, etc.
Mems wearing apparel will be
given in, place of medals.
The meet will be conducted by
Y. M. C. A. officials.
The athletes showing up will prob
ably represent the High School in
the Southern Inter-Class Field and
Track Meet in New Orleans next
May.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Wants His Name
Off Batenan Suit

New developments in the case of
P. ]. Woods ct al VS.. Sheriff ]. E.
Bateman, known as the impeachment
suit against Mr.. Bateman, were made
last week and one in particular was
publicly announced when S. J. Ri
Were, one of the leading citizens of
the Isabel vicinity, filed with the
clerk Of court a statement requesting
the court to dismiss the suit against
Mr.. Bateman insofar as his name was
concerned.
Mr.. REVERE being named as one
Of the petitioners declares that ne did
not authorize the use Of his name in
the filling of such impeachment pro-
ceedings.
visement the arguments to throw the
case out of court, and just when he
win announce his decision is not
known.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
BOGALUSA TO HAVE
GOOD NEGRO BAND

Bogalusa is to have a colored
band. Already twelve husky-lunged
duskies have pledged themselves to
do the tunes to time tempo a la
ebony and at preliminary rehearsal
last week there were actually on the
job eight colored men ready for bus
mess.
D. v. Blayney was present to en-
courage this first start and says that
the B6galusa boys have the talent
and that it win not belong before a
first-class colored band win be in
action here.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
n 'BogaIusa Put
'On Map Anyway

few days ago an enterprising
h New Orleans sent out to its
Amen q card Of advertisements,
..,,i.ino a map of the southeastern
~ Of the state of Louisiana on
vas imprinted long red ar
,aiptiug to the metropolis of the
A recipient of one Of these
Observing no indication as to
slity Of Bogalusa on that map,
usIy cut out a portion Of that
b tie map where the Magic
should have appeared, labeled
Boealusa," and mailed it to
w Orleans firm without re-
iire his identity.
lsy q new lot Of those maps is
distributed with a special rub
amp impression indicating that
found and "plaeed on
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Ca. eooDYEAR LIE

d A. c. Goodyear, president Of
Great Southern Lumber Com
md the New Orleans Great
len Railroad Company, arrived
galusa yesterday on a few days
aes trip.
@ Of the first things Colonel
sar inquired about was the
3 being made in placing the
f1 in condition and as to how
e IS developing with the Indus
b League.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
sAonn ApnED no FuNp

Every week adds to the enthusi-
asam of the Methodists Of Bogalusa
in their hopes to build handsome
new church here. During the last
week Rev. A. ]. Gearheard has added
more than $4,000 to the subscription
and the figure is now becoming a
handsome sne. No general CAM
paign has yet been launched, but Mr..
Gearheard announces that he is con-
fident that when the whole organiza1
ton begins to move itself Alright the
subscriptions will pile up in excess
Of $4,000.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
TOWNS FORMER MAYOR DIES

Crystal Springs, Miss, April ID
P. Moody, for many years mayor Of
Crystal Springs and one of its sub
stantial business men and progressive
citizens, died at the family home on
South Jackson street Sunday. He
was SO years old. BE is survived by
two daughters and two sons, Dodds
Moody Of this place and Pat Moody
of McComb.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
Water Main Bursts;
Big Crew Repair Il

A large crew of men had a wet
job Sunday night when one of the
water mains near Fourth street blew
out and proceeded to flood that part
Of Bogalusa. Competent plumbers,
plenty of good diggers and prompt
action put the pipe line in shap be-
fore Bogalusa awakened, and were it
not for the tongue Of gossip, most
Of US would not have known that we
were without water for several hours,
for the main was careful to break
while Bogalusa slept.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
sPEEpERs FINED

records show that there have
number of arrests for speed
ne city during the past thirty
Treat and near great, ladies
allemen, old and young, black
e, are among those who have
lested and fined. It is said
noer Of the force became so
astic over enforcing the law
came very near arresting him
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
12.INcH RELr RRoKE

The breaking Of a 12-inch belt was
the occasion Of the mill of the Great
Southern plant shutting down Friday
night and practically all Of Saturday
morning. The mending Of the belt
was IA. tier Of a short time, but
it was necessary for the mended part
to stand for awhile before being put
to a strain.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
SILVER TEA AT Y. W. c. A.

A Silver Tea viii be given under
the auspices Of the House Committee
of the Y. W. C. A. on Friday after
noon, April %, from $3.50 to $50
o'clock. A special program Of music,
readings, ETC., is being arranged. Re
freshments also viii be served.
Everybody is invited to be present.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15
DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT

A number of young men have an
nounced dance for Friday evening,
which will be held at the Pine Tree
Inn, starting at o'clock, to which
the public is invited. Music will be
furnished by Blanehard's Kings of
Syncopation Orchestra, which has re-
Gently made decided hit in Boga-
lusa.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15

richardson of IONA is re-
lg from an operation in the
Hospital. This is the IONA
W the Bogalusa Zeke. The
IS 2 together and thus far has
ea edited by the surgeon.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15

! Reilly, city editor Of the
&c tLa.) Advertiser, and one
oesi known newspaper men of
vas a visitor to Bogalusa
~, which was his first visit
4 years. He was greatly
8 with the progress Of the
. stated that Bogalusa was
4 looking city he has visited
" months.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15

Mrs. ]. w. Ezell, whose illness has
been noted for several months, is re-
ported to be in a dying condition at
the Bogalusa Hospital.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15

j. NJ. Hutchinson Of $50 Avenue B
spent last Sunday the guest OF his
parents in Vaudeville.
Mrs. E. E. Lafferty was a visitor
to New Orleans last Wednesday and
Thursday.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1920-04-15

Mrs. FIG. Poole has been confined
to her home on Carolina avenue with
illness for the last week.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
Saved His Horse

Mr.. R. L. Mcintyre, of Altoona,
Ala, says: ''Dr. LeGear's Antiseptic
Healing Powder quickly healed some
bad wire cuts on my horse. I defy
any stranger to find the slightest scar
on him.
DR.. LeGear's Advice and Remedy
saved this valuable animal. He
warns you not to leave a wouad, sore
or cut exposed, but to dust on Dr.
LeGear's Antiseptic Healing Powder,
which instantly forms an antisceptic
protection and promotes healthy heal
ing.
In his % years of Veterinary
Practice and Expert Poultry Breed
ing, DR.. LeGear has compounded a
remedy for every durable ailment of
stock on poultry. Whenever they re-
quire a remedy, it will pay you, as
it did Mr. Mcintyre, to purchase from
your dealer the proper DR.. LeGeaE
Remedy, on ! satisfaction or money
! back larantpe--i AdV.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
Sanitary Steam Bakery.

Elsewhere in this issue of the Chief
will be found the advertisement an
nouncing the opening on next Morda Y
If Echeverria's Sanitary Steam
Bakery in Railroad avenue of this city.
Joseph Barnaud, for twenty-five year.s
employed at the Carmouche Steam
Bakery in Napoleonville, will be in
charge of the breadmaking and baI,-
ing department and none but the high
grade of bread will be made. In the
course of a few days the bakery will
begin to turn out all kinds of plain
and fancy cakes, which will be baked
fresh every day and sold at reason
able prices. Mr.. Barnaud is an ex-
pert pastryman and patrons Of the
new bakery can expect tirst-class ser
vice at his hands.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
The Elks to Help.

At their regular meeting Thurs
day night, the local lodge of Elks,
at the request of the local chapter,
American Red Cross, appointed a
committee to assist in the fourth roll
call for membership and funds, which
will take place Nov II to 25. J. c.
Casserby, from the Gulf Division was
present and in his remarks stressed
the work that the Red Cross is still
doing for the sick and disabled SOL
diers, and the Elks enthusiastically
endorsed the roll-call and appointed
the following committee: Gordon
Gisclard, Charest Thibaut, Dr. D. T.
Martin and Hubert Richard. It
goes without saying that with the as
sistance of this organization, Ascen-
sion will easily reach its quota of
1900 members
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
S. J. c. /. NOTES.
BY G. Richard.

During the past week our school
was visited by Rev. C. NJ. Chambon,
pastor of the local Catholic Church !:
The boys took occasion to present to
him a check for the sum Of $50, re-
presenting the amount raised among
the pupils Of the institute as contrl-
fntion to the church debt fund. The
presentation speech was made by l..
iisclard. Father Chambon made a
.ry interesting talk to the boys and
At the conclusion of his remarks
lanted them a halliday holiday.
The high school boys are anxious
to begin practicing basket ball, but
cannot do so until the ball, which was
ordered sometime ago, arrives.
The smaller boys are having good
time daily with their basketball games
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Donaldson vile Ice Company. Limited.
Donaldsonville La. Oct. 23, 1870.
NOTICE is hereby given that general
~ meeting of the stockholders OF the DON
aldsonville Ice Company, Limited, VIII
no hold at the office of the company in Dom
aldsonvile, on ~
! MONDAY, NOVEMBER /, 1899.
at ! o'clock D. m, for the purpose OF Sc
leetinx a board of seven directors to serve
for the ensuing year, IN accordance WIN
A..iol.. ~ of the charter Each share OF
,.o.t Is entitled to one vote. Stockholders
who cannot be present are requested to aa-
thorize other members of the company, oy
written proxy, to vote and act in Their s'eao
at this annual meeting. s. GoEilh,
RIJTM President and Manager.
Secretary and Treasurer. e.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

Geo. 0. Kocke, local agent of the
international Puncture Cure Com
panv, Inc, and DR.. Theo. L. Webre,
made several trips throughout the
parish this week treating automob!le
tires for non-puncture. Mr.. hocKe
reuorts that thirty-tive ears were
treated this week and that the owners
thereof expressed themselves as high
~ pleased with results. Mr.. kocke
saws. thar he has large list of orders
booked for the treatment for next
week. s.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

Capt. and Mrs J. W. Betz an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Marceline Alethea, to
Robert Harris Pritzell. The mar
riage will be solemnized at ST. Paul
church, New Orleans, on Wednesday
Oct. 27, at 10 o'clock a. M The
prospective bride is the youngest
daughter Of Capt. and Mrs. Betz.
She is a charming and attractive
young lady and very popular with the
younger social set of this city The
groom to be is employed as head line
man Of the Cumberland Tele phone
Company at this place. He is a
steady, hard working and industrious
young man and held in high esteem by
all who know him. The Chief ten
ders best wishes to the young couple
in advance of the happy event.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs Paul Leblanc of
Smoke Eend have issued cards to the
marriage of their daughter. Miss
Bernice, to Heard Falcon. The cers-
mony will take place at the st.
St. Francis of Assissum Catholic
church. Smoke Bend, Wednesday,
October 27, at 9 o'clock a. m. The
bride-to-be is pretty, talented and
accomplished young lady and pos
sessed of an amiable disposition
which endears her to all who know
her. The groom-elect is the stalwart
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Desire Falcon
of Cottage Farm, near Geismar. He
is Young man of exemplary habits
and very popular with his legion OF
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
WANTED.

trI STRICT manager for Donalds"nv'ie
lid and vicinity Commission cq#trace ohiy'
for spare or full time we VII,
| ,, ~ coll income protection through our
! free school of instruction and neip you
| build business of your own. MaSsa- 80 e
CHUsETTs BONDING AND lNsuEANeE'
ICOMpANY. Accident and Health Depaa'-
ment. Saginaw. Michigan Capital >i'''''
|
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

The lists of commissioners aad
clerks of electioSselectea bv the Dem
ocratic parish committee and inc
board Of supervisors of elections to
serve at the primary and general
elections to be held November z, ap--
pear on the back page OF this issue OF
the Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23
LEGAL HOLIDAY CLOSING.

THE UNDERSIGNED BANKS will b"
closed on MONDAY, NovEM BER l.
All Saints Day. and TUESDAY, Nj
VEMBER 2, Election Day customers
need;nq nav-rolIs or any other banking ac-
commodatiors, please note and be guided
thereby.
BANK OF ASCENSION.
COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS BANH,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

A. J. Harding, state manager OF
the Singer Sewing Machine Com
pany, with headquarters in New OF
leans. was in town this week On busl-
ness connected with the company.
Mr.. Harding resided in this city
wears ago and has many friends here
all of whom were glad to see him.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-10-23

In this issue Of the Chief will be
found two large ads of the Cumber-,
land Telephone Company, one OF
which contains the company's explain
alton of the reason for applying tor all
increase of it's rates and the othef
giving facts relative to the telephone
situation in Louisiana. Both ads are
worth reading.