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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-04
ON EXECUTIVE COM.

Judge w. H. Thomas, of Martins
burg, is member of the West Wiz
ginia Farm Bureau Federation, He
represents the West Virginia Hor-
ticultural Society.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-04

Cob.enz, Germany. BIN" writes
that large cake mailed to him by
his mother for Christmas had just
arrived, but speedily departed"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
Chamber Endorses
Colored Farmers
Parish Fair
RESOLUTION ADOPTED At MEET.
ING or DIRECTORS or CHAM
BER or COMMERCE

At a meeting Of the board Of di-
reetors of the Chamber Of Commerce
held Wednesday the following resolu-
tion was introduce by MT. H. F. Rich
ard and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the colored farmers Of st.
Landry parish wiz hold their annual
fair in opelousas, October Is and 16
of this year, and
Whereas, the Chamber Of Com
merce is heartily in faFqr OF this
movement and believes that such q
fair will have a tendency to improve
the conditions Of the coIored farmer
and make him more happy and con
tented, be if, therefore
Resolved, that this Chamber en-
dorses the movement and lends its
moral support to the coIored farmers
fair and urges its members and Other
residents of Opelousas and St. Ian
dry parish to aid the promoters of the
fair In every way possible.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

an extremely promising one. The
drilling contract calls for a depth Of
5000 feet, and a sufficient amount of
piping is already on the ground to
explore more than one-half Of that
depth. The officials OF the company
are going to suffer no delays and will
complete the drilling with the utmost
expeditiousness. All Of the machin-
cry and equipment is modern and
standard and a full and experienced
crew is in charge of the operations
which viii continue night and day. An
electric lighting plant has been in.
stalled for night work. and Supt.
Thornton expects to bring in this well
in record time.
The place Of drilling is about two
miles from Opelousas on the planta-
tion formerly owned by Capt. ]. ].
Thompson, now the property of his
daughter, Mrs. CresweIl. Some 5000
acres has been taken under lease in
this vicinity.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
St. Landry Quota
Not Yet Secured
pERsHING WAY MEMBERSHIPS
ARE COMING IN SLOWLY BUT
MANY MORE ARE NEEDED

In spite Of the best Efforts of the
ladies' committee, headed by Mrs. A.
A. Anding, the two hundreds member
ships in the Pershing Way Association
which-are necessary from this COM
munity have not yet been secured.
There are a large number who signed
cards last January who have not as
yet paid their memberships and these
are requested to maif their check to
the Chamber of Commerce at once.
There are still lacking over eighty
memberships and, 4. the people of
opelousas realized Just what it means
to have this road go elsewhere they
would see to it that they were each
and every one members of the asso-
citation. 1t means only paying a five
dollar membership for three years,
or a total Of fifteen dollars each. This
also includes the subscription to the
Pershing Way magazine, a highway
paper Of much value.
This matter must be closed up with.
in two weeks and the Chamber of
Commerce directors feel that there
is no doubt of the success, If each one
viii do his part.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
SUPERINTENDENT
FOR POWER PLANT
ARRIVES ON SUNDAY
Mr.. AYMoND WAS PLACED IN
CHARGE or THE POWER PLANT
SUNDAY NIGHT

After most trying period, extend
ing over some days, the citizens Of
opelousas were given light and water
service on last Thursday under the
supervision OF Mr.. bymond who sue
ceeded Mr.. Burgess as superintendent
OF the Light and Water Plant. Mr..
Aymond took charge on Sunday night
and worked continuously to reestab-
lished service. He states that he
found the plant IN very bad shape due
in part to neglect and in part to its
worn out condition. The new superin-
teHdent promises to the people Of
OpelOusas his best efforts to keep the
service going until new machinery is
installed. but he says it must be re-
membered that the plant was practi-
cally broken down when he took
charge Of it. Mayor Loeb has been
constantly on the job exercising all
Of the energy and resources at his
command to bring light out of dark
ness, and dampness out Of dryness.
Mr. Aymond comes to US highly re-
commended and we believe win give
the people Of this city conscientious
and able service.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
DEPARTMENTAL
SYSTEM ADOPTED
BY OPEOUSAS HI
WILL BE PRAcTIcED IN GRADES
FROM FOURTH THROUGH
THE SEVENTH

The departmental system Of educa-
tion viii be followed at the Opelousas
high school in the grades from the
fourth through the seventh during
the coming session, 1920-21-
Instead Of teacher to every room
teaching all subjects to the class un-
der his care, there win be special
teacher for each branch of study,
teaching that subject to the different
grades. This method OF teaching en-
ables a teacher to put all his time and
attention upon the one subject given
him and thus attain in 1t q degree Of
perfection which he could hardly be
expected to have in all subjects. It
is to be hoped this method win prove
successful here and add to the al
-eady efficient training Of the ope-
lousaz high schol It has succeeded
.s.-. yell in t-;a high school grades
where + Ass Aaen exp 2-ed for some
- back but tbs vs9r viii be the
first t.zae it has been tiied in the
lower grades.
The grades from the kindc-agrten to
the fourth win have a teacher to
each room as formerly.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
J. E. HADLEY SHOT
IN BACK BY EX-CON-
DUCTOR .SURRENCY

When the Frisco freight No. 4S
pulled into Opeiousas, at Sis p. m,
Friday afternoon, Conductor Hadley
as usual, dismounted from the caboose
preparatory to receiving his running
orders. But, ere his feet touched the
ground shot gun held in the hands
of ex-conductor Surrency bleached
forth its death dealing charge.
Conductor Hadley was shot from
the rear with, a single barrel shot
gun loaded with buckshots. Nine Of
the shots entered his left shoulder In
flicting a wound Of most serious ma
ture. Conductor Hadley was imme-
diately rushed to the local sanitar-
ium in Mr.. Leyin's car, accompanied
by the engineer of his train.
Other than the train crew Mr.. w.
B. Prescott and Willie Burr were the
first to arrive on the scene Of tradgey.
Ex-conductor Surrency wished 10
commander the train acting In the
capacity whom he had shot down but
few moments before. This Mr..
Prescott refused to let him do. Mr..
Prescott asked the wounded man if he
could identity Mr.. surreney as the
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
DRILLING TO BEGIN
SOON IN CHURCH
POINT SECTION

Mr. W. G. Morgan. Oklahoma oil
man, has secured the mineral rights
On 800 acres Of land in the vicinity
of Church Point and expects to be-
gin drilling operations not later than
September first.
Mr.. Morgan is especially sanguine
of bringing in oil in this section for
not only do the fault lines run by Mr..
Harris. government geologist, fner-
sect this sector. but in 1903 The Grow
ley Oil and Development Co., sunk a
well in this neighborhood and local
people state that they brought in a
Is barrel well. But, oil at this time
was only worth Is per bar
rel so they drilled further in the hope
of striking gusher. They failed in
this and drilling operations ceased
through lack of funds.
Mr.. Morgan, states that he has
AOuAu AdEBS 4uaAtACAcS OA pal aAAAS GAu
natural gas. both, unusually good in.
dications of the whereabout Of oil.
This concern has no stock for sale
but are shacking their Judgment with
good American money in the hope OF
bringing to light a new Louisiana OIL
field. Mr.. Morgan has entered into
an agreement with Ex-senator Geo
Wesley Smith to begin drilling opera
tions not latter than the first Of Sep
tember. Mr.. Morgan is especially
fortunate in having secured the co
operation of a man whose integrity is
as unquestionable as that OF Geo
Wesley Smith.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
INSTITUTE
OPENS ON SEPT. Is
BEGINS IT'S TWENTIETH SESSION
WITH SPLENDID ADDITIONS
TO IT'S FACULTY

Lafayette, La, August 25.-South-
western Institute at Lafayette, an
neunces the opening Of its twentieth
session on Monday, September 13,
1920, under by far the most favorable
auspices in its history. With the lib
eral appropriations provided by the
governor and the general assembly
for maintenance equipment, and build
ings. it is enabled not only to increase
teachers salaries but also to add sew
eral members to the faculty and to
provide few much needed new build
ings.
Among new buildings in prospect
within the next twelve months are a
model practice cottage for the house
hold arts or home economies depart
ment, a new girls dormitory, several
farm structures including a model
barn. a residence for the farm director
on the farm, a residence for the pro-
fessor Of griculture on the campus,
and probably also the beginning Of
a new building for science laboratories
in all departments.
Among former highly valued teach
ers that win return TO the faculty af-
ter an absence Of several years are
Mr.. G. ". Goldsmith, professor Of
biology, Miss Ruth Rayn, director Of
Agate, professor Of commerce. Other
additions to the faculty are Miss Eli
zabeth Denbo, recently awarded the
degree Ph. B., Of Chicago, in house
hold arts; Mr.. Joel l. Fletcher, B. s.,
La. State University in agriculture;
Miss Clara Hall, A. B., Neweomb Col
lege. in English; Miss Ruth stodghill
graduate Cincinnati Conservatory, in
public school music; Mrs. Edna c.
c. Macoom, A. B., La State University,
in history; Mr.. James II. Smith, A.
B., Pd. B., Valparaiso University, in
education: A. F. Houston, B. s., Missis.
fppi 4. & III. College in agriculture
william B. Stokes, II. E.. Alabama
Polytechnic Institute. assistant pro
essor Of mathematics in that instf
tute for some years. in mechanical
engineering and mathematics; Miss
Minnie Fisher, A. NJ, Peabody Col
Iege. uateIy professor Of chemistry IL
stat eNormal school, Florence, Ala.]
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

man who had shot him. But before
he could reply ex-conductor surrency
spoke and said: "Sure shot him.
had sufficient cause to"
Ex-conductor Surrency were dis
charged for unreliability according to
the statement given out by Conductor
Hadley. Some time previous conduct
or surrency took his train into Hous-
ton, left it, and failed to report for
two weeks. y
Both men were members of the
same union. Mr.. Hadley was a mem
Der Of the committee which had under
their consideration the advisibility Of
asking the railroad authorities to re-
enstate exconductor Surrency, After
considering the facts of the case the
committee did not see fit to answer
the reinstatement.
Conductor Hadley IS OF the opinion
that this coupled with recent family
difficulties has prayed on the mind
OF ex-conductor Surrency to the ex-
tend Of undermining his sanity.
Mrs. HadIey who Isves in Houston,
was wired and will arrive on the at
ternoon Frisco
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
CITIZENS
SUFFERS SERIOUS
AUTO ACCIDENT
AUTOMOBILE TURNS TURTLE ON
WASHINGTON DRIVEWAY ON
LAST MONDAY EVENING

4 party Of prominent opelousas
business men on their way to Wash
ington. and consisting Of Gustave Tu-
iacoue. A. NJ. Haas and julius Stand
er. occupying a high powered Nash
runabout owned by Mr.. Haas, mar
rowIy escaped death when the, auto
mobile turned turtle on the Washing
ton road. The accident resulted from
the car skidding in a ditch and the
driver losing control, when he made
an effort to right the machine. Mr..
Tujacque was severely injured about
the head and also suffered broken
leg. He was taken to the opelousas
sanitarium where his injuries were
pronounced serious but not fatal Late
reports indicate that he is on the road
to recovery. Mr.. Stander suffered a
confusion Of the foerhead ands Mr..
Haas a slight bruise about the face.
The car was damaged to a consider
able extent
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
FIGHT TAKES PLACE IN LOBBY
or THE EMPIRE HoTEL-BoTH
PARTIES INJURED

Our much esteemed fellow towns
man, Mr.. c. P. Dunbar, who has been
at Orlando, Florida, for the past four
months engaged in a business enter
prise, became involved in an unfortun-
ate controversy with a young man Of
that place on last Monday, and the re-
suit Of the matter were serious bruises
suffered by Mr.. Dunbar and also by
his opponent.
The version Of the matter which has
reached us is to the effect that Mr..
Dunbar was eriticising or complaining
Of the service given him at the Palace
Cafe, an eating house, to some parties
IN the lobby Of the = Empire Hotel.
Young Joiner, who was an employee
Of the eating house in question took
up the matter and used language
which Mr.. Dunbar considered insult
ing, and which insult he resented
with a slap. whereupon he was visi-
ously attacked by young Joiner, who
ls an athelete, and in defending him.
self used a pocket knife which he
mad IN his hand at the time the mat
Ter came up. Mr.. Dunbar was ar
rested bat subsequently released
from imprisonment, and we learn that
the condition Of young Joiner, who
vas removed to the local sanitrium,
g much improved. We quote the fol.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
AWARDED
FOR WASHINGTON
GRAND PRAIRIE ROAD
FRANK DIMMlcK cHAIRBAN ftTH
ROAD DISTRICT ANNOUNCES
CONTRACT BEEN AWARDED

E. Fisher and Son Road Contractors.
have been awarded the contract FOR
the building Of the Washingtoasirand
Prairie highway. The successful
bidders were awarded the cOutract on
a bid Of $4,000 and have deposited
forfiture bond Of s25,Q00.
Mr.. Fisher is On the JOB and has a.
present a tractor and complete road
building outfit on the ground, ready to
start construction early Monday morn
ing. Mr.. Fisher states that he wants
the public to know that he has issued
strict orders to All men in hiH employ
to the effect. that where every they
encounter any person, be he automo-
bilist, WAGNER or otherwise, in diffi-
culties; he Is to render to thae person
every assistance possible without 9th
.er charge than the usual curtisies of
the road.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
OIL MILL RESUMED
OPERATION AFTER
YEARS OF DORMANT
COMPRESS, sTELLYs GIN AND
OTHER UTILITIES TO Be-
GIN OPERATION

It must be source Of great pride
and gratifiction to the people OF 0pe-
iousas that something Of the old time
energy in the way of industries win
soon permeate the atmosphere. Mr.
Barnett. to whose enterprise, business
judgment and sasaeity Is due the re-
sumption Of operation Of the cotton
seed oil mill. says he win begin opsra
ton as soon as the cotton season
opens and that he expects to continue
such operation long as cottonseed is
available. The Compress under the
able management OF Mr.. Robert Per-
kins. is in readiness to begin compress
ing cotton at any time, and he Is
confidently looking forward to a pros.
porous season for that institution.
Mr.. Sicily, ginner. rice miller. etc.
has HIS machinery In perfect condition
and has already opened his plants for
buiness.
The Soniat & Deblieux saw min.
the 0pelousas Ice & Bottling Works
and other industries are running At
full blast. and everything points to g
prosperous season alona the lines IN
dicatsd.
The re-establishment Of this splen.
did enterprise should merit the sup
port and cooperation Of an citizens.
and on an equal basis OF price the
preference should properly 90 tO the
home people.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
DRILLING ON WELL
NO. NEAR OPELOUSAS
BEGUN ON WEDNESDAY


Il was the occasion Of much con-
g-atulation and rejoicing when Supt.
p Thorton of the American Petrol
eum Oil and Drilling ompany pull the
layer that touch the button that start
"A the machinery which viii develop,
70 hope. one Of the greatest oil fields
q the country. Some delay in the
nroeurement Of an engine pump had
saIaved the commencement of drilling
yor several days, but the announcement
that Wednesday about O'Clock would
marked the beginning Of active opera
tions attracted large and enthusias-
,ic crowd of prominent people to the
scene. The drin penetrated depth of
"a feet in 80 minutes, and at this
writing had gone down several hun
dred feet more. OF course no predic-
ton can be made at this time as to
the ultimate outcome of the expert
ment. but geologists and practical oil
men. including Mr.. Thornton, have ex-
pressed the opinion that he field is
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
M'NEESE NAMED
LOUISIANA HEAD
OF LEGIONARES
oPELoUsAs POST NO. IS WAS REP.
RESENTED BY DR.. PERRAULT
AND Mr.. DURIo

The state convention Of the Ameri-
can Legion was held in New Iberia,
La, on August 20-21-22.
opeIousasP ost No. As was represent
ed by two delegates DR.. A. J. Perrault
Post commander and Mr.. D. E. Durio.
Mr.. Durio was a member OF Ameri-
canazation committee, while DR.. Per
rault was a member OF the military
and naval committee.
Entertainment
Friday, q dance at Elks Club, and
auto drive to charenton for those not
dancing.
saturday-Ffsh fry nd dance club
house at Spanish Lake.
sunday-E Elections Of officers.
osweH McNeese Of New orleanS
was elected state commander over Roy
Macgruder Of Anita, La, and Roland
Howell Of New Orleans, La. Mr.. Nc
Neese won on second ballot over How
ell by 8 votes.
DIR. Perrault was elected member
Of state executive commftte from 9TH
District.
The convention was well attended,
abut ESQ delegates were present and
all had a good time.
Bogaiusa was chosen the next con-
vention city.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
1sow COVER CROPS
ON EVERY FARM"

To the Farmers Of st. Landry Parish:
The above topic is worth your earn
est consideration just now, especially,
when prices on other money crops
are falling. Every farm should have
winter cover crops, because they pre-
vent the land from washing. they
prevent the loss Of plant food By
teaching, they furnish grazing for
livestock during the hard winter
months, then in the spring they may
be plowed under. or left for harvest
for hog, grain or seeds.
The small grains and cloveFs are
the most satisfactorily crops for this
purpose. Oats and the wetches sown
with oats are valuable cover crops. Il
profitable returns from the money
crops are hopedf 70, the soil fertility
must be maintained.
WIN. w. SoLETE,
Demonstration Agent.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
OLD EYE SORES
TO BE REMOVED
FROM LANDRY ST.
State Fire Marshall Orders
Their Removal from
Grounds
BEING MENANcE TO
COMMERCIAL. CENTER
The Old Stable Owned by j. J. HeaIey
and Two Buildings by Riseman
Are Condemned by Marshal
as Detrimental to City

Mayor Loeb is in receipt Of letter
from Conrad ]. Lecoq. Deputy State
Fire Marshal, enclosing copies Of no
tees sent Ben Riseman and ]. ].
HeaIey ordering them te demolish and
remove debris within ninety days the
following buildings, as being men
ance and dangerous fire risk to the
commercial district.
Mr.. Healey is ordered to demolish
and remove debris within 80 days the
Livery Stable building on Landry
street, recently purchased from J. J.
Perrodin.
Mr.. Riseman is also ordered to re-
move buildings number 226 to 24S in.
elusive, on Landry stnsAts within the
said 80 days and remove all debris.
The mayor is requested to keep the
fire office informed as to whether
these orders are being complied with.
We print the following extract from
the fire marshal's law.
ANY owner or occupant Of build
ing or premises failing to comply
with the orders Of the fire marshall o.
his authorized representative, as
above specified, shall be deemed
guilty Of misdemeanor and shall be
punished by fine of not less thar
$500 nor more than $500 or by i'm
prisonment for not less than one day
nor more than 25 days for each days
neglect.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
YOUNG MILLS WRITES
OF APPRECIATION OF TRIP

Opelousas, La, Aug "a, 1920.
Mr.. Alfred A Mendoza,
Oeplousas, Louisiana
Dear Mr.. Mendoza
/ want to thank you and the other
people of the parish who contributed
and made It possible for me TO go on
the Boys Farm Tour through the
middle west. It is a trip that viii
always remember, both for the good
time and the knowledge that ! got
from this trip. I hope that viii be
able to give some of the information
that got to some OF the other boys
who were not able to go. hope that
/ will be able To save enough money
by next year to go on that trip that
our friend, Mr.. T. H. Harris, has plan
ned for the boys.
want to thank you as well as those
who help put up the money for this
grand trip again.
Your club member,
CHAPMAN MILLS.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28
c. P. DUNBAR, OF OPELOUSAS, AND
PERRY JOINER OF ORLANDO, FLA,
INVOLVED IN SERIOUS DIFFICULTY

lowing statement from Mr.. Dunbar in
an Orlando paper:
An Artificial Limb and an injured Arm
sI have an artificial leg, and a
crushed arm, which renders it almost
useless and when I realized was in
a fight / defended myself the best l
could" However. these deformities
are not appearant.
An Elk and Commissioners
This affair is very humiliating to
me. IT is the first trouble ! have
been in. / have no one to speak for
me at present, but If do say it, am
looked upon ii my home town as q re-
spectacle law abiding citizen. ! am
member OF the state Democratic Cen
trail Committee and was recently q
member of our city council / am at
present an Elk in good standing. ]
regret the suffering. / have caused
the young man and want to do all
in my power to reliver him.
Dunbar came to Orlando about four
months ago, representing the Indus
trial Manufacturers Of North Dakota
He said his people wished to estab-
iished plants IN Florida to use the by.
uroducts of pine wood. and possibly
to establish paper mills.
Dunbar once came into national
prominence when his fouryear-old son
was stolen from a passenger train
The search which followed lasted foE
several months and cost Dunbar TWEEN
ty thousand dollars
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-08-28

in chemistry and social director IN
girls dormitory; N. o. Tudor, B. s.,
University Of Kansas director Of athei-
ties for boys and professor Of physi-
cal education; and the Misses Adele
and Amelie sabatier Of Crowley, La,
in elementary grades for special stu
dents. And other members Of the
regular faculty returning for the pres
ent session are Miss Delie Bancroft,
A. b.. Newcomb, English; Harry L.
Chatterton, B. s., Ala, Polytech., d.
rector OF agriculture; Miss Eleanor L.
CrIkler, stenOgraphy; Miss Edith G.
Dupre. A. B.. A. NJ, Neweomb, Cor
nell English; Irving P. Foote, A. NJ,
Peabody College, director Of educa'
ton: Miss Margaret Foules, A. B.,
Newcomb. mathematics; Miss Jane /
Gibbs, Newcomb, drawing; Harry L
Griffin A. B., University Of West Va
history and social science; Fuller n
Hamilton, education; Miss Gabrielle
Hebrard, French: Miss Esther Kend
rick. A. B., Judson. Latin; Miss Je
wen Levy, A. B., University OF Ark.
education; Miss Hugh D. McLaurin
Posse Gymnasium, physical education
for girls; c. J. McNaspy, physics
Miss Effie Turner, primary methods
Ashby Woodson, mechanic arts; Mrs
Louise G. Clegg, librarian; Miss DIV
N. CailIouet, registrar; Miss Nathai'
Hohorst, bookkeeper; Mrs. E. F. Bah
er. matron; DR.. r. D. Voorhies, ply
stefan; Miss Adele Leblanc, steno
grapher; Mrs. ]. N. Smith, steward
ess; Frank Creswell superintendent
Of buildings and grounds.