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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-07-29

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America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-07-29
N Wit A r E..

Societatea romina de ajutor 81
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la Societatei din 242 Helen Str.
Inceputul va fl la orele 7 p. M.
Pretul de 1ntrare: Domnii SOC,
Damele 2Jc.
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public cu cele mai frumoase srii
de dams.
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tindu-va cu drag.
COmitetul.s
| (73-74)
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
ARTHUR BOURGEOIS DIES OF
POISON.

Arthur Bourgeois, 50 years old 1714
Bayou Road, who swallowed a quanti-
ty Of bichloride of mercury Thursday
afternoon. while at his home, died
in the Charity Hospital early Friday
morning. Bourgeois would give no
reason for his act.
Deceased was 50 years of age, a ma
tive of Donaldsonville and a resident
Of Algiers for 30 years, having con-
Quoted barber shop at Pelican ave-
nue. and Seguin street for many years.
He recently resided at 1714 Bayou
Road. He was a member of Crescent
Lodge No. 3. Knights of Pythias. His
wife was the late Mamie Wagner. He
is survived by one son, Clyde Bour-
geois.
The funeral took place Saturday
afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
dence of his mother-in-law, Mrs F. C..
Wagner, $40 Powder street. Interment
was in Greenwood Cemetery.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

On last Friday evening Miss Ca
mile Nelson. one of our most charm
ing and popular young ladies was
rendered a miscellaneous shower at
the home of Mrs. L. Harrish, 1888
Dauphine street.
The house was prettily decorated
with hearts and other valentine nov
elites, as we'll as with ferns, palms,
and cut flowers. The chandeliers were
deliberately decorated and each cleo
trio light bulb was covered with a
red heart, the whole making most
lovely scene.
Miss Nelson had been invited to
spend the evening at the Harrish
home. When she reached there every.
thing was in darkness, but just as
soon as she entered the parlors the
lights were flashed on, the wedding
march was played on the victrola
Little Jenserme Lafrance and Master
Leo Lafrance showered the surprised
honoree with an abundance of hand
some gifts from her friends in the
city.
The dining room in which the re
freshments were served was also dec
GRATED with valentine favors and flow.
ers. In the center of the table was a
large white valentine cake with -four
large red hearts. In the center was
little doll dressed In red tulle. Miss
Nelson cut the cake, each guest get
ting a slice. Punch, cakes, candies
and ice cream were served.
Miss Nelson, who Is one of our most
popular young ladies has a host Of
friends here. won by her charming
manner and her lovely disposition
She will be married in the early
spring.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
SENSATION IN PRICE
EGGS TO BE 6Oc A DOZ.-CHICK-
EMS FROM 75c TO 81, ETC.

The Lower Cost Living Club, which
was organized some time ago at 42S
Powder street and is now doing bust
ness at that place, will give the peo-
pie of Algiers a great opportunity to
realize the big saving in the cost OF
their food by dealing with this club.
Some prices for this week as an-
nounced by Mr.. John w. Altman, the
manager Of the club, will be most in
teresting to the housewife.
Fresh country eggs mot candled
eggs) will be sold at Coo per doz.;
yellow yam sweet potatoes, sc per h.;
and large chickens will go at from
Toe to 800 each. Other groceries
will be sold at big reductions.
The Lower Cost Living Club will
help you with the H. c. ADV.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
WONDERS OF AMERICA"
A New Feature for the Pupils and
Others Who Want to
Know.

Beginning this week, the Herald
will start the publication of new
feature, the title of which is won
ders of America"
Almost everybody has heard of the
National Yellowstone Park and the
Grand Canyon of Colorado, but posi-
bly, you, yourself, are not aware that
the Yellowstone Park is one of sew
eral national parks, which Congress
has set aside that tourists may visit
and enjoy their national wonders and
beauties.
These short sketches describe not
only these national parks. but other
places of interest in the United States.
The most famous buildings and the
most noted features in engineering
are also described in these series Of
short sketches. These little articles
will appear every week on our first
page, and we trust that every teach:
er in our local schools may see the
advantage of these sketches in further
developing the minds of their pupils.
We are quite sure that within a short
time that these articles, because of
the important information they con-
tain, will be found useful in the
school classes.
We ask our readers to have their
children read this special article in
the Herald each week. Look on the
first page for the heading, Wonders
of America
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
THREE JOYRIDERS USED
KOEBEL'S AUTO, Is
CHARGE

Said to have taken the automobile
owned by Lionel C. Koebel, 412 Pa
cific avenue, for Joy ride late We'd
nesday, Vincent Dibelo, IL, 230i Car
ondelet street; Ernest Bagur, Is, 1929
Josephine street, and Bagur's young
wife, were arrested late Thursday by
Deputy Sheriff Ephram, town marshal
of Kenner
The police said the two youths con-
fessed to taking the automobile. They
drove it to Bagurs home, where he is
said to have informed his wife he had
bought 1t with money he had won on
the races. She was induced to go rid.
ing with them. They passed the night
along the road near Kenner, and
Thursday morning the young woman
was left at st. Rose, while the boys
drove into Kenner for gasoline.
The marshal noticed the absence OF
the license plates and arrested Debalo
and Bagur.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
TULANE THEATRE.

Guy Bates Post and his excellent
company are this season appearing in
"The Masquerader," one Of the most
widely read novels Of the decade that
has received very satisfying and en-
PERTAINING dramatization. Mr.. Post
will be at the Tulane Theatre all next
week, commencing Sunday night. The
seat sale is now going on.
II is seldom that a popular novel
makes a good play, for the action Of
years, numberless characters and hun
dreds of scenes generally loses ire
mendously to its simplication to two
hours, three acts and dozen or so
players. But here is one that does
not
Mr.. Post has never been seen to
better advantage than In his exacting
problem Of playing John Chilcote, NJ.
p, decadent scion Of noble English
family, a drug addict and human
wreck generally, and also In the role
of John Loder. his double In all earth.
| ly appearance, but with master mind
It is perfectly fascinating the way Mr.
Post handles 1t, the situations are
tense and complicated and yet not fol-
moment is there any confusion as te
which character he Is playing. The
audience will be mystified as to the
mechanics. for apparently before theil
very eyes Mr.. Post becomes the otheI
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
McDONOGH NO. 4.

AS the music-appreciation contest
draws nearer, the boys are taking a
more active interest in this work
Every morning before 9 O'Clock, the
departmental grades assemble and,
after the pledge to our National Ban
ner has been given, one record is
played on the Victrola The pupils
then give the names of the selection
and the composer. We hope that the
boys of the higher grades will show
some very good results in this con-
test.
We regret to chronicle the illness
of Miss NJ. Kenner, one of our de-
partmental teachers. We hope to have
her with us in the near future.
We welcome Miss Doris Graham as
regular teacher in our faculty and
also extend her our congratulations
on her completion of the Normal
School Course. She received her d.
ploma last Tuesday evening. We wish
her success in her work as a teacher.
The school magazine is one of our
main topics Of discussion, and the
teachers and pupils are anxiously
awaiting the initial copy, which will
be issued March LIST. A great deal of
work and thought is necessary to &C
complish this purpose and We hope
success will crown our efforts. The
boys are soliciting advertisements at
very small price.
Friday, February 20, 1920. the U. S
Army School Contest will be held. rs
says will be written on the subject
What are the Benefits of an Enlist
ment in the U. S. Army?" This is
a national contest and we hope oul
boys will take lively interest in the
subject. Necessary information car
be obtained from u S. Army Recruit
ing Station.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
ORPHEUM THEATRE.

The most famous dancer in the
world. Gertrude Hoffman, will be the
headliner at the Orpheum all next
week. presenting series of dances
and impersonations all her own, main
ly created and devised by herself.
Special stage settings and an aug
mented orchestra will add to the en-
tertainment furnished by this, one Of
the greatest and most popular stars
presented to vaudeville audiences in
the world this season. Miss Hoffman
will offer a number of the dances in
which she has won her greatest trf-
umphs. and, as well. number Of en-
tirely new dances which never have
been seen here before. This star will
be remembered for her dancing of the
Dance of the Seven Wells, and also
the Salome dance in "Herod."
The pint-size author-comedian, one
of the smallest fun-makers In Amer
lea, will be on the same program.
which opened Monday afternoon at the
matinee, with his unique skit, The
Bees Knees"
Mrs. Gene Hughes, one of vaude-
villes' best known dramatic stars. will
shine in when He Came Back" the
intensely interesting playlet by Edgar
Allen Woolf
James ]. Morton. perennially popu-
lar favorite of all Orpheum audiences
clear around the long circuit, will be
here again in what he calls IAN ami
mated program" announcing with
some bit of foolishment each act on
the long bill.
The original team OF Collins and
Hart will have novelty surprise act.
|. the nature of which has not been re-
vealed in any Of the advance notices.
Billy Frawley and pretty Edna Louise
have a comedy skit, Seven A. NJ"
written by Jack Lait. author Of many
vaudeville successes. Walter Ward
and Ethel Dooley present Our Ideas"
This always clever pair are at their
best in this.
Kinogram, as usual. will give US all
the news Of the world In motion pic
lures, and Topics Of the Day win en-
terrain with the humor of the Ameri-
can press collected and collated by the
editors of the Literary Digest. Prof.
E. e. Tosse. who directs the destinies
of the Orpheum Concert Orchestra,
will be on the conductors stand with
lot of new and entertaining music,
such as always forms one Of the most
Interesting parts OF the Orpheum pro.
gram.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
BUYS $4,000 OF
FOREIGN MONEY
Mr.. Nj. Blanck, Formerly Algiers
Baker, Leaves for Europe.

Mr.. Blanck, who a few years ago
erected a brick bakery on Teche
street, and recently sold his place Of
business, left for Europe on a special
business trip connected with the pur-
chase of exchange in foreign money.
Mr.. Blanck bought more than $4,000
French, German, Austrian, and other
moneys at greatly reduced rates, and
his purpose in going to Europe is to
cash in on these investments. Mr.,
Blanck says, that he is expecting to
realize between $4,000 to 5000, 200 on
these investments.
He says if he makes good, he will
come back to establish the biggest
independent Wholesale bakery IN the
South.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
LOCAL O.D.A. ORGANIZED
PRECINCT LEADERS CALLING
MEETING THIS WEEK.

At the Contessa Hall last Saturday
might. a large crowd gathered for the
purpose of looking toward the organ
ization of a big Mother Club for the
Fifteenth Ward Of the Orleans Demo-
cratic Association. Many of the OPP
position workers were present at the
meeting. all the precincts being well
represented. The principle feature Of
the meeting held Saturday night was
the instructions to all the precinct or
CARNATIONS to elect delegates to a
meeting of the Mother Club, which
viii, be organized just as soon as all
the delegates have been chosen.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.

Mrs. A. easier. of 236 Bermuda
street, entertained in honor of her
granddaughter, Stella Leblanc, the
occasion being the thirteenth ami
versary Of her birth. The house was
tastefully decorated in carnival col
ors. Tiny baskets filled with candies
were given as favors. Dancing and
games were INDUCED in until a late
hour. The little Miss was the recipi-
ent of many beautiful gifts. Those
present were Misses Anna Foster.
Julia Susslin. Junita Berthout, Ca
mile Mothe, Lillian Koenig, Cecilia
Hymel, Leanor Dauenhaur, Rilma
McNair, Irene Gerrets, Alicia Gravois,
Freddie Wilson. Hattie Savoy, Mar
garet Finley, Jessie Pollock, Hazel
Saleeby. Alma Shields. Edwina
Shields, Daisy Whitney, Anita easier.
LORNA Muntz, Helen Bevens, Olga
Duplan. A. and F. Grimes and Stella
lie Blanc. o. and G. lie Blanc. Messrs.
Emile Mothe. Charles Gerrets, John
Rupp. Jack Brown, Isador Davis,
Louis Acker, Sam Brechten. Edward
Wagner, Leslie easier, Marion Craw-
ford, John vinet, Charles Terrebone,
Bertrand Peck, BUSY Bond. Lester
Brussard, Ira Olroyd. Laundry Adams
and Louis Nelson; Miss L. Averill,
Miss I. volmering, Mrs. A. easier,
Mr.. and Mrs. l. j. Vinet, Mr.. ].
Grimes, Mr.. H. easier and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Leblanc.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
SAMUEL HOOK IS ASSAULTED.

Army officials at the Jackson Bar
racks are endeavoring to learn the
identity of two soldiers who assaulted
Samuel s. Hook, "a, of 34S Slidell
avenue, Waterman at the Army Sup
ply Base warehouse. st. Claude and
Delery streets Friday night.
Hook says he was watching at his
post when two men In soldiers uni
forms approached him. One Of them
pointed pistol at him, while the
other took the watchman's revolver
away. The first man then struck
Hook on the head with his pistol, In
flicting . scalp wound
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
McDONOGH NO. 3.

The benefit picture show given at
the H. N. G. c. Theatre on Friday last
was a great success. There was big
crowd and a fine program. The facul-
ty and patrons Of the school thank
Father Petit and all who helped to
make it so successful. The funds OBJ
tanned will be used for the library of
the school.
After seeing Pershing on Monday.
the faculty enjoyed hike and kodak
ing party to Shrewsbury. The wealth
err being so beautiful the trip into the
country was much enjoyed.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
D. HI. HOLMES BALL BRILLIANT
AFFAIR,

In the midst Of a beautiful garden
of roses, palms and trailing vines, was
set the Valentine Ball given Saturday
night by the workers of H. d. Holmes
Co Carefully planned in every de-
tail, the ball was huge success and
reflected much credit upon the Well
fare Department of the store. under
whose auspices the ball was given.
Upon entering the ball room. each
girl was allowed to draw for queen
and maids. Miss Maisie Chestnut Of
our town was chosen one of the maids.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19

Miss Aline Sevan and Mr.. Henry
Leathem were quietly married on
February 18th. at st. Joseph's Church,
Gretna, Rev. Wester officiating. The
attendants were Stanley Crawford
and Miss Mae Leathem The young
couple who were the recipients of
many costly presents will be at home
to their friendssat the residence of
the groom's mother In 917 Belleville
street.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
The Wonders Of America
THE ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEN.
ETERY.

FITTING, indeed, It IL, that the ma
i tional cemetery should occupy .
position atop the Virginia hills which
line the placid Potomac opposite the
capital Of the nation.
The grounds comprise about LOO
acres and once were the property Of
the grandson Of Martha Washington.
whose only child married the conspicu-
Gus military leader. General Robert e.
Lee, through whom It passed into the
possession Of the United States. In
1854.
So peaceful and beautiful II this
spot that one half suspects nature just
lovingly shaped 1t for the very pur.
pose for which 1t IL being used. The
portion now used for burial purposes
n inclosed within q wall Of red sand
stone. II II divided into sections, with
tastefully-arranged avenues. drives
and walks.
In this consecrated spot sleep the
silent hosts ''who gave their lives that
the country might live"-approximats.
" $4,000 of them at the present writ
ing. Any honorably-discharged sol.
der. sailor or marine Of the United
States service n entitled to burial
here.
In one section rest the remains Of
the sailors who were killed In the
wreck of the Maine In the harbor Of
Havana; In another the remains Of
2,1l1 namelsss soldiers gathered from
various battlehelds. camps and aban-
doned cemeteries. Here, too. are thu
graves of many Of our brave gensrali
and admirsls. including that Of Quar-
tsrnaster General Meigs, who suggest
Cd to President Lincoln that this site
BE- converted into . military csmetsry
Also some tims-wora stones markinl
the gEavss q several o1acers g ~
Rsvoautisaary va.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
TEN REEL FEATURE.

A splendid treat Is in store for the
patrons of the Folly Theatre on Sat
urday, night. The management is Of
fering a very extraordinary attrac-
ton. the masterpiece of the eminent
d. W. Griffith, Hearts of the World"
in ten reels. Those who have had
loved ones tn the American Expedi-
tionary Forces, those who. have suf-
fered in sympathy with the French
and Belgian peasants, those who have
been in any way interested in our
own war abroad-and certainly that
includes everyone-will see just what
heroic sacrifices were made by the
boys of the American Expeditionary
Forces. It is truly a picture which
any one can afford to see several
The Folly Theatre offers this super
production TO its patrons on Saturday,
Feb. 81. Admission, adults % cents !;
children, IL cents; war tax included.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
LEASE PART OF ALEXANDRIA
CLUB.

The Italian Progressive Association
of Algiers has decided to lease the en-
tire lower floor of the Alhambra Club
and will hold its meetings there here
after. At the meeting Wednesday the
charter was signed. A dance will be
given st. Joseph's night at Pythian
hall. A band is being organized by
the association, with Pascal Terra
nova as the leader.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
SIDNEY TO REMAIN ALL SUMNER

Captain Roy Streckfus. of the
Steamer Sidney has decided to keep
the big boat here all summer, in
stead of going to the North. Captain
Streckfus says that he Is sure that
the people will patronize the boat
during the summer, as it will be de-
lightfully cool on the vessel during
the evenings, and dancing will be en-
joyed at all hours during the after
noon and night trips.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
FAIR POSTPONED.

The fair which was to have been
held from Thursday night to Sunday
at All Saints church in Algiers, was
postponed following the death of the
Rev. John A. Clarke, pastor of the
church Of the Blessed Sacrament.
Father Clarke was an intimate friend
of the Rev. James B. Albert, pastor
of the Algiers church. Tickets for
the fair will be redeemable when the
fair Is held, Father Albert said.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
BELI.EVILLE SCHOOL.

The initial meeting of a class in
home nursing will be conducted at
McDonogh School No. 4, auspices of
the School Clubs of the district. The
class will be open to club members
and teachers, at fee of $1.O0 The
usual price of the course is, however,
$500.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
MRS. HUCKINS ENTERTAINS Al
MUSICALE.

On last Friday night. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Huckins entertained at must
Gale at their home in Alix street. in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Schmitt
of the city.
Messrs. Tito and Dechaux rendered
several selections ON the violin and
Miss Zelda Huckins entertained with
several selections on the piano. Dainty
refreshments were served.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-02-19
VISIT NEW HOME AT Ray ST.
LOUIS.

4 committee Of st. Margaret's
Daughters visited Bay st. Louis last
Sunday to look over the new home
purchased by the order for the bene-
fit Of the working girls and to ascer-
tain what was needed to have the
home In first-class order when 1t is
opened about July LIST. Amy dona-
tons for the home can be sent to
the local president. Mrs. H. M. VAL
lette. 326 verret street.
The following is the committee
who visited the Bay: Mesdames r.
F. Whitmore. J. p. Nolan, H. M. Val.
Iette, L. C. Hardy. F. NJ. Mclean, L.
Yalets and Cund!ng. Misses s. Muir.
ply. A. voegtlin and c. Albert