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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

On motion the following resolution
was adopted: Be it resolved that the
above report from the committee ap-
pointed by this board to examine
former Supt' Wade's books and
vouchers be received and spread upon
the minutes.
Be It further resolved that in COM
pliance with the recommendations in
the above report the Clerk be and
is hereby authorized to cancel from
the record Supt. Wade's bond for
handling the School Boards funds.
Be it further resolved that the
board wishes to express it's graft
fication and thanks to former Supt.
Wade for his long term Of faithful,
efficient, and successful work q
Parish Superintendent during his
administration.
Be It further resolved that the
thanks Of the board are hereby ex-
tended to the members Of the COM
mittee for their painstaking and
thorough examination Of former Supt'
Wade's books and vouchers.
On motion after thorough discus
sion the board concluded to stand
b. their resolution Of the meeting
Ma Jdly 1t, h rsistssn - sbslish'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

ing all transportation for pupils at.
tending central High Schools for tn
session Of 1s21-1s22.
Whereas, it win be necessary foG
the School Board Of the Parish Of
Tensas to borrow the sum Of Twenty
Seven thousand Five Hundred Dol
lars ($27, 500.oo) to enable them, to
run the schools in the Parish Of Ten
sas during the session Of 1921 and
1922, this sum being needed in id
dition to the cash revenues which
viii be received by this board; and
Whereas, it il necessary to borrow
said sum to be used for the said
purpose Of running the schools d
the said Parish Of Tensas during said
school term
Now, therefore, be II resolved b.
the Board Of School Directors Of tn
Parish Of Tensas that d. F. Miller
President, and C. L. Barrow, Secre'
tary, Of this Board, be, and they an
hereby authorized and directed IA
negotiate . loan Of Twenty Sever
thousand Five Hundred Dollar
($27, 100000 with the Marine Banl
4 Trust Company Of New Orleans
Louisiana, and Issue end sign . not
q ~ 1sasd ~ NJ ~ q TWsatl
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

in the town Of st. Joseph La, in
special session, lawfully convened, at
eleven o'clock q. m. on Wednesday,
September 7th, 1921.
There were present: Hon. d. F,
Miller, President, N. w. Bland, J
h. Netterville, G. N. Clarke, ]. D
Guthrie, A. B. Knowles and Guy N
Hunter, members, and C. L. Barrow.
Sec'y-Supt.
On motion the minutes Of the
meeting held July LIST were adopted.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dol
lars (y27 100000 due and payable
on March 1, 1922, said note to
be executed in the name Of this
Board and to be signed by d. F.
Miller, its President, and c. L. Bar
row, its Secretary, the said note to
draw interest at the rate Of eight
(s) per cent per annum from
its date until paid. and to stipulate
for the payment of attorneys fees
should said note be placed in the
hands Of an attorney for collection
after maturity.
In order to secure the prompt and
punctual payment Of the said note
at its maturity, together with the
interest thereon and attorneys fees,
should any be earned, the revenues
of this Board for the year 1921 de-
rived from the taxes or from any
other source Of revenue which this
Board may have, and whether col
lected and paid in during the year
1921. or thereafter, are hereby
pledged and hypothecated unto and
| in favor Of the said Marine Bank
& Trust Company, or any future
holder or holders Of the said note
until the full payment Of the same
in principal, interest and attorneys
fees.
D. F. MILLER, President.
I hereby certify the above to b.
q true and correct copy Of q reso
luton passed by the Board Of Schoo
Directors of the Parish Of Tensas al
q meeting held at its domicile in St
Joseph, Louisiana, on Wednesday.
the 7th day Of September, A. d
l1921, at which every member Of tn
School Board was present and eacl
voting in favor Of said resolution.
| e. L. BARROW
All of the above resolutions wer'
passed by unanimous vote Of tn
Board.
And there being no further bushes
1.-The School Board adjourned sine die
D. F. MILLER, President
lie T. BARROW. Sec'y.-Supt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

The dance given by Mr.. Alex Black
man, ON Wednesday night, in the
handsome new store building his
father, Mr.. Louis Blackman, has just
had erected on gravel road, between
what Was known - Newell building,
and building Of Bank Of st. Joseph
an Of which ID now property Of Mr..
Blaekman, was Q lovely affair and
was largely attended, widely diver
esnt sections Of the parish being
largely represented, the attendance
even including visitors from outside
Of both the parish and State. The
main floor Of the building, on which
the dance was given, was brilliantly
illuminated with electric lights and
the floor proved ideal for dancing
The Creenville Jazz Babies furnished
the music, and it was some music
Everybody hearing that rag just had
to dance and little II any effort wal
made to resist those inspiring strains
Age and youth alike caught the en-
thusiasm a. the tom-toms banged
and the shimmy began. Couples
giidsd gracefully over the mirrow'
Hike floor, 1t times almost congested
With the rapidly passing throngs, &c
soon lost in the maize Of the dance
and 'tall went merry ~ . marriage
bell" About midnight refreshments
consisting Of delicious sandwiches Of
various makes, and coffee were
served. and which were greatly en-
ioyed, and after . brief respite thu
band again struck up that irresist
ME rag and men and women forgot
their troubles and gave themselves
m 10 the pleasure Of the hour. On
the whole the dance was most de
Rehtful end Mr.. Blaekman wa
unanimeusly accounted q prince Of
hosGs.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

Mr.. John Pulley, special agent forl
the Department Of Conservation Of
Louisiana, has reported to the Ga
zette the finding Of doe which was
sucking fawns and also two small
bucks, each about a year old, all
three of the deer having been killed
by fire hunters. All carcasses were
found lying on the bank Of Tensas
River between mouth Of Mill Bayou
and Luke's ditch. It Is not believed
that fire hunting will at any time be
done by good, law-abiding citizens,
and such citizens who do wilfully
violate law are never desirable to any
community. The hunters had skinned
out one ham of the doe and left
balance Of carcass, and had also
skinned out one hind quarter on one
of the small deer and of the third
buck had skinned out both quarters,
leaving balance Of meat Of all three
deer to rot. The game law for the
low land zone Of Louisiana, which
includes Tensas parish, does not ex-
pire until October LIST. 1t is there
fore unlawful to kill deer until that
date, and after that date it is un-
lawful to kill more than five deer
| in one season and it is unlawful to
kill more than two in one day OF
to have more than two carcasses in
ones possession in one day, while il
is unlawful to fire hunt at any time
It is Mr.. Pulley's duty to arrest al
violators Of the game laws where
he is able to secure sufficient evi
dence to justify swearing out war
rant. He has not yet been able t.
learn who the guilty party or parties
were in the above case, but he au
thorizes us to offer q reward Of
Twenty-Five Dollars for the arrest
! and conviction Of the miscreant WIFI
killed the above doe and young
bucks. Mr.. Pulley states that it is mo-
his opinion that negroes did this act
for in that event he hardly believes
they would have left the carcasse
behind. He believes the deer wer'
killed by one or more white men
with full knowledge Of their law
less act. He says the Department O.
Conservation has striven hard to ed
ucate the masses up to the necessit!
Of conserving wild game life and j
confident that the better element o
our population, both here and else
where, appreciates that fact, and i
willing to cooperate with the De
partment in the protection Of gam
and fish, particularly in bearing
season, and it is only the thriftles
and lawless element, that cares naugh
for the Commonwealth, that pray
upon the game when least able +
|, protect itself and at time when
needs the protection Of man. Sue
practice should be discouraged an
Mr.. Pulley has done all in his powe
to overcome such violation Of law
and Is further means Of aiding il
the arrest and punishment Of the vi
olators he offers the reward abov
mentioned, in hopes that he can gal
some clue to justify arrest, and &c
J cure conviction, which in all prob
ability will mean Jail sentence.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Elridee, and
little Alice Virginia, Of Collinston,
La, are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Hornsby.
Congratulations are extended ia
Miss Lucille Buckner Of Newellton
on being awarded the scholarshir
from Tsnsas parish to The Leuisians
etsts NermAl q NateAiteshes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

St. joseph, La, Sept. z, 1921.
Be it known and remembered,
That the Tensas parish School Board
met in it's office in the Court House
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09
THE SPEED FIEND.

SISGO TBSNOs
The "joy rider," like the poor,
seems to be with rs to stay, and it
10 therefore incumbent upon the
rest Of the folks to take care of them
in the most effective manner posi-
BILE.
The reckless auto driver should be
dealt with properly. It will take
little Of the time Of the sane driver
to take his number and see that the
proper affidavit is filed and that
the proper court administers the prop
er punishment, which should always
be severe enough to keep him down
1t least twenty-four hours.
After some good citizen has gone
to this trouble and the court has
passed Judgment, this judgment
should not be set aside.
In this connection the Columbus
Dispatch contains the following
timely article:
Accidents naturally flourish with
the additional number Of cars, FOL
We presume that for every ten au'
tomobiles sold there is at least one
buyer who il going to show the rest
Of the fellows how to drive like the
devil. And he usually does. You
can see his like every day in the
year (when the roads are good) 60
ing through the country like q dou'
ble-winged bolt Of HadeG
"There Is no more thought Of dan
ger in the head Of such q man thar
there il in q mushroom. He couldn't
conceive possibility Of an accident
with himself at the steering wheel Il
the word was written in mountain
high letters right across the tip Of
his nose, and If he did see it he't
think it q joke Of some kind. HI
sees the team ahead Of him, but thu
thought that the horse might shy
and step into him as he goes tear
ing BY doesn't come within fifteer
miles Of the place where he is sup
posed to haIbor his common sense
He sees . bunch Of cattle, . colon!
Of piss, . society Of chickens, Q squas
Of ducks, and he slows up-lik'
mo, he goes right on, and 1t i
only fool luck that keeps the brindl'
heifsr from stepping in front OF tn
car and spilling the driver alonl
with his gasoline. The pigs do no
eoncsfa him simply because the.
aren't his. They couldn't stop tn
machine anyway, and If half q doc
en- Of them are killed-he 'shoul'
worry He meets another car, bu
instead Of slowing up he throws Of
more speed. II never occurs to hin
that the fellow in the other ca
migit BE- coming home from . sprs
and with about ~ much control o
steering wheel a. . four year old II
would have Of . wheel barrow. Agail
good luck comes to the rescue an
he 'gsts by
"When in town such fellow VII
turn street corners like . blind SOW
A team or another ear may be com
ing around the corner, but this pos
sibility never succeeds in perco-latin
tArogA the London-like fog OF hi
thinking apparatus-nevsr!
"What to do with reckless aut
drivers il . serious problem. The
have . way Of their own that is
menace to the public and an ord
nary mortal isn't safe in an iron
clad barn, with them around pei
forming their stunts. You can't te
when they might break out, brea
in, or break your neck. Life 10
them d just one spurs after another
"The spectacular driver is .
rieht on the speedway, but on tn
public thoroughfare Is . nuisance
-Jaclubn, CMiss.) Clarion-Ledger
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09
BUSINESS FINE SAYS KEMPE
BEND COMPANY.

A short while since it was re-
ported that the Kempe Bend Gravel
Company was extending the scope Of
its operations extensively in Tensal
parish. An inquiry 10 the Vidalia
Officers Of the company developed
the fact that whils the company 4
not extending its facilities at pres
emit that bubiness with It Is pro
crossing splendidly and the demand
FOR the product Of the company i
steadily growing.
This is in . large measure due
to the extensive highway projects
that are under way in the big terri
tory served by the company.--Nst
chez Democrat.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09
DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Tuesday evening, September
9Th, Mr.. asd Mrs. ]. r. Wendt gave
q delightful birthday party in com
pliment TO their daughters, little
Misses Julia Yvonne Wendt and Vir-
einia Winston Wendt, who were
thus celebrating the third birthday
anniversary that they have been
given as blessing to their proud
parents.
Some twenty-six little guests re-
sponded to the invitations extended
and the lovely lawn was made more
beautiful by decorations BETTING
the occasion. Games in keeping with
the ages Of the little ones were play
ed and the ladies and gentlemen Of
the future held high revel, pursuing
in gleeful happiness the amusements
SO dear to the heart Of innocent
childhood.
Following the round Of pleasure,
participated in to fullest measure
by every child present, the happy
announcement was made that re.
treatments were in readiness, and
the invitation was gladly accepted
by all, and the delicious ices and
cakes served were not slighted, each
little soldier and suffragist Of the
future paying unspoken but none.
the-less eloquent compliment to the
culinary ability Of Mrs. Wendt. Al
happy elimination to the feast the
little hostesses bestowed favors on
all guests, in form Of horns and sim
liar toys, to be carried home as pleas
ant souvenirs Of the happy occasion
As the hour Of six approached
the little ones, tired from the even
ing's romp, babe their hostesses adieu
after thanking them for q most de
lightful evening, and wended theil
way homeward, unanimously voting
it to be the end Of . perfect day.
The little ones assembling at tn
Wendt home for this happy occasion
were: Annie Gwinn and Helen and
Mary HARRISON Of Natchez, and 10
seph Whitaker. Elaine Levy, Heller
Spruill, Louise Bateman, Louise
Parlman, Carolyn Ratcliff, Virgins
Gartrell, Ruby NOVEL;, Helen NOVEL;
Thomas Wade, Curry Macpherson
Billie Spruill, Minnie Worthy, Lur
leen Worthy, ~. W." Scott, Reeve
/ Lewis, Alonxo Lewis, John Parker
Osborn, Henry Abrams. Juanita
Blouin, Marvin Schauf, Laura Ma!
Dent and Jimmie Smith.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

Sometimes movie hero is one whc
sits through it.
Congress had 10 vacate or be ar
rested for vagraney.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

FOR SALE-A few settings Of b.
4. Red egss from famous Harrison
Stock. Also high class Coeksrels and
puIlsts-kareh hakeh. Bee hives mads
to order, STRONG and neat. At Len
than catalogue prices.
Address,
AInLID IAR1fa,
Dg 1lyrtle ~;
'sAsas ~. IiHasAs4 ~
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

ps., and s hS i $.a. s s 1927
We have examined carefully vouchers Of former su
Is. 4t, %d ns a ae s %sssss
Board and his supplementary report of August goth
;s: sss s: :s' that you
": s EalTsAs
Committee .s ut BY s ss s1 Board " examine the books and
D. Miller President rn'a' Parish School Board Waterproof
tn. 1snes ns june proved
figures fig rs':'' ''''''
oSerdrsft January L. 1ss4s
Disbursements during six 7o7s5ss
Net balance June 80 ;,n,d except in follow
ing instances; 1921, R..r Mcdowell Hdw cos 1884
In. ': shows .. Eli sa
si % should 81
Isl sts:;s ~: a
sss s. Same comment; above apply c.. sos
s s Fs addition lsa' sia It ess
SIS s;.s:1 1891 s nss
;ss.s IS N; e. & g." for
School pirie. No. l. Cco.....e.e. ceb.'d>
Balance January Isa1s: i iSs|
Disbursements during 2sss4.esI
Net s;:n :s.1 ssns ss d School
T.: Account :: ss .
. ss for no ,s U
sss .nd :sss and :: the csa
%.ss from a;ss' ' stand
R.ceived from sale Of Ss
Interest on daily balances, scsiii
-------------------------" -
psssa a. sessoe.
ovsrdr.f June &c. sl--.,---- 80.
Accrued from sale Of 175xss
Taxes collected ------------------------- 80
Total co5oon pd Tax Collectors Commission.
and 3 A:s:': sc sSIpsn..'on ssoss
i Bank Rsee.eilstie..
!. Ban. of st. ss,.: 4:
--.---s s,b747s
Of t.. Account soss7
257A72
Gss that s:s
it, from the which understand was Levied f0r 00'0s
A. :ss 4 {: sa ssss'
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II &C Nj. NJ Wade,
n Joseph, louisiana
Al (COPY)
hi August go 1921. .
Hon. F. Miller President Parish School Board
i Louisiana.
q Dear Sr:- ~, oo.s 1000, vouchers Nos
69 $40 satisfactorily explained py
= Thos. n. Wade "a, .orv
4 " WIS ~ - = truly,
7 W. N MCFARLAND
II Supervisor Of Public Accounts
'|FSS
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

And there being no further business
the School Board adjourned sine die,
D. F. MILLER, President,
|C. L. BARROW, Sec'y.-Supt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09
PROCEEDINGS
or The
Board Of School Directors

rRNsAs PARISH. LOUISIANA
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

August 3d. 19zi.
Hon. D. Miller Tensas Parish School Board
Louisiana.
SIR ~, oo.s 1000. vouchers Mos
$3.50 S0 been satisfactorily explained py
Thos. n. Wade -;.h .onv
this letter for his information
W. MCFARLAND,
Supervisor Of Public Accounts
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

About all winter styles won't show
lis modesty.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1921-09-09

All of the above resolutions were
passed by unanimous vote Of the
Board.
New-York tribune., 1921-10-02
HENRY MILLER.
THEATRE III W $50 )
ALL AGREE

"PSovides the big.
gesf comedy treat
New York has seen in
fr;aut-a-doy'-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-12
Wit and Hu1nor

Patient-Doctor. what do you
think makes me so bald?
DOctOr-Hm! | ascribe 1t to the
fact that your hair comes out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-12
Style

When | was a girl of twenty-three
/ dressed for health and modesty,
| wore bonnet plainly trimmed
Tied with a bow under my chin.
No bangs or frizzles around my
face,
| was told it was bad disgrace,
I wore full dress to keep me
warm,
And to protect me in time of storm
| wore dress that touched the
ground,
When made. was full, six yards
around.
My low-heeled shoes were broad
and warm,
They never made painful corn.
| never chewed gum of any kind,
My teeth were like an ivory mine !;
never used paint nor powder
puff,
1 w-s told it was sinful to use such
stuff.
| never wore a short-sleeved dress,
Nor one cut off below the chest.
My mother was as modest as could
be,
All of her girls were as modest as
she.
Remember, dear girls, if you have
health,
1t means more to you than all the
wealth.
Take my advice and think Of me,
Dress for health and modesty.
Betty Estelle, Junior high
school.
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A NONSENSE LETTER
Goosetown, Wyoming,

Goosetown, Wyoming,
Feb. 40, 1900.
My Dear jim: You know ] always
like TO write to you. have q little
news to tell re. You know dat old
Tom White dat had dat heart sease,
veil he married lady by dere
name OF Gee Whiz Liz" On der
day dey vas married the sun shone
rain and the while clouds were
black. He was dressed IN red
serge trimmed with green wool, and
wore great big suntlower, red
shoes and blue stockings. She. wore
a red cheese cloth waist and a gray
calico skirt, asblanket for her veil,
and dandclioEs for her flowers.
For der wedding march, the
violist played the organ on his
banjo, Comm Through the Rye"
Veil anyhow, dey vas married just
der same.
When dey got home they ate
their dinner for supper, which was
dill pickles and ice cream.
A few weeks later he got a job
on der farm. On Saturdays he was
supposed to get things ready for
Sunday for the folks went to
church. He put wagon wheels on
der auto, hitched the cows to der
wagons. and painted the fence in
stead OF der house. So he was fired
by der poker and a few pieces Of
coal. -
The next week he became a fire.
man, and seeing a fence painted
red and thinking it was on fire
called cut the fire engine. SO he
was again fired.
Veil, jim. I am gittin pretty
sleepy, so ! will stop. Hoping this
letter will find you as it leaves me
with a broken leg and a black
eye.
From your true, loving kind
hearted charitable grand niece.
TOMMY S1OFEPIPE.
By Miss Martha Selm, Sth grade,
st. Andwrew's School.
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lilILLll ! ~! d! IKE! R
RANGES TRedo MONTGOMERY

On coming out OF the laundry
Billy Jr. hear Star whinnying for
him in q distressed. excited voice,
and he bleated back, II am coming,
Star. What's the matter?" st
Star answered back, Hurry up or
YOU will be left behind; they are
going to switch our car on to the
Santa Fe train"
Billy knew he would not have
time to go around the way he had
come, Sc he crawled through a
place in the fence where couple Of
boards were off, and gained his car
just as it began to back out Of the
yard.
We'll, old fellow, where have you
been? You look all wet, and you
have nearly given me nervous
prostration by your absence. l
have neighed and neighed for you
till my throat is sore"
Il never heard YOU" said Billy
Jr, "for l was inside the laundry
seeing to a little washing" and
Billy Jr. commenced to laugh.
What are you laughing att" ask
ed Star.
AT the funny frightened faces
those pig-tailed Cinnamon made at
me when they saw me coming for
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-03-12
OUR NICE TEACHER

In Joseph Moore school We have
such nice teacher.
She passed every one of us child
rem, and she said she was so happy.
And l think she made some other
children happy, too. She teaches
the sixth grade.
And / do hate to leave her. and l
am not the only one. She teaches
us SO many things. And she knows
just how to teach Us
The children in the GA brought
her a nice basket of fruit. They
planned it and none of the children
in the 6B knew anything about # or
the teacher. And we all were sur
prised and SO was Mrs. Nice. And I
think she did deserve it. For she
them SO many things.-Elnora Dag
get. 6 A grade, Joseph Moore school.
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them. I wonder If the Chinaman l
frightened up the street has stop
ped running yet" said Billy Jr.
Tell me SO I can laugh. too"
said Star, "for / know you have
been in mischief"
While Billy was telling of his adj
venture the train started on it's
way, westward no.
The trip from Chicago to Kansas
City was made without any excite
ment; and after they had left Kan
sas City behind and were well on
their way across the state. Billy,
who was looking out of his peep
hole, said:
well. l am glad, took your ad-
vice and did not try to walk or
steal rides to the west. / would
have been a tired. foot-sore goat by
this time. IL l had ever gotten as
far as here. which l doubt. The