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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
OPELOUSAS BANKS
SHOW WONDERFUL
GROWTH ONCE MORE
Resources and Deposits In
dicate Solid Foundation
of Institutions
THREE OF THE FOUR
IN MILLION CLASS
Baby Institution Said to Be
Growing by Leaps
And Bounds

Elsewhere in this issue appears the
annual statements Of several of the
OpeIousas banks, issued at the close
of business last Friday, December 81,
1920. AS usual, the banks report In
dicates their sOlidness. There is
nothing new or surprising in these
statements for they have long been re-
cognized as about as substantial as
banks in any city or town in this part
Of the state. The three old banks, the
St. Landry, Opelousas National ana
Planters, are all in the millions ndollar
class. In fact, the first named IS
prctfcally in the three-million-doilar
class. The baby bank, the recently or
ganized Parish Bank and Trust Com
pany only having opened ITS doors the
early part of December. According TO
reports, however, it has done re-
markable business forging ahead
far beyond the expectations Of its pro-
moters, officers and stockholders.
The deposits show a healthy f!nan-
cial condition of the patrons Of these
hanks. the St. Landry's deposits to-
falling s2:S2O, ,494.S7, that OF the Ope-
luosas National s1,O3o599.9O, and the
Planters sS97, 7,25S.9s. AS for the Par
ish bank, just having started in busi
ness they did not publish statement
hence tbs figures can not be supplied
Thetotal resources of the st. Landry
| are s2,845, 1928; that OF the Opelou
sas National s1.260,563.2o, of the
Planters s1,428, 1884 The loans and
discounts, bonds. stocks, etc, Of The
St. Landry total s2,4S7,479.9O; of the
opeIousas National 1888, 9,319.25; of the
Planters $1,O42, 2,92115.
All three declare their usual hand
some dividend to the fortunate stock
holders. That Of the Opelousas Ma
tional is the regular per cent semi
annual one, totalling $4,000, and 4
addition thereto another dividend o
! 2 per cent, or $1,000. is also hande,
the stockholders. The st. Landr
hands out twenty dollars per share, o
: the sum Of s25,000. The Planters di1
idend is $4,000.
There never was time in the his
tory Of these three reporting bank
: when they we're in a healthier cond
e ton. and fortunate indeed IS the il
:. dividuaI who owns some {
/ the capital stock of either Of tn
$ three. Solid as Gibraltar, they bi
fair to keep moving froward in the
T naneial procession until they reac
v the point when they are deemed th
n most solid banks in the entire stat
It They are practically in that class no7
r. all Of which speaks Of the earefl
o handling of their business by the
e officers and directors. Panics ar
hard times, stringency of the none
markets and failure of crops or falli1
g prices of farm products seem to Z
& feet these opelousas banks very /
-e tie iY5ee4. -tey a7e a cred:e to tn
N city and their combined resourc
d speak volumes for the wealth Of cou
try and people.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

Miss Jessie Kirby, who is teaching
school in Basile, spent several days
here this week. as the guest of Miss
Edna Lewis.
G. T. Hawkins, school teacher at
Port Barre attended the institute held
here this week.
Ben Anderson of Palmetto came in
Monday afternoon and will return
home today. RH
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
CITY COUNCIL SELECTS
AN ASSISTANT CLERK

At the regula rmonthly meeting Of
board Of aldermen, held last night, the
body elected Hebert q. Callahan as
assistant city clerk. The resolution
appointing Mr.. Callahan was IN accord
anee with motion adopted at the
December meeting Mr.. Callahan was
clerk of the board several years ago
resigning about three years ago to
become a candidate for mayor. He
has lately been in the automobile
business here.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

Miss Bessie Ardoin who was spend
ing the holidays with her parents, left
Sunday for New Orleans to resume
her studies at the Academy OF the
Holy Angels.
Mr. Stewart Rozas and Percy Reid
motored to opeIousas New Years
day and visited Mr.. Rozas' aunt, Mrs.
Gath.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

Frank s. Roberts of Crowley, good
roads engineer OF Acadia parish was
visitor here several days this
week.
Charles e. DucSwort1 Of Naxia Ras
IN opelousas Monl4y.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

D. D. Nuckolls, former manager OF
the Clarion but recently of Plaque
mine, La, spent Sunday and Monday
in Opelousas, visiting friends.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
IluSNGFCURES
esTlXABLE WEALTH TIL
s. LANDRY PARISH
Instance Where Com
~ Details Of Assess
pm ment is Published
\ MILLlIO1HN, lI1H,5rc % { &c EsExFD
FINAL FlGONI'0 'pA
..ooe and Valuation OF
" Wards With Prorata
Il If Taxes in Full

first time, we believe, in the
!, & Landry parish the full
-. and facts as to assessment len.
,.s Of property in this pohl-
s,siytsion is presented the read
slle We do not claim credit
,ri,ating the idea, for the matter
sned TO our attention by Sher-
~..soseaux who at the same time
4 our hands the figures
q - herewith presented. It is
~.ting reading and worthy the
..I Of every reader Of this news
/ raudry's wealth and assessment.
h.sp steadily climbing up for
There never was a year when
assessment did not show a nor
y healthy growth, and while this
,ssd assessment predicated an
ease in taxes, it also indicated
strongly that the wealth of the
was increasing in the same ia
r,5er Inc oIa system land was
...a5 at a very low figure and tax
vse correspondingly low. This
m have pleased the landowner but
~ outside public presented a very
octure Of the parish. Today We
4 modern system which says
shall be assessed at full value, or
hundred per cent. The old-time
Isre has been reduced with the
mb Of the assessment, and the
susana system is beginning to rank
II that in vogue in the progressive
les Of the north and central west.
The Parish Assessment
actual value of all lands
Of parcels OF land and
III Improvements thereon,
nxed by the state board
Il affairs for all pur-
nses . ...............S SllZHl,o otu
l actual value OF all other
property, as fixed by the
sais board Of affairs for
AZ purposes e. .......... lO.566,395
al assessed value of all
roDeTty for state purposes
q 100 per cent of actual
aue -. ......$2 .$27,774,O6g
State Taxes
s izx, rs mill ........$52, ,076.3'
id Vet. tax, IL mill j. 13,sS7.O;
nads tax, Is mill -. 3,471.7t
e educational tax l IL
HlA 80 ............. 4.166.1,
Ioial state tax ....... .s111,O9 2
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

aaad total parish taxes. .s1s5,177.1o
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
Drainage Taxes

Drainage Taxes
Ravou MalIet & Plaquemine
District, 20 cents acre 49,. .$4'OOs,OV
plaouemine District, mills 6,4OO.72
r,+.1 drainage taxes il. s10,41O.82
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

Special Taxes for Schools
aaaTille school, 5 mills s 2,335.11
au BOeuf school, 3 mills 6S6.1O
Current school, mills 1898
7ag Jack school IL
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
Levee Taxes

LeVee Taxes
p,var nistrict 3 mills. .$24, ,s67. 90
Atchafalaya Basin, 5 mills $4,000
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05

5al assessed value of all
property for state purposes
q 100 per cent of actual
ialue ...... .$27,774,0 ,065
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
State Taxes

State Taxes
ie lax, rs mill .......$52, 2,076.37
isd Vet. tax, IL mill j. 13,SS7.O3
roads tax, Is mill -. 3,47176
NE educational tax / IL
aIn j.. ........... 4,166.1O
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-05
A..u., Value for Assessment

Totals. 5s7,8Os. -. sl7'zo''t :
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
 ~ HITTING THE E ] SPORT TRAIL ] z S&fSMaasSz9 With Geo. E. Fiirstbrook E
Hay you got it ?

got pidemco O fpennan itch spreading.
  a  Waterbury things 8ut give Joe Cosgrove a o Putt all bridgeport
  making 
 
 
   oboutin regions between Louis Ioga
  and some other members of his stable Smith Bridgepor catcher 
  Q own to the eIeann mark of manag there  in of they Reading Birds of the teams nicbnames
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
TOBIN EiERALDED AS
 WILLIE KELLER. 2ND

In the Middle West some of the critics are hailing Johnny Tobin of the St Louis Browns as a second Willie Keeler. It is claimed that Tobin, like Kee4er, can place the ball when he hits it. While recently dis cussing the leading batters in the American League and their weak nesses at bat. Jim BaSby, the Cfeve- land pitcher, said:
 ~STobin is a real bear He has us pitchers guessing all the time. He seldom fails to cross us If we play him for a, bunt, he hits out If we figure he is going to swing. he lays it down. If the players shift toward right field for him, he hits the ball to left. I think he is the hardest man in the American League to out guess.''
 Tobin's 46 extra base hits last sea- son demonstrated he can hit the ball with vigor- The fact that he made POP hits in 1920, being e21celled by only seven other batsnen in the American League, is convincing proof that he hits consistently. His batting average was $40. The only men ito top him were Sisler, Speaker, Jack son, Ruth, Eddie Collins, Jacobson and Joe Evans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Burfeind In
 Bender Camp

Harry Burfeind. pitcher from the Giants stable who has been tWirling for the Newark Bears, and who pitched for Waterbury a. part of last season. has Joined the New Haven outfit Burfeind has been South with the Giants for two or three seasons and McGraw entertains hopes he will reach big league requireme with some more minor league seasoning. In seven games with the BraSscos last season he won 5 and lost 2. He fieded perfectly and batted at -33 3 clip Appearances give the impression that George Weiss and Chief Bender are not wholly satisfied with th> playing strength exhibited by the In dianS to date and that they have de csfed to bolster up the club in their frantic efforts to cop Flag No. 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
DaZZlers Diamond

George IA Kelly, first basenan Of the Giants, who is looming up on the horizon as rival 10 ssBabe'' Ruth as home run Setter, is a San Francisco boy and has been playing ball since 1914, when he bIossomed out as a minor league star with Spokane. Later he played with the Vic toria team and was sold to the Giants in 1915. In 1917 he was released via the waiver route to PittsE,,Irch. For the next two seasons he played with Rochester on a Giant string, which team was under the leadership of Ar thur Irwin. It was last season that Kelly became a fuIl-Hedged Giant. suppIantinS Fred Merkle on first base.
 Kelly is a giant in size, being 6 feet inches in height, weigh ing 19O pounds. He bats and throws right handed Last season he batted for .266, which includ- ed II home runs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Ring Amateurs
 Given Chance

Local anatuer boxers will have a chance to display their wares in the first annual boxing tournament of the Connecticut A A. U., which will be held at the Yale University Music Hall, New Haven, on May 20. The event is being run off under the aus piceS of Kenney's Athletic club of the Elm City. There will be bouts be- tween the following classes-105 lbs; 115 Fhs.; 125 lbs; 1855 lbs; 145 lbs; and a battle royal for all battlers un- der 130 lbs. All entries must be members of the A. A U. Member shFp blanks can be obtained from Capt Baum
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Harvard Grew
 At Princeton

Princeton, May 6.-Jungietown is filling up today for the triangular boat races tomorrow between Harvard, Annapolis and Princeton on Lake Car negie. The Harvard oarsmen arrived from the Hub today and will take a practice spin this evening. The Navy crews left Annapolis early today and are due to reach here this afternoon. Princeton oarsInen had their final workout yesterday.
 Dr. Spaet4a, Princeton'S coach, is not anticipating any record smashing to- morrow owing to the bad water con- ditionS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Wilby Here
 For Game

The Hilltop nine will meet its strongest rival of the season when they meet WiIby High Of Waterbury at Seaside Park this afternoon. Wifby has one of the fastest ball teams in
 the state and is likely to give the Hunt clan some trouble The Hill topperS will use Iavery on the mound. The team will lineup as fol- lows: Whelan, ss-; Shea, 2b.; Ma
 her, 3b.; Hill, C.; Ryan, cf.; Co1way,
 1b.; Weldon, If; Gallagher, If. and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
YOUNG LUBY JOINS
 PUGS' ALIBI CIRCLE

Young Luby, the Crasho feather, who lost a close decision to Tommy Allen of Newark at the Columbia A c. smoker Monday night. wishes to let it be known that he was not all tuned up for his tilt with Allen Allen gives the reason thattne fought BrindiSi in Waterbury on Saturday night and also boxed an exhibition on Sunday which put him stale.
 However, the ''Park City f1ash' would like nothing better than a. re- turn bout with the Newarker, and he would prefer to meet him in a ten rOUnder, if possible. as Luby has the idea that Allen is only a four round fighter and he could easily defeat him in a bout of longer duration.
 Mickey Danse. the rough Brass City ligh tveight who handed Patsy Bo- gash a nice trimming at Waterbury
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
NO BRITISH ENTRY

London, May 6-No British compe- titor has yet appeared for the At lantsc yacht race, which starts al Sandy Hook, July 1, finishing al, Os- tend. The winning yacht will be presented with a cup by King Albert of Belgium
 There is a possibility that the Duke of Westminster will enter his barque Belem, which was formerly a cargo. but which is now one of the most comfortable yachts afioat-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
INNOVATIONS BOOKED

The Knowtons and Lordship Jrs. are scheduled for a diamond battle sunday afternoon in IordShip- The following KnowltonS are requested Go report: Morris, ScuEy, Murphy, Car roll, P and B. Yos1ngs, G. Youngs, O,Neil. Rollan, w. Urban. J. Urban .Tayaor Kalso, Wheeler and Tim Mo I.auehlin. The Knowdtons challenge au 1T-1S year teams for games after May 15
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
YANK PoLOIsTs WIN

London, May 6-In the first polo game on the Birmingham field the American polo team, composed of Louis F. Stoddard, Thomas Hitch cock, Jr-, J. Watson Webb and Dev- ereux Milburn, won by a. score of 14 goals to one over the Birmingham team, comprising Captain A H. Will Hams, William Bidding, Harry Rich and the Argentine poloist, Trai1l.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
CHESS WIzARDLOSES

Detroit, Mich. May Samuel Rzeszewsk1, nine year old chess wiz ard lost two games here last night in a simultaneous match with 20 players He won Is and three were drawn It was the first time since the how began his exhibition tour that he has been defeated twice in one contest He lost here to S. L. Van rNorden of Toledo and Benjamin Franc of Detroit.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Y. N. H. A. Nine
 Books Opener

The Y M. H., A ball tossers are being rapidly whipped into shape for their first regular game of the season which will be played Sunday, May Is, in New Haven. the Y. M. H. A. of the F1lrn City being the opponents of the locals. Manager Charley Rosen- oluth requests all members of the team to report Sunday at Seaside Park, 9:30. for practice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
SPECIAL SPRINT RACE

Boston, May 6-The matching of six
 of the leading mile runners of the country in a special race for the Eng fish High School centenial annIvers- .~ Ineetinc at Harvard stadium. June Is. was announced today The prospective competitors are Joie Kay Illinois A C.; Hal Cutbill, Boston A A; Ray Baker, Bates; James Connoi- 1y. Georgetown; Walter Higgins, Co luns,ia- and Dennis O'Connell, liar ward.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
HONEYsPOTS BEATEN

In a Seratford School league game yesterday the Stratford Center nine trimmed the Honeyspot nine in a six inning contest by a bo score
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
JURORS DRAWN.

Jurors were drawn yesterday for the criminal term of Superior court that will be called next Tuesday, Judge William M MaItbie, presiding Judge John F. Keeler presided at the drawing. The jurors will be asked to report Wednesday morning. The docket is expected to b ecompleted today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
25 AUTO ENTRIES

Indianapolis Ind. May 6-Twenty-
 five autorn oofies have been entered in tha annual 50O-mile International .Sweepetakes race at the Indianapolis : Moltor Speedway May 30. Entries for the event which carries with it a purse of approximately $100.000 clos ca yesterday Drivers for 23 of the r,arf1fnes have been named
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
ALPINEs WANT GAME

>sA game for Sunday is desired by the Alpine A A. Manager T. Toot- hill, 530 Carroll street, would like to hear from first class local teams hay ing diamond permits
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
FAIRFIELD GAME

Fairfield fans should see a fine diamond battle on Sunday afternoon when their team will have the Strat- ford A C. as opponents The Strat- ford players will report tomorrow af- taz-nn-an al Aunn Bdald far nrartira-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
3 PITCHERS RELEASED

More releases were handed out yesterday by major league cluhs. ny Cobb let go a pair of veteran pitch CTS, Doc" Ayers and George Gun ningha.m, while Connie Mack releas- ed Pitcher Fred Helnach to the Three-II. league.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Standing

Games Today St. Louis at Pittsburgh. Cincinnati at Chicago Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
MCNAMARA BEATEN

Tim McNamara, Fordham's classy twirler, yesterday held the Catholic University batsmen to six hits and famed seven, but poor fielding lost the game for Fordham The New Workers had IS men left on the bases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
SPORT SNAPSHOTS

NEW YORK; big array of OIyrn- pie stars will be seen in action to- morrow on South Field, the date for the triangular athletic meet between Columbia, Penn and Dartmouth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

LONDON-C. Suydam Cutting and Charles E. Leonard, American tennis doubles, losing to Baerlein and Ken shaw, respectively
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

Games Today Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington. Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

BALTIMORE The International Racing and Breeding Association and Jockey Club has been incorporated with a capital of $2y500,O ,OOO to con duct racing in Mexico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Senators Here For Z Games
 With Locals

Unless intimidated by the cratic at mospherfc stunts of the weather king a big crowd should be hand at 7 Newdeld Park today to cheer on the ] Brown Derbfes in their pennant dash against the Hartford Senators It is the first Ladies Day. of the sea- Hartford Tomorrow Also.
 Headed by Arthur Irwin, veteran pilot of the Senators, the Hartford team was due here at noon. Hartford . will also be the attraction tomorrow 2 afternoon Irwin is likely to pit ,. pitcher, against the locals, while Gene McCann will probably draw his box performer between 1eaSure, Wolf ram or Bornehoeft-
 Today's probable batting order: [
 Hartford Bridgeport. Agnew, If LoftIs, If Murphy, Of Lai, 3b ' Kane, If Martin, ct ! Bailey, 1b Emerick, If Scheer, 2b Rodriquez, 1b { McAlpine, 3D. Smith, c B Neher, ss Mclaughlin, 2b Damn, Kingdom, ss Head, Wolfram, Game starts at s:15 o'clock.
 Waterbury Wins First.
 Unfavorable weather conditions and wet grounds raised havoc with the Eastern League schedule yester- ' day, only one game being played. Waterbury defeating the Hillies at Pitts1eld in a Thinning battle, the BraSscos thereby marking up their initial win of the season.
 Worcester Here Sunday.
 Johnny Mack and his speedy com U&nadon of Worcester Boosters will be the attraction Sunday afternoon, the Bay Staters staying over for an other battle on Monday. Many local fans consider the Worcester team equal to any in the league. To date the Maekites have won four and lost three of their contests. Bobby Mur- ray is topping the batting order of the Boosters and is also playing a brilliant game at shortstop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
PHILADELPHA- -

PHILADELPHIA - Followers Of Penn'S track today are rejoicing, for Boots Lever, star sprinter, has pass ed his exams and is again eligible for ompetition.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

NEW YORK-TriaI of Benny Kauff, Giants outhelder, charged with the theft of an auto, was postponed until Monday, owing to absence of states witnesses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

last Saturday, night, has been booked to box Willie Meyers of Worcester in a ten-round setto att Worcester to- morrow night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

Dave AIedar of Long Island and Irish Kid Williams will be the prin- cipals in a ten-round star bout at Hartford, May II.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
NATIONAL

Yesterdays Games Pittsburgh 8, St. Louis 3. Cincinnati II, Chicago '.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
BASEBALL RESULTS
EASTERN LEAGUE

Hartford at Bridgeport Waterbury at Springfield New Haven at Worcester. Albany at Pittsfield.
 Yesterdays Scores Waterbury ', Pittsfeld 6 (11 inn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

It is reported that Johnny Shugrue, who is slated to meet Charley Pilk- ington at New Haven on May IS, is suffering from an attack of grip in New York, where he trains, and is confined to his bed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06

Charley PfIkington is going to step into the ring on the night of May 13 to put up the best scrap of his career, as a win over Johnny Shugrue will mean a bout with Andy Chaney and later with probably with Champion Johnny KiTbane.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-06
Standing of the Teams
AMERICAN

Yesterdays Scores Chicago 4, Cleveland o. Detroit g, St Louis O.
The Washington times., 1921-05-25
]. 5. STAUNCH Ally
OF ENTENTE, SAYS
PRINCE Of MONACO
On Arrival in Paris He Declares
America Will Exert Self to
Establish World Peace.

PARIS. Mao 25.-Conyiction that
America would bend every effort to
assist in the establishment of
durable peace and to bring about
normal economic conditions WAS ex-
pressed here last night by the Prince
OF Monaco, who has just returned
from the United States. In speaking
of his visit to America. he said:
after a month in that country. 1
am filled with optimism which was
kindled by the sympathy of the
American people and the evident
tendency on the part OF the consld-
cradle majority of the population of
America that their country will re-
turn to the aid of the allies, should
an unforeseen war be brought about
by the evident bad faith of Ger
many.
"After meeting men and women
prominent in science. politics and bus
mess, ] return to Europe with every
confidence in the resolution expressed
by Americans that the United States
will share it's efforts to establish
world peace on a solid and equitable
basis. That is to say. so that France
and the allies will not be called upon
to undergo the ruinous consequences
of war launched by the enemy of
our civilization"