The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-02-10

Blu OF Il. .. U. was In Arcadia a
short time on Sunday. Mr.. Graham
has recently returned from a very in
teresting and extensive trip to South
America, bringing back home some dan.
gerOus pets, and many interesting and
thrilling. stories Of that country.
Miss Mary Louis Tooke's friends arc
aWfully glad to see her at home again.
although they regret that the state OF
her nerves made it necessary for her
to leave school for awhile. Miss Tooke
who would have finished her course in
Piano this year, practised so unremit-
tlngly that 1t was etfecting her health,
She arrived from Ward Belmont last
week.
Everything that man usually
buys can be found for sale at Lyons
Bros. Co., at prices in keeping with
the times. We are looking for yo,,-
Lyons Bros. Co.
A very sad message was received
here OF the death last Wednesday
morning in Lake Charles, of Mrs H.
i. White (nee Anna Smith,, VIII
spent her girlhood in Arcadia. Mrs
White was the daughter of Prof and
Mrs. K. A. Smith, Lake Charles who
We're residents for many years Of Ar
cadla and have a host Of friends here
who deeply sympathize with them in
their great sorrow.
Hardware at reduced prices at thu
Peoples Hardware Co., Arcadia.
The Royal Scouts" Sunday School
class, which has enjoyed the distinc.
tion, for some time, Of being the "Star
class in point Of attendance at the Bap-
fist Sunday School, and their. teacher,
were royalty entertained last Friday
evening BY Mrs. W. NJ. Deas in their
hospitable home. Mrs. Geo. Fields, who
Is assisting them very much in prac-
tising their class songs, and other
music was also present. After the
song service and INDUCING, in some
boyish sports, Mrs., Deas served sand
witches and lemonade. The boys will en-
JOY a picture show party this week.
Mrs. Howell Jones and Miss Yer,
Jones were hdstesses last Thursday to
the Baptist WINS. in a business meet
Ing. The devotional exercises were con.
Quoted after which many matters Of in
terest to the Society were discussed,
and reports were submitted by the
various committees and new commit
tees were, appointed. The ladies wer,
delighted to have with them Rev. ].
9. Cox and Mrs. Cox, Of Mt. Leblanc
andsa talk BY Rev. Cox was much ap-
preciated. At the conclusion Of the
session the hostesses served jello whip.
ped cream and cake.
The friends Of DR.. Billy James, Of
Monroe, former Arcadia boy, who
numbered bis friends here by the score,
surprised everybody by taking unit
himself q BRIDE" last Tuesday. Mis-
Helen Stroud, very charming young
lady OF San Antonio, Texas, who wa
visiting in Monroe, was the bride. They
arrived in Arcadia Saturday evenin
and were guests Of Mr.. and Mry. Bill
Grigsby and family. On. Sunday the,
all went to SALES to visit their mar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. James. Mrs
Blanton Theus and little daughte,
were already there, SO there was ge,
eral family reunion.
The following clipping from the
Shreveport Times, is Of interest to Ar
cadia friends Of one Of the brides who
formerly resided here. "A pretty
double wedding ceremony was perform.
ed By Rev. Claude L. Jones at the min
listers home on Olive st., Saturday
night at 500 O'Clock, when n. L. -Mur.
ply and Miss Pauline Stuart and s. 3
Grubbs and Miss Mena woodward werd
married. Mr.. Murphy conducts q loan
office in the Majestic building and has
been a resident Of this city for over
10 years. Miss Stuart is the tlaugh-
ter Of M. and Mrs. 1. H. Stuart Of
2l6 Fannin st" The Arcadia friends
OF the bride extend best wishes.
Don't let this opportunity pass! Buy
Hardware At Il rreduetion People
Hardware Co., Arcadia.
The Methodist WOman's Nissionar,
Society held a~business meeting at the
home Of Mrs. E. =. Smith last Friday
afternoon. The opening service wa
conducted by Mls. F. 7. Taylor. SONG
service. was led by Mrs. ]. B. Story.
Roll call was responded to by tweIt,
one members, with bible verses. 'The
New Christian" by Ralph Cushman
viii be the next Mission Study Book.
1890 was collected for the Chimes.
famine relief fund. 1t was voted to
send q box to. st. Marks Hall at New
Orleans next week. This box helps