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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
PAY NICE DIVIDENDS
TO STOCKHOLDERS

The Bogalusa Building and Loan
Association, at the regular monthly
meeting of the stockholders held this
week, it was decided to pay interest
to stockholders at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum on installment stock
and 8 per cent on paid-up stock.
In view of the fact that conditions
have been far from normal during
teh past year, it is considered a fine
compliment to Secretary c. L. Black
as well as to the board of directors
that such handsome dividend could
be paid.
The Bogalusa Building and Loan
Association has never paid less than
the above dividends, which is the best
in the history of state associations.
Indications point to an even more
prosperous year in 1922 and they ex-
pect to let contracts for several
house to be started shortly after the
first Of the year.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Heavyweights
May Fight Here

Bogalusa fight fans may see two
of the best known heavyweight fight
ers in the game here at an early date.
J. Fl. Cassidy received a message
from promoter Tuesday, stating
that Bob Roper or his brother,
Tommy, would be interesting in fight
ing Burke or Stewart.
Mr.. Cassidy turned the~proposition
over to the Elks and~a committee
composed of J. As@Spekenhier, C. L.
Black, J. B .tLindsley, Frank Cassidy,
w. C. Thoaas, DR.. J. H. Slaughter
and Clyde S. Moss, viii hold a meet
ing today and make an offer to the
fighters.
In the event an agreement can be
reached the fight will be held at the
colored ball park, where there is seat
ing accommodations for 1900. 1t is
expected that such a fight would
draw several hundred visitors to Bo-
ga1usa if the event is given enough
publicity.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
BASKETBALL SERIES
STARTS SATURDAY

Saturday night will see the first
of a series of five games between the
B. Y. P. u. and Christian Endeavor
Senior basketball teams at the Y. M,
C. A. These two teams are evenly
matched and it is expected some
snappy and interesting playing will
be seen by those who attend these
games.
The games will be played every
Saturday night for the next five
weeks, starting promptly at 1880
D. M, and the proceeds are to go
toward furnishing and decorating the
new B. Y. p. u. room and the Bust
ness Girls room ait the Baptist
Church and toward the fund that the
Christian Endeavorers are raising to
send their intermediate Society to
Lake Charles for the State Christian
Endeavor Encampment next June,
one hundred per cent strong.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
BRISK BUSINESS is
EXPECTED NEXT WEEK

Local merchants are looking for a
big Christmas trade to start next
week, and never were they better pre-
pared to serve the trade. There is
hardly store in BOgalusa which has
not purchased considerable merchan-
disc for the holiday trade. Besides
the merchants displaying the finest
line of holiday goods in the city's his
tory, the patrons win be given an
agreeable surprise in the way of
prices, which are much lower than
last year.
Bogalusa citizens who have gone to
New Orleans to inspect the Christ
mas display have returned here, stat
ing the prices in New Orleans are
much higher than in Bogalusa and
that the display, while in some in
stances is larger, Bogalusa offers
such variety Of gifts that it would
be a waste of money and time to visit
New Orleans with the intention of
doing any Christmas shopping.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
IMPORTANT TRAFFIC
LAWS PASSED BY CITY

That the city of Bogolusa is TAX
ing in earnest the plans to make the
streets of the city safe for all kinds
of traffic was evident Tuesday even
ing by the number of proposals
brought before and accepted by the
Commission Council.
An ordinance providing for the
proper respect of the 1silent police
men" erected at the intersections of
various streets Of the city, and to
regulate the Barking of vehicles in
certain parts of the city was adopted
by the Commission Council.
Hereafter any person driving a We
hicle, who fails to go to the right OF
these silent policemen, or approaches
them at a speed greater than seven
miles an hour, will be subject to a
fine of 500, or. go days imPrison-
ment.
All streets running north and
south, and Fourth street and the
running east and west, will
be designated as right-of-way streets,
and anyone travelling on these streets
viii have right of way over any We
hicle coming into or crossing these
streets.
Authority was given Chief of PO-
lice Abner Magee to purchase mo-
torcycle and side car for the purpose
of handling these traffic cases and a
speed cop" will be on duty day and
night to see that the traffic laws are
observed.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
WOULD THE Lock HOLD

In sheer terror, Conscience Will
liams shrank against the wall of her
bedroom while the man the law de-
clared her husband beat the barrier
of oak paneling. She had promised
to love, honor and obey. That last
word, Conscience, despairing of her
one great love. had not understood
its whole significance during the list
less solemnity of the marriage cere-
mony which bound her soul and body
to Eben ToIlnfan. A big play, Love,
Honor and Obey" with a cast de-
servedly named all-star, at the Magic
City Theater Thursday ttOnight), De-
cenlber 18th.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
IECION PLANS
GREATER SERVICE

arooram of greater service dur
7 gow year was laid down at
s s ~ meeting of the American
. y - Tuesday evening. A Welfare
$50 S..;tfae under the direction Of
s s.,..a, Gardiner, will visit the ex-
~ men who CHARGE to be in the
~. IA bospital and baskets will be sent
I ~ Bopalu5a 43en who are patients
\ III tbs Marin Hospital in New Or
nv meeting, which was one of the
ii attended in the history of the
IN was made especially interesting
ibp short addresses Of Rev. E. c..
ann. who spoke on the service that
n Iegion owes the ex-serVice man,
s3R M Miller, Jr., Of Covington,
sisgate from the Sixth Congress
.asl District to the National Con
zion in Kansas City.
Several other important matters
~ brought before the meeting, in
lasinp The election Of Robert Ma
a \ athletic officer. Mr.. Magee
organize a basketball team to
AN against the Robert Burns Post
g6angton in answer to the chal-
e issued Tuesday by Comrade
1son of that post. A new mem
ship drive will commence at once
81 Tie city has been divided into
fons, with the goal set at 500
nbers for the Magic City Post.
Meetings win be held on the sec
I'd and fourth Tuesdays of every
srth. and at the meeting on De-
amber 9th Commander Friend an
aaces that first-class boxing card
sil be offered the men.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
WARNING TO DRIVERS
OF ALL VEHICLES
THIS MEANS YOU-READ TIT
MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE OR A
SENTENCE OF THE COURT.

The City of Bogalusa expects to
rigidly enforce its traffic regulations.
All streets running north and
south, and Fourth street, between
Columbia street and Main line Of
N. o. G. N. railroad, and the High
way through Northwest and Norta-
west Bogalusa are RIGHT-OF-WAY
STREETS. That is, people travelling
these streets have the right of way
over the people travelling streets
which interest with them.
People travelling a right-of way
street DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT
OF WAY when they turn out Of a
right-of-way street. There is no dis
tinction then. Speed must be slack
ened to seven miles per hour, and ex-
IRENE care taken to avoid accidents.
People travelling other streets lead
ing into right-of-way streets MUST
SLACKEN THEIR SPEED AND, IF
NEED BE, STOP their vehicles to
await their time to go into a right
of-way street.
The speed limit is Is miles per
hour on any street, but whether on
right-of-way street or on other
streets, when approaching a corner
or another intersecting street, the
speed of the vehicle must be Stacked
to seven miles per hour at the inter
section to avoid accidents. THIS
MEANS EVERYBODY.
All vehicles, THIS MEANS HORSE
AND WAGON, OR BUGGY, TOO
must have lights on them at night.
Automobiles must have TWO HEAD
LIGHTS and ONE TAIL LIGHT.
Other vehicles, horse and wagon, or
buggy, must HAVE A LIGHT ON
FRONT OF VEHICLE so PLACED
THAT 1T MAY EASILY BE SEEN
FROM FRONT AND REAR.
DRIVE CAREFULLY. KEEP TO
THE RIGHT. THE LAW PRO
VIDES THAT YOU MUST KEEP TO
THE RIGHT. DON'T BE A ROAD
HOG. THE ROAD BELONGS TO
THE PUBLIC, not solely to you.
Always drive AROUND the silent
policeman, TO THE RIGHT.
Speed limit around ALL COR
NERS is seven miles per hour.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Few Women Votes
In City Election

There will be few wonens votes in
the next city election which will be
held next year. 1t is believed that
there are not over a hundred women
in Bogalusa who paid their poll tax
last year and it will be necessary for
them to show their 1920 as well as
1921 poll tax. Women who expect
to vote in the parish elections had
better pay their poll tax this year and
next. Poll taxes cost $1.00 each and
can be secured at the First State or
the Washington Bank and Trust Co.
It is also necessary to register but the
of Voters will likely spend
a few days in Bogalusa before an
is held Interest in the city
election is already developing and in
dications are that there will be a
shortage of candidates.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
ELKS WANT NAMES
OF THOSE in NEED

If you know of a family in Bogalu-
sa who should receive one of the
baskets which will be sent out by the
Elks on Christmas eve you will con-
fer a favor upon the lodge by phon-
ing c. L. Black e. r. Cassidy or Js~H.
Slaughter. DIR. Slaughter, will ask
the ministers of the city to assist in
securing the Names 1t is believed
that sufficient funds have been
raised to care for all, but in the
event that there are more needy than
before, the Elks are going to see that
every family is provided for. If you
know of needy case in your vicinity
do not depend upon some one else to
report it, but phone one of the above
named gentlemen at once.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Draw Jail Sentences
for Selling lightning

The police department has started
a roundup of all parties in Bogalusa
selling lightning" and other drinks
with a "kick." Under the new Hood
law, which gives a minimum sentence
of $100 and 10 days in Jail, the po-
lice believe it will be an easy matter
to stamp out the traffic in booze.
The first to face Judge OFT under
the new law were three negroes and
one white man. Each drew a fine of
500 and ten days. Whether the fines
will be paid or not is unknown, as the
men are now serving their sentences,
which win expire on Christmas Eve.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
WILEY WOOD is
HEAD OF MASONS

Wiley NJ. Wood was unanimously
elected Worshipful Mastero the
Center Lodge No. 244. F..1& A. NJ, at
the regular monthly meeting of the
lodge held Saturday evening in the
Masonic TEMPLE. Other officers
elected were: J. FL. Lipscomb, s.
J. A. Porter, J. W.; d. w. Richardson,
Treasurer; Sam Holtun, Secretary ;
N. s. Young, Chaplain; T. P. Black
well, S. D.; Jesse Crawford, ]. D.;
J. J. Carter, M. of c.; Theo. Disti-
fano, Tyler; J. A. Shows, Marshal;
E. P. Rhodes and ]. P. Tucker, Stew
ards.
Installation of officers will be held
Saturday evening, with the installa-
tion ceremony under the direction of
Past Master Lee %. Taylor.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Automobile Headlights Must Be
Dimmed.

Automobile Headlights Must Be
Dimmed.
They may be either dimmed with
a special tense or the tense may be
painted from middle up to sides at
an angle of about IS degrees each
way. Failure to dim your lights is
just as much a violation of the law
as to break the speed limit. Be care
full!
Extend your hand out to left when
expecting to turn or stop. Blow your
horn when expecting to pass a We
hicle in the lead. Pass always to the
left of front car from rear. Pass
ing to right. all cars going in oppo-
site directions.
Thousands of people are killed or
manned for life by failing to obey
traffic regulations.
DO NOT FOLLOW A FIRE
TRUCK. This is against the law
When a fire truck is approaching
from any direction, drive your vehi-
Gle up next to the right curb and
STOP STILL and let the truck have
a clear right of way. DO NOT PARK
NEAR ANY FIRE. Do NOT RUN
OVER THE FIRE HOUSE.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Columbia Street Merchants Offer Million
Dollars Of Merchandise at Reduced Prices

The merchants of Columbia street
have formed a cooperative associa-
ton and are going to bring new trade
to Bogalusa, and this week announce
that Million Dollars worth of mer-
chandise will be offered for the holt
day trade at greatly reduced prices.
The sale will start tomorrow, Fri
day, and continue until Christmas.
Practically every business firm on
Columbia Road is a member of the
association, and the bargains will be
so many and so varied that it would
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
SPECIAL SERVICE FOR MEN
SUNDAY EVENING, DEC. Is

A special service for the men Of Boz
galusa will be held Sunday evening at
1880 o'clock in the First Methodist
Church on Avenue B. Rev. Gum
has chosen as his subject, "a Mans
Equipment" and every detail of the
service will be conducted by the men.
A male choir composed of members of
the Mems Bible Class, under the di-
rection of X. ]. Bean, viii be fea-
ture of the service. Although the
service is a mems service, the ladies
and children are invited to be pres
ent.
Subject of the service Sunday
morning at IL o'clock, "The Great
Commission" Sunday School at
9 80 a. M; Epworth League at $50
IN. m,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Local Elks to Attend
Big Meeting Saturday

Jules o. lie Blanc, Exalted Ruler,
C. L. Black, Sec, and w. S. Gardiner,
chairman of the membership com
mittee of the Bogalusa lodge of Elks,
will attend the meeting which will be
held at New Orleans next Saturday,
when every Elks' lodge in Mississippi
and Louisiana will be represented.
The meeting WiIT be held at the
New Orleans E}ks' Club, and Col.
Jno. P. Sullivan will preside. This is
the first time in the history of the or
der that such a meeting has been
held. Clyde S. Moss, district chair
man of the membership committee Of
the Grand Lodge announces that a
similar meeting will be held at Brink
ley, Ark, Dec. .27, and TT. Smith,
Ark, on the 29th of the month.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15

be impossible to enumerate them in
this edition. Groceries, fruits, feed,
clothing, hardware, toys, farm imple-
ments, and in fact any kind Of mer-
chandise you desire will be offered
at a big reduction.
The organization will see that an
announcement Of this event goes into
the home of every citizen of Washing
ton parish which will be done by CO.
operation in distribution, each mer-
chant looking after the distribution
in certain section.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
speed COP" TO
CHASE SPEEDERS

Speeders, beware! At the regular
monthly meeting OF the Commission
Council Tuesday night authority was
given Chief Of Police Magee to pur-
chase a motorcycle and side car
equipped with he speediest of en-
gines and other modern equipment,
including a speedometer.
The machine will be used to run
down speeders in the citu limits. The
police are sure no automobile in this
section will be able to outrun them
when an effort is made to arrest the
driver for speeding.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
FINAL BASKET BALL GAME
OF LEAGUE is PLAYED

The final games of the City Basket
Ball League were played Friday night
before large and enthusiastic crowd
of fans THE Y. NJ. C. A. The, High
School proved their right to be cham
pions of the league by ELLA defeat
of the G. S. L. The Cavalry Troop
added another game to their credit
by 21-12 victory over the N. O..
G. N. team.
A pennant emblematic of the
championship of the city will be
awarded the High School within the
next few weeks.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
SUPPER DANCE

A lovely affair of Saturday last
was the supper dance given by Mr..
and Mrs. P. Schumacher at their
Bungalow on. Pleasant Hill, in honor
of their niece, Miss Hylda Mckay,
of New Orleans. Among the guests
were members of both the married
and unmarried set in the social world
here
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
f0GALUSA STREETS
ATTRACT ATTENTION

gitY Engineer Willis has been
W the past few days putting the
q in splendid condition after the
rain Of last week. 1t is ex-
q the road building in the city
y halted in short time, but will
saraed shortly after the first of
gsaE.
= keeping ef streets in perfect
lon for the1next few months
big task but Engineer Will
he now has sufficient equip
do the work and expects the
2 Dc better in the spring than
afe today.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
BOX CAR FIRE

A bad order box car in the shop
yards of the N. o. G. N. caught fire
shortly after one o'clock Tuesday
morning and called out the services
of the fire department. The car
ignited from unknown sources and all
though the N. O. G. N. Waterman
made trips by it at certain intervals,
he reported that he had not noticed
any one in proximity during the
night. /.
The fire was quickly extinguished
and only the roof of the car was dam
aged to any extent.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
HURRY AND PAY
YOUR POLL TAX

If you want to vote in the city
election next fall it will be necessary
for you to pay your 1921 poll tax
between now and December 81, and
therefore only a few days remain.
Most voters are liable to overlook the
payment of this tax until the last
minute.
Poll tax receipts can now be Sc
cured at the First State Bank or the
Washington Bank and Trust Com
panv on payment one dollar.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
hoe Bros. Guilty;
Now InPeni;entiary

II, and Ollie Mole, formerly Of
GeoTge a md who were charged with
s eIEy' ARE @nT tried at HarrisOnburg
lrder! wa ago. George Mole was
tes IN ,;Itv without capital punish
tula Ella Ollie Mole was convicted
T lili v,as the same, in substance,
y VII llls;sbed in the Enterprise. They
. pug aatsn IL the penitentiary last
Vas Z M bepin serving their terms.
seois was engaged in the second
la W furniture business in Richard
NV 49, while Ollie was known to
a,g Bogalusa citizens.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
MRS. SPEKENHIER HOSTESS
TO SINNERS BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. ]. A. Spekenhier~was hostess
to the Sinners Bridge Club on
Friday afternoo6s< Guests of the club
were Mesdames J. S. Manley, C. w.
Ames, C. E. Percy, ]. H. Slaughter,
w. c. Leahy and G. S. Moss.
Prizes were won by Mrs. w. G..
Thomas, Mrs. Spekenhier and Mrs.
Leahy. A delicious salad course was
served after the games.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
DANCE AT ELKS ON
SATURDAY EVENING

announcement is made that there
Be good old fashioned" dance
i tie Eiks on Saturday evening
rEing at $3.50, to which the public
invited. There will be surprise
/ ihe way Of music for the Blan-
bard Orchestra, which has proven
aus popular at each appearance,
I've secured one of the best trap
runners in the business. Admission
.RIl be $3.50 per couple, and you are
alged most enjoyable evening.
y tickets viii be offered for sale,
ad payment may be made at the
llsE.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
ELKs MEET FRIDAY

The regular meeting of the Elks
Will be held tomorrow, Friday, even
ing at 8 o'clock, and all members are
urged to be present, as final arrange
ments will be made for the purchas-
ing and delivery Of the Christmas
baskets.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Brumfield Of
Superior avenue are the proud par
ents of a fine baby daughter who ar
rived Wednes5ay at the Bogalusa
Hospital. Mother and young lady are
doing nicely.
c. w. Gwynne, of the chemical de-
partment of the Bogalusa Paper Co.,
left Wednesday for Madison, Wis,
where he will remain for some time
in the Forest Products Laboratory at
that place.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
RILEY ENTERTAINs
ORIGINAL BRIDGE CLUB

M Original Bridge Club was en-
esd On Tuesday afternoon at
asfaetlFe home of Mrs. M. C.
q Mississippi avenue. Beauti-
Ass were won by Mrs. E.
a.i ahd Mrs. G. E. Percy.
oas refreshments were served
ae games.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
Y. lENN INVITES YOU
N VISIT TOY DEPARTMENT

" haven't visited the toy de-
49, q the D. Bienn store on
80 ~ street, You are requested
9 once and be sure to ask
n. pcEet which entities YOU to
- snaaee On the $50 Columbia
pa which viii be given away
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15

Mrs. J. /. Waller and children, Dor
othy and Jmes, Jr.. are the guests Of
Mrs. Walters mother, Mrs. ]. Leon
Pounds, nd sister, Mrs. G. w. David
con. Mrs. Waller is from Nashville,
Tenn, and will spend the HOLIDAYS
with friends and relatives in Wash
ington parish.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
ATTENDED FOCH BANQUET

o. II. Engerran and .. J. Rlchatu
of the G. S. L. auditors office, were
guests at the banquet rendered Mar
shall Foch at Antoine's in New Or
leans last Thursday and both had the
distinction of meeting the renowned
gentleman.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-12-15
BUSINESS WOMEN MEET

80. Business 2. and Professional
Club held their regular
= meeting Tuesday evening at
I. G. Al. '-I's ~
Lel Mitchell read an article
~. Independent Woman. mad
Ct this magazine to the
woman, also matters of vital
g the club were discussed,
-. ! Jimmy Lloyd is visiting
with his mother in Coving7
sna /: v blanche returned to
1, .; & cOyington Tuesday after
q ~ y, With her son, Engineer
psr, one Of the best known
= North Bogalusa, who un-
Io.. y operation for appendi-
Nm. say morning, is reported to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-07
information of Gilbert B. Holt Wanted

Information that Gilbert B. Holt.
disabled ex service man, and mem
Der of the American Legion at Wind
sor. escaped from the c. 5. P. h. >.
hospital No "A, West Roxbury, Mass,
sometime in July of this year, has been
received by Frank W. Hubbard, com
mander of Windsor post, No %.
Holt is a she'll shock victim OF the
World war, and he was confined in the
West Roxbury hospital for threatment
under direction of the Bureau OF War
Risk Insurance. No word has been re-
ceived by his family or by any OF the
authorities since his escape. Bulletins
requesting the cooperation of all posts
in the department of Vermont IN locat-
ing Holt have been issued by Allen
Fletcher, department adjutant of the
American Legion.
Gilbert B. Holt, Army Serial Number
80 65l, was formerly corporal in Com
pany NJ, l03rd, goth division and he
served with distinction in the World
war. He is twenty eight years of age,
has blue eyes, medium hair and light
complexion, and is five feet eight inches
tall.
Anyone gaining information concern.
ing his present whereabouts is urged
TO get in touch with Frank w. Hub
bard, commander, The American LIE
gicn Windsor, Vermont.