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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
SHERIFF SALE.

J. s. McConathy vs.. Jap and Mead
Bowman, No. 1881, Third Judicial
District Court, State Of Louisiana
Parish Of Bienvillc.
Under aud by virtue Of a Writ of
Execution issuel from the above named
Honorable, Court and to me directed
| have seized and will offer for sale
to the last and highest bider for cash.
with the benefit Of appraisement, at
the principal front door Of the Court
house at Arcadia, Bienyille Parish
La, within legal sale LOurs on
Saturday, August 18th, 1921
the following described property, to-
wit:
. bales of lint cotton; 4 head of
cattle; / Old Hickory wagon; 1 bug
gy; 10 acres of Corn, ungathered;
bale Of Cotton Seed in house; . mules
set Of harness; l wagon; 1 Overland
Automobile.
The above described property seiz
The above described property seiz
ed as belonging to the defendant. JAP
and Mead Bowman, and will be sold tC
satisfy said Writ of. Execution and al
costs.
This the 18th day of July, 1921.
J. u. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
SHERIFF SALE.

Jonesboro State Bank VS.. ". L. Potts
and C. N. Williams, No. 5441, Third
Judicial District Court, State Of
Louisiana, Parish of Bienville.
Under and by virtue of a Writ OF
Execution issued from the above named
Honorable Court and to me directed,
l have seized and will offer for sale
to the last and highest bider for cash
with the benefit Of appraisement, at
the principal front door of the Court
house at Arcadia, Bienville Parish,
La, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, August 6, 1921
the following described property, TO-
wit:
One black Mare with white face
one black Horse; one bay horse mule.
The above described property seiz-
cd as belonging to the defendants, W.
L. Potts and G. N. Williams, and will
be sold to satisfy said Writ Of Execu-
ton and all costs.
This the 10Th day of July, 1921.
J. E. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Bienville Parish School Board
met on the above date and at the
above named place with the follow.
Ing members present. J. W. Sutton
Ward l; II. A. Sherman, Ward 2;
W. W. Poole, Ward 8; s. J. Burk.
halter, Ward 4 H. N. Hays, Ward 5:
X. J. MOstiller, Ward 6; P. f. White,
Ward I and quorum.
Proclamation
Arcadia. La, July 9Th, 1921.
Pursuant to resolution passed by
the Bienyille Parish School Board of
the Parish of Bienville, Louisiana, a
Its regular meeting held July 9Th,
1921, l, P. F. White, president of the
said board, hereby gives notice that in
compliance with said resolution
special election will be held in School
District, No. Is, Of the Parish Of Bien
vile, Louisiana, on August 18th 1921
for the purpose Of submitting to the
property taxpayers qualified under
the constitution and laws of the State
OF Louisiana to vote at said election,
the following proposition. to-wit:
To levy a special tax of 5 mills on
the dollar on all property in School
District, No. is, of the Parish of Bien-
vile, La, subject to state taxation an,
nually for period of 6 years for
the purpose Of building and equipping
a school house in District, No. Is.
For the purpose of said election the
polling place will be Hope, La, In
School District, No. Is, of the Parish
OF Bienville, Louisiana, and ]. E.
Scott, G. ]. Frye and G. C. Wedge
worth are appointed commissioners
and II G. Davis clerk of election. to
serve at the polling place in District.
No. 10, all Of whom shall serve with
out compensation.
At said special election the polls shall
open at 200 o'clock a. M, and close
at o:0O O'Clock, p. m, and the election
will be conducted according to the
laws Of the State Of Louisiana an
plicable thereto.
Notice is hereby given that at 1000
o'clock, a. M, Tuesday, August 18th,
1871. the said Parish Board of School
Directors of the Parish Of Bienyille,
Louisiana, will meet in the court
house in the town of Arcadia, Louis
lana, and in open session proceed to
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

All who contemplate taking the next
teachers examination Will take note
Of the following announcement. Ex-
animation will be held in Arcadia on
the dates given below.
d. H. FISHER, Supt.
The next examination Of applicants
for teachers certificates and GER
tificates of reading course credit will
be held in the various parishes of the
State on the following dates:
Negro Applicants
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
August II, II, 10.
Yours very truly,
JOHN R. CONIFF,
Chm'n, State Examining Com
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
GIBSLAND NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. j. NJ. Phillips and little sons
returned Sunday morning from a visit
to her parents. near Bernlcr. MISS
Blanche Phillips remained for a long
er visit with her grandparents.
Little Misses Helen and CWlne
Hortman are visiting relatives at
Hortman.
Mr. J. NJ. Manly and family have
moved into their new home which
they recently bought on the east side
Of town.
Mrs. Edwin Merritt returned Sun
day from San Antonio, Texas, where
she went TO see her father, Mr.. Petty
who as been sick for Il long time
Mrs. Merritt's cidren were cared for
during her absence by their grand
mother, Mrs. Merritt, from Magnolia,
Ark.
Mrs. C. A. Allen is visiting relatives
in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Andrews are the
proud parents Of little daughter.
who recently made her appearance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Broadwell have
returned to their home in Kansas
fter a visit of several weeks to rela-
tives here.
Miss Bernlce Phipps, of Shreveport
was the guest of her cousin, Miss Glen
Taylor, last week.
Mrs. Tom Brice had as guests last
week, her, sister, Mrs. John McClel-
Ian and children from Mississippi.
Mr.. Mark Minchew, Of Oberlin, and
Mrs. McCrary, of Dubberly, were re
cent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Minchew.
Mrs. Holly Taylor, of Arcadia, spent
several days last week visiting rela-
tiyes here.
Miss Dorothy Phillips, of Arkadel.
phia, Ark, is the charming guest of
Miss Ruth Byrd.
The Sunbeam Band of the Baptist
church enjoyed a delightful picnic las
Friday. They were chaperoned by their
leader, Miss Lily Mizelle, who knows
exactly how to make the children have
a good time.
Mrs. L. Valentine and little son
Lucien, of Shreveport, were guests in
the home of her brother, Mr.. J. Fl
Houck, several days this week.
Little Miss Annie Kyle Felts, of
Helm, was the guest of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Y. G. Madden
for few days.
Miss Mary Van Cleye is visiting
friends at Caspiana.
Miss Mary Wafer, of Ruston. spent
several days here, the guest of Miss
Marion Palmer.
Mrs. Howard, Of Hope, Ark, has re
turned home after visit in the home
OF her son, Mr.. J. P. Nelson.
Rev. Martin and family are at Lib
erty Hill this week where he is con
Quoting revival.
MIR. and Mrs. Justin Langford. Of
SlDley were guests Of relatives here
Sunday.
MIS- }. }. Harrison and children left
tuesday for two weeks visit 70 he,
parents who live near. Winnsboro.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

Succession of B. H. Scheen. deceased
No. $50, Third judicial District
Court, Parish of Bienvlle, State of
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs
Sena MOsely Scheen, has this day fill,
ed application to be appointed Ad-
ministratrix in said succession, and
unless opposition be made thereto with
in the time specified by law the same
will be duly homolOgated as prayed
for
Witness the Honorable J. e. Reyn
olds, Judge Of said court, this the q
day of July, 1921.
W. J. MURPHY,
Clerk of said Court.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04

ed Honorable Court and to me direct
ed, | have seized and will offer 1or'
sale TO the last and highest bidder for
cash, with the benefit of apprasement,
at the principal front door OF the
courthouse at Arcadia, Bienvllle Far.
ish, La. within legal sale hours Oh
Saturday, August 20, 1921
the following described property, to-
wit:
A strip of land in Sc Of SN. Sec.
&c, containing I acres, beginning III
the Sc corner and running y Ito
wards: thence " so yards; thence \
no yards; thence " 129 yards; thence
S 22O yards: thence L 134 to point OF
beginning. Said land being purchased
by II. D. Glass from II. II. Lawson.
February 10Th, 1920. And acres
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
CONSTABLE SALE.

Arcadia Oil Mill 4 Mfg. Co., vs.. ]. r.
Haynie, No. 2lS, Second Justice
Court, Ward ., Bienville Parish, La.
Under and by virtue Of writ of
execution issued out Of the above nam
cd Honorable Court and to me direct
ed, have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder
Tor cash with the benefit of appraise-
ment, at the front door of the office
q the Justice of the Peace, of Ward 1,
Bienyille parish, La, within legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY, AUG. 18th, 1921
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
Notice TO Creditors

Notice is hereby given that Tom Cat
lin Holstun, Of Gibsland, BienvillC
Parish. in said District. was adjudgcL
a bankrupt o1l TIE 18th day OF July
1921, and tN2t lGc first meeting OF
creditors vii ar rold in the Office oj
J. NJ. Grimmct. Referee, in the First
National Bank Building, Shreveport
La, On the 18th day of August, 1921
at the hour Of 10 a. H.. at which meet
ing creditors may examine the bank
rupt. prove their claims elect a truS
tee, and transact such business as ma!
come before said meeting.
J. NJ. GRlMMET, Referee
Schedules Of Bankrupt do not show
any assets whatever.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
SHERIFF SALE

Castor State Bank vs.. H. y. Glass,
No. 1894, Third Judicial District
Court, State of Louisiana, Parish of
Bienville.
Under and by virtue of a Writ of
Execution issued from the above NAM
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
sh of BienVille. ru,,
IIyrIIrlNI

I. I. " Itfhf1
President Of Bienyille Parish BoaTd
Of School Directors, BieG7ille Parish,
Louisiana.
\ true copy
J.. H. FISHER. Secretary.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-08-04
r. r. TINE TABLE
East Bound
West Bound
BANKRUPT NOTICE

+. $. District Court for the Western
District of Louisiana, No. 1926, III
Bankruptcy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
The DistinsuisAsf

ono Of these on each Of the en-
velopss, which can then be stood
,nprisht ON the desk Each en-
velope will hold a great number OF
clippings on any given subject.
Among the different kinds OF rec.
ords which need TO DO kept In every
housshold are the following:
Sizes Of shoes, hosiery, gloves,
etc.; clothing In storage; number.
cost and date Of purchase Of all
linens; preserves and other food
supplies; wedding, birthday and
other anniversaries; gifts received.
Books owned In the home; books
loaned; books to be read and
bought; vocal and instrumental
music; photograph records; player
piano rolls.
Family medical record; date and
nature of all illnesses and injuries;
date and nature Of treatment by
physician, Oculist, dentist. chirop-
odist, etc.
Addresses-social, professional.
Newspaper and maga1ine CLIP
pings Of health, beauty and house
hold hints, baby hygiene advice.
cooking recipes. garden ard hover
hints, entertainment suggestions,
jokes, quotations, etc.
Home financial records covering
real estate. taxes, insurance. bank
accounts, bills receivable and pay
able, etc.
Inventory Of clothing. furniture,
jewelry and all other personal prop
erty.
1t IL obvious how helpful all Of
these records will be. For example,
IL the sizes Of the shoes, gloves, col
lars, etc. for each member Of the
family be placed on . card. this
may be taken in the shopping bag
and will prove Of great help in So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Keeping Household Records
By Mrs. Christine Frederick.

iectins the desired articles. 4 ines
record is almost . necessity n q.
der to compare the vslss ot liasr.
ent makes of goods.
What books belong to the family!
What musical selections arc avail
able, either on the photograph -
player piano or in sheet music!
These facts are much more quickly
learned from cards than By going
over the books and pieces Of music
themselves. The medical record Ii
of utmost value. A card should be
kept for each child. 20 that full In
formation ~ to his health record
may DO instantly available Tor
health authorities, teachers or q
new physician. Hero II the way
one child's card reads:
David Frederick, born 6eptem-
Der IS. 1907: vaccinated. March.
1919; CHICKEN pox. Wiptsr. 1913;
eyes examined. glasses fitted. 1S1T;
measles, January, 1870.
The record Of addresses II amply
following In the home the practice
Of every business Office and library.
A separate name Is put on each
card. together with address and
other information, a., for example.
Smith. Mrs. John r.. 14s2 Duncan
avenue, Springfield. III. (Club
leader Interested in child welfare
bi1ls.)
All cards are arranged alphabet
cally in = fling box. The best sise
Of card to use Tor addresses Ia one
measuring three by i've inches.
How much Is your homo really
worth? What have you got to show
to any insurance company a. .
basis for q claimf In most homes
there Is no adequate data on which
to base value. No record Il kept
Of the cost Of furniture, furnishings
and household equipment. But this
II just what we should do a. . pro
lection in case of theft or IRE.
Owing to the difficulty Of recalling
exact amounts the owner Of homo
where loss has bean sustained IL
always at . disadvantage. But II
he had q carefully kept Inventory
he could back up his demands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

YvYHAT shall the housokeepsr
M do with her receipts, clip.
w pings, cooking recipes and
other household recoTds7 Even II
she follows the budget system and
keeps household accounts she nsSds
some form OF holder % cabinet 70
keep her household data IN order,
Just as the business man does, %
as to be abie 10 lay his hands
promptly on certain informatiou
when he needs II.
Nothing IL better for keeping 70.
ceipts or paid bills than . vertical
letter file with alphabetical index
on the side. This letter Ale comes
OF light pastebOard and II about
eighteen inches square by three
inches thick and can be secured at
any stationer's. To me II IN vofy
simple. You can index the bips
either according to the flrst letter
of the firms name or according 20
the kind of things they cover. IN
der the latter plan bills for gas and
groceries would be filed under &C."
bills from the baker and the butcher
under 3D." and SO on. Since this
file is tightly closed whom not In
use there is no danger Of the TO
ceipts falling out. 1t Ii neat enough
to stand on the desk or In the bush
ness corner OF the kitchen or living
room.
The best thing to keep clippings
in order is a set OF 6x9-inch fling
envelopes. such as are used IN
offices. Buy a dozen or more OF
these at a stationer's, together with
a package of small labels. Decide
on the subject you want each en-
velope to cover, place this name on
the la bel, as Health Hints Iaun-
dry Suggestions" ETC., and place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Danderine is ~Beauty.T onic"

Immediately after a "Dander-
inc" massage, your hair takes on
new life, lustre and wondrous
beauty, appearing twice as
heavy and plentiful, because each
hair seems to fluff and thicken.
Don't let your hair stay life.
less, colorless, plain or scraggly.
You, too, want lots Of long,
strong hair, glistening with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

T HAVE a 42-inch bust and
! would like to rSduce It about
six inches. How can / do 1T
MARJORIE B.
Your bust measure Is not at all
excessive. IL your height Is an aver
age one. Under ordinary circum
stances a size forty-two bust Ia con
sidered extremely desirable, pro
yided the breasts are firm and well
shaped. II you insist upon reduc-
ton there is nothing ! care to ad-
wise save cold baths and exercises.
Stretch the arms in front Of the
chest, palms together. Then raise
them slowly, but. energetically
above the head, carrying them back
of the body IS far as possible
always with the elbows straight.
T AM very anxious to know how
! to get rid Of the large pores
in my skin.-DELLA l..
Those unsightly holes can be
quickly drawn together again II you
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry Oatsup.

TOOK 8 pounds cranbesries with
~ {. cups vinegar until the ber-
riss burst. Press through sieve.
Add ~ pounds lisht-brown sugar.
~ tablespoons cinnamon. y table
spoon ground cloves. v teaspoon
Dapriks and . teaspoons salt. Cook
slowly until thick. stirring fire.
Quently. Store In sterilised bottles
or lars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

DICK over and wash I qsart bes-
4 rios and add I cup water. CooA
rapidly until the berries burst.
Press through sieve or strain. Add
. cups graduated sugar and stir
until tho sugar dissolves. Turn
into molds to cool.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry Recipes r ~r. 2. M . lie. lee t s%. e..
Candied Crsnberries.

Doll ia cups sugar with u cup
- water for minutes. Add 2
cups choice berries which have
been washed and dried. Let stand
several hours. Then cook slowly
until clear. drain. place on q large
sug~red platter. sprinkle with sugar
and dry In a slow oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry 0elatine.

COAX "a tablespoons seiaiins 1,
- q cup cold water for - min
utes. Add u cup boiling water.
IN cups cranberry Juice. 4 cup
sugar and few drops lemon jsios.
Strain into . cold mold and serve
with whipped cream.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
''D0n't ENJOY Beauty
Use P0mbeian'

GLOW well you look tonightv Such COM
pliments are the daily joy of the woman who
applies her cream, powder and rouge cor
rectly. Here is the POmpeian way to instant
beauty:
First touch of fragrant Pompeian DAY Cream
(vanshing). 1t softens the skin and holds the pow
der Work the cream we'll into the skin so the pow
der adheres evenly.
Then apply Pompeian BEAUTY Powder 1t
makes the skin beautifully fair and adds the charm of
delicate fragrance.
Now a touch of Pompeian BLOOM for youthful
color. DO you know that bit of color in the cheeks
makes the eyes sparkle with beauty7
Lastly, dust again with the powder, in order
to subdue the Bloom. Presto The face is beautfed
and youth-i-fied in an instant!
These preparations may be used separately OF to-
gether Gas above) as the complete Pompean Beauty
Toilette Pompeian DAY Cream (vanishing) soft
ems the skin. Pompeian BEAUTY Powder, pow
der that stays on-fesh, white, rachel formerly
called brunette). Pompeian BLOOM, rouge that
won't cr,1mble-light, dark, medium. At all drug
gsts. Coo each Guaranteed by the makers of Pom
peian MASSAGE Cream (6Oc), Pompeian NIGHT
Cream (5Oc), and Pompeian FRAGRANCE (3Oc),
a talcAm with an exquisite new odor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry Pudding.

NIX 3 tablespoons cornstarch
AVA with u cup sugar and u cup
cold milk Btir into IN cups scaid-
ed milk. Add u cup cranberries
and u cup grated cocoanut and stir
constantly until thick and creamy.
Turn into molds and chill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

WXix . Tablespoons aoaI vita u
IVA cup cold water. Add to ! cup
erashsrry jsios and y cup sugar
ana bring 10 . boil. Cook about s
nisuass. stirytns constantly. Add
~ tablespoons lemon Juice and
serve bot with baked OF steamed
psAdinss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

7 USED camphor on my breasts
! and It shrinks them to almost
nothing. Can anything be done
to make me less fat-chested?-
ELSIE L.
Build up your system by = more
nourishing and wholesome diet Of
thick soups, fat meats, plenty Of
butter and such vegetables as caul,-
flower, asparagus. and potatoes.
Rice, puddings and gelatines are
also excellent. You must have, too,
a daily massage of the shrunken
region with a nOurishing prepare
ton like this:
Olive oil ..............2 ounces
Pure starch ...........f ounce
lanolin ...............1 ounce
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry Pie.

% EAT , eggs. add cup sugar, ]
- cup cranberries. . few drops
lemon juice and = pinch of salt.
Pour into . plain pastry crust and
cover with strips Of pisia or rich
pastry and bake In . rather quick
oven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Nook Ohs1Ty Pa

CHOP y emp seeded raisins with
~ cup choice cranberrtes. Add
I cup sugar and . tables pooss sifted
aosr mixed with v emp cole water.
Bake with . crusts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

beauty.
A 35-cent bottle Of delightful
"Danderine" fresheps your
scalp, checks dandraff and fall
ing hair. This stimulating
"beauty-tonic" gives to thin,
dull, fading hair that youthful
brightness and abundant thick
ness. All drug counters sell
"Danderine."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Marguerite Clark Art Panel
8 Samples Sent With II

Miss Clark posed especially for this 1921 Fompeian
Beauty Art Panel entitled. Absence Can Not Hears
Divide The beauty and charm Of Miss Clark arc
revealed In dainty coiors Size, 2Sx7A inches Price,
1Oc. Samples of Pompeian Day Cream, Powder and
Bloom Night Cream and Fragrance Ia talcum powder)
sent with the Art Panel With these samples you can
make many interesting beauty experimcnts Please tear
Oh coupon now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Cranberry and Ooooannt os.os.

TOOK 1 quart crsnssrrsss. 4 esp
~ grated cocosnut. csps water
and u cup sugar cane syrup sstn
tender.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09
Secrets of Beauty

will apply a little of the following
astringent preparation every day:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

WHAT can ! do for small, red
w pimples under the skin on
my forehead? JULIA Z.
Frequent applications Of the fol-
lowing remedy (which should b
allowed to dry on) will aid IN re-
moving such blemishes, provided
you are careful to avoid heavy, rich
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-01-09

YvYHAT shall the housekeepsr
NJ do with her receipts, clip
w pings, cooking recipes and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-02

Boys fine Cotton Ribbed Stockings. heel and toe. Good wear ing hose. Some are slightly imperfect, will not impair the wear. Sizes to II,