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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
Accidentally Broke Leg

Friends of Mr. J. G. Sumerel, of the
Hickory Tavern section. will regret to
learn OF a painful accident which be-
fell him at Hodges, in Greenwood
county, last Thursday. While assist
ing in unloading car Of poles for
the telephone company one Of the
poles slipped and fell across his leg,
breaking both bones between the knee
and ankle. He was carried to the hos
pltal at Greenwood where he is now
undergoing treatment. Mr. Sumerel
mas been in the employ OF the South
eln Bell Telephone Company since the
first of the year
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
LAJRENS, $. G., June 20. 1921

The electric storm Tuesday after
noon uut the local power company out
OF business. When the electric cur
rent IS cut off The Advertisers motors
are also put out of business. The in
eyitable result is DELAYED naper as
this one is. Il IS very disconcerting 10
a newspaper to miss the mails. bu, it
cannot control the elements. We re-
gret that our subscribers must receive
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
CLAUDE OWENS BEGINS
FIVE YEAR SENTENCE
Son Convicted OF killing His Father
Aband0nS Appeal and Starts Ills

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
Sacrancntnl Service

We expect to celebrat the sacrament
OF the Lords supper next Sabbath at
the Presbyterian church in connection
with the morning service at II o'clock.
We aiicctonate!y urge every mem
Der of our church to be present and
cordially invite our brethren whose
membership may be in other branches
of the Church 10 commune with us
sabbath School at 9:45 a. VI.
Evening preaching service at s
O'Clock.
c. T. SQUIRES, Pastor,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1921-06-29
piles Cured In 6 to14Davs

Druggists refund money 70 PAZO OINTMENT fail.
20 cure Itching. Blind Bleeding or Protrudno Piles
t1stanty relieves Itching Piles, and you can eet
'cstiui oeep after the first application. Price COO
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
TALES FROM ENGLISH HISTORY
Charles ii and Lett
l1668l


Lett the we'll known historian plann'
al TO write true account Of the Court
of England, following the style OF Sir +
John Froissart in his Chronicles OF
the Middle Ages. Lett, during the time
of his preparation attended a levee
at court and was noticed by Charles IL.
"Ah my dear Lett" said the Merry
Monarch, with a patronizing smile, 4
hear you are writing History OF the
Court of England
"Sire,' answered Lett with a low
bow, tlattered at the attention the
great ruler was according him, such
is the earnest project that l now have
as the spur to my endeavors; indeed
Your Majesty, l have been for some
time preparing materials for the work. .
! Lett" observed the king, smiling
! significantly, take care that your his
tory give no offense. In good sootf
man, l would ask you to remember
Haywood and his History Of Henry "
one of my illustrious ancestors. Ii
that instance you must know, my deal
Lett. that the quick with Of My Lore
Bacon saved the scribbler from thu
Question, which Elizabeth OF blessed
memory had prepared for him."
"Your Majesty" returned Lett, EN-
lho,donod Inv tho kinO'c friendly atti
tude to speak his mind II will d
what l can; but if man were a.
wise as Soloman, he would scarcely b.
able to avoid giving offense."
"Why them" admonished Charle
with a warning shake Of his finger, "b
as wise as Soloman, write proverbs
not histories"
Lett took the advice of the monarch
and his History of the Court OF
England was never written.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
SHERIFF'S SALE

No. 4502, Third judicial District
Court Bienville Parish, La. Wal.
lace Blackwell ct al VS.. Dan Ward
law.
Under and by virtue Of a writ Of
execution issued out Of the above NAM
ed Honorable Court and to me direct
ed. l have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder for
cash, with benefit Of appraisement, at
the principle front door Of the Court.
house in Arcadia, Bienville Parish
La, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, January 18th, 1921
the following described property, TO-
wit:
All of H. L. Blackwelrs undivided
interest in and to the succession Of
John Blackwell and Caroline Black
well, deceased, including his undivid
ed interest in and to SW IA Of NV
IA, SW IA Of SW IA, Sec. II, Sc
IA Of NE IA, NE IA Of Sc IA and
s IL Of Sc IA, Sec. Is, TIP. Is N,
4 Z, w, with all improvements there
on.
The above described property seizet
as belonging t othe defendant, in exc
cution, H. L. Blackwell, and will b
sold to satisfy said writ Of execution
and all costs.
This the 9th day Of December, A
D.. 1920.
]. E. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
A GOOD STARTER FOR 1921.

Tell me not in mournful numbers
that the old towns on the bum; rouse
up from your peaceful slumbers and
come help us make things hum; if we
90 to work In earnest we can make
things hit on high; "dust thou art, to
dust returneth" is song of by and by.
All the past has gone forever
can't call the moment back-and the
future may come never; this is true,
50 help me, Mack Now's the time to
do your boosting; do not wat t0mOr,
rows dawn: you may in the grave be
roostlng, all your chance FOR boosting
gone. Lay aside your liNle hammer,
grab a horn, and toot a tew; squelch
the kicker's dadburned hammer with a
cheerful blast or two Our old town
is sure a pippin and we ought to boost
1t big, when We hear some grOwler
yippin' we should biff him In the wig,
Those who do not like our city ought
be made to hit the grit-bOost our
t0wn--it's still my ditty, or arise and
straightway git.-Exchange.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
COOPERATION

Cooperation is a long word, but II
expresses what every town needs above
anything else.
Every thinking man and woman will
sooner or later awaken to realization
Of that fact. 10 ignore it is suicidal.
1t is not at all a matter OF choice
whether a man will concern himself
with the welfare of his town, or con.
fine himself, selfishly, to his business
his profession, his pleaures, and let the
rest do it all.
You may think you can stand on the
side lines, and idle lOOker-on, while
others wage the eternal combat be
tween the forces Of good and evil. But
it is a delusiOn to think that you Cal
dodge responsibility for the outcome
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
SHERIF'FS SALE

No, SAG, Third Judicial District
Court, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
The First National Bank of Arcadia
VS. L. M. Black.
Under and by virtue of writ OF
execution issued out Of the above
named Honorable Court and to me
directed, l have seized and will offer
for sale to the last and highest bidder
for cash, with the benefit Of appraise
ment, at the principal front door OF
the courthouse in Arcadia, Bienvillt
Parish, Louisiana, within legal sale
hours on
SATURDAY, JAM, the 10th, 1921
the following described property to
wit:
N IL of NE Ia, N II Of N IL o.
Sc IA Of NE IA, SW IA Of NV l.
of Sec., %, NV II Of NV IA, N l.:
of N1-2 Of sW IA of NV IA, o
Sec, %, TIP. 16, R. 5 W.
The above described property sei2
ed as the property Of the defendent
L. NJ. Black, and will be sold to sat
isfy said writ of execution and al
costs.
The 23rd day Of December, 1920.
J. q. CURRIE Sheriff
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
SHERIFF SALE.

No. $40, Third judicial District
Court, Bienvilla Parish, La. Acme
Oil and Drilling Co., Inc, VS. Oil
Well Drilling Co.
Under and by virtue Of writ Of
execution issued out Of the above
named Honorable Court and to me
directed, l have seized and will offer
for sale sale to the last and highest
bidder for cash, with the benefit OF
appraisement, at the principal front
door Of the courthouse in Arcadia,
Bienyille Parish, Louisiana, within
legal sale hours on
Saturday January 18TH 1871
the following described property to.
wit:
One pair Of eureka tongs with 4
and 8" jaws, ! set Hill and Hill break.
cut longs / A. swivel OCIW style,
n to 6" swedge, l engine chain, ]
10 chain tongs, ! 49, chain tongs, q
joints / "a pipe, 3 joints 1 sl-4' pipe
O. joints q pipe, ! Pyle National
Dynamo, / Continental Supply Co.
forge, q" drill hose, 49, drill cellar
| 10 rs" or Z rs" or s IL Reed roller
bit with Oh cutters the same, 10 rs
fish tail bit, Il 7-Y' fiSh tail bit, Ia
fish tail bit, / Oil Wen Supply Co.
forge, / "a stoch and die, ] cat line
| 2 II b. sledse hammers, ! boil weavil
Ito roller BIT sise / II" and 4,
|wastn tank, Myers hand pump, !
anvil I Joints TO- Aaing 3 jointl
fo eetion - with INT yalyss md
lalol 4 1 y Ovsr1hot ] van hook
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
Stop That Cough! ..
It's a Menace And Nuisance TO
Everybody.

That ugly cough-why don't you
do something for it? That little
hacking cough-get rid OF it.
No need to have a cough. Go It
the drug store and get a bottle OF
Nash's White Pine Compound with
Tar and Menthol. This remedy vii
be highly efficient for all Affections O
the troat and lungs, such as Coughs
Sore Throat, Group and Asthma.
It s made from a famous prescrip
ton and is strictly harmless il takel
according to directions. Contain
White Pine Bark, wild cherry bark
pine tar, Balm Of Gilead buds, spike
nard, chloroform and sassafras bari
A fair trial vii convince you Of tn
merits fthis preparation.
As for "Nash's White Pine Con
pound" as highly recommended 10
| children as vel as adults. Thlrt
cents a bottle at the City Drug Store
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
SHERIFF'S SALE

No. 1901. Third judicial District
Court, Bienville Parish, Louisiana
Wallace Blackwell. er al. vs.. Cicero
Campbell. -.
Under and by virtue Of writ Of
exc ution issued out of the above nam
ed honorable Court and to me direct
ed, | have seized and will offer for
sale to the last and highest bidder for
cash. with benefit Of appraisement. al
the principle front door Of the Court
house in Arcadia, Bicnville Parish
La, within legal sale hours on
Saturday, January 18th, 1921
the following described property, tc
wit:
All of II. L. Blackwells undivided
interest in and to the succession OF
John Blackwell and Caroline Black
well, deceased, including his undivld
ed interest iii and to SW IA of NV
II, SW IA Of SW IA, Sec. II, ST
IA of NE IA, NE II Of Sc IA and
s IL of SIC II, Sec. Is, TIP. 10 n, i
Il W., with all improvements there
| on.
The above described property seiz
ed as belonging to the defendant, il
Execution. II. l.. Blackwell, and vii
be sold to satisfy said writ of eXecu
cuti and all cost.
This the 9th day of December, A
D., 1920.
J. L. CURRIE. Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
Mayor and Board Of Aldermen OF tne
Town of Arcadia, Louisiana, at the III
office in said Town, up to II :W
o'clock A. NJ, on Tuesday, the 10Th
day of February, 1921, for the p pll IT,
chase of the entire issue OF $3o,ooo.oo
Of Public Improvement Bonds OF the
Town of Arcadia, Louisiana dateo
September LIST, 1920, payable serlally
in numerical order on September lst'
in each Of the years 1921 to 1910, both
inclusive, numbered from ! to 80, IN
elusive. Of the denomination OF sl,,
10000 each, and bearing interest at
the rate Of Five per centum per annlm
payable semi-annually on September
LIST and March 1st.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check for $4,000 on some
National Bank or some Bank dome
business and chartered under the
laws of the State Of Louisiana
The checks Of unsuccessful bld
ders will be returned to then
promptly and the check Of the part!
whose bid is accepted will be returned
| to him upon his taking and payln'
for the bonds in accordance with MI
bid, or will be held forfeited as full
| I:,,;a.4od domooos in tho event O.
his failure to accept and pay for tn
bonds in accordance with the terms 0
his bid.
For further information address
Leo Daniel, Sec-Treas., Arcadia, La
The said Mayor and Board OF Al
dermen reserve the right to reject an,
and all bids. .o,,
This the 18th day Of January, l92l
BERTRAM F. BARNETTE,
Mayor Arcadia, Louisiana
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
. sets ~ elevators 1 81" wire drill

2 sets A. elevators 1 Sd" wire drill
cable, 3 4 drill collars, l pr. 13'
chain tongs, 8 A. collars All black
smith tools such as flatters, coal
cutters, hot cutters, drawers, cal
lipers. / GAG Worthington pump,
1 90 Wallworth valve, 1 box fittings
lying near boiler, 1 200 lb. steam
gauge, / wheelbarrow, l blow torch
all electric light wire, Snatch blocks
2 az stilzen wrenches, 1 T." stilzel
wrench, 3 n wrenches, 3 Monkey
wrenches, 2 turn buckles, | 2" FlansC
| valve.
All the above described property
is in the tool shed, or in the vicinity
| Of derrick.
The above described property seiz
ed as belonging to the defendant, tn
Oil Well Drilling Co., ct ais, and vii
be sold to satisfy said writ Of exccl
ton and all costs
This the Goth day Of December, a
D. 1920
J. e. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
ANECDOTES OF FAMOUS MEN
Alexander The Great.
lR G., 355-323)

(B. &. 355-323)
Before the Battle Of the Granlcus,
Alexander the Conqueror stood at the
entrance Of his tent gazing redectively
at the broad river he was to cross Oh
the morrow to fight the mighty FER
SLAMS. His reverie was disturbed by
the heavy painting Of man and the
clatter of stones beneath some LABOR
ing animals hoofs. Turning Alexan'
der saw one Of his soldiers in the act
of releiveing an exhausted mule OF a
heavy sack which the animal had
borne struggling up the hillside. the
soldier bent beneath the burden ano
the mule stood ready to follow him.
"Come poor BEAST" said the soldier
II will help you" and the man stagger
ed forward under the load, the mule
| following him.
Friend" said the great chieftaln
stopping the soldier; whittier DO yo>
90, and what is in the sack!"
1--WE have carried it up the hill, AM
from the lower plain, oh majesty,
said the soldier. 1T is the god whlcl
! | am to take to your tent, and
pour libation of my sweat to tn
gods that | may rest me here"
"Do not cast the burden yet, friend,
ouoth Alexander; "your tent is but be
yond that knoll, carry it thither,
is all your own"
And 50 the mighty warrior OF an
tiuuity rewarded kindness to dunn
animals.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13

in consequence there are bound to be
dscOntents for a season but these Will
wear way as time passes and III
the long run the country may well be
better off tina nit would have been If
great wealth had flooded it suddenly
and permanently. Riches too easily ac'
uuired are almost sure to be absurd and
changes effected too swiftly, as they
must be when wealth comes suddenly
to whole community, are not likely
to be healthy changes. And whatever
NAV be the case to individuals, it
would have been an unhappy period for
the State and the section whose people
had gotten the idea fixed in their minds
that man can eat bread other than in
the sweat Of his brow.
One year ago many people, apparent
". were absolutely certain that the
good times" would last forever; many
made extravagant purchases, almost lit
orally throwing away their money; 9th.
ers, anticipating an uninterrupted con-
tinuation of the bush times" bought
freely on credit, making small cash
payment. Naturally, there is going tC
be some difficulty in meeting Obliga-
lions. Some merchants, possibly not
considering the fact that the readjust'
ment period was close at hand, pur'
chased heavily Of expensive stocks, and
may have some difficulty in disposing
of same without making too great sac
riiCes.
In essential things America is better
off today than any other part Of the
globe; and capable observers who have
been all over America say that the
South, despite the disheartening drol
in the price Of cotton, is better off than
any other part Of America. There ART
a great many people who are hare
pressed for money, it is true, and
great many who face heavy losses. Ii
the next few months it is expected tina
we shall witness numerous business
mOrtalities Throughout the Nation, es
pecially aLons those concerns whicl
were started on shceStrins during tn
get -rich.quick scramble. We have got t
anticipate a lot Of bumps but there Il
not the slightest doubt but hiatt thos
who keep up their courage and stick t
the job vii make safe trip. The couu
try is perfectly sound. What 1t need
is to get grip on itself and recOye
? which has never failed us in any rea
crisis and which brought us through tn
war with flying colOrs.-Monroe News
Star. mAA
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
KEEP INCREASINGLY AT 1T

The following Editorial reprinted
from the Monroe News-Star offers a
very interesting explanation Of the
present business depression.
One Of our good friends desires to
tnow If 1t is not possible to write some
thing real cheerful, based upon the
present commercial and industrial out
look. Well, that depends. For those
who still hope for return Of the over
flowing prosperity which swept in upon
US following the armistice, we have no
message Of encouragement. The flush
times are gone and the sooner people
accept that as fact the sooner we will
be in q fair way to get back on a sound
basis. There are still b many persons
who have not yet gotten it into their
heads that there Is not a chance now
for them to make the millions which
this time last year they were sure was
a. good as In their grasp.
Most Of the moaning and grooming
which is being heard at the present
time, is in the South, at least, is on &C.
count Of the big fish that were hooked
but got away. Money was so plentiful
and credit was SO easy in 1919 and the
early part Of 1920 that millions Of PEG.
pie acquired contempt for the stand
ards to which they had always been &C
custOmed and were persuaded that lift
il worth while only II one is able to en-.
Joy the Injuries which from the begin
ming Of time have always been reserved
for the rich alone. It is hard for those
who were allowed a taste Of these lux
uries to give up their hope Of possess
Ing them always.
OF course, they have got to do it ant
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
NOTICE TO CLAIM HOLDERS

Notice is hereby given everyone hold
ing claims against Road District No
/, of Bienville Parish to file same at
the Office Of the Secretary Of the Po-
lice Jury at once, in order that proper
settlement may be made. Prompt at
tention to this matter is requested.
This 18th day Of January, 1921.
]. s. WILLIAMS, Sec-Treas.,
Police Jury Of Bienville Parish, La.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
CONSTABLE SALE

No. 652 First Justice Court, Ward
One, Bienville Parish, La; Miss
Ella Mcclure VS. A. H. Joyner.
Under and, by virtue of writ OF
execution issued out Of the above
named Honorable Court, l have seiz-
ed and will sell to the last and highest
bidder for cash, at the front door OF
Lorris Wimberly's office in Arcodia,
Bienville Parish La, within legal
sale hours on
SATURDAY, Jan, 18th, 1921,
one four burner cook stove. seized as
the property Of the defendent, A. II.
Joyner, and will be sold to satisfy
said writ of execution and all costs
This 3Oth day Of Dec, 1920.
W C. HOWELL, Constable.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
SHERIFF SALE

No. SAB, Third judicial District
Court, Bienville Parish, La, c. A
Tooke Candy Co, Inc, vs.. Elton
Barnette.
Under and by virtue of writ OF
execution issued out Of above Honor
orable Court and to me directed, !
have seized and will offer for sale to
the last and highest bidder tor cash,
with benefit Of appraisement, at the
principal front door Of the Court
House, at Arcadia, Bienville Parish
La, within legal sale hours on .
Saturday, January 10Th, 1921.
the following described property to-
wit:
One stock Of merchandise, fixtures
and accounts.
The above described property seized
as belonging to the defendant, Elton
ton Barnette, and will be sold to sat
isfy said writ Of execution and all
costs.
This the 18th day Of December.
1921.
/ e. CURRIE, Sheriff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
CHARTER

Of the Arcadia Motor Company, Inc.
State Of Louisiana:
Parish Of Bienville.
This day before me, Carl Golf a
notary public within and for said
Parish and State, duly commissioned
and sworn, and in the presence Of
the witnesses whose names are here
unto subscribed, personally came and
and appeared, R. Ernest Smith, Jas.
G. Roberts and Joseph Winkler, SUBJ
scribing hereunto as incorporators,
all over the age of majority, whose
residences are as follows: :
r. Ernest Smith, Minden, in Web
ster Parish, Louisiana.
]. G. Roberts, Shreveport, in Cad
do Parish, Louisiana.
Joseph Winkler, Arcadia, in Bien-
vile Parish, Louisiana, who several
" declared:
ARTICLE /.
That availing themselves of the