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The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12
SATURDAY. THE 18th DAY Of
DECEMBER. A. D.. 1921,

the following described property, to-
wit:
The remaining portion Of the fol-
lowing described property after de-
Quoting strip off Of the rear por-
ton thereof, running the entire
width and four hundred and eight
(408) feet wide, leaving the balance
and front portion to be subject to
this mortgage.
A certain tract of land, lying and
being situated in the City Of Morgan
City, St. Mary Parish, State of Lou
isiana, in what was formerly known
as Klingville, containing an area of
three acres, more or less, and bound
ed North by lands now or formerly
Of Louis Vice and Monroe Kelley, on
the South by Lawrence subdivision
of Tiger Island Plantation, and on
the front or westerly by the public
road along the Atchafalaya River
and on the East by lands now or
formerly of Frank Johnson and Ran
dali, having a width Of one hundred
and fifty (150) feet fronting on said
road, by depth between parallel
lines Of so much as there may be be-
tween the said public road and lands
of Johnson and Randall on the East.
The property hereinabove described
being the identical property acquired
by the Mortgagor by act passed be-
fore Charles l.. Wise, Notary Pub
lie. March 6, 1906, and as is of rec
ord in Book P. p. of Convcyances,
entry No. 35,482, of the Recorders
Office of this Parish.
Together with all the buildings and
improvements situated upon the said
front portion.
Franklin, Louisiana, this oath day
Of October, A. D., 1921.
CHARLES PECor, Sheriff.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12
WANTED

Young ladies, between the
ages Of Is and rs years, who
have completed the 9Th grade,
to enter the st. Mary SAM.
tafium as nurses. For infor.
nation and particulars apply
to the Superintendent.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12

A correspondent wants to know if
there are such things IS horned
snakes. Well, people who live in
,moonshine Districts say they know
people who claim to have seen them.
kosesa Arbuckle's plight also rs-
rtiuds "a of the great truth that the
higher they Ay The harder they fall.
business hss started up Hill again,
and nav j. To time Tor ID hsnds to
shove.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12

The girl who will not help her
mother will not help her husband,
says an exchange Are you prepared
to deny it?
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12

There is plenty Of work. The
trouble is that too many men are de.
manding eight dollars day to fill
four-dollar jobs.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par.
ish of St Mary.
james Randall, vs Miesouri Ran.
dali, ct. Al. No. Is, ,1Oi.

Under and by virtue of a write of
seizure and sale, issued out of the
Honorable 23rd Judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana in
and for the Parish of ST. Mary, to
me directed, bearing date the oath
day of October, A. D., 1921, have
seized and taken into my possession
and shall sell at public auction, for
cash, without appraisement, to the
last and highest bidder, according to
law, at the principal front door Of
the Court House, in the Town of
Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, State
of Louisiana, between the legal hours,
beginning at II o'clock A. NJ, on
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12

The nations no uoubt will agree to
a reduction of ornaments, and ali
will be we'll if they will just keep the
agreements
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12

We will be back to normal when
they quit selling five-cents cigars for
ten cents.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-11-12
For Sale.

For Sale.
Hand made cisterns, hoops,
rivets aud cutters. Prices
reasonable. For particulars
apply to
A. r. n. WILKES,
Centreville. La.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
OF FRANK MILLER
ON CHRISTMAS DAY

We regret to record the sad and un-
timelf death of Mr.. Frank Miller. Of
this town, the circumstances which are
too we'll known to be recorded here.
Mr.. Miller commanded the respect
and honor and friendship of everyone
with whom he came in contact, and
Leesville mourns his loss because he
was one of her most prominent busi-
ness men and because of the keen in
terest that he took in the town he had
adoptd as his home for SO long. His
business with his fellow man was OF
the highest order and we shall miss
him from his accustomed place. Lees
vile can i'll afford to lose such men as
he. and his death has cast pail over
the town. The funeral which was the
largest that has ever been seen in this
town took place last Tuesday at 1890
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
JAIL ERECTION PROCEEDS

Work on the new Vernon Parish
jail has now progressed towards erect
ing the cells on the second floor of the
building. These cells are SO construct
ed that the internal walls consist Of
steel plates, the riveting of which with
steel rivets is carefully done by expert
machinists. The external walls are
made with double layers Of hard fire.
bricks. To break through an enclos-
ure of this kind would require the em-
ployment of set of modern safe-blow-
ers' experts, and it is therefore hardly
probable that, when the new structure
has been opened for its dismal use, we
shall hardly ever again have Jail de-
liveries of desperate criminals.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
LOTS OF MARRIAGES
MARK CHRISTMAS WEEK


The happy young couples who OBJ
tanned marriage licenses this week
from Hon. A. R. Hicks, at his office
as Clerk of Vernon Parish, are: Mr..
W. L. Fletcher, of Aloha, and Miss
TheIma husbands, of Leesville; Mr..
W. R. Calhoun. Jr., of Hicks. and Miss
Catherine Johnson of Leesville; Mr.. N.
E. McInnis and Miss Reba Sanders,
both of Hornbeck; Mr.. Frank Canady
and Miss Emma Clark. both of Slagle;
Mr. William Evans, of Vanilla. Miss,
and Miss Minnie Wade, of Leesville; /;
Mr.. Harold Stephens. of LeesviIle. and
Miss Thelma Burges. of Rosepine; Mr..
T. R. Evans and Miss Zelma Brown,
both of Hornbeck; Mr.. A. A. Gay and
Miss Annie Langton. both of,Anacoco; /;
Mr.. John 7. Williams and Miss Minnie
Scott, both Of Leesville; Mr.. Roy B.
Tuck and Miss Mamie Cavanaugh Full
Ter. both of Rosepine; Mr.. W. L. Jack
son and Miss Georgia Hunt, both of
Simpson; Mr.. Robert Mccullough, OF
Pitkin, and Miss jamie Parker. Of Lees
vile; Mr.. Harold Marshall and Miss
Dora McCrae, both Of Leesville; Mr.,
Marshall Twain and Miss Sarah Hug
gins, both Of Fullerton.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
AUCTION AND SALE TO
BE HELD FARMERS WEEK

A beef cattle sale and corn auction
will be the features on the closing day
of the State Corn Show and Farmers
Week at the Louisiana State Universe
ty. January Ola. 1922.
The corn sale will be in charge Of
F. w. Spencer, corn club agent of the
University extension department, who
has asked growers Of the leading vari-
cites of seed corn to bring five bushels
of ear corn to the show. 1t is thought
that with such large number of pro-
minent farmers and breeders present.
a great deal of good seed corn will be
sold, and many orders booked for flu
ture delivery.
The consignment sale Of beef cattle
will be handled by c. c. Chapman,
beef cattle specialist of the University
extension division, who states that a
great deal Of interest has been taken
by growers Of the three leading beef
cattle breeds. 1t is expected that a
large number of cattle will change
hands. Mr.. Chapman is of the opin-
ion that there was never a more propi-
tious time to buy purebred beef cattle,
as foundation herd can be secured
at half the price the animals are worth.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
NEW K. c. S. TRAINS STOPPED
BY COURT RESTRAINT

A restraining order secured in the
United States District court last Sat-
urday kept the Kansas City Southern
railroad from complying with the Or
der of the Louisiana Public Service
Commission to inaugurate two new
train services between Shreveport and
Lake Charles. Sunday morning. Decem-
Der Is, Christmas Day.
The restraining order, which was
signed by Judge Rufus Foster, was
directed at the commission, the rail-
road alleging that it was an unreason-
able demand, an unjust ruling. and
unconstitutional.
The new trains were to leave Shreve-
port at between four and five o'clock
in the morning, and return from Lake
Charles at about the same hour in the
evening. This would have given Lees
vile two additional trains, one south
bound, arriving about nine in the morn
ing and the northbound at about eight
in the evening.
The writ is not returnable until
Judge Foster can secure United
States circuit judge and another dis
trict judge to sit with him, as these
cases must be decided by court of
three. 1t will probably come up in the
latter part of January.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
PINCHBACK IS DEAD
WAS LA, NEGRO GOVERNOR

Press dispatches from Washington
Thursday morning carried the news Of
the death there Of the only negro who
has ever sat officially in the govern
or's chair Of any state Of the Union--
Pinckney Benton Steward Pinchback.
who, in the closing days Of the carpet
bag regime, was lieutenant governor
of Louisiana. and who during the alb
sence of Governor Wamoth. after the
latter's impeachment, sat as acting gov-
ernor of Louisiana.
Pinchback, who is survived BY wid
ow and two sons. went to Washington
80 years ago to practice law. after Re-
linquishing in New Orleans the owner
ship and publication Of the New OrIs-
ans Louisianian. During this period.
following his departure from Louisiana.
he also served one term in New York
as United States marshal.
A native Of Georgia, he entered Lou-
isiana politics during the carpetbag-
ging days Immediately following tie
Civil War, in which he had distinguish
ed himself as member Of the Corps
d'Afrique. After serving in the con-
stitutional convention Of 1868. he vas
elected to theestate senate, and, follow-
ing the death of Oscar Dunn. Iieuten-
ant governor with Governor Warmoth.
he succeeded to Dunn's post. Cow
ernor Warmoth was impeached, and on
December l6, 1872. Pinchback took
office as acting governor, serving un-
til January of 1873.
He entered the senatorial race then.
and finally lost this. after wagins q
fight for two years 10 have his claims
to seat in the United States Senate
recognized. BY vote Of 81 to % BIS
| opponent. General George A. Sheridan.
taking his seat on March 3. 1874. JUST
one day before the term Of bis sem
atorship expired.
Pinchback has served, under Presi.
| dent Arthur. as surveyor Of the FoFl
Of New Orleans.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
BELLEVUE CELEBRATES

The Christmas celebration at Bellvue
School was a complete success; every
one had good time and everyone got
a present-Santa saw to that. The
program was interesting. The School
quartette rendered Holy Night" as
well as it has been our fortune to hear
before anywhere; the voices of the
singers were exceptionally well-balan-
ced and sweet. The audience clamor-
ed for more again and again, but to
no avail. Well, good things sometimes
come in small packages.
Program
in Bethlehem Town,
While Shepherds Watch" - Motion
song by eight little tots.
Holly Sprites' = by SIX little girls.
Crowded Out" - recitation.
The Night Before Christina"
recitation
Santa Claus is Come to Town" =
a song by entire school.
Holy Night" - by the school
quartette.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Citizens Will Lose Franchise
Unless Poll Tax Receipts for
20 and '21 Are Shown

Saturday is the last day to pay your
poll tax
Unless you can show 1920 and
1921 poll tax receipts when you reg
ister in January or any time after this,
you will find yourself disfranchised for
two years.
This is an important thing for every
citizen to remember. So roll up to
the clerks office in the courthouse be-
fore Saturday and see that your poll
tax is paid for both these years. If
your 1920 tax is not paid. you can
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
EDITOR SHIELDS INJURED
WHEN AUTO TURNS OVER

News reached here tuesday evening
Of an accident to Belmont 1. Shields.
editor Of the Leesville Leader, when
his car turned turtle whilst turning
corner in Beaumont, Texas.
Mrs. Shields, on receipt Of the news.
left Immediately on the early morning
train Wednesday. TO be at her hus-
bands side. While no definite news
could be cleaned as to his condition,
it is reported that he was taken to the
hospital and that he is injured inter-
nally.
Ii is hoped that when we hear from
Mrs. Shields, her report will be more
favorable.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
CONCORDIA HIGHWAYS
TO HAVE PECAN TREES

The highways Of Concordia parish
will soon be planted with pecan trees
which will not only furnish shade and
shelter to travellers. but will one day
provide nuts enough to more than pay
for the upkeep Of the roads, if the
plans of c. P. Seab. farm agent, are
carried out as anticipated.
In view of the fact that many far
mers have paid their taxes with money
derived from the sale Of pecans grown
on waste land. when they were unable
to sell their cultivated crops. is con-
sidered reason enough for the carrying
out Of this project.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

pay it now, owing TO special recent le-
gislation.
This applies to women as well as
men. All women must show their poll
tax receipts before they can register
for the voting for the next two years
. How many men and women will
allow their voting privilege TO be taxi
en- from them for dollarp
When it is remembesed that this tax
goes for educational purposes, the poll
tax should be paid.
Remember, it must be paid On q
before Saturday, Dec. 81.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
STOP SPEEDING

A sad accident was narrowly avert
ed Friday morning; only by the merest
chance were they saved from a bad
mix-up. A Ford driven by woman
with some children came racing down
Texas ST., while another Ford was
coming down Third St, at a normal
pace. The quick action of the man
saved the situation by quick turn Of
the wheel. There was scarcely three
inches between the cars as they pass
ed. We hope that this will be lesson
to those at least that have small chill
dren in their cars.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
SAFETY FIRST

Last week a diminutive colored
man dropped into one Of our LeesvilIe
stores, accompanied by colored wo-
man that weighed about $50 lbs, and
inquired where he could get license
to marry. On being directed to the
court house, he took the business man
to the back Of the store and wanted
to know where he could find the man
that had 'deevorcees fer sale an about
how much dey costs. yah see mis-
tel" he said, Hannah am mahty par
full, an if she ever gifts stirred up, ah
wants to be on de safe side, so AhM
flash me deeworce. That'll fix her"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SCORES A SUCCESS


Before very appreciative audience
last Thursday evening the Senior Class
presented in very creditable man
ner THE Dream That Came True.
The play was fine. the acting was
good, and a very enjoyable evening
was passed by those who were fortun-
ate to be present. Mistakes were rare
among the cast, which speaks well for
those in charge. One thing we know:
the girls outshone the boys ten to one.
Some very creditable work was seen on
the boords, which demonstrates that
we have local talent among US that
should be encouraged.
Pearl Free as Margaret Byrnes"
was treat long to be remembered,
This young lady adapted herself to
the part in the most natural name,
which was the secret of her success.
Her articulation was a great treat, and
her posings were well-done indeed.
Ora Steward as MRS. jenkins" was
another treat: not much of part to
be sure, but every line Of it was we'll
done and left its impress. But Merle
Morgan was scream. There is anoth-
er surprise. Merle, like Margaret. gave
her lines in the most effective manner
and the house warmed to her from the
beginning. Indeed there was race be-
tween Merle and Leonora Curry for
the favors Of the house. Edith Coffee
as ''Nan" was good-a long and ted
ious part, for which one at times felt
that this poor lady was somewhat over
burdened.
Marie Creasey as the Athletic Girl
came forward with voice filled with
power and skill. It is to this young
lady that the latter scenes are deeply
indebted in large part. With her tai
ent in the critical moment she appears,
and the play takes on new interest. We
congratulate this young lady. Marlin
SandelI os Gordon Clay" warmed ur
to his part as the play progressed ano
demonstrated that there was some good
stuff in him that only needed coach
ing. Charlie Peters as Jack Brown
the cub reporter. couldn't lose his
smile. And Willie Mae Bagents a.
the college graduate, earned on en-.
core more than once.
| We hope that these efforts Of III,
pupils among US will not end here. w,
have had it clearly demonstrated to u
THAT we have talent that is deserving
of attention, and we feel that we ough
to see them more often Their effort
should b appreciated.
1t would be well in the next attemp
to study more closely the exits; the.
could be improved immensely an,
would lend color to the efforts Of tn
players.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
CONFESSION IS HEALTHFUL

A doctor in Berlin is advocating the
idea that the ills of mankind can be
cured by allowing the patient to talk
to sympathetic doctor and empty the
mind. Perhaps if he had openly advO-
Gated psycho-analysis, some people
would have thought he was talking
about some prehistoric animal or the
connecting link know as the empty
oxis.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
ARRESTED FOR HoRsEsTEALINc

A young man giving his name as ].
7. Mathis. was taken off the 20 train
Monday by the Marshall and arrested
for horse stealing in Texas. He claims
he is from Alvin, Texas. and is being
held for further investigation BY the
authorities.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
BEAUMONT SHIPPING

Up to this date 200 ships have sail
ed from Beaumont, bearing cargoes to
rs different nations. During the same
period in 1920, 269 vessels carried car
goes from this port
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
BANQUET POSTPONED

The Banquet which was to have take
en- place at the installation Of the new
ly elected officials of the F and A M
has been called off "a account oi the
death Of Bro. Frank Miller.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

Albert and Charlie Smith. Of Lean
der were in town Monday Albert is
on his way to the EIdorado oil fields,
where he has a good position waiting
him.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
FINE PLUMBING

Ask US for estimate on your new
building. Call l7o.
.LL-ANO COOPERATIVE COLONY
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

Bughouse Fable says:
Boss. my assistant knows more
about my department than | do. You
ought to keep your eyes on him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-24
Communication from Department OF
State

To the Clerk OF The House Of Repre-
eentatiyes of the Eightieth Legislature
of tie state of Maine
Pursuant to the joint order of the
Senate and House of Representatives
Of the Eightieth Legislature. | nave
the honor to transmit herewith 4 list OF
The legislative counsel and Legislative
agents registered III the Office OF the
secretary of State, in accordance with
Chapter 100 of the Public Laws OF
1919. This list comprises all such
counsel and agents who have regis
tered from March 10th. 1921. to March
22nd, 1921. both dates inclusive.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) FRANK w. BALL,
Secretary of State.
On motion by Mr.. Buzzell of Belfast.
it was voted that the reading of the
list herewith appended be dispensed
with; and on further motion by the
same gentlemen it was voted that the
list as appended he made part of the
journal of the proceedings Of the day,
the communication being ordered
placed on file.
JASPER II. HONE. of PrcSque Isle,
employed to act as legislative coun-
sci and legislative agent by the Lib
Nv Theatre of Fort Fairfield, Ouel-
lette Theatre of Van Buren,. Pressure
Isle Opera House of Pressure Isle,
Dream Theatre of Houlton and the
Powers Theatre of Caribou. The
purpose of employment is ITO oppose
moving picture censorship EN-
ployed March IS. 1921. Date when
employment ceases is given as in
definite. Notification of employment
filed March 16. 1921.
DANA : WILLIAMS. of Lewiston,
employed to act as legislative coun-
sci by Maine & y. Fl. Theatre Com
pany. William +. Carrigan, assistant
treasurer, Lewiston, Maine. The
purpose of employment is "Legisla-
tive counsel to oppose Senate Bill
No. % creating board of censors
in moving picture films" Employed
March 1G, 1921. Employment ceases
upon adjournment of the Legislature.
Notification of employment filed
March f6. 1921.
BENJAMIN ". BLANCHARD. of Ban
gor. employed to act as Legislative
Counsel and Legis lative Agent by
the management and owners of the
Bijou and Park Theatres of Bangor
and the Strand and New Central
Theatres of Old Town. The purpose
Of employment is ITO appear before
Legislative committee of the Eight
ieth Legislature In opposition to bill
purporting to create board of CEN
sors for moving pictures" Employ
ed March Is, 1921. Employment
ceases March II, 1921. Notifica ton
of employment filed March H. 1921.
J. ALBERT BRACKETT, of see Bar
risters Hall. Boston, Mass. employ
ed to act as Legislative Agent and
Legislative Counsel by Black New
England Theatres. Inc. The purpose
of employment is ITO appear before
legislative committees of the Eight
ieth Legislature in opposition to
bin there pending purporting to-
create a board of censors of moving
pictures" Employed March 18th,
1921. Employment ceases March