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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
FIRST BIG ENGINE
Die TO ARRIVE IN
VERY SHORT TINE
noisel Type Motor Was
DS;Pir Shipped from St. Louis
Factory Last Week
Many DAYS REQUIRED
'1r( 70 INSTALL MACHINE
c,oond Unit VIII Be Ship
ned Here on January
Twenty-Ninth

w,rd was received Friday that the
!, the 25O-horsepower Deisel en-
i4 ,or the municipal power plant
,.,t the St. Louis factory the day
- 80 and on that day in two cars.
80 -. ropted over the Cotton Belt,
meas v City Southern and Gulf Coast
80 and il due to reach Opelousas
=. - and Of the present week, as the
.groad companies have agreed to
:. avery effort to get the engine here
,ecord time. The second engine
M he shipped from the factory on
,.rnarv = %. or about that date.
foundations for these two mons
80 aoth built just alike ana exactly
similar have already been construct
4 and As soon as they are received
Al work of unloading from the cars
.rd erecting will be started. Mr..
hrdan stated to a reporter that it
vonld require nearly month to get
one in working shape, hence it will
u hlly five weeks before this first
engine is placed in commission 10 re-
Heye the strain on the present Grip.
Med plant, which is limping along on
only two engines, one Of the two be-
ng the small unit, the big south en-
rne having suffered another broken
crankshaft last week and being entire,
b out Of the running.
Both new engines will come equip
BED with the electric generators, &C.
cording to Mr. Jordan, these genera
tors having built in Fort Wayne, In
diana, according to specifications
When this new plant is added 20 the
present one, there will be five en-
glnes to carry the load, the 'hree Old
snes, which are expected to be in
thorough repair and the two big "ba
bles" bought of the Deisel company
Ct st. Louis. The horsepower at hand
viii enable the plant to furnish full
service day and night for all parts
Of the city, and should part of il
break down there will always be
enough in reserve to take the place
q the crippled part.
Since the break in the big south en-
gine last week patrons have not haf
Aght service until late in the evening
and motors have been absolutely shut
OUT the superintendent deeming il
HsAy to let owners of motors usinf
ne current on account Of the lead be
ing too heavy for the machinery lC
carry now. The broken engine viii
aaYe new crankshaft Installed short
Y as this shaft was ordered from tht
iaetory in New York some time ago
me broken shaft was recently weld
g 0y the electric process in New Or
cans out evidently the job was not /
'siy good one for it was not in opera
aOl out few days when the second
sieak came. The other two engine!
aOla have new shafts and are operat
as without any trouble.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
RESIDENTS OPPOSE
SCHOOLS LOCATION
"ssloENTS OF NORTH END TO
FIGHT VIGOROUSLY AGAINST
coLoRED INSTITUTION

Ihe proposition to move the color
y catholic industrial school from the
ou'hern outskirts Of the city to North
salOn street. next to the residence of
Z Andrus will be fought vigorous
0y the white residents of that neigh
s'FaOod, according to statements
made Tuesday.
Property owners Of the neigbbor-
80 are busy securing names to a
.sl'on addressed to the city council
lng that body to dony the proposi-
- % locate the institution on IN
'ueet, on the lot recently bought
Sua the Estate of J. B. Sandoz. They
verbally, that the neighborho3d
n. s'"ays been a white" one and
-, . place the colorsd school there
49,, l Oe tending to break I'D the long
ailg status The rotestants state
I. - I they fail to secure relief from
el'y council tha win take the
-a''er to the coD and secure an
aianetion restra.r ,e IA T-ST,9 n-,matsrs :.
section. Oui i INTO their
~ sa,e the forego.a- vas written. we
" learned that 1rooosition t-l, !
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
Aaron Howell Pierson

One of the old residents Of Natchi-
toches parish passed when Aaron
Howell Pierson died at the family
home, near the town Of Natchcitoches,
on Wednesday, January II, at p. m,
aged 73 years. He leaves a widow a
large and influential family Of chill
dren, among whom is Mrs. J. L. Com
eau Of Opelousas. Mr. and Mrs. Com
eau, Immediately on receipt of the
news Of Mr.. Persons death, depart
ed for Natchitoches to attend the fur
eral.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

mas given the southern ldfufST HoAS
a toyless Christmas and an unhappy
New Year"
Harding is invited
A program comprehending the eco
nomic welfare of the south will be
presented at Atlanta by men and wo-
men leaders in POLITICAL and CONNER
cial thought OF the nation. President
elect Harding has been invited and
may attend while -president-elect
Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge will be
present and speak Efforts are being
made by Mrs. Charles FarWell to bring
Ida Tarbell, noted writer and lecturer
to the congress.
Representative of every woman's $
organization in the state will be pres
ent at that time when the work of
completing the organization will be
taken I'D. Charter members are now
being enrolled and it is expected that
the number will have reacher SEQ by
January 20. Among those already en-
]
rolled are: Mines. ]. W. Libby, Albert
Baldwin, Frank Godchauf Gustave
Baldwin, George Burman Margaret
Farwell, Lucien Lyons, ]. M. Burguier-
es, w. E. Weeks, H. Gould, William
Porteous, J. T. Witherspoon, Charles
Manson, Joseph Haspel, B. c. Parkins
w. B. Chilean, E. V. Benjamin, s. ].
White, H. ]. de la vergene Philip Wer-
| Iein, F. B. Williams, Kember Williams
Harry Williams. c. B. Williams and
I the Misses Kate Minor, Nettie Far,
well, Sadie Downman; Mrs. G. C. Bar.
I ton. Napoleonville and Mrs. A. A. And
/ ing, Opelousas.
! The woman's division is headed oy
I Mrs. Charles Farwell, as chairman
Mrs. Laurence Williams, Mrs. Charles
Buck, vice-chairman; Mrs. Maurice
Stern, Mrs. Buckner Chipley, Mrs
Charles Godchaux Mrs. ]. c. le Bour
geoise, Mrs. George Penrose and Mrs
Albert Godchaux, board of directors
Mrs FarwelI has gone to Atlanta &c
! confer with the chamber of commerce
and the women members on tie pro
gram for the coming convention.
Mrs. A. A. Anding Of Opelousas, al
ways one of the leaders in every &C
tive movement for the betterment o
conditions, will have charge of tn
work in this parish. She states tina
I necessary laws for the aid Of th'
farmers must be adopted in order tt
relieve the present stagnancy in ma.
ket conditions for southern crops. Thi
work will be taken up soon.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

iiss Mamie Meyers, Miss Ruby Cos
l.H aid Miss Fay Lyons, school teach
eis at Lawtell, were weekend visitors
A e Sunday.
liss Lena Bourdier has returned
home after spending some time visit
iEe relatives in Abbeville.
oI and Mrs. C. w. Krotz of Krotz
Strings spent several days here this
Esek.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
Mrs. Peter casse

Mrs. aMry Mabel Shaw, wife Of Peter
Casse, died at the family home in New
Orleans on Tuesday, January II. and
WAS buried the following day. Mr..
Casse, husband of the deceased, is a
native Of st. Landry and resided here
for many years before moving to his
present home. He is travelling
sa.esman and visits OpeIousas regular
t He has many friends and relatives
here I'll of whom sympathize with
b.n IN his bereavement.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
Ushsrs Society to be Organized

Ushers Society to be Organized
The members of Opelousas Council
No. 1173, K. of c., who usually attend
mass at st. Landry's church, in this
city, are urged to attend a special
meeting at the K Of c. hall on next
Sunday, the 23rd instant, for the pur-
pose OF organizing an ushers society.
REV. A. B. COLLLARD,
Chaplain. {.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
Soldiers Remains Inferred

The remains Of Joseph w. Rozas.
solder. who died in France on Sep
tember Is, 1918, were brought back
home On January Il, and inferred at
his home at Elton, La. The deceased
was son of Mr.. and Mrs. Theogene
Rozas Of Elton and brother of Lee
Rozas of Elton, Mrs Dejean Ardoin
of Elton and Mrs. A. NJ St. Cyr CT
Opelousas.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

Mr. Somers, connected with the
state highway department, was at
tending to business connected with the
parish good roads system on last
Monday.
Sheriff Charles Thibodeaux attend
ded the dance and fair at Sunset Sun
day night.
DR.. L. A. Guidry OF Coulee Croche,
one of the members of the school
board from the second ward, was a
business visitor to Opelousas Monday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

Warren Lacoste and A. Doucet Of
Lafayette were Opelousas visitors last
Sunday.
Miss Blanche Guilbeau, who is at
tending school at the Sacred Heart
convent, Grand Coteau, spent the
weekend with home folks here.
Miss Noel, teaching school at
Swords station, spent the weekend in
OpeIousas as the guest of Miss Jennie
Brock.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
Mrs. irvins's Mother Dead

Died. at her home in Koscuisko
Mississippi, on Thursday, January 10
1921, Mrs. Kate Weatherby, aged moth,
er Of Mrs. s. A. Irving Of Opelousas
Mrs. Irving was at her mothers bed.
side when she died.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

DR.. ]. Raphiel Of Port Barre and his
sisterin-law. Miss Mitchell, Of New
Orleans, were in OpeIousas Monday
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19

has given the southern farmers home
a toyless Christmas and an unhappy
New Year"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

The football season has passed: the
ing and skating parties. kissing bees
and candy pulls. hunting contests and
dances. husking bees and wood bees.
something ADDING all the time and it
is we'll for the most of us will not live
long time. Might as well catch pleas
ure while it flies. Life was not in
tended for useless repining lie VINO
can spend his time in good, clean en-
jOyment has added a few more hours
to his span of life and he who can
never see anything but the serious side
Of life is driving n nail into his own
coffin every hour.-EXchangc
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
GOOD STOCK AT THIS SALE

Ira Martin. who bought the Roy
prindle farm on the Big Falls road,
two years ago, went to Iowa last week
for medical treatment. Mr. Martin has
been aiIing for some time and has de-
cided to hold Il sale at his farm and dis
pose Of his personal property
Mr.. Martin has one of the best farm
teams in the county, and his seven
cows were picked and tested by Mr..
Prindle. who is an expert in that line
These COWS are very high grade Hol-
stems and are the kind to buy.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
CHAPLIN HAS GOOD
REASON FOR HAPPINESS

The happieSt man in Los Angeles
recently was Charles Chaplin, for his
mother had arrived from England to
maker her home with him.
Together after nine years of separa-
tion-years Of war and heartache fol
the mother, of triumph not unmixed
with tragedy, for the son.
It's wonderful TO have my mother
again. is all Mr.. Chaplin says
Many years ago London knew hel
as Florence Harley, n prima donna OF
the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Com.
pany in the days Of its greatest pop
ularity. Florence Harley. a slender
girl with a lovely voice and winning
smile, who sang Pima fore" and ''Iolaa-
the and "Mikado'' to cnraptured art!i-
encoS. and finally married young act
or named Charles Chaplin.
Mother has-always had the keen
est. most delightful sense Of humor. .
said Charles. with u tender smile Il
remember it in all my thoughts of the
early days If | have any sense Of fun
owe it all to her"
His latest picture The Idle Class. "
will be shown at the Unique theater on
Monday and Tuesday as Il First Ma
tional attraction.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

Ne believe that nearly all News
budget readers like 10 read letters
from other states. published III the pa
per, especially it the letters happen to
nc written by friends or acquaintances.
NVc d6. This paper has subscribers
scattered through most Of the states of
the Union, who were once residents Of
Rusk county and who have many
friends mere These friends, we feel
SIRE would he pleased to read in this
paper letters from the absent ones, 50
we cordially invite the erstwhile resi-
dents TO write letters for publication.
Next 10 n personal visit, or a personal
letter. what could give more pleasure
han q chatty or descriptive c0mmuni-
cation? Tell us about your present
nome, the family. business conditions,
what you are doing. surroundings,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

Tie Minneapolis Tribune was peeved
Saturday over the way Marshal Focl'
guest of the city, was coddled by the
entertainment committee in placing
Inc general in an enclosed car where
no one could see him i'll the big parade
that was staged in his honor. The
committee was probably afraid that
The noted Frenchman might be harmed
NV some crank. But the people OF
Minneapolis wanted to see the marshal
and were much disappointed when they
found 10 had been hidden away from
sight Greatness has its inconvenl"uceS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
THE DEPRAVITY OF LAZY INDIF-
FERENCE

We know of public school ma am
who has given one of her classes an eX-
animation, has herself examined their
paperS-fOrty of em-and marked
each individual paper. all in the space
of a Commute hour. In other words,
IA test that was just about worthless
because the 10 pupils only had 20 ct
the 10 minutes in which TO show what
they had actually learned in the pre-
ccding month. There was no need OF
this Senseless speed because the teach
en- is expected TO go over the eXamlnd-
ton papers at the conclusion of the
fivc-hour recitation period.
The explanation. of course is that
the young woman was merely lazy
didn't want to work after the regular
school period-and careIeSSlr indiffcT-
ent 10 her high duty.
1t is simply amazing how this twin
headed microbc of incfficiency and lazi-
ness has spread over America in this
last decade 1t has invaded all class
es-nOt everybody. but the great mass
es of people. Millions haven't the
slightest pride in the thing they are
doing in life All they care is to drag
grudgingly and stupidity through rou-
tine OF alleged brain or hand labor for
few hours day and draw as much
pay for ii at the end Of the week as
they can make t}c higher-np guys"
hand over.
This vice has never bitten very deep-
ly Into The people of the country dis
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
THE MULE BAROMETER

Some folks judge the times by the
market for diamonds. In Alaska =
parts Of it. anyway-thc business pop
ulacc watch the price of gold dust. On
Wall street they say economic condi-
tionS i'm America go UP and down with
steel.
But say what they please about
barOmetric pressure of diamonds, shin
ing gold and herculean steel. they have
to go some TO find anything better IN
barometers than the mule the gentle
mule. the mule with fOrty-hOsS power
heels, the mule of our fathers.
The mule as a barometer Of business
absurd? Listen to what comes from
Missouri, which is the home by the
way Of the pOes, DR.. J. ]. Gaines. 9th
erWiSe Uncle John
Just now the mule trade Is good ~
cotton sections. therefore business con-
ditions are improving in the south.
Mules for mines aren't selling well, SO
the coal mining business is SLOW. Sugar
mules are depressed it follows that
there are hard times in the sugar in
dustry. The demand for draft mules
is good accordingly road construction
work is booming. Farm mules are
quiet. so the farming business is quiet a:
it follows. too. that farm implement
manufacturing is slow. Rice mules
are in the dumps. sorice farming must
be UP against it.
But glory be, and best of all The
army mule trade is quite poor because
the war industry is at very low ebh :
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

i man who is called THE wizard
mas been holding forth in one of the
theaters Mt Superior. foretelling the
future. among other things. for many
people who ask questions concerning
private affairs. such as health, busi-
llps> ana love. He has been answering
many questions through Il Superior
newspaper, the truth OF most OF which
can be verified only by time. Some II
his answers. however are precise and
specific. and may he verified shortly
.ut not before The wizard will be ont
Of town Evidently, the man has many
.redulous, or at least. curious patrons.
lie is showered with more questions
han he can answer.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
CHURCH NOTICES
Church of Christ

Splendid attendance ut Bible school
last Lords day. but we missed you.
We are looking for YOU next Sunday
Bible school at 10 100.
Communion and preaching. 1 200
Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. IN
Preaching service at Z 30 p. m
Instead Of the regular program at
the Christian Endeavor meeting there
will be a debate on the following sub
ject Resolved. that the doors Of
America should be closed to the imni-
grant" Three able speakers have been
selected for each side An interesting
meeting is assured You.
You are most cordially invited 70
attend amy on all Of our services
FRED SAWYER. Pastor
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

tricts but it is epidemic and rampant
in all orr cities.
The farmer has suffered defiation 10
the hilt The mass of the city people
has resisted it successfully so far, 1t
the same time mending their ways nct
bit We wish hard times for no
body but it looks very much as if moth
ing less than real poverty will cure
the city masses of the deprayity rep-e-
Sented by that teacher.
Let's thoroughly understand that in
difference is mediocrity and mediocrity
is bankruptcy God will that the ma
ton escape that
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

4 wealthy citizen is quoted as having
said that money is not everything. Cor
dial and friendly himself. as his fam
ily is, also. he misses the cordially
If old time friends who imagine That
hey are not now regarded to be in the
same class. socially, as himself, and
pass with only II nod of recognition.
SensitiveneSs and wealth do not al
ways 80 well together. The heart 81
i sensitive person hungcrs for the finer
feelings in old friends that make life
worth while The trouble in this case
is NOT with the man himself but is fhc
result Of imagery on the part OF &C.
eiuaintanccs when such unnatural reia-
lions should not exist. Wealth has IFS
penalties no less than its pleasures.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

trips, and hundred and one things you
may think of which will be of interest
to Old friends in Rusk county. Instead
of writing a letter TO just one friend
you will be writing to many and giving
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
Scandinavian Lutheran
CAPTURE A FOX

While hunting rabbits Sunday af-
ternoon, Harry McManus and Sherman
Dunahee, both of this city. ran a fox
into a den and with the aid of Ian
tern and a miners outfit finally cap
tured the willy animal. about 10 O'Clock
in the evening.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
IHEATER NEWS
Attractions at tile Unique
Foi. The Coming
Week

Friday, Dec. : Buck Jones in One
Man Trail
Saturday, Dec 3 Will Rogers n
Just eau Me Jim
sunday. Dec. SNOW Blind
Monday and Tuesday. Dec ) and 6
Charley Chaplin in The Idle Glass, :"
and Constance Talmadge- in "Woman's
Place
Wednesday, Dee. Tom Moore in
Stop Thief"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

II was genuine surprise to the
country, we believe, the rough way the
senate turned down the advice Of Pres
idcnt Harding in the matter OF tax
legislation. The republican congress
il more independent than the one Will
son dominated
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

While Ladysmith does away with
hcr ..hitching she'd for farmers
horses. Bruce recognizes the value CT
such an institution and prepares 10
erect one Bruce shows wisdom. Inc
Newsletter. Of that village. says,
such a shed is vital necessity" La
dvsmith has not outgrown the need for
hitching sheds.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

i Washington dispatch says that ~;
cry delegate to the arms parley carries
j walking stick. Does this augur for
veal or for woe; for peace or for wa
Roosevelt advised treading softly and
carrying a big stick" And everybody
knew what Roosevelt meant.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
NOT so EASY

Park Falls Herald When return
game is played here and the Ladysmith
quintet stacks up against the regular
lineup of the locals they will probably
find that our boys are not such easy
victims.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
Methodist Episcopal
Sunday, Dec. t


Sunday school ut 10 90 a. m.
Morning worship, II 100 a. m
Sermon by the pastor The choir
will furnish two special numbers An
them. 20 For Heart to Praise My
God" male Quartette, Tarry With
Me. Q My Savior"
80 u. IN. Epworth League teacup
hour. \ social season with brief pro
gram and light refreshments
G 80 p. m. Epworth League dev0-
meeting Topic: Thy viii BE Done
With My Plans" Leader: Miss Trina
Nelson.
{ 30 =. m. Evening worship.
Special music by evening choi1.
Gospel sermon by the pastor
\ cordial welcome awaits you at all
services OF this church. Strangers are
especially invited.
The church with the live program
an dthe old home welcome"
c. w. EMERY, Pastor
Scandinavian Lutheran
Services in Norwegian at II 100 n.
III. and in English at 80 p. m.
Sunday school every Sunday at 10
o'clock
JOHN NJ. RITLAND, Pastor
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

when a girl begins 10 hint 70 mah
hat he is spending too much money
un her he'd better begin looking UP fur"
niture catalogues or preparing 10 move
20 . distant city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

Jackie Coogan. child star of The
Kid" has purchased = ten-thousand
dollar automobile. When Jackie is
nldcr he will ia like the rest Of them
gnt Il divorce it is fair to presume.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
HASETED

\ good many scenario writer's com
plain that their stories look as if they
had been put through a screen before
being thrown on the screen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02
CORRECT PHYSICS

Teacher Johnny, what is steam?
Johnny-Water crazy with the heal
American Legion Weekly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-12-02

w. c, Jessup, President and General Manager
of the E. II. Hotchkiss Company, Norwak,
Conn, is a staunch admirer of Buick He
tells why:
My Model 20 Buick, purchased in 1911, has
now run 10000 miles.
Winter and summer, it has Travelled over
every kind and condition of road 1t has gone
through miles of mud at stretch. 1t has
Travelled for hours over Florida sands 1t has
plowed through snow drifts. Yet in al! these
years have never had to get out OF my car
except for tire trouble. 1t always keeps going.
The same clutch, cylinders, transmission
differentia ETC., that were IN the car when it
was delivered are still in perfect working order"
Mr.. Jessup's account of his Buick s performance
is characteristic of the service given by Bucks
everywhere, and accountSt0rt heoverWhelminE
sentiment-You can always depend on Buick