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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
School Board Proceedings

The Natchitoches Parish School
Board met in special session on Thurs
day, the 31st day of March, 1921, with
the following members present:
z. T. Gallon. Jr., A. L. Messlck, c.
C. Hathaway, G. L. Berry, T. B. Sell
lers, }. F. Hawthorn, J. S. RACIAL,
Saml Friedman and M. Barron.
There was absent Mr.. E. J. Walker.
lowing resolution was offered by Mr..
Whereas, Supt. Hudson Of Natchi
midst by death on Friday, March oath,
1921, and
Whereas, he was a true and faithful
servant, an upright man, patriotic
citizen, and in his death the Parish has
suffered great loss, therefore
Be it resolved by the Natchitoches
Parish School Board in special session
convened. that while we bow in humble
submission to the will of God, we can
not but grieve over and deplore the
loss of our fellow servant and friend.
Be 1t further resolved that page of
our minute book be dedicated to the
memory of our departed fellow servant,
and that copy of this resolution be
spread thereon. that copy be mailed
the bereaved family, and copy furn-
ished the press for publication.
Unanimously carried)
Resolution by Mr.. Hathaway and
seconded by MIR. Berry: That the SAL
airy of the next superintendent of Nat
| chitocheS Parish be $4,000 per year, and
that he give his undivided time and at
tention to the duties of school super
intendent, and that all of his business
be school business.
Unanimously carried)
Resolution by Mr.. Messick and Sec
onded by Mr.. Hawthorn: That this
Board discontinue the office of private
secretary to the superintendent after
July LIST, 1921.
Unanimously carried)
Resolution by Mr.. Gallon and second
ed by Mr.. Hathaway: That the new
superintendent be elected for the un-
expired term of Supt. l.. E. Hudson
and the next term of four years.
Unanimously carried)
Resolution by MIR. Friedman and
seconded by Mr.. Barron: That all sup
plies bought by the superintendent for
the benefit Of schools be bought by
competitive bids.
(Carried)
Resolution by Mr.. Friedman and
seconded by Mr.. Hawthorn: That the
new superintendent serve on the build
ing committee for the Natchitoches
High School with Mr.. Gallon.
Carried
After the above resolutions were
read aloud the following five men pre-
sented their names as candidates for
the Office of Parish Superintendent:
c. G. killen, r A. Cummins, Hugh
j. Smith, G. E. Hooper, A. M. Hopper.
The ballots were cast in secret, and
Messrs. Gallon and Barron were ap-
pointed as tellers by the President.
The result was four votes for A. M.
Hopper and five votes for c. +. Hooper.
The four men who voted for Mr..
Hopper then pledged themselves to
Mr.. Hooper, thus giving him the unan-
imous support of the Board.
Upon motion duly seconded, the
Board adjourned to meet again Tues
day, the 5uh of April.
T. B. SELLERS,
President.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
Natchit0cheS First Curb Market

Under the auspices of TIL 9
Housewives League, the Curb
Market was inaugurated Saturday
morning in the South side Of the
City Market which was placed at
the disposal of the League by
Mayor POLICEMAN, and splendidIy
situated for the purpose, being
central with tables and stalls and
we'll screened.
There was a tempting array of
early spring vegetables on sale,
radishes, onions, lettuce, beets,
spinach. greens, English peas, etc.
fresh eggs and country butter,
which was fine beginning, and
housewives from all over the city
sent forth between the hours of
8 and 10 A. NJ. to do their market
shopping.
This will grow from week to
week and will, doubtless, prove to
be one OF the most convenient as
sets for garlenless, chicken!ess'
cowless housewives that they have
ever enjoyed, and equally so for
the producers who will find ready
and convenient market for their
produce instead of having to ped
die it all over town.
The plan is to have Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays as Curb
Market days so housewives, in the
above named category, get your
baskets ready and enjoy one OF
the biggest boons that has ever
come to help you solve one of your
biggest daily problems, as thu
tempting array of fresh vegetables
fruits and edibles in every linz
will suggest your menus.
Until the season is further ad
yanced Saturdays only will b.
curb market days.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
The Campti Bank Robbed

For the second time in the his
tory of the parish of Natchitoches,
one of her banks was robbed, both
happening within a short interval,
the first being at Marthaville some
few weeks ago and the other at
Campti, Sunday night. But not
such rich haul was made as was
the case at Marthaville, as less
than $4,000 in cash was taken.
$4,000 in Liberty Bonds and
many valuable securities close by
were over looked, no doubt, for
fear that the explosion, when the
door of the vault blew off, would
awaken the town. But the thieves
snatched up a valuable diamond
ring and stud, which were in a
deposit box of one of the patrons
in the vault. and got away with
them and the money.
Three strangers we're noticed
hanging around the town Sunday,
of whom only slight description
can be obtained and as they had
disappeared next morning suspi-
cion strongly points to them as
the cuiprits.
The first news of the robbery
reached here early Monday morn
ing with the request for the blood
hounds and when the kennels were
reached, so that prompt response
could be made, it was found that
one of the fine dogs had been
poisoned.
Pursuit was started at once but
at this writing no trace of the
robbers has been found.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
The Gypsy Rover

Standing room was at premium
when the curtain rose at the ANU
su, last Wednesday night on one
of the very best amateur perform
ances ever staged in Natchitoches.
In fact, it would have done credit
to professionals, true and tried,
stars of the first magnitude and
while it was gratifying to know
that home people thought that
way about it, they might be cred
tied with being little biased be-
cause of home talent, but as 1t
happened there were a number of
strangers in the audience, people
from several of the great cities
who were loud in their praise and
unhesitatingly stated that the
Gypsy Rover was one of the very
best musical comedies they had
ever enjoyed; the singing, dancing,
acting, costumes and stage settings
The program in full appears
elsewhere, so the cast can be seen,
but the name of the lady to whose
credit, the success of the perform
ance was due, does not appear, and
we are glad to add it, as Mrs. Vlo-
let Winslow's patient, capable
training and inspiring conduct OF
the whole affair made the rehear-
sails one pleasant chain of meetings
that eliminated in the splendid
performance of the Gypsy Rover,
when each and every member
covered her or himself with glory.
Mrs. Winslow was ably assisted
lin the management of the enter
tainment by her mother, Mrs
Phillips, whose particular talent
along those lines has been known
for many years.
The program was repeated a.
the Normal on Saturday night tt
a large and enthusiastic audience
and as the result of the two nights
The Mutual Aid has the handsome
sum of S2S5.OO to its credit.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
Les JeuneS FemmeS

Mrs. j. d. Rusca was hostess
of the young matrOns at their hr>t
meeting after the penitential season
entertaining very delightfully."-
Thursday afternoon, at strictly a
club affair.
Mrs. E. y. Payne won Jhc pref
ty first prize, a buffet set, Mrs.
p. keyser, second, il bedside
water set, and Mrs. Grove
G.. Voters the general consolation,
a handsome centcrplecc, and Mrs.
Lester Hughes, the BOBBY, Il fam
cy bag.
A delicious turkey lunch with
dressing, salad, jelly and tea was
followed by gclallne, cake and
minis.
Mrs. kisca was assisted IN acrv-
ing by her sisters, Mi,ac, Alice,
DAVIS and Alma kilc.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
A New School Superintendent

Quite q bit of excitement GEN.
tered around the School Board
Thursday, when a special meeting
was called for the purpose of elect
ing parish superintendent 20 sue
coed the late L.. E. Hudson.
Rumors were rife as to the
number of candidates for the posi-
ton. but for diverse reasons when
the time arrived for the presenta-
ton of the names, there were two
written applications, DR.. Il. A.
Cummins and Mr., II. j. Smith of
Amite, while Messrs. A. Nj. Hop
per of Baton Rouge, e. E. Hooper
of Campti and G. G. Killen, asst.
supt. submitted their own names
in person. Only nine members
of the board were in attendance,
and for a while it was very excit-
ing as repeated polling gave each
of the three candidates three votes
each time, when a recess was CIV
en-, after which the roll was called
when the tie was broken in favor
of Mr.. Hooper who won by 4 to 8.
The new Superintendent is prin-
cipal of the Campti High School,
which position be has held to the
universal satisfaction of the citl-
of that town for the past few
years, and he is considered a
capable man with good business
judgment and executive ability,
and it is believed is we'll fitted for
his important position.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
Greater NatchitOcheS -Strai6ht
Ahead

Would be a good 1921 slogan
for Natchitoches to adopt, to keep
us aware of the lMMEASUR-
ABLE FUTURE which looms
ahead, and to unite in a demon
stration of confidence, community
spirit and enthusiasm.
Occasionally it is proper for a
community to take stock of itself,
to look ahead, to inquire into its
own morale and to repledge itself
according to it's ideals and aspira-
tions.
Let us of Natchitoches declare:
That we have implicit faith in the
future of our community;
That we believe its future pos
sibilities and scope have never yet
been adequately foretold;
That we shall contribute our
best efforts towards making it the
most inspiring dwelling place on
earth.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
League of Woman Voters

The regular monthly meeting of
the League of Woman Voters will
be held in the Elks Reading room
Monday at 6:15 when the topic
decided upon at the last meeting,
Public Schools and Educational
Conditions in Natchitoches parish
will be explained by some of the
officials conversant with these
matters.
Every body is cordially invited
to be present. The meeting is
called promptly at 6:15 P. M. and
last one hour.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

The revival at the Methodist
Church which is nearing the end
of its second week, is continuing
to hold the undivided interest of
the large congregations that f1ll
this large edifice each night and
quite q few new members have
Joined which number will doubt.
less be augmented before t b e
meeting ends Sunday. Mr.. j. B.
Grambling of Shreveport, re-
vival singer of note, is conduct
ing the music.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07


In response to the ADVERTISE
ment that on Thursday March 81,
bids for the bonds and construc.
ton of sewerage and extension of
waterworks would be opened by
the city, representatives from
many companies in the Union
we're present and interest was at
high pitch, but no contract was
awarded. tho negotiations for clos.
ing same are pending and the
Mayor is confident that matters
will be satisfactorily arranged
soon.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

The constitutional convention
has unanimously adopted a resolu-
ton to SUSPEND the payment of
State taxes until June 30, and also
the penalty attached for nom pay
ment which, according to law, is
due by the end of March.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

It sounds more 6shy than animal
~, however, it is given out by re.
liable authority, that the remains
of . prehistoric elephant. recently
found on the shores of Galveston
Bay, can be estimated to be over
5000 years old.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
NOTICE
CONSTABLE SALE
Service Garage vs. S. W. Hines

By virtue of writ of FL ia issued
in first Justice Court in the above en-
titled cause and to me directed, have
seized and taken into my possession
and will offer for sale at the principal
front door of the Court House in the
City and Parish Of Natchitoches, La. on
SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1921
at II o'clock M. the following describ.
Cd property, to-Wlt:
One black horse name Logan; one bay
horse name Morgan; one three inch
wide tired Studebaker wagon.
Terms of sale: cash, subject to APP
praisement.
c.. VI. pEROT,
Constable Ward One.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

If the cattle, calves, sheep and
swine slaughtered for food annual
" in the United States moved in
single file, six inches apart, they
would reach around the globe
seven and a half times
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

James Garfield was nominated
for the presidency of the United
States after he was prevented by
. point of order from forbidding
his name to 60 before the Repub-
lican convention in 1880.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

A Humane Education bill is be-
fore the Oregon legislature, which
seeks to secure not less than q
half hours teaching each week in
the public schools. of kindness and
Justice to all animal life, which is
q vital to the welfare of state as
q knowledge of the multiplication
table.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

The total government appropria
tons in 1920 for education. science
and the awakening of deeper in
terest in agriculture and industry
was $50. 100000 with an increase
for 1921 by less than $40, 900, 900,
while the Army and Navy demand
an increase over their 1920 appro-
priation OF $647, 100000
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

If every body will think and
talk prosperity, it will not be long
until every body feels the effect
of greater prosperity.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

Out of the 10000 camels in tn
British service during the late war
22,812 were lost by injury and
death.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

Some one rises to remark that
il will take more than a reduction
in the price of fabrics to lengthen
skirts.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

At the beginning of the seven
teenth century, books published in
England were placed under strict
censorship.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

Only two big cities in the
United States, Philadelphia and
Pitsburg. prohibit Sunday base
ball games.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

British liquor exports have
tripled since the United States
went dry.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

More than 100000 tons of po-
tatoes were grown in Scotland last
year, tho greatest return since 1855.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

China's population of 5000, OOO,-
600 has been virtually stationary
since it was first estimated.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

The campaign to end wars is be-
ing prosecuted by General Taxa
ton.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

50, 10000 was spent IN the
PHILIPPINES for educational pur-
poses in 1920.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

Louisiana's contribution to the
starving children of Eastern and
Central Europe was 5000 tons of
rice.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

Measurements of the speed of
earthquakes proved that the earth
inside is rigid and not liquid.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07
THURSDAY. APRIL 7. 1921

Have you registered!
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

King Georges life insurance
policies total $1O,000,OOO.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-04-07

The tragedy of life is indecision.
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

Cured on the Des Moines road. a
part of the highline route between
Seattle and Tacoma. The road was
built with a concrete base and a
monolithic brick surface. During a
period Of unusually hot weather
thirty explosions took place in vari-
GUS parts of the highway.
Near Sunnydale a truck had Just
passed the crown of bulge in the
pavement when the roadway let go
with roar, showering brick in all
directions. The truck was thrown
from the road into ditch and bad
ly damaged. The occupants were in
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

was new experience for the bor-
ough, but it has at least brought it
up to date. Brooklyn, however, has
nothing on other parts of the coun-
try.
haywood, ILL.,, has now come into
the limelight by reason OF the ex-
plosion of a road pavement Just ont
side her limits, and Seattle, Wash.
reports one that has led to litigation
for damages against the county. On
the Roosevelt road, near haywood,
a concrete pavement ten inches
thick blew up directly in front of
the Fred Miles roadhouse where a
few Of the thirsty who may have
but not in hallucinations were vio-
lently shaken up and were rushed
from the building that rocked and
threatened to collapse.
Highway engineers declared that
the extraordinary heat and lack
Of sufficient space between the
joints of the pavement to care for
the expansion of the concrete, as
we'll as the creeping of the heavy
roadway caused the joints to fill, as
frequently happens in sidewalks.
The result was that the roadway
which was ten inches thick and of
solid cement, buckled at the lowest
point and burst, throwing pieces of
the heavy pavement several feet in
to the air and tearing a hole nearly
fifty feet square.
The explosions near Seattle oc-
jured and the county now faces
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15
CEMENT ROADS ARE EXPLOSIVE

NEW YORK, July 11-Many Sec
tions of the country, including the
metropolitan district, lately have
been experiencing something entire
ly new in the way of explosions,
The new pyrotechnics seem to have
developed with Americas road
building program
The explosion of the pavement in
a Brooklyn street a few DAYS ago
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15
TOWN BUDGET
TOWN OF WINSLOW
WINSLOW, ARIZONA

Adopted by resolution of the May
or and Common Council of the
Town of Winslow, Navajo County,
State Of Arizona, at it's regular
meeting on July 5th, 1921, at which
there were present the following:
Councilman w. c.. Quebedeaux,
Councilman DR.. P. D. Sprankle,
Councilman G. L. Milan,
Mayor Geo. C. Creswell.
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

damage suits for personal injuries
and the loss of the truck
Engineers declared that the ex-
plosion of this road as in the May
wood case, was due to the failure of
the joints in the structure to take
care of the expansion.
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

NOTICE is hereby given that the
Mayor and Common Council of the
Town of Winslow, State of Arizona,
will meet in the Council Chamber of
the Town of Winslow at O'Clock
p. m. on the 22nd day OF August,
1921, when and where any taxpayer
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

This statement shows in detail the
amount necessary for the enduing
ing the previous year, together with
statement estimating the amount
to be received from all sources 9th
er than direct taxation upon real es-
tate and personal property:
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

may appear and be heard upon any
OF the proposed levies as proposed
for the fiscal year 1922.
(Signed) GEO. C. CRESWELL,
Mayor.
ATTEST: A. S. BRAYMAN,
City Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

1t pays to ADVERTISE i'm the
WINSLOW MAIL. Try an add and
watch the RESULTS.
The Winslow mail., 1921-07-15

Get your Want Adds in before noon
Thursday or they will be too late
Tor Fridays publication.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-02

Secretary DENLY commends Pharma-
cist Matc Louis Bruso. Decatur. H..
and Hospital Apprentice Trace Frank
Ealy. San Antonio. Tex. for rescue of
Hospital Apprentice Robert Lee Cook
from drowning In Sweetwater Lake.
Colo, last July.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-02

at 10 innings by 4 to 3. Tho Athletics
pounded out enough hits to make 10
runs In tho deciding game and New
York tailed but twice.
Many believed the Giants should
have won from the Boston Red Sox in
1919, hut the luck favored the Bos-
tonians and they were acclaimed
world champions after eight games
had tSer played, one n tie In II in
ninEs I'D tho final. which Boston won
TO .. in 10 innings. Boston won tho
opener. to z and tho second was "A
G-6 tic New York won the third 10 l.
Boston won tho next two. 2 to / and 2
to I respectively. New York won the
sixth and seventh. So and III The
result of the eighth game already has
been mentioned.
For tho third time the Giants were
ptted against the Athletics In a
worlds championship In tho games OF
1918 and New York took but one game
of tho ave. They won the second game
to in IN innings, The Athletics
won tho first, & TO I; tho third. to .;
the fourth, 6 to 5 and the nth. 3 to 4.
Tho Giants met the Chicago White
SoS in tho serics of 1917. and after
losing the nrst two games. to and
to . won the third and fourth by
shutouts. To o and ; tn q. Tho white
Soy won the NTH and tho airth. s to
. and to =
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-02
JOHN MCRAW HAS HAD MOST
INTERESTING BASEBALL CAREER
PLAYED First Professional Baseball Game Shortly After
He Discarded Short
Pants

his playing He performed at short
stop and his playing there attracted
the attention OF big league scout.
and in August. 1891. he was signed by
the Baltimore club. of tho National
league. then last in IL club circuit.
Bill Barney was manager OF the
Orioles when McGraw broke into the
fast set" John finished the season
OF 1891 as a bench warmer.
In May, 1899 Ned Hanlon succeeded
Barney and took n fancy to McGrav
In spite of his small stature. First he
tried him on second base whcro hs
showed much speed and skill. He wa1
transferred to third whero hn played
even more brilliantly and there he
stuck.
From that time until he withdrew
from active service he was ono OF tho
best third bascmcn in the game. at
ono time being considered the top
notcher OF them all. His ability 10 field
bunts was uncanny. and no third base
him In that department. He always
was a capable batter but under Han
Ions direction he became one of tho
greatest in baseball. For years his
average never fell below the $50 mar k
and he was very fast on the bases.
factor in Baltimore's string of pen
nants
While member of tho Orioles he
WAS surrounded by cotcrio OF stars
who helped to set off his brilliancy.
Hughic Jennings. who now is associat- :
cd with him in the direction OF tho
Giants and wilbert Robinson, manager
OF the Brooklyns. werc among them.
McGraw and Robinson were sold in
1900 to the st. Louis club for price
reported to be $4,000. Tho sale dis
pleased both men.
When the American league invaded
the east in 1900. Mct;raw was ono of
the abiest licutcnants of Ban johnson.
the league president. While they were
still In st. Louis. NcGraw and Robin
son were plotting TO place an Amori-
can team In Baltimore. Finally Nc
Grnw obtained backing and assembled
n good ball team. He was appointed
popular move in Baltimore and In 1901
there was no staunchcr American
leader than John NcGraw, now the
premier leader Of tho National league.
In 1909 there was an open split be-
tween McGraw and johnson. Not only
worc tho Orioles weakened by suspcn-
Fions but many players were retired
with injuries. MCGraw was Rpikcd
three times in 1909, the last causing an
ugly wound in his knee. In mid season
tho affairs Of the Baltimore team bo-
cstmc So demorhlizrd that NcGraw qui,
and announced that he was thru with
the game forever.
About this tir,c tho Giants were so-
Ing poorly. II WAS during tho Freed
man regime Tho team played bad bali
and the fans were not attending the
games. McGraw's name was suggested
TO Freedman and he placed him in
command Of the team on July 10. Ho
has led tho Giants since.
When McGraw came to New York
the Polo grounds seated 1000 persona
Now 1T seats 5000 and frequently on
big days the club is compelled TO
close the gstcs. Tho New York club
considers John McGraw such a vsIu-
able asset that they have had his
life injured for 800 900.