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

Miss Shirley EdgertOn, Of COushatta.
who has frequently been popular
visitor in Arcadia, arrived on Thurs
day to spend a while In the home Of
her aunt, Mrs. D. E. Brown and 1ami.
ly. She came through the country by
automobile, accompanying District At
torney Simmons and Mr.. Simomns,
who are en- route to Bastrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt Dobls, Hoyt, Jr.
and little Margaret, who have beer
guests of Mrs. Hardy Jackson for the
past fortnight left on Tuesday for thei.
home in Admission, Ala. They will
leave right away for a trip through
in their car, to the mountains OF
North Carolina, where they will spend
a few weeks. Junaliska is the point
of their destination.
Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Cook were de-
lighted to have as their guests, Tues
day afternoon and evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Basil Cook, Of Detroit, Mich, and
their sister, Miss Veil Nelson, Of HON.
err. Mr.. and Mrs. Cook made the trip
from Detroit in their car, enjoying a
very pleasant outing as we'll as an en-
joyable visit to Mrs. Cooks parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson, OF Homer, and
Mr.. Cooks relatives at Ringgold.
Mr.. Milford, of Bienville, was the
guest last weekend Of his sister,in-
law, Mrs. Lawrence Daniel and Mr
Daniel. He was en- route to Boulder
Colorado, to join Mrs. Milford marie
Jordan) who has been there for some
time, in the interest Of her health.
and her friends in Louisiana will be
very much pleased to know that she
is greatly improved. Mr.. Milford will
remain in Colorado until Mrs. Milford
is able to return.
Miss Gladys COnger entertained the
Les Amis Club on Wednesday morn.
ing. The game was five hundred ana
Miss Luda Reynolds made high score
and was awarded the prize, two
dainty handmade handkerchiefs, Whlcf
she presented to one OF the guests
Mrs. Cecil Thompson. Delicious II
freshments wer served, consisting OF
chicken patties, tomatoes and mayon'
naise, olives, crackers and iced tea
Out-of-town guests were Mesdmes
Wesley Saunders, Cecil Thompson, OF
Monroe and Misses Flora Glen Wat
kins, of Minden, and Louise OGuln
Of Mobile, Ala. The hostess sisters
Mrs. Saunders and Mrs. Williams as
sited in the courtesies.
Mrs. Jno. A. Brewer and son, Mr
Floyd Brewer, entertained last Thurs
day at a family picnic, at which abou
fifty relatives were present INT
famous pasture, where all the picnic'
and barbecues are held, was the place
selected for the barbecue. Everything
had been provided, such seats, swings
atc 70 make the place dellgntlul
There were all kinds Of barbecuet
meats, chicken, mutton, beef and al
| the other good things that usual!
make up a picnic, dinner, aid such a.
abundance Of everything. OF cours
tho children, of which there were
soodly number enjoyed the cake, ic
cream and other sweets, that wer
beautifully served. Altogether, 1t wa
q day to be remembered, by all VIII
had the pleasure Of attending.
Mr.. Stockwell, a recently returne
missionary from Central Africa, wher
he was industrial instructor, gave
finely illustrated lecture at the Methot
ist church on Sunday night, to a larg
and appreciative congregation. IN
pictures he showed on the scree
were very clear and some OF thel
beautiful glimpses Of scenery in Cel
trail Africa, others showed the mod
~ travel. some the primitive method
| Of working Of the natives and a
constituted a very strong apes
TO Christian America, to Com
over and help" those who need 'ou
helm. Mr.. Stockwell showed the gres
improvement in conditions since son
missionary effort had been mad
there. but the need is still great, Z
/ it is in all heather countries, for Il
true gospel to be generally proclaim
ed.
One Of the most pleasant hospital
ties recently enjoyed was on la
wednesday afternoon when Mrs. ].
Harrell entertained few friends
Mrs. VIII Head, who was her hou'
guest. Mrs. Head who has been q res
dent Of Shreveport for several year
left many warm friends in Arcadi
where she formerly lived, so th
pleasant occasion was q most deligh
ful, but informal meeting Of o
friends. Among those present VI
Inns ]. G. Andrews, who has not be-
eolng out much since hes recent 1