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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
URGE GREATER TRAFEL
TO NdTION4L PARK S

Denver. Dec. 10.-Greater tourist
travel TO the Il national parks and
principal Industrial centers is the oh
jcct of membership campaign an
nounced today 10 raise 100000 in this
and 10 other wcSCrn states for con-
tinuing the work of the National
Parkio-Park highway association in
1!2.
salirecting the campaign in $50. cities on
tho 5000 mile lariat highway. includ-
ing Colorado Springs, Los Angeles.
San Francisco, Oakland, Portland.
Seattle. Spokane. Great Falls and
Cheyenne.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
SMALLEST GOLD COIN
rs HTNTED ~ EENET .

Geneva. Dec to.--What is believed
to be the smallest modern gold coin
in the world has just been minted
here II represents the gold franc
on which the budget of the LEAGUE
of Nations is Ia be calculated
1T liz octagonal in form and on
the side are engraved IS II NJ"
"Societe de-s Nations. It's weight is
o3225Srs OF n gramme. and is valued
ct about 2 cents. IT is estimated that
It would require 1890 Of such coins
" make a pound avoirdupois.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
Raised Good Sum
By Sale Of Tags

The colorcd branch of the Y. W. C. A,
by the sale OF tags yesterday realized
$4s06I. with quite "a few reports still
out late last night A complete report
will be made Monday.
The monty received is to he used by
the association to help pay off the
mortgage on its new home. Tho mem.
bcrs wish to thank the general public
for the generous support given in the
tag sale and also to thank the work
ers who sold tags.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
SPRINGS MAN GETS
GOVERNMENT JOB

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 1o-Two
places on the interstate commerce COM
mission now held by Commissioners
Aitchison and Hall fall vacant De-
cember 81 by expiration of their terms
and there were Indications today that
President Harding might send to the
senate at an carly date rcappointmcnt
for both.
Commissioner Aitchison was appoint
ed from Oregon and comm.gsioner Hall
from Colorado. His home is at Colo
RADIO Springs.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
KANSAS CITY WAYOR
ASKS FEDERAL ACTION

Kansas City. Mo. Dec. 1o.-cRy the
Associated ss.l-Mayor II. Il. Bur
ton OF Kansas City, kss.. today tele-
craphed President Harding. stating
that the packing house strike IL affect
ing public welfare and asking the pres
ident whether there Ia possibility of
arbitrating thru the federal govern
mcnt. His action followed a COO Lsreucc
with packing house officials,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
Honorary journalistic
Frat Holds Meet

Ames. Iowa. Dsc. to.-Delegates to
the national convention of the Sigma
Delta Chi, honorary journalistic fra
ternity, at the final session today ap-
pointed "A committee to formulate a
code of professional ethics. The code
VIII be recommended at the next an
nual convention which will be held at
Manhattan, Kansas.
lie serves best who serves in truth
wac adopted today AS the slogan OF tAc
fraternity. ..---- ----.,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
GERMANY FAIL TO
REPARATIONS PAYMENT

Paris, Dec. 10.-Germauy has failed
to pay 10000, 600 gold marks due dur
ing the first two weeks of December
under the schedule of payments. call
ing for IS per cent of her exports and
certain portions of her customs duties,
1t was learned today.
Germany has informed the repara-
lions commission that tho tremendous
decrease in the value of the mark
makes impossible the conversion into
gold marks of the fund of paper marks
accumulated TO meet these payments
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11
COLORADO POULTRY
SHOW TO OPEN

Denver. Dec. 1o.-Arrangements were
virtually completed tonight for tho
opening Monday OF the weeks exhibi-
tion Of the Colorado championship poul-
try show the twenty-first annual event
OF the Colorado poultry cooperative
association. More than 1000 birds are
cxpccted to he entered. girls and
boys section also Is planned,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-11

She was demure slip of girl and
she wanted a secretary. He Dull Mon-
tanA) was the roughest of roughnecks.
land he looks 1T got the job by strong
arm tactics. The other applicants
bounced out like rubber balls and then
things happened swiftly to Doris Mny.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10

position with the Brunswick Bank &
Trust company, as paying and receiv-
ing teller, to take effect not later than
November d5. He had been connected
with the Glynn County Bank for five
years before the merger of that bank
with the Brunswick Bank 4 Trust
company. Mr. Emanuel will take a
vacation of two weeks before resum-
ing business. His plans for the future
have not been made public.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
MAN CUT YESTERDAY
ABLE LEAVE HOSfITAL.

Robert Carter, ne man who was
cut Tuesday night was so much IN
proved yesterday that ne was able to
leave the city hospital. ]. b. kclly,
who was arrested cha gel ~''1 Eav-
ing done ,he cutting, was released
from custody yes e,dAy OH account Of
the fact that insufic at evidence had
not been secured which would war
ant holding him.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
WORKING TO FINISH
NORWICH STREET.

The city authorities are doing all
they possibly can to rush the work 4
completing Norwich street and It Will
be completed at the very earliest pos.
sible date. The bad weather Tuesday
caused delay of many hours but the
public can rest assured that the i'm
portant link will be ready shortly.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
FUNERAL OF MRS. NIXON
YESTERDAY MORNING

The funeral OF Mrs. A. G.. Mixol
was held yesterday morning from the
home near the corner of London and
Wolf streets at 1890 o'clock, conduct.
ed by Rev. A. G. Hardison, of the
Christian Advent church and inter
ment was held in Palmetto cemetery.
Many friends followed the remains
Of this IovabIe young woman to their
last resting place.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
a. A STOKES RELEASED
FROM GLYNN COUNTY JAIL.

AS reported yesterday morning, the
disappearance fthe main states wit
ness in the case of A. A. Stokes,
charged with killing Sam Henderson,
having disappeared, the prisoner was
released from the Glynn county Jail
by Sheriff Py.es yesterday morning
and Immediately eft the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
u. S. COURT JURORS
TO BE EXCUSED TODAY.

Judge Evans announced Tuesday,
that all jurors in his court will be al
lowed to return to their homes With
the end Of today's session of the Unit
ed States court and the BrunsWickians |
attending will likely be back tonight |
or carly tomorrow morning.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
CtAMDE NJ COURT
A0JOURNS TODAY.

The superior court Of Camden coun-
ty, which has been in session s'Ite
Monday morning, will adjourn this af-
ternoon, after term which handled a
.number of important cases. i'racti-
cally all the Brunswick lawyers who
attended the court, have returned IL
the city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
Wet Wash

ONLY SC PER POUND
Weighed while dry. returned in
a few hours, absolutely Clean
and Sanitary. Just the right
dampness for ironing.
BRUNSWICK LAUNDRY. Inc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
NEWS NOTES
Of General Interest
uTAE TIDES.

High water today 4:33 q. m. and
4:48 p. m. Low water 1887 a. m. and
1918 p. m. Outer bar calculations
about half hour later in the harbor.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-11-10
RAIN DAMAGED DARiEN
ROAD NEAR BROADFtELD.

The heavy rain Tuesday night aid
considerable damage to the Darien
road on the other side OF Broadfield
and Supt. Burnsed has a force at work
repairing II, While the road Is not
put out OF business entirely IT is in
auch condition that immediate atten.
tion was called for. II will be In good
shape though, in a few days.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18
MATRIMONIAL
kittle-Newman

The Messenger has great pleasure in
announcing the marriage, Saturday,
August 13, of Miss Wilma E. Kittle,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Kittle,
of Standish, and Manley E. Newman,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Newman,
of Clio. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. t. Camburn at his
home, the bridal pair being attended
by Miss Lola Newman, sister of the
groom, and Harry Stuber. Following
the ceremony, the young couple left
on honeymoon camping trip. The
bride is popular and accomplished
young lady, being a graduate of
Standish High School and the Arenac
County Normal. Last year she
taught the Vantile School and for
the coming year will teach in the
Thetford Center School. The groom
is popular mail carrier of this
place and young man of the most
excellent character. The young peo-
pie will be at home in Clio after Sep
tember first and host of friends
will unite in the hope that their
future way be blessed with the most
bountiful measure of happiness and
prosperity.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18
CARD OF THANKS

To the dear friends who helped us
in our hour of deep affliction by their
words of love and tender sympathy,
their wealth of beautiful flowers, and
their countless other deeds of tender
ness; to Viola and Luella for their
bunch of sweet-faced pansies; to
those who furnished autos; and most
especially to Elder Camburn for his
healing words of appreciation, SYM
pathy and faith, we extend our heart
felt thanks.
Mrs. Jerome Currier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Currier
and Family,
Mr.. Arthur Currier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Monroe.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18
Burke Stevens

1t is with much pleasure that we
announce the marriage of Miss Irene
Burke, of San Francisco, and Clinton
j. Stevens, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Stevens of this place. The
wedding took place Saturday, August
13 and was performed by Rev. A. T
Camburn. Clinton is liked and
respected by everyone and he and his
bride will have the sincerest best
wishes of all for happy and prosper.
Gus voyage through life.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18

Frank Haven and family of De-
troit have been visiting his mother,
Mrs. A. A. Haven, and other Clio
friends during Home Coming.
Mrs. Cassie Decree Of Millington
is spending the week end with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Edwards.
Miss Euphemia Grant, Cora Sher-
rick, and Margaret King spent last
week with their aunt. Mrs Richard
Johns, in Flint.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Forbush,
Josie Sedlow and Kenny and K. Waite
returned home, the first of the week
after an expedition to the blackberry
section of Northern Michigan. They
found the berries a magnificent crop,
possibly the best that anybody ever
saw. and brought home an abundant
supply. -
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18
DEATHS
Xolz

Iva Mae Volz, wife of Arthur Volz,
passed away at her home in Mont
rose Township, Tuesday night, Aug
ust IL, 1921, of typhoid pneumonia,
aged 20 years. She is survived by
her husband, father and brother,
Funeral Monday afternoon, burial in
Montrose cemetery, Rev. Andrews Of
ficiating.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George N. Garrett of
Flint visited Clio friends Thursday.
Mr.. Garrett had just returned from
Quebec where he represented Flint
Typographical Union at the general
meeting of the international Typo
graphical Union.
Developing and printing-Reid
Bros.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18
Or words
TO that effect

1T BEATS the band.
THE WAY this thing.
KEEPS POPPING up.
THE OTHER night.
! BROKE all rules.
AND READ high-brow book.
AND HERE'S hot one.
THAT IT handed me.
"MANY OF us find.
THAT TASTE affords.
ONE OF the fairly.
DEPENDABLE sArIsFAcrIoNs.
OF EVERYDAY living.
AND 1T seems.
UPON LONG reflection.
THAT SATISFACTION.
COMES CLOSE to being.
THE LONG sought.
HIGHEST GOOD"
OF COURSE that isn't.
WRITTEN WITH the. ease.
AND POLISH to which.
The Clio messenger., 1921-08-18

WE ARE accustomed.
BUT IT'S a mouthful.
AS YOU'LL agree if you.
JUST PUT it into good.
UNITED STATES, like this.
"soN, YOU'LL be running.
ON FOUR fiat tires.
IF you don't hurry.
AND WRAP yourself around.
THE ONLY cigarette.
THAT SATISFIES"
"THEY Satisfy nothing
l else so well describes Ches-
terfields' mildness, their mellow
ness, their delicacy Of aroma and
smooth, even body" 1t took
the finest varieties of Turkish
and Domestic tobaccos to do it.
and the highest order of skill
IN blending them. Yes, the Ches-
terfield blend is a secret. It
can't be copied.
HoUe you seen the ne,o
l AIR TIGHT fias of SOP
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
BANK EXAMINER IS
CHECKING ACCOUNTS
EUNIcE INSTITUTIONS CLOSE
MAY PROVE TOTAL LOSS TO
ITS SToCKHOLDERS

L. E. Thomas state examiner OF
state banks, has issued a notice to
the depositors Of the American Bank
and Trust company Of Eunice to pres
ent their deposit books in order that
the banks books and accounts can be
checked UP and verified.
In connection with the bank clos
ing its doors, it is stated that the cap
ital stock OF the institution will rove
a total loss but that the depositors
will be paid in full The entire capi-
tai, surplus and undivided profits, ac.
cording to this statement, will be re-
quired to settle with those who had
funds on deposit in the bank.
As to reorganization of the bank,
nothing so far has been given out
even some of the stockholders not
knowing if such a thing is possible
They will have to wait for full devel
opments of the investigation now going
on before discussion Of the reopen
ing of the institution will be taken
up.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
CONTRACT LET FOR
DRAINAGE DREDGING
BAYOU BOEuF AND WAXlA DIS
TRICT AWARDS WORK TO
LOUISIANA CONCERN

One OF the largest contracts for
drainage in this portion of the state
was let out Saturday by the commits
sioners of the Bayou Boeuf and Wax
ia drainage district to the Louisiana
Construction Works, the contract
price for the work totalling $335,00o.
According to the specifications, the
successful bidder must have at least
two dredge boats at work within sixty
days after the awarding of tn econ
tract.
The work contemplated is the dredg-
ing Of the Bayou Waxia, Little Waxia
and Cow bayou, with all laterals and
bitches leading therein. 1t is a giant
task and requires the expenditure OF
a huge sum Of money, but the agricul-
tural territory to be benefited by it Is
large and the future financial returns
Justify the spending of the tax money
almost unanimous vote. The present
voted by the property owners by an
cultivated lands will not only be
benefited. but there is a large area q
very fertile soil never heretofore cul
4tivated whcih will be well adapted 20
tha growing of all crops as soon as
danger of surplus water has been re,
moved By, the proposed artificial drain.
age.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
News Nosso of Catholic Church

A beautiful new sanctuary lamp, has
been placed in St. Landry's church.
The lamp hangs above the sanctu-
ary, directly in front of the main al
tar. 1t is suspended from the ceiling
and reaches about fifteen feet from
the floor.
The lamp is quite large, having a
diameter of about two feet and cir
conference of about five. It is made
Of attractive, gilt material which
shows off well even from the rear
Of the church. Four raised figures of
cherubs on the corners of the lamp
reveal its sacred character.
The lamp is lighted not by oil, but
by wax, which is placed in globe
at the top. Each piece of this spe-
cially-made wax burns twelve days
and nights.
The lamp will be kept burning con
tinually day and night in the church
as a symbol OF Jesus Christ, the light
of the world. 1t was used for the
first time at church services Friday
January Z, during the special First
F'riady services.
The lamp is a great addition to the
beauty of the interior of the church
and its lurid light, burning constant
Iy Is a reminder OF the sacredness o.
the church to every passer-by.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
OPENS BRANCH In
new ORLEANS, La.
EkcoMBE INSURANCE AGENCY OF
cPELoUsAs SENDS MCKINNEY
TO REPRESENT 1T

A. L. Lacombes insurance agency
Of Opelousas. recently incorporated,
has opened a branch in New Orleans
for the handling 2af the business of the
Manhattan Life Insurance company, Of
which big corporation the Laeombe
concern is state agent.
Mr.. Bradford Mckinney who came
to Opelousas several years and who
has been identified with the Opelousas
company most of that time, was sent
to the Crescent City to have charge
of the branch house Mr. McKinney's
departure was source of regret to
his numerous friends, but all wish
him much success in his new field and
hope that he will find time and oppor-
tunity to visit this city often, The La
combe company could not have select
ed a better man as it's representative
in the operation of this branch.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
WIN PRIZES IN PALMER
PENMANsHIP METHOD

Several pupils of the Immaculate
Conception convent have won holIors
from the Palmer school Of penmanship
Seven papers, containing the first
twenty-five drills Of Palmer practice
were submitted to the A. N. Palmer
school some time ago. All the papers
received a mark OF excellent" and
the pupils received Palmer buttons.
The recipients of these buttons were
Goldie Young. Marie voorhies, Laura
Bell Daigle, Lucille Daniel, Gertrude st.
Cyr, Ruby PaVy, and Carmina Mizzi
The Palmer buttons are perhaps the
first ever obtained by pupils of an
OpeIousas school and the sisters, and
the lucky pupils are very much to be
congratulated on the excellent record
made by the seven pupils whose pa
I pers were submitted.
Miss Bee Crawford at the Opelousas
high school intends to submit some
papers to the Palmer college soon, she
stated recently, as there are several
excellent Palmer penmen at the high
school there is no doubt quite a mum.
Der of Palmer honors viii be received
by the pupils of that institution. New
ertheless, the convent has the honor
Of securing the first honors and it is
certainly credit to the excellent
training being given at that splendid
institution by the Sisters of the Holy
| Cross.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
OIL LOPMENT
AT CHURCH POINT
AT EARLY DATE
Louisiana Company, Domi-
ciled at Shreveport, to
Start Operations
HEADQUARTERS TO
BE LOCATED HERE
Large Acreage Owned in
Prospective Territory
Near Here

A news item in the "On World, :"
published at Shreveport, is interest
ing to the oil enthusiasts of Opelousas
and surrounding territory. Since the
bringing in Of the giant gusher at FL
Dorado, Arkansas, recently, the oil
men have been getting more active and
are looking around for more prospect
i've fields. Hence, the eyes of many
are turned south, as gusher is said
to have been brought in at Anse La
Butte, Lafayette, the last week or so.
The Church Point section, not far
from OpeIousas, has always been look
ed upon as favorable oil territory, and
during recent years several wildcat
wells were sunk in that neighborhood,
though without success. The news
item in the Shreveport paper is as
follows:
Active Operations Commenced by La.
Oil and Drilling Co.
The Louisiana Oil and Drilling Com
.pany. George Wesley Smith, president
which was formerly domiciled at Ray
vile, La, will move their offices 10
Shreveport during the coming week,
to No. 229 Simon building. This com
pany has secured the services Of John
j. Mcconnell as general manager, to
handle the Louisiana district sales
campaign. This company owns a
large tract Of acreage, containing ap-
proximately 5000 acres near the town
Of Church Point, st. Landry parish,
Louisiana AS their contract on this
acreage calls for drilling operations TO
commence prior to March Sth, the
management is preparing to begin &C
tivity at once.
G. W. Morgan Of the American Oil G
Refining Company, will represent the
Louisiana Oil & Drilling Company al
Church Point, with offices at Opelou
.sas, La. Contract has been closed with
L. G. Bender, geologist, to make the
locations for the wells.
Mr.. Mcconnell is also general man
ager of the American Oil & Refining
company, and his connection with the
Louisiana Oil & Drilling Company viii
not change in any way his present
status with the American company.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
REleER-LEwIs

A very quiet home wedding was cecil
ebrated here Monday, when DR.. Frank
Reiger and Miss Edna Lewis were Un-
tied by Rev. w. S. Slack, Episcopal
rector Of Alexandria, n the presence
of a few relatives and intimate friends.
The wedding came as surprise, and
after the ceremony the happy pair
departed on the afternoon train over
the Gul Coast Lines for a short honey
moon in New Orleans, after which they
will be at home with the gride's meth
er, on Market and Bellevue streets.
Mr. Reiger is a native of Donald
sonville but has resided in opelousas.
for some time and Is the efficient.
druggist at the Saizan drugstore. The
bride is the only daughter of Mrs. w.
D. Lewis, and is native Of this city.
Both are popular in this city and have
been actively identified In local So
cial circles. We extend our congratu-
lations and wish Mr.. and Mrs. Reiger
much happiness and prosperity
through life.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1921-01-19
FIRE DESTROYS
FINE AUTOMOBILE
KING ROADSTER OF MRS. NATIVE
S. BoAoNI LOST IN MIDNIGHT
BLAZE FRIDAY

At a late hour last Friday night an
alarm OF fire was rang in for fire
at the residence of Mrs. Mattye s.
Bcagni, in the northeastern section Of
the city. The blaze was discovered
too late for the fire company to save
the building.
It proved to be the garage OF Mrs.
Boagni, the building housing her fine
Kings roadster bought short time
ago. The car was totally destroyed.
as well as the building. The car was
insured in a local agency. but it has
not been stated if the building was al
so covered by insurance. Cause Of the
fire is unknown, but is supposed to
have been the result OF a cross circuit
in the cars electric wiring.