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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
New Broom Factory
Begins Operations

The Bogalusa Broom Factory,
mention of which was recently made
in the Enterprise, is the latest new
industry of our city. Joe and Tony
Shoemaker, who have long been Bo-
galusa citizens have opened an up
to-date factory on Columbia Street
for the manufacture of brooms and
are already turning out two hundred
and forty first-class brooms per day,
Their product is first class in every
respect and they intend making the
best broom on the market. The broom
handles will be made out of "Boga-
lusa" brand southern pine and
Messrs. Shoemaker are branding
their product "Bogalusa." They re-
ceived the first large order today
from the Bogalusa Stores Company,
and the first broom which they made
is on exhibition in the office of the
Great Southern Lumber Company.
Bogalusa is indeed fortunate to have
this enterprise.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Visits Harding's
Lumber Yard

Mayor W. H. Sullivan, who re-
turned last week from an extensive
tour of the middle west, visited Ma
rion, Ohio, the home of President
Harding, and when he called at the
modern plant of the Marion Lumber
Company, of that city, Mayor Sulli-
van learned that President Harding
was a director of the company and
had stock in the concern since it was
founded, almost forty years ago.
at was one of the most modern
lumber yards we found" said Mayor
Sullivan, "and what impressed me
most was the efficient and modern
methods employed at this yard and
the cleanliness of the buildings and
the yard. The stock of the Marion
Lumber Company was about as near
normal as any we found in all our
visits. The arrangement of the yard
proved that this feature had been
given great study. Switches are
built to the sheds SO that there is no
expense for hauling and carloads of
lumber can be unloaded at a mini
mum cost by the arrangement at the
Marion Lumber Company plant.
They also had a dust-proof building
in which sash, doors, high-grade floor
ing, wall board and other material
which dust might injure was kept.
They also have modern planning mill
and employ a wood carver who was
turning out some wonderful work. "
The Great Southern officials were
shown over the yards and plant by
]. T. Matthews, secretary of the COM
pany, and Mr.. Matthews impressed
the officials as not only being lum-
herman of exceptional ability, but a
typical Buckeye gentleman and a
hustler.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
WILL BOARD BRIDGE
ON COLUMBIA STREET

City Engineer Willis has decided
to board the bridge on Columbia
street instead Of gravelling it. Com
missioner Cassidy suggested the
boarding of the Avenue B bridge, but
others thought that it would be best
to gravel it, so Mr. Cassidy withdrew
his suggestion. After Avenue B
bridge was completed, it was packed
as well as any gravel road could be
pasked. In less than two months the
road across the bridge has demon
strated that gravelling is not sue
cess, due to the fact that it is i'm
possible to get the bridge perfectly
drained, and with traffic so heavy the
road is soon cut to pieces. The
boards on the Columbia street bridge
will be laid lengthwise, which will
make it as smooth as the gravelled
streets. The Enterprise is of the
opinion that the boards will be bet
ter than the gravelling of the bridge
and there will never be a better OPP
portunity to make the experiment.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
CARLTON COOKE, SON OF w.
P. COOKE, MARRIED SATURDAY

Carlton Perry Cooke, son of Wall
ter P. Cooke, former president Of
the Great Southern Lumber Company
and the New Orleans Great Northern,
and at present chairman of the board
Of directors of those two companies,
was married last Saturday evening
to Miss Norma Ernestine, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William a. Morgan,
a prominent citizen of Buffalo. The
ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides parents, S3 Gates
Circle, Buffalo. The wedding was
one Of the most prominent to be
held in Buffalo this year, the bride
and grr ON being most prominent in
the younger social circle. They left
for an extended honeymoon, follow
ing which they will be at home after
September l at 189 Bidwell Parkway,
Buffalo.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Carloads Of
Berries Shipped

Just how important the straw
berry crop is to the vicinity of HAM
mond was shown this week, when Col.
A. C. Goodyear, president of the
Great Southern Lumber Company,
sent figures from New York showing
that during the past season there
were 1889 carloads Of berries shipped
from that vicinity. Twelve hundred
and fifty-eight carloads were shipped
by express from that section, three
carloads by freight against S71 cars
last year. Other sections of Louis
lana and Mississippi shipped 1913 car
loads by express from points along
the Y. M. & v. If the price per crate
was known and the number of cases
per car, it would run in excess of q
million dollars-a nice little bundle
Of cash to be dropped in a community
for an ''early spring crop" The in
crease over the year of 1920 should
convince the farmers in this section
that the strawberry raising near
Hammond did not lose any money
and 1920 was the best year in the
strawberry history, until this year.
Another important feature of the
reports sent by Colonel Goodyear was
that the cost of transporting a crate
of berries, including refrigeration,
was AZ to as 1-3 cents, against 81 liz
to So cents of a year ago, which
proves that the shippers voluntarily
chose the higher rate because of the
better service. The freight rate was
26 cents last year and 81 1-2 cents
this year. These figures should prove
most interesting to those interested
in strawberry raising in this section.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Presents $40 Gold
Pieces to Graduates

A large number of citizens at
tended the graduation exercises of
the Class of 1921 of the Bogalusa
Hospital, held Tuesday evening on
the law of the Nurses home.
Miss Ida Mae Lee rendered the
opening number, a piano solo, and
was followed by an address, and the
invocation by Rev. A. J. Gearheard.
Eddie Thornhill rendered violin
solo.
Mayor Sullivan delivered the
principal address Of tn evening, in
which he told of the remarkable prog
ress that has been made by the hos
pital since its organization, and of
the high rating the local INSTITUTION
enjoys. At the conclusion, of his adj
dress, Mayor Sullivan presented
each Of the graduates with a $50 gold
piece in the name of the Great
Southern Lumber Company.
Nurses Board of Examiners, made a
short talk, in which he cOngratu-
lated the graduates on reaching the
goal they had been striving for, and
added to his compliments the state
ment that the Bogalusa Hospital was
one of the finest in the state, and
everything from physicians and
nurses to the equipment was the
equal Of any in the South.
DIR. e. e. Lafferty, chief surgeon,
introduced the speakers in turn, and
presented the diplomas. DR.. Lafferty
also announced that Miss Ida Dutsch
had accepted the position Of night
supervisor of the hospital.
Mrs. A. Dilts, superintendent, pre-
scented each of the graduates with a
school pin and she, too, congratu-
lated them.
Following the exercises, recep-
ton and dance was held inside the
house, delicious refreshments being
served the guests.
Those in the class were Miss Ida
Dutsch, Frances Whitney and Mrs,
Grace Willis.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
ent promises to be exciting.

event promises to be exciting.
Dancing Starts at 3 O'clock
q dancing pavilion has been built
in the park and promptly at o'clock
Blanchard's Jazz Hounds will appear
end start the music, which will
stop only for a few seconds between
dances. The dancing will continue
until 8 p. m.
Skirts at Magic City
At 2 p. m. the greatest girl show,
said to have ever been produced, will
BEGIN at the Magic City Theatre.
Admission viii be II and 40 cents
and those who desire to see a great
picture should not fail to see this at
traction.
Baseball at Park
Promptly at p. m. the umpire
viii call "play BALI at the Athls tic
Park, when the COvington and Boga-
lusa teams will start what promises
to be the most exciting game played
here in several seasons. A few weeks
NANNY boys after a few extra in
nings, and the Covington team is go
ing to be accompanied by hundred
or more rooters who, propose to
evan up for the past defeat.
Prizes to Farmers
The most attractive prizes ever Of
fered to farmers, aggregaGng sew
eral hundred dollars, as well as
prizes for the various contests, will
Be awarded starting at 4:15. The
awards will be made from the speak
ers' stand by committee composed
of ]. B. Harrison, Jr., J. B. Purvis
and d. Bienn. Prizes for the entire
day, except the automobile prizes,
viii be awarded.
Dancing at Night
There viii be a dance at the Arm
DRY Monday night, under the auspices
of the American Legion. Music will
be furnished by Blanchard's orches.
ira and admission will be $1.00.
The Magic City will show "Skirts'
at z 80 and 9 p. M, also under the
auspices of the local post of the
Legion.
Insured Against Rain
The celebration has been insured
against rain, the local post having
taken out 100000, so that in the
event the program ,CaHIlOG DC rem
dered in full, that they viii have
some consolation.
Nothing Lacking
There is nothing lacking in the way
of entertainment and convenience to
make every citizen of Bogalusa, as
we'll as every visitor enjoy the day
AS previously stated, there are Sc
laa interesting contests, such as
a fat. mems race, ladies' race, creased
pole, and a score or more of such
contests, that lack of space does not
permit going into detail with them
Suffice it to say that if you can gel
to BogaIusa for Monday, July 4th
,u.will find a busy and exciting day
awaiting you.
Industries to Close
In order that ever citizen can
enjoy the day. all of the industries
Of the city will close. Stores win be
closed for the greater part of the
day. Every business house in the city
has been urged to decorate and only
the weather can keep the coming
Fourth from being by far the great.
est ever held in this section of Louis
lana or Mississippi.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
LOCAL SCOUT WINS
HIGHEST HONORS

At it's June session, Monday night,
the Court of Honor awarded Scout
Herbert Thornhill the rank Of Eagle
Scout, and his records have been
sent on to the National Court Of
Honor for final action and the en-
blem is expected in day or two.
The rank of Eagle Scout is generally
considered to be the highest, but
there is really one rank higher, the
Double Eagle, for which Scout must
qualify for forty-two Merit Badges.
Only two Scouts in the world have
succeeded in doing this, both being
experienced Scouts eighteen years of
age.
Scout Thornhill was the second
Star and Life Scout in the parish
and now has the honor of being the
first Eagle Scout, the youngest in
Louisiana, and it is believed one OF
the youngest in the country, He will
not be fourteen years of age until
September.
Scout Thornhill entered Troop No,
/ April Is, 1920 Became a Tender
foot Scout one month later. Passed
second class examinations Septem-
Der IS. Passed first class examina-
ton October 26. He appeared be-
fore the December Court of Honor
for four Merit Badges and passed ex-
aminations. This was his first APP
pearance and since then his face has
been a familiar one to the Court. APP
plying for twenty-five Merit Badges
in all, he failed in one examination
this was cycling. He has just been
elected Patrol Leader of the Eagle
Patrol.
.Bogalusa now has five Life and Star
Scouts. Scout Robert Landry of the
Eagle Patrol was awarded the Life
and Star ratings, being the fourth
in the parish.
Scout Gordon MiTlet, Of the Pine
Tree Patrol, also was awarded the
Life and Star, being the fifth in the
parish.
Scouts Landry and Millet COM
pleted their work on the same night,
but Landry appeared before the
court for examination first and was
therefore given fourth place in the
parish.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Two Bad Negroes
Captured by Police

Win and Sam Smith, colored vet
Grams of many a hard-fought razor
and gun battle, came under the eye
of the majesty of the law in Boga-
lusa Saturday night, and will fight no
more for many months to come.
The Smith boys have considerable
Reputation as "bad actors" but their
evil conduct has been borne patiently
by the residents of Marston Turpen-
tine Camp, until the last straw was
loaded on the back of the camp dro-
medary Saturday afternoon, when
the boys, exhiliarated to the gills
with ''mule," started in to shoot up
the camp, and after firing a consid-
cradle quantity Of ammunition into
one of the houses in their attempts
to start fellow-member of their race
on the long trail, defied the camp
marshall, boarded car, and cheat
it, for Mississippi by way of Boga-
lusa.
The camp marshall is quiet man,
not easily peeved, but the turn of
events displeased him SO greatly that
he, too, boarded a trusty steed and
rushed to Bogalusa in pursuit. Where
obtaining the assistance of Officer
Breeland, he started out on a still
hunt for the fugitives, meeting, how
ever, with poor success.
At seven o'clock the two man-hunt-
ers were perched on the corner of
Louisiana Avenue and Austin Street
when a Ford car, loaded with -four
colored men turned the corner on two
wheels and sped up Louisiana Ave
nue. at a rate of speed estimated at
close to double that allowed for in
the city traffic ordinance. w. L,
Cherry's service car was comman-
deered and the police gave chase to
the fleeing flivver, catching up with
it close by the Bogalusa Cemetery.
The police artillery was brought
out and displayed before the occu.
pants of the first car realized that
they were being pursued by the off.
GERS, and a search of the men who
/ proved to be the long-sought Smiths
disclosed that they, too, were ''well
heeled," the elder Smith having II
his possession a heavy 45-calibel
Colts automatic pistol, as well as 8
razor.
The men were carried to jail anC
will remain there awaiting trial.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
BOGALUSA BEST TOWN
OUT OF 100 VISITED

Charles Webster returned last Fri
day from months visit to the North
and Middle West, where he was
called by the death of his mother. who
resided at Kankakee, III. Mr.. Web
ster visited Chicago, Cincinnati, st.
Louis, indianapolis, Terre Haute4
Munice, Kokomo, Elwood, Frankfort,
and many Indiana and Ohio cities,
and stated that in every town he Wis
tied there were many out of employ
ment, many without mongy~and did
not know where they would get work:
On his return, Mr.. Webster stated
that there was more genuine pros
perity in Bogalusa than any four
towns that he visited. eff you want
to know how good Bogalusa is, Just
visit the middle west, said Mr.. Web
ct ar
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
-JITNEY BUS TO
OPERATE HERE

G. F. Dunman and Charles Blan-
ehard announce that within q short
time they viii operate iitney bus
in Bogalusa. The bus win be large
enough to accommodate many pas
sengers and will run on schedule
covering every business section of the
city. including Pleasant Hill, Column
bia Street, North Boga2usa, and
Northwest Bogalusa. They shnounce
that the price fer transportating
adults to any point on the line viii
be fifteen cents and the charge to
children will be five cents. They pro-
pose to have enough buses in opera
ton so that they viii maintain a
schedule so that one bus will be in
each section Of the city every few
minutes.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
M. L. ALEXANDER
TALKS TO STUDENTS

M. L. Alexander, Commissioner Of
Conservation for Louisiana, arrived
in Bogalusa Wednesday morning to
inspect the Forestry School, which is
being conducted about eight miles
from the city and to visit Mayor Sui
Ivan. Mr.. Alexander was taken to
the Forestry School, where he made
a thorough inspection of the camp
following which he made an address.
Mr.. Alexander is one of the most en-
thusiastic citizens of the state on the
reforestration work ard the interest
which is now being manifested
throughout the state is due greatly
to his work.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
PHIL APFFEL TO LEAVE

Phil Apfell, Of the firm Of Apfell
& Lequay, and one of the best known
young business men Of the city, is to
leave BogaIusa Sunday, having dis
posed of his interests in the tonsorial
parlors on Fourth Street to Mr.. Lee
quay. The change viii go into effect
Saturday evening and Phil viii leave
Sunday for Alexandria to attend g
Masonic meeting, after which he will
visit in New Orleans before locating.
He has many friends in Bogalusa who
wish him all kinds Of success, but
predict his return to Bogalusa in the
fall.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
FOR GREATEST CELEBRATION
IN THE HISTORY OF THE CITY

Bogalusa is in readiness for the
greatest Fourth of July Celebration
in the history of the city, and it is
expected that the largest crowds to
ever attend a celebration will be here
next Monday. Prizes aggregating
81 900 have been donated and a pro-
gram has been arranged which will
not leave an idle minute in the day,
except allowing one hour for dinner.
Boxing Contest Added
One of the latest attractions for
the celebration was the signing up of
four good fighters. Kid Gomez VS..
Young Kennedy, Phil Kelly VS..
Sammy CaTstrelle, being the feature
fights. All khe parties are from New
Orleans and have a reputation to
"mix it up" Gomez and Kennedy
will weigh in at 115 pounds and go
six fast rounds. Kelly and Gabrielle
will weigh in at 118 and so six
rounds. The fighters were secured
after local boxing fans had seen
them work out in New Orleans, and
were confident that they would prove
big drawing card here for the cele-
bration. There will be two good pre-
liminaries and this event will start at
4 80 and be held in the armory.
Doings Start at 10 A. M.
The parade will start the celebra.
ton and it will be formed at Avenue
A and Fourth Street. Organizations,
as we'll as Industrial bodies, have
been invited to participate in the
parade. The automobiles which viii
enter the contests viii also appear in
the parade, and at the conclusion of
the parade the awards for the best
decorated car will be made.
Speaking at II O'clock
The speaking program will begin
at IL o'clock with Jess Johnson pre-
siding. The speakers for the occa-
sion will be Mayor Sullivan, Hon.
Felix W. Gaudin, Hon. Roland B.
Howell, of New Orleans, and Judge
John G. Blackman, of Alexandria.
Rev. darlington will offer prayer, the
Y. NJ. C. A. Band render selections,
and the audience sing the National
Anthem.
Attractions IN Park
There will be something doing
each minute of the morning in the
park, and visitors will find an abund-
ance of shade, water and convent
ences there. The Y. M. C. A. and Y.
w. C. A. will have open house. Re-
freshment stands viii be located
in the park and operated by the
American Legion.
Contests Start At O'clock
The athletic contests will start at
/ o'clock with tennis matches in
front Of the Y. NJ C. A., while at the
same time there will be athletic
events for men and women at the
~. M. C. A. campus, while the
Baby Show win be at the 7. w. G.
A. There are so many contests that
lack Of space prevents mentioning
them.
Horse and Mule Races
The horse and mule races will be
held at 2 o'clock, starting from the
Armory on Avenue B. Those who
have not entered this contest can do
so by applying to Sergeant G.
jenkins at the Armory. It is ex-
pected that there will be a score Of
entries in these two races and the
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Expert Oil Man
to Come Here

It is a known fact that there is
every indication that there is oil in
the vicinity of Bogalusa, and at a
stockholders meeting of the Gulf
Land and Development Company held
Friday, it was decided to employ the
services Of a geologist and have him
make a thorough investigation. The
services of a geologist will cost from
81, 900 to $1,000, so it was decided to
sell additional stock so as to take
care of this expense. Despite the
fact that oil land is being bought at
good prices in this parish the COM
pany will offer the $1,000 stock at
par.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
NOW HOW TO USE
NEW FIRE SIGNALS

aAe new fire alarm system, one Of
~ most modern known, is now ready
Il epsration, and Bogalusa citizens
ma scauaint themselves with the
sion of the alarm, which is some
MI different from What the aver
Y person believes. The first thing
n sending in an alarm is to
a tie glass, the handle under the
AZ & then turned and the door is
ed Near the center of the next
lever which is pulled down
Al ahieh in turn sends in the alarm,
niH IS repeated three times.
Hhile d false alarm was being sent
rom the Pine Tree Inn last Sat
y, a real alarm was sent from
a Bogalusa Paper Company, and
ChiefsSherman quickly decided
IKE the latter call, but it caused
mix-up nevertheless. The fire
& As Bogalusa Paper Company was
bee gxtinguished with little damage.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
QUARANTINE LIFTED
AGAINST LOCAL STOCK

With the assurance that the cattle
owners of Washington Parish win
continue to dip their cattle regularly,
the quarantine against Washington
Parish cattle has been lifted and ship
ments are now being made which will
permit those who have cattle to sell
to get a higher price. Moreover, there
were more cattle for the local market
than there was demand. Two car
load were shipped from Washington
Parish last week and it is announced
that two more cars will be shipped
this week. When cattle owners rea-
lie that it is to their interest to dip
cattle, it is believed that they will
willingly comply with the law.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
lEC0RD CROWDS AT
BAPTIST REVIVAL

he Baptiyt revival opened at the
M Baptist Church Sunday morning
record attendance, inspiring
rnoHs and marvellous singing greet
ihs congregation that had gath
e.a ID the large tabernacle TO hear
B Gayer and Singer Lites.
y Lites met with the choir in the
naele Saturday night and a final
sifal was held. Some forty good
gers we're present and considerable
aslasm was displayed almost
the start.
sunday morning seventy-five sing
composed the choir and it was
~ TO enlarge the platform.
wisdom Of this course was seen
iaay night when more than 125
occupied the chairs.
Junior choir was organized by
Lites Sunday afternoon, and
9 forty little children were en-
. sing at the evening services
"a 6ayer was we'll pleased with
sige congregation present and
mat the meeting promised to
9e best in his career, and made
mention of the large prayer
ny had been turned in, express
ls qualification at the interest
m.
y. a. E. Dickens and son,
ilek, Of Slidell, are guests for
week Of Mr. and Mrs. r. P. Ar
On Michigan Avenue.
~ augusta Pennington, of Cow
3 the guest of her cousin,
+ Arboneadx, this week.
u ana Mrs. Monroe Floyd leave
Ior Pascagoula, Miss, where
VI. make their future home.
4 Eiland left this morning
lseagoula, where she will stop
ae time with friends and rela-
ana Mrs. Monroe Floyd, Mrs.
Misses Augusta Pennington
A,oora Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs.
1. Afooneaux, and Lionel Border
AIMED at a beach party on
s' "A lsasa creek Sunday afternoon.
cyl.iql time was enjoyed by all.
7 ADAMS has resigned his posi-
& BOYS Work Secretary of the
y, a. and viii leave this week
nome IN Savannah, Ga. It is
mat Mr.. Adams mother is
health and her illness neeessi-
l2 departure.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1921-06-30
Work to Start on
Cars Next Week

It is expected that before the end
of next week that work viii start
on the repairing of several hundred
Of the N. o. G. N. cars. 1t is neces-
sary to secure all Of the equipment
and have delivery made of the ma
terials needed and have everything
in readiness before the men are
starting to work. Those desiring en-
ployment in this particular work
should make application at the en-
ployment bureau of the Great South
ern Lumber Company.