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The herald., 1922-12-21

PANY, INC.
United States Of America, State Of
Louisiana, Parish of Orleans, City Of New
Orleans, Be 1t known. that on this sixth
year Of our Lord. one thousand. nine
hundred and twenty-five. and of the In
dependence Of the United States Of Ameri-
ca. the one hundred and forty seventh,
tary public, duly commissioned and quail
fed. in and for the Parish of Orleans
State Of Louisiana, therein residing, and
in the presence Of the witnesses herein
after named and undersigned. personally
came and appeared the several persons
whose names are hereunto subscribed, all
above the age of majority, who severally
declared that. availing themselves Of the
constitution and the laws Of the State Of
Louisiana, particularly Act PSI Of 1914,
lions. they do. by these presents. agree
and bind themselves, as well as such
other persons as may hereafter become as
ISOLATED with them, to form and consti-
tute a corporation for the objects and pur-
poses and under the articles and stipula-
tions following, to-wit:
ARTICLE 1.-The name and style Of this
corporation shall be the Juan Argote
Company, Inc, and. under that name, It
shall have and enjoy all the rights, ad-
to corporations. and shall exist for the
full term and period Of ninety nine years
from this date. II shall have power to
contract, use and be sued; to make and
break and alter at pleasure; to hold, re-
ceive, lease. purchase, sell and convey, as
well as mortgage, hypothecate and pledge
property. real personal and MIXED, cor
poreal and incorporeal: to name and APP
agents and other employees a. its In
terests and convenience may require, and
to make and establish, a. well rs alter
and amend, from time to time, such by
laws. rules and regulations ~ may be
necessary and expedient for the proper
management and government Of the aRairs
OF said corporation.
The herald., 1922-12-21

Nov. 49, Dec. 81
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
NEW TRAINS ON X. C.
FILLS LONG-FELT WANT

The K. c. S. began the operation
of another train on the Shreveport to
Lake Charles line, Sunday morning.
This train is local between these
two points, approximately 200 miles
apart, and stops at all local points.
carrying passengers, baggage and ex-
press. 1t leaves Shreveport Union De-
pot at 400 am. and leaves Leesville
at 8:l2 am, returning from Lake
Charles at 400 pm. and leaving Lees
vile at 7:05 pm.
This train has been the subject Of
controversy between the railroad com
mission and the company, the former
claiming the necessity Of the train and
the latter claiming that the business Of
the road does not warrant same. The
court decided that the railroad com
pany put the train on and try it for
a while.
This will allow passengers to leave
Leesyille in the evening at ZOO and
arrive at Shreveport at 100 pm, or
to spend five hours in Lake Charles
between breakfast and supper
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
SEASONS FIRST STRAWBERRIES
SHIPPED FROM HAMMOND

Hammond, La. Jan. 23.-The first
shipment Of this seasons strawberries
consisted of one-half case of twelve
pints shipped by B. M. Morrison, one
of the largest dealers of fruit and pro-
duce in this section. The weather,
which has been warm and spring-like
for the last 80 days, is considered det-
rimental to the crop, as it is claimed
that the plants are good for just SO
much fruit. and if the weather is warm
the fruit natures too rapidly and is
likely to be killed by a frost. This
fact naturally cuts the crop in the
spring short. At this season of the
year, there is virtually no market for
the fruit, as there is no demand in the
large consuming centers, when the
ground is covered with snow.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
DEATH OF J. A. COLE

We regret to record the untimely
death, by his own hand, of Mr.. J. At
ley Cole, the genial manager of the
Rouss Racket Store, of this town.
Mr.. Cole was friend of the Demo-
crat, and we shall miss him from his
accustomed place. His death comes
as sad blow to us because we knew
him for what he was. We shall miss
that kindly smile more than words can
express. Tragic events such as this
is but another Of life's intensive mys-
teries, and casts deep gloom over our
town.
Mr.. Cole was born near Reeves, La.
some 40 years ago, and leaves wild
ow and two children to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Cole was formerly successful
business man in DeRidded before COM
ing to Leesville, and host of good
friends there regret his departure from
this life in such an untoward manner
Mr.. S. r. West is assisting Mrs. Cole
to straighten out matters at the store,
and it is not known at this time whetl1-
er the business will be sold or contin-
ued.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
LA. CANE SECTION
TO BE SURVEYED

A preliminary survey Of the cane in
dustry of Louisiana will be made by
the United States Department of Agri-
culture in conjunction with the Amer
ican Cane Growers Association and
members of the Agricultural Staff Of
the Louisiana State University, whose
work is related to sugar cane. The
object Of this survey is to secure basic
information from the cane growers of
Louisiana, themselves, so that the De-
partment of Agriculture at Washington
might intelligently go forward in the
study Of all things related to sugar
cane that may be for the benefit Of the
industry. w. R. Perkins, director Of
extension, L. S. u, who is heartily
cooperating with this work, has APP
pointed c. B. Gouaux, sugar cane spe-
cialist, L. S. u, to assist with the sur
vey.
A party of specialists from the De-
partment of Agriculture, including pro-
minent entimologists. pathologists, and
representatives from the Bureau of
Soils, Irrigation, Soil Fertility, and
Farm Management, will be conducted
over the sugar cane section of the
state by Mr.. Gouaux. This is the first
time in the history of the Department
of Agriculture when so many branches
of the department have been detailed
to make Investigations on one crop at
the same time. They will attempt to
correlate their work so that there will
be no unnecessary duplication and that
each may benefit from the information
secured and the results obtained.
Not every sugar farm will be visited
by this delegaGon-only certain select
ed areas. The survey will cost moth
ing, either to the individual or to the
American Cane Growers Association.
The benefits. it is hoped, will be mater
ial; SO there is every reason why en-
couragment should be given and every
facility Offered to expedite the efforts
put forth, believes Mr.. Gouaux.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
HUEY LONG STILL FIGHTING

The court room in Shreveport was
the scene of a public encounter Mon
day am, between attorneys John D.
Wilkinson and Huey P. Long.
1t appears that Mr.. Long had written
a letter to Mr.. Wilkinson that some
what provoked him, and when he en-
tered the court room Mr.. Long asked
him what was the answer to the letter
and why he had not answered it;
whereupon Mr.. Wilkinson broke tbs
umbrella over Mr.. Longs head, say.
ing: Here is your answer to that let.
ter, Mr.. Long" Then they clinchec
and there was considerable commotior
in the court room before the men wer,
separated; and after the general apol
ogies to the court, matters went on a,
usual.
Lawyers don't go the college for no
thing it seems; they have learned wher
and where to do their fighting, anc
their advertising; and the court room
is the best place on earth-because
first. they know they will not be abl,
to hurt each other before they are Sc
parated, and. again, the matter is wha
the newspaper men call front-pag,
stuff, where everybody will have i;
chance to read about it.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
WHY HE WALKED

When the Irishman went over to see
the Holy Land, he travelled all over
the country and looked at everything
and every place spoken of in the Bible
and was we'll pleased with everything
he saw. Last Of all he wished to see
the beautiful Sea of GalliIee. where the
Savior walked on the water, and he
went and was much delighted with the
beautiful scenery Of the place. Oh!
now he wanted to get in a boat and
cross the beautiful sea right at the
place where the Savior had walked on
the waters. They told him to select
his boat to make the trip in, and he
did so and was all ready to make the
start. when Pat asked what the fare
was and he was told $500. Twenty
fife dollas! Dat vas too much. | wont
pay it. And they told him that has
always been the fare ever since the
Savior walked over. Said Pat: Il will
nefer pay dot. No wonder de Savior
walked. don't blame him for valkin'.
| would walk too if | could. So dot is
de reason he yalkedl"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
OIIOFIII5 otV LIIc temperatures IUI
the week ending January 23rd:
WEATHER MAKES MOST
ROADS MPASSABLE

Roads being almost impassabIe for
automobiles. and wagons, horses are
now in great demand all through Yer
non Parish and large numbers Of men
are seen on horseback, who in fine
weather would not think Of straddIing
a saddle. Even Sheriff Turner's de-
puties will have to resort to horseback
riding if their duty should call them
to investigate some crime or pursue an
evil-doer. Il am on pins and needles.
said the Sheriff yesterday, because 1
do not know what may have happened
outside Of Leesville, and if word were
to be brought here that somewhere out
in the woods or in some out-of-the-way
place anything has happened that re-
quired my presence, / think it would Be
very difficult to get there; however.
| would not stay away. even if the
mud were knee-deep." The Sheriff
has Telephone connection with most Of
the towns and villages in the Parish.
but very often things viii happen far
away from the telephone and thus news
travels slowly. or not at all when the
roads are as bad as they are just at
present.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
A NEAR TRAGEDY

A commotion that was unusual oc-
Cured in Carver's grocery store Mon
day morning. and but for the swift In
tervention of Mr.. Carver, Sr., there
might have been different story to
tell.
1t seems that young colored man
entered the store to make a purchase,
and while Mr.. Carver, Jr., was at the
rear of the store, he saw the young fell
low steal something from the show case
and put it in his pocket. Carver, Jr.,
then took things into his own hands
and demanded what the fellow has taxi
en- from the show case. Then scuffle
occurred, which for time looked SER
ious; but Carver, Sr., came on the
scene. {" Together they soon had the
thief propped against the wall and ex-
tracted watch from his pocket that
he had taken from the show case. Then
the question arose what should they do
with him. The fellow pleaded so for
another chance from them that they
decided to let him go for this time.
Some colored boys have good moth
ers, and it is stated that this boys mo-
ther is one of the best colored women
in all Vernon Parish, and that is what
saved his bacon. We are asked to with
hold the name of the party involved.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
WILT RESISTANT
TOMATO SEED

The Horticultural Department, Ex-
tension Division, has for distribution a
limited supply of wilt resistant tomato
seed, grown by the Experiment Station.
The varieties are the Louisiana Red
and Louisiana Pink. and they were
bred by the Experiment Station. Ex-
'periments to date indicate that they
are the most wilt-resistant of all var
ieties tested.
The tomatoes are of medium size,
fleshy and Of good quality and flavor.
This seed will be given out on condi-
ton that some seed be saved. Tho
supply of seed is limited. Requests vii
be filled in order of their arrival.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
A REMARKABLE INSTRUMENT

In our last weeks issue we mention
ed about the duplicate of the epitaph
of William Shakespeare that hangs in
our office (over Scobee's store), and
there have been so many interested
persons come to see that picture, that
we are going to mention another in
tereshng thing we have in the office,
and we want you to come up and see
it.
1t is a peculiar instrument that will
positively determine the sex of an egg;
we have known it to tell the sex of a
photograph. 1t will tell the sex of a
cfitter" from which piece of leath-
er has come from, and many other
things that are interesting.
One of the problems of setting a
hen has been the separating of the
male egg. This can be done with this
instrument, and for time we will be
glad to test your eggs for you from
noon to l:30 phm., without charge, the
instrument not being for sale. This
does not mean that we have any in
tention to charge you for testing your
eggs, but rather that our time will be
so taken up that we feel that there
will not be time for this work.
Bring up your eggs and we will show
you that we can separate them for you
without any trouble or expense.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
INSURANCE is PAID

An exciting argument took place last
Monday in one of the stores on the
question whether any insurance com
pany would pay a death benefit in the
case of a person taking his own life.
The yeas and nays had it out for al
most one hour. but seemed never to get
quite satisfied on the question. Fin
ally it was referred 10 a certain insur-
ance man for settlement. He proved
from his books that he had paid out
in Leesville 5000 dollars in such cases
during the past week.
Bets wer offered freely before the
question was put to the insurance man,
but no money changed hands in the ar
gument
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
THE METHODIST CHURCH

The Sunday School meets at 9:45
am, W.. c. Cudd, Supt. Good rooms
and classes for all ages.
Sermon at II am. Subject for this
hour will be, Jesus Christ AS A Stu
dy" Hear this message.
Epworth League devotional meet
ings at 6 pm. They have a weIl-ar-
ranged program for that hour. Be on
hand to see and hear.
Sermon at 7 pm. Subject for this
hour will be. "Our Life A Race" You
are cordially invited to attend all Of
these services
Lastie N. Hoffpauir, Pastor.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
DEFERRED TAXES URGED AS AIII
TO REORGANIZATION.
Lumbermen Drafting Board Program
For Conservation of Timber.

lumbermen Drafting Board Program
For Conservation Of Timber.
New Orleans.-Deferred taxation
legislation, increased education, fire
prevention and government and state
assistance are the chief means by
which the timber lands Of the natdon
may be preserved for posterity, accord
ing to W. H. Sullivan of the Great
Southern Lumber Company, Bogalusa,
La, and Henry r. Hardtner Of the
Urania Lumber Company, Urania, La,
two of the South's foremost lumber.
men, who were among the two score
leaders Of the industry attending the
initial hearing Of the forestry policy
committee of the United States Cham.
ber of Commerce at the New Orleans
Association of Commerce.
The hearings were for the purpose
Of determining a definite national pel.
ley for restoring the 85,OOO,OOO acres
Of denuded timber lands in the various
sections of the country.
No definite policy or program was
decided upon during the first sessions,
but from all indications final plan Of
action viii be determined by the end OF
the hearing.
The experimental work in Louisiana
received much praise and the proposed
program of the state undoubtedly will
be used in modelling the future policy
Of the national industry In its attitude
towards Teforestration.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
DISTRICT COURT In
MID-WINTER SESSION

Hon. Justice John H. Boone opened
the mid-winter term of the Twelfth Ju-
dicial District Court at the Leesville
Court House, Tuesday, January 24th,
for the trial of civil cases.
A number of diverse cases received
attention, many of the petitions being
granted by default.
Most Of the cases before this court
are cases in equity, disputes about bills
due, mortgages and other similar
claims, of little interest to any but those
connected with the cases.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
IS FINED FOR ASSAULT

Ed. Mayo was fined 5000 for as
sault4on Jim Ford last week. This is
the same jim Ford that married Annie
Greer two weeks ago, and we are IN
formed that the former relationship Of
the parties mentioned in the assault
was moi Of the best. hence the trouble.
1t IS advisable for the women in the
case to be the peacemakers here be-
tween the parties mentioned before the
case leads TO more drastic events. A
hand-shake is better than shaky hand
anytime.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
DON'T WANT ROAD

Twenty citizens of Ward Two have
petitioned the Police Jury to discontin-
Ue the road from Jack Roberts place
to Prairie Creek, and open up a new
road from Joe Roberts place to the in
tersection of the gravel road at the
farm of ]. N. Roberts. Consideration
of the matter has been laid over until
the Police Jury is to hold its regular
meeting in February.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
NEXT WEEKS DoINcS

Sunday.
Esperanto, 1000 am.
Mental Science Study, $50 pm.
Program at Theater, 800 pm.
Monday =
Vocal Music Class. ZOO pm.
Orchestra practice. 500 pm.
Tuesday. =
Card Party, 700 pm.
Wednesday.
Music Classes: Wind instruments
$50; Strings, 700; Vocal,
8: pm.
Thursday.
Esperanto. 6:30 pm.
Psychological Meeting, 1880 pm.
Friday.
Agricultural class, $50
Night School, 7:45.
Saturday.
Dancing Lessons, 7;3O pm.
Dance, $50 pm.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
COLD, WET WEATHER is
NASTIEST OF YEAR

B-r-r-rl The past week at Newllano
has been nothing to brag about, as re-
CARDS the weather conditions. Cold
and wet, it has been miserable, and the
worst feature is that Weatherman W.
A. Dougherty can offer no immediate
hope Of change this week.
Rain fell on four days. but only 10
inch fell during the week.
Following are The temperatures Tor
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENT

Three educational films were shown
at the Newllano theater last Sunday
night, in addition to sketch put on
the boards by our high school pupils.
The first film presented apple orchards
and the enemies that confront the tree
to bring its fruit to maturity in good
condition. Spraying and dusting Of
trees was shown. as we'll as gathering
the fruit at harvest time. A second
film showed the transformation Of a
backyard in a profitable homegarden,
and gave many pointers that can be
profitably utilized by almost any fam
lily in village or city who have a patch
of suitable ground close at hand. Tend
ing small garden is a recreation for
husband and wife and fine education
for the children. A third film showed
a New England society at work build
ing a clubhouse for social gatherings.
The sketch given is discussed at length
in the Junior Colonist, to which we
refer our readers. Music by the or
chestra and a piano solo BY Miss Trixie
Ewell completed the offering which was
greatly enjoyed by the large audience.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

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l79.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
TO REVIEW NEW ROAD


Messrs. W. NJ. Craiger, E. P. Key,
W. NJ. Simmons. and J. D. Brackford.
Jas reviewers of the new road beginning
at Kurthwood and intersecting the SIa-
gle Road at the line Of Ward Six, Yer
non Parish, have reported that work
on that road is progressing fairly and
their claims to continued payment Of
salary have been granted by the Hon.
Police Jury.
Remember, we do printing: bring
up your copy and let Us figure on ii.
Subscribe for the Democrat. Ii con-
tains more real reading than ever.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-23
HEY ARE TALKING ABOUT THE BIG HOG SALE
TOMORROW-TUESDAY, JAN oath.

Had you thought about the sale? Why not take a day
off and attend this big sale? You may not want to buy
a hog, but you will see one Of the greatest Duroc herds in
the southwest, You will look at ~pedigreed hogs-aristocrats
in, their liner-they won ribbons at our State Fair and at
the big Roundup at Dallas.
Forget everything and come see how the other fellow
does it. The Lindsay train leaves at 10 a. III. and returns
at $50 p. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-23
County Assessor
FdUOrs Action of
Chamber On Taxes

]. y Bryan. county assessor. is
elated over the action Of the Cham
her Of Commerce in appointing a
committee to study the question OF
taxes and investigate mmors that
much property in Grady county which
should be on the tax rolls is escap-
ing taxation.
The county assessor. in a written
statement today said: Il have read
that at a meeting held last Thurs
day night by the Chamber of Com.
mrece a committee was appointed
for the purpose Of studying the ques-
tion OF taxes. | am glad to see this
step taken, for If anybody needs
the cooperation of all the people, it's
the county assessor.
"Some seem to feel that II is an
imposition on them for the county
assessor to ask them to render their
property for taxation. ! have been
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-23

tor OF the Second Baptist church,
will officiate.
Mr.. Stubs was 50 years of age
and Is survived by n son. Frank
Stubs. OF Los Angeles. Cal. IL
grandchildren and four great grand
children. H. G. Stubs. a grand
son, OF Fort Worth. Texas, was at
the aged mans bedside for several
weeks before his death.
Mr.. Stubs settled in Fort Worth
when the business district OF the
present Texas city consisted of 3
grocery stores. one blacksmith shop
and one bank. He nee owned and
operated a pack train in Texas.
For several years Mr.. Stubs vas
engaged In the real estate business
in Chickasha. He retired from ac-
tive business life about two years
ago.
He was sick for several weeks
preceding his death Saturday ven
ing at 10 o'clock. Frank Stubs,
only son of the deceased, is not ex-
pected here to attend the funeral
services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-23

here for some time and this is the
first step that has ever been taken
to cooperate with me and the board
OF county commissioners in the mat.
ter OF taxation.
Il don't feel that the action was
taken to cast any reflection on the
county officials. but was taken 10
assist us to set all the property on
the tax rolls for the assessment OF
an ad valorem tax.
Il stand ready In the future as |
have in the past to accept any as
sistance the people can give me to
help lessen the burden of taxes
from those who are always ready
to be fair with their fellow men.
II hope the Chamber OF Commerce
will maintain this committee and
that II will render assistance to me
and the board Of county commits
s%ioners."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-01-23
City Has $500 Fire
Loss Saturday.; One
Home is DESTROYED

Fire which Saturday afternoon
greatly damaged the house and
contents of the Joe Ball home, 1901
Minnesota avenue, resulted in a
loss of approximately $4,000. ac-
cording to Geo. Gattls, fire chief.
Three thousand dollars of the
loss was damage to the building.
which was practically destroyed in
the flames. Explosion of gasoline
being used in the cleaning OF
clothes started the blaze A negro
maid was slightly burned by the
explosion.
Shortly before the blaze fighters
were called to the Ball home, they
received a call from the Tom.
Friend residence, 1923 South
Tenth street, where a small barn
was destroyed by a blaze of un-
known origin. The loss is esti-
mated at approximately $500. A
horse persisted in the blaze.