The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

Baton Rouge.-Brussels sprouts are
being eagerly sought by New Orleans
market dealers, according to George
L. Thiebout, horticulturist at the Louis
lana State University. The baby
cabbageS" are now selling in New Or.
leans for $3.50 to Sc per hamper, &C.
cording to Mr.. Thiebout.
Monroe.-The North Louisiana Bap-
fist Bible Conference, in session here
has adjourned.
Abbeyille.-The Vermilion Chamber
Of Commerce recently elected r. P.
Turner of Lafayette secretary.mana-
ger to succeed E. ]. Hollinger, re.
signed.
Lafayette.-The syrup mill owned
and operated by Alphonse Peck about
two miles from here was destroyed
by fire recently About 1000 gallons
Of syrup also were destroyed. Mr..
Peck estimates the loss at $4,000,
which is only partly covered by in.
surance.
Lafayette.-As an inducement for
the establishment of a sweet potato
curing plant and storage house here,
farmers Of this vicinity have pledged
10000 bushels as a minimum to the
Farm Bureau.
Monroe.-The police jury is expecte.
ed to award contracts Thursday for
the construction of three miles Of the
Decentralization road to cost about
$4,000, and two timber bayou bridges
to cost about $4,000.
Shreveport.-Police are seeking the
burglars who entered the Piggly-
Wiggly store here and robbed the safe
Of $500 early last week.
Jeanerette.-The two week mission
at the Presbyterian church has clos.
ed. The services were conducted by
the Rev. A. H. Sargent, evangelist of
the Orleans presbytery, and song lead
er G. P. Rockwell Of Chicago.
+, Lafayette.-A general meeting of
the Chamber Of Commerce was held
Tuesday night, according to Secretary
J. Boatner Carter. Two speakers, H.
c. Smith and E. w. Neasham, talked
on gardens and dairies.
Monroe.-Vith a single exception,
all wild wells in the Monroe field
have been brought under control and
practically no gas is now escaping.
The exception is Smith No. 1, accord
ing to officials of the Conservation
Department.
Crowley.-Acadia Post, American
Legion, will assist local business men
in securing employment for idle ex.
service men, according to announce.
ment from the post
Pioneer-The police jury at re-.
cent meeting ordered and provided for
rebuilding the dipping watts through.
out the parish.
Shreveport The Caddo Leyee
Board is considering a comprehensive
drainage program covering territory
both north and south Of Shreveport.
Shreveport. E. Lavasseur, who
has been connected with the Caddo
Parish Roads Department for a mum.
Der of years, has announced his can
didacy for city street commissioner
He Is the fifth candidate to announce
for a city office.
Crowley.-Work will be started
soon on the power plant to house
modern machinery recently ordered
by the city. The opening Of the en-.
larged plant will be featured by public
exercises, 1t has been announced by
city officials.
Monroe.-Fire recently DESTROYED
the residence occupied by ]. W. Lucky
at Trenton and Cypress streets, West
Monroe. Damage was estimated at
$4,000.
Amite City.-Mayor Joseph Kopder
has issued a proclamation declaring
April I Get Acquainted Day." The
Trades Day committee will cooper.
ate with the Chamber Of Commerce
in having all merchants observe the
day. A number Of visitors from var,
ious parts Of the state have been in.
vited to be present.
Ruston. -Ruston's municipal cleo.
ton has been fixed for April II. DR..
! B. H. Tolbot is q candidate for mayor
against ". s. Moore, incumbent.
| Monroe-The Ministerial Alliance
OF Monroe and West Monroe has
adopted resolution in which the com.
missioners Of Monroe are asked to for.
bid any city paving on Sunday.
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Monroe-The local American sIe
gion Post has thanked Mayor Bern.
stein for the citys generous action
] In donating a home for the post