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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
$1,000 Acres
To Be Reforested

The most important step vet made
IN the forestry movement in Louisi-
ana was taken Friday by the Depart
ment of Conservation and the Great
Southern Lumber Company Of Boga-
lusa.
On that day the Louisiana Depart
ment of Conservation entered into a
contract with the Great Southern
Lumber Company of Bogalusa, La,
for the setting aside of $1,000 acres
of cut-over timber lands, to be refor-
ested under the terms of Act No 90
of 1922. The work was made pos
sible by the approval and acceptance
by the Washington Parish Police Jury
of the contract, as stipulated in Sec
ton IL of Act No. 90.
The Great Southern Lumber Com
pany Obligates itself to develop and
raise timber on this large area for
a period of fifteen to twenty years,
thus renewing the tree growth neces-
sary for the perpetuation of the work
of this great industry, essential to
the continued prosperity of the grow
ing town of Bogalusa.
Would Benefit All Parties
The contract will benefit the lum-
Der company in providing raw mate
rial for the continuance of its manu-
featuring enterprise; it will benefit
the state at large by renewal of the
resource that has brought such a
measure of prosperity in late years,
and it will be of especial benefit to
Washington parish in providing en-
ployment for many of its citizens and
their children, and in aiding the bus
mess interests of the parish gener-
ally.
Act No. 80 of 1922 provides that
any land owner or owners can place
their lands under construct with the
Department of Conservation for a
period of from Is to 20 years, at a
stationary tax for that period. This
law is considered long step forward
in the reforestation movement, be-
cause it guarantees the land owner
freedom from increased taxation dur
ing the long wait required for the
raising of the new crop of timber.
It is of benefit to the state because
it increases the ultimate taxing value
of land that might otherwise lie idle
and useless, and because new growths
of timber would be commercially i'm
possible if the increase growth were
penalized in increasing taxes annu-
ally, while the owner was getting no
whatever from his holdings.
Commissioner Alexander and Su-
perintendent of Forestry v. H. Son.
deregger appeared before the Police
Jury of Washington Parish Friday
morning, and Mr.. Alexander explain
ed to that body that the State of
Louisiana would assume supervisory
control over the immense tract, and
assist the owners in developing this
vast cut-over tract into a new forest.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Alexan-
der's address, the Police Jury, by an
unanimous vote, approved the con-
tract and also approved the accept
ance of several small tracts owned by
local farmers.
The Great Southern Lumber Com
oany has H-tsblished an efficient de-
Dartment OF forestry with competent
men in charge, and these will be SUI
pervised in their work of refOresta-
ton of the tract by the Department
Of Conservation.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
MMiIes Of Good
Roads Are Planned

-. arc to be good roads through
~, ard of Washington parish and
O.: = 5.;snt funds will be available to
49, ~ these roads if the plans Of
ls5Ic Jury are adopted. A meet
wv been called for Friday, Oc-
" 81, to discuss the advisability
..; no. a 100000 bond issue. #
4 'e o'I1svers Of Washington parish
-o4s This amount, the state will
y ,,vOss.balf the cost of building and
leaning these roads.
y, ~ nisns now are to have the prin-
~ Y srapad in each ward in the parish
q ;n+o a model highway; a road
~. s,n -r Franklinton with the Tan
.g Ioa roads, a model highway from
VA I;rton to Covington, to connect
lllA', WITH the St. Tammany high
4 This would give Washington
y i model roads to every vicinity.
~ committee Of the Police Jury
I've that with 100000, and the
s n. aid. that there would also be
"a ls;.isnf funds with which to main
N these roads.
u s;r ~, the building of the Bogalusa-
.s slif Highway, there is not a
s.a ,rll but appreciates the fact that
80 Pss the best investment that he
s IN has ever made. A present
~. ..,,u are As miles of model roads in
S..bington Parish and If the BOND
M Is called and voted, it is be-
80 that 100 miles of good roads,
Y 4 IS feet wide, can be built and
.g.iIrtained. With 145 miles Of fine
- IN this parish, it would make
~ of the most modern IN the
Tspavers who are interested in
Y bTilding Of good roads are urged
!. .tteDd the meeting which will be
Nj At Franklinton on October 10th.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Bogalusa Defeated so to 0
Al POplarviIIe On Friday

Tbs Bogalusa High School football
s,n played the Poplarville Agricul-
mai High School the first game OF
4 season on last Friday afternoon
Y ponlarville, Miss, and the Boga-
team lost by the score of 81 to U;
Coach Miller states that the local
"a were outweighed 20 pounds to
n man and that his team made as
M showing as he expected.
Tbe Bogalusa team will go to Plea
1e tomorrow where they viii play
T. High School team of that city.
On last Friday afternoon the fol-
wing motored to Poplarville, Miss,
mpanied by Prof. F. G. Ratl1tf
Ben Miller: Jewell Richardson,
Tssith Frances, Robert Lee and IA
IN John Lee, Tom Hall, W. 7:
lsnbright, Charles Chase, Louis and
FH Marx, Walter Lessel, Edward
M viii Cassidy, Weeks Boyd, Rob-
n Cross, Jessie Strahan, Richard
Gentry, Joe Bailey, Claud Mitchell.
TIE girls were: Kathryn Pope, Eva
Rsfield, Bernice Lessell, Dollie and
lhslma Rundell, Marylyn Gould, Pa
he Andrews, Kathryn Turner, Mary
NrLendon, Thelma Bush, Marion
Srahan, Lois DeCelle and Edna Nc
GsAee. The party attended the foot
ben game between Bogalusa High
School and Poplarville Agricultural
Hieh School.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Franklinton Fair
Opened Yesterday

The annual Washington Parish
Fair opened at Franklinton yesterday
and will continue for the remainder
of the week. Reports from Franklin
ton are to the effect that a good first
days attendance was recorded.
The exhibits are reported to be the
best in the history of the parish.
Today is Farmers Day and, judg-
ing of live stock and agricultural eX-
hibits will be made. Tomorrow, Fri
day, is expected to be the banner
day, it being School Day. There will
be a parade of the school children
Of the entire parish and athletic
games of all kinds are a part of the
program.
Saturday will be the day for the
colored folk of the parish.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
GREAT INTEREST IN
CULPEPPER MEETING

The revival meeting which is being
held by the First Methodist Church
at the Armory on Avenue B is az
tracing large crowds and Rev. Burke
Culepper, the evangelist, is delivering
9andar m
powerful sermons. Morning services
are conducted at $3.50 and evening
services begin promptly at 7:15.
John U. Robinson of Memphis, who
has charge of the music, is pro
nounced one of the best leaders that
has ever visited this section
Mothers with small children will
find a well equipped nursery at the
Armory, with competent ladies in
charge, to care for the little ones
while the mothers attend the SER
vices.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
FIRST LYCEUM
NUMBER TOMORROW

The Y. NJ. C. A. Lyceum Course
will begin it's 1922-1923 season on
Friday, October 18th, at $50 p. M,
with the Observation-Disclosures Xylo-
phone Company, players and singers,
in the High School Auditorium.
The sale Of season tickets has been
exceedingly gratifying, the commit
tee reports. There are still some good
seats left, if others wish to take adj
vantage Of the reduction in price.
Adult tickets, good for the entire
course-six numbers-sell for $3.50,
and children's tickets (16 years and
under) sell for 81. Reservations may
be made by phoning Y. M. G. A, No.
81.
The time for starting the enter
tainment on the opening night has
been purposely set for $50, to per-
nit persons attending the Methodist
revival to also be present at the Ly-
ceum entertainment. The hour of
$3.50 will allow them to reach High
School Auditorium after the closing
of the revival services, before the
curtain goes up on the Lyceum pro-
gram.
Single admission tickets for the
first number will be: Adults Use;
children, 25c.
Five hundred Lyceum programs,
in book form, have been distributed,
containing pictures and descriptive
matter Of all the numbers of the sea-
sons schedule. A few are now OBJ
tainable at the Y. NJ. C. A. and may
be had for the asking.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Notes from the Links
(By Tam-o-Shanter)

Dan Morgan, with his 81, is kind
of like the bull frog going naked
it's pretty regular. If you're not in
that class, and don't want to get beat
-laly off!
Mrs. ]. B. Lindsey has assured US
she will play in the ladies' match
during the fourth national convention
of the American Legion at New Or
leans. They had better keep their
eyes on her and play hard, for she
will show them the usual Bogalusa
way of doing everything.
Through the president, M. L.
Wuescher, we are arranging for six
picked players from Picayune to
come over. We're not going to say
which six from Bogalusa will play,
but if you feel equal to the occasion
you might begin to get in trim.
Next Saturday and Sunday there
vii be a Ball Sweepstake Tourna-
ment. We want every man player
in Bogalusa to take part.
The old darkey, Sol Evans, who has
been a fixture at the golf links since
early construction, is back on the job
after a smell of fever.
The work of sowing Italian rye,
ferrtilizing and top-dressing the
greens for the winter is now well un-
der way. It is hope we will have
pretty greens throughout the winter.
More Recommendation for our new
instructor Miss Ethel Overstreet
gives him a hearty endorsement and
says with a few more lessons she
wants to take on a few of our best
players. Wish more Bogalusa ladies
mad this spirit.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
BERENSoNs TO GIVE SPECIAL
VALUES FOR NEXT FEW DAYS

Berensons, Inc, the big dry goods
and ready-to-wear store on Columbia
street, are to give a big sale, starting
ing tomorrow, when every depart
ment of the big store will offer new
merchandise at most attractive
values.
Coming just at this season, when
every member of the family will re-
quire winter clothing, it is needless
to state that this will prove of great
interest to every reader Of The En-
terprise.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
MRS. WIN. PoRCHE DIED
SUDDENLY MONDAY NIGHT

Mrs. William N. Porche, a resident
of Bogalusa for a number of years
and known to large number of citi-
zens, died suddenly at the Elizabeth
Sullivan Memorial Hospital Monday
evening of heart trouble.
Mrs. Porche has not been in good
health for a number of years. She
was So years of age and resided on
Pleasant Hill She is survived by a
number of grown children, among
whom are Mrs. Madge Hernandez
and Miss Alice Porche of the Eliza
beth Sullivan Memorial Hospital
staff.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Church of Annunciation Tues
day afternoon and burial was in Boz
galusa Cemetery.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
EIks Get 1873 New
Ones; Meet Friday

A. W. Avriett, who conducted a
campaign for new members to the
local Elks' lodge, has secured 1873 ap-
plicatiOns in the few weeks he worked
and special meeting of the Elks will
be held tomorrow (Friday) evening
to fix upon the date of the initiation
of the big class. The day selected
will most likely be Sunday, October
20, and it is expected to be one of
the greatest days in the history of
the local lodge.
The work of Mr.. Avriett in person
ally securing such a great number of
is believed to be a record
for this section of the country.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
negro BALL PITCHER
VICTIM OF ACCIDENT

George Kelley, the negro baseball
sleaer and who was also active in
V ColOred Y. NJ. c. A., sustained
lulies at the plant Of the Bogalusa
l'per Company last Friday evening
@a died at the Elizabeth Sullivan
%Inorial Hospital an hour later.
Kelley made a great hit with the
I,s baseball fans last summer and
" reputed to have been one of the
: ~ !, amateur pitchers in this section
= the country.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
ISL. PRESENTED WITH FINE
'ERSEY BULL FROM HERT FARM

Inc Colonial Creosoting Company
presented the Great Southern
\, .lloer Company with one of the fin
registered Jersey bulls in Amer
The bull came from the stock
-. - Of the late A. ]. Hert, former
saaent Of the Colonial Creosoting
psSlly, who was reputed to have
$50 some of the finest stock in this
10y His farm was located near
Nalsville, Ky.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Special Train to
Fair Tomorrow

The city school of Bogalusa will
adjourn tomorrow friday in order
that the Bogalusa school children
may participate in School Day at the
Washington Parish Fair.
A special train will be run from
Bogalusa, leaving here at 8 a. M, ar
irving at Franklinton at 9 a. M; re-
turning train will leave Franklinton
at 5 p. M, arriving in Bogalusa at
6 p. m. Fare for the round trip will
be $3.50 and children under IL years
of age will be charged IS cents for
the round trip.
It is expected that delegations from
other schools in the parish will come
to Bogalusa to take advantage of this
train.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Will Close Stores to Permit
Employees Attend Services

The Bogalusa Stores Company and
Berenson Bros, Inc, have agreed to
close their places of business every
morning at 10 o'clock, for one hour,
except Saturday, in order that their
employees may attend the revival be-
ing held at the Armory.
A committee called on the merch-
ants Of the city Wednesday afternoon
and today, asking them to do likewise.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Four Injured When Car
Goes Down EInbankment

Marvin Carter and Emery Talley
and the Misses Verna and Edith Mi
zell were injured Sunday evening
when car in which they were riding
went down an embankment near Sun
on Sunday evening. Carter sustained
and fractured shoulder and Talley
suffered scalp wounds.
The young ladies were only slightly
injured, suffering a few bruises and
decorations.
The cause of the accident was not
announced.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Better Radio Weather;
Concerts Every Night

Cooler weather has improved con-
ditions for radio and the nightly con-
certs at the Y. NJ. C. A. have been
attracting large crowds.
Walter Leahy, operator of the set
at the Y. M. C. A., was most success
full in getting baseball scores over the
radio during the worlds series and
many baseball fans availed them
selves of the opportunity to get the
"dope" first hand.
The radio Studio" at the Y. M.
C. A. will be open each night from 7
to until further notice, and the pub
lie is invited.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
MISS N. LIND ENTERTAINS
IN HONOR OF NIECES

Mrs. n. Lind of 828 Avenue C en-
tertained quite a number of the
younger set with dance in honor of
her nieces, Misses Patra Andrews and
Katherine Turner. Games were in
dulged in by those who were not
familiar with the terpsichorean art.
Delicious candy, in abundance, was
at the disposal of the guests
and later in the evening cake and
punch were served.
All left saying they had enjoyed a
evening.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
MRS. HERRING DEAD

Mrs. Annie Rogers Herring died at
the home of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. L. B. Bright, in BOgalusa Ter
race last Friday night. Death was
due to cancer, from which deceased
has suffered for the past nine years,
but was not confined to her bed un-
til about four months ago. Funeral
serices were conducted Saturday and
burial was in Bogvalusa Cemetery.
Mrs. Herring is survived by her
husband, two brothers and her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. L. B. Bright.
The deceased was a resident of
Bogalusa Terrace for a number of
years.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Cheap FARES TO NEW
ORLEANS FOR TEN DAYS

A charge of one fare for the round
up Is in effect on the N. o. G. N.
md this rate will remain in effect
ntl Friday, October 20. The special
9W rate is being given on account OF
ne National Convention of the
american Legion.
Il expected the largest crowds in
ae history of New Orleans will at
Rnd, and Bogalusa will be we'll rep
resented.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
SOLDIER
VISITING IN BOGALUSA

Mrs. T. H. Kirksey and little
daughter, accompanied by Mrs. ]. W..
Sutton, went to New Orleans Satur-
day to meet Mr.. Kirksey, who has
been confined in U. S. War Veter-
ans Hospital for almost a year. Mr..
Kirksey accompanied the family
home and will remain for ten days
before returning to the hospital. He
has almost completely recovered and
expects to be discharged within a
few weeks.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
INGLESIDE LITERARY CLUB
MEETS WITH MRS. HOPPEN

The Ingleside Literary Club met at
the residence of Mrs. H. E. Hopper
on Alabama avenue, on October a.
Mrs. L. A. Sims was the leader of
this meeting and gave very inter-
esting and instructive talk on Mod
ern American Fiction"
Mrs. C. K. Mullings read a splen-
did paper on "American Literature. F"
After the meeting Mrs. Hopper
served refreshments consisting of a
delicious salad course.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
BIENN TO GIVE BIG SALE;
81 DOWN TAKES ANY ARTICLE

D. Bienn, the progressive Columbia
street furniture dealer, is going to
inaugurate a great sale Saturday. He
recently received several carloads of
new furniture and, as a matter of
fact, has more furniture that he has
display room, hence he will offer any
piece of furniture in his store for a
payment of one dollar down and the
balance on easy terms.
cts the working mans opportun-
ity to buy like retired capitalist"
said Mr.. Bienn.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Timberlake Has Pneumonia;
Even Chances to Recover

G. G. Timberlawe, ticket agent for
the N. o. G. N. railroad and one of
Bogalusa's best known citizens, I'M
derwent a major operation at the
Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial Hospital
last Thursday. His condition was crit
ical Saturday but showed an improve
ment Monday. On Tuesday after
noon he developed pneumonia and at
noon Wednesday, was reported as
resting well with an even chance of
recovery.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Many Shopmen Return
Work in the Local Shops

During the past week fifty or more
former employees of the N. o. G. N.
shops have returned to work and it
is reported that during the next few
days large number of old employees
will put put to work.
The agreement was to put them
back as they were needed and it ap-
pears to be only a question of a short
time until the local shops are in a
normal condition.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Plan Big Missionary
Rally for October ~

Plans for a big missionary rally,
70 be held at the Superior Avenue
Baptist Church on Friday, October
ath, are under way. The service
vii begin at 10 a. m. and continue
mt late in the evening.
Secretary Godbold Of Shreveport
md Rev. Sturgeon Wingo of Slidell
ave important assignments on the
Program.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
STATE FAIR OPENS AT
JACKSON, MISS, MONDAY

The Mississippi State Fair will
open at Jackson next Monday and
continue throughout the week. The
N. 0. G. N. has special rates in effect
and it is expected Bogalusa will be
well represented each day.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
HAS FRACTURED RIBS

A. Y. Sucker, one of the valued
employees of the Great Southern Lum-
Der Company, is in the Elizabeth Sui
Ivan Memorial Hospital, suffering
from several fractured ribs. It will
be some time before he is able to
resume his work again.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
cANTRELL CHILD DEAD

Malcolm, the two-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Cantrell, residing
in Bogalusa Terrace, died Saturday
at the Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial
Hospital.
The remains were laid to rest in
Bogalusa Cemetery on Sunday in the
presence of many friends of the fam
ilV
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
MRS. SHERMAN IMPROVING

Mrs. o. J. Sherman, wife of the
fire chief, underwent an operation at
the Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial Hos
pital Monday, and is getting along
nicely. It will be several days be-
fore she able to be out, however.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12

Miss Almeta kindly of Pearl River,
who attended school here last year,
was a visitor to Bogalusa last week.
She is a sister of Mrs. ]. C. Lloyd and
Mrs. Ellis Sharp.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
PARISH GINS
3,O7l BALES OF COTTON

There were 3,O71 bales of cotton
ginned in Washington parish from the
crop of 1922 prior to September IS,
1922, as compared with 1876 to Sep
TENDER 25, 1921.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Lloyd and little
son motored to Pearl River, La, last
Sunday and spent the afternoon with
Mrs. Loyd's parents.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12

Mrs. E. R. Daniel of St. Francis
vile, La, is the guest of A. w. Ard
and family on Avenue B.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
Grammar School Grades
Form Literary Societies

Six grammar school literary socie-
ties have been organized in the High
School building in the 5B, ga, 6B,
ga, 7B and IA grades, under Misses
Wilson, Gryce, Whitaker, 0yerstreet
and Flanders.
The Fifth A society has taken the
name Modern Culture Club" and
have elected officers as follows
Frank Sherman, president; Frank
vice. president; Virgie
Mizell, secretary: Eva Wadderworth,
treasurer. The colors are, purple
and gold and song, Hail, HALL, the
Gangs All HereY Joe Coleman and
Alpha Miller are the poppy cheer
leaders.
A meeting was held Friday and a
nice program was held as follows:
Chlorine tENo1lia Erovy'' Rove
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12
RAILROAD OFFICIALS HERE

eos i. Stewart, president Of the
4 and Ship Island Railroad, and
~, : Harris, traffic manager of the
ls me, were visitors to Bogalusa
F'Oay and Wednesday,.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-10-12

Rev. Burke Culpepper gave a short
talk Monday morning at the High
School, which was enjoyed by all.
There was moral to the talk, but
all the pupils were smiling all day
over some of the anecdotes told in
between.
The Seniors had a meeting Thursr-
day evening, to decide about rings
and invitations. Professor Sims gave
some good advice on signing unknown
papers, which was much appreciated.
Miss Viola Slbley was elected class
historian and Miss Katherine Poquette
class poet, with Miss Kathryn Polk
as assistant.