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New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
PLAYGROUND SEASON
 COMING TO CLOSE
Final Baseball Games are Played and Elimination Volley Ball
 Tournament On

The last baseball games of this sea- son for the local playgrounds were played this morning at Walnut Hill Park. The league standing was set tied in decisive manner when the Bartlett defeated the Burritt team, which prevented them from tying for first place.
 In the junior league, East forfeited their game to Smith. Score of first game:
 Bartlett ....... 0l4oooixx-o Burritt ............. oooooolx1--'
 Batteries: Lewicki and Grala; Dan iels and Clare.
 The first round of the elimination volleyball league was played of yes terday afternoon. Among the, boys. the Smith defeated the East by the small margin of point and to make things real, Bartlett defeated Burritt also by on point. In the girls games, Smith defeated East and Bartlett trimmed Burritt. Bartlett plays Small ley both girls and boys this after noon. Tomorrow, Smith plays the win ner of today's game for the champion ship.
 Following is the standing of the
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22
PERSONALS.

Emil Larson, clerk at the John A. Andrews Company, is enjoying va cation at East saugus, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22

Miss Florence Mouat of Grove Hill and Miss Peggy Mitchell of Elm street are spending the week with Miss Bea- trice Reynal in Madison.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22

Mrs. Michael O'Connell of Hartford is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Messnger of Hamilton street.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-22

Howard Humphrey of West Main street, has returned from Madison where he spent the weekend with his tamily.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
TO GIBSLAND NEWS SUB
SCRIBERS AND PATRONS

rrhe Gibsland News last week con
toined tbe announcement that no fu-
tnre issues Of the News would be pup
1ished. and that subscription contracts
r. other obligations Of the Gibslano
News would be assumed BY the bie'l'
vile Democrat.
Az publishers of the Democrat, we
desire TO welcome the former subscflo.
ers, Of the News to the Democrat >
s snbseription list, If one month or one
wear coming to you on the News, you
viii bo credited with that same length
Of time on the Democrat, ana tne
transfers or changes will be MADE a.
soon as possible.
instead Of a newspaper devoted &c
Tho interest of Gibsland and vleinlt!
in particular, we shall now endea'o u
70 civ Give YOU newspaper devoted t
tho 2 hest interests Of the parish as
whole at the same time desiring Z
,orve the best interest Of Gibsland IL
every way possible, and shall en &c
70 merit your continued good will ant
,oval support. for which we have bee
deeply grateful. Sincerely,
'ep' s. A. COOK,
c. G. TRAVIS,
Publishers Bienville Democrat.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
n II POSEY AGAIN WANT.
ED ON LIQUOR CHARGE

D. H. Posey, Of near Bryceland, VINO
has lust finished a road sentence I'M
nosed on him for violation Of the liquor
law is again wanted by the parish au'
thorities to answer to charge OF op'
GRATING a whiskey still.
A tip was given sheriff J. E. Currle
Monday, that D. H. Posey was opera
ing a still near Bryceland, and accom-
panied by deputy sheriff 3. E. Howell'
he loft Immediately to make investlga'
~.ou, He found no difficulty in locat:
Ing the spot, and found the still and
ali the parapaernalia generally used
in the manufacture Of white Tighten
inc together with two barrels Of mash
Int Mr., Posey was not present. Hill
| run however was found leanint
against tree, and two negroes wh'
were cutting stove wood nearby stat
cd that he had gone for water ant
would return presently. The offlcer
waited for some time, but finally start
cd back. taking along the gun. The
soon met Posey, and after serving
summons requesting him to come be
fore the grand jury which was in SCI
sion at the time, Sheriff Currie ais
added that he would also be require
to answer to q new charge Of opera
ing a still.
Posey stated that he would be l
Arcadia Tuesday morning to appea
before the grand jury, at which tim
no would be ready also to make ri
bond on the new charge against hin
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
REV. J. 3. GRAMBLING TO BE
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Next Sunday, September Path will be
given entirely to the work of the Ep
worth League. Rev. J, B. Grambllng
Of Shreveport, will be here on Satur.
day and Sunday for the purpose OF
giving the Leaguers Of Arcadia al all
day institute. He will conduct a
demonstration social Saturday night
the 23rd. Sunday morning at the
eleven o'clock hour he will<glve an
institutional message. At three in the
afternoon a departmental institute
Following this at 1880, the regular
league hour, an institute.
Every legauer is earnestly requested
-, let nothing interfere with their De-
ing present at all of these practical
meetings. The public Is cordially IN
yited to be present at the Sunda!
morning service, Yours truly,
! w. s. HENRY.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
SMITHERNlAN EFT AL TO TEST
THEIR PENTECOST NO.

The PentecOst we'll being drilled by
the Smitherman interests about mile
southeast of town, is the center OF at
traction in local oil circles at pres
ent. The crew working on this welt
drilled into oil sand on Wednesday,
They are now making preparation II
set 8-inch and test.
Fields Territory To Be Reopeaed
Mr.. Edwin J. Forrest, manager tor
the Arcadia Oil Corporation, is plac
/ ins a rig on the old Fields location
and expects to begin operations III
that territory in a very short time
The Arcadia Oh Corporation, Wit
Mr.. c. W. Murphy as president, and
Edwin J. Forest as manager, nave
taken over the properties OF the old
Homer-Fields Co., for the purpose OF
further development Much excite,
ment was created when Fields J h"d
9 were drilled as Indication on Dolll
wells were all that could be expect
ed, and it is felt that if the proper
test can be made on this property a
producing we'll can be brought H..
| Mr.. 8. A. Lewinsohn, a prominent
business man of New York, was in
Arcadia this week for the purpose OF
looking over the holdings of the Ar
cadia Oil Cooperation. After visiting
the famous Homer field, about 1t
miles north of the Fields territory. an(
hen the Arcadia territory he stated
that he was agreeably surprised, ant
that his report, regarding his findings
to his associates in the New York
would be very favorable.
Mr.. Murphy, president, states tina
a monthly dividend of . per cent wa
paid the stockholders Of the Arcadia
> Oil Cooperation on September 18th.
Large sums of money have bee
spent in this territory and much talt]
is placed in its possibilities for III
ture oil field.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE-
ORGANIZED TODAY (THCRS)

Az enthusiastic mass meeting was
hold at the Victory Theatre building
This afternoon, the object OF when
WIS to reorganize the Arcadia Cham
her Of Commerce, which has been IN.
active for the past several monthS,
Mr.. Leo Daniel, former president OF
the Chamber Of Commerce, called the
~, ,naotin~ TO order, and after explain
inc it's object, made a brief talk EN-
Nh, nna;jxjuy the need Of live CONNER,
r;a, organization, which should nave
authority to look after the various
Ihjnrs which tend to promote the o pes,
interests of a town anu surfou''o'"e
community.
ox;uc to the fact that but few OF
>rhe leading business concerns III low
! were represented at the meetlhs y !
WE" deemd best to 90 no furthr lnt'
40 organization than to elect olncvt.
IT This time. The new officers are MI
=, Turner, of the firm OF Dame,
nrvan & Turner, president; Prof D
p Wagner, principal Of the ArcadI;
! hish school. yice.president; S. A. coof
- tho BienyiIle Democrat, vlce-presl
don't: Miss Luda Reynolds secretary
Tho executive committee will be com
nosod Of these officers and the chair
man of the various committees 10 D'
appointed at a later meeting
Among the objects which TN
Chamber Of Commerce has In we"
to secure a lot for a camp site AM
hnild q tourists lodge for the accom-
mediation of tourists coming in iron
the different highways soon to D.
completed; to provide drinking 1oun
toins for the convenience of farmer
in watering their teams when the.
come to town; to inaugurate a sys
tematic cleanup campaign; and to Sc
that several necessary changes an
improvements are put into effect b
some of the public service corpora
lions which have interests here.
As soon a the organization is con
pleted a program Of procedure wi
be mapped out. and every local cit
zen of Arcadia should stand read
Ito serve in any capacity called upol
in order to help make Arcadia tn
BEAUTIFUL, wide-awake and progressi'
; town that it should and could be.
Miss Luda Reynolds was responsib
, for the meeting being called, and d
serves much credit for enthusiasm
, trying to reorganize the body. "
, hope that her efforts will be a
G | nreciated.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
BAPTIST CHURCH AT GIBSLAND
SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY FIRE

Special to Democrat.
Gibsland, Sept. 2O.-When the Bap7
fist church caught fire Sunday at the
evening service, great excitement pre-
vailed, but a panic was avoided by the
presence of mind of Rev. Gehring
who kept the choir and congregation
singing while the fire fighters work
ed A fire had been built in the stove
to warm water for the baptistry, and
the fire originated in the flue. Yer!
soon all signs of fire were gone, anc
the baptismal service began but was
interrupted several times by a fresf
outbreak of fire. y
Although greatly disturbed by tn
confusion, Rev. Gehring baptized Y
converts who Joined the church dur
ing the meeting.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
COTTON PRICES SAG SLIGHT.
LY DURING THIS WEEK

Prices on spot cotton saged slightly
during the past few days, owing to
the depressing influence OF foreign
news concerning conditions in the far
east. However, the sagging movement
seemed less noticeable at the close
wednesday and had gained a few
points. The market prices paid In Ar
cadia ranged from 10 1-2c to zoe to-
lay. ,.
Around 23OO bales have been bough'
here this season, and there seems &c
be good prospects Of 5000 before the
season Is over.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

He failed to make his appearance
Tuesday as promised and has not been
heard Of since. 1t Is reported that ne
has left the country. If this Is true.
there is little doubt that he will be
apprehended in due time and his case
investigated.
This is the second case Of the kind
against him, and the penalty In such
instances are usually pretty stiff.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
GRAND U'RY RETl rms TWEEN.
TY.FIVE TRUE BILLS

The grand jury which con'cnec
here Monday morning. completed their
work early Thursday morning ana
made the following report:
70 the Honorable ]. Z. Reynolds
nuIyc Of the Third District Court
in and for Bic!Nille parish, LoulS
lana:
We, tn, grand jury, duly empaneled
and sworn on Monday, September loln,
1922 have examined carefully into al
matters presented to us, or OF wlllch
we had any knowledge, and now De
sire to make our final report.
We have examined thirty-six pre-
sentiments. have found, and herewith
return twenty-five true bills, haV'
passed seven cases to be further IN,
vestigated by the district attorney anu
IN case the facts justify, that he may
file bills of information, and nave
.ouud no bills in four cases after max
inc thorough investigation OF all the
acts in such cases
We find that the sheriff and district
attorney have been investigating mlno'
,renscs such as violations OF the pro
hibition law and carrying concealed
ypapous and have filed bills in many
# such cases and we are informed D.
he district attorney that he has many
more in which he will file bills, and
If was therefore not necessary that "
investigate these infractions OF the
| law, which has saved considerable
! time.
We have examined the court houSa
J and Jail and find them in as good con
di,ion as can be expected under the
present conditions, and the number OF
prisoners that have been kept in inc
iail. The sheriff and clerks offices are
neatly kept and the records are all h
good shape. =,
We desire to thank the court and all
| the officers for their assistance in our
work and for the many courteSics
shown us during the present week. and
respectfully ask that we be discharged
from further service at this term OF
court. Respectfully submitted.
2. A. MCGUIRE, Foreman
G. A. BERRY, Clerk.
Those composing the grand jury
we're:
p. A. Mcclure, r. F. Tilley, H. R
Lacy. J. ]. Harrison, C. J. Smith. W
p. Gahagan, +. II. Mcknight, G. W
Bolton, C. A. Berry. s. P. Stewart
Jim Lam and J. A. Butler.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

81. ror cotton neither could you get money aecommooa
t from any one The banks are what makes every
.I" oes;he There could be no cotton INDUSTRIES no
t no large mercantile establishments no rail-
as .da ~ automobiles, none Of the many conyenlences
that you have day if were not tor tn the eaNi h,e
this being true, then cooperate with us and lets nave
the biggest banks in the whole country thereby g
~ tbe facilities for building up greater improvements
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
J. r. JORDAN, MULE DEALER,
BUILDS NEW SALES STABLE

J.R. Jordan, local mule dealer, and
whom we suppose handles more mules
and mares than any other dealer IN
this section Of the country, is building
a new sales stable on the north side OF
the lot wher his old stable now stands
he new building, which Is just out Of
the fire district, is of wood construction
and will be used exclusively as a
stable. Mr.. Jordan states that 1t Is
his intention at present to later build
brick business house on the lot oc'
cupied by the old sales barn, but 1t
will probably be early spring before
he starts the work.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
". l.. GALLOWAY WILL BE
POSTMASTER AT LOCAL OFFICE

W. L. Galloway, who some time ago
with several others. stood an exam
ination for the postmaster's place at
the local office, has received the ap
pointment. and will assume the duties
of the office as soon as his commission
arrives.
Mr.. Galloway is the son Of Mr.. E
p. Galloway, and a worthy young
man. We congratulate him upon be
ing the successful contestant and fee
that he will fill the office in a credi
bic manner
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST
XII Klux Can Parade At Alexandria

An ordinance submitted to the vot
ers of Alexandria. which would have
if passed, prevented the Ku Klux from
holding public parades, was voted
down by majority Of S41 votes
There was record vote on the PROPOSE
ton, 2,O27 votes having been cast out
Of a possible 200. The Ku KluS
will parade. -"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
caso,s Three Laments.

4 lutarch says tbpt Cato declared
~ i bic whole life he most rep 1ted
re things: one was that he had
lDd 1 secret to a woman; another,
~ went BY water when he might
- re BY land: the third, that ne
lgnAlped one whole day without
! ~ business Of importance.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

FOR RENT-Comfortable house in
Arcadia, well located. Will be vacant
by Oct. LIST.
Apply to S. A. COOK, at Democrat
Office.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method Of expressing
orr sincere appreciation and thanks
for the assistance so cheerfully give,
hv our frineds and neighbors in build
Ing our home. You can never Know
she depth Of our gratitude. Sincerely
MR.. and MRS. J. T. FAIR,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
S7.OOo,OOO Fire In New Orleans

S7,O00,0W Fire In New Orleahs
A fire on the water front in New
Orleans on Friday night Of last week
DESTROYED what is carefully estimated
ut s7,571,441 worth Of property, OF
which over $50OO,OOO belonged to the
y. s. Government. The fire started IN
freight car loaded with burlap'
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
Q,ladruplets Are Fine And Healthy

Roberta, Leota, Mona and Mary are
the names of quadruplets, daughters
Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Keys, OF Hol-
lis. Okla. From their picture they
appear to be all fine, healthy children.
They are about I or s years of age
Having visited the Oklahoma STATE
fair when they were babies, are g
ing back this year with their parent:
O that folks can see how they have
grown. ...-. ~s
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
The Weakest FINGER.

The third finger on the left hand,
on which the engagement and wedding
rings are worn, is anatomlcally the
weakest OF the fingers. Pianlsts have
to give the third finger twice 40 much
drill as the others.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

FOR RENT-Comfortable house IN
Arcadia, well located. Will be vacant
by Oct. LIST.
Apply to s. A. Cook, Democrat once
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
PERSONAL MENTION
& n. ana Mrs, W. G. Wall Of Taylor
xese among the many who ca,
i the Democrat Office today. II
Indeed a pleasure to have them

NJ &. L. Carter, prominent planter
upitalist, Of Ringgold, was al.
~ court here Wednesday. ne
accompanied as far as Taylor D
Carter, who visited friends a,
Dlace while Mr.. Carter attended
lness here.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
NOTICE

committee selected to raise dy the expenses OF the msNe Da @
rm to be held Acad Saturday. November 1' we wish solicit the eope
ton of people in and around Arcadia" +s Of hard
600 noe are expected attend this celebrations and will take money ana o %
work to make success willing 40 your part ana p anu w.
VIII G m the net few DAYS. Get ready help make Anstee DAY great
oCo~Eo~ BUSINESS MEMS ARM1SIICE DAY conn.,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
kI(s Joe Randol and L. =. Rogers
! aland, were among those whc
(D1o1 court here Monday.
~. ii N. Caldwell, prominent cltl'
: 4 Ward 6, was in Arcadia MOI !,
! lnd Tuesday attending the granu
y term Of district court.

teEW VI ulStLict eo"A"
ea1rs. W. s. Montgomery, jim
m s. Hennigan, Stenson, ).
~, and several other prominent
tas Of Saline were in Arcadia dur
ne week.
IT. T. W. Evans, merchant OF
nestown, and ]. A. Woods another
nlnent citizen Of that rapidly
wing little city, were callers at the
aocrat Office Tuesday.
Ut. ]. G. Chandler, prominent truci
Bner and plant grower OF James
INA, was a visitor to Arcadia Tues
y and a welcome caller at the Demo
& Office. Mr.. Chandler states D
ii Mrs. Chandler have just returne'
tn a months visit to their son \
Aiago, Ill. He also stated that 81
Int business was increasing ever
ar and that he had already col
acted with q man In Texas to III
sh him with several thousand ca
Ise plants next season.
NJ. Jno. 8. Vernon, merchant
berty Hill, was a business caller
! Democrat Office Tuesday, wM
he attending court.
". ]. NJ. Corbitt, prominent Iarl
living on Ashland Route ], was
NADIA during the session OF '
~ Jury this week. While mere y
lhatt arranged to have the pen
& continue visiting his home I
et1er year.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21
The Way to Build UpaCredit Witha Bank

and better country in which to live Our banks arc your
banks and are Just what you make them We are under
the SUPERVISION of the United States Government thereby
insurng absolute safety Members of the Federal Re-
serve Bank which guarantees money in abundance tor
every NECESSARY purpose. Those two things are all
that anyone could need in order to make up PERFECT
BANKING INSTITUTION.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

Paw your subscription to the
NOW!
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-09-21

is to meet YOUR obligation with that bank promptly anu
when YOU have paid then then deposit your money ana
carry checking account with them lnere = no shont
that so rrtates banker as to have to write man
his paper being due and then have that notice onsso'u
Arcadia has through its banks paid out over sioooooo
for cotton since September 1st thereby helping evs.,
line Of business in the whole country Just THINK VIVA.
il would mean # there were no banks You coulu NV
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Pay your substitution to the
DEMOCRAT NOW
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The Washington times., 1922-12-14

neis. Presumably he viii continue
to make them clear. He holds up
before Europe the idea that certain
changes Of Governmental policy IN
Europe would produce the posi-
bility Of practicable American eco
nomic anoiatance to Europe. His
methods Of explaining this idea 70
Europe might take new forms. The
i0ea itseR 10 permanent. II rests
on the manifest facts Of the situa'
tion.
II II reasonable therefore to. be-
lieve that 8 certain thing VIII hap
pen and that q certain other thing
will not happen. American interest
in the reparation question ana
American interest in persuading Eu'
rope to put itself into q condition
making American help possible VIII
continue. The help itself on any
large ana effective scale will not
arrive until that condition In Eu.
rope hns been reached. This would
seem to Be the solid substance IN
I'll the Smoke.
The Washington times., 1922-12-14

been committed, we have found
them quiet and peaceful.
Legislatures in Western States
meeting in January undoubtedly
will pass lsgislation to dissipate
the power And activities OF the
khan. The invisible empire can be
put out OF business and will be
through concerted State action"
Filing OF finger prints and rec.
ords of members Of secret organi.
zations with the Department Of Jus
uce was advocated by several of
the governors following the an
nouncement that Governor Parker
of Louisiana viii propose law re
quiring registration of members OF
the khan and societies OF similar
character. - So
''Ku Kiux KAnism 10 the greatest
issue before the nation. overshadow'
Ing all other problems" Governor
Parker, who will present program
of action to the conference, de
clared today. Federal az well as
State legislation IL necessary to rid
the country of this menace.
"Lawabiding secret societies need
have no fear of regulatory laws.
So long ar the Ku Klux Khan re.
mains within the law neither State
or Federal Government has the
right to Interfere with its activities,
hut when acts Of violence are com
mitte6 IN its name thAre should bt
and must be some effective method
to deal with II. state governments
alone cannot deal with the prob
lem $50
The Washington times., 1922-12-14
CD storage Fuys

Has yonr fun. coat come.from
the refrigerator Almost
evefy. HIGH -class. {urrier now
runs E1Fe frigelator" for the
safekeeping OF furs, rare tap
estrieS and upholsteries. J One
hundred million dollars worth
of furs are i<ept.in cold stor-
age. every, summer. Cold stor-
ageycis, now regarded as
practically the only certain
protection, and .refrigerating
plantt are. being installed 10 de-
partment stores ~ well - the
small shops So y
Ycxv home refrigerator rsgSlerly
filled sith Amsvieos Ice provides oD-
Joiste Protection for food, ston TIE
tyeshnt1s and parity. Of sshieh health
0f6f0UI<- ~, -. - "a ..f~<>l> Ef 49,.