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Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
FIREWORKS SET OFF IN SMYRNA
What Was Intended For the Fourth
Displayed Wednesday Night, the
5th Before Big Crowd

The postponed display of fireworks
in Smyrna intended for the night of
the Fourth, was set off Wednesday
night last, the 5th, and considering
the limited amount of money expend
ed $4,000, was a success and enjoyed
by the thousand or more people who
gathered on the School Athletic Field.
Many were in autos which crowded
nearly every available street where
view could be had. The night was
clear and cool and the display was
seen to good effect. The setting off
/. of the nearly 200 pieces, was executed
by Harry G. Jones and Franklin Mid
dleton but more less delay was had
owing to the limited number of NOR
tars in service. There were only three
mOrtars; one of them broke and the
other two, owing to the soft condition
after few explosions they had to be
dug out and fitted anew before used
again. This meant an unavoidable
delay and consumed more than twice
the time it should. Another objection
raised was the lateness of the hour,
$50 o'clock, set for the display. No
doubt the most enthusiastic spectators
in town were the children and to par
ents it meant keeping them up way
past their bedtime, for it was after
eleven o'clock before the last piece
was set off. These can all be correct
ed another year. The display consist
ed of floating lights, bomb shells,
salutes, parachutes, electric serpents,
batteries and roman candles. An
other year, if fire works are given,
more mortars, better secured, will be
in service. Not a few people but what
would like to see big fireworks dis
! play another year provided entirely by
public subscription and made free
exhibition to everybody. 1t is de-
clared that $500 or $400 can be raised
as easily as $3.50 if the proper effort
is made. In another year the schooI
athletic field will probably be on the
other side of Frazier street, a more
open space than the present field anC
this should be more advantageous fol-
a fireworks display. Some think {
more ideal place would be from raft
on Lake Como. The Country Fail
which was continued Wednesday nigh
in connection with the fireworks, t
make up for the rainy evenings, clOseo
late Wednesday night, with a tota
gross receipts for the four evenings
of something over $1,000. By th'
time expenses are taken out, the ne
profits it is thought will be compare
tivly slight, falling far short of pre-
vious years.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
MIDDLETOWN CARNIVAL WEEK
Gross Receipts Exceed $4,000 and Fire
men Will Clear About $4,000

3 The Firemen's Carnival at Middle
town closed on Wednesday evening,
with a recordbreaking crowd in at
tendance, and Notwithstanding the
rainy period of the past ten days and
many other difficulties which they en-
countered the affair was a success
financially. AS usual the automobile
and blanket booths proved to be the
best attractions for the grown-ups,
while the merry-gO-round was the
chief amusement for the youngsters.
The fancy work and parcel post booths
were we'll patronized each evening; in
fact, it was a difficult problem to keep
these booths supplied with saleable
articles. The candy booth, was also
a busy spot and proved to be good
money-maker for the Carnival. The
Smyrna band was present five even
ings during the Carnival and enlivened
the occasion with their fine selections.
The lucky number for the handsome
Ford Sedan was held by DR.. J.D. Niles
of Townsend, while Miss Blanche E.
Lockwood and Richard d. Aiken, held
the lucky numbers for the pure-bred
calves donated by Messrs. P. B. Mes
sick and ]. S. Moore. Several other
valuable articles which had been do
mated by the Middletown public spirit
ed people were given away on the
closing night. The gross receipts for
the six nights well exceed $4,000, while
the Firemen will clear about $4,000
The Carnival is declared to have been
one of the best attended and best con-
Quoted ever held.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
WHOLE NO. 3537
EPWORTH INSTITUTE AT DOVER
Wilmington NJ. E. Churches are Well
Represented At Annual Sessions
Fine Addresses Being Made

The Wilmington NJ. E. Conference
EpwOrth League Institute opened at
Wesley Collegiate Institute, Dover,
Saturday evening, with $50 delegates
in attendance. Sunday morning in
Wesley NJ. Z. Church, the Rev. Clar-
ence True Wilson, of Washington, D.
c., son of the late Rev. j. A. B. Wilson
well known on the Delaware Peninsula
preached the sermon to the delegates.
Saturday evening the Rev. AL. Gray,
a returned missionary from India,
spoke on foreign missions. Mr.. Gray
is a native of the Delaware-Maryland
Peninsula and was a memebr of the
Wilmington M. E. Conference prior to
his going to the mission fields. He
has been in the foreign lands 1S years
and his trip home at present is the
second furlough he has had in that
time. This week will be devoted to
class study in the mornings as well
as lectures. The afternoons will be
recreational and in the evening lee
lures by well known speakers on diff
ferent subjects pertaining to Church
work and religious training will be
given. Rev. H. G. Harris, of Cook
man NJ. E. Church of Wilmington, is
dean of the institute and Miss Carrie
Dempsey of Galena, Md, is dean of
women. Rev.W. G. Harris has charge
of life service. Rev. G. E. Sterling
directs the recreation. Rev. Clarence
True Wilson of Washington, D. c., di-
rects the course in Junior League
methods, and Miss Bessie Bennett, of
Grace Church, directs the course in
Epworth League methods. Miss Es-
ther Williams of Emaus, Pa, will dis
cuss Sunday school methods. Stew
ardship will be the topic of Rev. WV.
Banks of Williamsport, Pa. Rev. Ar
thur L. Gray of India will teach for
eign missions and DIR. Henry S. French
of Philadelphia, home missions. DR..
Wilson will have class in social serv-
ice. Rev. George E. Sterling of Ga
lena, Md, will be the manager. Owing
to the crowded condition this year nc
weekend guests will be entertained
and no one may stay overnight ex'
cept regular students during the week
of institute. The Delmarvia Institute
is one of Ill held throughout the
United States under the direction o.
the Board of Epworth Leagues o.
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
REv.RANSoM P.NICHOLS TO QUIT
Will Give Up Asbury PastOrate to be
Field Secretary for Sunday Schools

Rev. Ransom P. Nichols is soon to
give up the pastorate of Asbury M. E.
Church and take an official position as
field secretary for the Wilmington
Conference of the Board of Sunday
Schools. The selection has been con-
frmed by Bishop Mcdowell, of Wash
ington. Mr. Nichols will give up the
work of the pastorate September To-
The position is the same as held by
Rev. Milton McCann. At the Quar-
terly Conference last night motion
releasing Mr.. Nichols on September
Is was passed and Messrs. W. o. HOf-
fecker, Edward G. Walls, L. NJ. Price,
w. A. Stevens and CharleS ]. Sudler
were appointed to look over the field
and select Mr.. Nichols successor.
The announcement of the change for
Mr.. Nichols is deeply regretted by his
congregation in Smyrna where he is
held in high and popular esteem. The
Nichols, for the rest of this conference
year, atleast, will continue to make
Smyrna their home.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
ORCHARD PARTY NEAR SMYRNA
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Jones and Mr.. and
Mrs. George PleasantOn Entertain

Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Jones, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pleasanton of
Smyrna, entertained a jolly crowd on
the Fourth of July at Mr.. Jones' farm
on the State Road. The following
guests arrived in automobiles: Mr..
George Young, of Philadelphia; Mr..
and Mrs. L. B. Salmons and Mr..
George Salmons, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Salmons and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert c. Rollison, Mr.. and Mrs. B.C.
Nethery and Miss Helen Nethery, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Rollison, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ditchfield and son Robert, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Wyatt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Gott and Mr.. Raymond Gott,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Salmons, Miss
Gertrude Salmons, and Miss Katherine
Salmons, Mr.. Robert Dickinson, Mrs.
Schubert, all of Chester; Mr.. and Mrs.
S. J. Hickey, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry C..
Ferguson and son Harry, Mr.. Richard
Jones, of Wilmington; Mrs. Josephine
Salmons, Mr.. and Mrs. James TruaX
and Miss Gladys Truax, Fletcher and
James Truax, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Ennis and family, of Smyrna;
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hoffecker and
Mr.. Homer Hoffecker, Elsie and Mar
garet Hoffecker of Kenton. The tables
were spread in the orchard with plenty
of good things to eat. The men en-
joyed the games of the season includ-
ing baseball, quoits, and swimming in
Lake Como, while the women folk
prepared the lunch and played games.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
TRAIN HITS WYOMING MAN
John Leager, Aged 20, Struck by Fast
Freight and Instantly Killed

John Leager. Of Wyoming, while
standing near or in the act of crossing
the railroad tracks at the Wyoming
station Monday evening, shortly after
seven o'clock was struck by a passing
freight train and instantly killed. He
was thrown some fifteen or twenty
feet. He was about seventy years of
age. He is survived by his wife and
one daughter, Mrs. Arlington Conner.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
E. Eugene Porter in Bank Position

E. Eugene Porter, youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward I. Porter, who
has been with The Barrett (Tarvia)
Company in New York, has resigned
to accept a position as book-keeper in
the National Bank of Smyrna. He
entered upon his duties Monday.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES

Rev. ]. NJ. l.. Eckard, Pastor, An
nounces Subjects for Sunday
The subject of the sermon on Sum
day morning, will be "Not the Tool,
But the Workman. Sunday evening
the theme will be "If We Could Live
Our Lives Over Again" Junior
Choir.
Smyrna times., 1922-07-12

'''' On Fifth Page
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

garten unto and including the day OF gradua-
ton
"Eexact the same degree OF attention and ei.
iciency from public office-hoderS as is demand
ed in business.
Busy people are happy, contented and good
citizens. See that they are kept busy, and work
out some practical plan by which labor will be
interested and share in prosperity.
"State government and state development are
foundations for national stability, with respect
for and obedience to the law the keystone, anc
the sooner the government and all OF our people
realize this and the sooner the great corporation
like those represented here tonight awaken to tn
fact that an ADLER, better, more patriotic Amerl
ca means an infinitely more prosperous and hap
py community to the welfare OF all OF our pee
pie, the quicker will they unite in determined
effort for an improvement, first, Of conditions il
towns cities and states, and Immediately follow
ing will come correSpondngly wonderful in
provement in national development and stability.
Shreveport Times.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
CLOSED SEASON
CAUSES STRIFE

New Orleans, Dec. 9.-Fearlng I,
hunters war between East Carroll ana
West Carroll parishes might reach the
state OF blood hostilities with tatalt'es'
NJ |. Alexander, chairman and w. D.
Holmes, commissioner, of the LOUIS.
lana department OF conservation lett
for the scene this afternoon to act as
pcacemakers. -
East and West Carroll were pluns,
ed in strife owe the action OF East
CAROLS police jury, closing the !, hunt,
ing season early in the fall to all D'i'
residents OF that parish. Many proml'
ncut citizens of West Carroll, cross.
ing over for the fine SHOOTING toun(
themselves arrested and langulshed II
the East Carroll bastiles: Even ONT
official OF West Carroll, R. l.. Vln'ns
! Of Forrest, La, a member OF thu
police jury, was arrested.
Conditions were fast growing Sc
rious and Wednesday morning Sen
ator w. l.. Bagwell, OF Oak Grove
in West Carroll, telegraphed to MI
Alexander.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
NEWS OF INTER.
EST FROM HOPE

Ringgold and Hope matched thel1
girls basket bali team here FRIDAY
afternoon. The score was in favor OF
Ringgold.
Clinton and Hollis Pritzen motored 10
Mnden, Saturday.
F. f, Richardson has purchased Tor
himself new Ford car.
Miss Mary Cole was a visitor te
Shreveport, Saturday.
Rev. A. l.. Harper OF Rnggold, NIL
ed his regular appointment here Sun
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Frye and Mrs
A. l.. Harper were Sunday visitors.
Misses Marie and Lettle Chambers
spent the weekend in Shreveport.
+. A. Lcdbettcr was business vlsl
tor to Haughton, Saturday. ,
w. S. Rogers, Jep Reeves and l.
Parish, left for hunting trip on Ten
sas, Wednesday.
Mr.. Pious Smith and family hay
our sympathy in the loss OF their wit
and mother, who died last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Beard returne
to their home in Fl Dorado, Wednes
day.
Joe Nelson was a visitor to Mindel
Friday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Poland
Helm, we're the guests OF Mr.. an
| Mrs. H. B. Poland, Thursday.
| Miss Matte Lee Long lett &c
ISarepta, Friday.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

x.Chancellor Scheidemann says
the blame for the war must be placed
on the Germans, which should be serl'
ously considered by those Of his coun'
trvmen who seem to be Iaboring un'
der the impression that they were
deliberately attacked by Belgium
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
Surface RenoVatlng.

,,,,on yuur lawn has been estap
lshel. you will find it to your aoVa IN
. .''.e a. ,,untly re.seed each season. As
early as possible carefully rake ,o on al IL
dsad leaves, etc., and give the lawn a
dressing Of pulverlzed sheep MANURE .,as
~ o~ mr.. hone meal, and rake in' after
which SOW lawn seed at the rate u
wa" ". wound to about 500 square feet, &C.
cordinp to the condition Of the lawn
orter sowing roll thoroughly or pa'
with Tho hack of a spade.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
Northern L|qhts.

The fact has long been recognlzeo
that the splendid phenomena OF the
Northern lights, or aurora borealls, are
due to electric action producing luml'
Mostly in the upper regions Of the at
mosphere, perhaps 70 miles or more
above the earth, where the density OF
the air is exceedingly slight. But tho
precise manner In which the electric
energy acts In such a case remains to
be explained.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
Art the Crown.

Throughout the vegetable world
With only rare exceptions, growth Is
assured and sealed with bloom. Sc
in matters social and moral, progress
Is not ended, nor all that we bring
upder that convenient term civlllza'
ton, fully compaeted and perfected,
uui!; set of with the coronal bloom OF
ar,-Donald G. Mitchell.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
ESTRAY SALE

State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Bienville.
Personally came and appeared O. c. Knox and
estrayed one Dark Brown Horse Mule, with grey
head. Left ear split, branded "R" on left thigh
Appraised by ". C. Harrison and Eli R. Loe al
5000. Now the owner Is required 10 conn
forward prove property and pay cost and carry
away same, or else the same will be sold al
Estray Sale according to law at my Office III
25rd DAY OF DECEMBER, 1922
at ll:00 O'Clock a. m.
JNO. S. VERNON,
Justice Of the Peace.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

A woman tells her sex that tne!
should follow nature and go to the
birds and the animals for their style
Of dress, hearing which bird OF
naradise and a seal looked at each
other and exchanged grins.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
LOST NOTICE

The public is hereby warned against
trading for Arcadia Bonded Ware
house Ticket No. 1896, made in favor
Of Milton Mason, for one bale of cot
ton weighing $50 pounds. Said ticket
bears date Of Nov. Is, 1922, and is
the property Of the undersigned
Finder will please return same to me.
This the 10th day of Nov, 1922.
M. O. COLLINSWORTH,
Arcadia, La.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
The Establishment
OF State Parks Be-
ing Considered
Conservation Commissioner Very En-
thu,;a,t;c Over Idea Of Estab.
ing Public Parks

The movement to ESTABLISH Sla'e
parks in Louisiana as public recrea
ton grounds is meeting the enthusI'
astic support of Commissioner NJ L.
Alexander Of the Department OF con-
seryation. The establishment OF such
parks is being considered III every
section OF the country, and Mr.. Alex
ander holds that Louisiana possesses
ADVANTAGES for the establishment Il
such parks not possessed by any oth'
or section. Reforestation OF denuded
lands has long attracted the attention
n, Mr. Alexander and he has used
every effort to secure regroWth en-
cutover lands. He considers state
marks q means to this end, besides
the other advantages Of such parks
There are cutover tracts Of land In
| Louisiana Of great natural beauty, a
beauty marred by the Ak OF the
woodsman or by the blighting touch
q, a forest fire. The selection OF such
| 4 place for 4 state recreation ground
| would mean regrowth on these spots
to restore their beauty, and this
would be a step forward in reforesta
tion, which must be practlced 10
Louisiana on a broad scale in the
near future, unless the state is tc
lose the immense revenue it has en-
1oyed from the lumber trade. Mr.
Alexander urges the economic value
Of selecting some Of these cutove
lands a. state parks. The necessar!
land could be secured at small cos
and with very little assistance natur
would soon beautify the spot. Tree
are usually associated in the publ
mind with parks, and tree growth
absolutely necessary TO the futur
prosperity Of Louisiana, There arr
Of course, tracts Of land already woo(
ed suitable for such parks, but ther
will be found an advantage in som
e localities in selecting cutover land
for the purpose The destruction {
0 tho virgin forests had reached polE
where something must be done II
their re.establishment, and both SO
. and climate in Louisiana make tn
o work much easier than in less (aVo
cd regions, where tho people hay
gone actively at work already IN II
| establishment Of state parks, Mlcf
gan having established % Of them
/ Tho adoption Of Mr.. Alexander
~ idea would result in plan primari
:. intended to be aesthetic and recre
h, tional being made Of decided econom
= value to the state and its people, I
the marketing Of the annual produ
Of the parks would not only save t
G state the cost Of their maintenant
~ but would be Of value to the emit
people otherwise by adding IN sor
in measure to the annual product OF III
Der, a commodity essential to the W
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
fare of the people.

Lands now waste would be beaut''
fled by reforestatian, and desert spos'
marring the beauty Of the lanoscape soaps
would no made attractive, while those
IN need Of outings would be afforded
an opportuntty to enjoy them at the
least cost The necessity OF reiofes''
alton is rapidly Selling hold Of the
vaccinations of the people, who are
hapinnjng to recognize the danger OF
the wholesale destruction OF the lot
octc
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

The number Of women who have an
u6upced themselves as candidates for
seats In congress indicates that while
they may think the office should seek
the man they believe the women
should get out and work for it.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

Jim Jeffries has tried being an
evangelist, but reports Of his first SER
mon d. no, indicate that he Is likely
to dri.e Billy Sunday into bank
ruptCy.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
Sports "Papa.'

Sports "Paps."
Georgia, while at her fathe"'s garage,
saw one of the WOrkmel erter. His
dog, pleased to see him, Jumped up to
his lap. Georgia looked on a moment
and then remarked, my. you love your
papa, don't you, Sport"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

While some Of our economic trouble
Is due to lack of work, great deal IS
also due to the refusa! OF people to
take work they do not like.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
a,..., prino EN- to Luncheon.

From a photographers letter: I'VE
employ some Of the most beautll u"
rIri. in the city as models; girls WIN
mo anetic smiles and striking appear
ance, May I call on you VIVID sa''''
nle.Y'-Boston Transcript.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

KESSIDE is a real dandruff Rem.
edy. 1t has a pleasing odor, promotes
growth and actually does the work
when others have failed. You will
like it. Sold by Givens Drug Com
pany. (6'2313t)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14

On the whole, the man who drinks
moonsh!ne Furnishes himself worse
than any court can punish him.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
m.inl,k If Human Heart.

Weight Of Human Heart.
An ordinary human heart weighs
nine and one-third ounces, YET 'ls
nover Is sufficient to raise It's weight
90 go feet IN IN hour.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-14
POSTED NOTICE

All persons are hereby warned a.
gainst hunting or otherwise tresspass-
ing on any Of the lands belonging to
the S. Z. Thomas estate, being situat'
ed in Ward Four, Bienville Parish
and lying two miles north OF Ring
gold. ,oo,
. This the 23rd day of Nov. 1922.
S. Z. THOMAS HEIRS, .
G. A. THOMAS
Q2-2S-pD
Read the Christmas ads appearing il
this paper.
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AT ~ Value Gone.

He that loses his conscience has
nothing left that Is worth Keeping
Izaak Walton.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

but guess had better go home now,
the old lady might lock me out II
l stayed too late-oh, yes, boys! l
liked to have forgot, l got two boxes
of nuts for you in my car. Now you
see plenty in the store windows tnat
look just like these, but I've got the
only tree l ever heard Of that grows
this kind, and if they agree with yoo'
and you are right smart boys, why
mebbe some day I'll fetch you some
more"
A box of English walnuts was hand
ed to each boy, and boyllke they
couldn't wait till morning to crack
them. -
A nut was placed on the arm OF the nc
chair in which the older one was SIT.
ting. He took his knife and cracked
it, when out rolled, instead OF the
kernel he had expected, a bright, new
dime. Farmer Simpson with a heart!
laugh and wave of his hand to tn
parents, went hastily out to MS ca
and chuckled all the way home owe
the happy incredulous look on tn
foys' faces.