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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
TOWNS GROWTH
'DEPENDS0NLIVE
ORGANIZATION

| A leading business man of Dallas
| Texas made the statement here thu
week that he attributed the tremcnd
Gus growth OF that city to the activity
OF its wide awake, progressive Chamber
of Commerce. The same can doubt
lescs be said OF every city or tow,
which has shown any notable pro-
gress in comparatively short period
In almost every case growth has beer
the result OF organized effort.
Arcadia is the best town in North
Louisiana, but everybody doesn't know
it, Therefore it is the duty OF the Ar
cadia Chamber of Commerce to estab-
lish this fact and at the same time
make Arcadia even better because
there is always room for Improvement
| in the best towns.
Every Arcadian who is interested in
a greater Arcadia is invited to be-
come a member OF the Arcadia Cham
Der of Commerce, since it takes united
effort to insure the successful accom-
plislment of our aims. Today there
are thirty-hve members, and the dues
collected amount to $242.SO. This is
a good start, but it is the ambition Of
the c. OF c. to have as many active
members as there are men and wo-
men in Arcadia. With such men,
bership we can have clean paved
streets in the business section, more
paved side walks, town hall, a tourist
lodge, Gall of which arc needed) and
many other things which make for a
better town.
The question of local telephone
manager for Arcadia has been taken
up'wit J. c. Hay OF New Orleans.
Mr.. H. l.. Runge. local freight agent,
has been asked to take the necessary
steps to get telephone in the V. S.
P. Office here, for the convenience OF
the public.
A meeting OF the executive board is
called for an early date. A written
report Of this meeting will be unneces-
sary, as the public will be able to see
the results.
Publicity Committee.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
POLL TAX MUST
Be PAID BEFORE :
JANUARY FIRST

Voters who expect to cast their bal.
lots in the elections to be held in 1924
must hold poll tax receipts for 1922
and 1928. This important matter
should not be overlooked. TO be able
to vote is a privilege which no true
American wants to be deprived of.
There will doubtless be many occas-
ions during the 1924 campaign when
every citizen will desire to exercise the
right of suffrage. Yet if you fail to
pay your poll tax for 1922, you will be
debarrcd from casting your ballot.
There has been tendency on the
part of women voters Of Bienville par.
ish to neglect the privilege of the vote.
Yet ii the victory OF prohibition is to
be made permanent, it will be through
the vote of women. They have show
ed that they stand 10 to | in favor OF
OF clean government Be prepared to
vote, whether you care to exercise the
privilege Or not.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
LEGION ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR
COMING YEAR

Wednesday night marked the be-
ginning Of a new year in Legion ac-
tivities in BienvilIe parish and a spirit
ed election of officers was held by the
Hamp Michael Post.
Feeling that a conservative and
sound business administration was the
thing most needed at this time, the
local post chose Henry D. Butler as
the commander for 1928. Mr.. Butler
Is young and progressive business
man Of Arcadia, has been in close
touch with Legion activities since the
oragnization Of the local post, has
worked hard for its upbuilding and
everyone Of the legionaires present was
satisfied that the post has leader for
1873 who will guide the organization
IN Bienyille parish through a sound
tourse.
Mr.. L. f. Ozley, another young
business man who has been closely in
touen with Legion activities was elect
ed as vice-commander.
Attorney P. Z, Brown was elected
to succeed himself as post adjutant
B and stated that the desire OF that
once was TO get in touch with and
: Anlist every ex-service man in Bien-
vile parish for 1923.
"A new Office for the local post was
provided Tor by the election Of post
master W. l.. Galloway.
Mr.. Elgyn Hightower, the newest
one Of the Legion benedicts, was elect.
ca to succeed himself as Treasurer.
or: W. L. Atkins who has the dis
.Mes'on Of having the youngest daugh-
YET eligible for the Legion Auxiliary,
was elected to succeed himself as
service officer,
The writing Of the history Of the
sea' post Is one Of the most neces-
ssly ana important positions for 1923
a y. attorney Ira J. McConathy was
unanimously chosen to fulfill this duty.
!. M ~. Bert Hiser, the efficient Athlet-
~ Vmeer, was elected to succeed him
MI. Win Storey was elected as
sereeant-at-arms.
Is chaplain.
me past administration of the
'on has been very successful one
~ before leaving all present gave
o,, BANDING vote Of appreciation to the
w o'ng administration and a pledge
-, = Oyalty to the incoming admins
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
1852 Bales Gin.
ned In Bienyille Phi,
Prior To Nov. lst

Prior to Nov. lst, more cotton was
ginncd in Bi~yilc parish OF the 1927
crop than in any other hill parish il
the state There were only seven par.
ishes in the state whose ginnings have
exceeded Bcnyille, and all of these
are river parishes.
The bureau of the Census repor,
gives Beinville parish 1852 bales gin.
ned prior to Nov. LIST, 1922, agains,
1916 ginncd prior to November LIST
1921. Claiborne parish has ginncd
1902 bales, Webster $780, Red River
l099l, Bossicr lO,7S9.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
Low Visibility,

An American has invented a wire.
less receiving set which fits into a
finger ring. We await with interest
the announcement that another Amerl.
can has invented one which Is only
visible through microscope.-The
Passing Show uOndon).
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

ent indications point to heavy plant
ing in Arkansas next year.
Potatoes (Sweet)-Yields satisfactory
in Louisiana and better than last year
in Mississippi. Market slow II Ark
ansas where crop is being stored
Potatoes rish)-Production in Lou
isiana estimated at l,7ss,0O bushels
with IS per cent of crop commercial
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
What Stevenson THOUGHT Of Music.

What Stevenson Thought Of Music.
Robert Louis Stevenson said: TO
make home out Of a household, given
the raw material-tO wit: q wife. chill.
dren, a friend or two, and Q house.
two things are necessary. These are
good fire and good music. And in
asmuch as we can do without the fire
for half the year, j may say HCslc Is
the one essential"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
EsTRAY SALE

State of Louisiana, Parish Of Bienville.
Personally came and appeared 0. c. Knox and
estrayed one Dark Brown Horse Mule, with grey
head. Left ear split, branded X" on left thigh
Appraised by W. C.. Harrison and Eli r. Loe a,
S2oOO Now the owner is required to com.
forward, prove property and pay cost and carry
away same, or else the same will be sold at
Estray Sale according to law at my office in
'' 15rd '' DAY Az Of IF DECEMBER, 1922
at 100 O'Clock a. m.
JNO. S. VERNON,
Justice Of the Peace
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
An AntIpodean View,

An AntIpodean View.
An Australian cynic remarks: I'm
any marriage which appears happy
there Is give and take--the wife gives
tongue and the husband takes heed
Boston Transcript.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
4kllna Ia SilnaMAH

Skiing IN Summer.
Active glaciers. sand dunes. boiling
springs, snow banks and ski slides
that offer winter sports 10 summer are
typical recreation delights Of the Colo.
RADIO Rockies,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

'Ialuar-'HlBu!plo loJ ueHvl SuI
% 10 puaIp aql molJ 'lgInlru Sulaq 10
pJB1JB 5uol GLaA alr uoJV 'luomuIB@
~ 1881 aV@ 81 1auurm 10 S@!oNdm!S
Ieulopo "a o. leaj
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

WATCH FOR OUR big Christina.
opening announcement. Wait for our
opening before you buy elsewhere.-
OWENS DRUG co.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
Thought for the Day

The highest price we can puy for
anything Is to steal it, the next Is
to beg it; the cheapest and best Is to
earn It.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
Joy for Auntie.

Jimmy came running into his aunt's
home, which was just across the street
from his own, and said, "Oh! auntle,
mother wants to know, will you please
borrow me while she goes shOpping?"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

7. S. DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DIS
TRICT OF LOUISIANA.
TO THE CREDITORS:
Notice is hereby given tht SCHEEN BROS
Co., Inc. of Bienve, La, Benville parish, in SAT-
district, was adjudged bankrupt on November II
1922 and the First Meeting Of Creditors Of sale
bankrupt will be held before J. NJ. Grimmet
Referee, Shreveport, La, on December z, 1922
1000 a. M, at which meeting Creditors may
elect Trustee, examine the bankrupt, prove
their claims and transact such business may COM
before said meeting.
J. NJ. GRIMsfET,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

Wanted Salesman with car for AT.
cadla and surrounding territory. Big
commissions paid weekly. For full
details write J. R. Anders, 27s7 W.
Madison St., Chicago.
0l-W-2t-pd)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

Of $3.50 miles. These stations, as we'll
as all others in the United States are
heard every night over the radio set
Of the Service Electric Shop, in this
town.
Anyone so desirig, may buy a radio
set from this progressive firm ad keep
in touch with all the world, and at the
same time spend your evenings at
home.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
u z z NIIZIIZZn

We want your banking business and ask it upon our
record of of years of successful operations and DEAL
ngs with every class of Individuals and upon the fact that
successful and have always been connected with u.s.
You know the adage, that SUCCESS begets SUCCESS"
Open an account with US now.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
49,. ;;;;;!; DELUSI0NS $3.50

lind it with the ability and power Of handling your money
safely together with the desire to help you any legitimate
undertaking that you may embark in that is in conformity
with banking ideas and principles and that for your best
interest as the banker sees it,
We have REAL bank, powerful, able and willing to
help you.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

CHOCOLATES in gift boxes-a
wonderful assortment in all sizes.-
Civens Drug Co.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

CUT CLASS-the ideal Christmas
present. Our assortment consists of
many attractive pieces.-Civens Drug
Co.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

4 ~ CUT GLASS for Christmas.
& ,s: ~ y mere highly appreciated.
r. more appropriate. W. oEss
assostnsnt % sslees frsaa
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

Saaada's Splendid Water Power.
q. vnaoa 10 said to possess nearl,
me water power OF the world.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
Earjy on Scroll of Fame.

Eratosthenes, head of the Alexan.
dria library, first measured the circum.
ference Of the earth In 245 B. c.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

s'HItVtTHt, LII.
1MPORTANT.--Fle your PROOF OF DEBT
IN FORM as required by the Bankrupt Law
Creditors will consider question Of immediate sale
Of property at this meeting
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

Microbes Happy Hunting Ground.
According to estimate the human
body contains microbe population
equal to a Thousand million times the
whole human population Of the earth.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
JUDGE Not by Appearancea

The devil hath power to assume q
pleasing shape Shakespeare.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23

When we see the word Bnk written ont the front Of
building we naturally infer that this place BANK
ING INSTITUTION, but not necessarily is this true
ed capital and better also surplus together with men be-
and still not be a real BANK.
A Bank is an institution having at least an unimpar
hind with the ability and power Of hendng your money
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
LONG Lie.

Long Lie.
Only way to live long Is BY keep
ine busy, says centenarian. Looks
a. though we might bit us then.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-11-23
Shreveport, La
4MpODTANT

]. N. GRIMMET,
U. S. Referee in Bankruptc,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
ARE COLLEGE DEGREES
ASSETS OR LIABILITIES?
(Cont ntinued from page II

a week. Applicants with business
or technical training and those Will
ing to accept laboring or domestic
positions were quickly placed.
Educators who discuss the report
say that the fault is not with the COL
leges or the degrees, but the man.
They contend that a college degree
is an indication of it's possessor hav-
ing spent certain amount of time,
and obtained certain number of
scholastic credits by acquiring GER
tain amount of knowledge, but not
necessarily knowledge desired by
business houses in employing clerks.
1t was suggested by one authority
that the most expert bookkeeper,
typist, and stenographer in the world
would not be worth five dollars a
week as a doctor, lawyer, a chemist
or an engineer. "Why, then," he
continued, "blamc the colleges which
prepare a man, at his own request,
for academic and philosophical pur-
suits, because his knowledge is not
that desired by those who would en-
ploy bookkeepers and stenographers?
|, The fault contend the educators,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
INDEPENDENTS CLAIM
NORTH DAKOTA HOUSES
(Continued from mage ~

CONTINUED from page ~
speaker, it is expected A. E. Vogel,
Coal Harbor, may be chosen. Tlesc
two with Gcrdel Patterson OF Donny-
brook will lead the league forces in
the house.
Senator Ployhar of Valley City
may be speaker protein in the sem
ate. 1t is expected that Senators
Ployhar. Steel, Porter, Bond and
Stirstad will be active in shaping the
Legislative program for the 1nde-
pendents.
League leaders in the senate will
undoubtedly be senators Levang,
Hamilton, Miklethun, Baker and Gar
berg.
For the first time since 1916, the
independents will have a lieutenant
governor presiding in the senate.
r. II. Hiland. Devils Lake who was
elected to succeed Howard Wood, is
an independent.
There will be two women in the
lower house; Miss Nellie Dougherty
Minot independent and Mrs. Minnie
Craig of Ezmond, nonpartisan.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
LAKE JULIA SAN.

Miss Nellie Ollum of Ncbish who
has been employed as waitress TOR
the past month was called home
Monday on account of her mothers
illness.
Miss Elizabeth Skaggelberg, nurse
was a Christmas shopper in bemldjl
Monday between trains.
Miss Agnes Severson of Neolsh
has returned to the sanatorlum to
help out during the Christmas rush
A birthday party was given to Avis
Warner Wednesday evening in honor
of her eleventh birthday. The time
was pleasantly spent playing games
Mrs" l.. NJ. Garrison Of Nolthome
left Thursday for her home to spend
the holidays.
Miss Dolly Barth of Bemidji ar
rived at the sanatorium Thursday to
take over the duties of second cook.
I Miss Eleanor Henry, nurse, left
for the Twin Cities Thursday to
spend the holidays with friends and
relatives.
/ A neighborhood sleigh ride party
was given last Sunday night to wlllc.l
a number of the sanatorium en-
ployees were invited. :
Miss Francis Gay of Puposky was
employed Wednesday as waitress.
Mrs. Olaf Bovold and Peter Bo-
void of Big Falls were Thursday
visitors with Olof Bovold who is re-
ceiving treatment at the sanatoriunl.
Mrs. Bovold stayed over Christmas
Miss Esther Tofte Of Baudette
who has been employed in the sana-
torium laundry since last August
left for her home Thursday to spend
the holidays. =.
Miss Agnes Fagstad of Grand
Forks is spending Christmas with her
sister Dagne, who is a patient 2t~ the
sanatorium. ::
Mr.. Jesse R. Velosky of. Bemidji
is visiting with Mrs. Velosky over
Christmas. Mrs. Velosky has, been
receiving treatment for the past two
months. - ..
MlSScS Ella anu I1SUt bdlSON vi
Baudette who have been employed
as second cook and laundress for the
past several months. received a tele-
gram Monday evening advising that
I heir father was very ill. They i'm
mediately left for home. Word has
since been received that Mr.. Larson
passed away Friday.
DR.. Laney and A. L. Warner OF
Puposky spent Saturday morning in
the woods selecting trees for the
Christmas celebration. A separate
tree was set up in the west ward fol
the bed patients who were unable to
assemble in the reception.
Veteran patients were kindly re-
membered by the American Legion
Auxiliary of Bemidji. Some very
nice presents were distributed:
A program was given Christmas
eve by the children Of the sanator-
ium under the direction of Mss. Ethel
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
C0NFEsSFS TO KILLING
WIFE AND BURNING HOME

Continued from page u
ing the fire and when an investl-
CATION was begun, Hamblin disap-
peared.
In the alleged confession made
public today by Sheriff Carver
Hamblin said his wife became in
disposed on October 9Th or 9th and
asked for medicine. He said he
knowingly fixed what he knew was
a deadly poison with a potion he
gave her. He is alleged to have said
he did so knowingly with the pur-
pose and intent of causing the death
of my wife, Lula Hamblin."
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
OKLAHOMA MAY ACCEPT
NEW BONUS PROPOSAL

Continued from page II
the bonus measure showed major
ity of state voters to be in favor of
compensation measure, but was
not large enough to be a majority of
all votes cast, as required.
The new measure, now being
drafted, will be more; favorable than
the one voted on, as it will require a
smaller state appropriation and ex-
penditurc, administration leaders
said.
The last measure provided pay
mcnt of $50 per months war service
to soldiers enlisting from Oklahoma.
which would have required $5O,O00,-
900. The new measure viii call for
a state expenditure of s30,000,00O,
il was said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
Pressure on Lungs
Caused by Gas

Often dull feeling in chest is
caused by gas from undigested food
pressing upwards towards the lungs
Sometimes gas presses on the heart
and is mistaken for heart trouble.
Simple buckthorn bark, glycerine,
etc., as mix dein Adlerika expels
gas and stops pressure almost IN
stantly in many cases. Removes
surprising matter from both upper
and lower bowel which formed gas
and poisoned stomach. Adlerika is
excellent to guard against apendl-
ctis. City Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
Dorothy Tells Her Story to Sinclair

, bent and thoughtful. Sinclair gave
her no further opportunity for hesi-
tation. Advancing rapidly, he laid
his hand quietly on hers, and quietly
remarked:
81 must ask you to stay and hear
what I have to say. l wished to spare
Gilbertine; would that | could spare
you. But circumstances forbid. You
know and l know that your aunt did
not die of apoplexy."
She gave violent start and her
lips parted.
"You know" she echoed, tremb-
ling and pallid, her hand flying in
stinctively to her hair. :.
"Yes; you need not feel about for
the little box. took it from its hid
ing place when l laid you fainting on
the bed Here it is.'
He drew it from his pocket and
showed it to her. She hardly glanced
at it,; her eyes were fixed in terror
on his face and her lips seemed to be
| trying in vain to formulate some in
quiry.
He tlfed to be merciful.
II missed it many hours ago, from
the shelf yonder where you all saw
me place it. Had l known that you
had taken it, l would have repeated
to you how deadly were the contents,
and how dangerous it was to handle
the vial or to let others handle it,
much less to put it to the lips
"Have you looked in that little
box since you took it from my hair?"
she asked.
eyes"
"Then you know it to be empty
For answer he pressed the spring,
and the little lid flew open.
1T is not empty now, you see
Then more slowly and with infinite
meaning, "But the little flask is"
"Where was the vial found,' she
demanded.
ain the bed with the old lady. |
saw it there myself. Mr.. Worthing-
ton was with me. Nobody else knows
anything about it. l wished to give
you an opportunity to explain. | be-
gin to think you can-but how, God
only knows. The box was hidden in
your hair from early evening. l saw
your hand continually huttcring to-
ward it all the time we were dancing
in the parlor."
She did not lose an iota of her
dignity or pride.
"You are right" she said. 81 put
it there as soon as I took it," she
acknowledged as she saw the flush
rise to his cheek. 81 took it; but
with no worse motive than the dis
honest one of having for my own an
'object which bewitched me; | was
hardly myself when I snatched it
from the shelf and thrust it into my
hair."
He started at her in amazement,
her confession and her attitude so
completely contradicted each other.
But had nothing to do with the
VIAL" she went on. And with this
'declaration her whole manner, even
her voice changed. "This l think it
right to make plain to you. sup
posed the vial to be in the box when
| took it, but when I got to my room
and had an opportunity to examine
the deadly trinket, l found it empty,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28
BUREAU FORMS MARKET
BRANCH TO AID FARMERS
(Continued from page ~

(COnCinue0 from page -
was Samuel Guard, director of the
Department of Information. Salary
items were reduced in several in
stances.
The American Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton is we'll started on its fifth
year, said Mr.. Reed on his return
from the meeting. 81 was pleased
with the manner in which 0. e. Brad
flute. new president, took hold of the
work Farmers may rest assured
that the administration of the organ
ization will continue to have fore
most in mind welfare of the individ-
ual producer. Our new leaders,
trained in Farm Bureau work, will
keep the movement as it is, the great
est farm organization"
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28

FOR THE PIONEER
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28

'Thornwell. Pieces were spoken and
Christmas carols were sung. Miss
Agnes, Fagstad rendered several Sc
lections on the piano.
A slight accident occurred during
he distribution of presents. Mr.. b.
D. Anderson of Buena Vista, who
acted as Santa Claus, came in con-
tact with lighted candle in reach
ing under the tree for a package.
The candle quickly ignited the cotton
fur trimmings and the suit was soon
in flames. The mask and coat were
torn fro9p his bis face and body as
quickly aS. tppssible but not until he
was quite painfully scorched about
the face and neck tho not serious
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1922-12-28

is in the sending of boys and girls
to college, to study abstract subjects,
.whena- in, future they will have to
earn their living by practical effort,
and not in college which does but
give to it's customers the goods they
demand. There are plenty of insti-
tutions teaching the art of making a
living, it is pointed out, for those
who wish to put in their college
years in preparation for money MAX
ing.