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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Give Youth Chance, a
Plea Prof. Stearns

Fathers and mothers who shirk the
duty of disciplining their children
were branded responsible for the sins
Of the flapper and the lounge lizard
Of today by Alfred E. Stearns, prin-
cipal of Phillips Academy, of Doven,
Miss, in an address before the Com
mercial Club of Chicago recently.
"Flappers would not flap so high
If their mothers did not show them
the way and sons would follow a mar
rover path if their fathers used the
rod more and the whisky flask less"
Mr.. Stearns declared.
Youth does not change. It IS the
same today as it was yesterday. 1t
is the parents who have changed. In
stead of proper home life the modern
youth is raised in a flaming world
where jazz, booze and the blatant
sex appeal of motion pictures and
modern books combine to bring out
the worst qualities.
JeklyI and Hyde in Every Boy
Every boy has a potential DR..
Jekyl and Mr.. Hyde in his makeup.
Constantly these two opposing forces
are fighting for control. On one side
is the base animal nature-the sex
appeal. On the other is the desire
for ideals and the spiritual, whole
some, upright life. These forces are
evenly balanced and with proper sur
roundings the good will triumph.
"Civilizati on has realized that
youth has a hard fight on its hands
and has made it as easy as possible
for the boy to be good. The fight
against sex is the boys hardest fight,
and in the past the home life has
been the biggest factor in aiding the
boy to keep himself under control.
Boy Not Given a Chance
"But that is changed today. The
youth is not given a chance. Vice IS
exalted and virtue made repulsive.
Movies, modern literature and the So
cial influence which makes 8 married
life a mockery and Of home simply a
shelter for father, mother and the
children, all combine to aid the worst
side of the boy to triumph.
"Home should be a place for the
growth Of discipline. Children should
know restraint. The great men IN
our history were the men who knew
what discipline was-even the sort OF
discipline administered with a rod.
"Today the majority OF mothers
and fathers do not stay at home. The
home that has influence is becoming
a rare thing. There is no restraint.
Fathers and mothers break the pro-
hibition laws hagrantly in the sight
of their children.
'I ask YOU, is that playing fair
with the youth Of today? Decidedly
il is not. Rugged mgHhgod Is Waiting
for the appeal. 1t viii respond 70 GLle
challenge of manhood as quickly as
it ever did, but first we must give
them a chance. Social conditions to-
day are an invitation to boys to do
wrong. It should be just the. other
way about"
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Wrestling Bout
Tomorrow Night

Indications are that a large crowd
of fans will attend the wrestling bout
at the Armory tomorrow friday
evening, when Joe Cutrer, weller
weight champion, will wrestle
stranger" Herman Of Chicago.
Both men say they are in good con-
dition for the contest, which will be
a finish event. The men have been
in training here since last Saturday.
They recently met at Baton Rouge,
where after hard struggle the event
was called a draw. 1t is said that
besides the belt, the contestants will
have purse Of thousand dollars as
further incentive to win.
Cutrer has wrestled some Of the
best athletes in the country, among
whom is Captain Evans, A. E. F.
champion.
A number Of out-of-town "bugs"
are expected to attend the event.
The handsome silver-mounted belt,
emblematic of the welterweight cham
pionship of the world, is on display
in the City Drug Store and is at
tracing considerable attention.
There will also be preliminary
match between Cyclone Scotty OF
Texas and Fred Beamer of Bogalusa.
Admission will be, ringside seats
$3.50; lower floor, S1.00, and gen.
eral admission so cents.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Draw Bridge Now
About Completed

One Of the greatest things for which
this community has waited for years
is soon to be realized when within a
few days the draw bridge across the
Pearl River will be completed. It
will then be a question Of only a
short time before the bridge will be
open to traffic.
Hundreds of citizens inspected the
bridge Sunday and found that the
work had progressed to the point
where the draw was turned into po-
sition last week. The flooring is in
the bridge and it is believed that
within two weeks the bridge will be
in perfect condition.
Just how long it will take to com
plete the approach on the Mississippi
side could not be definitely learned,
but it is estimated that it will take
two or three weeks, depending on the
weather.
No date has been set for the open
ing Of the bridge, but when the day
arrives it will be a memorial one.
The completion of the bridge will
mean more to this community than
any one thing that. has recently oc-
cured. Besides opening up a vast
new trade territory, it will mean a
great thing toward attracting tour
lists. It will result in making BOga-
Iusa a place where hundreds of tour
lists will visit, and make the gulf
coast resorts of Biloxi, Gulfport and
Pass Christian within few hours Of
motoring.
]. H. Cassidy, who is due most Of
the credit for this bridge, suggested
several months ago that at the time
Of completion it would be a splendid
idea for the citizens of Washington
Parish to meet those Of Pearl River
county in the center of the draw
bridge for a little celebration and the
enthusiastic citizens who have viewed
the work are Of the opinion that the
celebration should be a big one and
that it be made an event whereby the
citizens of the two counties start an
acquaintance that will be the begin
ing of a wonderful friendship be-
tween the two communities.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
les Meta Pierce and
George Mason Marry

Miss Meta Pierce, popular young
hdy Of Washington parish, the
ds1ghter Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. P.
Pierce, a prominent family Of this
parish, was united in marriage Sat
Hday evening to George Mason, beat
q engineer at the BOgalusa Paper
Company, a brother of Miss Beatrice
Mason.
The marriage ceremony was per-
l5rmed 200 yards this side of Bogue
Chitto river, in St. Tammany parish,
q the presence of three friends OF
ee couple, Misses Verna Mizell, Muir
ella Pounds and Beatrice Mason.
sv HOratiO Mitchell, pastor Of the
lees Creek Baptist Church, per-
iomed the ceremony.
Mrs.. Mason was formerly employed
y the Court House at Franklinton
Gd It was at her request that the
marriage license was obtained in Cow
ngtOn and the marriage ceremony
lstessarily performed in st. Tam
Nlny parish, in order that her friends
a franklinton would not know Of the
.eHing nuptials until after the we'd
1nE
The young folks will make their
sane IN Bogalusa and have been busy
Ls past week receiving the congratu-
-u0ns Of their many friends.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
eEear-Old Boyett Boy
Dies of Injuries Saturday

John Howard Boyett, 6-year-old son
M, and Mrs. J. A. Boyett of
va, La, died Saturday at the Eliz-
soeIh Sullivan Memorial Hospital
lon injuries received Friday when
.EOck BY piece of scantling at the
sasmlu in Mitch, two miles north Of
Inc little fellow had accompanied
iather, who is manager of the
,.S Lumber Company, to the
~ after lunch Friday and was play
beneath the timber docks when
piece Of timber fell, striking him
y. 'ne back, cruising the backbone
n causing internal injuries.
.ne child, suffering intense pain,
~. y brought to Bogalusa where the
y surgical skill was unavailing and
y Sied Saturday.
W ine body was taken to Napoleon,
Io. 49, Sunday, for interment in the
HSally cemetery.
s Inc child was the Youngest Of a
gsi Of four boys and was a gen.
Rsa N. iisvorite at Mitch, as we'll as in
~ .ssaiusa, where he was known to
- residents of North Bogalusa.
P.,. VS. the grandson Of Mrs. H. A.
49, 49, OF Ontario avenue and a
N, . y; OF Mrs. Workman Poole Of
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
NJ More Benefits;
WV. Raises $500

,iu be no more benefit
"IheLe c.ndv sales to raise funds
SboEs ,n n the Y. w. G. A., an
. np 5 Miss Ellen Wallace, general
n0unesuu, % Of the association, Friday:
Ss:retafy yvs 90 before the citizens q
'Rhen vi Monday, asking for $1,000
Boga &C. amount needed to conduct tne e
-- '.nsiation in 1922-it WI pc , Tn5
ssoe asss this year they will be caile1 {,
bt nhs support S the Y. W. c. A."
1pot4irred Miss Wallace: w
colEnuJi zive for funds for the T. ".
lDs b S Monday morning under
+ t;.o Zion of Mrs. G. A. Townsend
TIE olLsI officer. and Mrs. E. A: Pow
finance ao,,naign manager. Funds will
e, . G by popular subscription ana
Be ra issd u Of prominent business
. eOin .lsasoned campaigners, will as
nsn H. ladies in an advisory capacity
sly NJ ~ lena Easley, national finance
.s Elso Who is conducting a finance
ollss .;sr in Hot Springs, Ark, Will
.s-igs some time this week TO ASSIST
b me tas T Years budget is the lowest
In .ibIs estimated on which the Y. W.
'',D'I can be operated and IS less
y . he actual expenses last year.
w. Ila Soss not mean that the work
I'M u curtailed in any way. The
w Il 4 4 will continue its splendid
J. " tbe mast and hopes to do
- extension work and be OF great
~, .ssietance to the community:
Al the request of Mayor Sullivan,
wv c. A. is to develop the use
n ~ ward school houses as com
unity centers. It is going to bring
~ 800 .stivities of the Y. W. c. A. to
.s y own door by using the school
isildings for recreatiOnal partles'
GYMNASIUM classes, etc.
me- Girl Reserve movement is be-
III enlarged and it is hoped that
.ysrv ateen" aged girl in Bogalusa
m become a member of some Girl
reserve corps. =
nv gymnasium classes are already
= Ae boom and Miss McGahey, the
rsv.ical director, has large classes on
s,.b 81 the gym nights. The swim
rinq pOol is now open on Saturdays.
ne use of the association build
IN 4 free to everyone. Churches,
isdqeg and individuals have full use
q its spacious parlors.
s. many entertainments have been
Ma At the Y. w. G. A. in the past
yesr that it has become indispensable.
Il d the amusement center Of the
tity and many spend happy and en-
teraining hours in its beautiful
rooms and parlOrE.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
ARMED POSSES OUT TO GET
c. HAGAN, DEAD OR ALIVE

Amite, La, Feb. GA posse of
twenty armed men from two parishes,
armed with shotguns and with orders
to get their quarry, dead or alive.
reached the Tickfaw swamp, 20 miles
southeast of here tonight in the de-
termined search for Charles Hagan,
alleged slayer of Sidney Kinchen,
prosperous strawberry farmer, near
Hammond Sunday night.
Feeling over what the authorities
say was a cold-blooded and unpro-
Yoked murder was intensified today
with the funeral Of the victim, who is
survived by a widow and nine chill
dren. A large number of relatives
and friends attended.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
BOOST IN RATES NOT
TO AFFECT BOGALUSA

Owners Of automobiles in Boga-
lusa were in frame of mind to give
their cars to their worst enemy after
reading Sunday papers, announcing
that the insurance rates on cars would
be advanced from 40 to 200 per cent,
but w. B. Gilbert and S. Lacy Dick
ersOn, the we'll known insurance men
Of this city, added few sparks Of
joy and showed the advantages of
living in the small cities, because the
rates are for New Orleans and the
raise was due to the crime we've
which is sweeping the large cities of
the country.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Studebaker Hits Ford;
Charges Are Preferred

The Studebaker car, owned by. P.
F. Nevers and driven by John Whit
tonton, struck the Ford touring car
Of Albert Stewart Wednesday even
ing at the north end Of, Avenue B
bridge. Both machines were consid-
eraly damaged, but the occupants
were uninjured.
Mr.. Whittonton claims the Ford
was on the wrong side Of the "silent
policeman" and gave this as the ex-
PLANTATION of the accident.
Mr.. Stewart made no statement re-
garding the accident.
An affidavit charging Mr.. Whit
tlngton with reckless driving and
speeding was filed in the City Court
Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to
the charges.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Masque Ball at Eks
Mardi Gras Night

Mardi Gras night is going to be
observed in Bogalusa with a masque
ball, which will be held at the Elks'
Home. Two hundred invitations have
been sent out and DR.. ]. H. Slaugh-
ter, who is chairman Of the commit
tee in charge Of the affair, promises
to make it one Of the most enjoyable
dances Of the year.
Those who do not care to go to
the trouble and expense Of masking
need not do so, but the committee
hopes that a big majority Of the cou-
pies will mask. "~-
Music will be furnished by Blan-
chard's Orchestra and admission will
be S1.00, but by invitation only.
Dancing vii start at 9 p. m. and
continue until l a. m.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
FIRST BALL PLAYERS
TO ARRIVE MARCH {

W. S. Gardiner, manager of the
Pine Tree Inn, received letter from
M. ]. Kelley, manager Of the st. Paul
ball club of the American Associa-
ton, stating he had notified the pitch
ers and catchers to report at Boga-
lusa not later than March 5.
There will be twelve or fourteen
people in the first party. The second
division of the team will arrive here
between the 10th and 18th of March.
There will be about eighteen arrive
then.
W. C. Boyd, the landscape artist of
the Great Southern Lumber Com
pany, is getting the park in splendid
condition for the St. Paul team and
it will be ready for service when they
arrive.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
C-E TEAM TAKE SPURS FROM
FRANKLINTON TROOPERS

Bogalusa Christian Endeavor So
ciety took the spurs from the Frank
linton Troopers Tuesday night in an
exciting basketball game at the Bo-
galusa Y. NJ. C. A. The Endeavorers
won easily, with a score of 1921,
and were at no time in danger of de-
feat.
The Junior Christian Endeavor
team took the Cavalry second team
into camp to the tune of 1926.
A party of twenty young folk mo-
tored from Franklinton to attend the
game.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Taxpayers Meeting
Tomorrow at 2 p. m

A meeting Of vital interest to every
taxpayer will be held at the City Hall
tomorrow friday afternoon at z
p. m, which every taxpayer in Boga3-
lusa and vicinity is urged to attend;
S. E. Morris, assessor, has promised
to be present and to answer any
question and render any service he
can.
In these days when taxes are high
everyone believes that taxes should
be reduced, and the meeting is being
held for that purpose as well as to
give everyone an opportunity to I'M
derstand the law thoroughly.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
INSPECT CANNING PLANT;
REPORT is FAVORABLE

P. W. Lindsey and committee,
who went to Seminary, Miss, Tues
ady to inspect the canning plant To-
Gated in that town and which has
been offered the local company, re-
turned Wednesday, and report the
plant in excellent condition and one,
which they believe, will meet the de-
mands of Bogalusa.
The committee stated there is also
a cane grinder with the plant and
that Mr.. Lott, the owner, who is the
prospective manager of the Bogaluss
factory, has had considerable expert
ence in grinding cane and making
syrup. In the event the plant is pur-
chased, Mr.. Lott will come here to
operate it. Definite action will be
taken shortly after the return OF
Mayor Sullivan.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Convicted of Firing Woods,
Sentenced for Sixty Days

George White, negro, arrested 80
days ago by Fire Pamlronatase,w w
day ago by Fire Patrolman A. A,
Parker for setting fire to a tract Of
virgin timber near Lacombe, was
found guilty before Judge Prentis B.
Carter in the District Court at Cow
ington Monday and sentenced to pay
a fine of $40 and serve 80 days in
the parish prison. In default Of the
payment of the fine, the negro was
sentenced to serve an additional 80
days in jail.-SlidelI Sun.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
MRS. GARDINER ENTERTAINS
THE ORIGINAL BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. W. s. Gardiner delightfully."-
entertained The Original Bridge Club
and large number of guests Thurs
day afternoon in the parlors of the
Pine Tree Inn.
The parlors were lovely with bloom
ing plants and ferns and the sugges-
tions of st. Valentine were carried
out in the delicious refreshments
served after the games.
Prizes were won by Mrs. c. E..
Percy, Mrs. J. A. Spekenhier, Mrs.
J. B. Lindsey and Mrs. J. E. Stone.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Know Whereabouts of
Any Of These Parties ?

There is good news awaiting War
rem Guy, Rose Emma Guy and Lizzie
Morris Davis, who are said to have
at one time resided in Bogalusa and
whose whereabouts are now unknown.
The Red Cross has good news for
these people, and if you know of their
present location the Red Cross will
appreciate it very much if you will
report to headquarters or phone 631.
The parties sought will also thank
you.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
MRS. WELLS ENTERTAINS
HONOR OF HOUSE GUESTS

Mrs. A. B. Wells entertained Wed.
nesday AFTERNOON at lovely bridge
and reception at the Pine Tree 1nr
in honor of her sister, Mrs. Hamlin
and Mrs. H. H. Redfield Of Smeth-
port, Pa, who are her guests on Mis-
sissippi avenue.
The parlors of the hotel were very
prettily decorated with flowers and
palms.
Prizes were won by Mrs. c. W
Ames, Mrs. Daniel Morgan, Mrs
Emma Friend, Mrs. F. T. Rowell and
Mrs. H. C. Moss of Terre Haute, Ind
Delicious refreshments were served
after the games.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
Buy Seed and Fertilizer
In Large Quantities

There should be no one in this "
cinity who cannot have their full
share of snap beans within a short
time, for the Chamber Of Commerce
has purchased carload Of fertilizer
and 5000 pounds of seeds for beans;
The order is expected to be received
at an early date, and planting will
start at once. A few weeks later the
farmers expect to be furnishing an
abundance Of snap beans.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
CARNIVAL STARTS IN
NEW ORLEANS MONDAY

Mardi Gras, which opens in New
Orleans next Monday, will attract a
number Of Bogalusa people and re-
ports are that the number Of tourists
to visit the Crescent City for the Car
nival this year will be the greatest
since the war.
The first parade will be Monday
evening and there will be two paEades
Tuesday. Masking and society pa
rades, It is said, will be as numerous
as in the days of old.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
NewIyweds in California
Forests; Expected Soon

Mayor Sullivan and his bride left
Los Angeles last week and for the
past several days have been in the
California forests inspecting property
Of the Goodyear estate, which was
purchased some time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan will proba-
bly, start for Bogalusa this week, but
to date no one has received word as
to when they will arrive.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
"a'nlngtOn's Birthday
Observed in BogaIusa

"a MAJ sStoay was the anniversary of
sor urn Of George Washington. The
az ana offices of the railroad and
d, ~ s~nkS and postoffice were closed
S.rv' " DAY. The day was also OBJ
sbo ,I ny short exercises in the city
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
HOLCOMBE ELECTED
HEAD OF MASONS

E. A. Holcombe, who served last
year as master Of Center Lodge, F:
and A. NJ, was unanimously elected
to the same office at meeting held
Saturday night to fill the unexpired
term Of Wiley Wood, who recently
resigned and has left the city.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23
eoREIl aI1s e 1AIIeHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Copeland,
formerly of this city but now located
at Dallas, Tex, are the proud parents
of a little daughter, who arrived on
January 81. Mother and daughter
are getting along splendidly.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23

In a political race almost any poll
tician is satisfied if he succeeds in
getting a place.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-02-23

A man who itches for fame is usu-
ally kept scratching.
The Republican journal., 1922-04-13

The United Mine workers of America
have a membership of little more than
500, 900. Members of the union who, on
account of illness or any other cause, are
not employed, do not pay membership
dues. Last year the average monthly
Exempted membership" was IS, 1856.
Those who paid dues numbered 442,057
and these men were assessed IA per cent
of.what they earned. This would amount
to about dollar a day for miners and
about IS cents a day for ''helpers", and
would bring more than 500, 900, 900 year
into the treasury of the union. We do
not know what has been done with this
large sum of money, but we will hazard
guess that the labor leaders headed the
list of The unemployed when benefits were
distributed. Most people believe the
present strike will be long one but it
will not last long after the union war
chest becomes empty.
The Republican journal., 1922-04-13

-rae annual convention of the chemists
,.af the United States has just concluded
Its work in Birmingham, Ala, which is
n nly about 100 miles from Muscle Shoals.
N any of the delegates to this convention
made an inspection of the nitrate plant
n ere and it is hoped hat their conclusions
in eaard to this project will be published.
TIL is nitrate problem is partly mechani-
cal and partly chemical one. The me-
ch anical part of it seems to have been
sol we'd, and we should be glad to know
what the leading chemists of the country
t hink about the problem from their stand
D oint. No other new industrial enterprise
has greater claim on public attention,
and no other is of greater Importance to
Nh public, than this. II nitrogen can be
% reduced at Muscle Shoals in such guam
tities ~ are needed for agricultural use,
. nd sold at . moderate price. larger crops
per acre can be produced at less cost to
be farmer than 10 now possible, and this
will reduce the high cost of living. When
we set right down to fundamentals the
high cost of living 10 one Of the prime
era nses of the present depression in bust
-asss- There are several other causes. but
The Republican journal., 1922-04-13

Official figures in connection with the
unemployment situation have just been
given out, and these figures show de-
cided improvement. For every 100 jobs
available at the employment bureau there
were 226 applicants in January, 205 in
February and 19l in March, For every
100 regstrants 38 found jobs in January,
Al in February and 43 in March. This
gives basis for the belief that when the
spring opens there will be work for near
ly everybody who really wants to work.
OF course the slackers will be with US
just the same as heretofore. Since the
above report was issued more than 600,-
900 coal miners and textile workers have
volunteered to join the army of the un-
employed, but it is a well known fact
that these people can go to work when
ever they get ready to do so, at wage,
which, at the worst. will be living
wage.
The Republican journal., 1922-04-13
Public Health Report

The monthly meeting of the Public
Health Committee was held at the ked
Cross Room on Monday afternoon, April
Srd, at four o'clock, Mrs. Ben Hazeltine,
chairman residing.
The Secretsry's report was read and
approved.
The report of the work done by Miss
Sadie NJ. Nickerson, r. N, during the
month of March was read as follows: