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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
Bankruptcies Total
 6,228 in State

New Haven, Dec. 14.-A total of 6,228 bankruptcies were reached to- day in the Connecticut district since the adoption of the Federal Bank rupty Act in 1898, it was announc- ed today at the office of the clerk of the United States District Court.
 Two. voluntary petitions in bank ruptcy were filed today. Henry V. Holcomb, a farmer of East Gran'by, reported liabilities of s4,36350 and assets of S40O. Felix Burns, a weaver of Waterbury. reported liabilities of S19O0 and no assets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
WHY MELLON LAUGHED.

New York, Dec. 14.-The Treas ury Department this afternoon dis played its capabilities for humor when it distributed circulars warn ing people to watch their $50 bills closely because commercials of the notes of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland were in circulation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-14
BUCKINGHAM REAPPOINTED

Hartford, Dec 14-Governor Ever cit Lake. has appointed Herbert F. of the state board of accountancy for three years commencing Jan. 1, 1928
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
BRIDAL SHOWER

The young people of the
Congregational Church and
Sunday School gave Miss Ra-
chell Renell a shower at the
Parsonage Monday evening.
AS the guest of honor step
ped in the door she was greet
ed by shower of rose confet-
ii. About thirty young people
were present and Miss Renell
was kept busy for some time,
hunting thru the house for pre-
sents which included cut glass,
china, linen, etc.
The table was prettily deco
rated in pink and white, and a
dainty lunch was served, con-
sisting of ice cream, assorted
cakes and fruit punch.
Music was rendered by Mr..
Curtis and Miss Marguerite
Maroney.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
JAY PEAK DAY,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

All Northern Vermont is in
terested in having the Sky Line
trail of the Green Mountains
extend to Jay Peak. We will
meet at the foot of this old
mountain on above date, hear
Cooper and Taylor of the
Green Mountain Club and 9TH
er famous outing men speak,
and talk the matter over. Fri
day october 20, has been de-
clared a fall outing day by sew
eral organizations. Reserve the
day, fill your car, start early,
bring your lunch and have a
good time. Climb the peak or
not. Outdoor fire for your ba-
con, coffee and frankfurts.
Drive via. North Troy.
Barton Improvement Club,
Newport Chamber of Com,
Green Mountain Club.
If Friday is stormy, call it Sat-
urday; if Saturday is bad, call
it off.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
RAPID PROGRESS

Clyde River Power Co. work
on the first water wheel unit at
Station No. l of the above com
pany was completed yesterday
Work is being rushed on the O.
ther wheel which will be finish
ed about Oct. 17th. The old
mill at the outlet of Echo Lake
is being demolished, making
ready for construction of the
new dam, work on which will
start right away under super
vision of Mr.. Drisko who az
rived in Boston today. This
fast growing company seems to
have a way of doing things
that we highly commend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
Y. M. c. A. Membership
Campaign

Railroad men Of all ranks in
the membership of the local
Railroad Y. M. G. A. will par
ticipate during the week of
October 24-31 in a continental
membership campaign. They
will form one unit OF an army
Of some 1000 railroad execu-
tives and employees who, in
every state of the Union and
Province of Canada, will re-en
list and expand the 10000
membership of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, operating at 263 divi-
sional and terminal points in
North America. Five Y. M. c..
A Street Railroad Associations
will also participate.
To coordinate their efforts in
this campaign, deputies from
the Railroad Associations have
been meeting at central points
in the past few weeks in
groups representing twenty
continued Oil page 81
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
GREATiCOUNTY
MEETING

A great county meeting will
be held at the Methods
Church in Bloomfield, Monday,
October 18th, morning and af-
ternoon.
The purpose of this meeting
is to stimulate efficiency in the
local church by studying togeth
rer a program of efficiency
Strong speakers, including DR.
James Gage of Boston, will be
present. Delegations are expec-
ted from each church in The
County. The delegates are re-
quested to bring their lunches
with them, as there is to be a
basket picnic at noon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
MORE NOTES ON
PROGRESSIVENESS
In our article of Island

In our article of Island
Ponds new buildings, enter
prises, etc., in a recent issue,
we neglected to mention sever
al items of Importance. Prom
inent among these is the new
ice house being erected by 81.
Payeur at the rear of his black
smith shop on Cross Street.
The new building has a cement
foundation and will be 81 #.
long "a ft. wide and about 40
ft. in height. The thickness of
the walls will be about l ft and
it will prove to be a most SER
viceable ice house.
The Osborne Bros. have E.
rected a building to serve as a
garage, with individual COM
partments for storage, presum-
ably to let by the month. Alex
Goulet has a similar storing
place for cars.
Another Transforming OF
buildings is that of w. K
Kane's drug store on Cross St
The building has been raised
considerably and cement
wall put beneath for consider.
able height. A cement front
has also been added.
These are merely four more
steps up the ladder of IslanC
Ponds progressiveness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
RESULTS OF
CHECKER TOURNAMENT

Saturday, Sept. 80, during
the afternoon and evening some
lively games of checkers were
played off. Good interest and
good fellowship pervaded the
meet. The men were the guests
of the Y M C A at supper and
everything was merry. In de-
parting the guests felt satisfied
tho beaten and expressed the
desire of coming in touch with
'T. P" on cming dates.
Boardway, the local photo
grapher, took pictures of the
men at play. Our jovial Fred
Boyce seemed to capture all
the stars in the sky by bringing
down a record something like
this:
Played 26 games.
Won II games.
"Drawed" 9 games.
! Played 10 games with Fred
Dyson, the Canadian Champion
an 4 and "drawed" 6. Pretty
clever work Fred
The visiting players were :
Gene Baldwin of Coaticook ;
Fred Dyson of Richmond; N.
w. Baldwin of North Stratford
Fred Nugent of Bloomfield,
Supt. Stover of Bloomfield.
The local boys were: Chet
King, Fred Boyce, "Mel" Boyce,
/ Chas. Moulton, Eli Rivard, AL
lie Harlawe, Richard Parker.
The credit of this venture is
due Chet King, who has all
games in charge. If you're a
champion, notify Chet, he will
be glad to welcome you into
the play.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
Methodist Episcopal Chure h

Dr.. James M. Gage, Centen-
ary Secretary of the New Eng
land Area, will give an address
in the Methodist church Mon
day evening, at 7:45. The
public are cordially invited to
come and hear this gifted SER
want of the church.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
General Notice.

On Friday evening, Oct. 20,
Edward Brigham of Steinway
Hall, N. Y, will give a song
and dramatic recital in the
Opera House at 500 o'clock
This entertainment will be Civ
en- under the joint auspices of
the Methodist, Episcopalian,
and Congregational churches.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1922-10-12
NATURES BEST" apples in
small cartons or in carloads.

c. V. O. Co. Growers.
Westminster, Vermont.
Tel. 67 ring 3, Walpole, N. H.
Observation-Disclosures MISUNDERSTANDING
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
B. F. COWLEY WILL BE
NEW POSTMASTER

Word has been received in Lees
vile that B. F. Cowley has received
the endorsement of the Republican
National Committee and that his APP
pointment will be announced soon as
postmaster Of LeesviIIe.
The news came from Republican Ma
tional Committeeman for Louisiana.
Mr.. Cowley held this position for
merly, under President Taft. in 1910
to 1914, and his service was satisfac-
tory as his reappointment will testify.
The examination for the position was
held in August. four individuals taxi
ing the examination. which is under the
civil service code.
Mr.. Cowley expects to get his com
mission soon.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

Rev. NJ. Smith Of Leander is visit
ing here with relatives for few days.
**%*
Mrs. Lulu Smart has returned from
pleasant visit at Peason with her niece,
Mrs. Allen.
= 1898
Nh. and Mrs. Jodia White, Of De-
Quincy, spent Thursday with parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hicks.
**#*
Mr.. F. A. Atkins has had the pleas
ure Of visit from his friend, Mr.. John
Mckay, Of Beaumont, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Spears had a
pleasant visit from their daughter, Mrs.
N. L. Jones of Houston, Tex.
"a
Mrs. Sutton (mother of Mrs. CoIe)
was called home from Slagle on ac-
count of the sad death of Mr.. Cole.
= * *
Hon. Lovett Word. tax-coIlector for
Vernon Parish. recently made a pro-
longed business tour to Houston, Tex.
from which he has now returned.
1885
Mr.. Jack Jordan and his wife had
the pleasure of visit from her dau-
ghter, Mrs. James Hall, who resides in
shreveport.
~ &%
Mr.. Joseph Fertitta has returned
from a visit to his mother, who is i'll at
her home in Galveston, hopes being
entertained for a speedy recovery.
$3.50
Robert Guy insists that if his case
were one of love, he would ike Cupid
to stay away from him. He didn't ike
the breaking-out part Of the game.
* X s. y
Mr.. ]. c: Wright is rapidly recover
ing from a fracture of an ANGLE, which
kept him at the Shreveport Sanitarium,
where he was recently visited by his
wife.
$3.50
DR.. A. S. Reisor accompanied by
his wife, and Mrs. Columbus Pitre,
wife Of the Hon. President Of the Yer
non Parish Police Jury, have return
ed from visit to friends at DeRidder.
1888
Drop us post card saying you wish
us to send you the Democrat-or Just
phone l79. We will do the rest. ST.
Is year: this is fraction over &c
a week. If you like the paper. send
i'm your order.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

S. W. Mcdonald Of Shreveport ws
10 town Monday and tuesday. allena
ing to business; while here BE vas
guest at the home Of J N. Mcdonald
The two Messrs B. i. Head. father
and son. have returned from trip "a
Texas. which took them to a number
of interesting points in the vicinity Of
Mexia.
1851
The parents Of Miss Doris Peters
have had the pleasure Of entertaining
her for brief visit. She has now re-
turned to her temporary domicile at
Shreveport.
Drop US a post card saying you wish
US to send you the Democrat-or just
phone l79. We will do the rest 81
Is year: this is fraction over &c
week. If you like the paper. send
in your order. 80
$3.50
Mr. r. Lewis and his friend. Mr. M.
o. Dennis have had fine time when
they attended jolly entertainment Civ
en- by the DeRidder members Of the
American Legion.
1888
Counsellor P. L. Ferguson, the joviaI
Assistant District Attorney Of Vernon
] Parish, has returned from an extended
business trip that took him to points
in different parts of the Parish.
Mr.. Porter Young, Of the Happy
Hour Restaurant. has recovered from
his recent illness, and now again en-
tertains guests at that popular eating
place with his oId-time politeness and
promptness.
1888
Regardless Of the rain and mud.
there were 20 at Prayer meeting, at
the Methodist Church, Thursday even
ing. Rev Hoffpauir is an enthusiastic
worker in all departments Of his
church. The Women's Missionary So
ciety will meet Monday at 3 pm, at
the Methodist church. This will Be
the Study Club, led BY Miss Bess Ev-
ans. There will also be business led
by President Mrs Lulu Smart. Mrs. ].
IN. Mcdonald has been confined to her
bed the past ten days. but is up nov.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
Leesville HighschooI
Notes and Pointers

In behalf Of the Faculty, the SEN
Tor Class. and Leesville High School,
we, the appointed staff of reporters of
School news. thank the Vernon Parish
Democrat for the space given us in
which to point the school happenings.
This is a very pleasant and unexpect-
ed treat, and we appreciate it more
than we can say. Though we are not
brilliant writer's and are very inexper-
fenced along this line, we shall en-
deavor to do our best and try to make
our columns as entertaining and as
Newsy as any other part of the pa
per. And we hope that we shall have
the cooperation and help of every
member of Leesville High School, so
that this first literary venture of "a
Senior Class of L. H. S. shall be a
success and not failure.
Leonora Curry
Merle Morgan
Pearl Free
Clarke Peters
Ector Field
Reporters.
%* y y
Social News, Merle Morgan, Reporter.
LeesvilIe High SchooI. has been visit
ed since Christmas by the following
members Of last years Senior Class:
Miss Annie -Sibley; Messrs. Willie
Watson, James Monk. Chester Nor
gan, Beverly Cudd, Harry Scoggins,
and Jackson Hadnot. And, in addition
to these, Miss Eva Ford and Mr.. R. L.
Morgan, Jr-, both former students.
* y = g
Miss Mary Belle Blue of DeRidder
was the guest of Miss Lenora Curry
last week Her visit was enjoyed i'm
mensely. as she is a favorite of all
who know her Come again. Miss
Blue.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

Mrs. lomlmson gave a very enjoy
able musical recital Friday night. The
music was very good. and appreciat-
ed by all present. Special praise should
be given to the younger pupils; for
they played with remarkable skill, con-
sidering their ages. The older pupils
should be praised as well; their play
ing being very good, many showing a
promising talent along that line. Mrs.
Iomlinson intends to give another re-
citation in February. and we hope that
1t will be better attended by the people
of Leesville.
y
The students and teachers of L. H.
S. are feeling better and breathing cas-
Ter this week than they have in the
last month or more. The reason is sim
pie. Mid-term examinations are over
This has been a great trial to all Of
us, and we are glad, indeed, that It
has at last come and gone without fur
Their worry. There were few failures
and more successes, and many people
have been heard to resolve to study
more and play less this next term.
1888
In L. H. S. the following pupils
made an average of 90 per cent in
their subjects. including conduct:
Eighth grade-Beulah Kirkland;
Ninth grade Margaret Peetz. Este
Leach, Vena Leach, Leslie Alison
lnez Stanton, Roy Dennis, Glen Park
er; Tenth grade-'Evans Hardin, Ever
ett Carver; Eleventh grade-No one
had the required grades in every sub
ject, or in conduct.
3 y = y
The fifth number Of the Eyceum,
DR.. William RAIDER, lecturer, journal
ist and writer, was at the school house
last Monday night In spite Of the bad
weather, there was small crowd pre-
sent. DR.. RAIDER gave a highly inter
esting lecture on Interesting People
j Have Known" In his lecture, he
gave five classes of interesting people:
Preachers, orators, authors, presidents,
and women. In his first class, he gave
the names of Moody, Billy Sunday and
Henry Ward Beecher. Some noted or
.ators he mentioned were Robert C. In
,gsrsoll and William Jennings Bryan.
In his third class he mentioned Jack
London, Oliver Wendal Holmes and
John Greenleaf Whittier. In the fourth
class, the presidents, he named six of
our great American leaders, Hayes,
Garfield, Mckinley. Roosevelt. Taft,
and Wilson
En- the fifth class he paid a wonder
full tribute to the mothers of America,
and showed how by their aid America
had been made the nation that it is
to-day.
The next number of the Iyceum will
be held at the school house, February
9. 1922.
Glen Copeland, member of the
Senior Class of l. II. S., has returned.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
Local and Personal at LeesviIIe

c. B. FOrshee spent the week end
with his family here.
*%#x
Mr.. Lewis Nolan is here visiting
friends from Pomona, Calf.
Mrs. Ellie Richardson was the guest
of her daughter all Sunday.
@&%#
M. ]. Bethune is in Bond, Miss, this
week, looking after business thefea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts Crescent
Jewelry MANI have moved to Shreve-
port.
The parents of Miss Theo. Williams
had visit from her daughter, who
came to Leesville, from Dallas, Tex.
g = s. -
Mrs. Ollie Moore from Mitchell, La,
is visiting Mrs r. S. Copeland, who
has been SICK for the past three weeks.
* = * y
Earl, small son of Mrs, A L Strange,
who has been very sick with renting
fever since Xmas. is able to be up and
| to play in bis room,
/ *%%*
Hon. FinIy Stanly, superintendent of
schools in this parish, is inviting con
tractors to bid on erecting a new
school building at Mulberry, bids to be
at the superintendent office on OF be-
tore Thursday, February %, at 10 am.
Drop us post card saying you wish
JUS to send you the Democrat-or just
IIphOEe 49, We will do the rest. ST.
Is year: this is fraction over &c
a week. If you like the paper, send
in your order.
1888
Monday evening, Jan. 3, Mrs.
John Hicks entertained in honor Of her
son. Jays, fifteenth birthday, with a
3 o'clock dinner, served in three cours-
es. Those present were his closest
friends, Sydney Foster, Benice Craft,
F. P. Jones, and Jack While.
*aE 81
Hon. Columbus Pitre, president of
the Vernon Parish Police Jury is CON
templating important arrangements in
the arrangements Of his vast holdings
of real estate, the conditions Of which
he has recently been studying careful
y, driving over the territory in his new
Ford auto.
1893
Marriage licenses were issued this
week by Hon. A. r. Hicks. Clerk Of
Vernon Parish, to: Mr.. Will Gaines
and Miss Essa May James, both of
Leesville; Mr.. John Nichols and Miss
Mary Rice, both of Evans; MIR. Pat
rick Thomas and Miss Lily BeIvit, both
of Fullerton; Mr.. Hicks Smith and
Miss Docia Higgins, both of Fullerton.
1888
Drop us a post card saying you wish
us to send you the Democrat-or Just
phone l79, We will do the rest. ST.
Is year: this is a fraction over &c
a week. IF you like the paper, send
in your order.
1898
Mrs. Munroe Muse, aged 65 years,
came here to attend to the acouche-
ment of her sons wife, and has been
helping around the house for the past
two weeks. All seemed we'll with her
until Monday evening, when the old
lady was stricken with complete par
alysis, and is now in a very danger
Gus condition. She is being attended
by DR.. Reeser.
$3.50
The boys and girls in High School
wish to express their deepest sympa-
thies to Lucille and Rail h Preston in
the great loss of their stepfather, Mr..
A. ]. Cole, who passed away January
20. Lucille, who is a senior, and
Ralph, freshman, are great favorites
among the scholars and teachers.
Life-What is it2 All, who knowsp |
ust visit ! suppose; /
Joy and sorrow for a day,
Then tomorrow we're awayI
/
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
Expert Plumbing

The LIanO Cooperative Colony will
take care Of your plumbing and heat
ing work promptly. We have first
class men in our sanitary department
and will gladly take care Of any job
bing or new work, large or small.
When you plan that new bath room
and want the best sanitary job-get
our plans and estimate.-Call 10.
Adtsg.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

School Athletics
There has been very little action on
the athletic field during the past few
weeks. It was due to mid-term ex-
aminations and bad weather.
Mr.. Beeson, our coach and director.
has organized boys basket ball teams
in the Senior, Junior and Freshman
classes. The Sophomore have not yet
organized. but we have hopes of their
doing SO within the next few days.
* y #=
Edgar McInnis was elected Captain
of the junior team. Marlin SandeIl,
who was already secretary-treasurer
for the athletic association, was APP
pointed to this position for the Senior
team.
Oden Pynes has been given the hon
or of ''bossing" the Juniors. Ralph
Preston viii endeavor to lead the
Freshies to victory.
1888
The Senior team is very glad to see
Glen Copeland home. Cope" is a
gOod forward and the team would
have suffered without his help. He
will be able to start practicing in about
two weeks.
1888
Several games are planned for the
near future, If the weather viii permit.
The first of the series to be played will
be between the Juniors and the Fresh
les,
The Boy Scouts Of America. Troop
| and II of Leesville, will have base
ball team again this year. Abe Allen
will lead the Scouts. There will be
few changes in the lineup Ector Field
will replace Smith as catcher. Smith
will go to third base. Sandell, Allen,
Copeland and Pynes will make the
pitching end of the battery staff. We
won every game played last year, and
hope to do the same thing this year.
- - y s.
Parents and Teachers League
A parent and teachers league has
been organized in the Leesville High
School, for the purpose of the improve
ment of the school and the co-opera-
ton of the teachers and the parents.
Practically every teacher in the school
and a large percentage of the parents
are members.
The League met on November 20,
1921 at the high school auditorium
and organized, with the following Of
ficers: Mr.. A. F. Nancy, Pres; Mrs.
H. B Curry, LIST vice-pres.; Mrs. ]. A
Cole, End vice-pres.; Mrs. C. R. Fer
guson, secretary; Mr.. W. F. Beason,
auditor.
Committees were appointed and
plans started for great Improvements.
1888
Already a sum of money has been
raised for the purpose of buying sup
Elementary readers for the lower
grades. A committee is now at work to
raise money in order to secure suia-
able books for collateral reading for
the High School.
Cooperation of the parents and the
teachers is the main object of the
League. So far is has been very sue
cessful and has hopes of doing bet
ter.
Such a League reflects credit upon
any town and school, and not only is
a benefit to the school and the pupils,
but to the community also. Regular
meetings are held on the first Friday
of every month.
$3.50
Library Fund
The Parent-Teachers' Association
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

Let the Democrat do your printing
anyway let US quote you prices.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
Library Fund

The Parent-Teachers' Association
has agreed to raise twenty-five dollars
for the purpose of building up the
school library. which has been sadly
neglected. If they succeed in raising
twenty-five dollars, the school board
will give them twenty-five more. A
book or money is acceptable. This
will greatly help the pupils Of the
school in their English work, especially
collateral reading.
The books are to be carefully cared
for, so that there will be no danger Of
their being lost. An older pupil will
be selected as Librarian for day or
two each week Of course, this pupil
will choose this work voluntarily.
Any contribution from the pupils,
parents, or outsiders" will be greatly
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26
FINE PLUMBING

Ask us for estimate on your new
building.
Call I79.
LLANO COOPERATIVE COLONY
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-01-26

Glen Copeland, a member of the
Senior Class of l. H. S., has returned.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1922-01-06
John A. McCsskill Dead

On January 4, John A. McCas-
Kill, affectionately called big
john" passed away at his home
near Finger. He sus aimed a fall
some three weeks ago, and this
brought about complications that
resulted fatally.
Mr.. McCaskill, while not a
member of any church, was of
the Primitive Baptist belief. He
was for many years a leading re-
Publican. having been a m amber
of the county executive commit
tee. For six years he was a JUS
tice of the peace He was also a
4 val member of the Masonic
fraternity.
Surviving the deceased are a
number of grown children. to
whom we extend our sympathy.