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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09

The late William Dean Howells, one
Of our best loved authors and literary
authorities, said of Kathleen Norris /:
"She puts the problem, or the fact, or
the trait before you by quick, vivid
touches of portraiture or action, If
she lacks the final touch of Frank Nor
ris' power, she has the compensating
gift of more controlled and cOncen-
trated observation"
Kathleen Norris is one of that mod
ern school which is bringing the Pa
cific Coast into such prominence as a
seat of literary ability. She was born
IN San Francisco and has been writing
since 1910. She has contributed short
stories and serials to all the leading
magazines and her books have been
widely read. The latest to 90 into seri-
al form is "Harriet and the Piper"
which will be printed in this paper.
1t is a treat and we hope no present
or prospective reader will miss it.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
FATHER OF H. E. WERNER
DIES SUDDENLY

Mr.. H. E. Werner, proprietor of the
Ford agency in this district, received
the sad news last Friday of the death
of his father, Mr.. Geo. Werner, of
Breckenridge, Mich. His death was
due to acute Indigestion and the end
came suddenly. as is usual in such
cases. The death occurred at the fa-
mily residence.
Mr.. George Werner was 20 years of
age and had been a very successful far
mer in Breckenridge all of his life, fol-
lowing in the footsteps Of his father be-
fore him. Ont of the staunchest Chris
tians, he was ever alert to support any
movement that in his estimation was
for the betterment of the church. Mr..
George Werner will be missed from
among the residents Of his town, and
his family. The funeral took place
from the family residence.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
YOUNG RUFFIANS ARRESTED
FOR ASSAULT ON MOTHER

c. 7. Conerly, aged IA, and Coyt
Koons, E, both Of Anacoco. were brot
here Sunday night and locked in jail
charged with assault, and using a
knife. 1t appears that ConerIy and
Koons were both engaged in beating
up the mother of Conerly, and had
about succeeded when brother ar
rived on the scene and rescued his mo-
ther from the young ruffians; but not
before he had been stabbed by his
younger brother for interfering with
him in the job he had laid out for
himself of giving his mother a beating.
Herbert Conerly. after saving his mo-
ther, returned to Leesville and swore
out a warrant for the arrest Of his
young brother and young Koons, who
were arrested and sent to st. Charles
for safe keeping. We are informed
that the father of the ConerIy boys is
In a sanatarium. ~
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE

1t was stark and dormy night-No,
that'> wrong. 1t was dark and stor-
my night, and the wind howled through
the pines, when H. A. Davis who was
fast asleep in his cozy bed, heard a
sound of light tapping somewhere
around his home. Now, tappings
around ones house in the dead hour
of the night are not funny things, so
he sat up and took notice. Pretty
soon the tappings became louder, and
visions of the Ku Klu-No, there we
are wrong again-visions of burglars
and thieves and other fantastic figures
crowded his mind.
Quietly slipping on his pants and
slipping on his slippers, he reached
for his trusty gun that was and is ever
at his side, asleep and awake, he crawl
ed slowly and silently forth on his mis-
sion of investigation as to the direct
cause of the aforesaid rappings.
AS we said before, it was a dark,
dark night; it was so dark that the old
moon couldn't see his own face, anil
even the stars went to sleep on the job
of twinkhng through the blue, and no
one will deny that such a Job as they
had was cinch aside of hunting bur-
glars with a gun. But onward he slid
over the floor. totally unmindful of the
splinters as they came and went, until
he came to the window. Here he paus-
ed and held his breath. There was
something there, all right. Peering out
into the darkness, black as inky ink,
he saw form, human form, stand
ing by his car. Now the form moved
as if it would stir; again it was still;
it appeared that there was something
in its hand, and. on peering closer,
he saw it was a gun. Even the smell
OF powder was now in his nostrils. All!
the man was trying to steal his car.
Not if H. A. Davis knows about it; so,
raising his gun to his shoulder, he took
careful aim, and, Bangl Bang! went
the gun. Then all was still. Rushing
out to the car he saw human form
lying on the ground; and, as he pick
ed up, he heard many giggles from the
trees in the distance. Enough, enough.
He dropped the dummy and retired to
The profound slumber that was so rude~
ly disturbed by the scouts Of the town.
This all occurred in Anacoco, and the
date Of the occurrence was March 2,
1922. at 2 am. Was H. A. Davis
mad9 Not BIT Of i'll But what would
have been the results if it had not been
a dummy9 Ali That's question; |
but it was dummy, so all's well in An
acoco.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
UNDERTAKING PARLORS
BEING REMODELED

]. w. Dennis and Son, the under
takers, are remodeling this undertake
ing establishment, and when it is fin
ished it will be one of the most up-to-
date parlors in the Southland. The
inside of the building is being torn out
and real morgue is now on its way
here and will be installed in one part
of the building. There will be the most
modern facilities installed, with spe-
cially prepared tables and slabs, wait
ing rooms for visitors, and chapel is
under consideration, where the last
rites for the departed will be perform
ed. There will be seats for at least
80 people and specially prepared cat,
afalque, where there will be recepta-
cles for ice in the summer months,
which will be one of the most modern
things in the undertaking business any
where.
= A new sidewalk is being put in, and
the building is being strengthened all
over. The total estimated cost of the
improvement will be close to 5000
dollars.
One might ask why all this improve
ment and at such a time as this. We
have wondered at this, because we are
human like everybody else, but we
think that we have found the reason
for the unnecessary expense that will
be entailed in the venture.
There is going on at Wolf Hill a mi
mature world war all by itself. First
it's this fellow, and again it is some
other fellow that turns out to be
would-be all-around bad man. All the
women out there are up in the air
about it, and state that some day there
will be. real trouble; because one man
has made threats. bad threats, to get
the whole shooting-match of them
some of these days. He goes around
with big gat under his belt, soaring
the poor women half to death, because
they really, thing he means all he says
sbout this thing of wholesale slaugh-
ter; and some of them advise ue to
have him apprehended and confined
in that burglar-proof jail of ours un-
til Mr.. Dennis gets that undertaking
parlor finished; then every one will be
ready for the big event. So there you
have the whole secret; but don't go
and tell Mr.. Dennis that we told you
and put you on to this scheme-that
wouldn't be fair.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
VERNON POLICE JURY
HOLDS IMPORTANT SESSION

At this weeks regular monthly meet.
ing Of the Vernon Parish Police Jurv,
Hon. Columbus Pitre. President, ar.
rangements were made to continue the
contract. for Parish deposits with the
West Louisiana Bank when that insti-
tuition has given new bonds for the
performance of its obligations to the
Parish.
For the purpose Of issuing 1915, 5,O0C
Road Bonds, the proceeds to be used
in constructing and maintaining pub
lie roads in Road District No. s. the
Police jury ordered special election
to be held in that District on an early
date, more than so per cent Of the
taxpayers having requested such action
to be taken. The supervising board
for the election is to be composed Of
Messrs. H. H. Rhodes, A. ]. Albright,
J. K. Babents, E. w. williamson, and
L. B. Alexander.
Citizens of Ward 3 having petition
ed for changing the road running thru
north half section Fourteen to run
south between the east and west half
Section II and west across Section
Fourteen intersecting the Merryville
road, the petition was granted, as was
a petition to reconstruct the Nichols
Bridge over Anacoco Creek.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our appreciation
to the people Of Leesville and vicinity
for the many kindnesses shown Is III
our recent bereavement-the untimelv
death Of our brother. E. P. Granthan.
When the last sad hour shall come Il
you and yours. may the trial Be made
less hard to bear by the kind fellowship
OF sympathetic friends, is our wish.
]. G. Grantham
]. E. Grantham.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
MR.. CROWLEY TAKES
P. o. MARCH 18TH

B. F. Crowley. appointee for the po-
sition of postmaster at Leesville. will
take full charge of our post office on
the 18th day of this month. Mr.. Crow
ley is we'll acquainted with the routine
of the postoffice and we look with deep
interest for the day when he will take
charge of our postoffice. Among the
people of Leesville there is a general
satisfaction at the selection of Mr..
Crowley, because of the efficiency he
has shown when in charge of the post
office before.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were granted this
week at the Vernon Parish Court House
by Hon. A. R. Hicks, the Clerk, to: Mr.
Henry Walker, of Orange, Tex, and
Miss Stella Cryer. of LeesvilIe; Mr..
Edgar Owens. of Barham and Miss Do
ra MaNey, of Camp Ingles; Mr.. John
Wilson Williams and Miss Ruth Burns,
both of Leesville; Mr.. v. c. Droddy,
of Rosepine, and Miss Florence Fon-
tenot, of Leesville.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
COUNTY HOME AGENT
SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK

Following is the schedule for the
work of the Vernon Parish Home Dem
onstration Agent, Miss Pearl LeFevre,
for next week. beginning March 18th:
Monday-Emergency.
Tuesday
Wednesday-Granniss
Thursday-Rosepine.
Friday-Neame.
Meetings held last week:
Rosepine-Number enrolled, 20, per
cent attendance, go; Record books
submitted, 0; New members, E; Adult
visitors, |.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

The LeesviIle City Council, Hon. o.
E. Morris, the Mayor, presiding. held
its regular monthly meeting last Tues
day evening, adjourning after the tram
saction Of the usual routine business
and reassembling last evening when ar
rangements were made for the con-
struction and maintenance Of several
of the city's streets and sidewalks.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
NIGHT OF MARCH 4TH
COLDEST OF WINTER

Most people did not realize it, per
haps; but last Saturday night, accord
ing to the United States Weather Bu-
reau Observers Station at NewlIano,
was the coolest night of the winter.
The temperature tumbled to the Is
mark, but evidently did not stay there
long. as Sunday proved to be a fine
spring day-just right for hiking and
baseball and other outdoor amuse-
ments. The farmers and gardeners
have been taking advantage Of the ex-
cellent weather this week and consid-
cradle progress has been made with
the blowing and planting already.
Follows the official ranort.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
SPECIAL COURT TERM
MONDAY, March 27

Hon. Mr.. Justice John H. Boone has
called a special term to be held by the
Twelfth Judicial District Court, at the
Leesville Court House, on Monday,
March 9th.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09

When the birds and other insect.
eaters visit your newly-plowed field.
don't frighten them away. They are
your frienls. and every minute thev
are there they will more than help YOUR
crop by eating insects that later would
destroy your crop. Remember this.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09

We are in possession of information
that the car that was overturned lasl
week south Of the station was not driv-
en- BY Carl Ethridge. and we are glad
to make the correction.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09

We have extended the $l.25-a-year
price for the Democrat for a limited
time. Phone in your subscriptions
NOW
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
Do Not Miss
the CFe
BY
Kathleen Norris

This great story will begin in the
next issue Of the Democrat.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09
olIows the official report

Rain fell on Feb. 28 and Mch. to
the amount of .65 inch.
Barometer would indicate warm
weather the first part of the week, and
colder the latter part of the week. This
indicates local showers, but these may
pass over.
The Vernon Parish Democrat can be
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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1922-03-09

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-30

afternoon at 1870. Burial will be at j
Webster
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ADJUSTMENTS

adaptation, has succeeded in turning
out a screen play of more than aver
age merit.
Action is what has made photoplays
the popular amusement that they are,
and action In abundance is to be found
in "Conceit." There are colorful scenes
in society bathrooms, exciting mo-
ments in the open, including encoun-
tiers with both man and beast, adven-
ture and last but not least, real drama
that has punch.
In brief the story relates Of a typical
society bounder who thinks only OF
himself and believes his wealth can
buy him everything. The fact that
there are some things his money can
not reach and places where his pres.
tige is nil, are brought home to him
most wildly in sequence of incidents
mostly of his own causing. But 1t is
all for the best and the man emerges
| from the fray really man.
The cast of players and characters
is of rare excellence. There is pol
ished Hedda Hopper, in one of immita'
BILE society roles, and there is Betty
| Hilburn, as a rough, uncultured girl
of the woods. W. B. Davidson is the
millionaire and Maurice Costello is
back to the screen in the role of an
| Indian trapper
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cation on an island OF the coast of
California where scenes of Mr.. Meie-
hans latest Paramount picture, THE
Man who Saw Tomorrow" which
came to the Washington theatre today,
under Alfred e. Green's direction.
The party was travelling on speedy
power boat
AS the craft reached the island har-
Dor. the pilot made a quick swerve,
while travelling at the rate OF 40 miles
am hour. Miss JOY, who was standing
in the bow of the boat, fell overheard.
In another boat near the scene OF
the accident, was girl spectator who
seized a life preserver but neglected
to throw it. Miss Joy came to the
surface struggling wildly against the
handicap of her heavy clothing. Still
the girl continued to hold the life pre-
server.
Meanwhile, Thomas Meighan had
leaped into the water and was swim.
ming to Miss Joys assistance. Mr..
Meighan shouted to the girl to throw
| the life preserver. She complied and
Miss Joy grasped it as she was sink.
| ing for the third time. Mr.. Meighan
reached and succeeded In keeping her
afloat until boat reached them
When questioned later, the girl ex
planned:
81 thought it was a scene from pic
ture. supposed that the camera was
mounted on the motor boat And
didn't want to spoil the pictured"
Just another version of the vol
story brought down to date and mo
ton picturesl
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THINKS POLYNESIAN
: RACE SPRANG FROM
AN kRYkN PEOPLE

SYDNEY, N. s.. W., Nov. 3o.-That
the Polynesian race originally sprang
from an Aryan people is the conclu.
sion of Alfred K. Newman, member
of the Polynesian society of New Zea-
land, which has devoted much time
and study to the origin of the race.
For many years members of the So
ciety have been collecting the old
myths, traditional songs and geneolo-
gies of the South Sea islanders.
In his book, who Are the Maoris?"
Newman traces the origin of the race
to an Aryan people who crossed from
the Punjab to the plains Of the Ganges
between 1000 B. G. and 1900 B. G.,
where they conquered and afterward
amalgamated with Mongolia race In
habiting that region.
The ruling castles were, however,
proud of their Aryan blood and en-
deavored to preserve the Aryan as
cendancy, according to Newman. The
result of this fusion was a mixed race
with dominant Aryan characteristics
About 1000 B. c., the race invaded
Burma, slowly fought its way down
the peninsular and about 500 B. c.,
crossed into Java which they found
inhabited.
when the Maoris left Borneo and
New Guinea they did not do so from
curiosity or love of adventure or be
cause they were skilled navigators,
wrote Mr.. Newman. They left in
consequence of great wars. The emit
grants were nearly always the beaten
people and they left island after
island for the same reason"
He said he believed the emigrante
left the Malay Archipelago between
200 A. D. and 800 a. D., coming first
to Samoa and then to other islands o.
= the South Pacific. 1t is from such {
source, he said, that the most daring
navigators and hardy adventures thu
world has ever seen have sprung.
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MURRETTE


What can brother do when his
sisters good name Is banded about
a smoking room, even though the
offender is an older man and one OF
riches and infuence7
The reply TO such action is shot.
according to Robert Lee Pitman, broth
er Of Virginia Pitnan, the heroine or
white Shoulders" the First National
attraction starring Katherine MacDon-
aid which today began an extended
run at the Murrette theatre.
In this case, however, the shot was
so well directed that it cost Col. Jim
Singleton, of the loose tongue, his
life and brought the chivalrous and hot
headed brother before the courts OF
the law in a fight for his own life.
From this time on the action of this
gripping photoplay shows the manner
in which Virginia Pitman, played by
Miss Macdonald, saved her brother
and indicated her own good name
as well.
The part of the brother is played
by Tom Forman, who also directed the
picture. Other well known players in
the cast include the child actor Rich
ard Headrick, Bryant Washburn, Nj
gel Barrie, Charles K. French, James
o. Barrows, Fred Maletesta, Lincoln
Stedman, William DuVuall and Lillian
Lawrence.
white Shoulders" is a screen adap
tation of George Kibbe Turner's Sat
urday Evening Post serial story.
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News Of the Counties

MIDDLEBORO, Ind. Nov. 3o-The
women of the Middleboro M. E.
church will hold a market Saturday
afternoon at the markothouse at
Richmond.
WEST RIVER, Ind. Nov. S0-Dal-
ton township Sunday schools will
meet in annual convention here Sun
day, Dec. 3. A good program Is prom
ised. The public is invited.
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WASHINGTON

A considerate young woman nearly
caused Leatrice joys death by drown
ing! Residents of southern California
have become so used to seeing film
folk in dangerous situations while the
camera turned in the background that
they have long since ceased to be
stirred, nor do they volunteer assist
ance for fear of running a scene.
Recently, Leatrice Joy was return
ing with Thomas Meighan from a 10
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Called by Death
MRS. JOSEPHINE cwIN

HUNTSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 30.-Mrs.
Josephine Gwin, IS years old. died
Tuesday afternoon at her home In
Modoc. She was born in Huntsville,
living here ali her life until the middle
Of September, when she went to live
with her daughter who was postmis-
tress at Modoc. Funeral services will
be>held at ! o'clock Friday morning at
Huntsville. Burial win be in the GEN.
etery west OF town.
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LEESBURG. -Coincident with
an announcement that moonshinefs
would be required to pay a federal
tax, so gallon still was found aban-
doned in a field near here.
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MURRAY

"Conceit," Selznick's new photoplay
special, which opened three days en-
gagement at the Murray theatre today
is the type of picture that is calculated
to please the greater majority of screen
fans. The director, Burton George.
has taken Michael Phillips story and
by retaining all the salient points of
the original and interpolating other
scenes necessary for the photoplay
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Yokohama Boys

Versatile Boys from the
Orient" See their "slide for
life" from the top balcony to
the stage. From the Royal
Theatre, Toxic.
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MRS. ELLEN BOND

FOUNTAIN CITY. Ind, Nov. 3d.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Bond,
who died Wednesday morning at her
home in Fountain City, will be held
from the New Garden church, Friday
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EUGENE v. pE5S RETURNS
TO HIS HOME UNHERALDED

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov 30-The
Thanksgiving Homecoming of Eugene
Victor Debs last evening was unherald'
ed and without demonstration. The
train bearing Mr.. Debs from Chicago.
where he had been for several months
resting and recuperating IN sanitar-
ium, arrived in Terre Haute at 6:01
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ENTIRE FAMILY HAD ~FLU~

keep right on using Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t win give quick relief said
the doctor, when the entire family had
the flu Never saw anything so good"
writes Mrs A B. Griffith, Andrews,
Ind. Neglected coughs and colds often
lead to serious complications. Foley's
Honey and Tar gives quick relief. Free
from opiates ingredients printed on the
wrapper). Largest selling cough medi-
cine in the world. A. G. Luken Drug
Co., 626-62S Observation-Disclosures.
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Heals Old Sores
Peterson's Ointment

To the millions of people who use
Petersons ointment piles, eczema. salt
rheum, pimply skin. sore feet and
chatting Peterson says, Tell any suf-
ferer from old sores that its mighty
healing power is wonderful 35c, Soc
s1.00, $3.50. Observation-Disclosures.
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o'clock. half an hour late. Mr.. Debs
went at once to his home. short walk
from the station.