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Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Jessamine Chapter, o. E. S.
Closes Most Successful Year

The most successful year in the
history of Jessamine Chapter, Order
of the Eastern Star, was the one
which ended Monday evening when
Mrs. J. H. Lipscomb retired as worthy
matron and was succeeded by Mrs.
May Poole.
Mrs, LipScOmb was presented with
Ia beautiful past worthy matron pin
by Mrs. W. C. Flanders. Judge G,
Ellis OFT, on behalf of the order, pre-
sented Mrs. Lipscomb with a beauti-
full silk umbrella. The officers pre-
scented Mrs Lipscomb with a pair of
fine bud vases, while Mrs. A. L,
Wilmington gave the lady one of the
finest cakes ever made in Bogalusa
A number of addresses were made
by members, following which a fine
luncheon was served.
During the administration of Mrs
Lipscomb seventy-six were initiated
into the order.
The new officers are: Mrs. May
Poole, worthy matrOn; James War.
rem, worthy patron; Mrs. Inez David
son, associate matrOn: Miss Georgine
Flanders, secretary; Mrs. Roberta
Simmons, treasurer; Mrs. Clara Gu
trer, conductress; Miss Mary Null
lings, assistant conductress; Mrs
Georgia Tucker Chaplin, Mrs. Kate
Welsch Marshall, Mrs. Ethel Cooper,
organist; Mrs. Bluma Bienn, Ada
Mrs. Elsie Welsch. Ruth; Miss Mary
Pigott, Esther: Mrs. Belle Sims, Mar
tina; Miss Edna Mizell, Electa; Mrs.
Ollie Scott, warder; J. S. Mackey,
sentinel.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Takes Chance With Life to Save Negro;
Seven Bones Broken Condition Critical

T. E. Varnado, residing in Boga-
lusa Terrace, is in the Elizabeth Sui
Ivan Memorial Hospital in a serious
condition as the result Of turning his
truck into a ditch on the highway
Saturday afternoon to avoid striking
a negro. Seven bones are broken and
others are probably fractured, be-
sides some bad bruises and cuts.
Mr.. Varnado was driving to Boga-
lusa in one of the big logging trucks
used on contract work for the Baer
& Thayer Hardwood Company, and
as he was coming down a steep hill
just ahead of him was a wagon load
ed with charcoal. Just as he started
to pass the wagon, a negro jumped
from the rear of the vehicle, directly
in front of the logging truck, which
was loaded. Rather than strike the
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
HOOSIER PATHFINDER
DUE HERE SATURDAY

The pathfinder car which is being
sent over the Dixie Highway by the
Indiana Motor League will arrive in
Bogalusa Saturday afternoon, accord
ing to a message received by Mayor
Sullivan from Cliff Williams of Ne
ridian on last Monday.
A warm welcome will be given Mrs.
Margaret Noblet, who is driving the
pathfinder car, which is a Cole "8. F."
Mrs. Noblet will be followed by other
cars with a crew to mark the road
from Indianapolis to New Orleans.
Mrs. Noblet will remain over night
in Bogalusa and drive to New Orleans
Sunday.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
BOGALUSA PREPARES
FOR BIG CHRISTMAS

Bogalusa is all in readiness for the
greatest Christmas in the city's his
tory. Every kiddy will receive a
present at the schools on Friday
evening. Every needy family in Bo-
galusa will receive a big basket of
provisions from the Elks. Various
entertainments are announced from
several churches.
Next Monday will hardly find a
place of business open in Bogalusa.
Christmas is one of the days in the
year when the plant of the Great
Southern Lumber Company and the
Bogalusa Paper Company close down
for the full day, and this year will
be no exception.
The banks will be closed and the
postoffice will make but one delivery.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21

negro, Mr.. Varnado turned the truck
down the embankment and took a
chance with his own life.
The truck and its load, which
weighed several tons, turned over as
it went down the embankment with
Mr.. Varnado holding to the steering
wheel. He was pinned under the
truck and it was some time before
he could be extricated and taken to
the Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial Hos
pital. His condition is serious, but
he has fair chance to recover.
Mr.. Varnado is we'll known to the
employees of the Baer & Thayer mill
and to citizens of Bogalusa Terrace,
where he has resided for a number
of years. When the accident oc-
Cured he was in the employ of Kel-
ey Stewart.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Peace May Reign in
Highway Connish

Difference in the ranks of mem
bers of the Louisiana State Highway
Commission may be ironed out at
conference in Baton Rouge Wednes-
day, according to rumors current in
New Orleans Tuesday.
Duncan Buie, one of the members
of the commission whose resignation
is in the hands of Governor John NJ.
Parker, who was in New Orleans
Tuesday, declined to make any
statement.
HAS Governor Parker asked you
to reconsider your resignation, or if
he does, will you reconsider it," Mr.
Buie was asked.
81 have an appointment with Gov
ernOr Parker for Wednesday," said
Mr.. Buie, "and until | see him and
discuss the situation with him, will
make no statement of any kind. Gov
ernor Parker has been very busy go
ing over correspondence which ac-
cumulated while he was away, but
have arranged to see him Wednes-
day"
William T. Peterman, chairman of
the highway commission, will also be
at the capital Wednesday, as we'll
as other members of the body.
"Wil you reconsider your resigna-
tion?" was asked of Ex-Governor j.
Y. Sanders, who has resigned as at
torney for the highway commission.
81 have resigned and l have not re-
called my resignation" replied the
former governor.
"Will you attend Wednesdays
conference in Baton Rouge?"
81 have not even been notified
there viii be a conference and don't
know that there will be any, New
Orleans Item.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Sand Tables Donated to
Superior Ave. Primaries

Superior Avenue Parent-Teachers'
Association held their regular meet
ing Friday, December 8. The chill
dren gave most entertaining pro
gram, at the conclusion of which Mr..
Ratliff delivered a short talk that was
both helpful and instructive.
The association is again indebted
to Mr.. Sullivan for lumber to be used
in the sand tables in the primary
grades. Mr.. Stockstill hauled this
lumber free of charge, and Messrs.
Shows, Diemel and Moloney did the
building. Mr.. Kicks then hauled the
tables to the school house. Thanks
to the kindness of all these gentle
men, the sand tables were secured
with no expense to the association.
The ladies will sell appetizing sand
witches at the Superior Avenue
Christmas Tree, Friday night, for the
benefit of their library fund. Please,
everyone, buy one, and help on of
the best causes in the world.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Only 4OOOuto Of 1000
Have Paid Poll Tax

If you are going to vote in the
state and parish elections year from
next month, you will be one Of the
few-unless you hustle and pay your
poll tax. A letter just issued by Sher-
if Bateman states there are. about
1000 people in Washington Parish
who would be qualified to vote. A
few more than 500 have paid their
poll tax, and few Of these are in the
City Of Bogalusa and the Fourth
Ward.
Payment cannot be made after
Saturday, December 80.
You can pay your poll tax at the
Washington Bank and Trust Com
pany, The First State Band or at
STRAINS Drug Stores.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Merchants Expect Big
Rush Starting Today

If you have not purchased every
thing for your Christmas, don't be
disappointed when you go to any
store during the remainder of the
week if you find all the clerks busy,
because a majority of Bogalusans
have put off their Christmas buying
until the last hour, and as a result
heavy purchases will be made for the
remainder of the week.
All the stores have an unusual dis
play of holiday goods and every citi-
zen will find it to his advantage to
purchase every Christmas need in Bo-
galusa.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Every Kiddy in Bogalusa to Receive Gifts
F rom Santa at Schools Tomorrow Night

Central School, Columbia Street,
Richardsontown and the High School
building.
The colored children will assemble
at the Y. M. C. A, where gifts will
be distributed to them.
This annual event has proved a
happy one to the children of BOga-
lusa and Commissioner Of Education
Starns, assisted by Superintendent
Ratliff and the principals and teach
ers Of the local schools, raised a fund
sufficient to provide gifts for every
child in the city.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Effective Presentation
For Griffith Picture

The wonder attraction of the con-
temporary stage is announced for
Presentation at the Magic City The
ater, where D. w. Griffith presents
here for the first time on Tuesday
and Wednesday December &c and
Ml, his great screen enlargement of
Way Down East"
Way Down East" is not a mere
expanding of the stage play of the
sme name. Rather, the WAY Down
East" that Griffith has provided is an
laylhc tale of plain and honest people
shd there is a distinct moral i'm
gressed-that Of a single standard
Ior conduct of men and women. The
poor, disconsolate girl who is turned
gat INTO terrific storm is a pathetic
llgure, indeed, and when she is seen
ylng helpless on an ice floe, drifting
soWard a menacing fall, there is a
will that gets each onlooker in its
gtlp. In the nick Of time she is saved
4tom death and then pent up feeling
zones forth in overwhelming ap-
Lillian Gish, in the leading role,
as achieved a success that at once
PAGES her in the foremost rank of
/. american actresses. Richard Bar
Neiness, Mrs. Morgan Belmont, a
Fslial leader; Creighton Hale, Kate
I1sqce, Viva Ogden, Mary Hay, Burr
=. ..cinttosh, George Neville, Edgar Mel
rTSn, howell Sherman, Porter Strong,
eiOtenee Short and others are seen.
,l as usual with a Griffith picture,
Ire IS a thematic score played by
large orchestra, and the music is a
secession of delightful melodies and
Impressive compositions, accentuat-
~ ~ each situation. Special lighting
M mechanical effects, devised and
s ssehted by Griffith, add to effec-
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
MRS. DYKES ENTERTAINS AT
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SON

Mrs. F. N. Dykes entertained a
happy band of children at her home
on Avenue C last Monday afternoon,
from 8 to 5, in honor of the fourth
birthday of her little son, F. N. Jr.
The cake was very pretty, with its
silver decorations and four brilliant
candles. Christmas decorations were
used in the spacious living and din
ing rooms, where many interesting
games were played.
Mrs. Dykes was assisted by Mes
danes J. S. Mackey, N. D. OFT, Day
ton Vinson and Mobiles.
Delicious refreshments Of ice cream
and cake were served the happy little
tots.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
lIks to Make I25 Families Happy
With Big Xmas Baskets Next Sunday

Dr.. J. H. Slaughter, chairman OF
the Elks' Christmas Fund Committee
reports the fund was short, but nev.
ertheless no family will be overlooked
the shortage will be raised after
the holidays, if necessary.
The packing of the boxes will take
place on Saturday evening and al
Elks and their wives are urged to be
at the Elks' Home at p. m. to as
sist in the work.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
LUTHERAN XMAS SERVICES

Sunday morning there will be Lu'
theran Christmas services in the Y.
M. C. A. at 10 a. m. Friends and
strangers are cordially invited to at
tend.
At 1870 a. m. a regular Christmas
program will be rendered, to which
also are invited. The program con-
sists of appropriate hymns, dialogues
recitations and an address by the pas
tor, Rev. r. Scaer.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
OFFICER MIZELL. GETS
FINE XMAS PRESENT

Officer Alex Mizell, of the police
.dspartnent, was presented with a
check for S25 by the management of
the Magic City Theater in token of
appreciation for services he has given
the theater.
Officer Mizell has succeeded in
breaking up the crowd of boys who
formerly gathered nightly at the
movie house.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21

- YOU know of a child in Bogalusa9
Il y hat he or she goes to the school
-Se tbo oil vicinity tomorrow Fri
= ~ we've 1evening at 7 o'clock, for Santa
9 9,, - viii be there with presents
G u overv kiddie, regardless of age.
III ILL., e children who have little broth
S.nU or sisters are urged to see that
~ little tots go to the school when
. ~ lat attend, and a cordial invitation
' .ne oyytended the parents to accompany
fng TEe S,tllT will be a real Santa Claus
]. aacb If the ward school buildings,
S y T Bogalusa, Pleasant, Hlll'
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
HIGH SCHOOL WILL
HAVE XMAS TREE

The students of "High" will return
to school Thursday evening when a
Christmas celebration will be held. A
program will be given under the di-
rection of Mrs. N. E. Young, and at
the conclusion of the program the
presents will be distributed among
the pupils.
The "postoffice" system of draw
ing names was used and any no pupil
may give an article costing over rs
ton of gifts will be done by the COM
missioners of the student govern
ment. In fact, the whole affair is un-
der the supervision of the student
council.
The L. L. Club had a party at the
Y. W. C. A. last Saturday night,
which was considered a "grand sue
cess" bv all who attended. Misses
Overstreet and Breland chaperoned.
The usual games, with new additions,
were played. Delicious refreshments
of ice cream, cake and candy were
served.
A tennis club has been organized
at Hi, and right after the holidays
the members will begin practice. As
Prof. F. B. Brown, chemistry teacher,
has consented to be sponsor, a sue
cessful club is assured. Mr.. Brown
is a veteran tennis player and those
who are not we'll versed in the tech
nicaIities of the game will have his
expert advice.
The members of the Annual staff
held a meeting Tuesday evening and
plans were discussed. 1t was found
that there was only $32.40 in the
Annual treasury so far. The school
is expected to plunge into this enter
prise with great enthusiasm after the
holidays. Miss Marian Mills was ap-
pointed editor for the freshman class
at this meeting.
Miss Lois Myers-Turner and Miss
Clara Eaton were weekend guests IN
New Orleans, doing Christmas shop
ping.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
BOGALUSA GETS FIRST
TOUCH OF WINTER

After one of the most remarkable
winters ever recorded in the history
Of Bogalusa, the weather man sent in
some genuine old-time winter wealth
er Sunday night, which continued on
through Monday. There was cold
rain falling, a sharp wind from the
north, but Tuesday the weather be-
gan to moderate and unless there is
more rain, Bogalusa can look for
ward to a bright and warm Christ
mas.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
SHOPMEN TO GET
FULL WEEKS REST

A majority of the employees of the
N. O. G. N. shops will get full
weeks rest from next Saturday even
ing until January 2. Only emergency
work will be carried on during the
coming week. This has been the
practice in the past, according to
Master Mechanic Peters.
The shops will reopen with the
usual crews on Tuesday, January 2,
1923
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21

~. hundred and twenty-five fam
Vns Going to be made happy in
Dies are { bv the Bogalusa Lodge Of
BOgaluS06 , ~ $1,000 worth Of pro-
Elks. Iii he sent to every part Of
VISIONS ,, W" earIv Sunday morning. The
the Guy Iii contain enough groceries
boxes as %t, IN last an ordinary family
ana = ut Jovs The baskets are valued
seV e1o Zach and all Of the mercha9-
g g. Nv was purchased at wholesale
prices.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
TWELVE OLD MAIDS"
A DECIDED SUCCESS

"The Old Maids Convention,
given by Northeast Circle of the
Methodist Church at the High School
Auditorium Friday night, was a de-
cided success, with all the east &C
quitting themselves with honor.
Much credit is due Mrs. L A. Sims,
who worked untiringly to successfully
stage the play.
The sum of $3.50 was realized for
the benefit of the Methodist Church.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Wonderful Thriller Coming
To Magic City Saturday

The manage of the Magic City
Theater has booked for Saturday, De-
cember 23rd, the wonderful thriller,
cover the Border" Handsome pho
tographs of the beautiful star will be
presented to all who attend the show
Saturday night.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
GuIotta Resting Well;
Will Not Lose Arm

John Gulotta, who received a load
of slugs fired from gun in the
hands of Jasper Bosco, Columbia
street merchant, will not lose his arm
and is reported getting along nicely
at the Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial
Hospital. It will be two or three
weeks before he will be discharged,
however. ~
Bosco made a cash bond of $1,000
a week ago last Monday and disap-
peared.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Session of City Court
Unusually Light Tuesday

There was a lack of business in
the City Court on Tuesday, due to
the good behavior of citizens. Judge
C. Ellis OFT will leave Friday for Mt.
Hermon, where he will spend the holi-
days with relatives, and there will not
be a session of City Court on Friday
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
POLICE GET STILL
AND Is GALLONS

The police made a catch shortly
before noon Tuesday that is going to
take a lot of "cheer" out of some
ones Christmas, for in Adamstown,
at the home of Nick, an Italian, they
found a still in operation as well as
rs gallons of "hootch." Nick was
taken to the city Jail where he is held
awaiting bond.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
MRS. QUAVE DEAD

Mrs. Leonette Quave, aged %, wife
Of R. Quave, died at the Elizabeth
Sullivan Memorial Hospital on Mon
dav night, where she had been a pa
tient for several days. Death was
due to kidney trouble.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Chapter Installs Officers
For 1923 Thursday Night

Tonight Thursday the officers Of
Royal Arch Masohs for the year 1928
will be installed and all members of
the chapter are urged to attend the
meeting, which will be called to or
der promptly at 8 o'clock.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Send Your News Items to
Enterprise Early This Week

Bogausa citizens who are going to
entertain, or who are going out of the
city, or have news of any kind, are
requested to send the items to The
Enterprise at once, as the paper for
next week viii be in the mail for de-
Iivry not later than Monday (Xmas)
morning.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. B. Magee and Mr..
and Mrs. K. l. Bean will leave Sun
dav for Franklinton, where they will
spend Christmas at home with Mr..
and Mrs. T. NJ. Darlington.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. T. Magee will
spend the holidays with homefolk in
TyIertown, Miss.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21

al. mere are said to be 500 bootleg
~ 49, IN Washington, but one must re
caOer that there are more than 500
al 5'sresSmen thero.-C0lumbia Rec
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Troops Ordered Out
in State Khan Fight

Monroe, La, Dec. 19.-Com-
Pany C, National Guard, in
charge of Capt. w. w. Cooper,
entrained at 2:3O o'clock this
afternoon for Bastrop, More
house parish seat, where the men
are under orders to guard the
courthouse for the next thirty
days. TIE movement is in con-
nection with the situation grow
ing out of the kidnapping last
summer of five Mer Rouge citi-
zens of which two have disap-
peared.
Monroe, La, Dec. 19.-Company G
of the Louisiana National Guard was
ordered to mobilize at the armory on
Washington street at 1 o'clock this
orders having been re-
ceived from the adjutant general at
noon today.
Officers profess to be in ignorance
of the purpose of the mobilization,
but admit that they may be ordered
to Batsrop to look into conditions
growing out of the kidnapping of Mer
Rouge citizens in August.
Captain w. W. Cooper, commander
of the company, is at Baton Rouge
and is reported to be in conference
with Governor Parker.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1922-12-21
Your Enterprise
Should Reach You
Christmas Morning

Your next weeks Enterprise
should reach you not later than
Monday (Xmas) morning, if
present plans do not miscarry.
You will, therefore, not receive
your Enterprise next Thursday.
It has been necessary for The
Enterprise to enlarge it's quar-
tiers and the moving of several
pieces of machinery will require
several days. In order not to
delay the issue of the paper
next week it will be issued in
advance the latter part of this
week.
The management and entire
staff of the Enterprise take this
opportunity of wishing a Merry,
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to every person in
Bogalusa.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1922-12-23
PoRToERIQUENo QUE HoNRA A
SU PALS

El Sr. Jose Padin hijo de Puerto
Rico, acaba de ser honrado con una
distinction que verdaderamente merece
por su inteligencia a toda prueba y
habilidad para desempenar cualquier
cometido, por diffcil que sea. Sc le ha
nombrado Interprete Official para la
Conferencia de Asuntos Centro-ameri-
canos que Sc celebra actualmente en-
la ciudad de Washington.
Este ilustre portorriquefo, que en-
pez6 su tarea como simple maestro de
escueIa, ha sabido triunfar por su pro-
pio esfuerzo, hasta ocupar los puestos
que necesitan tacto, integridad inte-
ligencia. Primero fue maestro de es-
cuela, Iuego Inspector de Distrito; mas
tarde Inspector General, ub-Comisio-
nado de instruction, y actualmente Dd-
rector del Departamento de Castellano
de la importantisima casa editcra d.
G. Heath y Co.
La Ultima distinction de que acaba
de SIR objeto, honra a Puerto Rico y
nos acerca mas Norte America.
Antonio DoMINGUEz NIEvEs.