The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 9

A Card Entertain at Bui Grand This Week this opportun -o to thank our good frienus of SATURDAY, JANUARY 3. 1920 land and Morehouse j.r many kindnesses shown us at the time of the death of wife and foster-mother. Mrs. Laura A. Dunham.e wish to particularly thank Mr.

Green family and Mr.Wm-Winbush and family. May God's choicest blessings rest upon each of you 13 the constant prayer of Yours respectfully, W. G. DUNHAM AND CHILDREN- Prof. Garnett, the hypnotist and mind reader, has been the attraction at The Buie Grand Theatre this week, giving performances nightly.

In the afternoons he gives free Etreet exhibitions of his wonderful skill by submitting himself to be blindfolded and then by mind reading succeeds in finding bidden objects in various parts of the town. He also drives while blindfolded a double team at break-neck speed over the streets of Rayville. His entertainments have been well-attended and Lave been the source of n.uch amusement and entertainment, as well 3 bewilderment Comparative Statement of the Rayville State Bank At the close of business on December 16, 1917, and same day two years later, showing its growth. Notice Stockholder. Meeting Notice is hereby given tlit the regular annual meeting of the block-holders of the Rayville State Bank, of Rayville, will be held at their office in the Town of Rayville, on Thursday.

February 5th, 1920, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come bt-fore the meeting. M. A. HARKEY, Cashier, iiajvdle, Jan. 1- 1320.

D. B. Dearman, of the 5th ward, was one of Rayville visitors Saturday. We have a shipment of Ford Self Starters, Can be placed on any Ford. EDWARD S.

BRES IXC. 1-3-tf. Rayville, La. Mrs. George Morgan, of Shreve-1 port, was the guest of her husband's mother and sisters the first of the week.

J. H. Young, well-known planter of this ward, dropped in Monday and favored us with a renewaL Mrs. D. B.

Dearman, of Mangham, parked through Rayville on tha 20th, for Cuba, where she expects to spend Christmas w-ith home folks. Dallas Richardson, one cf the best c-- zta l.v.rg north of Lay-viLe, cailed in 'iuesuay to renew. Mr. W. C.

Logan, practical planter cf the wrrd, was ta ay u. a call lues Jay. Dr. C. G.

Pardue, prominent phy-ecitn and citizen of Alto, was in to see us Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cordill, of Winnsboro, were the guest of Mrs. Cordill's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. H. P. Light Flint to Chanje Superintendent Mr. E.

J. Chaney, who ha3 been super.ntencent of the Rayville Light I'lant for several jears, has tendered hw resignation to take effect on the lT.th, will be by Mr. iir. leaves to accept a more lucrative position at Lake Providence, and carries with ii.ra the esteem of a large circle of friends who wish him well in his new-home. Mr.

Chaney is a good and will give satisfaction in Providence as he has here. The new superintendent is a me- December 16, 1917: December 16, 1919: RESOURCES RESOURCES ans $32,233.83 Loans 87,550.76 Cash on hand and in bank 55,487.24 on hand and in banks 105,532.92 Banking house, Furniture Banking house. Furniture and Fixtures a 7,500.00 and Fixtures 7,622.42 Other real estate 3,266.97 Other real estate 266.97 Overdrafts 2,672.71 Overdrafts P.q. 141.92 Liberty Bonds 800.00 Liberty bonds 16,200.00 Tha Song of Life Rev. Harry L.

Walton will preach a special sermon to the young men and women of Rayville at the Presbyterian Church, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Subject. "The Song of Life." All arc cordially invited. ctitinic of ability, ana that ne win hold down the job goes without say $101,960.75 $217,314.99 ing. Jones, the first of the week.

0 Dr. L. Green and Mr. J. L.

Mc- Pioneer sth Ward Citiien Dies Donald, of the lower part of the par- Mr Henry w. Earle, age 65 years: isn, were up to tne parisn seai weu- one of lhe most prominent citizens nesaay on a business mission. of the sixth Vard of Richland par LIABILITIES LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in $16,200.00 CaPital stock Paid in 18,400.00 Undivided profits 2 596 48 Undivided profits 3,356.07 Total deposits I0t. 189.161.53 r. Cashiers checks outstanding.

6,331.59 vomers checks outsandin 1,775.00 Duff to other banks 65.80 L. S. Mulhern. one of the most ish- die at his home S.u.n" Planters of the 4th ward, ay and was buried on Monday, air. Von-c Earle leaves a widow, two sons, dropped in to see The i rr Messrs.

Carlton V. and Patrick man wnue in lown last rau. Earle, all residents of the Sixth We had the pleassure of a call on Ward. Notice of Road Bond Sale The Police Jury of KichlAnd Parish, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Road Districts two (2), three (3), and four (4), in said Parish, county will receive consolidated sealed bids on entire lot of bonds, bids up to 10 a. January 15th, 1320, in Rayville, said Parish, addressed to the Police Jury, or E.

B. Lipscomb.Clerk, iLayville, Louisiana, on the following issues of District iioad lionds. Road District No. 2, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) payable in twenty-five year, beginning February 1st, 1921, bearing five per cent interest annually, payable semi-annually. Road District No.

3, Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars, payable in twenty-five years, beginning February 1st 1921, bearing five per cent interest annually, payable semi-annually. Road District No. 4. Four Hundred Thousand Dollars. payable in twenty-five years.be- $217,314.99 $101,960.75 Wednesday from Mx.

C. E. Dulaney, Henry Larle was born in of the Big Creek neighborhood, who Franklin parish March 6, 1854. and came in to add one more year to his removed to nicniana parisn in looa where he has since resided. He ac- cumulated quite a large planting and Dr.

D. R. Sartor, of Alto, one of i stockraising interest, and has been the subscribers of The Beacon for reCOgniied as a man of means and many years, called by the other day influence in his section for many to leave with us his annual remem- I years. He always took a leading brance. part in the betterment and upbuild- G.

W. Broadway, leading Sth ward tfcSix'. Kcn Jlanter. was up to Rayville Monday Fh' aad hls yoyed In presenting the above statement, we wish to thank our many clients and other friends for making this possible, and at the same time extend to you best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year ginnir.g February 1st, 1921, bearing five per cent, interest annually, pay acd honored The Beacon-News with a calL Hie csbccrui ttuu cuiiiiutriitc vi wiac circle of friends. For years he was regarded as one of the political and able semi-annually.

Certified check on any solvent band doing business in Louisiana pay able to the Police Jury, to the amount of two and one-half (2Vi) per cent Mr. R. M. Price, of the Big Creek cmc his community, and neighbarhood, is seriously ilL He Iwy fnd th forefront, ha. been in bad health for about 6 mT fr th advancement M.T.

KING, Ass't Cash. M. A. HARKLEY Cashier JAS. A.

MHOON, President of the face value of the issue, to ac company any and all bids. Bids to weeks, and being quite advanced in oi tne parisn. He was a strong I friend, and was never happier than i i i be opened after 10 a. the 15th day of January, 1920, at the Court years, i years oio, ne aoes noi ic- spend to medical treatment like his assistance to someone, House, all or any bids subject to re jection. Bids may be coupled with i 4 mil mttt4 miiiimh mm fan-ily pray for.

11 "nanclfl V- I His place will be one hard to fill. Mr. and Mrs. John 32artin and I The Beacon-News extends its sym- bright and 1 andsome children, of pathy and condolence to the bereav- condition of naming depository of funds derived from sale, without in cd family. of October.

A. D. 1919. RUFFIN G. PLEASANT.

Governor. By the Governor: JAMES J. BAILEY, Secretary of State. Attest: A true copy: Natchez, were tlae guests during the Christmas holidays of Mrs. Martin's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. H. P. Jones. Richland State Bank Remember Its terest subject to approval of the Police Jury.

Bids subject to competent legal approval of issue. Descriptive circulars to be had upon application to Harry Gamble, New Orleans, or Clerk of Police Jury. Rayville, Louisiana. Address all bids, E. B.

Lipscomb, Clerk Police Jury. Rayville, Louisiana. K. KLNE, President. E.

B. LIPSCOMB, Clerk. 12-13-4L Potatoes for Sale I Employes Quite a number colored sub-J The Ekhland Sute Bank remem Clerk of Delhi. 12-6-6t in a and substantial era to ca'l in recmtly ard renexv way its officers and employes by pre- INCOME OF FARMERS SWELLS BANK DEPOSITS i sentmg each with a Christmas gift WYTk3 the nature of an amount of money STATE OF LOUISIANA the undersigned Secretary of State, of the State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the annex and following page contains a true and correct copy of Proclamation by the Governor chanein? the classification tt t' equal to a month's salary. The coja, ox is.

wara: ern i i splendid prosperity of the bank war VJ ,1. 1.1 Oil, A.t Villi-. 1. ranted this action on the prt of the iilnri- 1 rr.i-.m-.t fi-i-mr-r-! directors, who ara ever ready to re of the "Villaee of Delhi" to that of i lv a r.f i gnize those who assist in making a "Town," dated October 11th, 1919. as is shown by comparing the same with the original on the file and of record in this office.

Choice picked sweet Porto Rican Yam Potatoes, $2,00 per bushel, F. O. Archibald, Mar.gham, or Rayville, La. Also have two good, sound work mares for sale. B.

A. THOMASON, 12-6-4t. Marghcm, Route 2. PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR executive Department, State of Louisiana Whereas, a census was taken by the municipal authorities cf the Village of municipal corporation of the Parish of Richland th- Schorl the remarkable sue i a sra h.r sltkn r.t iLn. ceS il is" uire r.ne par sh, was the guest of Mrs.

C. W. Ga 2ies tha first cf the thenticEted with the impres of my Sl of office, at the City of Baton 'cel- Methodist ML issicnary Society tvoup. this 11th day of uctoDer, 'If The Methodist Missionary Society A. I.

1919. JAME J. BAILEY, Secretary of Attest: a of Louisiana. A trae copy. operating under Act No.

13i of the Session Acts of the General Assem- sUla. jj 12-C-6t. it A MTT.FS was cnterir.ed by Mri. H. V.

VVhat-ic-y cnMcnday, December 2 Sth. Lovj-iy refreshments were served by the hostess, end the study led by Mrs. Floy I.icCay. The next mseting wiil be a business meeting at the church cn January 5. All members urged to be present to plan for the New oly of this State for the year 1898.

1 Clerk Village of Uc-lhi, approver wuiy um ibdb, entitled i -o- 0 EVERY YEAR, when iho farmers eil their produce, the volume of Hank de.oi:s ia yreat'y increased. Those farmers who roap tie lar-jrpst harvest uld have ti 'arget t'sr-J: tcccp i It often however. hat a ia rrer who hf.s fields and projKt.i.nate'y sumiler iiarveats. has the most money in the Bank. Such a farmer deposits a part of all his ircome and his constant depositing and plans fir saving show large The thrifty farmer should save his money, just as he tloes his hay and grains.

Banking for Farmers ar Loans on Farm Lands Checking and Savings Accounts Tne Richland State Bank. -o- A delightful cnce was enjoyed by the social at the Coer.cn liz.il 1-Ic cv ti. pl-jasact i-ilif, v. li.ch Lxgety atv.cn iea young people 'roc. other tswns i wtll as Rayvill, was under the efficient management Mr.

W. T.Joncs. Music vas furnishi by te Bui Scott Orchestra. Mr. and Mrs.

L. L. Wheless, ofi San Antonio, Texas, were the gucsta the latter part of Let week and the first of this week of Mr. and lear. SUPT.

STUDY AND PUB. SHERIFF'S SALE State cf Louisiana Parish of Rich- land 7th District Court Mrt Anna P. Miles, vs. No. 4941, S.

Copeland By virtue or a writ of seiiure and sa'1 issued in the above style and numbered cause, and to me directed 1 htve seized and taken into my pos-sfsiion and will offer for sale at public tuction at the East door of the ccurt th. Tnmi nf Rawille, Sheriff's SaU State of Louisiana Parish of Louisiana 7th District Court W. L. Calhoun vs. Xo.

5012. E. P. Garrison By virtue of a writ of seizure and rale issued in the above numbered cause and to me directed, I have seiz- An Act for the creation and government cf municipal corporations throughout the State, defining their tower and duties," said census being sworn to by the praon employed by the stid Village to take same; and, Whereas, the said census shows that said illage of Delhi has a population in excess of one thousand (1000), inhabitants, thereby entit ling municipal corporation to be classified as a TOWN under the provisions cf said Act No. 136 cf 1898, and amendatory laws thereof; Now, therefore, I Ruffin G.

Pleasant, Governor of the State of Louisiana, acting under and by virtue of Che authority vested in me by law, and more particularly by the provisions cf Act No. 13G of the Sessions Acts of the General Assembly thia State for the year 1898. and laws amendatory thereof, do issue this my proclamation declaring the said Villaze cf Delhi to a Town 1 Fred Morgan. Mr Wheless is the uncle of Mrs. Morgan.

Dr. W. D. Whelers. of WinmSioro, was also a guest of Mr.

and Mrs. Morgan during the visit of his bro Aer. Mr. Ira J. Hail, a onctica! and l)IIIH'HHHtHti "i witnm legal noura oi Saturday, Jaaaary 3ri, 1920 the following described property, to-wit: of NWVi, Sec.

21, T. 17, N. R- 6 East, together with all improvement thereto belonging, situated in the Parish of Richland, Seized as the property of S. W. Cope-land, defendant, and wilj be sold t5 Eatfefy eaid writ and all costs.

Terms cf Sale: Cash with benefit of appraisement. MARK A. COOPER- Rayville, La. successful planter of r. orth cf Del- ed and will offer for sale at the East hi, favored us witr a of his door cf the court house, in the Town subscription the first 1 the week, of Rayville, within legal hours This renewal is partictrJarly appre- of sale, at public auction, on ciated, because Mr.

Hall has been a Saturday, February 7th, 1920 constant reader of the old Beacon the following described property thirty-one years, sincv 1889. He wjt: Your Banking Can Be Handled Satisfactorily By MAIL under provisions cf Act No. o.i.u:. -Jf session Acts of the General As- East, containing 160 acre3. more or sembly of the State of Louisiana for makes us leei gooa dv saj mg muhc a lot of good things, amot'K which he declares.

"I don't see hov I quit the habit of de-r old paper that has "xH'n visitir tne year lbitn. and do hprehv i fl the said Village cf Delhi as a Town I npdtr the nrovisior.s cf said Act No. I npllH NEEDS oi our out oi town cui tomers receive the came persona! attention given to resident customers. home for 31 less, together with all the improvements thereunto belT'nj. Seized as the property of E.

P. Garrison and will be soli to satisfy eaid Judgment lately ranicre-i ia the lion. lio of 1898, with power to enjoy and evercise all the power and rights and privileges conferred udgh it. and Notice Stockholder Meeting Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the stockholders of the Mangham State Esnk. Mar.gham.

la-, will be held at their office in tr. Village cf Mangham, Thursday. upon owns, by under provisions of said Act No. 133 of lSSS. audi lUptUt Ch'rck Service Correspondence Invited.

amendments thereto, rr mt-'n nn 10 a. Juiiirv ISth. 1919, for Seventh IXstrict Ccurt, trgether with hereinafter be eorfcTreJ crfon i- t. the purpose trf electing directors for Sunday. Janurry 4, the pastor w31 eeti precch on the following themes: Term9 of Sale: CaiB with bCet Witne- 'lrmVttlw llhO tlWM tMliml KanK fit Mflniftfl i i iiu mt uuui vuiwakM mmmm sjvswb.siwwv press cf the Creat nf hm State nronerW ttnm hpfore th meeting.

11 a. m. -The TaL of a urea and Good iUa." 7:15. p. m.

"DeceHtJon." vTrVA COOPER. Sh 1 toU the T. W. STABK, CashieY. MAKE A.

COOPER, Sher.2. I City of Eaton Ronge, this 11th day 12-20-St.