The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 3

II THE WCHLAND BEACON-NEW5. RAYVILLE. LOUISIANA. ness LAND POSTED. Notice is hereby given that our lands are posted, and all hunters and trespassers are warned kon JI'CtTZT 8tion with Tfc aCCepted i JUDGMENT.

me Mengel Company, State of Louisiana Parish of Rich- in Tl Srd' in the oad service 7th District Court. hoJ xaa' was bact i owi Mr, WCek Visitin Parents, Ma' Brock- Wife- vs- 5631 Mr.and Girod I Brock. Husband. aeverai years since he has been home, was kePt busy shaking hands By reason cf an answer having na renewing old friendshin been filed in the above styled and tion the majority of property tax payers of the said Road District No. One (1), in number anil amount, eligible to vote and voting, shall determine the, Proposition to incur debt and is-: sue additional bond of the said Pis- the Parish of Richland, and there in public session open the ballot boxes, examine and canvass the returns, and declare the results of said election, and promulgate the same.

Passed, 13th day of December, 1921. by the following vote: Yeas; Wood. Ferguson, Bennett, ilKne. Hill, Earle and Hatch. Nays; None.

The ordinance declared adopted. trict to the amount of Seventy Thou- sand Dollars, to run lor a period of twenty-five years, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent (6r per annum payable semi-annually the funds thus derived be used for the Purpose of constructing roa.ls in said District. Section 2. Be it further ordained. etc- Tnat the ballot boxes, necessary blanks, and other necessary parapher- nana snail oe proviueu Dy tne aecre-hp tt- KLIN'E.

President. ATTEST J. C. SALMON', Clerk. NOTICE State of Louisiana, Parish of Rich land.

Pursuant: To authority contained in Ordinance No. B-147 of the Police Jury of Richland Parish, of date the Uih day of December, 1921, I. W. Kline, President of the said body, ht.re; ive notice that an election held in Road District No. i.

One (1) of the Parish of Richland: On Tuesday, the 14th day of February, 1122 as set forth in the following abstract of said Ordinance: Section 1. F.e it ordained by the Police Jury of the Parish of Richland, in' lawful session convened, that an election shall be, and is hereby called to be held in the said Road District No. One (1), on' Tuesday, the 14th day cf February, 1922, at which election the majority of the property tax payers of said Road District No. One (1) in number and amount eligible vote and voting, shall determine the proposition to incur debt and issue additional bonds of the said Ditrict to the amount of Seventy Thousand Dollars, to run for a period of Twenty-five years, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent (rV per annum, payable semi-annually, the funds thus derived to be used for the purnose of constructing Roads in said District. The said election shall be held at the following polling places, and by the officials named, each being a registered voter: (1) At Holly Ridge-, Election Commissioners, 15th, R.

M. Boucher, V. A. Gee and W. D.

Ruff. Clerk, Jesse E. Cochran. Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, the loth day of February, 1922, at 10:00 o'clock A. the Police Jury of Richland Parish will meet at the Courthouse at Ray ville, in said Farish, and there in public session open the ballot boxes, examine and count the votes, both as to numbers and amount, and examine and canva-s the returns, and declare the results of said election, an1 promulgate the same.

ATTEST: President. J- c- Secretary. r. "ry ot the roiice jury, ana ne sna.i cause to be printed ballots for use said election in the following form to-wit- I iorm, town. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS to incur debt and issue adjition.

bonds of Road Dis- trict No- 0ne to the YES amount of $70,000.00 run for 2 years. bearing interest r.t the rate of six per cent, per annum, payable semi-annually, for the purpose constructing Road in said District. Taxable valuation, NO (Signature of voter.) Notice to voters: Vote on the proposition above. To vote in favor of the proposition, place a cross (X) mark the square after the word vote against the proposition place similar mark after the word "NO." Section3. Be it further ordained, That the compensation of the Election Commissioners at said election shall be Three Dollars ($3 00) per day for one day; and for the Deputy Sheriff Three Dollars ($3.00) for one day; and the said election shall be held at the following place, and by, the officials here named, each being a registered voter.

(1) At Holly Ridge, Election Commissioners, R. M. Boucher, V. A. Gee and W.

D. Ruff. Clerk, Jesse E. Coch ran. Section 4.

Be it further ordained, That notice of this election containing the proposition herein submitted to the voters, shall be prepared and signed by the President and Secretary of the Police Jury and shall be promulgated by the Secre tary in the official journal for four (4) weekly insertions, the first sertion to be thirty (30) clear days i Given cn this 13th day of Decem-before the date of the election. ber 1921, in said Parish. The said notice shall further re- i KLINE, I 666 cure Billiou. Fever 0 I helled Icans at 40 cents. CHAS TITCHE.

LOST. One bay horse, white spot in fore- head, roached mane, shoes on all leeU a 0 reward fr information leadinS to recovery of animal. LIEBER COMPANY, Monroe, La. sJ-r. Manf- Notice is hereby given that the "nual meeting oi tfie stockholders of the Maneham State Bank.

1 1 inc lanonnm vtot. unu i win De neid in the -1 bank building on ThnraHatr Janimro bank buildinc- on ThraHa i 19. 1922. for th miri nf b.ard of and transacting oiner as minght come hifo. 6 i T.

W. STARK. Cash er. 12-13-5L Mangham. La.

Notice of StockhoIder. Mt; Notice of Stockholder Mm tin The annual meetine of the stock-1 holders of the Bank of Delhi. Delhi I will be held in the directors I room of said bank on Tuesday. Jan- 18th 1922 fop the Purpose of electing a Board of Directors to serve uriK the n3uin(f year and for the transaction of any other busi- ness that may properly come before ir. W0Li K' Sheriff Sale State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland, Seventh District Court.

Ami Boyer vs. No. 5475, Frank N. Mason. By virture of a writ of seizure and sale, issued in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed, have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale, at public auction, at the eat door of the Courthouse in the Town of Rayville, within legal hours of sale, -on SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1922, the following described property to-wit: All that part of section 13 17 7 East, which lies West of Burn Bayou, containing 132 acres, more or less.

Seized as the property of Frank N. Mason and will be sold to satisfy said judgement and all costs. Terms of Sale: Cash with benefit of appraisement, and to pay past due note with cost, interest and attorney's fees, and on terms of credit to meet the falling due of unmatured notes, all as set forth in said writ MARK. A. COOPER, Sheriff.

Rayville, Louisiana, Dec. 21, 1921. PROCEEDINGS POLICE JURY OF RICHLAND PARISH A petition from the citizens of Road District No. 1, of Richland parish asking that an election be called for not later than second Tuesday in February 1922, was received, as follows: "To the Honorable Police Jury in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana: We, the undersigned voters and tax payers in Road District No. 1, of your Parish, hereby petition you to call an election in the said Road District No.

1 not later than the sec ond Tuesday in February for the urjose of voting an additional Bond Issue in said Road District in the sum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) for the purpose of con structing additional surfaced road in said Road District No. 1. Said election to be held in accor dance with the laws of the State of Louisiana. WITNESS: (Signed): Jesse E. Cochran, V.

A. Gee, C. H. Grivette, W. D.

Ruff J. D. Cade, J. M. McAllister, H.

Thompson, A. S. Beach, R. M. Bouchar, A.

D. Silk L. W. McJohn, Zeb Harrinton, his mark, (witness: Geo. B.

Franklin), U. R. Sorey, Will Gilliam, O. C. P.

Recoulley, O. C. P. Recoul-ley, Sr. Chess Wymond Co.

of by Georga B. Franklin." ORDINANCE NO. B147 Whereas, Article 14 on the consti tution of 1921 and Act 256 of the General Assembly of Louisiana of 1910, and Amendments, declare the Police" Jury of the Parish of Richland to be the governing authority through which Road District No. ONE (1) in said Parish may incur debt and issue additional negotiable bonds, and levy special taxes, for the construction and maintenance of read in said Road District, when so authorized at any election held in the said Road District; and Whereas, the assessed valuation of the taxable property in said District for the year 1921, according to the! official assessment roll on file amounted to One Million One Hundred Sixty-nine Thousand and Fifty-five ($1,169,055.00) Dollars, and there is no existing indebtedness incurred in said District except a bond issue of Forty Thousand Dollars, Sixteen Hundred Dol lar ii Ann nn a. ww-vw kUL JI1U1VINU having been paid.

Whereas, the special tax necessary to be annually levied to extenguish the proposed indebtedness will approximate. 5 mills, now, Therefore: Section 1. Be it ordained by the Police Jury of the Parish of Richland. in lawful session convened, that an 'lection be held, and is hereby called to ui i in al to of in to a 1 under penalty of the law. JXO.

M. FERGUSON, MRS. MARY C. FERGUSON. 12-31-3t.

Rayville, La. LOST COMPRESS RECEIPTS I have lost the following compress receipts, issued by the People's Com- press Warehouse of Rayville, Nos. 38580, 38615, 38688 39104, 39105,39097, 39099, 39103 39098. The public is warned not to trade for these receipts, as they are my property. E.

S. GAINES, 12-31-3t. Girard La SHFRIFF'? tlir i State of Louisiana Parish land Seventh District Court Cyrus W. Scott Mfg. Co.

vs. No. 1 5055, H. W. Earle Son.

I r. P. Williams vs. No. 5319, XT Tir i n.

i oc oons. xy inue oi a wm oi ii ia issuea in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed I have seized and taken my possession and will offer for sale at public auc- tion at the East door 'of the court house in the town of Rayville, within legal hours of sale, on aiuraay, January 21, 1922. the following described property, to-wit: 1 No. 10 Oliver Chill Plow, 1 A-2 Oliver Chilled Plow, 1 Ga. Sweep Stock, 1-14 tooth scratche harrow, 1 Dixie Side Harrow, 1 Ge-Whiz Harrow, 1 Avery Turning Piow, 1 Hay Rake, 1 Avery Stalk Cutter, 50 head of cows, calves and yearlings, 15 head of hogs, three 2 3-4 Pekins Wagons.

Seized as the property of H. W. Earle Son and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs. Terms of Sale, Cash with benefit of appraisement. MARK A.

COOPER, Sheriff. Rayville, 12-27-21. SHERIFF'S State of Louisiana Parish of Richland Seventh District Court. People's Lumber vs. No, 5484 Guy Graham.

By virtue of a writ of fi fa issued in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, within legal hours of sale on Saturday, February 4th, A. D. 1922. the following property, to-wit: The residence of Guy Graham.and one acre of land on which the same is residence being located on, and said one acre of land being a part of the NE 1-4 of NW Sec. 10 T.

17 N. R. 7 E. North of V. S.

P. R. R. Seized as the property of Guy Graham and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs. Terms of Sale, Cash with benefit of appraisement.

MARK A. COOPER, Sheriff. Rayville, 12-2721. SHERIFFS SALE. State of Louisiana Parish of Richland, 7th District Court.

People's Lumber Co. vs. No. 5482 D. R.

Hinton. By virtue of a writ of i fa issued in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auc tion at the East door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale on Saturday, February, 4th, 1922, the following described property, to- wit: The residence of said D. R. Hinton located on lots one (1) and two (2) of block four (4) of the village of Charleston, together with lots on which same is located. Seized as the property of D.

R-Hinton and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs. Terms of Sale, Cash with ben-fit of appraisement. MARK A. COOPER, Rayville, 12-31-21. Sherift NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Partnership lately existing betwwen the undersigned, F.

C. Loftin and B. W. Marston, carrying on a planting business in Franklin Parish, neiar Delhi, Louisiana, under the name of Marston Loftin, was, on the 22d day of December, 1921, dissolved by mutual consent, the business terminated, and the partnership property divided, and the debts and credits of said firm distributed to said partners in accordance with an agreement for the dissolution of said partnership entered into on the 22nd day of December, 1921, and duly placed of record in accordance with the law with the Clerk of Court in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. (Surned) B.

MaPSTnv i I i a i I wT i American mUed car Goods, teel Company. 58-h pj6 Fenc- 6iWh, and tod rt price, befoT these ood reouiro, wore -n-26-tf HENRY LTD Wt RarvUle' SUCCeSSful Ribald dav monK visitor. ws? week. cen Icansat 40 CHAS TITCHE T. eoI uu iEcfucVHatCh- mwhant and Mr.

Waiiaa Lamie. with the Ray- Supply paid Monroe wt last Monday aBi FT.P. R. H. Alexander, successful far-rofWard4.

this side of Alto, OP to the old town last Tuesday. nd L. Fleming, and Mesdame. J. H.

Lagrone and W. A Haley, of Ward Four, were shop-PS Rayville last Saturday. James Fenton, of Farmerville, has fcPted position as salesman with Glover Hardware Furniture Co. Ltd. Dr.

and Mrs. Tom Burk are receiving the congratulations of friends npon the birth of a fine 12 1-2 pound boy, who came to gladden their home on Friday of last week. Frank B. Hatch, merchant-planter of Buckner, dropper in to see us on a little business mission while in town last Monday. Mrs.

H. D. Swetman and four daughters, of Wan ilia. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

R. Swetman Christmas week. O. Jones, merchant and planter of Ward Five, was up to the parish scat last Monday on business.and dropped in to see The Beacon-News man while in this burg. A big, bouncing 14 1-2 pound boy came to ths home of Mr.

and Mrs. Jess E. Stodghill on New Year's Day. This is the second son and there are three daughters and the pround ath er is boasting of a full hand, three queens and a pair of jacks. Mrs.

H. P. Smith, of Delhi, was the guest of Mrs. F. M.

Dixon, of Rayville, last Wednesday. The Beacon-News acknowledges the pleasure of a call from these ladies. E. W. Dunnings, of Ward Four one of the leaders among the colored people of North Louisiana, called by Thursday to advance his subscription to The Beacon-News.

Several citizens of the Fifth Ward were up to the parish capital last Tuesday with business before the Police Jary. Among the number were H. B. Chambers, R. L.

and Jas. Talbert." Attorney Z. Heard returned home this week from a visit to Bat- mnA Plaonemine. He will va w6c hh chnrt'v to accompany Mrs Heard and the children back home in their Mr. and Mrs.

W. A. Boughton, of Mangham, were in town Friday of v.r1 the euesta of Sheriff and Mrs. Mark A. Cooper.

The Beacon-New acknowledges a call from Mr. and Mrs. Boughton. "Mr and Mrs. Allan Green and Uby 'girl of Nashville, were rl the first of the week, the here iuow Phil- guests of Mr.

and Mrs. L. Y. ran Ss. Mrs.

Green, daughter of Mrs. pSlips, Pleasantly Umbered here Miss H.ttae Mounter. Scott, of Gilbert, was here W. rAZt this week on his reg-athu old home th iTwUh ha. been ni- or a number of L.

B. Bishop and i "Marjio May. of Jack- ''Rwetman when pass-i Rayville on then- way to incti8 in their car. San Antonio, Texas, Te Pf" 2JLr ion with Prewicnt W. Tfm, of Do- T.

BBett Ja. C. W. Earle, of of Archibald. Hatch, of L-cknow; JBoard adjoarned Bock'-- satnrday.) Word.

who has JsVith the vera! rjtore Co- Rayville, cite that on WEDNESDAY, the 15th day of FEBRUARY, 1922, at 10:00 o'clock A. the Police Jury will meet at the Court House at Rayville, numbered case and the same having been taken up in open court and a due trial had, and the law and the evidence being in favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant, and for reasons this day orally assigned, it is therefore by reason thereof, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the Plaintiff, Mrs. May Brock, do have and recover Judgment against the Defendant, R. L. Brock, dissolving the community of acquets and gains heretofore existing between them and restoring to the Plaintiff the separate management and control of al of herseperate paraphernal property now owned by her or that she may hereafter acquire, free from any interference or management on the part of her husband.

It is further ordered, adjudged and decreed, that the Defendant pay all the costs of this suit-Done, read, and signed in open court on this the 14th day of Dec. A. 1921. JNO. R.

McINTOSH, Judge 7th Judicial District Court. Attest: A true copy of the original. N. J. McCONNELL, Clerk 7th District Court ESTRAY SALLE.

Second Ward Justice Court. State of Louisiana Parish of Richland. Whereas, on December 5th, 1921, one light bay horse between 10 and 15 years old, left hind foot white, star in face, branded on left shoulder, was duly estrayed by H. L. Thomason, the owner of which' is unknown.

Now, therefore, unless the owner of same shall come forward and prove property and pay charges, according to law, I will, on Saturday, January 14th, 1922.. proceed to sell for cash, at my of fice in the Town of Rayville, to the highest bidder for not less than two-thirds of the appraised val ue, and in no instance shall said ani mal be released except upon the sworn statement of claimant and one disinterested reliable person, and upon payment of all costs. Done and signed in my office, in Rayville, this the 27th day of December, 1921. J. C.

SALMON, Justice of Peace Ward Two, Rich land Parish, La. Notico to Stockholder of The Bank of Alto Notice is hereby "given that the regular annual meting of stockholders of The Bank of Alto, Alto, will be held in the bank building in Alto. on Tuesday, January 10th, 1922, at 10 a. for the purpose of electing a board of directors and for the transaction of such other business as might come before the meeting. T.

J. MULHERN, Cashier. Alto, December 8, 1921. Notice this day agree to release W. E.

Poulan's note and securities at the Bank of Delhi and to give him three head of cattle at J. H. Bufkin and 1 at Goshen place and half of what hogs are on Land Mercantile now known as H. H. Kennedy, and also Gohen 'Plantation and its belongings due the old and new business.

Taking all responsibilities off W. E. Poulan and leaving his interest to H. H. Kennedy without cost to H.

H. Kenredy, further. H. H. KENNEDY.

12-24-3L SHERIFFS SALE Sti.te of Louisiana Parish of Richland- Seventh District Court. Mrs. Lucie Dunn, vs. No. 5624, Sarah E.

Adams, Et AL By virtue of a writ of sate issued in the above styled and numbered cause and directed to me I will sell at public auction at the East door of the Court House in the town of Rayville, within legal hours of sale to th highest bidder on Saturday the 4th day of Feb. 1922, the following described property, to-wit: SW 1-4 of SE 1-4 and 1-2 of SE 1-4, Sec. 11, T. 18 N. R.

9 East. Seized as the property of Ma. Sarah E. Adams, et al, and will be sold to effect a partition in accordance with said writ, and all costs. Term of Sale, cash without the benefit of appraisement.

MARK A. COOPER, Sheriff. Rayville, 12-27-21, Hides. Wool, Etc I win buy hides, wool, beeswax and tailor, paying highest price the market affords. E.

S. STEWAKT, 11-19-tf. Rayville, La. Rnb-My-TUa for RbeuBmatiam. SHERIFF-s SALE.

State of Louisiana Parish of Richland 7th District Court. Kick Velchoff vs. No. 5627, Ben I. Andrews, Et.

AL By virtue of a writ of seizure and sale issued in the above numbered cause and to me directed! 1 have seized anH tkn int i sess-on and wiU offer for sale at Public auction at the East door of the court house in the town of Ray-ville, within legal hours of sale, on, Saturday, February 11th, 1921 the following described property, to-wit: Twenty feet of the north side of lot 7 and twenty feet off the south side of lot 8 of block 22 of Woodlawn Hights Land Company's addition to to town of Rayville, as per plat on file in the Clerk's office. Seized as the property of Ben I. Andrews and N. C. Wood, ana will be sold to satisfy said writ and all costs.

Terms of Sale, Cash with benefit of appraisement. MARK A. COOPER, Sheriff. Jan. 2nd, 1922.

BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday School at 9:46 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m.

Sunbeams at 3 p. m. B. Y. P.

U. at 6 p. m. Preaching at 7 p. m.

A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend these services. S. W. SPROLLES, Pastor. CREDITORS MEETING.

S. District Court Western District of Louisiana. IN U. To the Creditors: Notice is hereby given that Robert L. Brock of Girard, Richland Parish, in said District, was adjudged bankrupt on this 30th day of Dec.

1921, and that the first meeting of creditors of said bankrupt will be held before J. M. Grimmet, Referee. Government Building, Monroe, on the 12th day of January, 1922 at which meeting creditors may elec a trustee, examine the their claims and transact such busi ness as may come before said meet ing. J.

M. GRIMMET, U. S. Referee in Bankruptcy. Shreveport, 12-331-21.

IMPORTANT Each creditor should immediately file with the Referee PROOF OF DEBT IN FORM as Re quired by the Bankrupt Law. Cred itors will consider question of im mediate sale of property at this meeting. SHERIFFS SALE. State of Louisiana Parish of Rich- land 7th District Court. G.

C. Pardue vs. No. 5635, Robt. Montgomery.

By virtue of an order of sale Pendente in the above sty- ed and numbered cause and to me directed. I have seized and taken in to my possession and will sell at pub lic auction at the residence, w. I. Dillmore near Archibald, within legal hours of sale on Saterdar. Jaxary 14th, 1922, the following described property, to- wit: 1 load of corn about 15 bushels 5 turkeys.

5 chickens, 250 pounds dressed meat, 1 walking cultivator, 1 i am nl ows. 4 bed steads. 6 mattresses. 1 cooking stove and uten sils, 1 organ, 1 washstand, and contents, 2 sewing machines, 1 wash pot, 40 gaL molasses in barrel and keg, 1 trunk and contents. Seizsd as the property of Robert and will be sold as above order.

Term of Sale, Cash with benefit of appraisement. MARK A. COOPER, Sheriff. Rayville, 12-31-21. ESTRAY SALE.

State of Louisiana Parish of Rich-and First Justice Court. Whereas, en the 5th day of January 1922, Two heifers, one, is red and white speckled and the other is red and white spotted, both marked with a smooth crop and split in each ar, and branded on hip, estrayed before me by Isham Perry, the owner of which is pnknown. Now therefore, unless the owner of same shall come forward and prove property and pay charges and damages according to law, I on Saturday, January 21, 1922 proceed to sell for cash, at my office in Delhi, to the highest bidder, for not less, than two-thirds of the appraised vaue "and in no instance shall the said animals be released before day of upon the sworn statement of claimant and" one disinterested reliable person and payment of all costs and damages. Done and Signed in my office this the 5th day of January 1922. W.

S. BUCHANAN, Justice of Peace First Ward. Put it to any Power Task While thj Fordson Tractor has power in plenty drag plows harrows" through tha heaviest soil, it is light enough, small enough and so easily controlled that it can handily bs put to many tasks cbcut the' farm, that will save 3rou time, money and work. In fact the Fcrdson will do every power job, both draw-bar and belt, more quickly and at less cost than it can be done with any other form of power. So every month the whote year 'round the always dependable Fcrdson will prove itself a paying investment, because cf its capabilities, its economy and efficiency.

We will explain and demonstrate to you the many Fordson money-making, time-saving features. CaU, write or phone. EDWARD S. BRES CO. (Incorporated) Rayville, La.

I. mS 1 YJ l2-31-5t 1 to be held in the said Road District o. On (1) on Tuesday, the 14th I.