The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 1

LIBERT AS ET NATALE SOLUM voluhoTuii rayville, richland parish, louisiana, saturday. march 11. 1922 number 8 RICHLAND PARISH FAIR AS SO- PROCEEDINGS EXECUTIVE COM- CEMETERY GROUNDS BRANCH OF FARM BUREAU ORGANIZED HERE MITTEE OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE the restrictions that we in this parish have experienced with our cattle in the past. The Police Jury and the Federal and State officials earnestly solicit the co-operation of the stock owners of the Parish, and take this opportunity of assuring you that you may depend on as much from them. A.

H. CUTTLE R. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY Rayvile, March 7, 1922. Police Jury met this day, and on motion Mr. Earle, seconded by Mr.

Bennett. Mr. Wood was placed in Rayville. March 8, 1922. The Democratic Executive of the Town of Rayville, pur- FOLLOWING Well, as we all know, we have a lovely ten acre plat for a Cemtery Grounds.

This has been a long needed want of Rayville, filled by the Masons and a body of Christian-hearted people, and I feel that we, as a whole, should feel that the obligation which we owe to these noble people can never be paid. We should never falter by the way side when it comes our turn to lelp. The plans of this beautiful grounds are being drawn up. Lot numbers and a blue print of same; walks all graveled and layed out in beautiful designs are to be had. Now, listen, as I have said before, this is to be a spot in Rayville which we must feel justly proud of and it is going to be up to us ladies to help beautify these grounds.

At a very early date let us organ ize a Cemetery Beautilymg Associa tion; all join in this work, plan these things in a business way, appcint standing committee, have each and every lady have a part. Don't be a slacker, ladies, but let's measure up to the Masons in full. Of course after purchasing your lot you can ar range it any wav vou wish but. we want the entire grounds beautiful. We do not want a lonely, desolate spot but one we can stroll around and admire.

I can picture these grounds in my mind and I want all the ladies in the Town to do the same so we can all have some idea I in our mind to work to. We hope to contract for the construction of the have this ready to work on in a e. Fletcher, Robert Myers weeks. and R. W.

Piatt. I just feel that now the little weak motion by Mr. Bennett, seconded effort I made was not lost after all. by Mr. Hatch, that the Police Jury J- J- eaten ELECTED sa I TO CF RAYVILLE 1 A BIG VOTE Is Prtt 15 TOLLED IN NOM.

"ACTION FOR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR TOWN OFFICES OF RAYVILLE The Demo- INATinil wnojoatea for the fices of the mnn, LI The expresn 1 Jf." i i was a fi qualified its came to were 27: nearly every oualifuM Wf-iL 3 in the i largest vote in the his- wr aa Ilia- tory of the town. Thor. who were forced to remain at home owing to illness, but probably not aougn to have changed the result in any particular. J. J.

Ineichen defeated the present encumbent. Mayor Ned Bradley by 32 votes, the vote being 18 to 116, which was very much as the Ineichen supporters had forecasted, but a surprise and a disappointment to the supporters of the present Mayor. They bad it "doped" out that Mayor Bradley had votes enough pledged to be certain of succeeding himself. The following were elected as a Board of Aldermen: Fred Morgan, Geo. M.

Calder, W. A. McCoy, Mrs. Geo. Wesley Smith and J.

E. Stodg-hilL E. B. Green. D.

R. Swetman and H. Richardson were the three candidates to fail of election. The tabulated vote will be found in another part of this issue in the proceedings of the Town Executive Committee. Marshal T.

E. Speight made a moot remarkable race, defeating two opponents in the first prurary with votes to spare. This means a reelection for Mr. Speight, as hi is the present Marshal. His re-election over two such worthy opponents is a very pretty compliment to the popular officer- Messrs.

A. Davis and F. H. O'Neal were the defeated candidates for Marshal. This is the first election held in Rayville since women have been given the ballot, and it is significant that the first woman to offer for a town office was elected.

Mrs. Geo. Wesley Smith was named as one of the nominees for Alderman, being supported by both men and women. Mrs. Smith is probably the first lady in Louisiana to be elected on Town Board of Aldermen.

That she will make good is the confidence her friends repose in her when they honored her w.th their suffrage. She has always taken a keen interest in pub-lice affairs and is no stranger to pub-lie and civic activity. Mr. Fred Morgan, cashier if the Richland State Bank, was nominated for re-election and carried off the honors of heading the ticket, receiving 219 of the 272 votes cast. His past two years on the Board of Al-demen have given such universal satisfaction that all classes and all -tinn voted for his retention.

w. a. McCov's nomination ii CIATION HOLDS MEETING TO ELECT OFFICERS Saturday. March 4th. at their the Court house the Par- ish Fair Anri.t; "7f annual meeting for the purpose electing officers, to serve the ensuing year.

Much interest is being manifested in the matter and each and all are endeavoring to make needed improvements on the Grounds. New buildings, fencing, etc, will be in readiness for the biggest Fair the Parish has ever pulled off. "Success" is the motion. uma 4b ICf IUU The following officers were elect ed: President, E. P.

Norman Vice- A DU4.t.f 1 "dent. Mrs. C. v- v. oiiKiuuru! "-Treasurer.

J. E. StodghilL H. J. Pjim.n r-V SATES i vv Bar Muiuivt tiiagr vam.

Ward One: W. S. Wood. J. L.

And- mg, C. E. Wiggins. Ward Two: J. M.

Ferguson, W. L. Calhoun, E. P. Norman, H.

A. Mangham, J. W. Summerlin, E. E.

Keebler, Chas. Titche, H. J. Coenen. E.

A. Golden, W. L. Jones, D. R.

Swetma-H. W. Whatley. Ward Three: C. Y.

Bennett. W. H. Hardwick, E. E.

Williamson. D. A. Whitfield. Ward Four: D.

F. Chapman, C. L. Barmore. A.

H. Brown. Ward Five: L. O. Boughton, W.

Kline, G. W. Humble. J. F.

Boies. Ward Six: C. W. Earle. R.

R. Rhymes, F. P. Mulhern. Ward Seven: J.

M. Hatch. F. B. Hatch.

C. M. Noble, Jr. BANK CLOSING HOUR CHANGED Notic is krby gins to easterner aaa tfe pUic that btriaaiag March 13th, 1922, mmr clMiag kovrm for basinets will be 3 s. au.

iasteaa1 of A p. sa as has beea la tke past. We hope ear rieada will tak aeiee cf hie caaafe ia araer that ae may suffer aay iacoavaaieBce. THE RICHLAND STATE BANK. THE RAYVILLE STATE BANK.

Rayville, La-. 3-9-22. DEPUTY INTERNAL REVENUE -COLLECTOR TO BE HERE We have been requested to make announcement of the fact that a Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue will be in Rayville, on March 11th and 13th. and in Delhi on March 10th, for the purpose of assisting taxpayers in filing their 1921 income tax re turns. CARD OF THANKS' To the Votsrs of Rayville: I wish to thank you for your kind remembrance for re-electing me Mar shal of the Town of Rayville.

Especially do I thank the ladies; I wish to thank you for your kind consideration. I am at your service at all times. Very truly, T. E. SPEIGHT.

Marshal the other new members of the Board. these gentlemen will make valuable additions 10 me wwu cuuucu we cvn- idently believe. suant to adjournment, met at the Court house in the Town of Rayville, this day for the purpose of receiving, canvassing and tabulating the returns of the Democratic Primary election held in said town on Tuesday, March, 7th, 1922, for the nomination of Town officers on the Democratic ticket, to be voted for at the General town election to be he.d in June, 1922 and to declare the result thereof. There being present J. W.

Sum-merlin, Chairman; J. C. Salmon, Secretary; and H. A. Mangham, member of committee, the entire membership of said committee being pres-en, the following resolution was presented and unanimously adopted: Whereas, it appearing from the returns of the Democratic Primary election held in the Town of Rayville, on Tuesday, March 7th, 1922, for the nomination of a Mayor, five members of the Board of Aldermen and a Marshal, representing the Dem ocratic party, to be voted for at the regular town election to be held June 13th.

1922, that the votes received by said Candidates being as For Mayor: Ned Bradley 116 votes J. J. Ineichen 148 votes For Aldermen: Geo. M. Calder 187 votes E.

B. Green 123 votes W. A. McCoy 174 votes Fred Morgan votes H. Richardson 101 votes Mrs.

Geo. Wesley 152 votes J. E. Stodriull 158 votes D. R.

Swetman 123 vctes For Marshal: C. A. Davis 52 votes F. H. O'Neal 62 votes E.

Speight 148 votes The results showing J. J. Ineichen. Candidates for Mayor; Geo. M.

Cal der, W. A. McCoy, Fred Morgan, Mrs. Geo. Wesley Smith and J.

E. Stodghill, candidates for Aldermen, and E. Speight, candidate for Marshal, have each received a majority of the votei cast at said Primary election Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Democratic Executive Committee of the Town of Rayville, in special session convened, that they be and are hereby declared the nominees of said Primary election, representing the Democratic party, to be voted for at the tegular election to be held in the Town of Rayville. June 13th, 1922. There being no further business, on notion the Commitee adjourned.

J. W. SUMMERLIN, Chairman. J. C.

SALMON, Secretary. H. A. MANGHAM, i embers of the Democratic Town Executive Committee Given on this the 7th day of March, A. D.

1922. W. WOOD. President Pro-tem of the Police Jury of Richland Parish, La. Attest: J.

C. SALMON, Clerk. On motion duly seconded this body took a recess until Tuesday, March 14, 1922. W. S.

WOOD, President Pro-tem Attest: J. SALMON, Clerk. First Showing of the Season's Newest Millinery Representative of the Federal and State Governments. The following is the report of O. T.

Sigrest, to the State and Federal Government on December 12th, 1921. Vats that have shown no ticks, since September, 1921, and which we consider free, and will be dipped twice on 28 days, and once on 56 days and if no ticks found will be released: Amity, Douciere, Meyers, Womack, Hatch, Thompson, Cobbs, Justice, Roger Boughton. Alto, Calvit, T. O. Buie, W.

A. Boughton. D. R. Sartor, L.

Smith, P. C. Bade, Bush, McGee, Delhi, Brumby, Richardson, Bee Bayou, Cook, Greer, and Scott. Vats that have shown no ticks, since September 1, 1921, but are doubtful, as they are exposed to in fected territory: Burks, Barrows, Ar chibald, O'Neal, Cason (Line vat West Carr-oll Parish), Dunn, Holly Ridge, Buckner, Nobles, W. D.

Hum ble, Boyer, Cypress Bayou (West Carroll line), Newberry, Smith (near Si Creek). Vats, that have shown ticks since September 1st, 1921: Chapman, Caw- thon, Shanks? Balfour, Dunham, Nor man, Jones, Brown, Girard, Barbero, Robinson, Crew Lake, Milsaps, Cut Over, Earle's, Hill's, Rhymes', Cope's W. O. Jones', Mangham (East of railroad). Spiers' (on West side), Buie and Ethridge.

ORDINANCE NO. B-151 Be it ordained by the Police Jury of Richland Parish, Louisiana, in regular session convened: SECTION 1. That a special election be and the same is hereby ordered to be held in the First Ward of the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, April the 18, 1922, at which there shall be submitted the following proposition, ta To levy a special tax of Three mills on each dollar of property subject to State Taxation, and a per capita tax of one dollar on each male citizen above 18 years of age and under fifty-five years of age, for a period of five years, beginning with the jr ear 1922, for the purpose of maintaining oublie roads in said First ward of Parish, La. SECTION 2. That the Clerk of this body be and he is hereby instruct' ea to have prepared for the use oi said election, a sufficient number of ballots, on which shall be printed uie proposition mentioned in Section one of tn.s Ordinance, arranged in uch manner as to enable the voter tj either vote for or against the sa proposition as fixed by law.

An the Clerk be and he is hereby to have prepared for th. use at said election, all necessary ballot boxes, tally sheets and list Oi voters assessed by valuation of prop erty. SECTION S. That the polling lace shall be the same as in all oth er elections held in the First Ward, and that said election shall be held in accordance with laws of the State applicable thereto. SECTION 4.

That the President of this body is hereby instructed to eive not.ee of the special election herein ordered to be held by his proclamation to be published according to law, and in said proclamation he shall announce that the Police Jury of Richland Parish. Louisiana, will meet at Rayvile, at its office at 11 o'clock April 19th, 1922, in open session, will proceed to open the bai lot boxes, examine the ballots in number and amount, and examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of said election. SECTION 5. The following Clerks of election are hereby appointed and requested to serve in accordance with the law in such cases made and provided: at Delhi, Louisiana. Commissioners: B.

Skidmore. H. P. Gun- ter. G.

F. Cason; Clerk. F. A. Miles.

Read and adopted this the 7th day of March, 1922, by a unanimous vote W. S. WUUl), President Pro-tem. Attest: J. C.

SALMON, Clerk. PROCLAMATION Pursuant to the authority in Or dinance No. B-151, of the Police Jury nf the Parish of Richland, of date of March 7th. 1922, I. W.

S. Wood, President Pro-tem of said body, here by give notice that an election will he held in Ward One. of Kichtana parish, Louisiana, on Tuesday, Apru 18th. 1922. as set forth in abstract of aaid Ordinance.

SECTION 1. That a special elec tion be and the same is hereby or dered to be held in the First Ward of the Parish of Richland, on April 18th. 1922. at which shall be sub mitted the following proposition, to- wit: To levy a special tax of three (3) mills on each dolar of the property subject to State taxation, and a per capita tax of one dollar on each maie citizen above 18 years and under fifty-five years of age, for a period of five years, beginning with the year 1922, for the purpose of maintaining public roads in the said Ward One of Richland parish, La. The said election shall be held at the following polling places, and the following persons are requested to serve at said election: At Delhi, Louisiana.

Commission ers: B. Skidmore. H. P. Gunter.

and G. E. Cason. Clerk. F.

A. Miles. INTERESTING AD DRESSES ON LAST WEDNESDAY BY SPECIALISTS ON THE SUBJECT FARM BUREAU MEMBERS SIGNED On last Wednesday afternoon a representative crowd of farmers and business men met at the court house in Rayville to attend a meeting called for the nurpose of discussing the Farm Bureau and giving those "interested an opportunity to sign up with the Bureau. Mr. Chas.

Titche was named Chairman of the meeting, and made quite interesting and timely remarks in introducing the subject as well aa presenting the speakers of the afternoon. The first speaker was Mr. A. Lc Smith, one of the largest and most successful planters of Ouachita parish. Mr.

Smith has only become a member of the Farm Bureau, and was very enthusiastic for the organization. Mr. Smith made a plain, practical talk, which made a splendid impression on his hearers. Mr. Smith was followed by Mrs.

Mary E. GesselL Home Demonstration Agent for the District, who made a practical talk for the return of the farm to the days when everything was made and saved there. She joined in the appeal for a Farm Bureau for all products of the farm. The principal address by Mr. M.

C. Graham, organizer for the Farm Bureau, was one of the most convincing and-well-founded arguments in" favor of collective and co-operative buying and selling for the farmer that we have ever heard. He explained in detail all the workings of the Farm Bureau, reciting the history of the wonderful development of thiaprani-zation. and the many benefits accomplished already in other parts of the country. hen eivr-n an opportunity to sign fourteen affixed their signatures to the agreement to become members of the Farm Bureau just as soon as the I required number were enrolled In the State.

There will be meetings at later dates in Mangham, Start and other parts of the Parish, at which time and place opportunity will be given to express a desire to join the movement which seems to be sweeping the country. Loat Notes notice is hereby given that I have lost or misp'Tcl a note. datd November 6th. 1919, for $1,076.25, due 1 1 years after date, signed by A. A.

Hale and made payable to his own order and by him endorsed in blank, bearing 8 per cent er annum interest from ate, interest payable nually. A'l persons are warned not to buy or trade for hin note. J. W. WILLIS.

JR. 3-ll-6t- Rayville, La I NOTICE All members of the Woodman Circle Lodge are requested to meet in their Hall on next Tuesday. March 14th. CLERK. Vm; are wel- (lie Rayville, La.

nomination for President pro-tem motion was put by the Secretary, and carried unanimously, when -Mr. Wood took the chair, and the roll was called and the folowing membe.s answered to their names: W. S. Wood, Ward One M. Feriruson.

Ward C. Chapman. Ward Four; C. W. Earle, Ward Six; and J.

M. Hatch, Ward Sevan. W. Kline, of Ward Five absent; and J. C.

Salmon, Clerk, being present. The minutes of the last two meet-ngs were read and approved. On motion duly seconded, the following free holders were appointed to lay out public road, from the main Alto and Rayville public road at or near O'Neal's place to John A. Eu-bank's place, and report back to the Police Jury: J. A.

Eubanks, T. B. Nelson. C. J.

O'Neal, J. O. O'Neal, J. J. Stokes, and Joe Johnson.

On motion, duly seconded, the following committe was appointed to examine and agree on a plan as to a bridge or a fill at or near Robert Mitea dace, and to proceed to let a go on record as not paying for any coffins for any person, except a panuper who are actually on the pau per's list, and then only to the amount of $12.50 for any pauper. On motion, duly seconded the Police Jury took a recess until 1:80 p. m. 1:30 P. M.

At 1:30 p. m. Police Jury re-convened with th; same members pres ent as before noon. On motion of Mr. Ferguson, sec-, onded by Mr.

Bennett, that the Highway Engineer be and he is hereby instructed to make survey of the openings in both the Highway and the V. S. P. Railroad at Turkey Creek, Glades Slough, also at just Last of the Cabuk crossing and at Brimberry's slough and find the necessary openings in both the Highway and the Railroad to take care of the increased amount of water now accumulating at these points. Motion carried.

A motion was made and duly sec onded, that the President appoint committee to investigate the matter of the cost of 40 or 80 acres ot land for a Parish farm, and the cost of TOaintainine game, and report back the p)lice Jury Motl(m carried, and the President anoointed on said committee: C. W. Earle. Bennett and D. F.

Chapman. The follow ng agreement was en tered into betwen the Police Jury, the federal and State Government: At the March meeting of the Rich land Parish Police Jury it was that a report should be put lished about the agreement made be tween the representatives of the Fed' eral government and the Police Jury, since there seems to be considerable dissatisfaction expressed in recent articles appearing in The Beacon News. AH vats where no ticks were found last year will only be required to dip twice this spring on 28 days and once during the summer. Vats where ticks were found last year will be required to dip at least three time on 14 days and if no ticks are found they will be permitted to dip on 28 days and if no ticks are fund after three dippings on 28 days they will be releasel un til the late part of the season Where cattle are kept in pastures and no ticks are found even though ticks show up at the vat the cattle in pastures will not be required to dip on 14 days, they will be required to dip on 28 days as long as exposure exists, it is applied to range cattle as welL The plan of work this year will apply to the range more than the vat, when ticks are found on a range the cattle will be required to dip on 14 days, if cattle on another range which may be dipped at the same vat show free the same conditions will apply to them that are stated abeve. A list of the vats in the Parish and the way they will be required to start work this year will show contrary to the trend of the opinions express ed in recent issues of The Beacon- News that a majority of the Vats in the Parish are considered free and will not be required to dip on without any relief.

Most everyone realizes that this work has not been lnaugerated by the Police Jury, but that it is a state law and that the TOrk is eventually going to be done, the earlier we get together and finish it the earlier the expense and burden will be taken off the parish. Everyone that has had an opportunity to observe the results of beiag entirely free from ticks, knows that it is to be preferred to CUIE GRAND SATUDAY aad SUNDAY-MARCH 11th aad 12th "Hearts of Masks" ALL-STAR CAST. Hall Room Boys Comedy "CHILI ROMANCE" A comedy that is full of laughter 4 in the nature cf a re-election, as he Mr. Calder is a local cotton buyer, has been a member of the council for and one of the most popular citizens several months, being appointed by of the Town. Mr.

Stodghill is a mem-Cmrnor Parker to fill a vacancy ber of the People's Lumber Company, ci.nsed ay the resignation of Mr. M. and made a splendid being his a nt-kv His re-election is an en- first venture into politics. That both darsement of his brief service on the 'tnTniiu' boardL Messrs. Calder and Stodghill are MRS.

A. BLATCHFO RD. THANKS. FRIENDS, THANKS The election is over and we won a councilwoman. ana i expect, wim your help to make a good one for a greater and more progressive Kay-ville.

I wish to thank the pretty girls and handsome matrons that stayed 1 with me in the oil ice wai never be forgotten day the bus pence was terrible, still it was a grand, gioriooa and even romatic day. I can say w.th Hugo's Jean Valjean that the gooa T.ord served me His best that day. Thanks for the nice trays, use of your automobile, and the magnificent flowers, influence and votes. How can one exist without friends 7 Yours for a better Rayville, MRS. GEO.

WESLEY SMITH. ORDINANCE. TOWN OF MANG- HAM ORDINANCE NO. 70 An orujiance i tne Mayor and oaru oi Aiutrmeu, iuc tangaam, iUiiana, proviaiu a wiute uemwcrauc rrunary eiec- ox uiuopa vnc-rs, prv-vg cue ivu as v- watca, vwliUiwaSiVUer ejection, yruvHuug tor uie juajtui. auu prtA.uiMUon oi uw returns oi tue saute, providing lor uie lorm of ballot to be used, ana tne ox balloting.

Sec 1. Be tt ordained by the ia- or ana ttoard oi Aaueruten, ui uic vutaaa ox aiangnaw, in rcguaa sessivn aasembteu, uiat a white dem ocratic Primary eievtion lor nomination oi Village omcers, sxwi we beia in said Village on TUESOAX. APnii. 11, lz auc piace il voting to oe at me U. xl ail in me vuiage i uam, and the pons to be kept open from beven o'cioca a.

una aix ciock p. at which time ana pia.e me uiy quauiiea wmte uenocram; ejector oi said Village, shah nominate municipal otucers for tne en suing term. jhsc 2. Be it lurtner oraaumu, etc. That the ballots to be usea i uid election, shad contorm as near as possible to tne general State laws, ana shall be prepared ana iuiuura by the official Village printer.

Sec 3. Be It iunaer oroainvu, That: wraona with Qualifications who desire to become candidates for any office, shall signify his inten tion, an ta do so Dv nanainK out oame, together with the name of the office Be wisnes to an ir, rdlman. Clerk of this body, on or oe- Satnrdav. Anril 1st. A.

D. 1922. Sec 4. Be it further raaineo. etc.

That E. D. Baker, L. F. albert.

L. L. McConneli, be ana tney are hereby annotated as commiss.oners and W. L. Tillman, Clerk of said elec tinn See.

s. Be it further oraawea. etc. That the said commissioners and clerk, shall make their returns of aui election to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, not later than lu o'eioca Wedneadav mornina. April 1911.

Sec 6. Be it further oraainea. a etc. That the Mayor and Boara i Aldermen shall meet on Wednesday afternoon. Anril 12.

1922. at Two o'clock p. to canvass returns oi said election, and the Mayor snail im mediate! thereafter issue bis procla mation, declaring tne returns oi saio Wtim. Section 7. Be it further ordained, etc.

That the Mayor shall issue bis nroclamation. fivinr notice of said election, immediately after the pas sage of this Ordinance, read, ana con Bidered bv sections, and adopted as a whole, on his the 7th day of March, 1922. J. F. BOIES.

Mayor Village of Mangham, La. ttest: C. E. TILLMAN. Clerk Village of Mangham, JUa.

A Car I wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the vcters of Rayville for the very flattering vote given me i Alderman on last Tuesday. 1 shall try to render service in the im portant position which wui cause no one to regret tne nonor yon nave con ferred on me. At all tunes I shall work for what I believe to be the np- I building and the advancement of our town. Respectfully, GEO. M.

CALDER. I a i FIVE REASONS you should start bank account: Safety Security Savings Stability Success Richland State Bank RAYVILLE, LA. I've been busy, exceptionally busy, unpacking and arranging and admiring the crisp smart a Gold Medal Hats which you can see here now. The styles are truly wonderful, and my stock is wonderfully comprehensive. You'll find here all the newest models, in every conceivable fabric, in a myriad of artistic styles all very moderately priced.

OFFICERS W. N. TRAYLOR, Vice President come. Bxb. Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, April 19th, 1922.

at 11 o'clock a. m. the Police Jury of Richland Parish will meet at the Court house at Rayville, La, in said Parish, ami there in public session open the ballot boxes, examine and count the votes, both as to number and amount, and examine and canvass the returns, and declare the results of said election, and promulgate the same. r..