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JHnrgan City $mly Hefrirfn Published daily except Sunday. C. E. KING, Manager. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION 1 Year in advance ....... .$4.00 6 Months in advance ...... . 2.00 8 Months in advance ..... . 1.00 . .40 . .10 Rates of Readers, Notices, Cards »f Thanks, Obituaries, etc: Per line first issue....... .. 5c Subsequent issues ......... 2%c Rates on display advertisements, Ring Manager's Office, 278. Entered as second class mail mat ter at the Postoffice of Morgan City, U in the lwk. PERSONAL Three more days. r Nine o'clock Thursday night is the closing time. Miss Zoe Bourgeois has returned to Patterson after a pleasant visit to relatives here. MRS. GREENWALD IS BUYING A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF ALL KINDS OF SPRING DRESSGOODS IN NEW YORK FOR THE SPECIALTY STORE. Mrs. Randall who has been re ported quite ill is said to be improv ing. You will find Lawn Sprinklers and Nozzles at Dyer-Lehmann's. Mr. H. McConnell of New Orleans is among the traveling men visiting here Monday. Merchant's who are overstocked or have any shelf-worn goods which they wish to turn into cash, see the Peoples Supply Company Dalton Bldg. Mrs. M. Meyerdech of Illinois, is visiting relatives here this week. SEE I. W. PADDOCK FOR IN SURANCE. Mr. and Mrs. Dupuy of New Iberia were visitors here Sunday. Toilet waters, perfumes and face powders. Belanger Drug Co. Miss Marvel Walters, left this af ternoon for her home in Algiers af ter a most pleasant visit with relati ves here. All size fresh Kodak films just received at Belanger Drug Co. The Bexall Store. Dont forget the Civic League lec ture at the City Hall tonight. The Knights of Columbus held an interesting meeting yesterday after noon: MRS. GREENWALD IS BUYING A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF ALL KINDS OF SPRING DRESSGOODS IN NEW YORK FOR THE SPECIALTY STORE. This is the time of the year when the big league ball player is turn ing his thoughts towprd the training camps, and the first pay day of the season. When you think of anything in drug store, think of Belanger Drug Co. Mrs. N. Francioni who recently suffered a stroke of paralysis is re porte! improved. MrS. Jas. Christy and family, have returned from New Orleans. Capt. and Mrs. T. L. Morse have returned from a months visit in California. Mrs. Morse is spending a few days in New Iberia before re turning to Morgan City. Mrs. T. Mangan was called to New Orleans Friday on account of the illness of her sister. Mrs. Dan Fleury of Donner was here yesterday. Great variety of CHOICE FLOW ER SEED at Dyer-Lehmann's— plant early. Miss Mabel Coleman of Amelia, visited in Morgan City on Saturday. Mrs. Esther Boudreaux and daughter of Donner, were Morgan City visitors on Saturday. Mrs. Will Aucoin of Amelia was here Saturday. Mrs. E. Shelburn of Patterson was a Sunday .visitor in Morgan City. She sang at Trinity Church Church last night. Have you voted yet? LOST—Silver Bar v Pin. Blue Cameo with white figure on face. $1 reward for return to tins Office Mr. J. M. Dyer motored to New Iberia, on Sunday. ' . -r - -~f ■ Good stationery for every pur pose. Let us supply your needs. Bel oaper Drug Co. More than fiÇty people arrived in Morgan City on the morning train yesterday to see the boats, that did not come. .40 5c Mr. Frank Price visited the lower Lafourche country on Saturday. Mr. J. F. Barret of Lake Charles was a Sunday visitor in Morgan City. Generosity: Children dividing a pair of roller skates. Mr. Theo. Walgren of New Or leans was in this city yesterday. Mr. E. E. Moberly of Ramos was a visitor here on Sunday. Is there any general movement to raise potatoes betwen the back door ! and -the back fence of Morgan City ■ of to i is is dwellers? They're to be $5 a bushel you know. You must know what KANDY you give Her. Nunnally's is the best—Peoples Drug Co. Phone 6. Mr. John D. says that money that comes to a man without effort is a curse. The hold-up man would seem to earn his then; the effort is de cidely perilous. Mr. F. A. Lee of New Orleans was a week-end visitor in Morgan City. Dr. Stepp has returned to Cleve land after a pleasant vacation in Morgan City, as the guest of Mr. T. Hutchcroft at the Costello hotel. Melodrama has gone out of vo gue. It's a long story mates; was it that killed it? Mr. A. J. Leverich of New Or leans was registered at the Costello yesterday. What is adequate when you get a cinder in your eye and your hat blows off at the same time? Mrs. E. E. Ditch and family mot ored up the Teche on Sunday. Mr. C. H. Heald of Lake Char!feä\ in Morgan was a Sunday visitor City? Mr. L. J. Peterson and wife of New Orleans were week end visitors I in Morgan City. Sterling 20 H. P. 4 cylinder Mar ine Engine $75.00 cost $650.00.— Dr. J. C. Berwick. A boy is being remodeled if he can be stopped from saying "guy" when he means man. • - There was no preaching at the Presbyterian Church yesterday. "The Magic Skin" from the pen of DeBalzac was shown at the Ar cade yesterday. Mr. Edgar Bass of Albuquerque, N. M. is visiting members of his family in this city. Miss Hazel Smyly of Franklin spent the week-end with homefolks. Mr. L. J. Bass returned yesterday from New Orleans. Mr. J. Chauvin of Lafeyette spent Sunday in Morgan City. Mr. J. Levy of New Orleans re presenting the circulation depart ment of the Item was here during' the past week. Mr. G. W. Lesh was a Franklin visitor yesterday. MRS. GREENWALD IS BUYING A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF ÂLL KINDS OF SPRING DRESSGOODS IN NEW YORK FOR THE SPECIALTY STÖRE. Take down the flags, "Unforeseen Difficulties" etc. SALESMEN WANTED to solicit orders for lubricating oils, greases and paints. Salary or Commission. Address LINCOLN OIL CO., Cleve land, Ohio. ., the 'take sists . now „ At the House of Class EVANGELINE THEATRE High Class Features Every, Night, You Take No Chances TO-NIGHT We offer Grace Cunard and Francis Fore b the Universal Prise Serial "The Purple Mask' 5 The Second Episode "In Suspected'* An L. K. C Komedy in Two Parts "Murdered by Mistake" Featuring Dan Russel 1 in a screaming dual role. Prepare yourself for a good laugh. 5th reel, a swell Universal Comedy, - ..... — --- ■ ■ * _!_I_ ! . _ Tuesday Night A Paramount Super Feature Presenting Mae - Murry in "The Plow Girl" Produced by Jesse L. Lasky. A powerful photo drama that moves from lb-* South African wilderness to .the , , drawing room of English society. A splendid pres entation of au English giri who has beep forced <• ...into slavery. by « brutal Boer, farmer In Five Feature Parts Also those hilarously fanny little fellows. Hans and Fritz in MILLION DOLLAR DOLL A BRIGHT BREEZY SHOW a ! Torpedo Boats that did not ■ brought down the house. electrically illuminated runway from the stage through the center of the house, which was used by the j chorus for several song numbers. "The Million Dollar Doll" played to a good house at the Evangeline last night, and judging from the a mount of applause received by sev eral members of the company, the j offering was highly pleasing to the audience. A feature of the show was an . There was plenty of comedy and no j plot, as is customary with musical comedies. A timely joke about the a The next legitimate offering at the Evangeline is 'September Morn' Which comes next Sunday night. Stimulators . For The Week Ladies waists that are $1 values selling O/h this week .... Q«fC Ladies union suits at two prices, bargains QQ at 59 cents and Ladies silk hosiery, reduc ed from 50c yourQ Ç choice this weekgJ^C Special value, light weight boys' knee pants, reg ular 75 cents A A _ values, this week^KJC Fresh arrivals in wide striped summer skirting, bought to ' sell at 39 cents, this week per yard .... More of those baby dresses your choice . New Arrivals In The Men s Department Tropical weight clothing, the largest stock in the par ish- Priced from $7.50 to $15.00 the suit. Just unpacked, a new line of soft Arrow collars A bit early, but keep in mind Blum & Koch straw hats. ; ! 1 j | ! j 25c 25c Style, Quality, Service Henry Loeb Co. Limited The Home of Hart, Schaffner A Marx Clothe» for Men ., . , to the progress of the disorder and as In A heavy cold in the lungs that expected to cure itself has been the starting of many disease that ended 'fatally. The sensible course it to 'take frequent doses of BALLARD'S IHOREHOUND SYRUP. It checks sists nature to restore normal con ditions. Price 25c, 50c, and $100 per! . ... » ,, . ' ' * bottle. Sold by Belanger Drug Co. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST FOR SALE The Berniard Steam Bakery is now selling the famous Fleisch mftnn's. This Yeast is too well known to need any further mention. Telephone your order to No. 3. lwk. A IN "SEPTEMBER MORN ^September Morn," the whirlgig musical delight from the Lasalle Opera House (Chicago), comes to the Evangeline Sunday, March the 4lh, with the jolly comedian William Moore, always a welcome enter tainer and associated with this brilliant fellow of nimble legs and funny faces are many happy com edy players, including Maud K. j-w illiams> Ruth Wi ikins, James Baker> j j p atton> Billy y Iurphy> the j Leslie Jones and other talent ed a sev the j the an . principals who help to keep the fun no j moving at a rapid fire pace The the at company number nearly fifty and the pretty chours of girls have much ; to do with "puting over" the tune ! ful jingles and attractively arrang 1 ed ensembles. The dances are j many and have to do with the fam | ous Tangoes and graceful Hesita tion waltz movements, which are the ! rage of the leading Musical Halls j and Cabarets. "September Morn" is a musical jingle of tangoes, comedy and joy and Ruth Wilkin^, "The American Gaby Deslys" is a hit as "Argen tina" in this big fun show. The producers, who have a long string of theatrical successes to their credit, have given this delight ful success an extremely elaborate mounting, both in regards to scenic effects and costuming. Do you know that the financial strength of the local agency often plays an important part the REAL value of m vour Fire Insurance ? When you insure with US you have both for eign and local financial protection. Let us SHOW YOU the new Equitable Life & Accident Policy, dou ble protection for the price of one. M. C. Realty & Ins. Agency, Ltd. LEWIS J. BASS Manager TOMORROW AT THE EVANGELINE The most brilliant work which even the versatile Mae Murray has done on the screen is that which she gives her audience in her splendid presentation of an English girl who has been forced into slavery by a brutal Boer farmer, in the Jesse L. Lasky photoplay, "The Plow Girl." Among the many mental duties which she is compelled to perform there is the driving of the oxen in the fields during the plowing sea son. The story itself is a powerful one which carries the spectator from the broad South African veldts to the drawing rooms of the most aristocratic of Briti8h social leaders . In it Miss Murray has excelled the "To ! i S. T. *»—"■*> - notable work which she did Have and To Dream Girl." Hold' and 'The Subscribe for the Weekly Review j for your relatives in other States, ! only $1.50 per year. MRS. GREENWALD IS BUYING A BEAUTIFUL LINE OF ALL KINDS OF SPRING DRESSGOODS IN NEW YORK FOR THE SPECIALTY STORE. Clean Teeth FREE FROM DESTRUCTIVE GERMS Cannot Decay EUTHYMOL TOOTH PASTE ANTISEPTIC DENTIFRICE ESPECIALLY SUITABLE TO DESTROY GERMS IN THE MOUTH. WE ST RONGLY RECOM MEND IT AND ALWAYS CABBY IT IN STOCK. ■ ....... AT — Terrebonne's Pharmacy DALTON BUILDING V. 'of Sonette & Maddox For WINES. LIQUORS. Cigars, etc Flume 192. Morgan City, La. mist Authentic Styles for Men and Young Men Announcing a Remarkable Showing 0 f Spring Hats $2, $3, $4, $5 The Men Who Wear Our Hats Are Those Who Appreciate High Quality ! In the face of the most stringent scarcity ever in hatters' materials the Fisher standard of will be maintained in every grade. Our store has become the rendezvous of many young men who demand and who expect an unusual standard of quality. You are welcome. It is show these Hats—buy or no buy ! anown quality a pleasure to % Oi t*NH UNCLAIMED LETTERS a . List of unclaimed letters adver ! isted at Morgan City postoffice i Week ending, Feb. 24th, 1917. B. Butler, H. Banty, R. H. Burgeois, Gesty Brient, Mary Billoit, Albert Baily, Paul Bease, Louise Battise, Adline C. Clark, Geo. (Pec. Del.) Coutney, Charlie Crosby, Louis Chanpagne, Narisse D. Dorsey, Mamie Ellis Verna F. E. Falterview, Mrs. Fitch, Alvin G. Green, P. H. Gouener, Joe H. Holden, Bertha Hase, Sebter J. Johnson, Anthena James, Alice Jackson, R. K. Kimbrough, Joseph Keller, W. J. Keny, Minet M. P. R. S. T. Lister, Lee Monroe, Paul Powers, Alice Robinson, Jack Rizzo, Luccu Richard, Henry Speed, Mary Terry, Betsey j ! V. Verichiski, Johnny W. Willsoji, George White, Seasele Webb, Charlie W. Willson, Tocnes Willis, Oleava In calling for the above letters please say advertised. J. P. Hebert, Postmaster. Have you voted yet? $109 Reward, $109 The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the.Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de stroying the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting na ture in doing Its v.-or!:. The proprie tors have so much faith In the curative .powers of Hall's Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fail3 to cure. Send for list 'of testimonials. Address: F. J CHENRY & CO., Toledo 'Ohio. Seid by all Druggist*. 75c. Bitch's Batcher Boy Says I i j ! j i ! ! ' ! ! J ! : I j ! j A FOLKS TO WHOM QUALITY ■«makes its appeal AT TH IS MARKET OP MERIT ^Shoulo ALWAYS deal Mais .PROMPT DELIVERY Phones: Market 147. Res. 153 ! STATE OF LOUISIANA 23BD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY. 1 BANK OF MORGAN CITY vs. WILLARD DITCH No. 14,267. I be IT KNOWN, That by vfr. i tue of a writ of seizure and sale j issued out of the Honorable 23rd ! Judicial District Court, in and for j the Parish of St. Mary, and to me i directed, in the above numbered ! and entitled suit, I have seized, and ! will offer for sale at public auc ' tion, without appraisment, and for cash, to the last and highest bidder, at the principal door of the Court House in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, La., on SATURDAY THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH A. D. 1917, between the judicial hours of 11 o'clock A M. and 4 o'clock P. M. on said day, the following described property, to-wit: That certain lot of ground ly ing and being situated in Ditch'i Annex to Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, west of and adjoining the property of Thomas L. Morse, and having a front of Forty (40) feet on tho south side of Ditch Avenue, by a ! depth along its east line of Ninety ! (90) feet; on the West line of J Sixty-eight (68) feet; and on tho rear or south line of Fifty (50) feet. Together with all the build ! ings and improvements thereon. Being a portion of the same pro» : perty acquired by Thos. L. Mono at Sheriff's sale Dec. 18, 1915, in I the case of T. L. Morse vs. Willard j Ditch. ! Charles Pecot, Sheriff St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. j Dated : Franklin, La., February 12th, 1917. MRS. GREENWALD IS BUYING A BEAUTIFUL UNE OF ALL KINDS OF SPRING DRESSGOODS IN NEW YORK FOR THE SPECIALTY STORE. The Missing Link Between Morgan City and Houma GAS BOAT Mason F, Calcote Wm. BLAKEMAN, Owner General Packet Carrier, leaves Morgan City Frjcays, Leaves Houma Mondays. Prompt, economic and reliable freight service. Home address Morgan City La. ! Octave J. Delaune CITY MARKET Fresh Meats OF ALL KINDS You can send your children to my market and get full weight and best quality. My aim ia to treat my customers the same •» I would like to be treated. Phone No. 11. Morgan City PROMPT DELIVERY