St. Landry .ClarionISSUED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY

THE CLARION COMPANY, LTD., PROPRIETOAS

RATE OF SUBSCRIPTION

ONE YEAR ......................................................... .

Invariably Cash in Advance

All Postofice, Express an Bank Money Orders, Checks, Drafts, Eetc., for Sub-

scriptions and Advertising must be made payable to the order of The

Clarion Company, Ltd., or to the Business Manager of the Company.

Entered at the Postofftice at Opelousas, La., as Second-class Mail Matter

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE FOR

ONE SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN

The morning eastbound passenger

train over the Southern Pacific, for

many years leaving at 9:17 o'clock,

now departs at 8:17 instead, which

makes it imperative that travelers

reach the station a little earlier than

fromerly.

MRS. CHRISTOVAL L. DUPRE

Died at the family residence in Plai-

sance, this parish on Friday, December

17, 1920, Mrs. Christoval L. Dupre, born

Emma Poiret, aged 83 years 3 months

and 20 days. Interment wil be made

in the Catholic cemetery in Opelousas

at 11 o'clock this (Saturday) moring.

GRAND COTEAU

Misses Odelia Brinkhaus and MaryBurleigh made a flying trip to Lafay-ette on Saturday.

Misess Claudia and Ella Voorhies,who are attending school at the Sa-cred Heart Academy, spent a coupleof days at their home in Carencro:this past week.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Levet of Detroit,b ich., are here and will make their

home dowkn south.

Messrs. A. S. Oge and S. J. Barry jf$fafayette were here last week to takein the play at St. Charles college,"The Old Homestead."

Miss Edith Barry, who is teachingat Plaquemine Point, was here Satur-day and Sunday.

Mrs. E. Bellini and daughter of Ha-vana, Cuba came in on Monday tospend the Christmas holidays with herson who is attending St. Charles col-lege. Mrs. Bellini will also leave herdaughter here, who will atten4 schoolat the Sacred Heart academy.

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Barry spentMonday and Tuesday in Opelousas.

Mr. J. J. Barry is home again afterspending a few months with relativesJn Beaumont, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Levy were in

Mr. E. P.' Petetiff of Lafayette wasa business visitor here on Wednes-day.

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bechet of Car-"encro were visitors here one day lastweek.

THROUGH SERVICETO MEXICO CITY

GU LF COAST LINES ANNOUNCES1

INSTALLATION OF SLEEPERSON TRAIN NO. 3, WEST

Effective about January 1, or sooner,the Gulf Coast Lines will inauguratethrough sleeping car service betwenNew Orleans and the City of Mexico,Train No. 3, leaving New Orleans at8:15 a. m., to carry the new equipment.The sleepers wil run over the GulfCoast Lines tracks to the southern ter-mininal at Brownsville, Texas, thenceover the National Lines of Mexico tothe ancient capital of the Montezumas.Jater on service will also be establish-ed through to the great Mexican oilcenter, Tampico.

Due to the final establishment ofpeace in Mexico, travel between theUlited States and that countay has be-gpn to pick up considerably and theG.lf Coast Lines is reaching out forthe new business through its passen-ger department. With its splendidtrack and modern steel coaches, diningcars pn day trains and the new sleep-Ing 'car serVice on' Tains 3 and 4, thesystem is fast taking Its place amongthe most important trunk lines of thesouthwest.

ULMER-ROOS

Mr. David Ulmer add Miss Ida Roos,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Roos ofthis city, were united in the holy bondsof Mnatrimony at the bride's home onlast Thursday afternoon at 1:30o'clock. The bride was gowned in a

beautiful traveling suit of dark blue tri-cotine, with hat to match.

Following .the ceremony, a dinnerwas served, with the immediate amily

Sand a few intimate friends, as guests.SMr. Ulmer, the groom, is the manager

of the telephone exchange in this city.Mr. and Mrs. Ulmer wil make Op-

l lousas their home after a brief visitto Mr. Ulmer's old home in Mississip-

• pi. The yo~rg couple have the best' wishes of their many friends here.

LOST--A cranking lever for a Buickautomobile,' in the city limits this

week. Finder please return to Clarionotfice and receive reward. GERTIEFUX. decl8-tf

Jules Peyroux and George Mathas Iof Krotz Springs were visitors to Ope-.lousas this week.

YOUNG OPELOUSEANSTO ENLIST IN NAVY

ONE LEFT THIS WEEK FOR TRAINING STATION, OTHERS SOON

TO FOLLOW

A number of young Opelouseans aretaking a deep interest in enlisting inthe navy, one Edward Ringrose, hav-ing already joined ,leaving this week•or the Great Lakes training station,near Chicago. Several others are dueto join just after the holidays namelyBlanks and Edward Jackson, who ex-pect to take special course in UncleSamss navy, the latter to try and en-ter the training school at Newport.Rhode Island, in order to perfect him-self for a course at Annapolis later on.

Pay of enlisted men in the navy hasbeen materially increased, and thiswith outfit of clothing free board, etc..makes enlistment in that branch of theservice very appealing to the youngman. Two or- three or four years ser-vice generally brings ou the very .bestin the ambitious young fellow, andthat coupled with cruises at sea, visit.ing other places and seeing things thatotherwise he might never see, go along way toward drawing them to theservice of their country. Uncle Samnow has one of the most powerful na-vies in the world and is constantlyadding to it in dreadnaughts, battlecruisers, destroyers, etc., as well aspersonnel, and taking everything intoconsideration that 'branch offers malythings that the average young fellowmisses during civil life.

ANOTHER VICTIM OFACCIDENT SUCCUMBS

Grand Coteau, La., Dec. 15.--Moth-er Juliette Le Pesant died at the Sa-cred -Heart convent Monday after apainful illness. She was the secondvictim as a iesult of a falling brickwall. On October 20, the convent wasdamaged by fire. The brick wall re-mained standing on account of in-surance. On October 31, while fifteenReligieuse were out walking the brick

Avall fell as the last ones passed onthe side of it, injuring three of them. 'Mother M. McEnery .dying twelvehours later. Motehr Le Pesant livedforty-three days, sufering patientlythe whole time of her illness. MotherLe Pesant was born in Constance,Mauche, France 43 years ago, andwas stationed at the Sacred Heartconvent here for the past eleven years.The funeral services were held in thi3convent chapel Tuesday morning. In-terment was made in the conventcemetery. Rev. James A. Chamard, S.J., chaplain officiated. Mother Ker-ber, who was slightly injured, has re-slumed her work teaching at the paro-Whial school. The playgrounds of thestudents were changed after the fireon account of the standing brick wall,the religieuse, fearing the childrenmight lean against it and get hurt.While the good sisters happened topass on the side of it, and no onetouching the wall, it fell over. They~iave the sympathy of the entire com-munity.

MOST IMPORTANT PRICE

REDUCTION

Of all price reductions made In recentmonths, there is none of such import-ance as the substantial decline inlumber.

With the presen tneed of homes and

buildings this spells a great savingto builders. Than tpo, the actual dol-

lar saving on the material for a new

home would amount to more than allthe savings on other purchases for theaverage family forfa year or more.

If you could realize how long the preoent lumber prices are compared witthe cost of productioh you would nothesitate to start your proposed build-ing at once.

In addition to attractive price we of-fer quality materials and real build-ing service.

i The A. C. Skiles Lumber Co. Ltd.PHONE 286 OPELOUSAS, LA.

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PERSONAL

Pierre C. Arceneaux of Route Two,Church Point, was a business visitorto Opelousas Thursday and while inthe city gave the Clarion a call andhad his name added to the mailing*list.

Mrs. Laurent Dupre departed yester-day for Washington, D. C., where shewill spend the winter with her son,Hon. H. Garland Dupre, popular mem-ber of congress from the second Louis-lana district.

Uncle Jim Baldridge, the ever-smil-ing "Sage of Barbreck," was shakinghands with his many friends in Ope-lousas yesterday and prmoising somenew and interesting developmentsquite soon.

Miss Lena Loeb visited her grand-parents, Mr. and Leon Wolff in Wash-ington one day this week.

Louis Richard of Church Point wasa visitor to Opelousas on last Wednes-day.

Nahtan Roos, of Lafayette was hereto attend the, wedding of his sister,Miss Ida Roos, to Mr. David Ulmer,which occurred here Thursday.

Col. C. W. Krotz of Krotz Springs,spent several days here this week at-tending to business.

Mrs. John Thistlethwaite and Mrs.Lote Thistlethwaite of near Washing-ton were shopping in Opelousas Thurs-day.

Ben Anderson of Palmetto was a vis-itor to Opelousas on Wednesday to 4attend a Masonic meeting.

John Andrus of Lower Belevue trans-acted business here Thursday.

Mrs. R. Lee Wilson and daughter Iof Route One, Opelousas, were here jWednesday and while in this city gave athis office a call. i

Mrs. John M. Ware of Plaisance was iishopping in Opelousas on last Wed- anesday. C

Carl F. Woods and Edgar Dejean, Lprosperous farmers of Waxia were in POpelousas Wednesday and the latter Egave this office a call.

Mayor E. L. Loeb and AldermanStelly of the third ward were visitorsof Baton Rouge Wednesday andThursday of this week.

Sheriff Thibodeaux made a brief obusiness visit to Lake Charles the hfirst of this week. V

Geo. H. Woodruff of Washingtonwas in Opelousas ladt Tuesday.

Dr. and Mrs, J. A. Haas and daugh- Oter, Miss Nathalie, accompanied by reMiss Lena Loeb spent several days in a'New Orleans last week.

Attorney Jno. W. Lewis and Mrs.Lewis visited Galveston and TexasCity, Texas, last Saturday, returning

home Tuesday afternoon.Judge J. A. Smith of Grand Coteau

was in this city the first of the pres-ent week. tr

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Levy of near aiSunset visited friends here Tuesdayof this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tatman were re-cent visitors to Merryville, Beaure-gard parish, where they were calledby the illness of Mrs. Tatman's sis-ter, Mrs, Ruffino.

Dr. Charles Lewis of Mamou wasin Opelousas Wednesday.

Arthur Veltin left Wednesday forCrowley to spend several days with hisdaughter, Mrs. Clyde Burgin.

'Mr. Herbert Guillot of Alexandria.rdperesenting Swift & Co., transactedbusiness in Opelousas Wednesday.

Mr .and Mrs. Henry Dearman leftfor Houston, Texas where he will en-ter business.

THETA MU KAPPAHOLDS SOCIAL MEETING

Wednesday night there was an inter-esting meeting of the Theta Mu Kappaat the chapter room at the home of Mr.and Mrs. J. G. Lawler. All memberswere present.

Plans for the coming holidays werethe main topic of discussion until

Sbout 9:84 o'clock. After this dancingwas indulged in and the guests wereserved with a delicious feast.The partybroke up about 10:30 p. m.

ALICE BEVERLY SMITH

Died, at the family residence, SouthMain street, Friday morning at 3:45o'clock, Alice Beverly, infant daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Clement Smith, agedfive weeks. The funeral was heldFriday afternqon, with services at theCatholic church and cemetery.

Even a popular idol may 'get on anatinon's nerves. Let the Greeks havesomebody else for a while and theymay bgein sighing for Venizelos.

Mr. Harding may again change hispractical minnd, says the BrooklynEagle, sarcastically. The facility withwhich it can be changed is the mostpractical thing about it.

TREPASS NOTICE

Al hunting and trespassing on myproperty in West Bellevue, is posi-tively prohibited. Violators will beprosecuted.

ADAM GAY.decl8 4t.

ESTRAYEDFrom Chrbtien's Point last Novem-

bher, one small black mule, about 4years old.

A liberal reward will be given forhis return or any information that willlead to his recovery.

J. M. GARDINER,dec 18 2t Sunset, La.

A TONIQGrove's Tasteless chill Tonic restoresEnergy and Vitality by Purlfing andEnriching the Blood. When you feel its,strengthening. invigorating effect, see howit brings color to the cheeks and how'it improves the appetite, you will thenappreciate its true tonic value.Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is simplyIron and Quinine suspended in syrup. Sopleasant even children like it. The bloodneeds QUININE to Purify it and IRON toEnrich it. Destroys Malarial germs andGrip germs by its Strengthening Invigor-ating Effect. 750o

LOST-Black and white spotted set-ter dog (male). Has been gene aboutone month. Answers to the name"Jim." Will pay a liberal reward forhis recovery. LEON LASTRAPES,Washington, La. dec 11 It

LOST--A bnch of keys on a ringwith a long chain attached, betweenOpelousas and O. G. Depot at Port Bar-re. Finder return to Clarion officeand receive reward.

LOSTOne wrist watch with monogram

"J. C. F. to R. A., 1918." Finder re-turn to J. C. Fadaol or Clarion officeand receive rAvard. decll-2t

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DON'T FORGET THE BIG SALEATSTANDER'S SPECIALTY STORE

Ladies and Misses DressesJust received a beautiful line of Ladies' and Misses'dresses in wool Jerseys, Tricotines, Serge and Satins,which we will sell at the ridiculous prices of $12.98 to$17.98. Worth more than double.

These dresess are the latest both in style and material.Come in to-day while the selection is complete.

THE SPRING MILLINERY IS HERE

Advanced styles which make the wearer sure that shehas just the proper head wear. Now is the time tomake the selection while the stock is complete.,

SPECIAL FOR THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 18.From 2:30 to 3 o'clock only

Palonia velour outing. A beautiful cloth in all the latestand most desirable shades and designs. A kimona ofthis cloth makes a Chrismas present which is serviceablePrice during the sale only 25c per yard and it is worthdouble. Remember one half hour only.

Stander's Specialty StoreEW LOCATION OPELOUSAS, LA:. LANDRY STREET

SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENTGIVEN FOR YOUNGER SET

Last Saturday night the home of Mr.and Mrs. Ike Roos was the scene ofmuch merriment, Miss Irma Mai Roos,their charming and hospitable daugh-tre, entertained the members of thesenior set in genuine festival style in

Last week an agent of "The Coun-try Gentlemen" visited the highschool, trying to induce pupils to takeup the work of getting subscription tbthe magazine. Samples of the maga-zine were distributed among the pur-pils.

The Country Gentimen makes a lib-eral offer to the high school. For everysubscription at $1 a year obtained byany school student, fifty cents willbe given the school. The money ob-tained from these subscriptions canbe used according to the discretionof the principal. 'Last year, the pu-pils of the Opelousas high school hadconsiderable success' in getting sub-scriptions to the magazine and asmuch may be expected this session, asseveral of last year's patrons willundoubtedly renew their subscriptionsthis year.

District and Parish Distributors for the STANDARD RUBBERCOMPANY'S combination Pneumatic Punctureless Tires (a tirewithout the ordinary inner-tube).These TIRES have been in use for-SEVERAL MONTHS, and goneTHOUSANDS of MILES and by actual demonstration PROVENPRACTICAL.

Tire men of long years' experience consider these Tires to be themost wonderful production of a pneumatic Tire ever before placedon the market, and in their opinion will revolutionize the tire in-dustry.

Agencies in the sale of these Tires should make big money.

LIBERAL CONTRACTS GIVEN. For particulars, call or write,

J. H. FONTENOTFINANCIAL AGENT,

P. O. Box 479 "- 'OPELOUSAS, LA.

the forl of asitement 500.To heighten the enjoyment of thegames, Bevo was served the guests in

plenty. The girl's first prize was cap-tured by Miss Alma Lassalle. John(Iarmanson was the lucky winner ofthe boy's first prize. Mr. John Whitewas awarded the booby prize.

A feature of the evening was thegiving of favors, Just before the serv-ing of refreshments. The favors were

"Haas Garage and MachineAdds to Equipment"

The public is cordially invited to seenew Machine Shop. This Shop isequipped and ready to do all kinds Ofpair work. Mr. Lanson B. Joyner i,charge of same and will be ready toyou in your troubles. You will rprompt and courteous treatment. :.us a trial.

LAYSON B. JOYNER,Manager.

crying dolls. After the 'brosia and cake weer a

Those present were:Mai Roos, Melissa Burie

Lawler, Alna Lasualle,

Combe, Eda Roos, Rosaliesdt s. John Harm-nison, J

Robert Fields, LeonceWhite, Elden Voorhies and

rner.4a",