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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-04
SheriIsS Sale.

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Pmrish of Caddo.-1n
- the District Court, No. 1884. A. BAUMAN, VS.. w
JENKINS ct al School Directors Of School District No
OF the Parish of Caddo. By virtue Of an alias writ of
her tacias issued of the honor the District Court in
and for the parish of in the above entitled sut and
to me directed have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction at the court house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish OF Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day Of October d. 1854 between the hours eleven
O'clock A. NJ and four, NJ, the following described
property, towit: One acre of Land in ooe southeast
corner OF the northeast quarter of section one Kin
township seventeen 17) of range fourteen Ia in The
PARISH OF Caddo State of Louisiana, contained in the
following meets and bounds, and distances,
to-wt: beginning six chains and nine links north from
the southeast of said north quarter of said
section one and running thence three chains and
sixteen links, thence north three chains and Sxteen
Inks thence east three chains and sixteen links thence
south three chains and sixteen links to the place of
beginning for complement. Seized and be sold to
pay and satisfy the writ issued in the above entitled
suit.
Terms of sale--Cash, with the benefit of apprase~
ment. @ M. WATSON Sheriff.
Shreveport. September 5, 1854. Gs6-pf S. IG
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Printing Materials.

ME proprietors of the Southwestern, having just
Il renewed their stock of materials, offer for sale at
extremely low prices great variety of Secondhand
Type, &G3 comprising:
Long PRIMER-A small FONT half worn.
NoNPARIEL do. do
SMALL PlcA-Large font cast expressly for pamph-
let and law work, with accents, superors piece frac-
tons, medical signs, etc. Good as new.
ScR1P-Great primer and double small plea,
PIcA-Two fonts, but little worn.
GREAT PEIMER-Fine font, half worm
Fonts OF Double Great Primer, Canon, and other
large letter.
Thirty forty different sizes and kinds of card and
small Ornamental and5Fancy Job Type, comprising
shades, tuscans, outlines, gohics, antiques, blacks
German text, ETC. Together with great variety of
large a2d small flowers and borders, job and ewspa-
per cuts and ornaments.
CHAsEs-Wrought and cast-iron book chases, (Svo
and l2mo.) and an assortment for jobs.
Rle fonts all perfect and in good order, and af-
ford fine opportunity for country papers to obtain
materials cheap. 1913
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Great Attraction


At The OLD STAND OF il. LEVY BRO.
EUSF received Per steamer S. w. Downs the larg-
~ est stock of FANCY DRY GOODS ever brought to
this market, consisting in part of the following viz
Brocade silks; fancy do;
Embroidered silk tissues;
new sty lie of touncing barege dresses;
Printed jaconets and lawns;
Printed linens; brilliantines;
Scotch glng hams and Bingham musIins;
large assortment of Mourning Goods of every
descriptions
Plain Swiss muslins, dotted do;
otrench embroideries, of the latest style;
Splendid sets of chemisettes and sleeves;
New assortment of embroid'd hdkfs;
Collars, sleeves, chemisetes;
Rich Jaconet and Swiss worked bands;
New trimmings richest patterns;
Irish linens; pillow case do: D
Linen able cloths; towel and table diapers;
y Fine linen napkins; French silk oil cloth;
Fine English thread and cotton hosiery;
Silk and hair bonnets, of the latest stpes
Misses and children's hats and bonnets;
Fine parasols; corsets;
Perfumery, direct from Paris;
Ladies' fancy port monnaies; shell combs;
Fans; gloves OF every description, and a great
variety OF fancy goods, too numerous to mention.
Aso-A large assortment of genemen's Clothing,
furnishing Goods, etc. All of which will sell
cheaper than ever.
We invite the public, the ladies especially, call
and examine our goods.
myl7 G. M. LEVY & Co.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA--Parish of Caddo--In
- District Court, No. -. F. R. ROACH VS.. s. w.
BRowN, Administrative. By virtue of writ of seizure
and SALE issued of the honorable the District Court
in and for the parish of Caddo in the above entitled suit
and to directed, have seized and will sell at pub
lie auction at the court house door in the town of
Shreveport, parish of Caddo, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day of October, A. D. 1854, between the hours of
O'Clock, NJ. and 4, M the following described pro-
perty, to wit: the Slave Lewis yellow man. about Is
years of age Seized and to be sold pay and salts
fly the writ issued in the above entitled suit
Terms of sale--Cash, wSn the benefit of app,aise-
ment. NJ WATSON Sheriff
Shreveport, September 5, 1854. s6-pfS4 &c
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Packet,

fS@aNz" b. The new, substantial very light draueh
u f5 IFF5ss:fsHss steamboat RUNAWAY. CRooTs
master, (having been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovated,) will resume her tri9
on or about the lst September, as regular week
packet between Shreveport and Alexandria, at whic
place she will connect with the New Orleans steamer
thus afording passengers and shippers through In
to the city without detention at the falls
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade h.
boilers, machinery furniture and every thing else ar
entirely and in point of safety speed and accom-
mediation she is unsurpassed by any other boat abovs
the tails Particular attention will at times he paid
plantation and all way business. Thankful for the Ii
era patronage they have heretofore received, her of
GERS solicit the tavors of their old friends promising
do every thing in their power to merit it. iulu o6
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ROBSON & KIMBLE.
YIN S i
}. N. HOWELL & Co.,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

q the Levee, Shreveport, la.
TT AVE N&sed the well known bG4gding recently
IL occupied by Messrs. Douglass & DashelI, on
the l.evee (at the steamboat landng,I and are now
prepared to receive, store Or forward cotton and
EhandsSot every description. We also erecting
contiguous to the present building, and mcdatey on
the banks Of the river ane of the largest and most
convenient warehouses I'm the country, which will
render our facilities for stog cotton equal if not su-
perlor to that possessed by other establishment on
Red River.
We are prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton or goods sent to care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mud or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according to orders; and every attention will be paid
to the interests OF our patrons. aug9
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CITY HOTEL,
Boarding House,

Corner Texas and Edwards streets, Opposite Va
Ribber & Hitchcock's Livery Slables,) Shrevepot
1Nl# The subscriber having thoroughly repaired
-..!Ax renovated the premises, is prepared to e
commodate in the best manner boarders by the Ua
week, or month. The house IS conveniently stu t
to the business, part of the town, and the table Wi
at all times, supplied with the best that the mark, d
fords.
Rates-Board and lodging, r. month, $l9; boa
without lodging, SIS IT, month"; board, If week Y
board, IF day, 81 80; single meals, fifty cents.
ml5-6m J. TALLMADGI.
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New Orleans s. Red River Packet

fT|zM7a"h TIE new and fast running steanbooi
sA fssEtzss sED0NEA, VIM. KAY, master, W.
- run during the low water as week "
packet between New Orleans and Alexandria, whera
she will connect with the Shreveport packets IT,
Sydonia for speed, comfort and good accommodation
is unsurpassed by any boat in the trade and narcu
lar care will be taken to promptly forward all goo5-
shipped by her either upper Red River or landin
on the Mississippi. For freight passage, apply on
board. s651n,
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VaIua Die Property at Auction.

saIuaDle| properly AZ ANCHOR.
WILL be sold at the Market House, in the town OF
W Shreveport, on Ionday, 4ti, December, 1854. a,
public auction, at II o'clock, A. NJ the following pro-
perty, to-wi
Ten Acres of Land, in Caddo parish, near the One
Mile House, formerly owned by ]. w Evans decd.
Aso-One and a half acres ofo Land, adjoining the
above described 10 acres, with the Improvements
thereon, at present occupied by captain Leonard
Aso-TwO Lots of Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port, being part of lot No. nine (9 in block fifty
(5l,) described follows, to-wt: commencing at the
corner of Market street and alley, running thence
northwest along Market street 20 feet and running
back for depth 40 feet. Also portion of said lot No
nine, g, block tittyone, (5lO commencing 40 feet
from the corner of said alley running thence north
west 20 feet, and running back for depth of 40 feet
Also-Threc Lots Of Ground, in the town of Shreve-
port, known on the map pan of Messrs. Johnson &
Cutitf, bed and recorded in the recorders Office of
Caddo parish as lots Nos one two and three, q and
81 OF bloca sixtyseven, (67) formerly owned by J. J.
Gallagher.
Terms and more accurate description made known
on the day of SALE H. HUNSICkER, Auctoneer
Ihezabove described property will be disposed of as
above, unless sold at private sale before that time
Persons wishing to purchase, will apply to Fl. Hun
SEEKER Shreveport, to RoB'T. B. ScoTT, Jefferson,
Teoas. iv19
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10 Steamboat Officers.

nFFICERS Boats running in the upper Red Ri
~ er ade are respectfully informed that New O.,
leans Newspapers, Of every description, can be frI
nished to them, in any quantity by sending ordersI
VIM. NJ. DECAMP, Reporter, No. Front Levee, h..
low Canal street, (oyer A. & H. Blocks wholbsa f.
grocery If desired the name of the boat purcKasius
will be stamped on each paper, and the packages for
warded as per order.
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COtt0n Wanted.
T HAVE engaged in the Gotten Brokerage Business.
Il in Shreveport and solicit call from all who wish
to sell their eotn for Cash. Office Texas street. in
the building lately occupied by colonel A. Hill.
oct 4-tf E. NJ. MATTHEW'S.
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To my Customers.

TO my Customers.
HAV1NG repeatedly invited all those indebed to
i Il me to come forward and settle, and notified them
that if they did not would be forced to bring suit,
hope that they will neither feel angry nor chagrned at
my commencing legal prosecutions against all such at
the ensuing term of the district court | have heavy
payments to make, and cannot do so without money.
large amount ofmy resources is in the hands of de-
nquent customers and not wishing share the fate of
several OF the distinguished merchants of N. Orleans
am forced In se-detence to place all my outstanding
accounts in the hands of lawyer for collection by le
gal process. june 2S1 NJ. BAER.
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To the Planters.

LNROM the solicitations of many of his planting
Il friends, the subscriber will give his personal and
especial attention the Sale of Gotten in this market
Refers to the merchants of Shreve}oo generally.
Shreveport, Sept. l3, 1854 D. S. WILDER.
O. The Marshall Republican will copy six months
and send bill to this office
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A. ]. HITCHCOCK & Co.'S
fsszEe5s1s'sPA LIVERY STABLES, "a "a

Corner of Texas and Edwards streets, Shreveport
TINE undersigned, having purchased the interest d
i Messrs. nBibber in the above well known 6
tabshment and put in fine order inform their frend
and the public generally, that they ere prepared to ac
commodate them with saddle horses, buggies, CARR
ages, ETC., of the best descriptions and on as reasona
bic terms as they can be had az any other estabish
ment Horses will be kept by the month, week, day
or single feed. Gentlemen from the country, wis
ing to visit New Orleans any point on the river
leaving their animals with US, can have them carefu
y and faithfully attended 70. Our ostlers are expcr
enced and attentive, and /are ready day and nigh
attend to the wants of customers
Horses bought and sold. Horses and Mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for the patronage extended 20 the late firm
of VanBibber & Hitchcock we respectfully solicit Il
continuance thereof pedgng ourselves do all in oar
power to merit it,, -"
aug23 A. J. HITCHCOCK & Go
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H. H. MARBLE,
GcntlemcR'S Clothing Il Furnishing Store,

.mediately opposite VanBibbers Hoto) Shreveport
just received from the north and east his large
Il Il and well selected stock of GENTLEMEN's FINE
WINTER CLOTHING, FURNISHING GooDs, Doors, SHOES,
ETC., consisting of the following articles: az
Coats, pantaloons and vests of every description.
Linen and cotton shirts, of every style
Kid, pushed lined buck cassmere and Berlin gloves
English and American hosiery a fine article.
Drawers and undssshrts. of various quaitisS
Silk and cotton umbrellg.
Cravats and Handkerchief of very style and de-
scription, together with every article required for
gentIemar's wardrobe. "a.
Velvet for ladies' Tarnas and cloaks, together with
velvet ribbons, gynHps and all necessary trimmings for
making the same.
Also keeps on hand fine artfge of French cloths,
cassmeres and vestins, which will be made up the
shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms
n2-ly
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Or Cash Notice,

A LII persons having claims against the estate of ] .
1 w. Morris. requested to present the same for
payment, and those indebted said estate are notified
to come forward and settle without delay, as the af-
fairs OF the succession must be wound up.
qteb22-ly THOS. H. MORRIS, Ex'r.
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Great Bargains! Great Bargains!!
SHREVEPORT MARKET.
Fresh Beef. Mutton, Park and Veal

rrsz-1-s. The subscriber, having taken the corner
SaaaSs.l stall in the market.@egs to inform his old
sssMAzx,x> friends and the public generally that he
will hereafter carry the buchey business in all its
branches on his own individual account, and that he
will spase neither pains expense all times sup
ply his customers with the very best Reef, VEAL Pork
and Mutton. that be procured in this section of
country Thankful for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to him, he would request IFS old friends
to bear in mind that he is now in any way con-
neced with any other butcher, in any stall except
the one he in person attends to.
STEAMBOATS, furnished with Fresh Meats On as libe-
r terms and with as quick despatch IS by any other
butcher in town.
aug3O JOHN STEIGELMAN
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Shreveport l. Alexandria Passenger Pa
Eat TyIAN

, anss.@ o The entirely new (and Iightest drauahr
boat above the falls) steamer ENgON
Az@sazHszEz=z- k. EDWARDS, master, has commenced
making regular trips between the falls and Shreveport
running through in forty hours the best and onicEesE
time ever made in low water. The Union will con
tlnue IN the trade during the entire low water season
and being in every respect designed for very liea
drnught packet, with superior accommoda tons for
cabin passengers, we respectfully solicit the pGronaee
OF the pnbllc. The Union connects with the Ne
orleans packets below the falls. sl3
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Shreveport G. Alexandria Packet.

ffa@ha~" h. The new, very light draugh fast run.
ID SHf tsHaaR} ming steamboat FANNY FER
JOHN HoUsToN, master, will leave f7l
Alexandria, on Monday Evening, 2d.October at svt
o'clock; and continue to during the season as PER-
uar packet between this port and the falls MAXIM
trip every ten days. The Fanny Fern was built In
Shreveport expressly tor the trade is entirely new 81
very light draught, has large and commodious cabins
and in point OF safety, comfort and fine accommoda
tons is equal to any boat on Red River Her Officers
will make use of every exertion to please, and solicit
the patronage of their old friends Particular attsn
ton will be paid to receiving and landing passeneeys
and freight at all points on the river s27
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Carpenter. Joiner and Builder.
TH0S ROBINSON


(Ot the late firm of Clufin & Robinson,)
IE1AS opened shop the corner of Milan and
IL Spring streets, adjoining L. T. Carriers ware
house, where he will be at all time prepared to exc
cute every description of Building, Carpenter and
Joiner Work. in the and most substantial man.
ner, and at the lowest rates.
Stores fitted up, sash, blinds ETC., manufactured to
order. Jobbng attended to.
lie respectfully solicits the patronage of his old
friends and the public. q
Gazette and Democrat copy :, ans
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HENRY PFLUGN,
Cabinet Maker, Undertaken. &c.

CdElltt HaKcr, UHdtftaKer, NC.,
At Vicary's old stand, Texas street, Shreveport.
a. THE subscriber, having leased the ss=-.zz=--=>
IA premises occupied by the late sxasss
u j. g. Weary, bees to inform the szs5l-l-@sIE.S
public (and the ladies in particularly that he is prepared
to manufacture in the most .workmanlikc manner, at
the lowest prices and with despatch, every description
OF plain and ornamental Furniture. Being practi-
cal cabneSmaker OF much experience, he feels assur-
ed In saying that he guarantee his work will give
satisfaction.
Every descriptioneof furniture repaired, ceanedvar
nlshed, and made to look as handsome as when new,
at the shortest notice.
Mattresses of every description renovated or manu-
featured to order, at low prices.
Undertaknyin all its branches promptly attended to-.
Particular attention paid to all kinds of iobbng.
share OF the public patronage is respectfully So
ilclted [s201 HENRY PFLUGN.
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C0partnerShip.

COpartnerSnlp.
Ohm WALTERS & THOMAS ]. REDUS hRve
81 formed partnership, commencing the lstJN arch,
1904, tor the purpose of doing
General Dry Goods and Grocery Business,
under the style Of WALTERS & REDUs. They intend
to keep at all times general assormentof Dry Goods
and Groceries, which they intend to sell low any
other house in the place. Having made ample arrange
ments to Keep up their stock at all times they have
hesitation in saying to their friends that they may
pect to get goods as low of them from any other
house in the place.
We hope, when friends visit town, they will
call and examine stock before purchasing else
where. All orders promptly attended to.
JOHN WALTERS.
March %, 1851. THOMAS J. REDUS.
U Feeling grateful for the liberal support l have
received from my old friends in Caddo and Texas, for
the last ten twelve years. hope by strict attention.
to merit continuance of the same to the firm.
mag JOHN WALTERS.
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RlCH'D D. SALE,
General Collecting AGENT.

2 Shreveport, La
M LII give prompt attention to the collection OF III
W claims entrusted to him against persons in
north western Louisiana, eastern Texas and southt9o
Arkansas lie will be assisted by ]. C. Beal attor-
ney at law, as legal adviser, Sho will in his absence
give any information desired. %
Reffrcnce-W. w. Smith, E. H. Jordan. Sbreve-
port Oakley & Hawkins, J. BurnsdT& Co., New Or
leans; Wood Bacon &. Co., Whean & Co., Wolfes,
Ballard & Co., Philadelphia; Nelson, WardweIl & Co.
New York; hon. H. M. Spoford, supreme court of
Louisiana. cIo
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Notice.,

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, either
L a by not5or open account, will please come for
ward andscttIe without further delay; or we wFGb
compelled to place the same in the hands Of an officer
for collection by law.
may LIT ROBSON & KIMBLE
Our cust ners respectfully REQUESTED to bear in
mind that a# forced to pay our journevmen
promptly Wy unable to allow extended credit, and
hope that hereafter our bills will be settled on presen-
tatlon. R. & K.
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Notice..

4 LII those hoaing claims against the estate of JV.
"A Brantiey, deceased Sarah M. Brantley, will
please call upon me Immediately for settlement 10
E. NJ. MATTHEWS,
ian f. 1854 AoenfSfOr the estate of I Rrantlev
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Choice IiauOrS and Wines
New Goods.

New Goods.
usT received per late arrivals. well assorted stock
e. of DRY GOODS, of the latest patterns consisting
OF kerseys !; brown Lowells A; brown sheetngs !;
cottonades assorted; brown and bleached linens for
summer pants; brown srtings; printed French lawns;
some handsome robes, styles; handsome assort-
ment OF spring and summer prints; chintz beau
tifu spring gnghams bleached domestics Turkey red
for curtains birdeyed diaper; do. Irish linen;
linen checks; mosquito nettings assorted; some bobi-
net Rettings suitable for mosquito bars and number
of other articles TOO numerous 10 mention which W
offer low tot cash. WALTERS A REDus,
l4y2 Texas street
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Notice of Dissolution,

Notice of DiSSOEutiON. Is
TENHE firm of Clafin Il Rebinsols was dissGseed by
i limitation the st of January last, and the name
of said firm will be used only in the settlement of the
affairs of the firm. CLARK CLAFLIN
THOS. ROBINSON.
Shreveport, April 5, 1851.
NtiE undersigned will continue the business at the
4 old stand, with Mr.. Rob't BalIantne his fore
man. G.. CLAFLIN.
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i Ii those having claims against the succession of
A Joel Wordsworth, deceased, will present them to
me, at Bethany, Caddo parish. Those indebted to
said succession will please make prompt payment to
me. JAS. J. STEPHENS,
aur2 curator succ'n Joel Wadswortb dard
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CnpartItersiaIn NUficn.


|ENHE undersigned have associated themselves TO-
Il gether, for the purpose of doing general retail
Dry Goods and Clothing Business, under the name and
style of TRABUE & KLINE, at the new store, on
Texas street, next door to Mr.. E. H. Jordan They
solicit share of the public patronage.
S VIM. C. TRABUE
July |, 1853 J. J. KLINE.
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|I>HE Undersigned, having purchased the interested
L MIR. J: c. Svy in the Watch Repairing and Jew
elry business, viii continue the business of the late
firm at the old stand of Silvy & Burnside, Texas ST.,
Shreveport La Having secured the services of COM
petent workman in the watch repairing business, the
business will be attended to in superior manner at
short notice. IF 81 C. H. BURNSIDE.
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'E>HE undersigned retres from business; having dis
L solved his connecthsn Wah that of Green + Dong
W. R. DOUGLASS.
Rsaert Green, who will continue the business, will
retain all the active means, of both the houses, in
which him and the undersigned have been partners, and
will pay the debts due by either and collect those due
them. H. L. DOUGLASS.
May 29th, 1854
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RsIsinaSS Nnticn

DMsEntSS NOIICe.
TNHE business of GREEN i DOUGLASS will be con-
4 tinued without interruption by the undersigned
who will be glad accommodate our old friends and
customers usual, woom return thanks for past
patronage. We opening select stock of
Goods suitable2or the season. which we will be pleas
ed to show to them and purchasers generally.
R. GREEN.
Shreveport. Feb. %, 1883. II. l., DOUGLASS
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JOHN L. KIRKPATRICK,
4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
"A Shreveport, La. Office in the brick building, op-
poste the clerks office. so9-lv