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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-07-14
Succession Sale.

Succession Of a. NJ. Afford. deceased.
DY virtue of writ of sale to me
LID directed, from the District Court
0: Booster parish, La, in the succession
Of A. NJ. Afford, deceased, will sell at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court house door, in the
town Of Bellevue, in said parish, on
Saturday the 3lst day of July, 1865,
all OF the real estate belonging TO the
succession of A. N. Afford, deceased,
to.wit
One fourth interest in twelve hun
bred and two 12o2) acres of land.
known as the lands belonging to the
SUGGESTIONS, or heirs of James w. and
Isabella E. Afford, both deceased; stu
ated about three miles south of Bellevue.
Terms of Sale-On credit of IL
months-the purchaser being required
to give notes with approved personal
security, bearing 8 per cent interest from
day of sale, and special mortgage re-
tanned to secure the purchase price.
This 18th July, 1865.
PHILO ALDEN,
Sheriff and Auctioneer.
mis- 3ts Per w. Il. HUI, Deputy.
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Succession Sale.

Succession Of .Sea0eH Wallace, deceased.
Dy virtue of writ of sale to me
Id directed from the District Court
of Bossier parish, La, in the succession
of Sewell Wallace, deceased, | will sell
at public auction, to the last and high
est bidder, at Allen Dowdle's old resi-
dence, near Black Bayou bridge, in said
parish of Bossier, on Saturday the l4th
day of July, 1865, the following de-
scribed property belonging to said sue
cession, to.wit:
3 head horses, 2 mules, 40 head
cattle, wagon, / buggy, household
and kitchen furniture, DC.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, provided the
appraisement be bid. Should any ar
ticle Of said property fail to bring its
appraisement, cash, will Immediately
on same day, and at same place, sell
the same on a credit of twelve months,
for whatever it may bring. Credit
purchasers being required to give notes
with approved personal security bearing
8 per cent interest from day of sale.
This 9th June. 1865.
PHILO ALDEN,
Sheriff and auctioneer.
Ia st Per w. FL. HILL, Deputy.
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Jas. Michigan In District Court of
VS.. Bossier parish, La,
Elisha Dunn. No. 1903.
Dy virtue of a writ of feri facias
Id issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, I have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and higest bidder, before the
Court house door, in the town of Belle
we, said parish and State, on the first
Saturday, the 4tb day of August, next,
1866, the following described property,
to-wit:
The northeast quarter Of the north
west quarter of section twelve, in
township twenty-five, of range twelve,
North West La, containing forty acres,
more or less.
Said land seized as the property of
said defendant, Elisha Dunn, and to be
sold to pay and satisfy the aforesaid
writ.
Terms Of Sale-On a credit of IL
months; purchasers required to give
bond with approved personal security
bearing 8 Fer cent per annum interest
from sale, and special mortgage to be
retained on land sold TO secure pay
ment of said bond.
Bellevue, La, July 18th, 1866.
PHILO ALDEN, Sheriff.
nl5 Ats Per W. II. HIT, Deputy.
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Succession Sale.

SUGGESTIONS of P. IL and 3. j. Butler, decd
py virtue of writ of sale to me directed
I'D from the District Court of Bossier
parish, Louisiana in the SUGGESTIONS of P M
and o. j. Butler, deceased, will sell at pub.
lie auction to the last and highest bidder, at
the residence ofsaid deceased, in said parish,
on Wednesday the 18th day of July, 1866,
the following described property belonging
to said succession, to-wit
About 1000 Bushels of Corn, more or less
Terms of Sale-cash, provided the ap.
praisement be bid. Should it fail to bring
the appraisement in cash, | will Immediately
on the same day, offer it on credit of u
months; purchasers being required to give
notes with approved personal security.
PHTL0 ALDEN,
MA 2ts Sheriff and ex-oficio Auct'r.
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Millinery.

Bonnets, Hats, for Infants, Misses and
Ladies; Ladies' Tndergarments, of every
description, ready made; Ladies and chill
dren's Shoes, all styles and qualities
In short, a complete assortment of Ladies'
Goods, from Paper of Pins to Wedding
outfit.
This portion of the stock was selected with
great care, by Mrs. Wells, who, by business
experience in this market of twelve years,
understands the requirements of the Ladies'
Of this section, and who feels confident she
can please the most fastidious, both IN gooaa
and prices.
J. FL McDERMOTT is determined to
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Nil SITS
Succession Notice.

State of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier
- Clerks office, 10th District court.
Notice is hereby given that Benjamin
F. Fort has this day fled in the
Office of said clerk, his application
praying to be appointed administrator
de boniS non, of the succession of Mrs.
Elizabeth II. Dickson. deceased.
Now, therefore, this is to admonish
all persons concerned that if opposition
is not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the said applicant
will be confirmed administrator as pray
ed for.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, at Bellevue, this the 5th day
of July a. D., 1866.
T. N. BRADEN,
MD ct Clerk.
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SuccessiOm Notice.

Ctate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier-
y Clerks office, 10th District Court -
Notice is hereby given that w. Milton Pick.
EFT, administrator of the succession of
Nathan Pickett, deceased, and tutor to the
minors of said Nathan Pickett, deceased,
has this day filed in the office of said clerk
his accounts as administrator of Nathan
Pickett, deceased, and as tutor to the minors
of Nathan Pickett, deceased.
Now, therefore, this Ia to admonish all per.
sons concerned, that if opposition is not
made thereto within the time prescribed by
law, the said accounts will be homologated
and made the Judgment of the Court.
Given under my hand and seal of office,
at Bellevue, this the 9Th day of July, 1866.
THOS N BRADEN,
mis- SITS Clerk.
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Succession Sale.

Succession of q. p Ratcker. deceased.
In pursuance of an order from the District
Il Court of this Parish, will proceed to
sell at the late residence of Dr. E. P Rucker,
deceased, in Bossier Point. on Saturday 4th
day of August, next, all the property, real
and personal, belonging TO the succession OF
said e. P. Rueker, deceased, consisting of
30 acres of land, with improvements, / fine
saddle horse, the stock Of cattle and hogs
Gold watch, wagon, and household and
kitchen furniture, &c.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to appraise.
ment. If the appraisement is not bid, to be
re-ofered immediately on credit until LIST
of March. 1867 The purchaser to give his
note with approved personal security, and q
special mortgage on the land to secure the
payment of the same
E. J. HAMILTON,
MA 5ts Administrator.
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SHERFF,s SALE.

T. B. Hancock, } In District Court of Bos-
j. H Lotion ~ AVE- ~
ny virtue of a writ of feri facias issued
~ from the District Court of BOssier in
the above entitled suit, and to me directed,
| have seized and will proceed to sell to the
last and highest bidder before the Court
house door, IN the town of Bellevue, La, on
SATURDAY the 4th day of August, 1866
the following described lands, minus the Tan
Yard and lot, t0-wit
Beginning at large white oak tree in the
northwest corner of tract of land purchased
formerly by John c. G. Key, from the parish
of Bossier-said corner or commencing point
being on the east side of the northwest quar-
ter of northwest quarter of section 5, town
ship l9, of range IL, and running from said
point due east one hundred and fifty yards,
thence south IS yards, thence west $50 yards,
thence north to the beginning point, con-
tanning fraction over an acre Also one
other lot adjoining the above described lot
on the north side, and described as follows
to-wlt commencing at the north east cor.
ner of the above described lot, and running
north 30 yards, thence west $50 yards, to the
said east side of said northwest quarter of
northwest quarter of section 5, thence south
along said line to said white oak tree, thence
east to the point of beginning, containing
one acre of land, more or less
Also, the following described lands begin
ming at point where the ravine, which
heads near the new Jail in the town of Belle
yue, and Immediately west of the old Court
house lot in said town-crosses the line on
the east side of the said northwest quarter
of northwest quarter of section s. and thence
Immediately down the middle of said ravine
| along its different windings to where it
| crosses the line on the west side of said Sec
ton 5, and thence down said line to the
southwest corner of said northwest quarter
of northwest quarter of section 5, thence
east to southeast corner of the same, thence
north to the point of beginning, containing
IS acres, more or less, together with all inn
provements thereon
Said lands situated in Bossier parish, La
Seized as the property of j. H. Lotion, and
to be sold to pay and satisfy the aforesaid
writ
Terms Of sale-Cash, with benefit of ap-
praisement.
Bellevue, La, June 28th, 1866
PHIL0 ALDEN, Sheriff.
NIB Cts Per w. H. HILL, Deputy
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Notice to Creditors.

TTyhe creditors of the succession of James
l. B. Trigg, deceased, are hereby notified
to make themselves known and to present an
account of their respective claims and the
titles by which they are established, unto
my agent and attorney at law and attorney
in fact Richard w. Turner, at Bellevue, La.
Richard w. Turner, Esq, has been invest
ed by me with full power to represent me in
all matters concerning the administration of
said succession during my temporary alb
senee from the State.
MARY ELIZA TRIGG,
MA 3ts Administrative
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Succession Notice.

& tate of Louisiana, Parish of Bossier.
- Clerks office, 10th District Court.
Notice is hereby given that Martha
Sanders, wife of L. c. Raspberry,
has this day filed in the office of said
clerk, final account of L. F. Steele's
administration of the succession OF
Benjamin +. Sanders, deceased.
Now, therefore, this is to admonish
all persons concerned that if opposition
is not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the said account
will be homologated as prayed for.
Given under my hand and seal of
Office, at Bellevue, this the Bird day Of
July, A. D. 1866.
T. n. BRADEN,
Mi SITS Clerk.
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Preparatory Medical Glass.
RED LAND, BOSSIER PARISH, LA
DIR. j. j. ScOtt, M. D.,
Having the neueies of class in his Office,
IL proposes to give series of
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION,
In the various branches of the profession.
Special attention will be given to the study
of PRACTICAL ANATOMY.
Students wishing to enter college the COM
ing winter, should apply early. Terms
moderate
Dr. J. j. ScoFr, will visit medical and
surgical cases az any point where his SER
vices may be desired.
Address, Plainville, La. nil
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Wagon Shop.

7 have located four miles sa=m -
i from Bellevue, La, near NE
Mr. r. C. Lancaster's, for the STS3S~F
purpose of carrying on the
business of making and repairing Wagons,
Buggies, Carriages, &C. Both wood and
iron work done on the most reasonable terms,
and in the most expeditions workman like
manner. Feeling that / can give full salts
faction to all who may wish my services,
earnestly solicit any work in my line, with
which my friends may be pleased to favor
me.
Chairs made and repaired Painting and
vanishing of all descriptions.
NIL Fms ELIJAH FORD.
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On the eth instant, in this place, WILLIAM
BRAGG, aged 3 years and 8 months infant
son of Afr. VIM H. and Mrs. Anna Hill
~ The Mobile Times learns that
the rebel General Slaughter recently
diedin Mexico. Must be mistake,
for general slaughter has been seen on
many of our railroads. Commercial
Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-07-14
SheriR's Sale.

J. Burnside & Coz In District Court of
vs. BOsSleF parish La. No,
A H. Hearne. l745.
DIV virtue of writ of fieri facias issued
I'D in the above entitled suit, and to me
directed have seized and will proceed to
sell at public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, before the Court house door in the
town of Bellevue, La, within the usual
hours of sale, on SATURDAY the 4th day
of August, next, 1866, the following de-
scribed lands to wit
The southwest quarter of northwest quar-
ter, and northwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section s. and the south half of
section number 4, and northwest quarter of
section number 9, and west half of north
east quarter, and south half of section mum.
Der 9 and the southeast quarter of south
east quarter of section number 5, and south
east quarter of northeast quarter of section
number 4, and the east half of northeast
quarter and east half of southeast quarter
of section number 8, and south half Of south
west quarter of section number 10; all in
township %, of range u. And the west
half of northeast quarter, and northwest
quarter of section number 10, of township
%, of range - all situated in the parish of
Bossier, La, and containing in ALL l400
acres, more or less.
Said lands seized as the property of the
defendant, A. H. Hearne, and to be sold to
pay and satisfy the aforesaid writ.
Terms of sale-Cash, with the benefit of
appraisement
Bellevue, La, June Goth, 1866.
PHILO ALDEN, Sheriff
nl3 Cts Per w. I'll. HILL, Deputy.
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IL Hon. Josiah Quincy is not only
the Oldest Ex-Mayor of Boston, but is
the senior ex President Of the State
and Senate and the oldest ex.commau-
der Of the Ancient and Honorable Ar
tiliery. What an extra man
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-07-14

" Gen. Mcclellan has been 10
Prague and Dresden watching the
gathering of the armies and calling
upon Benedek.
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Ladies' Store.

that will prove creditable to himself and
beneficial to his customers. In view of
which, he has purchased the most tremend.
GUS stock of goods ever brought to this mar
ket, IN the Ladies' line, and being determin.
ed to secure the Ladies trade, he pledges
himself to sell
Cheaper than the Cheapest,
which he can do and make living profit,
which is all that he desires Ladies who
favor him with their custom may rest assur.
ed that they will get goods at legitimate
prices, whether judges or not, for he has
established a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1866-07-14

NJ Mixing the breed Of dogs is
ONLY . case Of corruption.
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Fancy Dry Goods.

Millinery, Ladies Furnishing Goods, Trim
mings, &c, ~
ever brought to this market, would respect
fully call the attention Of customers and the
public generally to the following imperfect
enumeration of stock:
In the Ladies Department viii be found
Dress Silks, Grenadines, Silk Tissues,
French Organdies, Printed Muslins, Grape
Moretts, Plain and Figured Swiss, Percales,
Brilliantines, Lawns, Bareges, Sc.
Also, Basquines, Scarfs, Mantillas, Lace
Shawls, &c, of the latest styles, in great
variety
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MINDEN HOTEL.

THE undersigned having A<nN@a
leased the MryDEN -
HoTEL, formerly occupied
by Christopher Chaffe, is prepared to
entertain the travelling public after the
most approved style. He respectfully
solicits a share Of the patronage of a
liberal public. Terms moderate.
]. NJ. G. JONES, Proprietor.
Miudeu, Ia. n42
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One Price System,

which cannot fail to give satisfaction, as 1t
is based upon small profits and quick re
turns" Mrs. Wells superintends the Mil
hnery and Dress making Departments,
where she will be pleased to see and wait
upon her old friends and customers. Both
OF these branches are under the manage
ment OF first class artistes, who are thor
oughly posted on the latest fashions.
To the Gentlemen, McDer1nott would say
that he has fine stock of
Spring and Summer Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, and Furnishing Goods,
&c, &c,
which he win sell cheaper than any enc else
in town, as he is going out of the gents
goods entirely, in order to devote his exclu-
sive attention to the establishment Of first
class Ladies' Store.
April %, l866-ly
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EmlIDrOideries.

Jackonet and Swiss Edging and Inserting,
Bands Ladies' Embroidered Undershirts,
Collars, Infants Waists, Skirts and Under.
clothing Real Lace Collars and Jets
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CUMMINGS, BROWN & co.

Between Camp and St. Charles streets,
NEW ORLEANS.
Newspaper of all sizes kept constant
y on hand.
~ Agent for the sale of r. Hoe &
Co. g Printing Presses; the Liberty"
Job Presses !; Adams Cottage Presses !;
and Jas, Conner 81 Sons Type
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MASONIC NOTICE.

THE Members of Bellevue ssSxsS6z,
Il Lodge, No. IS, and Masons
generally, are notified that the
regular communications of said Lodge take
place on the Ind Saturday in every month at
) o'clock Pm
FORT, Secretary.
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Books and Stationefy Y,

surprising anything of the kind outside
of New Orleans, and embracing tho
works of most standard authors, to-
gether with the latest publications of
the day.
Stationery in all all its varieties, and
on the most reasonable terms. Also.
Music and Musical Instruments.
We shall not enumerate the various
articles embraced in our stock, but
solicit call from wholesale and retail
buyers, feeling assured that they will
be pleased upon an examination.
We have secured the services of
Mr.. J. H. SPEDDIE,
Pharmaceutist, late Of E. J. Hart 4
Co., New Orleans, who will attend
to the Prescription Department.
April 81, l866-1y
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LADIES'
BAZAAR OF FASHION.
u. W. NTCmerFMOff.

HAVING just returned from New York
- with the largest, best selected and most
varied stock of
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1866-03-20
TELEGRAPHING.
PATRONAGE.

This Institution is now enjoying the largest patron
age ever bestowed npon any commercial school in the
State. Over five hundred stunents in attend
ance the first year. and over hundred during
the past year The best class of students may inva-
riaby be found here and all its associations first
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THE COMMERCIAL COURSE

Bookkeeping, Commercial arithmetic, Pen
manship, Business Correspondence, Com
naerciaL Law, Lectures on Business
Afairs, Commercial Customs,
Forms, and ActuaI Busi-
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THEORETICAL BOOKKEEPING

Upon a new plan with original exposition OF the
science of accounts, arranged and published by the
proprietor this Institution exclusively TOR his own
use saving onehaft the ordinary labor of the student
and giving him complete knowledge OF the practice
oft he hest accountants.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-28

n...., , -
Tonic and PNl Killer, ID thI fmost valuable
and cheapest nVhity h.cdi16ne IN the world
viii Osrtainly odSe ha3 4 used intim will
prevent she .folldEiyg discasesas can b
peesv1e who hare (sN i the medicine: Choi.
ers 1srsss, A'e q ple,a. csemp'. Cole
$500, c,o.p, Sea, cyaee..es, Gotd'
'I ~ zty.e"'y XII 81. Aspl@s"o' fs'e''
n"evsqt'sAs, Feos act A9ses 0suralg'd, IN
81" n's.'i r.V vo'.a's $3.50 1a''
1880 .X""s. On. :n ."ele,
n,sr,err., 49, snNrsS. moJ;,s..S ."1
sthe natient wA rece;vs\ mmcdiatn ,.,;.s
Z ~. n.aZy :. ;. ,o.Ss,:.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-28

Pierce, Mitchell & Pierce contin-
ue.to sell better and cheaper goods
than can be found elsewhere in
Howard county. In the line Of
boots and shoes they are ahead Of
all competition, and warrant their
stock equal in all respects to the
best shop made. In hats, caps and
ready-madc clothing, their stock is
complete and will be sold at great
bargains. In dry goods and grocer
les as usual they are not behind the
market in either quality ofgoods or
in low prices. Their terms arc ready
pay or no sale. 80 - - - 43tf
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-28

ern markets, and broken promises
in this, have played out, Those who
would dem onstrate that they are our
friends win heed this call md pay At
once, those who don't we shall know
the estimate to put on their friend
ship and shall try and collect our
dues from them in the speediest man.
ner possible.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-28
KNOW thy DESTINY!

MADAME f. F. TnoRSroS, the great
English Astrologist, Claifvoyant and Psy-
fehometrician, who has astonished the scien-
tific classes Of the Old World, has now To-
Gated herself ut Hudson, N. \. Madame
Thornton possesses such wonderful powers
Of second sight, as to enable her to i,npari
knowledge Of the greatest importance to
the single or married Of either sex. While
in state of trance, she delineates the very
features Of the person you are to marry.
and by the aid Of an instrument Of intense
power, known as the Psychomotrope, guar
entees to produce a life-like picture of the
future husband or wife Of the applicant, to-
Rether with date Of marriage, position in
life, leading traits Of character, &c. rhis
is no humbng, rs thousands Of testimonials
can assert. She will send, when desired u
certified certificate, or written guarentec,
that the picture is what it purports to be:
Ry enclosing small lock Of hair, and
stating place Of birth, age, disposition and
complexion, and enclosing 80 cents and
stamped envelope addressed to yourself,
you will receive the picture and desired in.
formation by return mail. All communi.
cations sacredly confidential. Address in
confidence, MADAME +. +. THoRxroS. r.
O. Box 22S, Hudecn, n. Y,
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Sheriff Sale of. Real Estate

'HT.V THte CE.He0t ESldte
, By virtue Of one execution issued out Of
the Office fthe clerk Of the district Court
of Howard County iowa dated Augest 30,
1866, in an action wherein Arad Owen was
plaintiff and Geo. W. Schofield Er Al. were
defendants and wherein judgment was Oh.
tanned on the 26th day Of September 1865
for the sum of One Hundred and seventy.
sevendollars and thirty-sevcn cents debt and
eleven dollars and ten cent costs of suit,
commanding me to make said sum. Ihave
levied upon and shall expose to sale at the
front door of the court house in said county
tothc highest and best bidder for cash on
Saturday the 9th day of October, 1866 at
one O'Clock p. NJ of said day the north
half of lots nine and ten, and all of lots
eleven and twelve in block fifteen in the
village of New Oregon Howard county Iowa,
when and where due attendance will be
given by the undersigned. a.. ...
Dated September the 7th 1896.
rs J. F. POWELL
/. - : Sheriff.