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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
HEAVE POWDER.

have compounded . Heave Powder which
Warrant to be tho best ever oRered-and II ny
directions are followed will perform whak
claim for It. Ny = years. experisro4 IN sEIv
care Of horses has developed to mo IL roper
treatment. and my Powder meets . great wana.
as 1t Is Heavc PoWder-not Condition Pow
der. No man having horses needing treatment
fer Heaves should be without this Remedy IL
does not interfere with the supply Of all the
water . horse may need. Four ounces, with d.
rections. co. Address OW.CoY
P.O- Box 6e7. Ravenna, O.
Sold at Watcrman's. Ee9Av
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

'THE little darling, he didn't strike
Mrs. Smiths baby a.purpose, did he 2
1t was mere accident.wasnti il, dear 2
yes, ma, to be sure it was and if he
don't behave himself, III crack him
againP
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
Bucklen,s Ar.,ea s.lv..

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all kinds OF Skin
Eruptions. This Salve is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction in every
case or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. 4
For sale by E. p. BRAINERD & Son,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
THE OLDEST AN ID COLDESr TOWN
IN THE WORLD

THE OLDEST AN ID COLDE TO WN
IN THE WORLD
According to Humboldt the oldest
town in, the world is Jakutsk, 5000
In Eastern Siberia. 1t is
not only the oldest but probably also,
the coldsst. The ground remains al
ways frozen to the depth Of 900 feet,
except in midsummer, when it thaws
six feet at the surface. The mean
temperature for the year is l3 Z deg.F.
For ten days in August the thermom-
eter goes as high as IS deg. From No
vember to February the temperature
remains between As and 68 deg. below
forinine months of the year. I'll
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

Now, WHAT IL the meaning the word
chssm7 Pupil: 1t is an opening.
Teacher: Favor me with an example.
Pupil: The nilliners have . chasm at
the beginning Of the season. ii.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

WHEN Artemus Ward was exhibit
ing his show in Salt Lake City, his
complimentary tickets to the city Of
fcials read ~ follows: admit bearer
and ono Wife
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

TEE London Times and other sport
ing journals in England estimate Ar.
Lorillard's winnings in tho recent
races at the snug sum Of $4,000.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

THIRTY years ago . careless little
boy threw banana skin on the side
walk. A few days ago he was hang
cd. The rising generation will per.
ceive in this terrible warning. '
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

TEE war ended fourteen years ago
and yet, according to the Radical lead
ers, the Union IL not restorsd and
peace established. Il 10 pretty evi.
dent that party can never suceeed in
bringing about that wished for end.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
INo4ace e.oaCon,,ltt,.,a.oto..,s... ,,l

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed propo-
IN sails will bo received by the Township
Trustees Of Ravenna township. up to - O'Clock
noon, May 29th. 1879. for furnishing materials
and constructing Vault in Cemetery north Of
Ravenna Village. Plans and Specifications for
same may be seen at the store Of I. Z. hodge
Contractor muss " be prspared to aS. execute .
Bond with good and sufficient security for the
faithful perform snce Of said contract IN accor-
dance with Plans and Specifications. Trustees
reserve tho right to reject any and all bids.
By order TruStoes RAvennA ToWnship.
651-bw. ID. B. LAWRENCE TIP. clerk.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

: THERE are over 100000 acres Of
public land in Alabama subject to en-
try or homestead.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
THE GREAT ENaLIsH RKMEDYi
Gray's Specific Medicine.
Oures Palpita- TRADE, 4

OQfeo H0IP1t0.
'tlODs Nervous
TremOrs, Ner-
vOus Debility
and all Nervous
Prostrati o ms,
which are pro-
duced In many
cases by an over,
indul 6 Q n &C In
the use OF tOb0C-
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
LEXINGTON HORSE,
A N D Z ID

10 too well known to need any PM, farther than
he looks and feels fine. He and WALLACE will
be kept through the season Of 1878 as follows;
MONDAYS and TUESDAYS OF each week at
Garrettsville;
FRIDAYR. at kents -at
TaURsDAYs and SATURDAYS. at the Etna
House Stables. Ravenna. -at
near Witter's Livery. .,-.... ....
WALLACE stands 16x hands high. weighs
about 1900 lbs /. bay color. fine style, disposition
cxceiled by none. and q horse much needed in
these parts.
Thiuking it to your interest. invite you to
call and see ANDY and WALLACE.
Also offer to cure Sweeney Tor no charge);
most all Spavins and Ringbones; take on Lumps
lof late standing): cure Bots. Grippe and Collie;
bring horses in condition. or sell the best Con-
dition Powder now In use take Colts to break; I;
take orders to buy and sell. &c. Charges low,
Ravenna. March % 1878. J. l.. & HRI8TY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
TE6TIMONIAIA.

Ravenns, March -. IoW
II. II O;s. Rgzz1LL: Dear sir:-Ay Wagon that
purchased OF You about two years ago. 1 muse
cknowledge fs much better than cxpected.
6eing OF medium size. thought it too light for
my business; but 1t is just right. runs light and
.Asy, and have often carried on It 1905 bricks
rom my kiln. It will carry eight thoussnd
sounds. and has never cost me one cent for re-
pairs Yours truly, HI. CARIs.
6halersville, March ls IS1B
Nh D. B. BUzzELL- Dear Sir I'm the fall e
~ purchased OF you alight wagon. WoiRh1
NTH box on. So pounds. tits . thimblo nkSin.
which think il the easiest running Waeon q
use; have frequently drawn 500 pounds mp
on 1e at ono time. All the expense that pu1
upon 1t for the nrst twelve years was Tor seo-
sm4f1re once. Yours, with reepoct,s
8. g. BIDRIO0R
RavennA. March II, 1OH
Nh. U. q. BUzZBLL: Dear Strive have been
using one Of your one horse wagons now over
Two years In our lumber yard. often loading it
with one thousand feet Of green hemloek and
OAK, and we think it the best and easiest run.
ming wagon We ever had. 1t will carry Go0o,
es. and has never cost us ONE dollar tor repairs
for that time. Yours, truly,
C. sUTHERLAND . 60.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
LEGAL NOTICE.

LEGAL NOTICE.
known. is hereby notified that Alice Scott did
in the ofdce Of tho Clerk Of Common Pleas Court
OF Ohio. charging said Peter scott With Sross
neglect Of duty. extreme eruelty, and adultery,
and asking that she may be dlyorcod from said
limony. and other proper. relisf Said petition
Court ;:AA' ''' ESooRkEts = aS!s!RSb: !s {! :.''
April 18th. 1919. sss-sw - ''''''"'''
Te6cAsxs' ExaMinations.
An Exam,nation OF Teachers will be held at
the Union School Building. iu Ravenna, COM
meneing at a. m. and closing At o'clock pm,
on the following Saturdays: ~
: February ~;
March I 8 and 20;
April 10;
May "a;
june -:
July 10;
Aagust 10. ..-
SPECIAL No1I0E.-No certificate will be ante
dated. .Ftf
BY order OF tho Board.
c. A. REED, Clerk.
Ravenna. Feb'y q. 1879. sD '
Chas. w. Trask,
D1sEd.I&f| n
Mantua Station, o,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
NOTICE.

THE undermined has been duly appointed
and gnalihed ~ Executor Of the W m OF
township. Portage county. Ohio.
March %. 1879.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
Wagon Making and
Repairing.
/ O. s. BUZZEIL

"OULD inform the people Of Portasec>u,-
Nv ty that he is prepared to nanufacture m
kinds Of LUMBER and SPRING WA0ON0
ana TO do general repairing promptly and n
the pest manner. Also. HO hSE SHOEIN0 and
GENERAL BLACKSMITHIN0.
prices from 10 to 20 por cent below anv
heretofofe charged In this region. 70 r cash.
WAGONS Of all kinds constantly ON hand.g
works ON Main Street, West Of q. P.RR
depot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

original color, sc5th the gt0ss ana
freshness Of yossth. Thin hair Is
thickened falling hair checked, and
badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can re-
store the hair where the follicles are
destroyed, or the glands atrophfed
and decayed. But such as remain
can be saved for usefulness by this
application. Instead Of fouling the
hair with q pasty sediment, It win
keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of,
and consequently prevent badness.
Free from those deleterious sub
stances which make some prepara-
tions dangerous and injurious to
the hair, the Vigor can only benefit
but not harm it. II wanted merely
for
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
% VILLAGE LOTS.

Well located on high rolling ground, and In Shs
most pleasant and growing part Of tie toWnL
Wiz be sold cheap and ON easy terms.
an. 8. 1915 IA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
HAIR DRESSING,

nothing else can be found 50 desir-
able. Containing neither oil nor
dye, it does not soil white cam
brio, and yet lasts long on the hair.
giving it . rich glossy lustre and .
grateful perfume.
PRRPlRED By
Dr.. J. C. AVER Z CO., Lowell, Mass,
PracsSeoI sod AsslveSe0s OhsssSses.
SOLD BY ALI. Dnuaeesrs kvKRYwnxHA
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
WASHINGTON. ID.

Any person desiring Information ~ to the
standing and responsibility Of the members Of
the arm will, on request. be furnished with .
satisfactory reference In his vicinity or Con-
'greoSi0nal district.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
Ayers
Hnar VSgW,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing
which is at
once agree
able, , healthy,
and efectual
for preserv-
ing the hair.
Faded or gray
Ihajr e soon
s,eseored 70 Is
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

$500 on orerty near Public Square, Ravenna
81 600 ON property worth 5000; nrst moFteaEO
$500 on property worth SO, ,OO0; first mort9a4o
Enquire Of /. H. & NJ w. PHELPS.
4z9 A ttorneys
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08
For. Sale.

e.0o0 In interest bearing notes, secured by
mortgage. -
An excellent farm Of le0 acros In Portage C
very cheap.
Four fine building Lots ON Main ST. In Raven
ma Village.
Several Houses and Lots in Ravenna Village.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-05-08

ESTADLISAED 1859.
r. 8. Sc A. p. LACEY
ATTORNEYS AT Law,
$50 Ssss,s<A 6tsese, WssAss0sess, D. O.
We procure patents in all countries. NO Ar
the patent is granted. No fees for making pre-
iimfnary EXAMINATIONS. No additional fees for
stsensioa given 70 inssTferenos cs.es SefoPs % shs
Patent Ohce. Extensions before Congress, In
Lgat{ons appertaininE to Invention: or Patents,
SEND STAMP F0R PAMPHL19 GIVING PULL IN.
srRUCrIONs.
United States Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted In the Supreme Court Of
Commissioners Of Alabama Claims, Southern
Claims COmmisst0n, and all Glasses OF war
claims before the Executive Department.,
Arrears Of Pay and Bounty.
O1YICIRs. SOLDIERS and SAILORS wounded,
rupturod. or injured In the late war, however
slightly. are entitled to. and can obtain . pen.
sion.
United States General Land Omoe.
Contested Land Cases. Private Land Claims,
prosecuted before the General Land once and
Land warrants.
We pay cash for Bounty Land Warrants. and
Ing any for sale. and give full and explicit In
structions where assiEnm monts arc imperfect.
having therein tho clerical assistance OF able
and experienced lawyors. and give onf elosest
p0fD0nAl supervision to every important paper
prepared in each case. Promptest astent1on
thus secured to all business entrusted to Ms.
Address u -
RS. = 4. r. LACEY, Attorneys,
9laa WASHINGTON. d. c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

1t is just four or five months too
early to begin to discuss the merits
of Congressional aspirants. We
move that all editorials and commu.
nications sent to the papers within
the next few months, dwelling on
the merits q and qualifications, &,
distinguished ability" and "spot.
less purity of character" of Major
A., Col. B. or General c., for the of
flee of representative in Congress-
be promptly consigned to the waste
basket. Both the people and the
politicians need the rest-especially
the people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

1t is painful and most startling
truth that fraud is to day the chief
reliance of both Republican and
Democratic leaders for the coming
national struggle. Fifty millions of
free people, surprising all other civ
ilizations in intelligence, in all the
blessings of progressive and pros
porous industry, and in all the sour
ces Of advancement and happiness,
are thus made the play thing of mean
ambition that boasts of fraud as its
most trusted attribute. Win Con-
gross halt in this practically con-
fessed crusade Of crime and seek to
hinder and cease to promote it?
Has patriotism fed from the coun-
ellis of politicalparties, and are there
no brave, honest men to recall the
law making power Of the land to the
plain, inperious duty Of enforcing
integrity in the choice of the chief
ruler oftLe Republic?- Philadelphia
Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

WEBSTER VoTEs.-For Govern
or-Wiltz, 5SS; Beattie, 574.
State SeAatofs-Watkins, 500,
Vance, $40, Webb, Greenbacker, 6s3;
Tilley, Greenbackef, ZIG.
Dist. Judge-Drew, $50; Turner,
1872.
Dist. Attorney Lowry, 81;
Fuller, G72.
Rrprerentative-Talton, Green
hacker, $50; Wise, Democrat, 526.
Clerk District Court-McDonald,
GA, Warren, 635.
Sheriff-Spann, 4SE; Regain. ia.
Corouer-Harper, 500; Cheshire,
40.
Justices, Ward 4-Goode, Demo
crat, 33a; Draper, Greenbacker, 327.
[Both are elected.
Constables, Ward ii. j. Mabry,
Greenbacker, 1868; G. M. Talton,
Greenbacker, 33S.
Ward 5-Justice, o. L. Noles;
Constable. j. j. Minis.
Ward 1-Justice, J. Sykes; Con-
stable, w. J. Sykes.
Ward 2-Justice, E. w. Hodges;
Constable, A. S. Hodges.
Ward 3-Justice, L. T. Green;
Constable, W. II. Bailey.
1t is impossible to make a correct
and full return of all the votes cast
in the parish. The box at Precinct
2, Ward 3 having been taken by
force of arms from the commission
ers and deputy Sheriff and carried
away by unknown parties, and
many other Irregularities at various
precincts in the Parish, renders it
impossible to make correct return
of all the votes cast at the election
held on December End, 1873.
S. j. HARRELL,
Sheriff Webster Parish.
T Webster Tribune. pr ai.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

The New York World predicts
that "the Greenback party will en-
deavor to preserve its organization
by demanding a Treasury note cir
culation, destruction ofall banks
of issue and a general crusade
against capital" Is not this expect
ing too much from a corpse!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

Kansas is uneasy Oh account of
Jay Gould's immense railway pur
chases. Come down this way, Jay,
and buy up all the franchises and
build all the railroads you want to.
There is nothing ''hide- bound or
captious" about our people. They
are willing for you to own all you
pay for, no matter how much it is
and the freedom of our village will
be granted you in a bottle of Moore
& Sons best white wheat, also.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

Hon. j. II. Moore, leading law
yer Of Opelousas, is a candidate for
Circuit Judge Of that District. Mr..
Moore is sound Democrat; a man
Of more than ordinary ability, and
would honor the position. He was
a member of the recent Constitu-
tional Convention, and rendered the
State excellent service in that body.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11
WI. ENDERS.
Stray Sale.

J'strayed before the undersigned on the 25th
~ day OF October, 1879, by Il. w. Turner,
and will DC sold to the highest bidder, for cash,
at Bellevue La, on Saturday the 10th day of
December, 1879, a spotted on, about years
old, color black and white, mark in right ear a
crop and split, in the left ear an under slope
and crop, and wears yoke to prevent jump
ing. Appraised at SIS
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c
HENRY STONE, Stray Master.
October 80, 1879.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11
Stray Sale.

Nstrayed before the undersigned on the 18th
IA day of October, 1879, by j. w. Onlev
and will be sold to the highest bidder, for cash
at Bellevue, La, on Saturday, the 10th day d
January, 1880, a Bay Horse Pony, about seven
years old Appraised at $50
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
HENRY STONE, Stray Master.
October 9, 1879.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

We have no patience with politi-
cal cowardice. We want to 60 into
the next Presidential canvass on
Democratic platform, pure and sim
pie. We want candidates whose
political records are unsoiled. We
want no fornicating with political
harlots. We want to make it a
Democratic fight in all its bearings;
in it's pickets, it's skirmishers and
line of battle; in its calvary, infan-
try and artillery; in detail and en-
tircty. We want to cone out of
the fight with Democratic Presi-
dent on sound platform and a
clean record, or we want to go down
'samid the wreck of matter and the
crush of worlds" with flag flying
and honor untarnished. Whether
the sun set on the eve of battle,
with victory or defeat for rs; wheth-
er it be AusterEitz or Waterloo; let
us make the fight openly. Better
let our party be dead lion than a
living dog. AS long as the Demo.
cratic party preserves its organiza-
ton and its self respect it may be
defeated, but can neverbe destroyed.
1t will retain its vitality while it has
an enemy to fight, and nothing but
our own acts eau dishonor it. a
sound Democratic President or
genuine, square, straight-from the
slolder thrashing is our motto.-
[ Montgomery Advertiser.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11
Political Parties.

Those who oppose the formation
of political parties, do not permit
themselves to think. They might as
well oppose the winds, or the law of
grayitation. Opposition does not
and cannot prevent their formation.
The question with thinking men and
true patriots is-as political parties
will be formed, because instructive
and necessary to human govern
ment- how can they be controlled
for the good of the country This,
of course, cannot be effected by non
participation of good men in them.
To control them, they must be OF
them, and actively identified with
them. 70 he mere looker-on-a
mere voter-is to be untrue to ones
country; to be unregardful of ii most
sacred duty, involving not only the
welfare Of the country, but that of
the church and of society. That
bad men connect themselves with
political parties, and seek conspicu-
Gus place in them, is an ovarshad-
owing reason why good men should
be in position to countcraet and pre-
vent the evil that otherwise would
certainly accrue without them.
The purest of political parties do
wrong sometlmes-so do the best Of
men. These constitute no criterion,
furnish no conclusive argument that
either the best of men OF purest of
parties should be dcstroyed-be-
cause liable to err. They are both
necessary TO the well-being of man
kind; nor can either exist without
the other. No man can be classed
with the best Of men who disregards
his political obligations; no political
party can be OF the purest, without
the best of men are connected with
it.
1t is true, men cannot think with
out some effort; it is equally true
that if they refuse effort, they are
not entitled to the soubriquet of
men. This, however plainly, is writ
ten with kindly purpose-a desire
to bestir the reflective.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

The Norristown Herald wisely
says: "Miss Miller, of Ferris, Texas,
chloroformed her fathers dogs and
eloped with ayoung man whom her
father had forbidden the premises.
The proba bilities are that about a
year hence she will conclade that
her life would have been less miser.
able if she had chloroformed the
young man and eloped with her faith
er's dogs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

Secretary Sherman estimates thae
it will take 1924, 100000 to run the
Government next year. We are en-
titled to a legitimate first class per-
Torrance for that money. A better
than we have lately enjoyed ought
to be had a great deal cheaper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11
Stray Sale.

E,strayed before the undersigned on the 3Otb
~ day of September, 1879, by lessee Wash
ington, and will be sold to the highest bidder
for cash, at Bellevue, La, on Saturday the Bird
day OF January, 1880, Bay Mare, about six
years old. Said Mare has small white snot on
the right of the jaw, apparently made by the
bride, and small white spot on right side. that
may have been made by the spurs.
Appraised at SIS.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c.
October ?, 1879
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

The report of Secretary Sherman
shows that the expenditures of the
Interior, War and Indian Depart
ments for the fiscal year 1879 were
all in excess of the previous year.
The Administration WAS not very
badly starved, after all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

American corned beefis suppressed.
ing all others in the market of Ger.
many. Wonder If we could not
work off some of our corned men on
them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

The Boston Post knows man
who walked four blocks in Chicago
and didn't see liquor saloon, a
drunken man or a highway robber.
He was blind.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

CONGRESS There are multifa.
rious reasons why the Democratic
majority should give the party
mouth a rest and bring the party
brains into active service.-[ Phila-
delpaia Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

The RAILROAD PURCHAsE.-If
We have been correctly informed,
Mr.. Richardson owns a large, if not
a controlling, interest in the road
from Vicksburg to Meridian, and
also an interest in the road from
Montgomery to Savannah. It
seems evident that a programme
will be to have continuous line
from Shreveport to the last named
city.
The land grant to the original
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas
company was 100000 acres, Of
which $4,000 acres are in Bossier
and 10000 in Caddo parish. BY
act of the Louisiana legislature this
grant was transferred to the Red
River and Mississippi Valley com.
pany, though there has been some
apprehension felt that congress may
declare the grant forfeited.
The lease to the Texas and Pacif.
ic company of the line between
Shreveport and the Texas line runs
until January /, 1SS5.-[ Shreueport
Times. err @
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

Tho increased value of the South
I'll cotton, tobacco and sugar crops
his year over last is estimated at
100000, 900. This increase is due
0 better prices, as well as to larg-
T Yield.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-12-11

Mr.. Il. L. Bazet makes all excel
lent paper Of the Houma Courier
It is vigorous disseninator OF
staunch and true Democratic doe
'trine, and an entesprising sheet.