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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
E. R. Moore E. Son.

This firm are now receiving a
splendid new stock of goods which
Mr. Thomas j. Moore has recently
purchased in New York and else
where. In the plantation and fami
ly supply department will be found
almost everything needed, and at
prices which defy competition. In adj
dition to this, they have large and
handsome stock of ready-made
clothing, which they guarantee to be
of the best style, and at prices as
low as can be purchased elsewhere.
And then our farming friends are
notified that their splendid ware
house is open and cotton received
and stored upon the most favorable
terms. Messrs. Moore s. Son have
been in business in this place for a
number of years, and by their hon
orable, upright course, have built up
a very large trade. Being them
selves genial and accommodating
gentleman, they have associated
with them as clerks, book keeper
Sc. men Of like character, and you
will be sure to receive courtesy an(
fair dealing when you call at thei1
establishment. Call and examine
their fine stock of goods.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Our Ticket,

The ticket nominated by the Dem.
ocratic primary election Saturday
consists of men who are so we'll and
favorably known to the people of
Bossier parish that it is unnecessary
for us to speak at length of their
merits and qualifications. Our nom-
inee for Representative-Hon. RI.
w. OGDEN-is man of sound prac-
teal sense, sterling Democrat, a
first rate business man, and deeply
interested in the welfare of the par.
ish. With a clean record made by
several years. faithful service to the
parish, there is no room for doubt
that he will be triumphantly elected.
Maj. r. E. WYCHE, A. r. THoMp
SON, ESQ.,, and DR.. w. j. MoBLEY,
our candidates for Sheriff, Clerk of
District Court and Coroner, are men
of good business qualifications,
sound Woodworking Democrats,
who are we'll and favorably known.
They are men who command the
confidence and esteem of all parties,
classes, races, colors and conditions.
The several candidates for Police
Jurors, Justices of the Peace and
Constables, and Judicial and Scna-
torial Delegates, who have been put
| forward by the Democracy of Bos-
sier are all men of worth and merit.
The entire ticket cOmmcnds itself
to the intelligence and good sense
Of the people of this parish, as every
way worthy of an active and ener-
getic support. Let us use every eff
fort to see thatit is elected 10y a large
maiority-as it surely will be.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

% An illustration of what pluck
and enterprise will do, is we'll ex-
emplified in the mammoth Dry
Goods Palace of Henry Dryfuss u
Son, Shreveport. The advantages
of paying cash, and buying directly
from first hands, gives them decld-
edly "tbe inside track" and the
people have found this out. Their
low prices are remarkable, and no
one need 60 without good clothes
this winter. Everything in the
clothing line is made a speciality
Clothes for all-from the smallest
boy to the aged grandfather! a
call upon them, before purchasing
is we'll worth the time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Succession Notice.
Succession of

Succession of ! In Parish Court,
VIM. M. Pickett, deceased Bossicr Parish, La
Notice is hereby given that Thos. G Pickett
~ has this day filed in the office OF the Clerk
of the District Court, Bosscr parish, La, his
netitiop. addressed to Honorable Bossier Par
ish Judge praying to be appointed administra
tor of the succession OF William NJ Pickett,
deceased
Now, this is to admonish all persons concern
ed, that if opposition be not made thereto
within the time prescribed by law, the prayer
of the aforesaid petitioner VIII DC granted.
Witness, Hon. Thomas N. Bradcn, Bossier
Parish Judge, La this the 18th day Of Septcm
her 1870 JOANNES SMITH,
Deputy Clerk District Court
nosota Bos,,ier Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Grand Jury Report.

10 the Hon. Judge Of the 18th Ju.
d'cial District, holding sessions in and
for the Parish Of Bossier: We, the
Grand Jury empannelled and sworn,
for the September term, A, D. 1879,
of your Honor's Court, beg leave re-
spectfully, to report at the close of
their labors, in regard to the mat
tiers that have engaged attention:
They have passed upon and found
number of bills; and from the dis
position manifested by our citizens,
generally, we feel satisfied that here
after there will be few infractions of
the law, that will not be brought to
the notice of the authorities to be
dealt with, and there seems to be
growing disposition to have crime
punished whenever the proof JUST
fed conviction.
The public roads are generally in
a good condition, and find that the
road commissioners for their respec,
tive wards have done their duty.
We have visited the Jail and find
the building in a good condition.
Would recommend, however, that
the staple drawn, which assists in
keeping closed the cell door of the
east cell be replaced, and cell door
made secure, and that IA pully SINH
lar to the one on west cell door, be
attached to said east trap door,
Also recommend that the south Win
dow CRATE of the west cell be re-
paired.
We have examined the various
offices, and as far as our Judgment
and knowledge extends, the books
and records are Ill Il good condition,
and well kept.
We find the window shutters and
fasteners to the Recorders office in
secure, and recommend their repair,
and that new panes of glass be used
in the various offices, when needed.
In conclusion, we tender our
thanks to the Court, and all its
officers, for their promptness ill rem
dering us every assistance in our Ia
bors, in their power, and now ask
your HOnor that we may be dis
charged.
G.. A. T. POOLE,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

@ Nothing adorns parlor SO
well as beautiful pictures, except
those in real life. Persons wishing
finely executed pictures, frames, or
pictures framed, are referred to the
card of D. Callahan, Shreveport
He can make parlor look like an
art gallery, and at very little cost
Mr.. Callahan desires to extend MS
business to Bossier parish, and will
nav particular and prompt Afternoon
to any orders he may be favored
with.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Foreman of the Grand Jury.

DISTRICT COURT.-The following
State cases were disposed of at this
term: ..
Benz. F. Bruton; charge, murder.
Trial by jury; acquitted.
Albert Williams, colored; horse
stealing. Guilty; three years in pen
itontiary.
Jane Smith, colored. Charged
with stealing a corset. The verdict
of the jury was not guilty.
David Ware. Bond forfeited for
$3.50 90.
Ridgemay Watson. Carrying con-
cealed weapons. Found guilty by
the Court. Fine, $40.
Joe Lacy; petty larceny. Guilty;
penitentiary one year.
Vitter II. Stark, colored; bond
of $50 forfeited.
Pomp Mason; perjury. Mistrial.
Jupiter Sanders, against whom
there was an indictment for cruelty
to animals, was fined $40 after tria
by the Court.
Jack Coleman; breaking in ant
stealing from a dwelling house il
day time and larceny. Trial by jury
Sentence-penitentiary three years
Dock Brown; petty larceny; gull
ty. New trial granted; nolle pros.
Honest Thomas; carrying conceal
ed weapons. By Court; guilty. So
Joshua Prophet; breaking AM
entering dwelling house in day tim
and larceny; guilty. Penitentiar,,
three years.
James Sinney, Isaac Patterson
t and Jack Monroe; all plead guilt
to entering plantation, and were ill
ed 81, each.
r. A. Wren; carrying conceale
9 weapons. Plead guilty. Fine, Sl'
Lewis Turner and Mary Jackson
. delivering seed cotton between SUI
set and sunrise. Not guilty.
I. II. Levy; assault with dangerou
weapon. Jury Withdrawn and mol
;, prosque entered.
Il Albert Williams and Jack Col
n man; setting fire to Jail in nigl
4 time. Not guilty.
Elijah Cason; killing horse. Jul
withdrawn and case dismissed.
The State was well representa-
in all State cases by District Alto
s. ney Fuller.
e The civil docket is being dispose
d of.
r, The Grand Jury was very int
is ligent body of men, and found We
n. few true bills.
o. Court will adjourn Friday or S;
urday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Steam Saw and Grist Mill
PIaninu and Single Machines.

Cawing, Planning, and Turning executed
y with neatness and dispatch. pecial at
tention given to Flooring and Ceiling. Select
shingles furnished at short notice. Also, at
tached to the Mill is one of PRATT'S I'M
PROVED REVOLVING HEAD GINS, with
SAFE and commodious rooms to store cotton.
Cotton ginned and packed in the best style.
Liberal advances made on cotton to be ginncd
and pressed.
Terms furnished on application.
MOORE b DAVIS, Proprictors,
bellevue. BoSaicg Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

In addition to doing gener-
al merchandising business, Messrs'
Florsheim Bros, Shreveport make
Furniture a speciality. A full ana
complete stock of bedroom, parlor,
household and kitchen furniture, is
always kept on hand. Great IN
,lucements are offered. Call at NO
:. on the Lcvee. Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
j. MI. LEWIS,
Brick M n on
BeILeUaSe, LN.,

WIFI give prompt attention to Brick laying,
w such as building and repairing Chin
neys, stove flues, fire places, &c. Also, digging
and curbing wells, and under pinning houses.
ANYTHING in the line Of Brick work done i'll a
worrkmanlike manner, and at moderate rates,
for cash.
am now preparing to burn kiln Of about
rs. 900 brick, which | expect to have ready for
delivery about first of September.
/ will also burn $4,000 Brick for purpose OF
>curbing wells.
Satisfaction guaranteed, as to work and good
quality of brick 81 n3l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Last Year They Amounted to Over
,

1t is the only machine that interruptions
meu have found profit in counterieiting. No
one has ever thought Of counterteiting the
other makes ofmachincs. Gold is often coun-
tereited-brass and the other base metals,
never. . l.
Ladies' in need of Sewing Machine will con-
suit their interest by buying
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
GENUINE SINGER.

In getting the Singer you get machine
that is universally acknowledged to he by far
the BEST One whose efficiency is not only
well known to ALL but is warranted by Il Gem
pany hose warranty is worth something
In buying Singer from office or from
one of our agents. you buy directly from tie
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
THE SINGER

is now the most appreciated of all Sewing
Machines. from it's well known simplicity, ca
pacity, (being unlimited in the range of work
it can PERFORM freedom from getting out OF
repair, lightncss of running. etc.
The yearly sales of the SINGER are larger
than the combined sales OF all other makes OF
sewing machines.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Singer Manufacturing Co.,

whose standing is guarantee OF fair dealing,
and not from u dealer who is here to-day, sells
YOU a machine under thousand promises, and
may be u thousand miles away when YOU want
him To fuliil any OF them.
We sell our machines SLOW as a really good
machine can be sold and on very easy terms
when desired.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

yarn weary candidate still
n. W 70 roam about the par
Jug hands with the sturdy
@emeth much interested
! ''s affairs, the yield of his
condition of his turnip
''le size of his wood pile.
1e ways of the oflice-seeker
Ways Of pleasantness at all
assleetiou. ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Three MILLION HEistrcsses.

4 nd not one OF them has expressed atiGht
n but satisfaction and qualification at the
patience, efficiency and uniiriDg disposition
and ability to work, of their faithful servant;
servant who never shirks work from indispo-
sition or need of the physician; one whose sys-
TEN is ever in order. r5.+ h, tfi t
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
VIEW DRUG STORE!

.VEEy' DRUG STORE!
MAIN STREET,
Corner of Old Court House Lot,
BELLEVUE, La. .E..
Fresh Drugs, Chemicals, Paints,
OILS AND vARNIsHEs,
Pure Brandies, Wines and Liquors,
For Medical Purposes. Y ..ff.
"Old Hickory Chewing and Durham
Smoking Tobacco.
Also, a Full Lot Of Patent Medicines,
Cchool Books, Stationery and Fancy Goods,
= generally, at the lowest market prices.
Come and see!
Special attention given to filling Prcserip-
lions and Family Recipes. fa.
Our Scent Baking Powders are all
the Go! -
MOBLEY g. NELSON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

@A Your cotton clean of
sou want to obtain the
'pnces for the staple. Trashy
'aaot bring the highest
any market.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
REAL ESTATE.

Lot six, of section %, township l6, range IL,
west; 55 acres, swamp land). Southwest quar-
ter of section 30. township is, range IL 100
acres. South half Of northwest quarter OF
section SO, township Is, range IL; so acres
Northeast quarter of southwest quarter OF
section l. township II, range III; 40 acres
Southeast quarter or northwest quarter OF
section Que, township seventeen, range eleven;
10 acres Southeast quarter OF northeast quar-
ter of section /, township IL, range H. 40 acres
Southeast quarter of southeast quarter OF sec
ton 36, township IL, range H. ~ acres.
PERSONALITY
81 head of cows, more or less % head cattle,
3 wears old; - head cattle, years old ~ heau
cattle, wear old (haIf INTEREST,"; grey pony,
head horses; 200 head of sheep, more o. less;
| lot of books, | lot household and kitchen
furniture. | single barrel shot gun, breecii
loading rifle, lot of drugs, two horse buggy,
| two-horso carriage, two horse wagon, &c.
RIGHTS AND CREDITS.
Sundry notes and accounts, aggregating a
total amount of Sl3ll &c.
Terms of Sale-Cash, provided appraised
| value be bid; il not, personal property lmne'
| diately for what it will bring on IL months
eredit-land after re advertisement, accord
| ing to law, for what it will bring on twelve
| months credit. Purchasers to give bond &C
cording to law.
| r. +. WYCHE, Sheriff and
ex-oiiicio Aucti0nccr
| August 2S, 1879. ..... ....I...
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

Sd l@ Indian Summer we have
"a 's0 weeks past has been
s'esslye. The nights have
ant, but the days too warm
Dug sdrt
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Succession sale.

Succession of j. T. C. In Parish Court,
Hunter, deceased. Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of an order and writ Of sale issued
ID from the Honorable Parish Court of Bos-
sier Parish, Louisiana, and to me directed,
will, on Saturday October 4th, 1879, within
the legal hours for sales, proceed to SELL at the
.sRaybnrn Place near residence of deceased
in said parish the real and personal property
rights and credits Except interest in the part
nership of Stewart S Hunter) belonging to
said decedaut to-Wit:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

BUSINESS is becoming brisk in
now, and our enterprising
ea have large stocks of
@nett the increased demand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02
Official Directory.
STATE OFFICERS.

Gore,.nor. Francis Tillou Nichols
lieutenant Gore97lor- Louis A. WIZ
Secretary of State -....-. William a. strong
"A assistant Attorney General. james Z. Egan
dsstlito, of Public accounts. Allen Jumel
Treasurer Edward A. Burke
Superi3,.el,dcnt Pub E1ueGtion- II. M. Lusher
4djutant General Brig Gen q. L. Beauregard
Hcgister Of Land O0iee -.------L. FrcmanS
.f SUPREME COURT
Chief Justice. Thomas Z. manning
4 ssOcfute JaSttce- - ~ II Marr
.....A. d. DeBlanc
g ...W. b. Spencer
Edward ID. White
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

,,,.;,cj laeiarmers could not ask for
alon-picking weather than
pal RAad for the past month.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

II ori he Beard of School Direc-
der u b0ssler parish, will meet in
~ ~ ,as1 son Saturday, 4th inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

,~x District Court and politics
aasht a large number of per-
town during the week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

:. land have reduced our rates
IS a" |.,dng ward candidates
EeIlet, h g 50. Our terms are
vsEss md We will take pleasure
40 All who wisl, to announce.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

d etl~ ItArnold will begin the reg
cssions Votersat this place Monday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

lOu have anything worth
IA. Eng, now is the time to do it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

ick. lshave a straight out DEM
Picket and we shall elect it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

pr;capl ..g are selling at Is cents
sin our market.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1879-10-02

, i md r merchants are getting in
rs efor the fall trade.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-08-04

asked him on what day it fell. He
promptly informed her. She looked at
the almanac for that year, month and
day. Alas for Charlie! thought she, as
his answer did not agree with the alma
nac Charlie wouldn't give up, however,
but declared that he knew the almanac
was wrong. "Haven't you another al
manac of that year?" inquired one of
Charles confident friends. 81 have"
replied the lady, and produced it. On
comparing the two almanacs it was dis.
covered that the first one was wrong, and
that Charlie was right. a mistake having
been made by the party who compiled
the almanac.
His habits are peculiar. He never
plays with other boys, but is continually
hnay In reading something or other.
0ftentimes he takes large. unabridged
dictionary and studies it hour after hour,
never soo.Hiug 20 consider II anything
but pleasure to do it. In fact he takes
no comfort unless busying his brain
about something. If there is anything
he does not understand, he keeps at it
till he does understand it, and then it is
next to impossible for him to forget it.
| One would naturally suppose that child
with such unusual powers would gradu-
ally fail and fade away, but, singularly
enough, he is constantly growing stronger
and more healthy.
Scarcely any of the above will seem
creditable, bat we assure our readers
that it is true in every particular, as
scores of those acquainted with the cir.
cumstances can testify.-Bamgor (Me.)
Commercial.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-08-04
AMERICAN FORESTS.

OF desolation recorded far back of
even the days of Grecian glory: "a man
was famous according as he had lifted
up axes on thick trees" In the. days
when American forests were practically
limitless, our fathers, were far too fa-
nous for lifting up axes on the trees.
Trusting to what seemed employment,
skilled laborers have made their homes
where the streams appeared permanent.
Then as the summers came and went,
the river grew mere and more feeble till
the spindles were silent. Then the flood
turns that stream to demon of dcstrue
tion. The cause of all this was that
the sources of the rivers life have been
injured or destroyed by men who lifted
uD axes on the thick trees far up the
mountain where the mill sIrvs.rus ns.so~
their birth. rs tan9ms 6.t
Next to production in Importance is
the question of transportation as inyolv-
in navigation. Less than a quarter of
the traction is needed to move a ton
afoat, that is needed to move it by rail.
Many Of the streams constituting
Britain's inland navigation are so small
as to be spoken of as ''brooks" in the
Parliamentary acts giving rights to
companies to use them. One Of these
combined canal and river courses takes
freight at the southwest of England at
the Severn; up historic little Avon;
across Wiltshire to the Thames, and
down to London. All this will be so
improved on that in few years the
speed between steam canal boats and
that of the average freight train will be
materially reduced. Britain's inland
transport lines thus exceed the length
Of her rail lines. a
/ Agriculture does not need sacrifice Of
trees, to save streams for navigation or
manufactures. The identical conditions
of rain or dew fall needed by either is
needed for all. Seasons seldom pass in
which farmers would not have from one
to three-fourths added to their yield by
more equal distribution Of the rainfall.
High culture proves an acre properly
watered may yield as much as seven or
more treated in the usual ways.
Single trees have been burned in
America in log heaps, which, cut into
veneers would sell for more net cash,
than the whole farm where it grew.
When our forests are as well treated as
, those of Europe, few trees will be cut
oNoopt BY edvioe OF a forest engineer. -
Harper's Magazine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-08-04

IMPOSING FOR FRIENDs.-My neigh
Dor is active business. and L am ouiy
farmer, just out Of debt, with little at
interest. bringing up and educating a
family of children. He comes to me
holding out a note. large, for me to sign,
saying, IL wish you would just write
your name on the back of this; l need
the money very much; it will be a great
accommodation to me, and you will only
have to write your name" My answer
was: my friend. do you really under
stand what my position would be before
the world and the law if | were to do
this? | should instantly proclaim that
from state of complete independence,
and without the slightest reason for a
similar favor from you, and for no con-
sideration whatever, except friendship,
have agreed to take upon myself the risk
of nv business, but with the difference
against me, that if you lose l lose. and
if you gain ! do not. l share in you'
losses but not in your profits. But moi
only this; / should affirm before the
public that you are responsible. when
really know nothing of your circumstan
ces, and in SO, far help you to deceiv'
others. I give you false credit. Ii
short, do that which no honest man
true to himself and his family. can d
and be blameless. Win any right-mind
ed, real friend, with this view of tn
case, ask of me such possible sacrifice :?
Country Gentleman.