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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

a. Let our citizens generally be
up and doing. Begin to take pride
in your beautiful location. Every
man, woman, and child, old enough,
ought to do something to improve
and beautify Bossier parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

HWo be or not to be, that's the
aestlon;" that is, to be without or
an be without something to eat
is week. Bring on your eggs and
kinps
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

Y julius A. Jacobs is opening
e6 ofnew goods, and it will pay
ashen in Shreveport to call on
4 before buying.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

1 III Now is the time to think Of
tying what you owe. P.S.-Hel-
here comes our washerwoman for
settlement.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07
III. e.. .MOSeLeu.

A ttorney and Counselor at Law, Minden
~ La. Will practice in the Courts of Bos
sier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienvllle and Red
River parishes. VIC n27
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

2B Crop prospects are generally
q much better than the crops
Easelves. This year will prove no
nption.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

Prone to wander, Lord, I
Is the sentiment of the dear
lynn. We sing it, but we prac-
0mething else. We are much
D - sps to note the "proneness" of
@es 70 wandern than our own.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

1B The weather for the past few
hys has about frozen what little en-
lusiasa was left to the flies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

3F If you want to see the finest
kek Of confectiOneries in Shreve.
BIT 20 E. j. Leman & Co.'s.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

u A. d. Waldrop and James
Michigan, both worthy citizens of
this parish, died recently.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

Semi Weekly Recorder.
PUBLISHED AT FREDERICKSBURG VA.
O. ". MANDER, Editor aud Publisher.
Subscription. 81 SO per annuin.
A cheap, enterprising Semi Weekly Journal
"A Is well established, has an extensive cir
culatiOn, and is one of the best advertising me-
diums in Virginia. oct2l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

Agents and Canvassers
Make from $25 to $50 per week selling goods
U1 for E. G. RIDEOUT & Co., 10 Barclay
street, New York Send for their Catalogue
and terms. "a
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

A ttorney at Law, Shreveport, La. Will
~ practice in the Courts Of Caddo and ad-
joining parishes, also in the Supreme and Fed
eral Court OF the State. vl8n5l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

A. KAHN,
30 exaS Str ct.
Shreveport, La,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer of
Crockery, Cutlery, Glass and China
ware, Tnware.
STOVE 3.
And General House Furnishing Goods.
T respectfully inform my friends and the pub
i lie generally that am located as above,
and by strict attention to legitimate business
hope to merit a share of yOur patronage
Thankful for past favors, l ask continuance
Of same. vl8-n42
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07
+. j. Woodbridge, MI. d..

Las for sale pure Essex Pigs, bred from his
IL own importations made directly from
England, and a choice collection of White Leg
horns, B. b. Red Games, and Plymouth Rock
Chickens, White Holland Turkeys and African
Geese. Prices reduced to suit the times
Circulars free. vl9n26
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

IB Our young folksare very fond
IS we'll as proficient in, the art of
curing partners.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07
MACON
Telegraph sy1ed e1essenger.
nAJIy AND WEEKJ,y

rINhe weekly contains GA columns. Its agri
i cultural department is edited by General
William H. Browne, Professor Of History and
Agriculture in the University Of Georgia.
The Telegraph is everywhere conceded to be
one Of the leading journals OF the South
Daily, SIC year; Weekly, $2a year. Joel
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

7 have in active operation Steam Furniture
1 Factory, and will sell Goods of Home
Make to dealers and consumers at a saving on
former prices of from Is to 40 per cent
warrant Better Goods than those now general
" sold, mostly made in the North and shipped
here at high rates of freight.
In addition to HOME MADE GooDs, / keep
constantly on hand full stock of fine Furni
ture of latest styles and designs. Also, Glazed
Sash, Doors and Blinds, Wall Paper. Window
Shades, Mattresses, Childrens Carriages, &C.,
at lowest market prices.
WIN. FINDERS.
September 30, 1880.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07
JOHN MCENERY,

JOHN MCENERY. MARTIN VOORHEES,.
McEnes'y s. VOORHEES,,
A ttorneys at Law, Is Commercial Alley
"a New Orleans, La. n36
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

iE If you can't have your own
b in q crowd, get off to yourself;
may succeed better.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

T The nightly whoop will soon
beard as they catch the big fat
ffEnn,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

zF Look at things as they are,
kluOt as they ought to be.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

4 ttorney at Law, Minden, La. Will prac-
"A tice in all the Courts in Bossier and
Webster parishes. vl9.nI
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07
VIM. W. VANCE
7. A. W. LOWRY.
w. LOWRY. VIM. W.
LOaCry f. Vance,

A ttorneys at Law, Bellevue, La. Will prac
"A tice in the Courts of Bossier, Bienvill,
and Webster parishes. vl8n42
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

sT The wealth of a country is the
duct Of its labor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-10-07

aR Environments have much to
I'm moulding character.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

Uiose training and lurd labor nro as dam.
ogiog to beasts as to msn. BE careful with
your teams.
An exchange says II hens got IN the
habit of eating thoir own eggs tho surest
remedy is to cut off their heads.
"De question am now open for do bait"
as tho darkey remarked when he dropped
his hook in front of the big catfish in the
pond.
Some people inherit faith and arc happy.
And then again others inherit brick block
and several Government bonds aud aro
hsppicr
When we rofeot that evory woman he's
children of surprising genius, it is matter
of serious inquiry where all the ordinary
men como from who GROSS our path in ovory
day lifo.
Whom an Indian doctor has lost five
patients, the survivors of tho tribe send
him after them to SEQ whit has become of
them. After all, tho Indians would lose
some advantages by civilization.
1t is announced that Miss Parker, the
English female swimmer, who is nineteen
yenrs old and weighs 2l9 pounds, will
attempt soon to swim the English channel.
Samuel Il. Power, of Laurens county,
s. O., has an apple tree measuring IL feet
in circumference, which produced Is bushels
of apples this season.
At Turtle Lake, Northwest Territories, q
man and wife quarreing, the lattcr seized o
child by the legs and bcloborcd the husband
with it as with club, killing tho child
A Montreal dispatch says TINT the bodies
Of throo men frozen to death were seen
floating down the river on Tuesday on
blocks of ice.
at Kingston, Tenn, on tho 23d instant,
at marriage supper, many persons were
poisoned by tho use of arsenic instead Of
salt by mistake. Forty porsous wcro
poisoned, sevon of whom have died and
thirteen arc seriously i'll.
A Dutchman was relating his marvellous
escape from drowning when thirteen of his
companions we're lost BY the upsotting of a
boat and nc alone was saved. "And how
did you escape their fatc?" asked one Of
his hearers. IL did not 90 in to tam
potc!" was the Dutchman's plaoid answer.
A company has been making successful
experiments in Florida with palmetto for
paper making purposes, aud will erect about
twenty paper mills iu tho various portions
Of the State whero thero is au abundance
Of palmetto trees and good shipping faoili
tics.
Keep your farm buildings and all your
premises absolutely clean. Use nhsorbonts,
such as dry earth aud ashes, and all offensive
gases will disappear, thereby promoting
health and prosperity.
Ast Paul, Mimi, dispatch says that on
Tuesday on tho Hastings and Dakota Road
at Hopkins Station bank in process of
excavation fell upon tho men working under
it, killing throe instantly aud injuring an
other so that he will probably die,
There is contained ia the corn cobs raised
in the United States from $4,000, 900 to
l20, 100000 pounds of carbonate of potash,
which is tho third most valuable article
required in agriculture.
Two hundred apd twenty Eve ocrcs were
devoted to the cultivation of strawberries in
South Carolina this year, yielding 1000
quarts to tho acre, and aggregating SOC, 900
quarts; which at II cents quart, would
give an Income of q triille over one hundred
and eight thousand dollars.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
HSSR.
HsSR.
HARPER'S BAZAAR,
ILLUSTRATED.

This popular periodical Is pro cminenlly d
journal for tho household
Every number furnishes tho latest information
in regard to Fashions In dress md ornameut tho
newest and most approved patterns, with do
scsiptivo articles derived from authontio and
original sources, while its Stories, Poems and
ESSAYS on Sociol md Domestic Topics give
variety to its columns.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
Mutual Endowment Assessment
Association

ODE -AS ZAILIR'LIANSNR 1T, TaNd.
Attention of tho public is called to the
advantages offered by this company for I,iro
Assurance. 1t is strictly n Mutual Society
IN which assessments for deaths are paid oniv
when necessity arises, and no iunda are
accumulated in tho hands Of officers to risk n
failure. The members arc their own bankers
and pay out only snail quantities at ~ time
when needed. Only ono assessment was
made during tho last year, and the Assoca,
ton offers tho SAFEST and CHEAP
Lille Assurance within tho rcneh Of our pcop!c.
j. j. MACKAY,
Gen, Agt. for S. c., Ca, Ala. and Tenn.
Prof w. w. LEGARs will act as Local
Agent
September 80, 1880 4G>3m
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
State Of South Carolina.
0O0INIEE COUNTY,,
By Richard LcVis, Esq, Jttlge Of Probate,

o"U7c y 700d7e.
WHEREAs, +. G. Holden has made su;t n
" mo to grant him Letters of Administra-
ton, of the Estate and Effects Of NJ. Nj. Holden
dcccascd---
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish MI
and singular the kindred and creditors Of the
said A. Al; Holden, deceased, that they be,
and appear, before me- in the Court of Probate
to be held at Walhnlla, $ G., on Monday. Gtb
of December next, after publication hereof
at IL O'clock in the forenoon, to slew cause
If any thcy have. why the said administration
should not bo granted.
Given under my hand and seal, this tho 9Th
day OF November, Ammo Domni 1880.
RICHARD LEWIS,
Judge Of Probate of Oconco County.
November l8, 1880 l.Si
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
South Carolina Railroad.
CHANGE OF SCH EDULE.
On and after Sunday, Novombcr 7th,
1880, Trains will run as follows:


CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
On and after Sunday, Novcmbe 9TH,
1880, Trains will run as follows:
COLUMBIA DIVISION.
Leave Charleston at COCA m 9 90 n m
Arrive at Columbia at | 10 m 6lOa NJ
Leave Columbia at #G 10 pm 8 80 D M
Arrive at Charleston II 25 . IN 7 80 a m
%On Sundays this Train will leave CO.
lumbia at 10 nj and arrive in Charleston
at 7 80 pm.
AUGUSTA DIVISION.
(DAiLY.)
Leave Charleston at 8 90 n NJ 10 m
Arrive at Augusta at 45 . m 8 80 ~
Leave Augusta nt j5 IN 500 y NJ
Arri7e at Charleston at 9 90 p m S 90 M
Trains lcaving Charleston at 6 90 m
and Columbia at 6 10 p m, make close
connections Except on Snndays) with
Greenville and Columbia Railroad to opd
from Walhalla, Grccnvillc, Anderson,
and all local points on that Road, includ-
ing Seneca City, where close connections
are made with the Atlanta and Charlotte
Air Limo Railway with all local stations,
including Atlanta and all points South and
West.
JOHN B. PECK,
General Superintendent,
ID. Q. ALLEN, Gen. Pas. and Ticket Aet
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
Hinai Settlement

I'hE undersigned most respectfully petitions
to the Probate Court for q final settlement on
the 27th of November, 1880, of the estate of
Iohn Caminadc, deceased, and final discharge
thcrcfrom cxccutrx
ELIZA S. CAMINADE, Execu,rix
October rs, 1880 5O.I,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

LEonoRN, November 24 The steamer
Oritiga came in collision this morning with
the French steamer Ouole Joseph, near Spez-
sia. The Oncle Joseph was 30 much injured
that she soon sank. She had three hun
dred persons on board, only about. fifty of
whom wore saved. The Oritiga has arrived
at LeghorD, having also been severely dam
aged. An inquiry has been ordered.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
Z SO H
RSSH.
HARPER'S MAGAZINE,
ILLUSTRATED.

"Studying The subject objcciycly and from
The educational point of vicw-sccking to pro-
vide that which, taken altogether, will be of tho
most service to tho largest numbcr-I long ago
concluded that. If could have but ono work
for n public library, would select complete
set of IlARrER's MoSTMLY. ."-Charles Francis
Adams, Jr.
Its contents arc contributed by tho most cmi-
ncnt authors and artists OF Europe and America,
while the long experience Of its publishers has
made them thoroughly conycrsnnt with the dc.
sircs of the public, which they will spare no
effort to CRAFTY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
HARPER'S WEEKLY
ILLUSTRATED.
HSS 4

This periodical, by its able and scholarly dis
cussions of the questions of the day, rs well as
by its illustrations-which orc prepared by the
best artists-has always cXertcd most power
ful and beneficial influence upon the public
mind.
The weight OF its influence will always be
found on the side Of morality, enlightenment
and refinement.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

SPARTANBURa, S. O., November 24.-
The boiler of the engine connected with
the cotton gin of Captain B. Martin, about
five miles from this city, explode to day,
instantly killing Mr.. Bollmau, white, and
Dantzler, colored, and seriously if not fatally
injuring Edward, son of Captain Martin.
The body of Mr. Bolman was blown through
the roof distance of fifty yards or moro
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

The volumes of the MACHINE begin with lhe
numbers for Juno and December of each year
When no time is specified, it will be understood
that tho subscriber wishes to begin with the
current number.
a complete set Of lIARpER's MAGAzrHE, COM
prising 81 volumes, in neat cloth binding will
DC sent by express, freight ut expense Of pur-
chaser, on receipt Of 81 20 per volume. Single
volumes by mail postpaid S3. Cloth cases for
binding "S cents by mail, postpaid
Rcmittances should be made by Post Office
Money Order or Draft to AVOID chance Of loss.
Newspapers nrc not TO copy this advertisement
without the express order Of Harper & brothers.
Address HARPER & BROTHERS,,
New York.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02
TheSabbath.

( ! b y Z
Oil heart Of oil the weekl
Whence strength aud gladness tlow,
To beautify all other Days
And mako their graces grow;
In thee is full supply
VI OF life-blood for the seven,
Thy healthfuli pulses lift the week
Nearer 20 God and heaven.
Oh, fount Of puro delight!
From tho suoh sparkling streams
Gdsh through the dryess, dullest day,
That fair and bright it seems.
Thou narterest all tho days,
Thou freshest Of tho sevenl
And drawest from unfailing springs
Which have their source in heaven.
Oh, glorious sun Of daysl
Thy glad and steady light
Shines down tho yistu of tho weok
Through morning, noon and night.
No day so dark and sad
Though darkest Of the scven-
But though caust shed through all its hours
Tho radiance Of heaven.
Oh, heart OF oil the week
Oh, fount 80 fresh and free!
Oh, glorious sun Of oil tho days!
How cling our souls to theel
Cheog. still our earthly way
Each day among the seven,
And let us never lose thy light,
But in tho light of heaven.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

The Volumes of the WEEKLY begin with the
first number for January Of each year When
no time is mentioned it will be understood that
the subscriber wishes TO commence with tn /.
number next after tho receipt Of order.
Tho last Eleven Annual Volumes of HARPER s
WEEKLY, in neat cloth binding, will DO sent by
mall postage paid, or by express free of cx.
Penso (provided the freight docs not exceed one
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binding, will 10 sent by mail postpaid on receipt
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without the express order of Harper & brothers.
Address HARPER & BROTHERS,,
New York.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

CHICAGO, November 24.--A heavy snow
storm prevailed ovor the central portion Of
Illinois to day, which will be of great
benefit to tho winter wheat crops The
Mississippi River was closed by ico ut Da-
senport, Rock Island and NIuscatinc, this
ycnr on November 2lst, the earlieot date
on which it has closed for thirty oight
years.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

Tho Volumes Of tho BAzAR bcgin with the first
number for January of cnch year. Wheu no
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next after the receipt Of order.
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ccipt of ST. each.
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Money Order or Draft to avoid chance of loss.
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Address HARPER & BROTHERS,
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IIARpER'S PERIODICALS.

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Postage Free to all subscribers in The United
States or Canada.
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Postage FREQ TO oil subscribers in tho United
States or Canada.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

On and after November 7lh Trains will
run ou .his Road as follows:

On ord oc,o, Ma ~ -,
A'0'0'"oe' -" lralns VIII
run gu .hls load as follows:
DAY PASSENGER TRAIN.
~" HAol
arrive "a AZ "eneca' y ZS m
''0 ''e"II", W. WTGr,u oo
Arr;ro =, snnon, @ +" ~ W. /, q,
aano g. no"ec'' " pm
NIGHT PASSENG Err TRAIN
EASTWARD.
Arrive at Seneca, s 81 nm
Leave Seneca, 8 IS -,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1880-12-02

Quick limo is destructive to worms, slugs
and larvac of Injurious insects.
Rico is becoming one of the most i'm.
portant grain crops of South Georgia.
Texas will grow moro grain and cotton
this year than during any three previous
years.
Common sulphur is tho bost remedy for
vermin on fowls.
Chickens need exercise quite as much
as children, and will not thrive without it.
Carolina tar applied on tho cracks and
joints of hen houses is beneficial in a sani-
tary point of view.
It is said it costs as much to raise ono
acre of tobacco os it docs to raise eight
acres Of corn.
New Orleans has shipped to Franco and
Italy within year 100000 gallons of
cotton seed oil.
Cellars thoroughly treated with white.
wash mado yollow with copporas will not
DO considered desirable habitations for rats
and mioo.
A farmer who has experimental With
poultry, we'll rottod COW manure, bnrn ma.
nure and bono dust for melons, reports that
the best yield was obtained whom tho bono
dust was applied.
In general cultivation an acre can bo
made to yield three hundred bushels of
potatoes. Less than two hundred bushels
would not bo profitable crop in many
localities.
North Carolina is taking great interest
in fish culture, stocking all its leading
streams with tho best varieties Of fish.
Water is one Of tho important elements,
not only in rapid development of beef, but
in tho production of choice qualities.
During the past fiscal year, according to
official information obtained at Washington,
more settlers have occupied homcsteads on
the public lands than in any formor year.
IF your horse is troubled with scratches,
mix up little saltpotre and lard and put
upon tho sore part, removed daily until
cured. Keep clean by using castillo soap.