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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
Election .V.osire.
From Police Jury Proceedings.
BELLEVUE, La. Der. Il, 1856.

BELLEVUE, La, OCT. Ii 1886.
w of Ward Three have signed petition
to the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier and
State of Louisiana, praying that an election
be ordered tor the purpose OF giving the legal
voters of said ward an opportunity to vote Tor
or against the sale of Intoxicating liquors
commissioners and clerk are hereby appointed
to hold said election, to-wit j. X. Cavett, D.
p. Keith and w H. McClenaghan, commission
ers. and l. NJ Winston as clerk.
Section / Be it enacted by the Police Jury,
in and for the Parish of Bossier and State OF
Louisiana, That in accordance with the pro
visions of section 2778 of the Revised Statutes
of 1870, of the State of Louisiana, an election
be held on Wednesday, 18th day of November,
1885, at Col1insburg, in said ward, in aceor
dance with the general election laws OF the
State of Louisiana. the ballots to he deposited
in box to be furnished by the Sheriff OF Bos
sier Parish for the purpose of giving the legal
voters Of said ward of said parish an opportu-
nifty to vote for or against the sale OF intoxicat
ing liquors in said ward and those voting Tor
the sale of intoxie iting liquors shall have
written or printed on their ballots, For the
sale of liquors. and voters voting against the
sale of hduors, in said ward, shall have writ
ten or printed on their ballots, Against the
sale of liquors"
Section 2. Be it further enacted etc, That
the commissioners who have been appointed
to hold the said election, after being daily
sworn shall hold the election according to
law, and after the polls of said election arc
closed, proceed to count the ballots as cast
make. sign and seal the tally sheets, and re-
turn them together with the box containing
the ballots to the President of the Police Jury
at the Court house, in Bellevue, Louisiana, on
the 10th day of January, 1887.
Section 3. Be it further enacted, ETC., That
the President of the Police Jury shall open
the returns of said election in the p: essence OF
the body, in session. and promulgate the result
If a majority of the votes cast in said election
be against the sale of liquors in said ward, the
Sheriff and ex -officio Tax Collector of Bossiel
Parish. Louisiana, shall be forbidden to grant
any license from and after the first day OF Jan
nary. 1887, tor the sale of Intoxicating liquors
in said ward; and any person selling liquors
without license for the same, shall be liable
to the penalty of the law. -
President of Peice Jury.
jill KEYsER, Clerk of Police Jury.
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Comprehensive, Accurate and Standard
Homestead Entry No. 1850.
622 f Street, Washington, D. C
Land Office at Natchitoehes, La,

Land Office at Natehtoches, La,
October co. 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence the Clerk of the District Court at
Bellevue, Louisiana, on December 18th, 1886.
viz: Homestead Entry No. lS00-John Chap
man-for the south halle of southeast quarter
of lots IL and lS, section 3, and north halt of
northeast quarter of section 10, township 20
North, Range II West, Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cul-
tivation of, said land, viz: William Roach,
Sam Black, John Gay, and William Lane all
of Bellevue P. o BossieI Parish, La.
w. E. RUSSELL, Register.
October %, 1886. Dec 9
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Bellevue Academy is fourishing,
having just been put in repair. A
good piano has been put in the mu-
sic room, and Miss Leila Wyche, the
efficient music teacher, is now teach
ing her class at the Academy. Par
ties desiring to send to Prof. Murf's
school can have their children taught
in all literary branches as well as
music. He has got all departments
in full operation. In fact, he has
nearly ever advantage that first class
academy can afford.
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Homestead Entry No. 1854.
Land Office at Natchitoches La,
a

LaHu OIICt at NatchltOcheS, La,
October %, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his
absence, the Clerk of District Court, at Belle
vue, Louisiana, on December llth 1886, viz
Homestead Entry No. lSo4-Field jackson
Burks-for the southwest quarter of south
west quarter of section %, and northwest
quarter of northwest quarter section 80, town
ship y North, range IL West, La Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said iand, viz: A. r. Smith, j. M Demoss,
J. +. Gladney, P. e. Broom all of Rocky Mount
p. o., La. W. E RUSSELL, Register
October % 1886. Dec 9
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Notice to T9I Payers.

TNax Payers are hereby notified that l will be
i at the herein named places ut the times
for the purpose of collecting their
State and Parish Taxes, viz;
Haughton. October 25th and 26th.
Deer wood, October 9th.
Atkins Landing, October 28th and 29th.
Dortch g. Pickett's, October 30
ID. E. Nicholson's, November Ist
Bossier City, November End and 3rd.
Shady Grove, November 4th.
Willow Chute, November 9Th.
Benton, November 9th.
Pickett, November g.
Dixie November 9th.
Collinsburg; November feth and ilth.
Red Land, November 18th and l3tn.
Rocky Mount November 18th and 10th.
Midway, November l7th
Fosters Store, November 18th and Doth.
Meet me promptly ana save time and money.
z. Z. WYCHE, Sheriff
and Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La
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TAG Notice.

Tax Collectors Office, Bossier Parish, La,
September 9, 1886.
Hyhe State, Parish and Poll Taxes for the
i year 1886, in the Parish of Bossier and
State OF Louisiana. as set forth IN the Assess
ment Rolls on file in the offices of the Clerk
and ex-officio Recorder of Mortgages, and the
Tax Collector in and for said parish and State,
became due September |, 1886. and will become
delinquent on movable property October lst,
and on immovable property December 3lst,
and incur penalty of per cent per month
from said dates until collections can be en-
forced according to law
T. E. WYCHE, Sheriff and
ex officio Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Owing to sickness of the Editor,
there will be lack of editorial this
week. The writer hereof just took
charge evening before publication
day, hence had but little time to get
the paper up; therefore, We ask our
readers to excuse any short coming
in this issue. The Editor is now bet
ter, and hopes to be at the helm
next week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Cotton crops in Bossier are turn
ing out somewhat better than the
planters thought for a few weeks
ago. There is good lot to gather
yet both in the hills and Red river
bottoms. In fact, picking seems to
be behind. Season for gathering
this year has not been as favorable
as that of last, on account of rain in
September and October. The plan
ters are paying big prices to get the
cotton picked. The prices are now
ringing from 65 to rs cents per cwt.
and, in some instances, feed, which
makes the cost about two to two
and half cents per pound in the
lint to pick the cotton, amounting to
$40 to $3.50 per 500 bale. This. is
fraction over fourth of the value
OF the cotton after it is ginned and
hauled to market, the average price
OF the staple in Shreveport now being
about Sc a pound. After deducting
the expenses picking, ginning, haul.
ing and bagging and ties the planters
hardly net SC a pound for thier cot
ton. The question is, can they afford
to raise cotton at that figure anc
pay labor and buy everything to rur
farm with? It looks to US like /
losing business. To raise cotton a
present prices, the planters will b.
compelled to make their farms NOR
seif-sustaining.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Lstrayed before P R. Gilmer, j. P; Ward 3,
~ Bossier parish, by G. 5. O'Daniel on the
9Th day of October, 1886, and will be sold at
Collinsburg, La, within the legal hours of sale,
ON Wednesday, the 18th day of November,
1886, one gray or white mule, with small red
spot on shoulder and jaw; appears to have had
fstula on right side of neck, about IL hands
high, dimly branded on left shoulder IS c.
about ten years old. When taken up had on a
COW bell.
Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
J.J. BARNES, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Observe how He is touched by our
infrmities-with separate, special,
discriminating love. There is not a
single throb, in single human bos-
ON, that does not thrill at once with
more than electric speed up to the
mighty heart of God. You have not
shed tear or sighed sigh that did
not come back to you exalted and
purified by having passed through
the Eternal bosom.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

u The fourth quarterly meeting
in the South BOssier Circuit will be
held at Doyline, in Webster parish,
on the fifth Saturday and Sunday
of October. The new church at
Doyline will be dedicated OH Sun
day, 31st inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

% A great many persons are
taking advantage of the low prices
offered by MIR. Julius A. Jacobs.
agent, Shreveport, as his popular
store is crowded with goods.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
SEf.OQ Sale.

E,strayed before J. A. Heron, j. P, Ward 2,
II Bossier parish, Louisiana, by Charles w.
Arnold tjr, and will be sold at Bosser City,
within the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
the 18th day of November, 1886, one black
mare mule, about Ia hands high, about years
old, gear marks, and grass rope on neck.
Appraised at $50.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c.
w. E. MORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

u Do you want to sell land? If
so write to Mr.. FL. S. Fairall, Iowa
City, Iowa, late com missioner from
Iowa at the New Orleans EXPOSE
tons. BE is interested in diverting
emigration in Iowa from the bleak
prairies of the territories to the fer.
tile lands of the South.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

p@ Remember next Tuesday and
go to the polls and vote. Bossier
Democracy should by all means keep
up its representative vote SO as not
to lose cast in the next convention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

To- Dos't forget that AEessrs.
Henry Dres fuss 6 Son, Shreveport,
will not be undersold, and offer you
the largest stock to select FROM
Call and see them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Last Saturday quite a disastrous
fire occurred in Shreveport, loss es-
timated to be between $4,000 and
10000, partly covered by insurance,
1t was confined to the resident part
of the city.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

q Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss s.
Son, Shreveport, have an elegant
stock of goods on hand, and are
ready to welcome their customers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

q Do you want to know in these
dull times where to buy your goods
so to save money on ever dollar
expended in dry goods, ladies' dress
goods, and ladies' shoes? If so, 60
to the low priced store of Mr.. Julius
A. Jacobs, agent, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

The Editors household has been
rendered happy this week by the
return of his daughter, Katie, who
has been absent sometime, in West
Virginia, attending college.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

October non-jury term of Bossier
Distrist Court met last Monday and
adjourned next day until next term
in course. Docket light and but lit
tie business transacted.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
q Now do your duty Tuesday.

% Here is some good advice for
the young, the middle aged and the
Old: When you want anything in
the dry goods line, clothing or gen.
tlemen's furnishing goods, go to
Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss & Sons,
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

II parties occupying lands of the Vieks
n burg, Shreveport & Pacific Railroad
Company in Rossier parish, are hereby mott
fed that am now prepared TO sell and lease
tbe same. A. r. THOMPSON,
Agent for ", S. & P. r. R. Lands in
Bossier Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
Fast Time, First-Class Equipment
Sure Connections.

See that your tickets read via Texas and
Pacific Railway. For Maps, Time Tables,
Tickets, Rates, and all required information
call on or address any of the Ticket Agents, OF
H. P. HUGHES, Passenger Agent, Houston
b. w. MCCULLOUGH, General Passenger
Agent, Dallas, Texas.
w. H. NEWMAN, Traffic Manager, Calves
ton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
~ Every Democrat in Bossiel
should vote for Blanchard Tuesday

u If you want we'll cooked
victuals and a good variety, call at
the Commercial-Gem Restaurant
when visiting Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

From the appearance, we must
have had a light frost this morning.
ssThe scar and yellow leaf will show
in a day or so if we be correct.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
Bellevue .Fcade2ssy.

uyhe Session of lss6-S7 will open the first
l. Monday in September, 1886. Rates OF
tuition from 81 50 to 81 90 per month. Music
extra Board in private families at very cheap
rates.
A. j MURFF, Principal
MISS FANNIE MURFF, Assistant.
Miss LEILA WYCHE, Music Teacher.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
". SHFDET,
Matchmaker and JeWelcr

ryyakes this method of announcing to q
4 his old friends and patrons and EIA
the public general, that he will be Cs.s4
found on Market Street, in BogeIs new build
ing, Shreveport, La where be is prepared TO
repair Watches, Jewelry, &c, promptly and
at moderate prices. He also has on hand
Watches. Jewelry, &c, for sale cheap for cash
Satisfact ton guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
The aTeeklp gifapnue

This mammoth sixteen page paper
is the best and cheapest weekly
paper published in the South. In O cen
densed form it contains all the news OF
the week, the cream of all literary mat
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EVERY THURSDAY MORNING, ard
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$4,000 worth of useful and
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Weekly Picayune. Lists of
these valuable presents wiia
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

The selfish man has most presence
of mind. He never forgets himself.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Humble love and not proud
science, keeps the door of heaven.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Close connection at Chattanooga for points
in Tennessee and Virginia; and at Cincinnati
for Northern and Eastern Cities.
Summer Excursion tickets now on sale.
For further information, as to rates, &c,
write TO l. HARDY,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Vieksburg, Miss
NJ. BELKNAP, III. COLLBRAN,
Superintendent. Genl Passenger Agt.
Vieksburg, Miss. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

u Oysters, stewed fried or raw,
at the Gem Restaurant,
No. 20 Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28
I" THE LEE BOOK"
Memoirs of Robert e. Lee
By General A. L. Long.

A full History of his Military Service and
n Campaigns written by General Long
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Commended by the Governors of irginia and
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His private, Domestic and Personal History,
from information heretofore unpublished,
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THE WHOLE FORMING A
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Which may be taken separately FROM
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-10-28

Solid Trains-El Paso to st. Louis
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-11
Beauty and Marriage.

he who marries beauty-unattended,
Even though it is-through pure love,
NaFr.es not more wisely than he who
rarries through motives mercenary.
me last gets at least something of real
PURSUANCE, while the first closes with an
shls-fatuus which soon vanishes, and
YET, unlike its prototype, leaves a train
~ evils in its wake. [ repeat, beauty is
Ever selfish, vain, cold and exacting,
t"fa to win, and when won, owing to
a ~ estimation of self, hard to satisfy
tnu keep. The beautiful forever look
O~r upon their past triumphs, forever
pul up their souls on past flattery, and
daer consider their fortune beneath their
s, ,r Especially should tho poor-rs-
e%luless OF sex-te warned against mar
s'ng beauty. Wealth may with moro
mpanlty we'd beauty, inasmuch as it a
Nanetllnes satisfy its demands; the poor
pa"y as we'll commit suicide at once.-
&c. Il. d. Valetta. IN st. Louis Maya
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-11
CHARITABLE GAMINS.
Big Hearts Under the Ragged Jackets OF
Two Street Arabs.
JSt Paul Cloha

Big Hearts Under the Ragged Jackets OF
Two Street Arabs.
lSt. Paul Globe.l
A blind man sat beside his hand organ at
the corner of Robert and Seventh streets.
He raised his sightless eyes and appeared
to be waiting the arrival of some one, as
his remaining senses told him that a storm
was brewing.
Asmall bootblack came around the cor
ner. His trousers, being too long, were
rolled up at the bottom. His coat was also
made for a boy of larger frame. He stuck
his thumbs under his dilapidated suspend
ers and relieved himself of a mouthful Of
tobacco. Catching sight of the blind man,
whose evident anxiety was pictured on his
face, he ceased his staggering gait and
brought himself to a standstill.
as that you, Willie?' queried the blind
man.
"My name amt Willie,'' replied the
street Arab.
Cant you take me home? I'm 'fraid
it's going to rain and Willie is late," con-
tinued the organ-grinder, getting ready to
move at once.
Bet your life l kin. Whar do you eat!
Hain't you made nothing to-day?" con-
tinued the boy, as he saw the man take
two cent pieces from the tin cup on the or.
gan and deposit them in his pocket. 'Only
made them twoa Well, just wait a mint
till I call the kid"
A shrill whistle brought a still smaller
boy, whose visible wardrobe was made fol-
his companion. He had a cigar in his
mouth. whats de racket, cully?" pro.
DoIndad the new conner. AS soon as he was
within speaking distance of his fellow.
workman. The latter explained, and in a
jify the boys were out with caps in hand
and begging for the blind man, who stood
as if half uncertain what was going on.
The boys took different sides Of the street
and stopped every pedestrian, man and
woman, and asked for a nickel to help the
blind man.
AS the rain began to fall they returned
to their blind charge, and having escorted
him to a ~neighboring store for shelter,
turned over to him the money which they
had collected. 1t amounted to S1.65.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-06-11
Mineral Deposits in Utah.

Beds of iron ore of enormous thick
ness and length are found in the south
western part of Utah Territory. The
groupings are so bold and black that
they may be seen for miles. The ores
consist of both magnetic and hematite.
The magnetic is often crystalline, and
exhibits broad surfaces covered with
o%ctahedral crystals. Lodestone is found
having an unusual degree of strength.
capable of sustaining great numbers OF
large nails, and almost half its weight
of fragments. The locality is about
sixty miles south of the terminus of the
railway, and very little has been done to
develop it. Coal of an inferior quality
is abundant near Cedar City, about
twelve miles from the ores a. Y. In
dependent.