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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18
Shes'lf'S Sale.

Perrin & zeigler No. 1853; Bossier
VIM. Undertake and
w. r. Prather.
DIV virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
ID in the above named suit and to me directed
l have seized and will proceed to sell at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at the
Court hoase, in the town of Bellevue, La,
within the legal hours Of sale, ON the third
following descibed property, to wit
All of lots eight and ten according to sub
division of certain lands in section thirty of
township eighteen of FRANCE thirteen made by
G: McClenaghan, surveyor, except the parts
of said lots and 10 previously sold to Mrs
Annie Smith and j H. Belcher.
Also the first subdivision of lot six, and all
of lots fourteen, sixteen, twenty and twenty
one according to plan or subdivision of lands
in the west fractional half of section thirty of
township eighteen, range thirteen, made by
c. McClenaghan, surveyor.
Also the grounds embraced in the space
shown ON said map last referred to between
the alley and the east line Of lots 10, II and IL
and south of lot g. including the ground now
occupied by the gin house.
And also twelve acres and half, described
as follows, viz: Commencing at the intersec.
ton of the street laid down on lower end OF
said last map with the street laid down on east
side of said last map, running up east side OF
said last street to its intersection with the first
street on said map, running east and west
thence east, thence south and thence west to
point of beginning, such distance as will en-
brace between parallel lines block of twelve
and half acres
Said property to be sold with the stipulation
| that the assigns of Mrs A b Stoekwell, the
| original vendor, are to retain the use of the
| gin house and the ground upon which it is sit
uate until January LIST, 1887. Sold to pay and
| and satisfy the sum of Twelve Hundred and
| Seventy-fve Dollars, with eight per cent inter
est per annum thereon from the 2nd day Of
| February, 1884, and all costs, including five
| per cent attorneys fees on the amount sued
| for and one dollar and fifty cents cost of copy
| Terms of Safe-Cash, without the benefit O
| appraisemeht.
R.. WYCHE, Sheriff.
No7 IL 1886 dec l6
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Notice TO Tao Payers.

rI,ax Payers are hereby notified that will he
i at tie herein named places at the times
mentioned, for the purpose of collecting their
State and Parish Taxes, viz:
Haugf1ton. October 18th and 26th.
Deer wood, October 9th.
Atkins Landing, October 28th and Goth
Dortch s. Pickett's, October 80.
D. E. Nicholson's, November LIST!
Bossier City, November 2nd and 3rd.
Shady Grove, November 4th.
Willow Chute, November 9Th:
Benton, November 9th.
Pickett, November 8.
Dixie, November 9Th:
Collinsbnrg; NeveInbet lcth and fifth.
Red Land, November 18th and 18TH
Rocky Mount, November 18th and 10th.
Midway, November nth.
Fosters Store. November 18th and doth.
Meet ME promptly aud save time and nicney
Il. Z. WYCHE, Sheriff
and Tax Collector. Bossier Parish, La
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Donation to Storm Sufferers.

The following letter was handed
us for publication by our friend,
Col. J. A. Snider, that the ladies who
SO kindly donated may see how
highly the sufferers and their friends
appreciate their kind generosity
The letter explains itself:
Orange, Texas, Nov. 9, 1886.
j. A. Snider, Bs4a Bellevue, La.
DEAR SIR The two boxes cloth
ing and bedding FOR storm sufferers
came safely to our relief committee,
and are very acceptable, because
needed very much by our distressed
people in whose behalf we sincerely
thank you and the kind ladies who
SO generously donated.
J. SAUNDERS, Mayor of Orange
Per W. G. Ray, Sec. Finance Com
The ladies Of Bellevue, like ''min-
istering angel" are always ready and
quick to respond to charity's call.
For this prompt act of charity-ex-
clusively their own-the ladies of
this place deserve much credit, in
deed, as these storm sufferers are
worthy subjects of great and imme-
date need.
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Tao Notice.
Tax Collectors Office, Bossier Pa,

Tax Collectors Office, Bossier Parish, La, I
September 9, 1886.
Vlhe State, Parish and Poll Taxes for the
j. year 1886, in the Parish of Bossfer and
State 81 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 l, 1886, and viii become
delinquent on movable property October lst,
and on iiiimovable property December 3lst,
and incur penalty of per cent per mouth
from said dates until collections can be en-
forced according to law
K. Z. WYCHE, Sheriff and
ex-officio Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
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Homestead Entry No. 1892.
Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,

Land Office at NatchitOches. Louisiana, }
October ID, 1886.
~ 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 i'll his
absence, the Clerk of the District Court at
Bellevue, La, on the 18th day OF December,
1886, viz: Homestead Entry No. iS92-Sam
Adger-for southwest quarter of northeast
Quarter and northwest quarter of'southeast
quarter of section 7, township 20 North,
Range Ii West Louisiana Meridian. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continu
GUS residence upon, and cultivation of said
land, viz: Derry Mcconnell George Gill and
G. L. Tidwell, OF Midway p. o., and L. b.
Kelly, of Bellevue ?. o., Bossier Parish, La.
w. Z. RUSSELL, Register.
October 81, 1886. nov 25
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Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,

Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana,
October %, 1885, !
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make tinal proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable District Judge, or in his alb
sence. the Clerk of the District Court at Belle
we, Louisiana, on December 18th, 1886, viz :
Homestead Entry No. l9l4-Wiliam Aiken
for the northwest quarter of northwest quarter
of section 2, and northeast quarter of north
east quarter of section, of township 81 North.
of range Is West, Louisiana Meridian. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land, viz: ID. A. Davidson, Alfred Wal
ton. Thomas Moore and lobe Lyles, all of
ColI;nsburg Postofii.e, Bossier Parish La
w. E. RUSSELL, Register.
November d. 1885, dec Is
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Homestead Entry No. 1850.
Land Office at Natchitoehes, La.
nn,nl,.,. TyS 1895

Land Office at NatchltOehes, La I
October rs, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support of his claim,
and tibet said proof will be made before thu
Honorable District Judge or III his absence,
the Clerk of the District Court, at Bellevue,
La, on December 18th, 1886, viz: Homestead
Entry No l989-John t. Head-for the
east half of the southeast quarter, of section
IS, township II North, range Is West, La.
Meridian. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz: w. X. Scar
borough, Alden Scarborough Moses Dalryml-
pie of Rocky Mount postofice, and j. T Stray
ham, OF Collinsburg postotfice Bosser parish,
La. w. Il. RUSSELL, Register
Nov. 1886 dec I6
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

u Do you want to sell land? If
so write to Mr.. Fl. S. Fairall. Iowa
City, Iowa, late commissioner from
Iowa at the New Orleans EXPOSE
tons. He is interested in diverting
emigration in Iowa from the bleak
prairies of the territories to the fer.
tile lands of the South.
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Homestead Entry No. 1854.

Land Office at NatchitOches, La,
October %, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN 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 18th, 1886, viz ::
Homestead Entry No. l884-Field jackson
Burks-for the southwest quarter of south
west quarter of section IS, and northwest
quarter of northwest quarter section 50. town
chip % North, range IL West, La Meridian.
He names tile following witnesses toprote his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, yia A. r. Smith, j. NJ Demoss,
J. f. Gladney, P. G.. Broom all of Rocky Mount
P. O., La. w. L, RUSSELL, Register
October % 1886. Dec 9
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Homestead Entry No. 1900.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, {,

Land Office at NatchitOches, La,
October 90, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ 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 llth, 1856.
viz: Homestead Entry No. lS00-John Chap
man-for the south halle southeast quarter
of lots II and 49, section 3, and north halt oil
northeast quarter of section 10, township 20
North, Range Ii West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cnl
tivation of, said land, viz: William Roach
Sam Black. John Gay, and William Lane all
of Bellevue p o BossieI Parish, La.
w. Z. RUSSELL, Register.
October %. 1886. Dec 9
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18
NherSf,s Safe.

Spencer Mimms No 1910. In Bossier
us, sweeney VS. District Court
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias issued in
ID the above named suit and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, to the last and highest bidder, at
the Court house, in the town of Bellevue, La,
within the legal hours of sale, on the third
Saturday, the Doth day of November, 1886, the
following described personal property, viz
Eight bales of seed cotton in house, more or
less; six babes in the feld unpicked, more or
less ITO bushels of corn in crib and loft, more
OF less. and four stacks of fodder in field.
Seized as the property of the defendant,
Hal Sweeney, and will be sold to pay and
satisfy said writ.
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of APP
praisement.
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff
November 1886 dec lS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18
Election Sas Ward Three,
For or Against the Sale Of Intoxicating
Liquors.
LIQUORS,

Dy virtue of an act Of the Police Jury, an
ID election will be held on Wednesday, the
18th day of November, 1886, at Collinsbnrg in
ward 3, for the purpose 6f ascertaining whether
it is the will ct the people of ward 8, that in
toxicating liquors shall be sold in said ward.
that voters favoring the sale of Intoxicating
liquors shall have written or printed ON their
ballots, For the sale of liquor" and those
opposed, shall have written printed ON their
ballots, against the sale of liquor"
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff
Bessier parish La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

DR.. T. G. Ferd, at the close of the
preliminary trial held before Judge
Davey, in New Orleans, last week,
was remanded to the parish prison,
without benefit Of bail, to await the
action Of the grand jury. DIR. Ford
justly has the sympathy of the com.
munity on his side, and there is but
little doubt of his acquittal before
aiury of his peers, should the grand
jury let the case go that far.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Since our last issue, we learn that
Mr. sherrod Smith, who was serious
IL wounded in the fatal shooting
a6ray between him H. P. Phillips on
the sth inst, is not dead as stated
BY us last week, but is in a critical
condition with the chances of recov-
ery greatly against him.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Nearly all the charges of election
frauds now come from the North.
Doubtless Southern elections have
been the fairest and squarest all the
time, except while the Republicans
we're going it down here with a
mighty hand and an outstretched
arm.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

A statician has discovered that the
Democrats have controlled the
House in thirty-three Congresses,
the Republicans in ten, the Wings
in three, and the Federalists in three.
The Democrats have held possession
of the Senate in twenty-eight Con-
crosses, the Republicans in twelve,
the Federalists in FIVE, the Wings in
three.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Notice of application for pardon of
John Kervin is published in this
issue. We believe Kervfn to be a
worthy subject for the clemency of
the Pardoning Board, as he bears an
excellent character as hw-abiding
and honest industriouscitizen among
his neighbors, both white and black.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18
Bellevue .acSxtIe0tsy.

Nyhe Session of 1867 will open the first
i Monday in September, 1886. Rates OF
tuition from 50 so to 81 90 per month. Music
extra. Board in private families at very cheap
rates.
Al MURFF. Principal.
Miss FANNIE Nj URFF, Assistant.
Miss LEILA WYCHE, Music Teacher.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18
v. SHEDET,
Matchmaker and JeweieF

rTyakes this method of announcing to q
i his old friends and patrons and EIA
the public general, that he will be sEAsA
found on Market Street, in Bogefs new build
ing, Shreveport, La where he 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,
Satisfaction guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

A II parties occipying lands Of the Vicks
IA bnrg, Shreveport q Pacific Railroad
Company, in Rossier parish are hereby mott
fed that am now prepared to sell and lease
the same. A. Il. THOMPSON,
Agent for ", s. & P. r. r. Lands in
Bossier Parish La.
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% Don't think of going anywhere
else but to Mr.. Julius A. Jacobs,
agent, Shreveport, to buy dry goods,
dress goods, novelties, shoes, &C.
He will be sure to please you aud
save you money.
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Louisiana State University
And
Agricultural & Mechanical College,

Las opened its 28th Session on the magnfi
i i cent U. S. Garrison Grounds, recent gift
of the National Government, and the most su-
perb college home in the United States.
TUITION FREE. Board about SIS per month,
large library and scientific museum; good
chemical laboratory, mechanical work shop
and agricultural experiment station. Discipline
military, and efficiency of drill perverbial.
Best Institution of learning in Louisiana for
the education of her youth
d. F. BOYD, President.
Baton Rouge, La. Oct 2lst, 1856.
nov IL 'S6 I'm to dec9
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Application For Pardon.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may
IN concern. that an application for the par
don of John kervin, who was convicted of
manslaughter at August Term, 1885, of Bossier
District Court, will be made to the Board of
Pardons of the State of Louisiana.
SNYDER g. SMITH,
Attorneys for Kervin.
November Is, 1886 Shines
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Maxwell, the trunk murder, khas
had his execution put off till Janu-
airy by the Supreme court. The
court wants to make further exami-
nation into the points raised by the
counsel for Maxwell's defense.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

The first snow of the season fell,
..ther upswares, on last Wednesday
Morning heavy enough to cover the
,.,.a tons. We fail to see where
a.. euthor of beautiful Snow" drew
;osoiration from.
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Read Down

Close connection at Chattanoga for points
in Tennessee and Virginia and at Cincinnati
for Northern and Eastern Cities
Summer Excursion tickets now on sale.
For further information, to rates. &C.,
write to L. HARD4,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Eieksburg, Miss,
NJ. S. BELkNAP, Ii. C0LLBRAN
Superintendent, Gen1 Passenger Agt.
Vicksburg, Miss. Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Those who Have not got their
,,,,n;p patches and winter pastures
i, need them ere the roses come
acairl.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

~ tbe sickness now prevailing in
~. section, pneumonia is the pre-
dominant type.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Sam Small, the revivalist, has been
appointed Methodist commissioner
VI negro education in the South.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

u will cost senventy dollars a day
20 hight up Bartholdi's Statue of
Liberty.
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The ateeklv gifapnus

This mammoth sixteen page paper
is the best and cheapest weekly
paper published in the South. In a cen;
densed form it contains all the newe OF
the week, the cream of all literary mat
ter and the best special features of the
Sunday issue, with an important AGRI-
CULTURAL DEPARTMENT, conducted By
DANIEL BENNETT, and the LATEST MAR;
KEr REPORTS. The Weekly is published
EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. ard
reaches all subscribers for Sunday
reading.
$4,000 worth Of useful and
ornamental articles for ladies
and gentlemen, girls and
boys, are offered TO all who
will get subscribers for the
weekly Picayune. Lists Of
these valuable presents will
be sent to amy address.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

,oool news this week is as scarce
,or nroyerbial henship's teeth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1886-11-18

Tho freeze last night is the first
II The season.
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Jhe gpssier gauuer
BELLEVUE. LA.
thursday, NOVEMBER 10, 1886.

Thogl A good fire feels like a
sarm friend
,arortise your fall business in the
Banner.
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Which may be taken separately from
the daily subscription service. is full
and complete in all news departments
with the added features of households
fashion and society talk. and q feast CT
choice original and selected literary
matter for home reading. The special
writingsof ''CATHARINE Cole" HENRY
HAYNIE paris correspondent JENNIE
JUNE fashion writers, MOLLIE MOORE
DAVIS, and many others, appear in the
Sunday issue.
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Perrin g. Zeigler = No. 1853. Bossier
VS.. District Court.
VIM. Undertake and
w, R. Prather
Morris tribune., 1886-08-18
SHE FEARED NOT DEATH.


a Mother Refuses to Betray Her SoI
Though Threatened with Lynching.
KoKoMo, Ind, Aug. I6--An organized
search for the missing Miss Mabbit has been
carried on in vain ever since the abduction.
A trail has been found leading to Wildcat
creek, and some believe that the girls body
viii be found in the stream. The excite
ment over the affair has increased daily,
and mob of men, believing thai
Green's mother knows the whereabouts Of
her vanished son, went to her house, bent
on making her disclose the secret. The un-
dertaking failed. A rope was placed
around the old woman's neck, and she was
threatened with instant death il she did not
reveal. the hiding place of the abductor, but
threats of lynching were of no avail. The
mother refused to open her mouth in be-
trayal of her son.
The mystery Of tho affair has been deep
ened by the disappearance Of another Of
Miss Mabbit's suitors, John Yerkis. On
the night of the abduction William Walker
was calling on Miss Mabbit's sister, and be
has since been arrested as Green's accom-
plice. Mrs Green has also been arrested.
Green, the abductor, has a brother, who has
been fugitive from Justice since 1880,
when he killed Enos Braumbraugh.
Morris tribune., 1886-08-18
THE NEWS IN BRIEF,

Henry Ward Bsecher is to lecture in this
country next winter on Ireland
At Barletta, Thursday, 13l new cases Of
cholera were reported and sixty three
deaths
The English cabinst has decided to ap-
point royal commission to inquire into the
Belfast riots
Fire at Folsom, Cal, Friday, destroyed
twenty six of the principal business houses,
with loss of S15O,000.
Civil Service Commissioner Oberly-the
"bishop"-is talked of to succeed Assistant
Secretary Of State Porter.
Gen. Villas left Washington Friday for
months absence, during which he will
visit his old home at Madison, Wis
In Calcutta Fri lay was sold at auction
the loot secured by the British troops in
Burmah, and 100, 900 rupees realized.
Alfred French, a wealthy farmer living
near Warren, Ills, was attacked by a bull
Friday and almost crushed to death.
The amount of per cent bonds held te
secure national bank note circulation in
cluded in the call issued Thursday is 1885,
49,
Near St Charles, Ill, Friday, lightning
killed William Gorham and his hired man.
barn window when they were struck.
The total shipments of ore from the port
| of Escanaba, Mich, for the season, includ-
ing Wednesday, were: Lake Superior
| range, 30S, ,353 tons; Menomines range, 4t1,-
| $40 tons
Advices from Toronto are to the effect
that Ontario's estimated crop Of fall wheat
| will amount to 1S,047,794 bushels; spring
hrrc hor
bushels; oats, 5s, ,231, ,517 bushels.
There were 157 failures in the United
States and Canada during the past week,
an increase OF three over the preceding
seven days Business reverses are on the
decrease all over this country, is is said.
The Western Export association held q
meeting at the Leland hotel, Chicago, FRI
day, and perfected pool The price OF
spirits was raised from 81 OF to S1.Oa. Tho
Nebraska City destillsry is still incorrigi-
| BILE.
The Michigan state crop report estimates
the yield of wheat at fourteen and frac-
| ton bushels per acre, and Of excellent
| quality. The total yield is considerably
over that of last year. Corn promises from
| rs to SO per cent of an average crop.
When Col R N. Kelly, for thl- II
years pension agent at Louisville, KY, re-
tired from Office last March, it is said his
accounts were short S5S,0o0 The sum had
increased every year from the first month
of his incumbency. Tho money has all
been paid back, and the colonel says he now
owes the government not l cent
The rains that fell in Michigan and Mis-
souri, did much to extinguish the forest fires
in those states. 1t is reported from Osh-
kosh, Wis, that logging camp in that
| neighborhood was burned, with all the
para phernalia, The loss amounted to $1,000.
From Chippewa county, Michigan, the re-
ports are to the effect that fierce fires are
| still raging near Drummonds island.