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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

ESSAYS ON Con AND MAN. or, a
Philosophical Inquiry into the Princi-
pies of Religion, by the Rev. Henry
Truro Bray, III. A., ETC., Rector Of
Christ Church, Boonville, Mo. st.
Louis: Nixon-Jones Printing Com
pany, 1883.
This book, of 27o pages, is well
worth notice on account of the large
amount of earnest thought and re-
search which the author evidently
embodied in it. It is an outcome Of
that remarkable mental development
OF this century, in which the religious
world has not, after all, been left be-
hind. To come across a book like
this is a hopeful augury for the future
OF the Christian church. Its plan
and groundwork is broad and philo-
sophical that the mind which NAV
have been shaken by spirited attacks
like those of Ingersoll on the petty
dogmas erected by narrow scots NAV
here find solid rock on which to stand
The author has searched for light in
many religions and finds that the
Creator has never left his children
without some ray. His quotations
from Aristotle, Plato, Zoroaster, Con
fucius, the Sacred Books of the East
the Christian fathers and modern
philosophers are numerous and we'll
chosen. Not the least helpful ia the
concluding chapter on "Surds or
imaginary Quantities " which treat of
those peculisr doctrines which have
always been a source of dispute and
disagreement. The author concludes
that with his feet firmly set on the
rock, the student of religion can af-
ford to treat these as Of no conse-
quence to the main question, and
viii thereby acquire a solidity of
faith and hope much to be desired.
Agents wanted. Address Rev.
Henry Truro Bray, Boonville, Mo.
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Arkansas is essentially a mineral
State. Few States in the Onion have
such variety of minerals, and none
west of the Mississippi has such min
eral wealth, as yet mainly undevel-
oped. The magnificent coal fields of
Arkansas underlying nearly third of
the entire area; the iron ore, rich in
the metal, in the immediate neighbor-
hood; the lead, manganese and other
minerals, promise to bring wealth to
Arkansas in the early future. -Neao
Orleans Times Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

The Louisiana State Fair aud
Shreveport Exposition is bound to
be a grand success. It has the right
sort Of men at the head, and back,
and in fact all around it, to make it
. notable event in the history of
that city. Bossier parish feels a
keen interest in and for its success,
and will increase the gate receipts
considerably.
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SherSf'S Sale.
Mrs, S. V. Conway g. No. 1857.
w. F. Buckelew First District Cour

Mrs S. V. Conway & No. 1857.
w. F. Buckelew First District Court,
Vs.. Caddo Parish, Louisi
j. j. Stockwell. ana
py virtue of writ of fieri facias directed
~ to mein the above entitled suit, have
seized and shall offer for sale at public
auction to the last and highest bidder, at the
Court house door, in the town of Bellevue.
Louisiana, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, October 9th, 1888, the following
described property, to-wlt:
Five saws, ~ to Sc inchl, one cut off saw
and table, one Coleman Grist Mill, 80 to so
feet of shafting tinore or less) post hangers
pullies, one rip saw table and contents, two
grind stones, one table with shafting, one saw
belt and frame, 3 pieces counter, shalt and
pulleys, one saw mandril one piece of chin
ney, one hoe handle lathe and attachments.
one lot of Filings, one scroll saw, table and
saw, and two idlers.
Terms of Sale Clash, subject to benefit of
r. E. WYCHE, Sheriff.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

Louisiana State Fair and Shreve-
port Exposition third annual fair)
takes place at Shreveport, La, No.
vember 5th to 10th inclusive
$4,000 in premiums and purses will
he awarded. Liberal premiums for
parish exhibits. The only fully
equipped fair grounds in the State.
Interesting programmes each day
Some of the finest race horses in the
States have already been entered.
For premium lists and general in
ormation address
NJ. L. SCoVELL.
Secretary, Shreveport, La.
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Notice Of Election.

TTyhe Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier
Il having ordered an election to be held on
abe 18th day of October, 1888, for the purpose
of allowing the electors of said Parish to
designate their choice for the Parish Site be-
tween Benton. VAUDEVILLE, Aldens Bridge,
Bossier City or Haughton Now, therefore I.
E. S. Dortch, President of the Police jury of
Bossier Parish, do hereby make proclamation
that said election will be held on said date.
under the General Election laws of the State
and at the polling places where the last general
election was held
All officers whose duty it is to hold said cleo
ton, will conduct the same according TO law.
Commissioners of Election this day anuoint-
ed by the Honorable Police Jury, Wilt make
returns to said Honorable body, at Bellevue.
La, on the 18th day of October, A. D., 1883.
September IL, 1888.
E. S DORTCH, President
Police Jury, Bossler Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

The annual trade and immigration
edition OF the Shreveport Times last
Monday was a masterpiece of journal
lam, and ranks that journal with the
most enterprising papers Of the
country. Shreveport never did have
. better friend than the able editor of
tho Shreveport Times, Colonel A. D.
Battle, who never forgets his friends,
his party and his country.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

We were pleased to meet in our
ssnctum Wednesday evening of last
weak Captain G. W. Sentell and his
nephew, n. W. Sentell. Capt. Sem
tell was many years ago popular
and successful merchant at Collins
burg, and has many friends in this
parish who greatly esteem him as q
genial, whols-souled gentleman. He
is the senior member of the we'll
known and reliable firm of G. w.
Ssrtsn d Co., commission merchants,
New Orleans.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

New York is growing apace. The
Herald says forty-four new election
districts have been created in that
city for the coming election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

j. B. Oneal, at Haughton, La.
will pay Shreveport prices for cot
ton, and viii sell his general assert
ment Of merchandise at rock bottom
prices. Take your cotton to him.
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Extracts from Police jury
Proceedings of Bossier Parish,
La, Sept. IL, 1888, in
Relation to Location
of Parish Site.
BELLEVUE, La, SEPT. II, 1888.

BELLEVUE, La, SEPT. II, 1883.
Police Jury met pursuant to ad-
journment. Present-E. S. Dortch,
President; j. A. Sewall, w. M.
Abney, Henry Barnaeastle, j. T..
Many, T. NJ. Barnett and j. w.
Jeter, members.
The minutes of last meeting were
read and approved.
When, on motion, the returns of
the election held on September 9TH
were taken up, which were found to
result as follows, tO-wit:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

For charming manners and de-
lightful hospitality Louisiana has
ever enjoyed an enviable distinction,
and deservedly 3d.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

The Chattahoochie Valley EXPOSE
ton will be opened at Columbus, Ga,
on October by Hon. j. G. Carlisle
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27
School Beard.

II yhe next regular meeting of the Bossiel
i Parish School Board is the frat Saturday
of October next, at which time the newly an
pointed members are requested to be present
tor TIE purpose of organizing.
J. &. KEySER, Superintendent.
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Secretary, Shreveport, La.

The South produced a cotton crop
last season of 7,017,707 bales, Of
which it manufactured but 443, 1878
bales. In fact, less than 40 per cent
of the crop was manufactured in the
entire United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

pAaaama Chill Medicine is a posi-
tive cure for all maiarial troubles
IL is guaranteed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

The Cincinnati Enquirer says it is
becoming well understood that Har.
rison can not carry Indiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

We have a population of sixty
millions In 1887 the amount Of
tariff taxation was s2l2, 600, 900, or
y So for each person in the United
SSaxss.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

If you want to cure the chills, use
Panama Chill Medicine. We guar
antee it. Johnston, Hill & Co.,
Shreveport, La.
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Go to j. B. Oneal's, at Haughton,
for fine WHISTLES, wines and cordials,
for medical purposes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

Richmond, Va, with its suburb of
Manchester has now over $4,000 in
habitauts.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-09-27

For SALE.-About 100 head of
stock cattle. Apply to L. G. Biggs,
BelIapne. La.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR
SALE.

offer for sale, on easy terms, NV farm situ-
L ated p miles from Midway P. o., Bossier
parish, consisting of $40 acres of land. about
l4o acres in cultivation and under good fence
mere IS large, commodious dwelling house.
gu uouse, ana otner necessary out houses aud
an inexhaustible supply of excellent water or,
the premises. For further particulars aunlv
70 A. T. THOMPSON, Bellevue, La, or to
GEN. w. G. BURT,
oet Il Baton Rouge, La
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TOWN LOTS.
ON THURSDAY. OCT. II, 1873,
TOWN OF BENTON,
will offer for sale at Public Auction, i,

About 200 Business and Residence
LOTS, comprising the most beautiful part of
the little town of Benton, situated Twelve
Mics North of Shreveport, on the COTTON
BELT RAILROAD.
BENTON is one of the Competing Points
for the New Court house that will be built in
the parish in the near future, and / think with
very fair prospect of success, and should
Benton be the successful competitor, | believe
voice the sentiment of at least three. fourth
II not nine-tents of the voters of Bossier par
lsh when l say that they would prefer that
the Court house should be placed at or near
the present town of Benton than to be pIaced
at the depot Having this feeling have had
the land surveyed into lots, and have left n
beautiful square just one mile from the depot,
and near the original spot selected by the
engineer for the same while building the road
NOW should the people of Bossier parish see
proper In case Benton is the successful COM
petitor, to select this square for the purpose of
building said Court house upon. viii IN add
ton to giving them this square DONATE
FIFTY of the resident lots that have lust had
surveyed, which they can dispose OF as they
see proper and use the proceeds of the same for
the purpose of defraying the building expenses
of said Court house Remember, the sale of
lots Will take place on OCTOBER H. 1888. -
Excursion rates of cents per mile for the
round trip 2cents per mile each way, will be
made to parties wishing to attend the sale
Rates to apply between Camden, Ark, and
Shreveport and Texarkana and Shreveport
Tickets good returning October f2. 1888.
am requested by the ladies of Benton and
vicinity to say that an excellent dinner will be
prepared on the grounds, the proceeds of
which will be used for the benefit of the church
G. T. FLEMING.
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Remember that j. B. Oueal, at
Haughton, pays Shreveport prices
for cotton.
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Bellevue.

THE CAPITAL CITY OF TIE INDEPENDENT
STATE OF BOSSIER.
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Married

At Rocky Mount, on the Goth instant, by
the Rev. A. r. Banks, Mr. JOHN GLAssELL to
Miss ANNIE GRAY CURRY.
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"A II work entrusted TO my care | WI M
cute in the best style and woxkransNf
Being practical workman, and undefzfs1@
ing my business in nil its branches, Will ~
deaycr to please my patrons with 6rssSas@
work at reasonable prices. --x
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-01-28
$500 REWARD.

FIFSI
The above reward will so PAID for the ares,
ana oonyic,ion Of any party or, parties founa
guilty OF stealing, Killing or running Of,
altering brands or marks Of any live stool
belonging 70 any mombss OF tho iNsvssa E4vS
s'o'k Association s1,s@iA s4tk be.
GEORGE RUSSELL. President.
~ ,.laN - ttElE ..yJ ,s.tTJ 'gtf.t.
II. s. NIXON, Secretary
The river press., 1888-04-11
New improvements.

We noticed to day parties at work lay
ing the new sidewalk at the court house
an improvement much needed and in
which nearly every one is interested. The
main walk leading from the court house
door is seventy-fve feet long by ten wide,
and intersects another to be laid, two
hundred feet long by eight feet wide, con
Meeting with the different side walks of
the city. We can also safely say that in
the near future the court house grounds,
embracing 225x26O feet, will be enclosed
by substantial picket fence; trees will
be set out, and other improvements made,
thus adding much to it's already hand
some appearance. The school house,
which raises its stately head in the same
locality, could also be much improved in
this respect and in fact an enclosure here
is really much needed the view being very
public from the court house and other
portions of the city.
The river press., 1888-04-11

fering. She was born February 23d, 1847,
in Carthage, Jasper county, Missouri, and
when six years old, at the death of her
mother, went to live with her grand
mother in Clay county, Tenn. In 1869 she
removed to Salem, Missouri, where, in
1874, she married Mr.. Over Warden; and
in 1882 they moved to Fort Benton, Mon
tana, where Mr.. Warden died in February
1884 The deceased has two sisters at
Highwood, Mont. She leaves three sons,
one by her former husband and two by
the second.
Mrs. Austin became Christian in 1877,
and ever since her life has been charac-
terized by pure faith and her death found
her with Christian peace Of conscience.
B. f. NORRIS
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Nine Mile Coulee Melange-A Dakota
Colony.

Mr.. River Press.
Since the weather got little warmer,
and not need to rustic any more 50 much
for fire wood Gn fact, there is hardly any
left in camp to rustle) I thought I let you
know that every body out here on 8 Mile
is life vet, although there has been more
or less sickness, but since we can consult
our "Family Physician" }" and can cure our
self, not in only one way, but in four diff
ferent ones, we don't pay much attention
to it, and as nobody did die, and nobody
got born, you can see, by using little
mathematic, that we held our own.
AS [ always had good deal confidence
in newspaper men, send you little bit
news, which [ know you amt got hold Of
it yet, namely: A colony of Dakota
farmers is coming out here this spring to
locate ranches, with a capitalist in the
lead to start creamery, and another one
to bring up the tail end with boring ma
chine for water, and none of your hand or
cayuse power, but a steam engine; and in
fact one Of them is here now, making
preparations to fence. Oh, won't we have
boom out here, and thlk of it, drinking
shwarzen kaffee (black coffee)for those
last five years, and now switching over in
to cream with coffee. It is liable to make
us sick the first few times until we get
used to it, but our "Family Physician"
will set that all right. The next thing
YOU hear will be secession from Choteau
county-one of our own you know-and
If your humble writer has anything to
say (Which, as pioneer settler out here,
he ought to haye) will name it. How will
County de Cream do for name.
There is a good deal wolfing going on,
on the range, but Mr.. Wolf don't seem to
bother himself much about it, for almost
every morning you can see them having a
regular roll call mile above nae. Now
whether they congregate there to discuss
the surplus bill, or whether they are wait
ing there for the tariff on sheep to be re-
moved, am not able to tell. Some Of
your readers more interested in it, than |
am, can decide that.
Stock in generally looks fine, Of all
kinds, especially the RIVER PRESS herd,
which shows what weekly rounding ups
will do, with a good COW puncher to do
the bossing. >. Il:
The river press., 1888-04-11
Judge Lidden Arrives.

Hon. Moses J. Liddell Of Louisiana, ar
rived in Helena Sunday. He is our new
nudge, having been appointed by Presi-
dent Cleveland associate justice Of the
Montana supreme court, to succeed Judge
McLeary. Judge Liddell is portly per
sonage Of probably fifty years Of age, with
gray hair and beard He is short IN stat
ure, yet stoutly built, and is a fine looking
gentleman. He is stopping at the Grand
Central Herald.
The river press., 1888-04-11
The Reason For 1t.

Montanians have been considerably per
picked within the last week over the effect
tosolve the problem as to why the Montana
admission bill had been introduced IN the
senate by Senator Platt, who is a repub-
lican. Delegate Toole wires the Indepen-
dent, in answer to an inquiry, that it was
simply because Platt is chairman Of the
subcommittee, and as such reported it.
Just what this bill is, and how it became
detached from the omnibus bill, is still a
matter of conjecture Independent.
The river press., 1888-04-11
Special Meeting of the City Council.

At a special meeting Of the city council
held at the city hall Thursday evening,
April 5th, 1888, at o'clock, to canvass the
votes Of the city election, held April I'd,
1888, we're present Mayor Sullivan and
Aldermen T. A. Cummings, Geo. w.
Crane, Charles Rowe, T. J. Todd and {.
McCune. A committee consisting of Z.
A. Cummings, Geo. w. Crane and [. Nc
Cune we're appointed to act as a canvass
ing board to canvass the votes, and after
q recess of twenty minutes the committee
returned the following report:
To the Mayor and Common Council Of
the City of Fort Benton:
GENTLEMEN:-W your committee, du-
" appointed as canvasslng board for the
purpose of canvassing the vote for mayor
and aldermen of the city Of Fort Benton
at an election held in said city on April
ID, 1888, would respectfully beg leave to
report as follows:
Whole number Of votes cast for mayor,
245, of which Thos. J. Todd received 124
votes, and Charles Rowe received III
votes
We find that c. NJ Lanning and ". IL.
Todd received the highest number OF
votes for aldermen in the first ward. That
John w. Power received the highest mum
Der Of votes for alderman in the second
ward That Thos. A. Cummings received
the highest number Of votes for alderman
in the third ward. That Geo. W. Crane
received the highest number of votes for
alderman in the fourth ward.
We, therefore, respectfully recommed
that Thos j. Todd be duly declared elect
ed mayor for the ensuing year for the
city of Fort Benton; and that W. FL. Todd
and G. M. Lanning, from the first ward;
and John w. Power, from the second
ward; and Thos. A. Cummings, from the
third ward; and Geo. W. Crane from the
fourth ward, be declared elected as alder
men from the above mentioned wards for
the ensuing two years, with the exception
of w. Ell. Todd, who is elected for the en-
suing year Respectfully submitted.
7. A. CUMMINGS,
Canvassing Com. GEO. W. CRANE,
T. MCCUNE.
The report was adopted and the coun-
Gil adjourned subject to call Of the mayor.
The river press., 1888-04-11
A Lively Runaway.

Yesterday afternoon as W. H. HINT and
T. Fl, Carter we're driving across Main
street from Wall street up to Webster's
store, hack belonging to r. Taylor ran
INTO the buggy and turned it over, break
ing it into fragments and throwing both
Of the occupants into the mud. Neither
Of them was hurt badly, although both
we're somewhat bruised. The horse ran
furiously down Main street to Bucks sta
ble and escaped without a scratch.-Inde
pendent, Sd.
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TEERIroRE OF MONTANA, S.
/ certify the above to be true abstract
of the proceedings of the board
- Of county commissioners had in
SEAL special March term. Witness
~ my hand and the seal of Cho-
teau county, NJ. T., this 5th day of April
1888. ALFRED E. ROGERS,
Co. Clerk and ex-off. Clerk Of the Board.
The river press., 1888-04-11
why Fortune Smiled Upon Augusta Foline

We heard that fortune had bestowed a
smile upon Miss Augusta Foline, 2,O37 Ar
cher avenue, Chicago She was found to
be bright and intelligent German girl,
in the employ of the Singer Sewing ma
chine Co. Yes, I have been rather fortu-
nate. I held one tenth of ticket Is, ,185, in
the Louisiana State Lottery, costing 81,
the drawing Of which took place January
10th, 1888, and drew $1,000 The money
was paid promptly. I expect to buy a
house for mother and | to live in, and you
will know how thankful am when tell
you that am mothers only dependence
Chicago Qll.) Arkansaw Traveller, Feb.
18th.
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SECOND DAY.
Fort BENTON. Abr

FoRT BENTON, April 2, 1888.
The board met at 10 a. M; present, Jno.
Harris, chairman, David G. Browne, and
the clerk.
After due consideration the board or
dered that the county attorney be and he
is hereby instructed to commence suit
against Cascade county for the collection
Of the thirty thousand dollars, with inter
est thereon, the amount of Cascade coun-
tvs share Of the indebtedness of Choteau
county, due to said Choteau county from
Cascade county.
Mr.. Geo. E. Ingersoll, G. E., advised the
board that he had not completed his ex-
animation Of the proposals for the con
struction Of the Teton bridges, on receipt
Of which the board adjourned subject to
the call Of the clerk.
The river press., 1888-04-11
A Decent Descent.

JACKSON, Mich, April 5.-An aeronaut
named Hogan dropped with his parachute
from balloon from height OF over a
mile to-day. He reached the ground
safely, though badly off for breath.
The river press., 1888-04-11
Obituary.

CHESTNUT, NJ. T., March %, 1888.
Buena V. Austin, wife Of james Aus
tin, Of Chestnut, Montana, and daughter
Of j. w. Patrick, died of quick consump-
ton February 28th, 1888.
Mrs. Austin was confined to her bed
three weeks when death removed her suf-
The river press., 1888-04-11
Benton Board Of Trade on the Wool Tariff:


At a meeting Of the Board Of Trade of
Fort Benton, Montana, held on April Sd,
1888, the following resolutions we're un-
animously adopted:
WHEREvs, Under onr national policy Of
protection, the sheep interest Of Montana
has grown to be one Of the leading indus
tries Of the territory; and,
WHEREAS, A reduction Of the tariff on
wool would not only disastrously ruin or
cripple the industry in Montana. but
would be felt seriously in every business
community and in every agricultural
county in the territory Therefore be it
Re8oIred, That we are opposed to any
legislation looking to a reduction OF the
duty on wool, and believe that our dele
gate should employ every Legitimate
means at his command to check any and
every effort in congress looking to such
reduction.