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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
BLIGH HAS PNEUMONIA.

Matthew Bligh, who is in ST. Francis Hos
pital suffering from injuries received at the fire
at lis house, on Grove street, several days ago,
is reported to be in all extremely cri tical condi-
ton, pneumonia having set in, making his re-
coyery doubtful
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
COMPANY D ELECTION GOES OVER.

Company D, Fourth Regiment did not elect a
captain last night, as was expected. Colonel
Apernethy has not yet set the date for the cleo
tion. 1t is said that the colonel intends to take
a hand in the fight and that he will not allow
the election to take place until suitable man
can be secured who will run for the office.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
THE KING OF SPAIN HAS SCARLATINA

MADRID, Feb. ], 1893 The Official
Gazette announces that the King has
scar4stina. No serious danger Is appre-
hended BY his physicians.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
, CAPTAIN GRAHAM VERY ILL.

Captain Jack Graham of the Fourth Regi-
ment, the Republican worker and leader of the
Graham Association, is dangerously i'll of diph-
iberia at his home in Washin gton street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
Weather indications.

WASHINGTON, Feb. /, 1888. Weather indi-
cations for twenty -four hours for Eastern New
York New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
Cooler. variable winds, shifting to southeasterly.
Hartnett's Thermometers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
Majors Cement is the Strongest.

For repairing china. glassware, meer-
schaums, vases, etc, at IS and 25 cents per
bottle At all druggists or by mail. A. Ma
jor Cement Company, New York city.s@*
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
TRUCE IN GREENYILLE REFORMED.

A truce has been patched up between the
Consistory and the members of the Greenvllle
Reformed Church. The Consistory has decided
not to discipline the members who told the story
of the Sunday school row, aud peace again
reigns in the camp. The Consstory did not
meet last night as announced.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
Dailv mercury Insurance Claims.

See tomorrow's Daily Mercury for full par
ticulars concerning the payment of the first
death claim under the Merclay's $1,000 full
classified accident policies.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01

DeIavs Eave Dangerous Ends.
Try at once the Old Dominion Cigarettes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
Hudson Circuit Court.

Calendar Thursday, February q A. D. 1893;
Supreme and Circuit Court cases. Nos. 109, rs,
n -129 &
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
s,h.+rrct;or. on the Track

ofaAdmiral" are forced aside by popular
favor justly acquired by this only high
grade cigarette. aAdlniralni is not made by
a trust.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01

The great value of Hoods Sarsaparilla as
a remedy for catarrh lis vouched for by thou
sands OF people whom it has cured.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01

Photograph in Each Package
Of the latest cigarettes. Old Dominion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01
Arlinrton CameterY.

lots and graves cared for by Cemetery Asso-
ciation. No assessments, moderate prices, per-
feet title Four and a half miles from Court
House; IA sninutes by rail from Erie Depot.
Office over Provident Savings Bank, eo9 Wash
ington street.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-02-01

| YyNDERTAKER HENRY Y. PIAGET HAS RE-
" moved his establishment to No. 544 Jersey
avenue near Newark avenue. An experience of
over thirty years in the business; moderate charges
ana courteous attention.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
BOOKS FREE.

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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
Sherlf'S Sale.
Norman F. Thompson No. 1856

Norman F. Thompson No. 1856
George w. Arnold. } Bossier Parish La
by virtue of a writ of seizure and sale issued
~ in 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 front door of the Court House, in the town
of Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday the 26th day of August, 1893, the
following described property:
The south half OF southeast quarter of sec
ton sixteen tl6l, south half of southwest quar-
ter OF section twentyone (2l), the south part
OF the north halt of southwest quarter, section
twenty-one Ell, south half of southeast quar-
ter and southeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter OF section twenty-three (23l the west halt
OF northwest quarter and northwest quarter
OF southwest quarter of section twenty-five
t23, the northeast quarter and north half OF
southeast quarter and north half of northwest
quarter and southeast quarter of northwest
quarter of section twenty-six (26), the north
half of north half of northwest quarter of sec.
ton twenty-seven t27l, all township nineteen
tl9) North, OF range thirteen tl3j West, and
containing in the aggregate S24 acres, more or
less. situated IN Bossier parish, La.
Above described property seized as the
property of George w Arnold
Terms Of Sale-Cash, without tho benefit OF
appraisemenG, to pay aud satisfy the sum Of
six Thousand and sixtytwo and or 100 dollars
5000 or with 6 per cent. interest on SSH
04 from December lst, 1882, and per cent
interest OH 1913 II from June 10Th, 1893, ant
all costs OF suit, including ten per cent on sale
sum and interest as attorneys fees and ac
cording to law
A r. THOMPSON. Sheriff.
| Benton, La, July 20, 1893.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
A "Fair" COMPANION

Takes the visitor in hand at the
gate of the Worlds Fair and leads
him along from one object of interest
to another, calling particular atten-
ton to those Of most prominence,
making every step one of pleasure
and progress, steadily forward, never
wasting a moment in fruitless search
for some exhibit mile or more away,
but always arriving at lunch stand
or some novel display at the right
time.
1t gives plans of routes for each
day of the visitors stay (from one day
to week., and he can select those
which please his fancy, whether he is
an agriculturist, mechanic Or student;
and when he reaches the gate on his
way homeward, he can look back and
say: 'Erhere may be some things ]
have not seen, but am fnlIy satisfied
in the time l have devoted to this
purpose, that I have seen forty times
as much as I would had I not had
Fair Companion as my guide.
This book has sixty four pages, il
Illustrated with fine half tone engrav
ings of the different buildings and
is written in a most interesting anc
delightful style. AS one of oul
friends has said, ut pictures the
| whole Fair" for the reader.
Price, so cents. For sale by agent:
of the ST. Louis Southwestern Rail
way Company.
E. ". LABEAUME,
Gen. Pass'r and Ticket Agent,
st. Louis, Mo
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SIlef'lfsS Sale.

Norman F: Thompson ! No. 3757. In District
Samuel N. Arnold. La.
py virtue of a writ OF seizure and sale issued
~ IN above named suit, and to me directed
have seized and will proceed to sell, at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door OF the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours for sale
on Saturday, the Goth day of August, 1898,
the following described property. tO-wit
The southeast quarter of southeast quarter
of section ten t10, the southwest quarter of
southwest quarter of section eleven (I),
the southeast quarter of southwest quar-.
ter of section fourteen (l4l, the southeast
quarter of section twenty-five t22I, the
southeast quarter of northeast quarter of
section twenty-five (22), the west half of west
halt of section twenty-three 1881, all in town
ship nineteen tI9l North, of range thirteen (l3l
West, containing 5lSacres, more or less. Also,
the southwest quarter of northeast quarter of
section twenty-five t22), the east halt of north
east quarter and northeast quarter of south
east quarter OF section two ~, the southwest
quarter OF northeast quarter and the west
half OF southeast quarter of section twelve
il2l township nineteen Q9) North, range thir-
teen (l3l West. Also. the northeast quarter OF
section thirty-six 1851 in township 20 North
of range ID, with all buildings and improve
ments thereon, situated in Bossier parish. La
Above described property seized as the
property of Samuel N. Arnold.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit OF
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum OF
six thousand, three hundred and 1890 dollars
with interest at six per cent. on $5,9 i3 s.
thereof from December 1st; 1892, and on 1885,
90 thereof at per cent. interest from June
29th, 1893, and all costs of suit including attor
neys fees and according to law
A. X. THOMPSON, Sheriff
Benton, La, July 20, 1893
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Consolidated Notice.
Land Office at Natehitoches, Louisiana

Land Office at Natehitoches, Louisiana,
August z, 1898.
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 he made before
the Clerk District Court at Benton, La, on
10Th September, 1893 viz: Homestead Entry
No 3S92-John Henry Cochren-for the south
west quarter of southeast quarter of section
4, township q North. range II West. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: I. P. Larkin. w. w. Oglesby,
Enoch Nelson, Aaron Kirkland, of Rocky
Mount P o., La.
Viz Homestead Entry No. 501i-Thomas
Patricke Larkiu-for the south half of south
east quarter of southeast quarter of south.
west quarter of section &c, northeast quarter
OF northwest quarter of section IS, township
Il North, range - West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
of said land, viz: j. Il. Cochran, w. w
Oglesby, Enoch Nelson, Aaron Kirkland OF
Rocky Mount p. o La
L. DUPLEIX, Register.
August 10, 1893 sept Ia
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24

spent the day with Miss Lila Thomp-
son, Monday.
Miss Emmitt Tidwell, of Vance
vile, is visiting her aunt Mrs. L. A.
Brownlee.
Mrs. e. S. Burt, of Midway neigh
borhood, was in town Wednesday
visiting her many friends.
Mrs. w. r. Sibley, who has been
visiting her mother near Plain
Dealing, returned last Monday.
Mr.. Fl. j. Lenoir, who has been
visiting his old home in Mississippi,
returned last Friday evenitg.
Mrs. W. NJ. Abney, of Collins.
burg, is visiting relatives here. Hel
many friends here give her "a most
hearty walcome, and only wish the
Doctor would bring her down more
often.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
To the Public.

l beg leave to say l will leave in
few days for Chicago to be present
at the Worlds Columbian Dental
Congress, and will therefore close
my Office till September LIST. I will
take care to get on to anything new
in dentistry that will benefit my
patients. And will always hold my
painless process of filing and ex-
tracing teeth without pain. 1 am
the only one in North Louisiana that
can use this method. All others
claiming it are frauds and imitators.
Ny prices are in touch with the hard
times and as cheap as any hody.-
Hundreds of patients in BoSsier.
Respectfully,
DIR. CHAS. G. MCCLOUD.
Shreveport. August Ii, 1898.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
SheriR's Sale.

R, $, StOvan} No 1896.
vs.. In District Court, Bossier
w B. Simpson parish, La
by virtue of writ of seizure and sale issued
1b in above named suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell, at public
auction, to the last and highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale. on
Saturday, the Both day Of September, 1893, the
following described property, to-wit:
Lot eighteen, block twenty mine; lot six,
block twenty-eight, of the town of Benton,
La, with buildings and improvements thereon.
Above described property siezed as the prop
erty of w. B. Simpson.
Terms OF Sale-Cash, without the benefit OF
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum OF
three hundred and five dollars 1906 00l with
per cent per annun interest thereon from 18th
July, 1892, and costs of suit, including
per cent on said sum and interest as attorneys
fees and according to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton La, August "A, 1898.
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American Freehold Land
Mortgage Co., of London, No 3767..
Limited. In District Court,
vs. Bossier Parish, La.
Lss Lizzie Dickson
Dy virtue of writ Of seizure and sale Issued
- in above named suit, and to me directed,
l have seized and will proceed to sell, at pub
lie auction, to the last and highest bidder, at
the front door of the Court House, in the town
OF Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, the Both day of September, 1898,
the following described property, to-wit
Fractional section two, township nineteen
range fourteen; northwest quarter of section
one; northeast quarter of northeast quarter
section two; south half of section twelve less
fifteen acres reserved for grave yard; south
half of southeast quarter section twenty-fOur
northeast quarter of section twenty-five; south
west quarter of section twenty -five; west half
OF southeast quarter of section twenty-five,
south half of section twenty-six, and all of sec
ton thirty-fve, township twenty, range four
teen; southeast quarter of southeast quarter
section thirty-five, sOuthwes quarter OF south
west quarter section thirty-six; and west half
of northwest quarter section thirty-six town
ship twenty-one, range fouI teen; southwest
quarter and northeast quarter of section seven;
southwest quarter of southwest quarter see
| ton nineteen; west half of northwest quarter
of section thirty, township twenty, range thir-
| teen, being Lake Place plantation, and other
| lands in Bossier parish, containing in all two
| thousand TOUR hundred acres more or less,
together with all buildings and improvements
| thereon.
| Also the growing crop of corn and cotton on
| the Lake Place, twenty-five head of mules,
| two four-horse wagons, lot of gear, brides,
collars, old plows and mower.
Above described property siezed as the
property of Miss Lizzie Dickson.
Terms of Sale--Cash, without the benefit OF
| appraiaement, to pay and satisfy the sum OF
! twenty-seven thousand thirty and 69-l00 dol
lars t$27030 So, with per cent. interest
on $1,000 60 thereon from May 9Th, 1892, and
like interest on $1,000 90 from January lst
1893, and the further sum of 1914 IS with 8 pei
cent. interest from July LIST, 1892 for insurance
paid as per petition and order filed in this
suit, and all costs of suit, including 10 pei
cent. on said sum and interest as attorney:
fees, and according to law.
A R. THOMPSON, Sheriff
Benton, La, August "a, 1893.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24

Messrs. Vaughan & Creswell, of
this place, keep large and varied
line of general merchandise. They
sell at attractive prices. Their
clerks are polite, attentive and cour-
teous, and will take pleasure in
showing their large assortment OF
dry goods, groceries, plantation sup
plies, &c. You can get anything in
their line cheap. Their goods are
bought to sell. Highest market
price for cotton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
Succession SesLe.

Succession of Adam In District Court,
Bowler, deceased Bossier Parish La.
by virtue of an order of sale to me directed
- from the Honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of Bossier. La, viii, on Sep
TENDER Or, 1893, at the Court Honse, in the
town of Benton, La, within the legal hours for
sale, proceed TO sell, at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, the following describ
ed property, to-wit:
The west half of northwest quarter and
northeast quarter OF section 13, township q,
range IA, containing $40 acres and situated i'll
Bossier parish.
Also four mules, horse, COW, lot os house
hold and Kitchen furniture and lot of furnish
ing implements
Possession of lands to be given November l.,
1898
Terms of Sale-Cash if the appraiscment or
two-thir thereof be bid, else on u credit of
II months, according to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff
and x-officio Auctioneer. Bossier Parish, La.
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BENTON, La, August 81, 1898.

BENTON, La, August 81, 1893.
Mr.. Editor: Please let it be
known to the Democracy of "OId
Bossler," that no old fossil in the
party need apply for any position
IN the unclassified service of Uncle
Sam, who have been so unfortunate
as to have reached tue ripe old age
OF ffty-tive years. The wages for
these positions run up as high as
SsoO per annum, the responsibilities
are alas, so great. But such they
tell us is law. You must always
vote the straight ticket, stick to the
nominees, but when it comes to
once holding you are ''not in it,
One who would like to know what
Bossier is to get.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
GtOasstsg5ge'S Sole.

Fl. NJ. Underwoodl In Justice j. L C.
VS.. Grahanls Court, Ward
I'D. Sprott }No. 3, Bossier Parish, La.
Dy virtue of a writ of fcri facias to me direct
ID ed FROM the Hon L Graham Justice
Court, ward 3, Bossier parish, La, l have
seized and will proceed to sell to the last and
highest bidder, for cash, subject 40 appraise.
ment at j. d. Sprott' residence, in Bossier
parish, La, on Saturday, September 9, 1898
the following described property, to-wit:
Eeght mich cows with Gales, steers four
years old each and yearlings two years old
each.
Said property seized in the above entitled
suit, and will be sold TO pay and satisfy said
writ and all cost
j. L. TALLEY, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24

The beneficence to which one has
devoted his wealth survives the ben
efactor; it does not take wings to
itself and cannot be swallowed up
by the elements. The fame acquired
In championing the right, in the de
tense of virtue and of liberty and in
deeds of humanity does not die with
the champion. The strength devoted
to the protection of the weak and
detenSeless is not eXerted in vain
1t will live long after the vigor OF
the defender has become only a
memory.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1893-08-24
Homestead Entry no. :saJO.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
July %, 1893
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
aud that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the District Court, at Benton, La, on
the 9Th day of September, 1893, viz: Home
stead Entry No 3I50-Henry Hammond-for
the south halt of the northeast quarter, north
west quarter of northeast quarter and south
east quarter of northwest quarter of section
"a, township D North, range II West. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivd ton of,
said land, viz: Yves Robinson, Aleck Long
Aleck Williams, Randle jackson of Mott, p.
o., La.
L. DUPLEX, Register
August 3, 1893. sept7
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Personal Paragraphs.

Mr. Fred Curry, of Rush Point,
mas returned from the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. William Bradford is visiting
her sister in,law Mrs. 7. M. Vaughan
MISS Gertrude Robertson, OF
PALESTINE, Texas, returned home
today.
Miss Alabel Martin, of Dixie, was
tue guest of Miss Maggie Cade
Monday.
/ MISS Jennie Lee Martin, OF Dixie
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Notice to Gin Owners and Others.

T take this method of notifying the public
4 that ain prepared TO do all kinds Of Ma
chine Work, overhaul engines. sharpen and
overhaul gin stands cast babit boxing, &c. l
use the Munger Gin Saw Files, which, when
properly used. give perfect satisfaction. They
make front of teeth round, go they viii not
ruin staple of cotton nor iujure the brush. ]
make your stand clean seed and give good
sample. viii give you a good supply of water
aDd make old drove-wells that have failed give
as good supply as ever have had an expert
ence OF t6 years in the business. Satlfartion
gwen or no charge made.
IF CARR Benton, la.
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Now is the time to buy goods
cheap. Carstarphen & Co. have a
larger stock than they care to carry
at this season and as money is very
scarce they realize they must offer
some extraordinary inducements in
order to sell them. So they are Of
tering everything in their line at a
reduction of from 10 to % per cent
This 10 no mere claptrap to attract
attention, but they will do what they
say. Try them and be convinced
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Homestead ENTRY No. 3632.

Land Office at Natchitoches. La,
August 81, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the following
" named settler has fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Honorable Clerk of the District Court, at
Benton, La, on End October 1893 viz: Adjoin-
ing Farm Homestead Entry No. 3632-John
Jackson Stubbs-for the south half of sonth-
west quarter, section 81 township % North,
range II West. He names the following Wit
ness to prove bis continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz: A. K.
Thompson, of Benton, La, J. j. Albums, of
Mot, La, l L. Gore and B. f. Morgan, of
Carterville p. o La.
August "a, 1893 sept %