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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26
Homestead Entries,
Land Office at Natchitoches. La,
December II, 1895.

December H. 1895 {
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
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the District Court, at Benton, La. on
january 81, 1895, viz Homestead Entry No
4Sl7-Henry Gordon-for" the east half OF
southwest quarter and west half of southeast
quarter, section 20, township %, range ID
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Calvin Means. Joseph
Means and Clifford Means, Bolinger, P o..
La John Payne Roberta P. o., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 4S6i-Calviu
Means-for the north half of southwest quar-
ter, section q, township %, ranga 10 He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land, viz Henry Gordon, Bolinger p. @.
La; Peter Mcdonald, John Payne and Isham
Holland, Roberta p. o., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 4905-Charles
Caldwell-tor the northeast quatter, section
33, township % North range Is West. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land viz: John Payne, Isham Holland,
and Wash Means, Robesta 2. O., La; Clifford
Means, B0linger p. O., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 5lS9-John
Woodward-for the east half of northwest
quarter, sectlOn ", township rs North, range
IL West. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz :: Isham Holland
aud Early Robertson, Roberta p. O., La;
Joseph Means and Calvin Means, Bolinger
2. O., La.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or knows of any sub
startial reason, under the law and regulations
of the Interior Department, why such proof
should not be allowed will be given an ODpOr
tunity at the above mentioned time and place
to cross examine the witnesses of said claim
ant and to offer evidence in rebuttal of that
submitted by claimant.
EDWD PHILLIPS, Register.
December %. 1895. ian 30
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Stray Safe.

L'strayed before K. c. Stinsom, J. p, ward 2,
IL by Henry James, and will be sold at Bos
sier City, La, within the legal hours of sale
on Saturday, February l. 1896, two mules de-
scribed as follows: One iron gray mare mule, II
or Is bands high, about 8 years old no brand );
high, about or 7 years old, no brand
Appraised at $45.
Inc owner or owners are requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges, &c.
K. C. STINSON.
Justice of Peace, Ward =.
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1S311HE cuLTlvAToR 1904
lOc1 AND CJu
country Gentleman.
The Best of the
AGRICULTURAL WEEKLTES.
Devoted to

devoted TO
Farm Crops and Processes,
Horticulture and Fruit Growing.
Live Stock and Dairying,
"hile it also includes all minor departments
" of Rural interest, such as the Poultry
Yard, Entomology, Bee Keeping, Veterinary
Replies, Farm Questions and Answers, Fire
side Reading, Domestic Economy, and a sum-
mary OF the News of the Week Its Market
Reports are unusually complete. and much
attention is paid to the Prospects of the Crops,
as throwing light upon one Of ike most import
ant OF all questions When 10 Buy and When
to Sell. 1t is literally illustrated, and contains
more reaIng matter than ever before, The
subscription price Is $50 year. but we offer
SPECIAL REDUCTION III our
Club Rates for 1896.
Two Subscriptions, III one remittance. 81
SIX Subscriptions, do do 10
len Subscriptions, do do IS
Ecy To all New Subscribers for 1896, paving
IN advance NOW, we will send the paper
WEEKLY, from our receipt fthe remittance,
to January list, 1896 without charge
~ Specimen copies free. Address
LUTHER TUCKER & son, Publishers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

The popularity of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and the high esteem
in which it is held leads US to believe
it to be an article of great worth and
merit. We have the pleasure of CIV
ing the experience of three prominent
citizens of Redondo Beach, Cal, in
the use of the remedy. Mr.. A. v.
Trudell says: 81 have always received
prompt relief when I used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy" Mr.. James
Orchard says: Il am satisfied that
Chamberlain's Cough remedy cured
my cold" Mr.. J. NJ. Hatcher says:
''For three years have used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in my family
and its results have always been sat
isfactory." For sale by DR.. W. NJ.
Abney, Druggist.
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find happiness in 1896 in duty we'll
discharged and every obligation faith
fully met! May plenty crown their
board and peace abide beneath their
roofs And when the years have
ceased to revolve for them, may each
one find home in those mansions
into which no footstep of decay Or
touch of time shall ever como!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

Honey sared, IS money made. Re
member the wide awake druggist.
Leon NJ. Carter, Shreveport, is sell
ing goods so cheap, that it will make
you forget that the Solons in Wash
lngton will do nothing to relieve a
suffering people.
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street.
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,' has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY,
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Judge John d. Watkins died at
his home in Minden on the 10Th
Instant. He was an old citizen of
Louisiana, one Of the best-known
lawyers of the State, and took a
prominent part in pnblic affairs un-
til about ten years ago. Judge Wat
kins was profound student, learn
ed and able lawyer, a man of pure
character. The whole State mourns
his death.
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BENTON. LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1895.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR GOrENOR,
MURPHY J. FOSTER. of st. Mary.
FOR LIETTENANT GOVENOR,
ROBERT Ii. SNYDER, JR.. of Tcnsas.
FOR AUDITOR,
W. W. HEARD, of Union.
FOR TREASURER,
A. V. FOURNET, of iberia.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
JOHN T. MICHEL, of Orleans.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
NJ. j. CUNNINGHAM, OF Natchitoches.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC EDUCATION,
Nv. CALHOUN, of Orleans.
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE,
j. WATKINS.
FOR DISTRICT ATToKSEY,
A. MURFF'.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE,
w. b. BOGGS.
FOR SHERIFF.,
AR. THOMPSON.
FOR CLERk,
b. A. KELLY.
FOR POLICE JURORS, WARD
w. NJ. ABNEY.
j. A. SEWALL.
FORJUsrICE PEACE, wARD2,
r. &. STlNSON.
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SerWich's Restaurant.
FOR LAEIES AND GENTLEMEN, 3D.
GELS BUILDING,

On Market street, near Texas St.,
Shreveport, is always supplied with
the best to be had with MONEY!
Every delicacy in season; oysters in
every style; neat dining parlor for
ladies. No saloon connection. Reg
nlar meals, 25 cents. Lunch counter
and restaurant open day and night.
Prompt and polite attention.
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IL CNrd.

To the Democratic Voters of Bosslcr Parish:
The Democratic Executive Committee having
ordered an election as a recommendation for
appointment of Tax Assessor, | submit nv
name as a candidate subject to the Democratic
primary, soliciting the support of the Demo-
cratic voters of Bossier parish. promise to
give the office my personal attention and en-
deavor to & i've satisfaction, and do my whole
duty i'll the event that | am honored with the
nomination.
Respectfully,
B. R. NASH
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Rel River Plantation for
rent.

will on Saturday, January 4th, 1896, at the
L Court House door, in the town of Benton,
La, lease to the highest bidder the south part
of the Buck Hail plantation for year of 1896.
A. K. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La Dec. 26, 1895.
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AND
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~ Months.

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Come and see US when you come
to Shreveport. After getting our
prices and spending your cash you
will feel happier. Leon NJ. Carter,
Texas Street, Shreveport.
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Come, everybody come, to Leon
NJ. Carriers Drug store, Shreveport,
for patent medicines, drugs, ETC.
We defy competition.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

At the State Convention last week
the following nominations were made
by reclamation For Governor, NJ.
Foster; for Lieut. Goyernor. Rob't H.
Snyder; for Auditor, w. W. Heard;
for Acknowledgement, NJ. J. Cunning
ham. The vote for the other Offices
resulted as follows: For Treasurer,
J. Y. Founet 240, Allen Jumel 21O.-
For Secretary of State, J. 7. Michel
27S, Gabriel Montagut 100, W. H.
McClendon Sc, G.. L. p. Wrenn 10
for Superintendent of Public Educa.
ton, J. Y. Calhoun 239, H. H. Har-
grove 211.
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Harry ID. Watson.

Notary Public and Abstr actor of Land Titles
~ Homestead Entries of State and United
States lands promptly attended to. Fall
Abstracts OF all lands in Bossier Parish and all
lots in Benton.
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Why worry and fret over politics,
when you can be made happy for so
little by buying your drugs etc. from
Leon NJ. Garter, druggist, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

We are authorized to announce Mr.. w. E.
MORRIS as candidate for reelection to the
office Of Constable of Ward 2; subject to NOM
lnation by the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

Johnnie Bull is going to hurt him
self badly when he goes against the
backbone of your Uncle Sam.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-12-26

Economy is the road to Wealth.
Buy your Drugs, &C., from Leon NJ.
Carter, Shreveport.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-22
Dollars alald Dimes.

The Dollar Social viii be
held in the lecture rooms Of the
First Presbyterian church on
Friday of this week. A very
pleasant evening is expected. 4
Dime is the admission fee. and
will entitle all who come to re.
freshments for mind and body.
Come and hear our home made
verses and try our home made
cake. Doors open at half past
seven o'clock.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-22
IN MEMONIAM



Death has again entered our
midst and taken fronus another
ofthe few remaining pioneers 81
our section IN theperson of Jesse
Pigott who died on the l2th day
Of March, 1895, III his s4th wear.
Uncle Jesse was born on the 2ist
day Of March 1911. near shinns.
ton, where Us d farmers boy he
grew 10 manhood. He was unit
edin marriage with Emily Hall.
soon after which event he remov.
ed % the head water 81 Cunning.
hams run, where from an un-
broken forest, he through indus
try and economy carved himself
. home. where he lived surround.
ed BY peace and plenty and lov.
edand respected BIZ all who knew
himuntil 1890 when his home was
broken up by the death 81 his.
companion.
Five children preceded him I'd
the grave, viz one in infancy:
Col. Elaln +, 50 we'll and widely
known in business circles DR..
Thomas g. 4 renowned scholar,
teacher and physician, Elizo and
Luther Q, twohrightand promis
ing children Only one mrs.
], B. Cunningham Is left To-
mourn his loss. Some three wears
since Mr.. Pigott's mind became
impaired and remained 50 tin.
death relieved him. He died atthe
home Of his son-in.law Mr.. j.. b.
Cunningham where he has re-
sided since June 1891. q
Peoria, W, Va; March, 1895.
-r---.-s
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We invite the critical attention
every lady and gentleman that
YES on carpet and mattings to
famine OUR FINE SELECTED
n, !. and get our special
~ ngures before buying else,
The 0sBURN
"fpet Department, Third street,
clarksburg, W. Va.
goods delivered free t. any
aFt Of the city, 1926
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1895-03-22
For Sale!

l wish to dispose of my inter.
est in the Excelsior Bottling
Works at Clarksburg. Good
winter trade. Best paying bust
ness in this section. Thoroughly
established trade. Reason for
selling, am the inventor of a
shipping case for bottled bever.
ages and want TO engage in the
manufacture and sale of same.
Terms reasonable. Address j.
G. Mcdowell Clarksburg. loft
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Floor Oil Carpet 20 cents a
yard at the Bee Hive Store 1s:at
an DIED.

Miss Nancy E. Grapes, daugh.
ter Of j. II. and Martha L.
Grapes, died at the home Of her
parents in this city on Saturday,
March 2, at $3.50 p. M, of some
disease Of the throat. She had
been an invalid for about a year,
and was at all times q patient
sufferer. She was about % years
old and was held in high esteem
by all associates. She was a
Christiangirl and ready to 90 to
her SAVIOR when the death angel
came. She was a member of the
Baptist church. and while in
health attended all the church
services
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We lead Others follow.

We lead Others follow.
We ride others walk. See.
Did anybody say it snoweds
II you think any body knows
more than everybody, just try it.
An |. o. U. society would be a
great success just now.
No services will be held at the
Baptist church next Sunday.
Can't some one POLITICALLY sug-
gest that Winter rather fingers in
the lap of Spring.
Ex- County Superintendent F..
NJ. Harbert now runs the Coffee
Kitchen.
Mr. Lee Vance is at his desl,
in the post office after a short
illness.
A member Of the w. @. T. U.
refused to 90 through Brandy
Gap last week,
A good statement for these dull
times is what the Merchants Ma.
tional Bank of Clarksburg shows
in this issue.
People along the Ohio border
are much interested in the new
Short Line road. We hope it
will be built within the next two
years.
In another column will he
found the low prices at which
leading proprietary medicines
are sold by Wells &SHaymaker.
Read the "ad' and then call at
| their store and be convinced.
The State of w. Va. protects
the purity of her streams-even
prohibiting the turning of saw
dust into them-b but does not stop
at turning the black, rotten sew
erage of the asylum, % miles
above the Clarksburg water
works. into the West Fork River.
John Washington, colored, was
arrested for stealing chickens
last week. 1t seems that he for
got about his tracks being left in
1.-THE snow, and was easily tracked
from Mr.. Stealey's hen roost to
his home. The first arrest, how
lever, resulted in hauling up the
/ wrong man. But thetrue chicken
purloiner was at length, found
and now resides at Castle Alex.
lander until grand jury meets.
The First Methodist Episcopal
/ Church ut Parkersbrg has invit.
ed the West Virginia Epwortl
League Convention to hold it,
first session in their progressive
and thriving city. The date:
fixed for the first gathering, j,
Tuesday and Wednesday, Apri.
Did and oath. The first session ot
] the Convention will be held ii
the First Methodist Episcopa
Church, Parkersburg, West Va.
ON Tuesday, April 2sd, at 7:3o p
m. Each League sends one dele
gate for every 20 members. Tn.
delegates are to be entertained
by the citizens of the city.
Go to the Bee Hive Store fol
An Wool crepons and Silk Mixed
Crepons. 1872
FOR SALE: One lot on Bias
table street. Inquire OF ii. I
Davis, p. o. Box 562 Clarks
BURG. w. Va. 1874
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ruW. u smith. Esq. Will move
his law ofiice 10 the new Mer.
chants bank building in i few
days.
We understand that there are
about twenty-five prisoners in
the Jail here nov. Some Of them
areheld for the coming q. S.
Court,
Miss Emma Carr departed this
life.at her home near Clarksburg
FRIDAY March sth, She leaves 1
large circle Of friends Is mourn
herlcss.
The city police have donned
newhelmets and let NO one dare
g say that d Chicago cop pre-.
sents q more imposing appear.
ance than any one OF our own
crew
The people have an abiding
faith IL the seeds and bulbs put
uplby the firm OF James vick's
Sons, OF Rochester Their an.
nonneement appears iu this issue
an and itwillspay You TO get their
catalogue
Go to the Bee Hive Store for
your Spring Dress Goods 1926
The Ritchie Remelte has been.
sold to II. 3. Woods ana w. r.
Heaton, OF Harrisville and win
hereafter be known as the RitcSte
Standard.
The paper has been under the
control of Mrs. Stewart since the
sudden disappearance OF her hus-
band about two years ago.
The United States Court, over
which Judge Goff of the Court of
Appeals and Judge Jackson of
the Federal Court viii preside,
conyenes here April Is.
Street Commissioner Hof is
at WORK with a large force clean.
ing the streets this week. The
streets in the business part of
the city oughttobe paved.
The Deison house is being
thoroughly repaired this week
and the appearance of the build,
ing viii be improved fifty per
cent The Deison boys and your
uncle George are all hustlers.
AM illustrated article telling Of
q patent railroad mileage ticket
appeared last month in, one Of
the leading scientific papers!
The inventor is Mr. Samuel i.
Buffers, Of this CITY. Mr. But.
tiers is also the inventor Of sew.
eras other novelties which he will
place on the market soon.
Editor Morris. Of the county
Of Richie, has sued Steve Poe,
the editorof the Grafton Leader.
for publishing something that
Mr. Morris Thought injured his
reputation. AS yetwe have not
heard Of Mr. Morris bringing
any action against a few papers
in other States that have pub.
lished his alleged picture.
Nine owners and operators
should be careful to get good ma.
chinery, and the way to do this
isto buy of good firms. Boyts,
Porter s. Co. of Conaellsville,
handle the finest pumps on the
market. Their factory and sup.
ply house is one af the very best
in the country, and the managers
are most excellent gentlemen.
The sleet on last Friday morn
ing was without a precedent in
beautiful natural phenomena.
Every tree and shrub was encas.
ed in a crystal covering from
which hung thousands of scintiI-
lating pendants. Many people
in passing lawns on which were
trees stopped to admire the
wonderful transformation.
The people living in the vicini-
~ of Gnnningham's run have
been considerably excited over
the eruption at the gas well on
Mr. .. B. Cunningham's farm.
The we'll Twas drilled about five
years ago and for about three
years has been closed by a gas
gauge. Last Monday The pres