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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-06-10
Venire.

f Psrsb of Of Hssssr Bel Tia.
May, A. D., 1897. we, the jury Comm;naaay Of
whose names appear hereto, met at the ss ~
Office, in the town of Benton, La sn w,etks
eeeded to draw from the general Ven;ra aI pp pm.
previously prepared by us. in the pressno
two lawful and competent witnesses ~ Of
lowing fifty 800 names of persons ona, ;se io
law, to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors fo. %. ~
first week of June Term, 1897 Of the Seso .as
Sun'eai District Court of Louisiana to ~
La, on the fourth az Monday, the 18th S Sssh
June, A. D., 1897; all which is done in u usy Of
ance and i'll accordance with Act 90 ~ pfe,sa'
General Assembly of the State of I.,u; =; tns
approved July 9th, 1896: 'S'ana
No. Name Ward No Naa,A
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Shreveport,

News SERVICE ExTENDED.-The St.
Louis Republic recently made ar
engagements with the cable comra-
MES, whereby direct news from all
sections of the civilized world are
received. 1t now prints more au-
thentic foreign news than any other
paper and continues to keep up it's
record for publishing all the home
news. The outlook for the year is
one of big news events, fast succeed
ing each other and they will be high
ly interesting to every one. The
price of the Republic daily is Sc a
year, or $3.50 for three months. The
Twice-a Week Republic will remain
the same-one dollar year, by mail,
twice a week.
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Town Council Proceedings.

BENTON, La, JUNE Z, 1897.
The Town Council of the town Of
Benton, La, met Monday, June 7,
1897, at 7:3O O'Clock p. N at the
Court House, pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present: r. B. Hill, Mayor;
J. NJ. Montgomery, J. NJ. Bclcber
and Joe Benjamin, members, and I.
n. Braden Secretary.
Minutes of the last meeting read
and adopted.
Moved and seconded, That the
claim of J. A. W. Lowry, for draw
ing the present Charter of the town
of Benton, for the sum of S25 be
allowed, and a warrant be drawn on
the Treasurer for the same.
Moved and seconded, That all
old claims due by the past Council
be tabled aud laid over. Carried.
b. Il. Nash's claim for S15 filed.
j. E. Adger's claim for $50 filed.
Moved and seconded, That the
sum of SO be allowed T. n: Braden,
Secretary, for five meetings. That
a Warrant be drawn in his favor
upon the Treasurer for same.
Moved and seconded that the
claims of j. A. Hubbard, Marshal,
for the mouth of April, 932 90, and
May, 500 jj-$Gl 77-be allowed,
and that Warrants issue upon the
Treasurer for the same.
Moved and seconded, That the
claim of J. NJ. Belcher for the sum
of sc 81, be allowed, and that a
Warrant issue upon the Treasurer
for same.
Moved and seconded, That the
Secretary and ex-otficio Assessor be,
and he is hereby authorized, to cor
rect all double assessments which
appear on the assessment roll of the
town of Benton, and to make such
reductions in tho assessed valuation
as is found by error of said double
or erroneous assessment.
R. B. Hill, Mayor, then authorized
Councilman J. NJ. Belcher to act and
serve as Street Commissioner in con-
nec,ion with j. NJ. Montgomery and
L. G. Smith, Street Commissioners,
during the absence of B. F. Oneal.
Moved, That this body do now
adjourn until the next regular meet.
ing in July A. D. 1897.
r. B. HILL, Mayor.
THos. N. BRADEN, Secretary.
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Notice
To Mortgage Creditors on Bossier
Parish Property.

n conformity with Section g. Act IS, of 1888,
L notice is hereby given to all parties holding
mortgages upon real estate in Bossier parish
on which taxes for the year 1896 have not been
paid, that will begin the sale of same at the
court House door, on Saturday, July 10th,
1877, and that number of pieces of property
so delinquent are now being advertised in this
newspaper in conformity with the law prepar,
atory 10 such sale. The attention of the
mortgage creditors is especially called to these
advertisements of tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to the sale az
may be necessary to protect their rights
A. K. THOMPSON,
=, State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, June 8, 1897.
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For Sale.

MY place, known as the TIN TOP HOUSE,
road, with 100 acres of land-45 or 50 in cult
walton. House has six t6) large rooms, with
cross halls; two ~ barns;t hree tenaut houses;
two fine springs and we'll. Terms one half u
cash; balance in one and two years, with per
cent interest. Further particulars, apply to
w. II. JOHNSON.
Box IA. Shreveport, La.
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I HAV IT.

FUNhe public remembers the Mixed Ground
L Feed manufactured by me years ago
when doing business under the firm name Of
Ogilvie Il Thurmond, hence the object of this
notice, that have resumed the handling Of
Mixed Ground Feed, and have it in stock
equal to that formerly manufactured by me.
Quality unsurpasse.l yet cheaper per 100
pounds than bran. Mixed Ground Food will be
sold under the brand of Victor" which brand
have exclusive control of. Prices furnished
on application.
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The New Orleans Times-Democrat
says: The Legislature of Massachu-
sets appropriated $l50,0O0 few
days ago to continue the campaign
against the gypsy moth, which threat
ems to destroy all the trees in that
State and leave it "a bowling wilder
ness"
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StrNy Sale.

E>strayed before me, Justice of Peace of the
~ I'd ward of Bosser parish, La, on NAV
8, 1897, by Wyatt Gilmer, and will be sold at
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, June II, 1897, one Red Sorrel Horse,
old. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &C., or the same
will be sold according to law.
r. C. STINSON, Up.
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Time Table Cotton Belt Route.

Trains NorthbOund
Freight, No. l., due at Benton. ..7:lO A. NJ.
Passenger, No. 8, due at Benton. Flo P. n
Trains Southbound.
Passenger, No. 7, due at Benton. .... 9:4l A. N.
Freight, No. II due at Benton. 3:jF p. N.
0. X. DENTON, Agent.
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above and foregoing Ordinances and
Resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed.
On motion of Mr. Cash, the Board
adjourned until first Thursday in
July, 1897.
J. H. CABEEN, Secretary.
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.HOkice.

II Nhc tax list of Bossier parish for 1897 is now
complete, and will be exposed for inspcc
ton and correction for 20 days, beginning tel
days after date hereof
II. ii. MONTGOMERY, Assessor.
Benton. La. June 3 1897
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See card of Messrs. Goldstein,
Rose & Co., Shreveport, dealers in
groceries, produce, canned goods,
fruit, sc. They deal in the best ar
ticles in their line and will give you
complete satisfaction at lowest mar
ket prices. Their immense sales
permit them to keep their stock al
ways supplied with fresh goods.
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To My Friends Of Bossier.
In connection with my Commission and
Cotton Factorage business, l have opened .
Retail and Wholesale Grocery at III Texas
Street, Shreveport, La, carrying full and
complete stock Of Fancy and Heavy
Groceries.
Also. Grain, Hay and Feed Stuff Of all do
scription.
Give me trial order. Satisfaction guaran-
tsed.
Ship me your Cotton, Hides, Wax, Honey,
Wool, Eggs and Poultry, and insure you the
best price Shreveport can pay. Write me.
Sincerely your friend.
JOHN PICKETT.
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JULES DREYFUsS E. CO., Limited.

We are not in the habit Of filling
the paper with boasts that we are
public benefactors, giving goods
away; or that We are in business
solely for the good of the public
nobody would believe us if We did;
but do BOAST that we sell the best
goods to be had for the lowest pos
sible price, or in other words that
our aim is to always
Give the Best Values.
Our Clothing is Of the best make;
Our Shoes are the best and latest
styles;
Our Gents Furnishings are the
best assorted, and
Our stock is replenished with
Novelties as fast as they appear.
GENTS SHIRTs.-We sell the
"Monarch,' "Star" and other equally
good makes.
HATS.-We sell the best.
TRUNKS AND NALISES.-See our
new line: just received.
CARPET AND MATTINGS.-We
have always been acknowledged
headquarters.
HOSIERY.-We sell the celebrated
Onyx brand, the best in the world.
See the elegant Silverware, ETC.,
which We give as premiums to cash
purchasers. Every 81 entities you
to a coupon.
JULES DREYFusS 4 CO., Limited,
Shreveport.
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A. Kahn, 223Texas street, Shreve.
port, is the sole agent for the cele
brated Charter Oak Stoves and
ranges, and always keeps a large
supply for his customers; also, gen.
eral house furnishing goods, cutlery,
crockery, glass, chinaware, etc.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal: As q
rule, the delicate girl who has wheel
ed ten miles on a dusty road in the
hot sun is too fatigued to wash the
dishes or sweep her room.
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Messrs. Florsheim Bros, Sbreve-
port, are the leading wholesale deal
ers in dry goods, boots, shoes, &C.,
and they are selling at fabulous low
prices.
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For wall paper, paints, oil, var
nishes aud window glass, go to
Mack Mel!mau, Shreveport.
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Beware of the man who seeks to
make name by cheap professions of
patriotism.
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From lengthy article in the Mem
phis Commercial Appeal refuting the
charge of plagiarism made against
ex-President Cleveland by a monde
scrip spacewriter, we take the follow
ing paragraph;
at is not only difficult for the
modern writer to say anything new
it is impossible. 1t is not only i'm
possible, but unnecessary. The best
things nowadays are the old sayings
with new settings"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
A Pleasing Gift,

For some time past, the ladies connected
with Harris NJ. L. Church, of Elk Neck,
have been preparing surprise for the wife
Of their pastor, Rev. W. H. S. Lolier. 1t was
decided that each .lady should prepare a
design for patch work quilt. This being
accomplished, the ladies met at the home of
Mrs. Samue! White on Monday last and the
climax Of their combined individual efforts
was reached when they filed into the palson-
age on the same evening, and presented the
beautiful bed spread to Mrs. collier, whose
feelings, as she responded may be imagined
more easily than described. The pattern is
artistic in design and the many stitches
woven with prayers, and kindly feelings
betoken the affection existing between Mrs
Loller and her Elk Neck friends.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Both in attendance and in the character
of the addresses, the Farmers Institute
held here on Wednesday under State au-
thorities was a success. In fact, Director
Amoss admitted that the addresses delivered
here were the best yet given in the course
and that they were appreciated, was shown
by the general expression of qualification
upon the part of those who heard them.
While the attendance of farmers was as
large as was expected, and which was fully
up to the average attendance in other coun-
ties where institutes have been held, we
admit that it should have been double the
size it was. The institutes, however, are
in this State new feature in the line of
educational work, and we doubt not that
as soon as they are recognized as an estab-
lished institution among us, they will be
come as popular as their merits deserve.
Director Amoss fairly deserves word of
praise and encouragement for the tact and
intelligence he has shown in their organi-
cation.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
Through Sleeping Cars to Toledo.

Commencing February 81, the b. & o. r.
R., in connection with the B. & o. S. W. and
the c. H. V. 4 T.. will establish daily line
of Pullman Sleeping Cars between Baltimore,
Washington, Columbus and Toledo, via
Parkersburg and Athens. The west bound
train will leave New York 800 p. M, Phila-
delphia TAO p. M. Chester 800 p. M, Wilm-
ington S.19 p. IT,, Baltimore 1915 p. M.
Washington p. m. and arrive at Columbus
255 and Toledo 6.26 the next afternoon.
This is the best service ever offered between
Washington, Central Ohio and Michigan, and
will doubtless prove to be popular with the
public. i20,1t
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which was playing into the hands OF the
gamblers, and formed the Civic Associa-
ton. AS result there is not gambling
house or pool room in Chicago.
His investigation of the treating custom,
began while he was in Chicago, through
seeing the young men throngng the
saloons. The treating custom, he said,
came from Ireland and Scotland, and,
while never as extensive there as in this
country, caused the intoxicated habits of
the people of those countries. He asserted
that three-fourths of the receipts of the
saloons come from treat money, and he
mentioned that there are 100000 saloons
in the country to 1875, 900 churches. No
young man, the speaker said, ever paid for
his first drink in saloon. He spoke of
the enormous receipts of saloons, declaring
that one in Chicago takes in from 81, 600 to
So, 600 day. A saloon-keeper in Boston,
told him he had paid off debt of $40, 600
in two years: The bar of one hotel in
Philadelphia, takes in from $3.50 to 5000 a
day, and the landlord admitted that treat
ing was the cause Of the downfall of most
young men.
People must be aroused to full knowl-
edge of the effects of the custom and to the
fact that its suppression is vital to their
posterity.
Ninety per cent. of the drunkards are
made by the treating custom, which also
causes three-fourths of the social and bust
ness troubles and political disorders.
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FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Continued from Pare l.

upon 'How Plants Grow" while the subject
of Education for Farmers Sons and
Daughters" was treated by Prof. S. b.
Heigcs, L. S. Pomologist
Prof. Powell in the course of his remarks
dwelt upon the matter of pruning and graft
ing. In the case of pruning he advised that
1t he done parallel with the trunk of the
tree because of the fact that in this way the
wound heals quicker and is less liable to the
Introduction of bacteria and fungi. In sneak
ing OF the formation of fruit buds in trees he
said that the culture should begin early in
the season, here about the middle Of July or
ilrst of August, there then being II storing of
plant food in the stem. The culture should
he stopped in time so that the plant may rest
when cover crop should be used
In dwelling upon Education Of Farmers
Sons and Daughters Prof. Heigcs brought
his hearers to the point when in instancing
the great agricultural resources of Brazil
Argentine Republic, China, Russia, and other
countries which are being developed and
thus antagonzing the United States market
he said that in the future farming success
would mean here the raising OF two blades of
grass and two grains of wheat where now
one were harvested and this result could
only be attained by the education OF the far
mers sons and daughters His plan was the
establishment of practical high schools in
each district where the young farmer bows
ana girls could receive practical instruction.
Not book knowledge but everyday facts and
lessons pertaining to the farm In referring
to II High School with which he was once
connected in Pennsylvania, he told how he
had there established orchards and a vine
yard where the classes were taken and given
practical instruction in drafting, pruning ard
other work.
In frowning upon ''book knowedger he
instanccd the fact that he had seen students
who were well verscd in their text books
ana stood Eigh in the estimation of their
teachers but who at the same time were
unable to tell the trees which stood along the
road side, nor could they make discrimina
ton i'll geological specimens as they existed
IN their ncighborhood although they had
been "rlose' students of gcolcgy in the class
room.
At the close of the meeting Prof. William
l.. Amoss, Director of Institutes thanked
those in attendance for the interest mani
tested in the sessions of The day, and closed
by saying that in Elkton, he thought the
addresses had been more interesting and
valued than at any other place in which insti
tutes had so far been held in the state
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
DEATH OF GEN. A. j. SMITH.
His Imposing Military Funeral In ST..
Louis

Gen. A j. Smith distinguished citizen of
st. Louis, and an uncle of our fellow coun-
tain Ross r. Smith, of Zion died at his home
in that city on the 2Sth of January. General
Smith was younger brother of George w.
Smith, the father of Ross Il. Smith. and was
born in Bucks county, Pa, where the family
resided. They were sons of Gen. Samuel A.
Smith, Revolutionary hero. whose portrait
hangs in Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Mr..
P. jerks Smith, of that city, being the only
brother now living. George w. Smith located
in this county in 1855, and died in 1880, leay-
ing six children, four of whom still reside in
Cecil county, David r. Smith, of Zion; Miss
Annie w. Smith, Miss Panama Smith and Mr..
r. Ross Smith.
Gen. Smiths funeral took place in St.
Louis, with imposing military rites and
ceremonies. In Difference to the known
wishes Of the deceased, the ceremonies in the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception OF
that city were simple,
Prior to the ceremony the body lay in state
at the family residence, 2911 Washington
avenue, where it was viewed by friends Of
the family and fellow-veterans. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful, one notable
being magnificent pillow of roses and
lilies, the tribute of the Chicago Mercantile
Battery. During the cerem ony at the church
the casket was draped in the American flag.
and subsequently placed on n casson, still
draped, and so conveyed to the cemetery.
On either side walked Il guard of honor, con-
sisting of 10 veterans of the Mexican war,
followed by the active pall-bearers, who were
eight Sergeants of the regular army.
Behind the caisson was led the Generals
old war horse, heavily draped in black, bear
ing the side arms and with boots reversed in
the stirrups. He was led by Sergeant Schidell
of the regular army The honorary pail
Colonel Nelson Cole. of the Loyal Legion,
Colonel Thomas b. Rogers and John b.
Gandolfo, of the G. A. r.; J. w. Dunn. w.
II. II. Pettus. r. r. Hutchinson and w. G..
Mason.
The procession was headed by the Arsenal
Band; next came four troops of United States
Cavalry, under the command of Major
w eSSleS; Luen IlhTcIcu tue tranu Army OF
the Republic veterans of 10 posts, under the
command of Past Department Commander
Leo B. Rassieur; then Representatives of the
Loyal Legion, and then large delegation of
the Blue and Gray, under Major Kramm; and
last, the long line of carriages.
General Smiths funeral afforded a striking
instance of the extent to which the breach
between the North and South has been healed
in the number of Confederate veterans that
marched in the ranks to do him honor.
Among the Confederate veterans present
were: Messrs. Frank Gannie, William Bull,
s. d. Winters, Joseph Joyce, George Chap
man and E. G. Robin, all of whom had a
kind word for the deceased hero, who they
said, was as magnanimous in victory as he
was fearless in battle. The Mexican veterans
were also represented, some of the most
prominent being Major Gibson, Captain
McSorley, Colonel d. G. Coleman and Major
Pierson.
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Personal and Social.
Harper's Bazaar
in 1897.

The Bazaar, a thoroughly up-to-date period
lea! for women, will enter upon its Tnirtieth
Volume in 1897.
AS Fashion journal it is unsurpassed, and
Is an Indispensable requisite for every we'll
dressed woman. Katharin De Forest writes
weekly letter on current fashions from
Paris. In New York Fashions, and in the
fortnghtly pattern sheet supplement, ladies
find full details, directions, and diagrams for
gowns, wraps, and -, chiIdren's clothing.
SandoZ, Baudc, and Chapuis draw and en-
grave the newest and finest Partisan designs
every week.
The serials for 1897 will be: The II, d Brid.rc
Ncighborhuod, by Maria Louise Pool and
Father Quinnallon, by Octave Thanet. Short
stories will be constantly presented by brili-
ant AZ writers, among whom are Mary E.Wilkins
Harriet Prescott Spotford, Marion Harland
Ruth McEnery Stuart, Viola Roseboro. and
Margaret Sutton lfriscoc
What women are doing in various parts OF
the Union Will orm series of special interest.
Other interesting features are The Out door
Woman, devoted to hcalthfnl sports and
of music in New York; Amateur Theatricals.
Embroidery and Needlework, Ceremony and
EtaTne ain Good Houssekeeping What Girls
Personals CLEANED from original sources.
Women and Men. Colonel Il. w. Higginson
viii regularly continue his valuable essays
Answers to Correspondents. This column is
conducted for the benefit and convenience OF
readers, and all questions received are an
swered In rotation, as promptly and fully as
Art, The Bazaar is a notable picture gallery
reproducing the most beautiful works OF
American and foreign artists rs presented in
the annual Paris and New York exhibitions,
Wit and Humor. Everybody turns for
hearty laugh to the BaAr's last page.
An All Round Womans Paper-What more
appropriate gift can be made to wife daughter
or sister than a subscription to HaTpcr's
Bazaar? Secure il AS a welcome visitor in your
household for 1897.
Newspapers are not to copy this advertise
ment without the express order
of Harper L. Brothers.
HARPER'S BAZAAR
Postage Free to all subscribers in the United
States, Canada and Mexico.
Address
HARPER & BROTHERS,
p. o. Box $50, N. Y. City.
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The object of its proprietor being
THE WING,

Pre-eminently valuable for it's Local as well as
General Intelligence, News Communications
are respectfully solicited from all sections of
she County in addition to the weekly con-
tr'butions of its regular corps of correspond
ents.
Anonymous communications will receive no
attention, the name of the writer being re-
quired in all cases as guarantee of good
faith.
To maintain its high standard as IL family
journal, no offensive or Objectionable advcr-
tisements will be admitted at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20

Our people are growing more and more in
the habit of looking to r. b. Frazer, Druggist
Elkton Nd, for the latest and best of every
lain's Cough Remedy, famous for its cures of
bad colds, Group and whooping cough. When
in need OF such a medicine give this remedy
a tria land you will be more than pleased
with the results.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-02-20
Threw Away His Canes.

Mr.. d. Wiley, ex-postmaster, Black Creek,
N. Y, was so badly afflicted with rheumatism
that he was only able to hobble around with
canes, and even then it caused him great
pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm
he was so much improved that he threw
away his canes. He says this liniment did
him more good than all other medicines and
treatment put together. For sale at so cents
per bottle by II. B. Frazer, Druggist, Elkton.
Md