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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
High School Building Repairs.

Through the generosity of friend
of Woodstock's schools, whose name
is not made public, the town is to
receive substantial gift of money
to be expended in repairs upon the
high school building.
This gift, of $500, is to be made
on condition that the town expend a
like sum in repairs, and as there are
many changes and improvements
necessary to put the building IN
good condition the school board has
practically decided to go ahead with
the work. The person who makes
this offer will also give dollar for
dollar for any amount expended over
and above the sum mentioned.
Some necessary improvements had
already been decided upon by the
members of the school board, who
inspected the building few days
ago, but now with additional pecu-
mary help the repairs will be more
extensive. For some time the heat
ing of the building has been very
unsatisfactory owing to the absence
of any arrangement tor warming the
halls. thus preventing an even dis
trlbution of heat throughout the
BUILDING. This defect, however, is
to be remedied at small expense by
Encouragement of the furnaces
whereby heat can be thrown into
the halls and the rooms kept at an
even and comfortable temperature.
Another important change will be
the laying of hard wood floors in alt
the rooms, an improvement which
will commend itself both to students
and to every one interested in the
school. The halls will be replas-
tered, the walls now being in a
somewhat dlIapidated condition, and
it is also proposed to put new desks
in the laboratory on the lower floor,
where heretofore few old tables
have been about the only things in
the shape of furniture.
These are some of the improve
ments to be made, work on which
will begin soon, and probably other
minor changes will suggest them
selves as 1t progresses.
The National Game IN Woodstock.
Master Henry Narcotics base ball
team was defeated on the Vail field
Thursday by Master Riley's team by
score of g to 8. Master Roy Nc
MILAN and Master ]. Kenefic were
the battery for Riley's team and they
both played fine ball. For the other
side Narcotic caught, having only
three or four passed balls. They
had three pitchers-Day, Brooks and
Woodward. William Owen um.
pred.
The Woodstock Juniors will play
the Bridgewater Juniors Saturday
morning. E. A, S.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
POST O.'t'ICh NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

Boston. New York, North and East, 10. Is A
NJ. 3.00P NJ.
and Rutland, $50 A. NJ, ant
300 p. NJ.
south Woodstock and Felchville, 500 p, M
Barnard and Bethel, G. so A. NJ. -.
Olirc hours from $50 A. NJ. too T.. M
sundays, IL to Pm.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN, NJ.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17

The Rev. Thomas Gregory says
that the bicycle threatens civiliza-
ton. However, If civilization will
keep out of the parks and not try to
cross the street, there will be no
danger Chicago Post.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17

Albert d Sanders estate: EN-
ecutor ordered to settle July 30.
Lyman Childs' estate: Executor
account settled.
July I4-Thos. Burroughs cs.
tate: Admr. ordered to settle Aug.
July I5-Joel Ellis estate; Com
missloners' report returned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17

Sick headache can be quickly and COM
pletely overcome by using those famous
little pills known rs "De Wits Little
Early RiScrS.
Scott Tinkham, Quechee; A. B. Nor
gan, Woodstock; l.. }. NJ. Marcy, Tafts-
vile.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17

SQmIToc.
We regret to hear that Miss Lin
ME Markham is quite low.
DR.. H. H. Mcintyre and famil,
of Randolph are at M. II. Miller's
Miss Cora Atwood is visiting rel
atives and friends in Fitchburg
Mass.
Bert Bowman is at work at Cloud
land farm.
Lee Sunbury of Eaton, Canada
has been with his son, l.. N. Sun
bury, several weeks.
Summer boarders have arrived at
F. NJ. Thacher's and at O. G. Boyn-
toms.
George Harding is having some
changes and repairs made on his
house. Fred Brownell is doing the
work.
Mrs. l.. c. White, Jr. of Windsor
and Mrs. w. B. Gates and two chill
dren of Burlington are at Hon.
Crosby Miller's.
We are glad to welcome home
again all those who have been alb
sent for brief season. Among
them we notice Miss Jennie Sun
bury from Fitchburg, Mass. Miss
Abbie Perkins from Aurora, Ill. ;
Miss Myrtle Thacher from Barre,
and Miss Mabel Vaughan from
Bridgewater, Mass.
Bethel.
Rev. James Vincent, who has
lately completed five years pasto-
rate at Danbury, Ct, preached at
the Universalist church last Sunday
and has spent the week in town.
A company of eighteen men have
been in town this week at work on
the New England Telephone Com
pany's new line. The company's
intention was to set up its poles in
the main street, but the business
men having protested, the selectmen
interviewed and the poles will be
placed on the flats west of the rail-
road. Several poles set up in South
Main street without the sanction of
the selectmen are to be removed at
their demand.
Late Monday night two simulta-
neous fires caused by the sagging of
electric light wires upon local tele-
phone wires were discovered just in
time to prevent serious results. In
both cases the flames left pronounced
marks of their presence. One fire
was at the point where the wire of
the Rapid Telephone Co npany en-
tiers it's office in G.. w. Marston's
store. The other was in the e. V.
n. office and came in over G. d.
Cushing's private telephone wire.
incidentally several private tele-
phones were burned out. The
young men who discovered the fires
put them out by the liberal use Of
the mud SO abundant just then in the
street. Probably this incident will
result III better inspection of wires
Not even the spring freshets for
several years have interfered as
much with the running of trains on
this road as the rains of Tuesday and
Wednesday morning. A bridge
went out at Bolton and there were
washouts on the Northern so that
Bethel was for several hours cut off
from both Boston and Montreal.
The running of Canadian Pacific
trains over this road was necessitat-
ed by serious washout on their line
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
NOTICE..

Stmyod into the premises belonging to
IL. Adams estate in Pomfret, one heifer,
nearly white. Owner is requested to pay
charges and take same away.
II. l.. ADAMS, Admr.
Woodstock, VT, July 7, ~.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
LOST.

Lost, July Is, somewhere on the road be-
tween Quechee and Woodstock, over the
the hill on north side of the river, II Gold
Stick Pin. and handkerchief. Finder will
be suitably rewarded by leaving the same
ut the Woodstock Inn.
S. GUSHING.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
new CREAMERY.

Having been asked several
times by many of the leading
farmers IN this vicinity to do
something so as to separate their
milk and make their butter for
them, at last decided to place
a separator here and carry the
cream to my creamery at Hart
land.
have hired power and
suitable room of B. f. Standish
and have placed a Sharples
cream separator in operation
there, and shall be ready to sep
arate milk for any who desire to
bring by Dec. 9, 1896.
Give us trial of one month
and If you are not satisfied then
in any way, don't bring or send
your milk any longer.
We don't bind our patrons
for single day.
We charge by the pound
for making the butter, so it will
cost the patron no more if we
make only one pound of butter
day than If we make 500 lbs.
day. We shall pay for all milk
by the Babcock test.
We shall separate for tn
winter season
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
of each week.
Any further information
and rules for the care of cans
and milk, ETC., can be had on
any of the above named days at
the above named place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17
A. E. SPEAR.

Proprietor of Maple Creamery,
Hartland, Vermont.
p. S. | will furnish milk
cans at less price than the reg
ular retail trade to those who
desire to buy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-07-17

The Age and Thrice.a-week
World, $I.5o.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Twelve Reasons Why.

The St. Louis Republic gives a
dozen good reasons why newspaper
readers should read this paper. Here
they are:
l. The Republic is the greatest
newspaper published.
2. 1t has a cable news service over
the entire civilized world, which no
other st Louis paper can secure.
3. Special correspondents in all the
large cities and capitals of Europe.
4. News bureau in New York and
Washington, D. G.
S. Special correspondents in every
city and town in the Western United
States.
6. Member of the Associated Press,
the greatest news gatherer in the
world.
7. Publishes daily the market re.
ports of the world.
8. Issues magnificent colored
magazine cover with the Sunday
paper.
9. More noted writer's and artists
contribute to the Republic than any
other paper.
10. Issues an unequalled four page
comic weekly with each Sunday
paper free.
IL. Publishes pages OF interest and
value to womankind.
IL. It's 10 cent Dress Pattern De
partment is the most popular feature
ever introduced by a newspaper
Thousands patronise it
The Daily and Sunday st. Loui
Republic is Sc year, So for 81!
months $3.50 for three months. Thu
Twice-a.week Republic is 81 a year
l04 papers-two each week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Death Of Mrs. A. G.. Garfield,

Mrs. August Gertrude Garfield,
nee Wycbe, died at the residence Of
her son in law, Hon. A. J. Murff, in
Benton, of heart failure, on Septem-
Der 20, 1897.
Mrs. Garfield was born in Warren
county. Miss, near Vicksbnrg, April
3, 1880. She was the widow of Mai
Mercer Garfield, of Alexandria, who
was killed on April s, 1864, while
CALAMITY leading the Crescent Regi
ment at the battle Of Mansfield. She
leaves two children-Mrs. A. J. Murff,
OF this place. and Mr.. H. S. Garfield,
Of Chicago. Her remains were tenn
porarily buried at Coates graveyard,
two miles south of Benton, soon to
be removed to Pineville, opposite
Alexandria, and placed by the side OF
her deceased husband.
Mrs. Garfield was most estimable
Woman-a consistent Christian and a
model wife and mother, caring con.
SANITY for the interest of the house.
hold and her loved ones.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Teachers Examination.

Dy resolution of the Parish Board of School
ID Directors an examination of applicants
for teachersh'ps in Bossier Parish will be held
at Benton, on Friday and Saturday. the 10Th
and Goth days of November This Examination
will be open to all applicants not holding Ger
tit1cates from this Board, or graduates Of the
State Normal School and Peabody Normal
School. al Nashville. Also, to those holding
Certificates who wish to raise their grade
No teacher will be contracted with without
such certificate or diploma. Another Exami-
nation will not be held until next year
BRANCHES OF STUDY:
Third Grade-Spelling, reading primary
arithmetic, rudiments of practical arithmetic
through fractions and single interest, elemen-
tary geography, primary language lessons and
laws of health.
Second Grade-Arithmetic, algebra, geogra-
ply, English grammar, composition. United
States history, Elements of Natural Phloso-
ply, Elements of Physiology and Hygiene.
First Characterization. spelling, grammar,
rhetoric, literature, history, botany, philoso,
ply, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry
physiology and hygiene.
ia w. LOWRY,
w G.. MARTIN,
A. j. MURFF,
Board of Examiners
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Election Proclamation.
FOR WARD NUMBER ONE OF TIL
PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA,

FOR WARD NUMBER ONE OF THE
PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA.
DE it remembered that ON this the fourth
ID day of October, A. D., 1897 the under
signed authority acting under and by virtue
of the provisions of Act No. 81, of the sessions
of 1886, amended by Act No. 453 of 1894,
and by viutue of an Ordinance of the Police
Jury, adopted at its meeting on the oath day
of August, 1897, | do hereby officially All
nounce and declare the result of the special
election held in Ward Number One, of the
Parish of Bosser, State of Louisiana. on the
twenty eighth day of September, 1897, ac-
cording to the Constitution and laws of the
State of Louisiana, showing the votes cast
for and against the question submitted as per
returns made by the Commissioners of Eiec
ton, and the Board OF Supervisors of Elec-
ton, of the Parish of Bosser, State of Louis
lana, as follows:
For the levy of special tax of five mills on
the dollar of the property of said Ward Num-
Der One, for the period of ten years IN aid of
the Shreveport and Red River Valley Rail
way Company, on the conditions set forth in
ninety-hve t9o) votes, with an assessed valua
ton of $l497O1 co.
Against the levy of special tax of five
mills on the dollar of said Ward Number One
for the period of ten years in aid of the Shreve-
port and Red River Valley Railway Company
on the conditions set forth in the petition OF
property lax payers, fifteen l51 votes, with
an assessed valuation of $74O75 90.
And having made the above compilation
from the said returns on file in this Office,
| do hereby officially declare and announce the
said election TO have resulted i'm favor of the
levy of special tax eff FIVE mills on the dol
lar of the property of said Ward Number One
| for the period of ten years. in aid of the
Shreveport and Red River Valley Railway
Company, on the conditions set forth in the
petition of the property tax payers
Witness my official signature at the office o.
the President of the Police Jury of the Parish
of Bossier at the town of Benton, State OF
| Louisiana. on the day and date first in the
| beginning written.
f. s. DORTCH.
President Of Police Jury Bussier Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Personal Paragraphs.

Mrs. J. P. Creswel', who has been
quite sick, is improving.
Miss Lcona McDade. of Fillmore,
is the guest of Mrs. W. III. ScanIand.
Mr. R F. Estes, representing the
shreveport Timcs,' was in Benton
yesterday.
James Merritt, 17-year old son OF
Mr.. L, T. Merritt, is quite sick with
swamp fever.
Mrs. j. c. Esan, of Shreveport,
visited her daughter, Mrs. G. II.
Irion, this week.
Miss Sadie North, who is attend
ing Benton Academy, is the guest
Of her aunt, Mrs. j. Fl. Belchcr.
Mrs. c. Z. Byrd, and sons, Robert
and James, will leave to day on a
visit to relatives at Columbus, Kas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Dentistry Without Pain.

I have at last solved the problem of
preparing teeth for filing with no
pain. This is done by the recently
discovered electric instrument which
is simple, scientific and painless, and
is applied to the tooth with no dis
comfort to patient, but allows me to
cut out the cavity, or remove the
nerve, without least pain. As you
know, l also extract teeth without
pain.
My Bossier friends and patients
will find me at the same stand.
DIR. CHAS. G. MCCLOUD.
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Teachers Examination Post.
poned. =

Owing to quarantine regulations
now existing, and for other reasons,
the School Board has postponed this
examination until the 10Th and Goth
days of November.
Schools may be opened the LIST
Monday in November, and those
teachers not holding certificates will
be paid salaries in accordance with
the grades they receive at the Elk.
animation subsequently.
j. A. W. LOWRY,
Parish Superintendent
Oct. 4, 1897.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
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 10 Shreve-
port. Call aud examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar,
anteed. Respectfully.
j. DAMBLY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Frank SerWiCh.
The Popular Restaurant and Hotel
of Shreveport for Ladies, Gen
tlemen and Children.

Shell and bulk Oysters for families;
salt water and shell Fish of all kinds.
Meals, best in the city, for Is cents.
Lunch Counter and short orders
in the best style. Open day and
night.
Ten new and elegantly furnished
Rooms just opened up stairs over the
Restaurant.
The finest and best accommoda-
tions in Shreveport; either American
or European plan. Location central
right in the heart of the city
Everything neat, new and first
class
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION, SEPTEMBER
TO OCTOBER 23.-For above occasion
The Cotton Belt Route will sell round
trip tickets to St. Louis and return at
rate of one and one-third fares for
the round trip. Date of sale Sept.
7th and 9th, and every Tuesday and
Thursday thereafter to and including
October Dist. Return limit ten days
from date of sale.
O. R. DENTON, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Ihe Mary A, Files Millinery Con-

Ihe Mary A. Files Millinery Com
pany. No. 500 Texas street, Shreve-
port, is receiving a very large trade
10 consequence of the recent arrival
OF their Fall and Winter stock OF
goods. The stock was purchased
early in the season and hence GUS
toners can get the benefit of them
etore they are out of style. This
large and varied assortment was
selected With good judgment and
excellent taste, aud compries every
'n'ng in the millinery, of the latest
styles and patterns, and of the best
materials. Prices are very moder-
ase' Ladies appreciate the fact that
'n's Is the place for fine millinery
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Have 1t Done by Us.

Our Crayons are the best in Amer
lea; our Pastels are unequaled; our
Oil Paintings will suit the most fas-
tidious. Call and be convinced.
The BR1cE PORTRAIT Co.,
625 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

TheBolinger planning at Plain
dealing, was totally burrel last Sat-
urday night. The fire originated in
the shed over the boilers of the
planer, burning the shed and de-
stroyipg the machinery; also, a large
lot of lumber. Loss, about $4,000.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

At Monroe, last Saturday, Wash
Farren, the negro, who had GRIMM
ally assaulted two white children,
was taken from Jail at o'clock in
the afternoon and hanged to the limb
of tree in front of the Court House.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

Diamond Setting, Lense Grind
inc Matchmaking, Engraving,
1svelry Manufacturing and Repair,
inc done at Leon NJ. Carter's-
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

Sunday night, last, negro was
taken out of the Logansport Jail, and
whipped. A crowd of negroes as
sembled to burn the town, which was
prevented by the general armiDg of
the whites.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Just Received,

A car load of fresh meal. Every
barrel guaranteed. Also, constantly
on hand large lot of corn, oats
and hay.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

The Shreveport Board of Health
has quarantiued against trains east
of Monroe.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

NoT1CE.-The members of the
Town Council are hereby notified to
meet Monday evening, October II,
1897. at 7:3O P. NJ, at the Court
House.
r. B. HILL, Mayor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

ca,,.r's Diamond Lenses are the
last Use mother.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Notice to TresDusseys.

No trespassing will be allowed on Shady
~ Grove Plantation. This is warning that
all who do trespass will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. X. G.. STINSON
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

c,prrss Lodge will meet next
Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

The Red River Presbytery will
moot in Benton Thursday night, 7th
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys. office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
RENTON, LOUISIANA,

rrrrRsD>Y. OCTOBER 7. 1897.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07
Notice to T,.esDassers.

Mo hunting or fishing on my place will be
IN allowed. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
A. CURTIS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

OF seventy.three his ORIG Kings of
Scotland sixty-one are said to have
died in battle or to have been MUIR
dered.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

yonr eyes tested free, at Carriers,
oo9 Texas street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

Shreveport Bridge collections for
month of September, 1897:
GOwens, West end. .....S1034 90
J.P. Strayhan, East end S37 80
NJ. Smith, night. -......-.. 239 65
Total. .S2l1O 90
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

Use Carriers Diamond Lenses for
spectacles and eyeglasses.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

The old story of the stork that built
it's nest in field of corn and moved
its young only when the farmer an
nounced that be would gather the
crop himself, applies to the affairs of
men in these days as we'll as ever
When people depend on themselves
they are never disappointed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

absolutely the rery best repairing
" oil Kinds done at Carriers Jewelry
o'ofe' zoe Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-07

OF the signers of the Declaration
Of Independence all but four were
Masons.
Benjamin Franklin, Baron Stuben,
Baron DeKalb, Gen. Richard Henry
Lee, Gen. Rufus Putnam, Gen. Israel
Putnum, Gen. Lafayette, General
Francis Marion, were all members of
the Masonic order.
Gen. Andrew Jackson was Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Ten
neesee.
The cornerstone of the capitol at
Washing' on was laid by Masons, and
George Washington, as President of
the United States, s:ood at the head,
wearing his masonic apron and sash.
When Washington was buried it
was by his Lodge
Masonry can tell what turned the
scale in many a moment of despair,
treachery and defeat; why France
lent US her powerful aid; how Con-
gress got its money, etc.-Freemason.