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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
Personal Paragraphs.

Mrs. j. W. Rabb, of Plain Deal
ing, is the guest of Mrs. 1. 81. Martin.
Miss Dora Hickman, of Fillmore,
was the guest of Mrs. j. II. Cabeen,
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Larkin, Mr..
and Mrs. L. &. Smith and Miss
Maud Larkin, attended the marriage
of Mr.. Robert Haddleston and Miss
Emma Larkin, on tho 18th inst.
Rev. J. R. Roy, pastor of North
Bossier Circuit during this year, has
been transferred to Texas. He left
Plain Dealing on the 18th for Bry-
sou, Texas, where he will preach
next year.
Mr.. Rob't L. Huddleston and Miss
Emma Larkin were married at the
residence Of the BRIDES father, Mr..
Thos. P. Larkin, in ward 5, on the
18th instant; Rev. J. W. Griffin Off
ciating. The Banner wishes them
much happiness.
Married, at the residence of the
bride, in Deans Point, on last Sun
day evening, at 3 o'clock, by Elder
J. s. Campbell, NJ. w. Fl. Nice Caleb
and Mrs. A. E. Hammett. A num-
Der of friends were present, and .
wedding feast was spread and en-
joyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Atkins, of
Knox Point, celebrated the four
teenth anniversary of their marriage
on the 4th inst. Mr. Atkins is a de-
servedly popular citizen and sue.
cessful merchant and planter. May
be aud bis good wife olive long and
prosper"
Mr.. VIM. Burch, of Fillmore, this
parish, and Miss Blanche Swagger-
ty, of Lnfkin, Texas, were married
in Lufkin on the 18th inst. The
bride and groom arrived in Haugh-
ton last Thursday, where they will
make their homo. Miss Emmio
Perrin aud Mr.. Murff Bledsoe, of
Fillmore, attended the wedding.
Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Lillian
Fuqua Thomas, the accomplished
daughter Of Capt. s. NJ. Thomas, to
Hon. Joseph William Warren, of
New Lewisville, Ark. The happy
event will take place on the Goth
day of this month, at 4 o'clock, at
the Methodist church, in Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
Died.:

On December II, 1897, at her res
idence near Bellevue, Jessie Lorena
Hooker, wife of E. B. Jockey; aged
20 years and two days. She was a
member Of the Methodist church.
She lived consistent member an
til she left this world for the world
beyond. She expressed that she
was ready-her way was bright for
for the glory land. She leaves five
little children to mourn herloss, with
her husband. L.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
Town Council P Proceedings.

BENTON, La, DEC. 20, 1897.
The Town Council of the town of
Benton met in call session this day.
Present: &. B. Hill, Mayor; ]. NJ.
Belcher, B. F. Oneal, Joe Benjamin
and L. G. Smith; T. N. Braden,
Secretary. Quorum presen1.
The reading of the minutes of the
last meeting, upon motion duly Sec
onded, was waived.
1t was moved and seconded, That
the Mayor Of tue Town of Benton
be authorized to contract with n
Electric Light Co., to be esta blished
at Benton, La, to put in six arc
lights at such places aud such eleva-
ton as may be designated by CON-
mittee to be appointed. Said lights
to run from first dark until IL o'clock
NJ, At the sum and price of $500 per
AMMAN; 500 of which is to be paid
to said Company when the lights are
10 successful operation, the balance
to be paid 10 equal monthly Install
ments, first payment beginning six
months after said lights are in ope.
ration. Carried.
Moved and seconded, That the
Council now adjourn until next reg.
ular meeting.
r. B. HILL, Mayor.
I. N. BRADEE, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
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.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

You can get the full worth of
your money for anything you bny
at Carter's jewelry store POP Texas
street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

ihe new and beautiful goods at
oarters jewelry store, 2Oa Texas
street, Shreveport, will delight you.
See them!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

You do not need to boy unless it
suits you, aud you are especially in:
vited to call ct Carters jewelry
store, 202 Texas street, Shreveport.
You will see many things in the
iewelry line that will delight you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

People with bad habits might
ease up on them a little before New
Year for the purpose of learning
whether it will paw to swear off.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

The Christmas present that makes
the most show is not always the one
that carries the most joy. A little
with love is better than a gorgeous
Gift sent az q matter of form.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

The hsppiest Christmas is for the
man or woman that carries Christ
mas cheer to the home of poverty.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

You will meet with a cordial well
c,me at Carter's jewelry store, POP
Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

During the month of December
We will sell our entire stock at cost
price for cash. Each dollar entities
the purchaser to q ticket on our doll
to be given away Christmas.
MARY A. FILES MILLINEY Co.,
Shreveport. La,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

Whether you intend to buy or not,
you should see the many new and
beautiful goods at Carter's jewelry
store, POP Texas street, Shreveport.
You will be welcomed and kindly
treated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

A Christmas story" l don't ex-
meet anything this year"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
We Offer this Week :


White embroidered flannel, Sc quality,
per YARD. .::,,....:.:....;..::-::::.....,.
White embroidered fanuel, 81 Is quail.
ity, per yard. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
White embroidered flannel, 81 50 quail
ity, per yard. ....................$ 81
Children's outing dresses, we'll made and
nicely trimmed with braid. for.
Figured elder downs, 75c quality, per I'd
Plain elder downs. So in. wide, per yd..
Sc inch white flannel skirtisg, colorsd
borders, for. ....................
Misses outing suits, 4 to lgyears, each. 81
Mattings.
Our entire stock of$7 50 and % 50 mat
tings will be closed out for (roll). 900. $5
Hemp carpet, full Sc in. wide, best quail
ity, per yard (rolD. ..................
Napier mating, full Sc in. wide, best
quality, per yard, (roll). .............-
Stripped and plain cocoa mating, for
Offices and halls, per yard, (rolD. .....
Lace Curtains.
IS pairs, 3 yards long, per pair. ..........
20 pairs, 3 and 81 yards long, per pair. 900.
Is pairs, 3 and 81 yards long, per pair. 600.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
BENTON, LOUISIANA.
Thursday, ::::::::::::::December 20, 1897.
New moon to-day.

Carriers Christmas goods are sell
ling like hot cakes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

The Methodist church at Ash
Point has been completed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23

The Store that Gives Best Values
Is the Store Where PEOPLE Buy !!
TT V0T ARE IN DEAD EARNEST about saving the
LII 1UU purchase household personal
and the selling seasonabe commodities
below their real value We don't have the
things line in tho city, but do claim have
much that when know the low price good quail
iy everything this store you'll be pretty buy from
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-12-23
Ss1ehins Hce For Christmas /!

ouch a. celery, lettuce, cranber-
.'es' mats, candies, oranges, bananas
u''ed fruits aud canned goods, at
DoWELL & BEAsLEY's.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

Holy smoke! The idea of Peter Tur
ney appearing before the Supreme
Court insisting that the Jarvis bill is
unconstitutional! What respect has
Peter Turney for the constitution?
1t seems to us he ought to be ashamed
to appeal to the sacred instrument or to
call attention to the fact that there is
such a thing in Tennessee. How can
he have the effrontery to call upon any
officer of the State to look to it for
guidance when he himself, occupying
the highest Office in the State, trampled
its most important provisions under
his feet and spurned those who would
have followed and preserved its doc
trines, As we'll send the devil to
preach Christianity as Peter Turney to
speak for the constitutional law in
Tennessee. Huntington Republican.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
When Pig Paw Best.

When a pig reaches 100 pounds it is
worth fully as much as one weighing
200 pounds, as it will bring a higher
price per pound than the larger one.
When the farmer keeps a pig until it
reaches 200 pounds he sacrifices fifty
pounds, which may have cost not only
the additional feed but extra labor.
There is a period in the life of an animal
when 1t can be sold to the best advan-
tage, and that is where the farmers
business ability can be applied, for the
farmer must be a business man and be
Informed regarding the markets if he
desires success.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

The Jarvis fee bill has been declared
unconstitutional by Judge Estell, of
Winchester, and Judge Cooper, of
Memphis. Peter Turney is the counsel
for the office holding oligarchy and re.
ceives $1,000 for arguing the case.
They could have gotten other lawyers
who could have made a better argu.
ment, but would not have had go much
weight with the court. During the
term to which Peter was elected Gov
ernor he named three Supreme Judges.
During the term for which he was not
elected but served as Governor he
he named Judges Estell and Cooper.
Hence his argument will have great
weight with the court. The matter will
come up in the Supreme Court of
jackson in ABOUT a month, and then
the Jarvis bill which has caused 90
much trouble will be knocked into
smithereens -Sevierville Star.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
II ar,h Power.

The magistrates 'aha sheriirs in the
various counties, elected by the PEG.
pie, no longer have the power to APP
point the judges and other election
officers, all this power having been
given to the Governor by the Legisla
ture. In each county the Governor
appoints three men called election
commissioners, who appoint all cleo
ton officers. This is entirely too much
power to lodge in any one nan, even
though that man be Bob Taylor, and
is a species of Capitalization obnoxious
to the people of Tennessee. -Manches
ter Times.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
A Monster Musical Instrument.

The most gigantic harp ever con.
structed, as far as the record goes, was
that made by Veritan, the provost of
Burkli, neal Basel, Switzerland, in
1887. That was a long while ago, but
the fame of NJ. Veritan's gigantic harp
was such that it is still occasionally
mentioned by writers on the rare and
the wonderful, just as the sea serpent,
bloody rain, live %mastadons, etc., are.
NJ. Veritan's colossal musical instru-
ment was 800 feet in length, and, on
that account, was constructed in an
open lot instead of in u harp factory.
1t was most simple in construction, con-
sisting of 10 wires strung tightly be.
tween two poles. These wires were of
different sizes, the largest being one
sixth of an inch in diameter and the
smallest one twelfth of an inch. They
were stretched north and south and
inclined in such a manner as to form
an angle of from 20 to 80 degrees with
the horizon. This queer instrument
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
The Inconsistent Soy.

AS Cedar motor and trailer nm.
preached Wilson avenue recently n
woman was noticed lodging about
the middle of the street. She was eyi
IDENTIFY h~esitating as to which way to
go, but finally crossed to the south
track and stood there.
Gross over to the other siden roared
a group of men on the corner.
Lookout for the car" screamed o
woman on the sidewalk.
The motorman changed his bell and
shouted and the woman lodged out of
harm 8 way. Then, as the train slowed
down, she trotted alongside of the
trailer.
Here, where are your" shouted the
conductor.
In answer to the appeal the woman
suddenly appeared around the real
OF the trailer and put n foot on the
step. Then she changed her mind and
and trotted to the front end of the car
Here she climbed up and came in the
front door. The conductor snapped
the bell, and the train started suddenly,
tumbling the new conner onto a fat
man. AS she Strengthened up she said
This car is going to Paramount
street, ism t itp"
mo, ma'am,' said the conductor;
its going right the other way.n
There; l just thought it was"
cried the woman; ''but you all yelled
at me 80 that l got confused. l don't
want to 20 on this car. Let me off,"
So the conductor let her off at the
next stopping place, and the last the
passengers saw of her she was standing
on the wrong side of the street, waiting
for an eastward bound car.-Cleve.
land Plaindealer.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
GOLD BY THE YARD.
Remarkable Thinness Attained by the Beat
ers of the Precious Metal.

Remarkable Thinness Attained by the Beat
ers of the Precious Metal.
The beating of the innumerable little
square pieces of gold which are used
to cover domes and signs, and 30 on,
forms a distinct industry In the gold
trade which employs a large number
of hands and requires no small amount
of skill, according to Parsons Weekly.
A long, low building in which the
work is carried on is filled throughout
the day with the sound of hammers.
On every side little, boxes containing
tiny rolls of gold are to be seen, which,
although only measuring an inch and
a half in length, are each worth about
10 pound. The gold is received in bars
one eighth of an inch in thickness, an
inch in width and weighing 24O penny.
weights. This is rolled out into o
ribbon thirty yards in length.
1t is then given to the workmen in
strips measuring seven yards, each of
which is cut into $50 pieces. These are
now ready to be beaten out by hand.
They are placed protected by fine
skins in a tool known as the clutch,
and are thoroughly pounded out on a
great granite block sci in the ground
in snch a way that there is absolutely
no v~ibratory movements. The process
is repeated several times, the gold as
it spreads being continually subdivided
until it is Of the exact dimensions re-
quired.
The skins in which the gold is beaten
are so delicate that they will tear as
easily as paper, nevertheless they are
of 80 fine a quality that they will with
stand the continual hammering for
several years. The gold, which is
finally beaten down to 200, 900 of an
inch, is rubbed with brine" before
being placed in the skins, in order
that it shall not adhere to them.
Easy as this work of beating out the
gold may seem, it is in reality an art
of a very delicate description. The
workmen must know to a nicely pre-.
cisely how hard or gentle the blows Of
his hammer must be, and also the ex-
act spot on which they should fall.
Accordingly, a very superior class of
| men are employed in the busiuess.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
4 Valuable Presentation.

Editor Morrison, of Worthington,
Ind, Sun, writes: You have a valu-
able prescription in Electric Bitters, and
| can cheerfully recommend it for con.
stipation and sick headache, and as O
general system tonic it has no equal"
Mrs. Annie Stehle, 1926 Cottage Grove
Ave-, Chicago, was all run down, could
not eat nor digest food, had a backache
which never left her and felt tired and
weary, but six bottles of Electric Bit
tiers restored her health and renewed
strength. Price SOC. and 81. Get a
bottle at F. E. Britton's drug store.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms of coughs and colds and
consumption. Every bottle is guaran-
anteed. 1t will cur and not disap.
point. 1t has no equal for whooping
cough. asthma, hay fever, pneumonia,
bronchitis. lagrippe, cold in the head
and for consumption. 1t is safe for a |
ages. pleasant to take, and, above all,
a sure cure. 1t is always well to take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills in connection
with DE-. Kings New Discovery, as they
regulate and tone the stomach and
bow els. We guarantee perfect salts
faction or return money. Free trial
bottles at f. E. Britton's drug store.
Regular size SOC. and 81.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
A Search Warrant.

Our Bob will need a search warrant
to find the reform he demanded of the
Legislature. Of course he will find it
If it takes all summer, as no one be-
lieves he will resign as he promised to
do in case there was no reform. Even
a very small piece of reform would be
welcomed just now by Robert as a
godsend.-Jamestown Gazette.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
Statesmen Wanted.

Good wages to sell our nursery stock.
Apply for terms. We will have for
spring and fall, 1896, an immense stock
of apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot,
cherry, grape, etc. Also small fruits,
shade and ornamental trees, roses, etc.
We make a specially of wholesaling to
large planters direct. We will sell to
responsible parties and take note pay.
able in six. twelve and eighteen months
Write US for wholesale prices. ADJ
dress Southern Nursery Co., Winches:
ter, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
and / like this very much. Don't you
think we could afford to buy?'

and l like this very much. Don't you
think we could afford to buy?'
"'Oh, suppose So replied the old
man, and he thereupon asked the clerk
the price. He was told it was fifty
cents a yard. Old Mr.. Jones raised his
eyes at this, and asked his wife how
much it would take, She replied she
didn't think she could get along on less
than twelve yards, and he answered:
"'Why, ma, twelve yards OF that
goods at fifty cents q yard would cost
six dollars. Now, don't you think that
is pretty high?"
"'Yes,' she replied, I do, but I need
the dress"
"'Well, said the old man, times are
hard, and do wish you could get
along without it just now. Couldn't
you?'
"'Yes, I suppose l could. replied the
old lady, with a sigh, and the calico
WIS uToppeu'
"A moment later Mr.. Jones asked
the same clerk if he had any tobacco,
and whether he had any Of that good
old Virginia leaf which they used to
to keep in stock.
"The clerk said, Yes, we have, but
it's awful high. It's two dollars a
pound, and l think it will go higher be
fore it gets less
"'You think 1t will go higherY'
"'Yes, said the clerk, it's sure to
go up
"'Well, you might put me up five
pounds said the old man, and a mo.
ment later l saw him carrying it out
of the store. He had not six dollars to
spend for his wife's calico dress, but
he thought nothing of putting ten dol
lars into plug tobacco. 1 don't suppose
old Mr.. Jones realized his selfshness.
Probably he loved his wife. but he had
been brought up the wrong way"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
COLUMN
EDITED BY JoNEsBoRo W. @. t. U.
The w. G T. U. meets eyerv Thursda,

The w. T. U. meets every Thursday
in the basement of the First Presby.
terrain Church at two thirty O'Clock
PM. The first Thursday is a meet
ing for reports of local superintend-
ents of work done in the month. The
second Thursday is the monthly Bible
reading. The third, we have the re-
sponsive readings on the different de-
partments of work. Fourth Thursday,
mothers meeting. The public are cor,
daily invited to attend any of these
meetings.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

was not intended as an exaggerated
toy, but was constructed for the expires:
purpose of foretelling changes in the
weather, which were calculated by
Professor Veritan according to the diff
ferent tones the instrument made when
the wind was blowing through it,
st. Louis Republic.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

Harry, dear, l wish you wouldn't
chew gum SO much. Your father says
gum isn't clean and the habit is Ger.
tainly an annoying one"
"Why, mamma, I've just got to
chew something. He always keeps
his finecut where l can't get at it.
Chigcago Tribune.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

Fsrmer-How does your daughter
get along in her French lessons?
Gardner Splendidly. When DR.. Pei
lets heard her the other evening he
Immediately gave her a prescription
for a cold in the head.-Boston Tran.
script.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

No Wonderful find it impossible
to kill the nerve" exclaimed the dent.
list in a troubled tone. "What can it
mean" 'I'm a drummer" with a
ring of pride in the voice.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

do you know, l have half a mind
to go out Of party politics and become
a mugwumpp" "Half a mind? That
is quite sufficient for the purpose. -
Indianapolis Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

Old Millyuns-Young man, my
daughter tells me that you kissed her
last night. Percival Tootles.-Well if
she wants to 60 Dragging about it,
that's her privilege. Cleveland Leader.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
No Exactly Right"

Thousands of people are in this con.
ditlon. They ore not sick and yet they
are by no meal well. A single bottle
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla would do them
a world of good. 1t would tone the
the stomach. create an appetite, purify
aud enrich the blood and give wonder
full Vigor and vitality. Now is the time
to take it.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head.
ache, indigestion, biliousness. All
druggists. csc.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

Experience proves the merit of Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t cures all forms of
blood diseases, tones the stomach, builds
up the nerves.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12
NOTICE.

The Jonebro Banking and Trust Company is authorized by its charer to net as admin
istraor,e executor, guardian for minorsW personso of unsound mind; trustee for the saeo
lands or personal estautm snort, to take upon itself and execute II kinds of trusts md
nduc@Iy bngatons; also 70 receive IN special deposit for safe keeping money, jewel,
plate an everyc character OF valuable property of small dimension, h Bank has com,
peted lsa arrangements to conduct these important branches of uSness in connection
with its generals banking usness and invites hos Interested oj nvesUSate the nvfarr
ana see 10Y IN future io@o heirs, distributors, orphans etc. may be avoided by having
their etatese entrusted oa representative of unqueIoned responsibility m Integrity
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1897-05-12

"My wife suffered more in ten minutes with
either of her other two children than she did
altogether with her last, having previously used
four bottles Of Mothers Friend.p 1t Is q bless
ing to anyone expecting TO become 3 mother,
says G customer =" HENDERSON DALE, Car1ni, nj