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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Election Proclamation.

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. 35, of the sessions
of 1886, as 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, l do hereby officially an
nounce and declare the result of the special
election held in Ward Number One, Of the
Parish of BOssier, 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
tor and against the question submitted, as per
returns made by the Commissioners of Elec
ton, and the Board OF Supervisors of Elec
ton, of the Parish of Bossier, 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
the petitions of the property taxpayers,
ninety-five (95l votes, with an assessed valua
ton of Sag 01 90.
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 15) 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 in 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 81 gnatnre at the Office of
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.
E. s. DORTCH,
President of Police Jury, Bosser Parish
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Personal Paragraphs.

Miss Maude Many is the guest of
Miss Dolie Cabeen, this week.
Mrs. Matte Vaughan, from near
Midway, visited friends in Benton
this week.
Mr.. R. L. Riggs and Miss Pearl
n. Griffin were married on the Goth
instant, at Haughton.
Misses Nina and Blanche Bird
well, of VAUDEVILLE, visited Mrs. e.
O. Gayle, this week.
Misses Nina Butler and Eloise
Burt returned last week from a visit
to Mrs. W. E. McDade, in South
Bossier.
]. NJ. Scanland, who has been Wis
iting relatives in Benton during the
past five weeks, left last Friday for
st. Louis and Chicago.
Miss Mollie Vaughan, of Midway,
is spending the week with the fam
ily OF her uncle, Mr.. B. F. Shaver,
near Roswell, Caddo parish.
Mrs. Sue Logan left last Thursday
for Walnut Hill, Ark, where she
will spent month as the guest of
her brother, Mr.. w. G. Bradley.
Miss Lila Thompson returned to
Benton yesterday, after a visit OF
several days to friends in Shreve.
port.
Mr.C. Fl. Coombs and Miss Jennie
Greene Rasberry were married on
the Goth instant, by the Rev. Fl. J,
Boltz, at the residence of the brides
grand parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. C. c.
NOVEL;, near Fillmore.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Mrs. Virginia Yarbrough, nee
Glassell, wife of Mr.. VIM. G. Var
orongh, died on last Sunday night,
24th instant, at her residence in
Benton.
Another estimable christian wo-
man has been added to the great
majority. She was a mem Der of the
Presbyterian church, a woman of
pure christian character, and devot-
ed to duty. She had endeared her.
self to her many friends here, who
most sincerely mourn her death.
The brightest characteristic gem
OF this truly good woman were clus-
tered around the hearthstone, and
there the blow falls with greatest
weight. A devoted wife and mother.
it was her great pride and fondest
desire to serve, cheer and comfort
her husband and children. 1t was
here that the sunshine of her mind
and heart shed its warmest rays; but
the light has gone; shadows are
deepening aud lengthening and tears
are falling in the darkness. Foot.
steps that were music to the ears
are heard only as half-effaced men,
DRY of something loved and lost.
To the stricken husband; to the
daughter budding into womanhood,
and to the younger children, who
need mothers care, We offer our
tenderest sympathy.
Mrs. Yarbrough's remains were
buried at the Coates graveyard,
near Benton, on Tuesday morning.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Parish Items.

Mrs. Ankrum is very i'll at Bolinger.
She may not recover.
Mrs. Mollie Curry, of Plain Deal
ing, has beer on the sick for a week,
Out is up now attending to her duties.
Mr.. W. H. McClenaghan, of ward
. mas resigned the office of Magis.
'late OF that ward. An appointment
OF election is now in order.
y. MI: McCary, of Center, Texas, and
alss Clio Bixler, of this parish, were
married at the brides fathers, by
"eT .: Il Roy, on Oct. 81, 1897.
EDDIE, the little daughter of Mr..
:. D. Jordan, of Plain Dealing, fell
rom the fence one day last week and
o'oke her left arm. She is recover.
ing rapidly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Official:


In obedience to an Act of the Police Jury Of
l. Bossier Parish. at regular session held at
it's rooms, in the town of Benton. on the 18th
day of October, A. D., 1897 based on proper
petition, hereby give notice and proclaim
that an election will be held at the precincts of
Knox Point and Curtis, the legal voting places
in Ward One, Bossier Parish, on the Both day
of November, 1897, for the purpose of giving
the legal voters of said Ward One an opportu-
nifty to vote For or Against the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors in said ward.
Said election will he held under the general
election laws of the State, and the Commits
sioners herein appointed to hold said election
will make due returns, according to law, to the
President of the Police Jury, at Benton, La. !;
on the 18th day of January, 1893.
At said election, those desiring to vote for
License in said Ward shall have written, or
printed, on the ballot cast by them the words
For the Sale of Liquors. and those against
License shall have written or printed, on their
ballots, the words Against the Sale Of
Liquors"
The following named persons have been ap-
pointed Commissioners and Clerks to hold said
election, viz: Knox Point-T. d. Connell w.
A. Huey and j w. Atkins commissioners, and
w. E. Connell clerk Curtis-T. W. Holmes,
A. Curtis and A. J. Hall commissioners, and j..
NJ. Stacey clerk, with full powers, under the
general election law of the State.
Given under my hand, officially, this, the
Doth day of October, 1897.
E. S. DORTCH, President
Police Jury, BOssier Parish, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Frank SerWich.
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Ten new and elegantly furnished
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Registration Notice.

7 will be at the following places at the times
l. designated, for the purpose of registering
the voters of Bosser Parish The law requires
all who would vote, to register now, regardless
of former registrations:
Benton, October 18th to 30tb. inclusive.
VAUDEVILLE, November I'd and 3rd.
Brownlee, November 4th
Bossier City, November 5th.
Curtis, November 9th.
Knox Point, November Sth and 9th.
Koran, November 10th
Deerwood, November 18th.
Durr, November 18th.
Bodcau, November 18th.
Haugbton, November 18th and 10th.
Allentown. November 18th.
Bellevue, November 18th and 10Th.
Midway, November Goth.
Ivan, November bind and 23rd.
Rocky Mount. November 24th.
DR. Martins. November 10Th.
Emma, November 9th.
Mot, November 29th
Carterville. November Both.
Rod Land, December LIST.
Arkana, December 2nd.
Plain Dealing. December 3rd and 4th.
Collinsburg, December 9th.
Antrim. December 7th.
Alden, December Sth
Benton. December 9th to 3ist. inclusive.
H. Ii. MONTGOMERY, Registrar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Succession Notice.

Tutorship of Minors of ! In District Court,
David Wallace deceased. ! Dossier Parish, La
Notice is hereby given that L. NJ. Wallace,
N natural tutrx and ex-otficio administra
trx of the succession of David Wallace, de-
cea ed, has this day filed in my Office heI
second annual account in above succession
aud if opposition be not made thereto within
the time prescribed by law, said account will
he homologated and made the Judgment Of
the Court.
Witness my official signature, this, October
goth, 1897. B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "TRE STAR GAL
LERY,'has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Cali and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
auteed. Respectfully,
J.DAMBLY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

ooLoRED BAPTIST STATE CoSvEN.
aos' Hot SPRINGS, ARK, Nov. 3 to 8.
nof ABOVE occasion the Cotton Belt
noate will sell tickets to Hot Springs
suu return at rate of one aud one
s s..a fares for the round trip, on
o.'.lncate plan; provided there is so
= more In attendance. Date of sale;
NV NV to 8, inclusive; return limit,
Q. R. DENTON, Agent,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

The police Jury of Caddo parish
has advertised for bids for the con-
struction of bridge, in Ward l,
on old Red Bayou, where Erwin
Bluff and Gilmer roads cross; also,
for bridge over the slough on the
Erwin Bluff and Wild Lucia road.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

An elegant assortment of fall and
winter millinery goods can be had
at the Mary Files Millinery store,
800 Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

The uon-jury term of the Booster
District Court, Hon. j. I. Watkins,
nresiding, will convene next Mon
day. November l.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Rev. j. R. Roy, pastor, assisted
BY Rev. P. NJ. Brown, of Keachi, is
conducting a protracted meeting at
this place this week. There is a
large attendance, daily.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

The November meeting of the
c.ado Pasisb Teachers Association
mill he held at Mooringsport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Absolutely the gerry best repairing
If all kinds done at Carriers Jewelry
Store. 2Oo Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Diamond Setting, Lense Grind
ing, Matchmaking, Engraving,
Jewelry Manufacturing and Repair,
ing. done at Leon N. Carter's-
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Ioudop Butler Camp, o. Q. ",
u;,l meet in Benton on Tuesday,
Nov. 9th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
Benton .AcNde2Nu.

THhe first Session of the Benton Academy
4 and Preparatory School will commence
September 6, 1897, d. V.
Miss EMMA HALL, of Tennessee, will have
charge of the Primary and a portion of the
intermediate Departments.
Terms, - so to IS per month.
For further particulars, apply to the Princi-
pal p. II. HENSLEY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28
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, 1897-10-28

Your eyes tested free, at Carriers,
22O Texas street, Shreveport, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

Carter's Diamond Lenses are the
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Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, Office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-10-28

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Ladies can get bargains at the
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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07
STATE POLITICS.

AS Il matter of party policy the Dem.
ocratic party OF Virginia cannot afford to
lose II man. With n divided party it's
gubernatorial candidate would hardly fare
as we'll even as Mr. Bryan, who carried
the State by only 10000 with the assist
ance of the solid 2opulist vote The Re-
publicans of the State are getting ready
for an aggressive campaign. The Popu-
lists who have many grievances which
were temporarily forgotten in the ma
tional election, have already arranged for
State convention. They might possibly
support Judge Baker p. Lee, as he is
especially popular with them on account
of his being nm original silver man, but
we strongly doubt that they..wlil support
any man whom the State Democratic
party will nominate. n-Newnort News
Commercial
True as all this is, it is not expected
that the leaders Of the Democratic marty
in Virginia will look upon it as n warn
ing, or for that matter. pay the slightest
attention to it. Proscriptive measures
will be set 30 work and the Chicago plat
form will be made the Democratic touch
stone, with results astonishing aud dis
astrous, we think How, indeed, can
there he other outcome? At the present
time the party in this State is critically
i'll. Divided against itself; successful
ut tine last election only by the temporary
aid of such undemocIatic elements ms
Populism and free silver Rcpublicanism /:
responsible for long continued and wide
spread eXtravagaEce in State administra
tlon; placed i'll an antagonistc attitude
tosthe proposed constitutional convcn-
Uon, and forced to father IL system of
election laws, the putridity of which has
by this time become an intolerable stencil
In the nostris of thousands of life long
Democrats. -Portsmoutk Star
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07

we'll from eyes that can see only material
things, anu have not as yet been touched
by Divine hands.
What is truth? Speculation runs mad
in an endeavor to define it, and philosophy
goes to the grave in vague fear that all
it's conclusions may have been in vain.
And yet Christ gives the answer so
plain and simple that little child is able
to understand what strong men doubJ.
Every one that is of the truth heareth
my voice."
Here is the truth, in Christ and in Him
alone. 1t abides in the son of God, the
Jesus, whose life was rich with the eter-
nal sunshine and fragrant with the eter>
nal flowers.
To hear is one thing and to understand
is quite another. Not until the soul
comes into it's birthright and has assum.
ed the stature designed for it by it's
maker can it intelligently hear the voice
of Christ and understand the truth
When given freely and unreservedly
into the hands of the God TO whom it
must return, after this dream which men
call life, the soul becomes omnipotent
and the hereafter is DO longer sealed
volume into which it may not look.
What is truth? Why, it is Christ. It's
eternal dwelling is in the man of sorrows,
who gave to the world his own glory; the
teacher of the Mount of Olives, who ut
tered words that would make life nothing
but sweet aud wholesome were they heed
ed by the world; the Nazarene who cured
the ills of both soul and body the Christ
who died upon the cross of Calvary chat
the truth might make the people free.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07

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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07
PILATES QUERY.

Standing in the hall of Judgment, be
for the mighty ruler, PLATE in whose
hands was the determining of life or
death, Christ said: ''To this end was
born, and for this cause came | into the
world, that should bear witness unto
the TRUTH
PLATE said unto him, "What is TRUTH
This is q grave question, and it is one
that people are asking each other every
day.
1t is one that goes far beyond the
boundaries of life, and it will not down at
the bidding of anything born of man.
From the beginning OF time it has con
fronted the world and, solemn and pro
phetic, full of tremendous meaning, 1t
still engrosses the attention of the world.
Men have climbed to the loftiest noun
tain tops of thought in the effort to un
rayel its mystery, and others have de-
scended into the lowest depths of fanati-
cism and superstition in an endeavor to
find this pearl of great price.
Science.has dclved into the earth with
all the tools available, and has erected
many huge hypothesis. only to see it
crumbie and fade away when some
brighter light sho1e
Science has counted the sands upon the
oceans shores and measured its waters
by theory and deduction in an effort to
establish the truth. and has also assorted
and labeled the stars and still tho skies
smile at science, and hold their secret
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07

The Hon. Joseph Bailey, Democratic
leader of the House of Representatives,
declined to attend White House dinner
because he never has worn and never will
wear dress suit. Texas will no doubt
he panied to learn that the Juvenile Con-
gresham has permitted dress suits to
scare him away from good dinner. He
should have stuck his pants in his boots
and waded in
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07

Phoebe Couzins, after devotiDg the
greater part of her life to advocating the
cause of woman su mirage now advises all
young women to marry and become house
Keepers, and declares that "women in
public life will never prove satisfactory. s"
This does not prove much more than that
for years without losing the essentially
feminine aptitude for changing her mind.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07
BUTCHER WEYLER.

There is no more atrocious perversion
of human nature than cruelty. BY this
word is meant the love of inflicting need
less suffering upon others. It is this
wanton and fiendish gloating in torture
that has been most characteristic of the
people and of the government of the Ibe-
rian Peninsula ever since it's first inva-
sion by Hannibal. Whether this trait of
deviltry is to be ascribed to the conquest
by Rome, to the generations of warfare
with the Saracen, to che persistent survival
OF feudalism and false counterfeit of
chivalry or to the desperate contest be-
tween science and religion long lingering
in seats of learning, may not easily he
said But in this day and at this hour it
is pertinent to note that the logical out
come of cruelty is corruption. A nation
cannot, more than indiy idual, abandon
itself to inhuman vice without paying
the price Of it's indulgence in dishonesty.
1t need, therefore, be no surprise to learn
that Butcher Weyler has been forced to
arrest some of his subordinates who have
robbed the i'll and dying in the Spanish
hospitals in Cuba. If Weyler would only
investigate himself, as we'll AS his under
lings, the revelations might be astound.
ing.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-04-07

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