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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
OHERIFF'S SALE.-No. 4O73. In

OHERIFFS SALE.-No. 4O73. In
~ District Court, Bossier Parish,
La. Mrs. S. E. Johnston, ct al, vs..
W. B. Simpson. By virtue of a writ
OF seizure and sale issued in above
named suit and to me directed, [ have
seized and will proceed to sell. at pub
lie auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, January 80, 1897, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
The undivided one-half interest in
and to section twenty eight (28), less
the southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter and less the undivided half of
the northwest quarter of northwest
quarter, township twenty (2O), range
thirteen Q3). The said half interest
containing $50 acres. Also, the north
west quarter of southeast quarter of
section Twenty-Five {29), township
twenty (2O), range range Is, contain
ing 40 acres, more CT less, subject to
the lease of j. II. Woods & Co.'S mill
seat located on 20 acres thereof.
The above described property seiz-
ed as the property Of defendant, w.
B. Simpson.
Terms of Ssle-Cash, without tho
benefit OF appraisement, to pay and
satisfy the sum Of nine hundred dol
lars, with 8 per cent per annum in
terest from Nov. l, 1896, and all costs
OF suit, including per cent on said
sum and interest as attorneys fees,
aud according to law.
A. R. THOMPSON, Sheriff:
Benton, La, Dec. "a, 1896.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
Powder. and Shells.

THE Austin Powder Co, of Cleveland, Ohio,
4 have let the contract for building pow
der magazine and have appointed me their
so,s agent in this and surrounding territory.
therefore with pleasure take occasion to ad.
wise the public that hencefOrth l can supply
the trade with Sporting and Blasting Powder,
and Loaded Shells, the best the world has vet
produced. EXCELLENCIES CLAIMED !:
Velocity, penetration, pattern, cleanliness of
gun, light recoil and uniform results under all
atmospheric conditions. Ny travelling men
will call upon many of you-please retain your
order for them, or if in a hurry send direct to
my office.
Prices of Powder, Shells, Groceries and
Drain furnished on application
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
Homestead Entry No. 6l3s.

LaHu OIIIct Ht NarthItOches, La,
December 26, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice :of his in.
tention to make final proof in support, of bis
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Cont, at Benton, La,
on February 5, 1897, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 5l3S-James William Faircloth-for the
southeast quarter, section IA, township %
North, range ~ West, Louisiana Meridian
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: s. +. !'umgardner. f. B.
Jockey, w. r. Bumgardner and r. A. Fox, Of
Midway, La.
EDW.D PHILLIPS, Register.
December 81, 1896 feh4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
Homestead Entry No. 522l,
Land Office ut Natchito,

Land Uhce at NatchitOches, La, !
December "A, 1896
Notice is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his iuten-
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
February S. 1897, viz: Homestead Entry No.
Setback Cole-for the south half OF north.
west quarter, section }, township 20 North,
range l3 West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land. viz: Sam Brnwn, Jerry Brown,
Henry Cockrum and Giles Kennedy of Alden
Bridge, La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
December 81, 1896 feb
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
G.. A. ALSTON.
Cotton Factor. and
Warehou9eman,
Office Corner Spring and Crockett Streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.

Office Corner Spring and Crockett Streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
7 BEG to call your attention to the fact that
am still in the Cotton Factorage and
Warehouse business. Having spent the last
thirty years of my life in this line claim to
have a thorough knowledge of the business in
all its branches. Am located at the commodi-
Gus warehouse, corner of Spring and Crockett
Streets, where will always be found selling,
CHASING and weighing my own cotton. BY
dsiag my own work l am enabled to handle
your cotton tor less money than anyone else.
have no groceries, dry goods or anything
other than cotton to sell. Should any of my
custo;ners need such things will always take
pleasure in having their orders filed at lowest
pricea, charging them no commission what
ever. All ask of them IS to ship me their
cotton which propose to store and cell for
30 cents per bale less such charges as freight,
drayage and insurance. am a member of the
Board of Trade, having at all times before me
the latest telegraph dispatches, keeping
thoroughly posted on prices. l always get
the top OF the market and give my customers
the full benefit of it.
Thanking you for your past patronage and
soliciting continuance of same, / remain
Yours very truly,
c A. ASTON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
HE1Ny Sale.

,strayed before Fl. Barnacastle, Justice of
~ the Peace. Ward 6, by w. Z. MeDade,
and will be sold at Haughton, La. within The
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, February IL.
1897 one Roam Mare Pony about years old,
about l4I hands high right hind heel white,
star in forehead and branded cap Z with bar
over it.
appraised at so.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, &c, or the same
will be sold according to law
j. w. OSEAI, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Upton Record: The State has
the right to tax the people for edu-
cational purposes, but when it IN.
dertakes to force parents to send
their children to the public schools,
whether they are willing or not, the
State is taking step in the direc-
ticn OF paternalism wholly unwar-
ranted. II such a bill is passed it
will never be executed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

GAINESVILLE Times: Any paper cen
and should advocate the principles
it believes to be right, and this done
in fair, open way commands and
receives the respect of everybody,
but this it can always do without
resorting to abuse and vilifcation Of
those who differ with it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Chattanooga News: Whether in
leading blushing bride to the altar
or in leading the minority of the
lower house Of congress, Benton Nc
Mullen is always good and safe man
to follow. May bis married life be
as happy as his public career has
been successful.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Jackson Wing: In the coming
battle of life, it is the survival of the
fittest, and he is the fttest whose
educational powers, professional dex-
terity, commercial sagacity, agricul-
tural swrewdness or mechanical skill
is most completely developed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

One of the swiftest drops, of the
mercury recorded in the blizzard is
on tap at st. Joseph, Mo-, where the
fall was 70 degrees in six hours.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

There will be supper at the
Benton House on Thursday night,
February 4th, for the benefit of the
Confederate Veterans, Come one,
come all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

A dispatch from Quincy, Ill, of
the 18th inst. states that the Miss.
issi ppi river is frozen over solid
above the city bridge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Richmond Times: The conserva-
tism, wisdom and purity, which
ssould be the characteristics of the
Senate, have become things of the
past. The remedy is not in abolition
OF the Senate, but the election of
senators by popular vote.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Mobile Register: 1t is o poor
argument that leeds epithets to sup
port it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Sixteen inches of snow fell at
Valparaiso, Indiana, on Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

= alesmen can make big money soliciting for
~ Brlces Portrait and Frame Co. Write or
call. COL Texas ST., Shreveport
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

New York Press: Perhaps more
good might be accomplished by
ringing curfew for grown people.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Monday was tho coolest day in
the history of Chicago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

you want Picture Enlarged in any style
4 Known to the art, call ON Brices Portrait
anu frame Co., COL Texas St Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

There will be meeting of the
Loudon Butler Camp of Confederate
Veterans on the first Tuesday in
February, at the Court House, in
Benton, at IL o'clock. A full attend
ance is requested.
A. P. BUTLER, Commander.
B. r. NASH, Adiutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28

Better a kind no, than harsh yes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1897.

Bossier District Court, Judge j. T.
Watkins presiding, convened Mon
day m >rning. The following cases
had been disposed of up to yesterday
morning:
State VS.. lobe Davis. Violating
labor contract! Plead guilty and
fined $40 and cost or twenty days in
jail.
State s..Jobn Coleman, William
Stewart, Gus Phillips, Joe Fuller
and Henry Morris. Larceny. Nolle
prosecuted.
State VS.. Joe Adams. Violating
labor contract. Continued.
State VS.. jim Maxwell. Carrying
concealed weapons. Fined 500 and
cost or thirty-fv days in Jail.
State VS. Joe Smith Burglarizing
L. L. a. y. y. Lays store. Ilead
guilty and was sentenced to eighteen
months in the penitentiary.
Following is a list of the Grand
Jury:
N. w. Sentell, Foreman; E. O.
Brock, w. A. McDade, j. Nj. Arnold,
j. B. Lynn, Willis Allen, H. NJ, Mat
lock, R. NJ. Miller, W. B. Hickman,
J. M. Stacey, A. j. Demoss, j. A.
Mcclellan, P. C. Husbrook, j. E.
CasoD, W. J. Dawson, J. NJ. Shaver.
The Grand Jury reported eleven
true bills yesterday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-01-28
THE ST.VD.4Y SUv

is the greatest Sunday newspaper in the world
Price &C. a copy. BY mail. s. year. Address
THE SUN, New York.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-20
SERMON.
FoursCOre Years. :
BY G. L. DEMAREST, D. D.

81 have been young, and now am old !;
vet have not seen the righteous forsaken,
nor his seed begging bread Psalm
nvxrii %
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-20

The progress of science has been
wonderful. Geology has opened remark
able Developments, and become systema-
tizsd since my early days. The study Of
the heavens has produced rich harvests
OF philosophie fact. The asteroids
coursing through the heavens between
Mars and Jupiter have increased in the
lists Of observers from four to two hun.
dred and fifty. Two moons have been
found to attend upon Mars. A new
planet has revealed itself beyond IRA.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-20

/ have all too long detained you with
these rambling notices of the days that
are gone, and have failed if | have not
shown good reason why should rejoice
that l have lived in this grand and awe
inspiring age. blessed, though, compared
with the Supreme Life. the course of
mans is evanescent. / have failed, too
il have not satisfied some weary or
doubling soul that it is great privilege
TO live at this time, near the close of a
century 80 active in research, in iuven-
ton and discovery. Its fruits are the
inheritance of the neg century, and
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-20

FMy last birthday occurred on the
18th of December, 1896, which fell upon
Sunday. Arrangements had been made by
my friends at Nottingham, n H., who
deemed me their pastor for fifteen years.
TO hold a cOmmemoratiOn on that day, Of
which my sermon was to form a part.
Early in December | suffered an affection
Of one of my eyes which precluded prep
aration and brought subsequent disap-
pointment 10 my friends. They, however,
pleaded for the birthday sermon.on Sun.
day of the following spring; and accord
ingly on the 23rd Of May l delivered the
discourse now printed. Two weeks after
ward ! repeated it to my friends in Gin
cinnati, o., and on the 25th of July TO the
congregation, in Manchester, y. H., which
two churches / had also served as pas
tor for brief periods.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04

The fur or vegetable down of the
cat-tail is not so valuable or useful as
elder down, but it approaches it close.
ly. A great many persons are today
using articles covered with cat tail
products who have no idea where the
material come from, although the work
Of gathering and transporting the
down and then weaving it into the
many forms it must take before be-
coming salable, constitutes q consider
able industry. One of the most elab.
crate uses to which the material is put
is that of covering sofas. Very many
OF the supposed plush divans
are really covered with fabric of cat
tail. 1t wears better than the plush
and is infinitely cheaper. The family
album which graces the centre table in
the parlor of SO many farmhouses is
also in many instances adorned with
cat-tail covers, although the house
wife cannot be convinced that they
are not plush. 1t is becoming a pre-
valent custom to use cat-tail fur on
the back of hand mirrors and brushes.
which have heretofore been backed
with plush. Some say that the SUBJ
stitute is really proving better than
the original. The head rest, too, seen
on the easy chair, is often of cat-tail
and it is none the less comfortable
for that.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04

The Tree of Luck.

Staten-Islander in the vicinity of
Fort Wadsworth relate an odd story
about tree which has grown upon
dock extending into the water from
cliff just above the quarantine sta
ton. The dock is constructed of pill
ing and logs, and extends from the
shore distance of about fifty feet, of
which twenty five feet are made up of
earth deposits between the piles. In
the centre of this earth rises an enor-
nous willow tree, around which q
fence has been built. Outside of the
fence heavy benches are placed, on
which the fishermen and others who
use the dock can take their comfort.
1t is related that when the dock was
first started in small way, nearly
twenty five years ago, small sprout
came floating down the water and wa,
drifted SO that it took root in the
earth, where it has now become great
tree. The fishermen of that day dis
covered it taking root, Strengthened it
up, protected it with environments
and have ever since defended it, SO
that they will not permit person even
to cut twig from it. They say that
the tree has been lucky to the dock,
and that any man who despoils it
brings bad luck to them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
Like a Small Torpedo

A curious fruit has recently been
discovered growing wild in Batavia.
1t appears to be a species of bean,
resembling cigar both in form and
color, though only about an inch in
length. But it has peculiar charac-
teristic which renders it very UNIQUE
and interesting object, and this is the
exceedingly energetic manner in which
it scatters its seeds. If one Of these
little fruits be thrown into a basin of
water it will rest quietly ON the surface
for from two to five minutes; then it
will explode with violence, hurting
most of its contents into the air with
noise and splash for all the world like
a small torpedo. 1t is hardly neces-
sary to say that this phenomenon is
caused by the pressure of the elastic
substance Of its interior overcoming
the resistance of its hard outer she'll
The curious property of explosion is
given the plant for the dissemination
of its seeds, which otherwise would
stand poor chance Of propagating its
species.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
without Delay.

The story OF the letter which Mr..
Branden Matthews and Mr.. Francis
Wilson as test of our office
system addressed in the following
fashion, mark Twain, God knows
where, and which found Mr.. Clemens
in London after travelling from San
Francisco to Australia, has brought
out an interesting anecdote concern
ing Abraham Lincoln. His ruggedly
characteristic features became SO well
known from the pictures of him pub
blished in the newspapers during the
campaign preceding his election, that
his son Robert took it into his head
to cut one of them out and paste it on
an envelope containing letter to. his
father, which he posted without other
address. The letter reached Mr.. Lin
coin without the slightest delay.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04

The largest farm in this country
and probably in the world, is situated
"a the southwestern part of Louisiana
IL extends one hundred miles north
and west. II was purchased in 1883
BY syndicate Of northern capitalists
by whom it is still operated. At the
time OF it's purchase its ! 900, 900 acres
was a vast pasture for cattle belonging
10 a few dealers in that country. Now
It is divided into pasture stations for
ranches, existing every six miles. The
sencingis sad to have cost about $50, :
700. The land is best adapted for rice,
sugar, corn and cotton. A tract, say
half q mile vide, is taken, and an en-
CINE is placed on each side. The en-
eines are portable, and operate a ca
BILE attached to four plows. By this
arrangement 80 acres are gone over in
a day with the labor of only three
men.
There is not single draught horse
On the entire place, il we except those
dsed by the herders of cattle, of which
there are 10000 head on the place.
The Southern Pacific railway runs for
about 36 miles through the farm. The
company have three steamboats, oper-
,ug on the estate, of which 800 miles
are navigable. II has also an icehouse,
bank, shipyard and rice mills.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04

A crusty old bachelor declares that
the graphophone was the only thing
needed to make the state of single
blessedness far preferable to the cares
and doubtful Joys of matrimony.
81 admit" he says, 'that on a
stormy night, when one does not feel
like going to the club or some place OF
amusement, or when one is under the
weather and is confined in ones own
room, ii is apt to be decidedly dull;
one tires of books, and longs for
companionship. That is to say, / used
to feel in this way at times, before 1
bought the best graphophone that
could be had for my money. Now l
have only to set it going, and am
amused all the evening. 1 have the
most charming and soothing selections
played to me on the piano, snatches
from the opera, and old ballads sung
to me in the tenderest and sweetest
voices, and q repertory that is in
exhaustible, for l can always have new
music when l am tired of the old. II
l have cold, l can put my feet in hot
water and take a hot punch, and be
entertained as well as if I had a wife
and all without the worries of a house,
hold or any danger OF the sweet voice
becoming fretful or complaining.
Besides, continued the crusty old
misogynist, 81 can always shut it up
when l want to. / wonder how many
husbands could do that to their woman
kind"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
/ lBnBR ,ERQITER,

t@ dNdg IN starcr.ee fJ'rs5t -,a-s
course, that there are savings banks
which are ably ahC honestl conduct
ed, and re as firm as a~y Institutions
put up by the hanCs of man can be.
But 1t is also true, as has recently been
demonstrated in Chicago and other
cities with painful clearness, that there
are savings banks which are worthless
and unsafe. 1t would be well, per-
haps, TO undertake still another revi-
sion Of the banking laws, but even with
this protection, what shall r, done to
shield depositors from bank officials
who may be incapable, II not abso-
lutely dishonest? How is the average
small depositor to know to a certain y
whether or not his bank is of the right
kind? The case of the Globe Savings
Bank is another powerful argument for
the establishment national sy tenn
of postal savings ban tt depositor
in those banks would have the absolute
assurance thai 80 long as the Govern
ment lasted his deposit would be safe.
Let the money-saving ~'tizen have an
opportunity to put his savings where he
can keep them.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
Servants who Will Not Take Tips

The servants in a well ordered ia
panese household are the most defer
entail beings alive. Every time they
bring you cup of tea or come to re-
move q dish at dinner or breakfast,
they will kneel and bow until their
foreheads touch the floor. Nor will
any of them accept fe. The other
night, as we left the residence of the
Japanese gentleman where we had
been taking dinner, one of his servants
piloted us through the grounds to the
gate, and l attempted to give him a
small coin. When I offered it, he
clasped his hands together and made a
very low bow, keeping his head down
until the carriage started.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
PHYSICIANS BAEELED.

Prof. II. $. Bowman, Instructor Of Natural
Science In Hartsville College. Cured
ola Severe Illness by DR.. wiu-
Jams Pink riIls for Pale
People After Physi-
clans Failed.
From ne Republican, Columbus. IND
Prof. R. S. Bowman, the able instrueto,
Of natural science in the famous Hartsyille
CInd.) College, is well and favorably known
not only as an educator, but also as min.
lister Of the gospel as fora number OF years
he was pastor Of the United Brethren
church at Charlotte. Mich. before coming
to Huntsville.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-06-04
Judicious Expenditures Cause Big
Returns.

To the merchant who is happy if he
IAN sell his goods at an increase of ten
u twenty per cent over the cost, how
almost incredible must it seem that
ypewriting machines and bicycles,
which cost from about sixteen to
twenty-five dollars to manufacture,
ian be sold for S100-or even $50
zach?
What machines are more universally
ised to-day than these two, excepting
he sewing machine?
How hard the merchant struggles
or his ten per cent. profit while the
ypewriting machine and bicycle sell
1t price which is from four to six
lines the cost of manufacture.
Judicious and continuous advertising
les made this possible.