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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
CURES BLOOD AND
 SKIN TROUBLES. Mtching EcEema-Scabs and Scales. After All Else Fails-Costs Nothing To Try
reching Eclema-scabs and Scale
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

Is your blood poor? Is it thin? Is your akin pale? Does your skin feel hot and gvToIlen7 All run down? Is your blood bad? Have you Pimples? Eruptions? scrofula? Eating Sores? Cancer? Itching
 Burning Eczema? Boils? Scaly Eruptions? !? Skin or Scalp Itch? Blood, Hair or Skin Hnmors? Aching Bones, Joints or Back? Have you hereditary or contracted Syphi- liffc Blood Taint? Ulcers in Throat or Mouth2 Swollen Glands? Rheuma tism? Offensive Catarrh? Weak Eyes? Partially Deaf9 Rad Breath? Then your blood Is Impure and we advise you to take a few large bottles of Botanic Blood Balm CB
 B B-), which will effect a perfect cure and restore you to health. Here Is proof:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23

and slope, and they give us more trou- ble than all other disproportions. sym metry of the coat must conceal these defects. Hips are frequently not ex- actly mated in shape, height or posi- tion, and not infrequently there is a slight difference in the length of legs or arms. It is our business to observe these things and correct them to the eye when the garment is on. This is not difficult with slight variations, but there are cases where 1t Is nearly im- possible. and then we simply do the best we can"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
A Dirnitarv Relaxes.

"What is your name?' asked the city directory enumerator.
 "Cotton," answered the man of the house.
 Any children?"
 Eleven"
 q suppose we shall have to let it go.' said the enumerator, putting. down the figures ''but it looks like padding the census"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23

gible information which never. even for single moment, will be of the slightest use to them in their lives. But of the practical thiAss, yes the fundamental principles which must
 govern their lives. they are taught eith- CT nothing or little. There Is where we are fIoundering in this country, despite our boasts of progress in matters edu- cational. The things we ought to know we know not, and the things which avail little are often our choicest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
Summer Rates to

City Students. Only, $4.OO per month, four hours each day-less than half price. Bookkeeping. Penmanship, shorthand. etc. Draugbon's Practical Business College. Dexter Ave, oppo-
 site Pc. i adv-wed- -sun-kR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
Lack in Practical Education of Girls.

LadleS- HOHle JoufndI.
 There is too great lack in the prac- tical education Of our girls. Such a practical phase of woman's life as the realization and meeting of honest obligations never enters into girls studies at school, college or, in the vast majority of cases, even at home We go on and let our girls study useless ologies and isms and accumulate vast amount of undigeated and unintelh-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
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the boundary monuments. and the
 Maryland Legislature S5.0Oo. pr. w., c. Clark of Baltimore is cooperating
 with Secretary of Internal Affairs Latta of Pennsylvania in directing the yuork ~5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
Altogether Different.
TIt-Rita

TIt-Bits.
 Lawyer-Apd so you kissed her on the doorstep. did you?
 witness-No, sir: it was in the viein- lty. of the left eyebrow r.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23
rs. the Rabv Ts Cuttinr Teeth

41 Lu0 0BUy 4B VWLIAA4B. 4VsIA
 Be sure and use that old and well-trieo remedy, Mrs Windows Soothing syrup child. softens the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhOSa- Twenty-Five cents oottl&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-23

LOSS OF VITALITY is loss of the principle of life, and Is early indicated by failing appetite and diminishing strength and endurance. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the greatest vitalizer-it acts on all the organs and functions, and builds up the
 whole rsVstem (A
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

We have received the new cat
alogue of the Tulane University
of Louisiana, in New Orleans,
lust issued from the University
Press.
An examination of it's contents
show that Tulane under the guild
ance of its new President DR.. AL
derman, has just completed the
most successful session in its his
toay. There were eighty instruc-
tors, and 1150 students were in
attendance. Beginning with next
session there will be inaugurated
several new features. We call
the attention of our readers to the
advertisement Of the University in
another column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Personal.

Mrs. R. E. McDade, of Bluffs,
visited friends in Benton this
week.
Rev. Mr.. Curry, of Shreveport,
preached in the Methodist Church
Sunday night.
Mrs. A. D. Calhoun, of Cross
Keys, is the guest Of her father,
Mr.. j. E. Johnston.
Mr.. W. E. Ivey and family and
Mrs. R. E. Adger left Wednesday
for Hot Springs, Ark.
Rev. WIS. Young, of New Lon
don, Ark, preached in the Bap-
fist Church Sunday morning.
Miss Maude Dorman, who has
been visiting Mrs. Ella Kennon,
left Monday for her home at Sa-
line, Bienville parish.
Mrs. H. H. Wheless, of Alden
Bridge, and Miss Kate Jones, of
Shreveport, were the guests OF
Miss Dollie Cabeen Monday.
Mrs. Kate McMeans, who has
been visiting her father, Rev. J.
M. Brown, left last Thursday for
her home at Bastrop. She was
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Sallie Brown.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

New York Herald: It is be-
coming palmer to us that love,
stretching its hands toward the in
Unite love, and then scattering
love along the somewhat dull and
ourdened pathway of life, is the
only thing worth a supreme effort,
Ior it is the essence of all that we
can hope for here and the promise
oI all we can pray for in the here
after.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Syndic'S Sale.

Syndic's Sale.
S. j. zeigler I No. 4o67. First Judicial
VS.. District, La. District
His Creditors. Court, Caddo Parish.
Dy virtue of a writ of sale to me di-
ID rected, will sell at public auction,
on Saturday, the 10th day of August, A.
D., 1901, at the principal front door of
the Court House, in Benton, La, between
the usual hours of sale, the following
described property situated in the Parish
of Bossier, surrendered by S. J. Zeigler
to his creditors, viz: Lots 18, % and %,
Stockwell Subdivision, Bossier City,
about one acre. Right of Creditors, as
assignees of S. j. Seigler, to all his right,
title and interest in the town of Benton.
Undivided one-half interest in east hall
Of section seven, township %, range 10.
Undivided one-half interest in lands
known as Lewis lands, viz: North hall,
north of southwest quarter, northwest
quarter Of southeast quarter, west half
of northeast quarter of southeast quarter
of section six; southwest quarter of Sec
ton eight, township twenty-one, range
thirteen. East half of northeast quarter
of section one, township twenty-one
range fourteen, less 40 acres sold Sam
Stroy, containing S0acres, more or less,
being bought by S. J. Zeigler and R. w
Vance from succession of S. w. Vance
Also, an undivided half interest in the
east half of the southeast quarter Of
section tWenty-three; the west half oil
the southwest qqarter of section twenty
| four, township twenty-five, range four
teen, containing $50 acres, more or less
known as Dutch John Hill land, pur-
chased by S. J. Zeigler and R. w. Vance
from succession of S. w. Vance.
Terms of Sale-One-four cash, and
| the remainder on credit of IL months
purchasers to give notes bearing eight
| per cent per annum interest from day Of
sale, secured by special mortgage and
vendors privilege on property sold, with
waiver of benefit of appraisement, and
STIMULATING five per cent attorneys fees
in event of suit for collection.
L. M. CARTER,
Syndic of Creditors of S. J. Zeigler
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Bossier District Court adjourn
ed Saturday. Gass Young, found
guilty of murder, was sentenced
to be hung; Adolphus Richardson
and Major Drew were each sem
fenced to epenitentiary for three
years; Ebert Cole two years and
lessee Taylor one year in the
penitentiary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Stray Sale.

Estrayed before me by S. J. Smith,
Il on June 10, 1901, one black mare
mule, about Is u hands high and about
8 years old, without any flesh marks,
one saddle or harness spot (white) on
the weathers, collar marks on both
shoulders, name and tail has not been
trimmed in long time, as they are un-
usually long. Slightly stiff, or little lame
in one or both hind legs; without mark
or brand. Appraised at $50.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges
or the same will be sold at Magenta, La.
on Saturday, August 8, 1901.
J.C. BELL, Justice Peace.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Longview-E. J. Bryant, S. J. john
son, VIM. Woodland, trustees.
Ward 6--White Schools.
Bellevue. A. Snider, L. c. Biggs,
j. H. Wyche, trustees.
Fillmore-C. D. Sandidge, P. D. Rat
cliff, Dove Horton, trustees.
Haughton-J. G. Hodges, J. w. Elston
and M. Britt, trustees.
Allentown-W. D. Wadley, Hyram
Wadley and Mr.. Rogers, trustees.
Kingwood-S.S S. Rounsavalle, Messrs.
Berry and Hunter, trustees.
Koran-Dr E. L. Houston, J. J. Lay,
J. F. Love, trustees.
Point or Peas-J. R. Elliott, Eugene
Sibley, R. J. Sibley, trustees.
Middleton and Rascoe-J. G. McDade
and H. P. Middleton, trustees.
Ogilvie-J. R. Ogilvie, J. w. Savage,
Abner Strange, trustees.
Colored Schools.
St. John-Capt. J. w. Only, Aleck
Davis and Croffer, trustees.
African Church-Arihur McDade,
George Nelson and Stevenson, trustees.
Pineville-J. G. McDade, A. J. Jeter,
E. M. Oglesby, trustees.
Bight's Chapel-Dr. Houston, w. B
Tut, P. M. Burk, trustees.
Asbury-D. NJ. Houston, Oscar Bryant
and ST Williams, trustees.
Edwards and Wilson-Abel Skannal
Tom Wilson, Billy Patterson, trustees.
On motion, patrons Of each
High School were requested tc
take care Of same until the loca
Board can ascertain from the State
Board what they can do in the
matter, at next regular meeting
The Board then adjourned.
J. w. PRINCE, President.
W. H. SCANIAND, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Loudon Butler Camp, No. 400, I
U.C. ", Benton, July 8, 1901.
Camp met in regular session for
the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year.
Capt. Thos. Lyles was unani-
mously elected Commander, and
d: other were reelected.
The following delegates were
elected to the State Reunion at
Baton Rouge: Capt. Thos. Lyles,
Capt. S. M. Thomas, j. E. Adger.
Alternates-L. D. Prince, w. E.
Farley and DR.. H. Neeson.
B. R. NASH, Adjutant.
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, 49,: JULY II, 1901.

In another column will be found
the professional card of Mr.. Jos.
r Johnston. He is we'll known
as man of ability and strictest
integrity, and the Banner wishes
him success.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Homestead Entry No. 6467.
Department. OF the interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

DCpdl OLiSlt VI VIC lutcllOl, |
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
June 13, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of District
Court CO., at Benton, La, on -, July syIo2 20,
William M. Morrow-for the south half
OF northwest quarter and north half of
southwest quarter of section SO, township
20 North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: R. E.
Wyche, of Benton P. O., La; L. c,
Biggs, Walter White and Cicero Afford,
of Bellevue P. O., La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
June 20, 1901. july Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Homestead Entry No. 1857.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitnches a

DOHhl VAlClU Va Vic AAuOAAOAl l
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
June "a, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final commute
ton proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before B. A.
Kelly, Clerk of District Court at Benton,
La, on August IL, 1901, viz: Homestead
Entry No. 7457-Martin Stevens-for the
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
and northwest quarter Of southeast quar-
ter of section 9, township 20 North, range
IL West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tc
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Louis Moore
Robert Stewart, Robert Jennings and
Robert Payne, all of Alden Bridge P
O., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
June n, 1901. aug 8
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Communications.
Department of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
Annf |

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
June 10, 1901. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
~ ing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final Communication
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, at Benton, La,
on July 26, 1901, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 83O1-Johny Jones-for the north
east quarter Of southeast quarter OF sec
ton %, township 20 North, range IL
West, Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Simon
Ford, James Ford, Louis Jenkins, OF
Linton P. o., La, and Ben Taylor, Of
Midway P. O., La.
]. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
June 20, 1901. july Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

FRANKS RESTAURANT,
J. BUcCoLo &: Co., Proprietors.

Oyster parlor, fish and game of all
kinds. Up-to-date in all things, and
furnished in the neatest style. Prompt
and polite attention. Meals at all hours.
In the Simon building, Shreveport, La.
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S17e3 60
j. e. Johnston,

n praOtlce III tne courts OF LOUISIANA
and Arkansas, and in the Federal Courts.
Noticc.
4 meeting of the Cottage Grove Gem
"A etery Association is hereby called
to meet at the Cemetery on August list.
All stockholders are urgently requested
to be present, as it will be necessary to
make an assessment to pay past indebt-
ness and to meet needed improvements.
]. r. CAVETT, President.
N. w. SENTELL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Shreveport Bridge collections
for the month Of June:
E. j. McDade, East end S723 06
G. Owens, West end. 683 10
M. Smith, night .. 35S IS
S17e3 go
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Tulane University
Of Louisiana.
NEW ORLEANS.

N Il w OR l. II A N ..
E. A. ALDERMAN, LII. D., President.
Dull courses in Languages, Sciences,
l. Engineering, Law, Medicine. Four
new chairs established for next session.
Tulane makes leaders in all vacations.
It's facilities for instruction in Engineer
ing are unsurpassed. Unexcelled oppor-
tunities for the study Of Sugar Chemis-
try. Many scholarships in the academic
department.. Board and accommodation
at lowest rate. Opportunities afforded
for self-help. No worthy boy, if needy,
shall be turned away from its doors.
Next session begins October list.
Send for catalogue.
r. K. BRUFF, Secretary.
SADDLERY AND BUGGIES.
When in Shreveport visit r. P
w Morton's Saddlery Store.
Top Buggies from Sis up.
Harness from Sc so up.
Headquarters for repairing Saddles
and Harness. Special attention given
to order work.
Your patronage solicited.
r. P. MORTON,
203 Texas St.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

June -29-To balance on hand S2645 II
Following report Of Tax Collec-
tor was received:
To the Hon. President and Membe rs
OF the School Board of Bossier Parish,
La: I respectfully report the following
collections on poll taxes for quarter end
ing June 80, 1901:
Polls S274
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11
Real Estate Agent.

IlCStI VIoOStUC NSCHVs
nuring my twelve years experience in
IL the real estate business l have
made great many sales. My facilities
for selling property at this time are bet
ter than they have ever been. have
correspondents in the North and West
who come in contact with parties wish
ing to make purchases. prefer to ham
die large tracts of timbered lands, but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me w. G.. PERRIN,
1t8 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-11

Benton, La, July 5, 1901.
On motion and second, it was
ordered that the salary of O. G.
Alexander, teacher of Bossier City
colored school shall not be paid
until after her examination.
On motion and second, the Sec
rotary was requested to write to
the trustees and ascertain the
cause of the first suspension of
Koran school.
On motion and second, on re-
quest of Mr.. M. G.. Malone, he
was transferred from Line school
to Heifner school.
On motion, the Board adjourned
until 8 o'clock, a. M, tomorrow.
July 6, 1901.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, with same members present
as on yesterday.
On motion, Sunflower school,
asked for by DR.. R. B. Martin, was
not granted.
On motion, the Lusk school was
granted.
On motion, Ansel and Emma
schools were united, and an ap-
preparation of $50 was granted to
be used in building a new school
house at central point.
Petition of Bossier teachers,
who attended Summer Normal
School at Shreveport, asking for
an appropriation to pay their ex-
penses while in attendance, was
tabled.
On motion, the Secretary was
requested to write to State Super
intendent for his construction Of
the resolution adopted by the State
Board on May 18th, relative te
salaries and grades of teachers Of
High Schools, and that the reply
of the State Superintendent be
published in the Bossier Banner
On motion, the following fifty.
nine schools were located and es'
tablished for the year ending
August 31st, 1902, to begin frs
Monday in September, or as soor
thereafter as convenient, and tx
be taught regularly until close o
the session-the township schools
of Bossier City, Russell and Mil
ler's Bluff, for term of eigh
| months; white schools for sever
months; colored schools for thre'
months;
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School Board Proceedings.
BENTON, La, July 5. 1901.


The School Board of Bossier
Parish met this day in regular
session. Members present: J. w.
Prince, President; N. W. Sentell,
j. B. Thompson, J. B. Johnston,
j. 3. Rogers, R. B. Martin and
j. N. Plat. Absent: E. S. Dortch
and T. J. Tidwell.
Minutes of April 9Th session
were read and approved.
The Treasurer presented his re-
port for the quarter ending
June Both, 1901, which was exam
med in open session, and vouchers
Herewith checked with the books
and burned in open session, and
said report was received as cor
rect settlement to date, as follows:
w. H. Scanland, Treasurer,
In account with
1901. Bossier School Fund.
April 5-To amount on hand $ 831 Is
6-To correct Report 622 9 %
$50 amount from Col
lector on ga mills for
quarter ending March
81, less 5 per cent 1881 OF
Ito amount from parish,
y polls. ,,.................... 9 90
May 25-To amount from State. 1866 "a
June 29-To amount from Col
lector on polls, quarter
ending to date, S274,
less per cent,.-.......,.., 26O 80
June 29-To amount from Col
lector on Pa mills, roll
1900, s1526 So, less S
per cent 4450 81
$57O7 90
1901. Or.
April 6-By amount paid Mem
bers School Board IS % 35
6-By amount paid Board
Examiners, for January q 0C
6-By amount paid T. A.
Mckinney. .-.-..... 3 Is
June 29-By amt paid Reports
No. 779 to 851, inclusive 1923 sc
29-By amount paid com.
on S2987 6O..............-. "a 6S
9-By balance .............. 2645 II
s57o7 &C
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-13
of NJ. r. Aliens Accounts
Results in His Favor.

State Inspector of Finance freq >;
plat of Poultney in the first week Oh
his investigation Of the pflNaVe
account of Martin F. Allen OF uhe
Farmers National Bank has ascertalheu
mot system was used which would
nor have been possible in any BANK
nvcent one like that at Nergennes
where no passbooks were kept Dy tle
Non whose accounts were doctored:
The method used in the case OF MI n.
Allen so far as has been disclosed oy
the examination, was that OF entering
checks drawn by him once, twice anu
sometimes as many as four tunes
against his account. This procedure
Leaves room Tor no supposition except
the one that on each OF the entries ~, VI
the check against the account after Ill D
first and proper one the money TePIe,,
Santed was simply transferred
from the account of Mr.. Alien
70 The nocket of the person or persons
~ whom the false entries were maze.
4 REGULARITY of this system seems s,' ~
he that checks of odd numbers anu
having cents attached were seiecteu.
Scheme is on foot among the
friends and relatives of j. w. ketchlH y
70 secure bail for his release from Jal
~ Rnrlinotop. This scheme Is e
Socrre the necessary amount, Sl0'uVo,
from a surety company. IL VIII 'a ~
some time but will doubtless w
| successful.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-06-13

reply that words almost failed MN
A large. somewhat awkward looking
..pleb." who just then happened TO be
nassing by. helped the first class
aman" out of mis- predicament.
Come here. strait" the cadet officer
commanded the large, awkward look
ing "pleb." and the latter, cringing'
approached. a., uu..
This fellow has of wearing his cap?
said the first class "man," indicating
the understood "pleb' to the other.
The latter. looking as If he stood in
mortal fear of his life, repned;
Il do. sir"
VERY well. sir" replied the first
class "man." in an indignation-choked
tone. "You are to thrash the fellow
mis- evening after taps You." indi-
eating the "p,sb" with the shock OF
brown hair. "are TO report at the
corral after taps tonight for lick
ing" IL.
sized "pleb." 81 don't know about
the licking. but I'll be there all
right" A..
The undersized "pleb" was at The
corral directly after TAPS He ar
rived alone. and he was chewing con
ten+edlv on blade of grass when h'
found the group awaiting him u
consisted Of eight cadets and cade'
officers. and the large "pleb' who ha'
heen selected to thrash the undersize'
~nleh" The two ''plebs' quietll
stripped TO their trousers and under
shirts. The large "p,eb" looked as ]
he would tip the beam at about "a
ana measure up TO five feet eievel
Tbe undersized "pleb" with the shoel
~ brown hair looked TO weigh abou
los mounds and 10 stand about nv
feet four in his goloshes. However
he looked rather unusually bunehy
10 chest and bicePs under his under
shirt.
| Tbev went at II at the insuited mrs
lass aman's" signal The undersize
~nleb. danced around his big antai
mist like cooper around q barre
| Tben he lowered his head suddenl!
ran in under the big ''pleb's guar
and nlanted right-hand wallop q
tbe bg "pleb's' chin that broke u
/. ! stiffness Of the night Ike the impa'