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The age-herald., 1901-11-30

eases like scarlet fever sometimes cause deafness But by far the most common cause of loss of hearing is catarrh Of the head and throat.
 A prominent specialist on ear troubles gives as his opinion that hire out Of ten cases of deafness Is traced to throat troubles; this is probably over-stated. but 1t Is certainly true that more than half of all cases of poor hearing were caused by catarrh.
 The catarrhal secretion in the nose and throat finds It's way into the Eustachian tube and by clogging 1t up very soon affects the hearing, and the hardening of the secretion makes the loss of hearing permanent unless the catarrh which caused the trouble is cured.
 Those who are hard of hearing may think this a Title far fetched, but any one at all observant must have noticed how hard cold in the head will affect the hearing and that catarrh If long neg lected will certainly impair the sense of hearing and ultimately cause deafness.
 If the nose and throat are kept clear and free from the unhealthy secretions of catarrh, the hearing will at once greatly improve and anyone suffering from deaf ness and catarrh can satisfy themselves on this point by using a fifty cent box of Stuart,s Catarrh Tablets a new ca- tarrh cure. which in the past year has won the approval of thousands of catarrh sufferers, as well as physicians becauSe 1t Is in convenient form to use, contains no cocaine or opiate and is as safe and pleasant for children as for their elders.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets is wholesome combination of Blood root, Guaiacol, Flu calyptol and similar antiseptics and they cure catarrh and catarrhal deafness by action upon the blood and mucous mem brane of the nose and throat
 As one physician aptly expresses It. You do not have to draw upon the i'm agitation to discover whether you are getting benefit from Stuart's Catarrh Tablets; improvement and relief are ap- parent from the first tablet taken"
 All druggists sell and recommend them. They cost but fifty cents for full sized package and any catarrh sufferer who has wasted time and money on sprays, salves and powders, will appreciate to the full the merit of Stuarts Catarrh Tablets.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30

ing of $5O,OOO of city bonds for the pur- pose of erecting a new city hall and school house and extending the water mains. Governor Longino will present the bill for them at the next Legisla- ture
 The Columbus hosiery mills, under the management of Bell and Moelay, and the Columbus Com fort Company, owned by the Columbus Machinery Company, have begun operations. These are two large and well equipped enterprises.
 What might have been a disastrous confagration was narrowly averted last night Fire was discovered in the base ment of Captain E. T. Sykes law office and when found was burning through the second story. Prompt action by the de- partment saved the building The dam age is about s10O, covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
Read the advertisement of Rex Shoe Company in today's paper.
ATHENS
Young Student While Hunting Shoots
 of Part of Foot.

Athens, November 29.-(Special.)-Fred Byers, a young student, met with an accident this morning. It being holiday he was invited by T friend to go hunting and they left in a buggy for the hunting grounds. While on the road, his gun which vas resting muzzle down on his feet, was accidentally discharged by a sudden jerk of the buggy, and his toes were shot off. He was brought to Athens and medical attention given him, after which he was taken to his home in Huntsville by one of the professors.
 A young farmer by the name of Pat terson cs me to town today and sold his cotton crop and settled all his bills. With the remainder of his money, something more than slOO, he started for home. but lost the money before leaving Athens Some of his friends urged him to deposit the money with one of the banks before leaving town, hut he refused.
 Athens sent hundred and thirty people to Decatur Wednesday to attend the opening of an enterprlsing merchant of that city, who had been literally adver- tisng in this county, and who gave every per son a round trip railroad ticket It required three cars to take the people.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
ENSLEY

Ensley, November 29.-(Special.) )-Yes- terday being Thanksgiving. Ensley was almost deserted, a great many people at- tending various places of amusement in Birmingham.
 John Humphries, the jeweler in Nance's drug store, left yesterday for Atlanta, to return next Tuesday. S. B. Warren is in charge of his business
 The ball given last night at Nolan's hall by the Neotric Pleasure Club was a success, under the direction of the president. Mrs. J. C. Fossett
 W. I. Terry is in gessemer on a busi- ness trip.
 There will be negro school established in Booker City, the negro suburb of Ems ley. called the Booker Memorial College. Ten acres of ground has been donated to them by the Booker City Real Estate Company.
 M. Nalon has gone to his home Tn Cin- cinnati on account of i'll health.
 Today at the city Jail. three negroes escaped by burning a hole in the floor. They are still at large.
 Lawyer W. J. Martin has returned from Jasper
 Several amateur performances are to be given One is drama in three acts ''Imogene; or the Witch's Secret" An other is the comedy Confession. As soon as the city hall Is completed they will be produced.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Buchanan of Birmingham spent yesterday with MT. and Mrs. Gerst.
 The postoffice has new fixtures, includ- ing lock boxes.
 Tom Winsten attended the seminary re- ception in Birmingham tonight.
 Miss Bessie Spencer left today for Bes- semer to remain until Monday.
 Jack Nance is i'll at his home.
 H. Speaker of the Austin Bryan Manu- featuring Company srent yesterday wit h his parents in Birmingham
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
ALABAMA DEATHS.
George w. HoIcombe.

Calera, November 2s.-(Special) )-George w. Holcombe, aged 2S was accidently killed while hunting on Wednesday. In some manner he dropped his gun. which was discharged, the contents entering his groin. He was brought to Calera on local freight and Dr. Ed Parker of Shelby sent for, but he died before he arrived.
 He was buried yesterday in Bailey cemetery.
 MT. Holcombe was assistant auditor of the Western and Atlantic Railroad at Montgomery and was we'll known throughout the State
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
Colonel Atkinson.

Anniston. November 29-(Special)- News reached the city tonight of the death of Colonel Huffman Atkinson prior to three years ago president and local manager of the American City Land Company and general manager of the Woodstock Iron Company.
 He was at the time of his death a resi- dent of New York City, where. since leav- ing this city. he has been an officer of the Electric Boat Company and of the Hol- land Sub Marine Boat Company.
 His remains will be buried in New York.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
WHAT CAUSES DEAFNESS.
The Principal Cause Is Durable, But
 Generally Overlooked.

Many things may cause deafness. and very often it is difficult to trace a cause. Some people inherit deafness. Acute dis
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
HUNTSVILLE
Judge Kyle Takes Under Advisement
 MoseIey Suit.

Huntsville, November 29-(Special. )- Judge Kyle in the Circuit Court has taken under advisement the mandamus suit of A. W. Moseley vs. l. F. Collins, the Christian church and others. and will render his decision Saturday. Judge Kyle is called upon to decide the question of whether or not the court should or der that the Christian church as a cor poration reinstate A. w. Moseley as a member. It is a peculiar case, and has attracted much interest.
 Rufus M. Davis of Gurley, the young white man who is charged with larceny. has been released from jail on a bond of $500.
 William Mair, supreme organizer of the Catholic Knights of America. has come to Huntsville to institute a lodge of that order in this city.
 Tine executive board of the Liberty Bap- tist Association held a meeting here yes terday afternocn and planned the work for the new year. The home mission board will be asked to lend assistance to the negro BaptIsts of this section
 Surgeons Beldridge and Pettus per- formed an unusual operation upon little son of Walter Balch of Montovia yeeter- day afternoon. The boys windpipe was cut open and from the bronchial tube was taken a whole g1 ain of corn which had been sucked dowE by the boy several days ago. The boy was about to die frcm suffocation.
 Miss Marie Wilder, the professional nurse who was paralyzed Wednesday, night. is better today and her physicians believe she will recover in a few weeks
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
IS ARRESTED FOR
 STEALING A RIDE Tom Shorter Might Have Paid
 His Fare HAD BAG OF BOGUS COIN Conductor of Central of Georgia Makes the Arrest-Good Roads Con- vention to Open In Mont
 gomery.

Montgomery, November 29.-(Special.)- Tom Shorter, colored. a member of the Ninth cavalry. U. S. A., was arrested near Union Springs last night for steal ing a ride on a Central of Georgia train. When arrested Shorter had several hun dred dollars in counterfeit money on his person. When the train passed F'itz- patrick Conductor Little saw Shorter stealing a ride on the front end of the mail car. The conductor brought him inside the baggage car and found a bag full of coins. Shorter said it was Filipino money, but it proved to be counterfeit United States coin. When Shorter saw the conductor looking at the money he dived out of the baggage car door. His head struck a cross tie and he sustained terrible scalp wound. In spite of this he staggered to his feet and ran for the swamp.
 Conductor Gives Chase.
 Conductor Little stopped the train and gave chase. He caught him. after run through the brushes and turned him over to Marshal Hixon at Union Springs. He was badly wounded. He had on his per son several deeds for property in Cali fornia. He fought through the Santiago campaign and is now member of the regular army.
 Shorter was with the Ninth at San Juan Hill and assisted in the destruction of the barb wire fence placed there for defense.
 Good Roads Convention.
 The good roaos cony ntion scheduled to meet in Montgomery next week will be very largely attended The local commit tees selected to prepare for the convention have been busily engaged for several days with their work. and much interest througnout the state is the result.
 I he Southern Railways good roads train will reach Montgomery Sunday ev- ening, coming from Mobile The first demonstration of road building will be in the city. A halt-mile of Sayre street will be paved with gravel. This work Is to be done during Mon6ay and Tuesday.
 The state good roads convention will meet on Wednesday, when addresses will be made by number of prominent men interested in road-bui'd ding. On Thursday special train will carry the members of the convention and others interested to Sprague; about ten niles fl om the city, where 8 half-mile of road will be con stI ucted. This Is to give instruction in ros building tbrougt. the Black Belt. Hundreds of prominent men from over the state have accepted invitations to at terd the convention, and as the Grand Ledge of Masons is to he in session at the same time. the city will be well crowded with visitors.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30

Ensley, November 29.-(Special.) .)-Yes- terday being Thanksgiving, Ensley was almost deserted, a. great many people at- tending various places of amusement in Bii mingham.
The age-herald., 1901-11-30

The ball given last night at Nolan's hall by the Neotric Pleasure Club was a success, under the direction of the president Mrs. J. c. Fossett
The age-herald., 1901-11-30
COLUMBUS, MISS.
City Will Issue $5o,ooo of Bonds for
 Improvements.

Columbus, Miss, November 29.- Special. 1.-The annual convention of the Mississippi Christian Endeavor Union has been in session in this city for the past two days. The leading Presbyterian divines. with about 100 delegates, have been in attendance. The convention was brought to a close last night.
 Mayor c. SA Lincoln and Councilman B. A. Weaver have returned from Jack son, where they went to consult with Governor Longino in regard to the issu-
The age-herald., 1901-11-30

John Humphries, the jeweler in Nances drug store, left yesterday for Atlanta, to return next Tuesday S. B. Warren is in charge of his business
The age-herald., 1901-11-30

W. I. Terry is in Bessemer on busi- ness trip.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-25
President McKinley's wife wa

President McKinley's wife was
demonstrated with by the wife
of cabinet officer, for making a
school teacher from Canton, Ohio,
the guest of honor at the Christ
mas festivals in the White House.
Mrs. Mckinley looked up to her
protestor's face and asked most
innocently. "Who should l hon.
or, if not a friend. 1t is no con-
Germ of mine how she earns her
wages so that they are honest
I honor the woman, not her
wagesl" These words must for
ever honor Mrs. McKinley's char
acter as a woman, far above the
honor of being the wife of the
President of the United States
Baltimore Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-25
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits of this bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of three per cent per
annum is allowed on all sums of one dol
lar and upwards remaining on deposit
three or more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums not
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depositors to draw
money.
Deposits made for longer period than
six months draw higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-25
A Money-saving Side-Talk.

DEAR READER: Some advertisements
are tiresome to you, others are not; some
OF them are money-savers, others are
not. You never grow tired OF reading
those advertisements that save your
dollars. Read mine! Here it is:
l wish to again inform you, through
this source, that have one OF the cholc-
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of goods in this city. Some of my spec
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Women's Ready -to-Wear Garments
Tailored Suits,
Skirts, Jackets, Coats, etc
Kid Gloves, Handkerchief,
Toilet Articles,
Fancy NeckWear,
Dress Trimmings,
Petticoats, Dressing Sacques,
Night Gowns, Corsets,
Laces and EInbroideries,
Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling,
Quilts, Blankets and Comforts,
Stockings,
Underwear,
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Carpets, Rugs and Draperies.
Are you furnishing home or do you
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| that mine is an immense stock, and that
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Make my store your home!
Yours to please,
BEN HOLMAN,
222 Texas street, ShreYeport, La
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Succession Notice.

Succession of | In District Court,
Mary E. Roach. Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that H. G.
~ Spruill, of Bossier parish, La, has
filed his application to be appointed adj
ministrator of the succession of Mary
E. Roach, deceased, and has attached to
his petition description and valuation
of all property left by decedant, which
description and valuation has been sworn
to by said applicant.
Therefore, all parties interested are
hereby notified to show cause, within
seven days from publication hereof, why
said application should not be granted,
and the description and valuation of said
estate be not approved and homologated.
Witness, Hon. J. T. Watkins, Judge
End District, La, this July Is, A. D., 1901.
B. A. KELLY,
Clerk District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
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Syn1ic's Sale.

S. J. zeigler | No. 4o67. First Judicial
VS.. }District, La. District
His Creditors. Court, Caddo Parish.
Dv virtue of writ of sale to me di-
D 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 Is, % 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 half
of section seven, township %, range 10.
Undivided one-half interest in lands
and north half of southwest quarter,
northwest quarter Of southeast quarter,
west half of northeast quarter of south
east quarter of section six; southwest
quarter of section eight, township twen-
ty-one, range thirteen. East half OF
northeast quarter of section one, town
ship twenty-one, range fourteen, less Az
acres sold Sam Stroy, containing 7SO
acres, more Or less, being bought by 81.
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 Of
the southwest quarter Of section twenty
four, the south half and west half of
northwest quarter 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. ]. Zeigler and r. W. Vance
from succession of S. W. Vance.
Terms of Sale-One-fourth cash, and
the remainder on a credit of II 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
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Homestead Entries.
Department Of the Interior, !
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
Jnlv IL 1901 |


Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
July is, 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 the
District Court at Benton, La, on August
23rd, 1901, viz: Homestead Entry No.
6420-John E. Cook-for the south half
southeast quarter of section II, 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: William
Harris, Sam Johnson, Zed Knighton, of
Midway P. O., La, and Thomas Black,
of Ivan P. o., La.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. CHS
William Harris-for the east half Of
southwest quarter of section IA, 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: John E.
Cook, Sam Johnson, Zed Knighton, OF
Midway P. O., La, and Ed Bryant, OF
Ivan P. O., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
July Is, 1901. aug22
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-25
Centenary College,
jackson, La.

0ne hundred and twenty miles from
" New Orleans; five miles from the
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad.
An ideal place to study. Courses
leading to four degrees. Grounds and
buildings greatly improved. Seven
Professors and one tutor. Special
attention given to training school, OF
which Prof. Robert Paine Linfield, B. S.,
is head master. Prof. L. L. Upton has
charge of the Pharr Hall and two dormi-
tories.
Nert Session begins Sept. 5, 1900.
Write to the President for 75-page
Catalogue.
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Stray Sale.

Tstrayed before me by S. J. Smith,
d on June 10, 1901, one black mare
mule, about 1915 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 I'M
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 3, 1901.
]. C. BELL, Justice Peace.
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Bible Brilliants.

And the grace Of God was upon
him.-Luke ii, 40.
Wrath killeth the foolish man,
and envy slayeth the silly one
Job v, 2.
Love the Lord thy God with all
thine heart, and with all thy soul,
that thou mayest ive.-Deuter-
onomy xxx, 6.
Believe in the Lord your God,
SO shall We be established; believe
his prophets, so shall ye prosper.
I'll. Chronicles Xxx, 20.
And it was revealed unto him
by the Holy Ghost, that he should
not see death, before he had seen
the Lords Christ.-Luke ii, 26.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-07-25

Never do business with a man who
expects you to make any moral con-
cessions in a contract.
Never allow yourself to be per-
suaded to do anything against your
own rational judgment.
Never be satisfied with a common
thing when one of strength and
beauty will supply its place.