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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
WASHINGTON IaWNc's SORROW.
His Life Was Cioudsd by Grief Over the
Death of His Sweetheart.

Death Of His Sweetheart.
when young man. rising 10 fame
rs an author, Washington Irving fell
love with Mathilda Hoffman,"
writes William Perrine. In the Ladies
Home Journal. ITO his eye she was
such an image Of delicacy and purity
hat his love for her grew into an idol
airy. In the midst OF his dreams OF
.uture happiness there came an over
whelming blow from which he never
fully recovered. Mathilda was taken
sick with a cold; IL rapidly turned into
consumption. and IL was his agony 70
behold her fade away in a single win
ter. but In his sight beautiful and
more beautiful 10 the last 81 During
the three days and nights Of her final
sufferngs he did not leave her house
and scarcely slept. He was at her
bedside when she died: his was the
last face that she looked upon, and
when the grave closed upon her the
world became blank 10 him In his
distraction. In the nights OF his first
anguish after Mathilda's death he
would carry 10 his bed her Bible and
prayer-boOk, and place them tenderly
under his pillow. Ever afterward he
kept them with him In all Of his many
wandcrings and travels. When be
died AT sunnyside he had reached his
three score-and-ten, and his celibacy
was still unbrOken. There was then
found a little repository Of which he
had always kept the key. II was
opened, and there lay a faded memor.
andum which told the story Of his sor.
row, a miniature, braid OF fair hair,
and slip Of paper on which he had
written 'Mathilda Hoffman
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
gnusutnption OF Gas

Statistical tables prepared by FRO
fessor Buute. Of Karlsruhe. show that
the consumption Of gas is much larger
IN the United States than in cities Of
The same size IL Germany.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
Antiques In Demand.

Quaint porringers old tankards' ana
spoons OF ancient date. are much
sought by artistic house furnlshers, as
decorative bits for rooms furnished
after old Flemish designs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
THE loSE GARDEN.

eomewhere in the distant southland
Blooms a garden-lost to me
Warm with poppies burning fragrant,
Drowsy fires | may not see.
Subtle shadows fit and beckon
Down dim pathways bound with yew,
Where a white wrath wanders lonely
'Twixt the darkness and the dew.
In the ruined walls that echoed
Once to happy-hearted moods,
Now the stealthy lightfoot lizards
Unmolested rear their broods.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17

The Peabody Institute. OF Peabody.
Mass. owns a picture Of the late Queen
Victoria which she gave 10 George
Peabody In recognition Of his great
philanthropy. 10 is a half length min.
iaiure. framed in gold. is valued at
$4,000. and is inscribed. Presented
10y the Queen to George Peabody, ben.
efactor Of the poor of London"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
Church windows Up to uatc

A unique window has just been
erected in the parish church OF Clac-
tOn-on-Sca To the memory OF one OF
the imperial yeomanry who died in
hospital at Ilcilbron. I'm striking colors
IL represents the Saviour conversing
with two groups OF figures. among
whom are soldier in khaki. a Red
Cross nurse. man'of -war's-mau and
a Zulu Chicf-Luudon Express.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17
us,e Hu, one House Of rsriiam, n,

Norway Scrvia. Greece and Bulgaria
are the only European nations which
have but one House Of Parliament.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1901-05-17

called to distinguish him
from his son 'Lishe and
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1901-04-11
Savings Deposits.

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits Of this bank is
one of its deservediy 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 en-
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 a longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
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Levee Board Proceedings.
222 Texas street, Shreveport, La.

BossIER CITY, La, April 4, 1901.
The Board of Commissioners of Bos-
sier Levee District met this day in reg
ular' session, with the following mem
bers present:
G. A. F. Poole, A. J. Moss, w. D..
Mercer, Jr., and Alex Caplis. Absent:
J. w. Jeter, president; T. w. W. Stin-
son and w. 7. Colquitt.
The president being absent on account
of illness, the four members present de-
cided that they would not attend to any
business at this meeting, and instructed
the secretary to write to the president
and request him to call a meeting of the
board to convene on the first Thursday
in May, or as soon thereafter as he felt
able to attend meeting.
On motion, duly seconded, the board
adjourned subject to call Of the president.
T. N. BRADEN, Secretary.
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Shreveport's Latest Flame.

On last Monday night one of the prin-
cipal traffic thhoroughfares in Shreve-
poat was again the scene of a disastrous
fire. The scene of the fire was at the
foot of Market street, on Cross bayou.
A list of the property destroyed is the
plant of the Shreveport Ice and Refrig-
Grating Company, three box cars and one
caboose on the tracks of the Red River
Valley Railroad Company, and several
valuable mules. Tine financial loss is
estimated to be between 100000 and
$3.50, 900; insurance, $4,000. The START
ing point of the fire was in the stables
of the Shreveport Ice and Refrigerating
Company, but its origin is unknown.
The great glare made by the burning
buildings could be plainly seen while
standing on our streets and several of
our citizens declare to have heard the
reports occasioned by the explosion OF
the amonia tanks in the ice house.
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Obituary.

Mrs. Sarah Walling the subject of this
sketch, died March 80, 1901.
Aunt Sarah was born in Houston
county, Ca, January %, 1923; moved to
Louisiana with her parents in 1916, and
married William Walling September /,
1859. Death claiming her husband
about ten years since, she moved to
Caddo parish, where she died on the
date mentioned above.
She was the mother of five children,
three Of whom are left to mourn theil
loss. Truly they have lost deal
mother; no more will they hear hel
sweet voice OF love and admonition. T. e
writer can never again ask her anything
concerning Gods word, for her sweet
voice to him is forever stilled.
"Asleep in Jesus far from thee
Thy kindred and their graves may be,
Still theirs is blessed sleep
From which none ever wake to wee p
4 NEPHEW.
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RAPID succession preceded and led up to
the grand contamination of the resur-
reetlon on Easter morn. Within these
few days was condensed the whole plan
and purpose OF Christ's coming, and the
church does well by peculiar observ-
ances to call special attention to them.
From its merely humane aspect the
story-an innocent man BETRAYED. de-
serted and cruelty slaughtered-appeals
to the most universal and purifying emo
lions OF mankind. That a man should
undergo such treatment at the hands of
the very people whose condition he was
trying to alleviate, causes to spring up
IN the hnman breast mingled feeling of
wrathful indignation against the cruel
persecution and of exalted admiration
for the sufferer and desire to emulate
His virtues.
To-day We celebrate His resurrection.
which has fast hold upon the earth
which cannot be loosened even by the
hand of death. In that hour the name of
Jesus is the stay of the Christians hope.
The departing pilgrim leans in his
weakness upon the dear name above
every other on earth or in heaven. In
the last hour Of death, as the world re-
cedes from under the dying Christians
feet, the name Of Jesus is the staff on
which he leans. 1t gives him strength
to triumph over death, and in his weak
ness he is made strong by his faith in
that name to save. The horrors of death
and hell have no terror to earth's pill
grims who trust in the Iesurrecting
power of Jesus.
The time is not far hence when ssevery
knee shall bow and every tongge confess
that He is Christ to the glory Of God
the Father" Whoever aids in the ac-
complishment of that work shall have a
glorious reward, where all receive their
just deserts for the manner in which we
now live. Let us all seek glorioug res
direction by that power given to all who
have learned to love the true God, con-
Tossing that faith and their belief that
through Christ's victory their own free
dom from the power Of the grave was
assured, and that they too shall rise
again at the last day.
AL hail, then, to Easter, the greatest
day in history. All hail to the lilies,
the poisoning flowers that serve as en-
biems of the day. The pealing of or
gans, the chanting CT soul-inspiring
anthems by harmonious voices, the read
ing and exposition of the narrative that
has stirred the souls of men for over
nineteen centuries, ftly celebrate the
most marvellous event in human history.
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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 nevey grow tired of reading
those advertisements that save your
dollars. Read mine! Hero it is:
/ wish to again inform you, through
this source, that have one of the choic-
est, prettiest and most complete stocks
Of goods IT this city. Some Of my spec
ialties are:
Women's Ready-to- Wear Garments
Tailored Suits,
Skirts, Jackets, Goats, etc
Kid Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Toilet Articles,
Fancy Neckwear,
Dress Trimmings,
Petticoats, Dressing Sacques,
Night Gowns, Corsets,
Laces and Embroideries,
Table Covers,
Towels and Toweling,
Quilts, Blankets and Comforts,
Stockings,
Underwear,
Belts, Notions, etc.;
Carpets, Rugs and Draperies.
Are you furnishing home or do you
wish to brighten up your house with a
new Carpet or Rug or Hangings of some
kind. Let me help you; can save you
money. While the last mentioned is one
of of my principal lines and receives the
most watchful attention, bear in mind
that mine is an immense stock, and that
I can save for you in numerous other
lines and in many ways.
Make my store your home!
Yours to please,
BEN HOLMAN,
900 Texas street, Shreveport, La.
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On Sunday morning last between Z
and 1880 o'clock the home of Mr.. j. w.
Jeter, on Palmetto plantation, several
miles south OF Benton was destroyed by
fire. The origin of the fire was in the
second story of the building, but the
cause is unknown. Very few household
effects were saved, as the fire spread rap
idly and the building was quickly con-
sumed. The loss is indeed a severe one,
and Mr.. Jeter and his good wife have
the editors sympathy. The residence
was the property Of Mr.. ]. N. Birdwel.
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State Tax Sale
Of Immovable Property Adjudicated to
the State for Delinquent Taxes of the
years 1890, 1891 and 1892, inclusive.

OF Immovable Property Adjudicated to
the State for Delinquent Taxes of the
years 1890, 1891 and 1892, inclusive.
Ctate of Louisiana, I BY virtue of the
pParish of Bossier. ! authority vested
in me by the Constitution and laws OF
the State of Louisiana, and especially by
Act No. 80, of the General Assembly of
1883, notice is hereby given that I will
proceed to sell all of the property in the
Parish of Bossier adjudicated to the State
for the unpaid taxes of the years 1890,
1891 and 1892, inclusive, which has not
been redeemed or otherwise disposed OF,
at the front door of the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La, beginning at
ii o'clock a. M, and within legal sale
hours, on Saturday, May II, 1901, and
continuing on each succeeding day until
said sales are completed, the following
described tracts or parcels OF land, with
the year for which adiudicated and the
amount of said adjudication Of each, to-
wit:
For 1890, 1891 and 1892.
Mrs. Fannie Gillespie, NONRESIDENT
Northwest quarter, and north half of
southwest quarter of section IL, town
ship Is North, range II West. $33 48
The foregoing property is hereby APP
proved for sale under the provisions of
Act 50, of 1888.
w. S. FRAZEE, Auditor.
Baton Rouge, La, Feb. 81, 1901.
The said property will be adjudicated
to the last and highest bidder for cash,
in legal money OF the United States,
provided, that no bid shall be accepted
or sale made for less amount than the
total amount for which the property was
adjudicated to the State, together with
20 per cent thereon and all costs of en-
forcing said sale.
This, April 4, 1901.
A. r. THOMPSON,
Sheriff and ex-oficio Tax Collector,
Bossier Parish, La.
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Homestead Entries.
Department of the Interior, l
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
March 5. 1901.

Department of the INTERIOR
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
March S, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk of District
Court, at Benton, La, on April "a, 1901,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6273-Robert
Lee Burks-Adjoining farm-for the
southeast quarter of northeast quarter
and northeast quarter of southeast quar-
ter of section 81, and northwest quarter
of northwest quarter of section 80, town.
ship % North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: I. S. Will
son, J. U. Demoss, w. A. Bounds and
J. j. Covington, all of Rocky Mount.
Viz: Homestead Entry No. 6439-
Andrew J. Burks-Adjoining farm-for
the southeast quarter of southwest quar-
ter of section 5, and the north half of
northwest quarter of section 8, township
q North, range II West, Louisiana
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: |. s. Will
son, J. U. Demoss, w. A. Bounds and
j. j. Covington, all of Rocky Mount, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March IA, 1901. apr f8
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In Loving Memory Of Katie.

Katie, the precious daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Paul Lawrence, and beloved
wife of Mr.. A. w. Prince, was born No
vember 10, 1877, and died January 26,
1901.
On the morning of the above named
date, just as the night was passing to
give place TO to greater light Of day, our
darling Katie's gentle spirit passed over
the turbid tide OF death to enter that
greater life with Christ.
Twenty-three years ago she came, a
precious gift of Gods love. to gladden.
the hearts and home of a happy father
and mother, and all through her bright,
young life, this has been her mission,
nobly filled. If a sunny smile was
needed to cheer a gloomy hour, if a gen.
tie word was requisite to heal a wounded
heart, if gentle touch was wanted to
soothe an aching brow, If skilled hand
was needed to restore disordered house
hold affairs, it was Katie to whom we all
turned and ever found her ready.
Just one short wear ago, amid the low
ing wishes OF host Of friends, she en-
tered the heart, the home, Of devoted
husband and crowned his life with the
many blessings which she alone could
| bestoW.
But now-Oh, words to harsh to be
spoken-she has gone from among us
here forever. When we picture the
scene in that death chamber, we feel
constrained to say with another whose
| grief was like unto OURS:
"Close the door gently, bride the
breath;
Earth's fair daughter is talking with
death.
Gently he Woos her, she wishes to
stay,
His arms are about her, he bears her
away.
Brush out TIE dark tresses, close the
| bright eyes;
No wonder such beauty was claimed in
! the skies.
Come, gentle weeper, come to the bed,
Gaze on the sleeper, our Katie is
| dead"
1t would be cruel to say "Weep not
for her." because if our grief could find
no outlet, it must be too great to be
borne. But God in His mercy will COM
fort all who seek respite in His love.
He loaned her to earth sufficiently long
TO set in motion an influence for good
and noble purposes which will vibrate
through all eternity and shower its bles-
sings upon hosts Eve know not of. The
leaf may fall, the grasses wither and de-
cay, the flower drop, but the remen-
brance of their lives will bring fresh
kindiings Of love for them, and their
fragrance is flung far out in the years
that come after them. Blessed is, he
who leaves the world happier and better
than he found it. Such was the life OF
her whom we so sadly miss. But God
had need of her in His Holy Kingdom,
to form another link in the golden chain
that binds us from earth to heaven.
What He taketh away with one hand
He giveth back with the other. He has
taken our Katie, but has given us a
treasure of her life and love in the tiny
bud, whom we trust will be spared tc
unfold into lovely flower as her sainted
mother, to fill the great, deep, aching
void which her departure caused.
1t can be said Of her "She never made
brow grow dark, nor caused tear but
when she died" We know the pearly
gates of heaven to her have swung ajar
and her ear has caught the angelic
strains from the beautiful land afar.
PAULINE.
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Constabie's Sale.
w. B. Boggs No. fG. In Third
VS.. Justice Court, Bos-
Puss Townsend. sier parish, La.
Dy virtue of a writ of fieri facias issued
ID by the Justice of Peace of the Third
Ward, Parish OF Bossier, La, and to me
directed, l have seized, and viii proceed
to sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at Ploin Dealing, La,
in front of the Office Of the Justice Of
Peace. in and fer Ward 3, Bossier par
ism, La, within the legal hours for sales,
on Saturday, May IS, 1901, the following
described property, to-wit:
Three acres Of land lying and being at
the northeast corner Of the north half OF
southwest quarter Of section Z, said land
running IL acres cast and west and
acres north and south, all in township
%, range IL, containing three acres, and
situated in Bossier parish, La, with all
Improvements thereon.
The above described property seized
as the property of defendant, Puss
Townsend.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to benefit
of appraisement.
J. j. ALBUMS, Constable.
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Real Estate Agent.

nuring my twelve years experience in
IL the real estate business | have
made great many sales. My facilities
for selling properly 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 han
die large tracts OF timbered lands. but
can also give attention to good farm
lands. Should you need my services
address me w. q. PERRIN,
i18 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
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Estrayed

Iron my place, five miles southwest of
Il Haughton, one Dark Bay Mare,
long and slender legs and heavy body,
a good saddler, bell on, fastened with
cotton rope; also, one Light Bay Mare
Mule, freshly reached, with a long
bushy tail, white saddle marks on back,
round body and in good fix.
I will pay $40 reward for the delivery
Of the two above described animals to
@. w. Smith, at Haughton. La.
JEFF RITSON.
April 9, 1901. may is
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SADDLERY AND BUGGEES.

N7hen 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. NORTON,
2O3 Texas st.
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Notice !!

ENhose who subscribed to the Bossier
4 Fair will confer great favor upon
the Secretary if they will send in the
amount Of their subscriptions. AS soon
as the subscriptions are collected the
premiums will be paid. AS there will
not be money enough to pay the premi-
ums in full, it is impossible to pay any
thing until the subscriptions are all col
lected. G. H. IRON, Secretary.
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Estrayed or Stolen.

Hne BAY HORSE Pony, heavy set,
" with short name, blaze in face scar
on upper part of one fore leg, hind feet
white, about 10 years old.
will pay SIS for the delivery OF the
above described pony.
j. M. MONTGOMERY.
Benton, La, April Il, 1901.
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Dentistry

At reasonable prices, at DR.. Nor
woods, over the New York Dry Goods
Company, Shreveport. Painless extract
ing Soc; plates, crown and bridge work,
filings, etc., at corresponding prices.
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Homestead Entry No. GIG.

Department of the Interior, |
Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
February Is, 1901.
Notice is hereby givee that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
of his intention to make final proof in
support OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before Clerk Of District
Court at Benton, La, on April 10, 1901,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 6tt6-Jacob
Brice-for the northeast quarter of
northwest quarter of section 80, township
81 North, range IL West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: 7. P. Larkin,
G. w. Dennig and Andy Player, OF
Alden Bridge P. O., La, and George
Winham, of Rocky Mount P. O., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March Z, 1901. apr II
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Homestead Entry No. 64i2.

1UiHSSstsiu LAtEy ~. oI-S-..
Department Of the Interior, I
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March II, 1901. J
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN 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, at Benton, La, on April 20,
1901, viz: Homestead Entry No. GAP
Tolly Shaw-for the north half of north
east quarter of section 2, township 20
North, range Il West, Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Hardy
Cook, John Cook, Ed Bryant aud Ed
Johnson, ST., all of Ivan P. O., La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
March 81, 1901. apr 25
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9 9 .

H Remember, these prices are for
Tuesday only.
All mail orders have our careful at
tention. Order samples of white goods,
laces and embroideries.
Rugs, Mattings and Window Shades;
nothing to compete with us in North
Louisiana.
See us for everything.
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Lost,
nne Black Mare Mule, white nose,
" about 1511a hands high, Eve years
old, trace marks on sides, in good condi-
ton and perfectly gentle. Left my home,
near Atkins, ON Tuesday, March oath.
A liberal reward is offered upon return
of same.
CHAS. MONTGOMERY.