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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
BENTON, LOUISIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 9o3

ing on various subjects, and he now
decided 1t was time for little lovemak-
ing. Not that he was in love with her
but he made love to every girl he met
and this was his first opportunity since
coming west.
did you ever try to row?" he asked
as he dropped his oars and leaned for
ward. Sadie said she had not, and he
offered to teach her. This he did by
having her come and sit on the same
seat with him, and 1t was the most nat
ural thing in the world for him to slip
his arm about her waist when he helped
her to sit down beside him as, Of
course, the boat rocked while she was
changing her place.
Then it was really remarkable how
often he found it necessary to put his
hand oyer hers where it grasped the oar
In order to steady the stroke. 1t was
a contest between two past masters in
the art Of flirting-and each thought
the other novice. He told her how he
mad been tied up in business in Detroit,
and had had no time for society, and
how doubly lonely it had been for him,
not knowing anyone in Kansas City
until he had met her. And she had
connded to him that she had only been
out OF a strict boarding-school for a
few weeks, and her mother was just be-
ginning to let her receive company-so
she had met hardly any young men as
yet
Absorbed in this interesting game of
hearts, neither of them had noticed how
dark 1t was getting They had left the
boathouse about seven o'clock, shortly
after sunset of beautiful May even
Ing. According to schedule, the full
moon should be up at seven-thirty, and
that was what Mr.. Wilbur had been fig
uring on. OF course, he noticed it was
dark down under the shadow of the
hill, but the hill itself kept him from
seeing the ugly, black clouds that had
been creeping up from the south.
He had dropped his oar and his left
arm had stolen around her waist, while
his right hand had imprisoned the two
white ones which still held the oar, and
he was pleading his prettiest for "just
one little kiss Suddenly there came
a clang of thunder that seemed to split
the very heavens. and at the same time
the cloud which had stolen upon them
under cover of the hill rose above and
over them like great black pail.
AS they glanced up to the hill Sadie
screamed and covered her face with her
hands as she covered closer beside him
My God! What is that?" burst from
Wilbur's lips, as his eyes gazed in hor-
ror at the hilltop. He might well ask it
From the lower part of the cloud was a
black. writhing column, that as 1t
rushed over the hill was taking the
mighty trees from their roots as man
would pluck handful of clover. Ithov-
cred above them like an eagle over q
lark. Even in that awful moment Mari
Wilbur did not lose his presence oi
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Corn POrridge.

Take young, tender green corn and
cut from the cob. To each two and a
half cups of corn add one quart of sweet
milk. Put the milk and corn into a
double boiler and cook until perfectly
tender, then add bits of butter dredged
in flour and cook five minutes longer,
take from the fire and stir in the beaten
yolks of two eggs, let boil up and serve
hot. Add some butter if desired, sugar
and nutmeg il liked. Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Peach Moonshine.

This is a still more ethereal dessert
not at all filling, but extremely pal
atable. Break the whites of eight eggs
in large platter and beat with sweep
ing strokes, using wire beater, until
stiff. Add gradually eight tablespoon
fuls of powdered sugar, beating all the
time. Lastly fold in two heaping table,
spoonfuls of peaches, fresh or pre-
served, but cut in tiny bits. Serve with
an abundance of whipped cream, plac-
ing the "moonshine" on top of the
cream.-Washingto Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
HOW the Cure was Accompli.hed.

Doctor Bluster-What! The boy is
well already? Well, we'll! A marvellous
cure, indeed! What do you think Of my
medicine now, Dame Tackleigh?
Dame Tackleigh-Wonder doctor,
simply wonderful! told the boy yes
terday, that ii that medicine didn't cure
him, you were going to fetch different
kind to-day.-Puck.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Chilrs Open Harbor.

Eight thousand vessels, with ton
mage Of 12,O00,0O0 entered Valparaiso
harbor, Chilli, during the last year. The
harbor is an open roadstead, giving abb
solutely no protection to ships, and its
water is too deep to permit the building
of q breakwater. Once in about seven
years storm from the north does great
damage by beaching vessels and destroys
a hundred or more lives.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
He C0uld Tell.

eyes," said the small but observing
boy, 'T can always tell how sis and her
beau are getting on"
''Oh. you cant" CALCULATED his sister
warmly and somewhat sarcastically.
''Of course / can," he insisted. tits
easy"
"How do you tell?" asked his father,
maliciously, as he glanced at the girl.
when the sofa pillows are piled up
In the middle after he's gone" ex-
planned the boy, Il know that they've
quarreled and been sitting on each end,
but when the sofa pillows are piled up
at the ends anybody ought to be able to
tell that they've made up and"
But at this point the beautiful girl
stamped on his foot so hard that he
stopped his dissertation to yell.-Chi-
cago Post. A
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
LIKED the Wh.elbarrow..

An enterprising Arm shipped some
wheelbarrows to Brazil, and some ma
tives filled them full of stone and ma
terials and carried them on their heads.
They said wheelbarrows were capital
contrivances and wondered how they
had managed to get along SO many years
without them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Hnxx Imrressfona.

Il understand there are some very
lawless people in America" said one
Russian official.
YES" answered the other; II am
told that some of the Oldest inhabitants,
snown as indians, have organized massa-
cres withous getting a permit from the
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29

Under the law of SANDER the offensive
language must be used 'in the presence
and hearing Of Others" In this case it
can only be charged that it was "in the
hearing of Others" as those who heard
it we're admittedly not present. Farm
er's lawyers will contend that the effect
was the same
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Corn Soup.

Cut enough corn from the cob to
make one pint Of the milky part of the
kernels without the hulls. Add pint
of hot water or plain white stock. Let
it cook for ten minutes. Meanwhile
have ready quart of milk brought to
the boiling point and seasoned with a
teaspoonful of onion juice. Add this
to the corn and thicken with table
spoonful of flour, mixed with table,
spoonful Of butter Simmer gently for
Is minutes, press through puree
sieve, add a little butter and serve in
hot tureen with crotons.-W Washing
ton Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Green Corn Omelette.

Score the rows and scrape out the pulp
of five small, plump ears of corn. Mix
with five well-beaten eggs, one teaspoon
full Of cream and salt and pepper to sea-
son. Have sheet-iron frying pan, hot
and buttered. Pour in the mixture and
shake and tilt the pan until it is evenly
cooked. Roll and serve on hot platter.
m Post
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Tomato Jelly.

Break ripe tomatoes in pieces and stew
them. in just enough water to prevent
them burning; when juice has dripped
through Jelly bag, add sugar, pound for
pound; cook till it jel1ies. Serve with
roast meat.-Good Literature
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Next Thing i'm Line.

The Oldest mason is beginning to get
his name in the papers again, says the
Chicago Record-Herald. Look out for
another of George Washington's body
servants
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
She Got Her CompIiment.

Alice docking at her portrait}-Don,t
you think that Mr.. Van Brush has man
me?
Edith-Yes, he really has-what a re,
markably clever artist he is.-Stray
Stories
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Last Touch Of Reali.m.

The phonograph and moving pic.
lures have been combined, say the Chi
cago Tribune, thus making it possible
to give the last touch Of realism to
prize fight views
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Paxmeat by Proxy.

Neighbor's Pretty Daughter-How
much is this yard!
Draper's Son desperate spoons" on
her)-Only one kiss.
'-If it's so cheap viii take three
yards, and grandma will pay you. Tit
Bits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29

MAuu. ne Caught 0dQle IN MS HIub Ne
If she were a baby and laid her down
in the stern of the boat. springing back
to his oars just as the awful thing above
them seemed to swoop forward with a
roar like hundred trip hammers. In
an instant the surface of the water,
which had been so calm, was boiling
like cauldron, and waves that seemed
as large as any he had ever encountered
on Lake Erie tossed their boat about
like feather. The air was filled with
debris, branches of trees and shrubbery
from the hill above, while black mist
seemed to fill the space all about them
Then came the rama pouring food
that drenched them to the skin in a
moment
Sadie had raised herself from the bot
tom of the boat up onto the stern seat
All the fear seemed to have left her now
Was it her own natural courage-or was
it her confidence in him? she asked her
self. How cool and brave she was Yet
only that afternoon he had written his
friend quite the reverse opinion of her.
Why, she was girl to make any man
love her.
And he! Could this be the young man
whom she had told Ella was only an
eastern "dude"-fit for summers
Irritation? Why he was as cool and
collected as If this was summer breeze
instead of cyclone-and how he
could handle boat.
Only for q few minutes the terrible
uproar lasted. Even the rain ceased
but darkness was setting fast over the
river as the noise died away. Wilbur
dropped his oars again and held out his
hands to her.
She had lost her hat in the storm but,
gathering her wet skirts about her, she
raised herself forward as he drew her
to the seat beside him. Neither spoke
for minute-only their eyes met-as
he drew her closer to him. There was
no need to plead for the kiss now-she
gave it without asking, and gave her
heart with it, as they rowed slowly back
to the dismantled boathouse together.
Kansas City, Mo-, May %, 1881.
My Dear Frank: I've changed my
mind about little Sadie Well, she and
l will be married this fall. The night
we went boating we got caught in one
of those cyclones-you don't know what
they are back in Detroit-but they are
the worst thing you ever saw or read of
worse than any lake storm I ever saw.
She was as cool as could be. Cool as l
was-and she really knew the danger
and I didn't-though l could imagine.
1t didn't hit us exactly, though don't
believe it missed us over so yards. 1t
killed two people and wrecked a lot of
houses. Well, am in a rush tonight,
but you'll see the sweetest little,
bravest little woman in all the world
when I bring my little bride home.
Write soon. Yours in haste.
MART.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
SUCCESS OF TWO GIRLS.
They Set Up q Day Nursery at Sea-
side Resort and Do q Paying
Business.

Two enterprising Los Angeles girls
who wanted to earn some money and to
have summer outing this year along
with the process have thought up a
clever scheme, and are making it pay be-
yond their widest expectations, al
though they have been established but
two weeks, reports the New York Com
mercial of recent date.
Both of them know something about
kindergarten work and are fond of chill
dren, so they rented large tent, pitched
1t on the sands, at popular resort along
with the snake charmer, the fat woman,
the toy railroad and the rest of the side
shows. They had no flooring put in the
tent, but made it attractive with festoons
of seaweed, kelp and shells. On the sand
they spread heavy rug or two, heaps OF
pillows and hassock cushions, covered
with gay wash cases, added two small
bamboo screens, behind which are con-
cealed more pillows on rugs, and in two
great trunks they keep all the rest OF
the accessories necessary to their enter
prise. ,vss .s.t
Then they hung out their sign, Day
Nursery" Patrons began fiocking as to
lunch counter.
Parents going for sail checked their
whole family; mothers ready for the
morning dip deposited the baby with
many injunctions; fathers tired of an
swering What for?" took their trouble
some charges to the tent shelter; giddy
young aunts going fishing with their
"steadies" took little nieces and nephews
to leave. and all received checks for the
little ones left.
Now, when fond parents want to go
off for the day they take Johnnie"
Susie, the twins and the baby to be caref
for and fed until the sun goes down.
Often Is or 20 children are at the nurs.
cry during the greater part of the moru-
ing, and charming sight it is. The at
traction fairly outrivals the side shows.
1--WE are doing more business than the
snake charmer," said one of the pretty
proprietors. 1--WE are not only making
all our expenses, but will have big sur
plus at the end of the season. We shall
stay as long as the crowds do.
eyes, we furnish them lunches when
desired; fruit, milk, bread-whatever
they are accustomed to eating"
''Do they ever quarrel?" asked curl
Gus observer, noting an incipient strug-
gle over a hoe.
"Oh, not" replied the fair caretaker,
unconsciously dispossessing scowling
two-year-old of the implement In con-
tention and replacing 1t with brilliant
ly red shovel, which at once distracted
his attention. "They are such good chill
dren, not one Of them whining or cry
Ing suppose mothers would not leave
really peevish or half-sick little ones
with us. We are very careful that they
are all bright and strong children. 1t
is great fun-and SO profitable"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-10-29
Test Your Eyes,

A great many people, perhaps the ma
jority of, otherwise well-informed people,
believe that they see the same with both
eyes. That this is not the case one can
easily convince himself by the follow
ing simple experiment: Cover. one of
your eyes with hand or bandage and
let the experimenter attempt to- snuff
out a candle suddenly placed within a
few feet of him. He will almost invaria-
bly, miss the flame, either overreaching,
underreaching or putting the fingers too
far to the right or left ofthe flame. With
both eyes normal and open the accom-
mediation for distance and directness is
nstantaneous.-Detr Free Press.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
ICE! ICE!! ICEm!

1t is a little early to talk ice, but
we wish to announce to the peo-
pie of Point Pleasant and vicinity
that we will be in the retail bust
ness this summer and deliver ice to
all parts of the town.
Our wagon will be out in q
short time and go around regularly
every morning.
Anyone wanting ice before we
commence to deliver regularly,
can get the same by leaving order
at the meat market or telephone us.
It will be our aim at all times,
TO give you pure. clean ice, full
weight and place it in your ice box.
Trusting to be favored with your
orders. which will receive our care
full and prompt attention, we are
Yours Truly,
T. 81. DAVIS & Sons
Both Phones.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
Sad Death.

We regret that it is our duty to
announce the sad death of Mrs.
James A. Beverage, which &C.
CURED Ut her home in Middieport,
o. on Thursday night, March 10,
1903.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverage and son
Harry, were fcrmer residents OF
this place and numerous were their
friends. Mrs. Beverage has been
suffering for several weeks with
fever and stomach trouble and
struggled hard to regain her form
er good health.
She was a woman ever ready to
assist the needy and distressed, and
her associates and neighbors re-
greet her demise.
The deceased was aged 39 years,
and leaves devoted husband and
son, a mother who resided with
her. brother and three sisters to
mourn her untimely taking away.
May He, the doer of all that is
right and just, comfort this sor-
rowing family in this sad hour.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
Am Enthusiastic Meeting.

Pursuant TO call issued by May
or L. g. Somerville, large and
enthusiastic citizens meeting was
held at the Court House on Mon
day night, March 23rd.
Hon. James B. Menager was
made chairman of the meeting.
The object of the meeting was to
consider two propositions, where
by our city with the right proceed
ure can locate within it's gates. two
profitable industries, one of which
is plant for the bcttling and bar
reling of piokels and the other a
canning factory.
Several of our enterprising citi-
zens expressed their views at this
meeting. and every effort will be
made, and must be made to locate
one or both of these industries
here.
o6t6Edl COLlnltbcob W0E0 hpPOIut-
ed by the chairman, who were re.
quested to report their action in
this matter at the meeting to be
held on Friday night, March 9th
Our shipping facilities are un.
surpassed; we have the best accom-.
modaticns both by rail and river
and the products of either of these
industries can be dispatched to its
purchaser upon short notice.
Let us urge and keep this matter
at all times in mind, and the prov.
erb that eternal vigilance is the
price of liberty" will doubly prove
itself.
These industries will be of un.
told benefit to our farmers and
business men, and when the farm.
or, the merchant and the labor
both male and female are prosper.
GUS, we all are.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
SEED CORN.
1O2 Bushels Per Acre.

Last year we grew 1900 bus. of
corn on 18a acres. Dat of this we
hand-picked at husking time about
40 bus. of seed. This is a pure
bred variety of corn having been
originally purchased by us from a
member of the Illinois Corn Breed
ers Association. 1t has a deep
wedge shaped grain, is well covered
at butt and tip, is golden yellow
in color, will shell about go lbs to.
the bushel of 20 lbs, has from Is
to "a rows. and will weigh about
one pound to the ear. 1t has
short heavy stalk, and the ear
hangs low which is great safe
guard against blowing over by
storms. It natures early being
we'll ahead of the frost last year,
and as this is our second crop is
we'll lcclimated to this section. A
termination test showed 90 per
cent. of we'll sprouted grains. We
will sell, as long as the supply
lasts. at 81 90 per bushel of 70 lbs.
in boxes, f. o b. cars or boat. Will
only ship in the ear so that buyer
may see what he is getting.
First come, first served.
and cash must accompany
order.
P. S. LEWIS & SON,
Point Pleasant. W. Va.
mob. 4 I'm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
Died.

Mr.. Marion Rice. died Saturday,
March 81. 1903, at his home in st.
Adams. His remains were brought
to his mothers home. Mrs. Jane
Rice, near Debby. this county. Sat
urday evening and were buried Sun
day. He leaves a wife. small
child and a host of friends who
mourn his departure.
The funeral services were in
charge of the Masonic Lodge, of
which order he was a member.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Tyler, Of
Spilman, left Tuesday. on q visit
to relatives at Richmond. vs.. and
Washington, d g.
Mrs. Arthur Hicks, of Cincin-
natl, who has been the gus OF
Editor Spencer d. Ball and fam
lily. for the past month returned
to her home Saturday.
MIR. Frank Middlecoff. of Pitts
burg is here on visit to his sister,
Mrs. Harvey Gibson and his uu-
merous friends.
Mrs. Eliza A !Tully, of Charles
ton. who has been visiting her son,
Mr.. VIM. TulIy and wife, has re-
turned home.
Mrs Jake Legg and baby, of
Middleport, are here visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Ray
burn.
Mrs. B. K. Bell and daughter.
Miss Lima, of Leon. came down
Tuesday morning and are the
guest of Mrs Bells brother, MIR.
Henry Wolf and family.
Mr.. A. r M Jsmison, who has
been at Newbury, n. Y employed
as book-keeper in the r. e. Bur-
ger Installment House. has return
ed to his home in this county, and
will spend the summer.
Mr.. K. T. McKinstry is in COL
umbus on business.
Mrs. w. P. Neale and daughter,
Mrs. Q. Q. Lewis and baby, left
this morning on a few days. visit
to Mr.. E. L. NeaIe and family at
Ben Lomond.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
Soldiers Death.

The body of Oscar A. Carsdc rph
late of the United States army in
the Philippine Islands, arrived in
Charleston last week and was ia.
ken to Barlow's undertaking es
tablishment. Young Casdorph died
aboard the United Ststes army
transport Sheridan on March 1
only five or six days out from Sar
Francisco. He was a son of @. Fl
Casdorph, of Kanswka Two Mile
and was % years of age.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
A Now Brick Company.

The Cedar Grove Brick Co. has
been chartered with a capital stock
of $4,000. The stockholders met
in Charleston Wednesday last and
elected the following Board of Dr.
rectors: Capt. o. f. Hess, of this
city. Messrs Chas. w. Walker and
w. Holmes, of Charleston, Ross
Betz. of Gallipolis. 81. p. Thomp-
kins. of Cedar Grove. The Board
of Directors then met and elected
the following officers: Capt. @. f.
Hess, President, Messrs Chas. w.
Walker, Secretary and Treasurer.
Ross Betz, Superintendent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
Correction.

In an issue of this paper few
weeks ago, we announced that Mr..
w M. Duffy had sold his planning
mill at Heights. We were in en-
TOR in this matter. and gladly an
nounce that Mr.. Duffy continues
to operate his mill. Any one in
need of rough or dressed lumber
will do well to call on Mr.. Duffy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
An Eloquent Sermon.

A most eloquent and logical ser.
mon was delivered by Bishop WI
Gravatt at Christ Church on last
Sunday evening.
This eminent minister handled
his text, in a manner which was
pleasing in the extreme to his large
and attentive congregation. The
music rendered by the choir is
surely worthy of note.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
A Fine Horse.

One of the finest driving horses
in the county is now owned by
Deputy Sheriff John F. Lewis.
Mr.. Lewis traded his stallion Will
ford, to parties at Cadiz, Ohio, for
the above animal, which those up
in horsehesh pronounce a beauty.
The new animal arrived here Mon
day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25

ALI persons interested in preser
wing the purity of the great streams
of this region and preventing poll
ution of the sane by tanneries, saw
mills and pulp mills. will be gled
to know that the West Virginia leg
islature at its recent session passed
an act prohibiting firms or pers-
ons from throwing in or allowing
to enter any stream in this state,
any sawdust or other matter delet-
erious to the propagation Of fish. I"
Saad ,,ota.ae m a.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1903-03-25
a Good Opening.

There is not better opening to
be found in the Ohio Valley for q
first-class planning mill than PIT
Pleasant. With our two rivers
and railroads. lumber is the year
round accessible. An industry of
this sort would net a handsome
profit, after having been estab
lished but few months in this To-
cality Those interested in this
vocation will do well to visit Point
Pleasant.