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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25
An Independent Telephone.

All independent ielepliUii6.
The gentlemen who were here
this week from Cameron, trying to
interest the city conncil in the
matter of granting them a franchise
for an electric light plant and a
telephone system, left yesterday on
the Alice stage for their home.
We learn that they were disap-
pointed in their efforts and very
much displeased with the general
results of their visit to Brownsville
and Matamoros. We regret to have
any one disappointed with this
city, but perhaps in this case too
much was expected.
City attorney, Frank W. Kibbe,
states that the Cameron gentlemen
wanted every concession possible to
be had of the city, but they offered
nothing to balance the favors they
sought. If this be true-and we
have no reason to doubt it-certain-
ly it is not surprising that the
gentlemen were disappointed. Mr..
Kibbe's business is to safeguard the
material interests OF the city, and
he is fairly we'll equipped for his
work, by reason OF natural ability,
special training and several years
experience and close observation in
other cities than Brownsville.
An independent telephone sys-
tenn, or rather a system owned by
home people, would be a paying
investment very soon in Browns
VILE There is a large territory
here for it to reach out over, besides
the two cities of Brownsville and
Matamoros. A first-class indie
pendent system would answer all
local purposes as well as the South
western T. & T. Co, could, and it
could easily arrange for satisfactory
long distance connections, The
dividends would be distributed
amongst local men, and of course
turned loose again in the city.
The Southwestern will no doubt
build into Brownsville, perhaps
along with the railroad. But beyond
the advantage of their long distance
connections the city would not be
! profited any by their monopoly of
the business of telephones and tele-
graphs.
The HERALD has received a letter
from an experienced and successful
independent telephone operator
and manager, in which he states
that he desires to come here and
join the people in establishing such
an enterprise. He will doubtless be
here shortly, and then Mr.. Kibbt
may meet with an acceptable pro-
position. We hope so, anyway.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25
Magnolia Dairy Farm,

Shears q Putegnat. Proprietors,
VIII deliver Fresh Milk on and af-
ter June l, 1908, at 10 cents a quart,
Mexican coin.
Leave orders at Botica del Leon
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25
The HeraId'S
Want Column.

Advertisement placed in this column
at cents per line, first insertion; sub
sequent insertions, 4 cents until six
insertions and cents per line afterward.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25
LOCAL ITEMS.
furniture at H. Grunewald's.

Rice planters are beginning to
bring in samples of matured rice
from their fields. 1t looks very fine
Losr-A case with gold trimmed
sneetacles. Lost on Elizabeth street.
Finder will please leave at The
Herald office and get reward,
A marriage license was issued to-
day BY County Clerk Webb to Ce-
Iestino Miniel and Cipriana Lece-
ria.
For Mems summer suits, dress
shirts, President suspender, and
Boston garter, call at H. Grune-
wald's, opposite the market.
The usual crowds will be going
70 tn. Point this afternoon and to-
morrow on the Rio Grande rail
ways excursion trains
Just received on the steamer
Manteo some complete new lines of
gentlemen 5 neck wear, dress shirts,
etc. We are selling our straw hats
at reduced rates.
Mrs. H.NBoLLACK.
The open air bale at Santa Cruz
mark tomorrow night is one OF the
things YOU want to remember. 1t
will be great. The ferry company
will be ready to accommodate the
crowds going over from this side
and returning.
The darkest hour is just before
dav-vou can wait until day breaks
before sending for your groceries.
RUrHvEN & FORD.
Something OF a sensation was
created on the Main streets of the
city Yesterday afternoon by the APP
pearance of a traction engine with
,hreshing attachments being run
through the city by W. NJ. Chappell
and Mr.. Brady. 1t was merely a
trial Of the machinery preparatory
to threshing rice in the big fields
near Brownsville, but it attracted
quite as many people as a circus
parade. or railroad locomotive
The outfit belonged to Messrs. Sam
mons and Howard.
Ice cream, pineapple crystal and
lemonade OF best qualities can be
had at reasonable prices at the ice
cream parior on Elizabeth street
adjoiniu. Mrs. Bollack's every day
from + so to 10: 80 p. m.
ANNE FOSTER.
Brownsville people at Point
Isabel for the summer have found
that life at the seashore without
TUE HERALD fresh from the press
each day it is published is dull
vapid and uncomfortable, so we have
decided to rush matters every day
and get the paper out in time tc
catch the Point train, solely for the
accommodation Of our friends there
Now if some one of the many
bright people at the Point vii
kindly contribute a daily letter tt
The HERALD about the happening
there. we are sure it will be greatly
appreciated by everybody. This
letter could be gotten up by all TIT
Point visitors, if no particular ont
cares to undertake it.
Men shout bet aught as though
you taught them not. and thing.
proposed as though they were forgot
We can give you some pointers a
TO the excellence af goods at bottom
rock figures, if youfwill drop int
Ruthven & Ford's.
Magnolia Dairy Farm,
Shears K Putegnat. Proprietors,
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The Thomas School.
SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLs-wEsT END ANTONIO. TEl


Royal
Conservatory Design New
F. Clark
College
comfortable Excellent health conditions Physician
wa called /
Board, Tuition and Laundering the school 500
A A THOMAS a. NJ President.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25

Sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof. Lay in your supplies for
tomorrow at R6thven & Ford's.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-07-25
DrS KlRKHAM AND HARRISON,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

Special attention to the diseases of
the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Of
fee in Tilghman Building, (up stairs)
Thirteenth street. Brownsville Texas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14
Death Of Mr.. D. B. Stinson.

Mr.. David B. Stinson died in
Shreveport at 5 o'clock last Mon
day morning, aged Il years.
Mr.. Stinson was wen known In
this community where he spent
the most of his. life, and leaves
many friends and relatives to
mourn his death. He was an ac-
tive, earnest member of Benton
Baptist Church, an Industrious,
useful citizen, and a kind-hearted
man.
The remains Of deceased were
laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in
the old cemetery in Shreve port
and the last sad rites were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. L. Johnston,
pastor OF Parkview Baptist
Church.
The Banner extends sympathy
to the bereaved family and rela-
tives.
Closing Exercises of Plain Dealing
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Bible Brilliants.

Be We clean that bear the ves-
sells Of the Lord.-Isaiah 50, Il.
They ask of me the ordinaces
of justice; they take delight in
approaching to God.-Isa. So, 2.
Mine elect shall long enjoy the
work of their hands. They shall
not labor in vain. Isaiah IS, 1913.
Behold, thy salvation cometh;
behold his reward is with him,
and his work before him.-Isaiah
81, II.
And it shall come to pass, that
before they call, l will answer;
and while they are yet speaking,
| will hear.-1saiah IS, "a.
Thou shalt also be q crown of
glory in the hand of the Lord, and
a royal diadem in the hand of thy
God.-Isaiah 81, 8.
For the mountains shall depart,
and the hills be removed; but my
kindness shall not depart from
thee, neither shall the covenant of
my peace be removed, saith the
Lord that hath mercy on thee
Isaiah liv, 10.
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Sheriff's Sale.
r. E. Schumpertl No. 1903. Second
VS.. District Court, Bos-
R. L. McAnn. sier parish, La.
Dy virtue of writ of fieri facias issued
ID in the above entitled suit, and to me
directed, have seized and will proceed
to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, at the front door OF the Couyt
House, in the town of Benton, La, on
Saturday, May is, 1903, the following
described property, to-wit:
All of south half of section %, town
ship i8, range ii, Except that heretofore
sold to H. Barnacastle, H. H. Barnacas-
lie, NJ. Odom, Laura S. Ratcliff and
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Rail
road) containing rs acres, more or less.
Twelve Lots in Block @, town OF
Haughton, La, and one steam gin outfit
complete.
The above described property seized
as the property of the defendant, r. L.
McAnn.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appraiser It.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, April 8, 1903.
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!, Official.
Tax Ordinances for 1908.

Tax Ordinances for 1908.
An Ordinance Levying Ten Mill Tax
on all the property in Bossier Levee
Distriet Inject to taxation for Levee
purposes for the year 1903.
Be it Ordained by the Board of Com
of the Bossier Levee District
in regular session convened, That a
District Levee Tax OF ten (1O) mills on
the dollar of it's assessed valuation be
and is hereby levied on all property
situated in the Bossier Levee District,
subject to taxation for levee purposes,
for the year 1908.
An Ordinace Levying a Local Assess
ment.of Five Gents per Acre on every
acre of alluvial land within the Bossiel
Levee District for the year 1903.
Be it Ordained by the Board of Com
Of the Bossier Levee District
in regular session convened, That local
assessment of five cents per acre on each
and every alluvial acre of land within
the Bossier Levee District for the year
1908 be, and is hereby levied.
An Ordinance Levying Local Assess
ihCuo VI QOO poi IlllO CA 1Gdl1OduS
within the Bossier LeVee District for
the year 1903.
Be it Ordained by the Board of Com
missioneTs of the Bossier Levee Distric;
in regular session convened, That a local
assessment of sixty dollars per mile be,
and is hereby levied, for the year 1903,
on every mile of railroad situated within
the Bossier Levee District.
An Ordinance Levying Special Assess
ment Of Fifty Cents per Bale on eacI
Bale of Cotton raised within the Bos-
sier Leyec District for the year 1908.
Whereas, the funds to raise from the
Ten Mill District Leyee Tax, Five Cents
Acreage Tax and Sixty Dollars Mile
Railroad Tax, are not sufficient to locate.
construct and repair leyecs, SO "a to pre-
vent DISASTROUS floods, Be it Resolved
and Ordained by the Board OF Conmis-
sioners of the Bossier Levee District in
regular session convened, That a special
assessment of Fifty Cents per Bale be,
and is hereby levied on every bale OF
cotton produced in the Bossier Levee
District on land subject to taxation ir
said District during the year 1903.
w. B. MCCORMICK, President.
T. N. BRADEN, Secretary, Curtis, La
April is, 1908. may2l
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BENTON, La,
THURSDAY, --.,,..,,,..... MAY IA, 1903.
Personal.

Miss Della Brown visited her
sister, Mrs. Wren, of Shreveport,
this week.
Mrs. Wren, of Shreveport, was
the guest of her father, Rev. J..
M. Brown, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Anna Dinkens, of Green
wood, was the guest of her sister,
Mrs. P. C. Taylor, Saturday and
Sunday.
Shreveport Elite: DR.. and Mrs.
R. H. Blackman, of Plain Deal
ing, are receiving congratulations
on the birth of little daughter.
Rev. w. G. Evens, representing
the New Orleans Picayune, was
a welcome visitor at the Banner
office yesterday. The Picayune-
the cold reliable that comes
regularly to our table, is one of
our most valued exchanges, and
is one of the best and and most
admirably conducted papers in
the country. 1t brings before the
eye in comprehensive shape tho
n VS. o. the entire world. The
Picayune has done much for Lou
isianai in advertising its resources
and supporting the best. measures
in its politics. It's editorial col
umns are under the control OF
able and conservative writer's who
have done a great deal to guide
public opinion in right channels
Taken as a whole, we regard the
Picayune as one of the ablest ant
most newsy dailies in America,
and should be read by all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14

When your home printer cannot do
the work. we recommend the G. q.
WILLIAMS PRINTING co. Ltd
Printers, Binders and Blank Book
Msnufseturerst shreveport ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14
Shcrif's Sale.

SNCElH , OstIGs
Belcher & Creswell VS.. Willie johnson.
No. 7715. In the First District Court,
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo.
by virtue of a writ of fieri facias
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, at the front
door OF the Court House, in the town Of
Benton, La, within the legal hours OF
sale, on Saturday, May so, 1903, the
following described property, to-wit:
Seven bales cotton on storage in ware
house of w. F. Taylor Company, Linz
tied, Shreveport, La, and the seed out
of said cotton, on the T. G. Barrett
plantation, in Bossier parish, La.
The above described property seized as
the property of defendant, Willie john
son.
Terms of Sale Cash, subject to the
bent it of appraisement.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, May IA, 1903.
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The State.
Daily, Semi-Weekly,
5000. 1900.

COLUMBIA, $. e.
The only morning paper for two-thirds
i of the State of South Carolina
Eleven railroads radiating from the
city-the capital of the State.
Full State news service.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14
NOW !!

is the time to see the Benton Mer-
camille Co. They have the largest
stock of dry goods and groceries
ever kept in Benton. They are
anxious to buy the peoples cotton.
cotton seed, corn, potatoes, eggs,
chickens, ETC., and will pay
Shreveport prices. Their Star
Brand Shoes guaranteed. A trial
is all the boys ask of you.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14
Homestead Entry No. 1855.

AAOHl<-SASftG Lilly No 6~sDsDs
Department of the Interior, !
L; nd Office at Natchitoches,
April %, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
IN ing named settler has filed notice
If his intention to make final proof il,
support of his claim, and that said PROOF
will be made before the Clerk of the
District Court at Benton, La, on June
20, 1903, viz: Homestead Entry No.
7255-Harey L. Giles, of Emma, La
Tor the southwest quarter of northeast
quarter, southeast quarter of northwes,
quarter and northwest quarter of south
EAST quarter and northeast quarter OF
southwest quarter of section q, township
q North, range II West, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: C. c..
Cozby and Henry Harrison, of Emma,
la; Dave Rawls and A. J. Logan, of
Ansel, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
May Z, 1908. june Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14
Closing Exercises of Plain Dealing
High School.

Tie friends and pat 'ons of the
P.ain Dealing High School are
cordially invited to hear an ad-
dress which will be delivered be-
tore the Lowrey Society, by Judge
!. T. Watkins, of Minden, La,
Saturday, May 10th, at s o'clock
P. M.
On Tuesday night, May the 1st'l,
the Society will give a Benefit
entertainment and Concert. Ad-
mission 10 and IS cents; net pro-
ceeds for the improvement Of the
school property.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14

Egyptian Proverb: I did no.
use too many words when speak
ing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-05-14

Board at Mrs. S. A. Whites at
moderate rates. Public patron
age solicited.
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densralAssembly Presbyterian Church
Nashville, May q to %.

For above occasion the Cotton Bel
toute will sell round trip tickets to Nash
lille and return at rate of one fare, plu
=, for round trip. Date of sale. May i.
Q 20. Return limit, June /. Privilegs
# extension.
O. r. DENTON, Agent.
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United Confederate Veterans Reunion
New Orleans. May 18th to 22d.

United Confederate Veterans Reunion
New Orleans, May 18th to 22d.
Account U. C. v. Reunion to be hello
It New Orleans May 10Th to 22nd, the
lotion Belt Route will sell round TRIP.
tickets from Benton to New Orleans an,
-eturn at rate of S. IS for the round trip
Date of sale, May II and Is. Ticket,
VIII be good for leaving New Orleans OF.
II before May oath, with privilege OF
Extension, if ticket is deposited will
special Agent not later than II O'Clock
Nay oath.
spring Carnival, Shreveport, May 40
For above occasion the Cotton Bel
Route will sell round trip tickets, Bentol
o Shreveport and return, at rate of 75c
or the round trip. Date of sale, May
90, inclusive. Return limit, May II.
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Homes: cad Entry No. 7117.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
Anril TX 1919

LdHu OuCc dt NdeCnitocHoS, Lid,
April Is, 1903. J
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 the Clerk of District
Court at Benton, La, on June 6, 1903,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 17t7-Jesse
Dickson, of Rocky Monitor the north
west quarter of northeast quarter OF
section s, 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: Henry
Tyler and Henry Rushing, of Emma,
La, Alfred Harris and Nose Harris, %
Rocky Mount, La.
]. ERNEST BREpA, Register.
April e. 1903, june
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Silhouettes.

y. .. Times Democrat
How much greater than that of
ucuonari IS is the vocabulary of
woman's smile.
remember We who cook up
nes-the day will come when you
must eat them. And stale, cold
nes are very bitter food.
memphis News: A weak mind
ing 9 strong tongue are generally
laand together.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-04-11
BlcVitics.

Much excellent matter crowded out to
accommodate correspondents.
A A. RUdcr & Co., of Cumbei land,
have been engaged by the children of
the late John NJ Smyth to furnish a
splendid granite monument for erection
in the family lot in Allegany cemetery.
A pretty model has been selected and
the work will be soon completed.
Florida letter on 18th page is readable.
Don't overlook it.
The treatment accorded the wedding
couple who came here last Sunday was
shameful The police officers aware of
it should not have allowed it for min
ute, even though the election was sonear
ut hand.
This edition of the JOURNAL is issued
mailed and circulated Friday, April 10
1908
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-04-11
An Anomalous system.

According to the Mayors report, i20
gallons of water is easily projected by
the new machinery across Great Savage
i'll one minute, p, 200 gallons in an hour,
and 252, 900 gallons in l0-hour day, or
1900 gallons day for each man,
woman and child in the town.
In year the sum would be so great
that at 10 cents thousand gallons the
bonds could be redeemed in 6 years.
But at the rate fixed for the JOURNAL,
Sligo thousand, the bonds could be
taken up in one year and there would
be 1914, OO7 go left for repair of the old
reservoir.
The water rate, or rates charged small
consumers in this town, compared with
the Scent, 10-cent and even 30-cent
rates, very nearly reach the dimensions
of a crime.
1t will be no answer to contend that
the water supply is not equal to the
machine capacity to get it here.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-04-11
Personal.

Charles A. Rpder, of the Government
printing office, Washington, d. c., ac-
companied by his wife and two children,
is enjoying "A l5-day vacation in the
family of Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. r. 5
mother.
Mrs. A. Homrighaus, of Washington
d. G.. spent Wednesday in town.
William Grimes, of Carlos, was here
Wednesday and informed the JOURNAL
that John O. Winters theory is
erroneous. He says that the majority
in Carlos for the Greater Carlos will
wipe out Greater Midlothian SO clean
that even the Burns Club will be COB
bled up. At the moment the JOURNAL
saw Grimes he was inspecting an arc
lamp; probably for prospective street
use i'll front of the Mayors residence
in Carlos.
DR.. Samuel NanArmour, of Bedford
Pa, spent last Sunday i'll town.
Miss Allie Martin, of Farmont, W.
Va, is the guest of Mrs. William
Thomas, Bowery street.
Mrs. &. Berkey and two daughters,
Misses Helen and Besse, of Johnstown,
Pa, have been called here by the ser.
ious illness of Mrs. Joshua Johnson.
Rev. j. w. r. Sumwalt and family
have returned home from Baltimore.
Capt. j. w. Glenn, of Jefferson coun.
w. Va, is visiting his daughter, Mrs.
DIN Beall, of this place.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-04-11
Died

AT the residence of her son, Samuel R.
Tiddy, this place, Wednesday, April s,
1903, of paralysis, Mrs. Elizabeth r.
Tiddy, aged 81 years, 6 months and 8
days. Mrs. Tiddy was born in Corn
wall, England, Sept. %, 1871, and came
to Frostburg i'll 1863, nearly all of the
time since resident of Frostburg. The
children surviving are Mrs. +. r. Tren-
berth, of Connellsyille. Pa: Frank B..
Tiddy, of Westernport; r. c. Tiddy, of
Asheville. N. c.; A. w. Tiddy, of Pitts
burg, Pa. Funeral yesterday friday
afternoon at M. E. Church, Rev j. W.
r. Sumwalt officiating A member of
that Church about 20 years, she was IA
Christian from her youth to the last,
and i'll the several Offices of wife, mother
and neighbor she was an honor to her
sex and living witness to the truth of
her godly profession.
At the Western Maryland Hospital,
Cumberland, of stomach trouble, Tues
day, April Z, 1903, Miss Susanna j.
Skidmore, aged 80 years, daughter of
Noah Skidmore, of this place.
Mrs. Hannah Logsdon, on visit to
Omaha, Ncb., died there Monday, April
7, 1903, of pulmonary hemorrLages.
The remains arrived here yesterday for
interment this Saturday afternoon at
o'clock,