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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

There is in most every rural commu
nifty at least one man endowed with
1.oo,+,,ru.... the occult faculty
of finding water
beneath heearth's
surface. This local wizard cuts a
forked stick from a hazel bush or
peach tree and walks with proud
strides over the ground that is un-
der suspicion until the stick turns
over voluntarily" at which point he
says: "Sink a WELL" Now comes an
inventor with an electrical device
which promises to put this wise
man out of business. The little instru-
ment is sure detector of subterran-
can streams and records the vibrations
much after the fashion of the seismo-
graph. 1t is said that it will occa-
sionally detect the presence of oil be-
meath the surface, but the Chicago Sun
observes that the vibrations in this
case are generally in the minds of the
investors.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
BOWLING GREEN.
Politics and Road Improve
ments Are Important Topics.

Joe and Jim, both graduates of the
two great schools of Perrysburg poll
tics, are the candidates for Mayor OF
our city, and their friends are putting
up good campaigns. Joe Baird and
James LaFarree, both good men, are
the leaders of the two factions.
The Democrats refer to their candi-
date as "honest Jim," while the Re-
publicans with equally good grace
take off their hats and cheer for
"trusty joe"
The Republicans have put up an
excellent city ticket and, profting by
the experience of year ago, they
are making canvas of the city that
will bring out full vote, which will
result in victory for the Republicans
The Commissioners are confronted
at every session with new petitions
for road improvements.
Farmers who, heretofore, have
utterly refused to consider this i'm
portant matter are now very Jealous
in their efforts to bring about the
much needed improvement. AT pres
ent petitions are in for the improve
ment of 103\miles, of road, as fol-
lows: Montgomery, 1S miles; Plain,
IL; Middleton, 5; Washington, 3;
Grand Rapids, 5; Perry, 5; Portage,
6, Center, II; Webster, 2; Troy, 4,
Jackson, 6; Milton, II; Weston, IL;
Lake, 2. This change is due, largely,
to the demand of the government for
good roads where rural free delivery
of mail is desired.
The addition of Thomas Chilcote
of Prairie Depot to the list of candi-
dates for the Office of County Treas
urer, enivens the race for that office.
Tom comes from Montgomery and
has good following.
In addition to VIM. Deibley, men
toned last week for Commissioner,
there are now reported six more good
men who are willing to receive the
honor. They are Joseph Guy of
Lake, Chas. Coy of Ross, Mack Cor
rill of Middleton, Ounbridge); w.
w. Sockman of Milton, S. A. Taft OF
Weston, and Geo. W. Needles of
Jackson.
Out of this list there surely can be
selected a good man for the place, as
all are worthy Republicans.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
w I: /: ID 5

Consumption is a human
weed fourishing best in weak
lungs. Like other weeds it's
easily destroyed while young;
when old, sometimes i'm
possible.
Strengthen the lungs as you
would weak land and the
weeds will disappear.
The best lung fertilizer is
Scott's Emulsion. Salt pork
is good too, but it is very hard
to digest.
The time to treat consump-
tion is when you begin trying
to hide it from yourself.
Others see it, you won't.
Don't wait until you can't
deceive yourself any longer,
Begin with the first thought
10 take SCOTS Emulsion. If
it isn't really consumption so
much the better; you will soon
forget it and be better for the
treatment. If it is consump-
ton you can't expect to be
cured at once, but If you will
begin in time and will be
rigidly regular in your treat
ment you will win.
SCOTS Emulsion, fresh air,
rest all you can, eat all you
can, that's the treatment and
that's the best treatment.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

1t may safely be predicted that the
Senate will not amend it's rules to
provide for cloture in any form.
While it is admitted that the present
rules are sometime abused there is
an intense fear of getting to the
point where the House now is. The
Senate is ruled by four men as it is,
but the majority has an opportunity
to at least express itself.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

One of the internal revenue taxes
assessed to raise funds for the Span
ish American war two cents a pack ON
playing cards. This tax revealed the
fact that there were 100000 packs
of cards manufactured in the United
States year, that is 10 cards for
each man, woman and child.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The funeral o; Mrs, Aman johnson
was held on Sunday last attended ly
the D. Of r. ami Il ar e number OF
friends. She was an catimable lady,
and leaves n husband and two chill
iraA to monrn their loss, She was
Il years of age. Funera! services
were conducted at l.er late home by
Rev DUNN.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The marriage bureau of the city
hall at New York is to be fitted up to
resemble a chapel with massive pill
lars, grained roof and marble dais.
A pianola 10 play wedding marches
should by all tnesnS be added.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

There is a movement on foot to
abolish secret sessions in the Senate.
Everything transacted or said therein
is obtained and published in the
newspapers although sometimes in
garbled form and the Executive ses-
sions have become largely farce.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The term "sick man of Europe"
applied to the sultan of Turkey, is
appropriate in more senses than one.
The offspring of a consumptive moth
er, Abdul Hamid is physically the
weakest of living sovereigns. His
chest is narrow, his back is bent, his
eyes are weak, and he is perpetualiy
ailing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

Ii the fennylvania Railway Com
pany's desire to abolish tips will in
clude not only sleeping cars but din
ing cars and the restaurants along the
line, it will soon have the most pop
ular line in America.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

Not long ago a physician who ap-
piled for the position of assistant
surgeon in the navy was rejected be-
cause he was so big that he could
not squeeze through the hatchway
of torpedo boat. Now one sees why
the navy department is building big
ber and bigger vessels.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The War Department has perfected
and is distributing riot cartridge
e. use " militia. Is it not a sad
commantary on twentieth century
ct,iH sion that such ammunition
Should &c eded?
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The President seriously contem-
plates calling Congress in extra ses-
sion next November with view to
securing the Legislation necessary to
put the Cuban treaty into effect i'm
mediately.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

This issue of the Journal is sixteen
columns larger than the regular edi-
tion which is done to accommodate
an extra amount of advertising and
enable us to give our usual amount of
reading matter. The change is only
temporary, however.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
TO rejoice.

Alaskans express confidence that
their territory will be able to show a
gratifying increase in prosperity and
settlement as a result of the home
stead law passed at the recent ses-
of Congress.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
CORPORATION.

Mayor-E. L. Kingsbury.
Clerk-G. J. Evans
Councilmen-2 years. J. Stevenson
Charles Muir, VIII
Powell.
i year,. Davis, j. G..
Hahn. D. Main.
Marshall-Henry Leydorf.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

The news comes from Massachu-
setts that the farmers are beginning
to boil down the sap for maple sugar.
We trust free trade with Porto Rico
will not result in the addition of large
quantities of Porto Rican syrup, un-
aWares.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
-. 8 ,'''''7's,,Try'lrsl.

Mrs. Rah, of Bait m l. her elf rs,
has three friend, each r. 80 years
old, for w ON she ca es and pro-
yides. 'R9h for Mrs. Rah!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
TOWNSHIP.

Trustee-Isaac Whitson.
Justice-West prect-M. B. Cook.
Justlce-East prect-J. D. Greiner.
Treasurer-Fred JeZzard.
Gem. Trustee-D. X. Hollenbeck.
Gem. Trustee-Belville Ridge j.
Duhammel.
ASSessors-West-Jo ohm Croft.
Assessors p. Rheim, Jr.
Assessors s-North-Fred Wellstead.
Constable-H. Wolfe.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

\ Kansas publication says that if its
iagislators would never do anything
nce serious than throw paper balls
an6 waste-paper baskets at each
1i5a, 10 state would have occasion
tn reioice
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27

Cuban reciprocity, tariff revision
and financial legislation give promise
of being the leading subjects dis
cussed at the next session of Con-
cresa
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-03-27
CLERKS DETAILED STATEMENT
OF the School Funds of Perrysburg School District
No. 1, Wood County, Ohio
For the ending March
ITEMS OF RECEIPTS.

For the year ending March 81, 1903.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

IVAN. E. Rabb, j. M. Mccall, F. j.
Burks, commissioners; j. E. Bundy,
clerk.
Rocky Mount-G. B. Wilson, Jamss
Demoss, w. r. Bounds, commissioners;
Luther Burks, clerk.
WARD 6.
Bellevue-Walter White, c. w. Berry,
w. NJ. Vickers, commissioners; ]. H.
Wyche, clerk.
Allentown. D. Allen, w. o. Hood,
A. J. Rodgers, commissioners; w. B..
Hildreth, clerk.
Haughton-J. NJ. Hollingsworth, J. A.
Afford, w. M. Duty, commissioners;
j. w. Elston, clerk.
Koran-C. X. McClanahan, j. H. Sib-
ley, Jim Huckaby, commissioners; w.
B. Sapp, clerk.
Foregoing resolutions being adopted,
this Committee adjourned to meet Mon
ay, September 18th, 1903.
w. B. BoGGs, Chairman.
R. B. HILL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
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 a longer period than
six months draw a higher rate than or
binary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
State News.

The Board of Directors of the
Charity Hospital in New Orleans
favor the establishment of Pas
teur department of the hospital.
In 1910 the population of New
Orleans was 1922 1913, making it
the fourth city in the Union in
population, New York, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore only surpass-
ing it. In 1900 the population of
New Orleans was 287, 1O4.
The average August rainfall in
New Orleans is $50 inches, and
the greatest recorded August rain
fall is the 22.74 inches that fell in
1888, when the rice crop Of the
State was destroyed in a single
night, that Of August 1920, dur
ing which 9 inches of rain fell,
and the rainfall of that one storm
reached Az inches on the lower
coast, all falling within "a hours.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

Frankness is one thing, and
rudeness is another. We owe it
to ourselves to be open and can
did with all our associates, but
there is no reason why we should
be coarse and insolent. Is it not
possible to blend the most stalwart
independence of thought and ut
terance with the most refined and
gentle courtesy? If We wish to
win our fellow-men to our way of
looking at things, we must be sure
to treat them not as if they were
underlings and interiors, but as
brothers and equals.-Nashville
Christian Advocate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

The members of the 23rd Senatorial
Democratic Executive Committee met
at Bossier City on Aug. Is, with w. B..
Boggs, J. T. Many and B. A. Kelly, of
Bossier, and DR.. S. ]. Harrell and John
N. Sandlin, of Webster, the members of
said committee being present, the fol-
lowing resolutions were read and adopt
ed, viz:
1st. That primary election be held
on the 10th of September, 1903, under the
rules and the same qualifications for vo-
tiers as adopted by t. } Democratic Ex-
ecutiye Committees for the Parishes OF
Bossier and Webster for the selection OF
their Parish Officers, for the purpose OF
nominating Senator and members OF
the Democratic Executive Committee for
the 23rd Senatorial District.
End. That the votes in this election
shall be polled in separate boxes from the
ones in which the votes for other officers
sioEers shall act in this election as in the
election for Parish and Judicial Officers.
Ord. That the Secretary of this Com
mittee shall provide for the tickets to be
used, at the expense of the candidates,
and that the returns from this election
shall be made to the Secretary of this
committee, which committee viii meet at
Benton on i4th of September, to promul-
gate the returns and declare the result OF
said election.
That the four members Of the commit
tee selected at this election, two from
Bossier and two from Webster, are re-
quested to meet at some date soon aftel
the election for the purpose of selecting
member at large and organizing this
committee.
w. B. BoGGs, Chairman.
John N SANDIIN Secretary
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

To-day We announce Mr.. L. G..
Biggs as a candidate for Police
Juror from ward 6. One of the
surest evidences of a mans good
character is the fact that he is
honored and trusted by those
among whom he was born and
reared, and Mr.. Biggs is one of
the most honored and respected
men of his native home, Bossier
parish. He asks the support of
the Democratic voters of ward g.,
promising if nominated, as in the
past, to faithfully discharge his
duty.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
Bolinger Pick Ups.

MIR. J. w. Booth, one of our preachers,
left last Monday for Red land, where he
will assist Bro. Harp in protracted
meeting.
DR.. Moore preached an able sermon at
this place last sunday night, to large
congregation.
Misses Mamie and Laura Lee Lott,
from Jackson, Miss, are the pleasant
visitors in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
S. Purcell, this week.
Mr.. Dick Purcell attended Quarterly
Cor ference at Red Land last Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Carpenter returned to his
home in Mississippi, after spending sew
eral days in our little town.
Mr.. Fletcher and Cleveland Ball left
last Monday on visit to relatives in
Arkansas.
Rev.J.S. Purcell returned last Saturday
from Pleasant Valley, La, where he has
been assisting in a protracted meeting.
The Misses Fasters are visiting rela-
tives at this place.
Mrs. Parson, from the sourthen part
of the State, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
NJ. S. Bolinger, this week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

Hon. r. C.. Drew is a candidate
for Judge of this Judicial District.
He is an able and experienced
lawyer, and a gentleman of sound
practical sense, and commands
the confidence and esteem of those
who know him. AS Parish Judge
of Webster for several years dur
ing the seventies, and District
Judge of the Second District from
1880 to 1888, Judge Drew made
an excellent record for faithful
public service.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
Obituary.

Merrette, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peek, died last Wednesday, Aug,
IL, 1903. For only few months, this
precious little treasure was given to
fond parents, and, oh! how they lavish
ed upon this tender flower the richness
of their hopes and prayers. But the
Masters hand has plucked it from ife's
garden of thorns and thistles, and trans
planted it near his own beautiful throne,
where it will bloom in beauty forever.
There is sorrow in the home, but
heaven is more precious now.
May the God Of all grace comfort the
bereaved, guide and sustain them
through life, until at last, ..tHe will wipe
all tears from their eyes," M. A. P.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
Personal.

Misses Scott and Louie Ogden
are the guest of their sister, Mrs.
Frank Ogden, this week.
Miss Sadie North, Of Dixie, is
spending a few weeks in Benton
with her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Belcher.
Mr.. John Boykin, of Pointe
Coupee parish, was the guestofhis
aunt, Mrs. H. Neeson, last week.
Mrs. B. A. Kelly left last Satur-
day for Natchitoches, where she
will visit her sister, Mrs. D. E.
Griffin.
Miss Daisy Jeter spent last
Thursday with Miss Louda
Brownlee, who returned home
with her Friday.
Miss Oracle Larkin returned
home Tuesday morning from Lit
tie Rock, Ark, where she has
been visiting her sister.
Miss Sallie Brown, Principal of
the High School at this place, is
expected home in few days from
Mont Eagle, Tenn, where she has
been summering.
We were pleased to receive a
call Tuesday from Mr.. A. l..
Sutherland, Staff Correspondent
of the New Orleans Picayune.-
The Picayune is a general favor
tie in North Louisiana, and its
pages contain all the latest news
from all parts of the world, as
well as much interesting matter
suitable to the general reader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
Taken Up

py Amos Frederick, on Cash Point
- Plantation, on or about July 20,
1903, and strayed before me, the under
signed authority, on August Z, 1903, one
bay mare pony, IA or 14M hands high, 8
or years old, has Texas brand on left
shoulder, with small white stripe in face,
right hind foot white, black name and
tail. Had small bell on when taken up.
Appraised at Sis. Will be sold at Vance
vile, La, on Saturday, September 10,
1903, if not claimed and cost paid by that
time. r. C. STINS0N,
Justice Peace, Ward 2, Bossier Par, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20
JOHN N. SANDLIN, Secretary.

You can educate your boy but once,
therefore do it right, is the way Col.
Fowler gets after parents with boys to
educate; and he is right. II you make
a mistake in buying him suit Of clothes
it can be remedied at small cost, but if
you fail in educating him right the mis-
take is almost a tragedy.
A good education costs but little more
than a poor one, and it is the finest in
vestment parent can make for his boy.
Col. Fowler is the Superintendent of
the old Kentucky Military Institute and
his catalogue is brim full of original and
valuable ideas on education. Better send
forit. His address is Lyndon, KY. BoxX.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

Wit should be tempered with
discretion and with kindness.
Any gift used to give needless
pain becomes a curse. Senator
Hoar paid beautiful tribune to
the late Senator Davis when he
said: "No spark from him was
ever~a cinder in the eye of his
friend"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

Mr.. T. T. Land is a candidate
for reelection to the Office of
District Attorney of this Judicial
District. He is an able and in
dustrious lawyer and attentive to
business. He has been true to
his trust in every particular, and
during his term of Office has met
its responsibilities in a creditable
and satisfactory manner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

Mr.. John N. Sandlin, of Min
den, is a candidate for District
Attorney of this District. He is
a lawyer of ability, a popular and
trustworthy gentleman, and fully
competent to worthily fill the po-
sition to which he aspires.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

EOA OAotAACs UUSc.
We are authorized to announce Hon.
r. G. DREW as a candidate for Judge
of the Second Judicial District; subject
to nomination by the Democratic party.
For District Attorney.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
T. T. LAND as candidate for District
Attorney of the Second Judicial District;
subject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
JOHN N. SANDLIN asa candidate for
District Attorney Of the Second Judicial
District; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
For Representative.
We are authorized to announce Hon.
w. B. BOGGS as candidate for cleo
ton for Representative from Bossier
parish in the next General Assembly of
Louisiana; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
w. G. HUGHES as a candidate for
election for Representative from Bossier
parish in the next General Assembly o.
Louisiana; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
For Sheriff.
We are authorized to announce Capt.
j. H. NATTIN as candidate for cleo
ton to the Office of Sheriff OF Bossier
parish; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
]. F. ADAIR as candidate for election
to the Office of Sheriff of Bossier parish !;
party.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. F. EDWARDS as a candidate for
election to the Office of Sheriff of Bossier
parish; subject to nomination by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. r.
f. WYCHE as candidate for election
to the Office of Sheriff of Bossier parish
subject to nomination by the Democratic
party.
For Clerk.
We are authorized to announce Mr..
B. A. KELLY as a candidate for re-
election for Clerk of District Court OF
Bossier parish; subject to nomination by
the Democratic party.
Fer Assessor.
We are authorized to announce Judge
T. N. BRADEN, SR., as candidate fol
the Office OF Tax Assessor of Bessie,
parish; subject to endorsement by the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
l.. G. SMITH as candidate for the
Office of Tax Assessor of Bossier parish
| subject to endorsement by the Demo
| cratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
E. r. MADING as candidate for the
Office of Tax Assessor Of Bossier parish
subject to endorsement by the Demo
cratic party.
For Police Juror.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
| L. C. BIGGS as candidate for election
to the Office of Police Juror of Ward 6;
| subject to nomination by the Democratic
! party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-08-20

The Cincinnati Enquirer: A
country which is free from lying
intrigues hasn't much need of di-
plomacy. She can be open and
fair in a proclamation of her
rights, and properly resentful if
she is imposed on.