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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-04
BOTH RESTING.

BOTH RESTING.
A correspondent sends us, from Tennes-
see, this suggestive obituary notice:
life is trouble an toll. at best.
Every single minute;
Mares gone, to the land of rest,
An also left me in it,!
Thank heaven!" exclaimed the rural
philosopher when he heard that the bank
had failed 81 always buried all the money
had,-though sometimes forgot to blaze
the tree!"
The Devil as Gentleman is the title
of a new book Well after ALL its just
as we look at him, brethren
One of the pessimistic brethren remarks
that he Wouldn't be in hell with some
people" But, now that We think of it,
we wouldn't be there with anybody.
THAT'S WHAT!
Bitter the toll
Of the weary way.
But it's Love can tighten it
Any day!
ferjng prizes for Poetry, Does that mean
that the genuine article is getting scarce.
these days?
Ono Of the poetical brethren writes
poem, beginnng-"Out in the weather,
SILVER alongn'-Ten TO one. that brother
pawned his overcoat, and lost the ticket.
THE HOPEFUL VIEW OF 1T.
Spite of all the trouble.
Amt but this to tell:
Single file or double.
We're dom mighty wcll
Any kind O weather
Wet, Or rainy SPELL
Coin on together.
An dom mighty well!
Will N Harden has just completed two
more novels of Georgia lifeH He only writes
on an average Of three year now.
And now the critics have called Thorn
as Nelson Page "The Thackeray of
America.
F. l.. S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-04

So many magazines and newspapers Of
ferjng prizes for Poetry! Does that mean
that the genuine article is getting scarce,
these days?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-04

Ono Of the poetical brethren writes a
poem, beginning "out in the weather. /
shiver along! to one. that brother
pawned his overcoat, and lost the ticket!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

"Study the child and discover where
his greatest interest lies" says Mrs.
Theodore w. Birney, Honorary Presi-
dent of the National Congress of Moth
ers, discussing "The Choice of Occupa-
tion," in September Delineator. Mrs.
Birney very warmly advocates kind of
natural selection which is indicated in
the trend of the child's play. It is sug-
gested, and with reason, that child's
toys and favorite pursuits are sure in
dex to his vocation. The plan is found
ed on child-study, and, as the author
says, eff parents gave to the careful
study OF their children one half the earn
est thought that they bestow on matters
OF comparatively minor importance, we
should see far fewer round pegs in square
holes, and vice versa"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
Where the Banner circuIates.

The Banner reaches each week thirty
seven post Offices in this great and
wealthy parish of ours. They are At
kins, Alden Bridge, Ansel, Antrim, Ar
kama, Allentown, Benton, Bellevue,
Buckhouse, Bluffs, Bossier City, Bod
eau, Bolinger, Curtis, Carterville, Col
linsburg, Des Arc, Ellison, Emma,
Haughton, Hughes Spur, Ivan, Koran,
Linton, Midway, Magenta, McDade,
Mot, Poole, Plain Dealing, Roberta,
Rocky Mount, Red Land, Sligo, Taylor
town, Tyler and VAUDEVILLE.
Next in order comes Caddo parish,
where the Banner finds its way each
week to ten post offices-Belcher, Dixie,
Frierson, Gillian, Hosston, Irma, Lane,
Missionary, shrerport and Uni.
Could Bossier man, a Shreveport
dealer or foreigner find better ad-
vertising medium anywhere among the
country weeklies?
Whether you are large or small deal
er we would be pleased to make you az
advertising proposition. Rates within
the reach of all. Subscription books
open to all. Write for terms and sam.
pie copies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

AS an illustration that the Banner is
appreciated elsewhere, as we'll as in its
home parish, we give below letter from
one of our Caddo parish readers, Mr..
L. P. Peyroux. Mr.. Peyroux has been
reader of the Banner and a subscriber
for number Of years and thinks now
that he can't very well get along with
out it. In other words, he has the Ban
ner habit; and, for which he has our
thanks. We only wish we had several
thousand more of his ilk on our sub
ton list. Here is his letter:
My Dear Editor: The Banner is quite
welcome guest since its reception in
its new and attractive garb. It is now
one of the neatest weeklies published in
the state. / wish when my subscription
expires annually you would ring me UP
and whisper softly, "Hello, times up
Please send bill and oblige.
Yours respectfully,
L. PLAcIDE PEYRoux.
Belcher, La, August 10, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
Executive Committee Meets.
BENTON, La, August Is, 1904.


The Democratic Executive Committee
for the Parish Of Bossier met, pursuant
to call, with quorum present, when the
following proceedings were had, to-wit:
Be it resolved, That in compliance
with resolution adopted by the State
Central Committee at meeting held in
the city of New Orleans on the End day
OF August, 1904, that this committee elect
one member of the Circuit Court Dis
trict Executive Committee for the Sec
ond District OF the Second Circuit of the
State OF Louisiana, to represent the par
ish of Bossier.
Whereupon, B. A. Kelly was unani-
mously elected to represent said parish
on said committee until his successo,
shall have been elected.
There being no furthur business, the
committee was duly adjourned subject
to call.
j. NJ. MCCALL,
Chairman pro tenn.
r. B. HILL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
For the HOusekeeper.

Executive ability and originality are
the two secrets of successful hospitality,
and the limitation of the purse need not
keep one from the attainment of this
purpose, says Eleanor Marchant in the
September Delineator, and in proof
thereof gives number of original plans
that will provide the maximum OF en-
tertainment at the minimum of expense.
A unique popcorn party, a home picnic,
supper or luncheon served in true out
door style and fete are some of the sug-
gestions. In the same number are given
refreshments for a garden party, and
among the culinary topics are various
recipes for eggplant and oyster-plant,
and for sweet sanwishes and frozen des-
snrta
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
Navy Bean Farm.

The Shreveport Times of the 18th inst.
published the following:
Walter Ivey, the well-known Bossier
and Caddo planter, reports that his crop
of navy beans, which he planted this
year as an experiment, was doing fine,
and that his fields we're a mass of blooms.
While the rain has been little too
heavy and constant for cotton, the beans
have thrived on it, and he expects to har-
vest about fifty bushels per acre, which,
at the wholesale price OF 8 cents pound,
beats raising cotton.
Mr.. 1vey has about 200 acres in sol
der fruit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
"Heavenly Father, If 1t Is Thy
WILL

A shadow fell over the little town of |
Benton on the afternoon of Saturday,
August 18th, when the Death Angel
entered the home of our friend, Mr..
P. C. Taylor, and claimed his beloved
wife for his own.
Maggie Dinkins was born in Green
wood, where she passed her childhood
and maidenhood, and where, on March
2, 1902, she was married to Mr.. Peyton
G. Taylor. She joined the Methodist
church in childhood, but after her mar
rage became member of the Benton
Baptist church with her husband. She
was a true wife, neighbor and friend.
Her life had in it the sunshine of Christ.
She was loyal to God and the church
broad minded and liberal-and was often
heard to say 81 love them ALL"
"Another flower plucked by the
Fathers hand and transplanted in the
sweet fields of Eden, where the frosty
touch of death cannot blight; another
lamb transplanted from earth to folds
above, where the cruel hand of disease
cannot smite'' The flower becomes
more beautiful, the lamb enters life
eternal; heaven comes nearer to earth
and its ties increase and strengthen.
Dear Maggie's last words Heavenly
Father, if it is thy WILL" were symbol
of her life-humble and submissive,
though regretting that she must leave
husband and little ones, sweet little
daughter and an infant son.
Be comforted, dear ones, with the
thought that she is forever safe from
the enemy's touch and that you can
some day take her into everlasting as
ISOLATION.
Mrs. Taylor was laid to rest in the
Greenwood cemetery beside the beloved
mother, who had gone before and who,
no doubt, was standing at that "Pearly
Gate' to welcome her sweet young
daughter, the first of the flock to come.
A. A. S.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
A Book of the Dog.

We have received from the Associated
Fanciers, 400 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia,
Pa, copy of their Dog Buyers Guide.
It contains a finely executed colored
frontispiece; well drawn engravings OF
nearly every breed of dog, and all kinds OF
dog furnishing goods. We should Judge
that the book has cost great deal more
to produce than the price asked and we
would advise all of our readers, who are
interested in dogs to send for the book,
which will be mailed on receipt of Is
cents in postage stamps.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
In Loving Memory.

"Death loves shining mark" and
on Friday, the 18th of August, 1904, he
chose for his victim the bright, gentle
and lovely daughter of Mr.. Robert
Doyle.
Death to US is sad in any form, but
when it claims the young and gifted, it
is doubly sad. Lottie was only Is years
old, but even then gave promise of much
future usefulness. She considered at all
times the good of others, readily sharing
in their joys and sorrows. She loved the
associations of home, was loving and
tender to brothers and sisters and deeply
devoted to her father and grandm other,
never deceiving or disobeying them,
acquiescing to their will with loving
trust. The allurements of youth could
never induce Lottie to leave grand
mother alone, for duty was always her
pleasure. She loved old people and
little children. l have heard mothers
say that they felt no anxiety about their
little ones when they were in Lottie's
care, as she was so thoughtful kind and
patient. Why one SO young, with a
useful career in sight, should be taken
away, is mystery to us; but Gods in
| finite wisdom makes no mistakes, SO we
bow in submission to the unknown, anc
trust God for the plan of reunion.
Funeral services were conducted by
Bro. Henderson, reading the beautiful
story of the resurrection and earnestl!
speaking about the coming kingdom
offering touching prayer for the be-
reaved family. Then her precious bod!
was inferred in the old Fillmore GENE
terry, under a cover of magnolias ant
roses, but the sweet and pure spirit o
dear little Lottie had gone to join he
mother in the City of God. A FRIEND.
| Haughton, La, August Is, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

Il recently so, you'll need to see us.
s. long standing, you'll have to see US.
A you are anticipating taking this step,
syoa should see us. The newly married
~ needs furniture, the one who has
/ - long married needs more and the
! y Who is to marry will need it. Fur
4lelre is what we handle. We have
ete than we want. Twas bought for
loa. Come and inspect it. More under
I = root than you ever saw before.
ENDERs FURNITURE Co.
ven First Baptist Church, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
Special Term Of Court.

A special term of the Second judicial
District Court for Bossier parish is
called for the week beginning August
q, 1904, at which jury cases only will be
tried, unless by mutual consent. The
board of jury commissioners will meet
and draw petit jury of thirty to serve
for the term.
Done and signed officially, this the 9th
day of August, 1904.
J. r. WATKINS,
Judge Second District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

A car load of flour, made from new
wheat, just received at the Benton Mer-
camille Company's. No chance to ex-
haust the supply at once, and you are
also sure that when buying barrel you
are getting the right thing. Call in and
see us.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
local AND Personal.

10Th pipe and cigar smokers go to
o;ll;man's for the best.
Master Howard Larkin has accepted
.o.;tion in the Cotton Belt ticket Office
4 Shreveport.
NJ. o. R. Denton is at home again.
urs, Denton and her sons have not as
Ct returned from Texas.
pretty assortment of boys suits just
I 4 tGayle's. Newgoods arriving daily,
I "a il no trouble to show them.
a an advertisement, that most excel
Int institution, Harris Business Col
-. Jackson, Miss, is Offering few
scholarships at big bargain. Write
them.
Misses Daisy Jeter, of Shreveport,
Roberta Martin, of Rocky Mount, Oma
Il 1,illard and Lena Williams, of Plain
I Mailing have been guest of Miss Loudie
II nroxulee since our last issue.
Pew. ]. B. Herndon, of Rocky Mount,
~ inst closed protracted meeting at
ihe old Red River church. There were
I no concessions to the church, but we
,rre unable to secure there names.
a shave, shave, a shave! any style
vou.want it. Ever notice how ssrusty"
man looks without one? My shop is
IL place. Herman Strube, in First
National Bank building, Shreveport.
The personnel of the newly appointed
School Board for this parish is as follows:
3 u. ]. Fullilove, C. H. Irion, N. w. SEN
IN, ]. B. Tompson, J. E. Rogers, ]. j.
Adams, ]. F. Mckinney, L. G. Biggs
I'd ]. N. Platt.
Ms. Mary Lyman and her two little
u a1ughters, frankie and Gladis, and
n VI. W. r. Thomas and her little
lnughter, Rebecca, of New Orleans,
1: me guests of Mrs. J. A. Larkin two
days last week.
Nj. B. F. Baker, the Cotton Belt agent
! Il this place, is away on visit of sew
enl weeks. He will visit the Worlds
fair and his old home at Natchez, Miss
NJ n. w. P. Pollard, from Shreveport, is
representing Mr.. Baker during his alb
1sace.
car Of Furniture of all description!
just received. See us about your bee
nan sets.-Benton Mercantile Co.
Dnlast Friday afternoon Master Franz
L Scan1and left for a visit to the big fair
After spending several days there h,
rillleave for Charleston, w. Va, to Wis
h II relatives, and will later enter Wash
ington and Lee College, at Lexington
Virginia.
Canned sweet potatoes, hominy corn
E-snd, in fact, the best in canned goods il
Tie usual line carried is to be found a
eiliman's.
We are pleased to note that Mr.. M. A
Love, now living in Shreveport, and a
agent for the Life Insurance Compan
q Virginia, stands first on the homo
pll of that company in its list showin
nv work secured during the third quar-
-. Mr.. Love has many friends anon
urreaders, who will read this paragrap
nth q feeling of just pride in this recor
zs11aSA hv a Poccioritn
Wanted, a position in country store
zone in town or city, by an experience
peng man of good habits. Addres
eidtt, care Banner.
". B. A. Kelly returned yesterda
nnfning from Ruston, at which place h
ended session of the Democrat
3xecutive Committee of the Secon
District of the Second Circuit of tt
Court Of Appeals of which he is men
1ef from this parish. Mr.. Kelly repor
at the committee passed a resolutic
soring the nomination of a Judge #
= district by primary election, fixir
~ date of the same on September 13t
Married?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

Ice Cream, Lemonade, Cold Soda,
Celery Tonic, Cherry Phosphate,
Grape Juice, Orange Juice,
Ice Cream Soda and Kos-Kola.
ALI at Smiths, of course.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
The Official Count.

The following is the official vote for
Congressman cast in the primary held
July 18th as promulgated by the DEM
ocratic Executive Committee, in session
at Shreveport August 4th:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

Remember, that when trading at
Gayle's you get free chance on hand
some APIECE dinner set with every 25-
cent purchase.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

Store...

rs HEADQUARTERS
: for everything need
ed on the farm. Pro.
visions are cheaper mo-
where else. His is the
recognized house for
general supplies Give
him a call and he will
save you money--there's
no one outside Benton
who can make your dol
lars 60 further in trade.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
9|||||||||| IS IS

On account OF the Worlds Fair, at st.
Louis, Mo-, the Cotton Belt route will
sell round trip tickets to st. Louis and
return at the following rates, which will
apply from Benton only:
Dates OF sale, April 18th to November
18th inclusive; return limit, December
18th; rate, $26.
Dates Of sale, April 25th to November
Goth inclusive; return limit, sixty days
from date of sale, but not later than
December 18th; rate, S21.O.
Dates of sale, April 9th to November
Both; return limit, ten days from date OF
sale, but not later than December 9Th;
rate, S18.25.
On August 9th, 18th, goth, 10Th and
September LIST the Cotton Belt will sell
coach excursion tickets from Benton te
St. Louis and return at rate of S11.4O;
child's rate, S8.15. Tickets to be honoree
leaving st. Louis up to and including
the seventh day from date of sale. These
tickets good only in chair cars and da!
coaches. Sleeping car rate from Benton
four dollars.
B. F. BAKER, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

Dried Herring, 5 cents per box at
Silliman's.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
SlI.7O

ShrereDort to st. Louis and Return ria
The Cotton Bait Route.
On August 18th and 9th the Cotton
Belt route will sell tickets from Shreve-
port to st. Louis and return, allowing
seven days in st. Louis, for $11.70.
These tickets will only be good in chair
cars, and will not be honored in Pull
man cars. Write for full information.
LIP. SMITH, T. P. A.,
2i8 Milan Street, Shreveport, La.
What every one wants "In the Good Old
Summer Time
Is something nice in the cold drink line.
Call on ssCliff;" he has 'em.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18

VET First Baptist Church, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
As Others See Us,

r. B. HILL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-08-18
Points For Parents.

Belcher, La, August 10, 1904.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10
TIMELY TOPICS.


John SAKE, the florist at 205 South
Main street has the best pansies in
the state at % cents dozen.
J. G.. Jackie & Sons advertise a
So patent colt blucher for women they
say is worth $3.50. Read their adj to-
day.
The Reid & Hughes Co offers real
bargains in silks, dress goods, notions
and wash goods this week. Their stock
of millinery is complete.
Castle, the marketman, has 1000
hams that will be sold at lie pound
for the next two or three days.
The Curran Dry Goods Co.'S semi-an-
nual sale of underwear is drawing the
crowds. Be sure and get in early if
you want choice of the bargains.
D. L. Dickinson & Son have the best
food for little chicks.
Epson, Singleton & Co have the new
washable suits for youngsters, at low
prices, and they will wear like iron.
Wilson & Tyrrell have warm wealth
er goods for man and boy. Straw hats
are on sale now ALSO
The Modern grocery, at At Union
street, is good place to trade. Look
at the combinations to-day.
Austin & Woodruff have just the ar
tfcle you need to touch up your win
dow and door SCREENS
Roosevelt, Parker and Hearst are
mentioned in the Standard Shoe house
adv to-day. Mr. Holczer says to be a
good runner one should have pair
of his sneaks at,49c.
The Miller & Peck Co is having a
May sale of muslin underwear. The
prices are very low for the excellent
quality of the goods.
Dodge, the shoe man, is selling
children's patent shoe at 81 that seems
to take with mammals and papas. Try
a pair for the little ones.
The Public market combinations this
week are the best yet printed. Take
advantage Of them.
Mailhiot, at 151 South Main street,
is selling children's dresses at % cents
this week.
The Union Supply 90 has a list of
specials and combinations to-day tnat
will be picked up by the economical
housewives.
J. Marcus, the clothier. is going to
turn all his stock into cash. and for
that reason has marked everything at
prices that will surely move the goods
The Spearo Credit Co has list of
clothing prices in their big half-page
want shoes, clothes or hats, now is the
time.
The Credit Clothing Co would like
to clothe every member of your family,
and for 81 weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-10
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Rose Starr OF Charles street
has returned from weeks visit with
friends in Hartford.
The diocesan board of examiners
of parochial schools, of which the Rev
Fathers Crowley and Curtin of this
city are members, examined the chill
dren OF st Patrick's purochial school
to-day.
On Thursday night, May 90, con-.
cert and presentation of the Tom
Thumb and Miss Jennie June wedding
will be held in the lecture room Of the
Third Congregational church under
the auspices of the Happy Hour Juye-'
nile temple. All efforts have been made
to make this affair a grand success.
After the marriage ceremony a recep-
ton will be held in the church parlors
and the guests will have an opportun-
lty OF congratulating Mr. and Mrs Tom
Thumb.
At the last regular meeting Of the
Happy Hour Juvenile temple, the fol-
lowing officers, elected for the ensuing
quarter, were installed: Chief templar,
Miss Margaret Barrie; vice temnIar.
MISS Cora Mckay; secretary, Miss
EIlzaDeth Barrie: financial secretary,
MISS Agnes Barrie; treasurer, Miss
Giadys Kinney; chaplain, Miss Ethel
Nichols; marshal, Miss Annie Barrie:
deputy marshal, Miss Margaret Nc
hellar; guard. Arthur KunkeI; senti-
mel, Arthur Denker: assistant secre-
tary, Miss Louise Fischer: past CHER
templar, Miss Edna Reynolds.
This stores guarantee is back of all
goods Sold If there is ever any an
parent cause for dissatisfaction. make
It known, and you may be sure we will
make 1t right. Success in the sale of
drugs depends largely OH good will; we
wish to prove that we deserve yours
a. Y. Walker. prescription druggist.