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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08
SETTING THE CLOCK FAST.

It is a common thing to find the
clock in nine out of ten households
either fifteen minutes or half an hour
fast, and should you happen to be in
a hurry or mention the fact that you
have to be going you are at once re-
assured by the fact that you have no
cause to hurry, as the clock is so
much ahead of the time.
Has is ever occurred to you why
clocks are usually put ahead? Some
physicians have said it is due to lazi-
ness, for it is such a satisfaction to
the lazy man to find when he has to
get up at 7 in the morning and strains
his half closed eyes to look at the
clock that it is half an hour fast and
he has so much more time to doze,
with the result that he oversleeps
himself anyhow and misses his train
or boat.
Said a matchmaker when asked
about the subject:
eyes, it is a peculiar thing with
most people to put their clocks fast,
and, while there may be some salts
faction in it when it comes to doing
little longer, there is really no ad-
vantage in it, for when you wake up.
say, at and glance at the clock and
it registers half past 6, the fact re-
mains that it is a half hour fast.
While this may make you feel easi-
er, knowing that you still have thirty
minutes to doze, confess I don't see
much advantage in it.
"Why not have the clock right? |?
1t is the same thing in the end.
"Suppose railroads were 10 put this
into practice, how many trains do you
think people would miss thereby /?
This putting clocks fast is really only
a pleasant form Of deception which
people like to practice on themselves,
but it does more harm than good.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

and most prosperous institutions of its class in
Maryland.
Mr.. Paul Emmart was the architect of the
new building and Mr.. Jacob L. Fowble was the
builder. The building committee was COM
posed of Messrs. A. Elsey Waters, Joshua F.
Cockey and William H. Wight. 1t was occupied
August 25th, 1904.
The last quarterly statement of this bank
showed deposits amounting to $1S6, 1897. AZ; sur
plus and undivided profits, $12S03.8s. The bank
has Savings Department and allows interestat
the rate of per cent. per annum credited on
pass-books semi-annually. The bank also rents
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

R1cHARD-"Why aren't you mar
ried, Rebecca ?"
Rebecca--"Oh, statistics show there
are not enough men to go arouud,
and never was good at any kind of
a scramble"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

M1srREss-"Didn't the ladies who
called leave cards?" Maid-''They
wanted to, ma am, but told 'em yez
had plenty of your own, and better
ones, too"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

LITTLE ELMER-"Papa, what is
Shylock :"
Prof. Broadhead-"A Shylock, my
son, is a man who is called so by the
people to whom he lends money,
because he expects them to pay it
back"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08
CHICKEN AND GREEN PEPPERS.

Cut the meat from cold roast or
boiled chicken. Mince it mediumly
fine, put it in a saucepan with just
enough cream to moisten it, add a
generous amount of butter and season
the mince we'll with salt. Set the
saucepan back on the stove, where
the chicken will simmer gently. Re-
move the seeds from a sweet green
pepper, then chop the pepper quite
fine and add it to the chicken. Dis
solve tablespoonful of -four in a gill
of milk, and after the pepper has
cooked two minutes in the mince stir
in the -four and milk and let the
whole cook one minute. Then serve
on thin slices of buttered toast laid on
hot plates.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

THE MAN who has most to say OF
the danger of money-getting general
ly has least of it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

IT'S NO use inviting people to the
life of JOY if you're wrapped in the
shroud of gloom.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

MANY A man who prays for power
to lift world shuts his eyes when he
sees poor woman struggling with a
heavy satchel.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

VIRTUE IS more than an absence of
vice.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-08

PEOPLE WHO scatter sunshine can
not live in shadow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
CORRESPONDENCE

Superintendent Of the ", s. and P, to
assist them in enclosing and beautifying
the depot grounds, and they propose to
make it a veritable flower garden.
Mrs. J. E. Burch is visiting in Texar-
kama and Hope, Ark.
: DR.. Sheppard and wife, OF Elm Grove,
attended church here yesterday.
Mr.. W. H. Bledsoe recently purchased
home here and will move in soon.
Mr.. J. N. Plat has purchased lot On
"North Side" and Will soon erect nice
residence.
Mrs. Amanda Griswold, Of Paris, Tex,
is visiting her old home and is the guest
Of her brother, DR.. Paul Lawrence.
Messrs. Will and Tom Hickman, OF
"Cut OFF" plantation, together with
their wives, came out to Haughton yes
terday, attending services and visiting
relatives.
A fine little boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Sanders last week
It is said he can almost talk. This
sounds remarkable to all except those
who know Jack. READER. q,
Haughton, La, Nov. Z, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
A New Leather Goods House.

Readers of the Barlner who visit
Shreveport are invited to call at my
place Of business, at the corner of Texas
and Spring streets, and look over my
line of Harness, Buggi IS, Saddles, Bri-
dies, Blankets, Collars and General
Leather Goods. Its all bran new and
was selected by man of experience in
the trade, and who knows how to buy.
Can make a saddle complete for you here
in my own house and this is one of the
few places in the state where such work
can be done. Repair work on saddles,
etc., turned out by my workmen on ex-
hibition daily. Am after your trade
and want to meet you. It's pleasure
to answer questions for the man who is
only "just thinking OF buying
Yours to trade,
LEONARD WORKMAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
Personal Paragraphs.

Mrs. Bette Lowry is visiting Mrs.
j. A. Blanchard, of Shreveport.
NIB. A. Kelly returned Sunday from
two weeks visit to the Worlds Fair at
St. Louis.
Miss Lester May Compton and Miss
Uni Moore, of Midway, were visitors in
Benton Saturday.
Mrs. S. H. Dowell and children, of
Alden Bridge, were the guests of Mrs.
w. J. Dawson Sunday.
Shreveport Times, Sunday: Mrs. co.
Gayle, of Benton, was the guest of Mrs.
A. J. Murff during the week.
Married, on the 9th inst ant, near Ivan,
by Justice J. P. Gleason, Mr.. j. Littleton
Oliver and Mrs. Matte C'oker.
Rev. J. NJ. Brown, formerly pastor Of
Benton Circuit, came U . from Coushatta
Tuesday on visit to E,enton and Alden
Bridge friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Colquitt and Miss
Schumpert Davenport, of Bossier City,
were the guests OF DR.. and Mrs. W. D.
Lassiter Monday night.
Miss Mamie Neeso:l left Benton last
Saturday for Coushatia, where she has
accepted a position with Miss Fannie
Wolfson, milliner.
Misses Kate and Jessie Wyche are
visiting Mrs. G. w. Smith, of Haugh-
ton, and were called there on account of
the illness of one of Mrs. Smiths little
girls-their neice.
Mrs. L. G. Smith, Mrs. Kate S. Ca
been, Miss Matte C. Grown, Miss Carrie
NJ. Brown and Miss Mary Nellie Dibble
left Tuesday evening on the Cotton Belt
for visit to the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. r. J. Flippin, of New Orleans,
was the guest of her lister, Mrs. E. l..
Dlbble, Thursday and Friday, leaving
Saturday afternoon on the Cotton Belt
for the great Exposition at ST. Louis.
Last Saturday NJ. w. F. Phares
showed us his original parole Issued by
Gen. Grant at AppoI attox, on April 10,
1866, which he highly prizes as a relict
of "the days which tiled mems souls.' -
Mr.. Phares is native of East Feliciana
parish, but enlisted in Mississippi
regiment, and servel m the Confederate
army from the begin hing to the end of
the war under Gene rails Jackson, Long
street, Gordon and Lee, and was in all
Of the principal battles in which the
"Army of Northern Virginia" was en-
gagged. His postoff,ces address is Benton,
and he is anxious to meet with Or hear
from any of his old comrades.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
The BurllnetoH's Attractive
Summer Tours.

TO COLORADO, UTAH AND BLACK HILLS.
Only one fare pflg SO cents round trip
to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo,
Salt Lake City ard the Black Hills.
Daily, all summer limits. The 1sNe-
braska-Colorado Express the fast
zone night train 10 Denver, leaves ST.
Louis at 2: Is p. III. '1aily, and arrives at
Denver at $40 p. m the next day.
TO MINNEs oTA RESORTS.
Very low rates to this region of
10000 lakes.
NEW ST. LOUIS-KANSAS CITY TRAINS.
-Four new trains of latest model equip
ment will run daily over the Burling-
tons new shorter line, leaving St. Louis
at 500 a. M, 12:N iioon, 9:10 p. m. and
1902 p. N.
SToPoVERS IN ST. LOUIS.
Stopovers for the Exposition above ed
on through tickets Except colonist).
Buy through over the Burlington. Con-
suit initial agent, or write the UNDER
signed for rates, routes, berths, specific
information and publications.
J. N. MERvILL, G. P. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
W. A. LABOR, Asst G. P. A.,
St. Louis, Mo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
Subscriptions Paid.

The Banner acknowledges receipt and
returns thanks for the following sub
scriptions paid during the months OF
and October:
Mrs. S. E. Allen, to Dec. 81, 1905, ST.
w. G. Carroll, to March Is, 1905, 60c.
Miss Sue Steele, TO Sept. IS, 1905, 50.
l. F. Elder, to March IL, 1905, So.
F. NJ. Grow, to September i, 1905, ST.
W. L. Adger, to July 2, 1905, 50.
R. L. Jones, to February %, 1905, SOC.
T. H. Gatlin, to Dec. 81, 1904, SIS.
G. Garrett, to January u, 1905, 81.
Aaron Hawkins, to Feb. IL, 1905, 81.
W. E. Lindsey, to Jan. 30, 1905, So.
w. G. Stinson, to June, 1905, $3.50.
j. F. Strayhan, to May 10, 1904, 81.
H. G. Wyche, to May /, 1904, 81.
f. A. King, to April /, 1905, SOC.
G. W. Cain, to October 1, 1905, 81.
G. w. Dalrymple, to July 1, 1905, 50.
W. L. Townsend, to Oct. 6, 1905, 81.
S.P. Dubois, to November l, 1904, So.
H. Hendricks, to October 10, 1905, 81.
Belcher &; Creswell, to Jan. 1, 1905, 49,
r. M. Miller, to July Is, 1905, 50.
w. H. McCaleb, to Jan. /, 1906, 81.
A. L. Byram, to August IA, 1904, ST.
E. NJ. Laughlin, to August 90, 1906, 81.
S. W. Vance, to April %, 1905, 50.
c. B. Prothro, to April 20, 1905, Sec.
Sam Jenkins, to October /, 1905, ST.
l.. E. McDade, to June q, 1905, So.
Stephen Bratton, to Oct. 20, 1905, 81.
L. Gardner, to October 20, 1905, ST.
VIM. Jester, to April 20, 1905, 65c.
Jno. S. Burks, to August q, 1905, ST
Isaac Hall, to October -, 1905, ST.
Lewis Whitworth, to Jan. 80, 1906, 81.
w. W. Waring, to Nov. Is, 1905, 81.
Young Webster, to Oct. q, 1905, 81.
Tom York, to October q, 1905, ST.
H. D. Bundy, to November 3, 1904, ST.
w. B. Graham, to Jan. 1. 1904, 81.
J. P. Keeth, to October Ii, 1905, 50.
I'M. Montgomery, to April /, 1905, So
Wash Miles, to May 2, 1904, SOC.
W. NJ. Wilson, to October %, 1904, ST.
E. F. Kirtley, to June 10, 1905, ST..
Prof. A. S. Humphrey, to September
%, 1905, ST. suts.s-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
THE LOCAL NEWS.

Cypress Lodge No. 50 will hold reg
ular communication in this place next
Thursday night.
Assessor H. H. Montgomery, of Plain
Dealing, and Attorney Thos. T. Land,
of Bossier City, paid the Banner APP
preciated calls this week.
The attention OF our readers is called
to the official notices made by members
of the Police Jury in this issue of the
Banner, to be found in another column.
You'll need a shave when you reach
the city, no doubt. II you know where
the First National Bank building is,
you can't miss finding Strube's-a good
place to get it.
If you are in need Of either good
horse or mule--work or saddle stock
broke or unbroke-come to see us at
Belcher. Well sell or trade; as you
like.-Mahono &: Scott. n37-4t
Mr.. L. L. Landlord, skilled mechanic
from Trinity, Texas, has bought out Mr..
Chas. Lassiter's blacksmith shop and
solicits share of the general repair
work of the community. n35-6t
On last Monday, in chambers proceed
ings before Judge Watkins, on motion
for new trial in the matter of the in
terdiction of Ed Archumbault rehear-
ing was had, and Archumbault was dis
charged.
On the Both ultimo w. F. Harvey shot
and instantly killed himself at the home
of his wife's mother, Mrs. Sallie Boykin,
in Odenburg, La. Whether the act was
an accident or done with suicidal intent
is unknown. He leaves wife and three
little children.
The members Of Benton Presbyterian
Church are requested to meet at the
church at o'clock P. M. on next Sun
day, 18th instant, for the purpose of
calling the Rev. w. A. Zeigler to the
pastorate of the church. All persons
are cordially invited to attend.
The impression seems to prevail
among those who live on the Shreveport
branch of the Cotton Belt that Worlds
Fair visitors must now go to Shreveport
to buy tickets and take the st. Louis
train. Round trip tickets can be bought
on the branch, which are good on the
local passenger train to Lewisville, Ark,
without additional charge) where pas
sengers for ST. Louis take the fast train.
Because the local passenger train passes
up the branch just ahead Of the fast
train is why the last mentioned makes
no stops.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
BOsSIER CITY's BUDGET.


Miss Pearl Ship, OF Texarkana, Ark,
is visiting relatives here.
The record of Bossier City during the
past twelve months is fifty new build
ings.
Justice E. T. Fuller w! leave in a
few days to visit the great ST. Louis
Exposition.
Our town will be incorporated with a
population of $50 by January list, thus
showing it to be the most populous town
in the parish.
Mr.. Mat Covington, OF Red Land, was
a visitor here last Thursday. He was
recently elected toll collector for the
east end OF the bridge.
The ", S. and P. Railway Company
has purchased fifty acres of land here
for the site of railroad shops to be
constructed in the future.
DR.. Morley, OF Gillian, has brought
property here and will build a house and
Office and make this his home for the
purpose Of practicing his profession.
Our esteemed fellow townsman, Mr..
w. B. Mccormick, is very much elated
over the prospects of "bringing in" an
oil well on his property near the brick
yard, in Caddo parish. RESIDENT.
Bossier City, La, Nov. S, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
A Perpiexing Problem

Is that Of buying suitable holiday pres
ents for those of the household, who are
dearest to you and whom you most wish
to please. Here's tip: You cannot
name a person, of any age, but that we
can show you suitable present for that
person under our roof. It's right here;
and we would be pleased to know that
you are not willing to take our word for
it, but must do as "folks" do in Mis-
souri,. We want to get you in our store,
anyway; and to assure you that you are
welcome, we hereby advertise it.
ENDERS FURNITURE Co.
Next First Baptist Church, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
HAUGHTON HAPPENINGS.

Dear Mr.. Editor: It is seldom that
you publish news from our end of the
parish, which, of course, is not your
fault-but ours-and now, by way of
diversion from the monotony of our way,
will drop you few lines that your read
ers may know there is place in Bossier
parish named Haughton and that we are
''well and doing well.''
We cannot boast of any great or Won
derful Improvements, but we have one OF
the best towns to it's size in the state
socially, morally and financially.
Crops Of every kind in this vicinity
are fairly good. Everybody is making
some money and all appear happy.
Our graded high school is in -four
ishing way and is justly the pride of our
community, and our people feel grateful
to the School Board for aiding us so
literally in the way of experimenting
teachers salaries, etc.
Mr.. J. w. Elston was delegate to the
boil weevil convention, held in Shreve-
port last week. He reports several in
tercsting and instructive papers and
tallss on crop diversihcation but nothing
definite on the subject of the weevil.
Among other good things in prospect,
Prof. Petzsch has organized a full
fledged brass band, composed wholly OF
horne talent. The members are learning
rapidly. And by the way, if after a
month or two you need a brass band in
your town to celebrate, or otherwise,
don't send to Shreveport, but secure the
H;ughton Silver Cornet Band and see
what Bossier boys can do in the way Of
music.
We have regularly organized pro-
gressive league, which has for it's object
the general physical improvement Of the
town, such as planting shade trees,
erecting hitch racks, water troughs for
stock, etc. The league has recently
purchased lot in the center of the
town, which will be converted into a
public park. The ladies have organized
the "Culture Club,' whict is auxiliary
to the league, and have taken in hand
the matter OF improving and identifying
the park and other similar work. They
have secured the promise of Mr.. Ford,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
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 3 per cent per an
mum is allowed on all sums of 81 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 longer period
than six months draw a higher rate than
ordinary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
Robson, Stewart &
McGuirt Co., Limited
Monumental
and Cut Stone
Iron Fencing
SettteeS
and Vases.

Yard and Office at the corner OF Texas
avenue and Jordan street, Shreveport.
Both 'pQones, No 718.
Msse Local statesmen wanted. Good
inducements to the right men.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
5THE majority of our citizens are
I enthusiastic over the prospect
of securing waterworks for
Plain Dealing. The first for

Plain Dealing. The first for
ward step village makes to-
wards reaching the plane of the average
well governed town is to secure water
works. 1t seems to be the rule that
other public improvements follow as
night does day. Hence, the public
meeting which was held last week and
which set a-going the waterworks sys-
tenn scheme was noted with no small
degree Of pleasure by the writer and
every public spirited citizen Of our town.
Don't let your interest in the matter wax
cold, neighbor-keep on pushing it.
Mr.. John E. Murray, OF Shreveport,
was visitor to our town Sunday.
Mr.. w. z. Mitchell is now in Oklaho-
ma, where he has gone to buy another
car load Of mules.
Plain Dealing High School is moving
along nicely, with Prof. Mccullough at
its head and corps Of efficient assist
/ ants, teaching the kids chow to shoot
The new bank in our town seems to
be doing land Office business, with Mr..
w. M. Stephenson behind the counter
to answer questions, cash your checks
and take care OF your money.
Mrs. J. c. Belcher, Of Belcher, and
Mrs. BERTHE Wyche and her two little
children, of Bellevue, were in our town
few days since visiting relatives and
friends. We hope to have them locate
with US soon.
Many of our citizens attended the
singing convention at.Pleasant Hill last
Sunday and enjoyed the fine singing
and sumptuous dinner, which is always
to be had on such occasions among these
hospitable people. MACK.
Plain Dealing, La, Nov. s, 1904.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
STATEMENT

OF condition of affairs of the Plain Deal
ing Bank from the day of opening, Sep
TENDER 8th, before opening for business,
September Is, 1904, as furnished the
State Bank Examiner:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10

Mrs. Bette Lowry is visiting Mrs.
j. A. Blanchard, of Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10
To Hunters.

4 LII persons are hereby notified that
"A will prosecute to the fullest extent
OF the law any one caught hunting on
the Clay, Sunflower, Amelia and Ford
plantations.
nov iO-4m j. H. FULLILOVE.
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RESOURCES.

S13566 70
l, H. H. Montgomery, Presided, and
I, w. NJ. Stephenson, Cashier, OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true, to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
. HI. H. MONTGOMERY.
w. M. STEPHENSON.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on
this, the 10th day of September, 1904.
T. q. BARNETT, Notary Public.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-11-10

For low rates to the Worlds Fair via
the Texas and Pacific Railway, ask any
ticket agent, or write =. P. Turner, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Dallas, Texas.