The Bossier banner., 1907-06-27
Cores pondence
Plain Dealing.

Crop prospects are improving fast, though rain
is badly needed in some localities.
Hon. w. B. Boggs returned from Mineral Wells,
Texas, last Thursday, much improved in health.
Mrs. C. H. McClenaghan left last Friday for
Stephens, Ark, to spend two weeks with her
parents.
Plain Dealing will furnish large delegation to
the Benton barbecue on July 4. The baseball en-
thusiasts will be on hand
Master Peachy Gilmer, of Shreveport, came up
Tuesday and made trip to the oil well with his
father, Mr.. G.. E. Gilmer.
Mrs. j. M. Roby, of Cotton Valley, and her
younger children are here visit to Mrs. Roby's
mother, Mrs. Emma Martin.
Several parties from Plain Dealing attended the
Woodman unveiling ceremonies held at Chalybeate
Springs last Sunday over the grave of their de-
ceased comrade, w. M. King. All report pleas
ant time.
The local trustees of the High School have de-
cided that they will not build new school build
ing, as contemplated, but will add four or more
rooms by adding additional story to the present
building.
Mrs. John Meares, of Belcher, spent several days
Meares' mother. Mrs. Becher will soon be able to
be out from her long illness, which will be good
news to her numerous friends
There will be Childrens Day exercises at the
Methodist Church next Sunday The children have
been trained by Miss Mary Purcell, and an enjoya-
BILE time is anticipated by all. Dinner on the
ground. Come, and bring basket.
Messrs. w. G.. Banks, Robert Atwood, N. N
New. Lucien Shipp, John Delaney, Role Williams
and j. S. Rodgers left here last Sunday for Match
itoches as witnesses in the land contest case of
Williams vs. New. The contest was decided by the
Commissioner in favor of Mr.. New. The witnesses
returned Tuesday morning
Mr.. G. E. Gimer, President of the Phelps Lake
Oil Company, OF Shreveport, passed through Plain
Dealing Tuesday on his way to the oil well being
drilled on Nigger Ridge by his company. The
driers at depth of IT'S feet encountered an arte-
sian flow of water, which necessitated suspension
of operations until casing could be secured to shut
off the flow. This has now been secured and drill
ing has been resumed.
Following is the cast of characters in the play
performed at the High School last night:
President, Mrs. w. F. Bell.
Secretary, Abrigail Hodge-Mrs G. E. Jones'
Tiny Short-Mrs. M. B. Curry.
Violet Ann Ruggles- w. G. Banks.
Rebecca Rachel Sharp-Mrs. I. L. Safferstone
Belinda Bluegrass Can advocate of dress reform)-
Mrs. E. r. Mading.
Juliette Long-Mrs. w. B. Boggs
Jerusha Matilda Spriggins Miss Matte
O'Daniel
Calamity Jane Higgins-Miss Beulah Keeth.
Hanna Sussanah Biggerstaff-M Susie Bailey.
Violet Beautyspot emptationtouchmenot-M Mrs.
Emmett Wyche
Sophia Stuckupp-Mrs. j. D. Herndon.
Charity Longface-Mrs. w. E. Swindle.
Cleopatra Belle Brown-Nliss Bessie Many.
Mrs. W. C. Meares.
The entertainment was for the benefit of the
Monument Fund, being raised by the Daughters of
the Confederacy, and netted a handsome sum.
Thursday, June q, 1907.
Hauehton.
Mrs. Kate McCaa, of Shreveport, spent Sunday
here with friends
Mr.. Ray Hays left yesterday for Shreveport,
where he has secured position and will reside.
Miss Mamie Hickman and Mrs. D. E. Afford
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Quinn after spending a
month with relatives in Dalton, Ca, have returned
home.
Master John Lee Hollingsworth, of Fayetteville,
Ark, is spending the week with his grandparents,
Capt. and Mrs. j. E. Burch.
Mrs. j. B. Hall, Mrs. Rosa E. Allen and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Hall, jr., left last Thursday for two
weeks visit with relatives living in Texas.
Rev. R. NJ. Blocker, of Ruston, who was pastor
of the Methodist Church here twenty years ago,
spent several days of last week with his Haughton
friends.
Mrs. c. w. Runge (and three interesting chill
dren) OF Brandon, Miss, is spendinf the week here
with her husband, who has been acting as railroad
agent during Mr. Quinn's absence.
The exercises of the ssChildren's Day. services
at the Methodist Church yesterday were we'll rem
dered doing great credit to all the participants
well the ladies who tutored the children. It was
announced that on sChildrens Day. next year
there would be roll call of all the members of the
Sunday School from the time OF it's organization
twenty-five years ago to the present time. A
committee will answer to the names of absentees
giving their addresses and church affliation, il
living, this roll to be known as the "Memorial
Record, !" and will be added to from year to year.
Monday, June "a, 1907.
Coilinsburg.
Miss Florence Wren, of Marshall Texas, is Wis
iting Miss Madge Sentell.