The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-05
Local Happenings
Continued Story of Current Events

The editors "folks'' are expected home this
afternoon.
Mrs G. B. Smith, of Gillian, is guest of Mrs.
+. G. Smith.
This week we are sending out 100 sample copies,
all in the parish
Mr. G. G. Allen, of Red Land had business in
the capital Tuesday.
The editors family is living on roasting ears and
seld peas just now-mostly. Ever try 'em?
Mrs. Heidi Kendall, of Mineral Wells, Texas, is
!, Renton on visit to relatives and friends.
Mrs. F. B. Ogden is in Baton Rouge on two
vaeks, visit to her sister, Mrs. C. F. Duchein.
Mrs. G.. W. Smith, of Haughton, left Monday
.;ter short visit at the home of Mr.. R. E. Wyche,
her brother.
We have it from reliable source that in some
narts Of our parish cotton hasn't made anything
since the middle of July.
Miss Camille Kelly returned last Thursday from
Mineral Wells, Texas, where she spent several
weeks on pleasure visit.
Miss Grace Larkin spent the latter part of last
week in Plain Dealing as guest of Miss Evalyn
Carstarphen. She returned home Monday.
Mr.. F.A Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, an uncle
Of Dr. R. H. Gulledge, is here on visit. He is
travelling in the interest of the Southern Cotton
Association.
Mr.. J. NJ. Wilson, of Ivan, was in Benton on
bmsness last Wednesday afternoon. While here he
called on the Banner and had his name added to
our subscription list.
Mr.. l. Gayle, of Shreveport, was here two
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his friends. He represents one of the very best
companies in the Union
Miss Lila Belcher left last Saturday for New
York City, where she will visit her cousin, Mrs.
D. W. McLane (nee Miss Matte Stockwell, of Bos-
sier City,. After leaving New York she will spend
some time with relatives living in Greenvlle, S. c.
before returning home.
Mr. Luther Burks and Mr.. Garrett, of Rocky
Mount, were pleasant callers at the Banner office
last Thursday. These gentlemen have taken out
license to fish for the market and will place theil
nets in Bodcau at Durdin's old ferry. They will be
opereted by Mr.. Garrett.
Relatives living here received last week neat
little cards announcing the arrival Of Miss Annette
Odgen Duchein to gladden. the home and hearts Of
DR.. and Mrs. G. F. Duchein, of Baton Rouge. Oul
readers will remember Mrs. Duchein as the pretty
Miss Louie Ogden, youngest daughter of the late
Hon. H. W. Ogden.
Arattle snake killed by Mr.. L. L. Landlord neal
8 his saw mill, on Cypress Bayou, last Friduy meas
ured feet and 10 inches in length and ii 3 inches
around the largest part of the body. 1t had thirteen
developed rattles and one button the end of it,
tail. Mr. Landlord says is was the largest rattle
he has ever seen in timbered country.
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past month. If your name should be in this list
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amount paid, and we will be pleased to make cor.
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