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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
THE PARISH FAIR PROGRAM.
wEDNEsDAY-Boss1ER PARISH DAY

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PARISH DAY.
II a.m.-Formal opening of the Fair.
p.m-Trotting race, half mile heat.
2:30 p.m.-Running race, half mile dash.
$3.50 p.m.-Relay race, running, two
miles. Riders to change horses and sad
dies each half mile, to use double-girth
Texas saddles, and both girths to be Sc
curely buckled or tied; riders must not
lose any of their equipment during the
race, not even their hats. One attendant
will be allowed each rider, to only hold the
extra horse, rendering no other assistance.
Two horses will be necessary to enter the
race, and an entrance fee of ST will be
charged each rider. No one under eigh-
teen years of age will be allowed to enter.
The prize will be fine Texas saddle,
which will be on exhibition.
MISREPRESENTATION DAY.
9:30 a.m.-Passing on live stock, in the
order in which they appear in the cata-
logue. down to No. 54jacks and jennetts.
Also, beef cattle, in Glass D; all of Glass
E, all in Class F, all in Glass G, all in
Glass j, all in Glass |, all in Class A.
1 p.m.-Addresses by Col. T. S. Wilker-
son, candidate for Governor, and other
State candidates.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DAY.
$3.50 a.m.-Passing on Class C (Horse
Department. from No. "a on down; also
Class D (Milk Cattle).
l p.m.-Addresses by Lieutenant Gov.
ernor J. Y. Sanders, candidate for Gov.
ernor, and other State candidates.
p.m.-The Baby Show for Mr.. Davie
Gray's prize.
$3.50 p.m.-Mule race, quarter mile dash
p.m.-Slow mule race.
Arrange to be present the three days
1t will be both amusing and instructive
and you can meet your old friends an,
make new acquaintance.
REDUCED RAIL ROAD RATES.
The Cotton Belt has granted us the yer,
liberal rate of four cents per mile for tn
round trip from Stamps, Ark, and Shreve
port and all intermediate points. Also
the ", S. and P. offers the same rate fror
Ruston to Shreveport and all intermediat
points. COMMITTEE.
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The North Louisiana sanitarium.

DR.. Louis Abramson and associates, who for
merly conducted the Shreveport Sanitarium, have
recently moved into their new brick building, which
they have called the North Louisiana Sanitarium
This building is located at It's Crockett Street and
is new and modern in every way. 1t is conveniently
located, being only two blocks from the Union
Depot. It has ample grounds around, and is built
on an elevation that gives it a commanding view,
and allows its occupants to receive the advantage
of every breeze. All the rooms are outside rooms
and all newly furnished.
Ambulance will meet patients at train, when re-
quested. Training school for in connection.
Any young lady desiring to take up the profession
of nursing should address Miss Jean J. Kerfoot,
directress of nurses. Local and long distance tel
ephones.
DR.. Louis Abramson is the President and DR..
E. B. Hands the Vice-President. The Sanitarium
is open to all reputable physicians.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
HaughtOn.

Capt n B. Murff returned from Mexico yester
day.
The protracted dry weather is causing scarcity
of water for live stock.
Judge A. ]. Murff, OF Shreveport, is circulating
among his friends here to-day.
Miss Ruth Boring, of Shreveport, spent Sunday
here visiting Miss Julia Elston.
Mrs B. S. Atkinson, of Texarkana, is spending
the week with her parents here.
Prof. Edward Petzsch, of Natchitoches, is here
day prospecting for music class
Rev. Tatum Wafer, of Ruston, is spending the
week with his brother, Mr.. G. R. Wafer.
Mrs. A. H. Ratcliff returned home Saturday from
Sarepta, where she has been visiting relatives.
Mr.. r. N. Sandidge is building a neat cottage
near the school house. 1t is to be occupied by
Prof. w. J. Davis, principal Of our school.
/ The protracted meeting at the Methodist Church
closed last night. There were only two accessions
to the church, but the meeting is pronounced a
success.
The r. L. McAnn gin house in the west end Of
town was consumed by fire Monday morning Of last
week. The origin Of the fire is mystery. In
surance, $500.
Tuesday, Sept 10, 1901.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

From my home, near Bolinger, on the
Sd A BAY MARE MULE described as
follows: About Is hands high, long
name and tail, had on fine bell "a piece
Of rope being used for bell strap and a
red halter, collar marks on each shoul-
der, left ankle larger than right, left
hoof was once split with wire. Will pay
liberal reward for her return to me or
information leading to her recovery.
CALVIN MEANS, Bolinger, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

Hon. J. T. Many, our Plain Dealing cores
pondent, is authorized to solicit subscriptions and
advertising for the Banner and collect and receipt
for same. Our friends generally, and especially
those Of North Bossier, will please bear this in
mind. He is paid a commission and would APP
preciate your making remittances through him.
Also, the editors of the Banner and Mr.. Many like
to know the news. Tell it to him when you visit
Plain Dealing, and when you are here drop around
and make your reports to US.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
A Beautiful Picture Free.

Farm Progress, a big monthly agricultural paper,
devoted to the interests of the American farmer,
his home and industries, is giving away free with
every three-year subscription beautiful fruit
picture, size 22x29 inches, entitled "Natural
Fruits This is beautiful picture, in six colors,
and makes a handsome dining room ornament.
Send 80 cents for three-year subscription three
one year subscriptions to-day Address all orders
to Farm Progress, ST. Louis, Mo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

DIR. E. G. Allen, of Shreveport,
Announces that he has opened an Office
in the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is a
graduate of both schools and carries a
full line of, homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

s9- We would be pleased to furnish JUS
tees of peace, constables and others who
have correspondence with us occasionally
with addressed envelopes. Call for them
when you next visit US.
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For Sale by the Hunter-McCo rmick
Realty Co., OF Shreveport, $3.50, par
value, Bank Of Benton stock.
It's cheaper to have old shoes repaired
than to buy new ones. Let me mend
yours.-T. H. McLane, Benton.
| am agent for the Excelsior Laundry,
of Shreveport. Bring your soiled linen
in every week. Basket sent out Wednes-
days, returned Saturdays.-H.V v. Miers.
A Bareain.-I will sell for SIS first
class school hack. Will seat twenty
children. Reason for selling, too small
for my route.-Z. Gardner, Plain Deal
ing, La.
When hungry, if you will drop into
the restaurant of T. M. Lester & Co., Of
Plain Dealing, they viii set before you,
without long wait, a tempting array of
good things to eat. Remember this
when you attend the Fair.
A Home at Bargain. Would you
/ like to buy good, comfortable S-room
residence in live and growing town
with an excellent high school at about
your own price? That's what this offer
a
amounts to. Address the local editor OF
| the Banner for terms.
Gone dime line" under this head
means for the first insertion; each SUBJ
sequent insertion (without change) 5
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
:. weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
is 31s cents per line. :
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

hn- If you live in Bossier and can conveniently
do so you should visit the Parish Fair at least two
/ days. Everybody else will be there
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.

We are authorized to announce Mr. w. c. HUGHES
candidate for Representative from Bosser Parish in the next
General Assembly subject nomination by the Democratic
party general primary election be held January
1908.
We authorized to announce Mr. w. ]. JOHNSTON
candidate for Representative from Bosser Parish the
General Assembly, subject nomination by the Democratic
party at the general primary election to be held in January
1908.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR.

We authorized Hon. w. B. BOGGS, of Bos-
sier Parish candidate for State Senator from the Twenty
Third Senatorial District of the Parishes Of Bosser
and Webster subject nomination by the Democratic party
at the general primary election be held January 1905
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
FOR POLICE JUROR.

FOR POLICE JUROR.
We authorized Mr.. F. ]. LOVE candi
date Police Juror from Ward subject the action of the
Democratic party.
We authorized to announce Mr.. E. M LAUGIIIIIN
candidate Ward subject the action
of the Democratic party
We authorized to announce Maj. w. H. MEARES
candidate Police ward three subject the
action of the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12
The handspring Of Success.

Persistency in advertising is the handspring Of
success. To secure results from advertising man
must have the nerve to make liberal expenditures.
It is not the spasmodic advertiser who succeeds.
just as continual dropping wears away the stone,
SO will continual advertising wear away the granite
of indifference and ignorance regarding any prod
uct.-Ne,U York Music Trade ReUiea0.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

The State Fair Of Louisiana will be held in
Shreveport Oct. to 10, inclusive, and during that
time the Louisiana Railway and Navigation Com
pany will have on sale round trip tickets at very
low rates. Ask your ticket agent for rates or adj
ditional information.
Indian summer days are Just ahead Of us.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

It's cheaper to have old shoes repaired
than to buy new ones. Let me mend
yours.-T. H. McLane, Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

| am agent for the Excelsior Laundry,
Of Shreveport. Bring your soiled linen
in every week. Basket sent out Wednes-
days, returned Saturdays.-H.V v. Miers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

For Sale by the Hunter-McCo rmick
Realty Co., Of Shreveport, $3.50, par
value, Bank of Benton stock.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-12

Indian summer days are just ahead Of US.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-05
James J. Carr.

James J. Carr, candidate on the Democratic ticket for reelection to the office of registrar of vital statis- tics, was born in this city in 1865. He was educated at the Morris school on Church street and later at St. Mary's academy. H9 became a clerk for the Downs News company and at the same time attended night school Lat ar he became d partner in the Downs News company and continued with this concern until 1880, when he pur- chased the book and news business Of Hall on Grand avenue for himself. Two years later ne purchased another news stand on State street and ran both until 1888. In 7he fall Of 1887 he was elected to the o1,ce If registrar of vital statistics and entered the of flee the following February. He re- mained consecutively until 194G whcn he was defeated by Sherwood O. Preston, who held the office enc tarm He was returned ag,til in 1898 and has remained in office ever since. Mir. Carr is member of P}riAi lodge, A. 0. U. w., of ths lt"yal Arcs nun, Knights of St. Patrick ana of thc I.n- met club
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S. Fred Strong.

s. Fred Strong is the Republican nominee for reelection to the office of city treasurer. He was born in New Haven and educated here in the pub lie schools. He entered the banking business as a clerk in the Merchants National bank in 1883 and has re- mained In that business all his life. He was advanced in each step of the business until be reached the position of assistant cashier when in 1903 he ileft the Merchants bank to become cashier of the Mechanics bank. He is now president and cashier of that institution. Mir. Strong has served one term as an alderman and during the past two years he has been city treasurer. While c. s, Mersick was treasurer of the city, Mir. Strong was his clerk so that he obtained a large experience at that time in the duties of the office, He is a veteran Gray, a member of the Heptasophs Qulnnipi- ac and Union League clubs and of the Young Mems Republican club.
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Jonathan N. Rowe.

Jonathan N. Rowe candidate on the Democratic ticket for reelection as controller was born in the town of East Haven, that part of the town which is now in the Fifteenth ward of the city of New Haven, January 16, 1859. He received his education in the district school of East Haven and in the New Haven public schools and also at the Carglll business college. His first employment was as book keeper with the Gay Brothers Pub fishing company, whose employ he left in 1875 to go with the New Ha- ven Steamboat company as a clerk With the steamboat company he re- mained until 1883 when he entered the grocery business for himself at Granniss Corner. In June, 1893, he received the appointment as superin- tendent of letter carriers at the local postoffice and in September of the same year he was made assistant postmaster under Francis G. Beach, which position he held until 1897. He then went into the real estate business and in 1899 he was elected controller which office he has filled ever since. In politics he has always been Dem ocrat. He was registrar of voters in the Fifteenth ward for five years, commissioner for Tomlinson toll bridge in 1886 and selectman of New Haven in 1890.
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ONLY GOOD SHOES The New Haven Shoe Company 842 and 846 Chapel Street.

best comedy part, her work and the low comedy of James Bradbury as Nathan Westcott' and Richard Ne smith as "Tim Harrigan" affording a relief to the general run of the piece. However, as an output of Cohan's 1t can hardly be said to be typical of hls former work. It Is far below both Johnny Jones" and "45 Minutes from Broadway" and indicates that the Yankee Doodle comedians ability lies in the realms of straight musical pieces, New York may accept it, but it's acceptance will be due to the words of the actors rather than the merit of the play.
 As is usual in George Cohan's pieces there was a good singing and well drilled chorus. Mention should also be made of Loves Grimm as boy in the part of Eddie. On the whole, however, "5o Miles From Boston should be a warning to Cohan to stick to his old style of work.
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business and legal circles. For a number of years he was engaged in the shoe business on Congress avenue. He Is also a graduate of Yale Law school class of 1898, and is now as sociated with his brother, Attorney Bernard E. Lynch, in the practice of law.
 While at Yale, MT Lynch was elect ed to the Phi Sigma Kappa fraterni- ty. He is also member of the New Haven Economic club, San Salvador council, Knights of Columbus, Divi- sion 7th, A. O. H., New Haven Lodge of Elks, and the Young Mems Repub- lican club.
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Joseph T. Kollerstrom.

Joseph T. Kollerstrom, the present city sheriff, has been renominatcd for that office by the Republican party. He was born in Smoland in Sweden, October 10, 1872. He received his ed ucation in that country and came here at the age of sixteen years He lived at New Britain when he first came to this country and came to New Haven in 1889. He was in the employ of the l.. Candee company for time after which he went into the store of G. w.. Brandt and company on State street. He became a partner in this concern in 1899 and remains so at present, He is a member of the Odd Fellows, New England Order of Protection, Vikings and the Hundred Men society. He is also president of the Swedish Repub- lican club and a member of the Young Mems Republican club. He was elected city sheriff two years ago.
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 and the Union. After graduating from law school he entered into part nership with Charles T. Coyle in the general practice of law and the same partnership still continues. Mr. Martin was elected to the common council in 1889 from the Sixth ward and in 1891 he was chosen assistant city clerk under Mayor Peck. Two years later he became city clerk in the administration of Joseph B. sar- gent, holding that office for one term. In 1896 he was chairman of the Democratic town committee and man aged the campaigns of 1896 and 1900. He is now member of the Demo- cratic State Central committee from the Eighth district.
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try in 1886, residing first in New York. He then went to Boston with the New England railroad, with which he remained until the New Haven road bought that road. He then came to New Haven and had been with the New Haven road in the auditing de- partment for the past nine years. Petzsch is member of the Young Mems Republican club, Hermann sohns, Harugari, Independent Red Men, Independent German Rifle com pany, Royal Arcanum, and is general secretary of the German societies of New Haven. He is also the grand sec- retary for the State of the Independ- ent Order of Red Men.
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Frederick Brethauer.

Frederick Brethauer, the Demo- cratic candidate for town clerk, was born in this city, June IS, 1858. He was educated in the local schools and is a graduate of the Hillhouse High school. He was for time connected with the Security Insurance company His experience with the town clerks
 office began in 1873, when he entered it as a clerk for one year. He also served in that capacity from 1879 to 1889 in which year he was elected town clerk, which office he held rntil two years ago, when he was defeated by the present town clerk. He is Q member of the Masons, in which he Is a thirty-second degree member and a Knight Templar, Odd Fellows New England Order of Protection, Hepta- sophs. Fraternity council, Elks, Eagles and Woodmen of the World
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which will be held at the headquarte| of the club. the Prospect house x Hampton, on November 3, at 8 D. rS The starting fee must be paid In befo1 the drawing. The drawing of dogs the Membership stake will be calld for by the president, William c. Hun gerford of New Britain. This drawinS will probably take place on the everI Ing of November 5.
 The running will be conducted uiI Ger the revised rules of the Connect crt Field Trial club. The events vii be as follows:
 Darby stake-For settens and point CTS whelped on or after January 196. Entries close October 1a. Purd S1O0, $50 to first, $3O to second and $a to third Five dollars forfeit and for starter.
 All Age stake-For settlers and poini CTS who have not won first place i any recognized field trials. Entrit close october 19. Purse and entrant fee same as in Derby stake.
 Membership stake-Open to setter and pointers owned by club member Entries close October 19. Three dollar forfeit and $2 for starter. Dogs in thi state need not be named until th time of drawing. The prize is a SIP silver loving cup, to be held by tn winner until the next annual trials This cup becomes the property of tn member winning it for the third time The second third winner will be name by the judge.
 A cup will be awarded the first win ner in each stake in addition to tn purses and prizes named above. I addition to the purses and prizes, a rib bon badge will be awarded all winner in each stake.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-05
Edward A. Street.

Edward A. Street, the present city clerk and candidate for reelection on the Republican ticket, Is native of Milford, Conn His education was obtained in the New Haven public schools. His first employment was as route boy for the Palladium, to which paper he subsequently, returned in 1902 as editor. The newspaper business has been his work until he was elected as city clerk a trifle over two years ago. He served the Even ing Leader as reporter and was sub seduently made business manager of that paper Municipal affairs, legis- lature and politics were his special line of writing when connected with the Register In the editorial depart ment at the time of his election. From 1894 to 1898, inclusive, MT. Street was assistant city clerk.
 1 During the two yearsN that MT. Street has been city clerk he has in- troduced the tyepwritten method of recording city documents and has be- gun general index of city records from 1882, where the last general in dex ended. This last work is neces- sarily done at odd times so as not q. conflict with the routine current busl. ness.
 Mir. Street is a member of PhoeniS | lodge, A, O. U w., of the Knights oi the Maccabees and of the Youne Mems Republican club.
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Frederick Whitaker.

Frederick F. Whitaker, present town clerk, candidate for reelection on the Republican ticket, is a native of Eastford, Conn. He came to New Haven in 1882, has always resided in the Fourth ward serving in the com mon council from that district, four years under Mayor Studley as super intendent of streets. which position he resigned to accept his present one of town clerk, which office he has filled to the universal satisfaction of the general public.
 He is member of the Elks and the Young Mems Republican club.
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Henry Fresenius.

Henry Fresenius, the Democratic candidate for the office of city treas urer is a New Haven man who has been prominently identified with that office for several years. He Is a graduate of Yale university in the class of 1885 and has been in the brewery business of Philip Fresenius & Sons for many years. He was elected to the office of treasurer by the voters on the Democratic ticket for several terms and was the candi- date of that party at the last election, He is prominent in social and business circles.
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Mrs. Jane F. Jones.

Jane Elizabeth Jones, wife of Alonzo R. Jones, of 4So EIm street, died Fri day morning, October 1. at 7:25. She was born in Lake City Florida, Septem- Der II. 1S60,and came to reside in this member Of the Dixwell avenue Congre- gational church,
 The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. and from the Dixwell avenue church at 2;30. Interment will be in the Ever green cemetery Friends and acqualn- tanees are invited to attend
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Patrick McGuinness.

Patrick McGuinness, who has re- ceived the Democratic nomination for city sheriff, was born In Ireland sixty years ago. After receiving his educa- ton in the schools in that country he came here at the age of about twenty and has been during almost all of his life in the city the local agent for the Beadleston & Woerz company. He has been a member of the board of alder men from the Seventh ward and once from the city at large. He is a mem Der of the Knights of Columbus and of the Hibernians.