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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-18

MOTHER OF THE CHAUTAUQUA.-Mrs.
Matte Fl. Williams, of Shreveport, g mother
of our Chautauqua, arrived in Ruston
this morning and will be the guest of Prof.
and Mrs. G. E. Bryd at the Industrial for
few days. Mrs. Williams is here now in
response to the Chautauqua management
pressing invitation to have her address our
people during this season. 1t was in Mrs.
Williams brilliant mind that the idea of
our Chautauqua had its conception and to
her efforts is due more than to any other
person the successful launching of this
institution, which has meant so much to
our town and State.-Iluston Leader.
The greeting accorded Mrs. Williams is
gratifying to her friends everywhere and
especially in Shreveport where her life
work as a teacher has been impressed on
the minds and hearts of our girls and boys
who love her beyond the expression of
words. The enthusiastic welcome and the
hearty appreciation of her address was a
compliment, in the words of the Leader,
an ''honor to one of our States most USE
full and talented women ''-tShrerepoyt
CaucasiuH
The Banner agrees with the Leader and
Caucasian in their words of appreciation
of Mrs. Williams. Her long service as an
able, conscientious and popular school
teacher in Shreveport; her true Christian
life and great nobility of heart-traits that
mark the real royalty of womanhood-
have endeared her to all who know her.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-18
LITERATURE IN THE HOME.

The value and utility of good literature
in the home would seem selt-evldent
proposition. 1t contributes largely to the
refinement and happiness of the inmates
and to the Punishment OF evil thoughts ana
purposes. When surrounded with attrac-
tive books, periodicals and newspapers,
children readily acquire the reading habit,
which produces desire for knowledge ana
this is itself a valuable safeguard against
vice and immortality.
The reading of such publication tends
to refine language, improve manners, I'M
part useful information, cultivate the power
of thought and give higher appreciation
of the true, the beautiful and the good.
There are homes where there is an abso-
lutte dearth of reading matter. This IS not
only the case among some of the poor, but
even among those who are wealthy. Such
homes are dreary abodes, veritable lit
erary Saharas,'' where one may thirst for
something to read, even while treadlng on
costly carpets or sitting at the most sumpt-
uously furnished table. This sort OF intel
lectual salvation is manifestly unwise and
well nigh inexcusable, where there IS abll-
ity to procure books and papers and when
good literature can be obtained at little cost.
Emerson made very just observation
when he said: sour future men and
women of influence and distinction are
coming from those families that are we'll
supplied with useful and attractive books. .
What, then, is the duty of parents toward
their children, relative to their intellectual
life and growth? Undoubtedly it is to place
within their reach an adequate supply OF
sound, wholesome and instructive itera-
ture and encourage them to make diligent
use of it. Indeed it would be better to do
with cheap carpets and plain furniture, it
necessary, in order to procure suitable
reading matter.
If practicable, there should be one room
in the house set apart as the Library, which
might serve as a place of refuge from
ennui, a resort for intellectual refreshment
or literary workshop and labratory. This
room should be furnished with shelves,
bookcases and other necessary conven-
fences. Here should be gathered, from
time to time, such books, periodicals and
newspapers as might seem most interesting
and helpful, according to ones circum-
stances and ability to purchase. Here, for
the time being, the members of the house,
hold might forget the cares of life, while
communing with the wise and good,
through the medium of their writings.
Care should be exercised in gathering
books for the home library. Our lives are
affected more largely than we are aware
Of, perhaps, by the literature we read.
This is especially true of children and
young people, whose character is in pro-
cess of formation and who are most i'm
pressible. One good book carefully read
in early life may influence the whole future
career for good; while the reading of an
impure publication may seriously impair
the moral sensibilities of boy or girl, and
suggest the beginning of downward ca
reer that may end in disgrace, poverty
and wretchedness.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-18

Although some opposition has been
spoken to Mr.. Aswell, yet the same has
not developed, and it is generally under
stood that the office belongs to him if he
desires it.-Batoa Rouge Cor. New Orleans
Times Democrat
So the office belongs to Mr.. Aswell
if he wants it. g What fools we mortals
bel The common people have long been
under the impression that the Office be-
longed % the citizens of the State Of Lou-
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isiana-that the right to it was vested in
them by the constitution. And now we are
told that it belongs to Mr.. Aswell, and
that at present he deems it would be
superflous to say he desires the office.
Anv old time will do. 0 temporal o mores!
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July 6-Balance down, oyerdrawn g $3.50 81
The foregoing account, having been duly ex-
amned, was acceptedas settlement in full to date
and vouchers ordered burned in open session.
On motion and second, duly carried, that, where
as, J. F. Edwards, Tax Collector for Bosser Parish
has exhibited to this body the Parish Treasurer's
receipts for taxes collected for the year 1906, that
the President and Clerk Of this body are hereby
authorized to issue to said Tax Collector his quetus
for collection OF parish taxes for said year.
The following resolution was passed in open
session, to-wit:
Whereas, there is some dispute or controversy
between the Parishes of BossieT and Bienvle as to
the correct boundary line between said parishes;
and,
Whereas, it is to the interest Of said parishes to
have said boundary definitely fixed, therefore,
Gnnfimasad IN merit sart<se
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Continued On nert po0e.
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Wednesdays Session.

with the following named members PRESENT. j, u.
Logan, T. J. Tidwell, A. Hoffpauir, J. w. Elston
and G.. D. Sandidge.
The following claims were allowed by the Audit
ing Committee and warrants ordered drawn for
same:
J. N. Sandln, account as District Attorney, $40.
1855. i'As' o''iN ''e' - sun = : : ago.
Caucasian & Carney Bros, printing, $3.50.
Clarke & Courts, record book, $21.
DR.. w. J. Baird, Coroner, $40.
T. McC. Hyman, Clerk Supreme Court, $40.
Follilove & Kirby, road work, 5000.
J. w. Elston, work on Sugg deadening bridge,
J: A: Bumgardner, conviction Of John Lane, $50.
r. M. Sandidge, road work, SIPS.
Austin Western Co., hardware, $2O.75.
C. ]. Greene, abstract Of land entries, $63.
N. w. Sentell, road work, So.
j. F. Silliman, express bills $50.
r. E. Wyche, two bills, $500.
w. C. Hughes three bills, S84.04.
Jake Caldwell, road work, 81.
w. j. Brooks, road work, S..
r. G. and w. N. Doles road work, SO.
Charles Jones, bridge work, SO.
T. w. w. Stinson, balance due on hay, S8f.aO.
B. A. Kelly, telephone rent and account, ssi rs.
Levi Brent, blacksmith work, $21.25
J. D. Wilkinson, stenographer's bill, page case,
T. T. Land, trip to Shreveport, $500.
DR.. R. H. Gulledge, Csc.
The Atlantic Refining Co., $3.50.
B. F. Griffith, serving criminal summons, $3.50.
J. Messenger, arrest of Albert Breazeale $685.
w. A. Hargett, arrest of Ola Smith, S13.25.
L. L. Landlord, blacksmith work, SOC.
r. B. Hill, freight on cistern hoop, 25c.
j. F. Edwards, S2t9.15.
B. F. Avery & Sons, three bills, S25A.
Ben Holman, three bills, S18.42
Shreveport Saddlery Co., 49,
DR.. G: A. Wise, professional services to prison.
ers, $3.50.
Robert Hickory, road work, So.
Kelly's Stables, horseshoes, 75c.
Shreveport Drug Co., antiseptic, S2.75.
w. A. Allen, ice account, for convicts, $3.50.
w. II. Scanland, three trips to Shreveport to
make bridge settlements, $3.50.
On motion and second, G. F. Gerald was allowed
the sum Of $3.50 for convictions in two whiskey
cases, and warrant ordered drawn for same.
]. A. Lowe was appointed Game Warden for
ward four.
Upon motion and second, duly carried, the Pres
ident OF the Police Jury of Bossier Parish was
authorized to enter jointly with the City of Shreve-
port into contract with lisa G. Hendrick, as con-
sulting engineer, in the erection of the new traffic
bridge across Red River at the City of Shreveport,
and the said President is authorized to sign said
contract on behalf OF Bossier Parish
Upon examination and auditing the accounts of
Mr.. Hoffpauir with the Parish Of Bossier he was
found to be due the parish $50.
The Auditing Committee after examining the
account Of Mr.. Logan found the parish to be due
him 1925.
The following report, made by the Sheriff, was
received and ordered filed:
To the Honorable President Members of the Police Jury
of Bossier Parish:
Gentlemen: beg leave to submit nv renort ON
collections from all sources for the quarter ending
June 30, 1907, to-wit:
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On motion and second, duly carried the road on
the ward line, between wards one and two, leading
from Macks Bayou the river front in an easterly
direction to the Trilby place, be declared public
road, to be opened without expense to the parish,
and to be maintained hereafter by the citizens liv
ing along said road, and that this body appropriate
500 to be used in erecting bridge across Cross
Bayou, provided the said bridge is constructed ac-
cordng to the specifications as now fixed by the
parish, which amount will be paid upon said bridge
being accepted and received by Mr.. McDade the
member from ward one.
On motion, duly seconded the petition OF citizens
of ward five, requesting that the road leading from
Adger's bridge to Benton be worked, was referred
to the members of the Police Jury from ward two
for their action In the premises.
On motion and second that Mr.. H. H. Mont
gomery be allomed to place telephone poles along
the right-of-way Of the public road, provided he
places them distance of three feet back from the
side bitches and that he be required to keep them
such distance.
On motion, the petition of citizens of wards three
and five requesting the opening OF new road from
Rocky Mount to Plain Dealing, was tabled.
On motion and second the petition asking for a
road from Dooley bridge to Arkana was disallowed
by vote of 5 to Mr.. Mays voting for the Pc
tition.
On motion and second, the account Of J. M.
Moore for 50, for burial of negro, was disalowed.
On motion and second, mr. Hofpauir was author
lied to have the steel bridge across Cypress Bayou
scraped and painted.
The Police Jury then adjourned until the follow
ing morning at o'clock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26

The most important paper read be-
fore the Free Baptist State Conven-
tion just held, was that of Rev. Henry
S. Burrage, D. D., urging the con-
solidation of the Baptist and Free
Baptist denominations. His argu-
ment and position were received
with hearty applause, although the
convention took no official action
looking to that end. This is a ques-
ton that cannot long be laid aside,
and Is sure to come, such union hav-
ing already been accomplished in
New Brunswick and elsewhere. The
preaching is the same. The two de-
nominations are upon the same doc
trinal basis, said DR.. Burrage, and to-
gether would be among the three
strongest denominations in this State
and in the country. There are about
900 Methodists and $4,000 Congre-
gationalists in Maine. There are
about $4,000 Baptists and about $4,000
Free Baptists, which, If united, would
make the strongest denomination in
the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Fairview Park Improvement
Society.

Treasurer Chas. F. Allen, reports q
net income of S237 from the grand
stand at Fairview Park, owned by the
Fairview Park Improvement Society,
during the recent fair. This with
other funds in the treasury will make
it possible to declare a dividend OF
$3.50 on each share. The interest fol-
the past year will be paid at the same
time so that each holder of a SIC
share will receive $1.90.
The grand stand was built in 1895 by
the association above named, of which
Ansel Holway is president. Its
earnings are applied toward the re-
tirement of the stock and, including
the disbursement above mentioned
$3.50 of the original cost of 81 900, has
been thus disposed of. When all the
stock is retired the grand stand will
be turned over to the Somerset Cen
trail Agricultural Society and the in
come from it will go to them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
EaaiIY Turned.

A small boy was asked to take din
ner at the home of distinguished pro-
fessor IN Princeton. The lads mother,
In fear lest he should commit some
breach of etiquette. gave him repeated
directions as to what he should and
should not do.
Upon his return from the great occa-
sion the mothers first question was
Harold, did you get along at the ia
Bile all rightf"
"Oh, yes, mamma well enough"
Are you sure you didn't do anything
that was not perfectly polite and gen
tlemanly?"
"Why, no-nothing TO speak Of"
"Then something did happen. What
was it,"
But fixed 1t all right, mamma"
TELL me at once"
why. ! got along pretty well until
the meat came, but while was trying
to cut mine 1t slipped of on to the
floor. But l made 1t all right"
What did you DOR
",0h, just said sort Of carelessly,
That's always the way with tough
meat youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
The Reward Of Hauohtiness.

The other day a chemist was awak.
ened about o'clock In the morning by
a lad clamoring at his shop door. open.
Ing his bedroom window, be saw a
small boy, who was gesticulating
wildly.
Whats the matterT' inquired the
chemist.
Il want penny'orth o camphorated
chloroftrm for t toothache" howled
the lad.
The chemist was not overjoyed
when he found how small the order
was for which he had been so rudely
awakened from his slumber; but tax
Ing pity on the sufferer, he dressed
himself and went downstairs to sup
ply the much desired relief. While
measuring the drug he could not help
doing growl at the lad.
Its like your cheek" he observed
ito wake me up at this time Of the
night for a paltry penn'orth Of chloro-
form"
"Oh, is IT." said the boy resentful-
". Then I'll tex mi custom some
wheer else. Yer can keep yer chloro-
form. wean't hev 1t neaw for yer
blooming saucer
And he didn't He went of quite In
dignantly, nursing his jaw. TO wake up
another chemist.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
NUMBER SO
The Mcclellan Meeting.

A meeting in honor of Gen. Geo. 3.
Mcclellan was held at o. A. K. Hall
Friday evening Of last week. A fair
sized audience was in attendance and
many more would have been present
but for the several other important
events that occurred on the sams
evening. DR.. J. y. Merrill presided
and, in taking the chair, explained
the purposes Of the meeting.
After a song by Mrs Emma II.
Dunton, S. F. Emerson was intro
duced and gave the principal address
Of the evening. Mr.. Emerson was
with the army Of the Potomac undes
Mcclellan and his successors and re-
tains love and respect for that en-
minent commander which found ex-
preston through the hour and hah
during which he deeply interested mis-
hearers with the account OF the pen
insular campaign. The troops werx
decidedly loyal to Mcclellan but the
administration at Washington was
divided and the discussion, which WA
born while Mcclellan was In the field.
has been continued until the present
day Mr.. Emerson was able, from
personal knowledge, to defend his
beloved commander and evidently
took much pleasure in doing SO. His
address was full Of historic interest
and those who heard il will retain a
vivid picture of what will always be
spoken of as the principal campaign
of the war of 6l-'t5.
Remarks, and comments on Nj
Emerson's speech were made By
Jefferson Savage, Y. A. Withee, G.
W. W. Emerson, Chas. Smith and
others.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Djzrseli's Nuptial Joke,

There was little Joke between them
Disraeli and his WIFE which I heard
from the late dean OF Salisbury. You
know | married you for your money"
Disraeli would say to her "Oh, yes.
but II you were TO marry me again you
would marry me for love" was the
regular reply, "Oh. yes" her husband
would exclaim, and the little nuptial
comedy ended
But what Disraeh said TO Bernal Os
borne once about his marriage is much
better worth the telling. 1t was at a
dinner party after dinner when the
men were alone. What did you mar
~ her for?" Osborne asked in his
characteristic way. Disraeli twiddled
his wineglass In the pause that fol
lowed this point blank inquiry. Then
he lifted his head slowly and looked
the other very expressively In the
face. For a reason" he said, (which
you could never understand graft
tude. From Lord Beaconsf1eld and
Other Tory Memories" by T. E. Keb-
bel.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Fifteenth Maine Reunion.
Business Meeting and Supplementary Re
mort

ohSioSSo HSStAnB anu supplementary he-
port.
The twentieth annual reunion of the
Regiment was still in session, when
the REPORTER went to press last
week, and only partial report was
therefore given.
1t should be noted with regard to
the attendance that many came from
distance to be present, one member
coming from far off Montana.
The drill, just before starting for
the Fair grounds on Wednesday, was
a memorable incident, in which Col.
Dyer, for a few minutes, resumed
command and gave military orders to
those who served under him forty
years ago.
At the business session held in
Grand Army hall, Thursday morning,
General Dyer was confirmed in his
Office of president of the association,
which it is understood he is to retain
for life, and the following officers
were chosen: vice presidents, John
A. Wheeler, Boston, Jasper l. Fisher,
Bangor, James E. Alexander, Bruins
wick; secretary -treasurer, Major H.
A. Shorey, Bridgton; assistant Sec
rotary, Miss Eva L. Shorey; execu-
tive committee, Stephen L. Maxfield
(secretary) Sebago Lake, Clark
Lewis, Bridgton, o. J. Winslow, Port
land, S. Small, Raymond.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson of Garland and
DR.. j. n. Merrill of Skowhegan were
made honorary members of the asso-
citation. The next annual session will
occur at Bridgton, Me-, in June 1908
1t should be noted in speaking of
this most enjoyable reunion that
Major H. A. Shorey, editor of the
Brighton news, who has held the
office of secretary treasurer, with the
exception of one year, since the organ
ization was formed, was present and
attending to his duties, as he has in
variably been. He was accompanied
by his accomplished daughter, Eva L.
Shorey, who as assistant secretary of
the association, materially assists her
father in carrying on the correspon-
dence and other necessary work.
During the Thursday forenoon
session, remarks were made in which
the gratitude of the association was
expressed toward the local Grand
Army Post and Relief Corps and to
Skowhegan citizens in general for
courtesies received.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Miss Alice Patten Moore.

Miss Alice P. Moore, whose death
we briefly mentioned last week, was
a daughter of the late Hon. Albert
Moore, and was born in North Arson
July 81, 1916. She was taken sick in
January while on visit in Massachu-
sets, and had a severe illness from
which she never fully recovered, not
being able to return home until few
weeks ago. Miss Moore was educat-
ed at Arson Academy and was a
woman of fine literary tastes, always
taking deep interest in educational
and religious matters. She lived an
exemplary life, was a devout member
of the Universalist church, and be-
longed to Mt. Bigelow chapter, Order
of the Eastern Star. Her many
friends will miss her. She is survived
by one brother, Ben Moore of Frank
lin, Mass. The funeral took place
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock,
Rev. F. T. Crane officiating. The
burial was in the family lot at the
cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
The Snnaita Were Bitinn.

John Quincy Adams of Massachu
sets, third Of that name, was very
fond of fishing and not especially fond
of his legal profession. One day, the
story runs, a case In which he was
counsel was down for trial In a Mas
sachusetts court. Mr.. Adams did not
make his appearance, but sent letter
TO the judge. That worthy gentleman
read It and then postponed the case
with the announcement:
MIR. Adams is detained on impor
tant business"
1t was afterward learned by q col
league OF Adams that the letter read
as follows;
Dear Judge-For the sake of old
Izaak Walton, please continue my case
till Friday The smelts are biting, and
l can't leave"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Municipal Building Contract.

The contract for the granite under
pinning and belt course of the same
stone, on the Municipal Building, has
been let to Chas. Sawyer, proprietor
of the Skowhegan Granite Works.
The price named is $1,000. Mr.. Saw
yer has already commenced upon the
work and will forward it with all pos
sible speed. The principal contract,
for the structure above the granite
work, has not yet been let but nego-
tiations have so far progressed as to
lead to the belief that it will be closed
In the near future.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Meeting of Philathea.

The First Baptist Church Philatbez
Glass held their regular business
meeting Tuesday, September II, and
elected the following named officers
for the coming year: President, Miss
Gertrude Carter; Vice President,
Mrs. Eva Gage; Secretary, Miss Alice
Steward; Asst. Sec, Miss Nina
Withee; Treasurer, Mrs. Lottie Crit
fin; Reporter, Mrs. Florence Dunn
ington; Teacher, Mrs. Carrie Steward
Asst. Teacher, Miss Lena Wyman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26
Rally Sociable.

The rally sociable, held last Friday
in the Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church, proved an evening of rare en-
joyment for the teachers, scholars and
parents. The vestry was prettily
decorated with flowers and red, white
and blue. There was short musical
program, then words of welcome and
cheer by the pastor, Rev. Dr.Leitch,
the superintendent, l. j. Smith, the
secretary, Arthur Bussey and one of
the teachers, Mrs. F. A. Leitch. Ice
cream and cake were served by a
committee of the teachers, Mrs. Mad
dox. Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. John
Nutting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-26

The annual meeting of the State
Board of Trade, held in Portland, last
week, showed great progress in every
me Of industry within our borders.
sec Banding stated that the crops
mad been somewhat backward this
season, due to the weather conditions
and profusion of rain, but with a
favorable fall the harvest promises
substantial rewards to the husband
men. He said that with the indus
'flal activity now prevailing through
out the State the indications are that
'ne sl44, 02O, 1877, credited to Maine as
The total value of manufactured pro-
ducts for the year covered by the
national census of 1905 will be
very materially expanded when
Inc record of 1907 is completed. The