The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-09-19
FROM PLAIN DEALING.

LIZ. ana MRS. II. Il. Arnold are rejoicing
over the arrival of a fine baby boy.
Mr.. G. E. Jones returned from Musko-
gee, |. T., last Friday, Mrs. Jones remain
ing.
Messrs. Will Dorley and Richard Duty,
OF Walnut Hill, Ark, spent Sunday in
Plain Dealing.
Miss Katie Hall returned Sunday night
after visit of two weeks with Alden
Bridge friends.
Miss Nora Belle Many, of Forsythe, Ca,
came in Monday evening on visit to her
brother, J. T. Many.
Miss Oma billiard and her little sister,
Mamie, have left for Mexico, Mo-, where
the latter will enter school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Boggs visited
friends here last Saturday. Mrs. Boggs
will remain over for the Fair.
Miss Sadie North, of Dixie, is here on
visit to her cousins, the Misses Stroud,
and will remain until after the Fair.
Mrs. G. E. Abbott and her sister, Miss
Jennie Belts, returned to Shreveport Sun
day and will leave for New York to-
row. They made many friends while here.
Mrs. Mary Smith and Miss Debryl Young
OF Monroe, are visiting Mrs. G. w. Davis,
the sister of the former. A few months ago
Miss Young visited relatives living here,
and aside from them has many new friends
who were glad to see her again.
Hon. Theodore Wilkinson, in his ac-
ceptance to deliver an address here on
Wednesday, the 18th, the opening day of
the Fair, says: 81 take a special interest
in Plain Dealing as it was the birth place
of my wife. The name, | believe, was
given to it by her grandfather, Mr..
Gilmer.''
Several from this section attended the
big barbecue given by the citizens of
Haughton last Thursday and one and all
speak in the highest terms of the hospi-
tality OF the good people Of that community
and of the good order maintained through
out the day. One of the finest dinners i'm
agionable was served to the crowd. Mr..
William Chandler, so said, was the gentle
man who barbecued the meats, and their
SAVIOR and tenderness reflected much credit
to his management and skill. In addition
to the meats, great baskets of delicacies
were spread, and all were made to feel
that they were welcome.
PARISH FAIR NOTES.
! Poultry exhibits are coming in freely.
The town at this time is crowded with
visitors.
The German Band, from Shreveport,
came up yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. E. M. Laughlin, of Alden Bridge,
has as fine hog as one would wish to see.
There was more express matter received
here last night than ever before in week.
Entries of every Imaginable kind are
arriving hourly, and some from long
distance.
Mr.. w. j. Dawson, of Benton, has a
honey display that surpasses the one he
made at the State Fair.
The Franks Amusement Company came
in last night and at once erected their
4Ox 30 tent and are ready to help furnish
entertainment to the crowds.
Some of the very finest agricultural ex-
hibits are arriving, and a number have
already been placed. Enough are now in
to insure the success of this department.
Every available spot has its flag floating
to the breeze, and one of the longest flag
poles to be found anywhere, considering
its size, stands in front of the Agricultural
Hall.
Mr.. j. C. Logan came in yesterday
afternoon with the Vance & Logan display
of horses, colts, etc. Mr.. j. j. Robertson
has sent in some fine mule colts. Mr..
G. T. Mays also has some good stock.
! Mr.. N. w. Stewart, of Red Land, came
in Monday with the first load Of produce
for the best agricultural display, followed
soon after by the Avalon Farm display,
and since then they have been coming in
regularly.
The Plain Dealing Telephone Company
has installed phone in the Agricultural
} Hall for the benefit of the management,
and which will also be placed at the dis
posal of the public. The favor is greatly
appreciated.
Practically every stock pen on the
grounds was full before night yesterday
and every man who could be pressed into
service was engaged to help build more
The exhibits of stock so far are much bet
ter than those of last year.
Hon. Theodore Wilkinson, candidate fol
Governor, is expected up on the Local
freight train this morning and will deliver
an address. Since the public has learned
that Mrs. Wilkinson is native of Bossiel
and was born in Plain Dealing every one
is wondering why she was not invited.
Prospects are of the most cheering
nature for the best fair ever held in Bos-
sier Parish. Large crowds are expected