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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-10
AND SAFETY

We pay 4 per cent on savings and time de- posits, and compound the In t crest seml- annually.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
The Old Days.

Can anything be more pleasant in the
busy hum-drum of after years than to
permit your minds to wander back to the
days of school life; the sweet memories
and incidents that will come up; the smil
ing faces and pleasant countenances; the
old school house door that has so often
admitted you, swinging back and forth on
its hinges, the very walls speaking forth Of
happy hours; while at your side stands the
noble teacher who watched your every
move and was as much interested in your
success as you were yourself. AS these
recollections come back to you, your eyes
will moisten as you realize those days are
now gone forever. Never again will those
days return. You who for SO many months
and years have been like one family and
participated joyously together in the
school room and play ground, have doubt
less pledged loyalty and faith to the school.
You now step out of school life into LIES
school and will be scattered far and wide,
but the memories of your school days will
ever form the brightest link in your chain
of thought.-Erchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
On the Job.

A New York printer who occupies a floor
in Seventeenth Street directed one Of his
clerks to hang out 'Boy Wanted" sign
at the street entrance few days ago. The
card had been swinging in the breeze only
few minutes when red-headed little tad
climbed to the printers office with the sign
under his arm.
'sSay, mister" he demanded of the
printer, 'did youse hang out this here
Boy Wanted sign?''
81 did," replied the printer sternly.
"Why did you tear it down?''
Back of his freckles the youngster was
gazing in wonder at the mans stupidity.
ssHully gee!" he blurted. "Why, I'm
the boyl"
And he was.-Punterx' Album.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Correspondence
Plain Dealing.

DR.. and Mrs. T. N. Keoun returned from
New Orleans Sunday night.
Mr.. T. T. Land, of Benton, was in Plain
Dealing Monday on legal business.
Misses Mary and Mildred Glassell spent
several days last week with Annie Bell
Curry.
DIR. R. L. Arnold returned Monday from
New Orleans, where he attended the Den
tai Association.
Mr.. Lester Mckenzie, of Benton, made
a TRIP to Plain Dealing Sunday night to
visit his parents.
Mr.. j. Perry sister and brother-in- law,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. White, of Brownsville,
Tenn, are guests at his home.
Miss lone Young, Of Monroe, is guest
of her cousin, Mrs. E. R. Mading. We
wish Miss lone a pleasant visit.
Mr.. Roy Mosby, of Oxford, Miss, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. w. F. Bell. He
expects to remain here some weeks.
Quite a number of our young people
went to Antrim Tuesday to hear a sermon
by lady PREACHER Mrs. Morris.
| Mrs. W. F. Bell returned Sunday night
| from Gulfport, Miss, and New Orleans,
where she spent very pleasant week.
Miss Bessie Many, who has been max
ing Mansfield her home for the past six
months, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Many.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
What the Types Did.

During newspaper mems convention
number Of journalists were one afternoon
talking of the tricks Of ''the faithless
types" when "Marse" Henry Watterson
said:
"While l have heard of great many
funny typographical breaks in my time,
about the oldest and most humorous
transposition of the types that ever came
within my observation was that in New
York paper some years ago. That sheet
used to print its shipping news on the
same page with the obituaries. Imagine
the glee with which its readers found the
captions exchanged one morning, whereby
a long list of respectable names were set
forth under the marine head, Passed
Through He'll Gate Yesterday ''-Rel-
logg's Aurifary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

For Sale-A small, young mule. APP
ply at this Office.
For Sale-Six good driving horses
S. T. Taylor & Son, Benton.
For SALE. - One Piano and three
cows. For terms apply to Mrs. Donna
Undertake, 1928 Louisiana Avenue,
Shreveport, La.
Barred Plymouth Rocks, Rose Comb
White Wyandotts, Single Comb White
Leghorns. AS good as the best. Eggs
81 per Is. Address, Mrs. c. D. San
didge, Haughton, La.
| have 500 bushels of Kings Improved
Cotton Seed for sale at Soc per bushel
+. o. b. The cotton was picked before
the storm and all seed will terminate.
got bale to the acre from some of it,
J. E. Adger, Alden Bridge, La.
"One dime line" under this head
means for the first insertion; each snb-
sequent insertion without change)
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
is ga cents per line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
A Helping Hand.

The letter we publish below is from Mr..
N. w. Stewart, of the Red Land commu-
nifty, and is self-explanatory. We are
pleased to give it space for several rea
sons. 1t bespeaks neighborly and broth
erly feeling existing in the community; it
illustrates with what promptness the good
people of Bossier respond in time of dis
tress and misfortune, and it cannot but
serve as an object lesson in charity to
prompt others to do like deeds. Those
who so willingly rendered assistance have
Mrs. Norris heartfelt thanks, as is at
tested by the card which appeared in last
weeks Banner, and surely they are to be
commended for their big heartedness. Mr..
Stewards communication follows:
Editor Bossier Banner, Benton La.
Dear Sir: On Jan. %, about o'clock am, Mrs.
Lottie Norris residence and it's furnishings were
destroyed by fire. Nineteen citizens Of this COM
munity met about o'clock of the same morning
and appointed building committee of three
Messrs. A. A. Barnett, G. j. Goodwin (Treasurer)
and N. w. Stewart (Chairman). A. petition was
circulated and S18840 subscribed, of which amount
S154.9O has been collected and used as shown below
Rough lumber ....S 66 GO
Dressed lumber. ...........-... 81 10
Doors and windows .. ....... 10 IS
Nails and locks . 8 70
Cash handed Mrs. Norris ..... ..... 43 Is
Total $3.50 80
We expect to collect the balance, which will pay
everything in full. The roof was given by the
neghbors, and so was the labor to build the house
We have finished the house and Mrs. Norris has
moved into it. Respectfully,
N. w. STEWART,
Chairman Building Committee.
Red Land, La, Feb 10, 1907
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Succession Notice

Succession Of William, Ed,Dards, decd.
In District Court, Bossier Parrish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that Rachel
IN Edwards has this day applied to be
appointed administrative of said success
sion and has fled an itemized descrip-
ton and valuation, approved according
to law.
All parties interested are hereby cited
to show cause in seven days why said
application should not be granted and
said description and valuation approved
according to law.
Witness the Hon. r. G, Drew, Judge
of said Court, this the 2ist day of Feb.
ruary, 1907. B. a. KELLY,
Clerk Bossier District Court
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Our Institute.

Education, deep and honest,
Makes life to know no sigh;
Fills our minds with high ambitions,
Makes our souls to soar on high.
Then as teachers we should gather
In the Institutes that be
For ourselves and our country,
Given absolutely free.
Thus last week we met in Benton
And discussed our many ways
OF presenting subject matter
To our classes on different days.
DR.. Ellis, too, was with US,
Who from Pennsylvania came
To inspire our many teachers
That we too might gain great fame.
S. S. Thomas and Miss Borden,
Both of whom we love and praise,
Gave us many good suggestions,
Spending with us full five days.
James B. Aswell, Superintendent,
Spent the last half day in town
Setting forth demanding needs for
Better houses all around.
All these wise folks coming to US,
Giving US the Normal plan,
Made us feel our every weakness,
But will do the best we can.
Now we all join in and thank them
For the many lessons given,
And we hope some day to meet them
In brighter home-in Heaven.
S. r. D.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

a9r Postmasters throughout the parish
are earnestly requested to help US keep
our mailing list correct. If subscriber
removes from your neighborhood and his
paper remains dead in the office, please
notify us. The Post Office Department
furnishes postal cards for this purpose, and
postmasters are expected to do the rest.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Best and Cheapest.

Pa-nol Liver Regulator keeps the
liver, stomach and bowels working just
right. That means to be we'll and to
keep we'll. And it makes your money
go the furthest. Tin box. Is cents.
Money hack if you want it. For sale by
DIR. r. II. Gulledge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

When it comes to afternoon papers,
the Louisville Times cannot be beat.
The Times covers the news field fully,
and it prints the truth without fear or
favor. It's editorials are short, crisp and
timely, and it has definite policy and
| sticks to it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Hunting For Trouble.

GIVE lived in California twenty years, and am
still hunting for trouble in the way of burns, sores,
wounds, boils, cuts, sprains of piles that
Bucklen's Arnica Salve won't quickly cure" writes
Charles Walters, Allegheny, Sierra County Nc
use hunting, Mr.. Walters; it cures every case
Guaranteed at all drug stores. Price, Is cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
A Valuable Lesson.

"Six years ago learned a valuable lesson, !"
writes John Pleasant, of Magnolia, Ind 81 then
began taking DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and the
longer take them the better find them" They
please everybody. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Price, Is cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

A government publication estimates the
gold in circulation in the United States in
1905 at s673, 1927 500.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

In matters of conscience first thoughts are best;
in matters OF prudence last thoughts are best
Rev. Robert Hall.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

FOR SALE-f48O acres of land with
in six miles Of Plain Dealing; f75 acres
in cultivation, 800 acres under fencey six
room dwelling with four fire-places,
three good tenant houses. Pine timber
has been cut, but there is plenty Of oak
and hickory timber still standing on the
tract. Owner wants to move away and
will sell at great sacrifice This is
rare bargain. Ii you are interested let
me hear from you. Oil indications are
to be seen on this tract.
am still with the New York Life and
will appreciate your insurance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21
Dissolution Notice.

THIS is to notify all persons concern
Il ed that the firm Of Smith, Garrett &
Owen was dissolved Dec. 81, 1905. CIV.
Smith, OF Haughton, and G. Garrett, OF
Mulberry, will continue the business at
the same place (Mulberry) under the
firm name Of Smith 8; Garrett.
SMITH & GARRETT.
Mulberry, La, Feb. Is, 1901.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

The strength even Of weak men when
united avis much.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

Why do you scratch? Royaline letter
Ointment will stop that itching or your
money back. so cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

Mrs. c.. S. Childress, of New Orleans
1892 Chestnut STREET. prominently con-
nected with the Louisiana Division, U. D..
c., would be pleased to do such shopping
for you as you care to entrust to her. Mrs.
Childress is paid commission by the
merchants of New Orleans for orders Sc
cured, and hence charges the customer
nothing whatever for her services, She
solicics both large and small orders. II
for only book or bit of fancy work the
order would be appreciated. She has
always lived in New Orleans and is well
acquainted with the dry goods, furniture,
jewelry, music and other dealers, and car
buy for you as cheaply as any one. CThis
is not an ADVERTISEMENT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-02-21

JOS w. VEsTAL & Son. of Little Rock,
Ark, dealers in plants, shrubbery. trees,
etc., make special inducements in their
current catalogue to those wanting such:
1--WE always like to help those who help
US, and will repay those literally who will
secure orders for us among their friends.
In order to assist those whose wants are
larger than their pocketbooks, we have
arranged list of premiums or discounts.
Thus by securing the orders of few
friends a person can get plants for almost
nothing, or so many more for the same
money that thousands take advantage OF
these liberal terms Write and secure
their catalogue and became more familiar
with the plan and this progressive firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
PROHIBITION MEETINGS.
Pastors at Decatur Discuss Subject in
 the Churches.

Decatur, October 6.-(Special)-- Prohibition sermons, prohibition talks and prohibition meetings were held in numberous places throughout the De- caturs today. All of these meetings were well attended.
 At the First Presbyterian church, Decatur, this morning the Rev. John s. Parks preached a strong sermon. Dr. Parks has been a believer in prohibit tion for many years.
 At the Railroad Young Mems Chris tian association hall in New Decatur this afternoon at 3 o'clock Capt. Dan Walden, a former member of the state legislature from this county, and a prominent Confederate veteran de- livered an able address to large au- dience of men on the subject.
 At the Central Methodist church, south, New Decatur, this afternoon at o'clock a large congregation of Ge ladies of the Decaturs assembled and formed an organization to assist in the campaign in Morgan county. Many of the best ladies of the two Deca- turs were present and expressed them selves willing to work for the cause.
 It Is expected that Judge William E. Skeggs. probate judge of this coun- tv will call the election for prohi- bition on next Wednesday,, and the campaign will open Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
PAVING STREET.
Greenvile Makes Some Important
 improvements.

Greenvlle, October 6-(Special)-Com- merce street. from the subway at the railroad station to the court house, a distance of a half mile, is being paved with vitriolized brick. large force of hands are working as rapidly as possible to finish the contract and open the street for travel A few of the beautiful water oaks had tp be sacrificed at narrow sec- ton of the street, but the many others that remain make this an attractive sec tion of the town. Half of the business houses are near the depot, the others at Court square. Between these sections are the opera house. public school, Monument mark. three churches and a number or handsome residences. The paving of thls thoroughfare will enhance the beauty and utility of the street
 This weeks meeting of the Woman's s club was interesting and the programme splendidly prepared. It consisted or 4 paper by Mrs Ida Knight on "Old iilsh German Iiterature;" National Epiea, Nibellngelied." review by Mrs. J. B. Lit tle. ..Gudrunhed," review by Mrs w. J. Thagard: selections. Mrs w. k. Plerce' Folk Songs, Inspruck," Mrs Thagard.
 Miss rhula Duncan will leave Tuesday afternoon for Uniontown, where she VIII he maid of honor Wednesday evening at the marriage of her sister MISS Belle Duncan, to Mir. Joseph Edgar ware
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
COTTON COMES ID
 EARLY MATURITY
Picking Will Be Finished at an
 Early Date
THE TEXAS CROP IS SHORT
Holding of Crop Is Nowhere General Save in exas-Elsewhe Cot ton Is Sold as 1t Is
 Gnned.

Memphis October 6.-The Commercial- Appeal will say tomorrow:
 From replies of correspondents through out the cotton producing south under date of October g. the following summary of cotton crop conditions for the month of September is obtained:
 The weather during September in North Carolina, South Carolina and the south ern parts of Georgia and Alabama was dry Following a reasonable August, during which the plant was growing and thrifty this weather forced the plant over practically the entire Mississippi valley with the exception of the low lands to an early maturity. Many forms. promising at the opening of the month. were shed and although the general open ing of matured bolls began late it has since been very rapid and in many in- stances premature. The cotton in this territory. bottoms except as noted. is now nearly all open. and weather being favorable is being harvested and is of excellent grade. Reports are quite gen eral that picking will be finished at an early date barring the unfavorabe future conditions The crop in the lowlands along the river is generally promising anl still late in opening
 The sections of the eastern belt visited by rain report some deterioration, but not so marked as elsewhere
 The western belt including Arkansas. Oklahoma, and Louisiana has had con dltlons much like those of the eastern half of the Mississippi valley. The bot ci opened very quickly and entirely ceased to make cotton. a
 In Texas the crop out turn is every Where under expectations of one month ago and 1t is now found that the weevil damage in the northern parts of tho state exceeds all earlier estimates Pick ing In central and southern Texas is nearing completion.
 Holding is nowhere general save in Iexas, elsewhere the cotton ginned up 10 the time of these reports had been sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
RURAL MAIL ROUTE
 MAKES GOOD SHOW
ROUTE NO. i FROM ATMoRE HANDLES 12,eo1 PIECES OF MAIL DURING QUARTER ENDING SEP TEMBER 30.

Atmore. October 5.-(Special )-Post- master William Wagner of this place has compiled the following, which shows the large patronage extended to rural free delivery No. l, since its establish ment last April. The figures apply only to the past quarter, which ended Sep tember 30: Total number of letters de- livered, 2653; postal cards, 591; newspa- pers, 5SsS: circulars, 1863; packages, l6i; total pieces delivered, 10,660. Total num- Der of letters collected, 1873; postal cards. 24S; newspapers, 5; packages, IA; total pieces collected, 2241. This makes a grand total of 12,sO1 pieces handled by the car Tier. R. F. Lowery. The compiling of the above figures was made possible by the general order of the Postmaster Gen. eral. which called for the weighing of the mails, as well as the counting of pieces of different classes of mail hand led. These figures show that this rural route is one of the best patronized routes in Escambia county
 Two daring burglaries have occurred in Atmore during the past week, which have completely baffled the town author tiles, all efforts to dlScOVer clues WHICH might lead to the identity of the perpe- trators having proved futile. The vic- tins were Dr. J. F. Peavy and J. M. Mormon, the latter, who at the time of the theft was a. visitor at the home of w. R. Mcdonald, being the heaviest loser. The mode of theft in both instances were Identical, the thieves being content to rifle the pockets of their victims while they slept It is generally thought that the burglars are the same ones who re- gently operated at Perdido and vicinity, when the depot at that place was en- tered A dfligent search is being made and 1t is thought that the burglars will soon be apprehended.
 The 1o-months' old son Of MT. and Mrs. Charles Jordan died here recently, after a short illness, the interment taking place at the burying ground in Pearch.
 Mrs H. H. Patterson, who has been quite i'll at the home of her father. w. M. Carney, since her return from Mon- treal, Canada, was carried to Mobile yes- terday, where it is thought under skill full treatment she will soon regain her health.
 Donahoo lodge No. zz2, Knights of Py- tlnias, held an enthusiastic meeting here Friday night, and much business of inn portance was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET.
Bank of Cuba Is in Very Prosperous
 Condition.

Cuba October 6.-(special) )-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Cuba will be held at the rooms of [ bank on October 15 at 2:30 D. m. Cashier s. c. Ward reports that the bank has done a very satisfactory business this year and that there has. been a substan- tial increase in deposits over last year. The vegetable crop had conduced to this in a great measure, as the crop footed the total of $65, 300. He reports that the bank is in shape to care for what cotton may be offered, this class of business, how ever, being small on account of no bonded warehouse here.
 The local manager for the Cuba Gin company reports that the cotton ginned here to date is much under the same period last year. Inquiry among the mer- chants shows that their receipts are about 9 per cent under the same period last season, and that the average price re- ceived for cotton sold to date is about 11% cents, some sales being made at 1S cents and better.
 Cotton seed is bringing SIS per ton, and the farmers are selling at that price readily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07
GRESHAM WINS IN
 SUIT FUR DAMAGE
Grand Jury Makes a New
 Recommendation
BURGLARS ENTER HOUSE
Petitions Asking for Prohibition EIec- tion Are Being Circulated in
 Limestone county-Road-
 working Bids Received.

Athens. October 6.-fspecal)-The first week of the fall term of the circuit court has closed with but little business trans acted. The most important case heard was that of Milton Grisham against John Morris. sr., for damages for the killing of B. F. Grisham, this being the first ease of the kind ever heard in the cir cult court of this county. The jury re- turned q verdict for SlO0O in favor of the plaintiff. Morris appealed from the find ing of the jury and the case goes to the supreme court.
 The grand jury completed its labors last evening, returning 30 true bills. and having doeketed Il cases. The jury rec commended the building of new county jail declared the one now in Use unfit and unsafe for prisoners. The major ity of true bills found were pistol carry ing, and the jury recommended to the court that in all future cases, where persons were convicted of carrying con cealed pistols that. in addition to the fine assessed against the convicted parties, that they also be given q term in the coal mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-07

Huntsville. October S.--(Special) The first fair of the Tennessee Valley Fair association closed Saturday evening in a blaze of glory. The fair management tri- umphed over obstacles great and sman, and the fair has been success
 One of the events of the closing day was the baby show. in which nearly loo babies were entered First prize for the prettiest girl under IS months was award ed to Mary E. Balles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Bailes; and first prize Tor the handsomest boy was awarded to Jean ]. Giers, son of Mir, and Mrs. Joseph Giers, Valhermosa Springs.
 First prize for the prettiest girl over IS months old was awarded to Eliza beth, daughter of Mrs Margaret Barron, while W. E. Matthews. Jr., secured first prize for being the handsQmest boy. The prize for the best pair of twins was warded to Myrtle and Charlie Cramer, children of Mir and Mrs. Carl Cramer. Ernest and Edward Moore sons of MT, and Mrs James Moore, were given the prize for being the best pair of twins over Is months old. This was the biggest Da5y show ever given in Madison county.
 The fair awards of the last day were as follnua.