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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-10-14
Succession Sale,
Sacceion Of W. NJ. Holt, deceased. In
Dtstrict Court, Bossier Rnrish. La.

Sacceion Of W. NJ. Holt, deceased. In
District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
pY virtue of an order of sale to me
- directed from the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish of
~ bossler, | will on Tuesday, October
rs, 1909, at the front door of the
Court House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours for sales, proceed
to sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, the following described
property, to-wit:
The northeast quarter of northwest
quarter of section 10 and half of the
southeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section Is, township 18, range Ii,
containing in all 60 acres, more or less,
and situated in Bossier Parish, La.
Terms of Sale Cash, if the appraise-
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, else
on a credit of twelve months, according
to law. T. w. SMITH,
ss-s Administrator.
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Stray Sale.

FSTRAYED before me, C. G. Howse,
u Justice of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by D. E. Sorrell, on
Bossier City, La, within the legal hours ,ar
OF sale, on Saturday, November 6, 1909,
the following described live stock:
One dark bay mare pony, white spot
In face, white hind feet; about 8 years
old. Appraised at S35.
One mouse colored mare mule colt,
about Is months old. Appraised at $50.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
G.. G. HOWSE.
September 80, 1909. now
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Entry No. 10, 40.

Homestead Entry No. 10, 40.
Department of the Interior,
U. 5. Land Office at NatchitOcheS, La,
October IL, 1909.
NOTICE is hereby given that Allen
~ Davis of Bellevue, La, who, on
September IL, 1903, made Homestead
Entry No. 10, 149 (O554) for the south
east quarter of southeast quarter of sec
ton IS, township 10 north, range II
west, Louisiana Meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on the
Goth day of November, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: G. w.
Berry, F. F. Vickers, L. Davis and S.
Woods, all of Bellevue, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
October ID, 1909. nov is
Homestead Entry No. 1860.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at NatchitOches, La,
September %, 1909.
NOTICE is hereby given that Lewis
IN Richards of Benton, La, who, on
July 80, 1902, made Homestead Entry
No. 1860 (O478) for the northeast quar-
ter of section "a, township 20 north,
range II west, Louisiana Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
five year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on the
10Th day of November, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: r. E.
Wyche, w. M. Morrow and J. Williams
of Benton, La, and w. johnson OF
Bellevue, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
October I, 1909. novn
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Notice to TAXPAYERS.

4 LII State, Parish and Poll Taxes for
"A the year 1909, as set forth on the
rolls on file, are now due and will be-
come delinquent on movable property
October list and on immovable property
December 31st. ]. F. EDWARDS,
State and Parish Tax Collector.
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Application for Administration.

Application for Administrative
In District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
NOTICE is hereby given that Paul
~ Lawrence has this day filed his ap-
plication to be appointed administrator
of the succession of M. j. Lawrence,
deceased. Now, this is to admonish
all persons concerned, that if opposition
be not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant will
be appointed administrator Of said sue
cession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal of Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 18th day of October, 1909.
B. A. KELLY,
n3a-2t Clerk District Court.
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stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before me, R. A. Gard
u ner, Justice of the Peace, Ward 6,
Bossier Parish, La, by John Ellis, and
will be sold at Bellevue, La, within the
legal hours of sale on Saturday, October
%, 1909, one 3-year-old black and white
spotted heifer YEARLING, crop and split
in left ear, underbit and split in right
ear. Appraised at So.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, ETC.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
aD-s r. A. GARDNER.
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To TresDassers.

NOTICE is hereby given that hunting
~ and other trespassing on my File
more and Bayou places will not b.
allowed, and all persons trespassing on
my lands will be prosecuted according
to law. j. NJ. MCCLANAHAN,
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Hunters, Take Notice.

HUNTING or other trespassing will
IL not be permitted on either OF my
plantations, located in Bossier Parish,
La. Trespassers will be prosecuted as
the law directs.
a-s J. B. O'NEAL, Bodcau, La.
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Stray Sale.

FSTRAYED before j. L. Crawford,
IL Justice of the Peace, Ward 8, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by N. N. New, and will
be sold at Plain Dealing, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, No
vember Is, 1909, one 3-year-old deep red
and underbit in right ear and over half
crop in left ear. Appraised at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property, pay charges, etc.,
or the same will be sold according to law.
34-ss T B. BIXLER, Constable.
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Notice.

4 LII parties are hereby notified not to
IA hunt on any of the lands of the
undersigned, located in Bossier Parish,
Lid Mrs. M. MILLING.
j. B. THOMPSON.
A. r. THOMPSON.
Estate WILLIS DOLES.
1913 JOHN ROACH.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

An interesting story came 10 our eas 1
a few days ago about hcyss deal he.
tween Mr.. Charles srauldinx aud a
gentlemen from near the Jefferson
county Sine. II seems that the gentle-
man bought horse from air spaaId.
Ing for which he paid $3.50 and Was
told that II the horse was not satiAfsc.
fac'cfy to return him and get hts mon
es. The man took the horse andafter
= weeks trial came to town aud re-
ported that the horse was satisfactory
At the end Of the second week me G aue
to town aga,n and again reported sat.
isfsciion but ~ he was going horne he
met friend who kmew the horse and
to q hin that spaulding had paid him
siao for him. The huyer came to town
a few days after aud this time reported
that be did not think the horse was
worth The price he had paia aud asked
for mis- money. Mr.. Spaulding paid
him and took the horss back which he
sold few days after TO dealer In
Hagcrstown. The dealer trimmed tic
herse up with a large lot OF others and
had n big ssle. Our friend who still
wanted horse attended the sale and
bought horse which he brought back
and pat him al the livery stable until
h could yet HIM home and while ut
the stable he was recognized AZ the
horse be had bought from Spanlding
and this time he gave S19s for him.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

The new county court house which
has been in course OF construction the
past nine menths has been completed
and the county court has taken the
building off the hands ofthe contrac-
tor, MIR. o. A. Westephaver.
Ths court and building committee
in company with the contractor and
tho architect made the final inspection
Of the building on last r riday, for
mally took the building eff the con-
tractors hands and proBeunced the
work first class The building while
not an expensive one as most eounties
usually put up, issacreditto our coun-
~ and will meet the needs Of our pso-
Pile for the next fifty years TO come.
Mr.. este-haver has erected great
many fine and Imposing building in
this city but none has dene him more
credit than the rebuilding Of the court
house The building presents line np-
pesraace ON the outside but its great
est merits ON its interior. The ceurt
rooa1 ON the second floor Is com mo-
deus and very handsome, great inn
prsvemcnt on the old court room. Be
ing ON the sscerd fieer the room has
mere light, More air and much less
dust and neise The various offices Of
the county offices are semmodioua and
will b. great inn provements on the old
offices.
The cost of this improvement to the
taxpayers Of the county will be in
round num be,s s29, 800.
Mr.. Westenhayer, the general con-
tractor, was paid $4,000 In round
numbers. This included the plumbing
and Timing suelet to Mr.. G. G. Keedy
for $500. The heating was separate
contract and was let to Mr.. II. A.
Hammann and cost si,54s. w. q.
Nicklas & Co., this city, have the con
tract for the furniture at cost Of ss23.-
rs; the American Seating Co., Balti-
more, the assembly chairs for tbs
court roons at s., s73 while the Canton
.(O.) Art Co. get 81, 100 for the metal
illing cases, etc.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

jobs A. Morgan, Of the oil fields OF
West Virginia has purchased or Frank
Ray about ioacrss Of timber and other
land, n miles west Of Hancock aud
expects to sink an oil well ON the
prsniises. Mr.. Morgan says he Il sure
thsrc Il I'll Iii that section. He will erect
quatters on bic purchase 1T ones and
the drilling for al win 20 forward a.
an early date. t]sIonel Tshetass, tho
GnfIy engineer, an expert on oil and
gas, says there are gas indications ut
Hancock near the surface Of the
ground and that oil in lakes under!ay
the gas.
The gas sections are between Tonolo-
way Ridge and Sideling Hill en- the
West aud TonoIoway Ridge aud Fair
view Mountain range on the east.
These territories extend into The active
oil fields Of Pennsylvania aud the ac-
tive oil fie.ds Of West Virginia and
Ohio.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

Bellefontaine, Ohio. That William
Jennings Bryan is to shake the dust #
Nebraska from his feet for the sake of
Joining in the political fray in lex
as, was his announcement here,
casual announcement III the course of
an interview preceding his delivery of
his address on "Fhe Prince of Peace"
before 49, 900 persons. Mr.. Bryan de-
elared he intended to meve to Texas
following a South American tour, on
which he says he will start this fall.
am not to seek election to the Sen
ate from Nebraska, he said. / an not
going TO be an Nebraskan, for am
going to move to Texas. Yes, / ex-
pect to move to Texas. Before move,
however, am going TO tour South
America. shall visit all the repub-
lies there.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13
special ss..loa.

George w. Summers writing to the
Pittsburg Dispatch says:
The indications are that West Viz
ginia will be first OF all the states to
rhtiiy the proposed income tax amend
ment to the Federal Constitution III
the expressi sns Of the state press can
be taken as gaide sentiment through
out the state is strongly in favor OF IL.
Aside from this the Legislature is
overwhelmingly Republican and
doubtless would stand by an Admins
trstion measure. The Democrats IN
The legislature would rot oppose the
amendment because IL is considered
as much Democrat measure as
Republican. II is predicted that the
vste will be almos, unanimous Tor its
approval. Q The Georgia Legislature is
10 session and may approve the
amendment first. Bur, unless
Georgia steps in for first place, West
Virginia is likely to have the honor
OF Being first to approve the measure,
for while Governor Glassock has made
DO official announcement to that effect
u is practically certain that he will
call the Legislature to meet In special
session some time during the fall aud
4 Is expected lie amendment will be
submitted to the yariou states soon.
4 sheuld be received In time to be in
eluded among the objects for which the
special session is TO be called.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

The last plank on the new bridge
spanning the Potomac river at VIII
Transport. was laid on last Friday and
Mr.. Edward W. Byrsa ran his suto-
mobile over The bridge the tirst veh!-
Gle 10 make tho entire trip over the
bridge The bridge Is now com plet-
ed and will he ready for public travel
az seoa as the fills at the abutnsnts
are com pleted which will be in a few
days or week.
The bridge wss about nine msnths
IN course OF construction bat fully thres
months were taken up with straight.
ming up the effects Of the accident.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

keutos, May 30, 0o.--.ssour mer-
chants reports business as much bet
ter, larger cash sales and collections
much more easily made. ss--F. IL. Gil
mere, a08 W North street,
toschocten, June i, 1899. y "Oar
neral aud flnancial condition is very
much Improved. I'M. III. MeCorm lck
OF the Mccormick Company.
tiudly, May -, 1909. .sonr city
poor tnnd was net called on for I, lc
half what 1t was last year, A. j.
pared with previous winters. "A. n.
kerns, attorney-at-iav
Greensnfing, June /, 1909 Our
business men are satisfied that local
option helps town Instead Of killing
~. The finances OF the town were nev.
or assgood as now. Real esstate has I'd
yansed from 25 to 10 per cent. in value
In the last four years since votlng out
the saloons. Bank deposits Increased
nearly $4,000 in fonts years III town
81 1900 people. -. O. Rhodes, ner-
chant,
Geneva, June ., 1909. "fn the past
six smenths, during which time VIC
have had NO saloons, our busIpess has
increased 10 per cent. over the CORES
ponding period one year aGs, At which
time We had saloons. The J B. Ste.
rhens 4 Sons, Dry Gosds Company
Jackson, May 81, 1905. --sThe CLAIMS
of the vets that II you drive out the
saloens yen will XIII business, ID lie,
NJ has been demon strwted IN the tswn
o.. jackson. The only business that IL
killed - eur towi IL the saloons bust.
ness aud we have killed II FOR ell
tine. William Phillips, M. D.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13
shephera.so..n on Route.

The route chosen through Shepherds
town for the endurance run under the
auspices OF the New York Herald and
Atlantis Journal after the scouts cars
of the Journal and Herald nad covered
over 4, 200 miles Of road, is believed to
be the most available.
The route selected between New
YORK and Atlanta is about |, l35 miles
long, and before the big contest begins
next October a sign board will ee erect
ed at every cressroad to guide the dri-
vers ia the race.
When Hamilton peltz, OF the New
York Herald, and Major John 8, Co
hen, of the Atlanta Journal, were
here recently on their last scouting
trip, they stated that even now they
are practlc ally certain OF having no
less than rs cars in the contest, and
there was every reason to expect the
additional entries Will be made be-
tween now and the time set for the
race.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

The anien sunday scfoct picsilu III
the two Metsseiiist and the First
iptist sunday schools "a Thursday
Of last week was well attended and AlI
had veryi enjoyable time They
went to Pen Mar and there were about
800 tickets sold.
The sunday school Of the Presbytc-
rian church held their picnic ut the
atty park, KiImers grove on Friday OF
last week. There was bountifut din-
ser served TO which there were about
one hundred sat down and partook.
The ehiidrea plsyedin the crsex and
over the green grass, and had good
time. They were hauled back and forth
by Mr.. II. Il. Owens in his big talIyho.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

County Superintendent Willis n.
EvSns, on his swn responsibility and
at his own voliticn appoisted school
book board to adopt new text book
on agriculture for the schools OF Berkc-
ley county and the work has been dsns
aud well done. The new law provides
that there shall be taught course on
agriculture on our seheois and ~ the
law authorizing county boards was Re.
L &iedsnsthe state board does not come
INTO existence until 1912 there was
no way of striking uniformity In the
use OF the text books on that branch.
The superintendent did the best
thing he could do under the cir
cumstances and appointed rep
resentive OF men from the various seq
tons of the county to select a text
book. or course there IN no law for
the transaction bat the board recon-
mends aud thus all the teachers of the
ceant- nnav know what the majority
are using aud will of course use the
book recommended
The board met on Saturday last and
adopted Burkett, stephens and Hill,
Agricu 'ture for Beginners, published
by CHM II Company.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

Bristol, Va, Aug with the
marriage u fsur Virginia couple last
night and this morning the Rev. AL
fred Harrison Burroughs, Of Bristois
"Gretna Green, had married 1000 cou-
PIES, mostly .eIopsrs from Virginia and
West Virginia, with many ether states
represented. Burroughs now probably
holds the worlds record for marriages
following ciopsments.
The three thousandth couple were
Hugh X. Jones' Miss Elizabeth Lyttsn,
OF WytheviiIe.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13
Notice.

| hereby give notice to all persons to
in no way harbor or employ my son
Wi liam Moreland, he having left my
home against my consent. He hasa
good home with me and will not be
responsible inny way for him or any
debts he may contract so long as i
remains away from his home.
3ts Charles Moreland.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13
sls.soo.Ooo.

The board OF equaiizat'oh anu to
view whicn SAT ior '"eh's-nse say
is,'e"Ns VIC ,.-
es'a'e =, .n' 49, 80 -,
personal propsr'y - 'ne soua SUNS
20
When a fellow reads those figures he
can realize If he has any property what
a rich man he is.
In the CITY and county is placed at
SIS, 14l ,Sl3.19, which is an increase OF
about S4oo, ooo,ooo ever the valuation
OF TWO years ago. ~ .o'ai saiua''oa
IN the city is so'sso'ioo-oo, an ihelease
valuation ia the coaaiy districts is sl2,-
ii,ii4..a' q" ne'ea' " e 49,
:. ..,s'a :, a.+a;,,hs .,,.
.,;o, snorata,r 81 reoi per.o,al and
cornoration ,ronsr,i.s.
MARrINsBUne
Keai estate %, 'es'"oo.uV
Personal properly l'.oo' Z''s 20
oorpeia'ioh piopei's 'oo'of'' %
HEDeEsvILLE DISTRICT.
teal esta'e o'o ''44o'V"
~
,oo- ooz an
ARDEN ID sFHief.
Real estate l,49t 'ooo,Vo
: eiso''a, S &c o. .,
oos po'a''oA pioie.S ''0o''o'
r oez,,oo q,
GERARDsrowN DISTRICT.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

Our office, beginning on Saturday
morning will be found at
121 WEST BURKE STREET.
Where the Dodd boarding house has
been located. We extend cordial In
vItation to our country friends, espec-
tally 10 make our Office their head
quarters when they come to town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13
Deaths
WATSON.

Mr.. Charles NJ. Watson, we'll
known business man and resident of
Hagerstown, died at his home ia that
city last week in The 55th yesr of his
age after spell of typhoid fever. The
deceased was a son of the late Ephraini
Watson, of the vicinity of Leetown
and was brother Of Mr.. James Il.
and Floyd Watson of that neighbor-
hood. He has been living in haqer.-
town for about twenty years and has
been in business for himself for about
ten years. He was highly respected
and was a member of the ~. f. church
for many years.
He is survived by his wife and three
children, two daughters and one son.
BUsEY.
Another old citizen has passed away
in the person of Mr.. Benjamin f. Bn
sey, who died at his home near Bunk
er Hill on Sunday morning last abeat
$50 o'clock at the advanced age of 81
years 5 months and days. Mr..
Busey belonged to one of the Oldest
families of this section of the valley.
He was born in this county aud lived
here most of his life though he lived
on the Woodbury. farm near Leetown
FOR some years and moved back TO
Berkeley county three year. ago. While
he lived at Woodberry farm his wife,
whs was sister to MIR. John w. Pitzer,
of this city, died. His surviving Chi
dren are six sons and three daughters,
viz: Rev. Sheridan Busey, of Louis
lana, Mr.. Martin Busey, of Indiana,
and Messrs. Derwood, Henry, Charles
and William all of this county, Mrs.
q. n. Weller, Mrs. Henry Tabler and
Miss Blanche, who lived at home.
There are several children dead.
The funeral took place from the
Methodist church ut Bunker Hill on
Wednesday at 8 O'Clock Rev. Mr.. Lat
trell, his pastor officiating and the re-
mains were taken to Shepherdstewn
and laid to rest by the side of his wife
In Elmweed cemetIy, his six sons act
ing as palibsarers.
Mr.. Busey was a man Of sterling in
tegrity man of the highest esteem
andhonered and respe cted by all his
nei oh bers and friends.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

Mrs. +. \. Rodriek and daughter Of
Jacksonville, Fla, are visiting Mr.
and rs, ID. w. Rodrick on East King
street.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1909-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Ryneal, Of
.cumbes land, Md, are the guests Of
the Misses Lou and Mollie Ryneal ON
2i3 Winchester Avenue, this city.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-09-18
PRESIDENT TAFT HEARS EVIL
DENcE AND THEN DISMISSES
CHARGES AGAINST HIM.
REB IKE TO PINCHO1
THE SECRETARY is REQUESTED
TO DISCHARGE CLAWS FROM
GOVERNMENT SERVICE.

Washington.-Richard A. Ballinger,
completely exonerated by President
William H. Taft of charges of fraud
brought against him in a statement
given out by the President in Albany,
NJ Y.
The result of President Taft's inves-
tieation of the charges is regarded by
official Washington as a direct rebuke
to Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot, it
being generally accepted here that the
charges filed by L. r. CLAWS, chief of
the field division of the general land
office, were, if not instigated by Pin
chot, thoroughly approved by him.
President Taft also authorizes Sec
retary Ballinger to dismiss CLAWS
from the service of the government.
That this is merely the forerunner of
series of decapitations is taken for
granted by those familiar with the
situation.'
1t is also pointed out that .he
charges were simply another move
in the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy
over the forest policies of the federal
government. A sentence contained in
the Presidents statement, refuting
the allegation that Ballinger is out of
sympathy with the policy of the ad-
ministration in favor of the conserva-
ton of natural resources, is regarded
as of special significance.
This taken in connection with Pin
chot's repeated utterances that he had
been assured by Taft that his forestry
policy met with the full approval of
the administration is regarded as the
precursor of a shakeup which may
eventually reach even the head of the
bureau.