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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Transfers of Real Estate.

Following is record of the transfers Of
real estate in Bossier Parish for last week:
B. J. and Fannie M. Purcell to St. Mat
thew James-As half acre in the northwest
quarter of southeast quarter of section "a,
township %, range 10; $40.
j. B. Ladd to J. P. Keeth-The north
east quarter Of northwest quarter OF sec
ton %, township %, range IL; 1925.
John Robertson to Georgia Ann Rober-
son-7O acres in section II, township %,
range 10; $3.50.
T. D. Connell to D. C. McClanahan-112
acres in the north part of the south half of
section and fractional east half of south
east quarter of section 8, township Is,
range II; 5000.
Mrs. Mary A. Perrin to r. M. Sandidge-
The south half of northwest quartero Sec
ton 80, township Is, range 70; $500.
Mrs. Lucille Foster Mcmillan to North
ern Louisiana Land Company-Lot 8 Of
Partition of heirs of. M. Foster; S32, 1000
RIM, D.J., Annie L. and May E. Cavet
to Jim Long-The southwest quarter o.
southwest quarter of section Is, township
%, range IL; s85.
Carrie Dallas Howell to A. G. Skannal-
A third interest in $50 acres in sections II
and IS, within the traverse of Hog Skin
Lake, township II, range IL; cancellation
of notes.
J. E. Randle and Louis Burke to A. G
Skannal-A two thirds interest in Isl
acres in sections 26 and 50, within thu
traverse of Hog Skin Lake, township II
range IL; cancellation of notes.
i E. w. Adams to j. c.. Allen-The south
west quarter of southwest quarter of sec
ton Z, township %, range II; 500.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04

lars were all on hand with their hoes, rakes,
etc. At noon a sumptuous dinner was
served under the spreading shade trees.
assure you this part of the "work was
most enjoyed by the writer.
Mrs. J. B. Johnston, who has for several
days been quite sick with pneumonia, ac-
cording to our last hearing, is no better.
It is hoped she may soon be restored to
her wonted health.
1t is pleasure to report that little Austin
Stampley is convalescing from severe
attack of pneumonia. Until we get more
days of sunshine, we may expect pneu-
monia, la grippe, etc.
Mr.. L. E. Thomas of Shreveport will
address the voters of North Bossier on
Saturday, May 18th, at one p.m., at Plain
Dealing on the question of the Good Gov
eminent League. All interested should
hear him, as Mr.. Thomas is one of North
Louisiana's best orators. l don't know
just what the Good Government League
wants. It looks like the Outs want in. The
Ins, of course, are satisfied to stay. Nc
kick on their part. Everybody 60 and
hear Mr.. Thomas. Possibly we will then
understand the situation better. GIN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
CarterviIle.

We often hear it said we are "between
the devil and the deep blue sea-" Not SO
at Carterville. From the lay of the waters
since the April rains have come, we are
living on the borders of the deep sea, and
are between the beginning and the ending
OF crop failure, especially corn and rib
bon cane, bud worms having broken the
stands of corn, with continued overflows
on our land.
The writer was informed by his neighbor
that his corn was yellow. His answer was.
81 planted the yellow kind" He seemed
to think it only natural consequence.
Robertson and Cheshire are not making
so much noise since the coming OF the cold
wave. Guess they are getting cooled on,
as well as getting thoroughly drenched by
the all-day showers.
| The graveyard working at Old Salem
was well attended on yesterday-May 1st
It has long been custom to meet on May
1st and clean up the cemetery. The regu'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04

James Barclay, the hard hearted and
vlndlctlve villain, was well sustained by
our young friend Aylmer Wyche. His
acting was good and showed that he had a
proper conception of the part.
Pnlllp Warburton, in the person of our
young merchant, John Brown, jr., handled
ms part in most creditable manner. His
devotion to Lena and his bluff that won
her over were decided hits. Phil should
have had more to do.
Judge Van Cruger should have seen
himself in the person of his counterpart.
our young friend John Hanks. John look
ed like judge, acted like Judge and
talked like judge.
warden Burrows, in the person of our
trend lde Gayle, was stern but kind
hearted and did his part full justice.
jackson, the Ethiopian, was so we'll done
by our young friend Dayton Rogers that it
was difficult to believe that his beauty was
only skin deep.
Miss Mary Caldwell, as Lena, was a
charming young person and captured the
audience-not excepting the ladies.
Miss Lula Willis Alison, as Mrs. Van
Cruger, was handsome and stately
matron who sustained her part well under
trying circumstances.
Miss Kate Carter, as Miss Sedley, was
truly lady of vinegar and tarts, other.
wise an old maid of acid composition
That she should have died of fit, instead
of broken heart, was no doubt her owr
fault. Miss Kate played the part to per-
lection.
Mrs. L. c. Parker, as Sally, the house
maid, could not be excelled. Her acting
was SO good that | regretted Sally was no
more in evidence.
The music for the occasion was furnished
by Miss Margaret Colbert, teacher il
Benton High School, and who is an &C
complshed pianist. In truth, she has rar'
talent in this direction. She has all alons
attended the rehearsals and has been :;
member of the troupe from the time of it
organization. No one could have bette
filled the place.
i The intermission between the first an,
second acts being rather long on accoun
of the shifting of scenery a speciality wa
introduced. Miss Marion Hess (anothe
winsome Tennessee missy who teaches tn
| Concord school, sang, to the delight of tn
audience. She has full, sweet voice an
this vocal number added much to the en-
tertainment of the evening.
Mr.. Editor, hope l haven't tired yot
for feel that would not be doing mysel
justice if l failed to say few words ex
pressing the general sentiment of the com
munity in regard to the untiring energ
and intelligent management of Mr.. L. {
Parker. That gentleman deserves larg
share of the praise for the creditable pro
duction by the Benton Dramatic Club.
Yours very truly, u
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
| In and Out of Town
4 An the Local News Told In Paragraphs
Notice the change in Gayle's ad.

Notice the change in Gayle's ad.
Mrs Margaret Caldwell of Plain Dealing
.;s;tad relatives here the latter part of
last week.
inc Convention will be held in Red Land
Saturday and Sunday.
picnic will be given on the school
s3/aronnds at Linton tomorrow, celebrating
fbeelosing of the school.
Mrs. Glenn Robertson of Cotton Valley
4 here on d visit with her mother, Mrs.
Il Rrownlee, and other members of
the family.
Mrs. L. Swords left yesterday for Pitts
bnro and Fort Worth, Texas, where she
IA, sDend several weeks with relatives.
She took the baby with her.
MIS- Addie Neeson is in Bolton, Texas,
q . visit with her daughter, Mrs. w. A.
pole. Rev. and Mrs. Role are now per-
maaently located in that place.
Mrs. W. H. Scanland is expected home
his afternoon from Shreveport, where she
has been for three days in attendance at
m State Convention of the United Daugh-
ters Of the Confederacy.
coliections at the Shreveport bridge for
Sthe nast month were as follows: East
end-day, by w. C. Rascoe, $50; night,
INV Il. Bishop, S149.45. West midday,
s5o3.05; night, S133.9O.
At meeting of the Board OF Trustees of
Benton High School held Monday the pres
emf faculty of teachers was re- elected for
e tbe coming term. However, the report is
purrent that not all of them will return
here to teach.
On Wednesday of next week, the 10th,
|ss Rocky Mount Cemetery will be cleaned off
Every one interested is urged to come and
y help Ia the work and those who can't come
viii please send funds with which to en-
NOV a hand The fence is badly in need
of repairs. Bring your dinner with you.-
Rocky Mount Citizen.
Friends of the Gayle family of this place
will regret to learn of the death of theil
cousin, Mrs. Carter, daughter of Mr.
Robert A. Gayle, who died in Greenville
Texas, Tuesday morning. The intermen
took place in Clinton, this State. Mr.. ane
Mrs. G. O. Gayle and Mr.. w. |. Gayle
vent to Shreveport yesterday to meet thu
remains and their relatives who ATTENDED
the funeral.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Marriage Licenses Recorded.

Following is list Of the marriage licen-
ses returned during April to the Office ot
the Clerk of Court to be recorded;
J. H. Chamlee to Anna Denmon.
Archie Clevenger to Edna o. Rahh.
John w. Crouch to Mittie Chandler.
Marion Dudley to Emily Wright.
Pies johnson to Anna Stroud.
Crawford Jones to Belle Lockett.
Henry Law to Nellie Harris.
Lawrence Lawson to Mary Douglas.
John Milton to Louisa Ross.
George Nelson to Surilla Walker.
Jake Smith to Sallie Turner.
H. M. Spruill to Vey Rabb.
Alfred Tufman to Lucy T. Bourriagne.
Gordon Walker to Lille Richards.
Burrel l.. White to Sallie May Britt.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
An Ordinance

Ordering an election within School District No. 10
of Bossier Parish, La, as established by the
School Board of Bossier Parish July 2, 1909, and
enlarged by said board on April 6, 1911, said
election being held to take the sense of the prop
erty taxpayers on a special tax OF mills on the
original Fifteenth District and 10 mills on the
addition Gas described in minutes published 10
the Bossier Banner Of April Is, 1919 for school
purposes.
: Whereas, the petition signed by more than one
third of the property taxpayers of District No. 10
has been presented to this body, asking that a
special election be ordered in District No. ID to
Of levying annually special tax Of mills on the
original Fifteenth District and 10 mills on the adj
dition Gas described in minutes published in the
Bossier Banner of April 13, 1917 for a period OF
purpose of enlarging the Red Land School build
ing and equipping it to meet the demands OF
State high school, therefore,
Be it ordained, That there be, and it is hereby
ordered, that special election be held in Special
District No. Is for the purpose Of ascertaining the
of the property taxpayers OF said district on
the question Of levying special tax OF mills on
the original Fifteenth District and 10 mills on the
addition Gas described in minutes published in the
Bossier Banner of April Is, 1917 for a period Of
nine years, beginning with the year 1911 and end
ing with the year 1919. !,
That said election be held at the regular polling
places in District No. 10 on Saturday, May ~, l911
2. That said election be held under the general
election laws of the State of Louisiana.
8. That the ballots used may be printed or writ
ten and shall read For 5-mill tax for the period
Of nine years. or against 5-mill tax for period
of nine years."
4 L. That all legal voters who are property tax.
payers in said district shall be entitled to vote, pro-
yided that women who are taxpayers in their owl
right may vote either in person or by proxy.
s. That the returns of said election shall be made
to the Parish Board of School directors within
three days from the date of the election.
}, 6. The following commissioners and clerks ar
! hereby appointed to hold said election:
Carterville- G. Allen, G. T. Mays and M.
, Malone, commissioners; j. S. Dodson, clerk.
II Mot. A. Lowe, 0. G. Cason and Q. F. BOYD
commissioners; J. D. Mcclellan, clerk.
Thus done and signed officially on this, the %
day Of April, 1911.
IN. w. SENTELL, President
n Bossier Parish Board OF School Directors.
. WA. FoRTsoN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
A Chief Maid of Honor from Benton.

The many friends of Miss Lucille Ed
wards, who has been appointed Chief Maid
Of Honor of the Louisiana Division OF
limited Confederate Veterans, are duly
appreciative of the honor that Major Cen
eral Thomas j. Shaffer, the popular Com
mander of the Louisiana Division, has con-
ferred upon her. !.
Miss Edwards, who is daughter OF
Sheriff j. F. Edwards, is charming and
estimable young lady, and quite popular.
On her paternal side she is granddaughter
Of DR.. Erasmus Edwards, a Mexican War
Veteran, and for many years prominent
| citizen of Bellevue, and great grand
daughter of Capt. William S. Edwards. one
fof Bossier's pioneer citizens and successful
nlanters. who was President of the Police
Jury for several years. On her maternal
| side she is granddaughter OF Major
Robert Emmett Wyche, who helped to raise
| and organize the last company which lett
this parish to serve in the Confederate War
He was elected its first captain, and later
for gallant and meritorious service, was
promoted to major of a battalion OF Louisi.
ana cavalry.
A grandfather and four uncles of Miss
/ Edwards served in companies from Bosslel
Parish during the Confederate War witt
i honor and credit to themselves-and sht
is indeed worthy representative OF thu
cause they served SO we'll.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Hands 'em This Boquet.

The following short but highly priced
communication reached Benton by Tues
day forenoon's mail, and was contributed
by we'll thought-of and prominent ward
three citizen. 1t has been submitted for
publication and this space is gladly given
to 1t, but he, too, is reminded that he didn't
have to "jolly'' Tony. If Tony was pass
ably good in the part he owes his success
in no small degree to rendition OF this
play which he witnessed in Plain Dealing
some years ago, and to which he gave un-
divided attention. The Tony on that oc-
casion was everything the part called for
he was .great'' -and the1Tony of the
present caste merely impersonated him as
he remembered him and as best he could
The contributor no doubt has occasion to
remember the performance referred to.
Here's the little nosegay he has sent in:
To the Benton Dramatic Cgub:
wish to commend the actors in the
play ebony, the Convict" so ably rem
dered last Friday night in Benton. 1t was
the best performance by local talent it has
ever been my pleasure to witness, and
wish to insist upon the club rendering 1t IN
Plain Dealing at some near date.
The acting and costumes of Tony were
simply splendid, with Weary Wayslde a
close second. The gentleman who acted
the villain has talent rarely seen and did
his part splendidly. Those ladies acting
Sallie and the Old Maid were we'll selected
for their parts and could hardly be i'm
proved upon. Lena's part was well rem.
dered and so was her mothers. Bott
seemed well fitted for the parts: In fact
all seemed especially selected and adaptee
to the parts they took. The Judge, Phil
the Warden and the negro were all good.
i The stage was tastefully decorated ant
the scenery was beautiful. In fact, thu
whole play was fine and should be render
ed again to give all chance to enjoy it
/ | hope we will have it in Plain Dealing
where l am sure there would be crowde'
house. sPECIAloH'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Fancy Candies
l sell
Drinks
]. H. MONTGOMERY
Benton
Ice In Any Quantity
-Four Kinds of Liars.
Ice In Any Quantity

The late Sir Frederick Bramwell was
famous both as a witness and arbi-
traitor In engineering disputes 1t is re-
Justice Bramwell. OH giving advice to
a young bnrrister told him to be care
full Of four kinds of witnesses-first.
Of the liar; second, of the liar who
could only be adequately described by
the aid Of powerful adjective: third,
Of the expert witness. and, finally, of
my brother Fred
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
A Generous Spirit.

Henry. want So this morning"
what fOr:'
Must I account to you for every
penny l spend:"
II don't insist upon knowing about
every penny. When it's less than a
nickel you can bunch t."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Extra Hazardous.

Extra Hazardous.
Beers-PoOr Mrs. DeAlterres has al
ways been unlucky in the selection of
her husbands.
Townsend Why do you say that?
Beers-Her first husband was a
guide in the AdirOndacks. her second
was baseball umpire. her third was
manufacturer Of dynamite and her
last was nn aviator.-Chicago News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
The Production of s. Tony, the Convict -

As previously announced, the play OF
Sthe above title was given in Benton on
Friday evening of last week. That it was
well received is evidenced by the two con-
tflbutions that appear below and favorable
spoken comment from many sources. The
play will be given in Plain Dealing to-
morrow evening and reproduced here on
Friday evening of next week, as has been
mqnested.
Il The house was about full and had it not
i been for the unfavorable condition Of the
heather on the day preceding the per-
lornnance, the consequent gummy condi-
bon Of the roads, the darkness of the night
and that several of the ferries at the river
xere out of commission many more would
have been present. The hall would per-
! aaps not have held the crowd. All present
eNe their undivided attention to the per-
e e iQrmance, which was in itself no mean
empliment.
AS the readers of the Banner know, the
Efter Of this had the part of Tony. Our
gpod friend has been so favorable in his
ontnent on the role that we hesitate to let
appear in print. We fear it is little
compromising on our part, but as he has
aeals 50 kindly by the entire caste it is
pablshed as written. However, he is re-
mndad that his contributions have before
appeared in print in these columns, and II
Aas not necessary to thus grease US to
aa the space allotted on this occasion.
Here is what he has to say:
7isors Bossier Banner:
Tease allow me to trespass upon your
uable space sufficiently to doff my hal
che Benton Dramatic Club for the treat
sen this community last Friday night II
sss artistic and delightful presentation o.
.eily, the Convict"
~ say that was pleasantly entertained
oat to express in a mild degree thu
sasare / derived from witnessing one o
Ms most creditable amateur performances
x1'la3e ever seen. The whole thing, iron
anning to end, was delightful sur
use To me.
drop curtain and scenery, palntet
cur accomplished art teacher, Mis-
ssS Falls, is monument no less to he
enshness and industry than to her ex
sssase talent; and the happy presentatlo
beautiful watch and chain by tn
sa9en Dramatic Club as token OF thei
feeiatlon, while it stock away ne
left her with the assurance tha
ssssss labor is not lost"
4'n the rise of the curtain in the mrs
ss& 49, lis fall in the final scene the story
The Convict" was so we'll rendere
appreciative stranger would hav
sM = difficult to believe that the entlr
~ vas amateur.
ag was simply great, whether as cor
ramp or cultured gentleman, and m
Trend Abney Scanland did the pa
l mat | hesitate to say all think.
alsst belcher, as Weary Wayside. We
dandy tramp overlooking vii
WI OF sentiment, and concealing n
aafacter as sleuth Of the law vii
ble effect.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-05-04
Plain Dealing.

Tuesday, May Mrs. R. L. Arnold
spent Friday and Saturday of last week in
Shreveport.
Mr.. J. E. Johnston and family left here
Friday for Shongaloo. They returned
Monday.
Miss Emma Gray Haynes of Belcher is
a guest this week of her aunt, Mrs. II. H.
Montgomery.
Messrs. Milton and Ibrey Kidd of Rus
ton returned home Sunday after spending
a few days here.
Mrs. George o. Baird of Shreveport re-
Gently spent few days here as guest OF
Mrs. J. S. Gray.
Miss Matte O'Daniel, who taught at
Noble during the school term just closed,
returned home Saturday evening.
Hon. w. B. Boggs left Monday morning
for Baton Rouge to attend the State Bank
ers' Association that commences there this
week.
Mrs. C. T. Matlock of Shreveport came
up last Thursday and spent the evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Garrett, going the
next day out to her parents home neal
Carterville, to spend few days.
While swinging in rope swing at schoo
Friday morning Cheshire Peyton had fall
that shook him up very severely. How
ever, he was over it sufficiently to take hi
part at the Opera House that evening.
Mrs. Malinda Waldrop of Texas came il
Saturday evening, spending that nigh
with Mrs. E. l.. Allen. The following da.
she went out to Carterville, where sh
spent few days with Mrs. J. J. Robertson
Mrs. L. Smith of Shreveport spent las
Friday night here at the hotel. She wa
riding horseback through to Hot Springs
Ark, by way of Gurdon, Ark, where sh
is to stop few days. JACK.
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stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before w. J. Dawson,
II Justice of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by ]. E. Burt, and will
be sold at the front door of the Court
House in the town of Benton, La, within
the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
June 10, 1911, hogs, described as fol-
lows: 1 black SOW, weight about $50
pounds; 7 shoats, 6 black, l red and
white spotted, average weight about 90
pounds; marked crop in right ear, split
and underbit in left ear.
The owner is requested TO come for
ward, prove properly, pay charges, etc.,
| or the came will be sold according to law.
| J. A. EDWARDS, Constable.
| April q, t9it. iuas
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CORE spondence
Haufhton.

Tuesday, May 2.-Red Chute is SO high
that the old shed road is impossible.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Bryson of Selma
are visitors here.
Mr.. Tom Hickman of Bluffs was visi-
tor here Friday.
Madam Rumor again reports chimes OF
wedding bells in the distance.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Murff were shoppers
to visit Shreveport Monday.
Mrs. G. H. Grant left Saturday for her
home in Mt. Enterprise, Texas.
Mr. G. w. Smith is nursing his troopers
on his river plantation this week.
Mrs. D. E. Afford is still in Shreveport
sanitarium, but is now improving.
Mr.. w. C. Horton and family of Elm
Grove we're visitors here Sunday.
Mr.. Howard Stringfellow of Shreveport
was business visitor here yesterday.
Mr.. Parks Elston, of Centenary College,
Shreveport, spent Sunday with the home
folks.
. Six or eight of the veterans of this ward
contemplate attending the Little Rock Re-
union.
Mrs. ]. E. Henderson of Monroe has been
u
past week.
Capt. and Mrs. J. E. Burch have both
been on the sick list since returning tc
Haughton.
Mrs. j. w. Prince, ST., has sufficiently
recovered her health to return to her home
in Princeton.
The farmers are looking pretty 'lone
faced" The rain is putting them very
much behind with their work.
Our school has begun making prepare
ton for the commencement exercises to be
held May Oath, 25th and 18th.
Miss Kate Stephenson of Columbia
Tenn, who has been teaching near Ring
gold, is pleasant guest of friends.
Mrs. f. J. McKillips died yesterday a
the home of A. L. Strange. She had Ions
been respected resident of Bossier Parish
Mr.. S. R. Lippincott reports that tn
rains are delaying work at the oil we'll. HI
is still hopeful of bringing in gasser soon
Mrs. E. E. Walker, who has been in il
health for some time, went to Shreveport
to consult specialist. She returned il
good spirit.
:, Frank Tucker was contestant in tn
state I1lgn OcHool MeeG ueIu III DotO
Rouge last week, in the role of speller. H
made good score, but failed to win tn
prize.
A political meeting will be held here o.
Saturday, May 18th, with the view of or
ganizing Democratic Good Government
League. Hon. L. E. Thomas of Shreve
port will address the meeting, and possibl
!, others.
! The darkies are building a new schot
: house two miles west of Haughton and
, sight of the ", S. and P. Railway. It
t being built under the auspices of the col
ored Knights of Honor, on forty acr
$ tract owned by them. It is their purpos
to make it State School, to be supporte
!, by the order. However, the beginnin
: will be on a small scale.