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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-13
WILL OPEN OYSTER
AND CHOP HOUSE

w. E. Dewitt, formerly of Du-
luth where he was connected with
the well-known Wagner chop
house, arranges for the opening of
a first-class oyster and chop house
in connection with Landrigan &
Darcy's, in the Roman corner.
MIR. Dewitt expects to have same
in readiness for patrons about
November lst, the front and in
terror being rebuilt to his plans,
and feels that Virginia offers an
excellent opportunity to make
good in such an enterprise.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-13
WEST VIRGINIA
LOTS ON SALE MONDAY

Lots in the new townsite Of
West Virginia will be placed on
sale at the office of O. p. John
son, exclusive agent, on Monday
next, at 9 90 o'clock a. m. If you
are in any manner interested in
this new townsite, the prospective
Proctor Of the Mesaba, read the
advertisement in this issue, which
gives particulars, prices and
terms
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-13
REMOVES TO CITY,

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Greeley arrived
in the city last evening, prepara-
tory to taking up their residence
in their new home, the former
Boyd house, on Central avenue.
Mr.. Greeley is with the new State
Bank Of Virginia, which will oc-
cupy the new building being erect
ed for it's accommodation in block
25 about December 1st.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-10-13
PILLSBURY STORE
Is sCoRCHED

The small general store of Phil
IN Doto, in the Pillsbury Addition,
was badly scorched at about l 90
o'clock this morning, the half
mile run for the department CIV
ing the elements considerable
headway before the arrival Of as
sistance. : The cause of the fire is
unknown. - s.:. :. !. N '..>z s:.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Succession Notice.
Succession of Rial Clark, deceased. In
Disfrict Court. Bossier Perish, La.

Succession of Rial Clark, deceased. In
District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
WHEREAS, B. A. Kelly, Clerk of
w the Second Judicial District
Court for Bossier Parish, La, has this
day filed his application to be appointed
administrator Of the said succession, as
being succession of value of less than
$500, and has this day filed the descrip-
ton and valuation of said property as
follows, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of northeast
quarter of section Is; southwest quarter
or southeast quarter and southeast quar-
ter of southwest quarter OF section Z, all
in township 49,, range II, situated In
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and contain
ing 12O acres, appraised at 81 per acre,
making total of S24O.
Also, mare, appraised at $50; mare
with colt, appraised at S75; old blind
mule. appraised at $40; cow with calf,
appraised at $40; 2 sows and pigs, APP
praised at S27; old wagon, appraised
at $40: old buggy and set of harness,
appraised at $40; i sewing machine, APP
praised at s1O; clock, appraised at So.
Now, therefore, all parties in interest
are hereby cited to show cause, II any
they have, why the said application
should not be granted in seven days, as
the law directs, and said description and
valuation be not approved, and in the
absence of opposition within said delay,
all parties in interest are hereby notified
that the said application will be granted
and said description and valuation ho-
mologated and approved, as prayed for
Witness the Hon. J. N. Sandlin, Judge
of the said Court, this, the 18th day OF
August, 1911. r. B. HILL,
a. Deputy Clerk District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
A Joke That Failed.

The clerk of q supply store In
southern Colorado did not know In
dian nature very well when he invited
q Ute chief to a boxing bout. After
explaining the use Of the gloves, which
the chief seemed to readily under
stand, they went into vacant room
in the rear Of the store to spar. The
gloves were adjusted, and the clerk
invited the chief to hit him. This. OF
course, he failed to do, as Indians new
II strike with their hands In conflict.
All at once the clerk struck out, and,
catching the chief under the ear, land
ed him on the floor. This was enough
The Indian sprang to his feet. pulled
off the gloves, jerked out knife. and
the clerk had to run for his life. For.
tunately he managed to keep out OF
reach until some friends caught the
infatuated Indian and held him until
he cooled off, Then the clerk explain
ed the joke, but with very poor sue
cess. The chief consented to forege
vengeance for the insult, but he was
never friends with the clerk again.
St. Louis obeDemocrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Sherif's Sale.

Frank Edwards versus H. C. Brewster. No. 5321.
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
.DY virtue Of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, I have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, September 9,
1911, the following described property,
to-wit:
Allof section 10, in township 10 north,
range IL west, situated in Bossier Par
ish, Louisiana, and containing 663.84
acres, more or less, together with all
improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum of $1150 with per cent per
annum interest thereon from March rs,
1907, and all costs of suit, including 5
per cent on said sum and interest as
attorneys fees.
J.F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, August 3, 1911. 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
ornamented With Scars.

The natives of some of the Islands
of the Pacific are always glad to see
the doctor on his periodical visits. At
Kaiser Wilhelm's harbor the German
government has stationed DR.. Heise-
gang as medical officer. He is busy
man. Natives by the dozen come to
him, not to be treated for illness. but
to get the benefit of his professional
opinion on how to scar themselves ar
tistically. The natives are very fond
of scars. and nearly all of them are
covered with specimens which have
resulted from self inflicted wounds
which were kept open by frequent
scratching or by the introduction OF
foreign substances like sand. bamboo,
shells and so forth. The excrescence
which results from the average vacci-
nation is scratched off at the proper
time. and the resulting large scar Is
very dear to the native. A young
islander whose face and body are a
mass of cuts. bruises and scars Is con-
sidered the catch of the season by the
dusky bellies.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
SheriH'S Sale.

W. L. Foster VS.. Allen Miller ct ais. No 53l1
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish, La
DY virtue of writ of fieri facias,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, l have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, September q,
1911, the following described property,
to-wit:
An undivided fourth interest in and to
the north half of south half and south
west quarter of northwest quarter of sec
ton q, township 10, range Is, contain
ing 200 acres, more or less, and the un-
divided fourth interest being so acres,
more or less, situated in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, together with improvements
thereon.
Terms of Sale : Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of $3.50, with per cent
per annum interest on 1856 thereof from
December 4, 1903, less credit of S560:a4,
of date May 4, 1907, and like. interest on
1888. 10 thereof from December 4, 1904,
and like interest on $685. thereof from
December 4, 1905, and like interest on
$3.50 thereof from December 4, 1906,
until paid, and 10 per cent on said CAPT
tai and interest as attorneys fees.
]. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, July q, 1911. aug 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24

Not many people know that Thomas
jefferson was great inventor. His In
ventions were all of articles Of every
day use He devised a three legged
folding camp stool that is the basis OF
all camp stools of that kind today
The stool he had made for his own
use was his constant companion on oc.
casions of outings. The revolving chair
was his invention He designed light
wagon. A copying press was devised
by him and came into genera! use
He also invented an instrument for
measuring the distance he walked. A
plow and a hemp cultivator showed
that his thoughts were often on agri-
cultural matters. His plow received Il
gold medal in France in 1870. Jeffer-
son never benefited financially by his
inventions, but believed they should
be for the use Of everyone without
cost
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Thew Couldn't Help II.

During the American invasion OF
Porto Rico. in the course OF the war
with Spain. General Tasker q. Bliss
with his troops. was stationed near q
village held by an overwhelming force
of Spaniards. Orders were to keep
his "eye peeled and. If he heard any
thing suspicious. to fall back about
eight miles. Instead Of this his men
turned in one day and captured the
village. chasing the Spaniards out
The next day the commander OF the
American forces came along to find
Bliss sitting in front of the home OF
the chief man Of the village. The COM
mander asked him why he had attack
ed the Spanish force. when he knew
that he was outnumbered. Couldn't
help it," said General Bliss. You see.
my men have been hungry for some
days, and the wind blew toward them
from the village. and some squaw was
frying onions over there. And So
ArgOnaut
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
He Didn't Know,

One June day in 1862 near Freder-
ickshall. Va, General Stonewall Jack
son saw one Of General Hoods Texans
climbing a fence to get into cherry
tree. rWhere are you going?" shouted
jackson. II don't know" replied the
soldier. ITO what command do you
belongy' II don't know" the Texan
replied. "Well. what state are you
from?" 81 don't know" Jackson
gave the man up. but be asked a COM
rade what it all meant. WELL" was
the reply. "Old Stonewall and General
Hood gave orders yesterday that we
We're not to know anything until after
the next fight"
The soldier was left to his cherries.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before w. J. Dawson,
IL Justice of the Peace, Ward 2, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by J. A. Byrd, 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,
September g, 1911, a BLACK Cow, about
IL years old; crop off left ear and swal-
lowfork in right ear; no brands; one
horn missing. Is now in his pasture,
east of Benton. 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.
J. A. EDWARDS, Constable.
August II, 1911. sep21
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Stray Sale.

ESTRAYED before j. l.. Crawford.
~ Justice OF Peace, Ward 8, Bossier
Parish, La, by ]. j. McCauley and will
be sold at Plain Dealing, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 8, 1911, Cow and Calf. The
cow is about 8 years old, dark brown in
color, and marked split in right ear and
underslope and crop in left ear. The
calf is about six months old. 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.
7. B. BIXLER, Constable.
August 10, 1911. SEPT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Homestead Entry No. 10, 800.

Department of the Interior
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
August s, 1917
NOTICE is hereby given that Paul
~ Murray, of Elm Grove, La, who,
on August 2, 1905, made Homestead
Entry No. 1O,969 (Serial No. 037i1) for
the northwest quarter of southeast quar-
ter and northeast quarter Of southwest
quarter of section 80, township II north,
range ii west, Louisiana Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final
1--WE year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of District Court, at Benton, La,
on the 10Th day of September, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: Spen-
Ger Minis, of Taylortown, La; Henry
Burks, P. B. Harris and Brock Tut, of
Koran, La.
JOHN F. NUTTALL, Register.
August II, 1911. sepH
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
An Innocent Query.

At a dinner party in England the
host introduced to the favorable notice
of the company. amid murmurs Of ad-
miration. splendid truffled pheasant.
isn't it beauty" he said. "Dr.
So-and-so gave it to me: killed it him
self"
"Ah! What was he treating it forT'
asked one Of the guests.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
One DISADVANTAGE,

Potts-It Is great deal better to
own your own home and not have to
pay rent, isn't it? Lotts-Well. yes. in
general way it is. but it has Its dis
advantages. A fellow can't go round
driving nails anywhere he pleases in
the woodwork of his own home. you
know.-Boston Transcript.
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90

The rate of taxation is hereby fixed at
10 mills on the dollar of the assessed
value of property, to be divided as fol-
lows: Schools, mills; general fund,
81 mills; roads and bridges, Pa mills.
J.W. ELSTON,
e-6 President Police Jury.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24

Buy it now. Now is the time to buy
a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. 1t is almost
certain to be needed before the summer
is over. This remedy has no superior.
For sale by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Seemed to Give a New Stomach.

Seemed to Give a New Stomach.
81 suffered intensely after eating and
no medicine or treatment tried seemed
to do any good" writes H. M. Young
peters, editor of the Sun, Lake View,
Ohio. "The first few doses of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
gave me surprising relief and the second
bottle seemed to give me new stomach
and perfectly good health" For sale
by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24

p The Banner free one year to any
Bossier boy or girl who gets married and
begins housekeeping. Permit friend
to send in your name and address.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Her Advice.

'Ah." he said as he led her back to
her seat after the waltz. II just love
dancing"
well" she replied as she attempted
to repair torn flounce. you're not too
old to learn"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
Police Jury Proceedings.

The Police Jury of Bossier Parish met
in special session this day, August 8,
1911, with all members present at roll
call, to-wit:
]. T. McDade, ward one.
J. c. Logan, ward two.
F. r. Garrett, ward three.
G. T. Mays, ward four.
A. Hoffpauir, ward five.
]. w. Elston, ward six.
Reading of the minutes was dispensed
with until the next regular meeting.
The following resolution was offered
and unanimously adopted:
Be it resolved, That the Treasurer Of
Bossier Parish is hereby authorized to
draw on the Bossier Parish Bridge Fund
for salaries of all toll collectors, Incl
dental expenses and all other expenses
chargeable to this fund, which shall
cover all expenses, per diem and mileage
of Police Jurors and the bridge Com
mittee while attending meetings had
relative to bridge matters, as well as the
expenses of making settlements by the
Treasurer, etc., and that w. H. Scan
land, or his successor as Treasurer, be
and he is hereby authorized to draw
checks in payment of same, and that the
said Treasurer is hereby authorized to
draw checks transferring any balances
on hand in the former Bridge Fund to-
the Bossier sh-Shreveport Bridge
Fund, and that the transfer of said bal
ance is to be made at the end of each
month.
On motion and second, the application
of Mr.. Smith to repair chairs was ac-
cepted at so cents per chair for each one
to be generally repaired, bottomed and
vanished with two coats, etc.
The following ordinance was present.
ed, and, upon motion and second, after
discussion, unanimously adopted:
ORDINANCE
Accepting the bid of McTiernan & Nc
Gee for the construction of the traffic
bridge across Red River and authoriz-
ing the President of the Police Jury to
execute contract.
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
Bossier Parish, in legal session con-
| VCu6Us 1udU UllC Ulu VI NIL 1Cl udu "
MCGEE of Kansas City, Mo-, for the con-
struction of the piers and substructure
of the Red River Traffic Bridge, as per
plans and specifications adopted by the
Police Jury, be accepted and the Presi-
dent of this body authorized to join with
the Mayor Of the City of Shreveport in
executing contract with the said Nc
Tiernan & MCGEE for the construction Of
. the said piers and substructure, in ac-
cordance with the said plans and spec
iications and that of the bid of said
McTiernan & MCGEE; the amount of
said bid being SIS, 692.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That this ordinance shall become effect
i've only upon the said McTiernan & Me-
Gee giving bond in the sum of $50, OO0.
The following claims, which were
overlooked at the last regular meeting,
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn for same:
Kuhn & Horne, merchandise, $12.07.
Kirsch Brothers & Co., merchandise,
$7.75.
Ed English, lumber and bridge work,
$1t.t5.
&c. Thomas, cutting trees, S1.&.
The following claims for per diem,
mileage, etc., were allowed and warrants
ordered drawn for same:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24
DIR. v. IRWIN MILLER
DENTIST

Who for several advertised and whose former Office
was over Regent Shoe Store
Parish and the general public building
the postoce site and opposite Court lighted
and ventilated He would new
Call on him when in SHREVEPORT your
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24

5 or 6 doses 1886" will cure any case
OF Chills and Fever. Price, Is cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-08-24

The man with new idea is a crank
until the idea succeeds. Mark Twain.
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Whereupon the Police Jury adjourned
sine die. wv. ELsToN, President.
r. B. HILL, Clerk.
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August II, 1911. sep2l
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-22
A HIT
What She Gained by Trying Again.


A failure at first makes US esteem
final success.
A family in Minnesota that now en-
Joys Postum would never have known
how good 1t is IL the mother had been
discouraged by the failure of her
first attempt to prepare 1t. Her son
tells the story:
I'VE had never used Postum till last
spring when father brought home a
package one evening Just to try 1t. We
had heard from our neighbors, and In
fact every one who used 1t, how well
they liked It.
well, the next morning Mother
brewed 1t about FIVE minutes, Just as
she had been in the habit Of doing
with coffee without paying special at.
tention to the directions printed on
the package. 1t looked weak and
didn't have a very promising color, but
nevertheless father raised his cup
with an air OF exceptancy. It certain
ly did give him a great surprise. but
I'm afraid it wasn't very pleasant
one, for he put down his cup with a
look of disgust.
Mother wasn't discouraged though,
and next morning gave 1t another trial.
letting It stand on the stove till boil
ing began and then letting It boil for
fifteen or twenty minutes, and this
time we were all SO pleased with 1t
that we have used It ever since.
Father was a confirmed dyspeptic
and a cup of coffee was to him like pol
son. So he never drinks It any more.
but drinks Postum regularly. He Isn't
troubled with dyspepsia now and is
actually growing fet, and I'm sure
Postum is the cause OF 1t. All the chill
dren are allowed to drink It and they
are perfect pictures of health" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek.
Mich.
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's n reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of huns.
interest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-09-22
BIRDS FIGHT THEIR IMAGES.
But So Do Fish, for That Matter. According to
Darwin.

A correspondent for the Scotsman recently re-
ported what he described the curious freak" of
a blackbird flying against parlor window many
times at the same spot continuously. Such an In
cident is not uncommon. Birds have been known
to fight for hours time. day after day. with
their own image reflected In pane OF glass. peck
ing and huttering against the pane and quite ex.
hausting themselves In their fury to demolish the
supposed rival. 1t is another instance OF how the
arts of our civilization corrupt and confuse the
birds.
II is the same with fishes. Darwin tells
story OF pike in an aquarium separated by plate
glass from fish which were its proper food. In
trying get the fish the pike would often dash
with such violence against the glass as to be COM
pletely stunned. II did this for more than three
months before 1T learned caution Then when
the glass was removed the pike would not attack
those particular fish but would devour others
freshly Introduced.