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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
A Detective Story.

I like detective stories; l read them.
I write them, but l do not believe
them. The bones and structure OF
good detective story are 50 old ana
we'll known that it may seem banal to
state them even in outline. A police
man. stupid. but sweet tempered. ana
always weakly erring on the side OF
mercy. walks along the street. ana IN
the course of his ordinary business
finds man in Bulgarian uniform kill
ed with an Australian boomerang In
Il Brompton milk shop. Having set
free all the most suspicious persons In
the story. he then appeals to the bull
dog professional detective, who ap-
peals to the hawklike amateur detec-
tive. The latter finds near the corpse
a boot lace. button boot, French
newspaper and return ticket from
the Hebrides. and so relentlessly. link
by link. brings the crime home to the
archbishop Of Canterbury.-T. X. Chcs-
tertOn in Illustrated London News.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
A Hand at Whist,

'That was a remarkable hand you
held just now" said the commercial
traveller to his companion ut cards.
Pretty fair, pretty fair. But I've
held a more wonderful hand than
that"
''Really?'
"Yes. Once l was playing whist
and dealt myself a hand of thirteen
trumps."
Great Scott!'
"And the funniest part Of the matter
is that only took one trick.
"Impossiblep'
mo, it's not. l played last and
trulnped my partners ace. He was d
hasty man, and before l could explain
matters he lost his temper. and the
game broke up in row there ano
then Funny game whist. isn't 1t.
My deal, l think"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Diversions of Earlier Georgia.

Micajah Williamson kept licensed
tavern in the town Of Washington. In
front of this tavern was large picture
of George Washington hanging as
swinging sign. John Clarke governor
1929 used to come to town ind.
like most men of his day, get drunk
They all did not 'cut up" however. as
he did on such occasions. He went
into stores and smashed things gener-
ally, as tradition says, but he always
came back and paid for them like a
gentleman. Once lie came into town
intoxicated and galloped down Court
street and fired through the picture of
General Washington before the tavern
door. This was brought up against
him later when he was candidate for
governor, but his friends denied it.
Macon Telegraph.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
a Bird. earbed Wire Fences.

There may be seen along the road
sides in Central America brown wren
about the size of canary which builds
a nest out of all proportion to its ap-
parent needs. 1t selects small tree
with horizontal branches growing close
together. Across two of the branches
it laws sticks fastened together with
tough fiber until a platform about six
feet long by two feet wide has been
constructed. On the end of this plat
form nearest the tree trunk 1t then
builds huge dome shaped nest q
foot or so high with thick sides OF In
terwoven thorns. A covered passage
way is then made from the nest to the
end of the platform in as crooked a
manner as possible. Across the outer
end as well as at short intervals along
the inside of this tunnel are paced
cunning little fences OF thorns Will
lust space enough for the owners to
pass through. On going out this open
Ing is closed by the owner by placing
thorns across the gateway. and thus
tllu safety of the eggs or young Is as
sured.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Succession Sale.
Succession of Rial Clark, deceased. In
Disfrict Court, Booster Parish, La.

Succession of Rial Clark, deceased. In
District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
10y virtue of commission issued to
ID me from the Second District Court
of Bossier Parish, La, in the above en-
titled succession, will offer Tor sale, on
terms hereinafter stated, and according
to law, at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at the Court House door,
in the town of Benton, La, during the
legal hours of sale on Saturday, Sep
TENDER Is, 1911, the following described
property, to-wit:
The northwest quarter OF northeast
quarter of section 10; southwest quarter
or southeast quarter and southeast quar-
ter of southwest quarter of section Z, all
in township 10, range IL, situated IN
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and contain
ing 1870 acres, appraised at So per acre,
making total of S24O.
Also, mare, appraised at SIS; mare
with colt, appraised at SIS; 1 old blind
mule, appraised at $40; COW with cali,
appraised at $40; 2 sows and pigs, ap-
praised at s27; old wagon, appraised
at $40; old buggy and set OF harness,
appraised at $40; sewing machine, ap-
praised at $40; clock, appraised at So
Terms of Sale-For cash, ii the ap-
praisement or twothirds thereof be bid
else on credic, according to law.
s. A. KELLY,
| Administrator of said Succession.
| August 81, 1911. a5-3
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Cards and Card PLAYING.

In a paper in the Journal of the Roy.
al Society of Arts Professor H. Cheney.
discussing the part played by gambling
in magic. observes: THE use OF cards
is said to be derived from the Turot
cards. which were originally employed
for occult purposes. The legend which
ascribes the invention Of cards to the
purpose of amusing a mad king does
not seem at all sufficient exp!ana
ton. and there is In addition the fact
that cards of a kind existed before the
said king. In further support OF this
idea the well known practice of telling
fortunes by cards may probably be re
garded as q survival of a regular form
Of divination by such means. 1t seems,
In fact. that card playing for stakes is
a mere development of ceremony in
which individuals consulting the ora
Gle decided to abide by its pronounce
ments as to the holding of disputed
property.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Washington as . Humorist.

While president Washington's humor
seemed to find expression in the diplo-
macy of self protection. A French
revolutionist came to him for general
testimonial. which Washington did not
care to grant, yet he did not wish to
give offense to the French by curt
refusal. so he wrote an eyasive card
worthy Of Lincoln-"C. Volney needs
40 recommendation from G, Washing
ton"
After CORVALLIS surrender at York.
town Washington treated him with
high consideration. At dinner given
In honor of the distinguished prisoner
Rochambeau proposed 1.-The United
States" as his toast; Washington re
sponded with 1.-THE king of Frances;
CORVALLIS. perforce, family suggested
His majesty" when Washington
startled them all by announcing. THE
king Of England-may he stay there!
with a ready wit that made even Corn
wallis laugh.-Century.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
What. ths Matter With Thomas7

WHAT'S 1NO waiter WIN tHoHudSs
There are some Games which seem
peculiarly suited to royalty; Louis. for
instance. has kingly sound. Francis.
George. Henry in both spellings.
Charles. William. Edward and james
all have served their turn Johns there
have been. and Stephens remember
\ Robert in Sicily and Peter in Rus
STA and Servia. Frederick has often
worn the crown. and royal honors are
even now paid to Ferdinand in Bull
garia But was there ever. anywhere.
a king named Thomas? Oscars and
even Haakens ascend the dais. but
ever through all the centuries Thomas
remains the subject. sometimes strug-
Cling up to a bishopric or an earldom
but never attaining the crown. Niche
lases wear the imperial purple: God
freys lord it over Jerusalem: Alexis
struts in ermine; Alexauders fare forth
to conquest; julius and Leo don the
triple crown. but Thomas. poor paebeian
Thomas, has never crown to his
uame Now tell me. you who are wise
in the occult influence Of names. what
is the matter with Tom?-London
Idler.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Meteor. and the Atmosphere.

One Of the most useful results arts
ing from the study of sporadic meteors
Is the light thrown upon the question
Of the height of the atmosphere. since
It is the friction of the air that sets
them on fire. and If their elevation is
known at the moment of their first ap-
pe,rance the probable height of the at
mosphere can be calculated On Aug.
II. i909. brilliant meteor happened
to impress its picture simultaneously
on three Photographic plates. at fash
kend. Islander and Tschimgan. in
Russian Turkestan. The distances be
tween these places furnished base lines
from which the height could be de
duced The calculation shows that the
meteor first appeared at height OF
G9.45 miles above the earth and disap
peared at fifty miles.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
SlleriH'S Sale.

Frank Edwards versus H. C. Brewster. No. 1921.
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,
wit:
All of 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 $3.50 with 6 per cent pei
annum interest thereon from March rs
1907, and all costs of suit, including {
per cent on said sum and interest as
attorneys fees.
J.F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, August 3, 1911. ST
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Looking For Them,

Major dArlandes, like many another
French soldier, was tired Of waiting
for promotion and opportunities to dis
tinsuish himself. He seized an OppOr-
tunity to enjoy little excitement and
ut the same time remind Louis XVI.
of his baffled ambitions. He made a
balloon ascension, which at that time
was thought to be very risky affair.
The king promptly reproved him for
his rashness.
Your majesty will pardon me,
hope" said the officer, but the fact Is
the minister of war has made me SO
many promises in the air that went
up to look for some of them"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Her Triumph.

"Maria," Mr.. Dorkins said. with a
note of exultation in his voice. II turn
ed a trade today that netted me a
clean $4,000"
"H'mph." calculated his spouse in
her loftiest you make me tired man
ner. Il went out today to hunt up a
first class cook, and l got her. John-I
got her!'-Chicago Tribune.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
The ORANGE r. soain.

It Is considered very healthfui
thing to eat an orange before break
fast. But who can eat an orange
well? One must 60 to Spain to see
that done. The senorita cuts off the
rind with her silver knife. then. put
ting her fork into the peeled fruit. she
detaches every morsel with her pearly
teeth and continues to eat the orange
without losing drop of the Juice and
lays down the core with the fork still
In II
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Benton, La, August 3, 1911. ST
.Omestcal Entry No. 10, 500.

f1OlnCSlCslN LutFy NO lusVoVs
Department of the INTERIOR
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
August s, 19i1.>
NOTICE is hereby given that Paul
~ Murray, of Elm Grove, La, who,
on August 2, 1906, made Homestead
Entry No. 1O,969 Serial No. O3711) 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
five year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before B. A. Kelly,
Clerk of District Court, at Benton, La,
on the 18th 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. sep14
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07

Diarrhea is always more of less prev
alent during September. Be prepared
for it. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy is prompt and
effcetual. 1t can always be depended
upon and is pleasant to take. For sale
by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
DIR. V. IRWIN MILLER
DENTIST

Who for several has advertised
Regent Shoe Store wishes his
Parish and the general public he
the site and opposite Court Square Office
and ventilated He would glad his old friends
Call him when in SHREVEPORT your
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Unpalatahle.

The Rev. Charles Fl Sturgeon was
fond Of joke, and his keen wit was
moreover. based on sterling common
sense. One day he remarked to one of
bis sons:
Can you tell me the reason why the
lions didn't eat Daniel?"
mo. sir Why was it,
Because the most Of him was back
bone and the rest was grit Youths
Companion.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Tho Greater Rlessinu.

Jawkins-Ah. my boy. it's fine
thing to have a friend whom you can
trust. Pawkins-It's jolly sight bet
ter to have one who will trust you, old
man.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
M ExeAn%ion-

Miss Young - In Turkey woman
doesn't know her husband till after
she's married him. Mrs Wedd-Why
mention Turkey especially? Boston
Transcript.
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Got His Fill,

Got His FIJI.
did you like the party. Rufusr"
Eyes, mother
'"Then why didn't you stay till It
was OverY'
what was the use? l couldn't eat
any more"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Stray Sale.

TSTRAYED before J. L. Crawford,
II Justice of Peace, Ward 3, Bossier
Parish, La, by J. ]. McCauley and will
be sold at Plain Dealing, La, within the
legal hours of sale, on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 9, 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.
T. B. BIXLER, Constable.
August 10, 1911. SEPT
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Strenuous.

He used to be a straight enough
young chap. What made him re;
crooked?" Trying to make both ends
meet. | ve."-Exchange.
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Stray Sale.

before w. J. Dawson,
T. 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 @, 1911, BLACK Cow, about
II 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.
]. A. EDWARDS, Constable.
August II, 1911. sepa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07

5 or 6 doses 1886" will cure any case
Of Chills and Fever. Price, Is cents.
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Stray Sale.

TSTRAYED before l.. M. Burks,
T. Justice of the Peace, Ward 5, Bos-
sier Parish, La, by w. M. Jones, and
will be sold at his residence, near Lin
ton, La, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, September 80, 1911, pale
red Cow, with white calf. Cow marked
split and underHit in left ear and crop,
underbit and overbit in right ear; APP
praised at Sis. Also, dark red heifer,
about 3 years old, marked crop and split
in left ear and crop and overbit in right
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.
$3.50 N. L. MCKINNEY, Constable.
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81 have world of confidence in
Chamberlain Cough Remedy for have
used it with perfect success" writes
Mrs. M. l. Basford, Poolesville, Md.
For sale by all dealers.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-02-16
Canada News.

We are having warm weather
for this time Of the year, and it
looks like spring time.
George Bevins has been drift
ing his saw logs, that has been
laying in the creek for over a
year, on this last tide.
Joe r. Smith has moved down
to his farm that he recently pur-
chased of Will M. Smith.
Miss Anne Hankins' school
closed Monday of this week with
good attendance of pupils and
the neighborhood in general, old
and young having turned out to
see the school close and to hear
the little boys and girls recite.
The teacher had gotten up nice
program, which was we'll rem
dered.5 Another enjoyable fea-
ture of the occasion was lecture
given by Willie Haskins on edu-
cation, after which an elegant
dinner was served to all present.
BIG CREEK.
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New Bridge at Kenova.

There seems no longer any
doubt but that the Norfolk &
Western intends putting in an
independent bridge over the
Ohio at kenova or the recon-
struction of the present bridge
to accom- modate double-trackage.
The authority for this state
ment is statement. in the issue
of the Iron Trade Review that
the American Bridge Company
had been awarded the contracts
for $4,000 tons of structural iron
for this specific purpose.
The booking of this order
would seem to indicate the inten-
ton of the Norfolk & Western to
prosecute the work of construc-
ton on the bridge during the
coming summer.
The same article in. which the
bridge contract is mentioned also
states that the Chesapeake &
Ohio has awarded the contract
for 5000 tons of steel rails.
Huntington Herald Dispatch.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-02-16
Kermit News.

Jno. Ferguson, from Warfeld
KY, has moved his residence
within our city limits.
/ Our people were entertained
several nights lately at the l. o.
10. F, Hall by travelling shows.
Our restaurant has again
changed hands,, and is now own
ed and operated by Henry Nor.
gan.
Purr Mead has been lucky
enough to get all his timber down
Marrowbone creek during the
recent raius.
Several Of our citizens, includ-
ling our mayor and recorder, at
tended Masonic lodge at Crum
last Saturday night.
Our citizens are awaiting the
fms of the poker Enlistment
over the saloon building. Will it
come? Wait and see.
Our young people generally
are enjoying the course Of sing
ing lessons being given by Uncle
Tom Salmon, which is nearly
finished.
The Whooping cough is abroad
an our land, and quite number
of children in our community are
compelled to stay away from
school.
We extend our sympathies to
our citizen, John Duncan and
family who are bereaved by the
death Of their son, Henry. He
was sick only a short time and
had been under the care of sew
eral physicians including a visit
to the York Hospital at Louisa,
KY, but to no avail. His death
was due to peronitis. He was
buried in the Brewer cemetery
on MarroWbone creek.
Our council has appointed
new chief of police in the person
of David Brewer. While Mr..
Brewer has not as yet moved to
town, he has taken charge Of his
office. Mr.. Brewer is man well
qualified to fill the position, and
we congratulate our authorities
on securing his services, and be-
speak in advance, an orderly and
peaceab1e community under his
authority.
MARKER.
The Williamson enterprise. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1907-1911, 1911-02-16
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Roll Of Honor For January. -Ar
Unusually Successful and Pros
porous Term.

The Public Schools had Z
rather bad start last fall on &C
count Of several cases of epidem.
lie diseases which produced more
or less fear among the parents,
and reduced the attendance some.
what at the first of the year.
Since that time, however, health
conditions have been perhaps
unusually good. There has been
more or less whooping cough
around all the winter, but re-
Gently the town seems to have
been quite free from the more
severe forms Of epidemic and
contagious diseases. The whoop-
ing cough that has been preva-
lent does not seem to be Of the
severe type that prevailed sew
eral years ago.
The result of these things has
been very good attendance in
all the grades. The attendance
in the Hill school for January
1911 shows an Is per cent in
crease over that for January
1910. In general the children
are progressing nicely in their
studies, and conditions in every
respect are very satisfactory.
The Domestic Science class of
the High School has been doing
very nice work all year. 1t is
hoped that some time later when
the weather becomes more
settled the patrons of the school
will be given chance to inspect
the department. A fine manual
training equipment for the boys
has been ordered and course in
wood working will be given to
them as soon as it comes. The
equipment consists of six fine
benches, a full equipment of
tools, etc.
A High School entertainment
will be given Feb. 21st at the
opera house. 1t is an Indian
piece entitled the Pioneers. ;"
It is mostly musical, and will be
well worth attending. The pro-
ceeds will be used to complete
the decoration of the new build
ing.
Below is the honor roll for
January.
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Thacker Items.

The many friends. will be
grieved to learn of the death of
Miss Ida g. Reilly, of WeIlsyille,
o., which occurred on the 18th of
last month, after a lingering i'll
ness of typhoid fever. Miss
Reilly enjoyed quite an extensive
visit in this community last SUM
mer as the guest the Misses
Collins, Of Thacker Mines. She
was an efficient nurse by profess
sion, having trained with the
Sisters Of Charity, Of Charity
Hospital, Of Cleveland, Ohio.
Miss Reilly made many friends
during her visit in this commu-
nifty, who extend their sympathy
to the bereaved family.
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