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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

but your correspondent has not learned
the depth reached.
Mrs. w. B. Boggs spent last Saturday
in Benton very pleasantly with friends.
Mrs. E. F. Kirtley and Miss Dell Muck
oils are spending to-day in Shreveport.
Miss Katie Hall is spending a few days
here with her cousin, Miss Margaret Cald-
we'll.
Mr.. W. H. Demoss, who now lives near
Bossier, came in this morning on the early
freight train.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Kelly and Blanch-
ard Carstarphen are on the sick list at the
time of this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Startling of Walnut
Hill, Ark, were here Saturday to spend
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Allen.
Mr.. w. c. Ranton, who was in Elizabeth
nearly all of last year, came home Monday
night, but says he is here for only two
weeks.
Invitations are out for the marriage OF
Miss Nettie V. McCranie of this place and
Mr.. Robert D. Wilmington of Ivan to be
celebrated here next Wednesday.
Mr.. Egan Hodges Of Cotton Valley was
here Monday. He was on his way to the
lakes west of Plain Dealing to hunt, and
especially to shoot ducks. He will spend
several days at the sport.
THURSDAY.
On account of disagreeable weather
there are but few going from this place te
the Sunday School Convention to be helo
in Alden Bridge to-day.
DR.. w. J. Baird, who has been very scl
any. In fact, his condition has beer
growing more grave, and he is to-day
being taken to a Shreveport sanitarium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Carstarpher
came in from Dixie last night and will re-
main here for few days. JACK.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Negro Becomes Violent.

AS a result of reprimand and rough
handling, Henry Howard (colored) this
morning struck Mr.. John Stroud in the
head with the blade of a stalk cutter, per-
haps with the intention Of doing murder.
Fortunately the blow only grazed Mr.:
Stroud's head, partially splitting one OF
his ears. The affair took place in the
blacksmith shop on the Corner plantation,
near Dixie, where Mr.. Stroud is an over
seer. The negro waited until his back was
turned and he had started out before the
blow was struck. He then fled. A posse
is now in pursuit of the criminal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Plain Dealing.

Wednesday, Jan. pa siege of foggy,
rainy weather this week.
Judge R. G.. Drew of Minden was Wis
itor last Saturday.
Attorney Thomas w. Robertson of Min
den was here last Friday.
Hon. w. B. Boggs made business trip
to Shreveport last Friday.
Miss Mamie Cryer Of Walnut Hill, Ark,
was visiting friends here Monday.
Miss Thomasina McCranie, one Of our
teachers, spent last Saturday and Sunday
in Shreveport and Bossier.
Mr.. J. R. Honeycutt began active oper-
atoms on the gas we'll at this place Monday
afternoon, drilling about forty feet. He
drilled steadily nearly all day yesterday
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

On Wednesday afternoon of next week
Mr.. Robert Wilmington of Ivan and Miss
Nettie McCranie of Plain Dealing will be
united in marriage in that place. We
acknowledge an invitation to be present
and regret that Wednesday is one of our
busy days.
The invitations read: s'Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas kenton McCranie will give in
marriage their daughter Nettie to Mr..
robert billiard Wilmington on the after
! noon OF Wednesday, February l, 1911, at
ct | 80 o'clock, College Hill, Plain Deal
ing. La. The honor of your presence is
requested'
The Banner extends its congratulations
.and very best wishes to this prospective
young bride and groom. May lucky
star ever guide their destinies and Coco
fortune greet them with the beginning Of
eaen new endeavor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
In and Out of Town
H All the Local News Told In Paragraphs
n ;s now JUDGE SANDLIN.

Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Smith of Cotton
Valley we're recent visitors in Benton.
On account of disagreeable weather, the
OYSTER supper was not given here Tuesday
night
Services will be held at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday forenoon and at the Meth
odist Church during the evening.
improvements have recently been made
IN the P. c.. Taylor cottage. 1t will be
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lyles
Wyche.
J. Mr. Sam Nuckolls of New iberia was a
visitor in Benton this week. He is related
To the Wyches and others living elsewhere
in the parish.
Mr.. Tom Stinson made business visit
to Ouachita Parish this week. He has
been offered position on big river plan
tation near Monroe.
Mr.. S. w. Vance, now manager of big
Ouachita River plantation located near
Monroe, was at his home (near Vanceville)
on short visit the first of the week.
Messrs. N. M. Belcher and W. A. Martin
expect to go into the cattle business on an
extensive scale and are now negotiating
for the lease of a large tract Of land near
this place.
We regret to learn of the illness of Mrs.
Margaret Caldwell of Plain Dealing. We
were told, however, that her complaint was
one common to the winter months, and she
will no doubt soon be out again.
Mr. ]. G. Barnett's camp is still located
at Gum Springs, on the Arkansas road
but he recently spent ten days in Bossiel
CITY at work on the approaches to the
Shreveport bridge. He now has his crew
at work on the roads tributary to Benton
putting in culverts.
Mr.. w. c. McClenaghan now has en-
ployment as a bookkeeper at Howard. He
has written US ordering the Banner for
warded to himself and his mother, Mrs
Ell. McClenaghan of Plain Dealing, ane
adds 81 don't see how could very vel
get along without the Bossier news
The little eight months old baby girl o
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Merritt died Monda.
night from an attack of measles at thei
home near Midway. The interment tool
place yesterday morning in the Pilkinto'
family burial place, near Linton. Friend
will regret to learn that Mrs. Merritt is il
poor health. The funeral service wa
postponed one day on her account.
At meeting of the stockholders of tn
Bossier Parish Fair held in Plain Dealing
Tuesday the following named officers wer
elected for the ensuing year: A. Hoffpauil
President; M. S. Bolinger, Vice President
W.. B. Boggs, Treasurer; w. J. Dawson
Secretary, and G. T. Mays, N. w. Sentel
]. A. Lowe, E. M. Laughlin and L. San
ders, directors. The date fixed upon fc
the next fair was October 18th to Goth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Antrim.

Wednesday, Jan. 25.-Dr. Garrison re-
turned home to-day from Waldo, Ark,
where he spent several days with relatives.
Miss Florence Castle was guest of
Miss Ozza Mauldin Sunday.
Miss Velma Winham is spending this
week with her sister, Mrs Joe Murphy.
Miss Ivy Johnston returned home yes
terday, having spent the past week in
Texas.
Mrs. J. Boyles of Argule, Texas, is here
with her mother, Mrs. Marsh. She will
remain for perhaps month, or longer.
Little Albert Kirklin, who has suffered
for the past few days from severe attack
of rheumatism, is again able to be in
school.
Miss Pearl Collins is spending few
DAYS of this week in Plain Dealing with
friends. She was guest of Miss Beaulah
Keeth Monday and Mrs. Elmer Walker
yesterday. L.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26

Mr.. G. W. Bryant of near Midway now
has the G. T. Mays jack. Those interested
in stock raising shout call to see him. SIT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
COIlinsburf.

Tuesday, Jan. 24.-Mr. Jim Rogers, jr.,
and Miss Rosa Napier are on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. F. Greenhaw was a business visitor
here Saturday.
Mr.. R. S. Doles made business trip to
Hosston Saturday.
Messrs. Abney Cavett and Harry Nattin
were visitors here Sunday.
Miss Eppie Nattin attended the dance
given in Belcher last Friday night.
Capt John H. Nattin spent last Friday
and Saturday in Belcher with his son.
Mrs. A. L. Doles and Mrs. J. S. Nc.
Culloch were guests of Mrs. j. H. Nattir
Sunday.
Miss Mary Pickett, after spending very
pleasant week in Shreveport with rela'
tives, returned home last Wednesday.
Little Miss Annie Lou Sentell entertain
ed her little friends delightfully."- last Frida,
afternoon with doll party. The children
were asked to bring their dolls and a priz
was offered for the one that was pretties
dressed. After the games, which they al
enjoyed as only children can, delicious re
freshments were served. The first priz
was awarded to Mary Self and the secon'
to Willie McLeish. They all parted com
pany about six O'Clock, each one thank
ing Annie Lou for an afternoon YER
pleasantly spent. B.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Core spondence
Haughton.

Monday, Jan. 23.-Miss Mamie Hick-
man is on the sick list.
Mrs. w. H. Quinn spent the day in Rus
ton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bledsoe are laid up
with la grippe.
Mr.. Robert Doyle of Gahagan was a WIS.,
itor here last week.
Mr.. W. M. Morrow spent Saturday and
Sunday here with relatives.
Mr.. Walter Plat of Grand Cane was
recent visitor here with relatives.
Rev. j. H. Afford filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Baptist Church Sunday.
Dawson Harris has secured a position
in Shreveport with one of the express
companies.
Mrs. J. w. Oneal is spending this week
with her daughter, Mrs. w. C. Horton of
Elm Grove.
Your local editor was pleasant visitor
here between trains Saturday evening.
Come again, Alb.
Some Oklahoma people have purchased
the D. NJ. Houston Fe Fe place and will
convert it into stock farm.
Farmers are getting under Roadway with
siderable gardening has been done.
Work at the Oakland oil we'll continues
at slow pace. However, Mr.. Lippincott,
the manager is sanguine of the outcome.
Messrs. H. G. Drew and T.W. Robertson,
candidates for District Attorney, were cir
culating among the voters here this week.
The ", S. and P. is putting in new
sidetrack here. The object is to be able to
keep the present siding clear, to allow
trains to pass one another without having
to switch around cars.
James Robinson, negro, was killed by
the ", S. and P. "flyer" No. near Bod
eau last week. It is said he was subject to
fits and, presumably, had fallen across the
track while in one of these spells.
Harry Thomas, said to be 1O2 years old
He spent his life in Lincoln Parish, except
the last seven years, which he lived in this
parish. He was one of the good, old-time
darkies.
The Methodist Sunday School appointed
Miss Blanche Hays and the Baptist Sun
day School appointed Mr.. John H. Hous
ton to represent the respective schools a
!: the meeting of the Parish Association t,
;; be held in Alden Bridge Thursday.
Mrs. o. E. Giddens died on the 18th from
r an attack of pneumonia at her home il
Bossier Point. Her remains were interre,
; in the Burns grave yard, near here, Rev
Claude L. Jones of Shreveport conducting
the funeral service. Mrs. Giddens was
= daughter of the late DR.. J. F. Mooty, TO
many years a prominent citizen of Bos
: sier Point.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
Cotton Quotations.

@You can get the Banner one year
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paid-in-advance subscribers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-01-26
In Cupld's Realm.

The social event of the week was the
wedding Of Miss Myra Elizabeth Taylor
and Mr. Robert Lyles Wyche, both of this
place, which was celebrated at the Baptist
Church yesterday afternoon, in the pres
ence of their relatives and many friends.
The church was prettily decorated with
evergreens, ferns and flowers and the
color scheme, of white and green, was
tastefully carried out. The bower of ever
greens was illuminated with wax tapers,
which threw out soft light, making a
charming scene.
The bride, a blonde, was picture OF
loveliness in a handsome gown Of delicate
blue messaline, with trimmings of lace and
wore a picture hat of white velvet, trim
med with blue plumes. She carried a
shower boquet of white carnations and
maiden hair fern. Just before the bridal
couple, who were unattended, entered the
church, Miss Lula Willis Alison sang cob,
Promise Me-" accompanied on the organ
by Mrs. Lee N. Bush, who softly g!ided
into Mendelsohn's Wedding March as they
slowly marched to the altar and stood
under an arch from which was suspended
cupid's bow and arrow, made up Of
white hyacinths. Rev. Cudd of Shreve'
port, former college mate of the groom
was the celebrant.
Following the ceremony, the young
couple, accompanied by their immediate
relatives and few friends, repaired to the
home Of the BRIDES parents, where {
sumptuous dinner was enjoyed.
The large number of handsome presents
OF silver and cut glass attested the pop
ularity of the couple. FRIEND.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
TRAIN IS DERAILED
 NEAR LITTLEVILLE

Russellville, August 15-(SpeciaL)-A through freight train on the Northern Alabama road was wrecked at Littleville, nine miles north of this place, last night when IT loaded cars were derailed and 1e of which were completely demolished. The second car from the engine jumped the track from some cause unknown and went through small trestle with II other cars.- Fortunately no lives were lost. The passenger trains have all trans- ferred passengers. express. baggage and mail at the wreck today.
 The non-jury August term of circuit court convened here today with Judge Charles P. Almon on the bench. Several important cases are to be brought up at this term of court. The validation of the municipal incorporation of the town of Phil Campbell will be one of the cases for trial The question of whether incorpo- rated towns of the county shall be paid one-half of the road and bridge tax col lected within the corporation by the county twill be settled at this term of the court.
 F, JaIIale. one of the most prominent and influential farmers and citizens Of the county, who was brought back from Birmingham Friday evening. where he underwent an operation for appendicitis, died at the home of his son-in-law, J. 5. Irwin, in this city Saturday night at the age of S2 years. The remains were buried Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Dog-Day Scares
From Suburban Life.

ffoH SuDuTDdn LIte.
 During dog days and attendant dog scares don't get excited in any event. Remember the story of mad dog in q Jersey town recently. The suspected dog. amid great excitement. was, in- stead of being shot or elubbed to death, dragged to the headquarters of a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. The animals mouth was wide open, it's tongue stuck far out, and it's mouth was caked with blood. Investigation showed that the dog, an unkempt homeless lit- tie animal had been endeavoring to make meal of a bottle of micilage and that, ,iii addition to having cut it's mouth on the glass. had got self all stuck up. Then quickly faded away one dog scare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Session Locomotive Engineers

Norfolk, Va, August 15.-T. j.. Hoskins of Nashville today called to order the second annual three day ses- sion of the southeastern division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, represented by more than 1000 dele gates from all states south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi rivers The general wage situation in their terr:- tory was discussed and referred to a committee for recommendations to the general convention at Harrisburg, Pa, in May, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
TWO MEN KILLED IN
 POWDER EXPLOSION

Pottsville. Pa. August 1.-Two men were blown to pieces in powder mill ex- poson today at Cresson, a few mies from here The dead are Herbert Schap- pell and William Wnrich. powder work CTS. Both men were blown out of the building, which was wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
COLORED PEOPLE
 AT BIG BARBECUE

Booth, August 5.-tSpecial 1.-The great people of Autauga county was given by the colored people at Mount Sinai colored Baptist church, four miles north of Booth station. Twenty-Five carcasses were bar becued, nine hogs and IS goats, Good order prevailed among the people md there was no intoxicating liquor sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Dies From Wound

Baltimore, August 15-Captain John
 Eager Howard died today from the ef-
 fleets of q bullet wound self inflicted last Friday. Captain Howard was S4 years old. a grandson of General John
 Eager Howard of revolutionary fame, and a grandson of Francis Scott Key. author of the Star Spangled Banner.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
Training Ships Return

New Orleans, August 15-The train ing ships Isle De. Luzon ana Stranger with the Louisiana naval brigade on board returned here late last night after a week S crusade in the gulf. The vessels visited a number of ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

The Louisville and Nashville has just expended about $20,0o0 in the improvement oI the companys roundhouse here, and in the renovation of a steel bridge on the Coosa river in Shelby county. New pits, new tanks and other improvements have been installed at the local roundhouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

H. Weatherbee of Tuscumbia and s. T. Weatherbee of Florence. The funeral was held this afternoon, followed by interment in the Guy cemetery, west of Tuscumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
LESS EMBARRASSING

Huntsville. August 15.-tSpecial) )-Pros- pectve brides and grooms are no longer required to answer a list of questions when applying for marriage licenses re- lating to their age, weight, height place of nativity, religion, etc, as the aues- tion blanks have-been discarded. By u recent ruling of the attorney general he holds that the probate judges have not night to force applicants for marriage licenses to pay a fee for filling in the question blanks and they are no longer being used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

The body of l.. W. Miller, a promine at planter of this county, who died at his home in Farley, was sent last night to his former home at Dayton, O., where the funeral will take place Wednesday. M,. Miller had been i'll several weeks but his death was surprise to relatives and friends alike. MT. Miller was 54 years oll and is survived by his widow and four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

Mrs. M. c. Storey, operator of the Parker house, and J. H. Riddle. who was arrested there in a raid made by local officers last week, are to be arraigned here Wednesday for alleged violation of the prohibition laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
LARGE GATHERING
 OF NEGRO KNIGHTS
s. H. Weatherbee, One of Sheffield's Pioneer Citizens Passes
 N Away

Sheffield, August 15...(SpeciaL)- Sheffield is entertaining the largest and most representative body of negroes ever assembled here in the 700 dele- gates to the colored Knights of Pythias convention and it's woman's auxiliary be in session the balance of the week at the Tli-Cities park.
 The Tuggle Institute Juvenile brass band, composed of little negro girls and boys from the Tuggle institute at Birmingham, is an interesting feature of the convention. The uniform rank is under command of J. w. Samson of Blrming gham. They have been given per mission by the city authorities to par ade the streets of Sheffield> each day of the convention.
 Richard A. Blount.of Birmingham is presiding oyer the convntion.
 $. H. Weatherbee, aged S1 years, one of the pioneers of this section, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Youngblood, in this city. Mir Weatherbee was born in Tuscumbia in May, 1S3Q, and lived there the greater part of his life He was Confederate soldier and a member of the Metho- dist church. He was the father of Mrs. J. A. Mitchell of Birmingham, Mrs A. N Ramsey of Michie, Tenn. Mrs. NJ. 1l. Basden and Mrs. c. D. Bozen- berger of Tuscumbia, Mrs. Sarah Youn gblood of Sheffield, J. W. and W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16

Work has been resumed on the final lap of the .Appian way" the macadam- ized and cherted road extending from the northern to the southern boundaries of the city.
 This project was begun several years ago. The northern section has just been completed. the roadway being recherted and macadamized where necessary. This gives an excellent roadway to Jackson vile and adjacent points, distance of F miles, and when the southern end of the route is completed the entire highway will have been put in first-class condi- ton for distance of about 20 miles, of- fering every facility for the marketing of crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-16
SELECT WATERLOO
 ROAD FOR HIGHWAY
Second of Three Children Stricken Very Suddenly
 Dies

Florence, August 15-(Special. )-Water- loo road proved the successful bidder for the state model highway when the bids were opened Monday afternoon by the T.auderdale county court. Waterloo prop crty owners subscribed a purse of s5575 and the committee representing the Milf tary road, the only other bidder submit ted "a bid of s2375. It is said other com mittees were prepared to enter claims. but learning of the liberal subscription made by the winner, did not file their claim.
 The Amon commission bill, passed by the last legislature, appropriated $2j0o for county model highway" provided the county appropriate like sum, which has been done by the Lauderdale commission CTS court The s5575 raised by private subscription will make a total of $5575, to be expended under the supervision Of Simpson Keller chief engineer of the state highway commission. At the last meeting of the county court it was decided to have the road start at the boundary line of the Florence beat, which on the Water loo road is about five miles from Florence.
 Probate Judge James F. Koonce received A telegram from Engineer Keller yester- day stating that he would reach Florence rext week and work will begin imme- Giately thereafter.
 Alma Parish, aged 10, one of the three children of Mr and Mrs. John Parrish, stricken last week with malarial conges- ton, succumbed Sunday at their nome, 15 miles west of Florence. The youngest child, as stated previously, died seven h a ba attack third aged B. is recovering.