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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08
Resolutions Of Respect.

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Breth-
rem of Red Land Lodge, No. 14s, F. and A. M.
We have known Brother Barnett for
many years. He was an honest, faithful
and devoted Mason and lover of all
high and righteous things. He is be-
yond our sight, though not dead, but
laid in the silent tomb. He lives in the
spirit land-a higher and happier life
above-he has entered the Supreme
Grand Lodge above to rest from his
labors.
AS Mason he was always true and
strictly kept his vows, being faithful in
every respect to the order.
Resolved, That in the death of Brother
Aaron A. Barnett Red Land Lodge has
lost most faithful and trusty member,
Bossier Parish a good citizen and the
members Of his family devoted hus-
band and kind father.
2. That copy Of these resolutions be
spread on the minutes Of Red Land
Lodge and his family be forwarded a
copy, and that copy be furnished the
Bossier Banner for publication.
J. F. HUDSON,
Ne. G. MALONE,
]. A. CHAMLEE, Com.
Get the Banner free one year by Sc
curing us three new cash subscribers.
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y Announcements /.
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

Mr. j. M. HENDERSON Of Rocky Mount has
authorized US to announce him as candidate for
Clerk of Court for Bossier Parish, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. B. A. KELLY Of this place has authorized
us to announce him as a candidate to succeed
himself as Clerk Of Court for Bossier Parish,
subject to the action of tire Democratic party
FOR POLICE JUROR.
Mr. M. C. WRIGHT Of Plain Dealing has au-
thorized US to announce him as candidate for
Police Juror from ward three, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. J. T. MANRY of Plain Dealing has author
lied us to announce him as a candidate for Police
Juror from ward three subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
WARD FOUR.
Mr.. F. C. ALLEN of ward four has authorized
us to announce him as candidate for Police
Juror from that ward, subject to the action Of
the Democratic party.
WARD FIVE.
Mr. A. HOFFPAUIR Of ward five has author
lied US to announce him as a candidate for re-
election as Police Juror from that ward, subject
to the action Of the Democratic party.
Mr.. ROBERT D. WELLINGTON Of Ivan has
authorized us to announce him candidate for
Police Juror from ward FIVE, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08

1900 barrels OF high gravity oil per day.
This is new strata and no one is in po-
sition to classify the well, only that it is
a good one.
Everybody seemed to enjoy the play
"Beulah' last Thursday night.
Miss Reames of Benson has accepted
position as teacher in our school.
Two parties are here from North Caro-
lima and expect to erect modern steam
laundry soon.
Two gentlemen were here looking over
our town and will locate concrete brick
and tile plant here.
Three new wells were "brought i'm
during the past week in the Caddo fields.
All are good producers.
The we'll of the Gulf Refining Com
pany, drought inn several weeks ago,
is good for 1000 barrels per day.
The Vivian Ice, Light and Water
Company will soon be completed and
ready to receive orders. HUN.
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Linton.

Monday, Feb. 5.-The mercury drop
ped down to the fifteen mark yesterday.
Mr.. w. S. Dalrymple of Midway is
building himself new house.
Some of the boys went out cat hunting
last Friday night, but caught nothing.
Mr.. j. G. Jones is lucky man. He
has trapped about $500 worth of furs this
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Bundy of Ivan
spent Saturday night with their son, Mr..
J. E. Bundy.
The Linton school girls are practicing
basket ball for match game with some
one. 1t may be Benton.
Mrs., w. J. Merritt of Midway is
spending few days here with hel
mother, Mrs. J. E. Bundy and Other
relatives.
Mr.. j. N. Norris, one of the parish
road foremen, spent last week here
working and gravelling the red clay
hills. He moved Saturday to ward four
Quite number of the young people
attended pound supper given on Fri.
day night of last week at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Bryant of Midway
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CORRESPONDENCE
HaufhtOn.

AIdu&ulOHs
Tuesday, Feb. 6.-Quite number of
our citizens are attending Court in Ben
ton this week.
Mr.. D. E. Afford has been on the sick
list.
Miss Lucille Edwards of Benton is a
pleasant visitor here.
Messrs. j. H. and e. L. Sibley have
moved from Bossier Point to Gahagan.
DR.. j. E. Knighton of Shreveport
made a professional visit here yesterday.
Mr.. J. B. Hall left Saturday for New
Orleans to attend the annual meeting OF
the Masonic Grand Lodge.
Mrs. Tom Autry has been seriously i'll
for week. She is some better to-day
but her condition is still critical.
Mr.. r. w. Collins of fremont is our
new depot agent. He and his family
have moved into the Will Ratcliff
cottage.
Master Emmett Smith accidentally
shot himself in the foot last Saturday
with % calibre rifle. He is hopping a
little but says he is all right.
Farm work is very backward, but the
farmers appear in good spirits and look
forward to favorable season, which
usually follows severe winter.
Mrs. C. G. NOVEL; died Sunday morn
ing at the home of Mr.. c.. H. Coombs Of
Sulphur. The remains were inferred in
Fillmore cemetery to-day. She was a
former resident of Haughton and had
many friends here.
Miss Myrtle Houston died at her home
in Shreveport last Thursday morning
The remains were inferred in Fillmore
cemetery Friday in the presence of g
large concourse of sorrowing friends
Rev. A. J. Wharton of Arcadia, her for
mer pastor, assisted Rev. J. H. Alfore
in the funeral service. She was fol
many years organist at the Haughtor
Baptist Church, which brought her il
close acquaintance and friendship with
all our people.
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A Statement of Facts

On account of reports being parts
by opposition feel treating
right by longer remaining silent candidate for the Office of Clerk
OF Court and the fight the
vote OF the people the polls
position entered the with desire intention OF making
it fair and above infusion
thing that would cause hard feeling followed malice.
eiected expect adjust Clerks did
to the campaign the However,
more-
charges at all times adhere the which fixed
during 1885, excerpts being
garae. Pesentrat Overha
Passing filing and recording
Passing, filing and recording credit 125
Now must plead that of Notary Public
but add by explanation that
received my instructions from the Clerks Office
lin
give support
the faithfully
parish be
only what the law fixes the the labor.
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON.
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Around the Court House.

Bossier District Court, Judge John N.
Sandlin Of Minden presiding, convened
here Monday morning and adjourned
yesterday afternoon for the week. Fol-
lowing is the personel of the Grand Jury
as empaneled Monday morning:
w. E. Connell, Foreman; J. A. Cav
thon, E. M. Coyle, R. P. johnson, A. L.
Horton, R. E. Young, J. S. Strayhan, j.
S. Rodgers, w. H. Martin, ]. B. lynn
and S. P. Johnston.
The following criminal cases were
disposed Of:
State VS.. Will Johnson-Burglary and
larceny, two cases; remadded for SEN
tence.
State VS.. Jim Moore Carrying con-
cealed weapons; fined 500 or to work
four months on the public roads.
State VS.. Gus Sherman-Violating
labor contract; forty-five days on the
public roads.
State VS.. Clarence Frost and Bill
Collins-Throwing. missiles at train;
three months on the public roads.
State VS.. Dan Ross--Carrying con-
cealed weapons; fined 500 or to work
four months on the public roads.
State VS.. George Notwithstanding
concealed weapons; fined 500 or foul
months on the public roads.
The case of Felix Waller, charged with
shooting to murder was fixed for trial or
the 18th.
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else and the open air will be necessary
to restore him to his former prime con-
dition.
Mr.. j. E. Bundy of Linton is adver-
Using cotton seed for sale in this issue
of the Banner.
Clerk Of Court B. A. Kelly left Mon
day to spend the week electioneering in
North Bossier.
Mr.. J. w. Prince has requested that
his paper be forwarded to Haughton in
stead Of to Bodcau.
Mr.. Armand w. Roos OF Shreveport
called Tuesday evening and had his
name added to our growing subscription
list.
DR.. j. z. Wise and Mr.. A. M. Wyche
drove to Shreveport yesterday to witness
the afternoon production of "Every-
woman"
Mr.. John L. Hodges, who has been
one OF our Koran subscribers for some
years, has ordered his paper forwarded
to Shreveport.
Mr.. w. F. Hollingsworth, one of our
Midway subscribers, has ordered his
paper forwarded to Rocky Mount. He
and his brother are now logging near
| that place.
With only two parochial candidates in
| the second race and Police Jurors to be
nominated in only three wards we are
wondering if the turnout on the 9th will
be large. We are inclined to the belief
that the vote will be small.
Did it ever occur to you that it costs
as much to feed and care for scrub
horse, cow or hog as one which is a
thoroughbred? When you get ready to
dispose of live stock then you realize
the wisdom of keeping around you the
|
them with something worth the keep.
| just at this time, when you are pre-
pairing to plant another crop, is an OPP
perfume time to give some thought to
the exhibits to be made at the Parish
and State Fairs next fall. Plant some
thing with view of making exhibits at
the fairs, and in the mean time do not
neglect the colts, cattle, hogs and
chickens.
We are pleased to state that the Ban
ner's readers as whole now fully under
stand the text of the recent postal ruling
prohibiting publishers of weekly news
papers from granting subscriber credit
for period longer than twelve months
and are paying their subscriptions
promptly. In fact, great majority OF
them have the Banner paid for in ad-
vance. The Banners subscription list
is steadily growing and, SO lar as we are
informed, never before in its history has
it had larger list of paid in advance
subscribers than to-day. The Banners
friends throughout the parish are legion
and as evidence of their appreciation Of
the paper they pay for it, and pay for il
in advance. We thank you, friends, one
and all, and always expect to give you
the benefit of our best efforts.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08

The improved condition of this road has
attrated no little attention and will no
doubt be the means of inducing others
to begin the practice.
WEDNESDAY.
Mr.. ]. S. Gray spent Sunday in
Shreveport.
Mr.. w. H. Stroud has been selected
as manager for the Plain Dealing Stock
Company.
Mr.. T. L. Crawford returned from
Shreveport last Tuesday after having
undergone successful operation for
appendicitis.
Mr.. w. B. Boggs is spending the week
in New Orleans and Mrs. Boggs is
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
W. B. Boggs, jr.. of Vivian.
Miss Marion Hess, teacher of the
Rocky Mount school, and Miss Dent
Neal one of the teachers in the Red Land
school spent Saturday and Sunday in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Demoss and Mr..
and Mrs. Stonewall Demoss had their
home destroyed by fire on the 3Oth ult.
Nearly all of their household effects
were lost. They desire through the
Banner to thank their friends for many
kindnesses shown them.
Mrs. w. F. Bell, who left last Thurs
day with the intention of going to Cuba
to visit her sister, Mrs. James M. Farrin,
returned home that evening after learn
ing upon reaching Shreveport that she
could not obtain berth on the steamer
on which she expected to sail. She ex-
poets to attempt the trip again this
week.
Rev. B. H. Holt and family left this
morning for Lake Village, Ark. Mr..
Holt has accepted call to preach there.
THURSDAY.
Mr.. J. B. Stump of Longstreet was in
our town Tuesday.
Mrs. D. G.. Bolton of Bolinger was a
visitor here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Gleason were shop
ping here yesterday.
Miss Ollie Pickett has returned home
from a'visit to some point in Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Fontaine of Antrim
spent Wednesday evening in Plain
Dealing.
Rev. J. H. Afford filled his regular
appointment at the Baptist Church
Sunday.
Mrs. R. L. Arnold has returned home
from pleasant visit with relatives living
in Ruston.
The Gardner school hack has beer
discontinued and the children will have
to walk to school.
Miss Margaret Caldwell spent las
Saturday in Shreveport. Miss Margare
Colbert accompanied her as far al
Shreveport and from there proceeded tt
her home in Gibsland for short visit.
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FINAL REPORT OF GRAND JURY.

FINAL REPORT OF GRAND JURY.
To the Honorable John N. Sandlin, Judge of the
Second Judicial District Court, holding ses-
sions in and for the Parish of Bossier, State Of
Louisiana:
We, the Grand Jury, empaneled for
this term of your Honorable Court, beg
leave to report as follows:
That we entered upon the discharge Of
the duties imposed upon us with full
knowledge Of our responsibility, and
have discharged same with care and
diligence.
We have inquired into all the infrac-
tions of the criminal law brought to our
knowledge, and after examination Of all
cases presented we have returned twenty
true bills, ignored twenty-five charges,
and four cases remain as unfinished
business, wherein the District Attorney
will file bills of information if the law
provides that he may, having investiga-
ted total Of forty-six cases.
We have examined the offices of the
Sheriff, the Clerk and the jail, and find
them in an apparently good condition
and well kept, but we respectfully sug-
gest that the Police Jury take steps to
repair the Jail as its needs demand.
We extend thanks to your Honor and
other officers for courtesies shown us
during our labors, especially Mr.. J. F.
Edwards.
Wherefore, we ask that this, our final
report be received and that we be dis
charged from further duties at this term
of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
w. E. CoNNELL, Foreman.
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Plain Dealing.

Tuesday, Feb. g. The following fig
ures will no doubt be of interest to your
readers and prove an effective argument
in the furtherance of diversity on the
farm. They represent the sales from
side products on Caddo Parish farm
made by Mrs. ]. G. Kelly, a former resi-
dent OF this place. During 1911 she
sold 500 worth of turkeys, $40 worth of
eggs, $3.50 worth of chickens and S26
worth of vegetables, making a total of
S207 80. Most all of these sales were
made locally, only about fifty of the
turkeys being marketed in Shreveport,
and do not include sales now being
made. For instance, she is selling tur-
nips at 81 per bushel, from which she
will perhaps realize as much as $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly reside about three
miles south of Mira. Mr.. Kelly is a
planter and has no part in the TRANSACT
tions mentioned above.
Mrs. Margery Clark has been on the
sick list for the past few days.
Miss Lee Sibley gave a very much
enjoyed social to her young friends on
Friday evening of last week. Music
and games were enjoyed until a late
hour.
Mr.. G. E. Gilmer of Shreveport came
up on Saturday evening to look after his
farming interests near here. He has
been recently shipping some OF his
famous seed corn to Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Merchant, have you ever consid-
cred for moment the amount of trade
that could be drawn here by the i'm
provement of the public road from Plain
Dealing to Miller's Bluff, on Red River?
Suppose you think it over?
| A pound party given by Master Will
Many on Friday evening of last week
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
]. T. Many, was, to all appearances,
very much enjoyed. About thirty-five
of his schoolmates were present and
games were played for several hours-te
the hearts content of all. Much inter-
est was taken in the guessing contest
Miss Jim Crawford guessing the nearest
correct number of beans in the jar, anc
Miss Bessie Carstarphen capturing the
BOBBY prize.
Reports have reached your cores.
pondent of the improved condition O
the Plain Dealing and Red Land road
or rather that portion of it which ha'
recently been dragged by Mr.. N. W
Stewart. The Banner has before re-
| ported this matter, but Mr.. Stewart ha
/ since been dragging again and appa
rently with quite satisfactory results
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Vivian.

Tuesday, Feb. 6.-There was balloon
ascension here to-day. It attracted
quite crowd.
Mr.. Allie Banks has accepted posi-
ton with the ice plant.
Mrs. w. B. Boggs of Plain Dealing is
visiting relatives in Vivian.
The Texas Oil Company while drilling
deep gas well four miles southeast Of
town encountered chalk formation at a
depth of 400 feet. Not expecting oil
the drillers were greatly perplexed. The
well forced its way in and spouted over
the derrick. It is reported tobe making
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08
Dairying in Bossler.

Mr.. G. E. Beauchamp of the Fillmore
neighborhood, one of Boosters success
full dairymen, was a caller at the Banner
Office Monday. During the course of
his conversation he stated that the grass
and forage crops were very poor last
year and other reverses were met with,
but that he had done we'll. He markets
his products in Shreveport and he and
the other local dairymen receive good
price and cannot supply the demand
there for such from this parish. He
thinks that every time he sells hundred
pounds of butter he could as easily sell
perhaps thousand pounds. We infer
from this that Bossier butter is greatly
in demand. Mr.. Beauchamp has during
the past given some attention to raising
common hogs for the market, but will in
the future deal only in registered stock.
If we are correctly informed, the first
country dairy in the parish was estab-
lished by Mr.. G. D. Sandidge at his
present home in old Fillmore. He has
also made a success of the business, as
have Mr.. Beauchamp and others, all OF
them finding ready sale for such of their
products as they cared to place on the
market. This business should prove re-
munerative in Bossier, and particularly
at any favorable location near Shreve-
port. 1t has its by products which can
readily be converted into cash, and its
waste products are just the thing on
which to start the little porkers in life
No doubt there will some day be many
dairies in this parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08

There is no better medicine made for
colds than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t acts on natures plan, relieves
the lungs, opens the secretions, aids ex-
pectcration; and restores the system to
a healthy condition. For sale by all
dealers,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08
Local Happenings
The News of a Week in Paragraphs

Ii the news OF week III Paragraphs
Drag your roads I!
The turkey season will soon be here.
See Mr.. J. B. Adger's cotton seed
] advertisement elsewhere.
Calendars for October, November and
December are to be found on page four.
We were told Monday that Mrs. M.
A. Conatser of Rocky Mount was seri-
ously ill with pneumonia.
DR.. J. C. Willis of Shreveport was
called here yesterday to see Mrs. c. H.
Irion. who is said to be quite ill.
Mr.. r. w. Mason of the Plain Dealing
community, while here on business last
Friday came around and had his name
S added to our subscription list.
Farming operations are not near as far
advanced as they should be at this sea-
son of the year. The weather has not
been favorable for blowing, etc.
Mr.. J. B. Arnold has leased the J. G.
Ogden plantation and he and his mother
are now living there. His brother Har-
old is still farming at the Arnold old
homestead.
Mr.. Harold Mitchell of Warm Springs,
Mont, is here on a weeks visit with the
writer. He is brother of Mrs. j. M.
scanland of that place, who is known to
number of our readers.
Mr.. R. M. J. Wise of the Plain Deal
ing community, who was caller Tues
day, reports that ducks are coming in in
great numbers in the chain OF lakes in
the northwest corner of the parish.
Mr.. Joseph Richards and Miss Bell
Connant were united in marriage here
Monday, Justice w. j. Dawson perform
ing the ceremony. They are strangers
in Benton and we think new corners to
the. parish. We are told they will reside
near VAUDEVILLE.
Mr.. w. H. Bledsoe of Haughton was
among those who came in this week to
renew their subscriptions. AS he handed
Us the dollar he remarked that the Ban
ner had only missed coming to his home
one week in forty odd years. We wish
we had ten COW pens full Of subscribers
lik you, Uncle Tip.
Mr.. A. B. Ivey of Denton, Texas, has
just written the Banner making a remit
lance for his subscription. We learn
& tom the stationery used that he is a
deputy in the Office of the County Clerk
of Denton County. His many old
friends in Bossier Parish will be pleased
{ to learn of his continued success.
Mr.. G. G.. Allen, a substantial citizen
OF the Red Land community, who was
in the Banner Office Monday, reported
that the little road dragging that has
recently been done in that community
has greatly bettered the condition OF the
roads. He approves of that method Of
maintaining good roads and thinks thai
it is daily winning converts.
Ills with no small degree OF pleasure
that we announce that the editor OF the
Banner is expected home this evening
Mrs. Seanland left this morning fol
Shreveport and will accompany him or
the trip, which will be by rail. The
editor left home for the Sanitarium or
the 18th day of September last and was
hfst operated on on the day following
He was twice dismissed from the SAM
tarlum, but each time it became neces-
sary for him to return. It is thought
that this time his condition has been SC
improved that it is not likely that he viii
nave to return. In fact, he will be dis.
missed well man and only time, exer-
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-02-08

Do you know that more real danger
turks in common cold than in any other
OF the minor ailments? The safe way is
to take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, a
thoroughly reliable preparation, and rid
yourself Of the cold as quickly as posi-
BILE. This remedy is for sale by all
dealers.
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FOR SALE
Pedigreed Walker
Fox Hound Puppies


Out Of Saddle, by Red. Abso-
lutely no better blood in the State.
Mr.. Hunter, this is perhaps one
chance in a life time to get the
chest what is" AS I only wish to
reserve three, take this method
Of notifying my friends that they
can get the others They are
marked white and lemon, white
and black and black tans. First
come, first served. Price, $50
each.
w. NJ. MCCALL, Bossier City
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b1 Send the Banner to your son or
daughter now away from home in school.
They will appreciate it, and you won't
have to write them SO often. Don't send
in dollar. If the paper is wanted eight
months, remit so cents; if nine months,
remit 90 cents. The subscription price
/ by the month is 10 cents.
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Cotton Quotations.

Cotton Quotations.
Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quota
tions were as follows:
Low middling, 9 1-16 cents.
Middling, 8 1916 cents.
Good middling, 1925 cents.