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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-24

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Lyceum Program.

The Progressive lyceum will render
a program next Friday evening. March
%. The aebate question for that even
ing Is. Resolved. That convict labor
on our roads should not be enforced ("
Affirmative. G. Il. Folmar and s. D.
Russell. the latter OF Elm Grove; mega
tive. Elmer Seabright and Elmer Gard
ner. Everybody Is invited
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a. NJ Snedeksr began excavation
work yesterday on some additions and
on the Mozart read. The details OF the
remodeling work have not ben finally
decided but there will be an addition OF
two or more rooms. also there will be
a large basement for laundry and fur
mace. Il. .. Carnahan IL engaged on
the Job.
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NEW MARTINSVILLE

Tho Daily intelIlgencer will be found
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ne ne new home which BE- being built
on Caldwell street By Contractor Wei
man Il under roof. and II IL hoped 10
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
CoilinSburS.

Wednesday, Nov. Airs. Ralph
Lantan and two girls (Irene and Clara
left this morning for their home at Ro-
dessa. Mrs. Lantan has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. R. w. McLeish.
DR.. H. P. Doles Of Blanchard is the
guest of his father, Mr.. R. S. Doles.
Mr.. Will Hedge, from Mobile, Ala.
who has been visiting Miss Eppie Nat
tin left Saturday morning.
Miss Sudie Prudhomme of Shreve.
port, who has been the guest of Miss
Ollie Pickett, returned home thi:
morning.
The Misses Pickett entertained the
$500" Club Saturday evening. Mrs
Mamie Fenet won highest score Ga GRO
chet toweD and for consolation box o.
correspondence cards was awarded Miss
Matte Mai Self. Az the members were
present with the exception of two. AT.
ter the games fruit salad and cake wal
served. The next meeting will be Sat
urday, the 14th, with Miss Aline Taylor
ssSUNSHINE.''
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Plain Dealing.

Tuesday, Nov. 3.-Fire of an unknown
origin broke out here at 4:30 am. on
yesterday morning on the depot cotton
platform, damaging, but not totally de-
stroying FIVE bales of cotton. The
prompt action of the bucket brigade no
doubt prevented serious fire.
Mrs. G. C. Lee of Roberta spent yes
terday here with friends.
On behalf OF the children of Mrs.
Elizabeth Rabb, and by their request,
expression is given here OF their thanks
for many kindnesses and other express
sions OF love and neighborly feeling
during her last illness. By the three
children (who are Mrs. H. G. Wyche,
Mr.. E. A. Rabb and Mr.. James Rabbi
the writer is urged to say that they
realize that not only the attending ply
sicians, but these friends as well did all
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
emma Dots.

Tuesday, Nov. g. The weather has
turned much warmer than last week, but
seed cane is practically ruined.
White perch are reported to be biting
splendidly in Bodcau.
Mrs. Pet Cason spent Sunday night
with Mr.. and Mrs J. S. Giles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Giles spent Sunday
evening with Mrs. NJ. E. johnson.
Crops are nearly all gathered in this
community with the exception OF sugar
cane, which is being rapidly made up.
Mr.. r. II. Matlock was injured while
at the Bossier Parish Fair by horse,
but your correspondent has not learned
particulars.
The writer of this was visitor to the
Bossier Parish Fair, and it is your
correspondents belief that it was the best
yet held at Plain Dealing. There was &
great deal of livestock shown, and the
prospects are for more next year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

that loving hands could do to sustain
life, and these tokens will long be fondEy
cherished in heart.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Kelly of Mira
spent the past week here taking in the
fair, leaving for home to-day.
Mr.. Harry and T.yles wyche OF Bel
cher came over Sunday to visit their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Wyche.
Miss Oma billiard returned home yes
terday where she has been on an ex-
tended visit with her brother, Mr.. Henry
billiard.
Mrs. Kate Mccall and Miss Linda
Morrison of Ivan came up Tuesday night
to visit the formers sister, Mrs. J. F.
Gladney.
Mrs. J. NJ. Mitchell of Texarkana is
reported somewhat improved, after a ten
weeks spell of rheumatism. The lady
formerly resided here.
Mr.. H. H. Montgomery, secretary, and
Mr.. Leon Sanders are just back from
Shreveport from assisting in the install
lation of the Bossier Parish Fair exhibit
They express themselves as being en-
tirely satisfied with Boosters chance te
win first prize.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
BosSier City.

Wednesday, Nov. Airs. c. G..
House entertained the Sewing Circle
last Thursday. Everyone had their
fancy work. Some were engaged in
crocheting and others in embroidering
Refreshments consisting of fried oysters,
crackers and coffee were served. Those
present were as follows: Mrs. n. A.
Arnold, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. McCranie,
Miss Tommie McCranie, Mrs. J. NJ.
Eatman, Mrs Robert Eatman, Mrs. j.
A. Edgar, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. JEFF Fulli-
love, Mrs. Walker Leary, Mrs. w. J.
Owsley, Mrs. o. J. Schein, Mrs. Sinclair,
Mrs. Guy Rickerson, Mrs. Leon Whit
tington, Mrs. Richard Wilmington, Mrs
Anderson and Mrs. Schools. The nexl
meeting will be at the residence of Mrs
N. A. Arnold. .-...
Mrs. j. NJ. Eatman is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. w. 7. Colquitt was on the sici
list last week. -..
Miss Austin eagle and Miss Sadie
Demoss, Mr.. John Young, Mr.. Edmond
Harden and Mr.. Hollis Eatman spen'
the weekend with Miss Cinderella Lee
at her home in Fillmore. A halloween
party was the chief feature of the visit.
An entertainment was given at thu
auditorium of the high school building
for the benefit of the Methodist Church
They were favored with several songs
A cake was raffled for the most popular
young lady and Miss EVE Lee Barbe
won it. Every one reported a goot
| time. HARRIS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
CORRESPONDENCE
Ivan.

Ivan.
Wednesday, Nov. MFR. Robert W.
Wilmington spent few days in Shreve-
port attending the State Fair.
Attorney E. W. Doran was in town
yesterday.
Mr.. R. Z. Carstarphen was business
visitor Wednesday.
Lucien and 6. B. Cocker are reported
critically i'll, suffering from malaria.
Mrs. Robert Warrington and little
son, Robert, jr., have returned home
after d pleasant visit 70 Mrs. Whiting
toms mother at Brownlee.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Jones spent Thurs
day at the Plain Dealing Fair, making
the trip in their car. They were accom-
panied by Misses Sinclair and Sandidge
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Northcutt and
children went to Shreveport Wednesday
to attend the wedding of their son, John
to Miss Irma Ford. They will remain q
few days for the fair.
Miss Mary Ann Roach and her little
sister, Matte Lou, returned from Bir-
mingham, Ala, Saturday on account o.
the death Of their grandfather, Mr.
Wash Wilson. They were accompanied
by their aunts, Mesdames Moore ant
Elliott, with whom they have made theil
home for the past few months. The
young ladies will spend the winter with
their grandmother.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Rocky Mount.

Wednesday. Nov. Dry, so dry.
How much drier is it going to be?
Syrup making is the order of the day.
Water is getting very scarce for stock
running on the range.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Gleason are going
on a visit to their old home, Homer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Oglesby are get
ting ready to move to Plain Dealing.
Shreveport to-day to attend the State
Fair.
DR.. ]. B. Hall suffered quite loss one
day last week. His matched ponies dice
just few hours apart.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Around Ivan.

Tuesday, Nov. 3.-The Phillips Hill
school opened yesterday with Miss Effie
Eckardt as teacher. Quite good
attendance is reported.
Misses Mary and Ruby Bounds had as
their guest Miss Maggie Rabb on Sat-
urday afternoon.
Mr.. NJ. N. Adair was a visitor in this
community recently.
Molasses making is the Ego" here.
Mr.. c. M. Morrison visited homefolks
last Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Burks of Rocky
Mount are visiting in this community.
The residence of Mr.. E. III. Burks is
about completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Hughes and their
family spent Sunday in Cotton Valley
with Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Spurlin.
Mrs. ]. H. Coyle and Mrs. R. NJ.
Coyle of Cotton Valley spent Friday
with their mother, Mrs. P. w. Young.
TWO FRIENDS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Notice..

The next Parish Teachers Institute
will be held in Plain Dealing on Satur-
day, November nth. Ali teachers in
the parish are requested to be present.
Very respectfully,
w. A. FoRTsoY,
Superintendent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
THE BOSSIER BANNER

JrNTERED IS second-oiass matter at the post
u ofioe 81 Benton. La. under act of Congress
of March ). lS72.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

Prettiest pennant-Miss Hattie Kirt-
ley.
1t was recommended by the managers
OF the ladies' department that-the fol-
lowing prizes be allowed in this depart
ment: Miss Jessie Wyche, best gown;
Mrs. r. Butler, best sofa pillow; Mrs.
Z. w Doran, coronation cord center
piece; Mrs. Appiewhite, Hardanger
centerpiece; Mrs. Fannie Purcell, en-
broidered tablecloth.
| GIRLS DEPARTMENT.
Best canned goods, best child's dress,
best three glasses jelly and best layer
cake Rita Sanders.
Best sofa pillow Miss Jessie
Wyche.
Best fancy needlework Miller.
Best specimen hand sewing, best loaf
cake and best baked bread-Myrtle
/ Gardner.
Best specimen buttonholes Ola Rob-
ertson.
Best dressed doll Maggie Fenet;
Myrtice Allen second.
Best two kinds sour piekles-Gladys
Belinger.
Second prize for ehild's dress was won
by Robbie Dale Stewart.
Second prize for layer cake went to
Ruth Herndon.
! Second prize for loaf cake went to
Berta May Kelly.
| Best pincushion- Nellie White.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
! Best display from public school went
to Plain Dealing High School with Ben
ton High School second.
4 For best display from country school
Bolinger won first and Bossier City
second.
For best specimen penmanship by
pupil Benton High School won first and
Plain Dealing High School second.
/ Best freehand map, Bossier City wor
first and Benton second.
Best product map was won by Plair
Dealing, Boiinger second.
Best disected map by fourth grade
won by Bolinger school.
Best exhibit colored drawings wa
won by Plain Dealing.
Best essay on benefit Of Parish Fair
. to the community was won by pupil o
Plain Dealing High School.
!, Best water color drawing by pupi
went to Plain Dealing High School.
Best pencil sketch OF school hous
and grounds was won by Haughtol
High School.
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. Nj. III. Boiinger won first for hes
a collection curios and relics.
Mrs. j. D. Herndon won first for bes
. collection ferns and for palm.
Mrs. F. r. Garrett won first for bes
!, collection geraniums.
), Mrs. j. F. Hudson won for best han
made quilt.
The prettiest girl baby was Jane Lou
Use George.
The finest boy baby prize was awarde
Nathaniel Wesley Sentell.
The oldest person at the fair was M
Arthur Dudney, aged S. last June.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Here at Home
You and Your Neiehbors in Print
November-r-r-r.

November-r-r-r.
All aboard fer the big STATE FAIR!
Miss Jessie Wyche spent Tuesday and
Wednesday very pleasantly with friends
in Shreveport. e--. H..
Mrs. James A. Abney and children Of
Corigan, Texas, are the guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Sue Abney.
Our local editor has gone out on Bod
eau for his annual camping and reeu-
perating visit to that stream. He is
expected to be back on duty about
December tst.
The Banner is indebted to Mr.. ]. II.
Simmons, cotton census enumerator, for
the following report of cotton ginned in
Bossier Parish prior to October 18th,
which was II, a62 bales, compared with
s,s84 bales, ginned prior to that time in
1918.
The friends of Rev. ]. NJ. Brown,
+ pastor OF Haughton and Benton Metho-
dist churches, viii regret to learn the
serious illness of his daughter, Mrs.
Katie MeMeans of Shreveport, who was
operated on last Monday evening at the
4 Shreveport Memorial Sanitarium for
Appendicitis.
Whiles in Shreveport last Tuesday
3 Mrs. ". II. Scanland and Miss Jessie
Wyche attended meeting OF the
Shreveport Chapter, D. A. R., of which
/ they are members. The meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. T. H. Scoyiil.
A most interesting address was made to
the Chapter by Rev. W. F. O'Kelly on
l patriotic themes.
Miss Lucille Edwards left Monday for
Houston, Texas, where she was met by
her cousin, Mrs. Pearl Clemant, and
where they viii attend the Texas State
Conference, D. A. R., which is being
held at that place during the present
week Miss Edwards viii also spend a
few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Idella
Green Of Cameron, Texas.
Friends viii regret to learn of tins
death OF the infant Of Dr.. and Mrs. j. q
5 Wise "a boy which occurred last Thurs
day evening The Essle ones Life wa:
claimed only few shoEs hours follow
ing its BIRTH the feeling of sympathy
for this gzEeEes3 gs1ung couple has been
very marked. TIE inserment took plaee
in Cottage Gr8Te Cemetery.
* Mr.. r. q. Warrington, member Of
the Police Jury from Ward Five, was q
caller at the Banner Office yesterday
and while here stated that he and Mr.
s j. G. McDaGe, member from Ward Six
had accepted the Bodcau bridge from
the contractor, and that it was gooG
bridge, and that it was now opened fol
traffic to the public. This will be vel.
come news to the travelling public.
The Banner Office was favored with ;
call iron Mr.. r. w. Young of Lintor
yesterday. Mr.. Young has just re.
turned from St. Louis. where he went q
dispose OF three cars of cattle, compris
ing i07 head-fourteen of the numbe
were the property of Mr.. Jesse Jones
Mr.. Young received as his proceeds TIL
handsome sum of 1851 Il, leaving
nice little balance for the care OF th,
cattle. For three OF the animals sold b
received $50 each. Mr.. Young is nos
buying cotton seed paying more thai
oil mil pTices-to feed his stock cattle
And still you hear the old talk that thi
isn't stock raising country.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05
Death of D. E. Griffin.

Mr.. David Ellis Griffin, native of
this parish, died yesterday at his home
on DR.. ]. L. Adams Roseland planta-
ton below Monroe, in Ouachita Parish,
after long illness during which time
little hope was ever entertained for his
recovery. Mr.. Griffin resided in Bossier
Parish until some years ago, and at the
general election held during April, 1881,
he was elected a member of toe Police
Jury from Ward Six, serving for term
OF four years. He removed to Ouachita
Parish during 1909, and until the begin
ming Of the present year was manager
for the Stubs estate, and according to
the Monore News-Ssar, was considered
one Of the best farmers in North Louisi-
ana" He was a member of Haughton
Masonic Lodge and of Ouachita Valley
Camp, Woodmen of the World, at Mon
roe, aud a member OF the Baptist Church
The remains were buried in Monroe
Cemetery with Masonic honors.
David Griffin, during his life here had
endeared himself to the hearts OF his
many friends who have felt the love Of
his warm heart and knew him full OF the
| milk of human kindness, man who, ir
the common walks of life, was one 0.
Natures noblemen.
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| I During the State Fair, to be hell
in Shreveport November 4th to 18th, In
elusive, the round-trip railroad far
from this place will be only 60. cents
Rates proportionately low viii be il
effect from other points.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-11-05

asF 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, 1914-11-05

DIR. v. Irwin Miller, Dentist,
7 has moved his Office to rooms 1861
Hutchinson Building, Shreveport, La
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-21
NO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
Tank Steamer, Taken by British. Al
wnys Property of Standard OIL.

WASHINGTON. October 2o.-Infor-
nation submitted to the State Depart
ment by the Treasury Department to-
day showed there was no actual change
OF ownership involved in the transfer
from German to American registry of
the tank steamship Brinlilla, captured
by British cruiser and towed into
Halifax. The Brindilla. formerly the
City Of Washington, belonged To the
kiedermann Line. OF Hamburg, IL stand
ard oil subsidiary. The Standard OIL
Company. after the European war
began, took over the vessel and put
her under the American flag.
These facts were called to the at
tcntion of the British ambassador.
Later. at the embassy, it was said no
action could be taken pending n dcci-
sion by the prize court ut Halifax.
The State Department Is expected to
await the proceedings of the prize
court, taking no action unless II APP
pears there is likely 10 be a deniel OF
justice, or In the course of the trial
some issue arises regarded as vital and
affecting the sovereignty of the United
States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-21
SELLING PRESSURE
Is MORE PRONOUNCED
Condition of Grain Is Not Lowered but
Longs Are Anxious to Take Their
Profits.

Especial To The Times Dispatch.l
Chicago. October e).-Sellinc pressure In
wheat was more pronounced to- day than ut
amy time In several weeks. The selling was
IL the way OF securing profits hy longs. and
there were price dips Of l&Wli.c. II has
been anything but an easy matter OF late
to secure profits In wheat futures because
az the abrupt price changes at times. and
FOR This reason some OF the larger holders
with profits to their credit proceeded to Sc
cure thcir money when the buying power
carly ~ tho day equal to The uffcrincs
The selling continued during tho entire
session Nearly all the wheat to change
hands oE export account To-day was oil
Manitoba growth. New York reported $4,000
bushels sold, and Winnipeg 10000 bushels
ia addition there were goodly transactions
Va the Quiz, the volume being placed around
5000 bushels in all positions. Transactions
IN Hour were active at st. Louis and they
Nor" fair in other positions, with exporters
u.e principal buyers. t.
y feature Of the wheat market here to.
-:ay, hni IL may BE said TO have been !, re-
Necilnn OF .he undercrrrcat of strength was
,hc absence ot heavy short selling There
We're sales on hedging account. hut there
was no great pressure against IN. actual
wheat 10 come forward.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-21
COTTON aiARxErs.

New York October .eo-The amendments
TO tho bylaws OF the Cotton Exchange were
adopted by an almost unanimous vote OF
the members here 10 day. y report from
the .clearinE-house committee was submitted
10 the board of managers, but action on
This matter Is not considered necessary 10 n
reopcning Of the market. and the trade now
is chiefly Interested In the progress OF the
plan for taking over old contracts by a cor
poratiou and syndicate. Favorable weather
conditions were reported generally In the
southern and western belts.
Spot markets We're said TO be shade
easier. Local spot dealers however claim
that farmers show little Willingness 10 con-
slider prices under the &c level and some
OF the western belt markets were steadier
Domestic mills are buying some cotton from
day To day. bu; still reported to 10
operating only for Immediate requirements.
Complaints OF country damaged cotton are
beginning 10 reach the trade. and /; Is said
that much cotton is being held by farmers
without adequate protection from the
weather.
Por; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 1900 bales: stock.
". los bales.
Total to-day ut all ports-Nct receipts.
aG,5IS bales: exports. 9,6c5 bales; stock, $50 $50
bales
Total tor week-Nct receipts. 1ei,52s bales (:
exports. 3i0nl bales.
Total for season-Net receipts 9io,lS bales:
exports, 3i6,SI0 bales.