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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
FEDERATING coUN-
TRY, CHURCHES,

One of the most vital matters dis cussed at a Church and Country Life convention held the past week at Columbus, Ohio, has been a series of proposals for federatfng country churches. This is an age of consolida- ton, and the little rural churches can not afford to ignore it
 The spectacle Of rival sanctuarfes clustering around village green is a familiar one in our rural life On warm Sundays with the windows open the choirs seem to be trying to drown each other out. The practical result is an unhoIy competition, and many JeaIousies. The subdivided religious forces can scarcely afford to pay the ministers the salary of a mechanic
 The young clergyman can hardly support growing family on the rev. enue Of such a parish The raising of his scanty salary creates an agon- iz1ng struggle for ways and means The energy that should go into com munity service is given to cooking rsuppers. getting up entertainment and running fairs.
 The zealous members of these strug- gling ands completing churches proba- bly think they are doing God service by the struggle to keep. alive their pe- culiar cut and style of religion. But more frequently it is a very human dislike for giving up their own way.
 Some practical plans by which small churches in country towns can join forces. will no doubt result from this Columbus meeting The over churehed small towns should swal- low their pride and accept it. Secta- rian feeling could be satisfied by ar ranging it so that the giving up of a parish of one renominatio11 in one place should be offset by the vieldino
 Small churches that thus co1soii. date can then afford to raise the min ister's salary as he grows capable of taking larger parish. They viii be able to put some paint on e1inev walls and repair the cracked oejline They can Tbeautify their worship with music, and conduct services having more dignity and interest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10

Germany and that guarantees were necessary to prevent a repetition NO true German, he asserted, desires 70 end the war on ony other terms. He repeated the declaration made early in the day by pr. Scheidemann, So- cialist, that the Socialists never would consider. a peace involving the retro cession of Alsace-Lorraine.
 Deputy. / Landsberg said. that. with Premier Asquith of Great Britain and Premier Briand of France, both de- manding the destruction of Prussian nailitarisn, which was equivalent to the destruction of a strong Germany he. could understand the chance1lors s attitude and was pleased that pr. Won Bethmann- -IIollweg in return had not demanded the destruction of Russian and French militarisHn or British ma rinisna,'' which would render peace impossible. Regarding the acquisition of territory, the deputy expressed sat isfactfon that the chancellor had made no mention of annexation.
 .aThe chaneeIIor repeatedly has des- ignated the occupied territories as re- demption pledges he said. And has said that statesmen must hold out hopes to their countrymen of a better future. No Germa- would wish to conclude any other peace
 Deputy Landsberg said the chancel- Tor had demanded securities against repetition of wanton attacks. The So- cialists, too, wish to preserve future generations from the battledelds and trenches, continued the speak ker, but there was no security against future wars in conducting this war to the exhaustion or ,subjugation of another nation. If Germany's opponents did not desire peace because they insisted upon the destruction of Germany's s force and the annexation of German territory, they must learn that the So- cialist appeal for peace was based on no anxiety about the outcome of the war. He declared that nothing could increase the courage and resolution of the German troops more than the con sciousness that the responsibility for a further continuance of the war rest ed with their opponents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10

The Chaity Ball. which is given an nuaIly by the Associated Charities for Indutsia1 Relief, will be held this evening at the Hotel Stratf1eld, and will be the first large event of this na- ture to which society has been bidden this season. The ballroom is to be decorated in green with a few cut flowers on the tables about the room.
 Hawkins, the florist, will have charge of the decorating of the huge room. Ferns, snilax, palms and bay trees will form the decorations, the walls being draped with the srniIax. while the balcony will be decorated with potted plants. Baytrees will be bank ed in the corners. palms will be plae- ed at the sides and pyramid trees at leach side of the entrance door ana down which lead from the hall to the dance hall. Punch will be served in the lecture room, while the small room beneath the balcony will be hung with tapestries and rugs and fitted up with a table and chairs as a retiring room.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10
ALL EUROPE LONGS
 FOR PEACE, HE SAYS
(continued from Page 1.)

During the appIauce which fol- lowed this declaration, President Kaenpf read 9 motion to close the dehate and declared it carried The Socialists broke out in an uproar as soon as they realized what had hap pened and a dozen speakers shouted protests against thus muzzIfng Dep uty Landsberg. President Kaempf later discovered that the shutting out Of Deputy Landsberg was due to er- TOT of one of the secretaries and a. resolution allowing the< deputy to sum was unanimously passed.
 Deputy Landsberg, in his speech approved thoroughly the ChanceIIor's speech as reasonable and praise worthy invitation to the other side to take steps to initiate. negotiatio ons in which Germany was ready and will ing to join. He began with tribute to the other parties for their fairness in allowing him to speak This left pr. Liebuncht as virtually the only , discordant element in the house. The speaker disc1aiIned that kind of patri- otism which regards Germans as the possessors of all good and the other nations of all inferior attributes. He declared his party's esteem and re- spect even for the hostile nations. He asserted that no time was more ap- propriate to consider the restoration of peace than the present when the Balkan campaign had buried certain hopes of the other side, when the danger threatening European culture was growing and the states of Europe were giving way before the United States of America.
 The Deputy Landsberg declared that the Socialist appeal for peace was based on anxiety about the out come of the war. He said he shared pr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg's opinion that the war has been forced upon
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10

Heavy damage was causedtby a fire that swept the quays of Genoa ItaIv. destroying thousands of barrels of oil other articles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-10

A. D. Mckenzie was appointed as- sistant freight traffic manager of the Rock Island railroad with headquar.. ters at Chicago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
LahOma.
Continued from Page One.

1t Is safe place. BUT you've lost your
nerve. Was TIME when you'd have
stood out creation in hole like this.
But you've turned to salt. you have q
regular Bible character-giving up to
the law. letting them clap you in jail,
getting yourself hanged. very likely!
And all because you've lost your nerve.
See here. Brick. stand EN- out! I'll
steady you through thick and thin. I'll
bring you grub and water"
You couldn't do nothing" Brick re-
turned contemptuouSiy. You're too
old. AS for that. I amt come to the
pass Of needing being waited on. I
guess. 1t amt dangers that subdues
me. It's principles Look here!'
He walked to the crossbar that was
set in the walls to guard the floor from
the unknown abyss. Il found out they
was Il hole in the rock just about five
yol,e and tie one end to the post and
let myself down to that little room
where there's grub enough to last a
long siege. where there's bedding and
common Injuries. as tobacco and the
like. amt been smoked out. Into the
open l goes. free and disposed and my
hands held up according"
When he had finished the last morsel
of his story and had warmed some OF
it over for another taste there came
ali ominous silence. broken ut last by
the querulous voice of Bill. arguing
against surrender.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
SPLENDID Offers Here
Desirable Bossfcr Properties That Offer
Exceptional Opportunities

4 1870 acres-within one mile of Rocky
Mount. 20 acres under fence; 100 acres
second bottom land. On public road.
Only $40 per acre. Terms can be had.
4 If you want 40 acres of first-class
farm land (about Is acres in cultivation
within three miles of Plain Dealing, on
public road and rural mail route, at
$40 per acre, see me.
7 A bargain!-200 acres of well I'M
proved, fertile land, 120 in cultivation,
20 will grow ribbon cane; four good
houses; near school and church. Six
and half miles east of Plain Dealing
I 100 acres-A good stock farm. &c
acres under good wire fence. Running
water the entire year. A comfortable
dwelling; good water. Good orchard
and barn. Best bargain to be found in
Bossier if you want desirable home
Only $40 per acre-one half cash.
I 100 acres-30 under fence, 1870 in orig
inal timber, less pine cut off. Enough
tie timber On the land to more than pay
for it. A four-room house and Other
improvements. Fine cattle and hog
range. Three miles from Red Lane
| Graded School,. free transportation fol-
pupils. Price, $3.50 per acre.
]. T. NANNY, Plain Dealing, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
A Lesson For Nellie.

Mrs. Washington was a strict disci
p!i,larian about certain matters and
among other things always required
tie members of the household to fol-
low the example Of her husband and
dress for dinner. which was at
O'Clock. On one occasion Nellie Gus
It's and her cousin. Martha cambridge.
appeared at the table in their morning
gowns. but no comment was made
upon it until a coach was seen APP
preaching and the visitors, some
French officers of high rank aud
Charles Carroll, Jr., of Carrollton. one
of Miss Gusts ardent suitors. were
announced. Instantly the girls, in a
flutter of excitement, begged to be ex-
cused in order to change their gowns,
but Mrs. Washington shook her head.
NO." she said. Remain as you are.
A costume good enough for President
Washington is good enough for any
guest of his" Needless to say, Miss
Nellie never overlooked her proper
garb for dinner again.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09

Application for Administration.
In District Court, Bossier Parrish, Lou
isiGnd.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mrs.
~ Alabel Ogden has this day filed
her application to be appointed admin
istratrix of the succession of Frank B.
Ogden, deceased. Now, this is to ad-
monish all persons concerned, that if
opposition be not made thereto within
the time prescribed by law, the said ap-
plicant will be appointed administrative
of said succession as prayed for.
+ Given under my official signature and
seal of Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the I'd day of December, 1915.
JAS. M. HENDERSON,
1872 Clerk Bossier District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
Old Folks .S1Ued
From Suffering

Mrs. Mary y. Dean, Taunton, Mass,
il her Sfth year. says: Il thought I
was beyond the reach of medicine, but
Foley Kidney I'Eis have proven most
beneficial in my case
Mr.. Sam a. Hoover, High Point,
N. c., writes: NY Kidney trouble was
worse at night aid I lad to get up
from five to seven times. Now I do
not have to set Up at night, and con-
slider myself III 9 truly normal con-
dition, which l attribute to Foley Kid
ney Pills, as l have taken nothing
else
Mrs. M. A. Bridges. Robinson, Mass,
says: Il suffered from kidney all
ments for two years. l commenced
taking Foley Kidney Pills ten months
ago. and though am 81 years CT age,
! feel like 1s-year-old girl"
Foley Kidney Pills are tonic
strengthening and up-building, and
restore normal action to the kidneys
and to a disordered and painful blad-
der. They act quickly and contain
no dangerous or harmful drugs.
Sold by w. /. GAYLE. Benton. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09

Application for Administration.
In District Court, Booster Parish. Lou
isiGnG.
NOTICE is hereby given that Rosa
~ Granville has this day filed her ap-
plication to be appointed Administrative
of the succession of Moses Granville, de-
ceased. Now, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition be
not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant will
be appointed administrators Of said sue
cession as prayed for.
Given under my Official signature and
seal of office, at Benton. La, on this,
the "a day of December, 1915.
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON,
49, Clerk Bossier District Court.
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ShcriH,S Sale.

Sheriff>s Sale.
Dixie Mercantile Company, Limited, VS.. A. W.
Allison. No. 1881. In First District Court,
Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ of fieri facias,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, 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, December II
1915, the following described property,
tO-wit:
One drilling rig and appurtenances, 1
boiler and engine, and lot Of piping,
assorted in size-1 inch to inches.
Terms of Sale-For cash, subject to
the benefit of appraisement, to pay and
satisfy the sum of S373.73, with pei
cent per aunum interest thereon from
February %, 1915, and all costs of suit.
j. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Nov. Is, 1915. decs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09

COnStable'S Sale.
W. C. Horton versus Glib jackson. In Justices
Court, Ward Six, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
~ of a writ of attachment and sale,
issued in the above entitled suit, and to
me directed, have seized, and will pro-
coed to sell at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, at Haughton, La,
at eleven O'Clock am, on Saturday, the
18th day of December, 1915, the follow
ing described property, to-wit:
1000 pounds of cotton seed, more or
less, and 1900 pounds of seed cotton,
more or less.
Terms of Sale-For cash, subject to
the benefit of appraisement, to pay and
satisfy the sum of 5000, with interest
and all costs added.
J.W. ONEAL, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09

Sold by W. l. GAYLE. Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
For Sale by W. /. GAYLE, DRUGGIST, Benton, La.
Homestead Entry No. O7, 1913.

Department OF the Interior,
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
NoVember q. 1915.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09
Homestead Entry No. O4,Oli.
Department of the Interior, J
u. S. Land Once at Baton Rouge, La,
November S. 1915.

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Once at Baton Rouge, La,
November s, 1915.
Proof under law under which entry was mado.l
NOTICE is hereby given that Morris
~ E. Townsend, OF Bellevue, La, who,
Entry, No. i,0i4, for the north half OF
south half of section 26, township ~
north, range II west, Louisiana meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to
make five year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before the
Clerk of Court, at Benton, La, on the
18th day of December, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses: Tom
Afford, Sye Williams, Joe Carter and
Jim Maxwell, all of Bellevue, La.
E. D. CHAMELEON, Register.
November II, 1915. dec1s
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-12-09

IT,
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
November %, 1915.
proof under Act Of June 6, 1921
NOTICE is hereby given that Thomas
IN H. Afford, of Princeton, La, who,
on October 10, 1915, made Homestead
Entry No. OF ,728, for the northeast quar-
ter Of section "a, township 20 north,
range II west, Louisiana meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
Court, at Benton, La, on the Sth day Of
January, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: Sam
Jenkins, George Thomas, Pete Marshall
and L. C. Biggs, all of Princeton, La.
E. D. GIANELLoNI, Register.
December 2, 1915. jams
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-27
WOMEN FACE
BIG PROBLEMS
Standing Committee of Ma
tional Civic Federation to
Meet in January

TIII W"mms Department. stand.
u 'ng committee Of the National civic
Federation viii hold IT. numnl meet
irg m thr New Willard Hotel In Wash
'nione u lWwUry Il and IL. 1919
Tile Woman Department con.
Germs Itself with problems dealing
with the Industrial social aud econ
umic llfr NJ our times, aud aims nj
ways to maintain the husic principle of
the civic Federation. that ~ the co
operation and mutual understanding
NJ the three parts " society. the em.
ploycr, rmplocyee and public Its orgs.
hl2allon Is composed VI sections I'm va.
rlous localities " the United States
These sections nrc autonomous ond
their activities are ms varied M their
localities, conforming always however
10 the principles Of the National civic
Federation
II States Represented
Seventeen states are now represept
ed In eight sections, showing ON. ~
the strongest assets of the tlepe rtnort
Its national aspect, which links tbo
problem Of Florida and its solntin,
with the same problem under differ
ent conditions IN Massachusetts
Many OF the committees are na,I,n
al In their policy. '''"
Ihe platform Includes the follovlpr
The elimination of pnlittcs -.
management " correctional insti,utta.' wv
Ihe development " charnc,er sr,
set control In the prisoner thronyh u ~
honor syslemA and larger devr"o
ser government within correctional i,s,i
The study and further dor,,,......
trurp "''"a'' sen
The Development Of farm t,a,u,u,
prisons aud other modern corrart,nn.l
8 The development of tho Stat. 49,.
NNslrm ut prison labor thrnuyh,.,,
country IN order TO develop the brst p,',
Us To- ihr prisoner and M tho snms ,,,
conserve the Interest ~ the state ''"''
operation 90 SECURE Federal leyls
lailon which viii mukp pusslbln a,'
tive Slnlr use system IN every STAY. ''''.
The application VI prop.r ri
Rullng just compensation OF pris,,rs,
nl' correctional Institutions. Win ,u
10 creating An Interest ln tho nri.,,....
hlS Work nhd spuSp " rrspons sIttttt D"
the support Of himself mud his fnnns' ,",
ability 10 provide such mpport ''' "N'
,. The establishment aud imrr,,,,....,
NJ prison schools TO- instruction IN ai
meniaty suhieyts IN correlation ui1 az.
duFtrlal eduAlon WIN 'N
wherever ka.lhlc with the co.on.ra,,,,.
NJ other asrrclos aud with consigcsuu,,,,,'',u'
OF local conditions, these principles ''y ors
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-27
HEAD SIUFftD FROM
ClTA6RH OR A C(lO
says Cream Applied In NOstrils
Opens Air Pos ages Right Up.
lllIlllnuImIInnuuIlll,IIllIIl,,II,I,II,

Instant relief no waiting. Your
rIoegcd nostrils open right up; the air
passages of your head clear aud YOU
can breathe freely 40 more hawking
uufflinp blowing, headache. drynesg
No struggling for breath at night;
Your cold or catarrh disappears.
Get IA small bottle OF Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
II little Of this fragrant, autlseptlc,
healing cream in your nostrlls II pen.
ptrtrs through every air passage Of
the head southes the lnflamed ~
swollen mucous membrane mud relief
comes instantly
Its lust fine Don't stay stuffed.
W with cold ur nasty ratarrh.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-27
r. l. GETS EXTENSIONS
Court Grants Receiver More Time In
Which 10 PAY Certificates

CHICAGO, Dec -. Judge Carpen.
Ter has extended s. 5OOUOO Rocl,
Island receivers certificates SIX
months from january 3 the only
change being that interest IL PAYABLE
quarterly instead OF semi annually
The court also extended for ninety
DAYS rnrh Sl6OOoOO notes. and $500
o'" notes maturing December ~ and
80 respectively The notes ARE those
of the old RCt island Railway Co.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-27

RowLlNG ALLEY e. LEE.urcK
ms HOTEL - y" "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-12-27
I'LL. RECORD
AGAINST OWEN
Roger Sullivan and Friends
Would Defeat Vice Presi.
dental Nomination

ONINIloMA politicians from over
the state visiting the cupru ra.
Gently generally regard the suggestion
OF Senator h l.. owen Il, candidate
tor nh" vice presidency neat cumplI.
mrnt 10 tho senator ANA to the state
hui trw Of them think The senior ,anu
tro has a chance for selection
Ihts certainty Of opinion {. m,rd
nnon the fact that Ia the last ma.
iional campaign the Oknhomn senator
went Into Illinois and madc ylpor
orpns campaign against the Democrat
lr candidate Uf uc organization. They
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-03
POWNAL

Earl f. Guilford CT North Adams
WIS in town Sunday
Milton Kately is confined to the
house with chicken pox.
henry Seeley OF Williamstown was
a guest at Geo. HaIey's Sunday
George W. Bryant a former Pownal
merchant was In town Yesterday
Miss Katherine Sears or Beaning-
ton was the guest Of Miss Ada Kirb..
sunday
Miss Anna Donovan of Williams
town visited Miss Mabel Purcell OF
Eimwcod Farm yesterday
Mrs. Sumner J. Prindle of Williams
town Mass. was the guest of Mrs.
D. F Gardner Saturday
Mrs. Alkaline L. Potter Of Main st.
had bad time with her heart yes.
to-day Or Crawford OF North Adj
ANS attended
The icy condition Of the streets
Yesterday made walking anything
but pleasure Those who had the
misfortune to lose their footing and
sit down in couple of inches Of
water, thus taking an envoluntary
bath said some things which would
net look well in print.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-03

" ~ il not be that those OF us who
have leapci to the impression that
III the fauli for the war belonged 10
Germany havo been too quick on the
trigger? The United states is peopled
with Germans. They form nearly a
fifth Of our composite nation. The
&c mans here are patient kindly,
peace loving. dependable They're not
quarrelcomc or hard TO get along
with. Quite the contrary. The Ger
mann back in the Fatherland are like
them We oaghtn't to believe that
they rushed into eat war without
7rovocation or without manly effort
first to find way Of honorable es-
cape.
Let's be fair to this great German
race, so competent in industry.
science and letters-fai, enough TO
remember that almost al Of the first
nova OF the war has come from un.
friendly sources and therefore should
be accepted with reserve till all the
'eturns are int fair enough to with.
hold judgment till we have heard Ger
many's side.-Albany Times Union.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-02-03
IN ABSOLUTELY
TRUE STORY
Of How E. l.. Marshall of
Shreveport, La, Was Cured
OF q Stomach Trouble That
Kept Him Out of Work for
MonfhS.

Shreveport, La. CT had a bad
stomach trouble for years and became
&c weak could hardly walk or do any
work. Ny appetite was very poor, then
my food would not digest, Ibloated and
was very weak and nervous, and it
seemed impossible to get any relief.
Twas so bad could not work for months
ut a time. | tried too many remedies to
name, but without help. l saw Vinol
advertised ard tried it, and soon noticed
an Improvement. | continued its use
end row my stomach trouble is com
pletely cured. am we'll man enjoy
ing pSrfect health and have gained in
weight. "-E. L. MARSHALL, Shreve-
pert, La.
The recovery of Mr.. Marshall was
due to the combined action of the medi-
cinal tissue building elements of the
extract of Gods livers, aided by the
blood making and strength creating
properties Of tonic iron, contained in
Vnol, which seldom fails to strengthen
and tone up the tired, over taxed and
weakened nerves Of the stomach and
remove the trouble.
WIN. l.. Goltay, druggist, Bennington,
Vt, and at leading drug stores every
where