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and hope they can be persuaded to re.

and hope they can be persuaded to re-
produce their program in our town.
Miss EVE Thomas, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. R. E. Thomas, and who has
been teaching in Webster Parish, is
again at home.
Mrs. a. S. Brown left Monday for her
home in Converse after spending several
days in Benton as a guest at the home
OF her mother, Mrs. C. A. Heifner.
Mr.. L. Shackleford says he finds life
at best little lonesome at Midway, and
that there is no way to get along with
out the Banner, He tried it, but has
, again subscribed, leaving a dollar at
one Of the stores for US one day last
week.
Beginning at three o'clock Saturday
| afternoon, at the home of Mrs. w. H.
Scanland, members of the r. J. Han
cock Chapter, U. D. c., will offer a pro-
gram for their own entertainment and
that of their friends. The invitation to
attend is general.
Nineteen young ladies and one young
man, all applicants for teachers certifi-
Gates, were here Monday, Tuesday and
yesterday to take the examination.
Their names are not given in print for
| the reason that several of the young
ladies called and requested that their
names not appear in the Banner as ap-
| plicants for teachers certificates. And
we don't blame them, for they cannot as
yet be sure of their success.
EF The patrons of Benton High
School are urgently requested to meet at
the auditorium of the school building at
| four O'Clock in the afternoon of Tuesday,
the 18th, for the purpose of electing a
board OF directors for the 1876 term of
the school. The present board of direc-
tors will make a report of their manage
ment, and express the hope that every
patron will be present.-C. H. Irion,
President Board of Directors.
Monday morning Mr.. J. H. James in
augurated automobile passenger service
between this place and Shreveport. On
his first trip out he had four passengers
| and during the day handled ten, or more.
He has not as yet arranged his schedule,
but expects to make two trips to the city
each morning and leave to make his last
return trip here about 4:30 during the
afternoon. Two round trips, or even
three, will be made every day, if traffic
iustifies it. For one-way ride his
charge is Is cents; for the round trip,
81. He also expects to handle small
packages for the public, for which SER
vice moderate charge will be made.
Don't forget the entertainment at
Dixie tomorrow evening.
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Corrections.

In last weeks issue of the Banner, in
the obituary of Boosters ex-Sheriff and
distinguished citizen, Mr.. A. R. Thomp-
son, we stated: GAS a result of this
union four children were born. two of
whom are now living. They are Mr..
w. A. Thompson of near Hosston and
Mrs. J. D. Fenet of Caddo Parish.
These two and their seven children are
the surviving near relatives. For the
moment we thought of his daughter
Lila as having preceded him to the
grave and forgetful of her three chill
dren, now residing in Shreveport with
their father, Mr.. J. A. Sewall, jr. They
are Alexander Randolph, Margaret and
Mildred Sewall. We regret the omis-
sion and the foregoing explanation is
ceeerfully offered.
Also, Mr.. Thompson's first home in
this parish was not at Gilmer's landing.
That was his second place of residence
He first resided at Carolina Bluffs, also
on Red River, and nearly due west Of
the former postoffice of Dixie Cross
| Roads.
The active pallbearers at his funeral
(not mentioned last week. were Messrs
J. F. Edwards, Joannes Smith, w. ]
Johnston, W. C. Hughes, J. F. Stray
han, N. w. Sentell, c. H. Irion and
C. R. Keith. Those named as honorary
pallbearers were Messrs E. S. Dortcb
S. H. Cochran, j. H. Nattin, l. F. Elder
H. J. Lenoir and w. H. Scanland.
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Plain Dealing.

Monday, April "a great many Wis
itors were here Saturday.
Miss Aline Woodbridge, now teaching
at Gillian, in Caddo Parish, spent the
weekend here.
The egg hunt yesterday by the chill
dren of the Methodist Sunday School
was greatly enjoyed, especially SO by
the very little ones.
Rev. w. E. Collins preached at the
Baptist Church Sunday morning, and
Rev. James Evans of Benton filled the
pulpit during the evening service.
A meeting OF the North Bossisr Levee
Board was held here last Wednesday, in
connection with the proposition to drain
Poster and Phelps Lakes. The drainage
was auth orized.
Mr.. Buddie Barnes and Miss Efffe
Wallace were united in marriage here
on the night of Sunday, March, 21st.
the ceremony being said by Mr.. R. H
Allen, Justice of Peace. The writer
and other friends extend congratulations
and best wishes.
Miss Maud Slack, teacher of the Tyler
School, rendered her pupils a picnic al
the close of that school last Friday
The outing was much enjoyed by the
pupils and all visitors. Miss Slack has
greatly endeared herself to the children
OF her school, and there were not few
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The Domestic Art Club.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week
Miss Sallie Tidweil entertained most
royalty the Domestic Art Club at the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Robert B. Hill.
The parlor was beautiful with vases of
pink and white hyacinths and other
spring blossoms and made the scene an
attractive one for the following members
and visiting guests: Misses Pauline
Dawson, Daisy Story, Katye Wyche,
Irma Stinson, Marion Arnold, Elizabeth
and Virginia Gayle, Eula Hanks, Lille
Mai Williams, Emma Lou and Winnie
Brownlee and Grace Larkin, and Mes
danes c. o. Gayle, Ann Hill, E. w.
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Mrs. w. F. Bell Hostess.

The Double Fights were pleasingly
entertained Saturday afternoon, April
Sd, by Mrs. Bell.
The meeting opened with short busi-
ness session, after which a very enjoy
able hour was spent in playing hearts:
Miss Matte Kelly being the lucky play
er received dainty sewing bag. The
guest prize - two hand embroidered
Observation-Disclosures won by Miss lola
Keoun, although Miss Allene Wood
bridge was close contestant.
Members to share the Inequalities
were Mesdames. R. E. Wyche, jr., R. L.
Arnold, J. S. Gray, R. E. Carstarphen,
J. D. Herndon and w. H. Martin; Misses
Hattie Kirtley, Mozelle Boggs, Alma
Keoun, Matte Kelly, Pearl Collins and
Mabel Jordan.
Mesdames J. E. White and M. B.
Kidd were gladly received as members.
The guests were Misses Mabel Eden
ton, Allene Woodbridge and lola Keoun.
Miss Mozelle Boggs will be hostess at
the next meeting, to be held Saturday.
the 18th. A. G. K, Secretary.
Plain Dealing, La, April 7, 1915.
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/ News Notes
! of the Week
This is more like spring.

Mr.. B. F. Shaver has ordered his
Banner forwarded to Belcher instead OF
to Bossier City.
The young men of our town have an
nouneed that they expect to give min
strel at an early date.
Mrs. S. L. Crouch of the Linton COM
murity, who was recently taken to
Shreveport to- undergo an operation for
appendicitis, is said to be doing we'll.
As Red River has within the past
week fallen so fast several of the ferries
across that stream are now out of COM
mission from muddy, sanded, caving or
shelving banks.
Mr.. Ed Logan has been sick a-bed for
! more than week, but the report that
he had suffered stroke of paralysis was
mistake. However, the circulation OF
his blood is not normal, which results in
other troubles.
Mrs. w. E. Ivey left yesterday for
Shreveport, where she will be patient
for several days in sanitarium. Her
mother, Mrs. J. B. Williams, of Summer
field, is guest at Linwood (Mr. Ivey's
plantation home) and will remain until
her daughters health improves.
Assessor L. G. Smith has appointed
Mr. B. B. Bledsoe of Allendale his de-
putty, with arthortty to take the assess
ments of the residents of Ward One
The young man is son of Mr.. w. H
Bledsoe of Haughton. He is industri-
Gus, honorable, capable and, we should
think, good selection for the position
he has been called upon to fill.
Monday Mr.. r. E. Thomas of thi;
place made his third trip to Shreveport
to consult specialist about his afflicted
eye, the sight of which has been entirely
lost. He was told that he is suffering
from iritis, and that unless he return:
to the city without delay for treatmen
of some weeks it is quite likely his re-
naming good eye will soon become al
feeted. He will go to the city to taxi
the treatment as soon as he can arrangt
to do so. We trust it will result in eff
feetually stamping out the disease.
We have been requested to announc'
that benefit theatrical will be given il
Dixie Tomorrow evening, the curtain tt
rise at Sis o'clock. The printed matte
being circulated to advertise their datt
reads: "You are invited to attend /;
dramatic and musical entertainments tt
be given by the ladies of Dixie. 'Th'
White Shawl comedy of three acts
will be presented. Special music by tn,
Dixie Quartette, and other selections
Will be featured. Dixie Auditorium
Friday evening, April 9th" The goot
ladies OF the Dixie community can boas
Oh excellent talent and always present ;
SHOW worth seeing. We bespeak TO
them good attendance on this occasion
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BOSSier City.

Wednesday, April miss Austin
eagle returned from Coushatta Monday
morning, able to resume her duties after
short illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Shaver have moved
to Belcher. -."..
Miss Cinderella Lee spent Easter at
Fillmore with her parents.
The farmers are glad to see the spring
weather and quite lot of farming is
being done.
Members of the M. E. Church congre-
cation are preparing to have Chiidren's
Day program the fourth Sunday in this
month.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Meth
odist Church gave an ice cream supper
the first day OF April. The swimming
match was the main feature for the
children. Mrs. j. B. Oneal, jr., and Mr..
John Atkins received the prize for being
the tackiest. Every one reported a good
time and it is hoped they will give
another entertainment soon. HARRIS.
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Doran, j. E. Burt and Aylmer Wyche.

Doran, J. E. Burt and Aylmer Wyche.
Some, in their usual way, chatted
merrily, while others worked with cro-
Chef and other fancy work, and still
others enjoyed games of rock. The
time hastily passed and the hour for
departure came only too soon. Mid
such pleasant company the hostess, ably
assisted by Miss WINNIE Brownlee,
served delicious two-course luncheon
consisting of chicken sandwiches, fruit
and gelatine salad, olives and waters,
followed with Strawberries and cream
and angel food cake. On each plate
was placed dainty little Easter favor.
At the hour of adjournment Miss It'd
we'll was declared an ideal hostess.
Mrs. Mary Vance will entertain the
club at its next regular meeting, on
Wednesday afternoon, April 18th, al
her home on Riverside plantation.
Benton, La, April 8, 1915.
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BOiinger.

Tuesday, April 6.-Farming is the or
der of the day.
Fruit appears to be safe, so far.
Old residents claim this the coolest and
most backward spring in many years.
Last Sunday was Rally Day in the
Sunday school. Several new pupils were
enrolled.
The dry weather of the past four weeks
has been favorable to farm work and pro-
lection of the fruit crop.
Mr.. Tom Ward sold quite a bunch of
cattle few days ago to Texas buyer,
and then invested in a river farm.
Brother Collins will preach here Sun
day at eleven O'Clock am. and that night.
The baptizing will take place at three
O'Clock pm.
The residents of this community were
shocked to learn of the sudden death of
Mr.. A. R. Thompson last week. He was
a friend to all who knew him.
Mr.. j. E. Burt of Benton was in Bo-
linger few days ago, buying oxen. He
bought all S. H. Bolinger & Company
had left of their logging outfit.
Mr.. Seth Arnold is hauling fence ma
terial and feed 10 the Lake to-day. There
is great deal of work being done in
the Phelps Lake district this spring.
Use the road drag. A little work done
now will make them smooth and save
many poor horse being jerked about.
Drag the roads and save the horses.
The public school here will close Fri
day. Miss Simms will return to Mis-
souri, and Miss Martin will teach sub
scription school for month.
The rock crusher has been at work
north of Plain Dealing for some time.
Several pieces of rock road can be seen
between Plain Dealing and Red Land.
If we can get the rock, we can soon have
our worst roads made the best in the
| ward. See how it looks and ride over
the roads before you condemn the work
1t may not be what we want, but we will
not know until we try and give it fail
test. MS,
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The North Bossier Levee Board.

AhC NOElh DOSSlCF LCfCC DOuTus
A regular meeting of the Board Of
Commissioners for the North Bossier
sier Levee District was held in Plain
Dealing this day, Wednesday, March
81, 1915, with the following named men,
bers present: J. S. Rodgers, J. c. Boil
niger and J. Perry. Absent: G. T..
Mays and J. H. Nattin. District Attor-
ney Thos. w. Robertson and Engineer
F. M. Grevemberg also met with the
board.
Engineer Grevemberg submitted his
report of the survey of work proposed,
also estimating the cost of said work.
1t was moved and seconded that Mr..
Grevemberg he retained as engineer in
charge of said work.
Moved and seconded that ordinance
No. 1 be adopted, fixing the assessment
on all land in said district for the year
1915 at Is cents per acre and for the
year 1916 at Is cents per acre for the
purpose of drainage.
Moved and duly carried that the Bos-
sier Banner be our official organ.
Moved and seconded that Mr.. Grey
emberg's bill of $500, as part payment
for engineering, be allowed and voucher
issued.
There appearing no other business,
the board adjourned.
j. S. RODGERS,
Vicepresident and Acting President.
J. PERRY, Secretary.
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Red Land.

Monday, April 5.-Only three more
weeks of school.
Mr.. Milton Johnson is business visi-
tor in Benton to-day.
Easter was celebrated with appropri-
ate services, Rev. Hinson filling his reg
ular appointment at the Baptist Church.
A jolly crowd of boys and girls met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Pey-
ton Friday evening and spent the time
very pleasantly with music and cards.
A marriage which came as great
surprise to every one was solemnized
this morning, in the presence of few
friends, when Mrs. Helen Martin of this
place became the wife of Rev. j. F.
Hinson of Minden. Mrs. Martin is an
| old resident of Red Land, and is much
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CORRESPONDENCE
Rocky Mount.

ROCKY "OuHC.
Tuesday, April 6.-Fine spring wealth
er is welcomed by us all, especially the
farmers.
MIR. Charley Floyd from near Mot is
| here to see his grandmother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Wood, who is quite ill at present.
Quite a number of children and young
people enjoyed an Easter egg hunt at
Mr.. W. A. Bounds Sunday afternoon.
Rev. T. ]. Embree filled his regular
appointments at Rocky Mount and
Caney school house last Sunday after
noon and evening.
Several of the young ladies from this
part of the country are attending the
teachers examination which is being
held in Benton this week.
Miss Marie Landry, the Rocky Mount
school teacher, is very i'll at the present
writing, but it is thought she will be
able to continue the school real soon.
Mr.. William Pelt was called to Cam
den, Ark, the first of this week on &C
count of the death of his youngest son,
Oliver, the particulars of which as yet
are not known.
Mrs. ]. B. Bass of Ivan, but formerly
of this place, was buried at the Rocky
Mount Cemetery last Sunday about
twelve o'clock, Rev. T. j. Embree OF
Plain Dealing conducting the funeral
service. ROSEBUD.
Princeton.
Monday, April 5.-Mrs. E. Elston Of
Dubberly spent two days of last week
with home folks.
William Prince of Haughton was q
guest of relatives here Friday.
The children of the Princeton Schoo.
enjoyed a holiday Good Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Rushing spent the
weekend at Chestnut with friends.
Misses Leona and Fanny McDade
spent yesterday in Haughton visiting
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edwards.
Mrs. E. E. VanArsdel was called te
Shreveport last Monday on account o.
the serious illness of little Grace Rem.
froe, her granddaughter.
Mr.. W. C. Reeder, foreman of the
Cumberland Telephone Company's gang
is stringing wires for the telephone t.
be placed here. The writer hopes tina
within few days Princeton will be con.
nected with other parts of the world.
The four pupils of the Princeton
School who were successful in the STATE
spelling contest are Paul McVey, Johr
Watson, Kent VanArsdel and Home
VanArsdel. Each averaged 100 pc
cent. This is a splendid showing TO
Princeton School.
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Half and Half Cotton.

One of our regular readers asks, in
view of the fact that last week a clip
ping advising that Half and Half cotton
not be planted appeared in the Banner,
that we also reproduce the following,
which is clipped from Farm and Ranch,
an agricultural weekly published in
Dallas, Texas:
We are in receipt of a circular relat-
ing to the controversy as to the value of
"Half and Half cotton" Messrs. M. G.
Neathery & Company of Vernon, Texas,
sent a sample Of that cotton to E. P.
Walker & Company, cotton merchants,
New York City, about October list for
them to grade and asked their opinion
on it. The cotton from which this sam
pie was taken was grown by j. B. Coats
of Tolbert.
This is what Walker has to say, in
part: 1--WE have examined this cotton
carefully, and find it to be commercial
Lie ii. e., full inch to t-t6 staple).
AS to the character of the staple, it is
fairly strong, and better than most up
land cottons, and has better spinning
value than most upland cottons. The
grade of the type is strict good mid
ding, and, as we can sell such cotton,
we have wired you to offer US twenty
| five, fifty or 100 bales, equal in grade to
this type, and are now awaiting your
reply"
We also have circular letter signed
by w. Glenny Of Byers, Texas, stating
| that last year he shipped two bales of
this "Half and Half" cotton to the CAL
weston market and sold same for 1874
cents, the top price. Also from S. Y.
Stribling of the Roswell (Ga.) Manu-
featuring Company, who are represented
to be large buyers OF "Half and Half "
cotton, in which he states that the Half
and Half cotton has "therefore better
spinning qualities and less waste in the
MILL"
One of our daily papers carries each
and every day, or has until October 18th,
the following just below the Dallas cot
ton market report: "Cotton grown from
seed known as Half and Half is I'M
merchantable, and will not be received
on purchases" From other sources we
have CLEANED the Information that
this cotton has been locked about sic
per bale. We are informed that some
Nacona buyers have been buying this
cotton right along and giving the same
for it that other cotton has been bring
ing. So far as our information goes
Dallas is the only market that has dis
eliminated against "Half and Half
cotton.-Nacona NeUs.
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loved by all who know her. Rev. Hin
son, who was pastor of the church here
thirty years ago, has been in. our midst
for the past two years, and is revered by
every one. Much happiness is wished
this aged couple. They will reside here.
In the spelling contest forty of
our pupils passed the 80 per cent mark !;
twenty-five spelling the so words cor
rectly. The six members OF the tenth
grade made 100 per cent, two members
of the class being only fifteen years of
age. c. G. Goodwin, seven years old,
and Willie Waggonner, nine, both third
grade pupils, are winners of certificates,
making the 100 per cent mark. v.
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Emma Dots.

Monday, April 5.-We are having a
few days of warm weather. Sping has
come at last.
Some of the farmers of this community
have finished planting corn.
Mrs. Jim Giles spent Sunday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Giles.
Mr.. John Thomas and Mr.. John Cole
made a business trip to Plain Dealing
Friday. HIGsBIDDLE.
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NP Elsewhere in this issue of the
Banner appears a record of subscrip-
tons paid us during the past month. If
your name should be in this list, look
for it. If it is not there, write us, stating
the amount paid, and we will be pleased
10 make corrections on our books, when
found necessary. Please be prompt to
write. The best time to correct an error
is when it is first discovered.
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Hg 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.
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BRADLEY, ARK, April Z, 1915

Local Editor Banner, Benton, La.
DEAR SIR: Please announce that expect to
preach Sunday at the Bolinger Church Beth
morning and evening services will be held-at
eleven am. and 7:30 O'Clock pm
Baptizing at three O'Clock in the afternoon.
w. E. COLLINS.
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Rev. James Evans discovered Monday
that his smokehouse had been recently
burglarized. Several pieces of we'll
cured meat are missing.
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PLAIN DEALING LA. April 7. 1871!

PLAIN DEALING, La, April Z, 1915.
Local Editor Banner, Benton, La.
DEAR SIR: Please announce that expect to
preach Sunday at Walkers Chapel. Two SER
vices will be held at eleven am. and eight
o'clock pm. T. j. EMBREE.
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Devotional.

Services will be held at different
churches in this parish Sunday as re-
ported below by those authorized to care
for the several charges:
PLAIN DEALING, LA, April 5, 1915.
Local Editor Banner, Benton, La.
DEAR SIR: Please announce that expect te
preach Sunday at the Cottage Grove Church
Services will be held a. Ii :15 o'clock am.
GEO. G. WOODBRIDGE.
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HAUGHToN, LA, April 5, 1915

Local Editor Banner, Benton, La.
DEAR SIR: Please announce that l expect tt
preach Sunday at the Benton Methodist Church
Both morning and evening services will be
held-at eleven am. and eight O'Clock pm.
JIM. BROWN, Pastor.