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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-07-31
Advice To Those To Leave The Farm

We know that on account of condi-
tons resulting from the European war
many white farmers and tenants will
now be tempted to sell out and move
to town. They ought to remember
three things however.
/. That practically all other pro-
ducts except cotton are bringing good
prices, and loWprlCed cotton Is only Il
temporary condition.
,. That the war has made an even
hluer outlook for the farmer, employ
meht being difficult to get and wages
low.
,. That if a man has property
enough 20 that he can live in town
without work, he had better move
home comforts to the farm instead of
moving to town Make yourself a
rcighborhood leader and find new JOY
among old friend, and neighbors,
helping make your home and your
community fairer and better. instead
OF going to town to uSt out amid I'M
familiar environments and uncaring
.trangcrs.
Think Of the greater independence
o. the farmer. especially the farmer
who Owns little dirt. We came across
a $, wing of the late DR.. knapp's the
other day that is worth quoting in this
connection. The farmer who becomes
a town laborer. he declared, "Volun-
tarily exchanges the rights and priv
leges Of a freeman for a daily wage
and the badge of service. THE Pro-
eltssiNe Farmer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-07-31
CORN IMPORTS

5000.
II July, i9l", thefe was imported
into the United states about 1000 bu-
Shells Of corn. In October the Demo
cratic taIIli law put corn on the free
li.t. IN July, 1914 the lmportations
Of corn amounted TO I'"o4'o'2 bushels.
H. pracucaIIN all the corn growing
states there are boys corn clubs,
maI4talheQ Tor the purpose OF teach
Ing boys now to select seed and in
crease PfoducllFeheSS with the hope
%. hanlhg corn growing more prott-
allie .". ihe american farmer. II
every manager OF d BOY c!up WI!
Give 10. r"plIs the hgUres quoted
...e. X " sale prediction that
Nag. me IaoS arrive at voting age
they WI, q" something IN addition to
seed -c0'Gtoh TO hla%e corn growing
more if"HJ,alhie IN TINS country; lhere
vi" lou "i.IA ne lc"e! missing mis- IN
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
Fifty Years Ago.

From the Banner of Oct. %, 1s65--Bellevue.
In Shreveport cotton was quoted at
from % to 81 Is cents pound, specie.
The editor announced that one of the
Banners authorized agents was Mr..
John j. Swindle of Plainyille.
eft is with sincere regret that we learn
Of the death of Mr.. w. E. Edens, who
died few days ago at his residence in
this parish. Mr.. Edens was an old cit
izen of Bossier, having resided in the
parish for twenty-five or thirty years.
The death of such valuable and estima-
BILE men is not only serious loss to the
community, but to the country at large
The candidates for State Senator
were: Hon. A. A. Abney, Col. Benja-
min w. Pearce, Hon. w. B. Egan and
Thomas H. Jones; for Representative,
Col. J. A. Snider and John L. Naples;
for Clerk of Court, Capt. Jack Hodges,
P. r. Gilmer and Thomas N. Braden;
for Sheriff, D. F. Cavett, Philo Alden,
J. Marion Doyle and James S. Herring
for Recorder, A. Benjamin Brougton;
for Assessor, J. M. Sledge and J. M
Russell. Announcements of candidates
on the State ticket also appeared.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
RETROSPECTIVE
Ten Years Ago.

From the Banner of Oct 26, 1905.
.'All the parish quarantine guards
have been released from duty"
'The local passenger train went north
Monday afternoon and has been oper-
ated regularly ever since. The resump-
ton Of passenger service is welcomed,
after being without it so long,
Mention was made of the death of
Mr.. F. M. Barnett, aged seventy-six
years. He was born in Madison County,
Alabama, April 4, 1929, and removed to
Bossier Parish in November, 1857. He
was Confederate veteran, and for
many years prominent resident OF the
northern section of this parish.
"Capt. Thomas Player, who has been
a resident of Ward Five for forty-three
years, will leave in few days for Col
umbia, S. c., where he will make his
future home with his sister, Mrs. Jane
A. Dargan. Capt. Player is native of
South Carolina, is eighty-two years old,
and in feeble health. He was gallant
soldier and efficient officer in the Con-
federate Army; always a good citizen,
kind neighbor and loyal friend.'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28

Correction.

In the Police Jury proceedings OF date
October IL, 1915, / stated that the APP
preparation OF s349.25, to meet Bossier's
payment of half the cost of the Crows
Ferry bridge (across Bodcau) was to
come out of the 1915 Ward Four funds.
l am now informed by the Police Juror
from that ward, Mr.. N. w. Stewart, that
the paragraph was not properly worded,
as the appropriation for the payment
(349.25) acas to come from the general
fund. Also, Mr.. ]. T. McDade, who
offered the motion resulting in the ap-
preparation, informs me that he meant
to state in same that the sum was to
come from the general fund. II error
has been made cheerfully take it upon
myself, but as the original appropriation
was from the Ward Four fund, without
definite instructions, as Clerk for the
Police Jury, very naturally presumed
that the appropriation, as increased
was to come from the same source
Aside from this, the bridge is located in
| Ward Four. Respectfully,
R. B. HILL, Clerk Police Jury.
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Red Land.

Wednesday, Oct. Pa number Of
the residents Of this place went to Plain
Dealing Cemetery to be present at the
funeral service and burial OF the remains
of Mr.. j. E. Rogers Of Benton.
Mr.. r. S. Wilson has been elected
Superintendent Of the Red Land Sun
day School, succeeding Mr. 2. G. bod
son, resigned.
On the night of the 18th the Red Land
School gave novel benefit entertain
ment-a "Pie Supper" The pies, ff-
teen in all, were sold at auction, bring
ing s18.27. Mr.. Wilson, principal OF
the school, informed the writer that the
proceeds would be devoted to the en-
largement OF the schools library. i
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his claims to the electorate of Ward
Three.
Mr.. Robert Carstarphen wants his
Banner forwarded to Minden.
Clerk of Court ]. M. Henderson has
been a-bed for several days. He is suf-
fering from a swollen and slightly in
famed ankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Dowell of Shreve-
port spent Sunday as guests at the home
Of Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson. Their daugh-
ter, Miss Monola May, who accompanied
them, remained over several days as a
guest of Mrs. Dawson's daughter, Miss
Pauline,
DR.. Clarence M. Tucker of Haughton
writes the Banner as follows: Enclosed
find check for one dollar to cover Mrs.
c. M. fuckers subscription for next
year. Don't let us miss single num-
Der OF the cleanest paper published in
North louisiana"
10. LIZ oWOIuS WdS 6dkSH W OHFcV0-
port last Friday night, and at an early
hour Saturday morning was operated on
for appendicitis. This step was neces-
sary as her case was of long standing
and fast developing into an alarming
stage. She underwent the operation
we'll, has no fever now, and it is believed
she will be able to return home next
week.
Mr.. A. A. Shepard, of the Ivan COM
munity, who came in Tuesday to renew
his subscription, reported that Rev. II.
F. Killen of Natchitoches is conducting
revival meeting at the Pine Grove
School House, near Midway. At pre-
sent services are being held only at
| night. The meeting will hold over until
after the fifth Sunday gathering, which
will be conducted there, and which was
announced in the Banner three weeks
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
The Benton Self-cuiture Club.

Written for last weeks issue.
The Benton Self-Culture Club met
Friday, the 18th, with Miss Madeline
Smith as hostess, the following mem
bers being present: Misses Emma Lou
Brownlee, Pauline Dawson, Lucille
Edwards, Irma Stinson, Lille Mai Will
liams, Harriet Currie, Madeline Smith
and Mesdames E. w. Doran and Allmer
M. Wyche. Mrs. r. H. Mccullough
was present as an invited guest.
The committee on practical work did
not prepare program for the afternoon,
as most of the members were anxious to
complete their fancy work to be exhib-
/ tied at the Bossier Parish Fair.
During the social hours the ladies
chatted over their needle-work, and ex-
changed ideas on fancy work, in which
many tn them are quite adept.
Toward the close of the afternoon a
lovely tWo-course luncheon was served
by little Misses jeanette Hill and Ruth
Smith.
The club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
r. T. Stinson November 10Th.
| NJ. G. W., Secretary.
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seems supplementary readers are needed
and the lady teachers hit upon this
means of securing the funds. The only
thing lacking to make the event COM
plete success was pumpkin pie.
Mrs. Sallie Bennett, from Weather
ford, Texas, but who formerly resided
here, and who was a sister of Mr.. M. j.
Mays, while visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. T. Mays became suddenly
seriously ill Saturday and died early
Sunday morning. The remains were
shipped to her home for burial.
SAM NORTON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28

A nonjury term of Bossier District
Court was in session here Monday,
Tuesday and yesterday. Both Judge
J. N. Sandlin and District Attorney
Thos. w. Robertson were present. The
Judge adjourned court yesterday after
noon until next Monday, when some civil
matters will come up for consideration,
chief among them being a suit against
S. H. Bolinger & Company by one
Adams, who seeks to recover damages
in the amount of several thousand dol
lars for injuries to person received while
in the employ of the defendant company.
Yesterday several criminal cases were
disposed of, nearly the whole time Of the
court being given to the trying of those
charged with selling intoxicants without
license.
Against H. A. Finley there were four
charges, all for selling booze at Bossier
City. He was found guilty in each case
and was given in each COMPLETION six
months in iail--making total OF
twenty-four months. In the absence OF
bond, he has already been in Jail several
months.
The principal witnesses for the State
in Finley's case were R. Hayes, Marcus
Rogers and L. Fox, oil field operators
A like charge rested against Gus Mon
roe, who was formerly employed by
Finley, and who was around the court
room the greater portion of the day
However, when Deputy Sheriff J. A
Edwards returned from Mansfield
bringing Fox, who was to be used as {
/ witness against both men, Monroe
quietly stole away while the Others
trial was in progress and has not since
been seen here. His bond (of $100) wal
forfeited.
No conviction resulted in the case o
Sam Houston, negro from the southern
portion OF the parish, who was charges
with bootlegging. He was discharged.
| George Graves, white man from tn
upper portion of the parish, was charges
by negro woman of purloining he
wash pot, valued at 50. He was foun
not guilty and was dismissed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
Democratic Executive Committee.

bENION, Lid, OctoDeI q, 1917.
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, met this
day, pursuant to the call of the Chair
man, with the following members pre-
sent in person and by proxy:
A Curtis, Chairman; T. D. Connell,
Tom Hickman, c. O. Gayle, |. F. Elder,
H. L. Boggs Ct. P. Garrett, proxy, j.
B. Johnston, T. P. Garrett, W. W. Lay,
j. T. Ford, C. K. McClanahan, Loye
McDade.
There being quorum, the object OF
the meeting was stated to be to order a
primary election throughout the parish
for the purpose of making nominations
for Representatives and for all parochial
and ward offices by the Democratic
party of said parish, as well as to ar
range all preliminaries, Tx the amount
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
Thirty Years Ago.

From the Banner of Oct. %, 1sS5-Bellevue.l
"Overcoats were in demand yesterday
Middling cotton was bringing 915
cents in Shreveport.
sThe amount collected in tolls at the
railroad bridge at Shreveport last Sat-
arday was S154."
The death of Lizzie Nash, five-year
old daughter of Capt. and Mrs. B. R.
Nash, was reported.
Two marriages reported were: Miss
M. L. Harrison to Mr.. Dennis NJ. Hous-
ton, and Miss l. Q. New to Mr.. K. M.
Strange.
In the advertising columns Sheriff r.
E. Wyche announced that, in collecting
taxes, he would visit these places:
Haughton Station, Atkins Landing,
Dortch & Pickett's store, Nicholson's
store, Bossier City, Shady Grove, Will
low Chute, Benton, Pickett's store,
Dickson's X Roads, Collinsburg, Red
Land, Rocky Mount, Midway, Aber-
crombie City and Fosters store.
The Red Land correspondent reported
ga man named Wright, who fell from
his wagon, near. Mr.. F. M. Barnett's
place, on the 21st, was run over by the
wagon and killed. He had just left home
on his way to Shreveport with load o.
cotton" s"The gin house be-
longing to Mr.. Samuel A. Boggs, two
miles west Of Red Land, was destroyed
by fire on Friday evening, the 23d; also
three bales of cotton were burned. Thu
loss is estimated at $500; no insurance.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-28
DeLoyd Thompson Coming.

The management of the Louisiana
State Fair desires to make the following
Ruth Law, who was
booked for the fair, will not appear, but
DeLoyd Thompson, the famous "loop-
the-loop" aviator, will appear in her
place. Thompson was at the State Fair
last year, and his work in the air sur
passed that of Lincoln Beachey. The
State Fair secured Thompson after con-
siderable expense, and trusts that the
public will accept his appearance in
place of Ruth Law. He will fly on
Wednesday and Sunday, November I'd
and 7th. Low rates will prevail during
the entire time of the fair-November
Sd to Sth. ADJ.
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| News Notes
| of the Week
Now for the State Fair!

Mrs. NJ. S. Bolinger of Plain Dealing
spent Monday in Benton as a guest OF
Mrs, Elizabeth Dawson.
Justice J. D. Rogers of Carterville,
L. E. Collie, r. Fl. Cason and little Idel
!, Cole of Mot, were pleasant visitors at
the Banner Office yesterday afternoon.
Miss Margery Hughes, daughter OF
Mr.. w. C. Hughes, of Hughes Spur, is
now teaching the Alden Bridge School,
which was opened Monday OF last week.
Mr.. ]. w. Houston of near McDade
was among the business visitors in Ben
ton Monday. He said there was consid-
cradle sickness in his community, in
GLIDING some of his children and those
of some of his neighbors.
Little Jennie Ray Stinson, the three
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stinson, is still quite i'll, but her condi-
ton is now much improved and her re-
covery Is expected. A trained nurse
from Shreveport has been at her bedside
ever since Tuesday evening.
We have been requested to state that
an oyster supper and Halloween party
will be given at Mr.. F. r. Garrett's old
store in Plain Dealing tomorrow night.
The entertainment will be given under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society
Of that place, and the funda will be de-
voted to charitable causes. A big gath
eripg and a pleasant time is anticipated
Mr.. E. S. Burt has informed the re-
porter that his exhibits at the Parish
Fair were awarded twenty-five blue
ribbons and five reds, or seconds. How
ever, he is proud of them all, as he re-
ports that excellent produce was exhib-
tied and competition was keen. That's
q good showing for one small farm. Mr.
I Burt is now giving his attention to thu
parish exhibit to be made at the biz
State Fair.
Readers of the Banner will remembe
that Mr.. w. NJ. loops, a dirt and grave
contractor, was murdered at his cam
three miles south Of this place at a
early hour on the morning of Septembe
10Th, last. The crime is thought t
have been committed by one, or two
negroes, and Dan Woods, the black firs
arrested and suspected OF the murder
still being held. These facts We're pub
lished in the Banner, and number
other Louisiana newspapers at the time
But, it seems, an Indiana paper has re
Gently published different story, charg
ing five negroes with the crime and I'M
plicating prominent white citizen. W
have not seen the copy OF the paper, ot
to judge from reports culled here, II
editor was gulled to finish.
Hon. j. T. Many of Plain Dealin
has written to-day to authorize his an
nouncement as candidate to becon
the Police Juror from Ward Three. TT
second page of the Banner, where Oh
announcement column appears, W;
closed when his letter reached this offic
but We find pleasure in calling attentio
to his candidacy in this column. NJ
Many is we'll known throughout Boz
sier Parish. He has long and credi
able record as representative OF tt
people. As member of the Police Ju!
ne has represented both Wards FIJI
and Three and was until failing heal
prevented member Of the Gener
Assembly from this parish. He is
man Of his own convictions, honorab
@ N all things and at all times a frieI
Of the masses. We cheerfully advan'
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Rates and Rules.

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If deposit Of each candidate, necessary

of deposit Of each candidate, necessary
for the holding Of said election, etc.
On motion, seconded, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Be it resolved, That there be held
the Parish of Bossier, La,
on Tuesday, January Is, 1916, DEM
ocratic primary election for the purpose
OF nominating the following officers:
Two Representatives, one3Sheriff and
x-officio Tax Collector, Zone Clerk of
District Court and ex-office Recorder,
one Assessor, one Coroner and, in fact,
all parochial and ward officers, as well
as one member Of the BoardSgof School
Directors of said parish from Ward Five
to fill the vacancy on said board caused
by the resignation Of Mr.. A. Hoffpauir.
The election is to be held under the
primary election laws of the State, Act
10 OF 1906, and as amended. And in the
event second primary is necessary, it
shall be held five weeks later, on Tues
day, February..29, 1916, being the same
day fixed by the State Central Com
mittee for a second primary for State
officers, should one be necessary.
That the deposit required of each can
didate is fixed as follows, and said de-
post must accompany the written and
official notification of the candidate:
For Sheriff, $25.
For Clerk Of Court, SIS.
For Assessor, Sis.
For Representative, $40.
For ward officers (each) $3.50.
For Coroner, $3.50.
For member of School Board, $3.50.
Except, that candidates for member
ship of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee will not be required to make de-
| posits, but each must file notification Of
his intention to become candidate al
such primary.
That each candidate shall be required
to file written notification of his inten.
ton to become candidate at said pri.
mary election not later than Novembe
/, 1915, at twelve o'clock, p.m., with thu
Chairman of this committee, at Benton
Bossier Parish, La, which shall be ac
companied by the deposit, as hereir
fixed, and which notification shall com
ply with the primary election laws Q
the State, and with the corrupt practice
Act No. 2i3 of 1912.
That all applications and deposits sen
by mail are at the candidates risk.
| That applications and deposits shoul'
be addressed to A. Curtis. Chairman
| Democratic Executive Committee, Ben
tod, La, in the care OF r. B. Hill, Sec
tary Democratic Executive Committee
as the agent of or representing tn
Chairman who does not reside in tn
town of Benton.
That the committee shall meet Fri
day, November 5, 1915, to declare sue
CdIuluduSS do HAVE ~ OpPUoioioli 90 w
legally accredited nominees of the Dem
ocrotic party for the Office to which the
aspire, and such other business that ma
be, properly brought before it.
That said committee will meet on tn
above named day without further notice
except in the event meeting is nc
decessary the Secretary will then motif
the members.
+ Whereupon,, after reading the fore
, going minutes the same were approve
in open session.
The committee then adjourned to me'
| Friday, November 5, 1915, unless othel
, wise instructed. A. CURTIS,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
t r. B. HILL, Secretary.
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ICY Our North Bossier patrons are
reminded that Hon. j. T. Nanny is one
Of the Banners active agents at Plain
Dealing. He will be pleased to receive
your subscription or to talk advertising
with you.
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Or. A. M. EICHELBERGER
Graduate Veterinarian
Shreveport, La.

4 ollee and Hospital Spring and Milan Streets
Telephones: Once, 1853; residence, 1852
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Th,. PAGE Edited by A. D. SCANLAND

ENTERED as second-class matter at the post
IL office at Benton, La, under act OF Congress
of March 8, 1879.
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BENTON, LA. {" OCTOBER 70, 1919