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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Veterans Elect Delegates.

Camp Loudon Butler, u. G. ", No. 400,
met in special session in Benton, on Sat-
urday, October 9th. The following COM
rades were present, or represented by
proxy: j. A. Bumgardner, j. 0. Nuckolis,
S. 7. Taylor, j. M. Scanland, W. Fl. Scan
land, E. S. Dortch CIV. H. Scanland,
proxy and E. M. Laughlin CIV. H. Scan
land, proxy.)
On motion, seconded, j. S. Alison and
W. H. Scanland were elected Delegates !;
and j. A. Bumgardner and TT. Larkin
were elected Alternate Delegates to attend
the State Convention and Reunion, to be
held in New Orleans On November 10th,
nth, and perhaps, 18th.
On motion, seconded, the Delegates were
authorized to appoint a Sponsor and Maid
of Honor to represent the Camp at the
Division meeting.
j. A. BUMGARDNER,
Acting Adjutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
An Outsiders View.

D. s. Harmon, of Meridian, Miss, thus
writes to the New Orleans Tines Picayune !:
''The fact that prohibition has been
scheduled as a leading issue in the cam
paign for Governor, is hailed with delight
by many, for it is an indication that Lou
isiana has awakened to knowledge of
tie growth Of the prohibition sentiment.
And whether the candidate espousing that
cause is successful or not, the people will
have received enlightenment on the liquor
question, which will hasten the day of
prohibition the State. There are many.
doubtless, who do not know that there are
twenty States which have already adopted
State wide prohibition.
It's surprising that Mr.. John M. Parker,
a man Of his intelligence and knowledge,
should announce as his reason for adyoca-
ting local option ia opposition to prohibit
ton, is that prohibition does not prohibit,
and makes hypocrtes.'
''How is he going to expect people to be-
lieve that he is honest in such position
when he advocates regulation for the
liquor traffic, when regulation is not as
we'll enforced as is prohibition? Since
regulated liquor does not change its effect
on the dsinker, how is he going to recon
Gle his support of regulation, when il
makes not only hypocrites, but widows
and orphans, drankards, thieves, liars and
murderefs? Upon the same hypothesis he
would have to oppose every prohibition
law, for there are none that do absolutely
prohibit.
''Mr. Parker will have to give a more in
teligent reason for his opposition to pro-
hibiton before many will believe that he
is the man OF acumen he is reported to be-
and will be capable of devising means OF
relieving the State of many of its intricate
problems now under discussion"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
School Board Proceedings.

The Board of School Directors for Bos-
sier Parish met in Benton in regular ses-
sion on this, the 7th day of October, 1915,
with all members present, to-wit:
w. E. Connell, Ward One.
j. W. Wallace, Ward Two.
N. W. Sentell (Presiden) Ward Three.
A. j. Demoss, Ward Four.
A. Hoffpauir, Ward Five.
L. G. Biggs, Ward Six.
After roll call, the minutes of the last
meeting were read and adopted.
A number of committees appeared be-
fore the board on matters of various ma
lures, but it was not deemed necessary for
the board to take definite action on any OF
them. The uperintendent, however, was
instructed to investigate each case and act
as he thought best.
On motion and second, B. w. McLeish
was allowed 30 on building of Walker s
Chapel School house, same to be paid out
of the 10Th section, fund of township o.
range IA.
On motion and second, the account oil
L. G. Smith, Assessor, for S379.O7, was
allowed and ordered paid.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Plant Leaves.

1t is fact that. to the casual OBJ
server, all trees look pretty much the
same, in some respects at least. But
if one looks carefully at the twigs of
almost any tree. or. still better, at the
young shoots Of some rapidly growing
plant. they are pretty certain to discov
er that 10 two leaves occupy the same
position.
The fact is, however, that leaf does
not keep always in one position. Ev
erybody knows that they will droop
and stand erect again, and that some
plants sleep at certain times of the day.
A house plant. moreover. grows toward
the light. and if the pots are turned
about so that the leaves face away
from the window. it takes only a day
or SO for them to assume their old po-
sitions.
If now one looks carefully for the
joints where this bending is done one
can see at once that nearly all the
leaves have twO.--Exchange.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
The Faithful Horse.

/ don't know who wrote this toast
to the horse. but I'd rather read it
than Vests dog speech:
Here's to that bundle of sentient
nerves, with the heart of a woman. the
eye of a gazeile, the courage of a gladi
ator. the docility Of a slave, the proud
carriage of a king and the blind ODE
dience of soldier: the companion Of
the desert plain that turns the moist
burrows in the spring in order that all
the world may have abundant harvest.
that furnishes the sport of kings, that
with blazing eye and distended nostril
fearlessly leads our greatest generals
through carnage and renown. whose
blood forms one of the ingredients that
go to make the ink in which all history
is written and who finally. in black
trappinss. pulls the humblest of US to
the newly sodded threshold of eterni-
ty.''-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
THE SALOON A PARASITE.

Saloons are detriment to any commu-
nifty. The talk that 'saloons make bust
ness lively" and keep money in circu-
lation," is nonsense. The people who use
such argument do not think. 10 the first
place, the saloon keeper is not producer
he lives upon the community. Such men
are disadvantage to the town or city. 1t
is argued that the saloon keeper pays rent,
taxes. and employs men. True, but he
first gets the money from whisky drinkers.
The patrons of the saloon pay all these
paw the saloon keeper in addition, and,
also pay for his stock in trade. Thus, the
whisky consumers support two or three
men, or more, in each misunderstanding
that amount Of money from their own fam
lilies. The children of the saloon keeper.
and those OF his employees, are schooled at
the expense of the patrons Of the saloon,
for these men live by the profits of their
saloons.
In addition, the taxes of the citizens of
the community, in general, are increased
by the existence OF the saloon. Court re-
cords, anywhere, show that at least one
half Of the crimes committed in that sec
ton are caused by whisky. Consequently
taxes are increased for Court expenses.
The saloon keeper may also pay additional
taxes, but he first gets the money from his
customers. He does not produce any com
modify, whatever-he only sells liquor,
and, like the leech, fattens upon the in
dustry OF others.
Men should reason that the saloon is a
detriment, socially, financially, and in
every way. Liquor works its ruin down
ward-first, mentally; then physically
and financially.
1t is strange that men capable of reason
ing do not observe this plain provision Of
nature!
Candidates for the next Legislature
should be required to give their pledge tc
their constituents that they will favor ano
urge, and vote for the submission of a
Constitutional Amendment to the people
prohibiting the sale of liquor within the
State of Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Recapitulation of Sheriff s report of COL
lections for the quarter ending Septem-
Der 80. 1915:

The routine business having been dis
pensed with, the following resolution was
presented and unanimously adopted:
Whereas, in His inscrutable wisdom,
the great Arbitrator of the destinies OF
human kind having seen fit to remove
from her earthly sphere of action Mrs.
Annie Sentell, wife Of our honored Presi-
dent, N. W. Sentell, therefore,
Be it resolved, That we extend to him
and his family our heartfelt sympathy in
this sad hour OF grief and loneliness; that
we appreciate deeply their loss and feel
that words of sympathy and coincidence
are inadequate to solace and comfort in so
trying an ordeal; that we commend them
to the Zone who doeth all things we'll, -
and bid them realize that she has but gone
on before, and will be waiting for them on
the other shore where there are no more
partings and where sorrows never come.
Resolved further, That a copy of these
resolutions be furnished the Bossier Ban
ner for publication; a copy be spread upon
the minutes of this board, and a copy be
sent to the Hon. II. W. Sentell.
Very respectfully,
W. E. CoNNELL.
J. w. WALLACE.
A. j. DEMoss.
A. HoFFPAUIR.
L. G. BIGGs.
w. A. FoRTsoN.
There being no further business, the
board adjourned to meet in regular session
on Thursday, January 6, 1916.
N. W. SENTELL, President.
W. A. FoRTsoN, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Tribute and Resolutions

TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. ANNA S. sENTELL.
ADOPTED BY R. j.. HANCOCK CHAPTER.
U. D. c., OF BENTON, La.
Died, at her home at Collinsburg, La.
on the morning Of the Goth OF Septem-
Der, 1915, Mrs. Anna Sherburne Sentell,
wife of N. w. Sentell.
Her death came as great shock to
her friends, and will spread universal
sorrow. As it was our privilege to have
known her intimately for some years, we
can truthfully say that she was woman
among thousand. Possessed Of clear
intellect and sound Judgment, her words
and opinions were much sought. Her
personality was attractive, and her gen.
tie, gracious hospitality made her home
a place of pleasure and benefit to her
many friends. 1t is pleasure to testify
to her sterling worth, and her presence
gave courage and inspired one to nobler
deeds. 1t is impossible to estimate the
influence of such a life. A priceless
life has ended. Yet she still lives, and
speaks eloquently to those who knew
and loved her.
May her children love Jesus with the
faithfulness that she did, that each one
of them may hear the plaudit Gas we are
certain she now has) "Well done, thou
good and faithful servant; enter thou
into the Joy of the Lord!''
Truly, it can be said Of Mrs. Sentell.
'her works praise her." Not only was
she good and faithful in her church
work, Sunday school and Ladies' Aid
Societies, but she always found time
amidst her manifold duties at home to-
respond to her membership in our be-
loved U. D. C.'s, being member of this
chapter for number Of years, and
serving Loyalty and conscientiously at
all times.
And, now, because of our high esteem,
and great love for her, and that we may
manifest our appreciation of her, and her
labors of love among US, be it resolved,
| 1st. That in the death of Mrs. Sentell
we, the members of the r. J. Hancock
Chapter, U. D. G., of Benton, La, have
/ lost one of our most valued members.
/ I'd. That we cherish the memory OF
her consecrated life, and shall endeavor
| ofollow her example. In the death Of
ur-sister and co-Worker we have lost
one whose place will be hard to fill; one
whose faithfulness and devotion have
done much to strengthen and encourage
Dur work.
Sd. That we tender the bereaved hus-
band and loved ones our tender love and
sympathy, and assure him that we bear
them in our prayers to the Throne Of
Grace, and pray God to send in album
lance the consolation OF His grace.
18th. That copies of these resolutions
be furnished the family, and the Bossier
Banner, for publication, and that the
same be placed in the records Of our
| chapter. MoLLIE BANKS GRAY,
| Mrs. j. S. ALISON,
| Mrs. r. E. WYcHE,
| Mrs. j. G. LOGAN, Com.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Resolution of Respect.

Inasmuch as it has pleased Almighty
God, in His infinite wisdom to take from
earth the soul of Mrs. N. w. Sentell,
(nee Anna Sherburne) wife of our
worthy Brother, N. w. Sentell, whose
loss we greatly deplore, we, therefore,
tender her bereaved husband and chill
dren our heartfelt sympathy, and hope
and pray that He who doeth all things
we'll, as He alone can, will comfort
their hearts; and that He will look with
compassion upon her children, folding
His arm Of protection and care around
them. s,,.
We must say your loved one is not
dead, but gone before to that blissful
realm to which we are all Fastening,
and on the bright morning of the
worlds Resurrection: that which has
been consigned to dust will come forth
into new life and expand in immortal
beauty in that home beyond the skies.
"There is no death; the stars go down
to rise upon brighter clime.''
| Bowling to the dictates of the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe, we can only say,
"Thy will be done.''
That one copy Of this resolution be
sent to Brother N. w. Sentell; one copy
to the Bossier Banner for publication;
and one copy to be spread upon the min
utes OF Bolinger Lodge No. 156, Plain
Dealing, La. L. S. McGAUGHEY,
I Secretary, /. O. o. F.
j. F. NUCKoLLs,
| DR.. G. c.. LYON,
| c., A, HARRISON, Com,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Grit Always Wins.

Grit is the thing that counts We
I'LL Know young men who are hanging
around waiting for father to slip out
OF his old shoes AS if pair of old
shoes ever made man out of loafer.
Why. fathers shoes are ten sizes too
big for any Iaau that thinks money
somebody else has earned will make
him Il gentleman,
Grit is what these young chaps need.
whether they know it or not. The day
will come when the only man the
world viii count worthy of its respect
will be the man who does things, even
If he is forced to shut his teeth hard
to keep back the groan OF pain.
Folks used to think that the only
real soldier was the man who marched
away to the sound of fife and drum. to
shoot and kill and destroy. 1t is not
SOC. L. Vincent in Farm Life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
The Thrice-a-Week Edition Of the New
York World.

PRACTICALLY DAILY AT THE PRICE OF A WEEKLY
NO OTHER NEWSPAPER IN THE WORLD GIVES
SO MUCH AT so Low PRICE.
There has never been a time when a
newspaper was more needed in the house
hold. The great war in Europe has now
entered its second year, with no promise oil
an end for long time. These are world
shaking events, in which the United States,
willing or unwilling, has been compelled to
take a part. No intelligent person. can ig-
more such issues.
The Presidential contest also will soon
be at hand. Already candidates for the
nomination are in the field, and the cam
paign, owing 20 the extraordinary charac-
ter Of the times, will be of supreme interest
No other newspaper will inform you with
the promptness and cheapness of the
Thrice a Week edition of the New York
World.
The Thrice a Week Worlds regular
subscription price is only 81 per year, and
this pays for 156 papers. We offer this
unequalled newspaper and the Bossiel
Banner together for S1.7O. The regular
price of the two papers is 50. adu
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

Jeremiah,

Behold, / am the Lord, the God of all
flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
80, 81.
But they said, We will drink no wine:
for Jonadah the son of Rechab our father
commanded Us, saying, Ye shall drink no
wine, neither ye, nor your sons forever:
Neither shall ye build house, nor SOW seed,
nor plant vineyard, nor have any: but all
your days ye shall dwell in tents; that we
may live many days in the land whore ye
be strangers.-35, 81.
For ye dissembled in your hearts, when
ye sent me unto the Lord your God say
ing, Pray for US unto the Lord our God !;
and according unto all that the Lord our
God shall say, 50 declare unto US, and we
will do it. And now have this day de-
clared it to you; but We have not cbeyed
the voice Of the Lord your God, nor for
any thing for the which he hath sent me
unto you.-42, 20-21.
Then jeremiah the prophet said unto
them, | have heard you; behold, will pray
unto the Lord your God according to your
words; and it shall come to pass, that what
soever thing the Lord shall answer you, /
will declare it unto you; | will keep moth
ing back from you. Then they said to
Jeremiah, The Lord be true and faithful
witness between US, if we do not even ac-
cording to all things for the which the Lord
thy God shall send thee to US. Whether it
be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey
the voice of the Lord our God, to whom we
send thee; thatit may be we'll with US when
We obey the voice Of the Lord our God
AZ, As.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

Mr.. Lombard was present and made a
strong appeal to the board to grant the
request in the letter above referred to.
The President asked Mr. Lombard to re-
tire from the meeting so that the board
might discuss among themselves the re-
quest made.
after full discussion and consideration,
recalled Mr.. Lombard and, after further
discussion, it was moved by Mr.. Hodges,
and seconded by Mr.. Mercer, that the Bos-
sier Levee Board assume the payment for
the construction of the Willow Chute,
Gold Point Spur, and Riverside levees, to
cost approximately, as above set forth,
1929, 1880.
Mr.. Herndon moved, as substitute for
said motion, that the Bossier Levee Board
appropriate 5000 toward the construc-
ton Of the levees above named, and to that
extent aid the State in the rebuilding OF
the ievees of the lower Mississippi River.
The substitute motion was seconded by
Mr.. Wilbourn. 1t was then put to vote,
and lost, Messrs. Herndon and Wilbourn
voting in favor of said substitute motion,
and Messrs. Hodges, Mercer and Curtis
voting against the said motion.
The original motion was then put and
carried, Messrs. Hodges, Mercer and Cur.
tbs voting in favor of said motion, and
against the said motion.
There being no further business before
the board, the meeting adjourned.
A. CURTIS, President.
E. B. HERNDoN, jr., Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

Some 'touter" for the saloons said that
it would require 10000 soldiers to close
the saloons Of New Orleans. He gives
this as pretended argument against State
wide prohibition. In the first place, this
is not true; and, 10 the second, it would be
10 reason why such q law should not be
passed. But, we will guarantee that a
squad Of determined soldiers can close
every saloon, bunlso den, and tango joint
in New Orleans, in one day, and keep
them closed rs long as such law exists.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Warming to Trespassers.

THE Liberia plantation, consisting Of
Z 100 acres, located in Ward Two,
Bossier Parish, Louisiana, has been
posted and this publication is made to
fully comply with the law prohibiting
trespassing. In future all hunters, trap
GERS and others who wiilful1y trespass
and those found guilty OF taking timber
from the woodlands on the plantation
will be prosecuted. Also, all stock
roaming at large, and thus a menage to
crops, will be taken up.
T. OLIVE FOSTER.
September 8, 1915. octn
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

MIR. A. J. Frantz has resigned the edito-
rial management CT the Shreveport Journal
after many years valuable service. He is
succeeded by Mr.. T. O. Harris, formerly
business manager Of the Shreveport Times.
Mr.. Frantz has taken the position Of cam
paign manager for Mr.. T. C. Barrett, can
didate for Governor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Committee Announcements.

EHE Democratic Executive Commit
4 tee Of the Twenty-fourth Senate
rial District, composed Of Webster and
8ossier Parishes, is hereby called to
meet in Bossier City, in the Parish of
Bossier, Louisiana, on October 10, 1915,
at one O'Clock PM, at the Bossier City
Hall, for the purpose of providing for
and calling a Democratic primary to
nominate candidate for the Demo-
cratic party for said senatorial district,
and to transact such other business that
nay come before said committee.
THos. w. ROBERTSON, Sec'y.
Minden, La, Oct, 10. 1915.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
For Sheriff,

Mr.. j. F. ADAIR Of Ward Five has authorized us
to announce his candidacy for the Office OF Sheriff
for Bassier Parish, subject to nomination at the
Democratic primary election to be held during jan
uary, 1916.
Mr.. J. T. EDWARDS of Benton has authorized US
to announce him as candidate to succeed himself
as Sheriff for Bossier Parish, subject to nominal
ton at the Democratic primary election to be held
January 18th next.
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SHREVEPORT, La. Oct. 70. 10I5.

Local Editor Banner, Benton, La.
EEAR SIR: Please announce that there will be
preaching at Bossier City at eleven am. and
eight o'clock pm. each Sunday in the month;
sunday school at three pm Midweak prayer
meeting, Friday evenings at eight O'Clock, under
the auspices Of the Senior Epworth League.
Meetings of the Junior Epworth League (Mrs.
Y. L. Thomson, Superintendent every Wednes-
day afternoon at three o'clock.
w. B. PERRITr, P. C.
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Notice to Taxnayers.

A IL State, Parish and Poll Taxes for
~ the year 1915, as set forth on the
rolls on file, are now due and will be-
come delinquent on movable property
October tst, and on immovable property
December 3fst. j. F. EDWARDS, n
ii Sheriff and Parish Tax Collector.
Benton, La, October 5, 1915.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
R. T. GIasseIi Elected Moderator
III U. Y. L I ON9
C. A. HARRISON, Com.

Shreveport Journal, October 18th:
stMr. r. 7. Glassell, prominent business
man and church worker of Belcher,
was elected Moderator of the Red River
Presbytery, at the annual session last
Tuesday evening. Rev. J.. F. Naylor,
of Belcher, the retiring Moderator, de-
liyered the opening sermon.
"Rev. G.. G. Woodbridge of Plain
Dealing will preach on Sabbath Observ-
ance' Thursday morning"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

A world wide inquiry into industrial and
business systems has been undertaken by
the Federal Trade Commission. The in
formation is expected to be of immense
value in working out definite policy for
the United States as to business methods
and the attitude of the Government toward
business organizations.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
For Representative.

Mr.. A. HoFFPaUIR of Ward Five has authorized
US to announce his candidacy to become one of the
Represen tatives from Booster Parish in the next
General Assembly, subject to nomination at the
coming Democratic primary election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14

The whiskyites argue that this is ''an
inoportune time to raise the prohibition
question in the State campaign" Anytime
is j good time. But, with the saloon ad-
vocates there never would be good time
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
For Clerk of Court.

Mr.. JAS. M. HENDERSON, of Benton, who some
months ago elected by the voters of this parish
to fill unexpired term of the office Of Clerk oil
Court, has authorized us to announce him as a can
didate to succeed himself, subject to nomination al
the coming Democratic primary election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1915-10-14
Barrett Against Booze.

Delhi Progress: A great deal Of COM
ment has been made on one of the candi-
dates for Governor, because he stands on
a Statewide prohibition platform. Ii he
goes down in defeat he viii have the con-
ISOLATION OF knowing that he stood for right
and justice and that the stigma Of uphold
ing the liquor traffic and tie production of
boozeologist in our great commonwealth,
will not be charged against him, but his
pure and clean record will forever be re-
membered by the people OF our beloved
State.