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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11

Relative to the operation of automo-
biles, motor cycles and other vehicles
while going west ON the traffic bridge
across Red River at the city of Shreve-
port and Bossier City and requiring
all vehicles being driven west to come
to complete stop at the Bossier Par
ish toll house for the purpose of pay
ing bridge fare, and to provide pen
alties for the violation of any of the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section /. Be it ordained by the Po-
lice Jury of Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
in special session convened, That it
shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons controlling or operating any auto
mobile, motor cycle or other vehicle on
the traffic bridge across Red Rivera at the
city OF Shreveport, La, and Bossier City,
La, while going west on said bridge to
operate or drive the same, or cause to be
operated or driven, at a greater rate Of
speed than ten miles per hour.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That all motor-driven vehicles, or vehi-
cles of any description whatever, going
west on the traffic bridge are hereby re-
auired to come to complete stop at the
Bossier Parish toll house for the purpose
Of paying toll or bridge fare.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That whoever shall violate any of the
provisions of this ordinance, upon con-
viction thereof, shall be fined in sum
not less than S. nor more than S25, OF
imprisonment in the Parish Jail for not
less than ten days nor more than thirty
days, or both fine and Imprisonment, at
the discretion of the court.
Sec. 4. BE it further ordained, ETC.,
That this ordinance shall take effect
from and after its passage.
| Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, etc..
That all ordinances or parts or ordinan-
ces in conflict herewith be and the SAINT
are hereby repealed.
This done and passed and signed
April %, 1916.
| J. c.. LOGAN, President
lIs-6 Police Jury Of Bossier Parish, Louisiana
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but when scraped with knife the smell

but when scraped with knife the smell
OF tar reveals its identity.
Miss Pauline Dawson expects Misses
Stella and Mozelle Boggs of Plain Deal
ing as week end visitors.
Rev. J. M. Brown of Hauphton has
written to say that he expects to be here
Sunday to fill his regular appointments.
Mr.. L. c. Biggs, the merchant of
Bellevue, was visitor in Benton Tues
Gay, On his way home from a business
trip to Shreveport.
Mr.. Adger Logan, who still has en-
ployment in Shreveport, was here Mon
day to visit his mother, Mrs. Mamie
Logan, and other relatives.
Mrs. H. C. Chandler is here on a pro-
tracted visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Larkin, and other relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Chandler are now making
their home in Crossett, Ark.
Mr.. John Mercer Senten of the Will
low Bend plantation was among those
who attended the Louisiana State Uni
versity alumni banquet held at the
Youree Hotel, Shreveport, Tuesday
evening.
Rev. James Evans requests the Ban
ner to announce that he expects to
preach Sunday at the Rocky Mount
Church. The services will begin at
eleven am. and seven O'Clock DIN. He
adds: 81 go as representative of our
Baptist college at Pineville, in the inter-
est Of Christian education.''
Miss Emma Lou Brownlee returned
home last Friday from Good Pine, where
she spent some months with married
| sister, Mrs. Glenn Robertson, whose two
little boys accompanied her here. Mr..
and Mrs. Robertson are now in Hot
Springs, Ark, where they were called
on account of the illness of Mr.. Robert
sons mother.
The barn of Mrs. B. A. Kelly was
burned Monday night, together with a
few bales of hay and some harness. The
fire was discovered about 1890 O'Clock,
and in time to remove the horse, surry
and buggy from the building. This is
the second barn that has been burned on
her premises within the past two or
three years. The fire originated, it is
believed, from the burning of some
infected hens nests during the day. In
fact, fire gained some Roadway in the
afternoon and was not completely extin-
guished, it seems.
A prettily printed wedding invitation
to reach this Office reads: "Mr. and
Mrs. William Everard Hamilton request
the honor of your presence at the mar
riage of their daughter, Myrtle Virginia,
to Mr.. George Arthur Wise, jr., on
Tuesday, the 23d of May, 1916, at hall
after eight O'Clock in the evening, 1882
Hamilton Terrace, Shreveport, La"
Both of the contracting parties are
prominently connected in this part OF
the state. The groom is son of DR.. G.
A. Wise, of VAUDEVILLE, a we'll liked and
highly respected citizen; also, brother
Of DR.. J. z. Wise, Of Crichton, formerly
of Benton. Mr.. Wise is native of this
parish and many old friends will wish
him JOY and long life with the estimable
young lady of his choice.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11

nent hard roads in Road District No. 8,
comprising Ward Three, Bossier Par
lsh, Louisiana, as defined and created
by ordinance OF the Police Jury, passed
at its meeting of October ~, 1915.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc..
That said bonds shall be known as the
bridge and Road Bonds of Road Dis
trict No. 8, Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
for the year 1916" and the same shall
be issued for the purposes set forth in
section 2 of this ordinance. The bond
issue herein provided for shall be for the
sum of $4,000, represented by 100 bonds
of the denomination of $500 each, to
which shall be attached coupons cover
ing the semiannual payment of interest
at per cent, and shall be dated Sep
TENDER /, 1916.
Sec. 4. Also, for the cancellation of
the tax of 6 mills, voted in said district
for road purposes July IA, 1918, and
levied by ordinance of the Police Jury
July Is, 1913. Said bonds shall bear
serial numbers from to 100, and shall
be due and PAYABLE as follows:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Scouts to Plain Dealing.

The boys of Plain Dealing and Benton
will meet tomorrow at Plain Dealing
and form new troop of scouts under
Mr.. G. H. Hanks as scoutmaster, with
Mr.. M. B. Kidd of Plain Dealing as
assistant scoutmaster. The new troop
will be in camp near Plain Dealing
tomorrow night. They will swim, scout
and otherwise enjoy themselves.
There are eighteen scouts in the Plain
Dealing troop and twelve in the Benton
troop. Together they will form troop
of thirty scouts.
The Benton boys will go to Plain Deal
ing on the afternoon train tomorrow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Cypress Hill Dots.

Tuesday, May 9.-Quite lot of rain
fell here during the past week, and the
farmers now have considerable work
to do.
Mr.. w. P. Mason is again able to get
about.
Miss Ophelia Martin was guest Of
Miss Leona Morris Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Olivia Keeth of Mira spent the
week. end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. J. Weeks.
Mrs. Leila Morris is spending this
week with her father-in-law, Mr.. W. F.
Morris. All.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank our many friends
around Chalybeate Springs for their
kindness toward us while our baby was
on his death bed. We also want to thank
Dr.. T. N. Keoun for the great interest
ne took in our loved one. 1t is hard to
see one we loved so dearly die, but God
knows best. We hope to meet him in
that fair land beyond the skies.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.. BARNETT.
Tuesday, May 8, 1916.
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Bids Invited.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
OF the Board of State Engineers,
Room 104, New Orleans Court Building
SEALED proposals will be received at
y the office of the Highway Depart
ment of the Board of State Engineers of
Louisiana, Room 1Ca, New Orleans
Court Building, New Orleans, La, up
to IL o'clock noon, Monday, June 5,
1916, for the construction with gravel of
section of the Shreveport Homer
Highway, Bossier- Parish, Louisiana, a
distance of about 49, miles.
Informatiod as to location, character
of work, extent and class of material,
terms of payment, regulations govern
ing manner of submitting proposals and
executing contract, may, on application,
be obtained at the Office of the Highway
Department. WE Arr,Nsov
State Highway Engineer.
FRANK NJ. KERR,
Chief State Engineer and
Pres. Board Of State Engineers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Mrs. Stinson as Hostess.

The Self-Culture Club will meet May
18th with Mrs. r. T. Stinson as hostess,
instead of Miss Caroline Irion. The
program of May I'd, which was not rem
dered, will be given, together with a
parliamentary drill.
The members are requested to bring
dues for the last two months on library
reference books.
Mrs. E. w. DORIAN, President.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Fishing Tackle
Baseball Goods
Tennis Outfittin6S
ThermOS Bottles

N In Fishing Tackle we are the recog-
u nized leaders in this city. Our line is
full and contains all the standard articles
one would wish for, as we'll as the latest
novelties to appeal to the disciples of Mr..
. I. Walton. Here are four of them: Jim
Dandy Fish Bait Git wiggles, it wobbes),
Rush's Tango Minnow, Junod Tandem
Spinner, and Lutz' Pork Bait, which we
retail for % cents the bottle, and one bot
tie should save you the trouble of seining
for sinners for month or SO. The other
lures are proven, and are good. We carry
in stock the best in Tackle Boxes, Minnow
SENS, Cane Poles, Bambo Jointed Poles,
Paddles, Fish Lines, Hooks and, in fact,
about any article the angler would call for.
O Our stock of Baseball Goods, Tennis
q Supplies, Thurmos Bottles, Picnic or
Outing Baskets, with refrigerator COM
partments, and such like seasonable arti-
cles, is not equaled elsewhere in Shreve-
port. We believe that quality counts, and
therefore do not handle shoddy stuff. To
see and price our goods is SO satisfying
that sales result.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Potato SLIPS

From original Bunch Yam, Nancy Hall
and Key West Sweet Potatoes. Prices,
S1.75 per thousand delivered at express
office, or so cents per hundred by mail.
Slips ready from the 1st to 18th of May.
Order now and state when and how you
want yours shipped.
T. II. FORD, Rocky Mount. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
EStrayed or Stolen

From my home, on the 9Th instant, a
dark bay Mare Mule, years old, 10
hands high, wire-cut scar on left front
foot; name and tail reached, but tail has
brush. Bought in Shreveport about
three years ago. A reward will be paid
for information leading to her recovery.
Address, Benton, La. SAM GooDEN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
For Sale

JUNE CORN and SPEcKLE PEAS, at 81 so
per bushel, as long as they last. Also,
a 6-horse power Gasoline Engine and a
Feed Cutter, both in good condition.
1873 w. E. IvEY, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
For Sale or Trade

A good JACK; price, $500. Using horse
reason for selling. Also, so bushels of
Sweet Potatoes or eating. Tele-
phone, 722W, or address me at Benton,
La. loft T. w. w. STINsoN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
Z a. vi. EICHELBERGEP
uTaduate Veterinarian
shreveport, La.

Ta, aaa hospital Spring and Milan Streets
S1'paohes: Once, 1853; residence, 1852
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11

Dads Electric Lanterns, only S2good for anywhere,
and he can't set the barn fire with of them
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
An Ordinance


Submitting to the property taxpayers OF
Road District No. 8 of Bossier Par
ish, Louisiana, comprising Ward Three
of Bossier Parish, qualified electors
under the Constitution and laws of
the state, proposition to incur debt
of $4,000 and to issue negotiable
bonds therefor, running for period OF
from one to thirty years, bearing per
cent interest, payable semiannually,
for the purpose of building, construct
ing and repairing bridges, and build
ing, repairing and constructing per-
manent hard roads in said district;
also for the cancellation of the tax Of
mills, voted in said district for road
purposes, July II, 1918, and levied by
ordinance of the Police Jury July Is,
1913.
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the Police
Jury of Bossier Parish, in legal and reg
ular session convened, That under the
authority of the Constitution and laws
of the State of Louisiana, and pursuant
thereto, a special election is hereby
ordered to be held on Tuesday the 30th
day of May, 1916, and the same shall be
held in Road District No. 8, compris-
ing Ward Three, Bossler Parish, to take
the sense of the property taxpayers quail
flied to vote at such elections, as pro-
vided by law, on the proposition here
with submitted, to incur debt of $50,
900 and toissue negotiable serial bonds
therefor, to bear per cent interest, pay
| able semiannually, said bonds and in
terest to be payable in gold coin at the
Seaboard National Bank, in the City o!
New York.
| Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.
that the purpose for which said debt il
| authorized to be incurred and the use tt
which the proceeds from the sale of sale
bonds herein provided for, are to b.
| used, is declared to be:
For the purpose of building, construct
ing, and repairing bridges, and build
ling, constructing and repairing perma
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-05-11
An Ordinance

r. B. HILL, Clerk Police Jury
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31

Melbourne, Australia-Dr Eric Mo
berg, a Swedish scientist and airman,
has requested permission OF the COM
nonweaIth authorities 10 use an aero
plane in exploring the interior of
Papua or British New Guinea, some
parts Of which have never been seen
by a white man, but the Australian an
tloritieS have refused to sanction his
project for fear Of trouble with the ma
uyes. The English police are already
hunting down some natives who re
Gently killed one of their men with
poisoned arrows, and although the ma
tiYes are not feared for their fighting
strength, the authorities are opposed
70 any unnecessary intrusion into
their territory. An explorer who re-
Gently headed an expedition from the
Dahiti river had an unusual experience.
When I approached the natives" he
said, they stood and gaZed at me. and
in less than two minutes many Of them
tainted and collapsed at my feet. At
another place a chief came within a
few yards of me and when I went to
take hold Of his arm he tainted and
fell into the bed Of the creek. The
whole crowd then assembled around
me and prostrated themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Legal


Notice OF PublicatiOn-Ch ancery.
State of Illinois, Rock Island coun-
ty, SIS: In the circuit court, Septem-
Der term, A. D., 1916.
Charles Strate VS.. Martha Toncich,
Nick TOncich, Caroline Huntley, ad-
ministratrix of the estate of George W.
Huntley, deceased, Caroline Huntley,
Edith Myrtle GUILTY, Charles j. Guilty,
Earl ". Huntley, d minor.
Affidavit OF non-residence of the
above named defendants, Martha A.
Toncich and Nick TOncich, implicated
with the above defendants, Caroline
Huntley, Edith Myrtle GUILTY, Charles
j. GUILTY, and Earl W. Huntley, a mi
nor, having been fled in the clerk S
office Of the circuit court Of said coIn-
ty. notice is therefore hereby given 70
the said nonresident defendants that
the complainant filed his bill of com
plant in said court on the chanCery
side thereof, on the 18th day Of April
A. ID. 1916. and that thereupon a sum
mons issued out of said court, wherein
said suit is now pending, returnablo
on the first Monday in the month OF
May next, as is required by law And
on the l4th day Of July, A. ID. 1916, al
alias summons issued out OF said court
wherein said suit is now pending. re-
turnable on the third Monday of Sep
TENDER. next, as is By law required
Now. unless you, the said non-resi.
dent defendants above named shall
personally appear before said circuit
court on the first day OF the next tern
thereof, to be holden at Rock IslanC
in and for the said county. on the thirC
Monday in September next, and plead
answer or demur 70 the said complain
ants bill OF complaint, the same ant
matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed
and decree entered against you &C
cording to the prayer of said bill.
GEO. w. GAMBLE, clerk.
ROCK Island. H.. July IA, A ID. 1915
Schriver & Schiiyer, complainant
soliclIQrA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
WEATHER OBSERVATION
: S. Department of Agriculture
" Gather Bureau

The northern area of low pressure
and high temperature has moved to
northern New England, though warm
weather continues in the central val
Ieys and the lake region. The tenn
perature reached 102 degrees at Chi
cago and 100 degrees at Davenport, Du-
buQue, Green Bay. KeOkuk, Peoria, and
Toledo during Sunday afternoon. An
area Of high pressure and cooler
weather extends from Saskatchewan
and the northwestern portion of the
lake region southwestward to the pan
handle of Texas. ThundershOwers
have occurred in Colorado, Utah, the
middle Missouri valley, and the west
gulf sections Owing TO the eastward
movement Of the. northwestern high,
generally fair weather is indicated for
this vicinity tonight and Tuesday, with
cooler tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Kansas Corporal Drowned.

Topeka, E-ans-, July 81 - Corporal
Herbert A Adams, company L, Sec
ond Kansas infantry, was drowned late
yesterday while swimming in the Rio
Grande al Eagle Pass. Texas, accord
ing TO adyices received here by rela-
tives today. He was a student at the
Kansas Normal college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Drury Drainage District, Rock Island
County, IIlmOis-NOtice to
Contractors.


Time and place of opening bids:
l. Sealed bids will be received by
the commissioner of the Drury drain
age district of Rock Island county, Illi-
nois, at the Office OF McEniry a. Nc
Entry, attorneys, Rock Island ILL.,, un-
til l O'Clock p. IN. Aug. 81, A. ID. 1916,
at which time and place said bids will
be publicly opened.
Description OF work:
2. The work upon which bids are
to be received has been put into three
sections, which may be awarded sep
arately or as a unit but bids which do
not cover all the work in one section
will not be considered. Under the con-
tract for each section all the material
and labor necessary to complete the
work of said section according TO the
plans and specifications therefor will
be included in the contract for each
section. The sections are described as
follows:
Section l. The repair and construc-
ton OF the Drury drainage district
leyee from the north end Of the Mis-
sissippi river levee to the public high
way leading 90 the bridge TO Musca-
tine
Section 2. The repair and construc-
ton OF the Mississippi river leySe from
the public highway leading 10 the
bridge 10 Muscatine south to the levee
along the north bank of Copperas
creek
Section 3. The repair and recon
struction OF the leyee along the south
side of the Drury drainage district, be-
ing the north leyee along COpperas
creek
Payments:
3. Payments will be made in cash
a NJ IN
gineer TO the extent of so per cent OF
the value of the work done. and the
remainder Of the contract price for any
one section upon the completion there
Of and the acceptance by the commis-
sioner.
Plans and specifications:
4. Plans and specifications are on
file and may be seen at the Office 81 the
Elliott a. Hartman Engineering COM
pany, l44 Fredonia avenue. Peoria. Ill.
at the Office of Chester LiIlibridge. Mus
catine, Iowa, and at the Office of Nc
Entry & McEniry, attorneys for the dis
trict, Rock Island. III. Form OF bid
and form OF contract may be procured
from the Elliott q Hartman Engineer
| ing company. Peoria, Ill.
Rejection of bids:
/ 5. The commissioner reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
6. Dated this 26tn day OF July. A. ID.
/ 1916, g. IT. SPICKLER
Commissioner.
CHESTER LILLlBRIDGE.
Clerk
McENIRY & McENIRY.
Attorneys.
| ELLIOTT & HARTMAN ENGINEER
| ING CO. Engineers
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Legal.
Notice of Publication.

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
ty-ss:
In the Circuit Court, September
term, 1916 In Chancery.
Emma DeRoo VS.. Henry DeRoo.
Affidavit OF non-residence of Henry
DeRoo, the above defendant, having been
filed in the clerks Office of the circuit
court OF said county, notice is there
fore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed her bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof, OH
on the first (1st) day OF April, 1916,
and that thereupon summons issued
cut of said court, wherein said suit is
now pending, returnable on the third
Monday in the month of September
next, as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said non-resi-
dent defendant above named, Henry
DeRoO, shall personally be and ap-
pear before said circuit court, ON the
first day OF the next term thereof, to
be holden at Rock Island, in and for
said county, on the third Monday in
September next, and plead, answer or
demur to the said complainant's bill
Of complaint, the same and matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and a de-
cree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE,
Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill, July 20, 1916.
p. j. Meersman, compliments So
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
For RenresentatiYe.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the democratic nomination Tor
representative i'll the generl- assembly
from the Thirty-third senatorial dis
trict subject TO the democratic pri-
maries Sept. IS, 1916.
EVERETT /. WERTS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Fer States Attorney.

with malice toward none; with
charity for all" l respectfully ask a
denomination for the Office OF states
attorney, Sept 10, 1916, and election
by d united republican party this fall.
HARRY NJ. McCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
For Representative.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the democratic nomination for minor
ity representative in the state legisla-
ture from the 33rd senatorial district
and solicit the support of my friends
at the primaries sept 10, 1916.
w C. MAUCkER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-07-31
Special Taxation Notice.
State of Illinois, Rock Island county

State of Illinois, Rock Island county,
S.
In the county court of said county.
To the June term, A. d. 1916.
WARRANT NO. 1872.
Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that the board Of 10
cal improvements Of the city Of Rock
Island, Ill, has filed in the county
court of Rock Island county Certifi-
cate of the cost of the Improvement en-
titled in said court, In repetition of
the city Of Rock Island. Ill. to assess
the cost of paving Thirteenth street
with brick blocks from Seventh to
Eighth avenues" and said certificate
also states that the said improvement
conforms substantially to the require
ments of the original ordinance for
the construction Of the same, as re-
duired by law, and that final hearing
on said certificate will be had on the
10th day Of August, A. d. 1916, at .
O'Clock a. m, or as soon thereafter as
the business OF the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file Objec-
lions in said court before said day. and
my appear at the hearing and make
their defense.
Dated this 2Gth day of July 4. D.
1916.
WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
President,
\. JUHL,
Secretary,
WALLACE TREICHLER,
Member.
Board of local improvements of the
city of Rock Island, III.