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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
TEN MILES OF AUTOS COUNTED
 IN PARK DRIVES
Police Say 2,3O3 Cars, End to End, Were at Seaside
 Celebration.

Compiling figures of the traffic po- licemen stationed at State street and lranistan avenue and Fairfield and 1ranistan avenues last evening during and after the fireworks exhibition at Seaside park, Superintendent J. H. Redgate and Lieutenant Charles A. Wheeler, in charge of traffic, today said that it has been estimated that there were 10 miles of automobiles at the park during the celebration.
 All vehicles leaving the park were sent up Iranistan avenue and none was allowed to take any of the side streets so that Park avenue was used only by machines going to the park. Up to o'clock no machines on Iran istan avenue were allowed to go in any direction other than north, mak- ing Fairfield and Iranistan. avenues the center of all traffic. After g o'clock vehicles going west were al- lowed to turn at State street and go in that direction.
 Traffic Policeman Patrick Flana- gan was stationed at Fairfield and Iranistan avenues and although he had his hands full and was kept busy all of the time, he was equal to the occasion and directed traffic in a faultless and efficient manner. To- day Lieutenant Wheeler was com mended for having so efficient and capable a man on the squad. At State street and Iranistan avenue, Traffic Policeman Thomas Zehender was on duty and he also acsed commercially during the crush of all sorts Aof ve- hicles.
 At the Fairfield avenue corner, from 9:09 o'clock to 9:50 o'clock when the fireworks celebration was over and the traffic was heaviest 1,197 ma east or west. At State street from north and from 9:09 to 9:49 p. m. l. SOP machines went north or west.
 From these figures it is judged that 2,303 automobiles were in the park during the celebration and allowing 20 feet for each machine, it is est1- mated that there were 10 miles of automobiles on the highways of the park.
 In great contrast to confusion and delay that has prevailed in other years, when large celebrations have been held at the park. the park was cleared of all vehicles 40 minutes after the display had ended.
 Captain John H. Began was in charge of the traffic in the park and with the policemen in his charge eliminated the customary tie-ups and when the celebration was over, saw that all machines kept moving in a westerly direction so that all would ~ A | this corner it was expected that prob- ably would be some delay and tie-up, but the officers kept all machines in motion and the plans that had been made, worked. out splendidly so that there was no confusion attendant upon the exit from the park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
OBITUARY
SIDNEY Q. CUMMINGS


 Sidney c, Cummings colored, aged five years years. died in the Bridge port hospital this morning after a long illness. The boy was the son of Walter and Florence Cummings of 2s0 Adams street
 NORRIS B. WHEELER
 Morris B. Wheeler a retired. con- tractor, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marietta Crow ley. 1888 Iranistan avenue MT. Wheeler was born in Easton, the son of Sanford and Mary Etta Banks Wheeler. His daughter survives him.
 LAURINDA IRENE sMYTHE
 Laurinda Irene Jennings, widow of Thomas Smythe. was found dead yesterday at her home, $50 Hancock avenue. Medical Examiner Garlick found that death was due to chronic heart disease. Mrs. Smythe was born in New York 66 years ago. She is survived by five children, Thomas Judson, William Stanley, Harold Cur tts, Mary Irene and Liela Marion Smythe all of this city.
 JAMES P. SULLIVAN.
 The funeral of James P. Sullivan was held from his late home, 302 Pe- Quonnock street at 9:3O and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church, where the high requiem mass was sung by Rev Robert J. Bowen. The choir sang the responses to the mass. At the offertory, Miss Evelyn MacKiernan sang "Benedictus'' and after the mass, Miss Aurelia Berger sang, Some Sweet Day" A delega- ton was present from the Loyal Order of Moose, members of which acted as pail bearers. They were James F. Maroney, Thomas Feney, Michael and William F1tzgibbons. Burial was in St. MichaePs cemetery.
 MARY DARGAN.
 Hundreds of friends of the late Mrs Mary Dargan attended the funer- al held at S:30 this morning from her late home, 86 Washington Terrace and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church, where the solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Daniel Carey of Harrisburg, Pa., cousin of Mrs Dar- gan. Rev. Father Walsh was deacon of the mass and Rev. J. B. Nihill, P. R. sub-deacon. At the offertory Miss Aure1ia Berger sang Pie Jesu" and after the mass the church quartet sang Come Unto Me-" The bearers were Stephen D. Horan, James Sullivan. David w. Lynch, Edward Lonergan, William Hickey and William Dargan. Father Nihill read the committal ser vice at the grave in St. MichaePs cem- etery, assisted by Father Carey and Father Walsh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
 DIED.<

}HAYNORIn this city, July 1, 1916,
 Arthur C.. son of Arthur c. ana the late Irene Cremin Gaynpr, aged ~ year 10 months. K Funeral private at the residence # If his father, No. 1928 North ave- t nue, oh Thursday, July 6. at s:so Interment at New Britain. Conn. sgl<YTHE In this city, July 1, 1916, x Laurinda l., widow of Thomas S. v smythe. aged es years, months. 12 days.
 M Friends are invited to attend the
 funeral at St. Georges church. Col \ so&ado and Mslplewood avenues on
 ThursdAy, July 9th at 2 p. n1 Interment Mt. Grove cemetery. V Automobile cortege.
 AkyvHEEIEis-Ip this city, July 4.
 1916, Morris B. Wheeler. Friends are invited to attend tho
 funeral at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Marietta Crowly.
 1888 Iranistan avenue, on Thurs
 day, July 9th at 33e p. m. w
 Interment in Mt Grove cemetery. af 9f as 0GcGUIRE-In this city, July 3, 1916,
 Thomas, sen of Patrick J, and Mary
 Mcclure. aged 13 years. months,
 z4 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the
 funera. at the residence of his par ents, No. 600 Park avenue, on
 Thursday, July 6, at S:30 a. m., and
 from Sacred Heart church at 3
 q m.
 Ihterment at St. Michaers come tery. sa$
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Boy Stole Whiskey
 That Overcame Him

Seven year old John Lucia of 57 Hamilton street who was found intox- icated in an alley, on Congress street Sunday night was questioned today by the police on his discharge from St. Vincent's hospital and told the authorities that he and two compan- ions lifted a window in the rear of Reddy's saloon on Congress street and got some ,whiskey, which they drank. He was suffering from alco- hol poisoning and was in a serious condition when found
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Jlinbe on Chair to
 0et Liniment, Which Carries Death For Him

foisoned throughout his body by linfmsnt which he had accidentally l<aksR agxlx xeeterday morning. fve ! sar old Stanley LeClere of zs7 Dover |frset, disd this noon at the Bridge bort hospital where he was taken
 l&x1yl to-day.
 { The youngster was playing about |fhe house yesterday morning while ne mother, was preparing breakfast 1nd climbing on, a chair procured q bottle of liniment Unnoticed by the mother He took the cork from the bottle ahd drank the contents before Anyone noticed the act
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

London, July 5-According to pri- vate information received in Buchar- est, says Reuters correspondent in the Rumanian capital, the Bulgarian has issued a decree or dering the internment of all subjects in Bulgaria of hostile powers and the sequestration of the property of commercial houses and industrial and other companies of hostile na- tionalities.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
GLADSTONE HOTEL AT
 NARRAGANSETT LEASED.

The Gladstone hotel, at Narragansett Pier, which was conducted for many years by the late Andrew Radel, has been leased to Mrs. T. T. Tolby, pro- prietor of the Palmer House at Lake wood, N. J. Mrs Tolby has one year lease. She will continue to con duct the Palmer House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
OCEAN LINER HITS ROCK

Rotterdam, July 5-The Holland American line steamship Ryndam which left New York June IT bound for this port, via Falmouth, arrived here yesterday with hole in her fore- peak caused by hitting a rock near Kirkwall. The accident happened in a dense fog while the steamer was go- ing very slowly. There were no casual ties.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
TROLLEY HITS JITNEY.

Jitney bus 177 was struck in the rear by trolley car at Cannon and Main streets shortly before noon, and Manuel Baer of Stepney, passenger. was thrown to the pavement. He was taken to the emergency hospital but was only bruised about the body. Tho-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
German Office Reports
 No Advance By Allies

Berlin, July, 5-Violent fighting be- tween the Germans and entente allies on both sides of the Somme river has been continuous since last night, says the official statement issued today by the German army headquarters staff. Up to the present time, the statement adds, the allies have nowhere obtain ed serious advantages.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

little encouraging. sS
 The order of the health Icommis- sioner excluding children under 1e years old from moving picture shows went into effect today.
 Physicians say there is no known positive treatment for the disease but that the child's physique has to com bat 1t with such aid as the doctors can give to lessen the probability of per manent injury.
 l Chicago, July 5-Eighteeni city phy- sicians, under the direction of Dr. John Dill Robertson. Chicago health com missioner, are today watching incom- ing trains from the east as a precau- tionary measure against the possible development of an epidemic of infan- tile paralysis. So far no cases were reported from any, of the eastern trains.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, July 5.
Shorter hours but better service.

Summer days long The best part of them the morn
 ing. Summer days in the store hour shorter But that hour is cut from the afternoon. s, From till Labor Day, the closing hour is o'clock except on Saturdays; then it is 90 clock. ' Test of has proved this shorter day of benefit to every member of the store force That test has also shown that the stores service and helpfulness have not been impaired by the shorter day.
 More and more folks learning that it is very satisfying to shop in the morning. Those whocan't t., do not be
 grudge our folks their Summer shorter day #SB
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

With smart air and youthful life, true beauty.
 now. #sk n ls-ssss i%e. <,
 These dresses for girls of 14 6 and 18 primarily But they so pretty that womenfolks envy theand many small women gladly choose from them sss
 Voes lowered in large patterns and delicate hues; ginghams in cheery patterns, chambrays of firm texture and impressive collection of stripes! ,s g
 Some styles of the sport order, fly and dressy number of the dresses made pretter by soft girdles of ribbon essslsa
 Each dress ready for immediate service, ready to carry its comfort and style to happy wearer ready to many hours of cuttig and fitting and sewing for Mother psstf ,ra~ lesAase4Ks
 $4, $5, $6 and $1O. & -s.g ,'s TED (second noorD 4s9tt ssts znocv a3s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

teeiment is now recruited to full war lDtrength.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
CASUALTIES TOTAL 60,O00 IN ALLIED
 DRIVE ON KAISER
(Contfnued from Page 1.)

According to this despatch, a Ger man officer who surrendered 150 men in body, said he thought they would be of more use alive in Germany af- ter the war than dead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

6R L c. BoUTON, Chiropratic spe-
 ciAlist, Newfield Building. 1lSS x Ha1n St., P. s. c. Graduate. Hours 11-12: .2-5:3O daily. Monday. We'd
 neSdayf and Friday evenings 7-s.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

FOR SALES three family houses situated on Grand St. rooms to each floor. all Improvements; mort gaze $s,SO0. Address H. C., Care of Farmer.
 ' P5 d%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

odore Fabryck of Fairfield was the op- orator of the jitney bus while the car was in chAtge of :Motorma1l Alexander Easleson. md ConducfPt Andrew James.
  BaronF G Gonsukc H&yasAs Sapaness ambaosador to Italy. has been ap- pointed Minister to China, suocoeding Eki HiokL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

GIRL of 14 years would like to take care of baby during vacation. Ad- drees 465 Maplewood Ave.
 P 5 b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

1U1H GLASS rooms. electric lights, steam heat and hot water. 3ss wil- liam street.
 P5 dsp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-05

AT EAIRETEID BEACHANine room cottage, furnished; electric lights; uee of boat. Address Box H. B., Care Farmer.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
Louisiana. except as hereinafter mod

Louisiana, except as hereinafter mod
flied.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the ballots to be used in said cleo
ton may be printed or written, and
shall read: "For a 4-mill special road
tax for a period OF five years." or
against 4-mill special road tax for
period of five years."
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That all legal voters who are property
taxpayers in said district shall be en-
titled to vote, provided women who are
property taxpayers in their own right
shall be entitled to vote, either in per-
son or by proxy.
Sec. 7. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That notice of election herein called
shall be given by proclamation of the
President of the Police Jury, and pub
| lished for thirty clear days in the official
| journal Of Bosser Parish, as required by
law, and that said proclamation shall set
forth that this Police Jury will meet in
open session on the nth day of July,
| 1915, at the Court House, in the town of
| Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and
will then and there proceed to open the
| ballot boxes, examine and count the bal
| lots, in number and amount, examine
and canvass the returns, and declare the
result of the election, and such meeting
of the Police Jury for said purpose is
hereby called.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, ETC.,
That the returns OF said election shall
be made to the Police Jury of Bossier
Parish, at it's meeting to be held July 1.
| 1916, on which date the canvass of said
returns will be had, as aforesaid.
Sec. 9. Be it further ordained, etc,
That the following named commissioners
and clerks shall conduct said election:
Precinct 1-Bellevue: L. c. Biggs,
w. M. McVea and H. C. Deputy, COM
missioners; J. r. Snider, clerk.
Precinct 2-Haughton: A. G. Nelson,
G.. N. Jones and A. E. Nelson, commits
sioners; T. H. Lawrence, clerk.
Precince 3-Koran: J. A. CaWthon,
Phillip Brown and J. c. Palmer, com
missioners; E. r. Cornell, clerk.
Precinct 4-Adner: S. S. Rounsayall
| Alex Shaw and r. 0. Busby, commits
sioners; M. w. Finuf, clerk.
Sec. 10. Be it further ordained, etc.
That returns OF said election are to be
made as hereinabove set forth, and the
Secretary of the Police Jury is hereby
instructed to have prepared for use al
said election all necessary ballots, tally
sheets, etc., and other officers arc re-
quested to furnish lists, as required BY
law; and that to carry said proposition
must receive majority in number anC
amount of the assessments of those
voting.
Done and signed officially on this, tbs
25th day of April, A. D. 1915.
J. C. LOGAN, President
1876 Police Jury Of Bossier Parish Louisiana
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
Thirty Years Ago.

From the Banner Of June TO- 1SS6-Bellevue.
"The President only had to pay ST,
the regular price, for his marriage
license"
"In New York, on the I'd instant,
Anarchist Herr Most was fined $500 and
sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary."
"Grover Cleveland, President of the
United States, was married Wednesday
evening at seven o'clock, on the I'd
instant, at the White House in Wash
ington City, to Miss Frances Folsom,
the daughter of his former law partner
The President was surrounded by the
members of his cabinet and few invited
guests. The ceremony took place in
the Blue Room and was performed by
Rev. DR.. Byron Sunderland. The inte-
rior of the White House was magnifi-
Gently decorated with flowers, potted
plants and evergreens. The floral dis
play exceeded anything ever before seen
in Washington"
LOCAL.
"The Democratic Congressional Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Fourth Con-
gressional District met Monday in
Shreveport. This parish was repre-
sented by Mr.. John M. Arnold, proxy
for Col. J. A. Snider."
ga petition addressed to the Hon.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
at Washington is being circulated and
signed by the citizens of this parish ask
ing that Route No. 1921, from Belle
vue to Midway, be extended from Mid
way to Rocky Mount, and that service
on said route be increased from twice a
week as now fixed between Bellevue and
Midway, to three times a week from
Bellevue to Rocky Mount"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
An Ordinance

Ordering special election iG School District No
g. BoSsier Parish, louisiana TO take the sense
of the qualified voters and taxpayers in said
district on the question of voting special tax
of 10 mills on the dollar for five years, to SUP
plement teachers salaries and to improve and
repair school buildings in said school district.
Section /. Be it ordained by the Board Of
School Directors Of BOssier Parish, That a
special election be held in School District No 8
on Tuesday. May 80. 1916, for the purpose Of sub
hitting to the qualified voters and taxpayers the
question Of voting 10-mill tax fer five years said
tax to be used to supplement teachers salaries
and to improve and repair school buildings.
Sec. 2. Be itfurther ordained, That said cleo
ton shall be held under the general election laws
Of the State of Louisiana, except rs hereinafter
specified.
Sec. g. That said election shall he held in the
town Of Plain Dealing, on Tuesday, May so, 1915.
Sec. t. That the ballot used shah be either
written or printed and shall read: "a pTcpuB!
ton to vote l0-mill tax for five years, said tax
to be used to supplement teachers salaries and
to improve and re pair school buildings:
| For the tax | I;
Against the tax | |;
Amount of property, 5 ........;
Sec. 5. All qualified voters and taxpayers shall
be entitled to vote, and provided also that women
owning property In their own names shall be en-
| titled to vote, either in person or by written
proxy.
| Sec. 6. That the returns Of said election shall
| be made to the School Board Office in the town
| of Benton, within three days after said election
Sec. I. The same commissioners and clerk
| who conducted The good roads tax election shall
serve in this election. Wv SENTELL,
President Bessier Parish School Board.
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Subscriptions Paid.

The management of the Banner here
by acknowledges receipt of the follow
ing subscriptions paid during the past
month-MAY, 1915:
John R. Arnold, to May /, 1917, 81.
Gen. A. B. Booth, to Sept. /, 1917, ST.
William Broom, to June 1, 1917, 81.
Rea Bridger, to Sept. l, 1916, 25c.
M. H. Crawford, to balance account
and to June /, 1917, 81.
S. H. Dowell, to June 1, 1917, 81.
W. F. Dennig, to balance account and
to Feb. /, 1917, 81.
J. T. Ford, to Sept. i, 1917, ST.
Mrs. J. S. Gray, to May 1, 1917, 81.
J. F. Gladney, to June 1, 1917, ST.
Mrs. Eppie Hedge, to June 1, 1917, ST.
Herndon G Herndon, to June /, 1917, 81
F. NJ. Johnson, to May i, 1917, ST..
J. E. Johnston, jr., to June 1, 1917, 81
Wash Johnson, to August /, 1916, Soc
&c. Logan, to May /, 1917, 81.
DR.. Paul Lawrence, to May II, 1917, 81
w. A. Lowe, to May i, 1917, 81.
Mrs. F. NJ. Lester, to May %, 1917, 81
J. S. Milling, to May 1, 1917, 81.
J. M. Mitchell, to May 1, 1917, 81.
w. R. Pilkinton, to Nov. /, 1916, 6Oc
T. L. Page & Sons, to May i, 1917, 81
A. w. Roos, to July 1, 1917, ST..
J. M. Wilmington, to May /, 1917, 81
In the event you discover an error il
your date (if shown above) please make
prompt complaint.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
iay, the following named gentlemen

day, the following named gentlemen
were elected as Board of Directors for
the ensuing year: G. O. Gayle, P. G.
Pye, R. E. Wyche, w. W. Lay, ]. A.
Bumgardner, W. H. Scanland, 0. R.
Denton, B. A. Kelly and R. B. Hill.
The Board of Directors reelected G. O.
Gayle as President, P. G. Pye, First
Vicepresident, and R. E. Wyche, Sec
ond Vicepresident. The election OF a
cashier. was deferred until next Mon
day."
"PLAIN DEAL1NG.-While Mr.. H. M.
Matlock and family, who live near Mot,
were spending last Friday night on Bod
eau fishing, Mr.. Matlock's residence
and barn were destroyed by fire. The
entire contents of both buildings are
total losses. The citizens of our town
have responded generously to supply
Mr.. Matlock's immediate needs"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
A Case of HATING Oneself.

Proprietor of Concert Party ZEN
gaging soprano)-Now, want you to
understand. Miss Deerly, that | like
my boys and girls to be one big family
no quarreling. no jealousy.
Miss Deerly - Oh. that's quite all
right! I've never heard anything in
the work of any other singer to give
NE the slightest cause for jealousy
Kansas City Star
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
Ten Years AGO.

From the Banner of June I, 190s-Benton
married, at Rocky Mount, on Sum-
day, the 9th ult., Mr.. T. P. Larkin to
Miss Babbette Dennig, Rev. W. A.
zeigler off1ciating.''
"At a meeting of the stockholders
OF the Bank of Benton, held here Mon
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TIE Hiding Place.

My dear. l don't think the guests
liked your caviar sandwiches"
Why. they are all gone from the ia
ble."
Yes. but found most Of 'em inside
the grand piano. "-Kansas City Jour
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-06-08
Al, Ordinance

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
allies 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 River 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-driyen vehicles, or vehi-
cles of any description whatever, going
west on the traffic bridge are hereby re-
quired to come to a 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 $50, or
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 same
are hereby repealed.
This done and passed and signed
April %, 1915.
J. G. LOGAN, President
1876 Police Jury of Bossier Parish, Louisiana
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Your Opportunitv.

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is merely a matter of personal choice
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