The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-12-14

considered that a crop every other year
makes its cultivation profitable, and it
averages better than that.
Mr.. L. G.. Smith has traded in his
Ford car and is now driving around in
handsome five-passenger car OF more
pretens;ons.
Mr.. R. E. Wyche has purchased a new
automobile. 1t was acquired last week
and is roadster of going appearance. 1t
is one Of the handsomest Of several new
cars lately acquired by various residents
of Benton.
A civil term of Bossier District Court
was convened in Benton Monday, Judge
j. n. Sandlin presiding. quite num-
Der OF judgments in small eases were
rendered, including the usual routine of
colored divorce cases. Court adjourned
Tuesday until tomorrow.
Mr.. J. B. Booker, who lives in the
northeastern part of Bossier Parish, was
in Benton Monday marketing ribbon
cane syrup which he made up this year.
He said that he viii be able to sell about
100 gallons without depriving himself OF
all he needs for home use.
Mrs. Dallas Jones and children re-
turned Monday evening to their home in
Shreveport after spending five weeks
with Mrs. w. H. Scanland. Mr.. Jones
came up from Shreveport to spend the
weekend and returned to the city with
his family after fishing Monday on
Bodcau.
Mr.. M. E. Hyde, who resides in the
Bodcau Bridge community, writes that
he has now been reading the Banner
about eight years and must have It. So
he has sent in dollar and again secured
place on our mailing list. For about
a year past he has been reading the copy
that was mailed omplimentary to a
newly married couple.
DR.. S. Y. Alexander of Shreveport.
Mr.. W. M. Mccall Of Brewnlee and Mr..
Charlie Horton of Atkins joined with
local advise and help in an attempt Mon
| day to catch some of the wolves that
have been reported in this part of Bos-
sier Parish. They worked out tn G
country around Alden Bridge but not a
wolf was started. They are either very
wise wolves or else there are no wolves
| in the districts around Benton where
they have but recently been seen. A
good many attempts have been made to
':get them up" with very good dogs, but
no sport has resulted.
Overland Red is the leading character
in the serial story OF that title. It will
appear in the Banner, the first INSTALL
nent to be shown next week. When
you see the likeness of Mr.. o. Red on
the second page OF to-day's issue of the
Banner do not become frightened. While
he appears well armed he is, after all,
not such bad fellow. Upon reading
the story, as you must, you will find
him kindly and possessed of a big heart.
In fact, you will like him and the sweet
young ranch girl, adored by all heI
fathers riders, and Collie, the tramp,
who is Reds faithful pal. They are a
winning trio, SO you must meet them in
the story.
The first si.50-subscription to be paid
to the Banner has already come in. II
was received Tuesday and came from
our good friend Rev. J. NJ. Brown, who
has just removed from Haughton tt
Jonesboro. Mr.. Brown, knowing thai
he would want the Banner during 1917
and realizing that it is worth the newly
announced price of subscription, did no
wait for the coming of 1917 to send il
his 81 80, but sent it in at once upon hi
removal to his new home, and this whei
81 would have secured for him the SAM
service. Thank you, sir. When gu
labors are appreciated we here in tn,
Office feel encouraged. We shall max
every effort to mail you good, cleal
paper-and one worth reading.