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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
Confounded
The Gossips
Romance Grew Out of 4
Trip to a Country
Town
BY Alice Louise Lee
By Alice Louise Lel
Copyright by Alice Louise Lee.

II thirty-five years Of unmarried life
entitle a woman to the sobriquet Of
"old maid." Elizabeth Fairchild could
read her title clear, but of those other
attributes supposed to mark an ad-
vanced state Of single blessedness she
possessed none.
She was sunny of disposition and met
life with the optimism of girlhood.
Within her bubbled living spring Of
contentment which filed her deep eyes
with happiness and made the smiles
play about her lips as she worked In
her little studio or wandered among
the fields and woods back of Highlands.
BY the little country t0wn-where
marriage was considered theearly duty
of the Individual was regarded
with great curiosity, and many were
the speculations rife as to her probable
chances" during those years, when, as
art student and teacher. she had been
absent from home.
Being keenly aware Of the attitude
Of her fellow citizens, her heart sank
when a letter from Stanley Callahan
briefly and abruptly announced that he
would arrive at the Highlands the
evening of Sept. 8 In order to discuss
with her new designs for some deco
rated china he had ordered.
There was no hotel in the village, and
she realized the painfulness of enter
tanning any man who was single and
advanced In age, within range of the
eyes of Mrs. Bissell watching behind
her blinds twenty feet from the east
porch; of Mrs. Cavendish, twenty feet
from the west bay window; of Mrs.
Nash, just across the way, and Of Lem
Brown, the self constituted village wit.
travelling past the front porch.
why, mother" exclaimed Elizabeth,
half laughing. half frowning, High
lands will have me engaged to him
within an hour after his arrival"
what do you care? retorted Mrs.
Fairchild, who was white haired, but
fun loving still. I'D like to see Lem
Brown get his deserts for once. = - ss~.
''The probabilities are" Elizabeth told
herself cheerily rs she set her little stu
dio In order the afternoon of the 9Th,
that Mr.. Callahan will see nothing
and hear nothing which will betray the
Highlands matrimonial sentiments
Whereupon she sang gayly and dom
ned a becoming white dress and stylish
black hat without at all realizing what
q trim and attractive china decorator
Mr.. Callahan was destined to meet ut
the little country station.
Her acquaintance with him was brief
and confined to an exchange of letters
on the subject of painted china. A mu-
tual acquaintance had induced him to
give her the first order. The succeed
ing ones were given voluntarily and
were oddly extensive for bachelor.
The train was just pulling in when
she arrived at the station, and the first
unwelcome sight which met her eyes
was Lem Brown lounging on the plat.
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you did"-in answer to slight shake
Of her head. You had the plot all
laid and were carrying 1t out at the
rate of half mile minute!"
There was an instant's silence. dur.
ing which Elizabeth. leaning over her
side OF the rock, examined some moss
attentively. Suddenly her shoulders be-
gan to shake. The righteousness Of
the situation was taking possession OF
her. 4 faint sound of laughter reach
ed the tree trunk. 1t acted like spark
in u powder magazine, and with burst
all the laughter which Callahan had
been depressing rang forth.
They laughed until the tears came.
Then they wiped their eyes, looked at
each other and laughed again. Eliza
beth felt that the cobwebs had been
swept away from her eyes. and she
could look at her guest for the first
time in an open, friendly fashion.
II wanted to tell you down at the
station last night not to mind" Gala
man began, "but didn't dare. I'm
sorry to bc the cause of so much an
noyance to you-and qualification to
the minister. that good old duffer."
Here he went off again, sending out
peal after peal Of laughter.
And Elizabeth, happy at being herself
again, joined him. Il was afraid you
wouldn't understand" she said ut last.
mot being familiar with the matrimo-
NAL sentiments of our village"
"Understandr' he interrupted heart
lily. "Of course understand. l was
brought up in little Connecticut town
where every man Is considered mar
riageable at twenty. Luckily" with q
sidewise glance, II left before that time
and so must answer for the crime Of
bachelorhood."
Elizabeth drew long breath. Il
thought there was no place as openly
addicted to matrim0ny as the High
lands.''
Callahan stopped to adjust strap
on his suit case. mo town has mo
nopoly on that business. believe" lie
said dryly. "rve known ideas anent 1t
to penetrate lowell. We'll say BOs.
ton apartment"
The whistle Of the express sounded
far up the track. Callahan arose and
picked up his suit case Then he peercd
over the rock down on the station.
There's our friend the minister wait
Ing to see me off" he chuckled, 'and
the man who placed me so readily on
my arrival last night"
An expression Of annoyance passed
over Elizabeth's face. They must
have something to- talk about. sup.
pose" she said resignedIy.
For moment the two walked down
the path together in silence Then Cal.
laman began soberly. Miss Fairchild. !
should very much enjoy giving those
people something worth talking about
Elizabeth innocently fell into the
trap. How" she asked, glancing NJ
with smile.
His tone was earnest despite the quiz
zical pucker at the corners OF his mouth
by visiting you again in--say, Decem
ber-not to discuss china. May Gomez
Elizabeth caught her breath. She
glanced into the blue gray eyes meetin:
hers in deep questioning and replied
,imply YES"
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form, hands in pockets, his voice soar
ing above the clanking of the wheels
Presently his voice ceased, and its OWL
er stared hard at man with suit cas-.
swinging himself down from the rear
car. the sole passenger for the High.
lands.
1t was Stanley Callahan. Elizabeth
recognized him by the description CIV
In her by their mutual friend-lair
touched with gray, blue gray eyes and
thin lips. which looked-this she no
ticed with. shrinking-as though they
could curl sarcastically, and shoulders
broad enough to assist Atlas at his
task with the world.
As she moved forward and extended
her hand to the stranger Lem Browns
eyes bulged in his thin face. But
when the two walked off together his
feelings found vent in one audible.
wonder of wonders-Lizzie Fairchild' $
got beaur'
Elizabeth's cheeks famed with NOR
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w. 1. GAYLE
Must Try somethinu ar.
Druggist Benton

Must Try Something Else.
"I've planned new cookbook 4.
wives who take but desultory int:
est In the kitchen"
What's your ideuT'
Recipes win bs sandwiched betwec.,
short stories"
THAT won't work. They won't rcr
the recipes. Next to looking ut { !.
back Of a book to see how q sto :,
ends the favorite occupation Of to
average feminine reader Is skipping
-Bifmingham Age Herald.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
Not That all.

II can't tell canvasback duck from
q barnyard specimen
Experts say You can tell by the
bill"
"How SO? The bill for one IL al
ways as high as the bill for the other.
That's what I'm kicking about
Louisville COurier-J Ournal
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Notices.!

With a shortening In the days. a
change in the hours for selling ice
becomes necessary. During the fore
noon please call between ten and
twelve o'clock. and from three to
six during the afternoon. Only DUR
ing these hours will l be on hand to
serve You. and those who do not wish
to he disappointed will do well to call
then. As heretofore, stock at the
Benton Drug Store. j. W. HosIER
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
Some Reach.

Bacon-It IL said q dinner tai
reaching around the earth sixtc.
times would be required II the inhr
itants Of the world sat down Al
meal together. Egbert-Imagine yo'
self reaching for the butter!-Y Yonkr'
Statesman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
One Rule For All

m The publisher country
II have but rule for ALL and partcularis this
CARDS relations with his subscribers This
policy for and recognize that other
would be ruinous to the best interests
reason why remain firm this and-one
all just alike In fact there's other equitable
m you subscriber to the Banner you expect
ment to you little prior your subscription
expires Should fail make prompt remittance you
be surprised discontinued
follow In other words let your November
1917 Then statement will be mailed you
10th, and then fail remit your dropped from
the Banners mailing list November 1
this Office When YOU NAV
depend being the
busy with other duties subscription
One rule for all-all the time-with the Banner
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
Let Uncle Sam
Be Your Delivery
Man

:. Uncle SAM has made a great sue
cess Of delivering packages for us.
The Parcel Posi- il a real convenience
for you when Drug Store goods ar
wanted.
just phone or mail your order and 20
will receive the goods by tile first maj
that comes your way.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
Too Rouoh.

How did the girls sparring matt,
rurn out?''
1T was very brief. Mabel fcintcs;
and Gertrude MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
just . Change Ii Words.

just Change In Words.
Young Clerk-Do you like to stand
In front of the store and see the crowds
so by? Old Merchant-No. but like
to stand in the back Of our store and
see the crowds come buy.-Exchange
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-09-20
DIplomatic.

Diplomatic.
Young Man-So Miss Ethel r. 70 !:
oldest sister. Who comes after be-
Small Nobody amt come =,
but pa says the first fellow that con-.
can have her.-Exchange.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
NO EXCUSE FOR ] CHILDREN HAVING Z CONSTIPATION
Parents Who Worry Over This Not Entitled to
 Sympathy

10 matter how many, laxatives you
 live tried for the "kiddies" there is
 only one that is sure. certain and
 hetmless.
 z Get . bottle of Mrs. winslow's Lax
 4ttve Soothing Syrup at your drug
 tta1e today. give 1t faithfully and your chtId will soon be rid of all constipa-
 tfo sour. gassy stomach. indigestion, |1ivQr and bowel complaints. It cor EfeGb these ailments just as sure as [1Ate and best of all contains no dope" Etr Y drop of alcohol. The formula I1ig&t on the bottle, you know just kwhht you are giving, no secrets about 1GrA. Windows Soothing Syrup and T 70 good we want everyone to E1kh6w al about 1t.
 oh my! but Mrs. Winslow's Laxa- l&iv0 Soothing Syrup will surprise you. |kou can almost eco the little folks im- prove. they eat riGht. are all smiles aAA full of life and ginger. and what . Beollef, what . load on the parents' |1nind. It is the remedy par-exceilence Ind best of all the children like 1t.
 x Get . bottle today mother. and siye s16a little ono . fair shake. then say .D1 -byo constipation and all 1tonaacll 1sboWel trouble. Sold and foeom- |n[6Qdod by the best druggtsksevery-
 h1fos For sale in NSW H1la1nl bys
 11lxer's Prescription Pharmacy.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
SAYS IT IS STICKY
 BUT. WHO WILL CARE
Cincinnati man tells how to shrlvel
 up corns 50 they lift

Ouch !! ?!?! This kind of rough talk will be heard less here in town if people troubled with corns will follow the simple advice of this Cincinnati authority, who claims that few drops ofa drug called freexone when applied to . tender. aching corn stops soreness at once. and soon the corn dries up and lifts right out without pain.
 He says freezone is 8 sticky sub stance which dries immediately and never infiames or oven irritates the surrounding tissue or skin. A quarter of an ounce. which will cost very little At any drug store. is said to be sum- clene to remove every hard or soft corn or cailous from one's feet. Mill llpns. of American women will welcome x3tas s1shoa TT Inn lgtttit ation of tho high heele. sss l
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

companied on tho piano by Mrs Carleton Hazen. In addition to the quartet Walter Occupin of New Brit ain has been secured to render special selections on the cello. If present plans do not miscarry the school teachers of both Kensington and Ber- lin will attend the supper in a body. Masquerade Tomorrow Night. Having met with an unusual amount of success with their dances the past two months the members of the Grange are planning something new for tomorrow night in the form of masquerade ball. As before the dance will be held in the he'll on Pennington road and many out of town Changers as we'll as other guests will be present to take part in the evenings activities. There will be a long program of all the latest popular dances for which the music will be furnished by McKeon's orchestra of Kensin gton. During the intermission favors will be given to all those that attend.
 Brotherhood Concert.
 On next Tuesday evening in the town hall there will be an enter tadnment under the auspices of the Brotherhood of Berlin which will take the place of the regular monthly meeting. Through Lester Deming, chairman of the entertainment com- n1ittee. the Tuxedo Banjo Orchestra of Hartford has been secured to fur nish a program of classic and popular selections. During the evening Rob- ert 8. McGee. Q reader. will give sev- 4nA& known to local people many are ex- pressing the desire to be on hand that night Tho tickets will be linn ited to 200 so all intending to Eo should purchase tickets early.
 Briefs.
 Miss Edith Brown is visiting at the home of Robert Deming.
 The Boy Scouts held basketball practice in the town hall last night.
 Prayer meeting will be held in the Berlin Congregational church tonight at 7:15 o'clock.
 Jarvis Dowd of East Berlin is home for . few days from Wilson college.
 Mrs J. Ryon of Springfield has re- turned after spending a few days with relatives in East Berlin.
 Lenten services will be held at St. Gabriel's church. East Berlin. on Fri day evening at 7:45 o'clock.
 The Women's Guild of East Berlin met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walsh.
 Joseph 'Smitana of Manchester, N. H.. is the guest of Walter Nye of East Berlin. stf.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
FISH
 TRADE DISRUPTED
Submarine Warfare Interrupts Impor- tation of Salt, Necesary to
  IAfe Of Industry.

St. Johns, N. F., March S.-New- foundland fish exporters are disturbed oyer the difficulty of obtaining enough vessels to market their products this year.
 The fisheries constitute the main in dustry of the colony and In normal times a large fleet of schooners and small steamers is engaged throughout the autumn and the winter carrying to Europe and South America fish caught in the spring and summer and cured by being pickled and dried in the, sun. The vessels trading princi- pally with Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. bring back cargoes of salt from Sicily and Spain.
 Until recently the war has not seri- ously interfered with this trade except for a temporary shutting off of the Greek market by the Entente block ade. Since January l., however. six fish carrying vessels have been torpe- doed off the Portuguese coast and in the Mediterranean.
 Fishing agencies here have pur- chased all vessels at present available. but as the British admiralty has re- quisitioned many steamers formerly used in the trade there is a growing shortage of tonnage.
 The trade will require at least s5,- 600 tons of salt to cure this years catch of fish,. Thus far only enough ships have been secured to bring in 5000 tons.
 Sir Edward Morris. premier of Newfoundland. who went to England recently to participate in the forth coming imperial conference. carried with him strong representations from fish merchants and others as to the. needs of assistance from the admiralty to meet the problem.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
TREASON BLAMED FOL
 LEAK ON PLOT NEW
Commited on Apesscan Territory.
 ncial Berlin says Reearding, Pact with Mexico. @

Berlin, March 8, via wireless to oa1 ville.-Tke, !, Overseas News Ae0m1
 made public ,yesterday the folloWf3
 official statement concerning (3&
 many's plan to have Mexico et1gaG1I
 war with, the United States If ,EI
 United States should not remain TIT tral after the declaration of IlS| stricted submarine warfare. by G
 many:
 ''The decision to begin the ti1kl| stricted submarine war on FebruaxS| having been taken, an eventfut c6 flict with America had to be co1z cred by reason of it's previous AttitU The facts have proven that the sG mise was justified, for tho Amerid government. immediately after
 notification concerning the blS zone, broke ofr diplomatic rei6ti1 and. moreover, requested other IT tral powers to join In this courso action. In anticipation of this p0e biiity 1t was not only the ,rigl, XXI also the duty of ths governi3y take measures In time to K &iS balance the joining of an 9ddatt11 ally on the side of our enemies.
 ''The imperial minister to Mex{1 was therefore instructed about t1 middle of January to offer ar all ance to the Mexican government a1 to arrange the details, in case that tb United States should declare VI against us. The minister was exproA1 ly charged by instruction to take Il steps with the Mexican governmo1 before he had obtained the absolu1 certainty that war had been declare by the United States.
 ''It is not known by what means tl| A m ri an government acqutr@ of the instructions, tranf mitted by secret ways to Mexico. seems that trrason--and treaeoris is-has been committed American territory ShSs
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
GEN. SCOTT RE-APPOINTED. WM Reach Age Limit By Septenlbcr
 and May Retire.

Washington, March S.-Major Gen. Scott has been redetailed as chief of staff of the army by President Wilson. Because of his intimate association with the secretary of war. the chief Of staff has to be re-appointed when a new administration begins during his term. General Scott will serve until next September under the ordinary procedure, when he will reach the re- tirement age. Tn the event of war. however, he would continue in active service without regard to the age limit
 As chief of staff during the last three years General Scott has led the fight of staff ofiicials for reorganiza- tion of the army, culmfnating in his appeal to the congressional military service. Tn the latter move he acted on his own initiative. Tn carefully prepared statement he laid before the committee the conclusion of staff off, cers that the volunteer system had shown itself inadequate.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
COULD BUnlD rOR1IFTcA1Tc
New Haven Firm Would Help n
 of War. ass

New Haven, March S.-Mannf1 CTS and heads of various indu firms in this city and vicinity heN ceived and are returning the 4q sent out by order of Governor 4 comb for the industrial censue firm which employees many seoAA cs ters answered the question: What could your concern do event of war?'' with the words: " could build fortification1.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
RAILROAD .4CI4EAN UP'' WEEK.

RAILROAD s9CLEAN UP' WEEK.
 New York, March s.--In an effort to relieve car shortage and freight congestion. a ''clsan-up'' week, dur ing which the railroads of the United States shall make an effort to clear their rails of freight Accumula&ions, has been suggested by the commission of car service of the American Rall. way Association. It Is urged that definite accomplishments be shown not later than March 12. There arA many cars held by accumulation,
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

eral cases of chickenpox in tho dis trict of Kensington but when Dr. R. M. Griswold was asked concerMing the cases he said that he knew noth- ing of them and furthermore he has had no report of any such cases in the district mentioned. People little realize what dangers they are under going themselves ana the, effect 1t may have on tbe whole community when they fail to report such cases as these or any other contagion. Dr.. Griswold wishes it understood that there h 3 state law which provides that all cases of chickenpox, small pox or any of the other numerous contagious diseases must be reported to the health ofEicer when discovered regardless of the fact that the family may not have had physician. Tn the event that such cases of this kind are not reported and they are later discovered by the health officers the family or families where such cases are confined are liable to . fine and Imprisonment or both for the offence. It Is only fair and just to the rest of the. community that cases of this kind should be reported 50 that the neces-
 
 prevent further spread of the disease. If the report be true that there are several cases of chickenpox in tho town then 1t would be well for the family or families to report 1t at once before measures are taken by tho au- thorities to locate such cases and prosecute them.
 At.the Bollman home all the mem- AL A> smallpox are reported as getting along as we'll as could be expected. The cases are very light and with tho exception of the mother tho patients are able to be about the house. Every precaution has been taken by the au- thorities to keep the family isolated and the rules are being strictly en- forced.
 Land Transfer.
 Luca DiMinno has transferred prop erty on Beach Swamp road to Jordan and Selleck bounded as follows: On the north by the highway: on the east by lot No. 1S,: on the south by lot Mo- 29 and on the west by Upson avenue.
 Monthly Church Supper.
 The women's Aid society of tho Kensington Congregational church will serve the monthly supper in the church this evening at 6:30 o'clock. Following the supper there will be a musical entertainment in the parlors of the church. A quartet composed of Miss Adele Bassett. Miss Mary Nell son, Mrs. Harold Upson and Walter Hart will render selections being ac-
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
R. W. roteet has returned fro
 business. trip to Pittsburgh.

The Parents and Teachers assoc tion of Newington will give an N tertainment tomorrow evening at | Town half. Samuel Bassett Of
 place Is chairman of the committ91 charge. s
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
TWO LONG YEARS HE SUFFERED "FIuit-a-tlves' Made nIn Fool
 ks f Walking 0n Mr
Oa,I1,A, Nov. 2sth. 1914.

ORlLIiA, Nov. 28th. 1914.
 For over two years, I was troubled with Eosstipsties. Dsoacsisess, Laek ef Aktetixs asd HAGdaates. One day saw your sign which read "Fruit.a-tives make you feel like walking on air. '' This appealed to me, so I decided to try . box. Jn very short time, I began to feel hotter, and ~ov xfzelfns. Ihave agood appetite, relish everything I eat, and tho Headaches arc gone entirely. recommend this tlsasest fxit ssedicise to all my friends".
 DAN MCLEAN.
 60c. box, for $2.50, trial sise, 26c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

be given by the Kensington Foresters some time in April. Edward Barrows, Albert Conlin. Charles Smith. William Bartlett and James J. Graham were appointed a committee of arrange ments.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08
00~4 A01A 4N~0OS EOPLE WARNED TO REPORT C0NTAGION Any That Do Not Ire Liable to Fine and Imprisonment CHURCH SUPPER TONIGHT. Geaneers Planning for s1asauerade
 Tomorrow Night-Tnxedo. Banjo
 Orclscstra to Furnish Concert for V berlin Brotherhood.
CHURCH SUPPER TONIGHT

Since the announcement last week that there were three cases of small BOX in Berlin many of the residents have had rather uneasy feeling and reports have been circulated from time to time stating that there were
 other cases discovered. Up to the
 present time the only cases are the
 ones in the family of Frank Bollman
 and this house has been completely
 isolated from the rest of the com
 munity. According to . story being circulated this morning there are sev-
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

The membars Of the Lit2r42255q ciety met ats the hoirfe 0fs. 1fr. : Blair on Robbins avenue. AsA6@1T F. followed the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

Mrs. J. c. Moody entertaineda bridge club this afternoon, 1t <; h6me on Golf street s1'