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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-08-25
TO DON BRISGOE PLUMLkk
Erma McCampbell PIumlee VS.. Don
BriScue Plumlee
State of Tennessee, III Chancsr1

State of Tennessee, ia Chancsr1
Court OF Knox County No. l5446
In this cause, it appearing from the
bill filed, which is sworn to, that the
Don Brlscoe Plumlee is 3
nonresident Of the State Of lenne-
ssee, so that the ordinary process
cannot be served upon him, it Is or
dered that said defendant appear
before the Chancery Court, at KNOX
vile, Tennessee, on or before the
LIST Monday Of sept. next, and M
defense to said bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed by him ana
and the cause set tor hearing OK
parte as to him. This notice will be
published in the Knoxville indie
pendent for four consecutive weeks.
This the 3lst day Oh July 1911
j. C. FORD, Clerk and Master
Harris & Beeler, Sops.
Aug. A IL 10 rs 1871
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GOOD WORK PAYS
Try The
DIXIE SHOE SHOP
5l6H Market St. Up Stairs
j. S. McFall, Manager
Manager
TO ELMER nENSLEY
Eva Hensley VS.. Elmer Hensley

Iva ACHoiSy VS. GllleF I1CuSlty
State OF Tennessee, In the Chancery
Court OF knox co. No. l54o4
In this cause, it appearing from
She bill tiled, which is sworn to,
that Inc defendant Elmer Hensley is
a nonresident OF Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process cannot be
served upon MIN it is ordered that
SAID defendant appear before the
Chancery Court, at knoxville, len
'ssee, on or before the first Monday
of Sept ,le&t, &ild make d"fonse 10
said bill, or the same will BIZ taken
Or confessed end the cause set for
rearing ex Darte as to INN, This
notice will be published in the
KNOXVILLE INDEPENDENT for
four consecutive weeks.
lnls ora Gay of August Ial7
j. C. FORD, CLERK & Master,
Atchley & Bib, Solr's.
Aug. IL Is rs 1917
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shoemakers PLEDGE LOYALTY.

The following resolution was adopt
ed at the recent convention o. the Boot
and Shoe Workers union:
Whereas, We, the delegates assembled in
the thirteenth convention of the Boot and
Shoe Workers union in Philadelphia do
hereby pledge our loyalty and support to
the forces now engaged in the struggle to
uphold the principles Of democracy and
liberty for which the allies are contend
ing: therefore be It
Resolved That we encourage all our
brothers of foreign birth, unnaturalized
residents in countries where the Boot and
Shoe Workers union has Jurisdiction 70
become citizens thereof at the earliest op.
portunity
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BARRIERS Will Parade.

The union BARRIERS Of Milwaukee.
Wis, will turn out in full force in the
Labor day parade this year. At re-
cent meeting motion was made and
carried requiring all members to march
or pay forfeit
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-08-25
AsGREAT, MOVEMENT.

j. The labor movement is down
i. on the earth bread and butter
I. proposition calculated to benefit
1. the membership now as well as
i in the future.
j. The battle Of trade unionism is
I. battle for the home, for man.
j. hood and womanhood and high
r er standard Of civilization.
X Organization of labor is the
+ only thing that will secure to the
4. Individual the proper return for
+ the labor expended in any given
I. trade or calling.
i.
.s.i.a. .ss.3. i. y. l.S .i.,.i- .-l. 4. 4. 4. + +
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we do Job PristAns 1t Isair Prices c..
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Aug. 4 II II 25s1a17 i
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
THE UNFRIENDLY ALIEN.

As a step toward Kidding the country
of spies, President Wilson is expected
soon to issue a proclamation which will
make the registration of all aliens conf
pulsory. And let us rejoice that this Is
to follow. The underhand work Of the
Germans. and perhaps other foreigners
who synlpathize with them, has Oh
many occasions been noted. Munition
factories and stored explosives have
been blown up. great grain depots have
been fired. time bombs have been pro-
miscuOusly placed where they would
result in the greatest damage when ex-
ploded and. so minute and pains-taking
have been the hell-bent efforts of the
enemy in this direction, that ground
glass is said to have been put in car
tons of oat meal, largely a food for
children.
country in making war and. because OF
that, the nation was less OH its guard
in such direction than it should have
been in dealing with such IA despicable
foe. And for that same reason many
deaths and the loss OF much property
have resulted. But these practices may
he curbed. and they will be. The au-
thorities of this country have learned
of these tricks and, through their
sneaking participation, have learned
that they are none too repulsive for the
heartless enemy to engage in. And
now has come the time when the man
who is responsible for such methods as
we above refer to should be- roughly
dealt with. In SO far as possible every
ounce of food, every grain of explosive
and, in fact, every resource that will
strengthen the nation III its war actlv-
tiles should be conserved. That time
is. not coming-it is at hand.
Let the foreigner who is within the
states, constantly enjoying their free
dom and blessings. and yet seeking to
turn u hand against us, be sought ont
and punished. And let them be SO dealt
with that their pernicious practices
may lie discouraged for the future. Let
them learn for once and all that this
manner of making war is not ours, and
that here in America, though the very
cradle cf liberty, they will lead only to
their undoing
Locally further warning is timely.
DO not forget that there are at home.
right here in Bossier Parish and every
where in the parish, stores Of grain and
other commodities that may he CON
| verted into needed implement Of war
and that they may he sought to be de
stroyed. Watch the unfriendly alien
and watch him closely. He should be
forced to carry Il GOvernnlent-issued
card of identification to he presented
| upon demand SO that his recognition
might be made easy. In the absence OF
such. you will yourself have to pass
upon his merits as Il citizen, or the lacf
| of the same.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
How German Spies Work.

From the Manufacturers Record.
The activity of German spies and
agents is indicated i'll the facts given
in this issue. showing that on the Great
Lakes 600 have already been captured
while trying to destroy the 500 Canal
in order to shut off the nations iron
and steel Industries and in similar dew
iltries.
Some Of our people have yainly I'M
agined that by secrecy we could keep
German spies from knowing the weak
or strong points of the country, where
as these spies knew our country better
than our own people dc. They are in
our Army and Navy. so authentic re-
ports indicate; i'll our shipping, In our
business activities, in our churches, in
our Red Cross circles, everywhere SOW
ing lies with unctious i,iety or with
rrotestations of patriotism that deceive
the very elect. The amazing story
which comes from Chicago, and pub
lislled in this issue, as to their daring
activities Oh the Lakes will perchance
open the eyes of our people; but we
would make fatal mistake If We
should imagine that because they
have thus far beeu blocked on the
Lakes we can always head them off III
time to save vast interests from being
put in jeopardy.
There are many lessons to be learn
| cd from this story-;lnd one is, do not
be sure they may not yet Outwit our
men and wre;k fearful disasters; and
another is, never rest until the Govern
nlent interrs every rro-German in
America until the end of the war.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

A canning factory for White Castle.
IberviIle Parish. is assured within the
next twelve months, the promoter hay
ing deposited in bank the sum of $500
as evidence Of good faith. The factory
is to cost not less than 5000. and will
have a capacity Of 10000 to 1900 CANS
per day. The establishing of small fac
tories throughout the state will lead to
its greater commercial Importance and
achievement, and the same may be said
of the several parishes. The Banner
has long advocated the establishing
here in Bossier Parish of such factO-
ries as are well within the means of its
residents, but it seems they are slow
to come They not only bring in desir-
able residents. give employment, EN-
nance the value of property where
located. create demand for our natural
products and those grown OH the farm.
but their weekly pay rolls mean much
to the smaller towns. Let us get away
from the practice of looking to other
sources for so many of the every day
articles of life and learn to make them
for ourselves. Why should we continue
to ship out our raw materials, only to
buy them Lack again, thus giving a
handsome profit to some other section
of the country and to the railroads in
hauling &c and fro?
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ais natural instinct had led him 70
some safe nook which I had over
looked.
This thought possessed me and
brought renewed hope to my 1a1iinS
spirit. would follow Jocks lead ana
then yield to the inevitable without 9
murmur.
But where was Jock? That puzzled
me. I tried to locate his muf1ed cry.
It sounded SO near and yet SO, distant!
Something impelled me to strike OUT
under the boat with one arm, and my
hand came in contact with something
soft and furry. 1t was Jock, and had
I not heard his constant and persistent
bark should have concluded he was
strangling to death under the boat.
A rams wits act quickly in moments
Of great danger, or ut least they do
sometimes. Mine worked with light
ning-like rapidity then. I reasoned that
I could live where Jock could, and
plunged my head under the boat and
grasped upward for support.
found myself moment later cling
ing to the seat Of the overturned boat,
with my head humping against the bot
tom, but with more space for breath
ing than I had enjoyed for some time.
It was total darkness there. but the air
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
What You Can Do at Home.

From the Progressive Farmer.l
They also serve who plant and can
food crops enough for the family
supply.
Plant and can or otherwise conserve
enough fruit and vegetables to feed
one or more soldiers. The time will
come in which it can be forwarded to
them.
Grow and cure liberal supply of
meat.
Feed a COW on n,sturage that would
otherwise he wasted
do net burn cor,lstalks but turn
them under or use them for ellsilage.
Use little less tobacco.
Eliminate whiskey and store med
icine.
Peel vegetables thin, or better. scrub
them and boil with skins on.
Utilize vegetable waters for soup
and gravy.
Throw away no bones or leftover
vegetables that can be used for soup.
Keep sheep instead Of dogs.
Keep BIRDS instead of eats.
Keep pigs. cows, chickens, ducks, tur-
keys, geese, pigeons
Spray the fruit trees to save the
fruit.
Waste no crtlstS.
Use leftover dry bread for buildings,
hash. mullins, croqnettes. etc.
Taxa IN, fho nlafn Sllch foO67 ax will
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
Didn't Mean ] Medal.

It was not the intention Of the
weaver about whom London Tit-Bits
tells. to pose rs a hero. He joined the
arm.y at the outbreak Of the war.
From somewhere in France" he wrote
home that among other things he had
had 3. c. NJ.
When he came home on a short fur
Tough. to his surprise the mayor, conn-
cilor. and town band met him at the
station and conveyed him to the town
hall For banquet.
Speeches.. he went through every
thing.
During the course Of his speech the
mayor said how proud they all were of
him and that he fully deserved the
distinguished conduct medal.
A light appeared in the '.hero's" eyes.
distinguished conduct medalr' be
said. 'What they gave me was a dis.
trict court martial for pinchin' aschick.
rnf'
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was fresh and invigorating. Jock was
fawning by my side and whimpering
with delight.
reasoned out the explanation of it
in a flash. In turning over so suddenly
the boat had imprisoned a lot of air,
and the rising water had held It. The
bottom and sides of the boat were both
air and water tight. Jock had found
the place of escape either accidentally
or by instinct.
i breathed easier and found my posi-
ton more comfortable. There was q
good six inch space for the head, and I
could rest my elbows under the seat Of
the boat. 1t was all a question now Of
whether there was sufficient air to sup
port the two OF us for half an hour or
less. By that time, / judged, the tide
would turn and we could crawl out.
The water could not rise up higher
under the boat on account of the Inn
prisoned air, but our breathing steadily
exhausted the oxygen of the latter and
added to our discomfort.
My nerves grew tense and snappy,
and my senses began to reel. Jock, too,
ceased to bark and whine. A great
slumber appeared to possess us. How
long we had been there had no way
to judge but when my head seemed
ready to split could stand it no longer.
must have fresh air!
l tlucked my head under the gum
wales Of the boat and crawled out.
~ruv n
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MUST HAVE LEANED HEAVILY ON THE
SIDE OF TIE BOAT. FOR IT TIPPED OVER.
it had been high noon when lay down
to rest This impression was confirmed
by a few stray beams Of light filtering
through the roof over my head.
Jock at first sleepily wagged his tail.
Then. seeming danger. he whined and
shifted the air. l, too, was beginning
to feel the presence of some evil.
When fully awake and mental facul-
ties alert, comprehended the danger
of our situation ut glance. The tide
had risen rapidly. and the entrance un-
der the dock had been closed to us.
The light which had flooded the place
when we went asleep was thus shut
out, and we were dependent upon a
few feeble rays that made their way
between cracks If the boards overhead.
Hello. Jock. We're in pickle"
exclaimed.
Jock wagged his tail and tried to
bark, but 1t only ended in mournful
whine.
"You little coward" / added in dis
gust you're a brave one to give a
man moral courage!''
But / had little time to devote to
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
CoNsTABLE's SALE.


John W. Rodgers and Emmett W. Adams,
Plaintiffs, rerxas Elmer Randolph, De-
fendaRf. In Juxtice's Court, Ward -Four,
B0ssie, Parrish, Louisiana.
BY virtue of a writ Of fe,i facias, issued
In the above entitled cause, on a Judgment
Obtained during May. 1917. and to me d.
rectcd, by the Hon. 1aiford kiigore, Justice
of Peace. Ward Four. l have seized and
will self ut public auction, on Front Street,
in Plain Dealing, Ia. between the hours
fixed by law for judicial sales, on Monday,
the 10th day OF December. 1917. the follow
ing described property, tO-wft:
Ono s0rrcl horse. IL hands high. years
old, weight about 300 pounds; one mouse
colored jack. about II hands high. about )
years old: one brown mulcy cow, years
old, no marks or brands; one brown cow,
about years old marked crop in one ear
and crop and underbit in the other ear,
and one Texas saddle, about three years old
and known as the Wise saddle. Also, I
bale Of Gotten, weighing 500 pounds. more
or less. and 1000 pounds of cotton seed
more or less
The above property seized as the prop
erty Of the defendant und will be sold t.
pay and satisfy the amount of said wri,
and all costs.
Terms OF Sale--Eor cash. subject to thu
| benefit Of appraisemcnt.
| I. II. CRAWFORD,
Constable and deputy Sheriff.
| November %. 1917. I3t-aoI
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
Copyright by George Ethelbert
Walsh.

This isn't dog story, but, come to
think of it, a little brindly mongrel
cur figures pretty prominently in 1t.
Jock never posed as hero, and guess
he isn't one. I've seen him run from
bigger dog, yelping for dear life and
curling that tail between his legs like
an ostrich burying it's head in the sand.
Jock simply came to me, and I tOler-
ated him because he showed so much
affection for a forlorn, homesick engi-
neer doing duty in distant land.
Jock and I went everywhere, slept
together, ate together and tramped the
country like two old outcasts. But he
wasn't good for much else than COM
panion. He was too lazy to keep
awake ut night to watch out for dam
ger and too big a coward to stand be-
tween me and another man or animal.
When was commissioned to inspect
the new docks and piers that the gov
ernment was having built in Manila
bay Jock and prepared for sundry
little excursions along as pretty coast
as any man laid eyes on.
On the fifth day out from Manila
we reached the new government dock,
where heavy supplies for the army
were to be landed for shipment to the
interior. This was a large wooden
affair running 500 feet into the bay.
The contractors had just finished their
work, and the government was waiting
for my final report before accepting it.
The dock was firmly built of huge
piles driven into the soft mud and
sand and boarded up on both sides to
keep the floating debris from collecting
under it. There was an entrance under
the dock at the extreme end, but one
could enter 1t only at lew tide
1t was very hot day, and after
making a close examination of thc
dock | decided at noon to eat lunch
under the cool shade Of the mammoth
wooden floor and then take nap.
Jock made no objection to this un
spoken proposition, but wagsed his
tail with intnitive appreciation of my
plans. pushed the small. fat bottom
cd boat which carried our days sup
| plies under the dock and proceeded t.
| enjoy myself.
| The tide was very low. and pushed
the boat halfway up the shelving shore
aud left 1t with anchor thrown Owe
the bow. Jock ate all the dinner
could not swallow and then patientl.
snuggled up to my side and blinked hi
eyes sleepily.
The place was very conducive t
i slumber, and was soon fast asleep
and Jock was no better off. We mus
have slept for hours. | woke with
start and found darkness around us.
| For a few moments l was too puz
zled to make out my position. I coul
not believe that night was upon us. TO
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29
SfIERIFFS SALE.

g. w. Smith ~. LoHisidnG Land and fmmi-
Gsafion CempanY. No. 1878. In Second
District Court, Bossiey Parish, Louisiana.
BY virtue of II writ of seizure and sale,
issued In the above entitled suit, and to me
directed have seized. and will proceed to
sell mt public auction, to the last and high
est bidder, at the front door Of the Court
House, in the town of Benton. La, on Sat
urd;iy. January ;. 1918. the following DE-
scribed property, tO-wit
The southeast quarter Of southwest quar-
ter Of section %. township IL, north, range
II. west, with the buildings and Improve
ments thereon, and Situated in Bossier Par
ish. Louisiana.
Terms Of Sale-For cash. without the
benefit Of appraiscment, to pay and satisfy
the sum of 5000, with per cent per annum
interest thereon from February Il, 1913,
and all costs OF suit, including 10 per cent
On said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
j. +. EDw ARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish. Louisiana.
Benton, La. Nov. 20, 1917. Ijan 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

Senator LaFollette, OF Wisconsin,
has filed against publishing company.
IF that state libel suit for damages
in the amount Of 100000. For the love
of Guttenburg. What under the sun
is there that is mean, craven, low and
desl icable that might be said about
Mr.. LaFollette that would not appeal
to the American people as eminently
appropriate!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

Down in Vernon Parish all public
schools are to lie closed after an open
term of four months, excepting only
those that will he longer maintained
by funds derived from special taxes.
This step is said to be necessary be-
cause of a lack of funds in the public
treasury. 1t is regrettable that such
condition exists. and such short
school term is a POOR advertisement for
any community. During the days Of
ones ycath is when the opportunity for
schooling should come, and when 1t Is
cut down to d fotlr-lnonth course each
year the road TO learning would indeed
seem to lie !, hong enc. The boy or girl
out Of school is not much given to
study, which is only additional argu-
ment for the schools to be kept going.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

At least one member of the General
Assembly OF this state is said to he
SHARPENING Il stick" for the autOnO-
bile sneedef 1t has been announced
that Senator Aladdin Vincent, OF Lake
Charles, will at the next session of the
Legislature introduce bill regulating
autcmeiii.e traffic and providing heavy
penalties for violations of the act. The
suggestion is all right, but the diff
Guilty will he to enforce the law. If it
could be faithfully enforced no doubt
it would result i'll the saving of many
lives frein year to year.
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FINAL ACCOUNT.

Succcssf0a 1T /. y. ArRold. deceased. In
SECOND District Court, Bcssier PdrisAss
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that Mrs. LAME &
Arnold, administrative of the succession g.
/. s. Arnold. decreased has this day filed hi
my office her final account in said success
sion. and If opposition be not made thereto
within the time prescribed by law, the same
will be homologatcd and made the jndE-
ment of the Court
Given under my official signature INT
seal Of office, ut Benton, La, this, thes
18th day of November. 1917.
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON, ~
49, Clerk Bossier District Court.
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TREsrAss NOTICE..

/ have recently suffered losses through
the carclcssness and wantonness OF hunters
and others who persist in trcspassiDg on
mr. property. My farm and pasture, located
near and west of Benton. are posted and
hunting and general trespassing are forbid
den Running at large in the pasture are
my cattle, horses, colts. goats. hogs ana
large drove OF turkeys and | do net want:
and will net permit shooting around them
Prosecutions will result If in the future
can establish the Individuality of those
trcspassing on my premises.
Att r.. W. W. STiNsOy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

And now comes an announcement
that will not lie welcomed by the man
IF means who is at the beginning of
every season given to purchasing new
The manufacture of pleas
ure cars, in which it is estimated not
less than 100000 tons of steel are
used annually III this country, Is to be
greatly cuitailed. This step Is said to
be necessary so that the steel may be
used in the manufacture of implements
of war; This will result, no doubt, In
another big advance in price Of the
ever popular gasoline buggy.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-11-29

Just listen, to this timely wall from
the editor of the Mansfield Enterprise:
&" Long staple cotton is an absolute ne
cessity in the manufacture of aeroplane
wings Sea island cotton recently sold
for T2h cents per pound at Savannah.
G;. If all the linten and inferior
grades are used TO make high explo-
sives. the long staple to make wings for
cur flying machines, and all middling
to make khaki uniforms, what are we
poor devils going to do for Il new shirt
when our present one gives out!