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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-08


The Hicks Company, Limited, versus Lee Hicks.
No. 1888. In Second District Court, Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
DY virtue of e writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, |. have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, February "a,
1917, the following described property,
to-w wit:
All of the defendants undivided in
teress, about 27A acres, in and to the
southeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section /, township 18, north, range
IL, west, situated in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, together with all buildings
and improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the BEN
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum Of $1,000, with per cent per an
nun interest on $500 thereof from March
2, 1915, and like interest on $500 thereof
from March 80, 1915, until paid, and all
costs of suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
j. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Jan. Is, 1917. feb q
Sheriff's Sale.
S. W. Lee vs. Succession OF Henderson Davis,
J. M. Henderson, Administrator. No. 7lf1. In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
isiana.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, | have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, March 10,
1917, the following described property,
to-wit:
The northwest quarter OF southwest
quarter and north half of southwest
quarter. Of southwest quarter of section
s., township 10, range IL, Bossier Par
ish, Louisiana, containing 60 acres,
more or less.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, without the ben
EFT Of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum Of $50, with s per cent per an
mum interest thereon from November Is,
1911, until paid, less credit of $12, paid
December 6, 1912, and all costs of suit
including 5 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
j. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Feb. /, 1917. mars
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-08
Trcspass Notice.

IFcSpASS NOtfce.
A LII persons are hereby warned not
n to cut timber, hunt or otherwise
trespass on the property of the heirs of
]. B. Bixler, jr., located in Ward Four,
Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
5-s-p T. B. BIxLER, Agent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-08
Land Entry No. OS, OBJ.

Department Of the Interior, J
U. s. Land ONCE at Baton Rouge, La.
January u, 1917.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-08

Department Of the Interior, J
U. s. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La
January 30, 1917.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-08
SI,eriH,S Sale.

Benton, La, Feb. i, 1917. mars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
IT'S FIVE YEARS OLD.
But Mr.. Dorm Says It's Just as
Good To-day as When 1t Was
First Made.

Five years ago Mr.. Dorm testif-
ed to complete relief from kidney
ills.
Later he says that there has not
been the slightest return of the
trouble.
Edgefeld sufferers will take deal
of comfort in Dorn's statement.
Read what he says:
w. D. Dorm, Edgefeld, says: /
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills,
for one box of them did me 80 much
good that kidney and bladder
trouble have never returned" !"
Statement given April l2, l911.)
A Lasting Cure. After a Lapse
of Over Three Years, Mr.. Dorm
said: The cure Doan's Kidney
Pills gave me is still lasting. / al
ways recommend them to anyone
suffering from weak or disordered
kidneys"
Price SC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Dcrn twice publicly
recommended. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
A Good Time at the Presby
terian Church this Week.

The lnterdenominational services
in the Presbyterian church this
week are not only interesting but
some good foundation work is be-
ing done for the individual, the
home and the community. If you
are interested in your home and
members of the family there is no
better investment that you can make
than the time given to them. The
ladies are holding separate prayer
meetings in different parts of the
town at IL o'clock, and the men meet
at the church at II noon for the
same purpose. Much interest is in
evidence and we look for the relig-
ious atmosphere to clear up without
thunder storm. Parents: Bet
ter take our advise before it is for
ever too late and show your interest
in that child by being interested
yourselves! The design of these
services is to create an atmosphere
of religious springtime in your life,
in your home, IN your town and
surrounding community. God Is
going to talk to us in these services
and if we turn a deaf ear, why just
have little patience and He will
talk to us Individually by what we
call strange providences." These
services are no church affair, but
pure and simple christianity. 10
be candid we are just having real
religious good time and are willing
for others to enjoy them with u.s..
Shut up shop and home and bring
the family at 8 o'clock. Let us not
try and make a dollar at the ex-
pense of the soul.
These services are, at the very be-
ginning very encouraging. 1he
several pastors in the town have
them in charge.
A Pastor.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07

Zimmerman.
John earnest Abney, the young
negro whose reckless driving of an
automobile on the highway leading
from Edgefeld to Johnson last fall
endangered the lives and injured the
car of two Edgefeld young men,
was convicted and given a sentence
of four months on the chaingang or
pay fine of 500. He was represen-
ted by S. M. Smith, who gave notice
of an appeal.
Jim Thomas, tried for house
breaking, was acquitted, being rep
resented by N. G.. Evans.
Dan Johnson was convicted of
simple assault and given 80 days or
$4,000. The fine was paid. The
defendant was represented by j.
VIM. Thurmond.
The case against Mr.. Willie Bush
was confined to the next term of
court.
The court completed its work in
two days, adjourning sine die Tues
day afternoon.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
HARDY'S HAPPENINGS.
Roads Very Bad. Mrs. Bunch
not Doing Well. Township
Equalization Board to
Meet Thursday.

Wasn't Sunday a bad day !
Stormy, and my! the rain came down
in sheets, from two O'Clock until
nearly. Still it rained on slowly.
Thundered, lightened, blew and
rained. Guess we will have cooler
weather after all that, tits cooler
already, We have some prize roads
now. Some one asked if we went
to Augusta on the train or automo'
bile2 We told them we did not
live nearer than Augusta to rail-
road, and the road we did live on
shut off automobiles as soon as the
rainy season began. We had red
sticky mud, that was only overcome
by a good, faithful horse or mule.
We wish in winter, during rainy
season, we lived on the sand road,
then when summer and heavy sand
comes, we rather have our clay
roads. If we could only have them
we'll drained and worked, then
grayelled and rolled, I do not think
they would cut up and get 80 deep
in mud.
There were 80 many going down
for advances from March ], that 50
much travel cut them up, and SO
much wood and charcoal being
hauled every day, ruins them.
Mrs. Francis Townes is spending
some time in Augusta.
Mrs. Julia Towns is home again,
after spending several days with her
daughter Mrs. Will Walker in
North Augusta. Mrs. Walkershad
grippe but is better now. ~
Mrs. J.L. Townes and Mrs. Georg-
ia McKie went out to the Sweet
water cemetary Sunday. Mr.. Stan
more Townes was over Sunday.
speading the day with his mother
He certainly had miserable weather
for going back across the river that
afternoon.
Mr.. P. 8. Lanham called on Mrs.
Bunch Monday. Mrs. Will Briggs
called Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Bunch seems to have gone
back all during the past week, and
has not been doing the least well.
Lost the little appetite she had gain
ed, and with it went her strength.
She tried to sit up little on Sum
day, but found she was too weak, so
had to get back to bed.
Thursday the equalization board will
meet at Mr.. H. L. Bunch's to look
over the returns that have been
made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
Spring Term of Sessions Court.

The spring term of the court of
general sessions convened Monday
morning, with Hon. J. S. Wilson
of Manning as presiding Judge. AS
soon as tne court. was organized, a
brief but comprehensive charge was
delivered to the grand jury with
reference to its general duties.
The following indictments were
passed upon by the grand jury:
Rich Bussey, disposing of pro-
perty under lien, no bill.
Will Griffin, disposing of pro-
perty under lien, no bill.
Henry Lucille, murder, true bill.
Dan Johnson, assault and battery
with intent to kill, true bill.
Mack Terry, housebreaking and
larceny, true bill.
Jim Thomas, carrying unlawful
weapon, true bill.
John Earnest Abney, assault of
high and aggravated nature and
malicious mischief, true bill.
The first case called Monday was
that of Mr.. G. L. Turner, indicted
for killing Mr.. Bud Berry on the
9Th Of September. After being out
only Is minutes the jury rendered a
verdict of acquittal. The defen-
dant was represented by J. VIM.
Thurmond and the state by Solicitor
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
DEMONSTRATION AGENT
Speaks Well of Cleora People.
Weevil Coming Next Year.
Urges Planting e Cover
Crops.
Editor Edgefeld Advertiser:

Editor Edgefeld Advertiser:
I am sorry omitted to state the
facts about calling off the boil weev-
il meeting at Cleora several weeks
ago. l had no intention of sdis-
counting the loyalty of the good
people of Cleora. have never found
higher class of citizens, and /
would not do them an injustice.
The severe freeze 1st of Feb. is,
we fear, sufficient excuse for some
farmers, of the county, to plant
their grain land in cotton. Such
plans would be a grievous error.
Feed an1 food stuffs will not be
much cheaper than now, even if the
war ends, until more people become
producers. The farmer that buys
his rations for 1913 will have to pay
high prices for them. The weevil
will sure give us trouble next year
and it IS very probable that he will
destroy at least half or two-thirds of
our cotton crop. Where will our
cash come from to pay our grocery
bill and bank accounts? We ad-
wise the farmers to SOW some oats.
If you can't SOW your full acreage,
SOW what you can and fertilize them
and plant your other oat land in
corn, velvet beans or cow peas.
The Southern Cotton OIL Co., is
putting in machinery to crush pea
nuts and dry beans; this in large :
measure, will take the place Of cot
ton. These crops can be grown af-
ter small grain. Sov beans wilf
produce from thirty to sixty bushels,
to the acre and are now selling for.
$3.50 bushel. The dry bean cake.
makes better stock food than cot
ton seed meal for cattle or hogs.
Peanuts are as staple as any crop we
can produce. 1t takes about twenty
five million dollars worth Of pea
nuts is supply che demand sabsthe
United States, large per cent of
which is imported. The spanish
variety can be grown on grain lands
after the small grain is harvested.
The question of saving seed for
our fall sowing is another fact
would like to call your attention to,
oat seed, clover velch seed. Home
grown seed is worth very much
more than imported even if you
could get them at reasonable price.
They are acclimated and will produce
better crops. If you have the seed
you are very apt to plant them; If
you, have them to buy 1t is question
able whether you will or not.
Brown clover, crimson clover and
the vetches are great soil improvers.,
Mr.. Bob Hodges, Hodges, S. c.,
made more clear money last year
than any other farmer in the state
according to his acrea"e. His plan
is in reach of every farmer. Cover
your land with crimson clover in
the winter; plant velvet beans and
cow peas on your small grain stub
BILE and corn. Last year Mr.. Hod-
ges produced from fifteen to twenty
bales of cotton, plenty of corn, peas
and beans to the plow with cost of
SIS worth of acid phosphate. His
clover gave good winter grazing for
his stock, his peas and beans fat
tened his hogs.
There is not the slightest doubt
about having TO change our methods
of agriculture and why not begin
now and be prepared when the time
comes for the change.
p. N. Lott,
Johnson, S. @.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union.


Union.
The March meeting of the W. G.
T. U. was delightfully."- entertained at
the home of Mrs. J. B. Kennerly,
Mrs. Kennerly and Mrs. E. G.
Brown being hostesses. A very en-
couraging number of members were
present, and the program was open
ed with devotions by Mrs. T. 81.
Rainsford, Mrs. B. Tinmons act
ing as secretary. Several matters
of business we're attended to, among
them the postponement of the play,
''Tho Microbe of love- which was
to have taken place in the Opera
House on Monday evening next, on
account of the continued religious
services which will take place in
our three churches during Lhecoming
weeks.
Another item of interest was the
decision to invite DR.. Sophia Bruins
son at an early date to deliver q lee
ture on How to stay young, and
how to grow young when DID,
A demonstration on the value of
the Union Signal "resurrecting
Blanktown Union," was given by
Misses Sadie Minis, Ruth Tompkina
and Hortensia Woodson. This was
very pleasant feature and resulted
in some renewals and subscriptions
to the organ of our National w. q.
T. q.
Two very pleasant features of the
meeting was the reception of Mrs.
Robert Long as a member, and the
presence of Mrs. Ora Meyers Of
Aiken, a loyal comrade of the white
ribbon who responded very gracious
ly in a few words when called upon
in respect to the Aiken Union.
Mrs. W. L. Dunovant read an
article on the business worlds atti.
tude to the evil of into1icants, and
Mrs. e. P. Jones appealed to the
women in regard to the meetings,
at which time several cottage prayer
meetings were arranged for
One Of the ladies called attention.
to the fact that lemon and other.
extracts are being sold and drunk as
8 beverage, also, Jamaica Ginger
and Paregoric, and the Union e1-
pressed their desire that something
be done to eliminate this evil. Lem
on extract contains 80 per cent alco-
hol and Vanilla larger per cent.
The dining room shower waa very
successful, the Union making an ef-
tort to obtain in this way one hun
dred of the necessary table accom-
paniments for serving. More than
half Of the necessary articles have
been contributed, aud when all the
members have completed their Of
ferings, sufficient will have been
contributed.
At the close of the program
very dainty salad course with whip
ped cream and coffee was served by
our two gracious hostesses. A note
of thanks was read in behalf of one
of our w. G. T. U. babies, Thorn
as Motto Keruaghan, for his silver
spoon and the assurance from his
mother that he must always be an
advocate of temperance.
Spoons were sent to two other
babies, Sara Caroline Holston and
Scott Sheppard Cogburn.
Tie next meeting will be held at
the Baptist church, and will be a
joint meeting of the temperance and
mission societies of all the churches.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
Mrs, J. L. Minis Entertains
d. A. r.

The February meeting of the n.
A. r. was held on Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. J. L. Minis. The
attendance was large and the pro-
gram of the historian and the bust
ness session of unusual interest.
The regent Mrs. N. G. Evans
presided, and Mrs. Gladys Calhoun
was accepted as member. 1t was
decided to arrange in the near fu-
ture Pioneer Pagant" which will
be very attractive, bringing before
the people of Edge6eld many people
of the early historic town.
The school is always a help and
an inspiration, and on this occasion
so near the time of Washington's
birthday, several numbers were on
that subject, one of the most unique
being the interview of Betsy Ross,
Winks Bailey, with George Wash
ington and George Morris, Allen
George Thurmond and Hansford
Minis, respectively, relative to the
making Of the flag. Winks was
quantity dressed in colonial costume,
and made and exhibited the lovely
flag while the chapter was waiting.
Mitchell Wells who has already
made reputation for himself for
his eloquence, read Madam Wash
ington at the Peace Ball." and Mrs.
D. B. Hollingsworth read very
entertaining and comprehensive ar
ticle on the life of George Wash
ington.
At the beginning of the meeting
appropriate quotations concerning
Our Country" were given in an
swer to the roll call by the secre-
tary, Mrs. J. w. Peak.
sick list lately, but is now her same
cheerful self again.
Miss Ruby Dorm the afectionate
little daughter of Mr.. George Dorm
of Clarks Hill, visited her aunt,
Mrs. George Bussey, Jr., last week
end. Mrs. Bussey had as her guests,
also. Misses Kathleen Kenrick and
Lille Zimmerman, maiklag ainiass:a
house party.
MI. Albert Shelton came over
from Clarks Hill last sunday to see
his mother.
We are glad to report Mr.. Geo.
Whatley and family have about re-
covered from recent attack of pneu-
monia.
News has just reached US of the
illness of Mrs. NJ. E. Thurnond,
niece of Hon. J. w. Thurmond of
your town.
Mr.. and Mrs Lamb enjoyed the
kind hospitality of Mrs. Shelton
last Sunday, also in the home Of
Mr.. land Mrs. Clegg.
Mr.. Dewey McLendon and Miss
Carrie Belle Johnson of Red Hill,
visited at the home of Mr.. Luther
Zimmerman.
Messrs. T. w. Lamb and G. w.
Bussey, Jr., will make business
trip to Edgefeld this week. The
latter has recently purchased fine
horse.
There is still a good deal of fever
around, also some Pneumonia. Our
faithful and progressive young DIR.
Whitlock braves the bad weather
and rain.
We trust our little friend Clarence
Bush will soon improve and return
to his former place in South Caro-
lima where his place has been so
long vacant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07
Invigorating to the Pale and sickly

The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. drives out
Malaria, ,enriches the blood, builds up the system.
A true Tonic. For adults and children. 50c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-03-07

Continued on Fifth Page.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
GOVERNMENT PLANS
CORNER" IN SILVER

Washington. Nov. IA govern
ment corner" on all silver produced
in the United States within the next
year is planned Jointly by American
and British officials to prevent the
competition of purchases by other
foreign governments from raising
prices to the point where coinage be-
comes Improbable.
Representatives Of the two govern.
ments are comforting with leading sill
YER producers. 1t was learned to-day.
on proposed contracts under which the
governments would virtually control
the silver market for year at a price
somewhat lower than the prevailing
rate of Sc cents an ounce.
This plan does not contemplate the
cutting off of supply to jewelers. and
other users of silver since the govern
ment would use only part Of the metal
under contract for coinage, and would
release the balance for normal indus
trial purposes. One of the chief results
would be to place restrictions on the
acquisition Of silver by oriental coun-
tries. where a greatly enlarged demand
for silver coins has been caused by COM
mercial activities of the war.
More than 100O,O00 ounces Of silver
were produced in the United States in
1916 and this years output promises to
be greater. Director Of the Mint Bakers
report shows that the government used
10, $4,000 ounces for coinage during the
year ending June 30 and probably will
use 100000 ounces this year. Great
Britain needs quantities Of silver for
coins. particularly in India where COM
paratively little currency is circulated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
FOOD IN THE ARTIC.

Rear-Admiral Robert Z. Peary. who
writes in the November Century on
"Sledge Travelling" says:
after the matter of a suitable sledge.
come questions of rations, dress. instru
ments dogs and the size of the party re-
quired for the work at hand. For any
serious sledge-journey in polar regions
there are four and only four essentials.
whatever the time of year. the tempera-
lures. or the length of the trip These
are pemmican, tea. ships biscuit and con-
densed milk. Long experience with these
foods as staples has convinced me that
nothing else Is necessary either to pro-
vide heat for the body or to build muscle.
The pemmican for my last expedition was
preparation Of lean beef dried until 1t
was frable, then ground fine. and mixed
with beef fat, sugar and few raisins
No more concentrated or more satisfying
meat food can be prepared and t forms
the one absolutely indispensable item of
any polar sledge-ration. Our tea also was
compressed to save bulk.
"A daily ration Of one pound of penn
mican, one pound of biscuits. four ounces
Of condensed milk, and half an ounce
of compressed tea. with six ounces of
alcohol or oil for fuel. will keep n man
in good working condition for an indie
finite period even in the coolest of
weather, and this has been the standard
ration OF all my later polar sledge-trips.
/ have always tried to keep my dogs as
well, II not better fed than myself. and
have found one pound of pemmican per
day sufficient to keep a dog healthy and
strong, although, IL necessary. an Eskimo
dog can keep hard at work for con-
siderable time on very little to eat"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-15
WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS
AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Probably Campaign in Every State
during Holiday Season.


Washington, Nov. H.-Newly appointed
State directors Of the war savings move
ment at their first conference to-mor-
row with treasury officials will formulate
plans by which they expect to make var
savings certificates or stamps the most
popular Christmas gift throughout the
entire country.
Frank A. Vanderlip. chairman of the
governments war savings committee, will
tell the directors that it Is important te
conduct an intensive campaign In every
State during the holiday season and for
at least a month afterward to start the
war saving habit from which the goo.
eminent hopes to reap loans aaggregat-
ing two billion dollars within a year.
Although the campaign will not open
formally until December 8, posters and
other advertising matter will be dis
played in every locality within the next
ten days. 1t was announced to day The
State directors have less than three weeks
In which to organize their forces. choose
advisory committees. and designate the
mu titude of places where the thrift saw
ings stamps are to be placed on sale
The State directors whose appointment
was announced to-day will listen to ad-
dresses tomorrow by Mr.. Vanderlip,
Secretary McAdoo. Postmaster General
Bur'eson and Basil p. Backett Of the
British treasury. who has directed a SINH
lar war savings plan in his country. They
will also confer with their district direc-
tors, six OF whom have been named.
Friday the State directors will call on
President Wilson