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

Monday, July 3O.-A hustle among
the carpenters and builders such ais
has never been known here before is
now taking place.
State Senator w. J. Johnston re-
turned home from his labors at Baton
Rouge last Friday evening, greatly
improved in health.
1t You have vacant lot YOU wish
to dispose of why not advertise it in
the Banner! There Is great demand
fer this class of property just now
Several cars of pipe and oil well
supplies were received here last night
and the teamsters are busily engaged
i'll hauling 1t out to the different well
sites to-day.
Mr.. $. H. Cochran is extending his
store building some twenty feet The
work was begun to-day, and If the
rapid progress continues it will be COM
pleted by the latter part of the week.
Messrs. T. L. Crawford. L. l.. Brock
and others had another fox chase Sat
urday night. running the fox to his
hole and later digging him cut-cap-
turing him in the Invest kind of eon-
ditiOn.
MIR. X. +. Wyche, jr., has a portion
Ct the material on the ground for the
erection Of a brick building just east
Of Mr.. w. H. Martins store and next
the office now occupied by Mr.. NJ. s.
Bolinger.
The cotton crop throughout this Sec
ton, with some exceptions, is imprOv-
ing fast. Nearly all the farmers COM
rlain Of the smallness of the weed.
but say the plant is more closely
fruited than for some years past.
The brick walls for the new Cald-
well store are in manner completed.
The finishing touches will he applied
just as fast as the work can be done.
The Plain Dealing State Bank will
occupy it just as soon as completed.
The work of digging out the foun-
datiOns for the Denloss u Oglesby store
was begun to-day. The store will ex-
tend the extreme length of the lot
$50 feet-back to Lynch Street, and
when completed will be handsome
building.
Mr. John Il. Arnold will go to Can
field. Ark, to-day to dismantle and
have shipped here a saw mill rig. The
mil will be erected some miles east of
Plain Dealing and will be great aid
in supplying lumber to build up this
section of Bossier Parish.
Many thanks for the fine tomatoes.
In the future your undisruted word
fol- the size and quality of the fruit
will be accepted, but to all others.
until further notice, the article in
question must accompany the boast OF
its fine quality or size. Truly, Bossier
is producing as fine crops of fruits and
vegetables as any section in the South
Mr.. Gore. who lives on the Whit
| tington place, in Bossier Parish, just
opposite Missionary, says the farmers
Of that section have Il fine prospect for
a crop of cotton. the bright, sunny
weather being of untold value to the
crop. A large crop Of corn will be
made over that way. Notwithstanding
the extremely and unprecedented hot
and dry weather of some weeks ago
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

THE Numbering Villain"
his clean but dreary bed under the
counter and lay there, miseTably go
ing over the wretchedness Of his tan
gled business affairs and seeing no
way out.
Tap-tap-tap!
John buried his head in the bed
clothes, resolved to be impeTviOus to
intrusion, no matter what the motive
Tap-tap-tap! patient but insistent.
John was Obdurate. Then he became
angry. The summons continued
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

sasas $685. 1890
DARK DAYS =
BY Jessie Ethel Sherwin
50 3
Copyright, 1917, w. G. Chapman.)
Were shut up. Go away"
Thus John Wylie, gTuff, almost Vi
ciOUs, he who had never in his life
before spoken an unkind word or re-
fused a favor or a kindness to hui
man or animal
There was some excuse. John was
at the end of his rope financially,
physically and mentally. Life had
gone hard with him. He had finished
all but one year at a medical college
when the bank failed in which he had
deposited the means of finishing his
college course and a surplus to float
him into practice in a modest but re
spectacle way.
He knew considerable of therapeu-
tics, however, and he qualified as a
prescription clerk and secured a very
good position in a downtown drug
store. He scrimped and saved, for he
had an ambition to be his own mas
ter. The chance came. He saw the
advertisement of a druggist forced to
sell out ION account of i'll health"
John looked gTewsome as ne viewed
the locality. The store was located
in a wretchedIy poor tenement dis
trict. His plausible predecessor
painted a glowing picture of lots of
sickness, therefore a steady demand
for remedies.
"Of course, it's a dime at time, -
he observed, but there's a steady
stream of them"
So John became a proprietor. Bust
ness was quite steady" indeed, but
at the end of the month he looked
solemn and dubious. The volume of
business had not been so bad, but
half Of If was on 2 credit basis TObD
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-30

life, to a pennfless mothr or dying
child?
It was now the end Of six months
and john had balanced, or rather I'M
balanced his books. The result was
appalling. His stock had dwindled to
One-quarter of normal and he had
neither the cash nor credit to replen-
ish it. He was too honest to sell out
to a dupe.
Whats left will barely pay what
I owe" he grOaned dismally. 1--WE
got to close up shop"
So, at o'clock that evening he
turned off all the lights, crawled into
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
HUMOR OF THE DAY

He-What my son needs is to get some will power, somehow.
 Neighbor-Oh, he'll maTry.-Judge.
 DO you sit up for your husband ?' always up in time to greet him."- Boston Transcript.
 I've discovered a 1eaki" How fortunate!"
 Not at all. This is in the roof not in the diplomatic service.''- Washington Star.
 Has Reggie come home from school yet Marry" asked Reggie's mother.
 "I think so, ma'am," said Mary "The cats a-hidin' in the coal house" New York Times.
 Visitor-Fow much rent do you pay for this dump?
 Subbubs-I own it.
 Visitor-Ah, I knew you were too sensible to rent such ,place.-Path- finder.
 Crawford-He's quite a good artist, don't see how he can devote himself to illustrating best sellers.
 Penfeld-He doesn't realize what he's doing. You see, he never reads them.-Life.
 Penman-An editor must have many trials. doesn't he?
 Wright-WeII, ours has. He's been hauled up thre times for libel and si% times for speeding.-Yonkers States man.
 Northern visitor Gin Georgia)-I sec you raise hogs almost exclusively about here. Do you find they pay bet ter than corn and potatoes?
 Native (slowly)-Wal, no; but yer see, stranger, hogs don't need hoeing5 Christian Register.
 "Old man, you are too close in mon ey matters. Your friends are begin ming to classify you as a tigbtwad."
 What does it matter? I'd rather be classified as a tightwad than as a good thing."-Kansas City Journal.
 Grocer-The boy you recommended won't do at all.
 Customer-What has he been up to?
 Grocer-I gave him a notice to stick up. All the Delicacies of the Season Will Be Found Inside, and he pasted it on the rubbish barrel.-Tit- Bits
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

The feature screen production at the Breed theatre for today is Big Ire maine, a picturization of Marie Van Vorst's great novel with Harold Lock wood and May Allison in the stellar roles. This is a play that deals in- terestinsly and intelligently with these great human clements: love is play with plenty Of action and splendid scenic effects, and has many situations that arouse tremendous emotions.
 The fifteenth chapter of the Grim son Stain Mystery completes the bill for today.
 As a special feature for Friday and Saturday the Breed will present Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtet iu a thrilling and amusing pictnrizat on of Edgar SelwA4 : sage triumph Rolling Stones. This is a feature put of the ordinary and is a delightful mixture of comedy and thrilling mel
 Rolling Stones was selected as an especially adaptable play because there is so much action in the story of the plot are so readily evolved on the screen. Nor is it by any means devoid of thrills in it's adaptation In one of the early scenes Mir. Moore is top of a bridge, threatening tu lend it afr' by letting go; then there are near hold-ups, bank robberies, and numerous adventures with a trunk that is weirdly stocked with feminine and male attire.
 When the play was produced on the stage it was declared by U e me tropOlitan critics to be one of the most delight that combination of laughs and thrills which had been seen for many a season. In it's motion picture for init is even more amusing and thrilling.
 Among those who appear in the support of the stars are: Dennan Maley, Alan Hale and Ida Fitzhugh If you enjoy a picture that keeps enc laughing and thrilling from start to finish don't fail to see Rolling Stores.
 The Breed will also present on Fri day and Saturday the PatEe Weekly and a roaring one-reel comedy and the Breed Quintette will render a spe- cial musical program.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
cATAnRH CANNOT BE cURrD

reach the seat of the disease. CataTrh is a local disease. greatly innueneed by to cuye 1t you must take an internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and. acts through the blood Halls Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this coun- try for years It Is composed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers
 The perfect combination of the inEre- dIents in Halls Catarrh Cure .S what produces such wonderful results m catarrhal conditions Send for testi- F. J. cHENTiY & 90. Props. Todelo. O.
 Halrs Family PIiis for constipation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
At the Auditoriun,.

For the opening two nights of the Auditorium, Manager Schwartz has arranged a program of pictures such as is seen in practically nothing but seven-reel Selznick's presentation of Clara Kimban Young in The Com mon Law is booked This famous picture has brought out the largest number of movie enthusiasts that any dramatization of modern society has
 Valerie West (Miss Clara Kimrall Young) a beautiful young girl, left penniless by the death of her mother. applies for position as model at the Charmed by her beauty he engages her and as the days pass, their at traction for each other ripens into love. His parents, however, are set upon his marrying Stephanie Swift. their adopted daughter. Stephanie cause and pleads with Valerie not to marry Louis She promises her tut urged by Louis to early marriage. she pledges herself to become his wife by common law" After a series of incidents, his parents realizing the true character of Valerie, consent 70 their marriage and the picture closes with the realization of their hapli- ness.
 Another added attraction is the Se- liz Tribune Weekly which is some thing brand new, coming to the Audi torium with but four days shown in other towns.
 For comedy the Propery Man will be shown and with it will come 3 laugh with every scene. This pro- elsewhere and will be followed by an other Monday and Tuesday as equal ly good Remember the price is but 10 cents all over the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
POETRY
THE RAGGEDY MAN OBSERVING


 GA posthumous poem.) A domineerfn, feller, like at he Speit separate, an spelt Ter with aI And made 1t pfoper-not because fl But simply jes because-you know
 because. y T a1Ids want, to go orr and lay down When fellers want to argey; when 1'n On one side. roll me over-bIame ef Keer wqluther I'm q roast UT Jes' fry. O a sore-toed man is so sadly grand, As he sets, in his heyday, gazin' Into the past. and anoanin and
 GroanifY and paraphTasin' i- How I yiSht that my now was then When the heart does best when 1t How I wisht I was young agens
 Er how I w1sht wasn'tl Love yer inemies. but don't Think they'll blieve it-'csuse tbcK
 won't! - sE Elf they.ss. anything better'n Heaven Yea, more surpassin' fair s'pose it'll be when you and me
 Cit actually landed therei James Whitcomb Riley, in Collier's
 for Jan. 27tll.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
THURSDAY, FEB. I, 1917,
 at 10 o'clock.

Having sold my ferm. will sell at ing horse. pair work horses. 8 and 10 years old. two. good chunks, for working and driving. 21 cows. 3 new miioh and the rest springers. three CTS, 2 yearlings, shoats, Indian Run ner ducks. 1 two-horse team wagon. 2 express wagons. 1 covered. low-down milk wagon. light covered milk wag-- business sleigh. 2 two-horse moving machines, 1 nearly new. l cutaway har- nesriv ea new. 2 ouitivators, blows. 1 Eclipse corn planter. Columbian seed planter, nearly new. several tons of good hay, and several tons of stock hay large quantity of ensi1age, 1 set double harnesses. 8 driving Harnesses. 1 tackle and block. heavy chains. hay forks, large icebox for cooling milk, 1 large grain box. milk coolers. IA ten -Quart milk cans. milk pails milk bottles, and other things too numerous to mention. Caterer in attendance
 ALEXANDER HARRINGTON,
 3S3 Boswell Ave, Norwich, Conn.
 Five rrinutes' walk from GreenevilIe or Boswell Ave. trolley. If stormy, next fair day. 5an20d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
cI.AIRVoYANcR

Eyes of dear ohIld-ansel. blue and
 bright,
 sweetened by love and warmed by frightened by Laughter, soft with
 gentlenes5; Tempered with tears and Iashes of the
 Night: Seeing the. impure, pure; no wrong in
 right: Feeling no harm and daring to con The wonder Of your heart that none might guess How has your vision, rectihed my
 sight! tt. whetter the wind be kind or bitter
 keen
 And Fortune hold me here or send
 there, whether my fate to live or die un-
 seen, Unloved, unhonored; yet, Dear. ev- And every time. mid seasons white 4 or green. Life. through your eyes. seems al-
 ways good and fair. -Frederick Van Beuren. IT.. in scrib-
 Hs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25


 For the last half of this week the management have secured another top notch vaudeville bill, that will com pare favorably with anything ever seen here. The feature attraction is the Three Kundels, sensational wire performers, who do some remarka- ble clever feats on the wire The sec ond act is presented by Monr and Moffet who will offer a story in song and rhyme entitled A Day With a Composer. They carry their own sDe- cial stage setting and electrical e. fects. The third act is Morgan and West, two funny Dutch comedians. in comic songs, dances and batter. In the photoplays the feature that will doubtless attract many people is Douglas Fairbanks, the magnetic, vii Tile young star, who will appear in an exciting and uproariously funny hve-part Triangle drama, The Matri- moniac. This is concedede to be the best thing Mir. Fairbanks las ever doneJtelling of an impetuous and re- sourceful young lover and his whirl- wind campaign to overcome the ob- fections Of his sweetheart's father. 20 complete the show there is 8 funny cartoon comedy with Hans and Fritz the famous Katzenjammer Kids.
 Don't fail to see the show today.
 Matinee at 2.15, all seats 10 cents; evening at 6.45 and e.45. 10c 1sc and 2Oc. Special music by the Davis con- cert orchestra
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
NORWICH TOWN
Surprise Party for Miss Beethan--
 Ed~ard Mott Writes From the
 Bo-der-Road Grading and Repairs.

MT. and Mrs. R. A. Beetham of Wauwecus Hill planned a surprise party Saturday evening for their sis ter. Miss Ellen Beetham of the West Side, as it was her birthday. Twenty relatives were present An enjoyable evening was spent during which sandwiches, cake, coffee and fruit were served Choice gifts were re- ceived by Miss Beetham-
 Rsv. J. O. BarrowS of West Town street was in Mystic Wednesday to attend the Fellowship meeting of churches in the vicinity held at the Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures .: the Davis Theatre.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed Ine- tre.
 Annual Meeting of Park Church:
 Ladies' Auxiliary. Div No. 54, A, O. Paimyra Encampment, No 8. I. O. O. F.. meets in Odd Fellows Hall
 Lafavette Council, No. POT. LU. St. J. B. D'A.. meets in E'oresters' Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

New Haven.--Judge and Mrs. Albert McC. Mathewson left Tuesday for Washington for a ten days visit. The latter part of the week MT. Mathewson will attend the congress on construc- tive patriotism under the appointment of Governor Holcomb.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Inactivity Causes constIo.4Ion

Lack of exercise in the winter is q frequent cause of constipation. You feel heavy, dull and 1istIess, your com ergy at low ebb. Clean up this con dition at once with Dr. Kings New Life Pills. mild laxative that re lieves the congested intestines without griping. A dose before retiring will in the morning. r25c at your drugKfst.
 Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

New Haven.-One of the biggest classes that ever went through the of Columbus was instructed at the ex- republication exercises held at Eagles nall in Crown street Tuesday evening. More than 125 candidates took the advance degrees under the auspices of Russell council and San Salvador Eouncil.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Since new telegraph cables to Cey- Ion have been opened messages have been transmitted from London with in half an hour
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Grazing experts of the forest service estimate the cost of producing lambs in the northwestern states is $1.S2 a head.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Mrs. Clarence E. Walden and little son Donald of Boston have been spending a few days with Mrs. Wal den's brother, I. E. Browning and family on Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

The British navy now employees a life raft made in the shape of huge doughnut. Each battleship carries this kind of life-saving craft.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

The new bridge across the Tiber at Rome, having a span of BPS feet is the longest reinforced concrete arch in the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Letters From the Border.

Frequent letters come from Edward Mott whose home is on the Canter- bury turnpike, written from Mexico. A letter receiced during the past week tells of the fierce wind on Christmas Eve which blew down tents. No mention is made of returning home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Irving Bushnell of the Scotland road with his gasoline engine has been cutting cords of wood in diff ferent places uptown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Nearly all deaths from electricity are said to be due to the sudden stop page of the heart, which 1s the organ most affected by heavy currents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Mrs. Mary Wright returned this week to her home in Montville, after three weeks visit with Mrs. Irving Browning of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

The Italian city of Milan has chang ed from gas lighting to electricity, generating it's current by Alpine wa terfa1ls ten miles away.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Grading Road.

SeIectman Carles P. Bushnell and a force of men are raising the road and putting in gravel on Sturtevant street This makes rough travelling while it is being done.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Mid Meek Tonic.

The subject to be considered at the midweek service of the First Congre- gational church held this (Thursday) evening in the chapel, is The City of God, The Christian as Builder. Sub- topics are An old idea in a modern phase: Make Yours Gods City; Mar ket Places With Souls; The plain duty of Christian citizens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

It is not generally recognized what an excellent market South Africa is for safes. One agency firm alone claims to be able to place 1000 every year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
BREED THEATRE

Harold Lockwood and May Allison in Big Tremaine, Feature for Today Owen Moore in the Big Super Fea- ture, Rolling Stones, Coming Friday and Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

A large number of those on party lines in this vicinity have taken ad vantage of the recent telephone offer and have had private wires installed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Magnetized plates, to be fastened to a. finger with clips have been invent ed to save carpenters time in picking up nails.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Frank = FaTreaIS hecEtdI m -StaeeT
 Hall.
 The recital to be given by Frank L.. Farrell in Slater hall February ?, un- der the auspices of the College Club promises to be one Of the leading events of the season. The recital .s given for the benefit of The Norwich scholarship that Is being raised by the club for the Connecticut College for Women.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Lumber is being drawn by a local team to Porters shop this week and it Is thought that business there will soon be started.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
WHEN YOU WANT t. put your bus

mess before the public. there is no medium better than through the ad- vertssdnx columns of Tho BuIletan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

Mrs. Frederick W. Brewer of Bridgeport has been the guest brief time this week of Mrs. $. I. Bonney of Huntington lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
Heard and Seen.

Mrs J. F. Newton of Saybrook was B recent guest of relatives on the Green.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
EXCHANGE

Village Farm in beautiful village, 9 miles out on state road, 38 acres land. 10 room house, with bath, hot and cold water. etc Splendid barns. poultry houses. Buildings cost $12.00O. VIII exchange for good income property. Particulars TRYONS AGENCY, Wtl- >limantic. Coun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
DAVIS THEATRE

New Show Today-Three Big Keith Vaudeville Acts and Douglas Fair banks in a Triangle Feature Pho- topIay.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
STORE TO RENT

About 20 to 25 feet, at 63 Franklin Street, suitable for almost any kind of
 business, at a reasonable price, In- quire at Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
LOST AND FOUND

L0ST1TueSday evening. between Broadway Church and Norwich Town, a gold breastpfn. Liberal reward if re- turned to $50 Washington St. jan25d
 L0ST-Young female spayed hound; i; color white and brown; license No. 45541. Telephone 1924. Norwich, Ct. and receive reward. jan23d
 LOST1Two heifers Wednesday, af- ternoon. between Preston and HallviIle Finder please notify Sam Belt Tel. iS7 'an2od
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

THERE Is no advertisIng medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bnl. lettn <pr zSsiDenB results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25
AUCTION

WILLIAM E. WILCOX. :. .Auctioneel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

"ANTED-Bv husband and wife four-room tenement with inside toilet: rent reasonable. Address Box 1000 Bulletin Office. ian2Od
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

mess before the public. there is no meda urn better than through the 44- yert1sdrE cufumnz of The 4uf5stfA-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

WANTED-Six Al aIl-round ma chinists. first cIas. toolmakers 2 Cleveland & Grid1ey automatic oper- ators, Al tool grinders l competent glue-man Qor setting up emery wheels), first class belt repair man to repair high speed belts. The New Departure Mfg. Co. Bristol Conn., Employment Bureau. janI9d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

chine, booth and 270 seats. Apply 10 Frank LaRose. MooS1p. Conn. Phone.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

WANTED-Second hand furniture in large lots Of all kinds; also mdse of all description. Cali us before dis posing or same. Writers Auction Rooms, Dan1etSon, Conn. Phone Dan oZ-12. jan2Od
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-25

FOR SAlE-Ckeviot and Shropshire sheep and rams. George A. Kahn. Tel Leb. nOVISTuThS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-22
Senior Golfers
Announce Dates

The Seniors Golf Association has an
rounced its tournament at ApawamiS
on September IS, 10, 20 and q. TINS
yiI no the thirteenth annual tourna-
rent held by the Seniors and the hrs'
held under the Senior Golf Association.
Four days. as usual, will be REQUIRED
for This event. but as the field is diViqed
il means only two days OF actual play
for each player. -. rross
There will be low net and low gros9
,,;zes in Class A. and low net in classes
r c and D. The competitions VIII De
for thirty-six holes, but there VIII DC
prizes for low eighteen as we'll ana N
edition to this kickcrs' handicap ana
The usual putting contest. No contest
ant will be considered too old,
Entries for this event must be sent 70
Franl; Presbrey, chairman OF the com
mittee. on or before September H. 10
rrtrv will be accepted from any one
not a member of the association.