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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
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"a News of Week as Told
az by the Banner Reporters

Clear skies and crisp days. In fact, the
weather is just right.
Four years for So It's Il liberal prOpO-
sition. Take us up on it.
There are new advertisements in the Ban
ner every week. Always make it IA rule to
find them and read them
Mr.. Dewey Stinson. Benton boy now In
training for service overseas, has been
transferred from Baton Rouge to some
point in Virginia.
Miss Ida Bloxom. of Shreveport, who re-
Gently suffered quite protracted illness,
is recuperating at the country home of her
good friend, Mrs. w. +. Ivey.
Mr.. and Mrs Dallas Jones and family.
accompanied by Miss Alice Nelson. all Of
Shreveport, spent Saturday night and Sun
day in Benton as guests at the home Of
Mrs. W. II. Scanland.
Mr.. =. NJ. McClanahan, of Atkins. who
was visitor in Benton yesterday, stopped
by to renew his subscription. lie says he
has been reading the Banner for something:
in the neighborhood of forty years.
Mrs. Rosa Belle Gulledge, wife of DIR.
X. II. GulIedgc. for several years Il resident
of Benton. died day last week ut her
home in Hosston, aged twenty-nine years.
Her death resulted from attack Of in
fuenZa. The interment was in Greenwood
Cemetery, Shreveport
Mrs. T.. r. Flores, who resides near Ben
ton. has been notified by letter of the safe
arrival in France of her son, Mr.. f. W.
Flores. The young man writes that he
finds the country picturesque and the peo-
pie friendly and hospitable. Heels men,
Der of Company ID. 1jGth Infantry.
Not until this week did we learn Of the
death of little We only son of Mr.. and
Mrs. V. 4. Thompson. of Bossier City
aged nine years. His death occurred on
the 10Th. He is spoken of as IN exemplary
youth, always obedient. forward in his
studies lin school, and readily making
friends. Aside from his parents. he is sur
vived by little sister six years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have for some
time resided in Bossier City and have the
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
FIues and Chimneys.

State Fire Marshal Campbell urges the
people of Louisiana to see that all flues are
in proper condition before building the first
fire of the season. He Also asks the house.
wives to see that all chimneys and f1ues are
relieved Of the Accommodations Of paper and
rags placed in them during the summer to
prevent the falling of SCOT, as this is a
common cause of fire during the first cool
weather when fires are built which have no
outlet owing to the clogged condition of the
chimneys.
Another thing to which he desires to call
especial attention Mt this time is the placing
OF sheet metal beneath stoves and heaters,
thereby reducing the hazard Of the flooring
getting too hot or Goals or ashes falling
from the stove on the floor.
The Fire Marshal feels that If he can
obtain the cooperation Of the people of the
state in these small requirements that the
fire loss will be materially reduced
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
George Martin Passes Beyond.

Many intimate friends in South Bossier
and other sections of the parish were
shocked and moved to grief Friday after
noon of last week when it was announced
that George ". Martin had been claimed
by that grim reaper, Death. His illness
was brief and death was directly attributa-
Bile to an attack of pneumonia, following
Influenza.
Mr.. Martin was twenty eight years of
age at the time of his death. He was born
in Cleveland, Ohio, but years ago came to
Shreveport with members of that family
and his schooling and growth to maturity
We're in that city. For some time he served
In the capacity of conductor on L. r. and
n. trains operating between Shreveport and
New Orleans.
During 1907 he was united in marriage
to Miss Virginia McDade, only daughter of
, Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. McDade of Ward One,
and otherwise. prominently connected in
Bossier Parish. He is survived by the
young widow and three children-John
McD.. George W.. and Virginia Loretta
his mother. Mrs. l. Il. Martin, and one
sister, Miss Mary Martin, both of Cleve-
land. Ohio, and one brother, Mr.. w. Il.
Martin, Of Vernon, Texas.
He was a member of the Masonic frater-
nifty, also of the B. Z. o. T.. and the o. Il. c.
The funeral service, held Sunday afternoon,
was under the auspices of the Masonic
Lodge of which he was member. The in
| terment was in Oakland Cemetery, Shreye-
port.
The writer of this brief death notice and
tribute was but slightly acquainted with
the deceased. His impressions are gained
| largely through the source Of intercourse
| with others. There are none who knew
Mr.. Martin. intimately or casually, but who
speak well of him. He was Il man whose
| memory will linger-fondly enshrined in
| the hearts of many will cling the knowl-
| edge of his nobleness of soul and the chart
| ties he practiced In life. 1t is said Of him
| that he was ut his best around the family
| Preside, and truly that is n place to meas
urc Il man and test out his real worth and
! propensities. If tenderness, forbearance
| and love, are reflected there, then he is a
| man Of that noble type that is rare.
The hand of Providence moves in Il mys-
terious way. The grieved young widow
cannot know to-day why her companion
| has been taken from her at this time-just
entering his primes and actively in the
| sphere of his usefulness. But some day all
| that will be revealed to her-she will know
| the wisdom of Gods great plan, and come
| to see that it is unerring. Now she has
| his little ones to mother and care for-his
memory to cherish-and the comforting as
| surance that he was a man of worth, lived
IN upright life, and has only preceded her
| to that realm where the righteous receive
| their reward.
To that bourne from whence no man
returns he has gone. In this life he has
passed, but his soul has only been liberated
| '.rhe Soul. of origin divine,
| Gods glorious Image. freed from clay,
In Heavens eternal sphere shall shine
| y star of Day.
| The Sun is but spark of Fire,
| :, transient meteor in the sky:
| Ihe Soul. immortal as its Sire,
Shall never die.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Thanks the Young Ladies.
Contributed

The Local Draft Board begs to extend it's
thanks to Misses Beth Gayle, Matte Gray
Logan and Leola Greer for their help during
the past two weeks. These young ladies'
have rendered sa~worthy service to the Gov
crnmcnt by their assistance and, in order to
do so, were Obliged to sacrifice not Il little
OF their time. 1t is hoped that their exam
pie will be emulated by others, not only
toward aiding this parish in the effective
operation Of the draft, but, also, with re-
gard to doing their bit in Red Cross work
and other war activities which must neces-
sarily be Of Importance at this time when
our country is pressing forwartlsto d glori-
Gus victory and final peace
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
SIIERIEFrS SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
4. u. and SalIie Mat CIingmdn RS. f.. ".
FAINTER Compdny. No. 1863. In Nec0nd
District Court, HOssier' Parish, Louisiana.
BY virtue of Il writ of seizure and sale,
issued in the above entitled suit, and to me-
directed have seized, and will proceed to
sell ut 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
urday, December Z. 1918 the following de-
scribcd property, tO-wit:
The south half of section IL. all that por-
] ton of the southeast quarter Of section Is
lying east Of Red River, all that portion of
section D. lying east of Red River, all that
portion Of section aa lying north and east
OF Red River, the northwest quarter Of sec
ton "A, all that portion of the southwest
quarter of section Is lying west Of the
rightofway of the Louisiana Railway and
Navigation Company and all of that por-
tion of the northwest quarter of section Is
lying west of the rishtofway Of the Louis
lana Railway and Navigation Company. all
in township II, north. range Il. west. Bos-
sier Parish. Louisiana, and being MI the
plantation known as the Sunfower planta-
tion, lying west of the rightofway of the
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Com
pany. together with all buildings and i'm
provements thereon, less Il triangular piece
OF ground, comprising :; acres, more or less,
lying between the Nicholson Place on the
west and the l.. X. and n. Company right
Ofway on the east. also described as being
that part of the northwest quarter of sec
ton l.; lying west of the said rightofway
Of the l.. X. and N. Company which Is
specially reserved.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit
of appraisement. to pay and satisfy the
sum Of S,5,00O. with per cent per annum
interest thereon from December 1, 1917,
until paid, and MI costs of suit. including
10 per cent on said sum and interest as
attorneys fees. ]. +. EDWARDS,
Sheriff. Bossfer Parish. Louisiana.
Benton, La,, Oct. 81. 1918. (dec 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Service!
w. 1. GAYLE
Druf4ist Benton
DeIco-Light

Is the name of the compact electric
light plant for farms and country
homes. = Delco-Light was developed by
the same organization that made
Delco' starting and lighting for au-
tOmObiiles the standard Of the world
DelcO-Iight will furnish an abundance
of electricity for lights and light power
on farm at q cost of only a few cents
a day. \ Delco-Light representative
will gladly give you demonstration
any time at your home.
l.. C. DAVIS, Dealer
2l8 Texas Street. Shreveport
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The SPEEDLER
LESS G4s-MORE MILEAGE !.

What Is the SPEEDLER? 1t Is simple me-
chanical device that can be attached to any
automobile. And what 1t can and does do
for the car operator IL that 1t gives more
speed. more mileage and more power on
less gasoline. and reduces carbon and heat
in the motor and gives it a better mixture
on which to operate. Also. it serves as a
fine emergency brake. The SPEEDLER costs
s., but 1t soon pays for itself in saving gas
oline. 1t Is guaranteed to do everything
here enumerated.
am the Bossier Parish agent for the
SpEEDLER and will be pleased to give you II
demonstration of what it will do. Address,
Benton, La, Route 3.
42-tfl A. NJ. TEAGUE.
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Estrayed

\ :,-year-old JERSEY MILK COW. light
red, with white spots: weight, about $50
pounds metal car-tag stamped r. L.
Goodman. Information leading to her re-
covtry will be rewarded Address or phone
J. i. Flowers. at Il. {. purcclrs residence
Plain Dealing, Lit. [44-4-pl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Wounded, But Is All Right.

The latter part of last week Mr.. w. f.
Ivey was officially informed that his young
est son. Mr.. J. b. Ivey, had been fatally
wounded in battle in France. Mr.. lvey ut
once wired the War Department for further
information, but as yet has not received Il
reply. However. the statement as given
out cannot be literally true for it says he
was wounded July BID, and IL letter dated
September I'D has come to Mr.. Ivey from
his son. This gives rise to the possibility
that the whole report is in error-and Jim
has many friends who will see this in print
who sincerely trust it is.
Just before the hour of going to press we
are pleased to add II paragraph to the fore
going in stating that Jimmie has been
heard, from. His letter, written on the 9th,
has just reached his home. He states that
in his last charge he didn't have his usual
good luck, being hit by shrapnel in the
thigh and by II bullet in one hand. He was
then in IL hospital in France. but stated he
hoped he would soon be able to return to
the firing line to look for the Bochc who
shot him. He Is game youngster and we
will always be ready to bet there is fight
left in him as long as there is life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Plants and Bulbs

For one month | will sell the following pot
plants ut reduced prices: Geraniums. lIy-
trangcas. Ferns Chrysalithemums, Gala
Lilies, Erugmansia Pcargonium, Colens,
Sultana, Rex Begonia and Narcissus: Free
zia, Daffodil. Tulip Hyacinth and Gala Lily
Bulbs. Call carly. before they are picked
over. One mile east of Plain Dealing.
a. Mrs. u. +. King.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Looms on Farm Lands.

Any person in Bossier Parish desiring q
loan on MS farm can secure same by apply.
ing to the Ilaughton Farm Loan Associa
ton This association is authorized by the
Federal Land Bank of New Orleans tc
handle all loans in this parish. The Gov
trnmcnt, through the banks. is loaning the
farmers money for long terms and ut a low
rate of interest
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Goats For Sale

olcr for sale my flock of higll-bred goats.
numbering $50 or 175 head. Price, So per
liz ad. The first man who offers the cash
gets them. Cumberland phone, To-. three
rings: or Call the Bossier Banner
Ist-tfI I. W. W. STINsoN, Benton,
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Lost, Estrayed or Stolen

\ MOUSE cUI.oRED MARE MULE, about
l. years old: collar marks on top of neck !:
enlarged knct and scar on point Of left
shoulder: white spot in one eye. \ reward
of So will be paid for Information leading
to the location of this mule. Notify h. F..
HILL, i'lain Dealing. La. [44-SI
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31

There remain only two more months in
which the Banner may be had at the four
years-for-$5 rate. 1t is open to any and all
residents of Bossier Parish. Better take
advantage of it now while you can
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Cotton Quotations.

Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quotations
were as follows:
Ordinary. 21A cents.
Good ordinary, 22A CENTS
Low middling, 24N cents.
Middling. 2SA cents.
Good middling, 29A cents.
Receipts for the day. 71j bales
Receipts to date. 1:..::;:,:, bales.
Shipments to date. Is, 6U7 bales.
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Cottage For Sale

Nice five-rocm cottage. in Benton. with one
acre Of land and located on the model road
Will sell ut Il bargain. and give terms to
responsible buyer. Apply to the undcrsign-
ed. ut Benton. 4a-tfI J. W. loslER
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Good, Sound Ear Corn

This seasons crop, grown in South Louis
lana. for sale on track in Plain Dealing
S1.S' per bushel. Apply to me Mt Plain
Dealing and ask to see sample of this
corn before buying. I42-4-pl
l. 4. GLEASON
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Reward

IeSf-A Fay Mare MULE, about II hands
high. four Years old branded q on left
shoulder y reward of SIS will be paid for
her recovery. Address. McDade La
ia L. II. 4 W c. KAINES
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Want This Car?

| have for sale Il iivc-passcnyer Case AUTO
mobile. freshly painted, new top. new cas-
inss. and in ftst-class condition in general
Address, Route :, benton. Lii.
t43-2-pl W. b. WlLBoURN.
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During October, November and Dccem-
Der the Banner NAV be secured for four
years for s.. The offer is made only to res
fdcnts of the parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-10-31
Estrayed or Stolen

\ black mare MULE, weight 500 or 300
pounds. small white spot under neck. No
tify +. +. HrERAGE, Princeton, La. t43-4l
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To the Ladies

l have taken the agency for the SPIRELI4A
CORSETS. Should you want anything In
this line before | see you, write to me.
Address. Plain Dealing, La.
t2S-tfI Mrs. ]. PERRY.
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coincidence of many friends in that place
and the surrounding section.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11

I'Th'rt s. Houston, in his book Blocking
N"w Wars has made unacceptable the realf
|aiion of Tho essential difference between the
interest OF Germany and her allies in this
war aud the Entente Allies
Says Mr. Houston: with the exception Of
Japan, whose Government has been steadily
becoming more democratic since 1865, each
OF them has Government directly responsive
aud responsible to the people And this fact
has hcou controlling factor in bringing then
together aud holding them together in a
league II has made sharp aud clear.cut tho
p'lll"hn" between democracy and autocracy
and thus determined the decisive purpose OF
the war Now democracy Is not socialism.
u stands for the individual. for his initiative
lpr ms rights, for his freedom. Democracy
Is the creed Of the Gospel. for II interprets
inc underlying aud unacceptable obligation IN
personal responsibility. Germany forgot her
Luther or she could never have forged such
a thunderbot as Prussan miltarism,'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11
RUSSIA MUST BE REAssURED

ATlEOLAI LENlNE, the Bolshcvik Pre-.
Nmcr OF Russia, is reported to have
said of the japanese landing OF troops at
Nladivostok that the Bolshcvifi may, with
in "A few days have to declare war on
Japan. And Moscow papc, protests that
all tho "bourgcois" governments, without
exception have declared "a holy alliance
against the Russian revolution.
Lcninc's uttcrancc is a little too gro
tcsquc to bc taken seriously. Russia, that
cannot make war on Germany, will hardly
he able to take up arms against Japan,
who is still her ally. But this bcwildCrcd
cry from Moscow should be needed It
is essential that Japan should formally
issue some clear explanation Of her patrol.
ling expedition into Russian territory. Tho
world should be Informed just what arc the
interests Of Nippon which require military
safeguard. just what the japanese landing
means and how far the movement will go
An authoritative LttcranCc from Toxic will
do much to relieve anxiety.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11
YOUR UNCLE'S NIECES

Nov and then within the last few days
va tired business man has been heard
to say that tho womcns campaign for
Liberty Bond sales i'm this city has pressed
him rather hard--that the women and girls
who sell bonds and thrift stamps seem
little insistcnt when they earnestly aim
in theatre. say, to sell additional bonds
TO man who has wrecked his bank ac.
count with an earlier purchase
This is one side Of the case. There ma,
be times when the thing seems TO be over
done a little So, too is the war of the
Germans.
But it is not difficult to perceive the
other aspect Of tho case in a general view
Of the work being done by IN, women. ANY,
whore you may find women who arc work.
ing long hours, smiling patiently at re-
Bluffs, keeping tho vigil in theatre lobbies
after they have grown tired repeating the
familiar challenge until it seems shat some
thing deep and insiStcnt in national con-
seriousness is speaking through them.
"To me-" said one man, "the women
whom you meet everywhere now are sur.
gestiye of a latent force that is just making
itself felt. I used to think that the women
you see in uniform were in it partly at
least because Of the novelty Of the situa-
ton. Now, whenever pass one Of them 1
feel like taking off my hat"
So do we.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11
Cnnscriniinn in Ireland

To the Editor Of HC ErcHHg Public LCdgCY
Sir-srhc question of conscription for Ire.
land is bound to afford material for editorials
in the American newspaper press, and in the
discussion of II many things that have "a de-
Gliding influence on the subject are likely to
be overlooked. In the first place, IL Is apt
10 be forgotten that when England entered
the war and for generations before that
date, the number of lrishmeu in the British
army and navy was relatively much larger
than Inc number Of Scotch aud English
There is not an English or Scottish regiment
i'm service today that has not more Irshmcn
i'm it's ranks. in proportion TO population, than
England Scotland or Wales has, while in the
navy 1t Is safe to say that one man In every
five men Is either Irish born or uf Irish de,
scent These being facts that defy successful
contradiction it Is quite obvious. that when
war began the number Of lrshmen i'm both
branches Of the service was much more than
the population of Ireland demanded
At the outset of the war the late John
Redmund made personal appeals To the
youth aud manhood of Ireland To Join the
colors. urging as an incentive that ireland
had been given home rule, That plea had
It's effect Believing that "a measure Of self
government had been conceded by the British
Parliament and that The opening Of nation
al legislature ia Dublin WAS absolutely a.
furod. thousands upon Lhoe1aaAg hocked 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11
No Bread for SpicS

2" thc EdHorofib ibc Frcl,iuG pubH, Lcdgcr
Sir-Evcry loyal housrNiro Ia America not
only docs what Mr. lluuyor asks hcr to do
'aud docs il willuglyD, hat of her own accord
also tries io save every spoonful Of -four by
making graNi"s uf corustarrh aud using even
SWalI"r quantity Of -four for a binder than
the Government recipes call for. What docs
il matter Il ia" war bread does crumhc?
cur boys must hu fed. $50 must their friends
whom they haN" gone to aid. What? Kick
AT trying 10 say" food for them" Never
N"'N save every possible ounce. but FOR our
boys and IN" Allies, not ror iutcrncd
traitors spies aud pluttcra For il is writ
ten "'Ihou shalt not tHkc the childrcn'S bread
aud east II to th" dogs" Yet better, far
better, give it. tu dogs than to cast it into -
don Of poisonous reptiles, who only lack the
Clauc" Ia suk their raugs into the hand
that is feeding them aud murder. rape aud
barn IN" women who save il for them. let
those i'm authority do their fun duty at once.
aud from now on; then. with David, We will
hc able to say, "GBSscd is that nation who's
god rs the Lprd" only by doing our part
viii God Il" Ills, au1 if His divine protection
is withdrawn then, am, an, is in vain.
LOYAL HOUSEWIFE.
DauNillc, Pa, April ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-11
EXPERT ADVICE FOR THE
SCHOOLS

THE decision of the Board of Public
Education to authorize an inquiry into
the school system, to be conducted by out.
side and disinterested experts, is heartily
to be applauded.
The advisaDility of such an inquiry does
not imply maladministration on the part of
the school authorities. As in all other
great enterprises Of public Importance, IL is
essential that an impartial survey Of meth
ods and machinery be conducted from time
TO time, TO insure efficiency and TO gain
the benefit OF expert experience elsewhere.
The school board has reer embar-
rassed by financial problems: il has
wisely decided TO have thorough inven.
tory made OF It's present stock in trade
with a view to finding out whether the ,'ty
is getting the greatest possible return,
spiritually and physically, for It's outlay.
peotof Garberff 1.-The superintendent OK