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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17
Rocky Mount.

Monday. April 14.-lt'S about cotton
planting time. isn't it:
Mrs Il. a. Mckinney visited Mrs.
J. J. Mckinney yesterday.
Mrs. W. II. ReameS spent yesterday
with her mother. Mrs. Nj. Perry.
Mrs. ]. W. Bass spent Saturday night
with her mother. Mrs. II. ID. Bounds.
Mr. John Bass made Il trip to Ark
ansaS one day last week to visit his
| mother.
Mr.. Walter Bounds has recently been
| discharged from some army camp i'll
Mississippi.
Mr.. Tom Black entertained 1 h e
young people around here with IL dance
| Saturday night. ..' r.'. g.
Miss Lola Parkinson is expected
home next Saturday from Lakeport.
| where she has been teaching school
| this session.
| The people of the Concord commu-
nifty gathered together last Friday to
witness the closing exercises Of their
school. The pupils rendered the fol
lowing program.
Song. Vacation Time"--School
| Recitation. "NioletS" by Georgia. Lou
| BASS.
Reading. Widower Parsons Court
| Ship'-by Gladys Lunday.
Song. Louisiana by Seventh Grade.
Play. The Latest i'll Hats.
Song. 'Waternlill by Seventh Grade
girls.
Dialogue. - Haste to the Wedding"
Recitation. Il Wonder" by Dalton
Bass
Stcry, The Fairy Shoe-Maker'-l,y
EarneStine Rodgers.
Reading. How Mrs. Smart 1.arl> to
Skate"-by Gladys Lunday.
| Recitation. "l'riceS" Georgia Lou
Bass.
THE Suffragette Meeting Seventh
Grade girls.
Farewell song by Seventh Grade.
/ LONG BOY.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Linton and Midway.

Tuesday. April 15.-AnOther big rain
fell in this section to-day. The farmers
are already somewhat behind with
their work OIL account of wet weather.
Mr. J. Nj. Lewis. of near Linton. is
reported i'll. His many friends wish
him Il speedy recovery.
Mr. and, Mrs. Bob Bumgardner, Of
near Shreveport. We're visitors in the
Linton community Sunday.
Mrs. ]. f. Pilkinton. Of Atkins. re-
turned home Monday. after spending
the past week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Il. Merritt.
Messrs Lijah Bundy. Willie Dennig.
Walter and Dalton Scarborough at
tended party ut Ivan Saturday night
and remained over until Sunday after
noon with friends residing in that com
munity.
Mr.. Allie Merritt. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. L. Merritt. of Linton. returned
home Oh Sunday, the 9th. having been
discharged from the Army He saw
six months of service overseas, and
his friends greatly enjoy his talk
about the country Of France.
Many residents of this communit!
were greatly grieved over the death OF
Mr.. William Smith. which occurred
last Thursday night. Mr.. Smith:
| health had been failing for some
| time but he seemed to be improv
| ing. so the announcement of his dealt
| came as Il shock He is survived by {;
| large family. all of when have thu
heart-fe coincidence of the entire com
munity.
\ III. dinner was given Sunday b.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. Il. Merritt in honor o
their son. Mr.. Allie Nj. Merritt. wh'
has just returned from overseas. Thos
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Mer
rift and family. Mr.. and Mrs. J. \
Byrd and family. Mrs. J. +. Pilkinto1
and children (of AtkinS). Mr.. and Mrs
w. s. Dalrymple and family. Mis-
Ruey and Mr.. Mury Merritt. and Mis-
Dora Smell. MeSSrs. Charlie Blanc
Otto Turner. Theodore and Ruper
Smell. of Shreveport.
\ SumptuOuS dinner was served an
every one had Il most enjoyable time
During the afternoon Il basket of dt
liciouS viandS was sent to Mr.. and Mr.:
J. NJ. Lewis. who We're unable to Il
present on account of Mr.. Lewis il
ness, -LETHE.
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The School Board Meeting.

The Parish School Board met last
Thursday and transacted routine bisi-
ness, besides reviewing their work
with the State Superintendent Of Edu-
cation. Hon. L. H. Harris, who was
in attendance for the purpose of advis-
ing with the members on educational
affairs.
Most of the suggestions made by the
State Superintendent had been antici-
pated in the work of the Board. nota-
bly, the provision for the summer
school for colOred teacherS-which is
to he in cooperation with Coddo
Parish.
Mr. Harris suggestion of Il special
supervisor for SchoOlS-an expert III
teaching whose duty it should he to
visit the country schools and give
actual demonstrations of how they
should he taught-Seemed to appeal t.
the members of the Board as well as
to the Parish Superintendent, hut the
expense was found to he so great that
the parish could not well afford il
with its present arrangement fol
school funds. 1t was then suggested
that the Parish Superintendent be fur
niShed with il StenOgrapher and assist
| ant. at the expense of the parish. to dt
office work. and that he take up the
work of visiting and demonStratin:
proper methods of teaching to thu
country teachers. Mr.. Harris suggest
ed that $500 per year was small pa!
for competent Parish Superintend
ent. especially as he at present pay
for his own office help. The matter i
to be considered and disposed Of II
the next meeting of the Board.
More pay for school teachers il
general was also urged.
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Victory Loan Committees.

There has come to the Banner this
morning. from Mr.. \. Curtis. of Curtis.
Chairman for BoSsier Parish of the
Victory Liberty Loan organization. Il
list If the several committees of the
parish who represent the organization
in their respective communities. The
list follows below:
Ward One-T. NJ. Gatlin. Ross +.
McDade. w. II. Hodges. \. +. McDade.
J. ii. Mercer and J. ID. HutchinS.
Ward Two y w. Il. Coluuitt, J. II.
Mcdowell. Tom Hickman. {. G. Gray.
Gray StinSon. X. Il. Hill. Il. L. StinSon
and w. G. Stinson.
Ward Three l. +. Elder. w. {.
Hughes. DR.. T. y. keoun. q. L. Mays.
s. ii. Cochran. J. f. .\dair and y. w.
Senteil
Carterville-J. j. Robertson.
Ivan X. -. Wilmington. w. w
Rhodes and J. +. Young.
Rocky Mount = DR.. J. Il. Hall and
l.. Nj. BurkS.
Ward SiX-J. c. McDade (as chair.
mani. nr. J. X. Sheppard. Rev. J. l..
Evans. Lcye McDade. Or. {. Nj. Tucker
and II. II. Johnson. ST.
Bellevue Il. G. Bigys and +. +
Nickers.
Adner-M. w. Finuf and \. 4. Shaw
koran-W. Il. Sapp and ii. J. Tooke
Princeton-F. T.. Burrage.
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will he played. The school boys seem
to need some new players and lot OF
practice.
Miss Mildred Harrington. of Shreve-
port, came in Sunday to visit Miss clo-
tile Rogers for Il couple of days.
Miss Earle Greer. of Belcher, came
in last Saturday afternoon to be Il
guest of her sister. Miss Leola Greer.
Again this week. as last week. eX-
ceptionally heavy rains have come.
The ground everywhere is thoroughly
water-Soaked.
Callers at the Banner office yeSter-
day were Mr. Robert w. Mason and
Mr.. Thurman Slack. both of whom re-
side some miles east of Plain Dealing.
The last named is Il son of MIR. and
Mrs William Slack.
Appreciated visitors at the Banner
office Monday We're Mr.. \. Curtis and
Miss Stacey. of Curtis. and Mrs. }. f..
Murray. Of Shreveport They were Ill
Benton in the interest of the coming
Victory Liberty Loan drive in RoS>ier
Parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Ivey received
yesterday from thir son. Mr.. James Il.
!vey. Il letter written ut Bendorf. Ger
.nany. He says that he is well and
that military life has rather eaSed of
| from the hartlshipS of war: that his
| thoughts turn hOmeward. and leaves us
| to infer that he would willingly follow
| his thoughts if he could reach an
| agreement to that effect with his
| Uncle Sam.
| \ friend reported Monday that there
| il, soon to be Il Shingle mill at the
Bellevue bridge. near that place an(
| lEout fourteen miles east of Benton
| The mill is t. he put in hy the owners
| of the Shinyle mill ut Patty. some miles
| further down Bodcau. Tut we are nO
| informed as to whether they will move
their present plant or put i'll new ONT
at the selected site. thus giving then
two operating mills
\ friend reports that an Easter eS:
hunt in which all the children of Ben
ton. and visitors, are invited to join
will he held Saturday afternoon at tiv
O'Clock. in the wooded stretch hetweel
the residences of Mrs. Belle Wise AM
Mrs. Nj. II. Hanks. 1t is requested
that all eggs he sent to Mrs. Wise
home before three o'clock. Two raj
Lifts (Store-hOught. we preSume) are t
he given as prizes to the children VIII
take part in the egg hunt.
\ friend who called yesterday IT
ported that Miss Belle Robertson an
Mr.. Ed Lee were united in marriag
Sunday evening ut 7.30 o'clock at til
hCme Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. +. Cook. VIII
reside in the Pleasant Hill communit,
Mr.. Lee is himself Il resident of tina
section. but his bride is from Homer
and had for some time past been WISH
| liz HcI aunt. MIS-. NVOA. HS SeiCiloli
was performed by Rev. Carl Andrew
We wish to join in the extending {
congratulations and best wishes.
: Visitors in Benton Monday wei
Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Brown and MIR. an
Mrs. II. {. deputy. who reside on til
. IIaughton and Bellevue read. near Il!
last named place. and on the One;
and Braden old places. respectively
Mr. Brown called to subscribe for I'll
Banner. and from him we learned til;
Bolcau was falling fast hut was III
| yet down to Il fishing stage. The ro;'
leadin. from this place to Rellev,
is as yet unfit for travel in an autom
Lille. They made the trip in Mr.. De
uty'S car. coming around Ivy way I
Eos>ier City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17
Notice to Taxpayers!

Notice is hereby given to all taXray-
erS that | will complete the listing Of
all property in Bossier Parish for as
sesSment purposes on or before Satur-
day. April II. 1919 The assessment
lists will be open for inspection 10y the
public for twenty days. beginning Mon
day. April 18th. and ending Saturday
May Sd. All taxpayers are notified
that the assessment lists will be sui
ject to examination fer this twenty
day period. as required by law.
l.. &. SMITH. Assessor.
APRIL ). 1919. Imay
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17
Estrayed or Stolen

FROM my place. fifteen miles north OF
Min,lcn. Oh March 10th. an iron era:
mare PONY. weight about 100 pounds
five year G.d has Haze in face: brand
Cd, Int 80 not remember irand. \
>u;tai IL reward will lie paid fer infor-
nation reading to the recovery of said
animal, Address. Grove. LII.
.UroI w. :. MARTIN
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17
EStrayed

Two nt'RoC GIFTS. marked crop and split
in lttt car. Crcp and und, riit in right ear.
Will pay Il liberal reward for Information
leading TO t,:"ir recovery. ADDRESS, Benton,
La. Route |. lll-tfI
f.. X. PEACE.
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n5 Accessories for Ford Autono-
hiles constantly kept in stock. Ask us.
n. T.. WYcHE 4 Sons. Benton.
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For Sale

\ large IRON SAFE. Dirbold Safe Com
p&ny, makers. Now stored with Crawford.
Jenkins & E"oth, of Shreveport Ask them
for prize. lH-Sl
". j. lirGnE$. shreveport. La
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~ Accessories for Ford AutOnlO
lilies constantly kept i'll stock. Ask us.
r. +. WYCHE 4 Sons. Benton.
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Notice TO Teachers.

Notice 10 Ic6CheTS.
Owing to the torn up condition of
the Court House. and the school build
ing now being in use. we will not hold
the April teachers examination.
Very respectfully,
w. \. FoRTsON, Sup't
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17

Mr.. !. W. Thomas. of Titt>burg.
Texas. came in yesterday fer visit at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs l.. Swords.
Mrs. Swords is his niece.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Adger. from the
.Adger old home, some miles out from
Benton. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. \. NJ. Wyche.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17

MIR. w. L. Reicher. now holding Il
POSITION in Shreveport, spent Sunday
ut Palmetto plantation with his par
cutS, Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Belcher.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17

Mrs. X. l.. STROBE left last Saturday
for Little Rock, Ark. where she will
visit relatives and friends for Il time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-17

Mrs j. f.. Adger ST.. went to Gil
liam yesterday afternoon to visit the
family Of her son. Mr.. John Il. Adger.
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Mr.. and Mrs X. l.. Nyche and fam
lily and Mrs :. T. Taylor went to Wv
ian in Mr.. WycheS car Sunday and
spent the day with Mrs. Taylor'S
daughter. Mrs. d. l.. Gibson.
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The turkey ~ohhlerS are making the
greenwood ring these mornings.
Mr.. II. y. Cornell has ordered his
paper mailed to COuShatta instead of
to Atkins.
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I'rinceton-F. +. Burrage.
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Miss Mildred Harrington. of Shreve-
port. came in Sunday to visit Miss Go
tile Rogers for Il couple of days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02

few days with her sister, Mrs. A. D. Barrett.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Beckwith of Franklin were Sunday guests of Mir. and Mrs. Isaac c. Geer.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
LEDYARD

Lightning struck the largest barn on the farm of Lyman Latham Saturday evening fast and burned it to the ground The barn was filled with hay and two cows were burned to death This is a hard loss to MT. Latham who carried only a small insurance.
 Ledyard grange held it's annual pie nic in Holmberg's grove at the draw bridge Tuesday. The day was ideal and there were many granSers pres ent with their families. An excellent clam chowder was served, being made under the supervision of Mrs. Fannie Lamb. There were eight Lamb grand l. children present.
 Judge 5. F.. Holdridge has sold a new miIch COW to Rev. Joseph F. Cobb of Windham. First Selectman r. W. Burton carried the cow in a truck to Windham Thursday.
 Miss Fannie Healey. Mrs. Nellie Starr and Miss Helen Starr were vis- itors with Mrs. Isaac c. Geer Wednes- . day. Miss Healey will remain a few days with Mrs. Geer.
 Miss A gnes Miller of New York city has returned home after spending a
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02

are able to enlist sthe cooperation of the vegetable growers. or indeed of some of the farmers who have, in stead of vegetables, eggs, fruit, honey. itc to sell. the plan will be given at least fair trial.
 How many of the housewives here in the city will support such a plan. say fo ra week or two, until we can at least see how it works Several of the vegetable growers are already on record as willing to he on hand on fixed market days, and more W come with not only Vegeta bles, but other fresh farm produce, soon as a definite plan is worked out. And shall the market be stationed at one central point, or as has been suggest ed be at three or four different points in the city. at definite times, a regular schedule The plan is no good unless it serves the greatest number in the most satisfactory way.
 If you are in favor of the idea, or if you oppose it. in fact if you have any ideas to express thesubject. write or phone the county agent 211 Thayer building. Norwich, 1262-3 and give him the benefit of them There are strong points both for and against, and if we consider them all. at the start, our plan, when it is finally worked out, will be so much the bet ter for the discussion. Is it worth a trial?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
BREED THEATRE

All of the regular patrons of the Breed theatre will find picture of unusual interest in "Dombey & Son" which is the feature attraction today, Hnd il is not amiss to say that a pic turs of this character will create many new friends of enthusiastic picturego- CTS for Manager Zuckerman. For it teens with human interest mirrowine- Hpon the screen the virtues and vices. the strength and weakness the gener- @gity and selfshness; the love and ha- D>ed, even of modern times In fact these very qualities which exist in the Dickens characte are responsibIe for the life and appeal of his novels to the average present-d day req ders of all ages Every character in the tale of ~pombey & Son" will bring to mind . counterpart Tn those with whom you ningIe day by day. Proud and naughty Paul Dombey; his gentle daughter. Florence; his equally ar rogant wife, who dared to defy her unjust mate; the confidential clerk carker, wolf in sheep's clothing: all of these you will recognize at arce- For Nature does not change ard people are alike wherever they may be Other pictures on the bill include Gladys Leslie in "A Stich in Time" adapted from the famous Broadway success of the same name, and the Pathe news Four shows e~day, at 1-3e. 3, SIS and SIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
NEED MORE FUNDS
 FOR THE CRIPPLED

The welfare of every crippled child in Connecticut will be provided for if a generous response is made by the people of the state to the Connecticut Children's aid society's campaign to raise $500. 900. which began on June 6 and will end Septeber 15.
 A realization on the part of the people of the state of just how pitt able is the condition of some unfor- tunate boys and girls of Connecticut is all that is needed to convince one of the importance of this work and the necessity for raisiny the money.
 There is only one institution in the state caring for crippled children That is the Connecticut ChiIdrens Aid societys home at Newington where there are housed 103 crippled children in home condemned by in surance companies because it is fire trap.
 A new fireproof home suitab ble to care for all the .crf1pled children in the state. is the aim of the society. and the one way in which it can be
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
MARKET WOULD
 BENEFIT NORWICH PEOPL E

During the past few weeks, the
 question has again been raised of q
 farmers market somewhere in the city, where the farmer could drive in with his produce, and the consumer could fill his market basket with good fresh farm products. in the good old style of years ago. before our efficient
 and high priced delivery systems oi
 the present day were developed says
 statement issued. Friday by the
 New London County Farm Bureau.
 excellent one Perishable farm pro
 duce has to be sold, today, by the
 grocer, at a wide margin of profit to
 make up for deterioration and loss
 involved in handling this type of com
 modity, and the grocers themselves
 number of them, declare that they
 would be glad to be relieved entirely of the necessity for carrying perish
 able stuff. If this necessarily high profit could be divided between pro- ducer and consumer, both would be the gathers fisancially, while the farmer would eliminate the monot- onous round of peddling, and the housewife would be sure of something shopworn vegetables. The question has come up before. and now, as then the answer seems to depend upon t willingness of the consumer to return to the market-hasket habit In the days before Fl. c. of L. became a by word this was not uncommon thing, and right now, in many cities it is offering effective resistance to the inroads of this same bugbear ol our present day. Seldom a system of fers equal advantages to both parties to the arrangement, but this is cer- tainly such a system, and merits con 
 Some people say that this scheme will not work, that the housewives c Norwich and New London would nc l consider for a minute the idea of talk ing basket and starting out to bu! their eatables. There are many who would not, but many more who would be glad of the opportunity, and if we
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cured, has caused any to become helpless cripples for life. The financial support of the society has heretofore been derived from pri- vate donations. partial help from par ents and some assistance from the state. During the past year 112 oper- ations were performed at the home, through which sixey nine children were cured and all others definitely improved.
 The drive committee consists of Austin Cheney, president of the so- ciety, Cheney Brothers, South Man chester; Frank c. Sumner. president Hartford Connecticut Trust Company, Hartford; Clarence F.. Whitney, pres ident Whitney Manufacturing com pany. Hartford.
 Conditions at the home together with the amount of money on hand make it impossible to care for all the states crippled children. Two-thirds of them are being neglected and get ting worse daily. Their plight is serious one. No one can doubt the necessity of the $500,000 campaign.
 No, Hazel. family Jars are not used for preserving domestic peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
Sunday N;aht al the Breed.

Tomorrow Sunday night the Breed ~i1I present a programme of high class feature photoplays. Two complete shows will be given at and S.3o O. clock and the feature attraction wifi he Hazel Daily in The Little Row Ay" a five part Triangle drama which is in every sense an artistic produc- fien. It is a picture of the better sort and is well directed and the details gre presented with consistent real ism The interest is sustained throughout and full value has been given to the surprises.
 The Ford educa tional weekly will also be shown and the Gaumont News will complete the bill for Sunday ev- Nning-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
Auditorium Ma ajestic Roof.

The special Sunday show at the Auditorium at p. m. this week is a strong bill. comprising Bessie Love in a special six reel feature the Pathe Weekly and well known Pathe Review comedy
 For Monday and Tuesday at this theatre the Greylound will be seen. alor with Tom MIX in The Law and the Outlaw and the Kinogram m Weekly.
 For Wednesday and Thursday of tkis week five acts of vaudeville wiiI D seen.
 At the Majese.c Roof Garden foi Sunday evening at S.45 Bessie Love will be seen in her six reel feature and the Pathe Weekly and Pathe comedy will be thrown on the screen For Monday and Tuesday this roos VII stow feature pictures along with the CenCirg to Bensons orcnastrc.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
Ho,O old roas your battery

HolO old t0as your battery .Dhen you bought if? How many months elapsed since it left the factory?
 Let us tell you why the life of a USL Dry Charged" Battery dates from the day .yoa buy 1t.
 We have complete parts in stock, improved methods, full equipment and, above all, we've expert workmen to repair any battery.
 DYipe around for q Jttc minases battery issteetien. II tays in fhe lone rn,.
 OLSEN & MORSE
 21 Willow Street
 Telephone 1O57-2
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02

accomplished is through the success of the s.500.O00 drive.
 Three frame buildings all old where ceilings. are falling down and plumbing is inadequate, hold only one-third of the states helpless child ren and a fire would jeopardize their lives.
 The lack of a suitable home and funds enables the society to reach only small percentage of the unfor- tunate children. Neglect in many cases, where children could have been
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02
Thames River Line
 STEAMER CAPE COD

Whitehall Transportation Co., Inc
 Leaves New York, Pier 4S, North River Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri days at pJn; Norwich Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at D. nl ; New London g p. m-
 Passenger rates between Norwich and New York, s2.50
 Staterooms, all outside, $1.1o. in- cluding war tax
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-02

ending with a climax that will sur prise. you.
 Remember four shows today. at 1.36, 3.l5, e.15 and SIS. Come early and be sure of getting a good seat.
 Watch for the big special bill com ing. MonGaY.