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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Religious Training Of Children.

Contributed by a resident Of this place.
Twelve million children under twelve
years of age on the North American
Continent are outside the touch of the
Church and Gospel.
Children who attend public school
spend 500 hours per year i'll mental
development.
Children who attend Sunday school
spend fifty-twO hours per year In Spir-
itual development.
There Is only one way for child
or Il man or il nation to he happy
here and hereafter. and that is to
trust and obey God. AS the prophet
of old testifies. the Lord blesses those
who fear the Lord. walk in His way.
love him and serve Him with all their
hearts 1t is the right of every child
in this land to have an opportunity
for the training which will mean such
happiness TO to any penitentiary.
any reformatory or insane asylum.
there will be seen the results of the
| lack Of true religious education. Three
elements are necessary in order to en-
able the Sunday school to do the work
SO desperately needed by the nation !:
IN aroused public conscience. trained
teachers and the ddOpfi0n Of modern
Sunday school fcchnic.
In order that our Sunday school
workers with children may be more
efficient the Superintendent of the
| Chillren'S Division of the Benton Dis
| trict Sunday School Association. Mrs.
Il. Wise. is planning for il children's
Division Institute. to he held ut the
| nj. in
afternoon and night of Saturday. No
vember 18th. with an intermiSsion OF
one hour ut six O'Clock for supper
and fellowship.
\ splendid program is being planned
and the discussions will he very ben
eticial to all, for i'll addition to the
district Sunday school workers who
take part in the program. there will he
present Miss Susie NJ. Juden. Child
ren's Division Superintendent OF the
Louisiana Sunday School Association.
All Of the teachers. and all Of the
parents of all of the children in al
of the Sunday schools of the district
are invited to he present. Every ONT
il asked to bring host of Sunda!
school workers. il note book. Il box sup
per. Il cup. Il spoon and enough sugar
for their own coffee. The coffee vii
he furnished at the church.
Every one reading this article is re
uueSted to become Il publicity agen
in their community in advertising tin
Institute. by using their telephone. au
tonOlile, letter. verbal announcement
!, and personal calls. 1t is asked o
those who own cars that they g;lthe
| IN =, crnyyt1 in thair npivll)OrIOd AM
bring them in to Benton OH the after
noon of Saturday. November 18TH
Thus will every community of the dis
trict he reached and the religion
training of our children encouraged.
The slogan for the Institute Is
Come. let us live with our children.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Protect Tree Wounds !.

l.. s. L. PRESS Kullctinl
The best kind Of paint to apply to
wounds Of trees is one that disinfects
the wounds and furnishes complete
protection to the sap wood while the
wound is healing and causes least in
jury to the tissues.
Such mixture can he made Of the
following ingredients: One-third part
creOsote and two-thiris part coal tar.
In applying it care must lie taken not
to drench the sap wood too heavily
The brush should he saturated Just
enough to apply the mixture.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR SHERIFF,

Mr.. J. +. .ADAIR, of Plain Dealing. has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
Il candidate for the Office of Sheriff for
BosSier Parish. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election to be held
during January, 1920.
Mr.. Il. II. HILL. of Benton. has author
lied the Banner to announce him rs can
iidatc for the Office of Sheriff for I;oSsier
Parish, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Registration

/ WILL lie at the following named
places on the dates shown for the pur-
pose Of registering all legal voters Of
tile parish who wish to register ut this
time. Also. all persons already regis
tered and desiring to he transferred
may do so. The several places and
dates are as follows:
Curtis-NOvember 10th.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 18th.
Atkins-November 18th.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 18th.
November 18th.
Adner-Novemher 18th.
Observation-Disclosures 18th.
IintOll-NOvembe 18th.
Rocky Momt-NOvembe 10Th.
Ivan-NOvembe Dist.
Observation-Disclosures oath.
MOt--NDvember 18th.
Plain Dealing November oGth.
Alden Bridge-November 9th.
Roxsier City-Novenber 2Sth.
Vanoeyille-Novemb Doth.
JAS. NJ HENDERSON. Clerk
~ h Disaric1, Court and eS-o1tcfo Registrar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Date Postponed

Tuesday of next week. the 18th. the
regular date for the meeting Of the
Police Jury. being Armi$tice Day. and
IL legal holiday. the date for the COM
in. meeting. of the Police Jury is hereby
,nStponed until Thursday. November
18th. The membership of the Police
Jury and all others interested Will
please take notice Of the postponed
date as announced. j. {. LOGAN.
Pres. Police Jury. BoSsier Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Mr.. Progressive Farmer.

April. 1883. II started Farm and
Ranch believed then. although their
number in the Southwest was not
very numerous. that the progressive
farmers and livestock breeders would
lmtronize real farm and livestock
paper. serving faithfully their inter
eSts ut all times. was not disap-
pointed in my conclusions.
Many who became subscribers with
that first issue have continued to read
Farm and Ranch without missing Il
number. value very highly their
continued loyalt. and faith in Farm
and Ranch. and leave it to them, and
to the many who have since become
patrons and friends. to say if | have
kept faithfully my promise to make
the paper a powerful. consistent sup
porter Of the best interests Of the
people whose patronage / have asked
for and received.
Farm and Ranch was. ut first. pub
liShed only once month. later twice
a month. Now 1t Is a big illustrated
weekly. 1t has been. ut all times
clean. interesting. instructive and re
liable. In these | know / have not al
any time failed.
Now. after thirty-seven years. al
ways personally on the job. it is III,
ambition to have every man in the
Southwest who has faith In farmin:
| in its different branches become ;
| subscriber to Farm and Ranch.
| Send me your subscription. and if
after reading Farm and Ranch eacl
| full .nxl
not satisfied that you are getting ever
more than full value for the sul,scrip
ton price. write me and | will return
the full amount immediately.
You who do not know Farm ant
Ranch. refer to your neighlor win
/ is already Il subscriber.
/ On my proposition-yOnr money
worth or every cent Of Your money re
turned-I ask your subscription.
The subscription price Of Farm an
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06

Ranch is two ($2) dollars for three
ye;lrs-l:6 copies. No subscription is
taken for less amount and time.
Please send your subscriptions d.
rect to Yours faithfully.
FRANK L. HOLLAND. Publisher.
Dallas. Texas,
Z. ST. want a responsible. active
representative in every locality. Write
me for my special proposition. 'I4J-4l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Cotton Seed

| have for sale about 10 tons of fresh.
clean Cotton Seed. from cotton picked
before the rains came. Will sell ut my
place for S1GO PER ton If taken within
the next ten days. Those wanting seed
should see me ut once-;lnd send your
wagon along. Address. Benton. La.
Route 3. 4I-ol j. +. RUNDY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Good Farm for Sale

| nm now offering. for sale ::;6 acres of
good farming land located five miles north
east of Plain Dealing: 80 acres open and
IN cultivation: good four-room house. two
wells of water springs. etc, on road lead
in:. to .\abama settlement. The price Is
reasonable. and terms will be given to res
wn>ibir buyer. Address. Plain Dealing. I.a..
Route - I4lI-pl J. Il. KEOUN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
For ASSESSOR

Mr.. T.. -. TAYLOR. of Benton, has au-
thorizcd the Banner to announce him Il
candidate for the Office of Assessor for HOs-
sicr Parish, subject to nomination ut the
Democratic primary election to be held dur
ing January, 1920.
Mr.. l.. q. SMITH. of Benton. has author
lied the Banner to announce him as can
didatc to succeed himself Assessor for
I;ossicr Parish. subject to nomination ut
the Democratic primary election to bc held
during January, 1920.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
~ Announcements !
FOR STATE SENATOR.

Senator W. J. JOHNSTON. of BosSicr Par
ish tFlain Dealing, has authorized the Ban
ner to announce him candidate to sue
coed himself us State Senator from this.
the Twcnty-third Senatorial District. com
posed of BOsSicr and Webster Parishes. sub
jcct to nomination mt the democratic prf-
mary election to be held January 20. 1920.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Engine For Sale

L have for sale mt Plain Dealin. a
Eagen 30 II. l.. oil-burning Engine !:
used two seasons. and is still in fair
condition. Original cost. $1,000: first
check for $500 gets it. Also. %-incli
Coleman Grist Mill-S23. Address
Plain Dealing. Route ). 42-2-pl tt
" w. SENTEIL..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
The Halloween Party.

Contributed by II resident of this placc.l
The Halloween party given at the
Benton High School building Friday
evening of last week. for the purpose
Of raising funds to build sidewalks
in Benton. was quite success. as
the tidy sum Of S45 was realized.
Miss Jeanette Hill presided ut the
fortune telling booth and was bus
lily engaged in telling the visitors their
past. present and future. She made
a speciality Of telling the young folks
about their love affairs. and promised
every one vast riches. etc.
Next one might visit the Gold Dust
Twins" who were little Marjorie Hen
derSon and Juliet Eggleston. They
w.I'e very pretty indeed in their dress
of yellow skirts and black waists. and
were surely worth the price of adj
mission.
Miss Alma BYRD presided ut booth
as an expert manicurist. This was
especially attractive to the young men.
Several Of them were noticed inspect
ing their nails before presenting them
to the fair Alma to lie manicured.
Miss Mary Humble presided ut the
wheel of fortune and did Il landslide
ing business At her booth lots of good
things were won by those who hap
pened to guess the lucky number.
OF course the boys enjoyed bobbins
| for apples. which were hard to capture
| As the curtain rose the Goddess
| of Love and Beauty" Marcia Gre.
Henderson. was revealed. Next wa.
an interesting, Hawaiian dance. rem
dered by Miss Lottie Mae Hanks.
Other interesting features of thu
evening were the Passage Through
the Alps" which caused several peopl,
to stumble: alSo. selecting Your for
tune from got that was presided
over by Il witch.
| The promoters Of the party thanl
each and every one for their libera
patronage. :
Much credit should lie given the higl
school for opening IA campaign to i'm
prove our town. Any one who has re
| Gently used the sidewalks of Bentol
knows how necessary it il that tin
old walks he replaced by new ones
and it is hoped that the people o
Benton will heartily cooperate will
each other In lailding new walks AM
making other civic improvements tina
are badly needed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR CLERK OF COURT,

Mr.. JAS. NJ. HENDERSON, of Benton has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
il candidate to succeed himself Clerk Of
Court for Bossicr Parish, subject to nomi
nation mt the Democratic primary election
to be- held during January. 1920.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

Mr.. \. HOrFrAUIR, of Ward Five, has au-
thorized the Banner to announce him a< il
candidate to succeed himself as one Of the
Representatives from l;osier Parish in the
next General Assembly, subject to nomina-
ton ut the Democratic primary election to
be held during January. 1920.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06

Am now offering for sale seven well
developed Duroc-JerSey Pigs. -four
months old. in fine condition. and sub
j,ct to registration: price. $50 each.
ADDRESS. Benton. la.
IA-tfl ALVIN FORTsON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR POLICE. JUROR.

Mr.. \. ii. MONTGOMERY. of Ward Five.
has authorized the Banner to announce him
candidate to represent that ward
member Of the Police Jury, subject to
nomination ut the comm: Democratic pri-
mary election.
MIR. IL. ID. WIITTINtTON, of Ivan. has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
candidate for the Office of Police Juror
for Ward Five. subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election.
Mr.. J. NJ. CORNISH. Of Plain Dealing
has authorized the Banner to announce him
as Il candidate for the office of Police Juror
for Ward Three. subject to nomination mt
the coming Democratic primary election.
Mr.. :. T.. May: of Ward Four, has au-
thorized the Banner to announce him
candidate to represent that ward men,
Der of the Police Jury. subject to nomina-
tion mt the coming Democratic primary.
Mr.. $. J. DEMoss, of Ward Four. has au-
thorized the Banner to announce him
candidate to represent that ward as Il men,
bcr Of the Police Jury, subject to nominal
| tion at the coming Democratic primary.
Mr.. q. T. MAYS. Of Plain Dealing, has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
il candidate for the Office of Police Juror
for Ward Three, subject to nomination mt
| the Democratic primary election to be held
| during January, 1920.
Mr.. T.. NJ. cOYLE. Of Ward Four, has an
| thorizcd the Banner to announce him as il
candidate to represent that ward as Il men,
her of the Police Jury. subject to nominal
| tion ut the coming Democratic primary.
Mr.. q. f.. KOH:EEs, of Ward Four, has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
| candidate to represent that ward as !,
member of the Police Jury, subject to nom
nation at the coming Democratic primary
| Mr.. J. W. HAYS. Of Ward Six, has author
| lied the Banner to announce him as 1,
candidate to represent that ward as mem
Der of the Police Jury, SUBJECT to nomina-
| tion ut the coming Dt~cOcratie primary.
Mr.. W. Il. WrLEorEN, resident Of this
| Ward Two. has authorized the Banner to
announce him rs II candidate to represent
his ward as member Of the Police Jury
for Bossier Parish, subject to nomination
ut til. Democratic primary election to bt
held during January. 1920.
Mr.. J. q. McDADE. Of liaughton, has au
thorize'd the Banner to announce him as /.
candidate to succeed himself as Police Juror
for Ward Six. subject to nomination ut tn,
Democratic primary election to be held dur
ing January. 1920.
Mr.. ]. {. I.H;AN. has authorized the Ban
ner to announce him as u candidate to sue
coed himself as l'elice Juror for Ward Two
/ subject to nomination ut the coming Demo
cratic primary election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Combination Horse

The first check for 500 gets this good
Combination House. He is IA bay. with
| lack name and tail: cf medium size.
GOOD disposition. and gentle.
4l-6-pI Il. Il. HILL, Benton La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06

Just in-One of the biggest shin
ments of Dry Goods and Notions we.
have ever ordered. Come in and see.
for yourself.-K. +. WYcnE l. Sons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR CORONER

DIR. Il. %. CARTER. of Curtis has author
lied the Banner to announce him
candidate for Coroner for Bossier Parish.
SUBJECT to nomination ut the Democratic
primary election to Le held January next
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
FOR CONSTABLE

Mr.. :. y. WISE. of Ward Four. has au-
thoriZed the Banner to announce him as Il
candidate for Constable In that ward. sub
jet to nomination by the Democratic party
at the primary election to be held during
January. 1870.
Mr.. j.. +. SoHHELI.. of Rossier City, has
authorized the Banner to announce him us
candidate for Constable in Ward Two.
subject to nomination ut the Democratic
primary election to BE- held January next,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Sealed Bids

Are invited by the Council Of the Village Of
Rossier city. La. for x:sO,oOU waterworks
bonds. per cent annual interest. payable
February I. 1918. to 1857. $500 yearly.
1918 to 1872 inclusive. $1,000 yearly. 1?4;
to 1885,. inclusive. and S1IN, 1885,; to 1857
inclusive. denominations $500 each: lcgali-
ty approved by John {. Thompson. of New
York.
Bids to he opened mt the Village Hall
Friday. December II. 1919. ut eight pm.
Enclose Il certified check for :, per cent.
L. W. HrTcHINt:S, Clerk.
Bossicr city. La.. Nov. l. 1919. dec q
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06

The campaign for the 1920 member
ship Is now ON. Join all you need
Is Il heart and dollar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06
Estrayed

From my home. about ~ miles northwest
Of Ivan. about the 10th of September. Il
small rcd horse MULE. seven years old
branded ON left hip and shoulder \
reasonable sum will be paid for his re-
ccvrry l'oStetticr address. Cotton Valley.
Etutc l. iiu-tfI SC0TT CARTER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-11-06

Buy from the Banners advertisers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
VOTE FOR
f0UR-R00n SCHOOL

About fifty citizens gathered ~ Oak
dale church. stop s, Petersburg line
Friday night, to discuss the proposed
building of n new schoolhouse In that
locality.
e. l. overly acted M chairman. and
w, c. Thomas outlined the financial
standing of the different school dis
tricts, re everyone's satisfaction. In
Guiding Superintendent Of Schools
Tyler Other members OF the school
no~fd present were Mr.. tt'naikley and
Mr.. Cook. who enlightened the enthu-
siastic assembly on the financial con-
tittcn OF the school district.
n was decided by rising vote that
a new four-roorn school is to be built
this year, provision to be made for en-
lsrgement when necessary. Four OF
those present expressed their desire &c
wait one year or more for a larger
school These citizens were r. l.
west. r. r. Maitland c. l.. Larry aud
e. r. Kitchen.
lawyer Haskius Hohson spoke on
the needs OF a school at this point.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

or equisitely lace trimmed, $500 to $4,000.
Crepe de Chine Blouses, $500 up.
French Wolfe, $2.98 up
Domestic Wolfe, $1.49 to $3.50.
Second Floor, South.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
Nurses SETTLEMENT
CAMPAIGN STARTS

he social workers Of the nurses
tf30ment wish tn notify the house
1lAe OF Richmond who helped them
npiendidiy last year, that this years
Hota campaign Is in preparation and
xya start within very short time.
[$8ss Housewives have been rumma aging
f&Ady, as ia shown by the numbers
Inquiries that have come IN as to
x6nte OF the campaign.
M M the benefit OF others who wish
SIot their contributions together in
ance, the following list is given
uIG Ill sorts of unwearable and
out clothing. old carpets, rugs.
old rubber footwear, hot-water
and al sorts OF scraps OF rub
md old pieces Of metal
&4 He sale OF the waste from homes
aver the city is last years cam
brought the social workers a
IN sum for their social service
People co-operated heartily
the collection was a huge sue
The same spirit and CO.
g4fAn are hopad for ln this cana
-. 70 that every Bit Of available
xah In the city win be brought
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
/ is BEST MEDIUM
FOR DEVELOPMENT

anuuaI preparatory meeting of
.IGx3uia State fair board ol diraGr.
63 held at the fair offices Fri
LIT Fourteen of the seventeen
w were present. three being
ny by sickness. a special
IN composed of Jesse r. Jones.
And IA. o. Cooper, chief ami
Hnn6man OF Blacksburg, rep
the government agricui-
&fsSion bureau OF Biacksburg,
the meeting to arrange for a
DtktnG agreement with the
This bureau has charge Of
<1 agents OF the state and
~ fair ~ the best medium
101ng their work.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
CRITICS SYSTEM NOT
THE SrPERINTTcNDENT

The state board OF charities and
corrections VIII meet carly this week
lin Richmond to sign the report OF the
Investigations of the alleged crueities
inflicted on prisoners in the Virginia
State penitentiary. The report will
then be forwarded to the governor. II
lis understood that the repor. is in no
way criticism OF Major James Il.
Wood. superintendent of the prison.
but blow at the system which regu-
IIates the government Of the institu-
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06
IMPORTANT DOCKET
!. S. DISTRICT COURT
-. Number Violations Reed Act
- Be Presented by District AT
torncy Hiram NJ. smith.

The Apru term of the United states
SsHSfntrSct Court which begins tomor-
sWnsN. will witness the first official ap-
n1arance, for the United states Oh
Hiram NJ Smith, recently appointed
Emitted States district attorney. FOR
everal years prior to his appoint
SInAnt rs district attorney. Mr. smith
SsAnd filled the office of assistant dis
A4xtct attorney. Cases scheduled for
@srtal ii the April term and the dates
~ are NJ follows:
Monday April 7th.
Tinted States ". william NJ. Cali
\ her.
limited States v. Carl TaIley.
United States Y. Fannie DungeA-
United states " Rosina BROWN
s4lfAa RoGina Folkes.
United States v. Eugene Bowen ana
Grant Jackson
So TInited states v. o. H Pringie.
! United States v. e. II. and Effie
United States v. l. ~ Carter,
sss 1ynfted States v. James Marshall
United Htafes v. n. W. stephens
IRA United States " Jake Robinett, alias
IN JAegg.
4 n Williams.
Tuesday April sth-
V.
Tsnited States " Vivian p. Nc
4x6or4e. r.. l. Mc7eorge AND ". T
s41o6klar.
United States v. e W. LeSuer AND
3ohn Biuford.
Unitsd States q. Peter Rallies.
Untted Statea v. B. w. Pierce
s SsS limited States v. Raleigh NJ Midgstt
N United States v. G. j, Lunn.
United States Y. James Fero, alias
aS1n,nAe Exarhu.
"Wednesday, April 9Th.
Hated States v. J, A. Coates
Emitted States v. w r. Rahily.
u Thursday, April 10th.
Emitted States " Harmon h. walker
& s Friday, April 1fth- n "
y 81 4Jn4ted States v. Sprinkle and others
fE6Ufit Sharing Piano company
Emitted States v. w. c, Grant alias
rs e. Reed.
Monday, April f4th
& limited States V. Charles r. Short
1ynfted States v william r. Popn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-06

THE, NEWER NODES IN DISTINCTIVE SUITS
l FOR WOMEN AND MISSES portray many
fascinating feminine stylegraces that are entirely
new and delightfully."- different, yet in keeping with
the trend Of fashion
Interesting variations described in the Russian
Blouse, Box Coat, Waistcoat, strictly simple tailored
and demi-ailored types. Many clever innovations
are shown in wastcoats and panel vests
Every garment bears an indelible imprint OF quail
itv in the tailoring that is comparable only to
tom tailoring of the very highest order.
Our present showing is distinguished, Infinitely
diverse and brimful of interest $3.50 to $4,000.