davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
Ten Years Ago.

The Banner of April 8, 1?O9-Isenton.
The Plain Dealing correspondent re-
ported: Drilling is again under way
ut the oil well near Red Land. \ depth
Of several hundred feet has already
heen reached SO it is to he seen that
exploiting for oil in that section dates
back more than ten years.
Maj. w. II. Meares. for years il
highly esteemed and popular citizen of
our parish. died ut the home of his
niece. Mrs. Berta Wyclfe. III Plain
Dealing. ut an early hour yesterday
morning. aged seventy-twO years, five
months and twenty-one days.
Mai. NleareS is we'll remembered by
many Of the Banners readers. Aside
from the niece -above mentioned, Mr..
Will Meares, of Plain Dealing, and Mr..
John Meares. of NatchitOches, are sur
viving nephewS.
Many forest fires We're to he seen
in our parish last week. While such
| fires do good in the way Of killing
| ticks. their eggs, other insects. etc,
much damage is done to timber and
| fences
Disastrous forest fires during the
SCriny months are not common. but
sometimes come when that season Is
exceptionally dry. as must have heel
the case ten years ago. Everybody Is
now fighting the cattle tick by dippin.
their stock. so let's resolve to be more
watchful in. guarding against thu
spread of fires.
The following item is from the re
port sent in by the Haughton cores
pendent: The promoters Of the Gul
Coast Oil Company have announced
that they will begin moving materia
for their first derrick about the 2Otl
of this month. They have not decided
whether they will locate the first wei
north or south. but it is generally lie
lieved they will begin operations 81
Oakland plantation.
\ well was put down on that plal
tation and trace Of oil was discoV
cred. as in nearly every test well drill
ed in the parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.

The Banner of April 10, 1sG9-Bellevue.l
THE attention of the travelling ana
shipping public is called to the card OF
the fleet and elegant steamer Selma,
one of the very best in the trade. The
officers are kind and attentive gentle
men. as well as experienced steamboat
men. while sthe rates of charges are
moderately low, with accommodations
unsurpassed"
The Selma" and other steamboats,
were the principal conveyances i'll ana
out of Shreveport during those days.
The railroads have long since Killed
the river traffic.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
Thirty Years Ago.


The Banner of April II, 1SS9-Bellcvue.l
Died. in Hot Springs. Ark. on the
18th, Gilmer Grafton O'Neill, aged
twenty-five years.
\ surviving brother Of the deceased.
Mr.. Claude O'Neill. lives in Wisconsin.
Both parents died prior to 1850.
1t is to he learned from the Police
Jury proceedings appearing in the
issue from which extracts are here
made that each ward was authorized
to expeEd So: for tools with which to
work the roads" From which Is Is
again to he learned that BOSSier Par
ish has wanted good roads for long,
long time.
"On next Thursday large number
of valuable lots i'll the new town of
Benton will he sold at public auction.
Here is Il chance for those wishing to
make good Investments. Read the adj
vertisement Of the Benton Land and
Improvement Company. i'll this issue
of the Banner. and be sure to attend
the public sale on the 18th instant
The advertisement had reference. OF
course. to that part Of Benton III
which the Banner is published ut pres
cnt. The older portion of our town. as
the reader knows. was established
many years prior to the date herein
| noted. The several towns of the pariSl
were then assuming all the Importance
they possibly could-all making bit
for the parish seat. The Court Eous'
records were moved to Benton durin:
the fall of the following year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

49, Accessories for Ford AutOmO-
lilies constantly kept i'll stock. Ask us.
R. Il. WYcHE 4 Sons. Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Eg Accessories for Ford Autolho-
liles constantly kept in stock. ASK us
II. f.. WYCHE 4 Sons. Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

NN7 Accessories for Ford AutOno-
lilies constantly kept in stock. ASK us.
r.. T.. WYCHE 4 Sons. Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
EStrayed

Two ItI'EpC GIFTS. marked crop and split
i. left ear, crop and undcrbit in right ear.
Will pay Il liberal reward for Information
leading to thrir recovery. Address, Benton,
Ia. Route |. ilf-ul
f.. X. PEACE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
Around Adner.

Monday. April miss Mattle Hays
was IA visitor to Bossier City Saturday
of last week.
Mr. G. Frank Peas was business
visitor to Shreveport to-day.
Miss Nora Carter visited Mrs. Utho
Shelby and family yesterday.
Miss Wylma Crow was recent
guest of Miss Myrtle Rouns;,vall.
Mr.. Will Dalrymple and Mr.. Miles
Merritt. both residents of the Midway
community. We're visitors ut the home
of Mr. RounSavall Saturday.
MessrS. Youree Sapp and Willie Pal
mer, of Koran. We're visitors at the
home of Mr.. Kounsavall Friday OF last
week. Mr.. Bill Johnson accompanied
them upon their return home Satur-
day.0 =
The entire community was shocked
and grieved to learn of the death OF
MIR. J. ID. McAlister ut his home yes
ter,lay. He is survived Ivy il widow.
two sons and two daughters Lieut..
Donald Mc.AliSter and Miss Henrietta
McAlister. two Of the children. are III
Washington. DC.
\ l:ox supper waS given at Kings
wood School House Friday night OF
| last week. The fund being raised will
be devoted to buying Il library for the
school. There was Il large crowd out
The sum of SD was realized. with -
| donated. After the boxes We're auc
toned off and supper eaten. there was
a dance that lasted well into the late
hours-or were they early hours:
Miss Annie Lou Arnold. Mr.. Ev;'lt
Erickson. Miss Matte Hays and Mr.
Ben DeMent were horseback ridin:
yesterday. -'Acko.
L8keport.
Monday, April 7.-Spring gardens
are doing nicely-if we can keep til
cutworns from declaring war on them
MIR. ]. W. Gore was a business Wis
itor to Ida Saturday.
There was IL large attendance ut til
singing Yesterday. Everybody report
ed ii good time. and a good dinner.
Miss Ola Owens made bushes
trip to Ida last week. To make
guess. she is buying her trousSeau.
Miss Addra Brockman, who has
position at Flournoy. spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Nj. H. BrOckman.
Mrs. Markham. Miss Hattie MARI
ham and Mr.. c. l.. Platt We're til
pleasant guests of Mr.. X. :. Brow
and family Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Perthle entertaine
the young people with pound suppe
Friday night. Those attending were
Misses Addra and Doshie Brockm;ll
Ida and Ola Owens. Hattie Markham
! Lola ParkerSol. Ermina Cobb. Nel
Silkwood. Maggie Allen, Lora Wallace
Messrs. Oral Perdue. John and Arch
Pearson. Chester Cobb, John William
Carrot Brown. James Silkwood. Ea
Brown. David Pine and Mr.. and Mr.
I.itton. BROWN EYES.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
A Registered
Saddle Stallion

have moved my registered Saddle
Stallion from the McCloud Prairie to
nv residence, one mile south of Belle
yue. on the Bellevue and laughton
public road.
DESCRIPTION: Name. Chief Pcavine
No. JIo6-chcstnut Sorrcl. Il bout
1GK. hands high and weighs about
100 pounds.
SIRE: Rex Pcavinc 49, No. 11a6--
tS1O.OOO was refused for him during
1922: he by Rex Mcdonald - no.
S:,::;-(one Of the most celebrated sad
die Eorscs,. lie by Rex Denmark
No $40.
DAM: Fannie Holman - No. 3466 --
sbv Bourbon chicf-No. 9I6-(a great
winner in the show ring and also sire
of many wlnncrsD he by Harrison
Chicf-No, 16D6-tsire OF the noted
Lon chief and a great many other .
show horses.
TERMS: Ten DOLLARS to insure colt
to stand and suck.
When mares are disposed of. or moved
from their respective homes, season be-
comes due.
Care taken to prevent accidents. but
not responsible should any occur.
breeding hours. early morning and late
evening. 12-4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10
For Sale

4 large IRON SAFE. Drbold Safe Com
pany. makers. Now stored VITA Crawford.
Jenkins \ Eooth. of Shreveport. Ask them
for prize. Io->l
W. ]. IIUGuES. Shreveport. Lat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mrs w. ii. Scanand left Tuesday
for Minden. where she attended the
State Sunday School Convention. She
is expected home tomorrow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mrs. l.. \. Sims and little son. OF
Cheneyville. and AIRS. J. f. Johnston.
of Shreveport. We're guests last frlda!
and Saturday of Mrs. J. NJ. Henderson.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mr.. james Galloway. of Vivian. was
here Tuesday and yesterday on Il VISIT
with his brGtherin-law and sister. MI
and Mrs. W. A. FortSOn.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mr.. J. T. Marry. of Plain Dealing.
WAS here Monday to turn in the Ward
Three tax assessment roll. when he
has been working on for the past sew
eral weeks.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Lieut. tom. s. j. Zeigler. jr.. who
las Just made il remittance on sub
scriItioll. furnishes his new address as
Navy Yard. Norfolk. Va" He is re-
Gently frGm overseas.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mrs. William Fort Kelly and little
daughter, of birmingham. Ala. who
have Eeen visiting ut the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. X. Il. Hill left Monday for
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mr. and Mrs. j. \. Abney have been
packin. up their household effects this
week and expect to leave tomorrow or
Saturday for South Louisiana. where
Mr.. Ahney is engaged in rice farming.
near Jennings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-04-10

Mrs. II. l.. STROBE joined her nus
land here Monday.
Miss Ruth Bonner went to f1orlne
last Thursday TO visit friends. She re-
turned home Sunday.
The Washington times., 1919-09-21

E presence Of fur one Of the distinguishing marks Of
the Autumn evening gowns. The draped skirt is
= other The trend toward horizontal trimmings is
third sentence seems disposed favor
the tail and slender type rather than the petite style the
Foypoy woman compensation aspect finds In
hearing alusion "voIuptuousness"
The large Hghthand figure triumph in the combination
oi four building mateTials-sk, lace chiffon
dainty slip composed chiffon with Of bordeed
By FuGle Of lace, Is dTaped and modified
kmOno modified drapeTy at the Sides
band outlining the hips and the metallic embroidery which
forms grdle Nor meet front as sereotyped
kmoRo It's front outlined BY metallic embroidery either
The Washington times., 1919-09-21
By Lady Duff Gordon
("LucHe")

ends confines it. The short banded with borders
facing OF the fur
The large middle figure is Of velvet gracefully draped at
the high waist line is onscOOr costume Of mirror velvet
The sleeves Of the modified kmono variety. The train
finished in two points Contrast richness added BY the
scarf Of sable.
The small efhand figure elaborate creation in
which lace net silk and fur lavhy used The OVerdress
Of sheer net depends straps Of the net The
bodice Of lace is cut low the decoetage being outlined
by t border Of lace and band Of dark fur Attached TO
the short low bodice inch above the normal waist line
skirt composed Of hounces lace -Four Of these ounces are
Of fur
20 1ois international Feature Service Ins
The Washington times., 1919-09-21

ADY DUFGORDoN the famous 'Luee" London and foremost creator
Of fashions the world write each week the fashion article for
newspaper presenting al that and best styles h weessed
women.
Lady DufCordOns establishment brings touch that
centre Of fashion
Lady DufCOOns American Establishments No. 81 and 80 West
Vsven New York and No 400 Lake Shore Drive Chicago
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
LAWRENCE MATTHEWS MEET
WITH ACCIDENT

Lawrence Mathews, seven year olo
son OF MIR. and Mrs. Mathews, who
have recently come to lerington, me-
with a very serious accident Monday
evening. Coming i'll from play, VIII
a giant powder cap i'll his fingers, ne
approached the stove and laid the car
on it. Instantly there was an eNpio'
sion in which the thumb and hrst
two fingers of his right hand were SC
badly injured that amputation was nee
essarv. He is a fine child and such
Gripping of his hand will without
doubt hamper him for life.
Mr.. Mathews. who is carpenter
has purchased the two small cottages
on Nevada Street near Pacific Street
from the bank and will make his home
here with his family.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
MRS. REYMERS HOSTESS
SOCIAL LEAGUE MEETING

The ladies OF the Social League
and their friends met with Mrs. B. II.
Reymers as hostess on Wednesday
afternoon. About thirty-five were
present and a most enjoyable time
was had by all \ business session
was HE'LL at which it was decided to
give Colonial party at Spangler
Hall on the evening of March T. The
young people are especially invited
to this affair and are assured there
will be something doing every minute.
Mrs Reymers served the delicious
refreshments for which she is so just
ly famous. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. George T.
West on March 5.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
SMITH VALLEY CLUB

Special to The Times.
The Smith Valley Civic Club met
al the home of Mrs. f. w. Simpson
las, Saturday. After the business ses-
sion Mrs. NJ V. Hovey reported on
the matter of the consolidation of all
the schools of Smith Valley. Mrs. c.
C Foster. the president, appointed
a committee to see about an increase
in the appropriation for the High
School.
The guests for the afternoon were
Mesdames Could Reading. Will Read
ing and II. Jones The hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Will Blackwell, served
delicious refreshments. The next
meeting will be held March lst at the
home of Mrs. Charles Hendel.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
WOMAN'S CLUB HOLDS
INTERESTING MEETING
special to The Times.

special to The Times.
Miss Lorraine Ross entertained the
members oi the Woran's Club delight
mlly last Saturday Before the bus
mess OF the meeting Miss Ross rep
dered effectively Alice. Where Art
Tbou?" With variations. This WAS en-
Enthusiastically encored. and was tol-
lowed by selections IRON The Bohe-
mian Girl. Later, this versatile
young lady sang two popular ballads,
accompanied on the piano by Mr.. Ed
ward Bergstrom The music was
greatly enjoyed by those fortunate
enough to be present.
Announcement was made of ma
tional congress for League OF Ma
tions and any club member who
might be in San Francisco on Febru-
airy 10th or 10Th was asked to notiiy
Mrs. Geldcr so that she might give
10 such member credentials to attend
the Pacific Coast Congress as 4 del
egate from the Woman's Club.
The Club agreed to have two Par
Iiamentary Drills each year and to
take Americanization' as the subject
for next years program. This is the
all absorbing topic in our country to-
day and the club members anticipate
a profitable and interesting course oi
work for the coming year.
The following ladies were welcomed
to memberships Mrs X. W. McGowan
Mrs. O. II. Some. Mrs. NJ. McMa-
hon and Mrs Ruth Mason.
Mrs. J. |. Wilson and Mrs. +.
Mckay were appointed committee
to investigate conditions and see
what can be done toward having
school here to teach foreigners TO
speak, read and write the English
language. This move was made as
the result OF discourse by Mrs. Geo.
West.
lS4 1Colkt T. NNNRA Ss"'~ 49, ~
tally fine paper entitled The treat
ment of Our Alien Born. The sub
ject had been given careful study ana
the discourse was given with an ear
nestness that showed Mrs. west $
deep interest and assured that OF her
audience. All felt that they haa
learned much concerning the 'mmi-
grant and the foreigner IN our mdst
and each member was given reai'@-
ing sense OF what she can do toward
helping the alien to be true Amer
lean.
The next meeting will be held sat
urday, March lst. All members are
urged to be present to listen to the
report OF the committee regarding the
building OF club house.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
EVANS WANTS TO KNOW

ongressman-elect Evans is going to
Washington He has blood in his eye
and hair on his teeth. He is from the
wild and woody west and goes to his
new job with a mission from the
miner, says the Tonopah Bonanza
Classified with the minority, Mr.. Ev-
ans, nevertheless, expects to be able
to do something which previous rep
resentatives from the mining states
have confessed they were unable to
do. One of these is to find out why
the smelters can take or reject offer
ings from the miner and why miner
is virtually barred from erecting any
sort OF a smelling plant on his prop
erty.
Il may not succeed said the new
congress sman, "but | am going to be
heard and, if there is any way to Sc
cure redress. | am going to get il In
the first pll.e | want to find ctu why
the Western Ore Purchasing COM
pany, representing the smelter trust,
will not accept copper matte from the
Wall Street mine at Luning. We
would be operating that properly to-
day, using Coaldale coal and bringing
out at industrial, expansion that
would be beneficial to all classes Of
labor. We found that by installing
a reverbHtory furnace and using Coal
dale coal which is better suited for
the purpose than any other fuel VIC
could produce a copper matte at
profit. While we were arranging for
the furnace we were advised by the
Western Ore Purchasing company
that we might as well quit as that
company would no, buy the matte
and would offer no encouragement
unless the ores from the Wall Stree
went to the smelter ! want to know
why there is no market Tor copper
matte aad am going to find cut
This is the same game they worked
The Thompson smelter trus1 and was
only allowed 10 open with the con.
sent oi that interest They are about
To close on the first OF March. having
received orders to that efseg1 so til,
copper producers in Western Nevads
win suffer serious setback. Mher
one set of men dictate TO an important
interest like the mining industry
there must be something wrong al
the bottom of the whole business
have been reading the Congress-
ionai Record and find that the men
who are supposed 10 look after the
peoples interests don't get anywhere
They start something and quit."
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
SMITH VALLEY ITEMS

Special to The Times.
Mrs Roy Taylor has recovered
from her recent illness.
Smith Valley has hopes Of a new
minister in tho near future.
Thomas Kingsley OF Wellington
has sold his property to Mr.. Jensen.
The Smith Valley Farmers have
commenced their Spring plowing.
The infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Rogers OF Simpson has been ser
iously ill but is improving.
Miss Ethel Tidd has gone to Reno
where she will make her home with
her sister. Mrs. Jesse Martin.
Bruce MeVicar stopped over at Ma
son Thursday night en- route home
from his army service.
Frank Simpson has just returned
from Carson where he has been visit
ing the legislature.
Mrs. c. c. Tidd has gone to Carson
to spend a week with her husband,
Assemblyman c. c. Tidd.
One OF the men working on the
Foster Ranch in Simpson was inJur-
ed last Wednesday by a runaway team
He was taken to the Mason Hospital
The Smith Valley High School anil
Grammar School had fudge party
last Friday afternoon in honor oi
Saint Valentine
The National Week OF Song is be-
ing celebrated in Smith Valley. Last
Sunday night large audience gath
cred in the NJ. +. Church and spent
the evening singing the old-time fav-
orites. Next Sunday "SlNG will
be held in the Colony School House
at Simpson.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
ST. PATRICK'S
ENTERTAINMENT

The Ladies of St. Joseph Church are
preparing a great time for the 18th
Of March, St. Patrick's Day, at Yer
mgton Rink Hail.
Committees are appointed to ham
die the coming entertainment There
will be a bazaar in the afternoon and
Yamaeyama dance in tho evening
Program will be out next month
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

The City Jail is lonesome place
these days There have been no occu-
pants at all since the dry law went
into effect. There is some alarm lest
the cooties starve to death
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
NEWS NOTES

Special to the Times.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil McGarr motored
to Reno last week.
H. B. Pratt and family are moving
Hazen this week
Miss Irene Lund of Oakland is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Lauritizen.
Mrs. Tom Blundell who was moved
to Reno to hospital last week is
reported to be recovering.
Dir. Joslyn who has been i'll for the
past ten days is we'll on the road to
recovery.
John Moe and wife will soon take
Zip their residence on the ranch form
ly run by H. B. Pratt.
/ H. p Pratt is erecting business
house and lot next to the Improve
ment Club Hall.
A. f. Kaiser and Jack Dolf, two OF
Fallon's popular young men arrived in
Fernley and are working on the re-
clamation service.
Lieutenant H. Du Bois, son of
Peter DUBOIS, OF Wadsworth who
has Just received his discharge is
visiting his parents.
Mrs. w. c Watson and interesting
children. Elaine and Esther, left for a
brief visit to San Francisc where
| Mr.. Watson is attending to some bus
| mess.
The Fernley Mothers Club has
been serving hot lunches to the schoo
children since the first OF the year
These lunches are greatly appreciated
bv the little ones.
w. r. Birch and G. Sheehan gave
delightful dance on Lincoln's birth
dav Music was furnished by Jewet
and Hudson and good crowd attend
ad. Dancing lasted until late houl
! when the ladies of the improvement
Club furnished delightful refresh
1nents.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

The Perazzo ranch this week passed
into the Possession of Mr.. and Mrs.
!. p. Perazzo 1t is another indica-
zion that those who know this country
best are willing to bank on its future.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

The Maionchi Brothers have bought
the Pmmmer ranch Mr.. and MIS-
Plummer will move to town,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

Vim. Gather of the BIuestone Mine
left "Wednesday for San Francisco
to visit his father.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

c. r. Kingsley returned Tuesday
night from Reno where he went TO
consult an eye specialist
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22
MASON PERSONALS

Special to The Times.
c. A. Chapman was Mason Wis
itor "Wednesday
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

Judge Moore of Ludwig was "a
Mason visitor on Wednesday
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1919-02-22

Mrs Lee Hardin, accompanied by
her daughter Marian arrived Tuesday
night from Reno to visit with Mr.
and Mrs. J. 7 Moore