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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-07-22
Pleasant Hill.

Monday. July 19-More rain. Wen,
it will be good OH the sweet potato
patches, anyway.
Mr.. l. \. Gleason was business VS.
itor to Shreveport Tuesday Of last week.
Mrs. X. L. harris was ii pleasant
guest Of Mrs. j. d. Gleason last Thurs
day. -
Jessie May, the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Il. +. Gleason. was sick the
past week. but is much better now.
Mrs. J. ID. Gleason visited her brother,
Mr.. Gus Spruell. Of Bradley, Ark, last
Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z. Mcclure, OF
Orange. Texas. are visitors mt tile home
of Mr.. A. j. DeNIoss, Mrs. McGuire's
grandfather.
\ protracted meeting will he begun
at the Pleasant Hill Church the third
Sunday and will continue over the
| fourth Sunday In August. 1t will bt
conducted by Brother Breetlloye, ane
| every one is invited to come out ant
hear him. ALT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-07-22

You enjoy reading the Banner. 80
would your relative who has removed
from the parish. Why don't you order
II muiIed to him?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-07-22
Plain Dealing. Route One.


Mr.. Dick Keoun was here OH visit
last Thursday.
Miss Myrtle Rodgers is visiting rela-
tfves in Webster Parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. $. Mays visited friends
in Plain Dealing Sunday.
Mrs. O. G. Cason and son. Marcus,
visited Plain Dealing Monday.
Miss Lizzie Bounds spent last week
with Mrs. 4. Cason, returning home
Sunday.
Mr.. Raiford Kilgore and Mr. NJ. A.
Anderson motored to Shreveport last
Saturday.
Miss Seawillow kilgore and Rupert
spent last Saturday very pleasantly
with Miss Della Anderson.
Miss Possie Harper is visiting rela
tiyes and friends in Minden. and ex
/ poets to remain there month.
Miss Dell;, Anderson had as guest.
Sunday evening Misses Brute ant
Beatrice Rodgers. Mr.. Leonard Dodsoi
i and Mr.. Josh Matlock.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
Married.

On Tuesday evening at 4
O'Clock sharpa quiet home we'd
ding was solemnized in the at.
tractive library at the home OF
the brides parents, Judge and
Mrs. P. B. Carter, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. Benton
Afford and Miss Cora Carter,
Rev. Hutson, pastor OF Bogue.
chitto Baptist church officiating.
The groom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Huey Afford and the i'm.
mediate members of the family
on both sides were entertained
at tile wedding supper after
which the wedding ceremony
was performed. the bride being
gowned in her going away COS,
tune of blue messaline and
CARRYING a corsage bouquet.
With only time for cOngratula'
tions and adieus to the bridal
party left for Mt. Hermon where
the young couple were estao
|lished in AN attractive new bung
allow beautifully and completely
furnished ip every detail.
|. Scores of friends are deeply con
cerned in the success and hap
piness of Mr.. and Mrs. Bento1
] Afford.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05

Irby Hennessy left this week
for New Orleans to take a spec.
ial study course during the re-
mainder of the summer.
Hats now at $500 and S2.98
that were originally as high as
$1,000. Come get a bargain.
Beard & Thompson.
Mrs. J.J. Walker was called to
McComb to the bedside of MIR.
Walkers daughter, Mrs. Jenkins
who was in a dying condition
following operation she under
went Sunday
Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Olan
Varnado at their home in Pick
wick, Miss, on Wednesday, July
%, girl, the news being hle.
graphed here to grandfather
Dave, stating that the mother
and young daughter were both
doing nicely.
| M,s r M .Josfron of Jackson
Miss. who spent the greater
part of the summer with bel
sister, Mrs. Dudley Slocum, lef
Monday for short stay Will
her mother at Houston, Texas
and will afterward 80 on to Den
YER, Colorado, for a few weeks
before returning.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
Card Of Thanks.

To all of our friends and neigh.
bors who were so kind to US
during the sickness and at the
time of the death of our son, Ce-
Gil, we desire to extend our
heartfelt thanks; only God knows
how We appreciate their kindness,
and we desire in an especial man.
ner to thank Dr.. Jones for his
untiring effort, and kindness to
| our beloved son.
Sincerely,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Brumield.
L
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
aThe Farmers Worst Enemy
Rats. The Farmers ). Best
Friend Rat.Snap.'

These are the words OF James
Baxter, N. j.. Ever sln NICE !
. na RAT.sNAP / have always
kent kent It in the house. Never tails .,n
1Sp. :, about $500 worth Of RAT
SNAP sS1A a year and figure i saves ave
% I. saof1 II chicks, eggs and feed.
FAT.SNAP is convenient, Just
hreak up cake, no mixing with vi
o o food., Three sizes, zoe.
s1o. SLIGO. Sold and guaranteed
lby Ideal Drug Stars
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
Died.

On Sunday morning at five
o'clock Mrs. E. F. Corkern died
at her home in Enon, death fol.
lowing an illness lingering over
many months. Mrs. Corkern
was the wife of Rev. =. +.
Corkern, and was a woman OF
such strong Christian character
and loving disposition that her
loss will be mourned thruout the
length and breadth OF the par.
lish.
| Her funeral was conducted
| Monday from. Der old nome
church at Enon and was attended
nv a vast throng of relatives and
friends, many people Of Frank
linton being in the funeral cor
tege. So,
+ The obituary in full will appea
lin q later issue OF this paper
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
Mt. Hermon Notes.
August /, 1920.

August |, 1920.
Professor Burns returned from
Baton Rouge a few days ago. He;
will leave tomorrow for trip in
the West with the corn club boys.
He will return in about ten days.
The school is scheduled to open
on the 23rd Of August with q full
faculty.
Dr.. W. H. Weathersby of Gin.
ton and children and Mr.. Ivan
Conerlyi spent the week end with
| Mr.. Conerly's sister, Mrs. O. =.
Brock. Miss Willie Conerly who
spent the past week with her Sis
ter returned with them.
| Mr.. e. spurlock received 9 tele'
gram to-day that his father was
ldying. He lives near Eaatfork'
Miss, and is IN old Confederate
veteran.
i Mrs. W. H. Burns returned
iron Ashville, North Carolina
, last Thursday much improved II
health.
Miss Rose Afford spent tn
! week visiting friends in Franklin
. ton and Hackley.
Misses Theresa Bankston an
Ruth Ard were among the man,
!. young folks visiting Mt. Hermo'
). Saturday evening.
Mr.. William Knight and vii
r and Mrs. knights mother, Mr.
:. II. s. Brock Of McComb Cit!
passed through Mt. Hermon la'
J Thursday enroute to zons to vis
y MIR. Knights relatives.
Leland.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
Conference Meets.

Rev, A. s. Lutz, P. E., will
hold a quarterly conference with
the local Methodist church on
Wednesday evening following q
sermon which he will preach at
the church at 8 p. N. Wednesday.
All cordially invited to attend
the preaching service and re-
main for the conference.
f. N. Sweeney,
Pastor.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Breland
spent Sunday with their family
at Tylertown.
Udine Bickham is enjoying a
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Or.
Pierce at McComb.
The little infant of Mr.. and.
Mrs. Mulina was quite sick this
week tho improving rapidly now.
]. W. knight and grand daugh'
ter of the Sheridan neighbor.
hood, visited friends here last
week.
Buy any pair of our low shoes
from our splendid stock at 20
per cent reduction
Love Brothers Inc.
The fire alarm was given Mon
day when Mrs. Bourgeois's oil
stove caught fire, but the flames
were extinguished before the en-
CINE reached the scene.
Miss Louise Payette left Sun
day for a two weeks vacation
: part of which will be spent on tn
Mississippi Gulf Coast at tn
summer home Of q friend.
! Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Oxford o
] Crowley, La, with their two lit
tie girls were guests sever'
/ DAYS last week in the home Q
. their aunt, Mrs. /. L. Pope.
Mrs. O. B. Magee and littl
!. daughter Aileen have just RI
) turned from a visit with relative
film Texas and are spending q fe'
J, DAYS with Mr.. and Mrs. T. N
i Darlington.
The residence of Arthur Woo
/. was struck by lightning last wee
Ill and caught fire but the rain e;
e tinguished the flames and vel
:" little damage was done. Fortl
% nately none of the family wa
b shocked by the stroke.
'e A 5000 talking machine "
given away Saturday by t
$. Beard & Thompson firm; a G.
Is ored man, Louis Toomer bell
r. the fortunate customer who ]
th ceived the gift. TWAS estimat
b. that 500 customers gathered
Is the store for the drawing q
is while SO many we're attracted
%. town the firm did a wonder
days work Saturday.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05
The Era-Leader.
Ersnklinten, la, Aug. 8, 1890.

Mesdames P. B. Carter and
D. r. johnson spent Monday in
MIC. Hermon.
Miss Ruth Bateman came over
from Bogalusa for the weekend
with her parents. |
Miss Lillian Goodbee spent
Saturday in Bogalusa with her
sister, Miss Velma Goodbee.
Fall ginghams that will not
fade nor shrink.
Love Brothers Inc.
Miss Thelma Walker OF, Plea.
yune is visiting her uncle and
aunt, MIR. and Mrs. D. B. Wal
ker.
MIR. and Mrs. W. j. Magee OF
Richardson have returned from
q pleasant visit with relatives in
St. Francisville, La.
Messrs. r. s. Mccormick and
Mike Darlington and Mrs. Bah
ington and Mrs. L. B. Renard
motored to Warnerton Sunday.
Miss Normal Merrett who is
employed now in the offices OF
the Great Southern Lumber Go,
at Bogalusa, spent the weekend
with Mrs. J. E. Bateman.
G. I. Christie of Purdue Uni
versity, In addressing a rura
educational conference on ths
subject Of What Ais Us?'
asserted that there are to-
many diamonds and not enough
alarm clocks; too many serg
suits and not enough overslls.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Burris
Mrs. W. j. Dobson and Mis-
Wanda Burris motored to Tyler
town Sunday for the day wit
Mrs. Robt. Darlington. Mrs. Dol
son remained over for a week
visit while MIR. and Mrs. Burr!
we're accompanied home by Mis-
es Inez and Mildred Moore.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05

Additional locals on last page.
Sheldon Bateman of New Or
leans was at home for the week.
end.
DR.. J. L. Brock and son Robt. |
Brock spent the first of the week
in New Orleans.
Robt. Magee returned Friday
from a six weeks training course
at Camp Jackson, N. G.
New fall ginghams in beautl'
full designs and quality.
Love Brothers Inc.
Mrs. Blanche Fugler and Mil
dred Calvert of Woodville are
guests of Mrs. G. G. Simmons.
j. Walter Brumield came over
from Bogalusa Tuesday to help
put over the bond issue for the
new waterworks system.
Mrs. Marion Hennessy left
Tuesday for New Orleans where
she will be under special medical
treatment for the next few weeks
| Misses Efhe and Ella Mae Nc
Elveen spent the weekend with
their aunt, Mrs, Layton Schillins
and attended the protracted meet
ling at State Line church.
| Married--At the home of the
brides parents at Amlte City
Edmond E. Corken was married
to Miss Vivian Marshall, las
Thursday. We extend congrat
ulations.
Mr.. Jimmie 8. Knight VIII
{ has suffered 80 for several year
with his affected leg had the lin
amputated last week and seem
: TO be considerably improved b,
the operation.
Mrs. O. e. Monk Is q deligh
full hostess this week, having g
;, her guests her parents, Mr.. an
. Mrs. W. e. Farr aud her youn
niece, Miss Marguerite Farr, 9
of Bolton, Miss.
At q recent meeting OF t.
School Board it was decided
= open the Franklinton school {
: the 23rd or August so that
might turn out earlier in Il
spring. This was done in ord
OF that the boys might be OF mo
u help on the farm at that time.
-. Mrs. r. D. Bickhan, with b
little grandson, Oscar Ment
Jr., spent the weekend with b
lie son Noel and family in New {
e. leans, leaving Sunday for Sa
es nal, Texas, where she will spe
sw several months at the home
NJ. her daughter, Mrs. Efie Coy
D. A. varnado of Pickwi
% Miss, visited his mother, M
ek W. F. Varnado last week 9
sx- took care of his various busin
Try interests in town while here. \
ID. Varnado has purchased the
as Burch hotel property on Pe
Street which he is having
", paired and modernized and VII
the Mrs. Burch will run popt
,o,. nriced hotel and restaurant.
ing
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-08-05

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send yonr shoes to
Bogalasa Shoe Surgery,
Bogila.s, Ia
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New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Mexican Government
 Furnishes Assassins

Mexico City, Jan. 12.-Three per sons alleged to be the assa ssins of Earl Boles and F. J. Roney, American oil men killed near Fort Lobos early this month, have been arrested, ac- cording to a report received here from Col. Carols Orosco, chief of opera tions in the Tampico district. Colonel Orosco declares that others implicated in the tragedy have been located and will be apprehended shortly.
 The report says the American con- sul at Tampico has expressed satis- faction at the efforts of the federal forces to punish offenders there.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Proposes Reorganization Government Finance System

Washingt on, Jan. 13.-Reorsaniza- ton of the governments financial sys- tenn along the lines of a holding com pany, with the departm ents and inde- pendent bureaus representing subsl- diaries, was proposed today at the senate committee considering a na- tional budget system by Thomas R. Lill of New York, who aided i'll Mex leo in establishing a budget plan. Joint appropriation committees would act as board of directors for each de- partment and bureau, and comptrol- Ter general would make monthly com- parative cost statements to the com mittees.
 MeNico's monthly expenses were re- duced, MT. Lill said, from 1G, 300, 900 pesos to 10.500.0O0 after the system was put in effect in 1918.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
TWO WILLS ARE FILED
of Ellen V. Tracy and Ed son W. Flowers PrObatCu-BOth Parties Recently Deceased.

Two wills were filed for probate this afternoon. Mrs. Eileen x. Tracy has appointed Lucy Lindsey, her sister, c:lecutoY of her will and Edson w. Bowers names his wife, Mrs. Mary A. Bowers, to carry out the provisions Of his last testament.
 Mrs. Tracy leaves $200 in trust for which the 2Nccutor is instructed to procure srave-stonCs to be placed over the Tracy plot in the f'airVieW ceme- tefA. Another grant of $100 is made to tho cemetery ussoclaton for the purpose Of keeping the grave in good condition. The remainder goes to her sistc.. Mrs. Lindsey. The will was drawn January v. 1903.
 Mir Bowers orders u One-third share of his properties given his wife, Mary A Bowers. He directs that his son be gwen $10U and after that payment is made, the remainder of the estate is 10 go to lis sister Clara \. Main.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
FIRST CHURCH ANNUAL
Ecclesiastical Society Hears Trcasur-
 CTS Report and Names Committees for Years Work-Mccting Thursday

The Ecclesiastical society of the First Congregational church met last evening to transact the business of it's annual session, including election of officers for the next year. Trea surer c. F. Bennett presented his annual re- port showing d balance now on hand of SGO. The annual meeting of the church will be held Thursday evening.
 Included in the items on Treasurer Bennetts report are the following:
 EXpenditures-Sala $7,901; mu- sic, s2,073; miscellaneous, $1,S13; to- tai, s11,7S7. The receipts for the year were $11,7OO.
 c. J. Parker, c. B. Parsons and F. G. NibbertS have been named to make up the society committee; the society committee, with Gertrude Hine, E. s. North. Mrs. F. A. Daubert. Mrs. w. c. Hungerford, Mrs C. F. Bennett and H. L. Mills assisting, will be the music committee; r. $. Chamberlain and F.. F. Healey are auditors; c. F. Bennett is treasurer and E. L. Warren is first assistant treasurer
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Pays Tribute to
 American Soldiers

Melbourne, Jan. 13.-Lieut. Gen. Sir John Monash, commander of an Australian army corps in the Peronne sector during the final days of the war, paid a high tribute to American soldiers brigaded with his men in speech here today. The American divisions fought with the Australians in this section of the battle front.
 ''The Australians found the Ameri- cans excellent comrades and good fighters" said the general. Their common experiences in the field have esta blished an undying blood rela- tionship between Americans and Aus tralianS.''
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
HEROIC OFFICERS.

Captain and Crew Display Presence of
 Mind When Ship Hits Reef. Ignor-
 ant As to Survivors. aa
 Bordeaux, Jan. 13.-Heroism of tho highest order was displayed by the captain, officers and men of the steamer Afrique while that vessel was being pounded to bits on Roche Bonne shoal in the Bay of Biscay. Sunday night, according to survivors, of the disaster.
 It is not known whether any Gv were lost in the wreck One life rafta is still missing and is being sought by rescue steamers. It is believed Captain Ledu of the Afrique is :on board this frail craft.
 There was a most violent shock when the vessel struck the reef, but no one lost his head" said one man. After a certain time the situation be. came impossible, heavy seas were pounding the ship necessarily and we lost touch with the steamer CeylaIi. Captain Ledu decided to abandon the ship, very difficult operation, but the captain, officers and crew did more than their duty
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
RATIFICATION CONFERENCE
Representatives of 2O,OOO,OOO Ameri- cans Convene in Washington to Seek Early Adoption Of Peace Treaty.

Washington, Jan. 13.-With the an- nounced purpose of seeking ways and means for the early ratification Of peace, d conference which delegates said represented 2O,0O0,O00 Ameri- cans began here today.
 Oscar Straus, former secretary of commerce and labor in the cabinet of President Roosevelt, presided as chairman and national organizatio represented included the American Federation of Labor, the League to Enforce Peace, National Advertising Clubs of America, Farmers Alliance, Women's Christian Temperance Union and World Peace Foundation. Among the delegates were Herbert Houston of the National Advertising clubs, and Matthew Woll and Frank Morrison of the Federation of Labor
 Beginning with a joint conference the meeting is expected to develop into a select committee of five who would present the decisions reached to democratic and republican leaders in the senate. The committee also would call at the White House for the same purpose.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
CITY ITEMS

Tabs, Drum Corps, jazz carnival, five nights. opens Thursday night this week, Bardeck's hall. Admission 200. -advt.
 MT. and Mrs. John Wounocott cele- brattd their tWenty-tfth wedding an nfverstl'E at their home. 214 Main street. last night, in a quiet manner with ;l few friends present.
 Cases of scarlet fever on Booth and Madison streets were quarantined to- day.
 Miss Dorothy Caldwell is ill with tonsilitis at her home on Chestnut street.
 Bill Burke, of North Andovcr, Mass, is spending few days at the home of his cousin, Miss Carolyn Young of Black Rock avenue. He is ; a son of Jack Burke, formerly prom inent in state league baseball circles. Chairman William B. Rossberg of the board Of water commissioners and Engineer Black of the state board of health conducted an investigation and tests of the Wolcott reservoir water yesterday.
 A meeting Of the Woodmen of the | World will be held Wednesday even- ing at Turner hall A smoker will fol- low the meeting. Dr. II. A. Elcocz has sold his West l Main street property to Richard H. Erwin.
 At a party given Sunday by MT. and Mrs. C. D. Netrano of Church street, MT. and Mrs. Nicola Cefaratti an- ! nounced the engagement Of their daughter Rose to Charles Giardino. Court Columbus, No. 27, Daughters of Castile, has postponed it's installa- ton of officers from January IS 10 : February 10.
 An entertainment and concert will be given Wednesday evening in Tal- mud Torah hall on Elm street under the auspices of the local Zionist com mittee. The proceeds will go to the
 present time is carrying on Red Cross work in Palestine. Among the num-
 bers on the program is J. Meltzer of Hartford. Readings by Cantor Anop- olsl1y of Hartford and Miss M. Spivacll k of New York, president of the Red Mogin David.
 Judge William F. Mangan is spend- ing a few days in Philadelphia on a business trip.
 Carl Nelson, a chauffeur for the Sherman Sand company, reported to the police this afternoon that his truck backed against a fire hydrant on Booth street this afternoon damag ging it.
 At the second session of the com mittee in charge of the Chamber of Commerce dance, new names were added to the already active list of men on the committee in order to secure a, balanced working force which could take complete charge of the entertainm and dance.
 Rev. William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church, was the speaker at the fellowship supper held last evening at the Y. M. c. A. Rev. Ross gave a, splendid talk on The Mean ing of Prayer"
 J. M. Hallinan, president of the Bakers association, has called d meet ing of members for Wednesday night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
DEMAND FOR TRACTORS
New Britain Machine Company Now Has More Orders Than Its Factory Can Fill.

The New Britain Machine com pany's fame has reached into foreign field as is evidenced by the call for the New Britain tractor which they are now manufacturing in large numbers. The foreign orders are coming in faster than they can be handled and the output up to date is not enough to take care of the trade. The Machine company is desirous of accommodating the hom e trade first of all, rather than com pete in foreign fields.
 If the material and labor condi- tions warrant, an additional number over the original 5000 will be con- structed. Present labor problems and shortage of material are a handi- cap in carrying out a larger schedule of production. One of the New Britain tractor was on display at the New York automobile show last week and created favorable comm ent
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Execute Thirteen Members
 Of Famous Villas Army

.Agua Prieta, Mex, Jan. 13.-Word reaching here this morning through military channels stated that 13 mem- bers of a Villa band were executed Ey Gen. Eduardo Gonzales south of tres on Sunday night.
 The leader of the band, Juan Rod riques, was an officer in the Villa army at the time Francisco Villa was commanding his army in an attack on this town in November, 1914. Since that time he has been operating with a small band in this state and Chi
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Major Wheeler Dies in
 Stamford at Age of 63

Stamford, Jan. 13-Major Frederick Wheeler, L. $. A. (retired) died at his home here today, aged 63. 4 ma tive of Berlin, Wis, Major Wheeler was appointed to West Point from that state and was graduated in 1875 He served in the Fourth cavalry and was in several Indian campaigns and i'll the Philippines during the Spanish war.
 After retirement from the army Ma jor Wheeler was an instructor for five years at the MaSSac achuSetts In- stitute Of Technology. He made his home here in 1910. Mrs. Wheeler survives.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-13
Reception For Pupils
 Of Dancing Academy

H. B. Pfeitter held a reception and dance for his pupils and their friends i'll Electric hall last evening. About 150 couples were present. The hall Was decorated in a color scheme of red and white. The Hi Henry quartet en- tertaincd with several numbers. Er- nest Wright rendered q piano solo, The Brcakers.' A saNophone duet was rendered by Edwin Wright and Robert GustafsoN. Comic recitations by Robert Spencer and a vocal sole by Howard Mitchell were well received. Music for dancing was furnished by the Corbin jazz orchestra. Refresh- ments were served.