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The Bossier banner., 1921-01-13
New Year Subscriptions.

Since the new year came subscrip-
tions to the Banner have been paid in
as shown below:
General Adams, to July l, 1921. 81.
Hon. T. Alexander, to Aug. l, 1924 S..
Mrs. Il. G. Allen, to Jan. 1, 1922, 50.
o. f. Boyd. jr., to Jan. l, 1922. 50.
]. +. Bradford, to July 1, 1921, ST..
]. +. Bundy, to Jan. 1, 1922, 81.
r. l.. Burks, to Jan. /, 1922, 81.
Lee n. Bush, to Jan. l, 1922, S.
Fred o. Byrd, to June I, 1921. 81.
T. u. Connell, to Jan. j, 1922, 81.
A. j. Demoss. to Jan. /, 1922, s.,
\ G. W. Durdin, to Jan IL, 1922, 50.
1. f. Elder, to Jan. 1, 1922, 50.
]. w. Elston, to Jan. /, 1922, 50.
+. r. Garrett, to Jan /, 1922, 81.
j. Il. Greenhaw, to July 1, 1921, 81.
Abney B. Ivey, to Jan. 1, 1922, 50.
Annie Z. High, to July l, 1921, 81.
Hon. A. Hoffpauir, to Dee. IA, 1921, 81.
Mrs. T.. Il. Hofpauir, to Jan. /, 1922, s.
d. W. Hudson, to jan. /, 1922, 81.
L. A. King. to Jan. 1, 1922, So.
T. II. Lawrence, to Jan. /, 1922, 50.
w. w. Lay, to Jan. /, 1922, 81.
]. z. Jockey, to July 1, 1921, 81.
J. G. Lowe, to Jan. /, 1922, 81.
W. A. Martin, to Dec. l, 1921, So.
DIR. d. J. McAnn, to Jan. 1. 1924, $5.
A. F. McDade, to Jan. 1. 1922, 81.
j. NJ. Mitchell, March I, 1921, 80 cents
W. F. Mothershead, TO Jan. /, 1922, 81
Il. J. Murray, to Oct. 1, 1921, $1.5O.
g. l.. Perduc, to July l, 1921, 81.
E. III. Randle. to Jan. I, 1929, So.
+ NJ SnnfeIl ir tp Ian I 1919
Joannes Smith, to Jan. l, 1922, 50.
A. NJ. league. to Feb. l, 1922, 50.
r. w. Thomas, to Jan. 1, 1922, 81.
w. A. Thompson, to Jan. /, 1922, 50.
J. B. Winham to Oct. /, 1921. 81.
Mrs. E. II. White, to Jan. 1, 1922. 50.
| g. S. Wyche, to Jan. /, 1922, So.
The Bossier banner., 1921-01-13
The Famine in China.
New Orleans Christian Adrocate.l

New orleans CHftStfdn ddfOcdR.I
1t is peculiarly tragic that the news
should come from China just at this
time that 1900, 900 people in that land
are in the midst Of what in spoken of
as the most distressing and widespread
famine in recorded history. We have
become more or less familiar with the
terrible suffering of the children Of the
Near East as the result Of devastation
wrought by the war. and responded in
pity to the. appeals that have been
made from that region for relief; yet
here is situation brought about. not
by war, but by such failure of rainfall
that no food crops have been produced
since 1919. There may be some people
in the United States who have Jared
scantily during the past two or three
years-but hundreds of thousands of
men. women and children have not ac-
tually starved to death land most Of us
have had as much to eat as was good for
us. Doubtless we have wasted enough
| to save a nation. since six cents will
save a life i'll China for day. 1t would
| be utterly in keeping with the spirit
of the season to send a contribution
| to Mr.. J. ID. Hamilton. $40 Broadway,
| Nashville. Tenn. to be sent to these
starving people in China by our Board
| of Missions.
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Mr.. Holiday Grateful.

On behalf of himself and Mrs. Hol-
laday, Rev. T. J. Holladay, of Plain
Dealing, has sent in u communication
(full of friendly feeling and gratitude)
that reached this Office too late for pub
lication in last weeks issue Of the Ban
ner. Mrs. Holladay's operation and
stay of some weeks at Il Shreveport
slnitarium are mentioned, and it. is to
lie seen that the two are particularly
grateful for their reception upon re-
turning to Plain Dealing. Mrs. ]. H.
James and Mrs. w. j. Johnston had
the house all ready for us, with good
hot supper waiting" Well, we would
say that was neighborly reception
and it is little wonder that this good
couple feels SO grateful
Also. there is mentioned ut length d
pantry shower" After lavishly thank
ing those who sent in the groceries. etc.
that went to make mp the shower,
Mr.. Holiday says: They have in this
and many other kindly acts hitherto
shown us, very much endeared them
selves to u.s. 1t is evident throughout
that Mr.. and Mrs. Holiday rejoice al
heart over this last attention shOwT
them and that they are pleased tha1
| they are again hack. in Plain Dealing
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Boston so that Mr.. White may con-
tinue the study of his profession.
The reporter regretted to learn
yesterday that Mrs. j. L. Adger, ST.,
is sick a-bed.
Senator Johnston, of Plain Deal
ing, was an appreciated caller while
here Monday.
MIR. Harry Wyche, of Plain Deal
ing, was among the business visitors in
Benton to-day.
MIR. G. w. Arnold, Of Garden City.
Texas, is here on protracted visit
with relatives and old friends.
Mrs. NJ. H. Hanks has been sick
a-bed from seyere cold for more than
week past, but is reported better at
present.
MIR. ]. B. Winham, valued Plain
Dealing, route three, subscriber, called
by while here last Friday to renew his
subscription.
Misses Linda and Virgie Bundy, of
the Linton community, passed through
Benton yesterday evening ON their way
home after spending two months in
Troy, Ala, with relatives and friends.
We regret that we.were out when
our old friend, DIR. D. ]. McAnn, of
Atkins, called yesterday, but we none
the less appreciate the big William he
left with Johnnie. Come again, Doctor.
We have moved your date up three
! years.
hunt over in the Tensas River swamps.
/ Mr.. Emmett Taylor brought in the
bacon" (that is, the venison) when he
returned home Thursday evening of
last week. We thank him for remenl-
bering us with liberal helping of the
same.
| There was continued rainfall here
Saturday of last week. Sunday there
was skip, and Monday, too, we be
lieve; but Tuesday and yesterday and
most of the time during several nights
of the week slow rain fell To-day is
colder. but still cloudy and threatening
1t may safely be said that we are
experiencing "villainOus /" spell OF
weather.
The seventy-seyenth birthday an
niversary of Mrs. Alice Irion was Gel
ebrated Thursday of last week at til,
home of her step-son, DIR. G. II. Irion
with whom she has resided for som,
time past. The feature Of the day wal
a big turkey dinner, the invited guest
being Mr.. Joannes Smith, Misses Mar,
and Rosa Smith. Mrs. j. NJ. Henderson
and her little daughter, Martha. TIL
SO one present has reported. We trus
Mrs. Irion may live In our midst to Sc
many anniversaries come and go.
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Pleasant Hill.

Monday, Jan. 1O.-The past week
has been regular corn planting weather.
However. none Of us We're deceived.
Old winter will come later.
Mrs. Beulah Dennis is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. l. A. Gleason.
Miss Iona Gleason is visiting at the
home Of her nephew. Mr.. b. F. Gleason.
Mr.. B. f. Gleason and family Wis
tied their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D.
Gleason.
Mrs. Emmette DeAloss visited her
sister, Mrs. Bryan Martin, of Sarepta,
last Thursday.
Mr.. S. L DeMoss and family We're
pleasant guests of Mr.. and Mrs. En-
mette DeMoss yesterday afternoon.
Every one is ordering cabbage plants
and garden seed-going to raise plenty
to eat at home. That's our New Years
resolution. Fall in line, everybody.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. f. Boyd, jr., were
pleasant guests Of Miss Matte DeMoss
yesterday. ALT.
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Gets His Head Shot Off.

Some unfortunate eolored man while
seated In a Plain Dealing restaurant
conducted for negroes Tuesday night
had his head about shot off with a
shotgun used at close range. Some per-
son concealed in the darkness outside
fired the shot.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy Sheriff
Job Wilson, upon returning from Plain
Dealing, brought in Estella Lewis,
widow Of the dead man, James Watson,
Bob Valentine and a fourth negro
known by the name Big Boy" The
last named, it Is said. will be charged
with the shooting, but all are thought
to be implicated In the crime. 1t seems
that the woman above named is soon
to receive a payment Of $1,000 (perhaps
through legacy and it is thought a
conspiracy was entered into to dispose
of her husband SO that she would be free
to marry the man known as Big Boy
The Bossier banner., 1921-01-13

Wednesday, Jan 12:-Retter get in a
big supply of wood. Colder weather is
coming, it seems.
Miss Sadie Ritter returned to Plain
Dealing Monday to attend school.
Miss Maggie b. Bounds spent last
Saturday with Miss Esther Black.
Mrs. Garrett was a visitor at the
home Of Mrs. DAVIS Bounds yesterday.
The writer extends coincidence to
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckay in the loss OF
their baby.
Mrs. w. A. Bounds, of Plain Deal
ing. spent last Saturday and Sunday
here with relatives.
Miss Cannie DeNIoss is now at home
She will leave in about two weeks to
finish her course in Shreveport com
mercial college. DIXIE.
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Carterville.

Tuesday, Jan. 11.-Mr. J. j. Rober-
son made business trip to Shreye
port and Hosston Saturday, returning
home yesterday.
Mrs. Carlton Oglesby and baby are
ON the puny list.
Mr. j. S. Dodson attended court in
Benton last week.
Mr.. Hut Green, of Shiloh, was ming
ling with friends of this section Sun
day.
Little Percy Matlock is real sick,
and has been confined to his bed for
the last month.
Mr.. Il. G. Matlock and Mr.. Sam
May made a business trip to Plain
Dealing Saturday.
Miss Brute Rodgers spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. s. Rodgers, Of Mot.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Darlington were
pleasant visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. l.. Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam May and son,
Vernon spent yesterday with their
parents, Mr.. mad Mrs. Deem.
Myrtle and Afford harrington spent
i Saturday afternoon with their grand
mother, Mrs. j. j. Robertson.
Mr.. Orland Dodson returned to Hoss
| ton last Tuesday, after few delight
full days at home for Christmas.
Misses Oracle and Attic May were
pleasant visitors ut the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Calvin Harrington Sunday.
Mr.. Leonard Dodson had a serious
accident last week, getting his foot
| cut with double-bit AK while at work
/ Miss Maudie Harrington returned tt
Hosston Sunday of last week, after {
delightful week at home for Christmas
Wedding bells are ringing arount
Carterville. Wonder who? PET.
1.-THE correspondent will in futur,
please also sign her true name to he
news reports. If written within cir
Gle on the lower left corner we vii
! know it is not to appear in print. Blu
we insist in knowing who writes TO
the Banner.-Editor.l
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LOC al and
PERSON. al
=. News Of q Week rs Told
~ by the Banner Reporters

Mrs. " L. Gould, of Plain Dealing,
visited relatives residing in the Caney
School community Thursday and Fri
day of last week.
MIR. A. ]. Demoss, a substantial
resident of the Pleasant Hill section.
while here on business Monday, called
by and renewed his subscription.
MIR. r. w. Young, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sandidge Young and family have
moved from the Midway section to a
home on Mr.. J. A. Byrd's place, 2h
miles east of Benton.
Mr.. L. f. Hoffpauir, who is now
working in the Homer oil field, was at
home Hughes Spur community for a
New Year visit. He left one day last
week to return to his work.
Miss Marie Keith, of the Linton
community, came in last Saturday even
ing to finish the session in Benton High
School. She is stopping at the home of
her brother, Mr.. w. L. Keith.
Born Thursday of last week, to
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Lee, now of Min
den, a pretty little girl-their first
child, and who is a granddaughter Of
Mrs. Theresa Ogilvie, of this place.
"A friend and reader reports that
Mrs. NJ. Smith, of Avalon Farm, gave a
New Year, or watch night party, and
that all present seemed to have a
good time-playing games, after which
refreshments We're served"
MIR. and Mrs. r. B. Hill and Misses
Emma Lou and Winnie Brownlee, al
of Benton, and Mr.. ]. w. Brownlee, OF
Shreveport, spent the better part OF
last Saturday and Sunday in .Texar
kama, Ark, with Mr.. and Mrs. G. c
Robertson. their relatives. A big tur
key dinner was one Of the features OF
entertainment for the visitors.
Mrs. f. H. White, who will be re
membered by readers of the Banner as
Miss Bess McCranie, writes as follows
from Boston, Mass: Enclosed fine
check in the amount of 81 for thu
Banner another year. would miss i
greatly If 1t did not come each week
as it has all the news. Of the parish
in It," And we are obliged to her fol
that boost. Mr.. and Mrs. White fol
some time received the Banner at Lit
tie Rock, Ark. 1t is the writer's i'm
preston that they are temporarily il
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CORRESPONDENCE
Phillips Hill.

Tuesday. Jan. IL Marvin Burks
went to Rocky Mount Sunday to assist
Mr.. L. NJ Burks in his store.
Luther Burks, jr., and family spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. c. BurkS.
Alvin Northcott, of Webster Parish,
spent Saturday night with his parents,
Mr., ana Mrs. J. L. Northcott.
Mr.. Hammett, of the Linton commu-
nifty. was visiting last week at the home
of Frank Curry. Mr.. Hammett for
merly resided here and is looking for
home in the community for the COM
ing year.
]. l.. Northcott's teams We're hauling
ties to Hughes Spur last week. The
teamsters report the roads in fairly
good condition, except the mile of road
leading from the syrup mill to the
Martin place.
The many friends of Mrs. s. n. Nor
rison will be pleased to learn that she
is improving fast and has pleasant
sunny room. Any one wishing to write
should address her at 11O9 n. Cotton
| Street, Ell PasO, Texas.
The many friends of Miss Linda
Morrison regret very much to hear OF
her severe illness, following her return
to her home at Westdale. Miss Linda
was lately some better, so they were
able to move to their new home.
Lucian and L. G. Burks were work
ing on the telephone line last Thursday
Lucian said he couldn't get good con
nections so had to work on the line
Thanks. The correspondent is very glat
there is some attraction, so we can ge
the line fixed UP. -FRECKLEs.
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Estrayed

A mouse colored mare MULE, about
IA hands high, eight years old, branded
~" on right shoulder; gear marks
show. Also, mouse col0red MULE
COLT, about three years old. InfOr-
nation leading to their recovery will
he literally rewarded. Address Plain
Dealing, La. Route 3.
[1-4-pl JOHN H. JOHNSON.
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Cotton Seed for Planting

I have on hand five tons Of my well
known Big Boil Annie" Cotton seed
that am offering at $50 per bushel,
or $50 per ton. l have grown and Inn
proved this cotton for four years. 1t
won for me the first prize on cotton at
the 1919 and 1870 Parish Fairs and the
first and second prizes, respectively,
ut the 1919 and 1920 State Fairs
Write at once, as this seed will go fast
Address-Plain Dealing, La, Route /
I1-4-p] r. L. BURKs.
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For Sale or Trade

Am offering for sale quantity Of fine
Hay, or will trade for cattle, hogs,
corn, cotton seed, peas, velvet beans,
molasses or potatoes, to be taken at
Shreveport prices Hay priced ut from
$40 to $40 per ton. Phone, S77-M--
nights. Address Benton, La, Route 2.
[2-tfl L. A. TIDwEIL.
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Eotrayed

A light brown horse MULE, four years
old, 141a hands high. unroached; left
shoulder shows marks from swinney;
defect under left eye; hard to catch. A
liberal reward will paid. for informa-
ton leading to his recovery. Telephone
r. f. Wycne & Sons, Benton, La.
T1-2-p-tf1 CARRIE COLEMAN
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SIS Reward

Will be paid for the delivery to me at
Benton. or information leading to the
recovery, of a dark dun bronco PONY,
about 15 hands high, weight about
1000 pounds short body and legs, short
neck and head, long name and tail !;
foretop has been cut back, but has
grown out again. [1-tfl SAM MILES.
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You enjoy reading the Banner. Sc
would your relative who has removed
from the parish. Why don't You order
it mailed to him!
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Prairie Hay

For sale, at my home, 2h miles south
Of Bellevue, good Prairie Hay in any
quantity--under 100 bales, 50 cents per
bale; 100 or more bales. 40 cents per
bale. 53-S-pl J. v. Brown.
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Honey

Extracted Honey for sale. Five gallon
cans, 81 per gallon; guaranteed pure.
Crop is short: get it while you can.
t36-tfl J. PERRY. Plain Dealing, La.
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Hereford Bull

Am now offering for sale a fine Here
ford Bull, weight about 1850 pounds !:
also. twenty five to fifty fresh cows and
springers. Phone, S77-M-nights. Ad-
dress-Benton, La, Route 2.
[2-tfl 7. "A. frIDwELI.
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Farm Wanted

want to hear from party having farm
for sale. Give price and description
b. b. HowARD, Champaign, Ills. 1921
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Salesman Wanted

To solicit orders for Lubricating Oils,
Greases and Paints. Salary or commits
sion. Address 80 THE HARVEY On Co,
Cleveland, Ohio I2-I
New-York tribune., 1921-02-04
Victoria Grounds Again;
Harding May Quit Vessel
Party Considers Making Rect of
Trip tosSt. Augustine
by Rail

PALM BEACH, Fla, Feb. 3.-The
houseboat Victoria, carrying President
elect Harding on his vacation cruise
up the Florida coast. got into difficult
ties again to-day and fell so far behind
her schedule that her distinguished
passengers may leave her tomorrow
or Saturday and complete their trip to
ST. Augustine by rail.
After spending several hours fast in
mud bank in the Indian River, the
Victoria anchored tonight about ten
miles below here. In two days she has
covered only about fifty miles, and
still is $50 miles from st. Augustine,
where Mr.. Harding has an engagement
for Monday. Should further trouble
Develop it is regarded as certain that
the party will make part Of their
return trip overland
The Victoria had several delays dur
ing the day, but her most serious one
occurred short distance above Pom
pano, where she rammed her nose into
the mud and was held so tightly that
her own engines could not extricate
her. She was pulled off by the speed
boat Sea Robin, sent from here by her
owner, j. L. Replogle, the steel man.
The Victoria was not damaged.
The President-elect now is expected
to reach here some time before noon
tomorrow. He will play a game Of
golf, and probably will accept an invi-
tation to dine privately ashore.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-04
Merrill Would Retain
Scent Fare in Rush Hours
Tae Commissioner Says Higher
Toll May Be Necessary, but
Workers Should Be FAVORED


ALBANY, Feb. 3.---John j. Merrill,
State Tax Commissioner, in discussing
the New York City transit problem
said that he believed that while it may
be necessary to increase the fares in
New York City, five-cent fare for
workingmen could be maintained dur
ing certain hours, as was done fifteen
years ago on the ferries plying between
New York City and Brooklyn. The ad-
ditional revenues needed above what
would be derived from a five-cent fare,
Commissioner Merrill suggested, could
be obtained from "the transient popu-
lation which travels during the middle
of the day, pleasure seekers and others
who can afford TO pay"
Mr.. Merrill emphasized that the
thought was his own and not the Gov
ernor's, adding that the Governors
transit program does not contemplate
an increase in fares.
The bills embodying the Governors
program were completed to-day and
were taken over to the Executive Man
sion, where Governor Miller is con-
vaisecing. They will be introduced next
week by Senator John knight, Of
Wyoming, and Assemblyman Louis N
Martin, of Oneida.
Discussing the Governors program,
Commissioner Merrill said:
"The Governors transit program,
eontemplates creating some method OF
fedeemlng the transit lines in New
New-York tribune., 1921-02-04
Mrs. Liverrnore Quits
Suffrage Association
Resignation Said to Indicate 3
Lack of Sympathy With
Voters I eagua

mrs. arthur L. Livermore, chairna,,
OF the State Republican Women's Fan saA
esu'ive eSu We Cofnmittee, has resigned from
the National American woman sut' SUF
frage Association, it was learned 0es' 1es
~eraay, because she is not in syrnpstb,,
WIN the League of Women Voters
Gently. re-
The resignation of one Of the mo.s
prominent suffrage leaders for sucb y
cause fa ina,n is considered in some quarters :
women generally will follow her a. .
ample and that women's Republican or or
gfanizahons may exclude members ~
the League Of Women Voters. ~
Mrs. Liverrnore was a member NJ ~.
board of directors of the suffraoa tl," nr
ganlzation from which she has resigned
and by her action she has severed h e" be1.
relations with The Woman Citizen. G tbe
suffrage organ Of which she wa. Wv y
director, and with the Leslie Won,.ss. {.
Suffrage Commission. ''''"a
New-York tribune., 1921-02-04
Quit Society to Dwell
In Log Cabin i'm Woods
Mr.. and Mrs. vi. Toscan Ben.
nett to- Leave Servants Behind
and DO Their Own Work

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. S.-A log
cabin in the woods at Katonah, N. =,
will be the future home of M. Toscan
Bennett and his wife, they announced
here to-day. They will dispose of their
possessions in Hartford, sell their
country place at Pennington and 20 in
for the simple life.
The Bennetts will do their own work
and there will be no servants about
the place. Upon their departure they
will sever connection completely with
the busy social and political life with
which they have been identified in
Hartford. Mrs. Bennett is widely
known suffragist. Mr.. Bennett was
o'merlv partner of Charles A. Good
win, cousin of J. P. Morgan. He was
actlge participant in the Farmer
Labor party convention at Chicago.
Their daughters, Katherine and
Frances, are in attendance at the
Brookwood School at Katonah. NJ.
,Toscan Bennett ir., their son, is in coll
lege. He will pot join his parents at
Katonah.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-04
DIR. Pupin Wins Edison Medal

The Edison Medal, awarded annually
to the scientist who has done notable
work in electrical engineering, will 90
shis year to DR.. Michael l. Pupin, pro.
fessor Of eiectro-mechanics at Colum-
bis University, and honorary Consul
General in New York for the Serbian
government.
The medal will be awarded to DR.
pupin. at the midwinte, convention of
the American Institute Of Electrical
Engineers to be held in the Engineer
~ ard l8. During the convention the
scientist will deliver a lecture ON .Waye
transmission" illustrated by expert
ments.
DR.. Pupin receives this honor for his
work in the Improvement of telephone
ation by means of loadins
coils and for his recent work in corr
lsve. }o ~tSh high frequency electric
currents.