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The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
HUMPHREYS NEWS.
Interesting Personal I-as Transpir-
ing in The Community.

The farmers in this section II the
country are needing sunshine.
Miss Lucy Taylor attended the
commencement exercises Of the A. II.
S. at Raymond On returning home she
was accompanied by her sister Miss
Julia who has been attending the
Miss. Normal College the past session.
Mr. Lamar Trevihon and Miss
Vaude Groves are attending The Nor
NAL at Clinton.
Miss May Russell and Miss Jamie
Wallace spent several days in Jackson
and attended the Gypsy Smith meet
ing, where they heard some very
forceful sermons.
Mr. c. Hays and family from West
side spent Sunday in the home Of Mr..
w. J. Hill.
Mr.. Willie Goodwin of Utica Was a
pleasant visitor in the home ~ Mr..
D. E. McCaa's Sunday.
Miss Miriam Clarke has been elect
ed as teacher Of the Hickory Ridge
school for the coming session.
Misses Ruby and Lucy Taylor are
visiting their sister Mrs. w. Turpin
of Rolling Fork They will also at
tend the NJ. E, District Conference at
Anguilla.
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Benefit at Opera H61se, Port Glib
SON, Miss, Friday night, June 9th,
1922, at 8:15 o'clock, to help raise
funds to pay expenses OF a brass band
to accompany the Confederate Veter-
ans from Mississippi who go to the
reunion in Richmond, Va, IN June.
The picture to be shown that night
will be Constance Talmadge in sWed-
ding Bells" 1t is a special picture
and AL
We owe it to the few remaining
Confederate Veterans to help them IN
this, their laudable desire.
Remember what they went through
for US in the war Of lS61-'65.
Come out and help raise nice
purse for them. The prices win be
% and 35 cents (war tax included)
You will get more than your mon
ey's worth at the picture show and
will be helping this iery worthy
cause.
Do not forget the Friday,
June 9th, 1922, Port Gibson Opera
House, at S:15 P. NJ
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TO FILE WAR RECORDS.
|0oks Must Be Provided for This Pur-
nose BY the chancery Clerks.

'Tbe ehaneery clerks Of the various
Arnties OF the state are now supply
n their offices with books in which
Ie honorable discharges, citations,
M other military papers carrying
Il records Of soldiers Of the World
IN and also the Spanish-American
'hr.
TN Is made compulsory on chancery
lerks to record papers Of this char
.tar law on the subject having
sen passed at the last session.
4 IN counties where the record book
IA not been provided, ex-service men
n requested to notify Mr.. Glenn H..
mith, state adjutant Of the Ameri-
Id Legion.
Fx-service men are also requested
Gle their papers for recording as
ION as possible.
The statute in question reads as fol-
lws:
aBe it enacted by the legislature of
IA state Of Mississippi, and that the
bancery clerk Of the several counties
here they have not already done so
Ian forthwith secure a suitable rec
M book, in which shall be recorded
discharges, orders, citations and
N other military documents referr-
n to the military or naval service of
Se Veterans of the World War, and
IA soldiers Of the Spanish-American
far. in their respective counties.
hch records shall be kept as other
cords,
'sThat such books be provided with
index to be kept by the CLERK, which
hall show race Of the parties and
.at the clerks viii furnished certi-
kd copies from such records to the
tterans, their relatives and legal
on resuest and that
se recording Of such copies shall be
bne and furnished without cost.
eThat this act take effect and be
Aforced from and after its passage.
pproved April z, 1922.-Jackson
'eWs.
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The Board Of Supervisors Of Clai-
borne County, Miss, will, on Monday,
the first day Of their regular July,
1922, meeting Of said Board, receive
until 2 o'clock p M sealed bids for
repairing the bridge at Russum cast
Of the Railroad Depot, according TO
plans and specifications on file in the
Office Of The Chancery Clerk fbe
County will furnish the material, part
Of which Is at and near the bridge
site, and the balance at Grindstone
Ford The contractor will be requif-
ed to convey all material to bridge
site
The Board reserves the ripnt TO re-
ject any and all bids.
y. Fl. MOREHEAD, Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

DR.. Rolfe Hunt and family are leav-
ing Port Gibson this week to make
their home in jackson. DR.. Hunt has
gone to the District Conference AZ
Anguilla. Mrs. Hunt and Miss Louise
leave for jackson today and Mr.. Ian
ier Hunt will 90 to Washington, Miss
Rev. Brunner Hunt returned from
Emory University this week, and i'm
mediately left for Anguilla. The
community regret to lose these good
people from the county. During Their
residence Of three years they have
made many warm friends and have
won the esteem Of the entire commun.
ity.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

The Board of Supervisors Of Clai-
borne County Miss, viii, on Monday
the first day Of their regular July
1922, meeting Of said Board, receive
until 2 O'clock p Ms sealed bids for
all necessary lumber including cap
sille, stringers. flooring, etc, 70 re.
place the wood work on King Iron
Bridge ia District No 2. Said lumi
Der to BE delivered at bridge site.
The Bonrd reserves the right 10 re-
iect any and all bids.
b. II MOREHEAD, Clerk
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IN AUTOMOBILE wREcK.
Port Gibson Lady Had Narrowing Ex-
perience When Two Were Killed.

Last Sunday while riding in large
automobile with friends, Mrs. Herbert
Stanley Of Greenville, formerly Miss
Wren Pearson Of Port Gibson, suf-
fered severe nervous strain which
will not soon be forgotten. The large
car struck a Ford, containing four
men, which rushed in front Of the big
car from a plantation road Two Of
the men in the Ford were instantly
killed, and one Of the ladies in the
car IN which Mrs. Stanley was riding
was cut about the fact and Mrs. Stan
ley was slightly bruised.
The tall grass and weeds at the in-
tersection Of the roads prevented eth
er driver from seeing the other car
until they were right together.
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NOTICE

The Board Of Supervisors Of Clai-
borne County. Miss, win On Monday,
Che first day Of their regular July,
1922, meeting of said Board. receive
until 2 o'clock, r. NJ, sealed bids for
working the public roads Of this conn-
ty, except the roads which have been
graded and maintained by special
taxation. Plans and specifications are
on file IN the Office Of the Chancery
Clerk, which show the several links
into which The roads are divided
The Board reserves the right % re-
ject any and all bids
j. VI. MOREHEAD, Clerk.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
TrTCHE RAucH.

The Reveille is IN receipt Of an in
'vitation to the marriage Of Mr. Claude
August Titehe to Miss Eva Rauch.
The wedding win take place at the
home OF the brides father Mr. Louis
Rauch, in Memphis, on Wednesday,
June 14th, at half-past eight o'clock
Mr. Iitche is son Of Mr.. and Mrs
A. Iitche Of Port Gibson, and his
friends IN this county will be inter-
ested in this announcement,
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TOMATO SHIPMENTS
Two Cars Shipped Out Tuesday. 9th
ers Later. Other Truck.

The Business Mems larm is now
right in the midst Of shipping toma-
toes. It shipped something over a
car the early part Of the week, and
will have larger shipments later. A
force Of ten men are kept busy pick
ing, while the Girl Scouts, under the
direction Of Mrs. Howard Rush and
Mrs. Stamps, are doing the packing.
Fourteen or fifteen Of the scouts are
thus engaged.
There is some complaint that indi-
vidual shippers are not rushing the
gathering as they should. Heavy loss
es often result from delay. A loss Of
ten cents per crate was sustained by
some Of the truckers on this aceoint
this week
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REVIVAL AT PATTIsoN.
viii Begin Next sundxy Rev. J NJ
Smith Assisting the Pastor.

There will be a series Of revival
services, beginning Sunday, June 11th,
in the Methodist church at Pattison.
These services will be conducted BY
Rev. j. NJ. Smith Of Meridian, one Of
our foremost young preachers and
eyangelists. Let all who can come TO
this feast Of rejoicing from the pres
ence Of the Lord. You cannot well
afford to miss any service; come.
c. Y. HIGGfNBOTHAM, Pastor.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
MRS. RAMSEY 4 CANDTATF

Mrs. G. w Ramsey, Superintendent
Of the Post Gibson Schools, is with
Hazlehurst relatives, Mrs. Ramsey
has definitely decided TO make the
race for County Superintendent OF
Education in this county next year,
and as she is one Of the most gifted
women in the State, and thoroughly
rp on school work, she win inquest
ionahly be one Of the strong candi-
dates.
Mrs Ramsey leaves today for Dav-
enport to visit her son, after which
she will spend some time at Lake
Chautauqua and in New York City,
Hazlehurst Courier.
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SECRET MARRIAGE.
Couple from Distant States United
Here Two Months Ago.

About two months ago Justice G..
B. Tillman was called to the court
house to marry a young couple They
We're exceedingly nice looking people,
So the justice now reports. though he
was enjoined at the time to keep the
union a secret until the young lady's
school was out, and he kept the secret
until this week.
The groom's name is +. W. Hall
and he gave his home as Memphis.
The bride gave the name Of Wanda
Lunday and home as Americas, Ga.
She was pupil Of Hillman College,
Clinton, and stated that she would
return to complete the session.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Judge and Mrs. R. D. Gage arrived
home from their bridal trip on Sat
srdav night last, coming by sea from
New Jersey to New Orleans. They
report most delightful trip, though
thev were storm-tossed during their
weeks sea voyage.
The happy couple are at home 70
their friends at the Gage residence
% Church. street.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
BIG CARROT SHIPMENTS.
One Grower Finds This Crop Most
Profitable Of Trucking.

Louis r. Wilson, who is trucking on
the Hamilton place, shipped 200 ham
pers Of carrots last week, which
brought s1.50 per hamper. Mr.. VIII
son finds this the most profitable Of
all the truck crops he has yet attemp-
ted. He shipped very fine specimens
Of this vegetable Carrots are easily
raised and easily harvested.
Mr.. Wilson has been marketing
some kind of truck since early in the
year. and has been one Of the most
successful truckers in the county.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Mr. Fieblemann, deputy u. S. Rev
sue collector is still keeping things
arm in this neighborhood. A large
amber Of citizens have been sum
pned to appear before him in re-
Ard to income taxes. However, Mr..
Rblemann is a fine gentleman and is
BY reasonable in his dealings.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Henry H. Barlow has been appoint
Rural Route Carrier for Barlow,
quite l, to fill the vacancy caused by
Il resignation Of Mr.. Smith. Mr..
Arlow was recommended by Hon. M
Mulvihill, Republican National
qmmitteeman for Mississirni. Ha-
fhurst Courier.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
ELECTION CALLED.
Voters Of District Two to Decide Road
Question on S0th.

The petition Of District Two voters,
asking for an election to determine
whether the district shall gravel the
road from Port Gibson to Willows.
was presented to the Board Of Super
visors Monday, and the board ordered
that an election be held III that dis
trict on June 30th.
The proposition is to vote whether
the district shall issue $4,000 worth
Of bonds to gravel the above mention
ed road and DO other necessary road
work in the district.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
PEYToN.
Brandywine Bear Cats Defeat Union
Chucrh 10 TO 2.

The Brandywine Bear Cats played
their first match game Monday and
defeated Union Church by a large
score of 10 to 2.
This was excellent playing for the
little practice they have had They
will play Hermanville Saturday, r. M-
We wish them success.
Mr.. s. s. Fife has been seriously i'll
for the past two weeks, on account Of
old ape, he doesn't improve fast
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Sweet potato plants set this month
produce, best eating, best keeping,
best seed stock. Porto Rico leads
them ALL Plants BY prepaid mail 500,
S1.25, 1000, $500, Express 1000, $3.50,
5000, $3.50 Get price list on all
plants for fine fall garden, Parker
Farms, Atlanta, Ga.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

'Among the graduates from the A.
M. Callege we find the name of Mi
kedus French from Claiborne
pnty. Mr.. French graduates as a
Rchelor Of Science IN Agriculture.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
DELICHTFUL REcFpTIoN

The ladies Of the Methodist church
delightfully."- entertained Friday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. l.. b. Allen
IN honor Of Dr. and Mrs. Rolfe Hunt
and family just prior to their depart
ure 70 make their home elsewhere.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
]. M. TOLER DEAD.

Mr.. J. NJ Tolor, merchant at
Rodney, died this week at Hattiesburg
Nh. Toler was formerly engaged IN
The mercantile business at Russum,
and was regarded as a good man.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
JUDGE BURcH COMING.
win Speak at Court House on 18th in
Interest Mr.. Vardaman.

Judge Luther Burch Of Jackson will
speak at the court house at Port Glib
son on the 18th inst in the interest
Of the candidacy Of Ex-senator J. X.
Vardaman.
The speaking will take place at
1880 in the morning, and the public
is invited to be present.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
SENATOR NIXON HERE.
lndidate for Chancellor Getting Ac-
auainted With the Voters.

Senator w. B. Nixon, who is cam
Eate for chancellor Of the Fourth
hancery Court District, is here today
biting acquainted with the voters.
snator Nixon is very pleasant gen
fman, and one who readily makes
lends. He has made an enviable
seord as legislator, and points with
Ardonable pride to some Of the
|easures which he introduced and
lpse which he helped to pass.
He will 90 to Hermanville from
ere, and from there to Natchez.
enator Nixon is planning speaking
ates through the county later, not
sr the purpose solely Of furthering
3 own interests, but for the purpose
discussing the franchise and the
anctions of the chancery court.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
Base Ball Outfits.
CLAIBORNE HARDWARE co

Mrs. H. N. Spencer's music class
will give a recital at the high school
this evening at eight o'clock No Rd-
mission fee will be charged
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
SIMpS0N-

Mrs. +. NJ. Simpson and Mr.. Smith
c. Daniel, both Of Port Gibson, were
recently married
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Fine Gentlemen's Writing Paper
Fine Note Paper in different tints
70 some very cheap paper
Pencils and Pens
INK (Carter's)
Carbon Papers
Writing Tablets
Memorandum Books
at the Reveille Office.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

The Woman's Auxiliary Of the
Methodist church viii meet with Mrs.
II. Fl. Crisler, Friday afternoon at
five o'clock
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Batavia Pancake Flour ExcelIs.
G. r. MORRIS.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. g. II. Hill, Of
Port Gibson, May 28th, 81 son.
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q "sheik's Wife' June l5and e.
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as a candidate for recollection Ia the
office of Representative IN Congress
from the Seventh Mississippi District,
subject % the viii Of the Democratic
voters.
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Hon. pERCY y. QuIN

The ReveiIle is authorized 10 an
nounce
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Auto Casing and Tubes.
CLAIBORNE HARDWARE 60.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

HUN W d WINVN
as candidate for Chancellor of the
4th Chancery Court District, subject
to the viii Of the Democratic voters
Of the district.
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08
HON. ". B. NIXON

Tho ReveiIle s authori1od @ an-
The Port Gibson reveille., 1922-06-08

HON. HUGH v. WALL
as candidate for representative in
Congress from the Seventh Mississip-
pi District, subject TO the will of the
Democratic voters.
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Announcements
ON. IlUGH v. WALL
NOR CONGRESS.

Ihe Feveille Is authorized . an
The Bossier banner., 1922-07-06

the ballots to be used may be printed or
written, and shall read: For 5-mill
special road tax for the period of five
years. or Against 5-mil special road
tax for the period Of fre4 years"
Sec. 6. Be it further ordained, etc. That
all legal voters who are property taxpayers
in said ward shall be entitled to vote.
Sec. Z Be 1t further ordained, etc, That
the returns OF said election shnll be made to
the Police Jury Of Bossier Parish within
the time prescribed by law.
Sec g. BE it further ordained, ETC., That
the returns of said election be made to the
Police Jury at its regular meeting to: be held
August 8, 1922 and they will then and
there open the ballot boxes, examine and
count the ballots in number and amount,
canvass the returns and declare the result
Of said election.
Sec. Q. Be it further ordained, etc. That
the following commissioners and clerks are
hereby appointed to hold said election:
Plain Dealing Kelly, Arthur TURNKEY
and N. N. New, commissioners; Nj. n. Win
gett, clerk.
Alden Bridges. r. Strayhan A. B. Win
ham and J. ]. Swindle, commissioners !; I. II.
Elder, clerk.
Lakeport-W. H. Brockman. r. A. King
and Odelee Gore, commissioners; g. G.
Brown, clerk.
Done, and signed officially on this, the
9th day Of June, 1922. q. II. MAYS
President Police Jury, Bossier Parish
Louisiana.
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plain Dealing
ocAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. n. B. Winter left last week to
.sit her home, in Oklahoma.
Mfr. Edens Cheshire returned home
last Saturday from Haynesyille.
Mrs. Ernest Casey, of Shreveport.
,ss;ted her mother, Mrs. w. +. Swindle,
last week.
Mr.. Ed NIading. of Shreveport, was
,,;nelins with old Plain Dealing friends
last week
Mrs. J. l.. Northcott spent last
week in Shreveport with her sister,
Mrs. DeMond.
MFR. ]. W. Wyche is spending his
vacation at home with his parents, Mr..
. and Mrs. H. G. Wyche.
The many friends Of Capt. J. HI.
Nattin. of Collinsburg. will regret to
learn of his serious illness.
Mrs. A. V. Seay and son, of FL
Dorado Ark, are here visiting Mrs.
Seay's mother, Mrs. Alice Brock.
Mr.. Alton Keoun spent the past
weekend and Fourth here with his
narents, DIR. and Mrs. L. n. Keoun.
Mr.. NJ. r. Kidd and DIR. w. F. Bell
we're fishing ut Ninock with Mr.. I. NJ.
Gatlin last Tuesday They had good
luck and brought home eighty fish.
The Southwestern Gas Company
and Plain Dealing baseball teams
played one-sided game Saturday.
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Plain Dealing. Route Three.
Dated: Monday. July Sd.

Dated: Monday. July Sd.
More rainy weather. The farmers
will get behind with their crops sure
enough.
Rev. Cantley filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Walker School House
Saturday night and yesterday There
was not such large crowd present, on
account of the unfavorable weather.
Mr.. Will Walker has returned home
from Haynesville and will remain at
home while to recuperate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everette Young {and
baby, Matte Mae) and Mr. Reaf Wal
lace. Of Bradley. Ark, and Mr.. John III.
Walker. of Sarepta, are visitors in this
section at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Chavers. OF
Shreveport. motored up today to spend
the 4th with Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Wal
ker. *4
Mr.. ID. Young was very i'll last week
hut is some better at present
Mrs. G. w. Walker has returned
home from Cotton Valley. where she
visited her children, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Walker.
Mr.. Oscar Orr and Albert Orr spent
while in this section one day last
week.
Mr.. Earl Young made business triI
to Plain Dealing Saturday.
Mr. G. w. Walker was in Plair
Dealing on business Saturday.
Little Gus Franklin Walker is report
| ed ON the sick list. PALS.
The Bossier banner., 1922-07-06
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

n accordance with an ordinance adopted by
the Police Jury on the 9th day Of June,
1922, notice Is hereby given that nm election
will be held in Ward Three of Bossier Par
ish. Louisiana, as previously created by the
Police Jury of said parish. on Saturday, the
18th day of August. 1922. at which time
there shall be submitted to the property tax
payers. qualified electors In said ward.
proposition to vote 5-min special road tax
for n period of fiyc years, beginning with the
year 1922 and ending with the year 1926.
inclusive, for the purpose of building, con-
structing and repairing bridges and repair
ing and maintaining public roads in said
Ward Three of Bossicr Parish. Louisiana
as fully set forth In IN ordinance duly
adopted and passed by said Police Jury, in
open and legal session convened. which or
dinanec is made part Of this proclamation,
and is as follows, t0-pif::
AN ORDINANCE
Ordering an election in Ward Three OF the
Parish Of Bossier. State Of Louisiana, as
previously created by the Police Jury OF
said parish. to take the sense of tho prop
erty taxpayers on the question of levying
special 5-mill tax for the period Of five
years. beginning with the year 1922 and
ending with the year 1925. inclusive, for
the purposc Of building. constructing and
repairing bridges and building, repairing
and maintaining public roads In said
/ W ara IlTce OF DUSSieI dEISu, LOuiSiNAN.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Police
Jury of BOssier Parish, in legal and special
| session convened. That, under the authority
| Of the Constitution and laws Of the state Of
| Louisiana, and pursuant thereto. special
election Is hereby ordered to be held In
| Ward Three of Bossier Parish. Louisiana.
| on Saturday, August 5, 1922, to take the
/ sense Of the property taxpayers qualified to
! vote at such election. as provided by law,
on the question Of lcvying annually q
| special road tax Of ) mills on the dollar OF
| the assessed valuation of all assessable
4 property in Ward Three. for the period Of
1 five years. beginning with 1922 and ending
with and including the year 1926, and ac-
/ cording to law.
| Sec 2 Be 1t further ordained, ETC., That
the purpose for which said tax is levied and
the use for which said proceeds is to be
| used is declared to be: For the purpose OF
| building, constructing and repairing bridges
and building repairing and maintaining pub
| lie roads in said Ward Three.
4 Sec.3. BE 1t further ordained, etc, Thai
said election be held at Plain Dealing
i Alden Bridge and Lakeport, the regulal
polling places in said ward, as now estab
lished by law. on Saturday, August s. 1922
See. 4. Be 1t further ordained, etc. Tha
said election be held under the general clce
tion laws OF the State Of Louisiana, excep
| as hereinafter modified.
Sec. 5. BE II further ordained, etc. Tha
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TAX ORDINANCES

As ADOPTED by the Board Of COnsmis-
sioners of the North Bossier Lepec
District for the Yeor 1879.
An ordinance levying 1O-mill tax on
all Of the property In the North Bos-
sier Levee District subject to taxa
ton for levee and drainage purposes
for the year 1922.
Be it ordained by the Board of Com
missioners Of the North Bossier Levee
District, in regular session convened,
on this, the 23d day Of March, 1922,
That levee and drainage tax Of 10
mills on the dollar Of its assessed value
be and the same is hereby levied on all
property located in the North Bossier
Levee District for the year 1922.
An ordinance levying a local assess
ment Of 25 cents per acre on every
acre Of land and. 81 per head ON
every horse and mule and so cents
per head on all cattle located in the
North Bossier Levee District for the
year 1922.
Be it ordained by the Board Of Com
missioners of the North Bossier Levee
District, in regular session convened
That an assessment Of 25 cents pei
acre on all the lands in the district and
81 per head on all the horses and
mules and SO cents each on all the cat
tie located in the North Bossier Levet
District, for the year 1922, be and thu
same Is hereby levied.
M. S. BoLINGER, President
Board Of Commissioners for Nortl
Bossier Levee District.
| A true copy:
| r. C. PURCELL, Secretary. [22l