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SHtc Ifessifr Ifauncr. Published Every Thursday. Price of Subscription, in Advance. One year...............................$1 00 Six mouths............................. 00 Three months................... 3a Transient advertisements, $! for ten lines or less, lirst insertion. Each subsequent in nertion, f<0 cents. Death and marriage notices, tv lien not over live lines, published free. Obituaries, resolu tions of respect, cards of thanks, all announce ments for the benefit of individuals and their business pursuits, etc., tvill he charged regular advertising rates. BENTON, LA., THURSDAY,7, 18DG. Stock cau now live ou grass. Vegetation is growing rapidly. Make as many improvements as possible. Maylmws and dewberries are abundant. ------ — • --- Rain, welcome rain, Sunday, and plenty of it. This is a splendid time to use white wash. _______ The woods are now sweet visions of vernal beautv. Now look out for a lively boom in weeds and grass. The Bossier Levee will meet to day in Bossier City. Don't neglect the sweet potato patch. It is of the greatest impor tance. The rain Sunday was all that could be desired, and the farmers are elated. The Shreveport Gray Cigar, five cents straight. Sold by L. G. Smith, Benton. Lotftlou Butler Camp of United Confederate Veterans will meet in Benton on next Tuesday, 12th inst. Many improvements are being made by property owners in Bouton. Our citizens believe in making Ben- ton alive, prosperous town. -- H E • -------- It is more blessed to give than to recive. Give G. Bruce Terry, at Plain Dealing, La., your patronage for Drugs, &e., and help him to help you. The J. II. Woods Co. want your trade, whether small or large. All orders will meet same prompt atten tion. See J. II. Woods & Co.'s ad. in this paper. Benton firm. Shreveport Bridge collections for month of April, 1890: T. M. Love, Fastend ......§215 50 G. Owens, West end....... 175 20 M. Smith, night........... 2150 Total..................8115 20 The J. II. Woods Lumber Co. give special atteutiou to country or ders. The farmers and planterscnn buy their lumber from them at very lowest price. Do not forget this when you are ready to buy. They save you money. Subscriptions Paid in April. R. M. Miller (per A. R. Thompson) to April 2, 1897, 81; J. A. Ford, to December 3, 1S90, 82; J.D. Rogers, to April 7, 1897, 81; Rev. J.S. Campbell, to April 9, 1897, 81; V. W. Sentell, March 11, 1S96, 81; Dr. T. M. Marks, to March S, 1S99, $1; F. B. Lattier, (per J. II. Cabeeu) to May 12,1S97, 83; J. P. Ivy (per J. II. Cabeeu) to January 1(5,1897, 81; Mrs. Mary Boykin (per J. F. Lay) to April 16, 1897,81; J. M. Bates (per J. W. Jeter) to April IG, 1897, 81; J. M. McCIauahau (per E. S. Dortch) to March 31, 189G, 83 25; W. E. Morris, for 1896, 81; W. B. Cullens, to Oct. IG, 1S9G, 50c.; D. B. Stinson, to March 26,1894, 82; G. A. Wasson, to February 23, 1897, 82; Heilperin, Kioueuberg & Heilperin, to April 23, 1897, 81; L. E. Wallace, for 1S9G, 81; C. A. Dutherage, to April 23,1897, 81; Captain D. W. Adams, to Sept. 5, 1S9G, 81. Messrs. J. H. Woods & Co., are kept constantly busy filliug orders for lumber. Last week, besides filling a large number of local orders^ they shipped to nortwestern States 130,000 feet of the finest grade of lam her. 00 8®" When you want to spend your money, see me. I liaudle Corn, Oats, Hay, Sugar, Coffee, Flour and all kinds of Groceries; Dry Goods. Hoots, Shoes, Hats, Ready Made Clothing, and the Celebrated Ruck Skin Breeches; Cofiins, Furniture, M agon and Flow Fixtures, Cows, Mules, Livery Stables, Blacksmith Shop, Saw Mill, Lumber, Shingles and Town Lots. Titles perfect.— Terms— Three-Thirds Cash, balance when you get the goods. Yours to command. T. M. Vaughan. -------—-------- •T. II. Woods eXCo., manufacturers of Rough aud Dressed Yellow Fine and Oak Lumber, will cut and fill your bills on short notice. Will sell you lumber cheap on yard, or deliver it for you on or off of railroad.— Write for prices before buying else where. Ladies cau get bargains at the Mary A. Files Millinery Company's popular millinery store, ,"20 Texas street, Shreveport. Important Dental Notice. To all patients coming to me for services along Cotton Belt Railway, I will pay their railroad fare both coming and going, when work is | done amounting to 810 and over, or ; I will pay fare one way when work j amounts to 85. So there will be no j expense to you to run down. Every- j thing guaranteed, and prices made J satisfactory before work is done. Dr. Citas. C. McCloud, i Leading Dentist, Shreveport, La. Same Old Stand. Photographs. The studio, Vo. 001 Texas street, known as the ''The Star Gal lery,'' has been remodeled through out, and is now the largest and most modern place of the kind in Shreve port. 'Call and examine our work before going elsewhere. We can save you money. Satisfaction guar anteed. Respectfully, J. DÄMBLY. Dentistry. Dr. T. M. Cotnegys, ofiice over Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House, Shreveport, La. to of Church Directory. BENTON.—Broaching every third Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p. m. Braver meeting every Thursday at 7:G0 p. m. Blare of worship. Court House. CURTIS.—Breaching every lirst Sunday at 11 a. tu. LOVELY POINT.—Breaching second and fourth Sundays in each month at II a. m. J. S. CAMPBELL, Pastor. Time Table Cotton Belt Route. Trains Northbound. Freight, No. 11. duo at Benton......7:11 a. m. Passenger, No. S, due at Benton......YDS i*. M. Trains Southbound. Passenger, No. 7, flue at Benton____10:11 A. m. Freight, No. 11. due at Benton.......ijf'i 1 . ji. O. R. 1 Hinton, Agent. Immigration Agent. I >artios wishing to sell land would do well to confer with me. J. E ADDER, Hughes' Spur, Bossier Parish, La. Homestead Entry No. 4816. Land Office at Natchitoches, La., ? May -, 18%. $ 'Y'oticc is hereby given that tlio following It named settler has tiled notice of Lis in tentiou to make final proof in support ■of his laim. and that said proof will be made before Clerk of the District Court, at Benton. I.a . on June !-. 18116, viz: Homestead Entry No. 4816— Richard McCullough—for the west half of northwest quarter section 3-, township IT North, range I- West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence, upon and cultivation of said laud, viz : Ed English and John Jef ferson,of Midway, La., and Frank Jennings and Morris Jennings, of Iiocky Mount, La. Any person who desires to protest against the allowance of such proof, or who knows of any substantial reason, under the law and the regulations of the Interior Department, why such proof should not be allowed, will lie given an opportunity at the above mentioned time uid place to cross examine the witnesses of said claimant, and to offer evidence iu rebuttal of that submitted bv claimant. LOW'D PHILLIPS, Register. May 7,18%. juue II lit men and omen areearn Tlie Earth Oirirtllecl. BY REV. T. DEWITT TALMAGE, I>. 1). The Latest, Greatest, and Most Wonderful Book by the World's Most Celebrated Preacher, Author and Traveler. Salesmen Wanted™. ing $50 to $7o per week. You cau do the same. The opportunity of a life time Exclusive control of terri tority if you apply in time,— Travel, adventure, discovery, mystery, won derful revelations, eloquent descriptions, pathos, humor, tragedy. The Grandest and Most Remarkable Book of the Century, em bracing America, the Sandwich Islands. 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No other book like it in existence Send for illustrated circulars and full particulars free, rorhe FEOPLE S BCBLISHING CO , 2f 810 Olive Street. St Louis Mo j Joa,me. Smith, * ttnrncy at Law, Benton, Bossier parish .cV Louisiana. J. •/. If*. IjOIVI'IJ , V ttcrncy at Low, Benton, La. Will prac tieeintbo Courts of Bossier, Bienville and Webster parishes. . tin rtf A' II 'ebb. V ttornoys at Law. Benton. Louisiana. Will practice in the Courts o! Bossier and u dj 01 n i a g parishes. | ; j j j J i j ! j I G. "W. Sentell «.V: Co., Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants, No. 19(1 Gravier St., New Ork ans. GOLDSTEIN, MABRY & CO. Dealers in G poeerieSj I 'rodneo, Fruit Ci.ooS' 3 , 2 utter, 2 tc and Texas Street, Shreveport. HUNTER BEOS. (xpocers, Comm is sein. .lie rchan ts And Dealers in GRAIN, HAY AND FLED STIFF, rod,md CoS Levee, Shreveport. MALI ISFA.IA 111 A. Aii'ciil, Jib outlie Levee, Shreveport, La.. Dealer in Di*v Goods. C lothing., Roots, Mliocs, Ac. Will sell as low as any house in town. Florsheim Bros.' Dry Goods Company, Limited. VnOLESA I.h DEALERS JR Dry Goods. • C lothing and Roots and Shoes, Nos. 210, 212, 214,210 Levee St., SHREVEPORT LA. ________________ _ F. MARTEL & SON, Always the Lowest 1'laee. Hew Store. Hew Stock. Crockery, r T'iiiAVîXi , e, i COOKING AND HEATING STOVES j „ ,. „ , ! House Furnishing Hoods. | Tin. Sheet Iron aud Copper Work done ou short notice. Keep a full stock of Sheet Iron and Tin Booling. Valleys and Guttering. CALL AT 211 TEXAS STREET, Shreveport, La. IN STOCK : One Car Genuine Millet Seed, 110(1 Kegs Steel Cut Nails, 000 Kegs Wire Nails. 000 Coils Barbed Wire, Lime, Cement and a lull i,:u et «roc UKAIA A A D IS A Y* SHREVEPORT, LA J, II. WOODS & CO., j Having purchased the mill plant \ formerly operated by T. M. Vaughan and others, at BEXTOX, LA., are now prepared to furnish the trade all kinds of LI Nil ÎER, Rough or Dressed, at the lowest Cash Pieces. All Orders filled Promptly and exactly. J. II. WOODS, formerly Vice President and Manager for the Mar tin Lumber Co., at Bolingcr, under stands the wants of the people, and will use every effort to please. Give us a call and be convinced that we mean business. Yours, Very Respectfully J. H. WOODS & CO. J. D. Robertson's Star Hotel, BEXTOX, LA., J s now open to the citizen» of Bossier and the A traveling public generally. This house is newly fitted up and is the best hotel in Benton. The Livery and Feed Stable in connection is first class in every respect. Teams and veld vies, and and attentive drivers always on hand St ock led and cared for. Terms reasonable. Strap Sale. I Ji strayed before me. It. C. Stinson. J. I'., 2d J ward, by Ben Flanagan, on April 6. 1 '06. one dark Red Cow, marked as follows: Under bit in left ear. in the l ight crop, hole and split: about 6 years old. Appraised at $10. Will be sold at Vanceville on Saturday, May 16, 1896. The owner or owners aro requested to come forward, prove property and pay charges, or the said cow will be sold according to law. R. C. STINSON, J. P. .Votive to Trespassers. hunting nr fishing on rnv plain -will hr i' allowed. Trespassers will be prosecute to the fullest extent of the law A CÜKTIS j DR. W. 31. ABNEY BL'XTON, LA., DEALER IN DISK'S, IIKDICTMvS, (IIMIKAI.S, Fancy and Toilet Articles, Sponges, Brushes. Perfumery, Ac. P rescriptions carefully compounded, ami orders filed with care and dispatch. Stock of medicine complete, and warranted genuine and of the best quality. 13otloiilioiniei* A Lancaster. IASLTUAVCE. Old Reliable Companies. j Correspondence Solici'-ed on all Glasses at Business. ! .dr. Spruce Street. SHREVEPORT. LA. A. KAHN, Nos. 223 and 225 j TEXAS STREET , SHREVEPORT, LA. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in I CROCKER Y. CUTLERY. CLASS. C IIIXA 11 1 RE Tinware, Slovos, And General House Furnishing Goods. Also, Sole A am t for the Celebrated Charter Oak aud Buck's Brilliant Stoves and Ranges. |_ , General Plantation Supplies. ..........—, SHREVEPORT. LA. !---- i ri - t-u'hi s, j ! Capital : $200,000 00. | S. HEROLD, dxaleh ix Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, SHOES AND HATS. UKOCFItiFS .i.Vii W. S. FKNJCK, JB., Cashier. NATIONAL BANK, AD. 3595, Of Shreveport, Fa. SUCCESSORS TO E. & W. E. JACOBS, BANKERS. Comfort and Speed Com bined When Taavefing - via the - j \ TEXAS lPAjO ROUT PACIFIC 7 NOr 73 * a* V ' BUST Ij i *y /; St. Louis the North and East. TWELVE HOURS saved by taking the St. Louis limited train, ehort line to all points in tho SOUTHEAST — VIA — Memphis, Shreveportor New Orleans. Direct Route CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO. Double Daily Trains With Pullman Sleeping Cars. For Tickets and further information, caliort or address vour nearest ticket agent, or L. S. THORNE, )GASTON MLSLILR, 3d Vice President and .• General Passager and General Manager. ) Ticket Agent. DALLAS, TEXAS. W. C. PERKIN, Cotton Factor And Commission Merchant, No. 120 Texas Street, Shreveport, La. WTill give his personal attention to the sale ITT ot Cotton, Wool and Hides. Will make cash advances ou consignments of Cot ton. Gives careful attention to the purchase of Groceries or Dry Goods on orders. W1IITK) X. W II1X17**, ALDEN BRIDGE, LA., Dealers in Rough and Dressed Lumber, Sash, Doors and Blinds, j SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS. * Careful Attention to Orders by Mail. SUPERIOR STOVES. EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE ! firm"i—:-r—c _.-j ~M «SU ' V: ;t?Rf ft*. JANSbrtB BFf.P 15 'smtim & C O S T lOUlS r : RR- ......,v - u; >. hW;; 7.. ^ f "TIIE FAIR," 2 -l T exus Street, IS THE BIG STOVE HOUSE OF SHREVEPORT, LA. Full Line of Heaters, Full Line ef Cookers, Full Line of House Furnishing Goods, CHEAPEST III THE CITY T SUED I DAN, STOlHlllIt A CO., Proprietors. FREE, Semi us your ticl (li*e»s on. a, postal card and Ave will send you one ol' tlie nicest Cataloglies you ever saw. It contains over lOO l_)iHei*cnt Styles of Good Shoes, and you can have it tor the aslcing - . E. PHELPS, Shreveport Shoe Man. WHOLESALE PRODUCE, PIEU) a N1 ) (lAUDliX SEED J am now ready for business and will keep constantly on hand a compelte stock of Produce and Seeds, Seed Potatoes, etc. If you will get my prices 1 will get your orders. 1IENBY ROSE, Xos. 104 and 106 Texas Street, Shreveport, La. MACK WELLMAN. EXCLUSIVE PAINT AND WALL PAPER HOUSE. G01 ïexas Street, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. FW Goods shipped on day of re cc-iving order, and your patronage solicited. A. GOETM HIX, oil Market Street, Shreveport, La., Practical Watchmaker and Jeweler. Dealer in WATCHES CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. Ä Special attention given to r< S7\pairing. Highest j.rices paid -À , ...yl fnr old gold. Prompt attention given to country orders. TIMBER BELT LTOBEE 00., Limited, II W. HANKS, I F. I. HANKS, President. | Sec'y and Treasurer. Manufacturera of ROUCHI IAIMHER n.n«l SIIINGI.ES, 34 MILES EAST OF BEXTOX. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED AND DELIVERIES MADE AT BENTON. P. O. BENTOy, LA. C. KATZBURG, T>c'ntist, No. 31S Texaa Stn«t, SIrevcpo'.t Lax-