Newspapers: "The Bossier Banner" excerpts from Thurs. 12-26-1895; Bossier Parish, La. Submitted by: Brenda Wilkins Hudson ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Excerpts from "The Bossier Banner" Benton, Louisiana Thursday, December 26, 1895 Personal Paragraphs Mr. H.J. Lenoir left Sunday for a short visit to Magnolia, Miss. Miss Audrey Murff is spending the holidays with relatives at Haughton. Miss Maggie Belle Kountz, of Victoria, LA is the guest of Mrs. J.P. Creswell. Congressman H.W. Ogden is spending the Christmas holidays with his friends at home. Mrs. J.T. Manry spent Saturday and Sunday in Benton, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. E.A. Gryder. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Abney of Hayti, are spending the holidays at Fillmore with Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hickman. Mrs. J.A.W. Lowry and Mrs. Pattie Cade spent Saturday and Sunday in Shreveport as the guests of Mrs. N.C. Blanchard. Misses Lila Thompson and Jennie Lee Martin, pupils of Shreveport High School, are enjoying the holidays at their homes. Misses Sallie and Dollie McDade and Messrs. J.W. Prince, Jr. and Andrew McDade of Haughton neighborhood, visited the Atlanta Fair last week. Caucasian: On Thursday, December 19, Mr. Joe Dambly, of Shreveport, the popular photographer and pleasant gentleman, and Miss Alice Dudley, a lovely and accomplished young lady of Monroe, were married by Rev. Dr. Bowen. Mr. T.E. Wilson and Miss Lucy Lockey were married on the 15th instant by the Rev. T.H. Carter at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. G.W. Lockey near Ivan. The Banner wishes the estimable and happy couple long life and prosperity. Judge John D. Watkins died at his home in Minden on the 19th instant. He was an old citizen of Louisiana, one of the best known lawyers of the State, and took a prominent part in public affairs until about 10 years ago. Judge Watkins was a profound student, a learned and able lawyer, a man of pure character. The whole State mourns his death. Homestead Entry No. 4829: Land office at Natchitoches LA December 7, 1895 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the clerk of District Court, Benton LA, on January 31, 1896, viz: Homestead Entry No. 4829 - Charles Jones - for the southeast quarter of northeast quarter, section 31, and west half of northwest quarter section 32, township 21, range 11. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: J.B. Whittington, J.T. Adair, and J.B. Holland of Ivan P.O., La. and J.T. Manry of Midway P.O. La. Homestead Entry No. 4771 Land Office at Natchitoches, LA December 17, 1895 Harly Roberson Witnesses: Peter McDonald, John Payne, and Isham Holland, Roberta P.O., La. and Joseph Means, Bolinger P.O., La. Homestead Entry No. 4775 John Payne December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Joseph Means and Gilford Means, Bolinger P.O. La. Isham Holland and Early Roberson, Roberto PO, La. Homestead Entry No. 4811, Joseph Means, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Peter McDonald, Early Roberson, and John Payne, Roberto PO, LA and Henry Gordon, Bolinger P.O. La. Homestead Entry No. 4815, Pennie Harris, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Reuben Means, Calvin Means, Grifford Means, and Joseph Means, Bolinger P.O., La. Homestead Entry No. 4761, Peter McDonald, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Calvin Means and Joseph Means, Bolinger P.O., La. and Early Roberson and Wash Means, Roberto P.O. La. Homestead Entry No. 4765, Reuben Means, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Peter McDonald, John Payne, Isaac Holland and Early Roberson, Roberta PO, La. Homestead Entry No. 4769, Isham Holland, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Wash Means, Early Roberson, John Payne, Roberta PO, La. and Calvin Means, Bolinger P.O. La. Homestead Entry No. 4768, Gilford Means, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Isham Holland, Early Roberson, Peter McDonald and John Payne, Roberto PO La. Homestead Entry No.4770, Washington Means, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Early Roberson, John Payne, and Isham Holland of Roberta PO, La. and Chas. Caldwell, Bolinger P.O. La. Homestead Entry No. 4817, Henry Gordon, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Calvin Means, Joseph Means, Gilford Means of Bolinger PO La. and John Payne of Roberta P.O., La. Homestead Entry No. 4861, Calvin Means, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Henry Gordon, Bolinger P.O., La. and Peter McDonald, John Payne and Isham Holland of Roberta P.O. La. Homestead Entry No.1905, Charles Caldwell, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: John Payne, Isham Holland and Wash Means, Roberta P.O. La. and Gilford Means, Bolinger P.O. Homestead Entry No.5189, John Woodward, December 17, 1895 Witnesses: Isham Holland and Early Roberson of Roberta P.O., La. and Joseph Means and Calvin Means of Bolinger P.O., La. Homestead Entry No. 4427, Land Office at Natchitoches, La. , November 19, 1895 John W. Houston Witnesses: W.E. Peas, J.F. Reynolds, J.T. Peas of Haughton P.O., LA. and G.W. Jones of Knox Point, La. For Constable, Ward 2: We are authorized to announce Mr. W.E. Morris as a candidate for re-election to the office of Constable of Ward 2, subject to nomination of the Democratic Party. A Card to the Democratic Voters of Bossier Parish: The Democratic Executive Committee, having ordered an election as a recommendation for appointment as Tax Assessor, I submit my name as a candidate subject to the Democratic primary, soliciting the support of the Democratic voters of Bossier Parish. I promise to give the office my personal attention and endeavor to give satisfaction and do my whole duty in the event I am honoured with the nomination. Respectfully, B.R. Nash W.H. Scanland, Editor and Proprietor --