This Month In Bossier History

 September: Through the years

Sept.1, 1904: On this day in history, the Benton Bank opens its doors with deposits totaling $1, 386.25 for the day.

               

Photos: Left - Bossier Banner-Progress 05 May 1904.  Right - Bank of Benton as it appeared when it was built. At the time Benton had no paved roads and only had wooden sidewalks. The Bank of Benton Began on April 29, 1904 and was chartered for business in May of 1904 with $ 10,000  in capital. It opened for business September 1, 1904, with deposits totaling $1,386.25 that day. You can see in this photo that Benton did not have paved roads and wooden sidewalks were used so residents wouldn't be walking in the dirt and mud.  c.1904      0000.004.050  Scanland 

Sept.8, 1948: On this day on history, opening ceremonies was held for Bossier High School's new football stadium. The dedication was held on the first game to be played on the field and plaque was made in honor of all former KIA students of Bossier Parish during Word War II.

This plaque still hangs on the entrance wall of the Bossier High School's Memorial Stadium

  

Photos:  Left - The Planters Press 12 Aug 1948. Right - Dedication Plaque

Sep. 21, 1922:  Weekly news from 100 years ago. 

Audrey strayhan and friends were seen joy riding through the community (Brushy community)

          

Photos: Left - Bossier Banner 21 Sep 1922. Right - Audrey Strayhan with unidentified man. 

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A large crowd witnessed the baptism at Bodcau Bridge. 

Photos: Left - C.1910’s: baptism (figures in the water), seen from across pond or lake. Unknown location 1997.062.132.  Right - Bossier Banner 21 Sep 1922

Mrs. Adger spent two week in Caddo at the homes of her sons; Joe and John Adger.

Photos: Left - Bossier Banner 21 Sep 1922. Right - William Calvin Vance III, on left standing.

Front row, left to right: Larry Vance, Ed Logan, Tom Land Back row, left to right: Cal Vance, Pixie Butler, Joe Adger, Bev Hill  1999.127.030  

Lilline Logan accompanied by her sister, Conway, left for Katskill, N.Y. to resume her position as an instructress. 

     

Photos: Left - Bossier Banner 21 Sep 1922. Right - C.1900’s: Photograph of J.C. Logan family

Top, Left to Right: Mary Conway Logan, Samuel ("Whit") Whitfield  Vance, Jr. (bachelor), Whitfield ("Vance") Vance Logan.  Bottom: Mary ("Mollie") Boutwell Gilmer Vance Logan, Lilline Logan, James Conway Logan  2002.035.317