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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
MAIL FROM OVER THE RIVER.

The sun now rises and sets at 6
O'Clock and soon darkness will creep
upon the early evening aud make it
anything but pleasant to wait for the
late daily mail from over the river.
There is something evidently irregu-
lar about the mail we refer to for in
stance. the mail leaves MaYersvillc at
IL O'Clock, reaches Benlomond. directly
across the river from Providence, at
p. m, having travelled the s miles in
two hours. The bags are generally
delivered at the Providence postoffice
after p. m, sometimes little sooner.
Now, what puzzles our people is this.
If the mail can travel at the rapid rat e
of four miles an hour between Mayors
vile and Benlomond, by what rule
does it require three hours TO cross the
river to Providence? 1t would be a
much greater convenience for our bust
ness men TO receive their letters and
papers at $3.50, which certainly could be
readily done but for the long lay over
every dsy at Benlomonfl.
1t may be that the mails arrival
here, is on what is called schedule
time; if it is, the schedule should be
changed in the public interest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
A GOOD THING.

Through the indefa;igable exeriions
Of Mr.. T. j. Fatherrce, The telegraph
operator at this place, ne lave now
the signal service flags hoisted daily at
the head of the flag staff over the
Firemea's Hall on Lake street, IN ac-
cordance with the weather reports as
they regularly come every day. There
are five flags used in telling the ex-
pected changes, and each one is hoisied
several hours as a warning, in advance
of the anticipated change in the
weather. No. l, or the white square
flag. indicates clear or fair weather.
No.2. a square blue flag, means rain.
No. 8, half white and half blue, indi-
Gates local rains. No. 4, a pointed
black flag, tells of the temperature !;
when placed above Nos. 1, 2 or 8, it
means warmer weather; when placed
beneath either one of them, it indi-
Gates colder weather. No. 5, a white
flag with black square in the center,
tells of cold wave coming.
The value of these reliable warnings
some hours in advance of the expected
changes are of very great value in this
section of county. The cultivation Of
hay is becoming an important factor
in the agricultural affairs of our par
ish, and is increasing in extent every
year. To cultivate it successfully,
cure it properly and save it in prime
condition, close watchfuiness of the
weather is of the last Importance.
How valuable then must the signals
we have described be 10 the hay MAX
er alone MOTTO mention cotton pickers
aud persons engaged in the various
pursuits Of life. The United States
Signal Service since its introduction
has saved numerous lives aud much
money, by sea and laud. The reli-
ability of the signals arc never ques-
Toned. because it is very rarely they
tail TO be fully verified. We regard
the Introduction of the signal service
into Providence as a highly
important movement in the march of
progress, and think Mr.. Fatherree is
entitled to great credit for the public
spirit he has displayed in the matter,
aud the community is beyond doubt
Indebted to him, and to him alone,
for this valuable advanced step.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17


Valentine place 100 aeres--About miles
from the river, directly back of Goodrich's
landing
Jack Chambliss place. 100 acres-On yoe's
BAYOU. 70 miles from Providence. 40 acres
der cultivation berere the war.
Keller place. 400 acres-On Dry Prong, 3
miles from Providence. $50 acres were in
cultivation in 1863; this is fine tract Of
land which can be hand very low for cash.
Ingram mace. s9f acres--On Dry Prong. &
miles from Providence. nearly all of which
had been cleared ardin cultivati on before
the war
Carawav Lake place. $40 aeres-About 4
miles from Monticello; fully 100 acres of this
tract was in cultivation years ago.
York plantations situated on Old river:
six hundred acres in fine state of fertilization.
Good houses, bitches &c.
sr-FCali and ex,
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Live Oak piaee, 900 acres--About miles
from Providence this Is a fine plantation IT
ii high state Of cultivation. with dwelling
houses for field hands, gin-hcuseX
The Doris place. ns2 acres-l1 miles
from Providence. Seveal acres in cultiva-
stion now and over 400before the war.
The W r. Dunn store on Lake street;
new capaeious building, and good busi-
ness stand.
The lands that were IN cultivation ne
tore the war as stated above. can be put in
cultivation again without very mucn labor.
We also have number of very desirable
lots at low figures in the town of Provi-
dence.
Bellaggio plantation situated on Lake
Providence. about five miles from Provi-
dence. contaiping 1856 acces. 100 to 600
cleared will rent or sell, with mules and
farming implements.
a or I;ctS
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Providence. La. Sept. Is, 1892.
The town council mel at their hall
ut z so o'clock p. M, pursuant to call
of the Mayor for the transaction of
any business that might come before
it. the regular meeting of the 9TH inst,
having been postponed till this date to
enable the marshal-elect, j. Q. Hamil-
ton, to receive his commission and
qualify.
Presentation. L. J. Hamley. Mayor;
Aldermen Beard, Egelly, Mcclure and
Purdy, aud T. ID. McCandless. Secre-
tary.
The minutes of the meeting held
June 1st and July 18th and the called
meeting of August goth, 1892, were
read and approved.
The report of the Treasurer to The
9TH inst, as well as sundry claims pre-
sented, was read and referred to the
Finance Committee, who after delIb-
Grafton made the following report, to-
wit:
We your Finance Committee beg
leave to report that we have examined
the report of the Treasurer to the 7th
inst, find
That he had on hand at last report $3.50 so
That he has disbursed since per
vouchers I'll %
Leaving bal on hand at this date. 5 1885
We find same correct, we recon-
mend its approval.
We have also examined the follow
ing claims:
Jno. @ Hamilton, hauling ..s 8 So 50
v NJ Purdy, dlsinfectants sc ia 10
Sally McGown, feeding prisoners -. s 40
FrankMaguire. election commissioner 90
Fl Stein g 90
V Gargro - 8. 90
j W Dunn, feeding prisoners ..... 80
1Otal i1u cJ
And finding them correct, were ap-
proved by US.
Respectfully submitted,
JAS. BEARD,
v, Nj. PURDY.
Committee,
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Mr.. Phil McGuirc, one OF our most
staunch fellow citizens, returned from
New Orleans in the early part of the
week. While there he saw John l..
and Dandy Jim perform in the ring.
He said there was an immense amount
of pugilistie betting going on, but the
biggest and best of them all was the
Cor-bett.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Two negroes Oh the Devine place in
the first ward, got into difficulty on
Saturday night last. One struck the
other; the man struck, drew pistol
aud shot the fellow that struck him
and then left in a hurry. The one
shot was alive at last account though
seriously hurt. The shooIist is still
at large, Notwithstanding the vigorous
efforts made by Sheriff Dunn for his
capture.
lie crossed the river ina big canoe,
Phelps crossed later bat twas mo go.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

The gin houses in town were puff
ing away on Saturday morning last,
aud several country gins We're turning
out the heecy staple the same day.
Quite a number of bales were taken
to the landing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
Local and Parish News.
The mail failed on Tuesday.
Why don't you advertise?

The mail failed on Tuesday.
Why don't you advertise?
Cool, bracing weather this week
The City Of Providence is due up
to-day.
DIR Seay from the Bend, gave US a
pleasant call on Monday.
Tho ice factory took another resting
spell on Wednesday.
The river at this point is falling 8
inches every "a hours.
The second ward roads are being
put In prime condition.
New cotton in the country is selling
al 9 IA. No money in it.
Now the fisherman spreads his mel
and captures the festive gars.
T6eK. of p. tribute of respect to
the late Judge Delony appears in this
issue.
We had the pleasure of meeting Miss
Lucille McCulloch in town on Wednes-
day.
A colored shoemaker now occnpies
the shop that Roxey left between two
suns.
A quiet rain from Northward fell in
this section for several hours Monday
afternoon.
The town council proceedings show
the corporation $l5l, 50 short at the
present date.
We are indebted to our lively friend
Clark N. Hall tor valued river iavors
again this week.
We are pleased to learn that Mr..
Doran's little boy is out of danger and
improving daily.
The demand for ice is falling of,
and the manufacturing season will
soon draw to close.
The Jay Gould passed down this
week with q tow containing 10000
bushels Of wheat in bulk.
The Sunday School at Grace Church
should be largely attended, now the
warm weather has passed away.
The Misses Kate and Mary Turner
returned home on the City of Monroe,
Saturday morning. Welcome back.
We are pleased to learn that work
on the public roads throughout the
parish is being vigorously attended
to.
The parish jail has but three pris-
oners within its precincts just now.
Deputy Spurlock is having an easy
time.
The Purdy warehouse was moved
up about 100 yards. There is now Is
feet Of wafer in front Of the new To-
cation.
1t was stated in town Oh Thursday
day morning that Mr.. e. ]. Delony
had been appointed Potmaster Tor
Rumor says that s. COIN, ersi of
this place, and his nephew Win COIN,
left Vicknburg recently between two
suns tor cause.
Miss Carrie Hall and Miss Ella
Lauier are spending the week in the
second ward with Miss Susie Dorrah
and Mrs. Vought.
Mr.. j. S. Gnenard is seeking To- be
reappointed to the Assessership q
East Carroll. He has made a faithful
aud efficient officer.
Mr.. Harding, the house carpenter IS
a hustler. He took down the lsardy
warehouse aud put il up IN. is new
location in one week. Quick work.
The MaycrsviIle nine win visit Provi-
dencc on Wednesday next to play the
return game with our boys. We hope
they will have fair weather aud good
time generally.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

syThere is a chance for old fash
Toned corn dodgers now. Mr.. Gill
lam on Way-a-Way plantation viii
grind new corn every Saturday until
- O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

The infant son ofMr. j G. B. Lewis,
who iiyes out near Swan lake, depart
ed this life on Sunday III 5riling last.
We sincerely sympathizr With the be-
-reaved parents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Capt. Purdy shipped eight bales of
new cotton by the Ruth on Wednes-
day morning G. NJ Franklin two,
Allen NJ. Davis four, Jake Ware two
All consigned to Stewart, Bros. q Co.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Fousse has been rehearsiag all this
week with a view 10 organizing a
sheet iron band. Our neighbor seems
determined 10 hammer his way through
the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Sometime before day on "Wednesday
morning while the steamer Ruth CON-
ing down, was making a landing at
Vauclaus, John Grammer, the watch
man fell overheard, passed. clear under
the boat and came up on the otaer
side crying for help, but before help
could reach him be sank to rise no
more. His body was not found. He
was a. native of Vicksbnrg. and re-
puted TO be The best swimmer in that
place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Miss Lizzie GoIdson accompanied
by her young brother Frank, left on
the City of Hickman Friday for Fiori-
da Wewish the fair young lady a
safe and pleasant trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Mrs. Ora Powell from Nashville,
Tenn, with her two bright boys. have
been Spending several days pleasantly
in this vicinity visiting relatives and
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

The river light OH this side has been
moved down $50 yards. On the Mis-
sissippi side The light was moved up
about half mile. Eight feet of water
in lie chaaaei crossing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

The Lake Providence Ice Manufac-
turing & Improvement Company in
tend TO largely extend aud develop
the electric light business in town,
aud give satisfactory lights on the
streets, IN stores and priv ale dwellings.
The winter coming on. this fact should
be borne in mind and a liberal patron
aye extended
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

The Woman's Parish Auxiliary
Woria's Fair COMMITTEES will meet in
Lake ProvideDce at tie residence of
Mrs. Y. NJ Purdy on Tuesday, the
goth Of September, at Ii: O'Clock, a.
M. A full attendance of the commit
lee is desired, as matters ofimportance
will be considered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
RATE OF TAXES FIXED.
On Motion Aid. Egelly-

hAlE Or AAAEc
On Motion Aid. Egelly-
Be it ordained &c., That the rate of
taxation for the year A. d. 1892, be
and the same is hereby fixed at Ave
(5) mills upon the valuation of all
property or species of property sit
uated within the corporate limits of
the town Of Providence. and that the
secretary OF the board of assessors be
instructed to extend said taxes upon
the assessment roll of the town.
Be it further ordained, That the
marshal-elect. when he shall have en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties,
be and he is hereby instructed to pro-
coed at once to the immediate cbllec-
ton of all unpaid taxes due the corr
poration for 1892 and unpaid licenses
for the year 1892.
a proposition was received from the
Luke Providence Ice Manufacturing
and Improvement Company. Limited,
Offering To furnish the town of Proyi-
dence twenty-one additional electric
lights of twenty-five candle power
each, for the sum of $4,000 per month
per annum, for term of five years.
according TO the specifications set forth
orally and to De set out fully in the
contract TO be entered into,
On motion of Aid. Egelly, the fol-
lowing ordinance was unanimously
adopted
Be it ordained, That the proposition
of the Lake Providence Ice Manufact-
uring Company, Limited. to furnish
the town twenty-one additional cleo
trio lights OF % candle power each. for
term of five yeare at $500 per
month be accepted by this board, SUBJ
ject to certain conditions hereinafter
expressed, and that q committee of
three members of this board be app
pointed to confer with the said Lake
Providence lee Manufacturing & I'M
provement Company, Limited. and
enter into contract with them for said
lights, the lights to be placed at points
within the corporate limits to be des-
ignated by said committee of this
board ; payment to be made quarterly,
to commence from the time that all of
the lights shall be pat up and be in
successful operation, lights to be kept
Burning until at least II O'Clock every
night, and that for the faithful COM
pliance of. the Lake Providence Ice
manufacturing & Improvement Com
pany, Limited. with their said con-
tract, that they be required to furnish
bond with good and solvent security,
said bond to be an annual bond-in
the sum of $4,000 per annum, and to
exists for the term of their said con-
tract. .o-wit: The. term Of five years.
The mayor appointed on the above
committee Messrs. Beard. Egelly and
Mcclure.
There being no further business the
board adjourned.
E. j. HAMLEY, Mayor.
I. d. McCANDLESs, Secretary.
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Church Directory.

Divine services In the Methodist church as
follows:
Providence, LIST and 3rd Sundays, il a. m.
81 Ist and Bird :. d. m.
Pecan Grove, Sd and 4th Sundays, IL a. m.
Pennsylvania, End and 4th Sundays. p. m.
Providence, Prayer meeting, every We'd
nesday at p. m.
Providence, Sunday School every Sunday
at 91<a. m. r S IsBELL. p. G.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

When people from abroad want 10
know anything about the business of
Providence they naturally look at the
columns Of the Banner-Democrat to
find out what is going onto see how
many merchants there are, their varied
styles OF business, spirit of enterprze
and such things. aud after scanning
the pages carefully they would come
to the conclusion it was dead, dead
town. because its business men didn't
advertise and assist in the support Of
their local paper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

When the Providence nine returned
from Mayersville last week they were
lond in lheir praise Of the people of
that neat village, especially dwelling
upon the profuse hospitality of MIR.
Gus Levy, the accomplished clerk aud
efficient all round business man of
Mayersville, aud now they sing,
Long live Gus. with never fuss,
Nor trouble of any kind
Go where we may, We'll always say,
His kindness goesit blind,
May plenty with her open hand,
Along his pathway always stand
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17
PRONUNCIATION OF ELECTION.

FORMULATION OF ELECTION.
q The board then resolved itself into a
committee of the whole for the pur-
pose of canvassing the returns of the
election held August Sth, 1892. for
city marshal to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of w. e. Dunn re-
signed. whereupon it was found that
Jno. O. Hamilton received majority
of the votes cast at said election there
upon
On motion of Aid. Egelly-
Be it ordained. That Jno. O. Ham
ilton be and is hereby declared duly
elected city marshal Of the town of
Providence to.fill the unexpired term OF
w. Il. Dunn resigned, and that the
election returns submitted are hereby
promulgated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

Elsewhere will be found the an
nouncement of meeting of the
Woman's Worlds Fair Auxiliary
Committee for East Carroll in town OH
Tuesday next. We sincerely hope
that the committee viii accomplish
every preliminary necessary TO. give
our parish prominent place in the
States representation at Chicago.
There are large number of things of
much interest in East Carroll that
could be presented in a desirable aud
interesting shape at but littlecosf, and
a proper pride in our parish should
bring them out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17


The signal service white flag has
been hoisted over the engine house
all the week, and the weather has been
in fun accord with its meaning. On
Wednesday afternoon The temperature
black flag was placed above it, indicat-
ing warmer weather The next morn
ing ut day break there was dense fog
with the mercury a shade below fifty.
The coolest morning this season, but
as the sun climbed up, the heat in
creased and inside of "a hours from
the hoisting of the warmer signal the
day proved scorcher.
Cotton picking is progressing finely,
aud hay making las had Q full week.
There is but little Improvement in
the condition of the cotton crop-too
late, The good weather has come, with
every INDIGESTION Of an eafly frost.
Low prices and very short crop gives
a gloomy outlook for the future.
! Basiness is il fun 81 mpashy with the
i ssirpAs IL condition Of The country,
ami very few new goods are being re-
csised. TIE health ofonr people is ex-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

0af youthful friend Mr.. john Keller
is managing the Ashtabula plantation
this year. 1t Is but seldom John visits
Providence, but we are credibly in
formed that Ashiabula has one of the
finest cotton crops in the Parish under
our friend Kellers management, and we
are truly glad oft, because we were
afraid he wonld slip back to Washing
ton county, Miss, where are so there
many interesting widows.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-09-17

We had a pleasant visit from our
highly esteemed friend Mr. j. S. MILF
ken on Monday morning. Mr.. Milf
ken is one of our most prominent ciii-
zens, agriculluraHy, commercially and
socially born aud raised in old Carroll,
he is native here and to the manor
born.
In response to our inquiries he told
us that Glen Mary, Lewiston and
Avoca the three plantations on
Bunch's bend, which C. ID. Benton q
Co., have in cultivation will not make
this year more than half the crop of
cotton that was made on those places
last year, when they gathered about
three quarters OF bale to the acre.
There are about 200 acres in cultiva-
ton on the three plantation The
corn crop he informed us was reasona-
bly, good, and he has saved 1 200 bales
of hay in prime condition.
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lowest Of the Equitable Mortgage CO..
and conduct ucna
Real
unless Sale Is
enec g
Surveyor Office and viii attend TO
everything in his line.
Correspondence Solicited.
National Bank and Citizens Bank
IN. citizen of East Carroll parish.
WE cofrer for. sale on easy terraass
40 80 os 10
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-iN THE-

Carroll. West Carroll. Madison and Chicet {
Bought and Sold OF Commissions
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corresDOndence Solicited,

nSrRefer to Ficksburg Bank, and State Natl
N. o. La, or any citizen of East Carroll parish.
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Call and examine our lists.
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T. d. McCANpLESs. Secretary.