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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The long continued spell of fair
weather came to a close the early part
of this week and more or less rain has
fallen since then. Cotton picking this
week has been at a stand still. On
Tuesday night and early Wednesday
morning several thunder storms
passed over our parish, accompanied
with wind, rain and hail. The cleo
trio flashes were unusually vivid. A
very large quantity of water has
fallen from the clouds, and we may
conclude that fair harvesting weather
for the balance of the season will be
an uncertain quantity.
There is nothing new to report with
regard 10 the cotton crop Every short
indeed" continues to be the cry from
all portions of the parish.
Business has improved slightly
within the past ten days. Some few
fresh goods have been received, but
the trade is chiefly confined to the
actual necessities of life.
Some sickness prevails in low To-
calities, but the general health of our
people can safely be pronounced good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
AUXILIARY CoMmrTTEE.

The Parish Auxiliary Worlds Fair
Committee met on Tuesday, Novem.
Der 1st. at the residence of Mrs. r. j.
Walker. The chair was filed by the
vice-Chairman, and Miss Engenia Wy
ly appointed secretary.
The cotton committee reported that
they thought they would be prepared
to announce in a few days the date
when the hand-ginning would be COM
meuced.
The Finance Committee made their
report. when 1t was decided to APP
point special committee 10 petition
the Police Jury st Fits meeting GU
Wednesday, I'd inst, to make an ap-
preparation for the use Of the commit
tee on preparing the parish products
for exhibition. The Chairman APP
pointed as the special committee, Miss
Eugenia WHY, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. r. S.
Mtlliken aud Mrs. w. N. White.
There were no other committee re-
ports presented; and on motion, the
invitation of Mrs. r. M. Taylor TO
meet at her residence on Tuesday at 4
O'Clock p. m, the 9Th inst, was nc.
cepted. A full attendance Of the COM
miitee is desired.
MRS. V. NJ. PURDY,
Vice Chairman.
MISS EUaENIA WHY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The District Court has been drag.
ging its lingering length along nearly
all the week. We will publish the en-
tire proceedings in our next.
Mr.. Gilbert Meyers, u. S. claim
agent. accompanied by one of the U
s. Commissioners, have been taking
testimony in town this week.
Pecan Grove Lodge convened al
their room in town on Wednesday
evening. There was good attend
ance of the Masonic brotherhood.
A friend from the Phil Mcclure
plantation, sent US a nice lot OF fine
sweet potatoes on Saturday last, and
they were not frost bitten either.
The old land marks are being steadi-
removed Aliing and Owen the latest
one close upon the heels OF the other
There are bat very few more left.
Our sweet little friend Miss Eddie a
few days ago sent us basket OF
turnips fresh from the patch. May
the very choicest of blessings always
turn-up along your LIES pathway.
Pamela plantation is kept in first
class condition. 1t is one of the larg-
est tracks of land in our parish, ex-
tending back from the Bend nearly TO
the Macon Bayou.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
RANsDELL-DAvIs.

AT the family residence of the bride
on Belle Meade plantation, Tuesday
evening, November l, 1892, Mr.. F. x
Ransdell and Miss Katie Davis were
united in the sacred bonds of matri-
mony. The Rev. c.. Maize performed
the ceremuoy liz the presence of a
large assembIage of relatives and
friends.
The ceremony was followed by a
dance at The Courthouse in town,
which was kept up until morning,
when the bridal couple left on the
steamer Ruth enroute for Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, where they viii make
their future home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

One of our oldest and most highly
esteemed citizens passed away on
Friday morning last. Mr.. Jacob
Owen had resided in old Carroll for
many years. He died at mature age
on the Gossyppia plantation in the
Fifth ward. His funeral took place
on Saturday last at noon. The re-
ligions services over his remains were
conducted by the Rev. r. S. Isbell,
the members of Pecan Grove Lodge
following with their impressive Ma
sonic funeral ritual.
Nearly all the people living in
Bnnch's Bend were present with
Providence and the lake neighborhood
fairly represented. The presence of
so many of our best people of both
sexes TO take part in the last sad rites
was evidence that he was held in
high esteem while living.
His body was placed in vault tenn
porarily, it being the intention of the
family to remove it to its final resting
place in Kentucky.
We make this mere mention this
week. A proper tribute of respect to
our departed friend will appear in our
next.
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Judgment.


Stare of Louisiana. parish of East Carroll, 18th
District Court-No. 143.
Mrs. Eienore McWiIllams VS. A. B. McKe e
This case coming up for trial ard after
issue joined, and being regularly tried and
the law and the. evidence being in favor of
plaintiff and against the defendant, it is.
therefore and by reason thereof ordered.
adjudged and decreed that plaintiff, Mrs.
Il. McWillianis, have and recover judg-
ment against defendant. A. b. Mckee. IN
the sum of nine hundred and seventy-fye
dollars. with per cent. interest from jul
diciai demand; that the plaintiff have
Judgment declaring a separation Of proper
ty to exist between her and her husband,
and that che community of acquets and
gains existing between her and her hus-
band be dissolved. Said dissolution to
take effect from the fling of this suit and
for cost of this proceeding.
-Read and signed in open curt this 10Th
day of October, 1892.
f. Il. MONTGOMERY.
Judge It'll Jud. Dist
A true copy:
j. ID. TOMPKINs, Clerk.
Nov. B. 1S92.-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

The Manhattan per cent Loan Company
of Chicago are making loans on easy
terms on plantation property. They au-
thorize the statement that they have un-
limited facilities for supplying money to in
vestors. On loan of ten years they de-
mapd only per cent per annum. and on a
loan for five years, 3 per cent Money
furnished as soon as the security Is made
satisfactory.
The undersigned is their agent for East
Carroll parish. and he will take pleasure in
aiding the people in obtaing loans on con-
j. l.. DAVIS.
Lake Providence, La, Oct. 4. 1892.
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. 8 Notice. . !,

On October 31st, 1892, will reduce
my prices Oh all goods to ROCK BOT
TOM figures and sell for the SPOT
CASH. Every account on my books
will be stopped. l will sell to NO
ONE except for the SPOT CASH on the
counters. Ia NO case will make ex-
ceptions. | ain after the customer
who has the ready cash to plank down
aud NO OTHER. Ny prices will be
such as will convince and please all
CASH buyers.
i thank all of my old thirty day
friends for their kind patronage and
prompt pay, and l solicit contin-
uance of their business for SPOT CASH.
Goods taken on.trial will have TO be
paid for before leaving the store.
When returned money will be refund
ed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

To Mr.. John w. Keller, proprietor
of "Phill's saloon" on Lake street
we are indebted this week for choice
piece of young bear meat. Mr.. Kel
Ter is an irreprsssible Nimrod. His
dogs and his guns engross an impor
tant part of bis business in lite. May
he live long to enjoy them, and wher
.slife's fitfnl fever is DER" may he &C
by the express route to the "happy
hunting ground"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
The Lake Hotel.

This popular and centrally located
house is now open under the manage
ment of Mrs. Jennie O'Sulliyan, ca
terer of considerable experience, who
will conduct it upon the European
plan.
She has ample. nice. comfortable
bedrooms. In the .cafc' she has
everything pleasant and neat, where
meals are served at all hours, night
and day. The cuisine will consist OF
the best the market affords. Terms
and prices very reasonable. Particu-
lar attention paid to the entertainment
of commercial travellers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

There were several persons standing
around the fire on Scarborough street
complaining of the non arrival of the
engine. Seeing the horses were de-
moralized, it would have been more
becoming in those complainers to
have gone and helped the brave men
who were bringing the engine as fast
as they possibly could, hauling it by
hand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

n@Ah Sam Lees store is on Lake
street, next door 10 Harrang's Tonsori.
al establishment. Lee Apo, the relia'
BILE and trustworthy Celestial, is his
duly authorized agent. They keep
fancy groceries, pecans and halle nuts
fruit of all kinds, fresh bread and cakes
from their own bakery, cabbage, pota.
toes and vegetables Of all kinds--prices
cheepee, cheepee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
Church Directory.

Divine services In the Methodist church as
follows:
Providence, LIST and Ord Sundays, IL a. m.
Est and 3rd g 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 pm.
Providence, Sunday School every Sunday
at Ola. m r s lsBELL. p. G
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Valentine place 1000 acres-About miles
from the river, directly back of Goodrich's
landing.
Jack Chambliss place. 100 acres--On Joe's
Bayou. 10 miles from Providence. $50 acres
der cultivation berore the war.
Keller place. 3n6 acres--On Dry Prong, 9
miles from Providence. $50 acres were in
cultivation in 1853: this is fine tract Of
land which can be hand very low for cash.
Ingram place. $40 acres-On Dry Prong. 8
miles from Providence. nearly sill of which
had been cleared andi in cultivati on before
the war
Caraway Lake place. 800 acres-About A
miles from Monticello fully TOO acres of this
tract was in cultivation wears ago.
York plantation. situated on Old river
six hundred acres in fine state ofcultivation.
Good houses, bitches &c.
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JURY PROCEEDINGS.

Lake Providence, La, Nov. 2, 1898.
The Hon. Police Jury of East Car
roll parish, La, met this day in reg
ular session.
Present Robt. Nicholson, H. X.
Barwick and c. A. Voelker.
ABSENT. D. Quays, President
+. X. Ransdell.
On.motion of Mr.. Voelker, Mr..
Nicholson was elected President pro
tenn.
Reading of minutes of previous
meeting was dispensed with, and
same ordered approved.
The petition of committee from the
Worlds Fair Association asking for
funds TO defray expense of exhibit
from this parish was read, and upon
motion of Mr.. Voelker, action was de-
ferred until next regular meeting.
Communication of Mr.. James Beard
was read, and referred to the finance
committee.
Upon motion of Mr.. Barwick, Mr.
Voclker was authorized to have Baxter
bridge repaired.
The Treasurer ard Tax Collector
filed their reports which were referred
to the Finance COMMITTEES
The President appointed Mr.. Voel-
ker chairman of the Finance Commit
tee for this meeting,
The Finance Committee made the
following report, which was adopted,
to-wit
We the Committee on Finance re-
commend the approval of the follow
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Live Oak place, 900 acres--About miles
from Providence: this Is fine plantation IT
a high state Of cultivation. with dwelling.
houses for field hands, clubhouse &c.
The Doris place, 5s2 acres-1I miles
from Providence. Seveal acres in cultiva-
ton now and over 400 before the war.
The w E. Dunn store on Lake street; a
new capacious building, and good BUSH
ness stand.
The lands that were IN cultivation be-
fore the war as stated above, can be put 10
cultivation again without very much 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. containing 1856 Access. 700 TO 500
cleared; wiIIrent or sell, with mules and
farming implements.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Proving up war claims based upon
raids of nearly thirty years ago is
rather stale business, but that is what
was being done in town on Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week We
sincerely hope the proving up will not
turn out to be fat, stale and un-
profitable business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Judge Gla's chimney building in
the new town west of the ice factory
has been highly spoken of, aud proves
him to be first class brciklayer. Pat
ronize ella and your work will be
done to your satisfaction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Mrs. Amy Taylor, from Jefferson,
Texas, sister of Hon. P. D., Quays, is
visiting relatives aud friends in East
Carroll. We wish the good lady a
pleasant time during her stay amid
the scenes of her childhood.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
SheriH7s Sale.

State OF Louisiana. parish OF East Carroll,
Seventh District Court.--No. $50.
w. G. McRae versus T.. L. GaIbreth.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis
trict curt tor the Parish of East Carroll
aforesaid, 10 the above entitled eanse, / will
proceed to sell at public auction, at the
door of the Court House. in the Town oil
Providence East Carroll Parish. La. on
Saturday the 18th day OF November, 1892,
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the right, title and interest of T. l. Galbreth
IN and 10 the following described property.
to-wit:
House and Lot No. II. in Block 5. in the
town Of Providence, East Carroll parish
La. having front on Scarborough street
of 80 feet and running back between par
aIIei lines lao feet.
Seized in the above suit:
Terms OF sale cash with the benefit of ap
praisement.
j. w. DUNN. Sheriff.
Sherids Office Providence, La, Dot. 10th
1926.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Down at Hagaman lake on Sunday
last Rev. Grandson Conn immersed
fifty-five more of his colored race and
took them into the fold. Rev. Conn
is an earnest and untiring servant in
the church.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The new public road in Ward five
through the plantations need work
badly, and the bridges across the
sloughs, bitches and low places are not
deserving of the name. They are
mere stock traps. The road overseer
in that section should get down to his
work in the public interest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

Mrs. II. Stein. of Lake Providence
La, after few weeks visit to her
daughter, Mrs. A. Blum. returned on
Steamer Ruth yesterday. -Greenville
Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The Union church in Ward five is a
beautiful little edifice, and quite an
ornament 10 the neighborhood, but
sad to state .sthat Is all and nothing
more" We are informed that no re-
ligious service has been held there for
over two years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05


Winter is coming right along.
The Police Jury met on Wednesday
The city fathers convened Wednes-
day evening.
Good public roads will soon be in
much demand.
Mr.. Sitton is crowding his new
home to completion.
The Fire Company will meet, on
Monday evening next.
Col T. L. Van Fossen visited our
village Oh Wednesday
The town gin houses have done but
little putting this week.
The Arthur Waddill succession sale
appears in to-day's paper.
See Principal Dudly's monthly
school report In this issue.
A new saw mill for this place is be-
ing earnestly figured upon.
Thanks to our. coIored friend King
Atlas for a lot of fine potatoes.
Not single Democrat should fail
to go to the polls on Tuesday.
The hail storm on Tuesday night
destroyed considerable cotton.
Mrs. w. E. Long with her little son,
returned home on Sunday last.
The signal service has been tangled
up again this week at this point.
Mr.. C. A. Voelka from Pamela was
among our visitors on Wednesday.
Messrs. Newcomb & Jay have fine
store near where Ashton used to be.
A single factory would be spot
cash paying concern. near Providence.
The washouss on the Bunch's Bend
levee in the Fifth ward need attention.
Owenton's ponderous old gin house
seems ready to topple over at any mo-
ment.
Our jolly friend from the first ward
Mr.. Robert Nicholson was in town on
Wednesday.
~ There is plenty of cypress, oak, ash
l.ood other kinds of timber growing in
this viciniage.
Mr.. Robert MILESTONE of Rayville,
left for home on the Ruth Wednes-
day morning.
The duck-a-mallards are coming in
large numbers from their northern
summers resorts.
Cotton has been coming in very
slowly at this point this week for this
late in the season.
The river parishes don't, and wont
be Webb-d up, therefore vote for
Doatner everybody.
Oakland plantation, once the pride
of Mathew u. Sellers IN days gone by,
is fast going to wreck aud ruin.
The slectric lights on the street cor
uers Id town have been gradually 60
ing ont. What is the matter2
We sincerely sympathize with the
families Of Messrs. Love and McCand-
less in their severe losses by the late
fire.
Charley Wilmington, the irrepressi-
bleChariey, has built him acomfortable
home out on part of the Oakland
place.
Mr.. FL. Powell has been ia town
this week transacting business with
the claim agent aud U. S. commits
sioner.
Mr.. Fl. X. Barwick, member from
the second ward was in town on We'd
nesday. We were much pleased to
meet him.
A few light showers fell on Monday
evening, aud heavy rain fall on
Tuesday morning. Goodbye dust
until next spring.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05
PUBLIC SCHOOL REPORT.

The following is report Of tue
Lake Providence white school for the
month ending October 20, 1892:
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Number on roll 80; average daily
attendance q per cent. 81.
Those neither absent nor tardy
were, Felix Taylor, Carlos Hall. Joe
Dreyfuss, WHY Wood, Columbus
Hamilton. Eugenia Haynes, Julia Will
liams, Adeline Williams aud Carrie
Fousse.
Miss BESSIE BELL, Tr.
INTERMEDIATES DEPARTMENT.
Number on roll 20; average daily
attendance "a; per cent. 83.
Those neither absent nor tardy
were, Katie Kennedy, Carrie White,
Florence Lanier. Pearl Burney, Beu-
lab Goodrich, Lula Richard Benton
Millikin, Martin Hamley.
Miss NELLIE PAXTON, Tr.
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Number on roll 20; average daily
attendance 26 /; per cent. 80.
Those neither absent or tardy
were, May Beard, Benella Brown
Emma Bell, Eva Davis, Sallie Fousse
Carrie Hall, Mary Solari, Albert
Brock, Charles Beard, Wales Brown
Frank Pittman.
We appreciate the effort the par
ents have exerted during the pas
month to keep their children il
school, and while nearly all the alb
sence has been occasioncd by sickness
we hope to give better report next
month. All who are interested in the
welfare of the school and can find the
time, are cordially invited to visit vi
any day.
b. f. DUDLEY, Prin.
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w. N. WHITE, ACT.
Oct. Is, 1892.

The colored sufiragans of East Car
roll will vote solid for Boatner and
protection from overflow on Tuesday
next. They repudiate being webbed
up by their bosses againt Boatner and
leYeas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The publisher in company with ex-
confrere Kennedy, went spinning on
Monday afternoon, and took in several
beautiful bass and trout out of the
lake. They had the devil along,
which accounts for their good luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

General w. l.. .McMillen visited
Providence aud spent two or three
days in our parish on business this
week. We were much pleased to
meet him aud find him buoyant and
in fine health, Notwithstanding the
gloomy outlook of his party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

We were much gratified in meeting
our highly esteemed fellow citizen
Mr.. I. L. VanFossen at Gossyppia on
Saturday last. lie in company with
his good lady had come. there to join
the funeral throng in showing re-
spect 10 the late Mr.. Owen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The town council proceedings came
too late for insertion this week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

The dwelling corner of Scarborough
& Second streets belonging to the
Catholic Church, was entirely des-
troyed by fire on Saturday morning
of last week. Two families occupied
the premises, Mr.. I. D. McCandless
aud family aud Mr.. Walter Love and
family. The latter lost nearly all their
household effects aud the formers
loss was considerable. The building
was valued at about $1,000. Insured
IN the Mississippi Home for $500.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

We had a pleasant interview with
Mr.. Rnnnells, United States claim com,
missioner, and Mr.. Gilbert Meyers
claim agent on Wednesday. Mr.
Meyers is well known in this section as
q pleasant. shrewd man of business
He is handling large number Of
claims for our people, and has proven
quite successful in the business. We
found Mr.. Runnells real courteous,
clean cnt gentleman, business all over,
without any pretentions pomposity
whatever. A clever man and close OBJ.
server
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

w uaNV CAauiiuCu tuO iOpoA 70 W
the Treasurer and the Sheriff & Tax
Collector, and find same correct and
recommend their approval
The Treasurer's report shows
Balance on hand 1868 IL
From which deduct amount of
claims daid this meeting. ......... 454 -
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RoBT. MILESTONE.
Councillor and Attorney at Law,

WillpractIce in the parishes ofMorehouse,
Ouachita. Richland, Franklin. Madison.
West Carroll and attend every term Of court
IN East Carroll: also the Circuit and Supreme
courts OF the State. Will give special aud
prompt attention to all business entrusted
to me. sept.3
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1892-11-05

We the Committee on Finance re-
commend the payment of the follow
ing claims, and that the Parish Treas
urer be authorized to warrant for
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Leaves balance on hand ...... 5
c. A. VOELKER,
II, X. BARWICK,

Committee.
Having no further business, the Po'
lice Jury adjourned to meet next reg
ular meeting.
ROBT. NICHOLSON,
President pro TEN.
YANCY BELL, Secretary.
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ne Call and examine our lists.
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In THE

Carroll. West Carroll, Madison and Chicot Con
Bought aud Sold GU Commission.