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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

The 18Th inst. will be a day Of re-
'ioicipg and exultaiion among the Eas.
Carroll Guards. Gen. f. A. Ferries,
sAdjutant General Of the State corps,
will be present, and IN his honor, and
'iu respect for his dignity. the boys are
making preparations to make both the
day and night one of feast. pleasure
land merriment. They are going to
give a grand ball and supper the ball
will he in the spacious brick store
formally occupied by w. u. Fisher.
Ill will he 1.-The ball" Of the season as
'the entire company is .sin is" il win
Ibe scene of beauty and chivaIry, aud
Ia circumstance that vii. be long re-
'nembercd. They have set about il
with zeal and eatneslness that knows
mo disappointment, vieing with eacI,
bother in their labor aud perseverance,
They are leaving nothing uhdone that
i'll tend in any manner to promote
',he pleasure of the participants, or
,lhat will insure To them an enjoyable
|iiine. The -four where the bal! is 10
.be had, is being leveled, proper venii-
;laIion secured. and, in fact everything
adjusted TO suit the convenience OF the
.dancers.
A sump,uous repast will be served
.in the Py,han Hall, where the choicest
meats and richest wines will be but an
item OF the bill of fare, not To say any
thing of the cakes, salads, custards aud
soi her delicac:es.
The flonr managers are experienced
lin The business. Every one will be
kindly aud politely received, and all
3the necessary attention shown them.
IL is going to be something exceeding
sly rare, and perhaps unrivaled Ia the
sannals of Providence.
The following are the different COM
smittees:
Committee Of Arrangcments--Lieut-
j.. 8. Guenard chairman: Sergt. VIM.
'McCulloci, Sergt. John @. Hamilton,
corporal &. f. Davis, aud private N.
Fousse.
Committee of Invitation-Lieut.
sYaucey Bell, chairman; Sergt. NJ. M'
,Goodwin, privates J. w. Pittman, j.
BW. Dunn and Morgan Hamilton.
Committee on Music-Corporal G.
Fl. Davis, chairman privaies Hayward
Fowler and p. e. II. Lovelace.
Reception Committee-Capt. r. N
Rae. chairman Lieut.. J. s. Guenard
sSergi. Vim. McCuIloch. Corporals I
II. Eatherree and j. L. Dorrah and
Private r. J.. Walker.
Floor Managers--Sergt. Joseph M
sKennedy. Jr., chairman; Corpora
sClif,on F. Davis, privaies W. Suzei'
zMaguire. Ernest b. Moore. Paul Gard
Cham, Everett Pinketon aud A. L. Hill
Supper Commiitee-Sergt. john G
aIiamilion Corporal J. II Fowler.
Privafes J. II. Brown. N. Fonsse Johr
Nv Barbour aud w. A. Blount Jr.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

MIR. Yancey Bell. one Of Providence.
most active and industrious citizens
,lias been appointed agert for the
Mutual Life Insurance Co.. of New
York. We have seen the plan of the
Insurance fully and clearly demon.
'siraicd. and feel confident that il is q
safe investment. Besides the Mutual
Us one OF the most stable aud relia-
bile Companies in America. Those
wishing 10 insure will do well 10 cal
loi MIR. Bell. Their advertisement vii
soon appear IN our columns.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

] This remedy is becoming 80 we'll
sknown and SO popular as TO need no
sspeciaI mention. All who have used
8 Electric lsiiters sing the same sony of
spraise.-A purer medicine does NOT
Erxist aud il is guaranteed 10 do all
that is claimed. Electric Buffers will
zcnre all diseases of the Liver and
skisiueys. will remove Pimplcs, Boils.
NSals Rhaum and ntiier affections caused
sby impure blood.--Will drive Malaria
sirom. the system and prevent as we'll
sas cure all Maiarial fevers.-Fur cure
zof Headache, CONSUMPTION and lnd'-
syestion try Electric Bi,iers-Eatire
ssatisfaciion guaranteed, or money re-
so cts. and $500 per
1bottle ct GueDard Drugstore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Our rules are turned To-day in re-
,spcci for our departed editor. Col. ID.
il Morgan WAS man gifted with a
vigorous astuicness Of intellect, which
made hi journalistic career, career
.of pleasure and brilliancy. lie was \
deep and omniverous reader OF the
very best literature, and a keen OBJ
server If men and manners. His
.diction was always chasie aud pointed
land characterized to please The public
Ills death will leave void in the
for East Carroll has losi
her oldest, and one of her best and
smost respected citizens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
TRIBUTE Of RESPECT.

ITO the President and members Of
Providence Fire Company No. l:
Gentlemen-Wey your COMMITTEE APP
pointed to draft suitable resolution ex-
pressiye Of the sorrow of Providence
Fire Go. No. /. and the loss it has sus-
stained IN the death of our brother fire.
fRan. Col. DAVID L. MORGAN. beg
:lelve to submit this our report togeth-
Fer with the following tribute of re-
lrespect:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased the Al
2mighty Ruler of the Universe in His
sall-wise Providence to take from our
tmidst and that of his beloved family,
four worthy, aged aud respected broth
Ger fireman,
COL. DAVID L. MORGAN.
lwho is gone to that bourne from
swhence no traveller. returns; and
swhereas,
His long membership. dating back
sto the organization OF this Company.
StEe devotion aud deep interest which
shc manifested on every occasion for
sits success and welfare, make it in-
scnmbent upon this Company that il
srcv.r his memory BY the adoption Of
ssuitable resolutions expressive Of lis
fleeing and deep regret;
Therefore be it resolved, That we
;'deeply deplore the sad visitation which
has caused the death of our esteemed
sbrother, whose loss to this Company,
ito his family and to the public gencr-
saliy. is an irreparable one;
That the lack Of his wisdom and
scounsel in the deliberations ef this
company will be greatly felt, for lie
.was ever most prominent. and his
death leaves void in our ranks which
HcanDot well be filled.
I In The early days of organization OF
sthis Company he was a charter member
sand to the energy, vim and pride mani
Sfested by him is due III a great MEAS
lure its present success.
As husband and father, he was
akind and devoted to his family, and as
Ga journalist. he was ever fearless in
swielding his pen BY contributing to ali
Fpublic measures for the welfare Of oul
COMMUNITY. and the deep interest
smanifested by him in the training d
sthe children of our public school iol
.sthe May festivals which were always
gcrowned with success, will be evel
cherished by this Company. and BY hi.
s.death a void has been created which
Twill be very difficult TO fill from oul
Franks.
q Be it furtl err resolved, That the sym
spathies of this Company be extended tt
S:the bereayed widow and fatherles'
kchlIdren in this their hour of grief fol
Esthe irreparable loss which they havs
sisustaiued.
j Be it further resolved. That mem.
ssorial space be set apart upon the min
Cute book of this Company as proper
sstributs to the memory of our departed
Ibrothcr; tire Firemen's Hall be drapet
Gin mourning for the term of 80 days
zand that an engrossed copy OF these
be furnished by the secre.
ssstary to the family of the deceased; and
sthat the proceedings herein be pnb-
xhsbed in the Banner-Democrat.
q Respectfully submitted,
s. CHAS. r. EGELLY.
q JOS. L. 2ANSDELL.
q w. N. WHITE.
8 Dec. z, 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Gov. Murphy j. Foster has appoint
ed Mr.. Blackburn Jus,ice of the Peacr
sof the 5.l, ward. A more capable and
sscfhcicnt man could no, have been pro-
cured. aud tae appointment no doubt.
viii meet the approval Of the coinnu-
sniiy. lie liza, been duly commissioned
sand qualified aud is now prepared TO
hand out justice in all matters OF
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

The Police jury, some two years
7ago. made an appropriation Of $50 "a
Iilxve sidewalk built from the limits
sef The corporation TO the Cemetery.
and ever since the Cemetery Commis.
ssioners have taken great deal Of
pride ia keeping it up. AS we came
Ibsck from Col. Morgan's funeral on
sruesday we noticed that the hogs were
sr"oting /, ul', especially in front ofths
NEW Providence and Cemetery. Its =
Shame thai a convenience of that kind
Esbonld be destroyed, and we would
s,uggesl to the Cemetery Commission
rrs 10 hire man by the week to Kill
sali hogs found loose on that sidewalk
ssor 10 give him so much piece fol
Tevery hog he kills.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

The East Carroll Guards hsye in-
.vited the public 10 participate il, their
ball md supper, and should airy one
fail to receive an invitation. do not get
sinsulied. for i, is u tedious job TO re-
'mriliber every individual of the entire
parish and The best of memories is APT
TO forget some one. Remember all are
invited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
OUR SUNDAY MAIL.

As proof that Hon. G. j. Boatner.
our member of Congress. is always
ready to help his constituents. we
are glad to be able to print the follow
.ing letter. addressed to him. concern
!. ing our Sunday mail. The gentleman
preferred to in this letter wrote to Mr..
Boatner telling him that Providence,
|. in mail matters, was certainly behind
sthe times, that our mail remained in
''ssMayersville "a hours. from SUNDAY
snoon till Monday noon, and that car
ssri4r should he provided to bring it to
gus. Mr.. b went to work immediately
sand ceased not working until he re-
:ssceived. from the second assistant
sPost Master General, the following
Eletter, securing our mail
. Washington, D. c. Nov. %. 1898.
4 Hon. G. j. Boatner, House of Rep
Referring TO previous
in regard to the service
Con route No. 26307. Mayersville, Miss. :.
sto Lake Providence, La, have the
shonor to inform yon that an order has
abeen made, to-day. whereby the SER
lavice on No. 26307. now six time a
ssweek, will be increased to seven times
Ga week. as recommended by you in re-
.2ferring to this office the request Of x
* that such Increase be made. The
aor,Ier will take effect December III
xl893.
& Very respectfully,
4 J. LOWRIE BELL.
8 Second Assistant r. M. General.
5 This letter was received last Satur-
ssday. along with one FROM Mr.. Boatner,
'sby the gentleman referred to above.
s We take this opportunity to thank
tsMr. Boatner tor his action IN the mat
gter.
4 Judge F. F. Montgomery returned
5on Tuesday morning from rensas par
Fish, where he had been holding court.
ssThe Judge remained day or two in
s.Yicksburg. to await the arrival OF bis
gdaughter Miss Mary, returning from
Gan extensive trip. She went to the
xsWorld's Fair, where she remained one
%smonth, thence to Minneapolis to visit
'ssrelatives. We are glad to wecome you
Ehome. Miss Mary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Que 10y one, the old citizens OF
Providence are dropping of, in a few
more years they all will be extinct
Many Of them have seen days of pros.
.perity. aud days Of adversely, hut
come what may, good or bad, the,
'all adhered TO dear old Providence
sTiiry were her founders and have Iefi
fus 10 nurture her in lhe hereafter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
COL. MORGAN AND THE FIRE
COMPANY.

was chartered in 1870, by iweniy-one
,prominen, and philosophical gentle
men of The town, among whom were
Col. Morgan, G. A. De France. and
David Drcyluss, the only surviving
member we know of In few years,
however, The Company dwindled down
TO a few active members, but in
1875 it was completely re-organized
the efforts of Col. Morgan.
In 1883, the Fire Company bought
their fine steam tire-ergiue which they
.called, out of gratitude for their re-or-
sanizer,
LADY MORGAN,
,aiter his little daughter E,nma.
The headquarters Of the Fire Gem
lpahy were then aud had been for many
years in Simon COINS opera house
n very unsafe aud unsccnre building
mot at all in keeping with the Com
lpsay, aud new quarters were for years
talked about. aud would have cop-
etinuedto be talked about, had not the
slate aud much regretted Jason Ilamil-
sion and Col. Morgan taken the matter
.ih hand, .superimended aud soon
1finished the building of the prrsen,
. Firemen's Hall. Both Col. Morgan,
sand Jason Hamilton, and Tonga they
sliyed. were the promoters, organizers,
sand managers Of the Firemsn's annual
5pcmic On the. beautiful Arlingio on
fgrounds. The youth OF this town.
fnow Young men and young ladies,
swere year after year drilled by Col.
SMorean, and recised verses composed
sby him for the different May festivities
2I'he May-day was a glorious day with
SColonel and we shall long re.
inf.mber him as we last saw him on
ashe sage, on the picnic ground, his
swhlte hair, and white beard, sombre
eaitire aud beaming countenance pre-
Ssenting surl, strange contrast with
sthe children's curly hairs, and brigh,
costumes, and faces flushed with .
Sfirsi stage fright. The children en-
fjoycd the day. the parents enjoyed il,
ssihe town aud country folks enjoyed it,
sand happier than all was Col. Morgan
.ithe promoter and leader ef the May
Ebay When we sawihe children Tues
ebay. attending his funeral, aud paying
ga last tribute 10 him who always was
ESQ fond Of them. we asked ourself whe
gwill now take the ColonePs place, drill
sihe little ones and make them happ,
..;;on May-dav?
4 II pleased US indeed TO hear that the
] Fire Company asked as an honor ia
&giye u substantial mark Of their graft.
Ein,le in taking charge aud conducting
sthe funeral of one
swho 10 these many years answered the
8 bell.
(which Tuesday sounded his funeral knell
4 He is gone, gone Nc he said hun'
sired times. in writing kind words OF
3 hose who fel, before him. gone 10
1.-The undiscovered country from whose
8 bourn
sNo traveller returns;
Eve will miss him indeed. the Fire
Company will miss .im, the children
gwilI miss him, and all ON Tuesday said
ss,'of him. Ms he used TO SAY when ending
shis respect TO The dead:
q ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

The feathers had one of the larges
trips of the season leaving the city
200 packages was taken on at Vicks
burg. Half card rates are telling. Or
her down trip she had 1897 bales o.
cotton passing Lake Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

We are really sorry the Vicksburg
Is Greenvil,e Packet Company losi
their line steamer .Cha,iaIoochee by
fire while lying at the bank al Vicks-
sburg on WeInesdax.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Pursuant to an Adjournment, the
East Carroll Guards met on Sunday
last for The purpose of elcc,ing a
Chaplain.
Rev Z. Maize was nominated. and
elected. We know The
Re,erned Sir, appreciates the high
honor. and will do ali in his power Ia
propagate the interest ofihe company
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Have you tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habiiual consumption They
are perfectly delightful and sure
.curc. Price 25cts. Sold by j. s
.t;urnard drug siore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

The bridge in trout Of Mrs. Vail
Montgomery's residence, standing
three inches above the sidewalk. is very
dangerous al night. A quarter OF an
hours work would make it all right
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

We have just t,arued fha, one ofthe
second ward dudes, had serious nc.
ci.icni 10 befall hun some three Sattir.
days, back Brace M Jehnnie aud do
NOT let your iorti,ude fail You.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

We learn that some persons from
zWest Carroll came into our parish orr
might last week and moved n colored
Sfa.niiy from one Of the plantations Ia
Bnncil's Bend. This Is case tor ihe
{Gra0d Jury 70 look into.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Mr.. Vail Montgomery, who has been
very i'll with an attack of:swanlp fever,
we are glad 10 state. il improving. and
we hope to see him mp in few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

4 Rev. III. q. White. +. E.. held thu
meeting seryices al the
Church. on Saturday and
SUNDAY last. The eloquent divine i'as
e. hos, oi friends hcie who are stwa.s
eulad 10 greet him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
Is i, possible that Providence can

l. il possible that Providence can
'u0, afford hall ofsoine kind for the
dances and social entertainments Of
I.hc place? For the past two wears
Ipriva,c rrsiaences have been siibsi,-
'tuted for dance halls, on account of
the inability OF the town to provide
,.he society folks viii, one. What is
.,hc matter vi it'll the Opera House Stock
Company, has ,hal corporation fallen
.hnpelcssly into desuciudr? Wrw"uld
Suggest 10 those gentlemen tina, by
spn,irg a reasonable rent they COULD
procure li.e stc,nd story oI Mr.. Mnf.
'ph, store and with iil,le lime aud
expense they could build stage aud
adjust The place snilabie for dances
l,lcatres aud all kinds Of amtiseilenis
'ansl we nave no doubt that u
would prove a prsf,abie investment
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
IL ycur life worth SO cents?

DUMB Chills; Ague; Congesiive
sChilIs Death. This is the evolution
sof fiat nalarial chilly srn-ariin-
SStop il intime Plantation Chill Cure
zwiIl do il, ar il will cots you nothing
sSold by j. 5. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Plantation Chill Cure stops chill.
stops 'cm quick, and they never come
back. If you don't believe II, Try IL
liz it don't stop 'em ask for your money
back, you'll yet it. Price 60cts. Sold
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

For Rent.
The Woodbine Saloon, the beat
stand in Lake Providence. Possession
given on lst day on January, 1894.
Apply to
RANSDELL & RANSDELL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Plantation Chill Cure il guaranteed
If il don't cure go and get Your
money bnck. Ask yonr merchan,
abon1 it. Price 5ocis~. Sold By j. )
1
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09

Little Si~sie Kennedy has been con
'tine,l ,o hrr bsd for The pass weeI
with pneumonia. We are glad to leari
'she b out Vi danger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-12-09
For Rent.

BY j. 5. Gucnard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-19

appeal IN vain - his party TO lay aside
passiaanship for the time snd repeal the ell
yer NV immsiissely. They mated that
the President cosld NOT himself 70 far lay
ssiIe politics - = advise definite post
ponsm~nt of tss1H change and thereby af-H
ford the country the neeJed confidence.
They have seen Democratic Senate SD it,
sekno~iedgsd ieadeY doing everything pos
shle TO stimulate partnership, TO delay the
immediate repeal Of the river Law and ALLOW
other issuss 70 distract srserston while \
compromise likely to be worse than that
which the Sherman Ix~ fneiuied, is being
planned They have heard the announced
determination Of the radicals of their party
70 destroy the bill to allow the ma
tionai banks TO issue notes 10 the par Taiue
Of bonds deposited BY tacking free csiri-
sse amendment to it. They bad hoped that
Wild cat banking vas only bugaboo sprung
from the imaznasions Of those who dictated
the platform. They have seen Democratic
Congress already distracted from is press mt
duty. the repeal Of the silver law, By a
proposition 70 suspend the tax on state bank
issues for sir months Here was the en-
terns wedge far the introduction Of viii
cas- currency, Immediately and without any
Of the restrictions which advocates Of the
me- sure had said should accompany such a
las They must realize that thus early ia
is. reign the Democratic party deserves the
.eyerest criticism for incompeteney. and If
they hesitate to openly give voice 10 the
criscism and attempt 10 divert attention
troas their party's course, the record is be-
ing male ard cannot be erased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-19

Lace is made all over Europe, and of all
the lace markets in the world Nottingham,
England, is perhaps the greatest, and next
to that Calais, France. TO Nottingham Is
where we 20 to get the great bulk Of our
machine made lace, and today the ma
chimes are turning out such perfect imita-
lions of the handmade article that only an
expert can tell the difference. Handmade
laces. particularly torchon, are made all
over Belgium, in lie Puy. France, and all
over Saxony. II is given to little girls,
who work the first pattern, and for this are
paid as low or a. high. which ever way they
look at it, rs centimes per yard. Machine
made torchons are made in Baumen, Prus-
STA, about an hours ride from Cologne
The machine made valenciennes is made in
Calais, Roubaix and Nottingham, while
the handmade is made in Brussels and
Condray.
The machine made laces are excellent i'm
itatious, and so well made that they have
to large extent taken the place of the
handmade article. Another noted lace
market is st Gall, Switzerland, and so is
Plaumeu. Saxony. Europe is filled with
lacemnkers, and every country and almost
everybody. was going to say. is engaged
in making Z. They are all breaking their
necAs to gtt into the American market.
They cater TO us--lo their utmost to meet
our tastes and court our trade. Americans
buy more lace by half than Europeans.
There the people value laces as heirlooms,
desiring not SO much the product of today
rs the manufacture of 100 or 300 years ago.
Americans wants their laces to wear. The
Russian. make some lace but not much.
The heavy 50 called Russian lace Is now
made in Nottingham. Venetian lace is
made in Brussels, Spanish lace in Lyons
and Irish laces in Nottingham. Interview
in CLERK and Salesman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-19
chsoria Tor Sound Money Dsmserats

Written for the JovrHai,
Sound money Democrats contemplate
with chagrin and fear the introduction in
Congress of bill to revive state bank cur
reney--that embodiment of all that is an
noying and dangerous in monetary systems.
Scarcely one has been found here in the
east who would not Indignantly deny tina,
such a wild step was contemplated; and
yet, in this extra session of Congress, called
to consider measures to remedy financial
ills, scarce week has passed before a
senator from Georgia introduces . bill
abolisbing the prohibitory tax so as to per
NIT the issue, again, Of that yellow dog
currency.
Eastern Democrats need not be surprised
at this step; their party platform pledged
the party to it, the great bulk Of their par
ty-the South--is determined to have it
and, while fraught with more danger and
great distress, is scarcely more unwise Of
undesirable than the majority of measures
that have been supported by the Democrat
c party during the last 80 years.
The people Of this country have again
learned the temporarily forgotten lesson
that the Democratic party is not the party
of integrity, progress or reform.