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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
MATHEsoN's RANCH.

We took time by the forelock this
week and visited Mathesonville Mon
day morning III good time, where we
found the proprietor, who received US
courteousIy. responding cheerfully to
all our inaniries. 1t has been about
four years since Mr.. Matheson located
on the river front, aud his surround
ings show that he has not been either
an idlcr or drone during that time.
Everything around the place bears the
stamp of intelligent industry combin-
ed with persistent perseverance,. dis
gin house is large one 38x40. three
stories high, has three gin stands, one
Of so saws and two with so saws each
A moderate estimate ola days work
is rs tied bales. The press and stands
are on the second floor, the coiiou fill
| ing 10 the press Immediately IRON ths
lcondensers. The seed cotton 10 sup
piled to the stands by an elevator from
the cotton-house, aud often during th'
busy season direct from the Wagons
THAT bring it from the plantations
| TIE cottou-honse is an extensive build
l ing, With is compartments to keel
each lot Of cotton seperate and apar
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
THE BISHOPS VISIT.

The Right Reverend David Sessnms,
Episcopal Bishop Of the Louisiana
Diocese visited Providence OH Tuesday
last in accordance with The an
nouncement previously made in the
paper. Long before IL o'clock Grace
Church was crowded with people
from all portions of the parish. the
ever reliable second ward being largely
represented. The solemn services of
the Church began at eleven aud were
closely attended 10 with sincere deyo-
ton by the large congregation. the
responses being made IN earnest har-
mosy with Rector Gmerin's reading.
The music of the choir was strictly
in keeping with the solemn occasion,
with Miss Rous at the organ the notes
aud voices rose heavenward with eu-
trancing melody.
TIE Bishops sermon was laden with
fresh thoughts. verifying the old time
worn expression,
.sEyER TELLING, YET UNTOLD"
His text was taken from Luke's
gospel, fourth chapter and first verse
aud his utterances fully sustained his
high reputation as pulpit orator and
profound thinker. We cannot pre-
tend to give even a glimpse of the
many beautiful flights OF thoughts he
successfully presented before the con
gregation one following the other in
such rapid succession, that it taxed
The hearers to their utmost to keep
up with the dazzling array.
Bishop Sessums isa religious teaehe
Of the the very first order, and bein:
yet but a quite young man, we ma.
conjecture to some exteut what
grand aud glorious pillar he will be
come as years roll by, for the uphold
ing of Episcopalianism in the Sou'l
or any other portion of the Lord
vineyard.
There were seven persons cofirme'
by the Bishop during the forenoo
service. and service was held in th
evening which was Well attended.
The visit of Bishop Sessnms has III
doubleday given fresh impetus
Episcopalianism in East Carroll, an
, the friends of the church look forwar
confidently to prosperous future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
MRS. ADELINE n. LARCHE.

The.good lady whose name heads
this brief mention, passed away
from this world in the eighty-four!h
wear of her age at the city of Shreve-
port on Monday last, thirty minutes
after noon. She was, and had been,
up to short time ago. the oldest resi-
dent in old Carroll, having come into
the parish during the summer of 1882,
and lived here continuously from that
time on until she went with her daugh-
ter to Shreveport.
To tell of her worth, hospitality and
Christian goodness during the sixty
one years that she lived here would
require mach space. and more ability,
than we would pretend to possess.
Mrs. Larchc's house was always re-
garded as the home of every represen-
tative of the Methodist persuasion
that came along, and no hungry men,
Der of the human family ever appeal
ed in vain al her door for relief, no
matter what might have been his or
her religious relationships or condi-
ton in life. Away back in 1S4S-49
and from then on, as long as camp
meetings were the rage in this section
Mrs. Larclc in common with several
other pious ami inirinsically good
women, always took charge of the mate
rial affairs of those then popular gath
erings providing die necessary substan-
tials out of their own home supplies
without money aud without price, re.
/ lieiously free in the name of the
Master. They are now about al
gone, those mothers in Israel, that by
tthcir good will, hospitality and big
heartedness done so much to build III
the moral aud Christian status Of Thu
glorious valley.
Mrs. A. n. Larche was about tb'
tOiuesL auu iasl VI INC stouP w"
feared God and went about doins
good from strict sense of religion
duty. Her Bible was her day book
morning and evening. early and late
and if ever mortal was duly and irul
prepared by constant devotion for a
interview with the great Master, Mrs
A. N. Larche surely was.
Rest her soul in blissful peace.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

under lock and key and the c'tton
is carefully convened from the wagons
by the elevator as they arrive to each
mans lot.
The warehouse on The immediate
bank is 2Ax4S, too stories high, where
The business is conducted safely ac-
cordimg to the stage of The water
When the water is within its banks
the lower story is used aud when The
flood time comes the second story IS
made easily accessible for the landing
of boats aud receiving of freight.
The dwelling occupied by the pro-
prieior is 20x36, high mp above the
flood lines, and safe from the inroads
of water. The improvements made
by Mr.. Ma,heson while complete In all
their details, give evidence of much iu-
telligent economy, increasing aud
growing up in response TO the sieadi-
" growing demand. The cost of the
gin house, seed cotton-house, ware
house and dwelling with numerous
other things we have not mentioned,
may have been anywhere between live
thousand or six thousand dollars aud
the end is not yet. A little south oil
his cotton yard he has built q substan.
tiai enclosed foundation fol- sawmil
above high water mark also, aud vii
soon have il in running order with
capacity of 500C feet per day or more
He has good size cypress raft already
on hand floating in front of the place
When il is borne in mind that thu
| improvements we have mentioned
have all come up from what may b.
called small beginnings, the person
making them is surely entitled L
much credit as substantial factor II
the towns progress. Mr.. Peter Mathe
son is industrious, thrifty aud a prac
tical mechanic OF the first order, wei
deserving of due appreciation an
public patronage.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist TO sell DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs aud Colds,
upon this condition. If you are affici-
ed with Cough. Cold or any Lung,
Throat or Chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it a
fair trial, and experience no benefit,
YOU may return the bottle aud have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did we not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied oil. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at j. S. Guenard
Drug Store. Large size SOC. and
81 90.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
OUR RIVER RECORD.


The Joe Peters down and up on
time this week, with the best trip of
the season.
Mr.. +. j. Powell received thirty
head of fine mules for the Tyrone
plantation.
The Stella WiIds was up on time
and down again Wednesday evening
with 275 bales of cotton; refused cot
ton at several points because of the
rain.
The new steamer st. Joseph passed
down Wednesday after putting off $40
sacks of grain at Purdy's. The 81.
Joe win run between Vicksburg aud
Na,chez as regular packet, carrying
the mail &c. One item of her cargo
was 400 tons of freight for P. P. Will
liams & Co., of Vicksburg.
The John X. Speed from Cincin-
natl down with good trip. Mr.. W. X
Bass. wife and child left on her 10 go
as far as Vicksburg from there they
90 by rail TO their home in Montana
Contractor Hyner's levee outfit was
shipped on the Ruth Tuesday, bound
for Leland, Ark.
The river has risen since February
1st, Is feet at this point, and is still
rising. The gauge reads Is feet.
Business at the landing improving
some, and getting shaped up Tor tae
season.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
CHARTER
OF TIE
East Carroll Opera House and Bniid-
ing Association Limited.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF
EAST CARROLL.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF
EAST CARROLL.
Be ii known and remembered that on this
the 3lst day of December. 1892. before me
Cilas. r. EgalIy, a Notary Public in aud for
the parish and State aforesaid, duly COM
mIssioned. and in the presence OF the wit
uesses hereinafter named and Undersigned,
personally came and appeared the persons
whose names are hereto subscribed,
and OLA vful age and residing IN the PARISH
and State aforesaid. who severally declared =;
That availing themselves of the provisions
of an act of the General Assembly OF this
State. known as Act No. sc of the session OF
1855. approved June 10Th, 1888, as We'll as
those OF the general laws of the State reia-.
tive to the formation and organization OF
corpora lions. they have formed and organ
lzed. and by these presents do form aad or
ganize themselves and those whom they
NAV represent and their successors herein,
into and constitute a corporation for ne
objects and purposes. and under the sup
ulations and agreements and conditions
hereinafter set forth, which they now
adopt as their Charter to-wit:
ARTICLE l.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Some forty years or more ago,
Twas but a later bill;
Look at it now, how it does grow,
With still increasing fill.
The o'ergrown earthworks trightfui high,
Means death and danger lurking nigh.
How high VIII these big ieyees go
Before they gel full grown?
Or will they keep on building SO.
Until they reach the moonl
There's something wrong, best let her rip,
The grand old muddy Massaslp.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18


Valentine place 100 acres-About miles
from the river, directly back of Goodrich's
landing.
' Jack Chambliss place. 100 acres-On does
BAYOU 10 miles from Providence. 450 acres
der cultivation berore the war.
Keller place. 800 acres--On Dry Prong, 8
miles from Providence. $50 acres were In
cultivation in 1853; this is a fine tract Of
land which can be hand very low for cash.
moran, place. $50 aeres-On Dry Prong. 8
miles from Providence. nearly all of which
had been cleared and in cultivati on before
the war.
Caraway Lake place, 800 acres--Abouf 4
miles from Monticello; fully 100 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.
~ Calland ex
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we ofTex. for sale cs4a easy 1919 a os 81 e
40 30 acre o ~


Live Oak place. 900 acres About miles
from Providence this is fine plantation IN
4 high state of cultivation. with dwelling,
houses for field hands, clubhouse &C.
The Doris place, as2 acres-1l miles
from Providence. Seveai acres in cuitlva-
tion now and over 400 before the war.
THE w r. Dunn store on Lake street;
new capacious building, and good busi-
ness stand.
The lands that were IN cultivation be-
fore 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
BelIargio plantation, situated on Lake
Providence. about five miles from Provi-
dence. containing 2S56 acces. 100 TO 500
cleared; will rent or sell, with mules and
farming implements.
mime our lists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

VESTRY NOTICE.-The members
of Grace Church Vestry are hereby
notified 10 be in attendance at the
church at noon OH Tuesday next the
21st lust. Every member is earnestly
requested TO be present to transac;
business of Importance.
w. III. BENJAMIN,
Senior Warden.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

The new sawmill will be buzzing in
full bl asst inside of three weeks from
to-day. So say the proprietors.
Mr.. Harry II. Graham was in town
Oh Tuesday. He crossed The river the
same day en- route to Mayerssille.
There IS a gladdoning influence
comes with the opening spring that
should rejoice the hearts Of every cue.
Mrs. A. E. Vought and children
spent several days this week with the
family OF Mr.. G. n. Hall, aud have re-
turned 10 Homestead.
The Building and Loan Association
sold some money on Tuesday evening.
Wedid not learn either the amount or
premium.
ST. Valentines day has CONS and
gone, and the feathered songssers are
making the bright mornings 'nelodi'
Gus already.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Contractor Hyuer's outfit was ship
ped at this point for Leland Ark. Oh
Tuesday with large.number ofcolor-
ed people, who will lie badly needed
on our plantations before many days
are gone BY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Muddy streets in town this week.
What Kind of valentine did you
get? s
School Board proceedings III this
issue.
The week began with bright sun
shine.
Wild geese are abundant, but they
honk high.
Considerable water coming down
from the Ohio.
Toney put up nearly all his signal
flags on Tuesday.
Spurlock finished the Arlington
levee Oh Tuesday.
The Grace Church vestry meet next
week. see notice.
Our yicksburg letter came too late
for last weeks issue.
Sitton is stretching the electric
wires out westward.
The hog commercially is on Top anu
roofing like all forty.
If YOU want good cheap hay, read
the Buckmeadow notice.
More hog, less cotton and more
money. That is the true method.
Hon. j. Z. Rausdell left for New Or
deans 10 attend the Supreme Court.
DIR. w. L. Long and family came up
from The second ward on Tuesday.
Mathison was running out the last
remnants at his gia-house on Monday
There has been entirely too much
rowdyisn in SowH Providence recent
ly.
Focs on the river prevented nearly
all the packets from being on schedule
time.
J. w. Pittman Esq. marched of to
Mardi Gras on the first day OF the
week.
Considerable tightening, thunder
and rain prevailed during Tuesda!
night.
Mr.. RI. Walker is getting his new
dwelling on Lake street in elegan
shape.
The plank walk along the big leve'
in front of town is being put in goot
repair.
More new buildings will soon go al
as soon as the sawmill furnishes TIT
lumber.
Mrs. vanFossen from Bunch's Benz
was ia attendance al Grace Church o.
Tuesday.
The Doctors have to gel along with
out patients these days. Nobody sic'
in these diggins.
Mr.. C. p. Malone has been taken I
ST. Louis in hopes of getting him r.
lievcd Of his aillnent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Constant with thei
son Frank, were in town Tuesday !
welcome Bishop Sessums.
Mr.. w. IL. Benjamin and famil
came up on Tuesday 10 attend churc
aud greet Bishop Sessuins.
The second ward was fully repre-
senied at Grace Chugch on Tuesda
10. welcome bishop Sessu,lis.
The Levee work at Ashton IS PR
crossing finely. All the dangerot
places have been made secure.
Mr.. Frank Mcclure is moving b
coal pile from the river front TO Lew
street before the flood comes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Several young ladies and gentlemen
from this vicinity visited Mayersville
the early part of the week aud had a
delightful time. The weather was a
little moist for their return on We'd
day morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Our latest says 40 feet at Cincinnati
and rising, % feet at Cairo and rising
over a foot day. At ST. Louis the
ice gorge remains unbroken. We
may look for considerable water down
this way early in March.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

The horses attached to Mrs. McCul-
loch's carriage made wild dash along
Lake street on Wednesday, doing
some damage and dasbing clean out
of the traces and getting away.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Judge J.. NJ Kennedy returned
home the close of last week. Our
Judicial friend is kept on the move
going the rounds of the circuit. aud
we are truly pleased to note that
there has not been single instance of
discomfort with the decisions rendered
as far as we have been able to learn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
HAY FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH.

Good sound HAY for sale; $500
to $1,000 ton on Buckmeadow
plantation,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

HY-R. j. Burney has the largest
and most complete variety OF garden
seed ever brought to Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

HJ Call at Burney's
for your GARDEN SEED.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
DR.. r.. w. SEAY.
w. .. BELL,

Surgeon and Practicing Physician.
obstetrics a speciality
VIII respond to all calls, day or night
Office at Bernard drug store. residence
next to Methodist Church
Payment for medical services must
be made at the close of each month
positively,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
ARTICLE VI.
ARTICLE VII.

This act of Incorporation may be modi-
fed. changed, altered or amended, or this
corpoation may be dissolved by the
assent of three-fourths of the capital stock
represented at any general meeting OF the
stockholders convened for that purpose,
after 20 days notice given to each stock
holder or his authorized agent through the
mail by the Secretary. addressed to his last
residence, and in newspaper published IN
the town OF Providence. provided that
three-3ourths of the subscribed stock shai,
be voted. otherwise said vote shall be nun
and void. and a new meeting shall be heid
| for said purpose.
town of Providence, parish and state
aforesaid in the presence OF Joseph L.
Moore and Thos. J. Fatherree. lawful wit
mes, es residing in tho "a parish and State
who hereto sign their MINES with said par
ties and ME Notary, on this 3lst day Of De-
cember. A. ID. 1892.
JAS. s. MlLLIKIN,
FIR. BERNARD.
Il F.F MONTGOMERY,
| JOS E. Ransdell,
Chas. r. Egellv,
j. 8. Guenard,
W. N White,
j. w Pittman,
/ }. ID. Tompkius,
j NJ. Kennedy,
John Morgan per o. l.. d.
Il y.M. Purdy.
Attest:
II j. L. MOORE.
:. Z : CHS. E. EGELLY,
Notary Pubic.
Jos. E. Ransdell, Dist. Attorney OF the
!, -fh Judicial District of the State of Louis
/ lana. do hereby certify that have exam
, ined the foregoing charter OF the East Car
Il roll Opera House and Building Association
II r ;.~:,..<1 and titsf that fac ibtiruOSeS aQ{
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Il. #. Montgomery.
Civil Engineer and
Parish Su;yavcr.

Il now prepared to run lines. locate lands,
end corners. furnish full description ofioca-
tions, timber &C., and make plats Of surveys
run Levers for pun poses of drainage with pro-
files. make estimates of embankments,
bitches. bridge building and public works
ofall descriptions.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
RcBT. MILESTONE.
Councillor and Attorney at Law,

win practice in the parishes otMorehouse,
Ouachta, Richland. Franklin. Madison,
West Carroll and attend every term of court
In East Carroll: also theCircuit and Supreme
courts CT tue State. Will give special and
prompt attention 10 all business entrusted
to me- sept.3
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Through the favor of our old time
fellow citizen Mr.. j. A. Delaney, we
are in receipt of a first copy of the
Tampa (Fla) Daily Times, new jour
naIislic venture in that growing city.
The Times enters upon IFS career with
every indication of a brilliant future,
as far has editorial ability and typo
graphical completeness is concerned.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
ARTICLE v.

No stakeholder of this corporation shall
ever he held Liable or responsible for the
contract, faults or failures thereof in any
further sum than the amount OF unpaid
stock for which he has Subscribed or may
own.
Nor shall any informality in organization
have the effect of rendering this charter
null
This corporation shall have power TO
issue stock for services rendered. or to be
rendered to it, or IN payment of purchases
made by il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

Toney and the signal service have
mixed up the weather immensely this
week rain and sunshine alternating
with hot and cold. The mercury has
been as high as ~ and down as low as
81. with snowey frost that made the
world white aud crisp before sunrise.
There has been but little plantation
work done during this week, though
planters from below inform us that
blowing is we'll in advance for the
season, aud The outlook thus far rea-
sonably encouraging.
Some portions of our parish are
sadly behind with their breaking up
twas ever thus, &c.
Business is too dull to tell about.
Health excellent, and rations rare aud
hard to get.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
Church Directory.

Divine services In the Methodist church as
follows:
Providence, 1st and Ord Sundays, II a. m.
Ist and Bird g p. IN.
Pecan Grove, Sd and 4th Sundays. ii a. m.
Rransvlyania, End and 4th Sundays. p. m.
Providence, Prayer meeting, every Wee.
nesday at p. m.
Providence, Sunday School every. Sunday
et ol<a. IN. r IsBELL. p. G
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18

The name and tide of this corporation
an N he known as the
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-18
I'm THE

Parishes Of East Carroll Crrs Ned.sa sna Csss Csan
Bought and Sold "a CSaxsssa.
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improved real The installmss plan sPeeds
lowest OF interest negotiated through ae utass szaKs c.