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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
VOTE FOR THETAX ON MONDAY,
May THE 8Ih.

Sometime ago when the railroad
question was regularly revived, we
wrote in advocacy of its being built
as speedily as possible, and also in
favor of voting the five mill tax to as
sist in the matter as far as it would go
10 that end. We then gave our rea-
sons in detail for the position we as
sumed, and among them was the GER
tain increased values in real estate that
would ensue in this town and vicinity
and property prices generally. Since
then we have seen no reason to change
our views on the contrary, we are
more confirmed in them, because the
dangers of inundation are daily dis
appearing from this section, aud to al
appearances will soon cease entirely
therefore communication with th,
back country once established can bt
kept up continuously to promote th'
prosperity that naturally grows out o
steadily increased industries where
prolific soil teens with agriculture
wealth with but little labor.
We have no desire to tire the prop
erty holders with constant appeals II
favor of voting the railroad tax, bu
can Say once for all, that the propert.
holder who does not vote in favor o
the five mill lax for ten years for th
LIP. s. w. r. II. is standing directl
in his own light as il were, and bin
10 his own interest ana not in accer
with The progress that how prevails.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
Sheriff s Sale.

State of Louisiana. parish of East Carroll
Seventh District Court-O. Dreyfuss
VS.. his Creditors.-No. rs.
By virtue OF a writ of Sale to me directed
bv the Hon. Seventh District Court for the
parish of East Carroll aforesaid, in the
above entitled cause. will proceed TO sell
ut public auction at the door OF the court
house, in the town of Providence. East Car
roll parish, La. on a
Saturday. the 10th day of MAY. 1898. !,
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right, title and interest of D. Dreyfuss
in end to the following described property
to- wit:
dence and other improvements the E Is OF
Lot 8 on the North side Of Lake street
with the improvements thereon; Lot OF
Block |. with the storehouse and other I'M
provements thereon-all situated IN the
town of Providence in said parish aud
State. Also lot of notes, accounts ano
| judgments, seized in the above suit.
Terms of Sale-cash with the benent Of
apnralsement. J.W DUNN, Sherin.
Sheriif's office, Providence, La. April 10
| 1885,.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
Sec the worltl's Fair or Ftfteen
Cents.

Upon receipt Of your address and
fifteen cents in postage stamps, we will
mail you prepaid orr Sougenir Port
folio OF The Worlds Columbian Expo
silioB, the regular price is Fifty cents,
but as we want YOU to have One, we
make tie price nomiual. You will
find IL d work Of art aud s thing 10 be
priced II contains full page views OF
the great buildings, with descriptions
Of same, and is executed in highest
style Of art. Ii not satisfied with IT.
after you get II, we will refund The
stamps and let You keep the book,
Address II. L Bucklen s. Co., Cllica.
60, LII.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
ALL FREE.

Those who have used DIR. Kings
New Discovery know its value, aud
those who have not, have now the OPP
portunity to try it Free. Call on the
advertised Druggist and get Trial
Bottle, Free. Send your name and
address to II. E. Bucklen & Co., Chica'
90. and get sample box Of DR.. King;
New Life Pills Free, as well as cop,
of Guide to Health and Household
Instructor, Free. All of which Il
guaranteed to do you good and cos
YOU nothing. Guenard Drugstore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
Rsgissra Of Estrays Sale,

nv virtue of the authority invested in me
as CLERK Of the Police jury and ex-oiflcio
Registrar Of Estrays for the parish Of East
Carroll. I will proceed to cell on SATURDAY
Nav 9Th, 1898. at the. door Of the court.
house. Ia the town of Providence at pubic
auction. for cash with the beuent Of APP
praisement, one red COW. little white near
,rder bit in isft. taken up by C. j. Harri-
son on Calhoun plantation. nrrr
Clerk Of the Police Jury ana ex-omc1o neg
istar Of Estrays. 100.
Lake Providence. La. April Y, lo55-ot'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

AT the theatrical entertainment in
town on Monday evening there were
present from the second ward Misses
Fannie aud Jessie Keene, Miss Carrie
Benjamin aud her cousin Miss Gussie
Wilson of New York. Mr.. H. III. Ora
ham, Mr.. DuBard aud Col. w. q. Nc
Rae were naturally in attendance upon
the ladies and seemed to be away up
in the seventh heaven.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
BONNIE EDDIE.

Dear Eddie Bass. rs sweet lass.
As sunlight ever seen;
Eaes. solar ray around her play,
With merry mirthful sheen.
We love her bonnie pleasing face,
When Ter it comes in sight.
Adorned with many a childish grace,
Aid cleaning with delight.
Sweet innocence and vital joy,
Peep out IN every glance:
And kindly thoughts. without alloy,
Her every smile enhance.
God bless dear bonnie Eddie girl,
For all the time tor come;
May endless peace Its flag unfurl,
Around her happy home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

We call attention to the saw mill ad
of Mr. Peter MathesoE, which appears
in this issue. Mr.. Matheson. has been
living industriously in our midst for
several years aud has given ample
proof by close attention to business
that he is well deserving of public
patronage. Everything that goes to-
wards promoting the public welfare
should be cordially countenanced, and
Matheson's river front saw mill is cer-
talnly ia that line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

rhe Best Salve in The world for
Cuts Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salts.
Phenm. Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
fIauds. Clhlblains Corns. and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. Il is guaranteed
10 give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 20 cents per box.
For Sale by J. s. Guenard'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. John w. Cooke, the enterpris-
ing colored merchant on Lake street,
has just received a fine assortment OF
first class stationary, new novels, blank
books. ledgers and light literature OF
all kinds. John is determined to keep
i'll the front ranks of enterprise.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
Local aud Parish News.


Cotton seed is very scarce.
May morning on Monday next
Cotton fat, stale and improbable.
LocF items are non est this week.
Cotton continues TO droop dismally.
Work on the Ice factory is progress
ing.
Fun and fishing out on the lake
every day.
The young corn has been doing we'll
this week.
A delightful down pour of rain on
Wednesday.
The mercury was up to summer
heat early Wednesday.
Wednesdays rain was regular
God-send to this section.
DR.. Davis is having dormer wind
ows put to his dwelling.
Rev. G.. Maize returned to Provi-
dence on Tuesday morning.
Much better highways and byways
are badly needed in our parish.
We will give next week the pro-
gramme OF the May day proceedings
in detail.
Orr stsunch fellow citizen Mr.. Phil
McGnire. went South Tuesday on the
Stella Wilds.
We are under obligations to the
Sherifrs office Tor many clever busi'
ness courtesies Of late
The hard shell that covered the
sprouted plants, was melted down oS
Wednesday mornings shower.
The Stella Wilds on Tuesda,
brought splendid large double ociav'
organ tor the Catholic Church.
Whenever any East Carroll folk
visit Monroe they should go TO th'
Newman House and feel at home.
Mr.. aud Mrs. voeght and children
from the second ward, spent Sunda,
with the family of Mr.. Z. N. Hall.
The meas ra,iish aud lettuce IRON
the Bass garden sent in ous, the earl.
part of the week, were unsurpassaoie
The May festivities will take plac
on Tuesday the 16ih. The announce
ment of the 18th as the day III las
weeks issue. was an error.
Grace Church had large congrega
ton SUNDAY forenoon. Rector Uuer'
delivered an affecting SERMON from .
Johu's gospel, chap. 10. y. ~.
See r. j. Burney's locals this weel
Cotton seed, water coolers and &c
cream freezers. Burney is AWAY
on time with the best in the market.
These recent cold frosty morning
seem to say 10 the cotton grower
aThere is divinity that shapes you
rows, rough hoe them as you may
Mr.. +. j. Gillian has on Way-'
Way plantation fifty acres OF cor
kuee high aud all thoroughly worke
over one time. Cotton coming y
finely.
During the storm on "Wednesday
mule belonging to Jim Scott, coiore
while tied to fence feeding at moo
was struck by tightening AID instan
" killed on the Haggamai place.
Mrs. Brock who lives near Gra'
Church, has splendid assortment
garden truck for sale, always Tres
the product Of her own labor. She
veil deserving of liberal patronage.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Some as yet undiscovered method
of making cotton at less cost must be
found out, or growing less of il aunu-
ally will have to be strictly enforced
in order to save the planters, commits
sion merchants, ct als from utter bank
ruptcV
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

A gay and pleasant crowd of five
persons enjoyed fishing froiic on
Wednesday morning out on our lake
and in short time caught 1l6 striped
bass, Mrs. Geo. f. Blackburn, we are
told, eclipsing the crowd BY spinning
in SO lively scaley beauties.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. E. ID. White. manager for Col.
James, Penitentiary lessee, will have
a camp with 200 men at work on the
levee between Elton and wilson's
poiut on Tuesday next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
LUMBER.

The Providence Lumber Company
is now in complete working order.
Cypress, ash and all kinds Of lumber
on hand IRON $1,000 per thousand feet
up. App. at the mill or to
Ed. HAMLEY,
Lake Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
RHnDERIC pHUU win

stand at Snelburn plantation Tor the Spring
season. Rhoderic is four years old,
Grandson Of Alinont. the famous trottef,
q blood bay Is hands high and me nov -.
season On application to the undersigned.
Mares properly csred for during their stay
- shelburn. GEu. r.. BLACKBURN.
e g 81. SnS is.sm Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

We have this week startling com.
munication from Rapides parish cor
respondent deliberately illustrated.
We sincerely regret that our special
artist had left for the worlds fair be-
fore il came to hand, which prevents
our putting the vivid pictures in the
naper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The managers have at last succeed
ed in arranging match game of ten
mis- between Messrs. McCulIoch and
Guerim on one side add Messrs. Pit
man aud Kennedy on the other, all of
the Lake Tennis Club. The terms are
$50 side, half the gate money to go
to the losing side. The match has
been set for this evening. The Lake
Tennis grounds have kindly been
offered by the club aud accepted. Let
every one come. Standing room only
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The spring fights have been quite
lively this week. Brick-bats aud
shoulder striking have been freely iu-
dulged in. No Que very badly hurt
that we have heard Of.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Wilmington aud his water witch
make regular trips navigating the
lake, wind and weather permitting,
bringing wood for the ice factory and
electric plant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. Garrison, the saw mill man, has
left the parish, having sold his outfit
on Tensas to Messrs. Ransdell y Ham
ley.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The latest river news says: At
Cairo IS feetand falling slowly; fall
ing at ST. Louis, Louisville, Nashville
and Little Rock. Rising at Memphis,
Helena aud Arkansas City. No very
big water ia sight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. NJ. p. Erwin from Omeaga, has
been a visitor 10 Providence this
week and was gladly greeted b,
numerous friends. mike" as the
boys call him, is a prime favorite III
Providence aud is always welcome
visitor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Mr.. C. N. Halls little son Charley
has been quite sick this week, but we
are pleased to learn that he IL now
convaiescing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The State of Kansas up Monday
took on 10000 feet of lumber at
Schneider's landing for st. Louis and
was six hours Ia dong it.
Stella Wildswilh splendid trip up
and down on Tuesday, going as far as
MayersviIle. Mr.. Frank feathers duly
appreciates the patronage extended TO
the boat by the planters and people
generally.
Hay in considerable quantities con-
tinues to reach the landing for ship
ment South.
River still rising. From Thursday
April the goth 10 Thursday the 27th
il had risen five feet, and was then
within six feet of the high water mark
of last year.
The City OF Monroe wiil.pass UP Thu
evening for ST. Louis.
Business reasonably good at tn
landing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Won buy any lot in and see
We have bought Charity property ingram heid) ana
we are going comfortable homes VIII make
Of Il the NEW pR0vIDENcE that ana
continue to that will sell lot cheap for cash.
end
NIIILIKIN Sc EIAMLEY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The Banner. Democrar raises its
summer chapeau with profound re-
spect to the good lady Mrs. r. S.
Isbell, for the luscious strawberries
sent us on Tuesday last. They were
the first of the season, ripe and rudy
raised under the lady's own care and
careful attention, and relatively APP
preciated. Straws may sometimes
show which way the wind blows, but
the berries were bright evidence OF
Mrs. Isbelrs kindly remembrance OF
us, which will long be treasured.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
VENIRE.

Venire for the 9TH District Court,
parish of East Carroll, commencing
Monday. May 10. 1888:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

Water Coolers and Ice Cream freez-
ers at very low prices
r. j. BURNEY, Agt.
Lcyee Street.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
services at St. james A. M.E.ohurch

sunday school at o'clock, a. M. Preaching,
Sundas Is ut II O'Clock a. IN. ard 1850 O'CLOCK
D. M and every Thursday night at ~ p. N.
Glass cry Tuesday night Mt O'Clock p ~
speak,, & Meeting and at 80 o'clock p. m. the
LORDS snpter j. H. Martin Pastor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

On Saturday night last few mo-
meats before IL o'clock . serious
difficulty occurred in the Alsasia store
of j. Stein & Co, in the second
ward of this parish. BY which val
liable white citizen lost his life.
II seems from what we can learn
that a difficulty arose between the
proprietor Mr.. Stein, and one of his
renters, colored man named Stone
wall Jackson Sanders. about the pay
nent of some money on an order pre-
sented by Sanders TO Mr.. Stein for
work done outside of the regular
crop, which brought on hard words
and much abusive language. Sanders
became furious about the way he was
treated, and drew pistol which he
had on bis person, fionrishing IT
around, when Mr.. Fritz Boey, Mr..
STEMS plantation manager, stepped
up and took hold of the negro Sand
ers for the purpose ofputting him out
of tue store to prevent trouble, and
while he was doing SO he was shot
Through The head aud instantly killed.
The re were several shots fired while
the struggle was on, and there ere a
variety of opinions as to who done
the killing, though the coroner's jury
after dilligeut inquiry rendered the
following verdict
ave the jury find that Fritz Boey
was killed by a shot from pistol in
the hands of Stonewall Jackson Sand
ers."
Sanders left in hurry. it is sup
posed for the Tensas swamp, and has
not been captured up 10 this present
writing. Sheriff Dunn aud two depu
tiesleft for the scene of the murder as
soon as the crime was reported, bu'
could get no trace of Stonewall Jack
son.
| We give description of Sander
person. He stands six feet high
weighs about two hundred pounds, il
of griff color, sharp nose, front teetl
knocked out and about 80 years old.
The man dead aud buried, wa
quiet, unobtrusive citizen, stricil.
attentive TO his business and goo'
and valuable member of the cominu
nifty in every way.
The event aud the situation tina
caused the instantaneous taking ava
of such valuable life is well worth
of serious comment, but at this dis
tauce from the bloodshed, and with th
mere hearsay knowledge We have at
quired, it would not be just and prop
er to say anything more than we hav'
though we shall in some future issu'
! as soon as we become fully informed
: discuss the deathly occurrence for a
it may be worth in the public interes
: The Banner Democrar raises i
: summer chapeau with profound r.
spect to the good lady Mrs. r.
: Isbell, for the luscious strawberri'
u sent us on Tuesday last. They wei
e the first of the season, ripe and rudd
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

On Saturday last we were agree
ably surprised with visit from our
highly esteemed aud jolly friend
Hon. e. f. Newman. He came all the
way from the flourishing city of Mon
roe to take look at the place where
his early life was pleasantly spent, and
while here was heartily greeted by
numerous friends, among whom the
Banner Democrat feels it an honor to
class itself, wishing Mr.. Newman a
long and prosperous future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

sEASoNABLE FOR SALE.
Fifty Sacks Of Boyd prolific cotton
seed for sale by
r. J. BURNEY, Agt.
The most prolific seed in the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
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TIE BANNER DEMOCRAT,
RoHT. WHETsToNE.
Councillor and Attorney at Law,

Wilipractice in the parishes oiMorehouse,
Ouachita, Richland. Franklin. Madison.
West Carroll and attend every term ufeourt
In East Carroll: also theCircuit and supreme
courts OF the State. VIII give special aud
10 me. sept.3
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29
Church Directory.

Divine services IN the Methodist church as
follows:
Providence, 1st and 3rd Sundays, IL a. m.
LIST and Ord $. o. m.
Pecan Grove. 81 and 4tb Sundays. II a. IA.
Pennsylvania. 2nd and 4th Sundays. p. m.
Providence, Prayer meeting, every We'd
nesday at : p. M.
Providence, Sunday School every Sunday
1T 91<a. m II s IsBELL. p. C
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-29

The people of Providence and
vicinity were treated to two reason
ably good theatrical entertainments
this week, which were highly enjoyed ;
but the necessity for a hall or place of
pnblic resort was never made so APP
parent as on Tuesday evening, when
ladies and children were crowded IN
tremendously into corners where
their view of the stage was almost
completely obstructed. We sincerely
hope the Opera House u Building
Association win soon get q real i've
move on itself, so that cur people may
be able 10 enjoy themselves satisiacto'
r,ly without SO many drawbacks Of
they have now to endure When any
entertainment comes along.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-01
son,e large Trees.

The Rlkin correspondent Of the
Winston Sentinel says: Mr.. Win
Ashs, of Raleigh, and Mr.. Lindsey,
Of Ashevllla, are here getting up
specimens of weeds and taking photo
graphs Of large trees and scenery OF
different kinds for the Worlds Fair,
Among their subjects is found some
trees of the following Dimensions, t.
wit. A dogwood 81 inches in cir
conference, a juniper 15t feet, a
sugar maple 15h feet, q popular 81
fset, an elm 1a4 feet and rs feet tc
the first limb from the ground, a Gu
cumber tree t6 feet, sweetgum II
feet, a cherry 16A, and chestnut "
feet These figures are all the cir
conference Of the different trees
named. They are located in tins
counties of Mitchell, Robson, Bia
den, Northampton, Wilkes and Sury
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-01
Facts in Astronomy.


The nearest fixed star is
81, 900, 900, 900 miles from the
earth.
TIE moon is without water,
and destitute OF an atmosphere.
Some of the stars move with
velocity of nearly so miles 3
second.
The fixed stars are suns and
each may have its own plane
tary system.
There are twenty stars of the
first magnitude and seventy Of
the second.
To the naked eye 5000 stars
are visible; the best telescope
shows 100000.
The fixed stars are of all col
ors, violet, blue, green and red
prsdsminating.
The fixed star second in dis
lance is 5000, 100000 of miles
from the earth.
There are stars whose diam
eter is greater than that Of our
whole solar system.
The strongest telescopes bring
the moon to en- apparent dis
lance of 100 miles.
Ike planets Venus and Mars
most nearly resemble the earth
in climatic conditions.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-01
An Int.rs.tIng CslncIdsnce.

Mr.. John 7. Ford writes to the Bal
tinore Sun that thu second tins that
Gsorgs Washington was sworn in as
President was on tbs 4th of March,
1898, and that the Inauguration Of
Grover Cleveland will mark the
rounding in Of a century. Washing
ton took the cath OF Office for the
second term in Washington. On the
22nd Of February, 1898, many Of the
members Of Congress were DESTROYS
of waiting on Washington in test
mony Of respect as chief magistrate
A molten was made TO adjourn for
half an hour for the purpose. 1t
met with serious opposition as d
species Of homage-''it was setting
up an idol dangerous to liberty; II
had q bias toward monarchy"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-01
Five Feet OF YYhiskers,

A curiosity rarely seen outside a
museum was in Asheyille yesterday.
s. G. Brinkley, five feet nine inches
tall, and 40 years of age, a resident
of Big Rock creek, Mitchell county
is the possessor of this curiosity, and
it consists of a dark brown beard over
five feet in lesgth. Mr.. Brinkley
ordinarily carries his whiskers in his
bosom or in a pocket built for the
purpose. When standing erect bis
beard reaches down to his shoes.
at has been Is years since | shaw,
ed, said Mr.. Brinkley to the Citizen.
shut most of the present growth
of my beard has been made during
the past ten years"
Mr.. Brinkley sayshe has never been
indicted himself, and has never had
any one indicted, and has never tax
en- a drink of whiEksy or used tobac
CO in any way, and has lived in
Mitchell county all his life.-Ashe
vile Citizen.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-01

Mayor Noble, of Admission,
Ala, who carried a stick with
which he once knocked down a
man for slandering jeff Davis,
is a candidate for reelection.