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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
TO All Log Cutters.

At mass meeting of the citizens Of East
Carroll parish held in the Town OF Prov1.
slence on Wednesday. October 18TH. 1875
the following resolutions were adopted
In view OF the continued disastrous over
flows in our parish, and the danger TO
leyees resulting from the general practice
in our parish OF floating out large rats OF
logs during every high water;
Therefore be it resolved hy the citizens
of East Carroll parish ir mass meeting as
sembied. That hereafter no person or per-
sons shall he allowed 10 float anv logs or
from the waters OF the Mississippi river.
and we warn all persons against making
such attempt at their peril.
Resolved. That we respectfully urge all
the citizens of the parishes in this levee
district and also in the Tensas Basin Levee
District and the counties OF Desha ana
Cbicot in Arkansas, TO meet and take sim
liar action
Resolved. That we pledge ourselves to
see these resolutions enforced, and that
each citizen Of the parish Who desires 10
protect our lands from overflow and our
forests from timber depredators, sign these
resolutions.
Executive Committee of three citizens LOT
the parish at large aud two citizens from
each ward Of the parish. of which the Presl-
dent shall be one, 10 see that these ros0-
buttons are enforced, with fuH power 10
call upon posse OF citizens TO aid them
| If necessary, aud to take such other meas
ures as they deem necessary to accomplish
| the end in view.
Resolved, That the executive committee
| he requested to notify at once all persons
who are cutting logs aud float-roadsio Tor the
purpose OF floating timber to desfst at once
and leave the parish within three days OF
notice at their peril. i,
Resolved, That the Banner-D Democrat be
requested to publish these resolutions for
| three months
Signed this nth day of October, A. D.
1898. :,
| X. Barwick. member Police Juay I'd ward
ward; G. a. voelker. u. ). Hamley, +. NJ
/ Taylor. j. W. Dunn. VIM. 5. Walton, ). -
BALDWIN. Geo. r. Blackburn, j. 5. Cue.
4 nard, Edward w. Constant. Clifton r
Davis, A. NJ. Nelson. s d. Kennedy. "
Montgomery. W. C. McRae. ". n. Benja
min. b. Muir. Jas $. NillikiD.J A. Buick
ner. Jos. L. KansdeIl, I. j. Powell, W. q
Wyly
The following resolution was introduces
s by w. q. WHY, and unanimously adopted
Whereas, 1t has come to tie knowledge
of this meeting that labor agents are III
Testing the parish. and by false statement
aud other Improper influences are en-
deavoring to entice the hands to leave IN
parish:
Therefore he 1t resolved. That ali labo
agents are notified 10 leave this parish I'm
mediately. aud that II they persist IN Intel
ferjng viii our labor that they Will Go .
s at their peril.
The following Executive Committee wa
appointed 10 carry OUT the objects Of III
meeting
First ward-F. NJ. Taylor and Cha,
: Weob.
second ward-Herman Stein and A.
R0uth.
Third ward-JessIe Tompkins and J.
Guenard.
i Fourth ward-w. q. Walton and Tho
g Mabin.
& OIdield.
t and j ID. Dorrah.
There being no further business q
meeting adjourned 49,
u.s.. GUENARD SecretAry-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25


Whereas, The Hon. Police jury of East
Carroll have ordered an election to be held
on Monday, December 18th. 1888. in the 4th
Ward Drainage District of said parish. to
submit to the qualified Voters thereof the
question Of ievying A fifteen mills tax on
the assessed value OF all property In said
district rs shown by the assessors rolls for
the year 1898 now on file.
That said district shall comprise all of the
said fourth ward except Alabama, Glen
Mary, Lewiston. Elton, Eyre and Island
Therefore /. w. E. Dunn. Returning
officer for the parish Of East Carroll, here.
by give notice that the following places
have been legally fixed by me IN said dis
trict tor the sufrsgans to east their votes
to-wit:
Precinct No 1.--Benhams.
Precinct No 2.--St. Elmo store.
w. Il. DUNN
Returning officer of East Carroll Parish
Louisiana.
Lake Providence La. Nov. 25-is9s.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

The Times Democrat in speaking OF
the great game of foot bali that is 10
be played on the 30h inst, al New Or
leans between the Tulane and State
University team. has this to say Of our
popular young townsman MIR. Jas.
Beard: "In respect to hali-backs,
Beard may be said To be decidedly the
best, he is a good sprinter, tackels
well, aud runs hard and low; with
careful training he would make
champion half-back."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
STRENGTH AND HEALTH.

Ifyou are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. lf"l4a
Gripee" has lett yon weak and weary,
use Electric Biiters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those nrgansto
perform their functions. Ii you are
Inflicted with Sick Headache, you will
find speedy and permanent relief BY
taking Electric Bitters. One trial will
convince you that this is the remedy
YOU need. Large. bottles only SOC, al
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

District Attorney Ransdell. arrived
on the feathers on Thursday morning
aud went 10 work at once with HE
usual vim of the criminal docket,
preparatory for the coming term Of
Court.
Mr.. Ransdell reports short crop and
hard times in East Carroll parish, but
states that planters aud laborers in the
overlooked sections have been enabled
10 get through the summer through
employment afforded them in levee
building in the parish.-Tensas Ga
zette.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Ihepatrons of The post Office com
plain very much that they are annoyed
by the rough boys Of the town, con-
gregating oHsthe evening in the little
se>,ibulc of the post office. They
blame the marshal that he has made no
arrest. They should bear in mind
that The pos, office is private property,
aud The marshal has no right TO arrest
any one within, unless complaint Is
made nominally against some one 10y
lthe postmaster. We wonId suggest
that Mr.. Taylor, who is terribly an
no,ed in distributing the mail. should
make an affidavit against some one OF
the loudest boys, aud his Honor vii
| be glad 10 give him free board for ten
days. Put stop TO il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
tiuenard,

The taking mp Of stock by owners OF
plantations found running on their
places. is great hardship TO poor
people who may own COW and have
IL taken mp. Times are harder than
They have been for years, and To iin-
pose This hardship ON the poor people
by charging from one 10 five dollars
head for cattle found running at large
on their places. is wrong
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
1T SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOUSE

j. Ii. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sl,arps-
burg, Pa, SAYS he will not be without
nr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
.,aipiion, Coughs and Colds. that II
cure,i his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia alter an attack oi
fla Grippe" when various other
remedies aud several physicians bad
l,,ae her no good. ROBBERS Barber, al
c.oksport, Pa. claims DR.. Kings
New Discovery has done him more
good than anything be ever used foi
| lung Trouble. Nothing like i. III,
lii. Free Trial I3ottles at Gueuatd
Drug Store. Large bottles, soc. and
SI.00.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Several colored families have re-
turned in the past week from MIssis-
sippi where they went after the over
dow of last spring. They were heard
10 remark when they struck the bank
Thank God we are home once more,
and never intend TO leave again, no
matter what happens" No more
Mississippi for them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

We understand that tue town mar
shal was grievousiy iasulled during the
week by one of the town boys, aud
that the boy was not arrested. The
marshal should bear in mind that in
him is rested the dignity of the law,
and in no way whatever should he'le'
il be offended besides il is wrong to
uphold boy who permits himself to
use such language as was used on
that occasion. DO your duty, Mr.
| Marshal, regardless Of consequences.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENT rs.
OticA.

The federal, state, parish aud town
authorities aud The public al large are
kindly Invited 10 be present at a
Thanksgiving service, TO be held IN The
Catholic Church Oh Tahksgiying day,
next Thursday evening, At z o'clock.
G. MAIZE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

At the command "rest arms" the
boys in blue should not let their guns
drop on their toes; hopping looks out
of place in the ranks, aud grimaces
create merriment among the specta-
tors it interferes with the Captain.
Paste that in yonr cap, A.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Remember when you 60 10 Vicks-
burg to be sure and stop al the Piazza
Hotel. where everything is nicely
served aud rates are cheap. Mr.. Leddy
will treat you nice aud make it pleas
ant for YOU.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Now that winter is approaching,
the people should be careful OF fire
Very little insurance is carried in
Providence and should fire occur Il
would be hard blow to a great many
So be careful.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
Solid by j. S. Guenard.

Law-breakcrs should he brought to
justice. The town has an ordinance
against cursing on the streets. and
when The offender is boy. he should
be arrested. and given the full extent
of the law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

The river is on the rise al this point.
Keep your dogs lied or buy a coll
lar.
Hon. J. E. Ransdell is in Tensss al
tending court.
. -Juage~F. r. Montgomery is holding
cour, ii, ST. Joseph.
Mr.. John Keller killed another fine
deer on Saturday last.
The Leather had large freight for
Providence IN Tuesday.
Read The proceedings Of the called
meeting of The Police Jury.
The Stale of Missouri is due down
from ST. Louis on Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Gmerin held services nj
Trahsylvania on Sunday evening last
Messrs. Peek & Barbour will furnish
the public with ti-h of all kinds aud
sizes.
Col 4. l.. Van Fossen WAS In town
Tuesday ON business with the Police
Jury.
Mr.. .Voeiker Was in on tuesday at
tending the called meeting ofshe Police
Jury.
The killing Of The Chinaman is one
Of those mui ders that will never be
found out.
Miss Mary Decker and Miss Ash
bridge lef, tor Vicksburg "Wednesday
on The I4eaihefs.
The Lea,hers. got 5l5 packages Of
freigh, a; Vick-burg in consequence
Of The halt card rate
After the hard rain and wind OF
Monday night Tuesday came Ia as a
regular summer day.
Oar friend Dave Dreyiuss is on the
sick list. We miss your genial face
ON the streets, Dave.
Mrs. a. p. Erwin of Omega. and
Mrs G. Williams of Neponse,t, visited
Mrs. Goodrich this week.
DR.. Long came up professionally to
town several times during the week
Always glad 10 see you, Doctor.
Position is everything. When .
woman wants 10 turn a mans heae
she gois on the right side OF him.
More leyee work was let oui by th'
Fifth District Lesee Board at ,hei
meeting acid al Delta last week.
Miss Mary E. Young, charlnin,
Young lady of Baton Rouge. Is vlslsini
Mrs. w. N White on Hood street.
Mr. Sam Poster aud Mr.. r. L. Jone
were dawn from HARDWOOD Island OF
Monday aud spent few days in town
The feathers passed down Wednes
day with 1861 bales of cotton. Si'
added l22 bales a, The landings here
The Lea,hprs takes cotton seed {
The yicksburg Refuge mills AT $ pc
ton. A few weeks ago ii cost " "
Mr.. aud Mrs. J. S. Guenard an
children returned acme by tue ,i1'-a's'
ers from their trip TO Tie Crescent u,
Gene tsargaro has moved oui ON hi
place near Baxter. HE'S clearing u
baud and preparing for crop mex
year.
The Joe Peters took on sixty hea
OF mules "Wednesday belonging !
Mrs. Z. o. Richardson. They go
Mississippi.
President Qua,s of the Police liif
was IN at Tie meeting ea Iuesaa'
lie is always on time aud never n'iss'
meeting.
Our fellow citizen Mr.tW. H-sDas
il aspiring 10 \ position in The Ne
Orleaua custom house. May he
successful.
The model Of the Viking ship
co.niny down from Chicago TO Ne
Orleans aud ought 70 pass here .! y
week after next.
Our friend Walter Goodwin
auent for Il first class clothing 'ou
of Chicago. Tie will take your niea
ure and guarantee AZ.
Have you tried Plantation Lay
Pills fur Iabi,ual consumpsis,f. III
are perfectly delightful and = su
cure. Price 25cts Sold by ].
GUen.rd drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

The uniforms for the Military Com
pany arrived Sunday morning last,
and in the evening the Company was
out in full. They made a very nice
appearance. Some Of The suits fit.
while others fit poorly. The Com.
pau, is improving in their drilling.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

The 4th quarterly meeting OF the
Lake Providence circnit will be held
Mt the Methodist Church. embracing
the first SUNDAY of December aud
Saturday before. Rev. Ii. 0. White
p. E. will be present. Let the people
attend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

What has become of our unknown
correspondent from The I'd ward (?
We had expected to hear something
about the Memphis church fire. Please
write up the second ward aud send il
70 us
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Attention is called 10 a notice Of
Father Maine requesting the presence
of the authorities and of the public
at large 10 thanksgiving servic. TO
be held at the Catholic Church next
Thursday evening at z o'clock. We
heard The choir practicing Tuesday
hight aud we eau vouch they are in
good trim aud viii give good music
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

We would not urge an article with
out merit. We urge and guarantee
Plantation Chill Cure. Sold by j. ).
Guenard drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

A dark brown mare mule, AK hand high.
very Int. eyes enclined TO be bad. white
collar mark on main. recently worked on
Ievee. Got out of Hagamsn pasture about
Oct. 18th A liberal reward will be paid
for her delivery to .jno. w. Donavan, at
Bobertdaie: p. o.. or 10
w. C. McRAE.
Illawara. r. O., La,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Rev. H. 5. Isbcll will preach a
Thank sgiving sermon ON Thursday the
3O,h inst, q; he Methods, Church at
lLo'clock a. IN. The people general,
are cordially invited To attend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

What abeu, the Sunday mail
II is n downright shame That our mai
should stay ~ hours in Mayersviiie-
from Sunday at IL o'cjack nnnl Mon
day at the same hour.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Parents with rowdy boys should do
well 10 keep them at home when the
mail is being open, times are to hard
TO pay SIS and costs, and theywoulti
hate TO see their boys going to Jail.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

TIE John X. Speed, wich passsd up
on "Wednesday from New Orleans, had
one thousand tons Of freight. Que
item was eight hundred sacks of cocoa.
mi
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Not over thousand bales of cotton
has been shipped from the Providence
landings up TO date This Is large
falling off from previous years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Christmas is steadily approaching,
AID from The present outlook ], Is
going 20 be one OF the dullesi this
country has ever experienced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
/. rcnr liza worth So GENTS?

Dumb Chills; Agne; Congestive
CbiIls Death This is The evolution
of that malarial chilly sensaii"n.
Stop 1t iniime Plantation Chill Cure
will do it, or il viii cost you nothing
Sold by j. S. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

We were glad 10 see Mr. Henry
Deeson of Bartlett, Tenn. on our
streets. He is here looking after his
planning interests.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Why pay 500 for chill cure
when you can bu. Plantation Chill
Cure of US at soc. Sold by j. ). Guen-
ard drug sipre.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
For Sale.

A fine lot of Bermuda, Tymothy,. Millet
and well cured pea vines SOLD in any
quantity at lowest cash figures. For prices
&C., apply to ,.,,,,prn
Lake Providence. La.
Or to Agent on Eyre Plantation.
Nov H. ,S93-4t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Out Post. Kerr, Montgomery, Oakland,
Midland. calhoun. Arlington and Hope
well Plantations. for the year 1894, or long
err. For terms &C.. appy to
RANSpELls & RANSDEI.i..
| Atsys at Law,
Lake Providence, La
Nov. 4 1909.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Col. d. l. Morgan, the editor OF the
Banner Democrat, was IS years of age
on Monday. II is with sincere regret
we stale that he was too unwell to
leave his room. Some of his friends
remembered him though by sending
out Il big fat turkey aud large cake.
We hope to see him out soon aud wish
him a>steady restoration to health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Contractor A. Richard ia doing the
repair work on the Sherwood resi-
dence. Come back soon, Ably, the
boys will miss your elastic step ~
the rauks Of Company g.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25


On Saturday morning last George
Johns, the Chinaman on Levee street,
was found dead in his bed with bull
lei hole in his body, which pierced his
liver anu caused almost instant death
shot by some unknown person dur
ing the night. lie had been on a pro-
tracted spree for about a year aud had
maniaapotu once or twice, aud had
bat recently beea released from the
corporation cell. where he had been
placed by marshal Hamilton for the
purpose of SOLDERING him up if possi-
BILE.
MIR. Barbour went to Georges store
on Friday evening for the purpose of
delivering fish, which has been bis
custom whenever he had fish for sale,
but receiving no response, be con-
cluded 10 wait until the next morning.
aud again receiving no answer he
decided to investigate. Going 10 the
rear of The store and looking through
the widow he saw George lying in
bed apparently asleep, and receiving
no answer to repeated calls he con-
Guided that there must be something
wrong. and forcing open the door
found him sriff in death. The mar.
shall and coroner were notified AT once
Strange to say, no one in the neigh
borhood heard pistol shot at an,
time dnring the night. Messrs. Phi
and Hugh Mcclure sleep direct,
over the store and they stale that thel
q heard nothing unusual
a The following is the verdict rend
cred by the coroners jury: wv
your jury summoned to Investigate
the death of George Johns, find tina
he came To his death from q pisto
shoi-wound in the hands of some par
ity unknown 10 this jury The jur.
was, j. w. Piitmau, N. Fonrse, c. N
Wilmington, G NJ. Franklin and Wat
son Cook.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

Plantation Chill Cure is guaranteed
If it don't cure GO aud get ,onr
money back. Ask your merchan,
about it. Price 50cts Scid BY j. )
Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
For Remit!

The COTTONWOOD and Wilson's Point
plantations. belonging TO the success Of Or.
Mm. McCuloch
Apply 10 Mrs. X T. McCulloeh OF
JOS E. RANSDELls.
Lake Providence, La.
Oct 2S. fS93-4t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25

The Thermometer went down to
SO = Yesterday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
Notice.

Philip Mcclure having applied TO be APP
polluted administrator Of the succession OF
q eorge John decd. Ii there be no oppose
ton within ten days he will be appointed
as prayed for.
thus done and signed on this a3rd day OF
November 1888.
j. d. TOMPKINS.
Clerk It'll District Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
Strayed or Stolen.

Sow. Z, 1858
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
Election q Office.

Nov. 18th 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-11-25
Local and Parish News

Local items are scarce this week.
The river is on the rise al this point
Keep your dogs lied or buy col.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1893-01-06

That inveterate joker SOthern had made
an appointments with Toole 20 dine at a
wellknown restaurant. The henr Of meet.
ing was fixed, aud Sothern arrived some
few minutes before the appointed time,
An elderly geutletnan was dining Mt a ta
Bile at some little distance from that pre-
pared for the two actors. He was reading
d newspaper, which he had comfortably
arranged before him, as he was eating his
dinner. Suthsru walked up to him, aud
striking him a smart blow between the
shoulders, said;
"Hallo, old fellow who would have
thought Of seeing you hereY | thought
you never The assaulted diner
turned round angrily, when Sothern ex.
claimed; II beg you thousand pardons,
sir. l thought you were an old friend oi
mine--a family man whom / never ex.
peeted to see here. hope you will pardon
me.n 4M
The old gentleman growled a reply, and
Sothern returned 10 his table, where he
was presently Joined by ToOle, to whom he
said;
"See that old boys I'll bet you half a
crown you darenlr 20 and give him slaI
on the back, and pretend you have mis-
taken him for friend
'iDoneln said Toole; and done 1t was i'm
mediateIy, with result that may be i'm
agined, London TitBits.