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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXERCISES.

The closing exercises of the public
school on the night of Friday week ex-
ceeded expectation and passed or in
the most pleasant aud successful man
ner. We cannot go into detail and
mention every meritorious feature Of
the evening, for that would take up
the entire paper. All we can do is to
give general description of the
whole, or of such parts ofthe exercises
that were particularly pleasing.
Mother Goose's melodies were very
laughable aud humorous, aud the
children who filed the different
characters received each his and her
share of applause. The speeches of
the little boys and the dialogues of the
little girls were excellently rendered,
and showed that they had been well
drilled by their competent teachers.
The chief feature of the evening
was the competitive speaking by eight
or nine of the older scholars for a
beautiful silver medal. The judges TO
award it to the best speaker were Hon.
j. E. Ransdell, L. X. Barber aud G. S.
Wyly Every one of the participants
did exceIlently. and it was very uncer-
tain as to who the lucky one would be.
After a few moments consultation,
the Judges decided that Miss Mabry
Bass had made the best speech and
was entitled to the medal. This all
nouncement was received with general
satisfaction, and the Banner-Democrat
is of the opinion that Miss Mabry de-
served it. But her victory was not an
easy one by any means, for the others
were so good themselves, that much
credit is due each one individually.
Mr.. S. B. Kennedy was requested to
deliver the medal, who did SO in one
of those sky-scraping speeches that
would have rung through the yaulted
dome of heaven, had not the audience
swallowed every word he spoke.
Before closing we pause to mention
the song of Miss Jomay Egelly. Miss
Jomay has wonderful voice for a
little girl; and those whose musical
judgment can be relied upon, say that
she has brilliant future before her.
Prof. Dudley and his excellent assist
ants, Misses Paxton and Bell, are TO be
congratulated upon the browning sue
cess of. the closing exercises of the
school, and it reflects much credit upon
them as teachers. We hope that the
public school will continue to run as
smoothly and as prosperously as it has
this year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Mr.. Willie Page was given hearty
welcome by his numerous friends on
his arrival to his old home on Sunday
morning from Texas. Something
brings Billie back to East Carroll
every once and awhile.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Mrs. j. E. Ransdell came back last
Sunday morning from visit TO Mrs
Daisy Chaffe, nee Newman, of Mindcn.
We are glad to welcome Mrs. Rams
dell home; she enjoyed her visit very
much aud reports Mrs. Chaffe in the
best of health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
NOW TRY THIS.

1t will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR.. Kings
New Discovery fof Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to
give relief, or money will be paid back.
Sufferers from LaGrippe found it Just
the thing and under its use had q
speedy and perfect recovery. Try a
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good thing il
is. 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, 1894-05-19

The arrival of the Rt. Rev. Davis
Sessums to Providence has been
changed from Tuesday TO Sunday, to-
morrow. The Rev. gentleman will
arrive tonight by the steamer Annie
Laurie, aud will hold services morning
aud evening in the Episcopal Church.
The rito of confirmation will be adj
ministered by the Bishop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

We are in receipt ola very interest,"
ing communication from our young
friend Mr.. Willie Benjamin, which viii
appear next week. 1t is entitled "a
Trip to Lost Cave 1t was unavoida-
bly, crowded out this week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

For a young musician. Master Rob-
ert Kennedy deserves credit for the
progress he has made with his instru-
ment. the violin. II he keeps on, some
Of these days he will be fine musi-
clan.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
RIVER GAUGE.
lake Providence, La. May II, 1891.

Rise Of $50 feet for week ending Thurs
dav, May II. 1894. :.
Remarks-The river is 16 feet lower than
May Is. 1893. River gauge May II. 1894,
$3.50; May Il, 1898, 4l.S0; May II, 1892,
4l.55.
Highest water was June LIST, 1892. gauge
read 4l.90 feet.
CLARK N. HALL. Asst.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The Messrs. Burney have two hun
dred and fifty acres Of cotton on the
Gilliard place aud about the same
number of acres on their part of the
II God place which is in nice fix.
With good season they will house
enough of corn 20 run both places
next year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Master George Ashbridge returned
home ON Saturday morning last from
Alabama, where the young gentleman
has been attending school for the past
three years. George is quite a
manly little fellow. The Banner
Democrat welcomes him back.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Mrs. c. r. Egelly's mastery of the
piano is in no manner inferior TO what
it has always been. Since the plays We
have heard a great many compliments
passed upon her superior music.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

sTIIE BUcKsKIN BREEcHES'|
costs no more than other makes Of
Jcaus Pants. They look better and
wear better. Every pair il Warranted.
Ask for them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Miss Nellie Paxton left on Friday
morning last for Virginia, her home.
We regret to state that the young lady
does not expect to return this fail. Miss
Paxton made al excellent teacher in
the public school, aud she leaves with
the good wishes of both the parents
and pupils, to which the BID. would
beg to contribute mite of pleasant
thoughts and bon voyage.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Is your life worth 80 cents
Dumb Chilli Ague Il Congestivo
Chilli Death HI This is the evo-
luton Of your chilly senration.
Plantation Chill Cure viii cure you.
Sold By Guenard drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Keene's fainting was out Of sight,
andKennedy Jr's. diving was enough to
kin anybody. AS for Larry McKeegan
-begorra ask Mrs. Dodge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The music furnished by the orches-
ira was beautiful. Professor Good
wins mellow cornet stratus were
simply killing. May they never die.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The Banner-Democrat acknowledges
receipt of an invitation, with the COM
pliments of Miss Ida Gardhan, to at
tend the commencement exercises of
Whitworth Female college on June
Srd. 4th and 9Th.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

When you feel tired, lazy aud gen.
arally no account, cleanse your blood
with Plantation Sarsaparilla aud
Iodide Potash. aud start your liver
with Plantation Pills. Sold by j. S
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

A reputable merchant carnot afford
to urge aud guarantee worthless
article. Plantation Chill Cure
is sold and guaranteed by J. S. Guen-
ard druU store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
The Grip

An experience with this disease dur
ing all its past epidemics, warrants
the bold claim that DR.. Kings New
Discovery will positively cure each and
every case if takenin time, and patient
takes the ordinary care to avoid ex-
posure. Another thing has been
proven, that those who have used DR..
Kings New Discovery, escape the
many troublesome after results of this
disease By all means get bottle and
try it. It is guaranteed, and money
win be refunded if no good results fol-
low its use. Sold by j. s. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Deicrd & Csrondelet. n o.
/ Saddle. Work and Business
Horses. Auction Weekly.
ifeus and you sosu sdvs monsv.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Woman, why lose your freshness
aud beauty throngh chills, biIiousness
and general debility2 Try Plantation
Chill Cure Sold BY j S. Guenard
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Mrs. Root and family are stopping
with the family of Mrs. 2. Goldenburg
on church street. They will leave III
few days to join Captain John Root,
who is now located in Helena, Mon
tana, in the service of the govern
ment.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Sales of Plantation Chill Cure ex-
coed all other chill preparations to-
gether. Every bottle guaranteed.
Try i'll Sold by j. S. Guenard drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

B9rJ. &. P. Coats Spool Cotton
at 45 less 6 per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
w. n. WHITE, AGT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Have you tried Plantation Liver
Pills fer habitual constipation? They
arc perfectly splendid and sure cure
Sold by J. S. Guenard drugstore
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

The town is going that way any
way.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Mr.. Fred Moser of Vicksburg spent
Saturday and Sunday last ia our
town. He came to Providence for
the purpose of looking at the ice
factory plant. and may lease it for the
summer. 1t is TO be hoped that Mr..
Moser will take hold of it and make il
a success. He understands the max
ing of ice thoroughly, and we believe
with such man, the business eau be
made paying one. The summer is
now upon US, and the sooner the
factory is started the better. The
people along the river prefer the
ProSidence ice to that made either i'll
Viclsburg or Greenville and claim
that ii is better, and arc now holding
their orders with the hope that our
factory will soon start up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Plantation Sarsaparilla and Iodide
Potash is simply wonderful IN its
effects, and small size only 80 cents
Sold by J IS. Guenard drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Plantation Biarrh9e Mixture gives
certain relief. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Try it! Sold by Guenard
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
STRENGTH AND HEALTH.

If YOU are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If ala
Gripeen has left you weak and weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those organsto
perform their functions. If you are
afflicted with Sick Headache, you will
fiud speedy and permanent relief by
taking Electric Biiters. One trial will
convince you that this is the remedy
you need. Large, bottles only soc, at
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
Notice.

All persons are prohibited from taking
any lumber from the lumber yard for any
purpose, without first seeing the under
signed.
Ell. HAMLEY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Last Monday morning the town was
surprised to learn that an elopement
had taken place the evening before.
The contracting parties were Mr.
Brown of Skipwith, Miss, and Miss
Venie Root, who had just come up
from Vicksburg with her mothers
family, and was stopping at Mrs. Gold
enburg's. She was met here by Mr..
Delaney, of Skipwith, who took her
over TO Maycrsyille, where the young
couple were quietly united in the
bonds of matrimony. Miss Venie is
very popular in Providence, and we
join her many friends in wishing for her
a happy future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Professor B. f. Dudley and wife
left Wednesday night for Olahte, Kan
sas, their home, for the summer. We
take great pleasure i'll saying that
Professor Dudley will return again
next fall to take charge of the public
school. Under his management the
school has prospered and the children
have advanced rapidly. He is Guilt
waited gentleman, aud above all, a
christian; and it is the moral lesson he
has sought to impress upon the child
rem which should be priced as much
as his ability as teacher. A pleasant
time to you this summer Professor, and
toyour good lady also.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19
40 Gents.

From and after thIs,iate we will pay 40cts
Y. M. PURDY.
May II, 1894
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Miss Maggie Sclneidei's acting
was highly appreciated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

Guenard drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

AS DR.. Davis in the foregoing COM
munication had especially in view
Mayor Hamley, the halloween of the
New Providence, we asked during this
week Mayor Hamley what he might
have to answer to the personal points
referred to by DR.. Davis, and be simp-
ly handed us the following letter:
THE MISS. RIVER COMMISSION,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-05-19

ard drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11
A GUIDED WORD.

In the life OF the late General Burn, after
giving some accounts Of answersto prayer, he
says:
"At another time prevailed upon one Of
my brother officers, most notorious sweerer,
to 20 to hear preacher with me, and when.
we had Just sat down I put up mental
prayer that he might be led to say something
against swearing that might be useful to my
companion and while endeavored to recol-
lect some texts of Scripture that was opposed
to this vice. the third commandment pre-
sented itself with full force to my mind. I
thought II this were pronounced, with solemn
energy and power, what good might it not
do? Accordingly towards the close OF the
discourse, which, by the by, seemed quite
foreign from that upon which we had been
meditating, thu preacher beganto reproye the
vice of swearing sand was full aquarter Of an
hour demonstrating with uncommon elo-
quence, and convincing arguments Its sinful
ness, meanness, unproftableness, and dam,
gerous consequences, and at last concluded
by repeating the third commandment with
such solemnity that 1t forced the whole audt-
ence into the most serious attention, while
reioiced to think the Lord had gracieusly
condescended to answer my prayer In man
ner admirably calculated to impress the con-
science of this profane officer" ~,
II there were more praying hearers there
might more guided preachers whose words
would reach the hearts Of sinful men. and
convince them OF sin, OF Righteousness, and
of judgment to come.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11
TEE rEPTEs OF THE BIBLE.

am glad there Is depth In the Bible I
know nothing about; that there Is height
there cannot climb to If should live to be
as old as Methuselah; venture to say If I
should live for ages on the earth would
only have touched It's surface.
pity the man who knows all the Bible. for
1t is q pretty good sign he doesn't know him
self. A man came to me with what he
thought was very difficult passage, and he
said. "Mr. Moody, how do you explain 1t?"
said, ~ don't explain It,"
':But how do you interpret It." -.H
'I don't interpret it."
"Well, how do you understand 1t?
"I don't understand It,"
"But what do you do with it
"I don't do anything with II" -.
"You don't believe it?
"Yes, believe II. There are lots OF things
that believe that do not understand. In
the Sd chapter of John, Christ says to Ntco-
demus, '.If you do not understand earthly
things how can you understand heavenly
things?" There are a great many things
about nv own body do not understand; l
don't understand nature; it Is filled with
wonderful things don't comprehend. Then
why should expect to know everything
But men ask, Chow can you prove the
book Is transpired?" answer, because it
inspires me. That is one Of the ebest proofs.
It does inspire us.-D. L. 0foody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11
RELIGIOUS READING.
Z THE PARABLE OF TIE SPRING.


1t was not without deep meaning that the
spring-time was made the beginning OF
days" to the Jewish people. Their civil year
began In the autumn, but when their religious
ordinances were instituted the religious year
was made to begin in the spring. The new
life Of man began with the new life of nature.
It must be very cold heart that can see all
nature making an effort to put forth new life,
to clothe itself in new beauty, and not feel
some desire to find itself renewed, and grow
ing into fresher loveliness. Now 1t ts
high time to awake out Of sleep" Is the song
of the rivulet newly freed from its Icy prison,
the whisper of the leaves freshly burst from
their onveloping sheath. The bees hum it as
they emerge from their winter quarters, and
the butterfly speaks it in every quiver Of its
airy wings. New vigor, new activity, new
earnestness In the business OF life, fresh
beauty in the personality, to this everything
around summons US. 20 - sZSS
And with all these calls, these importuni-
ties of nature, comes the message OF Easter,
telling us how this new life may be ours.
because I live ye shall live Also" Is the
promise Of our Lord. Not simply in the
, world beyond; this message Of Easter has In
it more than this. We who believe, do enter
into life. Right here and now Is 1t given us
to know the power Of His resurrection. The
power that bursts the bonds OF habit, that
melts the ice OF indifference. that rouses from
the sleep Of lethargy and idleness, this res
directive power may be ours today. Not In
the spring only may this new power be ours,
1t is a perpetual gift a lasting inspiration.
But the Easter season, the spring-time, Is a
parable OF what all our life may be-a contin-
ual bursting of fetters, a perpetual putting
on Of new, and ever new, beauty; q life OF,
endless fragrance, subtle, all pervading, like
the odors waited from choicest gardens In
the springtime. me.-[American Messenger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11
THE w1FE's PRAYER SAVED HIM.

Some years ago in time Of financial dill.
hculty, a merchant in Philadelphia had q
note ofsome sixthousand dollars coming due,
and the source on which he depended for
the money failed him. He was in great dis
tress of mind and talked over tho matter with
his wife very despondently. She was pray
|, ing woman, and said, "If there Is a power
In prayer will get that money for
/ YOU" zt,3,...sn. -, =. .-.s
He had little faith TINT miracle would be
wrought for his help and seemed as II any
thing short Of that could not serve him. The
time was very near and no money had yet
come. Sitting at his place Of business, a man
came in against whom he held mortgage
which had yet two years to run. The
man came in to ask If he was will
ing to take the money then and allow
him to take up the mortgage. ~ Very
thankfully ne accepted the offer and
made the transfer. Still it was much short OF
the sum he needed. Then the man said he
had some money to invest, and asked II ne
had good mortgage he would like to sell
him. He had, and now the sum was consid-
erably increased, though not yet enough to
pay his note. As he walked toward his home,
with spirits considerably lightened, he met
another man against whom he held mort
gage which had yet three years to run. He,
too. wished to pay it up now, and this made
more than enough for his pressing needs.
This account was received from the mer-
chants own lips, after a prayer meeting SER
vice, in which various answers to prayer
were stated.-Zion's Watchman. =.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-04-11
South and WNst.


A FIERCE blizzard Jagged in the West and
Northwest.
SHERIFF E. L. HENEsAN attempted to ar
rest two men named Reed and Russell, sus-
pected Of being professional safe robbers, at
Eutaw. Ala. They resisted and opened tire,
which was returned by the Sheriff. Both OF
the supposed cracksmen were killed, and
Henegan was fatally wounded.
A STEAMER reached New Orleans, La,
bringing news that the British are still In
possession OF Bluefelds.
A FIRE near Norfolk, Va, did damage to
the extent of $500. 900.
sBUFF" HIaa1Ns was hangeI at Chicago
for the murder OF an old man.
CoxEY's "Army Of the Common zeal"
moved from Massillon, Ohio, to Canton,
eight miles; Of the seventy-hve men who
started one-third dropped out before night.
TIE Colorado Supreme Court sharply con-
demned Governor Waite for calling out the
militia, and Denver feared he would carry
ont his threat to attack the City Hall with
his 1000 armed deputies.
Ssow Is drifted twenty feet deep IN Wyo-
ming. Fruit Is killed In Southern Illinois
and Indiana.
The residence portion Of Ford, growing
lumber village In Kentucky, has been wiped
out by fire. The Masonic Hall was first de-
stroyed and then the fire spread to other
buildings, destroying eight dwellings, one
business block, church and saloon.
TIE United States Government has seized
the Unaka tobacco works at Greenville,
Tenn, for violation Of the Internal Revenue
laws.