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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
THE MOONLIGHT FETE.

How pleasant are the memories that
linger in the mind! Were we not
happily endowed with the faculty OF
recalling scenes and incidents of yes
terday, the past would be one vacant
blank, and the recollections that
cluster around us would be as naught.
Thus would we be deprived Of one OF
the most pleasant privileges ::of life,
should that which is 10 more be en-
tirely blotted out of memory; and all
the ties that bind us to that ever near,
yet distant, shore would never be
formed. However, the Great Creator
has seen fit to endow us with the
facultyrQf memory; by which the past
eu3earsftself to us with its thousand
associations, consoles the present
moment, and throws its radiant
shadows across the pathway of the
future.
Such were our thoughts last Tues
day night when returning from the
beautifully illuminated grounds of
Judge Montgomery's, where nature
aud art seemed to vie with each other
in identifying scene naturally inyit-
ing, and where q mellow flood of
silvery light bathed tree and eower,
evergreen, foliage and grass in those
softeued beams thai throw loves
witchery around the heart and enrap-
ture the young with their delusive en-
1t is needless to go into
particulars, for these ITO we're pres
snt can testifyto the an5rable manner
Ins.which the affair 4s managed and
. tho excellsR lgss q aI i refreshments,
9Ying to . 5an twenty-i(, a hgsnrning,
he e6oseo q b The acid Of thee the
,d,lA ssessss this destructive e ,b;s
- this va1uab1o prope4
par iusite - restxiotions are "A ans :
Ierrt eir transit and sele. eren whe1E he
.esi1 down That tAex NoeP grown inS
ets' ses Sis
ing stra
,ur iv<l
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

We do not know of any town in
Louisiana or IN Mississippi, where the
colored people are better situated than
they are here. Several of them own
nice homes, which they are improving
constantly; and those who have no
home find in the Building Association
q means of securing one. AS an in-
stance of it, last Monday Isephine
Lee, took four shares in the Building
Association, which she discounted
that night at 25 per cent, leaving her
in ready cash money $500, with which
she will build herself a four room
cottage on Second street. She viii
pay only $685. month for four years,
and al the end Of that time, the cottage
will be her home. Where can the
colored people do as we'll? What
place can they borrow money from
any Building Association, and put up
a home of their own? 1t behooves
more of them to do like isephine Lee,
TO join the Building Association and
secure home for themselves and their
children.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

WHEREAS the Office of Marshal & Tax
Collector of the town of Providence has
been declared vacant by reason Of the sas-
pension ofJ. @. Hamilton, tile late in&aii'-
bent and
Whereas the Office of Secretary sof tlw
Board Of Aldermen of the town OF Pruvi-
eence has been declared vacant by the
Board, ny reason o. the removal from the
town OF the present incumbent. I. ID. Me-
Candies:
LIZ J Hamlcy, Mavor Of the town of
Providence hereby give notice that an
election will be held IN the town of Prcyi-
dence on
TUESDAY. AUGUST 81, 1894.
fer Town Marshal to fiji the unexpired
term OF j Q. Hamilton. and for Secretary
to I'll che unexpired term OF 7. ID. McCanc-
less said election to be held on that day
in accordance with the State laws govern
ing elections in every particular.
Witness my ofiiciai signature and the seal
of said rown this 18th day of .jtiiY, a. d.,
1894. T.. J. HANLEY Mayor.
July IA. 1894.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

were moving gracefully in the giddy
'nazea. happy, thonghlless. without a
care or & look to the morrow. Ever
and anon the eye might glance under
the large spreading trees aud see
divers couples indplging in those
sentimental passages of chin music,
which must he forever inveloped i'll a
shroud of mysterious impeneirabilliy.
Yet, such things are perfectly natural ;
for who is there who has not felt the
effects of moonlight, music, birds aud
fiowers?" We fear their names are
few and when we add TO these those
soul-inspiring swells of gidian airs
that Prof. Chess can bring out so splen-
we can safely say that the
heart that can resist such charms as
these must indeed be heart of stone.
We arc not informed how much the
ladies realized, but from the number
of persons present, goodly sum must
have been taken in. The ladies de-
serve great credit for the excellence OF
these little entertainments, and when
the noble purposes for which they are
striving are considered, it is nothing
but right that they should be literally
rewarded.
The writer although advanced in
years, felt the influences of the moon
light and the picnic lemonade, and
when he left the grounds and saun-
tered down the long plank walk, he
could not help looking furtively back
again to the pleasures he was leaving
behind aud in spite of himself these
simple lines ran through his mind:
Y0nder china recedes
Where the maid OF Rapides
By my side meath the greenwood was
sitting,
How enchantingiy bright
Were the scenes of the night,
And my sthoughts-unto thee they are
fitting!
How the mem'ry endears
Through the lapse OF the years
All the joys that are past, and forever:
Time can never erase
The sweet smile of thy face,
And our friendship--there's nothing can
sever
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
Hon. c. S. WHY came home last
uDIau Ynorn;prr oftnr koin.r oxyay

Hon. c. S. WHY came home last
Sunday morning after being away
for sixty days attending the session
of the Legislature. Mr.. WHY was
one of the most efficient members OF
the General Assembly, and this was
proven by his being kept busy
almost all the time on committees.
The Governor said that Mr. WHY'S
bill, fixing the qualifications of
Police Jurors, was one OF the best
passed during the session. For
once we say hooray for Foster.
But only once, remember. From
the record Mr.. WHY has nade,
there is no doubt in the world but
that he will succeed himself two
years from now.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
ELEsrHiC BITTERs.

This remedyis becoming So well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention All who have used
Electric Bhters sing tho same song OF
praise.-A purer medicine docs not
exist and it is guaranteed 10 do all
that is claimed Electric Biitcrs will
cure all diseases of the Liver aud
Kidneys, will remove pimples, Boils,
Salt RheuH and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Wiil drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as well
as cure all Malarial feyers. -For cure
of Headache, Consumption aud !ndi-
gestion try Electric Bitters-Entire
fatisfaction guaranteed, or money re-
sunded.-Price so els. and $l00 per
bottle at Guenard Drugstore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS

The Hon. Police Jury of East Carroll met
this day in regular session.
Fresent-Hon. L. d. Quays. President !;
Yancey Bell. GIerk; FL. x. Barwiek, Phil
Absent--Roht. Nicholson.
Minutes of May 25d were read and APP
proved.
On motion Of Mr.. Barwick. the road lead
ing from the Wayeriy plantation Through
Neponset, and interseetfpg the rgsby e'road'
on the Mounds plantations, b6 Gec.age y,
public road, and the road handss0a Mo1s>is
and Waveriy plantations assigned thereto
Mr.. Dunn, sheriff and tax collector, hav-
ing made his final settlement for collect
ions of 1898. aud having requested the APP
pointment of committee to examine
his books and vouchers, the President APP
pointed Mr.. &. r.. Egeliy. Hon. E. Rams
dell and Mr.. Phil Mcclure members of said
committee.
The following resolution offered by Mr.:
Barwick WAS adopted:
Resolved. That owing to the depleted
condition of the Parish Treasury and the
necessity OF funds to pay criminal expenses
OF the parish pending the collection of
revenues of the present year 1894. the
President be and is hereby authorized aud
empowered to borrow six HUNDRED dollars
and give certificate ofiudebtedness there
for, signed by himself and the Clerk of this
i'V@a " D1oiAuss ct5hb POI SShe PSi
interest from date and payable January 10,
1880
Be ii farther resolved, That the revenues
OF said year 1894 are hereby pledged to Sc
cure the payment ofsaid Indebtedness.
This being the regular meeting for re-
viewing the assessments for the current
year, the Board resolved itself into board
of reviewers, and upon motion OF Mr.. Voel-
Kerr adopted the assessments as fixed by
the Assessor There being no protestsI and
closed It's iabofs as board of reviewers
and resumed its rotjne business.
The President appointed Mr.. Barwick
chairman pro tenn OF the Finance Commit
tee.
The Parish Treasurer fled statement OF
bank showing balance to his credit ofS44.30
The finance Committee made the follow
ing report, which was adopted
Lake Providence, La, July II, 1894.
To the Hon Police Jury of East Carroll
We, the Committee on Finance, recommend
the approval OF the following claims pre-
sented at this meeting:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters If"La
Gripee" has left yon weak aud weary,
use Electric Bitters. This remedy
acts directly on Liver, Stomach and
Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to
perform their functions. If you are
afflicted 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, at
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
Constable S Sale.

State of Louisiana. parish Of East Carroll
9th Ward Justice Court eweoinb &
jay VS. John Taylor and BurrelI FORD
No.
BY virtue OF a writ of fl ia TO me directed
by the Hon. Geo. +. Blackburn. Justice of
the Peace OF the 9Th ward East Carroll
parish, La, Aforesaid, will proceed 10 sell
at public auction at door OF the 9TH ward
justice court, East Carroll parish. La, on
Saturday, the 2ist day of July. 1894,
the right, title and interest Of Burreff Ford
in and to the following described property,
to-Wlt
One Sorrel Mare Mule, seized In the
above suit
Terms OF sale-cash with the benefit of
appraisement.
T. b. DAVIS. Constable.
Fifth Ward Justice Court. July 3, 1S94-7-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

We are requested to state that there
viii be an important meeting of the
Fifth District Levee Board at Delta
on MONDAY, the 30th lust. at which
time large quantity OF leyee work
viii be contracted for. The contracts
to be let will amount to something
like 100000 cubic yards of earthwork.
This viii be on important meeting Of
the Board.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
THE LANES FERRY ROAD.

When VIC began the article on
"Apa!hy and want OF Enterprise" 10
this issue, ii was with the intention of
calling the attention of our town peo-
pie 10 the Lanes Ferry Road. Our
pen ran away with US, however, mud
as il would write. we let il 60. but
came out one hundred miles or more
from Lanes Ferry, about half way be-
tween Natchez and Bastrop on the
New Orleans and Western Il. r. HaV-
ing.spoken in the foregoing article the
plain aud unvarnished truth to our
town merchants, which, we hope, they
will forgive us. we desire to call their
attention TO way of increasing their
business by opening the Lanes Ferry
road.
From what we learn, quite num-
Der of people live back of Lanes
Ferry, who never can come to Provi-
dence, because there is no road from
the Ferry here. The ouly way they
can possibly come to town now, is by
way of Ashton, making it distance
of about 80 mills, or by way of WHY'S
ferry, distance of about % miles
from their homes here. The route by
way OF Lanes Ferry would be only 10
miles; and there is already a good
road all the way, with the exception
of six miles of the old road, from
Providence lake TO the ferry, that
would have again to be opened, at a
cost of about $3.50 Besides, being
shorter, this route would have this
advantage over the others, that, cross
ing at WHY'S ferry one is yet 6 miles
from the hills, whilst crossing at The
Lanes ferry one is Immediately at the
hills.
Now as to the benefits to be derived
from the opening of this road
A friend has been kind enough to
furnish us a list of names OF persons
living back of the ferry, who would
trade in Providence, if the road were
open. Added to each name is the
estimate of the crop of each person.
j. c. Murphy, 100 bales Andrew
Jackson, ST., 100; Andrew Jackson,
Jr, 60; Henry Jackson, 10; Win
Castleman, rs; Geo. Castleman, Is :;
Buck Simmons, TO-. A. Neogan, so;
Fletcher Ritaburg, 20; Jase John, 40;
l. G. Moon, 60; w. II. Reneau, 25 !;
w. r. Anderson. so; jeff Bolden, rs );
Mrs. Remington, %; II. d. Briggs,
IS; R. W. Shillings, 100. Total Ss5
bales.
|! would be therefore about SS5
bales of cotton and the seed thereof,
that would come 10 Providence in all
probabilities, if the road were open,
aud besides people coming to Provi-
dence would carry back with them
freight, provisions, merchandise, and
ice.
We think il is worth while for our
town people to investigate this matter
fully; and if there is anything in it,
which there must be, according to |
these figures, the Police Jury and the
Board of Aldermen, as it would bene-
tit the town, ought 10 be requested TO |
make appropriations to open that road
If the appropriations were not suffi-
cient, or even in the case of these !
bodies refusing TO make any appropria-
ton, the town people should have
enough of public spirit among them to
the $3.50 needed. 1t would |
involve, it is true, considerable lay
put of money for the first year, but it
would be permanent thing, and it
would secure in subsequent years the
of The crop and the trading
Of these people. We think the matter
worth investigating.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salts,
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chllblains Corns, and ell Skin
Eruptions. and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box.
For Sale by ). s. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Mr.. W.'H. Shields, Secretary of the
Fifth Distric! Levee Board wishes us
to say that any person wanting semi
annual reports of the Board, embrac-
ing all the funds received and dis
bursed, the amount of levees built &C.,
can secure copies by addressing him
at Vidalia.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

We are told that the Rev. Lawrence
Guerin will spend the month of
August in New Orleans. The Episco-
pal congregation will be Ioath to give
their minister up; but we hope that
this little vacation will be enjoyed by
the gifted divine. No minister is so
we'll fitted to fill large charge as is
the Rev. Lawrence Guerin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

The new fashion long tail cutaway
coat is not becoming to every body.
To be 10 style, we were bent on get
ting one, but we saw friend of ours,
last Sunday, with one on, aud it cured
us; we would not now take one as a
present. Oh! Hoity-toity what figure
we would cut, with one of them on!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

A dangerous thing it is for unscru-
pulous agents 10 fool with pension
business, and to try to collect from
poor ignorant negroes fee, that has
already been paid them by the gov
meni.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
store.

Messrs. Millikin g. Hamley sold
three lots in the New Providence dur
ing the week, and they have several
moro bargained for. They have now
at the Office of Mr.. Hamley their
beautiful map of the New Providence,
giving the exact location of each lot,
aud they will be pleased TO show it to
any one, whether they intend buying
or not.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Mr.. T. S. Maben, who has been
managing OH Erie plantation for Mr. j,
S. Millikin for the past two years, left
on Friday last to accept a similar
position with Judy 81 Caldwell, at
Swain, Miss. Toms many friends in
Providence wish him success,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

The Banner-Democra failed TO men,
ton last week the departure of Mrs.
E. Stein and her charming little grand
daughter, Pearl Fisher, who are visi-
ting Mrs. Sam Blum, in East Baton
Rouge. From there they will go to
Biloxi and spend the remainder of
the summer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Contractor Hamley got this week
the contract for building large and
extensive warehouse for Capt Purdy
at the upper landing. and for building
a four-room cottage on Second street
for Isephine Lee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

The colored people had better avail
themselves of the opportunity Of in-
vesting in the New Providence they
Gao buy a lot now, which in three
years from COW. vii be worth three
times the alaney they paid for ii
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Miss Mary Peek is busy getting
up her musical entertainment, which
will be presented soon. A synopsis
of the Tragic Cantanta, "The Grass
hopper, came in too late for publ
cation this issue, but next Saturday
will be given complete outline of
the entertainment, together with the
entire program.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

The A. M. E. Church is ono of the
best in town, the coiored people have
many reasons to be proud of their
new house of worship Make haste to
paint it, and it viii give il finish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Mr. Vincent Gargaro announces
himself in this issue "a candidate
for town marshal. See his card else
where
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
RIVER GAUGE.


1894, 2.55 feet.
The river is A.i0 feet lower than IT was
July 10, 1892, and % feet lower than it
was july 10. 1898, 1t is $3.50 teer higher than
tue lowest last year.
highest water was June 1st, 1902. gauge
read 41.90 feet.
CLARK N. HALL. Asst.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

thereby announce mYselfa candidate for
the office Of Marshal of the town OF Provl-
dences and solicit the votes Of the people.
II elected promise to discharge the duties
OF the Office faithfully. Respectfully.
v. GARGARO.
hereby announce myself as candidate
for Town Marshal 10 I'll the vacancy caused
by the removal of j.. @. Hamilton by the
Board of Aldermen. ] solicit the votes Of
both white and colored, and II elected viii
discharge The duties Of the Office impair
tally.
Respectfully,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
CLARK N. HALL. Asst.

DIJ. &. P. Coats Spool Cotton
at 10 less 6 per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
W. n. WHITE, ACT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Mr.. w. C.. Buchanan Of Floyd was
ipA town on Thursday. with seven
Waes. Hssreturned loaded With
freighS&A
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Woman, why lose your freshness
aud beauty through chiils, biliousness
and general debility? Try Plantation
Chill Cure. Sold by j. S. Guenard
drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21
Budget of arish Elk
penSeS.

The following ordinance was adopted by
the Police Jury OF East Carroll in regular
session on July IL. 1894
Be il ordained by the Police fury of East
Carroll parish in regular session convened.
That the following budget Of parish expen-
SEES Is hereby fixed for the fiscal year end
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Plantation Diarrhee Mixture gives
certain relief. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Try i'll Sold by Gnenard
dru0 Store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Sales of Plantation Chill Cure ex-
coed all other chill preparations to-
gether. Every bottle guaranteed.
Tryit! Sold by j. S. Guenard drug
stOra
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

When you feel tired, la2y ard gen
araIly no account. cleanse yeur blood
with Plantation Sarsaparilla and
ledlde Potash. aud start yonr liver
with Plantation Pills. Sold by j. s
fe,,n,,.,.l ,lr,t.r sierra
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-21

Plantation Sarsaparilla and lodide
Potash is simply wonderful Ia its
effects, and small size only so cents
;old by j. s. Gueuard drug store.