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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
Sheriff S Sale.

State OF Louisiana. parish OF East Carroll.
Ssyenth District Court. g. Oldfield
versus G. Nj. Whiftingtob.-No 205.
BY virtue OF writ Of XII Fa to me direct
ed hv the Hon. Seventh District Court for
the parish Of East Carroll aforesaid. In the
above entitled cause Will proceed to sell
at public auction, az the door OF the Court
House. in The town OF Providence, East
Carroll parish. La. on
Saturday the srd day Of February, 1894,
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right. title and interest ofdefendant. 9.
NJ. Wilmington. in aud to the following
described properly. to-wit:
The undivided half interest in and to the
following described real estate lying and
being situated ia the town OF Providence.
in said parish and State. together with an
undivided halt interest in and to all the
rights. ways. buildings and Improvements
thereon or thereto belonging. to-wit:
A lot or parcel OF ground situated on the
corner of Lake a. sparrow streets and des-
cribed MS ..heginning at the s. K. corner OF
Lake Il Sparrow streets. at the corner OF
lot number twenty III block number
one. running thence eastwardiy along tbs
line Of said lot on Lake street forty-six and
one-half feet. thence southwardiy on q par
aIIel line with Sparrow street to the SOUTH
erp boundary line of lot Number nineteen,
thence westwardy along the line of said
lot number nineteen to Sparrow sueet.
thence northwardly on Sparrow street 90
the place of beginning. beIng the same
property acquired by A. L. Hatford and G.
NJ. Wilmington from Nathaniel Houghton
on August 9Th, 1854. as per deed recorded in
Notarial Book r, folio sos ct seq, OF the
records of this parish. seized in the above
suit.
Terms of sale-cash with the benefit OF
appraisement. j. W.pUNN. Sheriff.
Sheritf's Office, Providence. La, Dec. 30, 'sS
6t
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06


State Of Louisiana, parish of East Carroll
seventh District Court.
C Benham VS. X. X. Anderson ct al
No. 6l2.
Phillip D. Qrays VS. G. r. Benham-No GS1.
Z. L. Benham VS. Stewart Bros. Il Co.
Phillip u. Quays VS. G. I. Benham-No 249.
BY virtue of writ of ri Fla to me d.
rected Ly the Hon. Seventh District Court
for the parish OF East Carroll aforesaid. In
the above entitled cause. will proceed TO
sell at pubic auction. at the door OF the
Court House. in the town OF Providence.
East Carroll parish, La. OF
Saturday, the 18th day Of January. 1894.
between tho hours prescribed by law. all
the right. title and interest OF Mrs. Carrie
T. Benham in and to the following dos-
cribed property. .to-wIt:
Al certain legal mortgage granted and
acknowledged by Geo. G.. Benham in favor
of Mrs Carrie T. Benliam for the SUM Of
Fourteen Thousand Dollars. dated and re.
corded August 10th. 1854, in mortgage
book " folio Az. OF the records of East
Carroll parish. Louisiana. Also a certain
Judgment recognizing said mortgage rend
cred By the Hon. 7tl District Court for said
parish. October 10Th. 1898. in suit No. III
on the docket of said court. said judgment
being for the sum OF $4,000 with in
terest at 5 per cent. per annum from March
5tL. 1855, same being recorded IN mortgage
book Y, folio 347 OF said record. seized in
the above suit.
Terms OF saie-The sale will be made t.
| the highest pIdder for whatever che proper
ty will bring on twelve months credit, tlis
purchaser to furnish good ard sufficient
joint security and special mortgage on The
property. with interest at the rate OF 3 pei
| cent per annuin- Out Of the amount OF tht
adjudication the purchaser shall deduct
/ and pay in cash the costs and taxes. estima
ted at s4o.Ae. j. w. DUNN. Sheriff.
Shcriff's Office, Providence, La, Dec. 81, SO
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
LEGAL a ADVERTISEMENTS
Sheriff Sale.
State of Lomsians. parish Of East Carroll
Seventh District Caurt--Cit.zens Banl

State of LouIsiaua parish Of East Carroll
Seventh District Court Citizens Bank
vs. Adolpll Reese.--No. a46.
BY virtue of writ of seizure and sale 10
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis
trict Court for the Parish Of East Carroll
aforesaid, in the above entitled cause
will proceed to sell at public auction. at the
door OF the Court House, in the Town OF
Providence. East Carroll Parish, La. Oh
Saturday the 18th day oil january 1894. be-
tween tie hours prescribed by law. all the
right, title aud interest OF Adolph Reese 10
aud to the following described property,
to-wit:
That piece or parcel of land containing
205 9l-i00 acres, being lot No. 5, as shown
lin the partition of the Owentan plantation.
made between the heirs of Lney Owen de-
ceased before c.. G Miller. Notary Public.
on the 9th day May. 1856. Said lot No D
being part OF sections 33.h2 & 50. L 23. II ~
K. bounded onfhe North by the Gossippier
piantaon. on the South by lotNo 4 OF said
Owenton plantation now owned by Mrs
Ellen e. Williams. on the West by Wild
lands. on the East by Buncn's Bend lake.
being same land purchased by Jas. IL. Sem
pie from l.. N Wi.czniski on the 2Dfh day
OF February. 1880. as per deed OF record in
the Recorders Office of East Carroll PARISH
in. Conveyance Book IS. folio 346 and 347--
seized in the above suit
Terms of Sale cash with the benefit of
appraisement.
j. w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sherifs office, Lake Providence La. Dec.
9th ISq3-5t
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

The killing of Mr.. A II. Embry, on
last Saturday. by Mr.. w. H. Ward, at
Ashley. Madison Parish. La. was an
unfortunate affair. 1t seems that Mr..
Embry. having been discharged by the
Ashley Co.. went to Ashley to have a
settlement. Mr., Ward, the manager,
and he had some few words. and he hit
Mr.. Ward in the face with his fist.
Madly they fought for sometime, and
at last Mr.. Elnbry was shot four times,
Que pistol shot in the abdomen, one
pistol shot in the arm. one load OF
buck-shots in the abdomen and a rife
ball in the temple. This last SHOT
Killed him outright. Mr.. Ward was
not hurt. The Coroncr's jury exoner-
ated Mr.. Ward on the plea of self
defense. Mr.. Embry was well known
here, and his numerous friends sy mpa-
Il ize with his family in their irretrie-
vable loss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06


Engineer Barney Erie, Of the snag-
boat II. G. Wright. has one of the
most peculiar guns in existence, which
was given 10 him by friend ia Mis-
sissippi on his last trip down. II is q
rifle and looks TO be about 700 years
behind the lines in style. although it
has been cleaned up and is now very
presentable weapon. The cylinder--
for il has cylinder---is abon, an ZACH
aud quarter in diameter, is loaded
Just like an old fashioned powder and
ball pistol and contains eight charges.
In the centre of the cylinder is hole
about one-third of ap iuch in diameter,
and strange 10 say, bead on any OBJ
ject is obtained by looking through
this hole. But stranger than all is the
fact that the gun fires from below, the
hammer going up instead of coming
down. The gun is now on exhibition
at the European hotel.-The Cairo
Daily Bulletin.
The gentleman mentioned above
spied this remarkable gnu in Mr..
Fousses tin shop, and offered to pur-
chase it. Mr.. Fousse told him no, II
was not worth anything, but if he
wanted it, he would make him pres
ent of it; and SO we see it described as
a great curiosity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Mr.. Sessions, general manager for
Mr.. j. P. Richardson, was in Provl-
dence for a few hours on Saturday last;
we had the pleasure to meet him, and
he told US, among other things, that
several years ago he imported to Fliar' 5
Point. Miss, colony of Italians to
work on one of his places, Mr.. SEES.
sions is highly pleased with them; he
says they are sober, frugal, and indus
triuus. excellent workers, raise good
crops, have all a little money, and are
well satisfied, They are success.
Why could not the same be done here!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

The worth of the town is generally
judged from the appearance OF its
public buildings, OF the post Office.
court house, clerks Office. Jail, &c. Ii
You find these public buildings well
kept up and in good repairs, you may
say at once that the town is prosper
Gus bat if, on the contrary, they are
in dilapidated condition, it evincer
at once depleted treasury. Now
what of Providence? The post Office
with its lobby or whatever you may
calflt, is certainly the poorest post
office building that We know of for a
town the size of Providence :. the
court house, with its broken doors
aud missing panes of glass. aud broken
down steps. looks dilapida,ed; the
clerks Office is not furnished with the
acc mmodations and convenienccs thai
a parish the size of Carroll would de-
maDd. The court house. although
some twenty years old, looks lonely
and desolate, like if it Ind beer lately
put up on the common; the fence is
grimy and unwhitewashed, and not
one tree in the yard, except those Mr.
j. d. Tompkins planted at his OWL
expense a few years ago. OF course
we have not in MUD to / ut the blame
ON anybody, aud would not in the
present condition of our finances, bu'
why could we not make suggestion
Gould not the parish buy a couple Of
barrels of lime, aud could not the
prisoners, that pine for fresh air, be
made TO whitewasil the fences around
the court house,? OF course, we un.
derstand that the Police Jury cannot
spend much money in beauiifyine
buildings, but at least they could d,
/ This: Have trees planted in and
AROUND the court house square. Al
appropriation of S25 would plant ant
! box all the trees they want, and in q
few years from now, the court hous,
square would be little public park, j
we may so call il, where people wouit
resort to in the summer afternoon
and while away thefime. This is thu
time to plant trees, gentlemen of thu
Police Jury, please think of il; do no
lose one year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
Proclamation Promulga-
ting the Election in the
eth Ward Drainage Dis
trict.

BY virtue of the returns Of W. e. Durn,
returning officer for East Carroll parish.
La. declaring that atan election held in the
4tll Ward Drainage District Of the aforesaid
parish, for the purpose Of submitting to The
properly taxpayers Of said district the
question of leyying Is mills tax on the
assessed valuation of property within said
district as shown by the assessment roll for
1893 now on file. 43 ballots. all ia favor Of
ievying said tax and representing Ss0.s7o
assessment were cast at said election. and
by virtue Of resolution passedby the POI
lice Jury at It's meeting held Dec. %. 1888,
/. PhIsiip u. Quays, President cfthe Police
Jury of said psrish. do on this 3Oth day Of
December 1858. issue this my proclamation
declaring the aforesaid tax of Is mills duly
carried FOR the year 1893, and hereby DIE
rect j. w Dunn, sheriff and tax collector.
to forthwith proceed with the collection
Of the same in the same manner as provid-
ed by law for the collection OF other IL SEES.
P.sD. QUAYS, President,
Providence, La, Dec 81, 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
-Four BiG sue
cS3SsS.

Having the needed merit to more
than make good all the advertising
claimed for them, the following four
remedies have reached phenomenal
sale. DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
consumption. Coughs and Colds. each
bottle guaran:eed-Eiectric Bitters,
the great remedy for Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys. Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
the best in the world. and DR.. King 5
New Life Pills, which are a perfect
pill All these remedies are guaran-
teed to do just what is claimed for
them and the dealer whose name is at
tached herewith will be glad to tell You
more of them. Sold at j. S. Guenard
Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

A friend in need Is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds. If you have
never used this Great Cough Medicine,
one trial viii convince you that it has
wonderful curative powers in all
diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Each bottle is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at J. 5.
Guenard Drug store. Large bottles
soc. and <1.00.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Mr.. john w. Cooke had bis store
broken into on Monday night. The
thieves made an entrance through 9
side window, stealing cigars, whiskey
and shoes.sad number of other things
which the proprietor says are missing
Prof. Harris, who sleeps in the store
was out to \ party, and on his return
al late hour, scared off the robbers,
but for which, they would have gotten
away with great deal more. II will
be we'll tor proprie,ors of stores 10 be
on the lookout for thieves, as :his is
the season of the year they gel in
their work. Give them warm re-
eep,ion you should happen to ruu
across them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Could any one explain to US why the
Vicksburg Herald does not reach US
promptly every evening as it shouldP
The newsboy receives his paper
promptly. but of late the subscribers
often receive theirs "a hours later.
This happened twice within week, on
Friday evening the 2sth, and on We'd
nesday evening last. Let us find out
who is to blame.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
Providence Fire Company held an

Providence Fire Company held an
important meeting in their Hall on
Monday night. After transactiYg a
large amount of business. the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: J. w. Pitman. President ;
w. N. White, Vice President; Phil Nc
CURE, Treasurer; c. f. Davis, Secre-
tary; N. Fousse, Engineer; j. S.
Guenard, Assistant Engineer: Board
of Directors: w. N. White, N. Fousse,
G. II. Egelly j. w. PittInan aud j. @.
Hamilton. The Fire Company is an
institution which every person in the
town of Providence should be MEM
Der of aud help along. II is not the
money the Company wants, for they
have all they need, their rents
bringing them iu enough 10 pay their
running expenses, but they want more
members OH their roll The price OF
joining the Company is small, only
one dollar, aud we hope the majority
of our citizens win join. instead of al
lowing ten or twelve nembers 10 keep
the Company going. The Company
will have q meeting on Wednesday,
the 10th, aud let us all send in our dol
lar and put new life in the best insti-
tuition Providence ever had.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Mr.. I. j. Powell has purchased the
stock OF groceries and dry goods OF
X. j. Burney, Agt. He will move
around 10 Lake street, next TO Keller's
saloon. Mr.. Powell has been in the
business before aud knows how TO
keep store" We wish him success.
Mr.. Burney will give bis entire atten-
ton to his planting Interests.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

An experience with this disease dur
ing all its past epidemics. warrants
the bold claim that Or. Kings Neu
Discovery will positively cure each and
every case if taken in 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. Ii is guaranteed, and money
will 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, 1894-01-06

Quite crowd Were in from the
country to partake of the New Years
dinner given by the Young Ladies
Guild of the Episcopal Church. We
noticed Mrs. I. L. Van Fossen and
children from the Bend. Mrs. Allen
and Miss Cherry from Black Bayou,
Mrs. G. A. voelker from Pitchers,
Miss Carrie Benjamin, Messsrs. McRae,
Keene, Moore. Constant and Benjamin
from the I'd. ward.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Monday being legal holiday.
Judge #. f. Montgomery requests US
to say the Jurors drawn for The special
term of court. need not report for
duty until Tuesday morning promptly
at 9 O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

We call attention. of our readers to
communication III another column,
"C'hrisiianity dying OUT u i wriiten
Ia answer TO communicate we
printed last week, aD9es Christianity
keep pace with science aud civilization
aud IS well worth perusiug.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Sealed proposals for cleaning out
tie Jack Falls Canal will be received
by Col. T. l.. Vau Fossen at Brunette
until next Tuesday, January the 9th.
Aboui 65, 900 yards of dirt are to bs ex-
cavated. The bids will be open in the
town Of Lake Providence OH Wednes-
day, January 10th. The engineers
notes can be seen at the office Of the
Banner-Democrat
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Failure to follow the letter of the
law on the part of the Clerk and the
Jury ommissioners, caused the grand
and petit juries to be discharged on
Wednesday last. This oversight will
cost the parish $3.50 at least. Judge
Montgomery appointed Immediately
another set OF Jury Commissioners,
who acted on Thursday morning, drew
Il new set of jurors, and the criminal
court will resume promptly on next
Tuesday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
Local and Parish News.
Cou,.t-wesk.

All there, where did you get that
cap?
aLet justice be done, though the
heavens should fall"
Contractors, read the important let
thug in another column.
Officials took advantage of the holt
day Monday. and losfed.
Mr.. Chris McGinnis is with B.
Wolf. & Co., of Goodrich's landing.
he grasped bis guitar and sang to
the moon: Il am So glad am living1'
After week of holidays he public
school started up again tuesday morn-
ing.
Mr.. W. c Dunn has accepted a posi-
ton with Mr.. l.. Aschaifenburg Tor
1894.
Have you seen that latest cut of hairp
that latest sty OF bangs. the Varsity
style?
We should assist those who need our
help by deeds, and not by empty
words.
A man never has 40 mnch nse for
bis watch as when listening TO a long
sermon.
Mrs. j. L. Martin returned to her
home In Vicksburg on ednesday
morning.
A few changes and few shui-up's
took place in town on the first day OF
the New Year.
Mr. John w. Donavau will be the
manager Of The Wilson's Point planta-
iion this year.
Mr.. C. G. Hope came up from Way
side, Miss. ard spent some OF the holi-
days in the I'd. ward.
Continue to wish to be simply what
you are, aud give the preference to
naught else upon earth.
The river has commenced on its an.
Dual rise High waller talk win be al
the talk, talk, talk, shortly.
Comentment is better than riches
but IL takes about the same amount OF
money for the one as the other.
.Aiier the bawl is OYER the baby''
father can leave Off dancing up ane
dowa the floor nj. midnight aud sleep
Miss Amy Richard came up from
Monroe 10 spend the Christmas holi
days with the Misses Keenes at Sauye.
terre.
We learn that Mr.. O'Kelly of Cot
tonwond, has taken charge of Siewari
Bros. 81 Co.'S, large interests ia Eas
Carroll.
Marshal Hamilton took in suspi
cious looking negro on Tuesday morn
Ing. None Of them will be allowed e
loaf in Providence.
The msrshal is making good sub
stantial plank walk from the corner Of
Hill Bros. store 10 The residence
OF Judge F. f. Montgomery.
After most pleasant visit to Mrs
Fanny Ashbridge. Mr.. and Mrs. Mood,
and their two bright boys. left on Sat
urday Tor their home in Alabansa. :
Messrs. Peck a. Barbour have
openednp store where the China
man. George John, used to keep
They will run regular grocery store
Messrs. Hamley & Rsnsdell hsv'
furnished the 9th District Lese'
Board with $4,000 feet of lumber fo
reveting purposes on the WHY front
The jurymen gathered IN town o.
Monday o,ly 10 be discharged unil
The next day. See, II You had reas
The BID. the trouble il would hsv,
saved you.
No paper mail last Friday. Which
ouc was taking Christmas, the carrie
or postal clerk? Surely eomebod.
was eff. We hope the postmaster re
ported the fact
Watch ont for FIRE IN town. 4
word 10 The wise is sufficient: If ]
does happen, look out for the conse
quences A gentle tap is as good as
knock in This case.
Mr. Robs. Shilling of Oak Grove
was OH our streets Two or three day
This week. Look here friend Shilling
we would like 10 know what IL bring
ing you over this way.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Col. W.B. Eldrige was visitor in
the I'd. ward during the holidays. He
viii see the burning of the yule-log in
the cd. ward, for the four, ne has seen
there, have proven mascotte to him;
he would make no exception this year.
He left Saturday last for his home in
Memphis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Cadets John Kennedy. Frank Pitman,
Fred Schneider, Moreau Purdy and
Nimo White returned to the Baton
Rouge University Monday morning,
after spending week pleasantly with
the home folks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Miss Nellie Montgomery was called
home last week from Vicksburg by
the serious illness of her mother We
are glad 10 learn Mrs Montgomery il
now much improved and will soon be
restored to good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

In our report of the musical last
week we neglected to mention the
name of our young friend Master
Robt Kennedy, who with bis violin,
was one of the main attractions OF
the evening. We assure you Rob"
ii was an oversight CD our part.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

The farmers started in early Mon
day morning breaking up land for the
present year. If early beginning is
anything towards maturing good
crop, East CARROTS plantations would
Weld a hundred fold
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

To wind up the New Years dinner
given by the young ladies, Messrs. w.
C. McRae and K. s. Moore Of Atherton,
got up dance for the evening. and
those. who attended had an enjoyable
time The boys from the lower neigh
borhood know how to do things.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

n-Just received a large assortment
of Landreth and Ferry garden seeds,
also Flower seeds from Manderyille 81
King, New York, at Guenard's Drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06

Mrs. X. I. McCulloch and Mr.. J s.
Millikin have exchanged houses, Mrs.
McCulloch going to the Hamilton
residence aud Mr. NJ. moving out to
the Arlington property, where he will
be free from the noise and hustle Of
the railroad.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-06
Succession N office.

Succession N office.
Notice Is hereby given that Philip Me-
CURE has filed his iiDat account as adininis-
traitor OF the succession OF George John
decd. Ifuo opposition be made thereto
WILDE homologated.
Signed at Chambers this Goth day of Dec.
1898.
j. ID. TOMPKINS,
Clerk 7th District Court.
A true copy
J ID. Iompkins Clerk.
Providence, La, Dec. 3g.-1S93.