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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. II. C, Kirk OF Hannibal, No, is
stopping at No. 400 Taylor street.
NJ. scougale has returned from Gle
burne where he has been reporting
several cases in court.
Mr. w. X. Bell, well known Palo
Pinto county stoclman, was in the
city Yesterday guest of tho Hotel
Worth.
Mr.. Lee zumatt OF Denton and Mr..
Mr.. a. w Davis of Clarendon are visit
ing their friend, Mr. Bert Stanley at his
home on the South Side.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Was Postponed Yesterday Until 10
O'Clock This Morning.

Grath was set for yesterday morning
before Judge Adams, but owing to the
absence of material witnesses, was
postponed until this mornlng at 10
o'clock In the Forty-eighth district
court room. Attachments we've ordered
for several OF the witnesses. One of
the witnesses was sent to Jail. 1t was
stated by this witness that he was
drunk and that he had been purposely
reduced to his state Of inebrlety.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
KILLING AT MGxIA.
John farbrough, white, Slabs Dunk
Murphy, CoIored.

Mexla, Tex, Jan. dunk Murphy.
colored, was killed last night by John
Yarbrough, white, in the yard of Mra
Beeson. Murphy and his wife were
separated, she was cooking for Mrs.
Beeson. Murphy went there and she
ran in the house for protection. She
passed on through the house. he follow
Ing her. was met at the door by
Yarbrough, and told not to come il
and was pushed back several times.
The negro kept coming and Yarbrough
stabbed him In the heart. Yarbroughs
bond was fixed at $3.50.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

streets last night, was very pleasant
AFFAIR Miss Minnie Griffin carried off
the first prize, Miss Cora Fender sec
ond and Mr.. A. l.. MatloclS the BOBBY.
Refreshments Were served at 1880
O'Clock.
A song ~ Mr.. 4. Simpson was warm
ly applaudeo. The entertainment
closed at 1870, being voted a success
by all who attended.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
GLAD NEW YEAR IN FORT WORTH
nnLLIANT RECEPTION ny MN. AND
MBs. {. IL. sILLIMAN.
Tho Y. u. c. A. Rooms Crowded All
Day--Thc Children Made Happy ut
Bethel Mission A German-The
Poor at the Burm Remembered.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. silliman received
their friends yesterday evening from Z
to 10 p. m. A large number of we'll
known people were present, making 1t
one OF the notable gatherings of the
holidays. The entertainment was In
the usual hospitable style of the house
and will be remembered with pleasure
by all who participated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Upon yesterday morning the Fort
Worth Pharmacy company called up all
the patrons of the telephone company
and wished them a happy New Year.
y few stores were closed and did not
answer The congr~tulations were
kindly received except in two Instances
where the kindly feelings were. perhaps.
not UNDERSTOOD. To the credit of the
telephone company the work was done
In one hour.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
Drivcr Gus wilson In,on.

Cleveland, Jan. l.-Gus. Wilson, the
well known horse trainer and driver.
is insane and win be sent to the North
Ohio asylum. 1t was Wilson who drove
Temple Bar TO victory and a 2:l7 mark
after he had been ordered up behind
the stallion by the judges at Glenyille
race track on the exciting day when
the horses driver. Spears, and DIR.
Sayle, the owner, were suspended on
suspicion OF trying to lose the race.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Mr. {, @. Quiliian has resigned his
position with the livestock and com
merclal department OF the Cotton Belt
railroad 10 accept position with the
Waplea-Plat,er Grocer company. AIR.
Qulllian 10 n popular and well quail
fed gentleman and his friends feel
assured that he will meet with sueeess
In any position he may occupy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 1.--cattle---
Receipts, 2iO0; shipments. 500. Markst
strong to &c higher. Texas steers, sew
G3.75; Texas cows. 50. 0OGi2.75; beel
steers, s3.2545.2 5; native COWS, s1.i0J
$3.50.
Hogs-Recelpts, $500; shipments. 1000
Market 5Q1oc higher. Bulk Of sales
"a. 1904 35.
Sheep Receipts. 1000: shipments
none. Market steady and unchangsaf
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Arrested mt San Antonio-The Fact
in the Case.

Waco, Tex, Jan. Information from
Gainesville. says telegram has been 70.
ceived from Sheriff Hammack at san
Antonio stating that he has arrested
Crockett NJ. King. King Is accused o.
being one of the murderers of Edward
Cash at Gainesville, a sensational crluls
which deeply stirred the community
The prisoners were released by JUDI
Goodrich of Waco upon habeas corr.
proceedings, but were afterward indit
ted in Coryell county but at the tin,
of the indictment all disappeared. King
Is an ex-member of the legislature.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Two men by the names or Thomas
and Henderson vert arrested yester-
day by oOiiieora Scott and Talbot on
the charge OF stealing a plow and n
load OF corn from Conductor Garrett OF
the Texas & Pacific railroad. The ar
ticlos were stolen from the residence
OF Conductor Garrett ON the South side
whore he has u small truck farm, on
Saturday night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
Fireunp,. In,urI..

Sllas S. Nelson, n ARENAS on the Tex
AS 4 Pacific railroad, was bssss. hurt by
falling under his engine at Forney
Monday evening. He was removed to
Marshall, whore he Is being cared Tor,
HIS left hand and his left foot were
injured and he - supposed 10 have
been hurt otherwise Internally. He
was weil known In Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
IlaAr 1rlndrr,nnre,..I san

The Lady Windermere's Fan cam.
pany cloaed a successful engagement
here yesterday They had good houses
hoth - the matinee ana the perform
alice asst night and tho Intelligent n,,-
dlencea fully appreciated Oscar Wilae's
great piece and the artistic performance
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
RECEPTION AT sT. pAuL,s.
Kings Daughters and E,,vor,,
League Entertain RoyniIy.

League Entertain Royalty.
The New Years reception given voc.
terday evening by the Kings Datirh-
ters and the Epworth League at 81
fsnrs NJ. y, church, was successful
ana Genghtful affair. The church was
who participated enjoyed themgelves
thoroughly. The church parlors we,,s
prettily and appropriately decorated
and delightful refreshments were serv.
ed by the ladies' In charge. A pleasing
feature OF the evening was music hv
the 'mandolin club. The ladies' who ~
ceived were: Mrs Foster. Mrs 4
soaz, Mrs. G. l.. Nordykc. Mrs. Dong
las Campbell. Mrs. Il. Morehouse.
Misses kenfro, Jessie Gideon. Viola
yaek, Ethel Ross. Grace Ross. I:fie
Doughty and Ielura Bellows. '
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Several months ago some evil person
stole the bicycle belonging to Secretary
Jere Reeves OF the Young Mems Chris
tan association. But Mr.. Reeves Is NOT
without u bicycle. for the Y. NJ. q. A.
young men among whom he Ia very
popular. presented him with very
fine new one as a Christmas gift.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

To suit him. so he started out for the
Indian Territory. He was Intercepted,
however, before he got beyond the
Union depot by Officer Holt and
brought back TO his quarters at the
city hall, where he was spanked and
put 10 bed. Bill Is the most enterpris-
Ing six.year-old IN Texas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

yes on good food and sunshine
! plenty OF exercise In the omen
: Her form CLOVIS with health and
face blooms with its beauty. If
pysfem needa the cleansing action
lasSative remedy. she uses the gem
fnd pleasant liquid laxative Syrup
lgs. ''
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
THE CLEAR ToRN DAMS.
Contract Signed Yesterday and
Work Bcgios Mt Once.

Work HcGIOs ut Once.
Smith & Bardon signed the contract
for building the waterwOrks dams on
Clear Fork at the office OF the city Sec
rotary at 4 p, m. yesterday. They
gave a satisfactory bond of $4,000 for
the faithful performance of the work
Although the contract was not signed
until this time, the contractors have al
ready ordered all the cement and other
materials necessary TO the construc-
ton of the work, which will begin
Immediately.
The contract Is a volumlnous docu-
ment prepared by Consulting Engineer
Hawley and City Attorney Templeton
and thoroughly protects the interests of
the city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

The following marriage lieenoes
were recorded at tho county clerks oil
fice yesterday: II. @. Holt ana M u
small: W. H. Mccanne and Mary
Scruggs; JShn Geer and Annie Van.
ID. A. Wake, and NJ d. Hoover; ~
y. Marcus ami Grace Walton: John %.
knour and Mrs. Laura Askew.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always he used for children teethlng.
1t soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays pain, cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Tween
ty-hYe cents bottle.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

'uinal weakness, lost manhou I.
I )rrhoea. gleet. structure, syphilis,
,rocele, varicooele. successfully trcnt-
by new and improved methods.
chern Medical and Surgical Instl-
.1n. is Dundee block.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

City subscribers who fail to receive
the Gazette regularly or promptly are
requested TO communicate the fact to
the business office in person, by postal
card or by telephone.
S. Il. WILLIAMS. Manager.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Lancaster, Ky, Jan. 1.-The Miller
hotel was burned this morning. There
were four persons In the building; Eds
ward A. Pasco, his Wife and his baby.
two years old, and his mother-in-law.
Mrs. Masters. The wife only escaped.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

At Bethel Mission Inst Night-LittIe
Ones Made Happy.


Last night will long be remembered
by those present MS notable one at
Bethel Mission. 1t was the occasion
of the Christmas tree Tor Sabbath
school celebration of the Mission, and
despite the cold, drlzzling, Indictment
weather, great crowd gathered in
the old church building, occupying
every available inch of space, and
many were unable to gain admittance.
Several hundred young people were
present, and as the occasion was for
their especial benefit. they were given
the front seats. After making the walls
OF the cd building rcverbrate with
the echoes of sevearl old familiar
hymns. the following prJgfah was
carried out. to the delight OF those
who were so fortunate as to DO pres
ent:
Song ..........,............ BY School
Recitation .............,.,Sybi Roberts
song ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Efiie Davis
Recitation ............ Valley Ashmore
suhs ....s.''''. .'.-.............. School
Our Offerings. ......... Seven Girls
RECITATION ..............,,.. Ettie Davis
recitation ........ Neville Cunningham
Bong ''''''''. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. School
blalosue ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Six girls
Superintendent irwin and Brother By
ron made short and appropriate
Teinhrhs, ana warren collins acted us
master of ceremonies.
Then the distribution OF presents took
place, and all the members of the
Bethel Sunday-school and many 9th
ers wc,e made happy In the receipts of
remembrances, many of which were
both elegant and useful. A great deal
of fruits and sweetmcats added to the
pleasure of the occasion.
Sunday-school Superintendent Flory
was the recipient of a handsome parlor
lamp, and his assistant, Brother Mid
dleton, and Mission Superintendent Ir-
vim, each We're remembered in the shane
OF an elegant ink stand of horns nm
holstered In plush and gilt. 1t was
q scene rarely witnessed to see the
little. ones all nglow with 10Y and
happiness MS they We're called up 10
receive their gifts. and the exclamation
OF every one was, God bless the chill
The Mission will be found at the old
stand. and preaching will 20 on ma
usual, every night in the year. Rev
j. w. Lowrey Is expected TO be ON
hand tonight and the public are cor
daily invited to attend
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02
Footbnn Yestcrlnr-

A game of foot bail took place yes
terday afternoon at Arlington Heights
between the Fort Worth and Dallas
clubs. Some good plays We're made
by the champions on both sides. The
score was u victory for the home team,
G to O.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

. are headquarters for hard and
local. Pennsylvania and Ouita an
cite. genuine MeAloster. Niger
and other grades OF Colorado and
IAN Territory Goals. Remember. all
I coal In weighed on public citv
/ Is, fl3 Houston street. Phone 90
BINFORD COAL. co.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Ladies. no matter what your annie
ton or bow long standing, consult the
speclalists at The. Southern Medical and
block. Hunuee
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

The Fort Worth Mail-Telegram oh
servsd New Years by moving into the
., t-,is4S Si once room on Fifth street,
cupied by the Rock Island ticket oe,ce
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

NJ. Ben o. Smith sent to the bovs
9. the Ire department through chief
Seil Ivy me cigars yesterday with
ny than~s Tor their timely ana efficient
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Angostura Bitters, endorsed by ply
sicians and chemists for purity and
wholesomeness. DR.. j. G. B. Siegart
q Sons, sole manufacturers. Ask your
druggist.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Galveston. Tex, JanA1.-catton-H
day receipts, ll.ls2: exports. 2s,iSS
stock, PSI. 455,
Sugar and coffee-unchanged.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

All who wish to avoid penalty on
slate and county taxes must pay same
ehis week, ending January s. 1895.
j. +. HoVENKAMP.
Tax Collector
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

london, Jan. 1.-Gold Is quoted VI
day at Buenos Ayres at 251; Madri..
II; Lisbon. 2S,2l: st. Petersburg. W
Athens. u; Rome, los 40; Vienna. los.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

NEGLECTED cough may lead to con-
ption, therefore take Dr. Bulls
r,h Syrup.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

tries Is the coolest place in town.
Worth beer speciality.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

ould you enjoy a fascinating lux
Have Turkish bath at the
htoiium.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

The literary charade At Mrs. ana
Misses Beek's.cornes Penn and Jackson
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

Il Dalton. tho adopted kid member
fhe police force. took II into his
7 the other night that things We're
l,aively enough about Fort Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-02

mr.. Dennis Cures Catarrh,
Deafness and eye diseases, Dundee blk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
TO THE PUBLIC.
S. Guenal

At an early date .Hiek'ry Farm will be
rendered the second time IN Providence,
by request of several who Were unable to
attend the first performance and by others
who would enjoy seeing it again.
The total receipts fro,u the entertainment
will go to WALES BE. IN. who has
received the scholarship al Baton Rouge.
The amount of the scholarship has been
reduced. consequently is Insufficient to
defray all expenses. From this entertain
merit we nope to realize enough to make
up the difference, thereby enabling him to
eajoy the educational advantages, beyond
his reach otherwise. Owing to sickness in
the community. and many other hinder-
lances. we have not been able TO prepare
something new. and the time is now too
| limited 10 attempt a new piece. as the
school at Baton Rouge opens montn
earlier than usual.
SO as it has been suggested that the.popu
| lar piece. s.Eick'ry Farm would be wei
come to number of persons. We have
decided to present it again with some new
| features introduced.
| Trusting that for cause so deserving, 1
will draw good house.
! Respectfully.
I MRS. F. NJ. TAYLOR.
! Providence, La, Augusta, 1885.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
Notice to Teachers.

Office of Chas r. Egelly. Superintendent
OF Education, of East Carroll parish, Lake
Providence, La, August 18th, lS95.-An
examination for one teacher in the Provi-
6ence white school and II teachers for the
colored schools throughout the parish will
be held at Providence white school on
september 18th, aud 18th. commencing at
8 O'Clock a. m. sharp. The examination
will be tor third grade certificates and will
be competitive where there Is more than
one Applicant for the same school. and in
order to obtain a third grade certificate the
applicant must be found competent to
teach spelling. reading, primary mental
Observation-Disclosures Impractical arithmetic
through fractions and simple interest.
elementary geography. primary language
lessons and laws Of health.
Examinations will be written, dnk to be
used and not penciD on single pages, pop
erly numbered and each branch to have
pledge attached signed by the applicant.
All paper aud ink must be furnished by
the applicant. The examination commences
prcmptIy at nine o'clock, and the board Of
examiners and all applicants are requested
to lie prompt in their attendance, ~ order
to prevent confusion and delay.
CEIAS. r. EGELLY,
Parish Superintendent
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
Announcements.

Many of my friends tell me that my
opponent is making hard tight for
my Office, and insist on my doing
something to let the voters know that
[ am candidate. Now | feel that
this notice is premature, but to inform
those who do not know, and satisfy a
large number of friends. / will say
that | am candidate for reelection,
and hope every mau in the parish will
approve my past service by voting for
me. with the promise that will IN the
future, as in the past, serve all without
Partially. Very respectfully,
j. ID. TOMPKINS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

One night when Mr.. Isaac Rees as
stopping with me, says NJ. T latch, a
prominent merchant Of Qaartermaster,
Washington. I heard him grooming.
On going to bis room found him s'if-
fering from oramp collie. lie WAS in
such agony | feared he wonid die.
hastily gave him dose of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He was soon relieveds''aifs
the first words he uttered were ''what
was that stuff you gaze me?" | IN
formed him. A few days ago We
were talking about his attack and he
said he was never without that remedy
now. Ihaye used il in my family foi
several years. know its worth and
do not hesitate to recommend ii TO MY
friends and customers. For sale by j
is. Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
Court Terms.

EAST CARROLL
The jury terms Of the 9TH District Court
are fixed Tor the first Mondays In January
and June.
The civil terms are fixed for the second
Mondays in March and october
MADISON
Jury terms to begin on 4th Mondays IN
January andJuue. Civil terms to begin on
isr Mondays in April and November.
TENsAs-
JURY terms to begin on 3rd Mondays in
Febuary and July Civil terms TO begin on
4til Mondays in April anu November.
By OF der Of his Honor, +. Montgomery
Judge 7th District Court
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

There's no use paying for something
You don't get. No use paying your
money for carefully sewed seams, and
for careful cutting, and then get com
mon goods aud all the badness thai
poor pants means. The price of com.
pants will buy pair of the BUCK.
SKIN BREEcHES, and they have
guarantee in the pocket that makes
good onr statements as 10 their being
The best Jeans Pants on earth. Besi
wear. Best I'll. Best finish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

The finest cypress lumber cut in
Louisiana is now being loaded by the
Providence Lumber Company on a
barge sold TO Messrs. Mathudy 4 Co.,
of ST. Louis. 1t is getting quite an
Industry in our little town and throw
ing great deal of money among our
people. The Providence Lumber Co.,
is now putting in new set of boilers
aud wnen they start again, the expen-
SEES of their mill will not be less Than
800 day. Push her on, gents, and
get railroad 10 West Carroll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

It's advantages for practical instruc-
ton, both in ample laboratories and
abundant hospital materials are un-
equalled. Free access is given 10 the
great Charity Hospital with 700 beds
and $4,000 patients annually. Special
instruction is given daily AT THE BED
SIDE OF THE SICK. The next session
begins October 18th, 1895. For cata-
logue and Information address
PROF. S. E. CHAILLE, Nj. d., DEAN,
New Orleans, La
s@P. o. Drawer 261.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. Tom Gaddis, deputy sheriff
from West Carroll, was in town on
Monday, looking for two escaped pris-
oners, who broke out of Jail on Mou-
day night. l.. d. Manor, white, was
confined in jail as an accessory 10 The
murder of Frank Cawihorn, and the
other, viii Pnylon, colored, for theft
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. Selig, a popular second warder,
was up to attend the Masonic meeting
on Wednesday night.
A horse belonging to the liveryman,
at Tallulah, snccumbed TO the heat OH
Wednesday at Montgomcry's stable.
Mr.. Tom Montgomery lost a fine
horse on Saturday evening last by be-
ing over heated in II drive from Grand
Lake.
Mr.. Chas. n. Webb was up Wednes-
day and Thursday. He reports q
regular flood in the second ward on
Tuesday.
Mr.. O'Neii, Of the Mississippi Home
Insurance Co, of Vicksburg, was in
town This week on business con-
nected with his Company.
Col. Quays, the popular President
| of the. Police Jury, came in Wednes.
day evening to be on hand for The
meeting of the Police Jury on. Tburs.
day.
Father Maize visited in the second
ward last Monday aud Tuesday; he re
ports being enjoyabiy entertained dur
ing his stay there. He left this morn
ing for Delta.
The colored base ball club, Clarl
Hall as manager, welt up 10 skip
with on Saturday morning 10 play
/ club at that place. They played NV
games, winning both.
] Our friend Tom Gillian of Way-a
Way didn't want 10 tell us, or wanted
TO keep it quiet. but we got the new
anyway, that fine boy rad arrived a
his home one day last week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
s@-P. o. Drawer 261.

A country newspaper publisher
sizes up The "span of lite" as follows;
"a child is born, the doctor in al
tendance gets $40 fee; the editor
notes it and gets O.; it is christened
and the minister gets SIS, and the
editor writes it up and gets 90: il
marries aud the minister gets another
$40; the editor gets piece of cake or
600.
"In the course of time ii dies; the
doctor gets from So to 800 and The
minister perhaps gets another SIS, The
undertaken $50 TO $50; the editor
prints notice of death aud an obit
uary two columns long. aud a set O.
resolutions of some lodge or organiza
ton TO which the deceased belonged
and receives 0000, aud then has thu
privilege OF running tree card O.
thanks and lot of poetry besides"