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EITCHBURG RAILROAD-Hoosac Tunnel
L Route. On and after Jan. 3lst, 1875, trains
viii run as follows:
LEAVE BENNINGTON VIA BENNINGTON & RUTLAND
RAILWAY.
Leave Bennington 25. arrive Trey at So m,
New York 20 p m, Hoosick Falls 81. North
Adams So, Greenfield IL ~ m, Fitchburg "a,
Boston 3 10 , m, Mechanicyile 8 03 Saratoga
SO m
Leave Bennington 10 30 p IN, arrive in Troy 70
New York 90. Hoosirk Falls 81, North Adams
49, Greenfield 81. Fitchburg "a, Boston 10 IL
pm.
Leave Bennington 10 arrive Troy So. Hoo
sick Falls H. y nth Adams 90, INTERCHANGEABLE
6 40, Saratoga 80 IN.
Leave Bennington ~ 10 m, arrive Troy co.
New York 6 IS m. Leave Bennington for the
north l2 Of nd Q 10 m. S5, 8 10 m.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BENNINGTON.
Via. Remington and Rutland Railway:
120am, f. ON New York. Albany and Troy,
932 M from New York, Albany, Troy. Hoo
sick Falls, North Adams Saratoga and Mechan-
icville.
sos D m, from New York. Albany and Troy.
63S p m. from Albany. Troy, Hoosick Falls, No
Adams Boston and Saratoga. Arrive from
the north 20, I so m. 10 and 30 pm.
j. r. WATSON, Genl Pass Ag't.
c. A. NIMMO, Boston.
GenI Western Passenger Agen Troy.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-02-15
Too Regular.

Doctor-What the baby must have is
ocular hours. He
Irregular hours? Well, every night Of
the world we walk the floor with him
from 12 to 8. "-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-02-15

DIR. Parkhurst illustrates the old
truth that good destroyer of bad gov
eminent makes poor contriver of good
government.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-02-15

"Incurable" cases Of Catarrh are cured,
perfectly and permanently, by DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. The makers of this medi-
cine guarantee it to benefit or cure, or
money refunded. By all dealers in medi-
cines.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1895-02-15
T EBANON SPRINGS RR.
IL VIM V. REYNOLDS Receiver.
Change of time in effect January list, 1891.

T EBANON SPRINGS r. II.
IL VIM. V. REYNOLDS Receiver.
Change of time in effect January list, 1891.
LEAVE BENNINGTON.
2:25 a. M For PeterSburgh junction, North
Adams and Boston and all points
East and West on the Fitchburg
Railroad. Also. on all points on
Lebanon Springs Railroad.
32Op, M For Pttprsburgh Junction No.
Adams and Boston.
5:45 %, m. For Petersburgh Junction, Will
Jamestown ana North Adams and
all points Lebanon Springs
railroad
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS AT BENNINGTON
lI:35 a m. From Troy Hoosick Falls. Will
Jamestown, North Adams and all
points east on Fitchburg railroad
and all points on Lebanon
Springs railroad,
4:3O o. m. From Troy. Hoosick Falls and
points west on Fitchburg r. r.,
and all points on Lebanon
Springs railroad.
6:O8 %. m. From North Adams, Williams
town, Boston and all points Feast
on Fitchburg railroad. Also
from all points on Lebanon
Springs railroad.
E d. BENNETT, Superintendent.
JOSEPH CHIl.DS, General Passenger Agent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

A friend sends as the following
story: "When was youngfiI was the
most bashful boy west OF the Aliegnan,"
les. Iwould' Mt look at girl, mucn
less speak to maiden; but for all that
T tell desperately in love with sweet
beautiful neighbor girl. Il was de-
sirable match on both sides, and the
old folks was drift and fixed up.
was a gawky, awkward country lout.
about 19 years OF age; she was refined
and fairly educated IN city, ana at
time when girls had superior advanta-
pes and were therefore superior IN cni-
ture to the boys. fixed the day OF
as far as I could have it put. lay
awake in cold Precipitation as the tlae
drew near, and shivered with agony
as I thought of the terrible orueai.
The dreadful day came: went through
the program somehow, IN dazed' con.
fused, mechanical way; the guests one
bv one. departed, and my hair $1,000
IN end. I felt like fleeing to the woods
.or spending the night IN the barn, o.
.leaying for the west, to never return
II was deeply devoted to Sallie; iovea
her harder than q mule could kick bu
that dreadful ordeal could not-dar
: not stand IL. Finally the last CUES
was gone, the bride retired. the famii
: GONE to bed, andI was left with the OF
/ man. john said Le, you can TAX
. that candle; you will find your roor
1 inst above this.-Good night, Jonr
: and may the Lord have mercy on yot
SOUL and with a mischievous twink!
. of the eye the old man slammed DIS
j. ant door. l staggered to my feet an
Q seized the candle with nervous gras
# I knew that it could not be avoided, y
% I hesitated to meet my fate like MAJ
r A happy thought struck me. l hastl
r climbed the stairs, marked the posltle
l. OF the landing and the door of the brid
chamber. Iwould have died before
d would have disrobed insthat holy char
q Der, whereswas awaiting me a trel
re bling girl. Therefore decided to ma
lg the usual preparation without, bic
ly out the light and the friendly darkne
e. would at least mitigate the horrors
the situation. 1t was soon done,
S. dreadful moment had come. l "
is, ready, ! blew out the light, grasp
IN the door knob with deadly and mel
Gus grasp-one moment and 1t wor
Ie- all be over. leaped Within
"a there, around glowing hickory t
with candle brightly burning on
ed bureau. was the blushing bride 81
rounded by the six lovely bridesmaid
Exchange
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
G. r. Davis,
Acting Secretary.

Secretary Hester's weekly New
Orleans cotton exchange statement,
issued before the close OF business
on Saturday last, shows falling Oh
in the movement into sight CON-
parted with the seven days ending
this date last year in round figures OF
zoe. 900 bales, with the same days
wear before last of 10000 and with
the same days in 1892 CT 49,ooo.
For the twenty-nine days OF Rovem-
Der the total shows loss from 1897
of 1S1, 900. For the ninety days OF
the season that have elapsed the az.
gregate is behind the same ninety
days Of last year 1880, 900, OF the
same days year before last S6S,ooe
and is ahead Of the same time 1897
by 80, 900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

The Democratic party OF our State
will have one OF the hardest fights
on their hands that they have had
in many day, and it will not do for
any chickering's or discussions In
their ranks in the campaign before
us. The Republicans and Popnlists
are going to join hands and bring
out q State ticket Their latest
move was at Alexandria last week,
in which the Democrat Of that city
says that Eat Star Chamber meet
ing in second story room OF the
Exchange Hotel, such prominent Re
puhlicans as Major Andrew Hero,
Jr., Chas. Med. Puckette, and such
leaders OF the populist persuasion Al
Tets, Bryan and Baily, all editors o
populist journals, convince us, tina
as they have an identity OF interests
thev met in secret conclave for thu
purpose and we believe formed a.
alliance, offensive and defensive. :
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
NOW TRY THIS.

It will cost you nothing and WIN
surely do you good, if you have 2
Cough. Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. Ut. ni.s
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed 70
give relief, or money will be paid BACK.
Sufferers from LaGrippe found 1t Just
the thing and under its use nad
speedy and perfect recovery. Try .
sam pie bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good thing J.
is. Trial bottles free at j. s.. Guensro
Drug Store. Large size Soc. end y 200
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

holy MosesI just think OF naval
officer Jeff. &. Snyder riding bicy-
Gle. We would like to see this cor
pulent mortal astride q Dyke. The
Picayune says that she occupies
considerable space on the earth's
surface, has purchased wheel and
is taking lessons daily. Mr.. Snyder
has proven very apt STUDENT. and
expects in a few days to brach out on
the avenue, and spin with the rest Of
them.'' Justice White and Speaker
Reed, two heavy men, have recently
purchased wheel, and it is said vii
soon be experts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
Court Terms.

EAST CARROLL . &C.,.
The Jury terms ofthe It'll District Court
are fixed for the first Mondays In january
and June. aaoord
The civil terms are liked ior the seeon'
Mondays in March and OCTOBER.
MADISON 49,, ~a ~
Jury terms to begin on 4tn mo ha o -
ist Mondays in April and November.
TENsA6- .ss 4,
Jury terms to begin on Bird Mondays II
| Febuary and July. Civil terms to begin OF
4th Mondays in April ard November.
By order of MS Honor, F. + montgomery
su1e j. D. Tcmpkins, Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
NORTH AND EAST.

If yon have any intention OF gong
10 the North and East this fall or
winter. YOU should advise yourself OF
the best route from the South and
West. This is the Louisville ana
Nashville Railroad, which is running
double daily trains from New Orleans
and Memphis through to Louisville,
Cincinnati, Nashville, Birmingham
Atlanta, Montgomery, Thomasv'ilc'
Pensscola, Jacksonville and all other
Florida poi nts; Washington, phila
de,phia, New York, Chicago, Detrei'
Blu ffalo and ell points North and Eas'
Pullman Sleeping Car Service through
special low rates made to Atlantis
dnriug the continuance Of the Cotton
States Exposition. For particulars q
to rates and through car service, wrH
h. 4, KINGSLEY, Trsv. Pass. Agent Dals'
Texas.
| mo. YlIxNEy, Div. Pass. Agent, Ne
4 Orleans. la. =,
lc.p. ArNoaE, Gent Pass agent, LSu'svil
Il Ky,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Judge Noise, Judge Of Section b,
of the Criminal Court, New Orleans,
has been indicted ON the charge OF
oppression in Office and SANDER.
The grand jury Is beng censured
very much for its treatment OF Judge
Noise. who stands very high. The
grand jury in their report made a
bitter attack upon Governor Foster.
Judge Ferguson would not accept
the report nor allow it to be filed, as
the attack was unwarranted upor
the Governor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Mr.. jas. B. Allen, prominent
cotton planter of Port Gibson, last
Saturday sold ITO bales of long staple
cotton to Geo. P. Reeve & Co., cot
ton buyers of vicksburg, at fourteen
cents per pound net; being equiva-
lent to fifteen cents at port market.
The staple measured from one and
nine-sixteenths to one and i've
'eighths inch. He also sold twelve
bales of new variety of cotton te
the same firm at fifteen and one-hali
cents per pound, the staple OF which
was one and three-quarters incl
long.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
Judgzlt ent.

Seventh District Court, East Car Trnst p vs.
ish, Louisiana-Mrs: dui'a u
W. b. Frost-No. $780,. md
This case being regularly taken up ana
triad by reason Of the law and the evidence
being in favor thereof, it 10 ordered. 80,
; 1eaes and decreed that plaintiff nave y
md; ,udsment OF separation of property agai ~ J
her husband, W. b. Frost, dissolv,n sist; ~; 90
community Of acqge5s an aha sa hs authorized
to adm,nister her affairs parate and apa1'
from her husband. Defendant to pay cos''
Done read and signed in open Court tni'
A''n "@' F.F. MONTGOMERY,
Judge 9TH Jud. District.
pron;dance. La. Nov. %. 1s35-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
MEETING OF THE EAECoTAsH
COMMITTEE.

Lake Providence, La, Dec. 4th. 1885.
The following having been declared
elected members Of the rarisn Dem
ocratic Executive Committee AZ tne
primaries held on Nov. %, 1880, the
result of which has been duly pro-
mnleated. met this day for the pur-
nose of organizing and promulganng
The returns of the State primary held
on December 8, 1895.
There were present-W. =. Mcnag'
]. s. Guenard, j. N. Turner, =. f.
Davis, w. E. Long by proxy =. F.
Davis. N
Absent-Robt. Nicholson, Z. r.
Blackburn K. N. Rea and w. +. Dunn
ON motion, j. 8. Guenard was eject
cd temporary chairman and u. r
Davis temporary secretary.
The returns from the various pre-
cincts being thus canvassed, the resni
of the election was found, ana oe
clared to be as follows: :,
For Governor, Murphy j. Foster +"
votes. -,
For member State Central Com
mittee. w. s. Brown, Is votes.
/ Whereupop, q. T. Davis offered TN
following, which was unanimous
carried:
whereas, 1t appearing from the X
suit of the primary election heia .
Dec. 8. 1895, that NJ. j. Foster IS 10
, choice of the people OF East CAIRO
as the Democratic nominee ior 0ose
nor;
ia authorized to appoint eight del
oates TO the State Convention to
! held at Shreveport on the 18th day
( December. and that said delegates
iostruced TO cast the vote of this pa
,sh in said convention for M. y. Fost.
for Governor as long ss he is q cane
date;
J, Further resolved, That the "a
!. delegates be instructed to vote as
unite on ell questions coming oeio
J. the convention and that in obfainl
the sense of the delegation on 9
a question a plurality thereof is TO
:. termine how the vote shall be cast.
l0 The Chair then appointed w.
E. Brown. J. E. Ransdoll, c. =. DAY
8, les. Beard, f. r. Bernard, j. w. Du
"A aud T. S. Delony. -
:" On motion of Mr.. Turner, Mr. u
q. nard was added tc the above dele
ton.
m On motion, the committee adjourn
~ subject to call. o,,nx.pD
xt Chair. pro
st G.. r. Davis,
A citing Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Mr.. n. n. McClendon, OF Amite
CITY. is spoken of as candidate for
Secretary Of State. There are alarge
number Of Democrats throughout the
State who think that the Fiorids
parishes should have a representa-
tive upon the ticket. Mr.. McClen'
don is a glentleman of recognized
ability and well qualified for the pc
sition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Governor Stone, Of Mississippi,
has offered 6 reward o. $500 esch
for the arrest and conviction OF
the mob who engaged IN lynching
the negro Jack Marlborough at Crya'
tai Springs last Saturday. 1t is said
$50 men took part in Che lynching.
Marlborough was desperate, having
killed several white and colored men
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Calf Foot Jelly,
Cartoon Saratoga Chipe,
Newfshatel Cheese,
Bayle's Deviled Cheese,
Grated Parmarsan Cheese,
Pine. Apple Cheese,
Fresh Cream Cheese,
Currie Powders,
Gumbo Filet,
Walnut Catsnp,
Dunbar's Creole Sauce,
Mushrooms,
Partride Capatis,
Truffied Partridge in cans,
Stuffed Prunes,
Burnham's Spiced Lobsters,
Farina,
Pearl Sage,
Dunbar's Figs in Syrup,
Evaporated Cream,
Spanish Olives in Kegs
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
Allow me to introduceyou tothe following arrivals

Fancy Mixed and Chow Chow In kegs
Truffied Sion Sausage,
Sardines in Trufies,
Hickmolt's Asparagus Tips,
McGinnis' Porter,
Mault Neutrine,
Boneless Pigs Feet in cans,
Fulton Market Roll Beef,
Fresh Pork Sausage,
Smoked Porked Sausage,
Liebig's Ext. Beef.
Spaghette Macaroni,
Italian Macaroni,
Dried Canvas Beef,
Fresh Prunes.
Maple Syrup,
Roll Mopps,
Graham Flour,
Ell Belmont Cigars,
La Bella Creole.
Plum Pudding,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

In a speech at Monroe last week
Sholars gave Gov. Foster terrible
dig in the ribs for granting a pardon
to PAT Ford. The list OF signers
presented for Ford's pardon was ex-
amined the other day, and Sholars
signature appears second on the list.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

aChristianity, if it means anything,
means sixteen ounces to the pound,
three feet to the yard, just weight
and Just measure. 1t means honesty
in ali dealings, purity in all CONVERSE
ton, and charity as broad as the race,
unf,inching integrity, sympathy, hu.
mauity to man, loyalty to God"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Everybody can afford to own a
bicvcle now. 1t is said that the
Japanese have entered into compe-
tition with American manufacturers
and are offering wheels guaranteed
equal to the best high grade at Sl2'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

There is only one Republican Con-
oressman from the State OF Texas,
and only one Democratic Congress-
man from the State Of Massachusetts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Capt r. b. Blanks, Of Ouachita
parish, will be presented to the
Shreveport Convention, for the nom
ination for State Treasurer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

The Brookhaven (Miss.) Citizen
says that the amount OF WHISKY
shipped to that town during the next
thirty days would build the finest
two-story brick building in the State.
And yet they tell us prohibition pro-
hibits(21
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
For Sale.

Fine Peekin Ducks-Per pair, $1.bo; trio,
S- Pure Red Jersey Pigs, very fine, and VIII
sejl very cheap. Call on me for prices;
Sen BENTON MlLLIKlN,
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

D STOW awav because you been before W eacas
@ h ast with the understanding will do better IN the n'ure
VIII thank Won in patronage and also e1enu
annreciations my regular customers
An / ask is don't forget me- .-u
". 9. MoRAE, Agt-
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For Sale or Rent.

The Alpha Plantation in Bunch,s Benz 7, !
ia for rent for 1895, or for sale: VIII also
3 eli Drug Store outfit, a lot OF housenoia
serniture and farming implements. Ao-
dress, ~ D w sEAY.
Lutcher. st. James, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
f.ad;es' Restaurant.

Mrs. Z. e. Gardham has made prepare
tions to entertain ladies at the Lake View
som' oysters are kept on hand all the time,
and can be served In any style, she
respectfully sohcits the patronage OF me
public. i.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

Fifteen million bushels OF coal
started down the river last week
from Pittsburg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
axe a Peep
AND YOU WILL FIND
ALL OF YOUR WANTS

c1N BE FILLED Nv THE GROCERY LdNE - M ~
n ~ 100 r ITE TO MEND YOUR WAYS, AN
Sill soITcITING your PATRONAGE aa W y ~
10 ILW6YS KEEP II GOOD THING BEFoKE IH6 AZ
pI7o9I 1c 13UY YOUR GROCERIES FROM NE 4ND
ar VICE FRESH GOODS, AND SAVE MONEY q"
YOUR PURCHASES.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
New Orleans, Lake Port and the bene
Freight and Passenger Steamer

7. P. LEATHERS.
r. C feathers, Captain,
z Ronlat Clerk.
rn Leaves New Orleans
every Saturday at p m.
passing Providence going up Tuesday
morning. Returning, passing Proyi-
dence going down the same evening.
This steamer reserves the right to
pass all landings that tho captain may
consider unsafe.
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For Lease.

The wilson Point plantation, containing
about 1900 acres.
The Cottonwood plantation, containing
about 1900 acres.
Roth places are well improved anc are
fine cotton lads IN high state OF cuitiya-
ton.
Address:
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

PHIL MCGUIRE,
Prop. Pills Saloon,
No. 8 Levee street, doors from corner
Dealer in
Wines, Liquors md Cigars,
and sole agent in Providence for the
celebrated brand OF
LIVE oAz wHlsKET, 10 YEAks OLD,
Made by the Live Oak Distillery Of
Cincinnati. Ohio.
The purest Rye whiskey on the market,
and used by tie U. 8. government fof
medical purposes.
Also Peobies OLD CABINET In cases, 70
years old.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

ran and winter Samples.

Mr.. walter Goodwin wishes US TO
saw that be has Just received his ne" S
line of fall and winter sa.p'.s'
and invites his friends to call ana tahe
= look at them. On account OF 'h0
nswtar;ff. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

ohamber,ain's Eye and SKIN osntmsns
is unequailed for Eczems, Lstt GS .n Sa.s
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappec
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, r5os. 81. 1i a.
Chronic Sore Eyes and GranuiaIed Eye LioA
For sale by druggists at 70 Genus Per o0A'
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
a;sson trv Dr. Cady's Condition Powders
5rl,ev tone MP the system, aid digestion, cure
los Of aupetite, relieve constipation, correct
Kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life TO an old or over-worked horse. 70
aents Der package. For sale by druggists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

For Justices Peace Third Ward,
Chas. r. Egelly and G. M. Franklin.
For Constable Third Ward,
w. II. Hunter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07
Parish, Ticket.

Parish Ticket
For Representative,
C. S. WHY.
For Sheriff,
j. W. Dunn.
For Clerk eth District Court
j. D. Tompkins.
For Coroner,
w. E. Long.
For Police Jury,
Robt Nicholson,
as' H. H. Graham,
n nh' Phil Mcclure,
o." ,., ;. p. d. Quays,
1.h C. A. Voelker.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-07

last wear was immense; and this sea-
son the crop has been raised at Ut
tie expenditure, it has brought tine
nrices. so that again prosperity
: reiens IN the land-sI have travelled
much through this district and know
, it well-as a rich alluvial soil, pro-
ducing an extra staple OF cotton
known as offenders" which brings
a better price than the ordinary
a one." The country he adds us no'
!. to be settled, for the projected line
. is ever in sight of a gin house will
q cotton bales, cotton seed, and othsl
'r produce to send to market. Th'
IN line has been judiciously located il
% the open lands of the district ant
: his information was derived from
the surveyors who stayed at hi
g home and told him they never los
st sight of a gin house from Vidalia't
K, lBowle, Arkansas. But althoug
ty the country is opened and settle
4. and population-centres are to b
found here and there along the lin
hc such as at Lake Providence, Mill
e ken's Bend, Tallulah, Neweitoi
0, vidalia, etc., yet its resources al
ch practically undeveloped and back
as the projected line OF railroad IN the'
a.l marshes are to be found hundred
of thousands of acres--along Il
~ line the figures would run to M
IS, lions of acres-of virgin forest WI
he valuable cypress, oak, gum, as
an poplar, pecan, ETC., in immen
Quantities. Sawmllls are IN ops