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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Providence. La. August Q, 1895.


The Hon. Board of Mayor and Aid
ermen met this evening in regular
session.
His Honor. tho Mayor in the chair.
Aldermen Purdy, Egelly and Fousse
being present.
Aldermen Schneider and Beard be-
ing absent.
The minutes of previous meeting
read and approved.
The reports OF officers and varions
bills against the town were read and
filed. and referred TO the Finance Com
mittee.
The Finance Committee reported as
follows:
To the Hon. Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen of the town of Providence
We your Finance Committee beg leave
TO report that we have examined the
reports of the Treasurer and Tax Cor
lector for the months of June and
July. which we find correct. supported
by the proper vouchers.
We find from the report OF the Tax
Collector that he has collected and
] turned over to the Treasurer for ac-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

A large crowd of colored people
from Bunch's Bend and the lower
neighborhood were in town last Fri
day to witness the ball game between
the colored clubs. There was rery
little money In the whole crowd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

The cart ordinance passed by the
Board Of Aldermen at their meeting
on Thursday evening last, is a good
one, aud should have been adopted
long ago. Push carts have no right
on the sidewalks, they are for pedes-
TRANS. Let carts take the streets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Tue military boys who expect to
take part in the encampimcnt next
month, should attend the meeting of
the company tomorrow. The men,
bers who are ia bad standing will not
be allowed to take part in the en-
campment, so be on hand Sun
day aud fix yourselves up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
TO THE TRADE.

EJ. &. P. Goats Spool Cottor
st z5 less 2 per cent. This price il
to merchants only.
w. n. WHITE, ACT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
Planters Meeting.

meeting Of the East Carroll Planters
Association is called to meet at the Fire.
mans Hail at II O'Clock noon, Wednesday,
A lgust 81 Business of Importance. All
the planters Of the parish are requested to
attend
By order Of the President.
j. w. PITTMAN.
Secretary.
Lake Providence, La. Aug. 14th 1885.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. Samuel Oldtield OF England.
bro: lier Of orr popular parisboner,
Arr j. G. Oldfield, arrived last week,
aud viii spend sometime visiting his
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

There will be nc services at the
Catholic Church tomorrow, Father
Maize having left this morning for
Madison
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

We hope the government works, to
be started up next week, will not take
the colored labor from plantations. Ii
would be pretty hard on the planters
when cotton picking will soon COM
mence for their labor to jump them
This is a question that should be dis
cessed by the planters at their meet
ing to be held on Wednesday next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

V. ri. Purdy,
Finance Committee.
August 9. 1895.
The report of the Finance Commit
tee was adopted as read.
ByMr. Pnrdy. Motion
That the following Board of Assess
ors be selected and created for current
year 1895:
L. j. Powell and JOS. E. Ransdeli
freehoIders, and v. M. Purdy alder
! man; and that j. s. Glenard is hereby
appointed clerk to said board; and
upon completion TO the satisfaction OF
this board of the tax roll, he shall be
allowed and paid a compensation Of
twenty dollars.
The marshal was instructed to en-
force the ordinance in regard to OBJ
structing the sidewalk and all push
carts must not be allowed to obstruci
same.
On motion of Mr.. Egelly the board
| adjourned.
E. j. HAMLEY, Mayor.
DAN O'SULLvAN, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

now in the dim laod Of dreams and
phantasy. and doubtless. Uncle Moses
has gone thither to take to her 1the
hundred dollars wuff Of watermeions,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Capt. r. N. Rea, who has the con-
tract for carrying The mail from Will
son Point TO Providence, informs us
that The mail which arrived last week
in such bad condition, did not hap
pen on his end of the route, but got
we, between Hampton and Skipwith.
II is not our intention TO report an
item incorrectly or hurt any one, aud
when we make mistake, We are ready
and willing 10 correct it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

A heavy rain on Sunday. Not a
week has passed since June that i has
not r.incd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

sAn exchange tells story Of boy
who was sent to market with a sack
of roasting ears. After lingering
around all day be came home without
selling them. When his mother asked
him why he had not sold the corn ht
said that.no one asked him what he
had in the sack. There arc . great
many merchants Ike that little boy
They have plenty OF goods for sale
but fail to tell what is in the sack. Il
you expect to sell goods in this day
aud age you must open your sack aud
keep shouting the merits OF yonr stock
+ in trade.n
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
Furniture at Wholesale Prices.

We represent the largest manufac.
turers OF Household Furniture in the
world, aud sell TO any body at factory
prices. All shipments direct from the
Chicago factory. Our large furniture
catalogue mailed to any address on
receipt of 6 cents IN stamps to pa,
postage. Our special Baby Carriage
Catalogue, showing 63 new styles
nailed free. American Furniture
Agency, Retail PROFIT Smasher'
Galeua, Kansas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

at is the best patent medicine in
the world'' is what MIR. E. NJ. Hartman.
of Marquam. Oregon, says of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. What lei,ds me to make
this assertion is from the fact that d,s-
EMERY in its worst form was prevalent
around here last summer aud it never
took over two or three doses of that
remedy to effect a complete cure. y
For sale by J. s. Guenard's drug
store,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. c. G. Strong. principal of the
public schools at Anderson. Cal, says:
Il have used Chamberlain Pain
Balm and have found it an excellent
remedy for iameness and slight
wounds"
Lameness usually results from a
sprain, or other injury, or from rheu-
matism, for which Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is especially intended and I'M
eauallcd. 1t affords almost immediate
relief and in a short time effects 2
permanent cure. For sale by j. 5.
Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. O'Neii, Of the Mississippi Home
Insurance Co, of Vicksbnrg, was III
town This week on business con-
nected with his Company.
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.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT,
Tulane University of Louisiana

DAN O'SULLIvAN. Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

Mr.. Chas n. Webb was up Wednes-
day and Thursday. lie reports o
regular flood in The second ward on
Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-08-17

eoBStuSF tHfS Vi0 naA SiaA.Se'
cracked idiot"
Uncle Moses. not having learned, ow
TO read in his two days schooling,
showed this to all of the gentlemen in
the parish and asked them to sign it..
They did so.
When the election came off and the
poor old man was defeated, he felt hurt
and bewlldered; and it is said, struck so
many people with his big marshal's
club that the authorities had to forbid
hun coming in town. Uncle Moses is
not as meek as his name sake.
Don't you want desc here figs" says
Uncle Moses, when he has finishes pill
ing the blood red apples in basket.
i wants to git rid on UNI. Mrs. So and
| So what lives out on the lake tole me
to bring her round hundred dollars
wuff of watermeions for Sunday cinner
and I must make room forum in my
wheel BARR
With great mercantile dispatch, he
then mixes together sweet potatoes,
leanteloupes and apples, and trudges
away, followed by the little pet dog.
In a few minutes our small GRAND
boy comes in. saying Uncle Mestss is
lying down sound asleep under The big
pecan tree, right outside gate, his
wheel barrow standing near him and
| il covered with the cotton sack.
Most probably. | think, the lady
! dc spoke OF is his fair haired young
IN, isane who wore the fine white dress
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

Get our prices on job works.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
A Happy New Year.

The MESSENGER takes pleasure
in wishing its readers and patrons
a Happy New Year.
The year which is just passing
To oblivion has been favorable to
the people of this town and par
ish.
We have had favorable season
to grow our crops, business has
been good, no calamity has visit
ted our section, and altogether, we
are happy prosperous people,
and we have reason to rejoice.
Let us hope that the coming
year will be as favorable as the
past, this is what the MESSENGER
|. wishes to the people of st. Martin
parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
Mr.. FOurnet Serenaded -.

Last Saturday evening, when
Mr.. A. V. Fournet returned from
the Shreveport convention, his
friends, accompanied by the Ex-
.celsior string band went to his
home and gave him a serenade.
They then all went to the Court
House, where some short speeches
of congratulation were made.
The court house was pretty we'll
crowded, many ladies being in the
audience.
Mr.. Jules ]. Mouton was called
to preside over this little meeting
and Mr.. W. b. Eastin to act as Sc
cretary.
The first speaker introduced was
Mr.. Frank I. Guilbeau, who con-
graduated Mr.. Fournet, sung his
praises, and finally drifted to re-
gulators etc.
The second speaker was Mr..
James Simon who made a short
address, congratulatory to Mr..
FOurnet, and concluded with the
remark that after Mr.. Fournets
term as treasurer would be at an
end, he hoped to see him fill the
Governors chair.
Judge James E. Mouton follow
ed, addressing the audience in
French. His remark were to show
the record of Mr.. Fournet as an
officer, and politicians, to show he
had a right to the office to which
he aspires on the state ticket.
Mr.. Fournet who was the last to
speak only made a few remarks,
explaining how, when a candidate
for secretary of state, he is now a
candidate for treasurer, he said il
was all by combination, nothing
more.
After the meeting Mr.. Fournet
was escorted back to his home by
the music and his friends.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

A. E. Fitzpatrick. of Fillmore, CAL, had
the misfortune to have his leg caught
between cart and a stone and badly
bruised. Ordinarily he would have been
laid up for two or three weeks, but says:
After using one bottle Of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm began to feel better. and in
three days was entirely we'll. The pecu-
liar soothing qualities which Chamber
lain's Pain Balm pOss sses have never
noticed in any other liniment. take
pleasure in recommending it," This
liniment is also Of great value for rheu-
matism and lame back. For sale bv T.
/ Liable. Druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

The trial of the suit for damages
against the Southern Pacific r. R.
Co., for the killing of the two wo-
men who were crossing the rail-
road track in a buggy, at Olivier
station, some months since, lasted
several days and resulted in YER
dict of $4,000 by the jury in ia
vor of plaintiffs. The case will be
appealed to the Supreme Court. =
N. l. Enterprise.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
Deafness Cannot be Cured

Deafness Cannot be Cured
by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness.
and that ia bv constitutional remedies.
Deafness ia caused by an inflamed coll
dltion of the mucous lining of the Ens-
tachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when it is en-
tiraly closed Deafness is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken
ou, and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an inflam.
ed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case Of Deafness caused by catarrf
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrf
Cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address f. j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. O
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
The Christmas Tree Enter
ment.

Sunday last was the day for the
children, it was the day of the
christmas tree entertainment at
the College hall under the charge
of the Sisters of Mercy. The grab
bag, fishing-pond ETC., we're pretty
we'll patronized by the little ones
who invested all their nickels in
toys of all shape and form and
noisy too.
The attendance at night was
large, the hall was crowded to its
full capacity. The Excelsior brass
band furnished some sweet music
and the little plays, songs and dia
logues rendered by the pretty lit
tie children were very amusing
and entertaining.
It was a complete success ant
the MESSENGER is glad that it wa'
so, because the good Sisters de
serve all the help and assistance
We can give them.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
NOTICE.

The Contract for keeping Bridge across
Bayou rpche in the Town Of st. Martin
Vile during the year 1896 will be sold at
public sale to lowest bidder on Tuesday
December 3lst 1895. at 12 N. terms and
conditions will be made known at time
Of sale.
By orders of the Police Jury anu Town
Council Of st. Martin, lille.
AVG AVG N M.sI,S COMMITTEES.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

The popularity of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and the high esteem In
which it Ia held leads us to believe 1t tO
be an article of great worth and merit.
We have the pleasure of giving the ex-
perience of three prominent citizens of
RedOndO Beach. CAL, in the use of the
remedy. Mr.. A. V. Trudell says: Il
have always received prompt relief when
l used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
Mr.. James Orchard says: Il am satisfied
that Chamberlain's Cough remedy cured
my cold" Mr.. j. NJ. Hatcher says: For
three years / have used Chamberlain
Cough Remedy in my family and ita re-
suits have always been satisfactory"
For sale by 7. ]. Liable. Druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antssie;
Railroad, Texas and New Orleans
Railroad.
SUNSET LIMITED.

SUNSET LIMITED.
The travel 10 the Pacific Coast over the South.
ern Pacific last year was somewhat phenomenal.
owing largely to the Inauguration of the spleu.
did Sunset Limited service. This was q tsuin
leaving New Orleans each Thursdays train %
sumptuously equipped that il marked an ep0ch
in the construction of railway rolling stock. II
meet the popular demand the Southern Pscife
will, this season, double the service and Sun.
ret Limited will leave the Crescent City seodA
Monday and Thursday. being wholly dintinst
from the regular daily passenger service Of the
road. This years trains as far AZ surpass the
equipment of last year as did those excsll an
predecessors. The great feature of the Sunset
Limited trsins of 1s95-ls96. will -bs the isdiss'
parlor and drawing room car, wholly new de-
parture in its way, and one 40 distinctive thst Il
at once gives the Southern Pacific managemsnt
= unique position for originality. 1t is ons
which will forcibly appeal to every lady tr.vs.
Ter. The train will be drawn by locomotive
patterned after the famous Columbian Exposi.
ton dyer. and guaranteed to maintain q speed
OF 100 miles an hour il required. The frss cor
IL called a composite car. with baggage CON-
partment, in the front end. barber shop. hsth
room, buffet and toilet room in the centss, ssd
extensive smoking room with library and -.
cpetaries in the rear. Adjoining this is tie -
dies drawing room. car, with the dsinsisst q
lounsing rooms for the ladies' in the fruat
where well selected library and charmisG
desks supplied with elegant stationary invite b
| the dual pursuits of literature and correspoa.
dence. Back Of this are seven drawins 'rDoa
| compartments. each equipped with lavstosy saA
toilet accessories, and each capable of occupan-
| cy singly or en- suite. An aside down the si1e
of the car permits access to any one. while con.
| municating doors which may be locked o.
thrown open at will. will enable the purchases
to use one or more staterooms a. his needs n.
quire. At the end of the car are commOdioas
toilet rooms.
! Back OF this are two standard. double
drawing room. seven section sleeping cars With
every accessory needful to the traveller. and In
the rear Of the train the exquisitely appointed
dinning car where meals are served In carte.
The luxury of the whole train is indescribabls.
The woodwork throughout is in the rarest Of ths
tropical woods fnished,to perfection; the. up
holstery is in soft pushes of subdued tones; the
wilton carpet and silk hsnRings harmonic with
their surroundings. In fact, the train and all
its service is the perfection of that luxury and
lavish expenditure which has made travel On
the Sunset Limited the synonym of all that 10
ideal In trains-contiDentsl travel.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
Attention Sugar Planters.
FOR SAIL AT A BARGAIN.

FOR SAIL AT A BARGAIN.
One steel tank on barge. capacity about
100 barrels. style of tank same as used
on tank ears. Good for transferring
syrup aud molasses to Central Sugar
Houses or Railroad Stations. Tank one
year old and in perfect condition. Was
used 10 transfer Cotton Seed Oil from
Mill to Railroad Station. Apply to Law
Ter & Chaery. No 226 Carondelet Street.
New Orleans. La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

The ball of Sunday promises
to be grand, the Excelsior brass
band will discourse their selec-
tions after high mass and parade
the town in the evening.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

The MESSENGER was not much
politically inclined, it had no de-
sire to enter into political discus
sions, but it will never fail to per-
form its duty, and denounce what
ever it thinks is wrong.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

"A heavy rain felt christmas
morning that wet everything, and
gave the children a chance to fire
their fireworks promiscuously.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28

Mr.. L. Corny accompanied by
his two sisters and Miss Young
ct Lafayette are visiting friends
here, the guests of the Misses
Gueriniere.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1895-12-28
A WhiteWashed Party.


7. Guilbeau was making an ad-
dress of congratulstion to Mr..
Fournet on his securing an Office
OH the state ticket, he forgot HIM
self, or made the serious blunder
to fall back on the Regulators and
their work; and referred to this
parish as the "banner white par
ish" of Louisiana.
1.-THE banner white parish of
Louisiana" The "white-washed"
parish of Louisiana, rather, for if
the condition of things are such
as they are to-day, it is by force
of circumstances, and not a mat
ter of principle. In the first
place the Regulators were not Or
ganized for the real purpose of
srppressing the negre vote, they
were organized for political pur-
poses, to band them together and
drive them in drove to the polls as
was done in the third ward of this
parish at the primary election a
few days since, and to keep these
people together, to raise their pre-
JUDGE and to excite the ignorance
and hatred of the majority of the
Regulators, the negro question
was prominently put forward. The
prejudice of the whites against the
negro is such, that this is the only
thing that will Immediately rally
the ignorant people.
The cry of Democracy being the
white mans party is most ridicu.
lous, for that same white mans
party has just voted in East Car
roll parish for the Negro Hunter
, and elected him for the Office hi
, was running for, before the Demo
cratic primaries.
The coat of "white-wash" thai
was put on your white-man's part,
is falling off, and under that Goa
/ of white-wash we can see it's true
/ color.
J Again; this time, l will come
nearer home, at the very time re
5 ferred to by Mr.. Guilbeau, wher
. the Regulators were at work ap
plying the brush, to "white-wash'
5 the Democracy of this parish
which was pretty dirty, wher'
were your leaders, what we're the.
3 doing? Have you not heard of tn
caucus held in New Orleans will
l the very negroes that we're Danish
!, ed from this parish by the Regu
: lators, have you not heard of tn
work of your leaders to vote tn
8 negroes, right here in the parisl
you seem so proud to call thu
$ Banner White Parish of Louisi
: ana?" Have you not heard of tn
caucus held in this parish by you
:. leaders when they decided to vot
t the negroes if necessary to carr
:. their election? Mr.. Daspit who wa
e one member of that caucus explai
s ned just a few weeks ago how ant
n for what purpose it was decided t
Q vote the negroes and told to tn
public who were the leaders in ths
= caucus, and a few days later Nj
n Gardemal in a card published thi
v fact, this is certainly a serious az
n cusation against the leaders of th
e "White-washed" party, and unit
b this charge of caucussing to vot
the negroes brought, and 'sperche
O fed by Mr.. Daspit, is not deniet
J. and we have not the proof ths
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counfhe Ell. ee q { i:'i q iiti5!s
chamberiain's Eye and Skin ointmens

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin ointmem
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granuiated Eve Lids.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
TO HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con.
dition try DR.. Cadys Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over-worked horse. Is
cents per package. For sale BY druggists.