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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The demise of Mr.. A. T. Hafford,
on Thursday night of last week was
no surprise to his family or citizens
of our town. He had been confined
to his home for almost five years con.
tinuously, and during all the long days
and months of his sufferings his faith
full wife and devoted children watched
over him with the fondest solicitude.
Even unto death their watchfnl care
was undated, and the aged ole gen.
.tleman went peacefully away, as a
candle that burns low in the socket
and gradually melts into darkness.
Mr.. Hafford was one of the oldest
residents of the parish, being little
over seventy-nine years of age. For
the last twenty odd years he has been
resident of Lake Providence, and
when well and strong was an energetic
hard working man.
The Banner-Democrat joins the
community in rendering its mite of
sympathy to the family in their be-
reavement.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The exposure to all sorts and condi-
tons of weather that lumberman is
called upon to endure in the camps
often produces severe colds which, if
not promptly checked, result in con-
gestion or pneumonia. Mr.. j. 0.
Davenport, ex-manager of the Fort
Bragg Redwood Co., an immense in
stitution at Fort Bragg, CAL, says they
sell large quantities OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy at the company's store
and that he has himself used this rem
edy for severe cold and obtained i'm
mediate relief. This medicine pre-
vents any tendency of cold toward
pneumonia and insures a prompt re-
covery. For sale at Guenardl drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The following was handed us for
publication:
The young ladies of Grace Church
did graceful thing on one of the
gray, soberish days of last week. TAX
ing advantage of short lull in the
rain-storm, they gathered at the
Rectory and organized themselves into
an association to be known as the
Wslling Workers. And as they have
the secret of most of the stitches
used in embroidery, and something OF
knowledge of other art acork. they
are preparing to receive and execute
all kinds of orders of the sort.
There is yet room for others to join
them under certain conditions.
This organization, added to the
faithful efforts OF the Rectory Society,
30 long and patiently at work in the
parish. will 60 far to put Grace
Church among the working parishes
of the Diocese.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Moore Bros, Of this place, closed
their doors Monday last. The Ban
ner deeply regrets that financial trouble
has overtaken these enterprising and
courteous young men. 1t is said that
merchants have to do business on very
close margins and 1t requires great
cargo to avoid danger. We hope the
Moore Bros, may adjust their affairs
and re-open.-Franklin Banner.
|he many friends of these popular
young men in Providence regret to
learn of their trouble, and hope that
they will be able to fix their affairs
with their creditors and resume busi-
ness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

A person can imagine the disap-
pointment felt when the public went
down to the post Office on Monday
evening after their mail and were in
formed that the Sunday New Orleans
papers had not arrived. This is get
ting to be intolerable-it is either the
Vicksburg papers or New Orleans pa
pers that fail to arrive about once a
week-and the fault is either on the
railroad or at Hampton station-one
or the other. We would like for the
city papers to say something about the
careless manner in which the mail is
now being handled.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The steamer City Of Savannah is
due up tonight from Vicksburg for
Memphis and all way landings. This
is the boat to travel on if you want
comfort and something good to eat.
The Messrs. Cummins will soon change
the time Of leaving Vicksburg, making
it IL M, which will give persons who
want to make the round trip time to
do their shopping in Vicksburg, which
will be a big convenience. The round
trip is only $500.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

In q recent editorial the Salem,
Oregon, Independent says: "Time
and again have we seen Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy tried and never with
out the most satisfactory results.
Whenever we see q person afflicted
with hoarseness, with cough or cold,
we invariably advise them TO get
CHARACTERISTICS Cough Remedy; and
when they do, they never regret 1t.
II always does the work, and does 1t
WE'LL" For sale at J. S. Guenard's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

We understand that one or two col
ored breveren since their return from
the convention held at Delta, are brim
full of politics. Take our advice, and
leave politics alone. You are getting
along very well, but the moment you
commence to fool with something
that there is no earthly chance OF
doing you any good, you lose the
respect of the white people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Gods ideal woman, 80 says the
Nashville Christian Advocate, sis the
woman in the home and of the home
tho woman 'in whose tongue is the
law of kindness, who openeth her
mouth with wisdom, and who looketh
we'll to the ways of her household.
This woman leans on her husband for
support aud protection, proving not a
burden but a helpmeet indeed. Her
husband doth safely trust her."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and
La Grippe when LAXATIVE BRoMo
QUININE will cure you in one day
Does not produce the ringing in the
head like Sulphate of Quinine. Put
up in tablets convenient for taking.
Guaranteed to cure, or money re-
funded. Price rs cents. For sale at
Guenard's Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Col. P. D. Quays of the Bend never
fails to attend to his duties as Police
Juror. He came in on Wednesday, as
bad day as it was, to attend the meet
ing, but was the only member who
showed up. tt is rather annoying to
come the distance he has to, and then
to be disappointed,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
w. N. WHITE, Agt.
A GARD.

Banner-Democrat please permit us
through your columns to express our grati-
tude to all who rendered kindness to us
and to our husband and father during his
long and painful illness. We wish to re-
turn thanks especially to Rev. Mr.. Knicker-
booker and Mrs. T. j. Powell for their I'M
wayering kindess and assistance through
this our time of sorest trial and need.
MRS. A. T. HAFFORD AND DAUGH-
TIERS.
Providence. La, Feb. 6, 1895.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Mr.. Kendell arrived from st. Louis
on Monday evening. He brought
down with him the span of horses for
the Fire Company and horse for Rev.
II. w. Knickerbocker. The fire team
look to be good horses, black, five
years old, weigh about $500 pounds
and about 16 hands high.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

We we're told that the rain Of last
week was one Of the heaviest we have
had for years. From Friday evening
to Sunday morning over four inches
fell. 1t caused the lake to rise about
two feet. From the effects of the
heavy down pour and the rain since,
there has not been lick of planta ton
work done this week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

We learn that their are children liv-
ing within the corporate limits of the
town of Providence, who have not at
tended school this session. What do
the parents expect of these gawks
when they grow up to womanhood
and manhood.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
A Recommendation From Los
Angeles.

632 Chastelar ST.. Los Angeles, Cal.
After having suffered for long
time from acute rheumatism without
obtaining relief, used Chamberlain
Pain Balm and was almost immediate
~ relieved. highly recommend this
as the best medicine known. D. M.
Hamilton. For sale by j. S. Guenard
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

State Engineer H. B. Thompson
came up from New Orleans on Tues
day morning to take look at the
levees and see how everything was
progressing. He says that the entire
line of levees are almost completed
and are in fine shape. Mr.. Thompson's
many friends were glad to see him,
among them the BID.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Guenard's drug store has Southern
garden seed for aale, and guarantees
them. 1t seems to us they would be
better to plant in this climate. Try
them, and if they do not turn out as
represented, Guenard viii make 1t
good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The weather is bad, your feet should
be carefully looked after. Over shoes
should be worn. and the only place in
town you can find them is at the "Big
Store" of w. N. White.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

1t is impossible for US to catch on to
all local happenings in the parish, and
it would be favor if our friends
would let US know of anything taking
place. We are after the local news
and we would like to have it. So let
us know what takes place in your
neighborhood.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
CrOCkery.

Dinner and Breakfast Plates-Heavy Ironstone China,
's PLAIN White China,
+" Decorated China,
Dshes-Pain WHITEHALL Sizes,
" With Covers,
Pitchers" {" All Sizes,
Tea -Colored-An Sizes,
Tea Cups and Saucers-Plan White Ironstone,
{" g Z" China,
+" Decorated China,
Vegetable Dishes-Wthout Covers,
Bowls-An Sizes,
Nappies- Yellow-Al Sizes,
Bakers-Yeow and Whitehall Sizes,
Cuspadores-Whte Decorated.
!" Rockingham Ware
Bed Pans-Whte and Yellow,
Bowls and Pitchers-Plain, White and Decorated,
Chamber Sets-With all the necessary pieces,
Maioica Pitchers-All Sizes,
Crumb Trays and Brush.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The sermon delivered by Rev. Mr..
Knickerbocker on Sunday evening last
has been highly spoken of by those
who had the pleasure of hearing him.
His church is always crowded, and the
Rev. gentleman is doing much good
in the community.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The President Of the Police Jury
has requested us to say that on &C.
count of no quorum being present
on Wednesday that he has called q
meeting of that Body for Tuesday
next, the 18th inst.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

On account of the rain on Saturday
last, there were very few colored peo-
pie in town, but on Monday they paid
up for it, and were pretty thick on
our streets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

While in New Orleans last week,
Sheriff Dunn called at the Soldiers
Home, and saw Mr.. Louis Spurlock
and Mr.. John Graves, two old
Confederates. MIR. Dunn told us that
they were dressed in grey uniforms
and looked well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

What is grander in this world than
true christian woman. One who
goes where there is sickness or trouble,
to administer help and consolation.
We have one in our community, Mrs.
T. j. Powell, who can always be found
doing good. God bless her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

There are some people in Providence
who would cry their eyes out over
that dollar,-is the reason they don't
join tho Fire Company. Let them in
for nothing, and there would be q
rush.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Our politicians were very ho! be-
fore the election but since that time
they seem to have taken back seat
or they are dead. They will give us
peace now until April and then free
balls and free bar rooms will be closed
and it will be four long years before
we will have as many friends again.
Iberville South.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

There were several bids placed in
the hands OF the committee for the
fire team. Marshal w. A. Biount was
the successful bider at $75 year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
TO HORSE OWNHRs.

For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DIR. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone UP the system, aid digestion, cure
kidney lid disorders and destroy worms, giving
cents per package. For sale BY druggists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
TO THE TRADE.

1~J. &. p. Coats Spool Cotton
at 40 less Z per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
w. N. WHITE, AGr.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Mr.. Walter Goodwin has received
a beautiful line of spring and summer
samples of clothing. He will FL you
out cheap.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Received another consignment Of 30
barrels of Early Rose and Peerless
Potatoes, at Vicksburg prices.
PURDY & SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

The only place in town you can get
Landreth Seed is at the Guenard drug
store, where full assortment will be
received next week. If.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
Office.

The Police Jury of East Carroll parish is
called to meet in the town on OF Providence,
on Tuesday, Feb. 18th, 1896.
BY order Of the President.
YANCEY BELls Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

1 keep the Richard Frotscher garden
seed, and guarantee them. Guenard
drug store. If.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

A full assortment of Richard Frots-
cher garden seed, at the Guenard drug
store. tt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

ohamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and GRADUATED Ere ida
For sale by druggists at Is cents per box.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Thursday was beautiful day. If
we are to have any winter, it is time
il was coming along.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

Try bottle of Honey & Tar made
by j. s. Guenard, druggist. If.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
Notice.

Your town taxes are now due, and I'M
less paid by March /, 1895, l will proceed
to collect same according to law.
W. A. BLOUNT.
Marshal and Tax Collector.
Providence, La, Feb. /, 1895.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
For Sale.

For Sale.
Five hundred bales choice Bermuda
grass hay, at $40 per ton. Red Jersey
Berkshire Pigs and Southdown Sheep Of
the purest strains.
GEO. 8. OWEN, Agt.
Buck Meadow Plantation.
Dec. 81, '95-tf.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
ForSale.

Twenty young hogs, weigh from 40 to 45
pounds.
Also 100 bushels of seed potatoes.
Apply to w. A. BROWN,
or 81. G. Mcclure, Lake Providence, La.
Feb. l, I'm.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25
| TIE CUSTER MASSACRE.
Memories Of the Terrible Little
Big Horn Battle.
Personality of the Gallant Commander
Who Led the Seventh Cavalry
Against Sitting Bull and
His Cruel Sioux.
Especial Detroit (Micn,) Letter.l

Twenty years will have elapsed on the
25th of June, 1896, since the battle of the
Little Big Horn was so disastrously
fought by Gen. George "A. Custer and rWe
gallant Seventh cavalry, not one of
whom escaped to tell the tale of heroism
and venturesome daring, sacrificed to
barbarians.
]. As one man often makes an epoch in
the worlds history, SO one man over
shadows in the annals of history all
others engaged in that brief and des-
perate conflict where every man was a
hero. The personality of Custer made
of him distinguished figure in one of
the most sanguinary and picturesque
engagements the world ever knew.
That he only was unmarried by scalping
knife or tolnahawk shows how much
he was respected by his Indian foes. The
"long-haired chief" as they called him,
was sacred to their gloating cruelties
in death. .saH
There was no expectation of mas
sacre when it took place. 1t was esti-
mated by Gen. Custer that 1000 Indians
were ambushed awaiting the attack, in
stead of which at least 5000 OF the red
skins received the onslaught of the de-
voted members of single regiment.
Then began that struggle which his
biographer, Mrs. Custer, SO pathetical-
ly calls Our life's last chapter" and of
which no actual record remains. Lead
ing up to that dark door of death ends
the recital: 80" Pa 'a~ ~ -.
"Gen. Custer called halt as he sap-
preached the village, and 'summonfng
his officers explained to them his plan
of attack, which was the same that had
proved so successful in the battle of the
Washita, in the previous history of the
regiment. He offered the lead to that
officer who should first report his COM
pany for battle. In few seconds one
of the highest in rank received this de-
sired honor. Dividing the command
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25

umes since the first one. all exploiting
her hero, and this labor of love has been
received with enthusiasm by large
clientele of readers. The charming
simplicity of her unstudied literature
appeals to the heart with the force Of
absolute conviction. And the value Of
these memoirs has been proved by the
substantial aid they have given to the
widow of the hero, enabling her to livs
in luXury--a condition denied by the
| sparse benefactions of the government.
Mrs. Custer does not hesitate to say
that much of her inspiration in writ
ing is due to her desk-which was the
generals, used by him all through his
frontier life, and now in her mountain
nest of "Caddice Case" which is one of
her numerous homes. For this very
clever woman has established herself In
city and country where she finds her
pleasure in tent or in parlor, both being
included in her surroundings. She il
now in the beginning of the serene years
of life, still very charming woman
with fund of story and wit to entertain
friends.
1t has been said of Gen. Custer that
every situation in which he was i'm
terested was in the superlative. His
own personality might easily be respon-
siblc for that. He will always be pic
turesque and romantic figure against
a background of magnificent proper
tions. He was born soldier. He be-
lieved in. the invincibility of a heroic
will and in splendid achievements. Fear
was unknown to him, and, while he
revered God, he had an almost super
stitious belief in the star of his des-
tiny. His nature was large, kindly and
forgiying. He never harbored an I'M
charitable resentment-eyen against
those who had injured him, and on one
occasion when demonstrated with for
being "too forgiving," said: 'apt>
swell, perhaps l am. 1 often think
of the beautiful expression uttered by
President Lincoln at the conservation
of the Gettysburg monument, and feel
how nearly it expresses my belief!
with malice toward none, with charity
for ALL and hope this will ever be mine
to say"
MRS. II. L. RAYNE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25

into three detachments, Gen. Custer led
the body of his regiment in that final
charge, in which afterwards the line OF
battle of portion could be traced by
the dead men and horses as they fell at
the post of duty, and from which no
man escaped" .s 70
Apropos of this sad history strange
story is related by the Sioux who took
part in that deadly ambuscade. They
talk of new plant which grows on the
spot where Custer fell, plant the like
of which they never saw before, and
which bears flower with a blood-red
heart. It's leaves are curved to re-
semble a saber, and it's serrated edges
are so sharp that they inflict severe in
jury to the unwary who touch them.
At the same time they are cold and
clammy, resembling a dead band. The
Sioux regard this blossom of the field
of death with superstitious awe. They
call it Clusters heart" and nothing
would induce them to touch it. And
they say further that if one of the
flowers is crushed in the hand it leaves
stain of blood that nothing will re-
move. e N#
Sitting Bull, who was the instigator
of the Custer massacre, escaped into
Canada, but under the projection of d
general amnesty came ,back to incite,
the Messiah craze, and wal! killed at
its conclusion, while, standing in the
door of his tepee. ~ Rahr in-the-Face
claimed the distinction of being the
slayer of Custer, but so also did Spotted
Tail and other 'braves." Many OF the
Indians who took part in the battle of
the Little Big Horn retired to farms
in North Dakota, and as warriors were
heard of no more. No matter where
they were met with, these Indians were
10th to speak of the massacre, and it is
doubtful if any of the stories told by
them were literally true. Fear and
their natural craft led them to falsify
their part in the tragedy.
Gen. Custer was graduate OF West
Point, and his first service was at the
battle Of Bull Run. He remained with
Nis reGhnent--then the Fifth cavalry
until appointed an aide-de-camp to Gen.
Mcclellan. He was promoted from
raptain to brigadier general when only
%. and the following year married TO
Elizabeth Bacon, friend Of his sister
Margaret, whose husband, Lieut.. Cal
aoun, was killed with Custer. Two