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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-03-10

club and other organizations of old SOL
diers. The civic grand division of the pa
rade, which was one OF the most striking
features of the afternoon, was under COM
mand of b. II. Warner, of Washington
city, with aids from each state of the
union. 1t was divided into divisions, the
first of which was commanded by D. D
Woodmansee, president of the National
League of Republican clubs. This embraced
political organizations from Delaware,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Georgia and
Maryland.
COMMANDED by Governors.
In the second division, commanded by j.
Franklin Fort. of New Jersey. were more
political clubs from Maryland and others
from the District Of Columbia, Virginia,
New York, North Carolina and Kentucky.
The third division of the civic parade had
as it's marshal Congressman j. A. T. Hull,
of Iowa, and embraced the political clubs
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois. Michigan,
Florida and West Virginia. The military
representatives of the different states were
commanded by the governors, accompanied
by their full staff Gov. Tanner and his
staff, with the Illinois military, was as
signed to the third brigade of the second
division. The Illinois political clubs
marched in the first brigade, comma nded
by Warren p. Sutton, Of Michigan, of the
third division of the civic section of the
parade.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-03-10

entered the ranks Of private citizens, and
will retire to his new home at Princeton.
N. j., to resume the practice Of law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

It is reported that Mr.. Kooer'
Moore, manager OF the Alice T.. store
and Mrs. frankie Collins of this CITY,
will be married in short time. Inc
News extends its best wishes in adj
vance.
The above is taken from the Frank
lin News of the 10th inst. Robert has
many friends in his old home, who also
extend to him their best wishes IN
advance. The BID. wishes him hap
riness aud prosperity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The election for approval or relec-
ton for holding the constitutional con-
veniion will be held on the second
Tuesday of January, 1898, aud II Is I'M
portaut aud urgent that every Demo-
crat iu the parish should register The
time is very near. and unless you are
registered by The 3lst day of the pres
ent month your vote is lost. We hope
that the citizens of our parish viii mol
let the time slip by, for the good 70
come out of this convention VIII
adown 10 the interest of the State
white supremacy and an economical
policy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
For Sale.

The elegant residence known as the
jenkins house, now occupied by
W. C. EcRae, On easy terms with
moderate cash payment. This is
snap for some one.
Keller Residence, corner First and
Hood streets. Has nice rooms,
kitchen, COW house, etc. This 10
one of the most desirable residen-
ces in Providence. Will be sold
cheap.
A Residence In Fauxburg Airing
ton, with 6 rooms and large plat
of ground. Has good paying ten
ants.
The Waddill Plantation, about SOC
acres; one of the finest places in
the parish-near line of projected
railroad.
BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT. having
a front of two chains and sixty-six INKS: on
the lake road. next to the property OF MT
i. q. Bass. This is beyond doubt the
| finest five acre building lot ia East Carroi
| parish.
pair OF nice matched ponies.
Three or four nice saddle mares.
| Two buggies.
Four moving machines.
For terms &C., apply to
MILLIKIN & HAMLEY,
Real Estate Agents, Lake Provl
dence, La. !,
sz-All correspondence answered prompt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. F. H. G. Taylor, our worthy
postmastcr. has been confined to his
home for several days with severe
attack of The horrid chills, which we
are glad 10 learn he has been able to
get rid of. His friends hope that it
will only be few days when he VIII
be out. His good lady though, runs
the office about as well as he does, and
our advice to him is 10 get well and
hug the fire tie balance of the winter
and let Mrs. Il. take care of the office
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

We are in receipt Of cards to the
wedding of Miss Mary Montgomery
and MIR. Clifton F. Davis, of Lake
Providence. The fair bride is the
daughter Of Ion. Field +. Mon'gom-
ery. the able and honored Judge who
has for many years presided over the
court Tor the 9TH District, and The
groom is a rising young lawyer OF
Carroll parish. The Gazette EXTENDS
cordial congratulations 10 the happy
Gazette.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The way that our mail has been
coming for the past two weeks is.caus-
ing a good size kick. We understand
that the carrier between Duncansby
and Hampton station has failed several
times of late TO catch the train, which
causes our morning mail to lay one day
at Hampton. Complaint has beer
made 10 Major Jno. Day at New Or
leans. aud to the 2ud Assistant Post
master General, and we hope that The!
will see If we cannot get oar mai win
out auy further delay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
New year Dinner

The. ladies Of Grace Church Rectors
society will give their annual New ear
,;uner. Dec. 3ist, ss97sat the Arrnory Han
from ~ to p. m. Dinner, including desert
and coffee, Scots.
we respectfully solicit the patronage o
the public. ,v p-.s;aant
MRS. w. 8. MAGUIRE. Sect'y.
Providence, La, December III, 1881.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
B1Maguire & Schneider have !
line of FANCY CAKES and CAND-
les that far surpass any in town.

Rev. F. S. Parker left tor New Or
leens on "Wednesday 10 spend Christ
mas with his family. lie will not re-
turn before attending the Conference,
which win be held on tie 10th OF next
month at Crowley. Ii is the wish Of
his large circle of friends that he will
he returned TO East Carroll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The Baptist Association meeting last
week in our town brought together q
large number of colored people. They
were called together for the purpose
of deciding on place for the location
of their school, and we learn that the
Association will purchase place on
the lake aud locate their Industrial
College here.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The time is not so far ofi-cniy
about six weeks-when the great MIS-
sissippi will commence 10 show ltseii
again, and whether we are 10 nave u
repi,ition of last years. fight it is haru
10 saw. The levees along our front
were never in better condition 10
stand anc Their high-water, but can Inc
country afford to make these eXpeh'
siye fights year after year, that almost
bankrupts the taxpayers, and wheiher
il is not about as well to let the water
cover the land as to take all be has 10
try aud prevent it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
Just in at.....
Mcguire & Schneider's.

Buckwbeat, Bailey Hecker's Oats,
Sweet Mango Pickles, Dill Pickles.
Olives. Extra Fancy Bottled Pickles,
Pure Olive Oil, Blue Point Oyster
Catsup, Asparagus, Saur Kraut. and
FULL LINE OF EXTRA FANCY
California Canned Fruits.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Major L. X. Barber returned from
Alabama las. week, where be went to
secure hands, and we were glad TO
learn from him that be was SUCCESSFUL.
lie SAYS that it is no trouble TO get all
the families wanted, aud those wishing
10 ge, hands can get the address from
him. where ana how they eau be
gotten. Our parish is scarce of labor
and this is the chance to secure 1t
Major Barber says that they are aux
inns to come aud there is no trouble
in getting all that is wanted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

We are informed by Registrar W..
G.. McRae that very few of the ci'izehs
of our parish have registered. There
ia now only another week in which 10
register, and unless you do go, you
cannot vote at the election on the
second Tuesday In next month. Inc
framing of a new constitution is one
of the most important things that has
,ransp;red in our State for years. and
there ia not mau in our parish who
should not see that he is registered Sc
| that he can be able TO vote.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

; The Biggs aud Reid levees IN Maai-
son parish are covered with wheelDar-
row mon, aud .on the Reid levee alone
there are nearly six hundred men.
Capt. Newcomer and bis able assistant
Mr.. w. S. Brown, have no fear as 10
these levecs not being completed III
time. Capt. Newcomer has The cont
dence of the entire district and there
ia no man who stands higher III the
estimation of The people living behind
the levees than he does. In the las
high water fight aud during the over
fiow his exerlions were appreciated
lie is the right mau for such an iin
portant place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The ladies Of the Episcopal Church
will give their annual New Years
dinner on Friday next, and there Is
not a person in town who should not
90 TO the Opera House aid partake OF
The bounteous spread that will be
served. These dinners are gotten up
with a good deal of care ana the
menu served cannot be surpassed
anywhere. You help a good cause, SO
call around at any time from IL to 4
O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Two white men from West Carroii
who were in town one dey last "een
started for their home drunk, anti wnen
out in the swamp entered the houses
Of several colored people, soaring the
women and making them take 10 the
cotton fields Al one Of the places
where they went, one of them was
snot IN the arm These men will ind
out that they can't act this way IN
East Carroll, aud that they will have
to face the law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

There we're many disappoin'ments
among the merchants last Saturday on
account of the rain. There would
have been good business and every
merchant would have done a good
brisk trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Our mails continue mixed aud on
Wednesday we failed to get the Vicks-
bnrg papers. An ignorant negro
nos,mas,er al Duncansby is the cause
Of the whole trouble, who knows as
mucI, about running postotiice as he
does bank.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Clifton f. Davis, prominent
Young attorney Of Lake Providence,
and the son of Or. ]. L. Davis OF THIS
mace. was married Tuesday to the
daughter of Judge F. +. Montgomery
Of that place. The News sends to MI.
aud Mrs. Davis its best wishes Tor a
long life of unmolested happiness
franklin News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

When people.cau't pay $500 sub
scription tor their paper after it has
been put in their yard or place of bust
ness for 81 times it is about
lime that they pay up and order the
paper stopped.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The pretty set of furniture that has
been seen for the past three or tour
months in the show window OF Max
Lewis big establishment, viii be given
away to-day to the one drawing the
lucky number.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

There are two dangerous holes ia
the sidewalk in front Of Mr.. RansdelPs
law office that should be filed up by
the marshal. See that they are filled
up before some person s,eps in them
and breaks their leg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

uis now uulawfuf for any place OF
business 10 keep in stock or offer Tor
sale rifle or pistol cartridges. Theer-
dinancg has been published, and it viii
now be your own fault If you break
the law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Miss Elodie Brown, the little daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Brown, who
left home in July TO visit relatives IN
the lower part of the State, was caught
out by the quarantine, returned nome
on Monday morning. This was long
time. hut their daughter bad a pleas
ant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The installation of the officers OF the
knights of Py,hias will lake place Oh
the first Tuesday in next month, ana
il is very important that all Il. OF rs
should be present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. John Louis Hall, brother OF the
late David Hall of our parish, and
uncle of Mr.. c. N. Hall and Mrs. A. b.
Voeght, died at his home near
Wyanete, H., last week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
Local and Parish News.
DR.. C. RAY MITCHELL,
Dentist,
Delony Office, next to Postofiice.
ALL WE ASK

of the publiejs to call aud get our
prices-compare them with any in
town-and we will guarantee we can
save you money on Groceries.
mcguire & SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Business was entirely knocked out
on Saturday last by the rain. 1t was
a gloomy day, raining from morning
until night. Sunday it rsined niue,
but Monday morning bright and eariy'
II commenced TO come down steadily.
and continued that way all day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The roads leading to the landings are
almost impossible. When it 10 goou
weather they don't need working on,
and when it ia bad weather it Is I'M
possible to do anything.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER have just
received FIFTEEN barrels extra
fancy apples.
TWENTY boxes Florida oranges.
TWELVE lunches fine bananas.

We neglected TO mention last week
the arrival Of Miss Bette Cox OF
Springfield, Mo, which was an over
sight. Miss Cox came down to spend
the holidays with her charming friend,
Miss Kit,ie McCulloch, and we trust
that her visit will be pleasant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

MaxI.evy carries fiue line OF cloth
inc. On account of the latencss OF the
season. he will sell his entire STOCK q,
cost. Ii will pay to call OH him ana
get his prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. ]. A. Brooks, one of he most
successful cotton planters IN our
parish, has bought $50 acres OF the
Hood place from Mr.. r. j. Barney,
and will move there in the near
future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

There is nothing that shows up a
town better than the advertising COL
umns of the paper, aud there is not a
merchant. it does not matter no"
small his business is, who should MOI
have his card in his town paper. IL
shows up the town in good light.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. G. N. Franklio, Que OF our lead
ing citizens and merchants, received
dispatch on Saturday morning last,
informing Him of the death OF his
father al his old home in Hamburg,
Ark On account of the heavy rains
the streams between Hamburg aud
Providence were swollen so that IL
was impossible for Mr.. Franklin 10
reach there. lie has our sincere SYM
nathv in the death of his father.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The banks of the river are hned
with bales aud bales of cotton, that
have been held for the 35ct boat for
several weeks. At our landings there
are nearly twenty five hundred bales
waiting shipment, with no prospects
of i, getting away for sometime.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Four dollars per ton for cotton seed,
and there are actually planters who
are hauling them for miles and taking
this price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

DR.. Mitchell, our hone dentist, Is
getting all the work that he eau. do.
The Doctor Is first class dentist ana
guarantees all work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

kindly solicit the patronage OF the
&c Restaurant and Bakery, next
door TO nj. Landsworth's first class
dry goods store. ,p.vUuns
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

T.osT.-One promisory note. given ny
bner Hines. for rent of one horse for 1891
Amount Of note $500, and due IN nov.
Nofice is hereby gwen to the pu6!c nor 70
trade for same. W.. 49,, :.
nee "a 1851 Lake i fcftoSheS. 10
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr.. Andrew Nelson, who has hcei.
in Texas for several months, returned
this week, aud is nov icady Tor az
carpenter work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

In East Carroll there are fields Of
cotton that has never been touched,
with little prospect of il ever beng
gathered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Every man iu the parish ought 10
know tho importance of the election
on the second Tuesday in next month.
There is not white mau.in the parish
who should not sacrifice everything
else to cast his vote in favor OF the
constitutional convention. We hope
aud trust you will see the importance
of the Democrats clecting their ticket
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. ID. f. Peck's little girl
has been quite sick for the past week
mr. Ten DAYS. We hope that their
daughter will soon recover.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

On Saturday last, on the Hood place,
Mr.. Fielding Bullin aud Miss Lizzie
Harold were united in marriage py
Rev. C.. ID. Mack.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

II is the time of the year when gen.
orally there are quite a number who
.,nrn over new lesf-Seep il for
few days, then forget their resolve ana
go the old gate agaiu.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Judge f. f. Montgomery took a
run down 10 Fayette, Miss, at The end
of last week. lie returned i'll time 10
take Christmas dinner at home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

There will be services at The Episco-
nal Church tomorrow night, and Mr..
Mack will use his stereop,ican views
in connection with his lecture. All
should attend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

A change in the weather TOOK place
Wednesday morning, ana Inc -" =
was crowded for the past three das >
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25
FAN and winter samples.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of Fall aud Winter samples,
aud invites his friends to call and take
look at them. On account OF inc
uewtarif. clothes arc much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The bikes can now take a rest Tor
sometime, and those who purchased
new ones lately will not have mucn
pleasure until spring.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

May The coming year be as good 70
our people and our parish as the year
that is about 10 be numbered with ths
past.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

The heavy and continued raint VIII
give us a big river much earlier than
The usual time for The annual rise.
The time is not far off, only about SIX
weeks, when we can look for the
ANIMAL food of waters to commence 10
come. We do not look for such a
river as we had last spring; but If we
should have it, the leyces are bound 10
90 somewhere. 1t is simply al inn
nossibjlity for them to hold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

seyFarty Ladies' Misses and Child
rens DRESSED HATS, at FORTY
FIVE CENTS. Lesy's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Services this morning at the
Catholic Church,
Episcopal Church,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-25

Nap Flannel, the latest IN dress
goods. A fine line of Ladies Hate, at
LEWIS.