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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

during the year. Father o Reilly thanked
the congregation very warmly for the
cenerousity they had shown In times OF
Slnexampled distress and depression lie
congratulated them on the faithfulness OF
their work He expressed the hope tnat
,rev would net be dishearfened because
~ tho burden upon them. but would con-
tlnue their good work
lie announced hts intention Of holding
a fafr FOR the benefit Of the church dur
ing the fan Of the year. lie hoped thas
re result OF the fair would ena Die them
~ ~ reduce the church debt as 10 permit
thorn 10 carry IL without any extra labor.
Coniiruing. Father % Reilly said.
"Tudeing from the manner in which you
have helped me IN ny vcrk IN the past.
80 no fear for the future You have
hon earnest and jealous making my
duties as Hight as possible by your per-
severing cooperation ] am certain you
Will maintain your excellent record
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

clD.ent. who alleges that he has been
driven on. % his trade.
The B-iste44 Manufacturers Ass 10
81 Temple street.
"B.rmingham. Jan. j.. 1870.
Dear S.r-Reterllrg % my inteFFle"
niih you t1y appointment wren sa"
YOUR Mr Pasfed and Mr. F.Sel before
Christmas. when 1 explained 90 you ile
regulations and arrangements % THIS So
secfat.or. and .ntimated that you could
become a member. u you SO desired u,
oy payment " an entrance-tee Ok As
pounds. and O. your statement thar to-
would write q ceply one way OF tle otnef
Immediately -rs new year tlruel ( en-
row directed by che ass'clari7a % say
tha;. as y0- have not accepted The oHer.
10 i- withdrawn. end thar arte- t.s date
Do uerrer- aIll % received except -Io1
payment - an e-.rar-e tes - 800
pounds yours ta.-h,uHy
ts.gueLJ FRANK iMPEf.
Secretary
",v. smith. Esl.. Green street. London.
Trar letter. lt Uil he seen y really
sert-anl We DC not know SIR ". Smith.
q G-ee1 street. from Adams aign.y
interesting. l0- only 90 the public. which
wc-.l appear 90 be- ultimately buying al
-olst-a1s tr0m - single partnership.
b-- 90 a. men who intend % --arr e't-er
-le,rse.rcs or t-e.r sons i- t-s trade ~
making or selling ul-sl 1.ls--a.7
va ,esl quite confident tcat ta- e-or-
% acquire --eat fortunes through mo-
ropoHss u.l bs made % Elsi -al. ra-t
10 ut! extend % ar-.-'es ~ prime im-
rcr-s-.- such PAL. .aIr. yea. butchers me.-.
Ind rarrars sf-a--t.1-eh t1e .l.t mag
require 200 enormous O. carItaI-a1l chat
.. v-l. on some fine day eNc.ts mmcr-e
irritation among the mass of r1t-~. WHO
VII. rrtre most things vr.el taey ear
.r.rk Jog wear. have been. 80 o. -uear.
patented that O.. m0roIo. --l ~
mail ALLIANCES ot rlch men. intent or
heavy dividends. rley w.- cry l-- loIl-
.y Tor competition the '-et.l sys-
--u which Socialist orators r1" -aA
a.. and 'rey Tii apply % Far.1 m'., i.f
1e'p. w1.1 even y P-rilneni .s ".-.-
.ns. v.A not readily DE- t'-.-. 10 b.
Pc -'-lf Serious l.l--. AZ .--a- 3D. ""
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

An Interesting Discourse by Rev. J. J.
GraNaff.

An luAr4 r-Iu- bi-fnuF-~ nf hrf. -. -
Cravatt.
Ahl-- sixty travelling men met az The
aefs.n Hotel sunday ul-nr 40 % clock
al1 n.l 81 body to ta- e4-fll
ll ffH I...r Trinity where tlHy were
given .t. ia -le trou- az me clli---
re.s.rf.. -.r tN.l. Hon. John = mar
voe4 50 g tae nsli " tle po-5 ~ =.
u Nr...-t r..t-r ~ tne c--i.l'
lrcacl.t au interesting aud helpful -rf-
llll 4t-r. .r.- especially Orb flr traFrlllils
men. lNrrH H.re cess vacant seats Do
l-e auditorium Hu.l Che services COM
l..l..a-
Ihe service a.s Impressive ana the
singing VI iae SURPRISED choir was espe-
Mr Gravt; took Dis text from the
flIrtl-ei-Ufu frfrr 70 tIr tenth chapter
~ Acts Who Mrlt about DOING -o,
and aealns al tna- ~rre oppressed Of
tne devil
No or. can equal God in good works.
bat an o. us can follow Dds. example
said fae preacher. Your work is not
finished when sou have displayed YOUR
samples fo the merchant and secured bis
order Tor goods from your house. Your
sample may be- o. che highest order.
end the merchant Who buys from SOU viii
t-dse ~ the quality ~ tle El. hmond
house hv lfs -ools. but what laFe you
o. shou him as sample of Pc morality
als Chrlsflan.iy ~ the people ~ Alch-
mold9
4 tel VOC. ny friends. your du-y Is
not finished when you have concluded
your sale This lie - not entirely made
I'd Of bargains and sales. There l. a here
AFTER 70 look for and 70 prepare FOR. ard
wnen yea can Use your influence Ia con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

~ meeting GO the Independent 'cycls
cub he'd .n t1-ir clubhouse No 1910
ives. broad street las, n.sht, fae toi-
lowing 0atcers were elected Tor ne ueAr
slx months. r = Conrad. president. T..
a Dalton vice president. u -. ANTHONY.
s-crs,ary. 2 G. Valentine. treasurer, J..
Klneergatsr. captain. p g Leadte,ter.
FRS, lieutenant. A 3 Cousins. second
i!euten8nt. and l. r. Kahn busier.
TIE club begins the new year .n very
fourishins condition having made =
sr.f- afrh-rnr.H1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

The annual union New Years meeting
90 the Pres 1vre-ans NJ Richmond and
Manchester was held ir G-are-S-reer
Presbyterian church sunday night.
The following ministers occupied seats
r rhe pu.r.r Eevs. Hir- ?. Saith.
Who made an ante-commlni11 address
and J.. Calvin stewart Drs Kerr. Fair.
Hoge Van Ho-fen ard Taylor Mastiu oc-
cupied seats lr the church and an im-
rense CONGREGATION gathered 90 engage
.n The services
A. tre close ~ services the sacrament
az che Holy Communion was aim.llster-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

Rev W g. starr u. d ~ the Broad
Street Methodist church. announced sun
day night thai on next sunday night he
would commence a series % SIX sermons
90 women. lie extended an invitation 90
men to BE- present. The subject OF the
FIRST % these di-couSes Viu beg "Ars-l
az The Home d Fancy or a Fact"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

Tho annual report OF the financial con-
clticn of the Sacred Heart church was
submitted 20 the congregation hy Father
q Reilly on sunday. IL showed a snail
balance on hand. rotwithstaudinK the
fact that the principal OF the heavy debt
on the church had eA-z rslauced g. 90
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
A. Il.-h.fri rnfcrfalnment.

p.ctncrf .o5gs 80 o. O, the iriefna-
-.craf Association OK Mlchi.lsts. gave an
entertainment % lfs leUr sf5 ana thrlr
LADY friends last evening az WINDSOR
Hal There Vas vocal and instrumental
r--I-lr r-eisarfor. ard humorous essays
All the members present admitted after.
wards that they had spent . delightful
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
FIRE IN A BARYrEs MIL



day. Trusts" Do the sense .n which We
ara now us.-g the word are only moncp-
ol.-s and o. BE- around The right % cr are
IL monopoly. as pivot, :lat t-a aFst
dangerous tight between capital and the
people. whether go America or England.
wl. occur In America this lg-- has
already con mer--d. and is. SO Ear az 'Fe
understand the evidence before us. vases
il this way A group - capitalists
usually calling themselves syndicate
subscribe as many millions of dollars as
they th.rk necessary. constitute cent
pauy with shares. and proceed 20 buy -
alb the stocks and supplies. as they arrive
e. Che materials upon ~l!-n t-ey awe
fixed their eyes. say the more poglla-
chcutca. drugs They next of-. a very
limited number % shares 90 al druggists
Hhe uIl enter tbs c1u-l1at.ol. wto
VIII bug chemicals exclusively from them
ana who VIII sell % tie public 20 prices
wa.-1 re syndicate AZ. Most druggists
Weld ard the Few wlo 10 nci ma t.e.r
credits w-th TIE great Importers suddenly
gone their supplies c-t OF or r-g rp 81
rrIrs beyond reason. w-lle tleir retail
shop trade IS locally urle-s7ll and 30
SIX m0u-hs disappears. Wi,hin twelve
months ,ae chemical trust becomes pos
ssssei CT ire whole d--g-trale Of the
' ar t 49,
1---Fs ~ i---- i-
l-e st"--.--7 s--'-' - P'---' 1-
e.. --1. -e-'--. u u y ---.
--.e. -' p --i.'. - % - -. -,--
-.. - $500. ...- ' 800
- -. 80. ---'-,,. -,'.-, en- 49,.
'-. - b.. ,.-.-l--. s',l.--t-..-.,
.-
49,, az.
--' "a 80. 49, . 80
.'-- .. -. ....- go. -. .-.- ..'. -.
so 49, -.
-...- .- ..--.
-.-.,'--- - -...-,.
..-..--.-. D..
-.,-...----- ,,.- ~. f-
$1,000. D..
t..-r.., o..
.. --.-- % g.. -.l.. az
&c. ---r. - . 80 --ls.l SIZE ,-r
800 So. 1900 &C.,
-4 b. o., rs-.tr- - ia 4s.4
-.r- ---' -- i..- -t-- as
-.-t -r .-..- --...,.. - .--...--..i--
t-.. s.-,-- o.. .-is -'..,. -.-rs- 80 .l-.--i
... .f ...., h.. --.-,. -.--. ss..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
A YOUTHFUL MINISTER.
HCNDREDs COSyEKrED UNDER
REV. ". n. HOLCOMBE.
lust Twenty Year. Old. lie Has Done
Great Work for the Mastsr-Clo-ed HIS
Work at Lanrel street Last Night.

Rev Walter g. Holcombe, who has
been conducting a protracted meeting az
tne Laurel-sireet Methodist Episcopal
church. is a most remarkable young
man. 4 young man 10 age. he Il Oh
IN learning and in divine gifts. Born
about twenty years ago IN the western
part OF North Carolina. he went 20
school early. and soon became a student
10 Sloan Academy. where he made
splendid record.
Just one year ago Mr. Holcombe COM
mcuced preaching the gospel regularly.
He had preached Oh several occasions
80 various places. but had not FUZZY con-
secratel himself 70 the WORK II vas
~ Laurel street Methodist church. this
city. last winter. that be made ms i.rst
appearance as an evangelist. and ~ tnat
time the church was crowded WIN en-
thuriastir li-'cners ard admirers. Atter
leaving This church be conducted ser
vic-s iu this city and suburbs. ard
throughout Virginia BE- has ben neard
with pleasure and profit. He has con-
Quoted services and assisted pastors ln
various parts - the State 20 rrotracted
meetings.
$50. --rr-r--.>-r, rCN-rr--pT=
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05
GladneSS Comes

IETith a better understanding Of the
w transient nature Of thc many phys
zeal ills. which vanish before proper e.
fort.-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rirhtl. directed. There il comfort N
the knowledge. that So many forms OF
sickness are not due 20 amy actual is
ease. out simply 10 O constpcted condl-
ton OF the system. which the pleasant
family laxative. >yrupof Figs. prompt
~ removes. That is why il Is the only
remedy with millions ~ families. and IS
everywhere esteemed 50 highly by all
who value good health. It, beneficial
effects are due % the fact, thet D. Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which 10 acts. II Is therefore
ali important, in order % get is bene-
fetal effects. % note when You pur.
chase. that You hav the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured By the Calr
fornia Fig syrup Co. only ana sold by
all reputable druggists
II in TIE enjoyment OF good health
and the system Is regular. laXltives or
Other remedies are then not needed. Il
afflicted with any actual disease one
nav be commended % the most slti-lfL
PHYSICIANS. but Il In need OF a laxative
one should nave the best. and with the
weli-informed everywhere, syrup OF
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
Sed aid gives most general satisfaction
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

RET. T. ". CIRsON's TWENTT-SEy-
ENTH YEAR CELEBITED.
The Last Member Of Family Dies-A
Bsrytes Mil Partially Destroyed-Gsn.
Craighiil a. Gen. Lees successor.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Jan. Especial
Rev. 7. u Carson. rector OF 81. Pauls
Episcopal church. celebrated the twenty
seventh anniversary Of his rectorship IN
that church yesterday The services OF
the day were exceedingly impressive.
and were attended by large congregations.
Mr Carsons sermon was an Interesting
review Of the twenty-seyen years Of the
work o. the church.
Mr. Samuel Garland Payne. son Of the
late Mosoy II. Payne. died last night at
the residence Of his great-aunt. Mrs.
Mary Lightf0ot Garland. aged eighteen
years. lie was the last member OF the
family. both Of his parents having pre-
coded him % the grave some tlme ago.
lie had been attending amplen-Slluey
College. and was 20 the time OF MS d-atn
a student at that institution, having re-
turned home on account OK MS Ia4iAs
healih only few weeks ago.
FIRE ~ a BARYTES MILL
4 large building. used as a oarytes-
mill. was partially destroyed - IRE tnis
morning. The property orl9n6el TO
General l.. Buri Grub. Several thol-
sand dollars worth ~ machinery "as
ln the house 40 the time. but 10 vas nor
damaged 20 any extent. As tneuiA
had not been IN operation for long
time. 10 is thought that the IRE was "
incerdlary origin.
General William = Craigh.l. Chief n
Engineers OK the United States army
who Will retire owing % age limit 90
July lst. ls spoken ~ AS a probable sue
ces-or 90 General -. ~. a.. Lee as The
president 90 Washington and Lee MI
v.rs.ty az lexington. General Craig
h.A resides 40 present in washington
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-05

M Hoicombe has preached 40 twenty
i've different places during the last
.aar ln each place rf has taken part
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

MIR, Andrew Jackson, Jr, president
of tho Police Jury OF the parish Oh
West Carroll, is ono of the leading citi-
zsus of that parish, and Que who we
belioye has the welfare of her people
at heart, Mr.. jackson knows the
benefits 10 be derived from the rail-
road runuing into his parish, ana we
arc glad to learn that he is taking q
leading part in Endorsing levying the
6-mil) tax for its benefit. II is strange
to ss how any man living In 'ha'
parish can be 60 blind to his own III
teres,s as to vote against the tax II
will be the entering wedge ofprosperi
ty for West Carroll, and we beiiev'
that with the assistance of such lead
ing citizens as Hon. w. A. Grey, Hon
| s. T. Jackson, Andrew Jackson, Jr
w. II. Buchanan and w. G. Michhe
aud others, that there will be u
trouble in securing the tax In AID 0
the Lake Providence aud Wester
Railway.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

Mr.. Andrew Jackson, Jr., President
of the Police. Jury aud prominent
citizen of West Carroll, was visitor
10 our town on Tuesday. We were
very much pleased TO learn from MI
Jackson that the 5-nill tax in aid oil
the L. p. and Western railroad would
be carried in his parish without any
trouble. West Carroll is one Of the
finest parishes in the State, aud all thai
II wants is au outlet TO the river &c
make /. flourish. We believe that II
very short time after the road II
running that that parish would douo''
In population aud its lands ooeom
valuable where to-day they are harai'
! worth the taxes. Every citizen 0
West Carroll should take an interes
and see that the tax is carried.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

The following little local from Inc
Scott Co. tMiss.,) Register is so true
and to the point that we print 1t Tor
the benefit of the merchants OF our
town: There arc some people VINO
seem TO think that the newspaper
ought to be continually booming the
town. The best boom town can GEL
is through the local paper, we know
bu. "honest injun," wouldn't IT look
out of place for the local paper 10 ot
continually carrying the town TO ths
skies when majority of the mer
| chants offer 30 inducements for trad'
through its columnsf mot e'on 'ne''
names in print.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24
Proclamation.

<s.,or,s ol,aee. Town of Providence. 4 a.
.,.ano 81 iSo7 LIN accorjanee with hes NO
~ eF me acts of tifs sseneFa3 @sstu'his
,,i,. n i.e,iislaua ri tfvstd 5tiy i,'n
80 ss,.a .ti.a aufEersss tcstsc ia Ine ~
-, r..s,.3 ~ aiustmea of town q fsoNt
,,pnrs.',,y ordinance adopted .! tn,sn Va
i,,,e u 1927, 1, i-dwara !. Aa'nief. Fnsos
.; said town do issue tisis NY i. '''.,,'st
lion hereby ordefinAnd uceitss $500
-. al, dnv RI Auryist. ls3s. fer mo PUT
noss ~ submitting 10 the property isA.Vss
srs resising willing The c0gpoIale 'a' .,'
Tho isvy;pv of n specia, lax cfS mills on sso
,tollar ior tl.e term of ten years ui'1n,
iii rroner,y. both real and personal, ~ NJ
nj he Lake Providence ai.d western ish
,yay Co.. or it's successors. Tor the pss.'u,nr
of n railroad from Lake troNlaenec isshns'.ff,
west 10 Bayou Macon or further tii."I ~.
the parish of West Carroll. Sas9 I"A ~
! enI,.cti',le upon the completloh q sH'u
! rai.rvad. 81 IN such manner 40 ii.'es %
/ li1nfter prescribed. -, ...
The polIs win be opened at the eoute
house and remain open within the nou's
nres,.ri.,ed hy law, and be eoDduetea IL 'so
! same manner ms state elections.
| None hut property tax payers hhn ~, .s
duly Authorized agents OF non fes'ug s..s's
awning property With IN the cofpoIhte n,a-
liz OF said town Will be pernlittta ~ 'us .',
tl,a authority OF representatives o. nua
rastdeT;s,te he cre1eGfed i'y power "a az
ltornev from their principals. ., ~
Given under my hard aud oisciss seal a., =,
the town OF Providence, La, THIS ~Sia Gay
OF June, 1897. :, uurrv Mavar
CHAs. 4. EeELLv, Secretary.
IJuly I'd, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

On Wednesday, August the 4ln'
the business men of our town VIII
give to tho colored people OF our par
lsh ono of the grandest barbecues ever
mad in Providence. 1t will be an oid
,imo barbecue, with public speaking
by prominent colored people ana
pleuty to eat aud drink. Preparations
are being made TO try to have nearly
every colored man, woman and chl'o
in our parish in Providence on tha'
day. Base ball, horse add foot races
and other sports will be the features
of the day. Over one hundred dollars
has already been collected, ana the
committee expects TO have two hun
dred by the middle of next week
Eyerything will be free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

1t is perfectly natural for the V. 5.
MP. railroad to talk and do every.
thing against the carrying of the o.
mill tax in the parish of West Carroll.
II seems to us that the eitisens of that
parish ough, to know aud not forget
what that road has done for them III
the way of freight charges. West
Carroll should havo an outlet to the
river, and they have the chance OF get
thug it by voting the tax, which W.
believe they will do almost unani
mously.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24
BETSY BAKER.

On Thursday the 5th Of August,
there will be dramatic entertainment
at the Opera House for the benefit OF
the Military Company. The proceeds
of this entertainment viii help 10
dcfray the expenses of the company to
the encampment at Shreveport, which
promises to be grand affair; and
Company &c" will be there on time.
"Bctsy Baker, is o very laughable and
interesting farce and will make every
body feel jolly. Besides the play, there
will be songs, music aud other special
tics. On the 9Th Of August remember
-"Betsy Baker"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

Mr., aud Mrs. 81. NJ. Goodwin are 10
be congratulated upon the arrival oi
q daughter OH Monday evening ohr
venerable postmaster, Mr.. 4. II. :"
Taylor, is now great grandfAiheas
.ud those who saw him Tuesua
couldn't imagine what waa Tho matte
unlil they found out that Mack wsst
father. rho old gentleman wac STEP
ping high. =
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

The Times Democrat says that tine
Two model barges now being built al
Cincinnati fortae Interstate Transpor-
tation Company Win be rugged win
NIL the necessary appliances. 80 that
they can handle cotton with as much
ease and Us quick as steamboat
The new barges will be- 172 feet In
length, 80 feet beam. and have 4-foo'
guards. They will both have
double deck aud will stow O header
and two fats" This will be ne"
| venture, but being owned by oil
CORPORATION it will no doubt provo
success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

We notice from the N'cRsourg
Herald that the Vicksburg Il Green.
vile Packet Co, have plans and epecl'
fica,ions made for eide wheel stcs ner.
The Herald says that the "boat Will
have every improvement aud apph'
auce up to date, aud will be elegantly
finished. II will be about 200 fee'
long. The specifications will DO SUD
mitted 10 builders at an early day"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

If the street and bridge committee
will only take a walk down LeVee
s,reet--from Mr.. T. j. Powells resi-
,,cnce down--thcy will fnd two or
three private culverts across the side'
walks that they should make the
owners repair. That part OF town
needs a little attention, go the peop'e
living in that part tell US.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

What is 10 prevent thu town Oh
Providence ut one end of the line and
Mer Rouge at the other end, from
doubling their population, if the Lake
Providence and Western railroad Is
buil,7 And what can keep the parish
OF West Carroll from forging to the
front if this railroad goes through that
parish? Nothing can keep 1t from
flourishing. The road is an absolute
certainty if the 5.mill tax is carried III
our town and In our sister parish
No man in West Carroll should op
pose tho tax.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

There has been regular deluge OF
cotton seed men In our parish Tor
sereral days. One of them dropped IN
about ten days ago without the others
knowing it. He wasn't here ou' a
very short time before the oiheFs
found ii out, you can bet, and all drop
nea in like q drove Of mosquitoes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24
Cards are out announcing the mar

Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Mr.. Harry Farror Stiles OF
Now Orleans, and Miss Gertrude SnY'
der of st. Joseph, on August 9th at
Christ Church, st. Joseph. Mr.. Stiles
is popular employe in the large CLOTH
ing house of II. 3. Stevens, aud ms
many friends in this part of the coun'
try wish him happiness and prosperity
Thanks for au invitation 10 be pres
cnt
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

The rain that came &c the suffering
crops on Sunday last was rejoiced ID
Inv the planters. On the Sunday be-
fore the upper part of the parish was
fortunate in getting good rain, ano
now the lower part of the parish mas
received its share OF II, which VII
benefit the crops very much.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

The 4tb of August will be The biggest
,,ay ever witnessed in Providence.
The oolored people of our parish are
going to be treated to barbecue
with plenty of beef, pork and mutton
and q grand time is in store Tor them
The more who are present The better
time they will have.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

Assistant United States engineer W.
S. Brown, has completed the surveys
for the new lovee q, Biggs, which con-
,ains 100000 cubic yards and the Gu
largemeut at Reid levee which VIII
close the crevasse, will take 225,ooO
cubic wards. lie now has one survey
ing party at Millikin's Bend and
another at Henderson, who src stalking
on, enlargement work. Capt. Brown
saws that the levees will be enlarged
a, these points for a distance OF foul
and q half miles.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

The cut sale of shirt waists ana or
candies inaugurated by Mr.. w. n.
White last week, 10 drawing crowds,
aud it will surely pay the ladies 10 III.
vest while these goods are selling al
such reduced price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-24

Hon. C. r. Egelly returned from
New Orleans OH Monday. He tells US
that the convention OF Superintend'
ents was success in every way ana
that the exchange of views and meth
DDS is bound to accomplish much good
throughout the state.