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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church. Charlotte, n. c., May 20.
The Southern Railway announces for the
above occasion rate of one fare for the round
trip $I1.75. from Washington, D. c. Tick
cts on sale May 18th to 10th, final limit
June 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12

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unrivaled remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia,
Sleepleeaness. 10 centA-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-12
To Cure 4 Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. 25 cents. Sold by CHARLES G. LENNON
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
I 900 600 FEET OF LUMBER GOES
UP IN SMOKE.

DE- Wednesday about 10 o'clock a
telephone message from the large saw
min plant Of, the Lake Providence
Lumber Co, situated about seven miles
from town, told that TIE large yard of
Lumber was on fire, and asking for help.
AS soon rs it was possible several Oft
citizens went out, and lieut. all the
assistance possible. AS far as saving
any of the lumber it was out of the
question and all They could do was to
work to save the saw mill, which they
did by hard and heroic work.
1t is impossible to tell how the fire
originated, and Mr.. Dunn, the mana
ger, says that when he discovered the
fire it was only in one pile of lumber
He SAYS that with the little help he had,
it was impossible to check it, and 1t
was only few moments when it was
beyond control. 1t burned fast, ana
the large stacks of lumber were soon a
pile of ashes. The saw mill and
planning mill had not been running for
over month.
Their fine planning mill, filled with
valuable machinery and thousands Of
feet of tongue and groove flooring and
ceiling soon caught from the extreme
heat and it only took a few minutes for
it to be entirely consumed.
There was fully million feet OF lum-
Der stacked on the yard-quarter-sawed
gum and select quality of cypress
all seasoned and would have been ship
ped in a few months, that went up in
less than an hour.
The loss is fully $4,000, with only a
small insurance, and it is a heavy blow
to the energetic men who compose the
company.
The saving of the fine mill from
destruction will enable the company to
continue without any interruption. and
it will not be long before they viii
have the yard stacked rs it was before
the fire on Wednesday last.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
TEACHERs' NOTICE.

Office of Chas. r. Egelly, Superintendent
of Education. Parish of East Carroll, Lake
Providence, La, Nov. 18th, 1SJ7.-An ex-
animation for the plrpose OF selecting ~
teachers for the colored schools OF the
parish Will be held at my office on the lst
Monday in December. Examinations VIII
be in the second and third grades. In
order to obtain Ord grade certificate the
applicant must be found competent 10
teach spelling, reading, primary, metal
arithmetic, rudiments OF practical arlthme-
tic through fractions and simple interest,
elementary geography. primary language
lessons aid laws of health.
To obtain second grade certihcate the
applicant must be found competent to teach
arithmetic, geograpy. English grammar and
composition, United States History. eie-
ments of natural philosophy, and elements
of PHYSIOLOGY.
All papers must be:written with ink and
not pencils.
The examination will commence at 8
O'Clock a. m. and applicants are requested
to be prompt IN their attendance on the
day named. An average of so per cent Will
be required to obtain second grade certi-
ficate or 60 per cent to obtain third grade
certificate upon the studies enumerated IN
the second grade, and so per cent to obtain
a third grade certificate on branches OF that
grade. ,uv
superintendent.
n .I>ar0 u
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

The Police Jury is very important
body, aud instead of meeting two or
three times year it should meet once
n month TO transact It's business. 1t is
not right for the gentlemen who COM
pose this board 10 give their time aud
attention to parish matters free. aud
they should receive at least FIVE dollars
a day for their services. 1t is not
right for them to leave their private
affairs and travel from twelve to
tweu.y-five miles for the fun OF being
a Police Juror.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

State of Louisiana, parish OF East Carroll.
Seven District Court.-La. Nat. Bank
versus Widow and Heirs of Henry
Davis, dee'd.-N0. 403.
BY virtue OF awrit of Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis,
trict Court for the parish of East Carroll
aforesaid. in the above entitled cause. l
will proceed to sell at public auction. at the
door OF the Court House. in the town oil
Providence, East Carroll parish, La, on
Saturday. the 18th day OF December, lS9!
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right, title and interest of the Widow
and Heirs Of Henry Davis, IN and to the loi-
lowing described property, to-wlt:
sixty acres of land to be taken from the
North-western portion of Sec IL, i. 20, n
r. IL E.. situated in East Carroll parish
Louisiana, and more fully described as FOL
lows: Beginning at the N. w. corner O
Sec. IA at a cypress tree marked I. 20 N
r. 10 e. Thence East % 52-l00 chains
thence South 2G 65-ln0 chains, thence Yves
p 52-100 CHAINS. thence North rs G5-lU
CHAINS to place OF beginning. so as to com
prise sixty acres rs above set out-seize'
in the above suit.
Terms Of sale-cash with the benefit 0
appraisement.
+ snerif's Office. sProgiSenxe La., Nov. j
is91-6f.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Rev. Mr.. Parker of The Methodist
Church, delivered an eloquent Thanks
giving sermon to large congregation.
The reverend gentleman said there
were many things to thank God for,
and the deligerance from destruction
by water only few months ago and
now the escape of the yellow fever
scourge that has taken so many away
In other parts of the country, we
should give thanks to Him on High
who alone saved His people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. j. Powell returned
from Memphis on Friday evening last
by the good steamer city of Savannah.
Mr.. Powell was one of those uufortu-
uate ones who was caught without. his
fall stock on account OF the quarantine
but lust as soon as he could get TO q
market he went, and he now has a
pretty selection Of fall and wiuter
goods for his customers TO select from
Call Oh Mr.. Powell aud see the stock
if you do not make purchase.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
This Cool Weather

is the best underwear salesman we
have.
1t reminds you daily that change
from Summer to Fall weight would
add to your comfort.
No matter whether your taste turns
to heavy cotton or light wool.
Our business is 10 please you no
matter whether you want Clothing
Hats or Furnishings for yourself OF
your boy.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten'
ton.
WARNER g sEARLEs co.
vicksbrrg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Mr.. Tom Montgomery started out
on Thursday morning last on the
survey of the Lake Providence and
Western railway. He informed us
that il wonld take him about twelve
days to finish the survey to Mer
Rouge. We also learn that line will
be run north through the parish OF
West Carroll for some distance. 1t is
to be hoped that everything will work
ont right aud that actual work will
soon commence on the road.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Hon. JOS. E. Ransdell and Mayor
Hamiey left by land at day light Mon-
day morning for Mer Rouge, in More
bonse parish, Oh business connected
with the railroad enterprise these gen.
,lemcn are interested in. They re-
turned Wednesday night, but we did
no; learn what they did, except tisa'
The ci,izeus of Mcr Rouge are anxious
10 see the road built and will do every
thing possible for il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Our popular citizen, Mr.. Phil Nc
G uire, was welcomed home on Friday
morning last from Hot Springs. We
were sorry TO learn that he was unwell
during his entire stay and that ne
could no, use the recuperative waters
of that famous resort. We don't know
where he got ii, but hc is wearing
large size soltar in his shirt front
viii Dunn says 1t is Hot Sprins
diamond.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Nose Lee and Jake Smith, two
colored boys, were arrested on Satnr-
day night. who were believed TO know
something about The robbery of Mr.
Leo Shields room few weeks ago
Ii was proven to the satisfaction Of
Judge Montgomery that they knew
nothing about it, aud he released them
on Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Providence is bound to be big
place if we can get the railroad. The
land once under cultivation, clear to
Corbin's ferry on Bayou Macon, and
which is now covered with very small
trees, will once more be opened up and
made TO produce crops. 1t is eleven
miles TO Corbin's ferry and this entire
distance was an open country and the
richest land in the south.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

The voting place next Monday will
be at he plate glass window Of the
Banuer-Democrat office. Remember
the front window. There will be no
stufliug OF the ballot box and every
thing will be conducted on the square.
Every Democrat should vote for dele
gates. Remember on Monday next.
the 29th,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Miss Sadie Haflord was taken very
i'll during the service at the Episcopal
Church on Sunday last. Miss Hafford
has been IN bad health for year OF
more, aud it was hoped that siuce the
cool weather she would improve. We
are sorry that the young lady is sc
s;of-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
A CARD.

The Providence Lumber Company wish
hereby to tender their sincere thanks to all
the gentlemen who SO energetically assist
ed in the saving OF their sawmili yesterday
morning. when their planning mill ana all oil
their lumber were burned.
We know that had it not been Tor the
heroic efforts of our friends. our saw mill
also would have been destroyed In wnlcn
eyent our losses would have been much
greater. as we had no insurance whatever
either on the saw mill or the planning mill
Sincerely and gratefully yours.
THE PROVIDENCE LUMBER CO.
Providence. La. Nov. %, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Work is progressing rapidly on the
boat now being built at JeffersonVille,
Ind, for the Vicksburg 81 Greenville
Packet Co. tits said that the"Bell ofthe
Bends" will be finished by the middle
of January, and will be one of the
fastest and finest boats on the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Messrs. ". G. McRse and Hugh
Montgomery, who went to Memphis
after drove of horses, returned last
Friday evening on the Savannah.
They brought with them some very
pretty animals, and have sold several
in the past week. They will have
10 return for more in few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

a great deal of shooting was INDUCED
in on Saturday night las, by drunken
men leaving town. 1t is q pity that
they cannot be caught and given the
full limit of The law. a trap will be
laid for them, aud if they are caught
woe be unto them
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Elder Scott, one of our best colored
preachers, bap,ised for'y-fve persons
down at IIenders0n's last Sunday.
This makes eighty-sevcn III the past
month. We hope that this change for
The good will stay with them for some
time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

1t is pretty tough OH planter to
ship a small lot of four or five bales of
cotton and then for the commission
merchants to notify the planter that it
was short only $50 pounds of its orig
inal weight. This msy not be called
stealing by some, but the planter
thought it was ID robbery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Mr.. r. Buruey went to Memphis
on the Savannah last Saturday even
ing 10 purchase stock Of goods. The
large stock IS now 10 aud his obliglng
clerks are ready to show goods aud TO
sell ri small profits
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

There are several owners of bicycles
in town who are riding their wheels
without either bell or lantern, which
is against the town ordinance. 1t is
one of the best ordinances ever passed
by the Board, aud it should be en-
forced or repealed. AS it is now, it is
nothing but a farce.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Mise Joe May Egelly, one of our
brightest young ladies, left on We'd
nesday for Jackson. Miss, where she
will enter Belhayen College for the
study of vocal and Instrumental music
We wish her much success
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

a grea, many families of our town
lost considerable by the burning of the
steamer Bluff City last week. They
had sent their orders TO different firms
in ST. Louis for winter goods, and the
packages were shipped out on this
boat
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

On Tuesday Mr.. ". X. Spurlock
brought US the stem of cotton stock
with As pretty a bloom and form on II
as one woeld wish TO look at. lie
saws they are scattered Oh along his
Geld fronting The iaAe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Messrs. w. A. Grey aud WIN Ross,
two popular gentlemen OF Floyd were
in town on Friday, Saturday and Sun
day last. From what we heard, our
friend Ross said, he didn't want to
return and 1t took all the persuasive
power of Col. Grey 10 get him started
for home Sunday evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

We saw the account sales from
Stewart, Bros. & Co, this week for
nine bales of cotton sold by them on
Tuesday, the 10th, that brought from
Lac to lie. The gentleman who
showed us the sales, was delighted and
said that he would never kick as long
as he could get this price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

DR.. Mitchell, who has been III our
town for sometime for the purpose OF
practicing his profession. Dentistry, but
Lasiug his chair and instruments
detained by quarantine was prevented
from doing so, has now received them
aud has rented the Delony Office near
the post Office aud is ready for work.
DR.. Mitchell GENES 30 our town to
locate, aud is highly recommended
both AS gentlemen aud Dentist.
He guarantees his work TO give salts
faction. We wish the Doctor much
success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

DR.. c. r. Mitchell, Dentist who has
located in our town, and whose office
is at the Delony building next 10 the
post Office, has the handsomest equipped
Office we ever saw. His chair is of the
latest make, aud Is a perfect beauty,
while his instruments are of the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
For Sale.


The elegant residence known as the
Jenkins house, now occupied by
w. G. McRae, on easy terms with
moderate cash payment. This is
a snap for some one.
Keller Residence, corner First and
Hood streets. Has 8 nice rooms,
kitchen, cow house, etc. This is
one of the most desirable residen-
ces in Providence. Will be sold
cheap.
A Residence IN Fauxburg Airing
ten, with 6 rooms and large plat
Of ground. Has good paying ten
ants.
The Waddill Plantation, about 600
acres; one of the finest places in
the parish-near line of projected
railroad.
A BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT. having
a front of two chains and sixty-six links. on
the lake road. next to the property OF MI.
finest five acre building lot in East Carroll
parish.
A 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 Provi-
| dence, La.
NJ All correspondence answered promptly
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

The steamer Leaihers passed up on
Tuesday aud put off cotton seed sacks
aud other freight from New Orleans.
The boat passed down on "Wednesday
morning with q large load of cotton,
and very little room for much more.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Another week has passed and the
cisterns at The Opera House corner
aud the Catholic Church have not been
filed with water. Is il the fault of the
Street and Bridge Committee that
they do not attend 10 their duty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
Hon T F. Rapsdell and Mayor

Hon. J. E. Rapsdell and Mayor
Hamley returned from Mer Rouge on
Wednesday evening. They did not
hear of their heavy loss until they
reached their mill and saw the terrible
destruction. They have the sincere
sympathy of their friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

kindly solicit the patronage OF the
public i'm my line of assorted Grocer
les. Restaurant and Bakery, next
door to M. Landsworth's first class
dry goods store. ,,,,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Mr. ". S. Pondexter, sawyer for
the Providence Lumber Co, returned
from Naichez on Friday. lie will
start up The mill Immediately. :
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Nap Flannel, the latest in dress
goods. A fine line of Ladies Hats, at
LEWIS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Marshal's Peck and Gargaro made a
good haul on Tuesday that will be ap-
preciated. On Saturday night last
crowd of negroes belonging to the
levee camp on the banks of the river,
let off their artillery when they were
leaving town, and which is becoming
to be common thing. Four of the
darkies were pulled on Tuesday and
acting Mayor Egelly fined viii Flower
and VIM. Johnsc $1,000 and costs and
bound them over to the district court
for carrying concealed weapons. Geo.
Watson was fined $1,000 and costs-and
John Etbridge SIS 90 and costs. This
is good starter, and ~e hope the
marshal will catch those who leave
town by the levee road and by Church
street. a good fac will break il up,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
Fan and Winter Samples.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of Fall and Winter samples,
and invites his friends to call and take
a look at them. On account of the
newtariA, clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

With the erection of Piitnan's two
story brick aud The two story brick
viii, two stores underneath 10 be
erected By DR.. Bernard aud Mayor
IiaEasey, Lake street viii make a
gice s.agsasaaoe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27

Carrying u. s. Mail.
Steamers RUTH and ANNIE
LAURIE.
Schedule Taking Effect Monday,
Nov. 9th, 1897.
FOR GREENVILLE.
STR Ruth. A. F. Nimtz, Master.
Leaves every Monday and Thursday
at p. m.
Str. Annie Laurie, T. V. De La Hunt,
Master.
Leaves every Wednesday and Satur-
day ut p, m.
FOR LAKE POVIDENCE.
Str. Atlanta, M. e. Smith. Master
Leaves every Tuesday and Friday at
ga. m. carrying lig ht freights and pas
senrers for Lake Providence and all
way landings.
PURDY s. SCHNEIDER.
Agents.
YANCEY BELL.
Agents.
P. S.-Ths schedule in effect until
further notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-11-27
sheriTs Sale.

bUPCfIHFC
Providence. La. November goth,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Stanmering.

A very simple remedy for stammer-
ing has been given by gentleman who
Stammered from childhood almost up to
manhood. Go into Il room, he says,
where you will be quiet and alone, get
book that will interest you, and sit
down and read for two hours aloud,
keeping your teeth together Do this
every two or three days, or once week
If very tiresome, always taking care to
read slowly and distinctly, moving the
lips but not the teeth. Then, when con-
versing with others, make up your
mind that you will not stammer, and
try to speak as slowly and distinctly as
possible. He adds that by this means
he succeeded in effectually curing him
self, and recommends the same plan to
of hers
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29
Rare in a Wild State,

There are number of our best
known and most valuable cultivated
plants which are already extinct in a
wild state, or fast becoming so. OF
plants of this mlass the following may
be mentioned: Bean, chick-pea, lentil.
tobacco, wheat, Indian corn and prob
ably sweet potato. Some of these never
have been seen in a wild state. while
others have become so exceedingly
rare that apparently it is only a ques.
ton Of a comparatively short time
when they will have disappeared alb
solutely. They nave been so long in
cultivation, and are SO profundly modi-
fed, that they have not the faculty of
sowing themselves and propagating in
definitely outside of cultivated ground,
so that If they should cease to be cult
waited they would soon disappear from
the face of the earth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1897-07-29

It is not generally known, but it is
a fact nevertheless, that asparagus
grows abundantly i'll its wild state in
portions of the Santa Ana valley. A
few years ago it was discovered that
celery grew freely in the peat lands
west Of the river in wild state, and
in very short while an enterprisjng
fruit dealer and shipper from Kansas
City came out to investigate the re-
ports he had heard about the Wild
growing celery. This investigation
resulted in the formation of the d. L.
Smelzer Celery Company and the
planting of large tract of the peat
lands to celery. The business has
proved quite profitable-so much so
that other companies have been formed
and much larger area of land planted
to this table delicacy. 1t would ap-
pear from the history of the celery in
dustry that there is splendid OPEN
ing here now for some enterprising in
dividual or company to develop the
asparagus industry. There's money
in it, and no mistake. That the soil
and climate are suitable to the produc-
ton of the vegetable is made plain in
the manner in which the wild aspara-
gus grows in portions of the valley
Los Angeles (Cal,) Times,