The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-08-21

DON as the brick can DC burned ne
will start the erection of two fine G
torres.
Mrs. D. O'Sullivan has purchased :
he franklin property and the vacant
OF next to it, on Sparrow street. Mrs.
O'Sullivau will move The house back
md build two story residence, which
will add to the appearance of that
street very much.
We are requested 10 say that there
will be meeting of the Sunday School
children and those who are Interested
In Sunday school work, at Grace
Church on Tuesday evening next at
o'clock. Teachers are expected to be
present, as the meeting will be import
ant.
We are delighted to learn that Hon.
jeff Snyder will locate in Tallulah for
tho practice of law az soon as he is
relieved of his duties as Naval officer
at New Orleans. His many friends III |
East Carroll wish him success in his |
profession.
The ordinance placing u. license Oh
boot blacks should have been adopted.
III the license had been adopted two or
three would have paid the amount, and
about dozen or more would have had
to quit. There are entirely too many
of them.
Tie colored man arrested some
weeks ago upon telegram from
Vicksburg, stating that he was vented
for stealing, was turned ont of jail on
Friday evening last. The authorities
failed even 10 reply 10 Sheriff Dunn
after being notified that he was
arrested.
An exchange tells Of subscriber 10
| q certain paper who died and left four
teen years subscription unpaid. "The
editor appeared at the grave as the lid
was being screwed down for the last
time, and put In liueu buster, Their
mometer a palm leaf fan and eceip
for making ice"
MIR. Andrew Jackson, ST., Mr..
Andrew Jackson. Jr., and Miss JACK
son, of West Carroll, were visitors to
our town on Monday. The gentlemen
report the crops good, and that The
railroad tax would be carried, although
there was some opposition, and by
men who should be iu favor Of the tax
The meeting Of the Epworih League
Oh Sunday evening last was one CT 'h'
most pleasant yet held. All who pos
, sible can should join the League
Another of their social meetings is be
, ing arranged for, TO be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. w. N. White, due polic
of which will be given anu the pro
gramme published.
We do not believe that there ha
been such a corn crop raised in GU
q parish since the war. There Is not
planter in the parish who has not mad
8 enough to run him next year. WheI
G tho cotton farmer begins to raise hi
own hogs, corn. peas aud hay at home
s then he win begin to feel Independent
n
Miss Hattie Blouut left Saturda
a evening for Vicksburg, where she VS.
II married Oh Sunday 10 Mir. Jesse Ha
man, who left Immediately for DaIla
IT Texas, where they will reside. Mi
d Hattie has many friends in our tow
T. who wish her happiness and joy. I'll
Banner Democrat extends TO Mr.. al
u Mrs. Harmon its well wishes.
" What does five mill tax amount
when it is taken into considerable
y the amount of land donated 10 the ra
m road that will be placed On the asses
ment roll that now is not paying al
revenue. Besides, the tax on the ro
as ing stock of the road will amount TO
o. great deal. 1t Is bound to help {
parish of West Carroll in a great ma
oil ways.
"a Mr.. f. G. Keyland, from the upt
part of West Carroll, was in town
NO Tuesday and gave US a call. lie is
BIO OF the leading planters of that sect
lot and reports the crops good. We
glad that Mr.. keyland is red hot
he the railroad Lax aud that he viii lie
icy his large influence in helping to ca
10Y it in that parish. MIR. Keyland kno
8. what railroad means for West Z
pre- roll.
the
a. 1925 will take you TO Vlcksoi
70. and return on account Of the encs'
ment.