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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

ing resolution. which was unanimously
adopted, to-wit:
That the Sheriff and Tax Collector
of this parish be and he is hereby re-
quested to furnish the secretary of this
board a statement of each settlement
made by him with the treasurer of the
school fund of the poll tax collected,
in order that the same may be used by
the finance committee in checking the
reports of the treasurer made to this
board.
Be it resolved further, That the Sec
rotary of this board furnish the sheriff
and tax collector with copy of this
resolution.
There being no further business, the
board adjourned until the mex. regular
quarterly session, being the first W ed
nesday in April, unless otherwise
special convened.
7. j. POWELL. President.
CHAs. r. EGELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Last Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. j. e.
Ransdell gave an impfomtu dinner to
Judge F. +. Montgomery aud all the
lawyers practicing at this bar. to
Sheriff Dunn and clerk of tho court j.
D.. Tompkins. Judge Montgomery
was to have been the principal guest of
the day, but sickness kept him from at
tending. Although our lawyers do
not spare one another in the practice
of law, their social relations have been
excellent, owing to the fact that they
are among the very best and most cul-
tiyated gentlemen in the state. AT the
social gathering of the legal fraternity
had Tuesday, wit did shine, wine did
flow and all were merry.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The revetment work done above
town two years ago by the govern
ment, is holding splendidly, aud from
the looks of the river, the current is
leaving that part and extending farther
down, which shows that the work has
accomplished the purpose for which IL
was put there. There,,has not been any
caving since the work was finished.
We believe that with a little more
work being done by The government
that the whole front along our town
could be prevented from caving.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Aunt Julia Parks, colored, wife Of
Henry Parks, died ON Tuesday and
was followed to her last resting place
by large cortege on Wednesday
She was one of the old house servants
of the late Gen. Ed. Sparrow before
the war, and was implicitly trusted
by the family. The good old time
colored people are fast passing away
with many regrets. Uncle Henry has
the sympathy of his white friends in
his bereavement. j
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
GRAND JURY REPORT

To the Hon. F. F.. Montgomery, Judge 7th
District Court for the parish of East Car
roll, La:
We, your Grand Jury, duly empan-
neled. having completed our labor,
herewith submit our report.
We have examined fifty-six cases
and found twenty-five true bills.
We have examined Sheriff's receipts
for tax settlement up to January 1st
1897 and find same to have been cor
rect.
. We have examined Jail and clerks
Office, and find both in good condition.
We heartily recommend that some
repairs be made on the court room and
lower rooms of court house.
We now respectfully ask to be dis
charged.
H. c. MCGUIRE. Foreman.
Providence. La. .Jan. 8. 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

1t is shame that the members OF
the Military Company do not take any
more interest than they do. The last
quarterly report shows that the APP
portionment of the East Carroll guards
was something like $500, when it
should have been oyer $4,000 if the
boys had attended drills promptly.
They should not forget they are help
ing to liluidate the Indebtedness on
the Opera House when they attend
the drills, and the more who attend
the larger VIII be their quarterly ap-
portionmeut.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The drift, wood coming down the
river on the present rise shows that
there is quite change taking place in
the channel The drift wood almost
'shugsr this bank and instead of gong
to the Mississippi side. as it used to do,
part of it now goes down behind the
large sand bar below town. The bar
is washing away, and il is only ques-
ton of short time when it will en-
iirely disappear and the back CON-
mence to cave again along the DeesoDa
and WHY fronts. We are afraid this
is the way things look at present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Brice Owen, the worst negro uuis-
ance we have in town and who spends
most of his time in Jail, was arrested
on Tuesday for stealing from the Ital-
ian fruit dealer. We learn that be
was "caught dead to rights" aud the
chances are that he will go to the pen
for sometime.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic is not rep
resented to be Gust as good" as any
thing. Placed sQuarely upon its own
merit for ten years, it stands to-day
without an equal for the purposes in
tended. Ask j. S. Guenard for it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Manager Hamley of the Lumber
Company, who sold several thousand
feet of lumber to Memphis firm and
which has been waiting to go forward
by barge for the past few weeks, had
to get several men aud teams on Mon.
day to move the lumber on top of the
bank to keep the rapidly rising river
from taking it, which was no easy job
They managed TO get it on high
ground before any Of it got wet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Our popular friend, Mr.. John Dona-
van, has left our town for good, except
on occasional visits, and has gone into
business at lllawara, where he will run
a first class mercantile business and
receiving aud forwarding We hardly
know how he is going to keep out of
town, bnt we guess he will resolve.
We wish him success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Miss May Hill of Hatcher's station,
Ga, who has been On visit TO her
brothers, Messrs, j. N. and r. L. Hill,
since last summer, returned to her
home on Saturday last. Miss Hill is
a charming young lady and there
were many regrets at hor departure.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The steamer Natchez took on board
from Bells landing several thousand
sacks of cotton seed The next trip OF
the boat will clean up every sack
We are glad 10 learn that our friend
Bell realized a good sum from his in,
vestment. Nothing like hustling, and
Bell is that kind ola hair pin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Because the limitations of DIR. Tiche-
nor's Autiseptic smell and taste like
peppermint is no proof that they are
."just as good" as the original, simon
pure compound that has given univer-
sal satisfaction tor ten years. You
may know DIR. Tichenor's Antiseptic
by the trade mark. j. S. Guenard
always keeps it for sale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Live Oak Rye is the peer Of any
whiskey made in the world, possessing
in concentrated form the aromatic and
onic qualities OF the grain from which
it is distilled. Phil Mcclure is tho
sole agent at this place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The Jurors were discharged on Mon
day and there was no court during the
week Oh account of Judge Monigom-
cry being too unwell from the severe
attack of grip. He will be alright by
Monday and will rush things during
the last week of The term.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

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 % cents. For sale al
Gnenard's Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Misses Ida and Daisy Oldfield, after
spending the holidays with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. q. Oldfield, have
returned to the Vicksburg Convent,
where they have been attending school
for the past two years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The Building Association did not
have their regular meeting last Mon
day on account of The absence or sick
ness of several of the Directors. They
will meet next Monday at O'Clock p.
m. at Mr.. Murphee's store, where they
will offer $4,000 for sale TO the highest
bidder.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16
FOR SALE.

BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT, having
a front of two chains aud sixty six links. on
the lake road. next to The property OF Mr..
j. c. Bass. This is beyond a doubt the
finest five acre building lot in East Carroll
parish.
For terms, apply to
MILLIKIN & HAMLEY,
Real Estate Dealers,
Lake Providence, La.
January. is, s96.-tf.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.. Chaffe, who
were the guests of Hon. j. E. Ransdell
and wife for sometime, left on Friday
last for their home in Minden. Mr..
Chaffe is quite popular gentleman
and has many friends in Providence
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Next week Mr.. II. j. Powell will
move TO the Turner store formerly &C.
cupied by MIR. w. G. McRae, where be
will be pleased to zee his old cnsto-
mers. Mr.. Jim White, one of the best
clerks in town, will take pleasure in
waiting on you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

That was bright idea of some one
in placing damp sawdust on the court
house floor and jury room, which was
the cause of several catching the grip
and others severe colds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The encroachmcnt of the river was
so rapid that on Monday Mr.. Bell had
to tear down bis "under-the-bank"
ware house, aud had to hustle TO keep
from being caught.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

When the residences of Mr.. John
Williams, Mr.. Ed. Magee, and Mr.
Max Levy and the hotel building of
Mr.. G. r. EgelIy are erected, they will
add to the appearance very much to
the already beautiful lake view.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

We would like for the street and
bridge committee to 60 up on the
levee in front Of Max Levy's store and
take look al the dumping ground
that the people have made across the
levee. 1t Is a shame TO allow such a
thing, and we hope that the committee
will put stop TO it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

There were a great many "knights
of the grip" in town this week. Dull
times don't keep them away from
Providence. They say it is the town
to strike--for goods to sell and good
eating
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Major L. X. Barber came in from his
plantation on the Bend Tuesday and
took the boat next morning for Mis-
sissippi, where he was called on i'm
portant business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

If you have used DIR. Tichenors
Antiseptic and likei it why allow youl-
self 10 be "talked" into taking coul.-
terfeit or imitation of il, just to pleale
the dealer? Don't do il unless yea
want to be .sbumbugged."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Mrs. j. L. Marian and her bright
little son Harry, came up from Vicks-
burg on Sunday morning last to visit
her mother, brother and sister, who
have been unwell. Mrs. Marian
returned last evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

We notice in the report ofthe grand
jury published in another column that
it embrace the same old stereotyped
request that has appeared in many q
report before--that eve recommend
that the courthouse be repaired
which receives no attention whatever.
1t is fact that there is no court house
in the State that looks as delapidsted
as that of East CAROLS, which should
and ought to be an ornament TO our
parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. VanSweringen, of
Natchez. are prominent visitors to our
town They are out looking at our
beautiful country
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The steamer Savannah continues TO
grow in public favor. A boat with as
popular crew as she has, is bound to
command the business along the river
The Messrs. Cummins and AL. Hinner
are hard to beat. We wish them sue
cess.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Mr. Walter Goodwin has purchased
the ice factory ground, aud we con-
graduate our friend on becoming the
owner of such valuable piece of
property.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Physicians everywhere prescribe
Live Oak Rye, and professional men
use il in preference to all others, and
have found it the purest and best
Uncle Phil Mcclure can supply you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

The Hon. Police Jury will meet on
Wednesday next. As this is their
first meeting for sometime, they will
no doubt be in session two or three
days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Bright Crisp Weather
Cold enough to make heavy CLOTH
ING, OVERCOATS. heavy UNDER
WEAR, MUFFLERS aud GLOVES a
necessity. Where can you find aucn
styles, such values as we show?
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

We cay in another paragraph that
Charley Wilmington went off to pur-
chase lot of "plugs." but we are mis-
taken. Charley got back on Wednes-
day morning with tho pretiiest lot of
mares aud horses that has been
brought 10 the city. Charley says
that he has two mares that can trot it
in less than three minutes, and Char
ley is known for his trnthfulness.
Call and take look at his nice stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-16

Respectfully submitted.
Jas. S. Millikin,
James Beard.
j. G.. Bass,
= Finance Committee
Director Millikin introduced the fol-
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-13
How Pest. ArrIntroa.e.d.

The appeal from the citizens OF Florida
for an appropriation to remove water hya-
ctnths from the streams of that state because
they obstruct navigation suggests that the
Russian thistle came Into this country In
q small bag of seed wheat carried In the
chest of a Polish emlgrant. and the gypsy
moth was imported into Boston by a SCI
enlist who desired to examine 1t under his
were clumsy. The gypsy moth slipped
through them. and, the window being open.
Boston common. The result is that the
Massachusetts Legislature is appropriating
flOo,OOO year to eradicate the pest from
call for $1,O0o,o0O to pay the expense OF
getting rid of the Russian thistle. and now
into Florida for the purpose of beautifying
a stream at winter resort. have become
such q nuisance that the shipping Interests
are asking $4,000 to clean them out of the
channels. Chicago Record.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-13
MISSING LINKS.

A kerosene lamp with an electrical
attachment is something new. You
press q button, and an electric flame
lights the lamp.
Complaint is made against the water
Of the Schuylkill by Philadelphians,
on the ground that there y too much
coal in 1t to drink and not enough to
burn.
A farmer Of Durham, Mo-, while on
jolly spree in Kansas City, bought a
block Of city lots. A few days later,
when sober. he sold them at an advance
Of $4,000.
Charles T. Farrier of Polk county.
Mimi, has artificial legs. He rides q
bicycle. can Jump fifteen feet in three
jumps, and can kick hat held eight
feet above the floor.
Some of the large life insurance COM
panies are considering the adyisability
of establishing colossal sanitarium
for the care Of consumptives who de-
velop the disease after insuring.
A four-master iron ship, with provis-
ions for two years and $500 tons Of coal
on board. was lately sold at Yarmouth.
England, for 355. The vessel had run
ashore three miles from the town.
Three bandits drove up to the 4;roc-
cry Of Harry Clin In Taylor street. Chi
cago. in barouche. entered the store
and deliberately robbed the proprietor
Of 925. all'the money he had. They then
re-entered the barouche and drove OF
In style.
A heartless rogue In Louisville
dashed excitedly Into a doctors ONCE.
proclaiming in alarmed tones that he
had Just accidentally swallowed a pint
Of cider in which he afterward learned
his wife had unintentionaily dropped 4
small quantity Of arsenic. The doctor
produced a stomach pump and rushed
downstairs for ware water. While he
was gone the rogue stole the stam,x.
yss'p.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-13
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY.

Venerable Building That Has wit
neased Some Stirring scenes.
We return In time to see the process
sion Of bishops, priests and people that
is forming in the square In front Of
the church. says St. Nicholas. Each is
dressed In his most gorgeous robes.
Turkish soldiers line both sides of the
streets to keep the way open for the
procession to pass. The Latin patriarch
of Jerusalem has Just arrived. The
procession Of priests, carrying banners
and immense candles, meets him, then
turns and all go into the Latin chapel
through the main entrance. Follow
ing, we are surprised to find the main
entrance 80 small. 1t can admit but
one at time. and that one must stoop
to enter. From the masonry 1t can be
seen that the entrance was once much
larger. The reason for the change was
that the Mohammedans at one time did
all in their power to injure and annoy
the Christians, and even used to ride
on horseback into the very church. The
door, therefore. was made small to pro-
tect the church from this sacrilege,
Once inside, we see we are in very
ancient structure. Part Of the masonry
dates from the time of Constantine,
who built magnificent basilica on this
site about the year 800 of our era. All
we can see Of the Oldest work, how
ever, probably dates from not later
than Justinian's time. about $50 A. d.
In any case. the church is a venerable
building, and 1t has witnessed some
stirring scenes. In 1t Baldwin the
Crusader was crowned King of Jeru-
salem. 1t has been repaired a number
of times; and once, when 1t needed a
new roof King Edward ". of England
gave the lead to make one. This was
about the year 1882. The lead roof did
good service for about 200 years and
might have lasted much longer had not
the Mohammcdans melted It up to make
bullets. However. another roof was
soon provided.
Inside, the building consists Of q
nave and double aisles. The aisles are
separated by two rows of columns
made of red limestone. These columns
have plain bases and are surmounted
by Corinthian capitals. They are nine
teen feet high and at the top of each
cross is engraved. The church Is now
owned by the Latin, Greek and Ar
menian Christians.
The Meeker herald., 1897-02-13
Peaceful Slumber Unknown.
DREADFUL DREAMS DRIVE
SLEEP AWAY.
light Years Lady of Enporis,
Kansas, Suffers Unspsakabls
Agony-she Relates Her
Experience.

from the Republican, Emporia, Kan.
Us Jennie Carlow resides at 718 Mer-
canI street, Emporia, Kansas, and is the
vne Of W. X. Carlow, proprietor of the Car
0m Wagon and Blacksmith Works, who is
ven known as The Past Granda and as
1So lhe most active members In Lodge Is.
~: " f., of Emporia
., lns distress of condition Of chronic
aleepessness is so terrible. Mrs. Carlow,a
suAenngs from it so well known our readers
.eSi sure, will welcome the good news
.he Is now well, and will be glad to
ksSm now the cure was accomplished.
ARROWS staten ent is hereto append
an narrative form;
for many years l was a confirmed iuya-
anering constant pains through my
III and back, of the most excruciatinR
~, rendering me absolutely helpless. /
Unable to rise up or lie down without
elsance, and was subject on the least ex-
hntterings Of the heart and such
nortless of breath, or dyspnoea, that /
Qtehthought / was dying
sfaceful slumber was unknown to ma.
1WGud fall into doze only to be awakened
Huemost horrible dreams, of too friphtful
s9asacter to describe, and In the morning
insssm OF being refreshed and rested, I
woui be utterly exhausted.
WAS attended at various times by every
Pnycian in the city, but none of them could
90 q any good, though / spent hundreds
o. GLARS in my quest of health. About
tnrs months ago, Mrs Elizabeth Drake,
Whf you perhaps know, spoke to my hus-
DSn advising trial of Dr. Williams Pink
m Tor Pale People, stating that they had
permanently cured her after years of suffer
ingTom milk leg, and he at once procured
. Asyply for me.
the time l had taken two boxes ac-
coflhg to directions, for the first time in
tWeears, was able to enjoy peaceful and
re9ul sleep, and as l continued to take
ia my health improved, SO that now
wff using the fifth box, feel quite recov-
erSand my health is entirely restored.
stlkake two pills every night just before
reqng and wake up every morning per-
fee happy.
ndyise every one whom | hear COM
p!alhg to try DR. Williams Pink Pills. for
Althgh recognize the fact that medicine
thHSill cure one, will not another. still as
mo diseases are due to bad condition of
tholooi, Pink Pills in such cases will
pre- certain cure. 1t is but natural that
lshd have the most unbounded faith in
the l am only too glad to bear testimony
thngh your paper us to what they have
dorfor me ;,
Rabove Is an exact report of Mrs. Car
low statement. CHARLES HARRIS,
Sipned) Reporter, Emporia, Kan.
IWilliams' Pink Pills for Pale People
ardfv given to the public as an unfailing
bio builder and nerve restorer, curing ali
for of weakness arising from watery
cottton of the blood or shattered nerves.
IhJills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sersost paid on receipt Of price, SO centsa
bo3r six boxes for $3.50 (they are never
SON onlk or by the l00), by addressing
Dfilliams' Medicine Co, Schenectady,