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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
BETSY BAKER.

Don't forget Betsy on the 9th, next
Thursday. Betsy is fine little crea-
ture, aud the boys will be sure 10 la''
in love with her, to say nothing oil the
bald headed old bachelor aud grass
widowers. Besides the farce, which Is
very laughable and enjoyable, Misses
Emma Guenard and Rose hlenn
will sing some of their prettiest songs
Prof. J. l.. Kennedy will entertain the
audience with some specialsies in aero
hattie teats. The best local music VIII
be Oh hand, and everything Will DC
done to make the evening enloyaDie
Reserved coats can be procured ~
the Guenard drug store. Adults o'
cents: reserved seats, 25c's extra
Children under fifteen years, 2oc's
Curtain rises at $50 sharp.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
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af.,.or,a Office. Town Of Providence -.
,,,a.,s sol..-Tn aerOidsEee WITH Hei 10
1ss7arfbe acts OF tie General Ass' MY ,o,a'
-. stsfe ~ fs6uisiaEa. arprvNfu JeN i,'n
20. "a me 4utt.uFtfy Seslec 10 he y!
80, i,ss,Fd ri A Aldermen of Town o. ireVl-
dt',e4 ~ ordinances adopted ~ i,up on
i,,,,n 81 1897. l. EDWARD j. HamieN, 1asoi
~ said town, do issue this. my procip I'M
lion hereby ordering ano nsVtts'sa.;h o.,aav
an election he held ia said @ = ~ ~. my
,i,s OH aay Of August, iS'ts- i"r nc Pu
,,asc nj admitting 10 the property tsH.paf-
srs residing Wiling The col pGrate limits ma,
mo l,.yyfnss or a special lax OF mails "tl 80
aoItaw lar fhe Term Of ten years uPvu,
ail sronerty roth re al and spersonai ~ az! ~,
ot the Az Providence and western 49,,
,yav Co.. or its sgceessors tor Tie pu'..,,'s
Of railroad from Lake Providence I,in',in s,
,-ee, IN Hayou hsacon or further throuSn
the parish Of West Carroll. oain ''~ = s,id
/ eolectiSle upon the complexion u s SUI.
roitrosa ar in such manner rs may be mere
,nnfter prescribed. o.,r+
mo nolls win he opened at .ha court
| ro,,se and remain open within the neu'
| nreserjbed by law. and be eondueteu IN eno
same manner as state eleeiiohs. ~,
None but property tax payers anu VIZ
! duly authorized agents OF non ftS.o1 80
80, n.;,,o nronerty witt IN the corporate ii.n'
It's Of said town Will be pefnil.tso :, ron
| H. .nthority of representatives. o. ion
ras,aenls TO he credeBced isy power % a'
ttorney from their principals. o..,.,sa.l n
Given under nv hand and oiaeia, st''' AZ -
,l,o Town al Providence, la. this 2Sih oa'
of June, 1897. uauyry. MAYOR.
CmAs. r. FcELIY. Secretary
July Sd, 1891
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

On Friday last a large crowd OF
ladies and gentlemen of our town &C.
cepted an invitation from the .Messrs.
Cnmmins of the steamer City ofSavan-
reb TO board their boat and partake
of ice cream aud cake aid take LOOK
a, the nice steamer after being over
hauled, refurnished aud painted
Fully seventy-fiye of our young ladies'
and gentlemen were present and we're
entertained most royalty by Mrs.
Cant Cummins and Mrs. A. L. Cum
Minis.
| The boat looks handsome with her
texas. which is quite an acquisiuon
and which the officers of the boat VIII
occupy. besides several nice rooms
fixed ND for colorcd passengers tina
tnev did not have before. The caoii
is nicely painted and guided. Inc
ladies' state rooms have been enlarged
, md are now very roomy, with nov
beds and dresser, and each roor
8 nicely carpeted. The boat is pre''
? all over, aud the entire community
e Providence wish the Mcssrs. Cummir
G largo fall trade. These gentieme
g merit it, and the Bannor-Democf'
wishes them success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

On Monday the 9th of August me
tax payers of the town of providence
will have the privilege ofvoiing Tor or
against The proposition of icvying a
FIVE mill tax in aid Of the Lake i'roVi-l
deuce s. Western Railroad. we be-
lieye that the tax will be carried ana
that there will not be half dozen
of our citizens who will vote against
il. who wish to remain i'm the same
old ruts that they have been in for
years past. How any person can vote
against the advancement of the place
that they live 10 and who own real
estate. we canno. understand, but il is
a fact that there are a few who VIII
vote against this tax tor no other rea-
sou than spite work, and be go pima
40 to knock the prospects of any al
yancement and progress simply DE-
cause men have this project IN hano
that thew do not like. Is there any
thing "a little and narrow mlnded ~
this? Lay everything aside aud OF
1.-The 9th vote for the tax and sec ina
your neighbor does the same. IL
, the only way that we can expect to Sc
our town build up aud now enterprise
come 10 our little city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

There is slight whisperings of con.
s,itutional convention talk, ara y
womb be long now before 1t VII. open
mn in good shape. Those VINO 'hi'ls =,
hat they can represent their parish
shou,,1 no, fail 10 announce.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

7 soish to notify the gentlemen o.
Providence and ricinity that 4 am TeP z,
,,esentimq the Clothing House Of d LAn
g co of Chicago, the leading C1otn q.
ing House in the Un.tea otaeeS' o IN 1U
o,taronteed, and freight pa.d on ~ 40
ooods I ann snoring a pretty t'ne % q
somples. Send me yo,tr orders W'"
""'' w ~ III. G.. MORRLS,s
Ben Lomoa, Miss
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Retsy's daisy,
And Mouser's most crazy,
About the far little miss;
But his wife finds him out,
And slaps him about, ,,,.
So Mouseris robbed of his bliss.
Charly Bead is no dummy :,
When he acts 'Mr. Grumpy.
But he plays fine Joke on Mrs. Mousef'
The madam's admonished,
And Mouser's astonished,
For Grumpy did surely arouse her'
So don't miss it next thursday
night Bring side protectors to keep
from splitting with laughter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr. P. l.. Mckay, of the firm of W.
B. Thompson & Co., commission mer-
chants of New Orleans, arrived Tues
day morning on business for his firm
and to take look at the crops lie
never found the cotton in a pre'liei
condition, and we know be is sasisheo
of what he has seen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

iii, wasn't for the few live men OF
o,r town who are always on the move
for its Interests, what. would become
of the place. And ave hear men s'ai.a-
inc ON the corners cursing them LOT
,he;r success and their bad luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

MIR. Phil Mcclure, uncle OF our
nopular townsmau of the same name,
the only distinguishing mark being
that the boys call him "old man Phi"
will leave to-day to spend few weeks
with relatives in Indiana. we WISE
him pleasant trip and safe return
| in the fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

We hope that our citizens VIII
attend the play at the Opera House on
Thursday night next. 1t is gotten up
for the purpose of defraying part OF
the expense of the Military Company
to the encsmpment at Shreveport next
month. Help the boys out by attend
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr. Frisby, head carpenter on mr..
r l.. Hills residence. fell from lne
rDof ON wednesday, and it was thought
for a while that he was seriously III
;rre,l He escaped with few bruises
snd q pretty hard shaking up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr. Phelps Roberts, brother OF MRS.
7 w. Dunn, arrived from Lake Charies
on Friday last. We regret very inucn
20 see our friend in such poor heaith,
and none that be viii be alright III a
short time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
There r G Character

To clothes jus, as Distinct as 'ha' %
their wcarerS-nor docs That cbafae-
ter dcpcnd on r,ies any more il'an
social position depends OF wealth
Clothes must have a nailincss-a lock
of comfort, set Of siyle--which faS
manufacturers can inpaTt.
Money back Il not suited
Nail or,scrs receive prompt aiieh-
ton.
WARNER s sEAgLEs CO,
>Vickshurg, Miss.
rm- Anthrax vaccine fof cherooh' !"
the Guenard drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Steve Pullin, one of our beat coioree
men who is we'll thought OF ana
rasneeted BY the white people OF our
town. left oil Monday for his ola aome
in Mississippi, where he will visit Dis
"kin folks"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

In the real estate deal OF fe"
weeks ago, in which Mr.. j. w nut
man became the purchaser, no faiiea
to mention the fact that it was through
tho efforts Of MIR. G. f. DAYS., the re"i
estate agent, that the sale was coDe"-
,,atai
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

We learn that il is the intention "a
Mrs. Egelly to start the erection OF per
hotel at an early day. The EseiiS
bouse is always crowded, and If the
lady had a larger house she wonld 90
a great deal more business. We hope
that Mrs. Egelly will build.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Some weeks ago we made meh'ion
ofo trespass committee on the Metho-
dist Church and stated that the guilty.
narties we're known; but further IN
vestigation has proven that we were
mistaken in the parties; and as We
wou,d not knowingly do an injustice
we withdraw our statement and make
the amend honorably. The ooy'
,roved to our satisfaction that the!
were Innocent OF the insinuation an'
would not stoop so low as to desecrat'
church property.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

We notice that q great many OF our
Exchanges have adopted tho plan OF
charging for contributions OF opl!ua !, :.
les and marriage notice, and we VIII 40
the same thing after this issue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Our friend Tom Maben OF Panoia,
wss in town on Tuesday. He has quit
making such frequent visits TO the 9, :
and we believe is now of in ano'her
d;rectiop. He says his crops are gooo'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr. w. A. Pond, one of the best
drnmmers on the road, was IN Town
this week. We are always glad 10 sec
him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr.. aud Mrs. Foreshimer who nave
been visiting Mr.. j. Stein in the secono
ward for sometime, were passengers
Tuesday on the steamer City OF Ne"
Orleans. bound for ST. Louis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mrs John NJ. Roberts, who has oeen
Waiting her daughter, Mrs. W. N.
White, for sometime, left on the oa'an-
rob lsst Friday for Clinton, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Col. John A. Buckner VIII please
accent our thanks for his kindly re-
membrauce. The Col. is one OF 'he
mighty few who always has years
subscrjptiou to his credit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

MrTK. Wilson will start in the
nex, few weeks the erection OF resi-
dcnce for himself. He Will Ouiia III
tho Davis addition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The colored people should flock 10 70
town ON the 4th and join in the oiu
fashioned dinner aud haye agooa tli'-
generally.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Whites cut i'll linen suits has struck
other parts of the country besioes
Providence. When you actually get
10 selling below cost to make room iof
other goods, it is bound to take.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The citizens in the upper part ..
West Carroll will give a barbecue az
Oak Grove on Wednesday, the li,n u
August, and we learn that iarge
crowd of our people will attend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The different sections OF our parish
have been blessed by good rains, anu
enough has fallen and the planters az :.
not want any more. more ram ~"
naans more work in the crops.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

There ia no man who should be pre-
indeed against any enterprise tha' Is
started 10 help build up his cohi-
munity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The Mississippi Valley Railroad Is IS
selling cheap excursion tickets 10 I'll
noints of interest. Call on Mr.. W. u
Rrepi. the Vicksburg agent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

MIR. Max Levy will soon leave 10,
The North to purchase his fall aho
winter stock. He will purchase
large stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

We are told that the crops were
never finer in the first and second
wards. Everybody is happy ana are
hooking forward to q big business III
the fall,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
A BARGAIN.

I offer for sale the elegant resi-
dence known as the Jenkins house,
now occupied by W. c. McRae' on
easy terms with moderate cash pay
ment. This is snap for some one.
HAMLEY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Col w. II. Benjamin and wiie anu
son and daughter of the second wstu'
made the round trip TO Memphis on
The steamer City of Savannah. iney
returned yesterday aud enjoyed the
trip very much
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The sad news was received on MUIR,
.,.v thai Mrs. WIN. N. Brown had dieu
80 Skiowi,h. Mrs. Brown was Inc
ss.ahisr of Mr.. j.. L. Root and was
sau known in aas commonly
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

For the benefit of the people hSihg
=, the other side of the river VINO
s;sh 10 attend The barbecue Wednes-
dsy next, there will be free Ferry run
duriug the entire day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

MrT.J. Powell, on Levee street, Is
selling out his summer stock AZ apoua
cost. Call on MIR. Powell for oheap
goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

kindly solicit the patronage OF the
nuriic'in nv line Of assorted Grocer.
~, Rastanrant and Bakery, next
door to M. Landsworth's first class
dry goods store. ~ y,,NNuw
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mrs E. Ransdell, who was qui'e
unweIl tor several days last wees We
are glad TO report is much oe'tcr'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

II is seid that Mr.. j. w. Pittman wiz
coon start the erection of large prlck
store ON the property recently pur'
chased by him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

We hope there is not person IN
.owu who will carry his petty spite 80
far as not TO vote for the 5-miii tax
Donr do Il. Be more OF man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Mr.. A. w. Edwards of VicEseurg'
renresen,ing the Singer Sowing
Machine Co, was III our cry r ~
week. lie tells us his agent MT " N
Hall. is hustler.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

The yicksburg Herald says tha'
@Mr. D. Hart, manager of Shipiano
plantation, Issaquena county, reports
tha, cotton worms have appeared Oh
tina. place, though in small numbers,
He had personally examined them ana
was positive they were not grass
worms. as some colonies OF worms
sunnosed to be the true cotton devonr-
or have turned out to be-" Mr. hart
also saws that negroes reported 10 MN
that worms had made their appearance
in our parish. We think it is q mis-
take so far, but it is said that Signs
have been discovered, and 1t Is pre-
dicted that this cotton pests Will no"
be in our parish. The planters Knows
how to get rid of them ana 'her'
will be very little damage DONE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

we now have two sign painters III
town who are getting all the WORK ina,
thew can do. They work cheap anu
give satisfaction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

There will be mere fun on the Atm
for Tho colored people than ever be-
fore in Providence. We want 10 see q
hig crowd in on that day. hememoo'
"Wednesday next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Misses Kate and Mary Turner ana
Miss Rose Klenn, of DeSoto, NO.
went ND to Mayersville on "Wednesday
morning to attend picnic and dance
The Young ladies returned yesterday
ON the Savannah. They were the
ouests OF DR.. Howard Scudder ano
oife and had most pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Messrs. Leo Shields, Phil Long, freo
Shields and Tom Davis, returned vi
Friday last from the Biggs ieVee'
vhere they were for over week s'aK-
ing ou. the new levee line. The ooSs
came back clean shaved and tanned up
pretty bad, but otherwise they were
alright, alright. Fred looked a niue
Tho worse of wear and tear from being
away from-town so long.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

Complaints have been mace 10 10
that several boys arc in the habit OF
swimming at Tensas bridge IN 'ne
evening aud the ladies who are OUT
riding or driving are also complaining
IN The manner that the boys expose
themselves. We learn that they nave
. raft aud Jump on and off in sight OF
persons passing, which is not fish'
and should be stopped. 1t is against
the law to wanlonly expose their person
on the highway. The boys shonio DC
a little more careful and not aiio"
complaints to be made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31
NASHVILLE

For the above occasion EXCURSION
Tickets will be on sale from Vicksoufg
as follows:
600. 10 tor the round trip. on sale aaliy
until October 10. good returning uh'ii
November Z, 1897.
crs 20 for the round trip, ON sale oaiiy
~ iii October 10. 1897. good Tor return
twenty days from date Of sale.
S,f.O5 for the round trip. on sa's
rYesdays and Thursdays OF each week
mill October 26, 1897, good for return tel
days from date OF sale.
For further particulars. such as route !
( and schedules, call on tne uhog, sis.neo
Yazoo and Mississippi valley oae
| ticket agent at your station.
W. d. BRENT, c. 2. 81 T. A., Vieksoufs
Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-31

VIM. Murray. Div. Pass. Agt., New orleans Is.
Jno. A. Scott, Div. Pass. Agent. Memphis
A. Fl. HANSON. G. p. A.. Chlcago: .,,a
u A. KELLONlp, A. G. PA. Loulssliie.
Graham guardian., 1897-01-08

AND while you are building your
fences don't forget Graham for she
has just about enough Republicans
to fill the Federal positions and we
believe they are entitled to every
last one of them. If they are no
what encouragement is there for
them to fight against such odds.
Graham may not get all of them
but we will bet a pound of peanuts
we get our share.
Graham guardian., 1897-01-08
Bonita Briefs.

The holidays were very pleas
antty spent by the young people
of Bonita and vicinity.
On the evening Of Dec. 30th, a
dance was given by the trustees IN
the new school house for the beni'
fit of the school.
The room was filed to overflow
ing by merry dancers, lunch was
served at IL and dancing was kept
up until 3 o'clock. Among those
present from u distance were the
Misses Maud and Laura Kemp,
Minta Wish and r. S. Patterson
from Stafford, Mr.. Kennedy and
Mr.. Mills of Aravaipa and Miss
Preston of Pima. All had u most
enjoyable time.
Mrs. Laura Murray, Misses Ida
Wood, Maud Kemp, Laura Kemp,
Minta Wish and Messrs r. s.
Patterson, Il. B. Moore and John
Kennedy were among those who
dllthhtb tllc II. ". ". W iSttpllOu
and ball at Wilcox on New Years
eve. They report an excellent
time. The music for the occasion
was furnished by tho Fl. Grant
Band.
The party returned to Bonita on
Friday accompanied by Mr.. Frank
Moore and sister.
On New Years night a private
dance was given in the school
house by the Bonita social club in
honor Of its Stafford guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Wood en-
tertained number of friends
during the holidays. They are
voted the boss entertainers of Ari-
zona as is evidenced by the
pleasant time enjoyed by those
who spent the holidays with them.
The case of Adair VS. Barney
Norton came up for trial IN the
Justice court at Bonita on Jan. 2
was rendered for
defendant.
Wiley Holladay of Eden spent
a day ut Bonita last week.
Graham guardian., 1897-01-08
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