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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27


Captain Newcomer, the U. S. En-
gineer in charge at Memphis, has put
at the disposition of Captain W.. s..
Brown for the high water fight a steam
boat and six barges. They arrived
yesterday and are located as follows:
The steamboat and one barge at Provi-
dence. one barge at Pitchers Point,
one at Wilson's Point, one at Wilton,
one at Henderson and the last one at
Duekport. On Thursday the President
of the Levee Board, F. l.. Maxwell.
bought at Greenville 100000 feet of
cotton wood lum Der that was immedi-
ately loaded on. the six barges; 10000
sacks were divided also among the six
barges, and besides each barge was
provided with barrows, tools and
everything necessary for case OF
emergency. In case of leyee would
threaten giving way. the steamboat
would Immediately leave Providence
for the place of danger and tow down
barge containing everything neces-
sary for tie fight. Twenty thousand
sacks and barrows are to arrive to-day
on the steamer Natchez.
1t is true with the gauge reading AZ 80
or over and only 10 inches of bank at
tElton and below town in front of the
Z ACQUIRE place, the situation is critical,
Tut even if we had yet to get three feet
{ water, as some think we WILL the
tuation would not be desperate. We
INST admit that at no time before were
" SO well prepared to fight the water.
Or levees were never better sodded,
neer had such banquettes and crown,
an even if we are to have three feet
nice water. with hard work, we GER
: tally can keep the river from break
! inSur levees. We have done it be-
forevhen our levees were weak and
} spoTY and comparatively newly built.
whelwe were not organized for the
/ fig htwhy could we not do it now that
we ae SO much better prepared in
every'espectp Let no one shirk, but
let evry one do his duty. The next
ten da.s will tell the tale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
TRAIN SERVICE.

Train e inaugurated by the Y.
& NJ. v. AR nd l. C. SYSTEMS is ap.
preciated 4 travelling public. By
using the d ye ines you can 60 TO
st. Louis. Ctcag Louisville, Cincin-
natl and all hinls ,ast with only one
change of carSnd This change is made
at a Union Debt in Memphis where
you get solid \estibule train trough
to ali the above points. For tickets
or information cAl on local agets or
address
JNo. A. sCOST, MemphisFenn.
A. Ii. HANSON G. p. A., Chago,
Ills.
w. A. KELLOND,s A. 6. F N,
Louisville, Ky.
JIG: SLAUGHTER, c. T. A. Nks-
burg. Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

U. 5. assistant engineer w. S. Brown.
came down from Greenville on Wed
nesday morning. where he went to con.
fer with Capt. Newcomer in regard to
the high water fight. We were glad
to learn from him that he had secured
a steamboat and several barges, which
will be loaded with lumber and tools
aud will drop one barge at the Arkan.
sas line, one at Wilson Point. one al
Providence, one at Goudrich's and one
down in Madison. The barges will BIZ
placed at these points to-day or 10.
morrow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Now is the time when it shows to
what an advantage telephone line
would be if we had one along the
stretch of levees from Vicksburg to
Arkansas City. The 9Th District Levee
Board should see that another high
water does not catch them without
this line. Look at the advantage to:.be
derived from it. What does the cost
amount to in comparison to the. other
advantages to be derived from line of
this kind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
Sheriffss Sale.


State Of Louisiana, parish Of Eas. CARROLL
Seventh District Court-A. j.. Forstall
VS.. ". NJ. Purdy--No. 426.
By virtue OF a writ of Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis.
trict Court for the parish OF East Carroll
aforesaid. 10 the above entitled cause.
will proceed to sell at public auction. at the
door of the Court House. IN the town OF
Providence. East Carroll parish, La. on
Saturday, the 10th day of April 1897,
between the hours prescribed by law. all the
right, title and interest OF said v. NJ. Purdy
in and to the following described property.
to-wit:
One acre ofIand on the Northeast corner
of Levee and Fifth streets. In the town OF
Providence, parish of East Carroll. Louis.
lana, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon or thereunto belonging and
all the rents and revenues thereof seized
In the above suit,
Terms OF sale cash with the benefit Of APP
praisement.
Sheriti's Office, Providence. La, March 9Th,
1897 ct.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Tha. was pretty good joke OH the
two who were going out on the levce
TO "do their duty" and who started
out 10 make night Of it. One got as
far as the old Hagaman break aud the
other up near Old river line, when they
returned and struck their couch for
the balance of the night. 1t was too
dark and fogy aud they were afraid
that they might fall in the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
AGENTS WANTED

For War iu Cuba, by Senior Quesada
Cuban representative at Washington
Endorsed by Cuban patriots. In ire
mendous demand. A bonanza for
agents. Only $3.50. Big book, big
commissions. Everybody wants the
only endorsed, reliable book Outfit:
free. Credit given. Freight paid
Drop all trash, aud make $500 a
month with War in Cuba. Address
to-day. THE NATIONAL BOOK
CONCERN, S52-356 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

On Monday morning in company
with Mayor uamley we went over the
river TO take look at the levee and
found it 10 excellent condition, but no,
near as fine as the levee on our side oil
the river. There entire line is at Leaf
foot and half or two feet lower
than our levee in front of town that
has not been heightened. So it can be
seen by this that we can staud great
deal more water than our neighbors
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The lsdies of Providence and sur.
rounding country will find many ill.,
teresting novelties in dress goods and
trimmings for spring and summer
toileiies, at the up to date store of w.
N. White. The stock is fresh and
complete, having only lately arrived.
and comprises all that is new, stylish
and handsome. There is only one
price 10 everybody.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
Thursday morning large number

Thursday morning large number
of hands were put to work alung the
Mcclure front just below town and at
River bayou above town. There is no
danger from either of these places, but
it was thought best to make them lit
tie more secure. Down at the WHY
front and near Bepjamin's there is a
large force at work who will build
these places several sacks high. At
Illawara where the levee is low. a great
deal of hard work will have to be done.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
PLEASURE TRIPS TO GREEN
WILLIE AND RETURN.

Capt.. j. Powers, manager of the
Greenvile mail line, to give the ci,i-
zens of Providence an opportunity TO
take diightful trip on the river has
placed. rsund trip rates on the boat
leaving Ncksburg on Saturdays, for
Greenvilhat So so including meals aud
state Rooms. This is only one fare.
The AnnieLaurie is one of the best
equipped bats on the river, aud moth
ing could b pleasanter than a round
trip. The fare is second to none
electric lIghs from engine room to
pilot house Last Monday, the line
resumed thepring and summer sched-
ule-boats leying Tuesdays, Fridays
and Sundays at a. N. Returning,
leaves Greendlle on same days at 6 p.
m. For theiast six months Capt.
Powers has mn two boats, making
four round trips each week. This is
most creditabe to bis management.
No city has better local packet service
than that rendered by the Vicksburg
and Greenvllls mail line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

No mail again on Sunday. There is
no doubt blu. that il is the fault of the
mail carrier at Duncansby, who failed
to make the connection at Hampton
station. 1t seems that at the time
when the news is more sought after,
that is the very time the mails fail to
arrive. We hope that postmaster
Taylor reports it to the proper authori-
ties.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
FINE TAILORING,

The kind that we do, is not equalied
by any house in the State, not sur
passed by any in the South. All that
is fashionable in IMPORTED woolens
for SUITS, TROUSERS and VEST
INGS ready for inspection.
Remember we use ouly IMPORTED
goods in our made to order CLOTHES
Send us your orders.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten.
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The colored people of the A. N. e.
Church, presided over by elder A.
Monroe, are trying to raise the neces-
sary means by subscription TO pain,
their church. We hope that they will
be successful in raising the necessary
amount, and that the white citizens of
our town will help them out in their
undertaking.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

A couple of gentlemen from West
Carroll on Saturday last, told US that
the people in the neighborhood OF
Oak Grove are all right and that they
can get along without help, but
in other parts of the parish the
people are in very destitute condi-
ton aud are bound to receive help
from some direction, and tLatsthe
statements of Mr.. Jackson were cor
rect. These gentlemen were from Oak
Grove.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
Garden Seed.

Before buying your GARDEN
seed call at w. P. Burney's and get
some Of those renown California seeds
Just the kind to plant in this climate
They are the best; 15ct packages
marked down to 10cts, and twice as
many small seed in paper as other
kinds. l also carry the D. M. Ferry
seed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The Banner Democrat ack nowledges
the receipt of copy OF the New Or
leans City Item "Almanac aud Politi-
cal Register for 1897" II ia a cy]ope-
dia of historic, political and statistical
facts and general information, and is
very complete. We are no admirer of
the Item nor O'Malley, but the book is
one of the most complete we ever saw.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mr.. johnson, telegraph operator,
lost his memorandum book on Levee
street, with team trips and messages
charged, from January first up TO
date. ANY person finding same will
be rewarded by returning book to
Mr.. johnson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mayor Hamley crossed the river
several times this week to get water
news. On Wednesday the river was
very rough, but he says Wash's skiff is
as safe as a steam boat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Max Levy's business is growing
every day, for the reason that he has a
pretty stock aud is selling way down
low. The lady clerks will take pleas
ure In showing the handsome line Of
drcss novelties and shirt waists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The most sensational reports ever
heard of are being sent out from
Memphis to Northern papers in
regard 10 the river situation and the
amount of suffering that is going on,
when there is not particle of truth
in the reports.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The colored citizens of our town,
through Prof Mitchell, contributed the
sum of $10.15 for the cause OF the
drouth sufferers of our State, which
was forwarded to the Picayuue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

We acknowledge receipt of the Pea
yune "Guide Book" to the City of New
Orleans, sent us by that great paper.
The price is only 10c,s, and every per-
son should have one. Send 10cts to
the Picayune and get Tourists
Guido Book"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mr.. II. B. Thompson, assistant State
engineer, arrived on Thursday morn
ing TO assist the authorities in trying
to save the levees. Mr.. Thompson has
been in many high water fight and
has saved many a levee when il looked
like that there was no hopes for it.
No better man could be selected for
the emergency.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The flood waters now coming down
the Mississippi will try the strength of
the levees in the lower districts. 1t
will take sometime before the water
reaches the extreme lower end Of the
State, but when it does, We are afraid
that it will become disastrous.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

There is nothing that il more
delightful than All excursion on the
river when il is up at the present stage.
Take trip to Greepyille on the Annie
Laurie, tho round trip will only cost
you $3.50.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Hon. j. E. Ransdell, member OF the
9Th District Levee Board, who attend
ed all important meeting of the Board
at Delta on Monday, returned on Tues
day. He informed US that the Board
was prepared to make the fight aud
believed that it would be done success
fully.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

We learn that sharbon has broken
out again among the stock of our
parish. The farmers have been warned
in regard TO this terrible disease and
they should use all the prccaution pos
sible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
Notice.

r. G. Green has applied to be appointed
administrator OF the succession of A. w
Green, deceased. II there is no opposition
in ten days he will be appointed as prayed
for. +. II. MONTGOMERY,
Judge It'll Jud. Dist.
A true copy:
j. ID. Tompkins, Clerk.
Lake Providence La, March 10, 1897 .-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

S. w. Green, Grand Chancellor q
the colored knights Of Pythias Of TIL
State, after visiting the different lodge
in person, returned on Thursday even
ing of last week. He tells us that Eas
Carroll is far ahead of the majority O
parishes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mr.. Phil McGule, the police juror
from this the third ward, placed four
guards, and the town authorities one
on the levees Monday night, whose
duty 1t is 10 patrol the levees during
the night aud to arrest all persons
found on them. These guards should
read the resolutions passed by the
police jury aud TO remember that they
viii be watched and If found Sinking
their duty that their places will be
filled by others. Their responsibility
is great and the safety of the levees
have been left in their hands.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The high wind all day Tuesday
must have caused terrible strain on
the levees on the Mississippi side.
The waves could be seen from our side
of the river, and it looked like every
time a wave would strike the embank-
ments il would go clear across the levee
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

The change in the temperature
Tuesday morning was good indica-
ton that the rain was over for some
time, and that ii has been bright since
then. A week of clear weather now
is a big thing for the planters. and
more especially TO the protection Of The
levees.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Whites show window contains the
prettiest line Of gents shirts, uuder-
wear and ncckwea that was ever car
ricd by any house in town Take
look at the pretty arranged window.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
FOR SALE.

A BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACHE LOT. having
a front of two chaius and sixtv-six links. on
the lake road, next to the property Of Mr..
j. c. Bass. This is. beyond q doubt the
finest five acre building lot in East Carroll
parish.
For terms. apply TO
MILLIKIN & HAMLEY.
Real Estate Dealers.
Lake Providence, La.
January le. '96.-tt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mrs. Yaucey Bell and son are home
again after few weeks visit 10 Mrs.
Bells sisters, Mrs. E. G. Lanier OF
Baton Rouge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Mrs. DR.. F. e. Ariaud aud her bright
little boy, arrived on Tuesday evening
aud will remain for sometime with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs &. II. Egelly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
Plows, the Cheapest in Town.

Avery plows and extra points, Brir-
ley plows and extra points, handles
sud beams; also buck heads, cleviscss
bolts, &c, &c, at w. p. BURNEY'S,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
80 Day Business Solicited.

Plow shoes in endless variets.
Cheap. Send us some of your ortr
We planters who paw up prompr
every 80 days. w. P. BURNE1.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Levee Com missioner Ransdell and
Beard inspected the line Of
levees from here to Arkansas on We'd
nesday; they report the levees in fine
condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
FOR SALE.

Three yearling southGown Rams. best
breeding, $500 each.
One Red Jersy Boar, $4,000.
GEO. 8. OWEN,
Gossypis Plantation.
Lake Providence, La, Feb. %, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

We notice ID the Times-Democrat
"the Fifth District Republican com.
Ni,tee met atDelia few days ago,
having been oiled together for the
purpose of indasing Wimberly, Demas
and Cohen for he positions respective
Is of collector d the port, naval officer
and surveyor oithe port. The CON-
mittee, however refused TO give the
Endorsement desired. The only person
Endorsed for Particular office was S.
w. Green, who wants to be register of
the land Office. Capt. j. B. Donnally
was recommended to the favorable con-
sideration of TIN President. Capt.
Donnaliy aud Grfen represented the
Fifth District in tie st. Louis conven-
ton, and both supported Mckinley"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

HE Prescriptions or home receipts
,ofany kind, properly compounded ut
Campbell & Chaze's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27

Father Maize returned from Madi-
son on Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-03-27
The BANNER-DEMOcRA1.

Saturday, March 81. 1897.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-15

MEMORIAL BRIDGE SURvEY.-In his
report in regard to the survey of the
Memorial bridge across the Potomac
river from the Naval Observatory
grounds to the Arlington reservation,
Col, Allen says:
"The instrumental field work of the
survey was completed during the early
part of September. The Typographical
survey of the Naval o servatory
grounds wss completed and float obaer-
vations were then taken TO determine
the direction and velocity of the Poto.
mac river in the vicinity of the lines of
the survey A working map of the
area covered by the survey bas been
commenced and is in progress. The
boring apparatus was overhauled and
plans prepared for fitting up walking
beam on the combined pile driver and
snag boat to facilitate drilling in rock.
The combined pile driver and snag
boat was brought to the site of the sur
vey, the plans put in position aud bor-
ing commenced on one of the lines.
The test borings will be continued dur
ing October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-15
The True Remedy.

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New Discovery. They are not as good
because this remedy has record OF
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at E. l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-15
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-15

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