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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

We regret 10 see that there are some
few persons in town who would pre-
fer steamboats, coming from New Or
leans where there is fever, and ehut
out other boats simply because it is to
their interest. This is the most mar
row minded kind of business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Miss Susie Taylor left en- Monday 10
take charge of gschool at MilIiken's
Bend. Misc Susie has taught before
aud is good teacher, and VS. are sure
will give perfect satisfaction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

u. T. Estes & Co., of Memphis, is
one Of the largest cotton houses Ia the
south, and ii will pay you to send a
shipment of cotton to them. Memphis
is first class market for cotton aud a
large amount of il goes that way.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The Monroe News of late date
says that "Mr. F. McCadden, who rep
resents the contractors, Henry Forrest
er & Co, Of Memphis, has been in The
city several days. He will manage the
building OF the Lake Providence road,
aud is likely 10 put in bid for the
construction of the road from here to
Natchiioches. Mr. McCadden built
that portion of the Houston Central
from Monroe 10 Columbia
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24


The death of Mrs. Mary L. Keene
Constant. wife of Col. Ed. w. Constant,
at her home on Atberton plantation on
Monday last cast a gloom over our en-
tire parish. There were few held 10
higher esteem than this lovely lady,
and her death is sad blow to hus-
band and son, who are left to mourn.
Mrs. Constant was the daughter of
tie late w. B. Keenc, who died a few
years after the war, and who owned
the most extensive cotton plantations
in the south.
The remains of Mrs. Constant were
consigned to their last resting place in
the pretty family burying ground be-
side those of her father, mother and
brother on Wildwood on Tuesday
evening. The large cortage showed
the high esteem in which she was held.
citizens from the first ward and all
from the second ward and great many
from our town went down to pay their
sad tribute of respect to the lovely
woman.
Col. Constant and his son Frank,
have the sincere sympathy in their sad
sorrow of their many friends in East.
Carroll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Miss Duvol, the young lody who
was selected by the school board as
the third assistant teacher in our pub
lie school. arrived on Friday last and
is now in charge OF her room. We
extend TO her cordial welcome and
wish her pleasant session as teacher
in our public school.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24
We are under obligations to Mr.. A

We are under obligations to Mr.. A.
j. Montamat Of Donaldsonville, La,
tor copy Of bis latest production,
"Viya America" two step for the
piano. Mr.. Moniamat is considered
one Of the finest composers Of piano
music in the South, and those who
love good music should send to him
for list of his compositions, which be
will take pleasure iu sending.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The New Orleans papers will lose
their high standing and the respect of
the country in failing to keep the yell
low fever news out Of their columns
for fear that it would hurt the com.
mercial interests of that city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Judge j. NJ. Kennedy left on Mon
day last with his daughter Mise Katie.
for Sherman, Texas, where he will
leave her at school. Miss Katie and
Miss Carrie White will be at the same
school.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

We call the attention of those who
have cotton 10 gin to the card of Mr..
X j. Burney, owner of the Eagle gin
on the river bank. who is ready to gin
all cotton brought to his gin. He has
fine ousfi, and guarantees satisfac-
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

There are several in town who say
they know all about the weather, and
one Of them gave us tho tip this week
that we could look for frost on or
about October 9th. He says this date
will make it jus, TWO months from the
first fog.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Miss bessie Bell left on Saturday
evening last for Grand Lake, Ark,
where she has accepted a position as
school teacher. Miss bessie taught in
our public school for several years
and is fully competent in every way as
a teacher.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The Vicksburg Herald says that ain
order to accommodate the rapidly
growing business the management Of
the Vicksburg and Greenville Packet
Company, always alive to the wants of
the shipping interests, will hereafter
have two boats in commission hence
to Greenville, leaving as follows
Belle of the Bends OH Monday and
Thursday at p. H., and the Annie
Laurie Wednesday and Saturday at /
p. m. This will give four boats per
week in the GreepviIie trade. They
have another boat in reserve should
the business demand it. Aud all first
class boats in charge of careful and
experienced officers"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Our community was sadden by the
news on Monday of the death of Mrs.
E. w. Constant. Col Constant and
his son have the sincere sympathy of
their many friends in their bereave-
ment.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Mr.. Charley Davis, son of Mr.. E. Fl.
Davis, left on Monday for Galvesto on,
Texas, where be has accepted a posi-
ton in a cotton house. Mr.. Davis
lived in Texas for several years and
had only been home about a year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

A person has no idea the damage
done to the crop until he goes out and
sees for himself On Monday we saw
thousands of acres that looked black
at distance but when you got closer
10 ii, II was the forms that had dried
up with no frui, and no prospects of
il making any. The crop is going to
be short, and there ia no mistake about
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The editor of Georgia paper WISE
iy remarks that "when a young man
INDUCES in vices, cullivates a taste. for
things low and degrading and ignores
the admonition of friends he lie on the
broad road 10 ruin and travelling at a
terrific rate"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Our friend Landry Hamilton tried
to keep the news from ns for some
reason, but we heard il, and il is girl
that made its arrival At his home few
days ago. We are glad 10 learn that
mother AID baby are doing Diceiy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Professor B. F. Dudley was well
coined back last week after au alb
sence Of nearly three months spent al
his home in Olathe, Kansas. The
Professor has many friends here, all Of
whom wish him prosperous session
OF school. Mrs. Dudley aud their
sweet little girl will not return until
the quarantine is raised.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The registration books are now
open aud those who want to vote on
Monday, October 3rd, should not fail
to register.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Miss Maud Taylor was welcomed
home on Monday morning last by her
numerous friends after a delightful
and pleasant summer spent at Mont
eagle, Tenn. Miss Maud had a great
deal of trouble in getting home on &C.
count of the quarantine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The tackey party given by Nimo
White aud some other of the boys on
Friday night last was enjoyed very
much by those present. Mrs. Fisher
served them with dryed apples and
water.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Galanty s. Marcus have a pretty
stock and invites the citizens of our
town aud country 10 call and examine
what they have on their shelves.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Bring your cotton to the BURNEY
gin on the river bank.
Saves one handling.
Cotton and cotton seed put on the
landing without charge.
The only Eagle outfit in Providence,
which means better staple and more
money for your cotton.
My price for ginning will be as low
as the lowest.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every par.
ticular.
R. j. BURNEY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Cotton seed sacks are no longer
furnished 10 planters by the Cotton
Seed Companies. The planters will
have 10 buy the sacks they now use.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Reports of the deterioration of the
cotton crop still comes in. The gen.
eral estimate is that il win not be
much more than half crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

There is not near the sickness IN the
parish that there was few weeks ago
We are glad to learn that those who
have been very sick are all on the
mend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

II you want to vote for or against
the annexation Of that part ssking TO
be made part Of the corporate limits,
you will have to register go as to vote
on the proposition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Mayor Franklin should put up a
new shed in front of his store build
ing on the north side OF Lake street.
II is unsigh,ly looking the way it lie
now
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

To cure cold in one day, take Lax
alive Brumo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money il It fails
TO cure. Csc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Messrs. Eugene Barwick and Gus
Webb, two OF East Carroll's boys who
Joined the volunteers in July last, and
have been stationed at Chickamauga
since then, are now at their homes in
The. second ward, and will remain there
on mouths furlaw, when they will
return. We we're glad 10 see the boys.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Cotton futures are away down, aud
if there has been any dabbling goi0g
on by our friends who like TO play
futures" they have likely gotten
squeezed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

A negro recently announced q
change in his business as follows
"No.e-De copsrtnorship heretofore
resisting between me and Nose Skin
per, is hereby resolved. Dem what
owe the firm will settle Wid me, and
what the firm owes will settle wild
Nose"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24
Local and Parish News.


The registration books are open.
White has the latest in gents cloth
ing.
The price Of cotton continues te
drop.
New cotton has been slow in com
ing ip.
The first month of fall has nearly
passed.
Marshal Peck was kept busy Satur.
day evening.
The children seemed glad that i,
was school time.
One or two new stores opened up
this week in town.
Whites show window is filed with
up-to-date clothing.
There was an increase of business in
town on Saturday last.
The weather we are having is not
good for the cotton crop.
The yellow fever at New Orleans
should not scare the people.
Max Levy has handsome line OF
ladies' hats TO select from.
Our parish board of health should
attend TO its duties or resign.
Cotton will be carried! to New Or.
loans at 75cts bale this season.
There is about ninety children in at
tendance at the public school.
There were several law breakers
fined on Monday by the mayor.
The delegates 10 the Monroe con-
veniions returned yesterday moning.
Epworth League meeting to-mor-
row evening al the Methodist Church.
The chimney berry trees along Lake
and Leyee street should be cut down.
The firemen should put stop to the
ringing OF their bell for public meet
ings.
The Hon Police Jury will meet In
regular session on Tuesday next, the
9th inst.
The river is again on the rise.
There has been a good stage for boats
all the year.
Mr.. r. j. Walker is having a nice
cement walk put down in front of his
pretty home.
Mr.. Jas Pittman, on Holly brook. is
erecting a new gin and will soon have
il completed.
No New Orleans boats are allowed
TO land. They might as well tie up
for few weeks.
DR.. Bernard viii pm, down con-
Great sidewalk in front of his hand
some building.
Miss Annie Delony, who has been
summering at Mont Eagle, Tenn, re-
turned on Monday.
Wild geese arc going south in
droves. This is sign that cold
WVdtuei - uot ihi ou.
Hill Bros, have a complete line of
gents furnishings from the big Chicago
house of Wilson Bro.
Mr.. J. S. MiIIikin is. building q fine |
gin OH his Ashtabula place iu the
upper part Of tbe Bend.
Ii is said that we will have four cot |
Ion boats between New Orleans aud |
he Bends this seasoo.
Contractor Hamley will rush the
wo brick stores, and get them CON-
,letcd as soon as possible.
We had little paragraph in our
last issue that seemed TO pinch, aud |
really we didn't mean 1t for them.
You wont fail TO be suited in fine
clothing II you call on Max Levy. He
has big stock and is selling cheap.
There will be abour ten boats each
way week passing Providence this
all. No trouble in catching boat.
The doors of the store Of Max
landswirth were thrown open on
Monday morning. lie has big stock.
The delegates who attended the
fouroe conventions from East Car
oil composed the representative men
{ our parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Col. Bronston, the cotton seed man,
was in town Oh Monday, after serving
time in Memphis. This is what the
boys say.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Burney's fine gin on the river bank
had steam up all of last week. Mr..
Burney has one of the finest little gius
in the country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Young Savoye has done some nice
lettering III the show window of Mr..
J: s. Gueuard. He viii paint you .
nice sign cheap.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Mr.. Tom Maben, manager on Pamela
plantation, says he has q very good
crop considering the season, but that
If 1t continues bad weather il will bur,
il very much.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

NOTICE-The assessment roll for the
town OF Providence is open for inspection
at the office of the mayor, and will remain
open for 10 days.
d. w. GILMOUR, Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

Contractor Hamley handles doors,
sash, blinds and everything In the
house building line. lie can cave you
money III purchasing anything il,
this line. Cali aud get his prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

What will the heavy rains of Mon.
day night, all of Tuesday, Tuesday
night aud Wednesday cost the cotton
planters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The Board of Health at its meeting
on Wednesday passed resolution
prohibiting all New Orleans boats
from landing, which was the proper
thing to do, and which should have
been done at the meeting held on Tues
day. II is best for us to have our
Memphis packet and the Vicksburg
and Greenville packet than boats from
New Orleans. There was no "bluf" aud
it was made necessary by the action of
the Board of Health Of Vicksburg. Ii
is unsafe to have any communication
with any boat leaving New Orleans,
and If cotton cannot be shipped to
New Orleans for few weeks the plan.
tiers will have 10 stand il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

The city marshal could kill few
hundred dogs within the corporate
limits and then haye Z few hundred
left.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

There will be service at The Caiho-
lie Church. Tomorrow tnorning at 8
O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-24

This Space Be1onss &c
E. j. HADdLEY,
Real Estate Agent,
Lake Providence, La.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-31
COLLEGE GREEN ITEMS.

COLLEGE GREEN, Dec. 80, 1898.
Miss Hattie Johnson, a student at Palmer's
Business College. of Philadelphia, is SPEND
Ing the holidays at her home.
Lewis Crothers, OF Upland, Pa. spent Sum-.
day and Monday here.
Messrs. Thos. Mearns and VIM. T. Johnson
attended the ex' councillors meeting at Prin-
cipio Furnace on Wednesday evening. The
meeting was held in the council room OF Star
Council o. U. A. NJ
Extra services were held at Ebenezer Church
by the Epnorth League on Sunday evening.
Miss Mary l.. Hawk was the leader, Miss
hhoda b. Armour recited "Christmas Bells.'
Miss Mabel Brickley gave reading, Lizzie
Ramsey recited "The Telegram" in n yerv
pleasing manner. Miss Ella Mccall SANG n
beautiful solo, Miss Anna johnson recited n
Christmas carol.
The Epworth League held social with
the Misses Brickley. of Farmington, on We'd
nesday evening. very pleasant time was
spent. Songs, games and music added en-.
joyment to the gathering. A splendid trea
closed the social all too soon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-31
To Bride the Susque-
hanna River and Supply
Cities With Electric
Lighting and Motive
Powers. j. Caldwell,
of Cecil County, Inter-
ested in the Project.

s. J. Caldwell a progressive Cecil "oun-
tian, is interested in the project to bride the
Susquehanna river at Conowingo and through
a great plant generate electricity for supply
ing distant and nearby cities with motive,
heating and lighting power
Work was begun on the dams on Tuesday
by the Susquehanua Electric Company,
which also includes among lis members:
william Glmor, John Henry Miller, George
X MeGaw and W. Irvine Gross, of Baltimore.
1t is the purpose of the Su-quehauna Ei"c-
tric Power Company to supply power and
light to Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia,
York, Harrisburg and towns in this vicinity
1t is said that there is even greater
power in the SusQuehanna river at Como.
wingo than there is ut Niagara Falls.
where, as is well known, is an immense plant
operated in the generation Of electricity,
which supplies power and light to Buffalo
and other towns in Northern New York.
stephen J. Caldwell is looking after the
interest of tho company. The company will
use large number Of turbins water wheels
in turning the dynamos.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-31
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
WHAT HAS TRANSFERRED IN A
WEEK.
Special Letters From the Whig's Large
Staff of Correspondents Giving
All Local Happenings.
PRINCIPLE ITEMS.
PRINcIPIo, Dec. 80, 1898.

PRINcIPIo, Dec. 80, 1898.
Happy New Year to all
The young folks are again enjoying the
fine skating.
The lecture at Hopewell, given by Rev. J.
d. c. Hanna, on Tuesday evening, proved to
be quite a success.
Misses Lydia Maxwell and Bessie Rawlings
are spending their vacation at their homes.
Miss Mamie Mccall OF Philadelphia, is
visiting her father
Mr. Harry Lakeland, of Wilmington, is the
guest of his parents.
Misses Rachel Thompson and Rebecea
Williams, of Philadelphia, are visiting rela-
tves here.
MIR. and Mrs. Wells spent the holidays with
NJ. Edward Williams.
Miss Ola Kielholt2 is spending some time
with Mrs KeilholtH.
Mr.. Howard Jenuess is the guest OF Mr..
Walter Gather.
Mr.. Frank Orr is visiting friends in Will
mingtou.
Miss Anna McCauley, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting the Misses Maxwell.
Mr. Milton Thompson, OF Philadelphia
spent few days with his mother.
Miss Blanche Lynch gave very pleasant
tea, ON Tuesday afternoon. in honor OF her
guests, Misses Florence Williams aud Emma
Trinble.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-31
COLORA ITEMS.
CoLoRA, Nd, Dec. 30, 1S9i

CoLoRA. MD, Dec. 30, 1898.
Rileys on Wednesday.
Mr.. William 2. Coulson was the recipient
OF box on Christmas eve. from his niece.
MISS Mary d. Coulson, OF Emporio, Kansas,
Among the contents was fine roast of deer.
which was greatly enjoyed by Mr.. Coulson
and family for their Christmas dinner.
The Jr., Mechanics raised flag over the
new school house last Friday afternoon.
Rev. w. E. Greenfield presented the flag with
a fine address. The flag was hoisted by four
little girls of the school, Misses Mary GRAY.
Anna Fryer, Anna Dunlap and Mary Fryer.
Tho Christmas entertainment given by the
Jr., Epworth League at Mt. Pleasant last
Friday evening, was quite success, and was
much enjoyed by all present.
Eli Coulson, Jr., had one of his fingers
badly cut with an axe while cutting wood.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Preston returned home
from their wedding tour on Wednesday
evening.
Miss Annie Keene is visiting her brother,
Frank Keene, OF Philadelphia.
ioltSSoI anu MTS. y. u. COnnOr are spend
ing the holidays at Trenton. N j.
Mrs. Slater Tosh and daughter Miss Ella,
are visiting friends in York county, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs Adolphus Reynolds, Of Media,
spent Christmas with Aaron j. Michener and
family.
Misses Clara and Bessie Maloney are IL a
guests OF Mr. and Mrs Howard Brown, at
Secane, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs, John Hines spent a few days
with their daughter, Mrs Louie Pierce, at
Kelton, Pa.
Arthur Reynolds, Of Virginia, visited James
G. Esan and family, last week.
Mr.. Warren Davis, OF Camden. N. j., spent
few days with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Davis.
Miss Margaret Trimble Is with friends a
Quarryvi!le, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bare are visiting
friends In Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1898-12-31
Deaths.
MRS. SAMUEL B. FOARD.

Mrs. Mary e. Foard, wife of Samuel B..
Foard, died at her home, on West High street,
early Tuesday morning, after continued i'll
ness, aged 40 years. Mrs. Foard was the
daughter OF the late William Falls. for many
years the manager Of the Howard House, and
later proprietor Of the Falls Hotel, now the
Hotel Elkton. Mrs. Foard was born in Elk
ton, and lived here the greater part OF her
life. where she had many warm friends. She
leaves one sister Mrs. Theresa Crouch. The
funeral was hold from her late home on
Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. Will
liam Schouler officiating.