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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mrs,

LAM OFFICE 1T JACKSON, MISS, |
March II, 1879.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
tiOn TO make final proof In support Of his
claim, and that said proof will BE- made be-
fore tho circuit clerk Of Jackson county. ut
Scranton, Miss, IN May IL, l8v6, viz: :.
David z. Webb. Of Basin. Miss, homestead
entry No. 2 6,53A. for the NV Or, section 10,
township 2 south, range 8 west
He aine the following witnessed to prove
his continuous rvsidenco up0n and cultivs-
ton az said land. vix:-
Andrew J. Clark, Isaac Gardner william
B. Parker Und AxOin W. Gardner, all OF Basin
p. o., Jackson county. Mlsst. -
March Is 1eoa. SGT
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MARRIED.

In Scranton, Thursday evening, April II,
1893, at the residence Of Mrs. W. J. Csniy, BY
Judge G.. E. Chidsey, Mr.. JAMES WILLIAMS
and Mrs. IsABEL TrcKER.
No cards, but cake and wine.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-22
Contest Notice.

us. LAND OFFICE, JACKSON MISSISSIPPI. ,
March 10. lS0s.
Complaint having been entered At thu Of.
hce BY solonaan ". Holland against Andrew
entry No. S0,S9A, dated November IL. ~
upon the 50 or OF 90 qr, sectixn . and y ~
Of sw Or. section ~, township : south, nnRe I
west, In jackson county, Misslsslppi, WiSk :
said parties ara hersby summoNed b ssnsIr
at scranton, Mississippi, before Y. u. fSvjS.
circuit clerk and commissioner. on ~ M
day o. NAY, lsoe n lOo'clock AM, 10 Iespond
legged abandonmenS. 4 decjsjon bsSodoS ~.
testimony then taken winIbs rendered 81 ~
Register and Recstver u JnekSos.
pt on June = 80.
March -, tS8&. SSS
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RoBERT WEsTERERG. C0st.........s4.4 40
I. the undersigned, sheriff of Jackson county,
Mississippi, will, On
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LAND NOTICE.

April 8, 1893.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

The steamer Warren. chartered by
the Messrs. Cummins, to take the place
of The City of Savannah, made her first
trip this week. The Warren is much
larger than the Savannah and is just
the size boat that our popular friends
need in their growing trade, aud it is
the hope of their many friends that
they will be successful in securing a
first class steamer. The burning OF
their boat was heavy loss to them
but they have energy aud pluck, and
with the good trade that they have
we know that it will not be long be.
fore they will forget their misfortune
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

The shooting at the saw mill on
Friday last, in which a man by the
name of John ID. Hereford lost his life
at the hands of S. T. Kanedy, the
sawyer al the mill, was very deplor-
able. affair, and from what can be gath
cred and we can judge, the man Here
ford came to Providence for the pur-
pose of trouble. Upon his arrival in
town be Immediately filed up on
whiskey and made several threats as
10 what be was going to do. Word
was sent 10 Kanedy that Hereford was
in town and was going out 10 the
mill, which he did, and he lost his life,
II is said that the trouble between
the men was over the divorced wife OF
Hereford, whom Kanedy had married
and who still had possession of The
children of Hereford, that ne wanted
TO get; but lie had recourse TO law, and
this is tho way that he should have
went about it, instead of the way lie
/ did. which was the cause of his death
MIR. Kanedy had preliminary ex.
animation on Thursday before bis
Honor, Judge F f. Montgomery, who
admitted him to bond in the sum OF
$3.50.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. r. II. Elliott, representing Mem
phis capitalists, VITO are, contempla-
ting building railroad from West
Memphis TO New Orleans, was in our
town for two days this week, having
come the entire distance by land. lie
told several of our citizens that The
country on the Mississippi side. thai
the Y. & M. v. railroad runs through
does not compare with our side OF the
river. aud that a road from Wes'
Memphis down would be paying in
vestment and that his report would 81
OF the most favorable kind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Our good lady friend Mrs. Brock,
by hard work aud her own energy has
now pretty home, and il will only be
little while when she will have II en-.
tirely completed aud nicely finished
She has a foe orchard set out and in
another year twill be bearing. when
lit will bring her in a nice revenue
Her garden, which is great dea
larger than previous years, is very
pretty, aud in The next few days she
will 1have all kinds Of early vegetables
for sale. She is = deserving woman
aud we hope that those in Providence
who wish vegetables will pasroniz'
her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

judged M. Kennedy, and Messrs
J. w. Pittman, Phil Mcclure, Nimo
White aud Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Turner
went down 10 Vicksburg last Friday
10 listen to Hon. William J. Bryan
and not one of the crowd regretted
their trip. lie spoke for nearly three
hours 10 fully $4,000 people. He j.
wonderful man, to deliver .hre'
speeches in one day, taking fully sever
hours 10 accomplish this feat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

On Tuesday evening our citizens
we're again disappointed in not receiv.
ing any mail. aud there was good
size kick heard. Charley, the mai
carrier, Informed us that the river wai
very rough, and that he would have
ventured across, but the skiff was gone
no doubt by the high wind aud rough
river. lie says that the boat he bal
been using was in very bad condi
lion and unsafe and that it was risky
business to cross the river in it even
on a calm day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Joe Craig. of the firm Of Cadick
g. Craig, of Graudview, hid, whole
sale dealers in produce, grain, hay,
flour, meal, bran and shipstuff. was in
town for two or three days this week,
the first time in the past three years.
Mr.. Craig used TO do large business
in East Carroll, and we were glad to
learn from him thai he received a
great many orders from our merchants
on his recent trip. His father was
well known BY the old inhabitants OF
our parish, when be used to stop at our
landing with his flat boat before the
war ant. sell bis produce to our PLAN
tiers. For several years after the war
he continued TO make his trips.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Flora Williams and Lottie Mathe rs,
two colored women, got into scrap
on Saturday evening last over the
affections of colorcd gent, aud Flora
swipped Lottie over the left optic with
a knife, which made rather an ugly
wound. The mayor fiued both, and
bound Flora over TO the district court
in the sum of $50.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

We learn from our farmer friends
in the country that they are well up
with their work, aud that large
amount of land has been planted in
corn, aud that they are rushing the
plows and getting the laud in condition
to plant cotton seed. Some of the plan
tiers have not finished gathering cot.
ton, but this week should wind them
up, and then work will commence IL
real earnest for this years. crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

While in Vicksburg the other day
we had the pleafure of meeting Capt.
Joe Powers, President of the Vicks-
burg u Grecnville Packet Co, who
informed us that his boat could be
brought down the river now, but that
he preferred to have everything CON-
pleied aud the paint thoroughly dry
before starting her for her future
home. From his description of her.
she must DO beauty-like the float
ing palaces OF the good old days-and
that be knew that the travelling public
| in his established trade would appre'
ciaie the efforts of the company IL
having boat with comfort aud speed
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Four boats soon to be started in the
trade from St. Louis, the Cincinnati
line with boat a week, one boat .
week from Memphis, Two boats in the
trade from New Orleans and the
Vicksburg 8 Greeuyille Packet Co.
with their boats making four trips
week, looks like q revival Of riveI
traffic. We hope that the good ole
days on ahe Mississippi is returning
and that II will continue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mrs. l.. NJ. Taylor left on the steam.
err Naichez on Sunday last for New
Orleaus. From there she will go to
Bagdad, Fla, where she will make her
home in the future with her brother
Mr.. Chas. A. Donnally. Mrs. Taylor
has been resident of our little town
for many years, and there were many
regrets at her departure by bel
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. aud Mrs. L. j. Powell returned
from New Orleans on Saturday last.
Mrs. Powell has been in the city nearly
three months under the care ola ply
sican, and her many friends here were
ever. anxious as to her condition
We are glad to state that she is some
better, but very sick. Mr.. Powell re.
NAMED several weeks with his wife
aud returned with her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Dan Searles, of the Warner &
Searles Co., of Vicksburg, came up
Tuesday morning, aud has been show
ing the pretties. limo OF clothing and
gents furnishing ever carried by this
popular house. Mr.. Searles always
does a good business in our town and
country, for the reason that the goods
sold by bin are first class aud every
piece sold is just as Represented.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26
Going to Bust!
Look at these Prices and
YOU will think so.

Two pounds good Coffee
for FIVE cents.
Condensed Milk, 1--WE
cents a can.
1000 Matches FOR RIVE
cents.
176 proof Coal Oil, 15cts
per gallon.
Mcguire & Schneider
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Uncle Alfred Ord should be kept in-
side of The jail enclosure and not
allowed to run about. The old
colored man is getting rather danger.
GUS, and from what We can hear be
uses very bad language. The parish
ought to take care OF him, and the jail
yard is the place for him to stay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Frank Constant of tho second
ward, returned from Kansas City and
ST. Louis on Sunday last, where be
has been for the past three weeks pur-
chasing several head Of blooded stock
for his stock farm. Frank is going into
the business right and his many friends
wish him success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Max Levy's immense stock Of goods
came in on the Warren yesterday, and
if YOU want to see something attrac-
tive and pretty drop in on the corner
He has stock of fine shoes that il
simply immense. The shirt waists too
are up to date. Besides, that line Of
pattern hats are the latest styles.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

We are told that The two convict
camps down at the Reid and Biggs
levees in Madison parish have been
combined and all are at work on the
Biggs levee. This was done so as to
nut this levee in secure condition in
case that the river rose to q great
height.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Ii will only be few lays when the
Guenard drug store viii have It's s0aa
fountain in operation, aud nice ceoi
soda aud Understanding drinks can
be had
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

We are glad to learn that Mr.. Nc
Cullough, the levee contractor, who
has been very sick with pneumonia for
several days, is now out of danger.
DIR. Bernard, who understands the
treatment of this disease thoroughly
aud who seldom loses a case, is bis
physician.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

1t is gratifying to note the solid con-
dition of our farmers at the commence
ment of the present year.. Although
the price of cotton was down to almost
the cost Of production, il looks like
that they have made money and are in
a better condition than years before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

a cabin in the Seghers field caught
fire and burned to the gfound on FRI
day evening last. II was occupied BY
q colored family who lost everything
except nm old trunk and a few pieces
Of clothing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

On account Of the heavy wind and
the rough river the mail carrier could
not cross the river at Wilson Point on
Sunday, aud we failed TO get any mail.
II is a great disappointment, but i
could not be helped.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. j. S. Guenard will soon move
his drugs out OF the old store to the
drug store on Lake street until the
new place is completed. The old land
mark will soon be moved away, aud
on its site will be erected handsome
brick building.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

There have been several cases Of
pneumonia in the parish. but we have
heard OF no deaths from the disease.
The doctors thoroughly understand
The treatment and SO far they have not
lost q case.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Royal Tailoring can always be relied
upon-eyery detail is right-every
garment is correctly taifored-in
style that's often initiated but never
equalcd-and the work is always on
time. Call at Whites aud have your
measure taken.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

About Q O'Clock on Thursday morn
ing the big gin on the opposite side Of
The river to us burned, to the ground.
II made big fire, and there must
have been large quantity OF cotton
and seed lost.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mrs. Chas. r. Egelly aud her son
Fred, left at the close of last week for
New Iberia, where they will spend
sometime visiting DR.. and Mrs. F. E.
Artaud. We hope that the skillful
treatment OF DR.. Artaud will benefit
Fred and that he will return entirely
we'll
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

We are glad 10 report that Mrs. w.
E. Long. who has been. dangerously
III for the past two weeks, is now
some better, and the many friends OF
the Doctor hope to hear Of her entire
recovery very so0n
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Walter Pittman received .
whole barrel OF bread from New Or
leans on the feathers. Thanks for
two nice large leaves sent US.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

The change in the weather Wednes-
day night made things extremely un'
comfortable. The mercury went be-
low 40.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26
Court Ts@oV

EAST CARBON -
The inry terms Of the It'll D!stf1< !.
are fixed Tor the first Mondays in Jas -
and june .<5-Ss-..s..a
The civil terms are fixed for the second
Mondays in March aud October.
MADISON So
Jrrv terms to begin on 4th Mondays ln
January and June. Civil terms 70 begin on
lst Mondays IN April anc November
nv order OF bis Honor. #. +. Monfgom-
cry, Judge sth District Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Fine silks at White 8.
No mail on Sunday last.
No doubt winter has gone.
Lent is slowly passing away.
Shirt waists, in all styles, at Whites.
The parish jail continues to ill up.
Nice strings of fish are brought to
town.
The weather continues sultry and
warm.
WhiteNash your fences and out
houses.
The trees look pretty in their green
foliage.
Providence continues TO do good
business.
The planters are busy breaking up
ground.
1t will soon be no trouble to catch a
steamboat.
The river is booming aud a big
water is predicted.
Seigning in the lake will be out on
the first of mex, month.
Don't mention it; but did you ever
see the like of arummers.
Services at the Catholic and Episco-
pal Churches tomorrow.
Mr.. Ma,heson is now ready for
work ia the blacksmith line.
This is the time of year when whites
wash can be used TO advantage.
When everybody pulls together in a
little town, il is boundio progress.
Mr.. Thos. Jay, the Pitchers Poial
merchant, was In town on Monday.
Major L. X. Barber was in the city
on Monday. He is always welcomed
The wind this week has been blow.
ing steadily and The dust quite thick
Ice will soon be one of the luxuries
of summer that can't be dispensed
with.
Mr.. w. II. Montgomery was another
to lose fine mule with colo on Satur
day last.
There must be revival of rive
trade from the Number Of boats nov
running.
Miss Dora Stockner of the Bend, i
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. Landswirtl
in town.
The green grassy grass IL showing
itself and is already good pasturag
for stock.
The shed at the store. of 5. W
Green's has been repaired, after
long time.
Presiding Elder White preached I
large congregations al both services o
Sunday last.
Ladies, call at Whites aud see th
pretty sailor hats and shirt waist
They are handsome.
Town taxes are now due aud MAJ
shall Peck can't wait much longer o
The delinquents.
With the rise in the Ohio, MississiT
nj aud the Arkansas, we should hav
considerable water.
There is a rumor that large moe
ern gin will be erected IN Providene
during the summer.
Rev. C. Maize returned from Mad
son parish on Tuesday evening an
left again on Friday.
The new floating palace for th
Greenyille & Vicksburg trade will ,
down in a few days.
With few more weeks Of workln
weather the Ieyee at Wilson Poil
should be completed.
Mcguire & Schneider can sell yo
grain in large quantities cheaper ina
YOU can get it delivered.
Whenever our mail fails TO arri'
there is q large size kick. The Poop
are anxious for war news.
Mr.. Jas. Beard came up from 4
BiQgs leveo on Tuesday 70 spend
few days with bis parents
Col. G. b. Benton vas in the city
Tuesday. lie told " that he Wou
finish picking collont o-day:
JAKE 1rsrcu3, who has been II 5
I.onIs 81 aoyofnl Ueek1 pqec69slnG
lsree esosh 1f 200 -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Miss Mary Hamilton returned from
Vicksburg Tuesday morning, after .
pleasant visit OF a week spcnt with
| friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

The number Of white males and
colored males owning property Al $500
and upward in the parish Of East Car
roll, is, white, 109: co!ored, 46.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

To cure cold in one day. take Lax.
at;ve Promo Qainine Tablets ALI
Druggists refund the money =
10 cure. Zoe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

Mcguire s. Schneider have local in
this issue that will astonish the natives.
who ever heard Of such prices.
Well, 10 lell the truth, they arc stealing
their groceries. Don't tell them that
Ne told yop, but go and fnd out for
yourself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26
RansdelI&R ansdeIl
Attorneys at Law
- n D
Real Estate Agents,
Lake Providence, La.

WILL PRACTICE IN THE Courts OF
EAST CARROLL, WEST CARROLL AND
MADISON PARISHES, AND THE STATE
SUPREME Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26
>sfE ] .NsII1Sl NAILSi

we base one hundred kegs bought
before the advance. Cali and get
pr;ces. We will save you money.
Mcguire & Schneider.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-26

nsrLevy's. Lovy'sNb
" here TO buy the best
least money.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-08-19
PHILOMATH ITEMS

A. NJ. Austin has built an addi.
ton to his residence.
Elder c. c. Bell and wife, oil
Portland, are in town.
Mrs. Minnie Bryan went tc
Portland last week on her wheel
Mrs. A. E. Taylor and Mrs. Zalie
Mayer returned from Sodaville or
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Underhill are visit.
ing their daughter, Mrs. Jennie
Bogue, at Toledo.
Mrs. J. M. G. Miller, after an
extended visit to Hood River and
Portland, is at home.
r. L. Jones, of Oregon City, and
Charles McHenry, of Corvallis.
moved into the city last week.
Agent Parker and Prof. Emer-
ick are in Lane county in the
interest of Philomath College.
Miss Luella Dixon closed sue
cesslul term of school at, Five
Rivers, and returned home last
week.
Bern-August II, 1898, to the
wife of Charles Minton. a daugh
ter tn tho wifa of Williop, Park
a daughter.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-08-19
MONRoE NEWS.

a. f. Peterson has finished his
work on the bridge near here.
Miss Corlie Starr is stopping
with her sister, Mrs. Nellie Starr,
during harvest.
Master Roy Shinn has returned
home from Eastern Oregon, where
he spent few months.
Do not use the word warm in
connection with The weather these
days Rather say "hot," notwith-
standing it tried to rain few days
ago. III
Mrs. Elmer Starr, of California.
is visiting with relatives and
friends in Monroe and vicinity.
In about a week she returns to
her home i'm Los Angeles. ....--
Accidents and runaways are
numerous these times. A few days
ago Hovey Belknap had toe cut
off by an axe in the hands of an
elder brother; Oscar Waggoner
received wound on the wrist by
a band cutters knife; and it is re
ported that Mrs. Robert Kyle cut
a finger of-particulars not given.
The wedding reception given at
the parsonage by Rev. and Mrs. g.
f. Rounds ON Tues lay, August 2,
was very pleasant affair. This
was the fifteenth anniversary OF
their wedding day. A splendid
lunch was served. Rev. and Mrs.
Rounds, as we'll as Miss Julia, are
royal entertainers, and those who
were present will long remember
the evening spent with their min
ister's family.
X. "
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-08-19
DUSTY NEWS.


Clinton Rees spent Sunday with
his parents at this place.
Mrs. V. r. Buckingham has
been quite sick the past ten days.
W. w. Bristow was in this place
the first of the week on business.
The new church which is being
built at this place is progressing
nicely.
George Boyd, our village black
smith, is building an addition to
his house.
II. 7. Bristow has a brickmason
from Corvallis at work Oh the
prune dryer.
Goats are in demand again
Two men from Florence are in this
vicinity wanting to buy goats.
Frank Wcitman, of Corvallis
has done considerable work in the
way of wells in this vicinity the
past few weeks.
There has been considerable
sickness in this part of the country
the past ten days, and especially
among the threshing crews.