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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

We heard one of our merchants say
the other day tina. the freight ratoa OH
all freight by the New Orleans packets
was very reasonable and that it was
almost half that charged by. other
boats. II this is a fact, wouldn't 1t
do for our merchants 10 look into -.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

A large number Of nock is reported
being caught in the bog in trying to
cross 10 the large sand bar below
town. Owners of horses and cattle
should look after their stock If they
do not care TO loose them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

The Kings Daughters always have
nice cream, sherberts aud cakes at their
sociablcs, aud the one to be given by
them on Thursday night will surpass
any yet given by the society. Be sure
and help along the Kings Daughters
by your presence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

On Thursday evening there was
another of those nice sociables given
by the little girls aud boys at the
pretty home of Miss Nina Franklin
They played different games, had nice
music aud real good time among
themselves. Ice cream aud cake was
plentiful
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12
Local and Parish News.

The river Is now falling al this
point.
DIR. w. D. Bell now sports new
buggy.
The watermelon crop has been plen-
tiful this season.
Everybody pull for the success of the
East Carroll Fair.
The gin house whistle will soon be
heard in the land.
The weather continues hot and Just
the kind for cotton.
You can get shirt waists at your
own price al Levy's.
Mcguire 81 Schneider are showing
fine line Of hardware.
The government thermometer regis.
tered 96 on Monday.
The first bale of cotton should como
in now in few days.
The town 10 extremely dull. No
money and no business.
A great amount of wood is being
hauled TO the public gin.
What looks neater and nicer than
clean sidewalks in a town?
There amt much use In reminding
you that II is extremely hot.
The town got twenty-five dollars
iu fines this week. Pretty good.
The proceedings of the Town Coun-
Gil arc published in another column.
Mr.. Max Landswirth, we regret to
learn, has been quite sick this week.
Epworth League meeting every Sun
day evening at the Methodist Church.
E. Wayles Browne is agent for
several first class Insurance Companies.
Our mail now gets in little late, no
doubt caused from the extreme heat
Miss Annie Pinson, of Floyd, has
been the guests Of Mrs. Dora Mckee
for the past few days.
Look at those scot coats at Whites.
just the thing for hot weather.
The election for Congressman In the
district takes place on the goth of this
month.
Cotton picking will soon commence,
a nd then there will be revival of
b usiness.
Professor Mitchell has his house
nicely painted, aud il now looks n eat
aud attractive.
Services at tho Catholic Church to-
morrow morning at $50 and at $50
In the evening.
No Ice In town on Tuesday after l2
O'Clock. VIII the people stand this
thing much longer?
Attend the Kings Daughters socia-
BILE on Thursday evening next at the
court house square.
Rev. H. d. White will hold services
morning and evening tomorrow al
the Methodist Church.
Assessor w. G. McRae aud his
deputy, Mr.. G. N. Hall have been IN
der the weather this week.
We haven't heard any railroad news
in so long that we are beginning to
think IL was ell on paper.
The many friends of marshal Peck
are glad that be is much better. The
marshal has been rightsick.
MIR. Andrew Nelson was awarded
tho contract for building the grand
stand and Mr. Seghers the contract for
building the fence. Work will be
started as soon 40 the lumber can be
placed on the grounds.
Rev. Mr.. White held services In the
fret and second wards on Sunday last.
In our last issue we said there would
be services al the church In town, but
il was mistake. There were several
who were disappointed.
The Kings Daughters Will give
Bean Bag Party IN the court house
square on Thursday next, the 18th
inst. The admission fee 10 only 10cts
and every person should go and help
She Kings Daughters. /
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

The steamer Arthur Hider, quar-
ter boat and a willow barge laying on
the Mississippi side came near getting
stuck on the bar last Saturday. A
boat happened TO come along and
pulled them out into The deep water.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Hill Bros, are now offering The re-
maindcr of their summer stock at 20
percent below cost. They are bound
to make room for their largo stock OF
fall and winter goods coon 10 come in,
and If you want real downright bar
gains, You should now make your pur-
cbases.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Our base ball club Is anxious to
cross bats with the Floyd team or some
other club. The boys composing the
club are no ball players and just want
the game for amusement. They are
not iu practice and almost any sold
club" could make them cold number
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

The District conference OF the NJ. E.
Church will convene at St. Peters
Church on the 23rd of the present
month. Several preachers from diff
fereDt parts OF the State will be pres
ent. Elder Sorrei wishes us to say
that arrangements have been made for
all white people who may be present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Bs5@We have just received a con
consignment of the Famous Deerine
Steel Roller and Ball Bearing Mower
and 3akes. Extra parts will be KEEP
on hand. Prices right.
j. w. PITTMAN. Agt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Charley Wilmington says he will
erect The largest stable In town. and
wishes us to say that il will be ouly a
sales stable and managed by him for
Maxwell Il Co., the big mule firm OF
ST. Louis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

The low price Of cotton lie going to
be serious question with the cotton
planters this season. 1t is impossible
for them to hold their cotton, as some
papers have suggested, until better
prices. 1t Is pity that they cannot
do this; but the cotton planters have
obligations to meet, which have to be
paid.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Hon. c. S. Wyly, member of the
Legislature, did not get off for Baton
Rouge until Tuesday morning. The
failure OF the boat TO make her Sunday
"trip caused him TO be late IN arriving
at the Capitol.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Hon Rob,. Nicholson was in town
on Monday. lie came up TO look a,
his levee work going on above town.
Mr.. George Ashbridge, the polite
aud popular grocer, has a nice selec-
ton of groceries and solicits your
trade.
Otto Hall, the youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. N. Hall, has beeh quite
eick with chills aud fever for the past
week.
Mr.. George Mckee left Tuesday
morning for Russellyille, Ark, where
he will visit his sister tor two or three
weeks.
The many friends of Mrs. j. S. Mill
kin will regret 10 learn that she has
been very sick for the past ten days
with fever.
Mrs. S. P. Jones and two children
left on Friday last TO spend a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Josie
Davies, at Mindeu.
Messrs. Hope and Maxwell, two
popular gentlemen of the second ward,
were visitors TO town on Sunday last
and spent the day.
The town should have a thorough
cleaning, for August and September,
tho two worst months with US, are yet
to be passed through.
Tuesday was another scorcher, and
the thermometer registered 100. Il
was very oppressive during the night
and was ont of the question about
sleep. 1t was the hottest night of the
summer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Miss Rose Peters of Cincinnati and
Miss Blanche Kahn of ..Vicksburg,
two charming young ladies, arrived
last week to spend few weeks
with Mrs. Ethel, mother Of Mr..
ii. L. Ethel, on the Way.a-Way
plantation. The yenng ladies should
have a pleasant time down on the big
plantation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

An Invitation was received by US
this week from Mr. and Mrs. N. 4.
Jackson to sc presen, at the marriage
of their daughter, Josie Delo 10 Mr..
Cabell Breckenridge Richardson, Jr.,
TO take place Oh Wednesday evening
next at the Methodist Church IN the
city Of G reeuvile. Mr.. Richardson is
one of the popular young men of
our parish and has been The manager
Of Mr.. H. II. Graham's large store in
Tho second ward for many years.
Mas Jackson is beautiful young
lady, endowed with all those charming
qualities that 60 10 make her favor
ito with those who know her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

About O'Clock on Monday il
clouded up from the South aud in a
short while rain commenced falling.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Mr.. Mack Goodwin has been very
sicS since Friday last with chills and
foyer. We hope 10 sec him out soon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Some Nice Things JUST In.
VEAL LOAF.
CHERRY JAM
UNEEDA BISCUITS
FRANKFURTER SAUSAGE
MUSHROOMS
BRA WIN
SHRIMP
VANCAMP TOMATOES
CALIFORNIA PEACHES
FAT MACKEREL
POSTEL'S ELEGANT FLOUR.
Mcguire & Schneider.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12
Budget of Expenses for the Parish
of East Carroll for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 3Oth, 1000.
Lake Providence. La. July II. 1890

Lake Providence, La, July II, 1897
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
East Carroll parish in regular session
convened. that the following budget Of
parish expenses for the year ending
June 90tb, 1900, be and is hereby
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Treasurer as per vouchers filed.
We have examined the report of the
Treasurer to August 3rd, 1899. but as
minutes and former reports have never
been inscribed in minute book, we are
unable to pass upon same.
Respectfully Submitted.
j. w. Pittman,
w. S. Mcguire.
Clifton F. Davis.
Finance Committee.
Moved By Councilman Pittman that
the salary of the lamp lighter be fixed
at Scots light. Carried.
Moved by Councilman Davis, that
assessor McRae be employed to make
the assessment roll for the year 1899,
and that his compensation be 500. 90.
Carried.
Tho Mayor appointed Mr.. R. L. Hill,
Mr., Frank Mcclure and Mr.. W. S. Ma
guire as board of assessors.
Moved by Councilman Davis that the
Mayor be authorized to advertise the
completion of the listing of the proper
ty in town as soon rs the same is COM
pleted and that this body sit as board
of reviewers at The next regular meet
ing to review said assessment list.
There being no further business the
board adjourned.
g. NJ. FRANKLIN. Mayor.
w II Ercurp CootsV,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12
THE BANNER DEMOCRAT,

Saturday. August ~, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, Aug. 3rd, 1899.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Coun-
cilmen met this eve at 8 o'clock p. M.
in regular session.
Presentation. G. NJ. franklin. Mayor;
Councilmen w. S. Mcguire, j. w. Pitt
man. Max Levy, N. Fousse and C. F.
Davis.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
The Finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing report, which was read and ap-
proved:
To the Mayor and Board of Council
men of the town of Providence:
We your Finance Committee beg
leave to report that We have examined
and approved the following CLAIMS:
Galbreth, lighting lamps. Sl5 80
ID f Peck, salary for July .... 81 90
j W Devices, services Waterman on
Dafge III w
W McRae, supervisor and reg. of
election .... ............ 10 90
n Purdy 6 Son, Oil ............. y 80
ID Peck, feeding prisoners .. Z 20
ID FPeck. Street and Bridge Commit
tee feeding prisoners .............. 80
otai.. ............'- SlZZ w
We recommend the payment of the
following claims:
E l. Galbreth SIS 80
ID Peck 20
ID Peck Observation-Disclosures. q 30
Y NJ Purdy g. Son .........l - 90
j w Devices ............... 10 90
Total So 90
We haYe examined the report of the
Marshal and Tax Collector for the
month ending August 3rd.
He has collected account of fines . S25 90
Licenses, 1899 IA %
Taxes 1898 .....,.. 49,. :. IA 90
TOTAL. ...... Observation-Disclosures 4 IL
and that he has paid same over to
'rroa s,roy O. nor vouoborr f;led
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-08-12

Lake Providence. La. July 9th, 1899.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27
GOLDEN on LINCOLN.

No man In England felt kconor In
tcreHt IN the American question than
ala iichurd Golden. lie made no So.
cret NJ hla sympathy with the Union.
lie had been IN constant correspond
ence with Mr. Linsnln. ana felt for the
many sided American patriot the deep
est affection. both were engaged In "A
national ana fur-roaching struggle.
ana defeat IN America meant another
century OF Tory domination In Great
Britain.
By sea.coai hrc. late In Noyem-
Der night, Mr. Golden gave me his
opinion ~ Abraham Lincoln. This
century has produced no man like
Lincoln. He n a man who has risen
from manual labor TO the presidency
OF great people. 10 me he seems
~ be the man Coo has raised up TO
give courage aud enthusiasm 10 peo-
pie unused 10 the arts of war. night
Ing what seems to me TO be a doubtful
battle In the greatest conflict of mod
ern times.
II like Mr.. Llncolns Intense vcner-
alton Tor what II true and good. Ills
conscience and his heart are ruled by
his reason.
~ speak ~ your struggle as doubt
ful because MIR. Lincoln will have
more 20 contend against In the hostill-
~ Of foreign powers than In the shat
tered and scattered resources OF the
confederncy,"
MIR, Golden predicted tho triumph ~
our arms, but he died before he had
more than a pisgah view of the prom
leed land,-Jamcs NJ. Scoyel In Feb
ruary Lipplncott's.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27
JoH's SERMON.


youths companion.l
Joe was an old fisherman, who lived
ON an Island on the Southern coast
where he served nn a guide and man
ot-all-work To summer visitors. \ year
OF two ago several young men. sons of
ron New York merchants. who had
been fishing and shooting under Joe'a
guidancc brought him to the city.
Kindness and the desire To surprise the
old man prompted the boys act.
Joe. however. walked quietly about In
his clean homerpun suit manlfcntinR
little surprise and less admiration.
Now. joe" said one of the boys.
nettlcd By his caimneas. tell me can.
dldiy what you think Of New York.
ut pears too shut In FOR 10 call u
that" the old fisherman said. rcluct-
antly. unwilling 10 be ungrnteful or un.
civil. "My cabin has all outdoors be-
hind II. an the fea Ia front. Thcts
what ! call grand"
oh. certainly. hut wouldn't you
like 90 give w Your drudgvfy and live
~ New Workers. dog'
mo" said Joe. though,fully. "'Tnint
aH easy Twin here. Your uncle sets In
his bank all day. an your father In
court. an I set In my boat. They nHh
for men. an fish for mackcrcl. They
hey To study an fret TO catch their
ANNla WbIl
We'll" said the boy. discounted.
wouldn't you like your wife TO live In
a house like thlH7" glancing around the
stately rooms filled with contly dra.
pcricH and bric.a-bruc.
MOI" said Joe, laughing. Jane
scrubs our two rooms an cleans them
NJ, an then she sets an rests or has
some fun. She n.Ncr'd finish kecpln
this house tidy"
"oh. my mother has plenty OF ser.
wants TO do that"
Yes. An she told me they was u
onhcarahlo weight an a worry 10 her"
hut We see people urged the lad.
and have music ana gaity. and many
things 10 Hoe."
I'VE have company. too: we nint
buried The ncighborn come an set
round cvcnin'a. an tell stories an sing.
reckon We enjoy ourselves as much aa
You do at your big dinners"
There wnH short silence.
We've got friends like YOU" Joe
went on. gravely. AN our families.
It's the same thing In the long run.
Your preacher In that guilt pulpit said
pretty much the same words nH old
parrOn Martin does. An whom we
die We rest Jest as quiet under the
grass Ms under them thouaand-dollar
monymints you showed me.
I'm clad I've seen u all" he added.
smiling, "an' II was kind In you TO
show me. Hut II don't seem To make
such difference between you an mo
as I thought II would. Inside we're
pretty much alike"
That's a good sermon You've
preached TO me-" the lad said. laugh
ing,
u wasn't nwecr was preachin Joe
said. ai.Sionsly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27

II Is safe TO say that stunrt'a Dynpop-
sta Tablets VIII cure any stomach
weakness or disease except cancer OF
tho stomach, They cure sour stom.
ach, Eas, loss Of flesh and appetite.
nieeplersneas, palpitation, heartburn,
constipation and headache.
send for valuable little book ON gtom.
nch diseases by addressing 4. A, Stuart
Co, Marshall. Mich. Al drugigsts
sell full-sizcd packages az 90 cents.
Prof. Henry W, Becker. A. M,the well.
known religious worker ana writer OF
-. Louis,
Secretary Of the Mission Hoard OF IN.
German Methodist Church. chlef
clerk ana Expert Accountant for the
ilarbor and Wharf Commission. pub.
lie Secretary for the H. Louis School
Patrons Association, and the District
Conference " Stewards OF the NJ. ".
church. also takes an active part In
the work Of the Epworth League and TO
write ON religious ana educational
topics for several magazines. How ne
found relief Is best told In his own
wordH3
Some weeks ago my brother heard
me say something about indigestion,
and taking a box from his pocket said
Try StuaH'a Tablets" | did. and
was was promptly relieved. Then /
investigated the nature of the tablets
and became satisfied that they were
made Of Just the right thinHs ANA In
Just the right proportions To aid In the
assimilation of food. l heartily endorse
them In all respects, and | keep them
constantly ON hand"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27

AIMS lies Italy. what's the title OF
Tlrst college airl-"Beyond the altar
Hos the wash ."--Ex.
A lady living In fashionable quar-
ter has n bit OF statunry bearing the
/ Inscription. "Klsmat." The housemaid
was dustlng the room the other day
when the mistress appeared.
"Shurc. ma'am. what's the manln'
! Of the 'rltln' on the bottom Of thlsT'
asked the maid. referring to the In
Ecription on the statue.
''kismet means fate" replied the
Bridget was iimplng painfully when
out with her sweetheart not long after
ward, and he asked:
whats the matter, Bridget2'
Faith" was the answer, II have the
most tirrlble korns on me klsmetl"-
Ex.
Talk about consistency" he SAID.
navagey; "a woman never knows her
own mind from me days end to an
other. Why. within week 81 our
wedding you insisted that you wouldn't
marry the best man who ever lived -
Well" she remarked. swcctly. II
didn't. lex.
First patriot-"Mr. Grcathead wants
ter be 'lcctcd senator"
Second patriot-."What kind o man
II hc?"
First pntrlot-''us boys called on I'm
last night fer ter talk things over. and
I've got or splitting headache this
mornin"
Seoohu pauiot-i III i'r I'M -hN
The two highwnymcn had followed n
street railway magnntc several blocks.
waiting Tor q favorable chance To rob
him. suddenly he stopped before the
residence Of an alderman, ran lightly
up the steps, rang the bell aud was adj
mittcd.
The footpadH looked ut each other.
well" said one what's 60 be done
now Shall we walt for him 10 come
out2'
Nav" exclaimed the other. in dif.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27

haps only where civilized man. exists.
Also that In some favored spots. az In
~. kllda, the disease, when II has been
Introduced. rapidly becomes extinct.
This " known to be the case on sail
ing vessels during a long voyage, and
II u one OF the reasons why such voy-
age Il often beneficial to patients suf-
fering from CONSUMPTION. who are 50
sadly liable. after any catarrhal at
tack. TO lose the ground they have been
slowly gaining. II would seem. too.
that the Infection n generally carried
by human agency. and II is noteworthy
That some. at least. Of every ships crew
or passengers must take II with them
when they go abroad. Tor apparently
every ship which reaches st. Kilda
brings the cold. Probably those who
carry II are often Quite unconscious
that they have anything wrong with
them. the disease being. M Il were. la
tent II would seem. too. that practi--
cally all human beings. irrtspectiNc OF
age or sex. and even when IN good
health. are highly susceptible 10 colds.
II they have been for some time free
from them. and so have lost immunity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27
OUR NEW DIALECT.



The efforts OF the good people OF
Porto Rico TO adapt themselves TO the
changed condition Of affairs n being
reflected In a highly entertaining man
iicr by the local newspapers. one Of
thcm. daily. published At San Juan.
" at present printing series OF En-
RliAh and Spanish lessons for the benc,
~ or It's readers. the idea being TO
give number of phrnsca useful In ev-
erydny intercourse. Here w a sample
lnstalment. with the English on the
LEFT ana the pronunciation % the
words. according 10 the San Juan con-
cepilon Of American lingo. ON the
How are your
W. pronuncin Hau IA iu7
quite. well. thank you.
So pronuncin Kuait we'll zcnk H.
And your family
Sc pronuncla Find lua fcmnl9
Not very we'll.
49,. " pronuncIa Matt veri ucl.
Who IL Hlck7
80 prouuncia Ifu IL sik7
My boy.
Goodby.
se pronuncia Gud bal.
People disposed 10 be- hypercriticM
might complain that the utility Of the
sparkling conversational gem was cN-
tromcly circumacribcd. To put into
practice one would require nrighbor
whose son and heir happened to be In
Disposed and the balance ~ whose
household was enjoying the blessings
OF health. nm unusual combination Of
circumstances even In San Juan del
icurio Rico. However that II a mere
detail and ''xcnk Ia" and "gudbai' are
certainly very practical besides being
delightful examples of brand new Ola
l0AN The IAa
tillnn finvor. and the lessons are alto
sether worthy ~ ranking with that
celebrated linguistic curlo. English ns
she IN spoke" lex.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-27
Nervous Dyspepsia
MAKE A TEsr or sruARrs DysrEr.
siA rAuLErs.

No troublt Is more common or more
inlrundsfHtood than nerves dyspepsia.
People having u think their nerves are
10 blame and are surprised that they
are not cured by nerve medicines. The
real ncnt uf the mischief IL lost sight
o. The stomach II the organ TO be
looked after.
Nervous dyapoptlca often do not have
any pain whatever In the stomach. Or
perhaps any Of the usual symptoms Of
stomach weakness. Nervous dyupcp-
fin shows itself not In the stomach 40
much M In nearly every organ. In
some eases the heart palpitntea and IL
Irregular. In others the Kidneys arc az.
fected. IN others the bowels are con.
Htipaied, with headaches: Htlil others
are troubled with loss OF flesh and APP
petite with uccumulationH OF gas. sour
tinlnEH and heartburn.