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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, May Is, 1899.
The lion. Mayor & Board of Alder.
inen OF the town of Providence con.
vened to-day at O'Clock D. m. in
special session pursuant 10 call OF the
Mayor.
Present-IIon. G.. NJ. Franklin.
Mayor; Aldermen C. r. EgelIy. V. M
Purdy, Jas. Beard, r. L. Hill and N
fousse; City Marshal d. T. Peck.
Absent-D. w. Gilmour, Secretary.
In the absence of The Secretary
Il herman EgeIly was requested to Gil
That position fer the evening.
The Mayor stated that the object of
! Gaining the board in special session was
Tor the purpose of giving Mr.. William
warren, representing the firm of A.
Baldwin 81 Co, of New Orleaos. an
opportunity of exhibiting the model
OF road machine and to confer with
1he boara relative TO tho purchase
thereof.
upon motion of Alderman Hill. Mr..
warren, who was present, was invited
TO address the board and explain the
working and all details of his ROAD
machine, which he did TO tho satisfac.
ton of the board.
Af'or duly discussing aud delibera,-
ing upon the matter, upon motion of
Alderman nill, the Mayor was author.
ized and Instructed to contract with
Mr.. Warren for the purchase of one
road machine at the sum of 1925. paw.
able one half cash and the balance in
SIX mouths from date OF delivery, trial
anu acceptance of the machine by the
board. the deferred payment TO bear
interest at the rate OF per cent per
annum and the said machine TO be
delivered at Lake Providence free of
freight.
There being 10 further business, the
Board adjourned subject TO call of the
Mayor.
GIN. FRANKLIN, Mayor.
Z. X. EGELLY, Secretary.
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Proclamation.

| Mayors Office, Lake Providence. La. Nav
lotn, losS.-In accordance with .resolu.
tion adopted at mass meeting of the citi
zens OF the town OF Providence ON Nav the
lotn. 1893. requesting me to issue procla.
nation relative to decoration of the build
lhgs OF the town as being an evidence of the
patriotism of our people and appreciation
upon the occasion of the visit OF the u. :
gunboaG Nashville, which will stop Mt This
place lii few days. due notice Of which
will be given;
Now L, GIiLIS NJ. FRANKLIN. MAYOR
OF the town of Providence. in accordance
with the wishes above set forth aud sane
tlon and by authority of the Board of
Alderman of said town, do issue this NV
proclamation requesting and calling upon
the merchants and citizens to decorate in a
hitting manner their several places of busi
ness and residences with flags and hunting.
as well as flowers, as an evidence OF appre-
citation and patriotic spirit OF our people
upon the occasion Of the visit of the U.
gunboat Nashville, of which due notice of
arrival will be gwen in order that ample
Time may be given 10 decorate.
Given under my hand and seal OF the
Town OF Providence, La, this 18th day of
Nay, 1889.
G, NJ. FRANKLIN. Mayor
Y. X. FGELLY. Sect'y. pro ten.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

The palatial steamer Bello Of The
Bends, is now giving the citizens on
the river between Greenville and
Vicksburg the low rate of only one
fare for the round trip. Captain
Nimptz and Alex Heron will make it
pleasant for you, while Mr.. McGowep.
the best stewart on The river TODAY
aud the most popular with all, will see
mat you are properly looked after.
Take the Belle for round trip, 1t is
cool aud pleasant on her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Mr. Tom Dayis, out at the Black
Bayou store, has fixed up race track
and diamond for the amusement OF
the colored people, and there is not a
Saturday that passes that be does moi
have either horse racing or big ball
game, which attracks a large crowd.
The merchants of our town could
afford to have something Ike this
every Saturday that would bring a
largo crowd and help out business
considerably.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
OF the hard service they endured dur.
ing The war. Mr. Geo. s. Anderson.
OF Rossville, York county, Penn, who
saw the hardest kind of service at the
front, is now frequently troubled with
rheumatism. II had severe attack
lately" be says, "and procured a bottle
OF Chamberlsin's Pain Balm. II did
so much good that | would like to
know what you would charge me for
one dozen bottles" Mr.. Anderson
wanted il both for bis own use end 10
supply II to his friends and neighbor..
as every family should have bottle of
IL IN their home, not only for rheuma-
ism, but lame back, spraips, sweIlipgs.
cute, bruises and burns, for which i, is
nnequalled. For sale by j. S. Guenard
druggist.
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Nj. e. CHURCH NOTES.


by MISS BENELLA BROWN.
Last Sunday morning Rev. IL. o
| White delivered O fine sermon to /,
largo congregation. The subject o
the discourse was 'The Temptation.
in the Wilderness"
A series OF meetings commenced a,
the church Wednesday night. Rev
Robert Davis of Waterproof is assist
ing Rev. II. o. White.
Every body is cordially invited ia
attend these services
The Epworth League celebrated lis
second anniyersary last Sunday even.
ing. Quite large congregation was
IN attendance.
The church was arllsiically deco.
rated with flowers and evergreens and
drsped with old gold aud white buut-
ing, the colors Of the Lehgue. The
service Varied little from The usual
Epworth League prayer meeting.
though there were few features adj
ded Tor the OCCASION. Miss Eugenis
White saug with great sweetness a
beautiful solo. Miss Bessie Rous told
with tender paihos IAN Incident in
The Johusiown Flood" thrilling all
present with her sympathetic render
ing OF the beautiful poem.
Miss BeDelle Brown read a retort
OF the work done by The League Con.
ference, which met in Crowley in
April.
Appropriate selections were read by
quite O number of Leagues.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Hon. E. j. Uamley aud Mr.. w. c.
McRae went TO Vicksburg on Tues
day morning as committee to wait
Oh Captain j. j. Powers, President of
the Ficksburg q GreeuyiIle Company.
10 see II be would not get up an eS-
cursion from Vicksburg the day that
the U. S. gunboat Nashville arrives nj
Providence. This was done so as to
have boat here for ,hs purpose Of
transferring the people from the land
ing to The gunboat, which cannot be
done by skiffs. They returned Thurs
day morning aud report that they
we're successful, and That the Anpie
Laurie would make the trip. Capt.
Powers has the thanks of our citizens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. T.. q. Noles, of Byron. Ark, says:
my daughter had been chilling about
nine months and had used four differ
ent chill tonics according TO directions,
and they did not cure. One bottle of
itanon's Pepsin Chill Tonic cured her.
She has not chilled in nearly three
months. l bought two more bottlcs
ahd cured three cases of chIls with
them. lam not willing 10 he without
lannon's Chill Tonic end Pills. For
sale at j. S. Gnenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Ii has been reported on the street.
that the Board of Aldermen nomi.
naiod, and When elected their frs,
act would be 10 reduce the whisky
license, aud that they were nom
mated for this purpose. We differ
with those who hsye reported this:
The Board will do nothing of tho
kind. 1t takes SO much money to run
The town aud II the whiskey license
should be reduced from $3.50 10
500, the revenue would be far short
OF paying the expenses and keep
The town out of debt 1t is either one
thing or the other-put the rate of
taxation higher or keep The whisky
license up to $250-and we do not be-
lieVe the new board would think OF
raising the taxes above what is now
paid. Ii they did they would be
rightfully censured.
The new board will be little green
III their new positions. but we know
that they have the interests of the
town at heart and will do their best TO
please The majority of its citizens.
When they make mistakes it will be
lime enough to complain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT ANN
GRADUATING EXERCISES.

me work of the Providence Graded
and High School will close with an
entertainment consie,ing. OF drills, tab
ieanx, Rotations &c, TO be given a,
me Opera House Friday night, May &c,
1899. ~
After the entertainment. the U;oh
ochooi graduates will deliver their
maj essays, and receive their diplo mas
and medals of honor.
Ali friends of The public school are
cordially. invited 10 be present.
reserved seats can be occurred a.. the
GoeIard drug store. Exc rcises will
begin promptly ct s p. N.
Respectfully,
Is. f. DUDLEY. Priu.
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Judgment.

Seventh District Court Of Louisiana, East
Carroll parish Mrs. Susie S. Barber vs..
l.. r. Barber.-No. 500.
This case coming up regularly for trial
after issue joined, aud being taken up and
tried. and the law and the evidence being
In favor Of plaintiff and against defendant.
1t Is therefore ordered, aGjadged aud de-
creed that there be judgment dissolving tue
community OF acguets and gains subslsfin..
betwe Mrs. susie Sentell Barber and her
husband. l.. X. Barber; that she be derreed
separate in property from him and aufhor-
lzec to administer her affairs separate rom
and without the control Of her husband.
Defens;aBtto paw casfs.
Done and signed III open Court this 3th
dsy Of Bag, 1854
r. E. MONTGOMERY,
Judge 7ih Jud. Dists
4 true cory
y. W Gai.M9UIs. nvs Clerk.
La, May 0, lss;g. It.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. Jos. Tilden, of the second ward
aud brother-in-iaw Of Mr.. Char. RI
Webb, died on Saturday evening last
aud was inferred in the Providence
Cemetery on Sunday evening. Mr..
Tilden. was a X. OF p, being member
Of StonevaII Lodge of Monroe, and
Providence Lodge No. % took charge
Of his remains aud gave them a Pyth-
ian burial
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Captain Newcomer, in-charge of the
levees IN this district, would soon
depopulate our country if be was
allowed his way with short line leyees
Ito is entirely wrong and we are glad
TO see that the Mississippi River Com
mission does not believe with him, and
have Knocked out several of bis plans.
Captain Newcomber is not the man
for this district, and he should be re-
lIeyed aud sent..some other place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
CUT PRICES!

RIBBONS. Nos. % aud "a. suit.
aoie Tor neckwcar and sashes, 25cts
yard. Formally sold at SIS and 4Octs.
ALL CORDUROY PICQUE, SO
inches. now go at 10cts. Formally
sold at l5cts.
IMPERIAL BATISTE, for dresses
and shirt waists, now 60 at 1Ocls
Formally sold at I5cts.
These prices cannot be beat in any
city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
Bread & Charcoal.

We will keep during the summer a
large supply of FRESH BREAD AND
CHARCOAL always on hand. and will
be able to supply the demand.
Vieksburg bread received three times
a week.
All orders vii receive prompt at
tentlon. JONES & bicNEAL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Hon. j. E. RaHsdell returned ON
wednesday from ON extended trjp
through the district in the interest OF
his candidacy. Mr.. Ransdell has visit
co every parish in tho dis,rct, and
there is no doubt that he made a
strong impression with those he mel.
Every paper in The district speak of
AR. Ransdeil in the highest terms.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
Cattle Wanted.

| am in the market for the purchase
OF cattle, and will buy from one to 500
head, aud will pay the highest stock
price in cash.
Money paid al Lake Providence, La.
I. BORRIES, Manager.
BelIaggio Plantation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Tie steamer julia, Capt. Cumnlius
new boat, will leave Memphis this
evening. passing Providence on Mon
day. This boat has taken the place of
the Nowiand. The many friends OF
Captain Lee wish for him aud his new
boat success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

have been sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. Al
last | found one remedy that has been
success as cure, and that is Cham.
6erlain's Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea
kemedy.-P. f. Grisham, Gaars Mills,
La. For sale at Gnenard's drug store.
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Local and Parish News.
Millet seed at Ashbridge's.

Miiiet seed at Ashbridge's.
Cotton is humping since the rain
The Hon. Police Jury mot on Tues
day.
Tho crops are growing since tn,
rain.
The gnnbost Nashville will stop a,
Providence.
There hasn'i been any more growl.
ing about raiu.
The planters are now as busy as
bees since the rain.
The telegraph Office has been moved
back to the drug store.
The Police Jury met on Tuesday
Proceedings next week.
Everybody that could do field work
mas been at work this week.
Mr. Geo. Ashbridge has iust received
a lot OF Buel fpinuers, and is selling
them cheap.
1t ia reported that the government
WORKS viii soon begin reyettipp the
bank above town.
Mr.. Wallace Savoye has put nm a
nitie cottage for himself next TO Capt.
Purdy's residence.
Col. John A. Buckner and Mr. lake
o'eih, OF Inc second ward, were visitors
TO town on Tuesday.
The road leading 10 The landing has
Deen finished, and there should be no
more complaint from this direction.
IL IS now summer time sure enough.
from the way things feel COW we are
gong 10 nave All extreme hot summer.
Mr. Berries, the manager OF Bellap-
gio STOCK farm, continues buying cat
Tie, aud we learn is paying a good
price.
The walk from the levee 10 Bella
warehouse was found 10 be a
great convenience during the high
alter.
ZION. Robt. Nicholson and Col. G. A. /
Voelker, members OF the Police Jury. !,
were in ON Tuesday, attending the !,
meeting. II
The rain ruined business in town on 4
Saturday last, but the merchants
would rather have seen The rain than
business just about now. q
Mrs. Z. Stein left on Tuesday morn
ng for Greenville, where she will :
pend sometime yisiting her daughters. g
Mrs. Abe and Mrs. Sam Blum. CT
Come to town and SEQ the u. s.
yunboat Nashville. Posters will be lie
ent over The entire parish in time 70 r !,
GU TO come and see Uncle Sans :,
lighter. al
Everybody must see The u. S. gun
'oat Nashville. Little aud big sh ouId "
at aside their work for one day aud m
ONE 10 town 10 see the boat that fred ha
10 first shot in the late war. q,
Mr.. Max Levy, our popular citizen To-
nd merchant, made us q present of lie
nough Of mating for our front Office.
,r which we return many thanks.
lay you live long aud prosper. An
Mr.. Frank Tompkius. Secretary OF "
Q Mississippi River Levee Associa- sn'
on, was IN our town on Tuesday. &c
9 appeared before The Police jury Til
q received an appropriation Of $3.50 Of
= his project.
wade Young, who was thoupht to OF
q citizen Of Vicksburg, aud who ian
not been heard of in many years
Y Was never known TO turn his hand Z
the Democratic party, has bobbed sew
as candidate for congress from VII,
. aistricf. II is safe TO cay he will wo'
small ilgure IIhi
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
DR.. w. .. PIERCE

Has located i'll Providence for the
practice of bis profession, and will
answer all calls, day or night.
MY Office is located in the office for
mally occupied by Hon. @. s. WHY.
Kesideuce The Egelly House.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

The account of the press convention
meeting al Baton Rouge would have
been. printed iu our last issue, but our
talented was too u.well to
write up her description of her trip.
Mise Mary had pleasant time, aud
we are afraid that the receptions &C.,
rendered the press gang by the hospit.
able citizens Of the Capital City was
little too much for her. We are
glad to learn that she has entirely re-
covered from The trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Eas~We have just received con.
consignment of the Famous Deeripp
Steel Roller and Ball Bearing Mowers
and Sakes. Extra parts will be kept
on hand. Prices right.
j. W. PITTMAN, Act.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

The Vicksburg s. Greenvillo Packet
20, have inauguratod thsir summer
rates. fon can 60 10 either Vicksburg
OF 6reenyilie, round trip. for one fare.
The Belle Of The Bends Ia the fines,
boat on the Southern waters, its off,
cers are accommodating, aud her stew
art ls The best on the Mississippi river
-enough 10 satisfy any one.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Col. G. D. Benton loft on TUESDAY
Tor his home in Kentucky to spend The
summer. Colonel Benton has been
long resident of East Carroll. and
one OF its popular and highly respected
We wish him q pleaaaDt
summer In the blue grass region.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. s. b. Kennedy left on Tuesday
morning for Kansas City, where he
expects TO enter journalism on some
OF the large dailies of that city. Mr.
Kennedy 10 one of the best newspaper
men in the State, and it ia the belief
and wish of his many friends that he
VIII have 40 trouble in securing a
position. There are few young men
in our parish who stand higher In The
estimation of every one than Mr.. Ken.
nedy. He ia honorable, upright and
moral, and pleasant gentleman. We
wish him good luck with the hone
that be will not be long in securing
first class position.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
:. Cady's Condition Powders,

are just what horse needs when In
oaa condition. Tonic, blood purifier
ana yermifuge. They arc not food
out medicine and the best in use 10
put horse in primo condition. Price
20 cents per package. For sale by
Guenard's. drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20
NOTICE.

! viii repair and build water tanks.
Hover stands, repair furniture &c.
Get my prices.
Ii. SCHULZ,
Lake Providence. La.
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jays Livery Stable.

| wish to notify the public that | have
purchased the livery stable property of Mr..
run IL as manager. l will make extensive
repairs, and will haye first class teams
always on hand for the convenience OF fbe
travelling public. Twill keep horses mules.
ouggies and harness for sale at all times.
Cali on Inc for first class service.
Respectfully.
THOS. WAY.
Providence, La, day s, 1899. "
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Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, has been dissolved
by mutual consent.
A. A. NELSON.
LEVI FRISBIE.
Contractors and Builders.
providence, La, May /, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Mr.. e. f. Williamson, our popular
young citizen. was elected President
o. the Board OF Trustees of the st. f.
Churchia place Of tie late f. Il. G.
TAYLOR.
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Proclamation Of Election

Notice Is hereby given that on Monday.
June 9th. 1899, an election will be held at
me Court House, ia the town of Provf-
dence, La, for the election of a mavor !
marshal. secretary, treasurer and five
aldermen, and that G. A. Seghers. II. b.
Naben and Il. B. Miller are appointed com.
missioners. and j. n Turner as clerk. to
hold the same and make due returns of the
same.
w. G. McRae.
WE. Dunn.
o. j. Hurley.
supervisors Of Election.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

The Gueydan News says "a town in
which merchants do not compete for
customers is dead town, and dead
town means dead merchants. But
dead merchants and business men
should remember that they are the
authors and finishers of dead towns
A town is dead or alive Just as its
business men dictate. No matter
where the town is located-on q rail.
road or off railroad-iR there be no
VIM, vigor, push and liberslity among
It's business men 1t is dead, and all
there is to do is TO sing O verse aid fll
up the grave"
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and 1t is to them l owe the very on.
joyahle time had.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-20

Last Friday about one O'Clock Il
commenced raining, aud there was 8
regular down pour during the evening
aud away into the night. The rain
Was general and we understand there
was not part OF the parish that did
mol got 1t. Ii was God send 10 the
planters, who had almost about given
up hopes. There were great fears
that the seed wenld not come up. and
we learn that several planters had to
plant over again. Everything will
now flourish and there will be busy
limes in the fields from now Oh. This
rain VIII do them for sometime.
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w II .ALI-N, ia OF.
Z. Il. EGELLY, Secretary.