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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

New line of percal. maddress cloth;
lawns, IDENTITIES aud French Organdies;
at HILLS.
There has been less travel from the
hills during the past winter than in
many years.
Next Saturday will be the 1st of
April, all fools day. See that you are
not taken in.
White has an attractive line of or
CANDIES, percals aud lawns for spring
and summer.
Geo. Ashbridge Invites the public to
call aud inspect his extra fine line of
canned goods.
The ladies were out 10 force on Mon
day looking at the fine line of hats on
sho q at Ilill's.
Read the list of hardware published
in another column. White keeps q
complete stock.
If you believe in luck, wear the
Glover brand shoe. White is the agent
for Providence.
Mr.. Walter Goodwin has a hand
some line of clothing samples. lie
guarantees fl.
The current al the mouth Of Baxter
bayou is cs strong as the current in the
Mississippi river
The heavy wind from the south
during Monday night aud Tuesday was
bard on steamboats,.
Capt. v. NJ. Purdy has about COM
pleted his large warehouse. 1t take q
skiff now to get to il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

1t is now predicted that the river
will 70 TO the AZ foot mark on the
Vicksburg gauge. II 1t should ge.
thIs high a, Vicksburg it would give
us about AZ feet on tho Providence
gauge, or within 2.44 of the extreme
high water. II it does not get any
higher than this, or should 60 to A 40,
we believe that the levees will hold,
because they have been enlarged in
base and height; and are in much bet.
ter condition to Withstand q big water
than over before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The public school has now more
scholars in attendance than at any time
during the present session. There are
now just one hundred, aud we learn
from Professor Dudley that the school
is progressing nicely and The scholars
are taking great interest in their
studies. When the scholars ere anx-
ions 10 progress and learn, the teachers
have more heart to GO into the work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mr.. Dan Searlea. Of the popular
house OF Warner & Searles Co.. Vicks.
burg, has been in town this week
showing fine line of clothing sam.
pies and taking a large number of
orders. Warner & Searles Co, lie the
leading gents furnishing house IN
Vicksburg aud is known for the quail
ty ofgoods kept by it. Nothing shody
10 Kept In that store. is the reason that
they do The business OF the surround
ing country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The same star rout gang who bid il
the mail route from Providence te
Duncansby at low figure, were sue
cessful in getting the contract to carry
the mail from Providence TO Anterior
They will now try and sub-let il 10
some one at figure that can hardly
pay for the feed for the horse
as they are doing on the Duncausby
route, and we are sorry 10 say
that there will be some one who
will take it. If the star route clique
could not get any one 10 carry the
mail for them at the price they pay
it would soon stop them. The Post
Office Department should ignore
their bids entirely; but it il publicly
said that large majority of the off.
cials at Washington are interested ia
the star route swindle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Hon. j. Il. Mcclellan, President o.
the Fifth District Levee Board, came
up from Tailulah on Tuesday and in
company of Hon. J. E. Rausdell and
assistant State engineer ii. B. Thomp.
son went up the line of levee as far az
Wilson Point. They made close In.
spection along the front where the
caVing is now going on. but found
nothing to be alarmed at. The bank
is caving TO great extent, but there is
no danger from this source on the
present rise. but they decided that a
new levee for a short distance will be
necessary, which will be built as soon
as the water goes down.
They found all enlargement work in
good shape, and considering the rainy
season the contractors have had to
contend With, they have done re mark
ably well. There are several low
places along the fronts OF Cottonwood,
Elton, Longwood. Deesona and Blue
Ridge, and they now have teams at
these places at work. and by next Sat-
urday night enough of dirl will be put
On these low places to bring them up
to grade.
Tho East Carroll levees were never
in better condition to Withstand an
extreme high water, and if il should
come, and not remain up for weeks.
which there is no likelihood at this
season of the year, our levees will hold,
even if the river was to go above the
high water that we have
already had and stood.
Hon. J. T. Mcclellan and Hon. J. F..
are the right kind of men TO
have the levee interests In charge, and |
,ave already completed arrangements
or all material il il becomes necessary
o make high water fight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The east eud of Tensas bridge has
sunk to considerable distance by the
piers being undermined, and it looks
like that the whole bridge is in dan
gerous condition, caused by the heavy
rains OF last week. The bridge needs
general overhauling to make It safe,
and we hope that the member of the
Police Jury from this ward Will loose
no time in seeing that it is done.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mr.. w. N. White, our popular citi.
zen aud merchant, left for New Or
leans on Monday where he is now pur-
chasing a stock Of spring and summer
goods for his large trade. Part OF the
large stock is now arriving and the re-.
mainder will be in next week, When
those who wish to see a pretty stock
should call.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The brick culvert out at Baxter
bayou is getting 10 be in a dangerous
condition from the recent heavy rains
and work should be done on il as soou
as possible. The heavy rains has
caused the dirt on top of the brick
work to cave and in one place there is
large hole almost across the levce.
The culvert is entirely too small for
the large volume of water to pass
through, and there is such a strong
current that it strikes on each side of
the culvert with 90 much force that in
q short time il would ba entirely un-
If the lake should be filed
mp from overflow wafer this culvert
would last only short time. II ekonld
DO double its present width to make it
safe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
Local and Parish News.

100 early Tor politics.
The lake is now falling,
Attend Church tomorrow.
Patronize home merchants.
Spring began on Monday last.
Guytoh has fine lot of mules,
Last Saturday considerable hail fell
Cotton futures continue TO 60 down
The month of March is about 20 90
A slight frost on Monday mornipg
The back part of town needs drain
age.
Home merchants should be patron
lied.
The Jail has few birds within II,
walls.
The water news is not very encour.
aging.
Organdies, percals and lawns at
Levy's
Services at the three churches 10.
morrow.
We never saw the like of fine shoes
just received at Hilps.
Levy Das beautiful line of ladies'
hats in the latest styles.
The planters are now hard at work
breaking up their land.
A great deal Of work has been done
on the farms this week.
Services at the Methodist aud Epis-
copal Churches tomorrow.
Never send off for ANYTHING that can
De purchased in your town.
Mcguire & Schneider have big lot
OF hoes, hoe handles, plows &c.
Mrs. Brock will have vegetables on
the market in about TWO weeks.
Assistant State engineer Fl. B.
Thompson, was In town this week.
Mcguire & Schneider carry an extra
line of fine coffee for the select trade.
Two law breakers were fiued $500
each by Mayor franklin on Saturday
last.
The small bridge In front of the.
S helburn plantation is reported washed
a way.
The Police Jury will meet in reg ular
session on the second Tuesday in next
month.
There were few drummers In town |
this week, but they find it hard to get
orders.
Your town taxes are due. Marshal
Peck will soon advert ise the delin-
quents.
Mr.. Kilbourn has been in town this
week showing nice line Of gents furn-
isbings.
Judge F. F. Montgomery left last
Sunday for Tallulah to convene term
of court.
An examination of colored teachers
takes place to-day at the colored school
building.
There were several of the boys who
''were wearing of the green OH ST. Pat.
rick's day. II
We regret to learn that Mrs. Max =
Levy has been quite sick for several !
days with an attack of grippe.
The farmer who plants plenty of
corn and COW peas, is the man who is
going TO come nearer making both a
ends meet than the one who does no,
10 it. !,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it,. II is equally efficient for
itching piles and favoriie remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
blains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale at Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

M. j. Russell & Co.. of BeneIa. Miss.
says: LET US speak few good words
in regard to your Ramon's PepsiH Chill
Tonic. We have heretofore sold
several chill tonics, but since we have
been keeping Ramon's Pepsin Chill
Tonic we can't sell a bottle If any
other kind. In fact, we can't sell any
medicines now but Ramon's."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The work now being done on the
road leading to the landing is the only
way TO put il in a condition fit for
travel 1t is true it is pretty expen-
sive, but when it is flushed il need not
have to be continually worked. If the
board could spare the money 10 put
the entire road in good condition 1t
would be the best thing to do.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

A large number ofihe passengers on
the Speed came up TO town and walked
out long distance on Lake street.
Que of the lady passengers thought
the prettiest thing she saw OIL her trip
was colored baby ABOUT nino weeks
old. From the size of her shoe, we
thought she might be from Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

We are glad to learn lha. the citi.
zens on both sides of the river between
Vicksburg and Greenville made a
strong kick against the discontiuuance
ofour river mail service. There is no
doubt that the star roui gang had a
great deal to do In trying 10 have this
rout discontinued.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mile Robinson, colored woman
who had been blind for many years.
died on Sunday last. She claimed 10
be nearly one hundred years old i.
Lucy Walker, another colored woman.
who had almost reached tho age of SO
years, died on Wednesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

A large amount Of trade from the
country comes from the plantations on
the lake, and the merchants should see
that Tensas bridge is repaired without
any delay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mr.. e. ii. Schneider and his aunt,
Mrs. Morrison. who has been visiting
MIR. and Mrs. W. S Mcguire for the
past month, left on Monday for Vicks-
burg, where Mrs. Morrison took the
train for her home in Marshall. Texas.
Mr.. Schneider will visit Baton Rouge
and New Orleans before returning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mr.. Andrews, the levee contractor.
who has been at work enlarging the
levee down near Hollybrook, has
finished his contract. and @sFedJhis
outfit by the feathers TO Vicksburg.
lie has contract on the I. G. railroad
near Jackson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
Ice and Bread.

We will keep during the summer a
large supply of ICE always on hand,
and will be able to supply the demand.'
Vicksburg bread received three times
week.
All orders will receive prompt at
tention. JONES & McNEAL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Col. E. w. Constant. DR.. w. E. Long
Mr.. Harry II. Graham and Mr.. Frank
Constant, of the prosperous second
ward, were visitors to town on Wed
nesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Our popular friend. Major L. X.
Barber, of the Bend. intends TO have a
good time fishing this season. lie has
just received a fine lot OF poles and
fshing tackle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

I.evee Inspector Beard, who is eta.
toned down at Salem Ievee and is
overseeing that work, was in town
thls week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mics Mable Goldenburg, who has
been visiting In Atlanta. Ca, for
several months, was welcomed home
on Monday by her largo number of
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Elder Grandson Conn, of the second
ward, prominent colored preacher
and one of the best men of his race IN
our parish, went over to West Carroll
last week and held services on Sunday
last at Floyd. Elder Conn informed
US that he had large congregation
and that in the evening Rev. Mr.. Mar
tin, Of the NJ. E. Church at that place,
preached 10 the colored people, who
were there in large numbers, aud who
heard mastery sermon that will re-
dound TO the good of his people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

1t is real laughable TO hear men talk
about how high the river is going 10
get. About ten days ago we heard
one of these kind of fellows say that
the river would not near cover the
high bank at Bell's landing, but no
doubt from tho looks of thugs in that
direction this morning he is now wou-
dering If we are going to have a river
like two years ago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

To cure cold lie one day Jake Lax
alive Brcmo uuinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the mouey if it fails
to cure. 25e.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

FOR SALE-Iwenty-five drop tele-
phone switch board good as new. VIII
sell cheap. N. FOUSSE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
It Stands toReason

that The store chat sells "cheap" goods
sells its customers. We sell TO sell
again, giving such value that we max
and retain customers.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt alten-
ton.
WARNER s. SEARLES CO.,
Hicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Rev. E. Edwards. pastor of the
English Baptist Church at Minersvllle.
Pa, when suffering with rheumatism,
was advised to try Chamberlaln's Pain
Balm. He says: "a few applications
of this liniment proved of great service
to me, 1t subdued the Inflammation
and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me.'' For sale at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

This Space Be1oauato
II. y. HAndLEx.
Real Estate aoe-+
Lake Frovide1e
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28

This story wns told by a mining man
who has had good deal Of experience
in Old Mexico: in the foothills Of the
Sierra Mndres. about 50 miles west OF
Chihuahua," he said, ''is the Santa Rosa
gold mine. which was worked very prof
itably in the early SOS. The only
trouble was In getting the bullion 70
chihuahua, for the country was i'm
tested with all manner Of thieves and
desperadoes, and the trail was splen-
did place for hold-np. On one occa-
sion just before q regular shipment OF
a couple of bricks worth about $3S,000
the superintendent got straight tip
that the pack would be attacked, and
took the precaution Of sending along
an extra guard, consisting Of six men
heavily armed with Winchesters and re-
volyers. A prospector named Dixon
was at the mine at the time and had i'm
tended going in with the party, but
when he heard the rumor Of trouble he
sensibly concluded that he would be
safer alone, and set off on the old south
trail, driving wretched burro loaded
with his camping outfit. His sagacity
was applauded when the news came
back that the pack train had been am
buscaded in rocky pass by large
party of Mexican brigands. One Of the
escort was wounded at the first volley,
and seeing themselves hopelessly out
numbered the guards abandoned the
treasure mule and fed for their lives.
"Dixon reached Chihuhua all right,
and chucklad greatly when he heard
the story, for he had been chaffed a
great deal at the mine for refusing a
perfectly safe escort. ! met him several
months later and complimented him on
his nerve in taking chances. The
chances were considerably bigger than
you suppose he replied, with q grin.
THAT pack mule was loaded with saw
dust. The gold bricks were on my
burro under the camp truck. IN. O.
Times-D Democrat.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28
His Life Was Saved.

Mrs. J. e. Lilly, prominent citizen
OF Hannibal, No, lately had a won
derful deiverance from frightful
death. La telling Of it he says: 1
was taken sick with typhoid fever
that ran into pneumonia. My lungs
became hardened. was so weak |
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. Iexpected to soon die OF
consumption, when / heard OF DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. / continued to use
il, and now am well and strong,
can't say too much in its praise.
This marvellous medicine is the surest
and quickest curein the world for all
throat and lung trouble. Regular
size SO cent and 81. Trial BOTTLES free
at A. w. Foreman's and People.
drug store, every bottle guaranteed.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28

Customer-What's good for sleepless-
ness?
Druggist-Well, when was troubled
with it / shot five or six cats and now |
am completely cured. - Cleveland
Leader.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28
A Rich Elnd.

Bert Chandler picked up stone In
front Of w. T. Chapman's gate this
morning with arich deposit OF lead 10
it. Whether it is native" OF has
been dropped there is unknown, but
at any rate It is lead ore, and rich at
that.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28


Limel Lime! SOC per bafrel.at wiz
burton lumber yard.
Lumber! Lumberl Cheap! Wilbur.
burton Lumber Yard.
Summer lap robes, fly nets and dus-I
tiers, at Lee Darrett's.
Reserved seats for the minstrel SHOW
at Fo,eman's drug store.
Those lap robes at Lee Barrett's are
beauties. Go and see them.
Tablets, pencils, pens and all school
supplies. Peoples Drug Store,
Malaria is plentiful. We have the
antidote. Peoples Drug store.
To have beautiful clear white
clothes, use Red Cross Ball Blue.
Red Cross Ball Blue delights the
laundress. Large package only cts.
First class shoemaker--with all
kinds OF repairing done. Lee Barrett
The public schools at Ardmore
opened Monday with au attendance Of
600.
Capt. Jack Ellis, Of the Indian po-
lice force, is up today with the other
officials.
Charley Poole came up from Chelsea
yesterday afternoon, returning this
morning.
Our cigar case IS popular with
smokers; we make It SO. Peoples
Drug Store.
Ladies who take pride in beautiful
clear white clothes, should use Red
Cross Ball Blue.
Whether The officials are bluffing or
not in the hay royalty case seems now
to be determined.
Do you want lumber cheap? Then
60 to the Wilburton lumber yard. He
can save you money.
If you would have your clothes that
delicate, clear white, so desirable, use
Red Cross Ball Blue.
DR.. Bagby and j. 0. Hall went TO
Claremore today to attend meeting
Of the bank directors.
Capt. Jackson Ellis, of South Nc
Alester, came up with Inspector j.
George Wright today.
This afternoon and tonight Ratcliff
Mercantile Co.'s millinery and dry
goods opening takes place.
The sale Of the hay seized by the
Inspector was again adjourned yester-
day till this afternoon at o'clock.
Melroy, Chandler s. Co.'s genuine
negro minstrels open the season at
the vinita opera house, Friday night.
e. P. Williams and John franklin
left yesterday afternoon for Hunts
vile, Ark. Mr.. Franklin will return
Friday.
The fire destroyed lots Of our lum-
Der, but we still have some left we
are selling cheap. Willburton Lum-
ber Company.
e. Brewster, for a good many years
resident of Alton and vicinity, is
going to Kansas City, with the expcc-
tation OF remaining.
For driving out dull, bilious feeling,
strengthening the appetite and in
creasiDg the capacity Of the body for
work, Prickly Ash Bitters is a golden
remedy. Sold by Chapman s. Briggs.
Reward. $500. one OF the gold
rings and the opals will be given 10
the finder Of the pocketbook which
was lost between Vlnita and White
Oak not long since. The insurance
| papers are valuable and finder will
please bring same TO this office and
get the reward.
Indigestion is the, direct cause Of
diseases that kill thousands OF per-
sons annually. Stop the trouble at
the outset with i little Prickly Ash
Bitters; it strengthens the stomach
and aids digestion. Sold by Chapman
g Briggs
A Rich Find.
Bert Chandler picked up d stone in
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28


thing. you can profitable use this colum n !.
Price: ~ cents a line for each inSertion-no
transaction for less than 10 cents
A budder can dnd good job at the
nursery.
Good second hand organ for sale at
ia bargain.
a house and lot near the roller
mills for sale.
A two room house east Of mill TO
rent, S3.a m.,nth; cash inadvance.
A house and lot In the southeast
part OF town for sale--rents fors6 a
month. Will take $500 for 1t.
A nice gentle driving mare for sale,
five years old and weight about 1,100.
Can be driven safely by woman OF
child.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-09-28
NHNT DEPARTMENT.

thing. hire help. rent property. secure Q
situation or get married. lose or fnd any
thing. you can profitable use this column !.
Price: ~ cents a line for each inSertion-no
transaction for less than 10 cents.