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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04
TIE DEMAND NOW

The negro who died suddenly at
DOrau's camp about three weeks ago,
and who was thought to have had two
bullet holes through his body, was ex-
humed by Coroner w. e. Long, on
Friday last, aud after a thorough ex-
animation there was no bullet holes
found nor anything else to indicate
that he came to his death violently.
The mau aud woman, who were in Jail
were released.
Sheriff Dunn received a letter last
week from an anonymous person,
saying that the negro had been foully
dealt with. In some way be found ou,
who had written the letter 10 him and
sent for the person. The sheriff told
him that the only way that he would
make the arrests was for him to make
an affidavit against the persons whom
he thought had committed the crime,
as he did not believe that the negro
was murdered and was not going to
put the parish to any unnecessary ex-
pense. The person made the afidavits,
the arrests were made, and the body
of the negro taken up, with The result
that he was found 10 have died q
natural death. This is only another
instance where the sheriff tried 10 save
the parish unnecessary expense.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04
Chaihberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially
for coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough and influenza. It has become
famous for its cures of these diseases,
over large part of the civilized world.
The most fattering testimonials have
been received, giving accounts of its
good works; of the aggravating and
persistent coughs it has cured, ofsevere
colds that have yielded promptly to its
soothing effects, and of the dangerous
attacks of Group it has cured, often
saving the life of the child. The ex-
tensiye use of it for whooping cough
has shown that it robs that disease OF
all dangerous consequences. Sold by
j. S. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Rev. E. Edwards. pastor of the
English Baptist Church at Minersyllle,
Pa. when suffering with rheumatism.
was advised to try ,Chamberlarn'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, 1899-03-04

have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief. was able
to be around all the time. but constant
ly suffering. l had tried everything
| could hear of and at last was told to
try Chamberlain Pain Balm. which |
did, and was Immediately relieved and
in short time cured. am happy to
say that 1t has not since returned
JOSH. EDGAR, Germantown, Cal. For
sale at Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

We are under obligations to Major
j. g. Lee, Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture and immigration, of Baton Rouge,
for twenty-five or thirty packages OF
different kinds Of fine garden seed.
These seeds are from the experimental
station of the State, and there is no
doubt that they are excellent. Ifsome
of our citizens want a variety OF good
planting seed they should send to
Major Lee for a package.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Geo Ashbridge only opened up last
week, and already he is doing a nice
business. lie has a fine stock, sells
reasonable and is bound to do large
business. There is no more deserving
young man in our town than Mr.. Ash
bridge, and being hard worker, be is
bound TO sncceed
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04
Local and Parish News.
Some town politics.

Some town politics.
Your town taxes are due.
The river continues 10 fall.
Attend Church tomorrow.
Get your early gardens ready.
This has been beautiful week,
Go to Hill Bro's., for fine shoes.
The drummers are coming in droves.
Lots of cotton will be plowed under.
Fishing should soon start in the
lake.
= Last Saturday nights rain was a
delugo.
Send US your letter and note heads
so print.
Our mails now arrive regular and
on time.
The town is quiet aud there is no
business.
Mcguire & Schneider carry big
stock of hay.
Several houses are being erected in
Soldiers Rest.
Knights of Pythias meeting next
Tuesday night
Max Levy is giving some real bar
gains in clothing.
Fresh line of garden seed at Cue
nard's drug store.
The club rooms are always crowded.
A nice place TO loaf.
Warner & Searles Co., of Vicksburg,
sell nothing shoddy.
Honorable j. E Ransdel left last
week for New York.
The taste of fair spring like weather
makes one feel good.
Don't send away for anything that
you can find in town.
There are few more fine mules left
at the GuytoD stables.
We will have five mills extra 10 pay
next year to the town.
Call at Ashbridge's aud see the
pretty line of groceries.
Call at Whites and see the pretty
line of clothing samples.
White handles the Clover Brand
shoe. None better made.
Bellaggio plantation will be turned
in to first class stock farm.
Patronize your home merchants, is
the way to build up your town.
There Is plenty of work for every
one, If they are anxious to work.
Look out for Max Levy's big spring
stock TO arrive in about ten days.
Judge F. F. Montgomery returned
from Madison on Tuesday morning.
.Epworth League meeting at The
Methodist Church tomorrow evening
All goods purchased at Mcguire &
Schneider's, are delivered free of cost.
The school teachers were paid by
superintendent Egelly on Saturday
last.
The order of the Woodmen of the
World continues to grow in Provi-
dence.
Mr.. Chas. III. Webb, of the second
ward. was visitor 10 the city on We'd
nesday.
We are in the third month of the
new year already. Time passes
quickly.
Mr.. G. NJ. Wilmington aud family
have moved from Be!laggio plantation
10 town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Hon. Robt. Nicholson, President of
the Police Jury, came up from the
second ward on Tuesday to preside at
meeting of the Hon. Body. We
were glad to see our popular citizens
looking in good health and in good
spirits, notwithstanding the tough
deal be has had for the past month or
SO with his levee contracts oa account
of the weather.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

We understand that the whiskey
men will refuse to pay the $3.50, claim
ing that the town cannot enforce the
collection aSd that the town cannot
make them pay any more than the
license of the previous year, which was
only 800. They claim that the last
license law adopted is nothing more
than dead letter. The whiskey men
have a first class attorney, and no
doubt knows what he is doing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Mr.. Thos. Jay, of Pitchers Point, in
formed us on Saturday last that he
lost about forty head of cattle during
the Geld spell of few weeks ago.
CALAMITY & Marcus continue to make
wonderful cuts in their stock Of goods.
They are bound to sell out so as to dis
solve partnership by the first of April.
Henry Owens, who is one Of the
worst negroes in the country, was
placed in jail on Monday. The mar
shall should keep this negro out Of
town.
Presiding Elder Harper did not
arrive until Saturday night last. lie
delivered excellent sermons Sunday
morning and evening to lare congre-
cations.
Hill Bros, will receive their spring
aud summer stock in few days.
They request US to say that it will be
very large and the finest ever brought
to Providence.
The town should not spend any
more money by placing sand on the
sidewalks. Eyer time there is rain
the sand is washed off. II is money
thrown away.
Levee men predict that the river
will go to A or As OH the Vicksbnrg
gauge, while Hyatt of ST. Louis, says
that we viii not have near as much
water as usual.
No doubt there has been consider
able blowing on the farms this week.
The farmers are away behind on the
farms, but can catch up If they only
have good weather.
The parish authorities should help
to put the road in q good condition
leading 10 the landing. This road is
used By country teams great deal
more than town teams.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Services at the Catholic Church to-
morrow at 1890 in the morning, and
at 5 o'clock in the evening.
The grass along the banqucits and
levees is turning green. II is sure
sign of approaching spring.
The Tensas Packe; has had ills name
painted on its warehouses and the
boat has received an entire coat OF
paint.
The many friends of Mr.. j c. Bass
were glad TO see him out oil Saturday
last, after being sick at home for q
month.
We are glad to learn that our much
esteemed parishoner, Mr.. j. A. Brooks,
has almost recovered from aD attack
of grippe.
Hyatt, the weather bureau man OF
st. Louis. says there need De no fear of
an overflow of the lower Mississippi
this season.
Mr.. Geo. Ashbridge received this
week large stock Of shoes from The
northern markets. Call and see his
pretty stock.
Mrs. Andrews, wife of contractor
Andrews, with two children arrived
last week and have rooms at Mrs. j.
G. O'Sullivan's.
DR.. Askew will only remain for a
few days longer, and those who have
any dental work to be done, should
call on him at once.
Mr.. L 3 Fasa Of the Bend, was in
town on Monday. We are always
glad to see him aud TO learn that he is
no worse in health.
The steamer Dewey brought large
freight to Providence on Friday last
We are glad 10 see our merchants Civ.
ing their support to this boat.
The slump in cotton futures OF
Tuesday must have made the inves
tors think that they were aiding down
cellar door with lacks in it.
We hope that our accommodating
post mistress will make the mucL
needed aud necessary improvements il
the post office as soon as possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04
Fresh, Dried and Canned Fruits.

NOTICE-There will be a meeting
OF the members Of the East Carroll
Club at the rooms o' Wednesday, the
9Th day OF March, 1899. al 1-2 o'clock
p. m. All members are requested to
attend as there will BE important bust
ness to transact.
F.F. MONTGOMERY, Pres.
Mrs. j. G. Murphy left on the Belle
of the Bends Tuesday morning for
Greenyille.
The roads are drying up, and they
will soon be iu condition that they
need not be worked.
Mcguire & Schneider have several
varieties of planting potatoes. Onion
sets and garden seed.
Hon. Fl. H. Graham. of the second
ward, was in attendance at the Police
Jury meeting on Tuesday.
Mr.. Walter Goodwin has received
beautiful line of spring samples OF
clothing. lie guarantees fit.
Hon. E. j. HamIey went down to
Vicksburg Wednesday morning on the
Billie. He returned yesterday.
Col John A. Bnckner. Hon. j. Stein
aud Mr.. Albert Vought of the second
ward, were in our city Tuesday.
The Hon Police Jury met on Tues
day aud transacted large amount OF
business. Proceedings next week.
Fully four hundred head of cattle
died in the parish from the effects of
the extreme cold of few weeks ago.
Hicks, the weather prophet, says
that we are going to have extreme cold
weather the latter part of this mouth.
There has been some good work
done on the north side of Lake street
by the Street and Bridge committee.
You will find fresh eggs at Ash-
bridges at all times. George has
made special arrangements with tho
| hens.
Till Bros, carry the Krippcndorf
and Ditiman make of shoes. The
ladies prefer this make of shoes 10 any
other.
To cure cold in one day lake Lax
alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails
| TO cure. 25c.
Hay and woOd.
for SALE
| TT. o. 8itto1a.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Every one wants TO save money by
securing bargains, and they are not to
be blamed. 1t is wonderful the amount
you can save in purchasing one of
those handsome dress patterns on show
in Whites window. 1t will certainly
pay you to get one, even if you do not
make il up before next fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

NJ. J. Russell & Co.. of Benela, Miss,
says: LET us speak few good words
in regard to your Ramon's Pepsin Chill
Tonic. We have heretofore sold
several chill tonics, but since we have
been keeping Ramon's Pepsin Chill
Tonic we can't sell bottle of 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, 1899-03-04

On Thursday evening last deputy
sheriff Hunter arrested in the lower
ward of the parish Monroe Woodford,
who is charged with murder, commit
ted in Boliyer county, Miss, last
December, and made his escape to our
parish. lie is now in Jail waiting for
the authorities to come after him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

This week has been beautiful, clear
and pleasant. Regular springs days,
when fires could almost be dispensed
with. For the benefit of the planters
we trust that the kind of weather we
have had this week will continue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Whenever you are ordering any
kind of lumber, sash, doors, blinds,
dressed pickets doors or moulding,
remember that A. d. g. S. Spengler,
Agents, of Vicksburg will sell you
cheaper than any other firm in that
city. They are nice gentlemen to deal
with and will treat you right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

w. N. White has pretty arranged
window, which is very attractive. and
shows off his stock of hardware TO an
advantage. When you take look at
it you will say that he keeps a COM
plete stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

We learn that three of our best
colored meu are thinking about leav-
ing our town on account of the town
placing a license on them for labor
hired, which puts them in the class
as contractors. This is an unjust
license law and should be repealed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

We regret to learn that Mr.. Royal
Powell, son of MIR. aud Mrs. T.J. Powell
is sick with Pneumonia. Mr.. Powell,
was taken with the disease on Friday
last. Al this writing We are glad TO
report him better,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

The levee builders have had the
worst season TO do work than ever WAS
known before, and they are deserving
of all the assistance and help possible
from the State Levee Board and Leyee
Boards of the different districts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

The work of revettiug about forty
feet of bank, was resumed on Saturday
last by the government. About sew
enty colored hands from Greenville
came down on Tuesday to go to work.
The piece of revetting should not take
over two weeks to finish il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

1t is strange in a town the size Of
Providence what a big trade can be
worked up in the line of fine can goods,
but Mcguire & Schneider have done
il: and there is not a week that passes
that they do not receive fresh supply.
Call and look at their liue of fine can
goods,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Col. c. A. Voelker, member of the
Police jury from the 9th ward came
TO town on Tuesday to attend a meet
ing of the Honorable Body. He in
formed us that he would get through
picking cotton this week on his big
place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04
This Space Belongs to
E. j. HAnILEYs
Real Estate agent
Lake Providence, La.

Your town taxes are due. The city
marshal will have to advertise all
delinquent property in The next twenty
days. He has no say so in this matter,
and it is best that you settle your
taxes you do not want your property
advertised for sale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Mrs. DIR. f. r. Bernard returned
from New Orleans on The steamer
Chalmette Tuesday morning, after an
absence of nearly two months delight
fully spent with relatives in that city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

We hope our citizens are still writ
lug to our Senators and Representa-
tive in regard to the great Importance
of having the Mississippi River Com
mission appropriate the money for the
revetment work so necessary to protect
our town from destruction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Mr.. G. G. Martin, representing r. L
Crook Sc Co, of Vicksburg was in
town on Monday last. Mr.. Martin is
a Knight of the Grip, who has big
trade. He is a popular man aud is
bound to do good business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

The Police Jury should hold meet
iDgs once every month whether there
is any business before them or not.
This 10 the way that they used 10 do,
and il was more satisfactory.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders,
are just what horse needs when in
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and yermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use to
put horse in primo condition. Price
rs cents per package. For sale BY
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-04

Mr.. Thos Jay, of Pitchers Point, in
formed us on Saturday last that he
lost about forty head of cattle during
the Geld spell of few weeks ago.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-12-07
PortcrSNiIle.

Miss Ida BrennemaD, of the Porters
Vile hotel, is recovering from severe
attack Of quinsy.
Rev. J. j. Ralston has had the title Of
ID ID. with an A. between added 10 his
name because Rev. Ralston, Jr., arrived
Mt his house on Thanksgiving.
Rush Morgan has built a large new
barn on his farm east Of town during
the past summer.
Carl Bauder set mp the cigars because
a bouncing new boy came to his house
last week.
Chas Oliver is home from Ohio on n
visit to his parents.
Herbert Ileberling, Of Carnegie. Pa
is home on visit.
Pres. James Marshall of the Bourbon
Ind College and School of Music Is re
covering from "A severe attack typhoid
malaria His father and mother have
been at his bedside during part Of his
sickness.
Archie Marshall wants to sell his
property.
J. w. McClymonds has his shoulder
dislocated last week by horse jumping
HkdlH7N illuIt bIiA hhblhIHB NM bkNluHt
the side Of the barn.
While r.. G. Covert was unloading
logs for the new barn Ed Laudercr is
building north of town some of them
fell on him and but for the timely as
sistance Of two neighbors his head
would likely have been crushed.
Mrs Rev Montgomery. who has beer
! i'll in hospital for some time past, re
| turned home Thanksgiving day.
/ Ralph Hay IL making his home this
I winter with William q. Moore
( The church festival Thanksgiving
evening WAS very enjoyable affair
I especially for the follows who didB
pay for their suppers
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-12-07
Jacksyille.

The New Castle Gas Co. will not be
short Of fuel the coming winter, as they
have several new wells that are not in
use yet, the main line is being laid "a
fast as the weather and supply Of pipe
will permit. They are in the vicinity OF
the Taylor well al this writing.
4 new well has been started by the
Y. c. Co. on the farm Of Mrs. Hogne,
Messers Supplee and Sankey have the
contract Of drilling.
Two wells are being drilled for oil, in
the southeastern part Of the twp.
w. L. Vosler and Philadelphia at
toruey named Swayne are on their way
to London, England, to look after the
interests Of the heirs and stockholders
Of the Harlan estate which they think
can be recovered if proper steps are
taken.
Drew Allison, met with an accident
some days ago. While loading lumber
at Volant a pile Of lumber in falling
caught him, and caused his leg TO be
broken in two places
Mr.. Geo Soaring has secured work in
Butler.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-12-07

Misses BERTHE Walter and Chloe Har
vey spent Thanksgiving with Miss Marie
Harvey
The Union Thanksgiving services
were largely attended. Rev Harper
preached very eloquent sermon after
which collection was taken for the
benefit Of the Butler General Hospital.
Elmer Campbell has moved his family
into Mrs Cypher5 house on Main st.
Mrs. r. a. Stephenson and children
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Han
nah Harvey.
Mrs VI. G. Sarver and son were call
ers in town on Thursday last.
Misses Alice and Ida Smith are visit.
ing in Jefferson county,
James Hughan and wife spent
Thanksgiving at the home Of John
Wickline.
Onr school at the Hall is progressing
admirably under the direction Of Miss
Carson.
D. II Bryan and wife were callers in
town on Saturday.
Miss Till;e Cypher il visiting friends
in Duquesne.
Mrs. Jacob Kennedy made flying
trip TO Freeport Saturday.
Mrs Samantha Ekas and daughter
Nellie, were visitors at the Cypher'
homestead on Thursday.
Rev. Hazlett and John Martin were
in Butler Monday on business.
s. NJ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-12-07
THE AFRICAN WAR.

Gen. Methun's list OF casualties re
csived at the British War Office. last
week. gives tine names Of 452 killed and
wounded at the battle of Belmont at the
Modder river 1t seems tC have been a
desperate fight, and a drawn battle.
Another battle was expected. before
reaching Kimberly. The Beers destroy
ed the great railroad bridge oyer the
Modder river which Is on the main line
Of the proposed and partially built line,
from the Cape TO Cairo.
The Beers were mounting new guns
to lombard Ladysmith, and closing in
their lines in the hope Of capturing It
before the arrival Of Gen. Buffers army,
and were massing their forces near Col
enso. on the Tugela river for fight
with Buller's army.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-12-07
Buttercup.

J. D. Henry Is moving his saw mill
10 the Stuckie farm where he is saving
ties.
VIM. Cress moved to 6 VI. Graham :
farm lately. and G. VI. Graham has
moved to Buttercup where he Is teach
ing school.
Graham Dyke has remodeled his
house
Il. W. Raisley has built himself a
workshop.
Alex Stevenson now carries the mail.
Jack McClymonds is looking for a
job pumping.
The citizens of the Buttercup school
district have ordered 26-inch bell for
the school.