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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
Some Of the Resolutions Passed by
the Waterways Convention.

AS matter of the greatest interest
to us of the delta, we publish few of
the resolutions passed by the recent
Waterways Convention at Memphis. in
which we are particularly concerned
"Resolvsd. That we are more firmly
convinced than ever tina, il is the duty
ofthe general government to make lib
eral appropriation for the improve
ment for all the available rivers and
harbors in the United States. The
work which has been done in this re-
gard heretofore has proven of great adj
vantage to the people of this country,
andwe believe that no appropriation
which the general government has ever
made has been received by the people
with such unanimous approval.
Resolved, That in the judgment of
this convention it has become the i'm
perative duty of the United States to
assume exclusive control of the work
now being prosecuted in CONJUNCTION
wifi the riparian States and levee dis
tricts for the protection of the lower
Mississippi Valley from the floods
which perpetually endapger and fire.
quently inflict great disaster upon that
section of the country.
From all the evidence taken and consid-
cred by your committee, it is evident
that the basins and bottoms along the
Mississippi river exposed to The floods
of the river can only be protected from
such floods by an ample and complete
system of levees from Cairo to the
head II Ibe PaSses- CFSvssses and in
undatIons, resulting in EXTENSIVE loss
of life and property. are liable to occur
during ell floods. so long MS the system
is Incomplete. The burden of complet-
ing the levee system is too great for
local and State authority. AS shown
by their report. those locally concerned
have exhausted their resources in The
prosecution of this great national.work
and have earned the right.to full and
final relief. -
"We recommend the assumption. by
the general government of complete
and exclusive controk We fully apS
prove of the work of the Mississippi
River Commission and the methods
employed by them for the prevention
Of destructive floods amt for securinga
navigabje channel snch as will satisfy,
the demands of commerce at all SEA-
sons of the year, and we nfge the cpn-
finuation of this work and also of such
other work as. will ultimately result in
the permanent.improvement snd recti !
fication of the entire, river.
/, ,eResolyed, That we indorse the pro-
jet of improving the, Ouachita and
Black rivers by means of locks and
dams. and that liberal appropriation
for this, purpose. in our Judgment,
should be made. y ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

The series of lectures delivered by
Rev. Father Mcnamara at the Opera
House and the Catholic Church last
week on different subjects of the
Catholic religion. was very interesting
and instructive to those who had the
pleasure of hearing him. Father Me-
Namara's purpose was to correct y
great many of the false ideas people
have of the Catholic faith and to ex.
plain some of the features of his re-
ligion that are not understood by the
masses outside Of his Church. In this
he proved himself a complete master of
his subject. He was listened to by
crowded houses every night, and the
protestant element of the community
were highly delighted with the master
ly manner in which he delivered his
arguments. He is scholar. an able
orator. fluent of speech. and thorough
ly capable of answering any questions
that are put to him. We hope that he
will return at some future day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

State OF Louisiana, Parish Of East Carroll.
Seventh District Court No 2o9.
Emma Jackson verses Joe Wesson.
BY virtue OF a writ OF Fl Fla to me d.
rected by the Honorable Fourth Ward jus
tice Court for the parish of East Carroll
aforesaid In the above entitled cause. | will
proceed TO sell at public auction. at the
door OF the Court House. i'm the town of
Providence. East Carroll parish. La. on
Saturday. the 30th cav OF December. 1899,
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right title and interest of Joe Wesson
in and to the following described property.
tO-wit:
Five bales of SeedC otton more or less and
thirty bushels corn more or less. seized in
the above suit.
Terms of sale-cash with the benefit of
appraisement
J. w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office Providence, La, Dec. 10. 80.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

Wani-to-know-Say! Who hang:
out over there where that candy stick
stands?
Know-it-alI-W Why. that's Henry Ma.
ben's barber shop.
Want-to-know-What kind Of a fell
low is that hair clipper. anyhowP
Knov-it -all-He's all wool when il
comes to hair. He never gets into
dangerous places but ho makes some
awful close shaves. Although a peace.
full fellow. he is continually in II scrape.
He does not like to razor row, but
when he does. the other fellow gener-
ally gets shingled. And mark me! he's
death on these narrow minded var
miuts that hibernate under fellows
sky piece.
Want-to- know-He is. is heP Welt
guess I'll dron in and get that felloy'
Henry to give me first class single,
shave. shampoon and shine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
For Sale CT Exchan go.

/ have for sale lot of fine Allen Hybrid
Extra Staple Cotton Seed. Price, S25 90
per ton. am selling the cotton from this
seed in Vicksburg at l21{ cents per pound,
which is ginned on my saw gins.
When preferred. | Will exchange this
seed with planters for the common oil
stock Sc cd on the basis OF S25.00 per ton for
the Allen, as against the current market
price of common seed
Il desired, | can deliver the Allen seed at
Lake Providence in exchange for the COM
mon seed, to be delivered at the landing
there, l.. X. BARBER.
Brunette, p, o., Fast Carroll Parish, La
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
Local and Parish News.


RAJ All kinds of Candies at Ash
bridges.
There is "going TO be time" in
Madison, from reports.
The sidewalks are in wreichec con-
ditions Ia some parts OF town.
BaSomething new: Shredded
Wheat Biscuits, at Ashbridge's.
The Masonic Lodge ia going 10 have
a big banquet or ST Johns Day.
Prof. Roberts left last Tuesday night
for Ruston to spend the holidays.
The Epwor,h League meets every
Sunday evening OF The Methodist
Church.
Services az the Catholic Church TO-
morrow morning 81 1890 and at 4:3O
in the evening.
All the primaries are now over and
tn" people should forget the pasG aud
ne friendly again.
Let the Democrats support every
man nominated on Friday last. Give
them hearty support
Mr.. II r. Dingerlsni has taken mp
two stray mules at Omega, hut we eau
not describe them until We hear further
from him.
They were whipped from stem to
stern by the "ring." NJ they call il.
Not a man on their ticket received n
majority in East Carroll.
See the supplement. Read tho adj
prtisements. Our merchants are
offering great inducements, aud their
stocks are large aud complete.
Zone of the boys" jestingly remarked
thst elliptic cut the cake and got the
ring, but that he could not wear it be-
cause it was too big for him. Ring
off.
The Parish Executive Committee
met last Monday and seated Messrs f.
Is. Davis and Wallace Keene. Oar
friends lost ont" again and the Com
mittee is safe.
The public school closed again last
Mon lay until the small pox scare dies
out. The school at the head of the
lake closed also, as the parents would
not send their children.
We will call on you next week for
the amount due on your subscriptions,
advertising. sc. We hope that those
who owe us for two aud three years
subscription will pay up.
Mr.. Curtis Benton came down last
Monday night from Springfield. Mo !,
with fine lot of horses. He brought,
with him Mr. j q. Dysart. who will re-
main until Mr.. Benton leaves.
We guess the opposition think il
the liveliesi dead" ring they ever bad
30 handle Ii There 10 sucha thing as
. ring In the parish, this ring gave a
majority for every man on the ticket.
Ben Butler, of Wilton plantation,
lost bay mare, blind in The left eye,
several weeks ago from the rack in
Providencc. lie Offers reward Of
$25 for anyone who viii find her.
See his notice elsew here.
We appreciate the Kindness of our
business men in helping us out in get
ting up our "iioliday Editions" 40 that
we can have . little OF The "where-
with" to help make Merri 4xist!
mas. Thanks, gentlemen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
Christmas Suggestions.

FINE DRESSING GOWNS.
RICH SMOKING JACKETS.
III a n d S % NJ E, ST YLIS II
NECK WEAR.
FINEST KID GLOVES.
SILK LINED GLOVES. 81
RICH SILK MUFELERS.
WARM CASHMERE MUFFLERS.
WHITE SILK HANDKERChlEFS.
FANCY SILK HANDKERCuIEFS.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atteu-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLEs CO,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

Rev. C. ID. shallowhorne. Presiding
Elder OF the NJ e Church, coloreH, of
the Monroe District has been, here
during the past week holding QUAR-
terly conference. he is au,. 4nnnune,
has uursed great deal of }small pox,
and says il l. = good idea % spread
lime aud carbolic aId around the
streets and premises, lie says thai,
puyerized sulphuY> aud fresh lard
spread on the sorfs Of patient is a
fiue salve; aud Kat after the scabs be-
gin to drop odlhe should ba:ho with
warm water r.nd anlphur, leaving the
skin smoohe aud clear. Rev. Shall
lowhorue} rs an intelligent divide and
bas shs Sippe.rsnce of being an edu-
Gated Hlau.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
MRS. E. e. WILLIAMSON.

The saddest even. that ever occur
red in this community was the death
of Mrs. E. L. Williamson, (nee Carrie
iiaID at $3.50 o'clock on Thursday night
Of last week. The narrowing and
heart-rending circumstances under
which she died, her delicate condition,
the utter helplessness OF her >frieuds o
help her, add the love that we have
for her-all contribute TO make the
heart sick aud the eye TO shed tears OF
deepest grief. She had not been
sick very long. The dreadful scourge
laid Its bsud upon her only few
days before her death. Then came
he agonies of childbirth, then the
prostraiion, then the unconsciousuess,
then the end. On account of the con-
tagious nature of the disease. no one
was allowed To enter the house except
the nurses and this fact adds 10 the
sadness of The calamiiy-thai nni one
of her friends. not even her family,
could be with her 10 her dying mo-
nen,s. In one room lay her husband.
down with the same aft iction, in
another roon,i lay DR.. Pierce aud Mr..
Gam williamson, In the third lay q
helpless, devoted, sweet, christian .litile
lady, her gentle life eb5ieg away.
while her colored nurses looked .or-
rowing on, but could do nothing
fler husband was just able to be be-
aide her in her latt moments Her
nurses, two colored women, say that
she passed peacefully away, aud that
there fingered on her face a.smile tha,
even death could not hide. Mrs. Will
Hanson was 2S years, mouth and s
days old. She was young wife, with
one of the haQplest little homes In our
midst, surroud0 by everything that
could make her comfortable She was
inferred tho following day at 2:30
O'Clock by three immunes, Mr. Ell
Finn, and two colored men, Miles
Ross and Ben Speaks. No one WAS
allowed to follow The remains to the
Cemetery, and no funeral services
we're performed over them; aud we
suppose that after the disease is
stamped out appropriate services will
be held over her grave out of respec,
to her memory.
To her stricken relatives we tender
our sympathy in the hour of.their
grief Their loss is-onr loss, and The
people of this little Town will long
love and remember Carrie HALL
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
A SMALL Pox REMEDY.

/. The following is ssid to be certain
cure fcF sIpan ppx. One man speak.
ing IL u ssss: Ill is ufitsii,ng as fate
and ehGquers nfeyery instance. L, il
har.,ifess wben taken by well per.
son.n twill also cure scarlet fever
Here is,thr receipt as have used il 10
cdre small pox. When learned physi-
cianf said the patient must die il
cured s
Sulphate of ziuc, one grain; fox
glove, (digitalis) one grsiu: bali a
Tieaspoonfni of sugar, mix With two
tablespoopsfuI OF water. Wben thor
oughly mixed add four ounces o1
water. Take tablespoonful every
hour. For child, smalier doses ac-
cordiBg 10 age. Ii counties would
compel their physicians to use this
remedy there would be 10 need OF
pest houses Ii you value advice and
experience use this for that terrible
disease Mobile Register
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
Notice.

The commercial firm of /. y. Fass OF
Robertdae La, is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent. For and IN considerat'o ~,
OF The assumption by Leon Pass. Sr.. OF all
the debts and liabilities of the firm. Isaac
Il PASS hereby assigns and transfers his
interest in all the assets thereof to The safd
Leon Fass, Sr.. the assets and habihties
being estimated as about of equal amount,
and said Leon Fass, Sr., hereby assumes all
the debts and obligations of said firm OF /.
B. Fass, and binds and obligates himself to
discharge the same.
Signed in duplicate this End day of Oct.
1892
FASS,
L. FASS. SR.
RobertdaIe, La.
New Orleans. La, Oct. 9. 1890. st.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
E Gladiator Coffee. the best ON the
market, at Ashbridge's.

The smiling face Of MIR. Leo Shields
made its appearance in Lake Provi-
dence last Tuesday morning. he looks
we'll and doesn't seem to worry over
the cares of married life. He bt5ught
the news that Dir. w, II. Harvey car
ried Madison for Clerk of the Court By
q large majority.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
A CARD.

Ldssire 10 thank the people of Lake
Prbvidence for all the Kind. manifesto.
tiops of their Friendship 10 my broth
.er's family during their terrible sfflic-
tini,, and 10 say tina, all they have done
10 help nsfwill never he''fprgoilen.
a.. Very Respectfully.
n. G. WILLIANSON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

She was so sweet, so gentle, so low
ing. Her smile was like ray from
heaven across The face of day. She
sacrificed her life for others on tho
altar Of devotion. With the happy
anticipation Of becoming a mother,
she bore her trials with christian
resignation1,ha. would have gracetl an
angel. Day after day she watched
over others, attending 10 their wants
aud trying 10 alleviate their sufferimgs
Then came the blow. The scourge
laid it's foul hand upon her 1t snatch
ed her babe from her before Is could
eyen breathe The breath of life. The
little mother lay helpless and doomed.
Whare were her friends, where her
mother, her father, brothers. sister, re-
la!ives-where were they? Held of
by the dread Of contagion. Aud there
she lay, alone, with 10 ono beside her
in The silent watches Of the night, save
the two sympa,hiziug colored women,
who could do nothing for her. except
TO look Borrowing on aud watch lifo's
pickering taper fit gradually out,
She crossed the river TO the great be-
yond without struggle. She went to
sleep 10 wake in eternity. They placed
her ia the coffiii-alone hey carried
berfaway-aloue; they laid her TO resi
alone. DULY few followed at a
distance aud looked through stream
ing tears 10 the last of a pure little'ladv
W no laid down her life on the altar of
sacrifice. Whose fault was it?~ We
censure no one, but God knows the
blow is hard. Oh the night OF her
death a group ,'of men gathered q,
distance i1 front OF her house aud
wept like children. If tears could
have ipurged her of the disease, she
would have lived again, as did the
l@per who washed in tue pool of Sloan
fat the bidding Of Jesus.
Young ladies, let her life be an ex-
ample of what you should be-pure,
spo,less, patient, long-suffrring, ger.
tie, kin1-hearted. smiabIc aud Chfisi.
like! Young men, le, the memoryA of
her unsuliied life be to you s0nie-1
thing that shall ever exalt your orin.
ion, your respect, your love kor
woman. Lei it purify your thoughts
-eeen rs hers were pure-purify YOUR
hfe--even ass hers was pure and
makf you worthy ofthe love OF a noble,
virtuans< man! Aud to all let her
.refwAfd IN heaven be All inspiratiota 1
sllf; US above ihe sinfnl paths Of Ahis
life aud 20 point ctr gaze TO at.
heavel beyond, whose SHEETS are
golden whose gates are ofpssfi; wtAre
the river OF love flows~on forever al
The feer oIahe throne of God /! The
sacrificeahss been offered up, the
atoned eDt made, the guiltless one has
given her life for Others. Heavenly
Father, lei The sequrge cease!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
STOLEN.

From one of the racks in Providence on
Saturday evening Oct. 2S. AN old black
horse mule. with saddle and hriddie.
Ears flop over. wing footed, about l3 hands
high. UDroaehed when taken. Will pay a
liberal reward for Information of the mule
to Mr.. Hugh Montgomery.
ASiAS ROBINSON.
Lake Providence, La, Nov. A, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

Mr.. Ed. Finn was offered money for
his services. ia helping To- inter The
body of Mira Williamson, but he re-
fused any pay whatever andssid that
he would help nurse DIR. Pierce, IT, his
services should be needed, free of
charge This is very noble In Mr..
Finn aud speaks much for him..
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
STOLEN

On Saturday night the 25tb of November.
from the rack in Lake Providence. Ligh.
Bay Mare. blind I'm the left eye: white spot
in her forehead. She is PAGER and moves
Saddle and bride also stolen. A reward of
$1,000 will be paid to any one who will find
her. BEN HITLER.
Wilton Plantation. Illawara 2. o., La
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

To cure a celd in one. day take
Laxative Bro Qunine. Alp druggists
refuno the money il II fails 10 cure;
25cts. e w. Groves signature Ia on
each box. Sold at Guenards drug
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
LOST.

Raw Pony. about I416 hands high, with
spots fcaused by itch) on IFS body Branded
or on left hip. Is reached. The nnder
VIII be suitably rewarded by returning To
FIT. CONSTANT.
Neponset Plantation, Atherton r. o., La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

Gag When you wnn'i something good
drink'lhe Lord Baltimore Whisky
You viii fiad II al Franklin's saloon
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

For chills and mnlariai fever, take
Groves Tasiciess Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

The best prescription for ehills
Groves Tssielcss Chill Tonic. Mcclure
no pay. For sale at Guenard's drug
Store. 4
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

" are renaestsd I 0 call attention to
athe. NE In5ers of the. Fire Company that
there nm be meeting on Monday
sxeuipg nexi for the purpose of elect
ing officers and leasing out the team
for nesf yesf All members are re-
utiested 90 sbe present
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
FOR SALE.

About twenty-five or thirty extra grade
w bite Wyandotte Cockereis. Cheap.
Apply to, ALBERT TAYLOR.
Illawara Z. o., La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

sg The LossI Baltimore Whiskey-
you wiilsbeF pleased with IT, To be
had holy 81 R.s.sstin's saloon. Ii is
tho .besl IS f1irkey made to-day,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

re- AT FraDkIin's saloon you will
find he celebrated Lord Baltimore
Whisky. Il Is fine Try IT,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
Fer Sale.

Four shares of stock OF the Lake Provi-
dence Gin & Improvement Co. Ltd.
Apply to, Fl. l. JONES,
Lake Providence, La.
Dec. 9, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

The following is the note of little
girl to her papa several days ago, from
which il appears that apples are good
for headache:
Dear papa. I have got the head
ache gain. Papa please send me
some apples.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

TO her stricken relatives we tender
our sympathy in the hour of. their
grief. Their loss is-our loss, and the
people of this little Town will long
love and RENE mber Carrie Tall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16

What did they sqeeat QUA o. the
meeting of the Parish Executive Conn
miiiee last week. when some one made
the remark that this was a Snyder
parish? No! No! They kinder think
different now. The high m'gul thinks
il too.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
sheriT's Sale.

New Orleans, La, Oct, 2. 1899. st
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-08-30
WEDDING TODAY.

Miss Julia Cannon and Mr.. Frank Naswor
thv VIII Be United With the silken Ties.
This afternoon, at FIVE o'clock, Miss
Julia Cannon and Mr.. Frank NaswOrthy
will be married at the home of Mr.
George Cannon, father of the bride. The
event will be witnessed only by relatv yes
of the contracting parties Reverend D.
B. tombstone, pastor of the Methodist
church, will perform the wedding cere-
mony. Immediately after the ceremony
has been performed the bride and groom
will 90 to the home of Mr.. NasWorthy
in this city.
This marriage will witness the union
of one of the most popular couples in
Terrell county. The bride is a lady OF
superior worth and merit, with much re-
finement and great strength of character,
and being known and admired by vide
circle of friends her wedding is of inter
est to all. Mr.. Nasworthy is one of the
most substantial and highly esteemed
citizens of Dawson. He numbers his
friends by the score, and is man worthy
of the prize he has won.
We JOIN with their many friends IN ex-
tending good wishes, and predict tol
them future of happiness and prospect
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-08-30
THE GEORGIA PINE,
A Correspondent Says Dawson Is the Place
for 1t to Extend to.

A Correspondent Says Dawson Is the Place
for 1t to Extend to.
The following, published by the Nor
gan Monitor from its Dickey cores
pondent, is of local interest:
eve see another move, or little
stir, in the waters Of the Georgia Pine
Railroad, with it's eyes on Dawson.
That's the place for it to go, and those
Dawson folks are sleeping over great
opportunity to let il go anywhere else;
There is bat one pine-wooded road
from Arlington to Dawson, and that's
by Dickey. Tines are what Mr.. Will
liams wants, and he can get them on
this route; and then sanother thing,
by bringing the road by Dickey he will
get a center for freight. He could
haul all of Morgan's freight, also Eds
sons; so, you see, we will be the lucky
ones if the road goes to Dawson. 1t can
not help coming by here when we fur
nlsh 1T the finest and largest yellow
pines in southwest Georgia, and il
it, will come through here and On
toward Dawson it can find it III
abundance.