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Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
REPUBLICANS SPECIAL sPRIN{
 EDITION

The history, archaeology and eli matology of Arizona twill be exhaus- lively treated in the special spring number to be issued on April 1, and al togethec this special issue will form a valuable epitome of facts and figures relative to the territory which will be of special interest to all, and particu- larly to the eastern friends of our winter visitors.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Notice is hereby issued to captains or representative of teams of the in ternational tug of war contest to meet at O'Neill hall on Wednesday night, March 8, at p. m., to agree upon con- ditions of the contest It is hoped that an authorized representative of each team will be present.
 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
 International Tug of War.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
NaNaaId 'NOILNILLv

Members of the department desirous of taking part in the international tug-of-war on the AlI-American team will meet at the engine house March 8, at 7:30 p. m. sharp.
 w. H. KIRKLAND, Committee.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Business men's 1unch for the week,

Business mems lunch for the week, served in the Ford Hotel Bar, from 11:3O to for 2Oc. Sunday, tenderloin steak; Monday, chicken pie, country style; Tuesday, prime roast beef; Wednesday, roast young turkey; Thursday, New England boiled din ner; Friday, fried oysters or Kansas City pork chops; Saturday, one-half roast mallard duck. Soup, fish. vege- tables, bread and butter included; all for 20 cents.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
FOR OVER FIFTY Y LARS

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
LOCAL BREVITHES.

The concert to be given by Madame Bishop Tuesday evening, March IA, at the First M E. church, is an event of great interest to the entire city. To have the opportunity of listening to one of the greatest singers of the age will be the most important treat, musically, in the history of Phoenix. Sale of tickets announced later.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
NEXT THEATRICAL ATTRACTION

The Rose SdTlman company, a com edy organization carrying it's own or chestra, will play at the Patton Grand one week commencing Monday, March 13. They will change the plays and comedies every night during the en- gagement. Monday the opening bill will Ee "Jane," preceded by f'Editha' s Burglar" Clever speciality arti s ac- company the party. The cCnpG ny is under the management of Charles Riggs, who has in the past ter years furnished more comic opera ard con- edy organizations than any one man. It is&said he has never brought out a poor company. Popular prices will rule during the engagement.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

William Howard, who will be remem- bered as the elderly man who was the proprietor of the merry-go-round in this city four years ago. The tongue of the Commercial hotel bus struck Howard on the back of the head as he was crossing the street at the corner of Washington and Center streets. The horses had been checked and as soon as they struck Howard they reared back and the old gentleman escaped with but slight injury. MT. Howard is an old timer in the territory and is IT years old.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

P. T. Hurley is the leader in supply ing good meats, both fresh and cured.
 No. West Washington street, phone No. 12. Delivery to all parts of city.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
THE WEATHER.

Daily report received at Phoenix. Arizona, March, 7th, 1899. Observations taken at all stations at 8 a. m, 75th meridian time, or 5:30 a. m: Phoenix time.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Go to Coffee AIS for pure ice cream. Nothing but the purest of material used. Parties, balls and families served
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Broiled steaks, broiled on a broiler, and not on top of the range, at Coffee As
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Twenty-cent meals at the Norris Restaurant. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Talbot & Hubbard have Johnson's Powdered Floor Wax for dancing floors.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Bronchitis and catarrh of all kinds are scientifically and successfully treated by Dr. SWetnam. Most approved
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Cards of thanks, notices pertaining tO argantzatIons and societies, church fairs CT sociaIs, will not be printed iR The Re- publican except when paid fer.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
THE TUG OF WAR.

Chase & Sanborn's coffee only at Coffee AIS.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Bear in mind the entertainment to be given by the Spinsters' Literary so- ciety at ONeill hall Friday evening, March 10, for the benefit of the organ fund of the First Presbyterian church.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

The Standard oilers in Ohio appear to be altogether too slippery for the supreme court.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

The popular rendezvous is at Wake lin's pharmacy, the most comfortable room in town
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

McKe1Iigon-s where you can get the finest handmade sour mash, bour- bon and Pennsylvania rye whiskies.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

Try the Norris Restaurant today.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

The Norris Restaurant. Best and cheapest.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08

The death of the man who invented angel food is announced. He ought to dc a rushing business in the next world.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-08
Rain or

VIM. G. BURNS,
 Observer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

In the announcement column this
week will be found the name Of Mr.. A.
NJ. Nelson as a candidate FOR Police
Jury member from The fourth ward.
Mr.. Nelson has been requested to make
the race by petition slgued by large
number Of the citizens of that ward,
which we publish in to.day's issue.
Mr.. Nelson has been resident of our
parish for number Of years. Is ono of
our leading citizens, highly respected
and large land owner and planter
He is what you call high water
fighter aud there has never been high
water fight that he has not been called
upon for bis help. He has never
sought office, aud now he has been
petitoned by his friends 10 run for this
important position. file is a geutle-
man of integrity, good business quail
fications and 10 fully competent in
every way to make capable aud eff
cient member of the Police Jury.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

For the past three or four weeks
New Orleans boats have not been
allowed to land at Vicksburg on &C.
count of the quarantine, but the Men,
phis packets aud the Vicksburg pack
cts make the same landing that the
New Orleans boats make and land
along side of ihese boats, and we would
like TO know where the good comes in
of preventing the cotton packets from
landing at Vicksburg. This is another
instance where quarantine Is hum
bug.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Mr.J. NJ. Parker, the builder OF the
Hamburg-Luna Railroad, was one Of
the gentlemen of the Chalmette ex-
cursion party who were here for a few
hours last week. Mr.. Parker was
greatly taken with our town. If he
had only built his road 10 Providence
instead of q nowhere point as 1t is
now, il would have been much better
His road would have been a few miles
longer, but it would have passed
through an open country of cotton
fields, and would have been good
paying road.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Col. P. D. Quays and wife of the
Bend, who have been IN Cincinnati
for the past four months, returned on
Friday of last week. They were In
town on Sunday, and their many
friends were delighted to see the
change In Mr.. Quays health. When
be left here four months ago, many
thought that he would never recover,
but TO sec him to-day you would be
surprised in The change. We hope
that he will enjoy good health now for
many years to come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The steamer Julia did not pass up
until Sunday night, aud we doubt il
she passes down before tomorrow.
Galan.y Bros, are doing nice
business. They have q pretty selec-
tlon Of goods aud are selling cheap.
Hon. S. T. jackson, of West Carroll,
was visitor Providence this week.
He reports The crops very sort in his
parish.
A decision will be rendered no
doubt, on The long pending town whis-
key license case at the October term of
court.
Carry your pass books to the bank
the first Of each month and have il
balanced and get your cancelled
checks.
Mrs. A. McAuley, one of orr oldest
citizens, has been quite i'll this week,
and there are fears that she will moi
recover.
The wind from tho north during all
day Monday was quite annoying 10
the store keepers. 1t made the dust
dreadful.
Mr.. Walter Goodwin is showing q
pretty line of clothing samples. BE
guarantees a fiji or you need net take
the clothes.
Although ihe cotton crop may be
short In East Carroll, there is lots aud
lots OF land that is going TO make q
bale TO the acre.
George Ashbridge continues 10 re-
ceive large shipments of groceries every
week. Then they are fresh and nice.
Call on George.
DO your business With the Lake
Providence Bank. They offer you
every facility that other banks Go, and
il is moro convenient.
Miss Nina franklin, Que of our
sweet little girl friends, who was quite
sick last week with fever, was able 10
go to school on Monday.
Cotton futures are jumping, aud il
tUET6 arc uu VI Jul
in the business, we wish them big
haul Here's luck TO You.
J. N. Hill 8 Bros, are showing O
handsome line Of ladies shirt waists
Call at their pretty store aud see what
they have Ia ihe way of complete
stock.
The market is certainly In the plan
ters' favor, and If il Is possible they
should hold back part Of their crop
1t will not be long when you see il
quoted at over cents.
The cotton crop is said 10 be short
in East Carroll. The good price now
being, received will help out great
deal in giving tho planters a little on
the right side of the ledger.
There are lots of hob-nobbing going
on by some of the politicians. One
eide or the other starts q rumor, ant
then there 10 a scramble to deny II
1t is beginning to get real interesting
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The Epworth League aud Sunday
School under the Worship Committee
of the League has arranged tor Mis-
sionary Rally at the Methodist Church
tomorrow night with very interest
Ing program, which is published In
another column. Every person IN
town should attend aud help the Rally.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
ession ~ Office.

Succession ofOsbourne Powell decd.
Seventh District Court of East Carroll
parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph e.
RansdeiI has filed bis final account as cura'
tor of the succession of Osbourne Powell
decd. with tableau of debts. aud a petit
ton praying that be may be permitted to
dispose of the proceeds in his hands accord.
ing to the mode Of distribution proposed IL
his account. If no opposition be made
thereto within ten days from the date Of
this publication, the prayer OF this petition
will be granted.
Read and signed this 2Sth day OF Septem
Der, A. u. 1899.
IS. GUENARD.
Clerk Seventh District Court East Carroll
parish. La.
Providence, La, Sept. 25rd, lS99.-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
Local end Parish News.
Court on Monday next.
Primaries October 18th.

Primaries October Nth.
*. OF P. meeting Tuesday night next.
Cotton seed now bring $500 per ton.
There is no kick against the price Of
cotton.
Call on CALAMITY Bros, and see their
stock OF goods.
The heavy fogs are causing steam
boats much trouble.
The merchants complained of last
Saturdays business.
The East Carroll Club seems TO DO
going down the hill.
There are about i've cotton boats
now in the Bends trade.
There W i'll be services al the Motho-
dist Church tomorrow.
Charley Whittlngion's new livery
stable is for sale, so he says.
Willie Moore will show you some
nice goods at Jake Marcus store.
The Egelly house has been crowded
with drummers for the past week.
Regular monthly Meeting Of the
City Council on Thursday evening
next.
If the cotton crop Ia gathered in n
clean condition, It will bring a better
price.
The Epworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church.
The mornings are beginning 10 be
quite cool, aud cotton will now open
rapidly.
Fall came in on tho Goth and there
was no doubt about letting US
know It.
Mr.. HI G.. Morris continues III, and
his friends are quite anxious as TO his
recovery.
The complaint 10 becoming more
frequent about the dscontinpapce of
our river mail.
Services at the Catholic Church to-
morrow morning at 1890 aud at 5
In the evening.
Mr.. II. j. Burney's li,.le Eagle gin
on the outside of the levee, is turning
out lots of cotton.
w. N. White is carrying a very
pretty and handsome selection of fall
and winter goods.
Judge j. M. Kennedy, of the Circuit
Court OF Appeals, left on Monday for
the western parishes.
The town was crowded on Satur-
day last, but the merchants complained
that business was dull.
Max Levy's store is packed with as
fine selection of goods as was ever
brought to Providence,
Cotton is bringing good price in
Providence. Our merchants are pay
ing the top notch for 1t.
Marshal Peck doesn't make much
fuss about IL, but he never fails 10 get
in q few shsckles for flnes.
Cotton futures are going out of sight,
and those who are in, With good judg-
ment will make their "jack."
The Providence Lumber Co., are
now furnishing nice tongue and
grooved flooring and ceiling.
Messrs. w. 8. Mcguire and W. X.
Spursock went to Vicksburg on Mon
day. They returned Friday.
Several bales OF hull cotton have been
brought to town aud bought by our
merchants IN the past few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
STOLEN.

From the horse rack in Lake Providence.
on Saturday night. SEPT. 23rd. hay mare
mule. about IA hands high. together with
saddle aud briddle. The mule has collar
marks, small white spot on right-hip, scar
under right hind hook, small knot on ankle
OF one of her forelegs. A suitable reward
will be paid for recovery of the mule by
John Wright or j. u. WfLi,
Deesona plantation.
Lake Providence, La, Sept. so, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
MISSIONARY RALLY.

Tho Epworth League and Sunday
School, under the management OF the
Worship Committee CT The League.
has arranged an interesting program
for q Missionary Rally at The M- i. G.
S. Sunday, Oct. 1, a, 7:3o p. m.
Everybody is cordially invited to be
present and take part in the program
by hearty contribution.
The. ushers will see that you are
comfortably seated so that YOU can
fully enjoy the following program:
Opening Song ..... Rescue the Perishing
Children's Chorus, (tifteen yoices)
.::.:.- .... Jesus Lives.
Prayer Rev. H. O. White.
Ouartette Worthy is the Lamb.
Recitation, CThe Reason Why, ...........
Miss Marion Dunn.
Recitation Goods voices) Irene Millikin.
Song Speed Away.
Recitation ........ Master Barton White.
Solo, when our Ships Come Sailing Home. }
Miss Julia Brooks.
Recitation. 49,. Miss Narcisse Blackburn.
Song, (Little Ones Like Me- ...........
.... Misses Irene and Marie Millikin.
Recitation, Crhe Great Famine Cry
Miss Matte White.
Solo ...... -. Miss Beard.
Recitation, Your Own Miss Benella Brown.
Chiidren's Chorus. ...... Keep Step Even.
Recitation, Miss Bessie Rous.
Quartette, Will You Let the Saviour In.
collection. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Song Meet Ne There.
CHAIR. WORSHIP Committee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The steamer Lucille Rowland, boat
in tho Memphis and Ficksburg trade,
had 10 lose her trip this week on &C.
count of the rousters demanding such
exorbitant wagers that ii is impossi-
Bile for any boat TO pay without
losing money. The Julia is expert
encing the same trouble and ii is with
difficulty that the boat is making her
regular trips. II is said that the
rousters are demanding over $500
per month. which is rather little too
much for boats TO pay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The government fleet that have been
at work above town for the past two
months revealing the bank, pulled out
last week for Delta. where the govern
ment will do large amount of work
protecting Delta point. Three mat
trasses were sunk above town, two
large ones aud small one, and if they
protect The bank from esving as well
as those that were put down five years
ago, there will be no complaint.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Ii. B. Thompson 81 Co, commission
merchants of New Orleans, are reeeiv-
ing good prices for cotton sold by
them. This cotton house does a large
business with the planters of this Sec
ton of the country aud their sales SO
far this season have been perfectly sat-
isfactory. Mr. McCay, the junior part
ner Of The firm, is we'll known in East
Carroll as a popular gentleman aud q
reliable business man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Hon. JEFF B. Snyder, of Madison,
came up Sunday evening aud has been
with the boys since then. Ho is can
didate for The State Senate, aud there
is no doubt that jeff will get a good
vote in East Carroll. He is a popu-
lar fellow, wholesoled, big hearted and
always ready to help another in any
way be possibly eau. This is JEFF
SNYDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Some of the ball players from town
went down to Anterior on Thursday
last to play game of ball with the
boys of that neighborhood, and what
those Atherton fellows did with the
Providence aggregation was a causion.
They played ball all around them, and
then told the boys not 10 come down
again until they could "play ball."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Fire was discovered in one of The gin
stands OF the new gin on Saturday
evening last, caused by matches being
dropped In the cotton by pickers or by
those loadiDg some wagon. The fire
was discovered in time and put out,
with no damage whatever to tho stands
or anything to the lint room.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

One would think passing Whites
big store that it was large tailoring
establishment. His large display win
dow has nothing In il but pantaloous,
ordered from the Royal Tailors oil
Chicago. for colored people. The
clothing is made to order AID Is bound
to give satisfaction. Mr.. White Is the
agent for this big tailoring establish
nent, and will take pleasure in show
ing his large sample book,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

MFR. Leo Shields, assistant U. S. en-
gineer, aud one of our popular friends,
was In town on Saturday and Sunday
last, the first time since bis marriage.
All the same, he received the congrat-
ulaiious of the boys, who wished him
prosperity aud much happiness. Leo
has reformed, and TO our surprise, be
wouldn't even play game of billiards
with us. Here's TO him and his
charming wife.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The many friends of our popular
sheriff we're glad TO see him able TO be
down in town on Monday, although
he was considerably crippled up from
bis last attack of rheumatics. He will
be able 10 attend court on Monday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Mr.. Dan Searles, of the big clothing
house of Warner & Searles Co., of
Vicksburg, arrived on Tuesday and
has been showing his fine line of cloth
ing samples and taking orders. The
house of Warner & Searles Co., is cou-
sidered one Of the most reliable in the
south, and everything sold by them is
first class In every respect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

There were a few more children who
were sick last week, who started Sc
school on Monday. There are now
over one hundred IN attendance. The
school ia working smoothly aud there
is no doubt but there will be a pros
porous session.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Cotton seed is row selling at So 90
per ton. Those who have been dispos-
ing of their seed at $500 should now
get one of those patient kickers and
use it with good force on themselves.
There is no doubt that cotton seed will
go above $500 shortly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Voters must not forget that on Tues
day, the 17sh day of October, the
primaries for the nomination of men,
Der of The Legislature, sheriff, clerk OF
court, coroner, police jurors for the
different wards, justices Of the peace
and consiables, take place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

We had a regular deluge of cotton
seed drummers on Sunday last.
There was Hornthall, Bronston, Hays
and Spann. They were on the
lookout for Fishel TO turn up. With
such crowd as this meeting at
one time, cotton seed should go
up a few dollars on tho ton. No
doubt some of them started them
going at So 90, and If they should
NEE; again seed may go up another
$500. Let US hope go anyway.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The large reliable grocery house OF
Mcguire q Schneider ia complete
with everything in The grocery line
and they take a delight, In seeing tina,
their customers receive the best etteu.
ton. They have large stock to
select from.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Fred Brown, the levee man, skipped
out few days ago, taking one of the
parish wagons and beating nearly
every person in town. The parish
authorities should catch him by all
means.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

There are four murderers In jail
waiting trial, aud no doubt they will
be tried al the term of court 10 con-
vene on Monday next. II they get
Justice there will ho doub. be hang
ing or two.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Hon. F. X RansdeIl, candidate for
District Attorney, left on Monday for
Madison parish, where he will remain
for week or ten days. His many
friends in East Carroll wish him a
vote-getting trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

We take pleasure in publishing the
beautiful poem, "The Bivouac of the
Dead" sent us by friend. who knew
the author, Theodore O'Ilara, and
was a personal friend of the gentle
msn. Ii ia worthy The perusal of our
readers, and It should be reprinted
now and then TO perpetuate his
memory.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Rev. Granderson Conn, prominent
co!ored preacher of the second ward
had large baptising down at Uaga-
mars break on Sunday last. There
were several emersed, 1t The water was
little chilly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The deposits In the Lake Providence
Bank has reached the $4,000 mark.
In a years. time we doubt il there will
be little bank IN the. Stale that can
show up better statement than this
bank.