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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. S. w. Smith, Jr, President Of
the Lake Providence Bank, arrived on
Sunday last aud has been in town
during the week. He is a hustling
young man aud hopes 10 have every
thing ready for business by the 18th
of August. We predict for the Lake
Providence Bank prosperity from the
moment it opens lis doors. The Board
of Directors is composed Of our Lead
Ing business men, and why il should
not succeed we cannot see. On the
day that it opens for business lei every
person in our town make deposit
aud start il off with good cheer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Frauk j. Manghum, postol clerk on
the Greenville mail line, was arrested
in Vicksburg on Monday last, charged
with tampering with the mails. There
has beeu complaint for the past two
years at this Office that letters with
pest Office orders in them, and small
amounts of money, such as one aud
two dollar bills enclosed, would be
frequently lost; and the same CON-
plant has been going on along the en-
tire route between Vicksburg and
Greenville, until it became too fire.
queni, and the result was that the an-
thOrilies have had detectives on the
route for the past two or three months
We hope that Mr.. Maugum can prove
his innocence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
Succession Sale.

Succession OF Osbourn Powell. decd.
By virtue of writ of sale Issued to me
by the Honorable Seventh Judicial District
Court Of East Carroll parish. Louisiana, l,
j. W. Dunn, Sheriff OF said parisht Will sell
on Saturday. the sth day of July, 1899
at public auction, at the front door of the
Court House, to the highest bidder Tor
cash, between the hours prescribefby law
for public sales, the following described
property belonging to the suggestion OF
Osbourn Powell, deceased, to-wit:
6S acres of land to be taken off the West
side of Lot 1, in Section..54. Township 81,
North, Range IL East, by line running
North and South through said Lot l. so as
to give GS acres on the West side thereof.
situated in East Carroll parish, State OF
Louisiana:
Also one lot OF movable property fully
described in the inventory OF. the Success
sion. consisting of cotton. corn, farming
implements, live stock, household effects.
etc.
Witness my official signature, THIS End
day of June, 1899.
Sheriff of East Carroll.
Providence, La, June Bird, 1859.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

To those who wish 10 make q pleas
ant short trip and spend the Sunday
in GreeuviIle and DO back for business
Monday morning, you eau take the
steamer Julia Saturday evening, reach
ing Greenyille Sunday morning after
breakfast, spend the entire day in that
pretty little city, take the Belle of the
Bends a: seven in the evening, and be
back home about four or five Monday
morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Au exchange gives out the following
truthful little local which IL worth
reading: "The man who advertises
stands before the public IN the full,
Legitimate. and dignified prominence OF
one who Ia proud of his business, has
a right to be proud of Il, is doing lot
of IL, aud wants 10 Go more of IL; and
be IL the kind of man that erybody
wants to do business with, for jus. SO
long as the moth viii be attracted by
the candle light, so long will buyers
swarm around the advertising light OF
business"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. Louis Iiornthel, one of the
most popular gentleman that visits our
town, was here for two or three days
this week shaking hands with bis many
friends. Mr.. Ilornihal has severed
his connection with the Lever Bros.
oil mill of Vicksburg and is now with
The Southern Oil Co., of New Orleans,
Quo of The largest in the South. MIR.
Hornthal is we'll known as a reliable
cotton seed man, and ahnstler, and the
boys have to get move on themselves
to keep up with him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Major H. B. Richardson of the State
Board of Engineers, his assistant II
B. Thompson aud Hoo. j. L. McClel-
Ian, President of the Fifth Dis,ric,
Levee Board, were in town Oh Sunday
evening last, having made the trip
down by land from the Arkansas line.
They found the levees il first class
condition. They left on Monday
morning for the lower end Of the line,
and no doubt found everything in first
class shape.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The second ward of our parish re-
ports another killing this week between
colored people. and the man shot Is
beneath foreground and the murderer IN
jail. We have heard none OF the par
ticulars. It is strange that the colored
people will slay each other on the lease
provocatiou. Every one Of them who
carries gun should be reported and
heavily fined.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
NJ. e. CHURCH NOTES.
BIZ MISS BENELLA BROWN.

Rev. II. 0. White preached in the
Pecan Grove tent Sunday morning at
IL O'Clock. He held services at Tran
sylvania Sunday afternoon.
The annual Children's Day service
will be held Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. Quite an interesting pro-
gram has been arranged.
A collection will be taken for the
purpose of assisting needy Sunday
Schools.
The business meeting of the Epworth
League will be held Sunday afternoon
at 8 O'Clock. The Leaguers are all
urged to be present at this meeting as
1t is the time for the regular semi-an-
nual election of officers.
The subject for the Epworth League
prayer meeting is Jesus the Great
Sin-Bearer of the World" The Scrip
ture tie ct is John I:29.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Miss Dsisy White leaves on the 2
O'Clock train this morning for her homo
in Lake Providence. She will 60
TO New Orleans by rail, take the
steamer there in the afternoon ano 90
up the Mississippi, reaching home
about Tuesdsy noon. Her many
friends regret her departure from
Crowley.-Mirror, Gath.
Miss White arrived Tuesday even
ing about 4 o'clock, and her many
friends welcome her return.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The colored Educational Society of
the second ward, are going TO have a
big time Oh the 7th at Transylvsnia.
There will be picnic, base ball,
speeches &C., in the day, and at nigh,
a concert will be held. Several hun
dred people are expected to be pres
ent 10 eujoY the day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
Round Trip Rates to all
Summer Resorts.

THEY. & Nj. v. RAILROAD will
sell round-trip tickets to great num-
Der of Summer Resorts throughout tho
United States. Full information Will
be furnished by
A q. PEARCE,
C. P. & L. A.. Vicksburg.
Or, JOHN A. ScoTT, Memphis, Tenu.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Master Marian lIamley returned
on Friday last from Memphis, whore
he has been attending the Christian
Brothers College during the past ses-
sion. Marian looks well and has
grown considerably, and is fine look.
ing young man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Miss May Beard left yesterday OH
the steamer Julia for Vicksburg, where
she went by rail TO Rustou. Miss
Mary will remain a month and will
put in her time with hard work al the
summer normal, which is in session at
Ruston. Miss Mary will return much
more capable to teach than before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. Alex Stockner, of Bunch's Bend,
sent US In about dozen large cotton
bolls on Saturday last. These are the
first that we have heard Of Mr..
Stockner Is a frat class planter and
we are glad 10 learn has good pros
poets for first class crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

RarWe have just received a con-
consignment of The Famous Deering
Steel Roller and Ball Bearing Mowers
and Rakes. Extra parts will be kept
on hand. Prices right.
J. w. PITTMAN, Agt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Miss Coyle Bsggette, OF Vicksburg,
who spent q month in our little town
as the guest of Mrs. j. G. O'Sulliyan,
returned 10 her home on Monday by
the Belle of the Bends. Miss Baggett
Is charming young lady and made
many friends during her short visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

We notice from the city papers of
New Orleans that Vim. n. Galbreth,
son of'Deputy United States marshal
T. l. Galbreih, has been appointed
bailiff In the United States Circuit
Court. Young Gnlbreth graduated a
few months ago with high honors
from the Straight Univerai.y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Mrs. w. G. McRae, Mrs. F. E.
Artaud and Mrs. Clint Ards went up
10 Greenyillo on the steamer Julia last
Saturday evening and spent the day
in that city, returning home Monday
morning on the Belle of the Bends.
Mr.. Hugh Montgomery made the trip
with them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Rev. Mr.. Mack and family left by
the steamer Hill City on Monday
Mr.. Mack will take charge of church
In Arkansas aud Mrs. Mack will go TO
Wisconsin to spend the summer with
her parents, whom she has not seen in
some years. Mrs. Mack was lovely
woman, who had many friends IN
Providence. We wish them good luck
10 their new home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
Mr.. Jake Marcus will continue bust

Mr.. Jake Marcus will continue bust
ness at the old stand of CALAMITY Il
Marcus, where he will be pleased TO
see his many friends and customers.
Mr.. Marcus informs us that be will
soon receive large shipment of goods
and will have his store filed up in O
few weeks. The stock now on hand
Is being sold out at cost.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The river continues to fall. 1t now
lacks about twenty-three feet of being
down TO its lowest point.
The observance of the great and
glorious anniversary of our nations
birthday should be observed.
Mrs. Eva Martin, one of our oldest
aGd most highly respected citizens, has
been very sick for several days.
George Ashbridge keeps fine
grade of butter, and for the conven-
fence of his pa,rons has it on ice.
The rain on Monday evening was
glorious, aud the crops should feel The
effects Of 1t and take on new life.
The whisky license suit pending for
sometime should be tried aud decided.
What is The nse of this long delay.
We regret TO learn that the little
child OF Mr.. and Mrs. IL. NJ. Goodwin
has been very sick for several days.
No perser can take part in any
primary or mass meeting unless they
are a registered voter. This is the
law.
Mr. Hugh Mcclure, one of our
prominent citizens, who has been quite
sick, We are glad 10 see IL able TO be
out.
Ii is about time the Office seekers
should be announcing aud telling the
dear people through the paper what
they want.
Charlton ia reported in the lower
end OF the parish, but we learn that
the planters are successfully treating
The disease.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. VI alter Goodwin made
the round trip to Memphis on the Julia.
They returned yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. j. NJ. Kennedy went
down 10 Baton Rouge from Cooper's
Well on Monday to be present at the
commencement; ofthe Stale University.
The colored people are trying to
get a large crowd IN town on The 4th
of July, and if they can get any assist
ance from the merchants they will do
il.
Mrs. T. r. Bernard returned home
Tuesday on the Leathers from New
Orleans, where she has been for the
past month visiting relatives aud
friends.
The government will soon start
revetlipg the bank above town. The
amount allotted, only ten thousand
dollars, will not go far In protecting
the bank.
Mrs. NJ. Landswjrth left on Monday
for Chicago, where she will spend
the remainder of the summer Mr..
Landswir,h saw her safely on the train
at Vicksburg.
Major Barton, representing the Live
Oak Distillery of Cincinnati, was in
town for several days this week. He
has many friends here who are always
glad TO zee him.
Rev. C. Maize returned from Vicks-
burg on Tuesday morning. Services
VIII be held at the church tomorrow
morning at half past uine aud in the
evening al half past five.
There will be big base ball game
in Providence on the 4th between two
of the best teams in the parish. Both
clubs have some good players and the
game should be interesting.
1t is reported that Mr. j. w. Pitt
man will have brick store built by
the first of September and has already
rented it 10 Mr.. Galanty. 1t will be
erected next TO the bank building.
Miss Mary Hamilton left Monday
morning Oh the Belle Of the Bends for
Vicksbnrg, where she will reside Ia
the future. Miss Mary has many
friends here who regret to see her go.
MIR. Fred Brown, the levee contrac-
tor, who has been dangerously sick for
several days is now much better. Mrs.
Pat Sullivan, of Omega, came up last
week 10 nurse him, returning on Mon
day.
The light rains that we had Sun
day, Monday and. Tuesday evenings
have help along the crops very
much. Much more rain was needed,
but the planters are thankful for what
they got.
Leyce contractor Robt. Nicholson
has had force OF men aud teams q,
work on the big slough above town
for the past two weeks. He will have
that heavy work finished in a few
more days.
The registration books are now open
at The Office OF The registrar in the
Bernard building, aud every person
who expects to take part in any
political meeting will have TO be a
registered voter.
If you have not registered, and
want to take part in any primary or
mass meeting aud are refused that
privilege, remember you will have
ouly yourself TO blame. The law ia
plain on the subject.
Mr.. Robert Kennedy, who Ia attend
ing The State University, and is one of
The graduating class, will please accept
our thanks for an invitation 10 be
present at the commencement exer-
cises Of the University.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Steve Pulin has made several de-
sirable changes In the interior Of his
butcher shop in the past few days
He has put in large refrigerator and
will keep his beef on ice. He has also
a nice marble slab counter, aud no
doubt these desirable changes will
help bin 10 sell his beef.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Has located in Providence for the
practice of bis profession, and will
answer all calls, day or night.
My office is located in the office for
maily occupied by Hon. c. 5. WHY.
Residence The Egelly House.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The colored man at the Egelly
House was arrested Thursday evening
for stealing. The colored man who
was there before him did the same
thing, and his time in the parish jail
was up yesterday. having served SIX
months sen tence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
Local and Parish News.
Court next Monday.
You should register.
The fret dav of .Tulv

W. ohoui0 tHtS''
The first day of July.
The crops are looking better.
The days are now shortening.
The Doctors are kept right busy.
Get prices on linen suits at Whites.
For nice underwear call at Whites
All ribbons In stock at LevJ's below
cost.
Hanan shoes, the best made at Hill
Bros.
Soda water at Guenard's. Allkinds
Of drinks.
l, lie to be hoped that the corner
pump will be repaired.
Ii is COO. aud pleasant these hot days
down al Bells landing.
Epwor,h League meeting to-mor-
row evening at O'Clock.
We hear a little politics now and
then, but il soon dies out.
Ground will be broken for the
bank building next week.
All clothing at LEWIS going at cost.
Now is the time 10 purchase.
Knights ofPylhias meeting on Tues
day night next. Be on hand.
Mr.. Will Spauu, the cottou seed man,
has been in the city this week.
Services at the Methodist Church to-
morrow morning and evening.
The little rain we had last week
helped the crops considerably.
A criminal term of the 9TH District
Court conveues on Monday next.
Mrs. Fishers ice cream parlor is
opened on Tuesday and Friday even
inge.
We learn that the lower part of our
parish was visited BY heavy rain on
Monday.
Hon. j. E. Rausdel has been over
In Monroe this week. He returned
yesterday.
Hill Bros, have decided on big
cut in all summer goods Now is
your chance.
Mcguire & Schneider's big grocery
store Is filed up with fancy groceries
just received.
We are glad TO learn that Mrs.
Peek, who has been quite i'll, is now
much better.
II looks like il will be q long time
before we get water from the water
works source.
Campbell's canned soups at Ash
BRIDGES. Try il aud you won't use
anything else.
There were several wagons in from
The hills on Monday, tho first in
several months.
Professor Mitchell is having his
house nicely repaired. Mr.. Richard is
doing the work.
There are quite a number OF mar
riages reported to take place in the
month of October.
Read the proceedings of the called
meeting of the Police Jury published
In another column.
The new board of Aldermen will
take charge of the town's affairs on
Thursday night next.
The mao who wants to wear fash
ionable shoes, can be seen vending his
way towards illBro's.
The steamer Julia lays at Bells
lsOding several hours every Friday
pultiog off corn aud oats.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The steamer Julia, the new boat Of
the Messrs. Cummins, is q very pretty
steamer. The boat is fast, has very
pretty cabin, large forecastle for ator-
Ing light freight, aAd is light draught.
We think il is the beet boat these
popular gentlemen have yet owned,
aud their many friends wish them suc-
cess in the trade that they have built
up from Memphis TO Vicksburg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The Ladies Home Journal offers a
number Of cash prizes for photographs
of "Ideal Rooms for Summer Living"
1t desires pictures of any room or
rooms In the house, large or small and
the prizes will be awarded TO those
which show the coolest aud contest
effects In furnishings. The pictures
are for reproduction IN the Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

We are requested to say that the
ladies are cordially invited to spend
the first and third Friday evenings OF
each month at the East Carroll Club.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Messrs. j. w. and w. e. Dunn re-
turned yesterday from Hot Springs.
We are glad to see both gentlemen en-.
tirely we'll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Animals that die from Charlton
should not be buried. Edward
Souchon, NJ. d., President of the
Louisiana State Board of Health, says
that swhen they are buried, ever so
deep, tbore is still danger from the
grass growing over them communi-
eating the disease 10 animals eating
the grass The only way 10 do is to
burn the dead animals.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01
Song Of the Soft Shirt

Song or the SOFT SnlrJ
We hear a great deal Of commenda-
ton of our NEGLIG EE SHIRT show
ing, and of the prices. There Is GER
tainly big assortment of all the best
kinds, and only of tho best kinds. A
new line with handsome silk bosom
just in.
Money back II not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLEs CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

Part of the parish got good rains
on sunday last. We learn that there
was q heavy rain through Tyrone,
Frye aud other places in that locality.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

There is no use for suy hatred or
bitter feeling among the candidates
for Office. Every one has right 10
try and be elected il possible, aud 1t is
the one who has the majority Of sup
portcrs who is going to get the office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

There was large crowd ofour citi-
zens on Tuesday evening anxious to
get Vicksburg Herald go as to read
The account Of the arrest of Mangum,
the mail clerk, charged with tamper-
ing with the mails, and their disgust
could be plainly seen when they looked
in vain for it, and found that the
great up.to-date daily of Vicksburg
failed 10 mention such an important
thing as this. 1t Is strange that such
a thing is allowed to go unnoiiced.
The Herald ought to know that the
people living up the river would fud
out that the arrest took place. The
Dispatch gave the news, although it
was very short.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

sy Cut Ham, finest quality, at
ASliBRIDGE'S.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

seTPure Creamery Butter on ice at
ASHBRIDGE'S.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
I will repair and build water tanks,
flower stands, repair furniture &c.
Get my prices.
II. SCHULZ,
Lake Providence. La.
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George Ashbridge,
Lake street.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.
-Mx3sa> ~zzEssssaa-~
FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES,
HARDWARE AND GRAIN.
Fresh, Dried and Canned Fruits.
sarFREn DE11vERYwrrH1N CORPORATE LIMITS


The new Board Of Aldermen will
have the thanks of the community
when they fix up that corner pump.