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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
MARI GRAS AT NEW ORLEANS,
FEB. 18TH GALA DAY.

The passenger department of the
New Orleans & Northeastern Company,
the Alabama & Vicksburg Railroad
Company and the Vicksburg. Shreye-
port & Pacific Railroad Company. is
taking great interest in the success of
the coming Mardi Gras at New Or
leans, and is doing everything possible
to promote 1t. The department has re-
Gently issued the following circular:
New Orleans. Dec "a, 1898.
To All Agents.
The citizens of New Orleans under
the leadership of the Progressive Union
are preparing to give Fair of quite
extensive dimensions. and as attractive
as possible, during April, 1899.
1t will be given at the old fair
grounds now used as a race track,
where the winter meeting now in pro-
gress, is held.
Prizes and trophies will be distribut-
ed to the successful exhibitors in the
various classes. which will combine
all agricultural, horticultural, live
stock. manufacturing artistic and
other products of Louisiana and sur
rounding states.
In order that it may be made as at
tractive as possible, you will please in
terview all persons in your vicinity.
who have anything, the exhibition OF
which, will add to the attractiveness of
the Fair, and suggest to them the de-
STABILITY of their Immediately arrang-
ing for space.
You will also please talk it up as an
attraction. with the object In view OF
getting as many persons as possible in
the notion of visiting New Orleans
during its continuance.
The President of the United States,
and members of his cabinet will prob
ably be in New Orleans on the opening
day, when professions. speeches. ban
quets, balls and other entertainments
are likely to be given.
1t is expected the navy department
will send a number of war ships, bat
tleships, armored cruisers, and repre-
sentatives of the famous Mosquito
fleet to this point at the same time. I.
Do not omit to do anything and
everything you can to give this infor-
motion the widest possible publicity. /.
No pains will be spared to furnish
ample accommodations to passengers
en- route and the citizens Of New Or
leans are evincing desire to do every
thing possible to highly entertain them
while here. Yours truly.
GEO. H. SMITH. G. P. A.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Six business places in town took out
whisky license for the present year a,
$3.50 as against eleven last year at 800
which is difference of $500 in favor
of the increase in license. The in.
crease deprives some OF taking out the
license and deprives some needed per.
sons of the rent of their buildings, and
which will not cause any less amount
of whisky being sold; although the In
crease in revenue will help the town t6
some extent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

We are told that some good size
boys ON Christmas day tied one Of the
large size cannon fire crackers to the
tail of dog and when it exploded it
tore the dog in such horrible manner
that the poor brute died in few min
utes afterwards. When boys get to be
so cruel and heartless as 10 do such q
low trick as this they are liable TO do
most anything.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Mr.. r. j. Walker, who has been un.
well for sometime and who went 10
New Orleans last week for treatment,
had to have an operation performed,
and we are glad 10 learn is now inn
proving and will be abe TO leave for
home In few days. Mrs. Walker left
on Wednesday to be with Mr.. Walker,
aud we hope that she found him great
IL improved on her arrival.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

DIR. Jay Gum, of Wilson, Ind, Ter,
says: Il have distributed the sample
Pills you sent, and such run was
made for Ramon's Liver Pills & Tonic
Pellets that my stock was depleted in
day or two. They are certainly a
revolution in the pill business. and peo-
pie are wild in praise of their action.
l want to keep them in stock SO long
as you keep them up to their present
excellency." See. For sale at Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Holiday business was far beyond the
expectation of cur merchants, aud TAX
Jug everything into consideration we
know that they were satisfied with the
trade. w. n. White, j. N. nill s.
Bro, Max Levy, Mcguire & Schneider,
CALAMITY & Marcus, Burney & Ash
bridge, j. w. Pittman, the leading
firms of our town, Informed us that
they did first class business, and
although it could have been better,
still they are not kicking.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

We had quite an interesting letter
this week from our young friend
Robt. Kennedy, who is attending. the
State University at Baton Rouge. We
notice by the "Reville," the college
paper, sent US, that he is 1st Lieuten-
ant of Company d. and also member
of the Glee Club. We gladly exchange
with the Reyille. and at the same time
wish Robert success in bis studies.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

The top sloughing of last year in the
levee In front of town has never been
repaired. Remember that stitch in
time saves nine, and when the river is
out of its banks it will be too late TO
do it, and resort will have to be had
TO mud and sacks aud handbarrows.
Repair il in time. We should have a
better levee in front of the town than
anywhere else.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Sam McNeal aud Henry Jones, two
of our colored merchants, have gone
together in the sale of whisky for the
present year aud have opened up in
the Turner building on Levee street,
They are fixing their place in nice
style aud informed US thai il was their
intention to have respectable place,
with no roudyism and boistrous talk
Ing around their place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
YAzoo & MISSISSIPPI gALLE
RAILROAD CO.
MOO
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MOO
NOVEMBER 18th.

SOUTH BOUND.

NOVEMBER 18th.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 1925 p. m
Arrives Vicksburg 3:15 m.
Leaves yiekshurg 500 u. IN.
Arrives New Orleans 10:40 a. ~
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 900 a. m.
Arrives Vicksburg 7:10 P. N.
No. 35-Leayes Leland $40 a. N.
Arrives Vicksburg 1000 a. m.
No. 21-Leaves Vicksburg 7:50 =. 70
Arrives New Orleans $50 p. mr.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6-Leaves New Orleans 400 p.
M.
Arrives Vicksburg 1880 p. 10.
Leaves Vicksburg 40 p. m.
Arrives Memphis 6:55 a. m.
No. 22-Leayes New Orleans 500 y.
IN.
Arrives Vicksburg 600 p. m.
No. 24-Leaves vicksburg $40 an
Arrives Memphis 6:30 p. m.
No. 36-Leaves Vicksburg 4:10 pm
Arrives Leland 7:25 p. m.
Nc. 5 connects with No. 500 at IL
riston. arriving at Natchez at GAO u.
No. 81 connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 11:20 all
No. p connects with No. 5O4 at Haf
risron, arriving at Jackson at 1890 pm
No. 522 due to leaye Natchez at 1856
D m. connects with No. % at Harris
ton.
No. SOC due to leave Natchez at 7:35
d. m. connects ut Harriston with No. Q.
Nos. 5 and q connects at New Or
leans for all points east and west.
Nos. "a and 6 make connection with
/. C. train at Memphis for all points, 'ls
well as with other lines.
Nos. 20 and "a haul elegant parlor
car between Memphis and Vicksburg.
For further information and reserva-
ton of sleeping car accommodations
call on or write to your station agent
or the undersigned.
A @. PEARCE,
C. P. & II. A.. Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis. Tenn.
VIM. ALFRED KELLOND.
Asst. Genl Pass'r. Ag't., Louisville
KY.
A. II. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago, III.
FOR SALE.
Some extra nice bread Plymouth
Rock Cocks for sale at 81 so.
HARRY II. GRAHAM.
Illawara. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

GuytoD, Sherrod & Co., have now on
hand at the Wilmington stable a fine
drove of horses and mules. Now is
the time to purchase stock, while you
can get them at reasonable figures.
Mr.. Guyton, who was in charge last
year, is here again aud will take pleas
ure in showing the stock be has on
hand,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Those who failed TO pay their poll
tax have no one to blame but them.
selves. They had warning enough,
aud there is not a person in the parish
who did not know that if they did not
pay the tax on the 31st of last month
that they would be debarred from
taking any par: in the elections of 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

On account of being unwell last
week was the reason that we failed 10
mention the ball given by the gentle
men of our town at the Opera House
on Thursday night last. 1t was one OF
the most pleasan. affairs of the kind in
many years, and it Twas a success in
every way. The hall was crow ded
and the supper excellent. Messrs.
Guenard, Morris aud the other gentle
men who were the getters up, deserve
a great deal of praise for its big success
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Mr.. Leo Shields, assistant Z. S. engi-
neer, was in town for few days this
week, and was greeted by bis many
friends after quite long absence from
his old haunts. lie told us that he
"went west," and had a jolly time.
We were glad TO see him enjoying ex-
cellent health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and if not satisfactory to re-
fund the money to the purchaser.
There is no better medicine made for
la grippe, colds and whooping cough.
Price. 25cts and Scots per bottle. Try
it. For sale at j. S. Guenard's drug
store,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it. 1t is equally efficient for
itching piles and a favorile remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
baius, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale at Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

The Vicksburg & Greenville Packet
Co.'S. steamers Belle of the Bends aud
Annie Laurie, are as punctual as clock
work. Capt. Nimtz of the Belle is
accommodating and first class steam
boatman; and McGowen, the stewart,
is the best on the river. His gentle
manly ways in treating the passengers
goes long ways in making the Belle
the popular boat she lie.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
A CARD.

A Happy and Prosperous New Year
to you-one and all!
We mean it as the best greeting we
know to offer our many friends and
patrons. There are many things to
live for in the New Year, 1899. and we
pledge ourselves to do more for our
many friends and patrons than we
lave ever done in any previous year.
We feel that we have especial cause to
be happy. Not only has our holiday
business surpassed all gratifying re-
cords IN the past, but during the whole
year the people of this city and vicinity
have shown their confidence by giving
us the bulk of their patronage. For
these and for all other favors of the
past we thank you, and we promise to
merit your trade in the future as here
tofore-by square dealings, and by
giving you more for your money than
any other house.
MAX LEVY,
Leader in Clothing. Dry Goods and
Millinery, corner Lake & Levee SITS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
La Grippe successfully Treated.

Il have just recovered from the
second attack of In grippe this year,
says Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher Of
the Leader. Mexia, Texas. I'm the
latter case l used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and think with considerable
success. only being in bed a little over
two days against ten days for the
former attack. The second attack !
am satisfied would have been equally
us bad as the first but for the use OF
this remedy as l had to 60 to bed in
about six hours after being struck
with it, while in the first case Twas able
to attend TO business about two days
before getting down" For sale at
Guenard's drug store.
Rsy-AT BURNEY g. -ASHBRIDGE S:
PEA VINE HAY,
BERMUDA Hay.
CORN, OATS AND BRAND.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

No more peddliDg unless you pay a
500 license; it will bit hard the few
fruit vendors in this parish, who have
been peddling all over The country.
Good bye, no more "banans,"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

The people ofthis town who have
plantations in the back country west of
here should zee that their tenants are
properly supplied with mail facilities.
Ii will cost them nothing aud contrib
nte greatly to their being better salts
fed on the back places.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Mrs. E. Stein, the venerable aud
highly respected lady, was taken quite
i'll on Saturday evening last, aud has
been confined to her room since then
by an attack of grippe. Mrs. Stein is
among the few of the cold citizens"
who are yet remaining, and we hope
and trust that she will recover and
continue in good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Mcguire & Schneider have a few
handsome things left in the way OF
fancy china, aud they do not want to
carry a single piece over. If you cali
on them they will give you any piece
on the counter below actual cost.
When they say below cost you can
depend on it that il is SO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Col. Juo. A. Buckner was in fro
Lis big Mound plantation on Tuesday.
The Colonel told us that be was going
to attend the Press meeting in the
Crescent City during Mardi Gras, at
which meeting the section question"
would be the principal talk, and that
he was going to do his best to have
the price raised above five cents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

To cure felon wrap cloth loosely
around the felon, leaving the end open.
Pour gunpowder in the end and shak e
it down until the felon is covered, then
keep it wet with camphor. In two
hours The pain will be relieved, and a
perfect cure will follow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Col. G. A. Voelker and his bright
little son were in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. Voelker told us that be bad gotten
out large lot of cotton last,week, if it
was considered holiday week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

The Methodist Church was crowded
GU Sunday morning last to hear the
first sermon of Rev. Fl. o. White. He
is no stranger TO our people, having
been pastor here several years ag,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
Local and Parish News.

Levy's is the big emporium for dry
goods.
The Klondike saloon will be "never
more.s
No cotton pickers took to the field
this week.
School started up on Monday last
after holiday of a week.
Court this week brought good
many country folks to town.
Last Saturday and Sunday were two
of the coolest days of wuter.
For poli,eness, fair dealings and
fresh goods, go 10 Ashbridge's.
Mcguire e Schneider have every
thing TO comfort the Tuner man.
The Town Council met on Thursday
evening. Proceedings next week.
Services at The Catholic, Episcopal
and Methodist Churches Tomorrow.
The river is rising rapidly add the
days of high water will soou be upon
us.
That cistern at the corner of First
aud Sparrow streets has not been re-
paired.
Court convened on Monday, with
his Honor, Judge f. f. Montgomery
on the Bench.
Iiave you seen those fine pictures at
Hills. thcy are real works of art. Call
and see them.
If there are any germs of any kind
around they ought to be killed out by
the severe cold.
Taxes, river scares and yellow fever
scares, are enough TO scare fellow
almost TO death.
Felix TAYLOR has been quite sick this
week with grippe. He is much better
we are glad 10 report.
There are one or two fellows who
instead of turning over "new leaf"
nigh turn over half of a book.
The grand jury for the present term
of court was empanneled on Monday
and went Immediately to work.
Mr.. John Donavan returned from
Vicksburg last Sunday morning after
spending Christmas in that city.
Boats are now able to get to the city
front al Vicksburg, aud the hackmen
are the only ones who will growel.
Hill Bros, handle a complete line of
ladies SHOES, of very fine quality.
Every pair is sold under guarantee.
"You always get truthful answer
If you ask a woman her age, aud she
tells you it is none of your business"
Mr.. Albert Taylor, one of the popu-
lar young men of The second ward,
was in town this week attending
court.
Col. P d. Quays of the Bend, was in
the city Monday. His many friends
are glad TO see him in much better
health.
All the ponds were frozen over on
Sunday and Monday last. The Ice
was not thick enough for the boys TO
skate.
Charley Armistead. the old mail
driver, has taken charge again, aud II
there is any way in giving satisfaction
he will do it.
Our business men and citizens of our
town can do much in the coming year
TO continue its advancement and there
is no one who should not give bis sup
port to all enterprises tending to ITS
welfare.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

all the trees along The business part
of Lake and Levee streets should be
cut down. The few trees cut down in
front of the new stores make things
look brighter and more city like.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

No other town OF this size can boast
of having as. good churches for .be
colored people as good as we have;
four Of The colored churches of this
town would do honor 10 any town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

The Woodman of the World had ten
applications for membership at it's last
meeting. 1t is only a question of a
short time when it will have the largest
membership of any lodge in Proyi-
deuce.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Last week was an ideal week for
cotton picking, yet we understand that
a good many colored people would not
PICK because it was Christmas week,
our labor is certainly trif1ing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

There is no better shoe made than
the Glover brand. w. N. White is the
only house in town handling Glover
brand. They are what you want
when in need of footwear.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

We have yet to hear of the first
plantation finishing up cotton picking
In January and before THIS mouth, in
years gone by, nearly every plantation
has been turned over by the pillow.
So far not furrow has been turned
over.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

There has been very little going on
at court this week. There is nothing
TO do, the grand jury having finished
its labors in two days. only four indict-
meats being found. This speaks we'll
for our parish. aud shows that crime is
on the decrease.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Miss Lille Minskey left on the
Ouachifa last Sunday evening for
Memphis, where she will remain for
on well earned vacation.
Miss Lille is an Al saleslady and our
friend Max Levy will miss her very
much. We wish Miss Lille pleasant
visit
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Mr.. James p. McCutchen of Green
vile, Miss, died in that city on Friday
night of last week. Mr.. McCutchen
was well known in our community,
having clerked for sometime for Mr..
w. N. White. His many friends
regret TO hear of his uutimely death.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Col. E. W. Constant was up to town
on Monday. He escaped being drawn
on the grand Jury, aud returned home
i'm the evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Miss Emma Bell entertained large
number of the members of the
Epworth League GU Thursday evening
last. A pleasant evening was spent
aud nice luncheon served by the fair
hostest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Our friend P. sax spent few days
over in Rolling Fork last week. Some
thing has fascination for him over IN
that direction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

This Space Belongs To
E. j. HAndLEH,
Real Estate Agent,
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Our good lady friend, Mrs. S. w.
Davis. of Cape Giradeau. Mo-. never
for2e,s us about Christmas time, for
which we return thanks. We wish her
a nleasant 1913.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
MAX LEVY

Leader in Clothing. Dry Goods and
Millinery, corner Lake & Levee SITS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

Sheriff Dunn informed US this week
that nearly every Democratic voter in
the parish has paid his poll tax. We
were glad to learn this from our popu.
lar sheriff.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07

DR.. J. b. Askew, dentist, can b.
found at the Egelly House for the
next few weeks. DIR. Askew is frs
class dentist, and his work in the pas
speaks for itself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-07
The BANNER-DE DEMOCRAT.

Saturday, January Z, 1890.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07


In his latest novel, "A Duet, Conan
Doyle lays down some "Maxims for the
Married. that are worth framing and
hanging over tho mantle piece in every
new home. Here arc u few Of them;
Never both be cross at the same time.
Wait your turn.
You were gentleman and lady before
you we're husband and wife. Don't
forget it. A blind love Is foolish
love. Encourage the best.
II you take liberties be prepared to
give them. There is only one thing
worse than quarrols in public. That Is
carosses,
Money Is not essential 10 happiness,
but happy people usually have enough,
So save some.
The easiest way Of saving is TO do
without things.
II you can't. then you had better do
without wife,
TIE man who respects his wife does
not turn her into mendicant. Give
her purse OF her own. Washington
Post.