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The Press., 1899-01-19

The progress OF this sale Is 80 great,
as one stock after another adds Its quota
to the attractions, that often times 1t js
impossible to mention the features In de-
tail more than once. Consequently this
summary OF bargains may be useful to
you:-
Jackets.
The largest, best and cheapest showing
that we have ever made at this season OF
the year.
Suits.
Some of the greatest bargains still re-
main. All our fine regular stock going
at half their value.
The Press., 1899-01-19

St@mOF0V1Ak6s
Hard colds are very prevalent here just
now.
Mrs. s. B. Amadon, who has been quite
sick with the grip, is now some better.
Mrs. Amanda Blanchard, 81, died at her
home on Tuesday morning, having been
sick but few days with pneumonia. She
leaves one son and three sisters, Mrs.
Henry Butterfield of this place, Mrs.
Sara Smith and Miss Laura Nelson oil
Wales.
Last Sunday morning, about o'clock
the people here were startled by an alarm
of fire, which for little while caused
considerable excitement. It proved to be
nothing serious, however, only the burn.
ing out of q chimney of one of Peel & Nc.
Carthy's tenements. The tenants were
SO badly frightened that they moved out
all their furniture.
The LADIES' Aid society of the M. E.
church will give a Klondike social al
their vestry on Thursday evening, Jan
Goth. Ten cents admission will be charg
ed at the door. The name OF each lady
present will be printed on nut and the
nuts all buried In a box of bran. The
gentlemen will then dig for the mug
GETS and each will be required to pay 9
penny a pound for the difference between
his weight and that of his bonanza
whether, that weight be more or less
The lady whose name Is on the nugge
secured by the gentleman will be his part
ner for supper. Tn ere will be no furthe
expense. Lots OF fun, and you shoult
come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The Knights of Pythias held their
regular meeting Oh Tuesday evening
aud elected the following officers for
The ensuing year: 7. j. Powell. c. c.;
w. S. Mcguire, V. c.; G. ii. Franklin,
NJ. OF W; w. G. Williamson. Prelate;
W. H. Fisher, NJ of T DR.. E. r. Ber-
nard, NJ. of e.; Jas. Beard, X. OF r. &
ST.. N. Turner, CT; S. CALAMITY, 0. S.;
I. F. Montgomery, Representative TO
Grand Lodge; g. NJ Frankliu. Alter
nate. A full attendance of the mem
bers are requested at tho meeting in
January, which 10 Tuesday, tho 2uj.
There are degrees TO be conferred in
all the ranks and all members should
be on hand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

There is great deal Of criticism in
regard TO the whisky license law
adopted by the Board of Aldermen al
their last meeting. 1t is 40 compIi-
Gated that it will be a hard matter to
tell how much will have 10 be paid.
There will be good size kick when
one person pays a small license and bis
next door neighbor will have to pay a
much better to have left the license
W here it was last year, or If change
had to be made, it should have been
put ia two grades only. There will
be much kicking about the whisky
license.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23
"A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

As We go 10 press we can almost
hear the jingle of the merry Xmas
bells and The Gathering of Old Santa
Claus reindeers coming down from
some MYSTERIOUS country, with O sled
laden full OF all tha! eau bring bappi-
ness to innocent childhood, while be
bears to the world the message of the
Ssvior-peace on earth, good vii! 10
men. Aud indeed Christmas is "a time
when there should be universal peace
when the heart should relax its a.
perity aud soften down TO the cond!-
ton of love towards all-the love that
was taught by the Grea. Redeemer-
the fellowship and good vii! that
brings US closer together.
Christmas has been observed in all
ages since the birth Of Christ through
out every country as a day of festivity.
The rich and poor alike feel the in
spiration of the great festai day. and
both rich and poor drink from :hc
same fountain, from which flows tba,
stream Of everlasting love that shall
run Oh forever. We therefore wish
tor our readers a merry aud a happy
Christmas. Let US forget the care of
business for a day at least aud join
with the children In feeling happy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

There will be great many exhibits
Al The Fair Oh the 28th and 2St5. Yon
will he surprised at what can be raised
in your parish. Every person IN the
parish, white and black, should come
TO town and see what can be done
right al home. The fair 10 not going
TO be any thing big, but simply start
for the big fair next summer, but as 1T
tie as it 10 going TO be, i, will be worth
seeiug. Don't stay away, come 10
town and help II along In every way
possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Pecan Grove Lodge No. 222 T. & y.
ID. will celebrate ST. Johns day, Dec.
9th by dinner at the Masonic hall.
The Lodge hopes to have every Mason
ia tho parish, whether Row member
or not, as well IS visiting brethren,
with them on that day-ard d right
royal good time is expected. The in
stallation and dinner will not be secret
and the members will invite = few of
their outside friends to become gnes,s
Of the Lodge on this occasion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The East Carroll Fair will open at 2
O'Clock, Thursday, Deem Der 2Sth Au
opeping address will be delivered by
Congressman Jos. f. Ransdell. In the
afternoon OF each day there will be
horse races, pony races, bird shooting,
gsntiemen's slow mule races and other
amusing features. Our country folks
should take day off and come TO town.
Everything will be done 10 make the
Fair entertaining.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The Blue Ridge leree was completed
on Wednesday Of last week, and il is
now one of the best levees in the State.
The contractors have been on this line
for nearly year and half. Mr.. w.
r. Ray, the foreman for Mr.. Z. l.. Max
well. became quite a popular young
gentleman with all who met him, and
we regretted 10 see him have TO leave.
He took the outfit down to tho Reid
levee, where Mr.. Maxwell has subbed
a large amount of work from Mr..
Robt. Nicholson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

J. N. Hin 81 Bro, hsudls Krippen-
dorlf & Diitman shoes for ladies, the
bcst made. The IIaunn shoes for gen.
ilemen known the world over as the
best shoe made, and they keep them 10
black and tan. Call on them to-day
aud see their pretty stock of rug',
chinn .ets, and other usefn. things for
Xmas present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Capt. j. j. Powers and wife have the
sincere sympathy oftheir many friends
in Providence IN the death of their lit
tie daughter, JuDy. She was bright,
swcet girl, and the death Of their only
child is q sad blow to them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Pay up your subscriptions to-day.
There are persons who owe us fortwo
years who should either pay up or
quit. They have received the paper
regular and II is very wrong 10 say
that they have not The money. All
those who do not pay up can not ex-
pee, Us to send the paper to them any
longer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23
Local and Parish News.
A Merry Christmas TO you,
Everybody go 10 the Fair.

A Merry Christmas TO you,
Everybody go 10 the Fair.
Attend Church tomorrow.
This is the season Of good cheer.
Monday was a busy day in town.
Call at Whites to-day for bargains.
Peace on earth and good will TO
all men.
There is very little cotton lef, 10 be
shipped.
The receipts o! cotton a. the landings
is falling of.
There were only one or two arrests
on Saturday lsst.
There should be a term OF criminal
court next month.
The stores 10 town have done large
business this week.
Tbore will be Christmas services a,
the Catholic Church.
Everything on earth good 10 eat at
Mcguire & Schneider's.
Call at Gueuard's to- day aud see the
handsome liue of Xmas goods.
Cotton has taken slump. and the
future buyers wish ihey had sold.
Tho little ones will be The happiest
creatures on earth Christmas morn.
There were several fights last Satur-
day night in different portions oftown.
The bank Is an institution that
should be helped in every way posi-
bic.
The big firm Of Mcguire & Schneid-
cr will run tho Black bayou store next
year.
The Epworlh League meets every
Sunday evening al Tho Methodist
Church.
Those Riguel shoes at Whites, for
only SIS so are something now. Every
pair guaranteed.
Services at tho Catholic Church 60
morrow morning at 1880 and at 4:SO
in the evening.
The Fire Company had large meet
ing on Monday evening, and received
several new members.
This Gueuard Drug Store has one of
the largest stocks of fireworks ever
brought 10 Providence.
Ifyou want something nice TO make
q Xmas present. zee the pretty chairs
and tables at Fishers.
The river Will soon be on tho rise,
and then we may hare another scare
with high wafer fight.
Bell, the photographer, is-ssill here.
and is ready to take your picture. He
will not remain much longer.
The handsome Phil MEG uire, Jr,
will greet you with . smile and a mug
of Tom & Jerry Xmas morning.
There Is al ordinance against shoot
ing fire works on the principal streets.
Let the ordinance be enforced.
George McKee's "Oid Red Snapper"
whisky Is about as good as 10 put up.
Call on him to day for your "perch."
The streets aud sidewalks are in a
bad condition. With an empty treas
nry, IL will be hard 10 put them in a
good fix.
Mrs. Coleman and daughter, Miss
Gay, returned 10 Greenville on Sun
day morning, after pleasant visit 10
relatives.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The small poX scare has about died
out. add shout the only ones now suf.
fsring aud doing any talking, are those
who have sore arms from vaccination
The disease has not spread from the
residence Of Mr.. williamson, aud those
who have had it there, are all well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We call the attention OF our readers
TO the advertisement OF Caldwell &
Smith, 8 Madison street, Memphis,
Tenn. They have money TO losn on
plantations. az rates lower than ever,
and on easy terms.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Ii. Graham and lit
tie son and Miss Fannie Keene, were
pleasant visitors to town on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham have Just re-
turned from Pinewood, Teau., where
they speut the summer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr.. Charley Wilmington wishes Us
to say that his entire blacksmitbing
outfit Is for sale. He says that it is a
good opening for some one. He wants
10 give his cniire time 10 his livery
stable business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr. w. d. Hutchinson, OF Delhi, rep
reseniing The Mutual Lite Insurance
Co, of New York, has been in town for
several days talking life insurance to
our citizens. Mr.. Hutchinson is ali old
newspaper man. and thorough gentle
man. and we hopo tina, he meots with
much success in his line of business,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The two levees being constructed
above town are being pushed to conn.,
pietiou as rapidly as possible. The
lsveo below Stockner's has been
delayed TO some extent by the small
outfit Of MIR Hiner's, but the Levec
Board put other contractors to work
on IL, and since then q great amount
has bees accomplished.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We learn that Mr.. j s. Millikin will
open a large dry goods aud grocery
store after the l.t of January in the
building now occupied by s. W.
Green. The store will be remodelled.
With n glass front, and, when complei-
cd, will be as good store as any In
town. We hear that ore of the most
experiepced clerks of the town will
manage tho business for him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We have no. heard anything lately
of the loug distance telephone line.
The Company has received quite q
large donation from the parish, besides
a good sum subscribed by individuals,
and they oughLto give Us the line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The eclipse of the moon last Satur-
day night was beautiful sigh, to be-
hold. 1t took the shadow of the earth
nearly three hours to cover the disk of
the moon. A great many watched II
with a great deal of curiosity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We learn iha, Mr.. Ysncey Bell, the
we'll known and popular landing keep
er, will move back to his own landing
next year, and that Capt. V. NJ. Pardy
will take charge Of the big warehouse
now III charge of Mr.. Bell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Miss Pearl, the charming daughter
of Mr.. aud Mrs. r. j. Burney, who lie
attending Belhaven College. returned
Friday morning 10 speud the holidays
with her parents. We wish the young
lady pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Rev. Mr.. White has been returned TO
the Providence district by the Metho-
dist Conference that met in Monroe
last week. Mr.. White has many
friends in Providence who welcome
bis return. There will be services at
the Church tomorrow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The Masonic fraturnity are going TO
have grand spread on Wednesday
evening next. All Masons in the
parish, whether in good standing or
not, are requested TO come aud join 10
celebrating 81. Johu's day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr.. Todd, the "Confcctiouery man."
has a complete stock of extra finc can
dies. oranges, apples aud all kinds Of
fruit, and you should call on him 30 day
when you are making your rounds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The conference committee that met
In Madison TO promuigate Tho returns
of the late primaries, adjourned until
the 4th of January. when they will
finish the disputed Jndgeship question.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Registrar McRse will open his office
the first OF the month for the purpose
Of registering aii those who wish to
vote in the April election. 1t is a
complete new registration aud if you
do not register you cannot vote.
Don't neglect this important matter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

To cure a cold in one day. take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
refund The money If it fails TO cure;
25cts. E. W. Groves signature is on
each box. Sold at Guenards drug
store:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr.. E. j. Il.mley left on Tuesday
morning, and i. is supposed that he
skipped on, for Baton Rouge. where.
no doubt, there has been Interesting
times since Wednesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The sad news was received in town
on Tuesday evening that Mrs. Simon
Witkow.ki had died during the day at
her home near Ashton with swamp
fever. Mrs. Witkowski was born aud
raised ia old Carroll, out near Oak
Grove. and we learn her remains were
taken TO her Caledonia plantation for
interment. Mr.. Wiikowski sod bis
family have the sincere sympathy OF
the citizens of onr town 10 their be-
reavcment.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Dir. George Ashbridge is doing
big business in buying old iron.
Gather UP your old iron and take il
10 him. He is giving the highest mar
ket price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We regret TO learn that Mira. Judge
F. Il. Montgomery was taken quite sick
on Saturday last. The many friends
of the good lady will be pleased to
learn that she is now much better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The beautiful sofa at Levy's will be
given away on Monday TO the one
holding the lucky number. With
every dollars worth OF goods purchas-
cd, you are given chance on the sofa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Judge j. NJ. Kennedy, Dir. F. r. Ber-
nard, MIR. S. B. Kennedy.and Mr.. w. E.
Dunn were the delegates that went
down to the Baton Rouge Convention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Galanty Bros. will greet yon to-day
with a smile and the best bargains ever
offered. They want TO do rushing
business aud are making 20 per cent
cut un everything in their store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mcguire 81 Schneider have every
thing in their large and commodious
store to mske you happy. and il they
cannot satisfy your wants. there is no
use for you 10 try anywhere else.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Call at Guepard's drug store to-day
and see the handsome line of Christ
mas goods be has on show. You can
make a selection from one OF the larg-
est stocks in town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Harvey Dunn, a good, industrious
colored boy, has bongb. ont tho bust
ness of Jones & McNeal and will run
ii for himself. lie is deserving of sue
cess.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23
LOST.

A Bay Pony. about AZ bands high, with
spots caused by itch) on his body. Braided
or on left hip. lie reached. The finder
VIII be suitably rewarded by returning to
II. CONSTANT.
Neponset Plantation, Athertou p. o., La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23
NEW YEARS
DINNER............

The Ladies of Grace Church will
give their annual New Years Dinaer
al the Opera House, on
TUESDAY,, TRE AND OF JANUARY.
Dinner, including coffee and desert,
50cle.
MRS. V. n. PURDY, President.
MRS. r. j. WALKER, Secty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Judge F. +. Montgomery returned
from Madison parish on Saturday last.
He was called there to look after bis
interests In the Jadgeship contest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

There is great deal Of complaint Ia
regard TO the condition of the bridges
In the parish. especially Tensss bridge,
and the bridges aioDg the swamp road.
Those who have hauling to do OYER
them cay ,ha, they are in dangerous
condition. Tho Police Jury should sec
that they are repaired immediately.
They should be looked after and kept
In good condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

S. w. Green, one of our colored
merchants, has leased the store now
occupied by Mr.. Sam CARRIER, aud will
move into i, the first of he year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

To cure a cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinlne. All druggists
refund she money if Il fails TO cure;
35cts. E. w. Groves signature 10 on
each box. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Miss Kate Turner lef, Yesterday on
the Julia. She will spend the Christ
mas with her sister, Mrs. B. T. Wat
Gins. near Port Gibson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Hill Bros. have just received line
Of Iiansn shoes. in the latest styles.
Yon are not considered dressed with
out a pair of these shoes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr.. Phil Mcclure made another trip
to Vlcksburg this week. He got
with us last week having slipped in and
out, without giving us a tip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Our colored merchants viii be on
Levee street and mex, door to each
other next year. McNeai, Cooke,
Green aud jones.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mira. T. Y. Ransdell was taken III on
Sunday last. and was quite sick for
several hours. We are glad to report
her better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Jake Marcus wants your trade to-
day. He is going TO cut prices oil
everything, and il will pay you TO call
and see him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

gg~The Lord Baltimore Whiskey-
you will be pleased with it. To be
had Only at Frsnklin's saloon. 1t Is
tho best whiskey made to-day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

Mr. J.. Patten Williams, formerly OF
this parish, stopped off day last
Thursday with his relatives. the family
of Mr. Geo. It. Blackburn, left the fol-
lowing morning for Louisville, KY,
where be 10 now located. MIR. wiz
liams was looking quite well, and does
no, seem 10 be taking on age very fast.
lie says he is delighted with Louisville.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

There should be more advertising
patronage give to The paper. The
merchants should help more than they
do. Those who have given US their
patronage and helped us along during
the year, we extend our thanks. We
believe their business has been beuo.
fitted by the use OF printers ink and
they have gotten value received Let
those who have uot advertised before
try it, aud they will soon see their
business commenec to increase.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

We notice in the New Orleans pa
pers OF q late date, that Bishop SEES
sums and wife, both of whom have
been seriously i'll for several months.
returned to the city entirely recovered
in health. The Bishop and wife have
been sorely afflicted, and it is crafty
lug to his numerous friends in East
Carroll to learn that they are entirely
recovered in health. We hope 10 hear
at an early day that he will Vlsii here
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

The best prescription for chills
Groves Ta.,eless Chill Tonic. No cure
no pay. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-23

s~ When yon want something good
drink the Lord Baltimore Whiskey
You will find it q. Franklin's saloon