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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22
Local and Parish News.

The century 10 fast drawing to a
close.
Il The schools will be closed all OF
u pext week.
Close your places of business on
EChristmas day.
s. Caldwell has lot of first class
Christmas mules.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year to all.
Col. w. II. Benjamin was visitor
TO town on Tuesday.
See Millikiu's pretty window dis
play Of handsome china.
You will find fruit cakes at Ash
bridges that can't be beat.
Bud Stein is in town, and will re-
main until after the holidays.
There should he a fiourishing busi-
ness in town to-day aud Monday.
See what J. N. Hill & Bro. are offer
ing to-day in the way of bargains.
Look at the beautiful lines of Xmas
goods on display by our merchants.
The Epworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church.
Get a jug Of "Red Snapper" at Nc
KEGS, II you want TO make first class
egg nog.
Rev. G. Maize returned from Mill
kin's Bend and Delta on the Belle last
Tuesday.
There Is no road from Walkers
residence to the end of the corporate
limits on The lake.
Mr.. e j. Hamley Is building a large
warehouse behind the building used
by him as an Office.
There were lots of drunks, fights
and knockouts among the colored peo-
pie last Saturday night.
Make your purchases from the mer-
chants who advertise. They want
your trade and ask for it,.
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL o'clock and at
1880 O'Clock in the evening.
The fog last Friday, Saturday and
Sunday mornings caused steamboats, TO
get behind ten to fifteen hours.
Before another issue of the Banner
Democrat Christmas will be here and
we wish Merry Christmas TO you.
II is reported that the bank is cav
ing at rapid rate above town, and
that the river is doing much damage. |
Services will be held at the Catholic |
Church tomorrow morning at half
past ten and in the evening at half past |
four O'Clock.
Tuesday was a beautiful day, the
sun shining bright and anything like
December weather. The mercury
was up TO 20.
Charley Gregory, q colored black
smith aud wood worker, is building a
shop near the colored church on
Church street.
Contractor Hamley received several
car loads of lumber from saw mill
In Arkansas last Friday night by the
steamer Julia.
We are glad to see Mr.. lobe De-
,ouy able TO be out on bis crutches.
after mouth or more spent in bed
with broken leg.
Make some. poor person happy on
Christmas morn by remembering
,hem with some little. gift. You can
40 ii with little cost 10 yourself.
: Sptncer Fulgnm makes mattresses
md renovates old ones. He does first
slass work. If you have anything in
sbis line to be done see him.
= DIR. n. w. Seay OF No. zoos Magazine
vreet, New Orleans. has a notice in
abis Issue, offeriog his Alpha planta-
on. located IN Bunch's Bend, for sale.
Il, The services Al the Episcopal church
tia Christmas day will be al half pas,
Ven. The choir has been prsctieing
psrihe occasion and there will be nice
sspging.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Aunt Sallie McGowen, an old coli
ored woman who has been running q
colored hotel for years in town, and
who furnishes early coffee 10 most of
the store keepers and clerks and meals
to the boys who take early starts for
hunting and fishing, had big turkey
supper one night last week, and we
learn thatit was as fine as could be
prepared by any Que. Aunt Sallie has
the respect of the white people, who
help her along in making living.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

In paragraph last week we said
the river had reached SO on the Provi-
deuce guage, which should have been
29, mistake of ten feet. When the
river gets to be around the 39-foot
notch, we begin TO think of high
water and oyerfows.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Santa Claus. driven by bis large
drove of Renders aud his great big
wagon. loaded high up with toys and
everything 10 make the little ones
happy, will make his rounds next
Monday night. How happy and joy
full the little ones feel upon Weakening
Christmas morn and seeing what
Santa Claus has brought them. 1t is
the happiest time of their lives.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Charley Wilmington sold out his
livery stable business last week, which
makes the hundredth time, more or
less, that he has sold out in the past
few years. Our friend Wilmington
has mania for building stables aud
then selling out at a discount Just to
get to build another stable, which he
says be is going TO do about opposite
the Egelly House.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

A reliable colored man a few days
ago from Greenville, says that city is
full of small pox, and that there has
been a great many deaths, from the
disease. He says that not half of the
cases are reported. The authorities
of our parish and town should be on
the watch, as it is liable to be brought
here at any time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

The ladies of the Episcopal Sunday
School will have Christmas tree in
tho Church on the evening after
Christmas, "wednesday at o'clock,
when the children will be remembered
by their teachers aud friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Mr.. DuBose Powell has his dental
office with DIR. Bernard, over the Cue
nard drug store, and will be ready for
practice on Monday next. Mr.. Powell
has been connected for the past two
years with one of the finest dentists in
Memphis, and the young man comes
highly recommended. Call on Mr..
Powell il you have any dental work
to be done.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22
THE WALDAUER co,

We are carrying a line
of goods never handled
before in town. We have
gold je w elry, e b ony
goods of all kinds, ebony
goods trimmed in silver.
They will m a Ike b a n d.
some Christmas gifts.
Call and Sc e our big
display.
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

We understand that gasoline boat,
with two or three hunters on board,
had great sport down at the large
bar below town last week. The party
killed over two hundred ducks and
great many wild geese. They had
large number of decoy ducks and
geese out, and had no trouble in
slaughteriDg them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Last Saturday night down asar the
fair grounds Fred Speaks knocked
Bill Lee off his horse with club
Both are colored men, and were rid
ing. Speeks ard Lees horse have
been missing siuce then, and no doubt
ne has skipped the, country with the
animal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Mr.. w. Lehman, the grocery man,
is now receiving every week from
New Orleans by the steamer Dewey
red snapper, fresh mackerel and Bayou
Cook oysters, packed in ice, and they
are just as fresh and as nice as if sold
right in the city. Mr.. Lehman sells
the red snappers and mackerel accord
ing to size and the oysters at fifteen
cents per dozen, cheaper than they
were ever sold before in town. Mr..
Lehman wants to build up a large
business in this line, and he will do it
if he keeps up as he is doing at the
present time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

The three chairs and two sofas will
be drawn for on Christmas day at
Levy's big store on the corner of Lake
and Levee streets. The chairs and
sofa are very fine and to-day you
should purchase enough of goods TO
get free chance on them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

We call the attention of our readers
to the card Of the steamber Delta, in
which il says that arrangements have
been made with the Lee line steamers
and the Memphis and Cincinnati
Packet Co, to handle freight from ST.
Louis and all points on the Ohio river,
making connection at Memphis with
these boats and handling all freight
south of that point. See notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22
Guenard Drug Store.

Longs one horse circus arrived last
Monday about eleven o'clock aud
pitched their tent in time to give an
evening performance. 1t was a"rockyD
turn out, and about as po-count as
they generally get. They had nothing
to show, and only had about five per-
formers. II would be better not to
allow such fakes TO pitch their tents,
or if they do, make them pay the full
license.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Mr. aud Mrs Dennis Brown arrived
last Sunday from Louisville, which
city they left on Wednesday after their
marriage. They are both popular
young people with every one, and have
been receiving congratulations during
the week from their many friends
We welcome them back and wish for
them happy and prosperous future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Miss Pearl Fisher, the bright daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Fisher, who
has been attending the high school al
Greenville for the past session, will
return to spend the holidays with her
narents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Mrs. G Nj. Franklin left on Wednes-
day for Vicksburg and will return to-
morrow morning with her daughter,
Miss Nina, who will spend the holi-
days at home, aud then return to her
school duties at the Convent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

The Methodist conference has re-
turned Rev. j. NJ Henry as Presiding
Elder of this district and has sent to
Providence Rev. James benson of
Shreveport. Rev. II. o. White win go
to Arcadia. He will not leave until
after Christmas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Last Monday and Tuesday were
busy days with our merchants. The
amount of furniture bought by the
colored people was immense and it
shows that they are putting their
money 10 a good purpose.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Miss Isabel Montgomery, the pretty
daughter OF Mr.. aud Mrs. T. f. Mont
gomery, who has been visiting rels-
tiyes in Alexandria since the middle
of summer, returned home last Friday
after delightful visit ald pleasant
time spent in that city. We welcome
the young lady home. Her brother,
MIR. John Montgomery, returned with
her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

January 1st, 1901, is the day in
which the colored people will celebrate
their natal day of freedom in accord
ance with the emancipation proclsma-
ton of President Lincoln, issued on
the 1st day of January, 1868.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

White is showing extra fine bar
gains in overcoats, at So 90. $40 90 and
$1100. For this line of overcoats the
price cannot be beat in any city. See
the line of overcoats at Whites.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

To cure cold in one day take
Laxative Bro .Quinine. All druggists
refund the money if it fails to curs
25cts. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Sold at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

There will be services on Christmas
day at the dlfferent churches, so go
to your places of worship on that day
II is right that you should give thanks
to God on high.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

The merchants will do large bust
ness to-day and Monday. They are
showing q handsome line of every.
thing suitable for presents, aud they
should be literally patronized.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Mr.. Phil MCGUIRE, who went down
10 Orleans couple of weeks ago. re-
surned last Tuesday 10 spend his
Christmas with the boys at home.
fIe looks we'll, and no doubt his trip
paid him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

DR.. w. E Long is now at his no me
IN the second ward, having returned
from New York this week. The
Doctor is welcomed back by his many
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

from 80 cents up. Made
by best Confectionery in
n. O.
The finest and largest Sc
lection of Candies in
town.
We have the largest stock
of Christmas goods.
Don't buy until you
see us.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

aLo's of church people who do a
lot of talking about giving up to
others, says the Manayunk Philoso-
pher, "dou't give up when the collec-
tion plate is passed."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

We have now at our
stables for inspection the
finest lot of mules that
ever'was brought to the
town. We ais o. b a v e
another lot of fine horses
just III. Call and take a
look.
j. r. Caldwell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

Fine eWelry is the most
suitable for Christi a S
gifts. See olIr display.
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-22

See our display of hand
some Christmas novel
ties.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
MOVING A SCHOOL HOUSE.
People of Poweshiek County Have a
Great Contest.

Brooklyn Chronicle: The people of
Jefferson township are somewhat
stirred up this week over the moving
of the school house in district No.
into Hartwick. The school house
question at that place covers period
of years. Five years ago an effort
was made to move tbelhouse into the
town, and an appeal taken to the
county superintendent, who decided
against moving it. At everylelection
since that the school house question
has been up. The population of
Hartwick is now something over one
hundred people; the town is located
in district No. s and the pupils go
out nearly mile to the school house.
Last winter twenty-six pupils were
enrolled and sixteen of them lived in
town. For the last year or two Hart
wick has wanted new school house
built in the townIand leave the old
one stand where it is. At the annual
meeting in March the question of
moving the house and also the build
ing of new one were both voted
down. On March 2Sth a called meet
ing of the board took up the question
of moving the house andsby vote of
six to one decided to move it. Con-
tracts were at once made with Belle
PLANE firm to move the house into
town and the school which had begun
was ordered stopped until the house
was moved. School closed last Fri
day and Monday morning the house
movers went to work, having ten
days to complete their work. An
appeal to the county superintendent
against the moving of the house was
taken by the people of the township,
and the date for the hearing has been
set for May 9Th.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
EVENLY MATCHED.
Handicap Shoot Results in Many Ties
for the Prize.

There was good attendance at
the stated meeting of the Oskaloosa
Gun Club at the club grounds Friday
afternoon. 1t was a sort of a pre-
liminary shoot and there were nine
teen starters. Sixteen of the num-
Der qualified for the finals and made
the scores a tie, so that the hand
some hunting jacket that was offered
as prize by the Hub clothing house
will be practically shot for again at
the next meeting.
Professor Mattox had his exhibition
clothes on yesterday and he made a
new record for himself by breaking
thirty-eight straight. He hit AZ out
of As targets, missing two out of the
first ten.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
After the Northwestern.

Eddyville Tribune. A. B. Eberhart,
representative of the traffic depart
ment, of the Northwestern, was here
yesterday looking after the company's
interest. Upon the completion of the
new road, it is probable that sta
ton will be installed just north of
town. In many ways this will be a
benefit to Eddyville, especially to the
stock-shippers, as that road puts it's
stock trains into Chicago four hours
ahead of any other road in this
vicinity. 1t will also give us pas
senger service that will be of much
convenience to this entire section.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube is infamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the in
fammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which i. nothing but an inhamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Are You Constructed?

Do you have that tired feeling? Do
you feel sluggish, bilious and out of
sorts generally? Do you have sick
headache? Do you have pimples,
eruptions, blotches, ulcers, sores or
other results of constipation? To be
healthy, the sewer of the body, the
bowels, must be kept in an active,
healthy condition, and nothing does
it 80 well as Bailey's Laxative tablets.
They bring clear rosy complexion
and clear head. A tablet or two
taken at night makes you feel fine
in the morning. 10 Ct, packages
contain 20 tablets, and 25ct., pack,
60 tablets Chocolate coated. w. J.
Bailey, is written on each package.
Lakeside Medicine Co., Chicago,
Prop. Sample free. Remember they
cure constipation. Sold by G. N.
Beechler. Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
PLEASANT MUSICALE.
Older Pupils of Mrs. Ray Give a Pri-
waite Entertainment Friday
Evening.

A musicale was given at the home
of Mrs. Belle @. Ray, Friday evening,
by her older pupils, assisted by Miss
Stella Garretson. After the program
there were musical games and light
refreshments. There were about 80
present and all thoroughly enjoyed
the evening. The program rendered
was as follows:
Piano Duet, Spanish Dance, No. 1
OPP. ~. .......... MaszkoWsk1
Zetta Garretson, Mrs. Ray.
Doloves-Melodie, op. GA, Franz Beler
Mary McVay.
I'd Valse, OPP. Sc .............Go GODDARD
Mabel Cleaver.
Scarf Dance ..............Ch aminade
Retha Covington.
Minuet en- Re ........... Beaumont
Ethel White.
(G) Murmuring Zephyrs. Jensen
(b) Spring Song, OPP. 33, E. Liebling
Josephine Evans.
Mazurka, OPP 1877, No. $40. Bohn
Myrtle Russell.
Songs
(a) Elaine, Beardsley Vande Water
(6) Rainbows.... B. HaWley
Stella Garretson.
Gay Shepherds All and Maidens Fair
.................. ......... Nevin
(b) Minnetto, op. % .... Chaminade
Lillian Hughes.
(o) Polonaisen, OPP. 12........ .Mirkel
(b) Butterfly, OPP. 43, No. 1..... Grieg
Lou Evans.
Piano Duet, Symphonic No. ., op. SO
Larghetto- Scherzo. 3. . Beethoven
Page Rosebrook, Mrs. Ray.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
District Court.

The court was convened this morn
ing and the criminal docket is now
engaging the time of the court. This
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock Dayton
Smalley, Dwight Sopher, VIM. Dwire,
w. Staten and Geo. Brown were ar
raigned and the indictments read to
them, that have been returned by
the grand jury. All of the defend
ants were given until Saturday to
plead. .......
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Tortured a witness.

Intense suffering was endured by Wit
ness T. L. Martin, of Dixie. Ky, be-
fore he gave this evidence: Il coughed
every night until my throat was nearly
raw; then tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery which gave instant relief. l
have used it in my family for four years
and recommend it as the greatest remedy
for coughs, colds and all throat, chest
and lung troubles. 1t will stop the
worst cough, and not only prevents hut
absolutely cures consumption. Price soc
and 81. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles Ioc at Green & Bentley Drug
Co.'S store.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
An Ancient Relief

The ancients believed that rheumatism
was the work of demon within man.
Anyone who has had an attack of SCI
attic or inhammatory rheumatism will
agree that the inhiction is demoniac
enough to warrant the belief. 1t has
never been claimed that Chamberlain's
Pain Balm would cast out demons, but
it will cure rheumatism. and hundreds
bear testimony to the truth of this state
ment. One application relieves the pain,
and this quick relief which it affords is
alone worth many times its cost. For
sale by Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
School Report.

The following is the report of the
Elm Grove Madison township school
for the first month of the spring term,
beginning April 8, and ending May 4.
Number enrolled, 81; males 10, fe.
males II; average attendance, %.
Those not absent or tardy during the
month were: Peter Kelderman, Carl
Compton, Frank Stout, Maud Dewitt,
Jessie Dewitt and Jessie Sefrit. Nc
visitors during the month.
JAS. @. GILLESPIE, teacher.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Prices Of Cattle.

The Brooklyn Chronicle say: G..
@. Bigler' big cattle sale at Victor.
Last year Bigler & Son sold thirty
two head at an average of S241 per
head. This year he sold twenty-nine
head at an average of $500 per head.
The highest price received for one
COW lost year was 500. The highest
figure received this year for an ami
NAL WIS $780,"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
Mrs. Carmichael Dead.

Paul lively received a telegram
from New Jersey this morning saying
bis daughter, Mrs. Cora lively Car
micael died last night. The remains
will be brought to the city for burial,
and will arrive sometime Monday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in the male or female. 1t relieves
retention of water and pain in passing
it almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure, this is your rem
edy. Sold by Green & Bentley, drug
gists, Oskaloosa. Iowa. wIyr
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in / to 3
days. It's action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the di-
sease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. rs cents.
Sid by Green & Bentley drug Co.
druggist, OskaIoosa, Ia. 22w52.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10
Try Aliens FOOt-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures swol-
len, sweating feet, ingrowing nails,
blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-05-10

The Sheldon edition for the Topeka
Capital was success for one week, but
E. =. Andrews of Newton, Kansas, says
"Beggs' Blood Purifier has been STAN
dard spring medicine in my family for
twenty years" Permanently cures all
skin and blood disorders. All druggists.