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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Messrs. Church & Shelton, real es-
tate agents of Greenville, have for sale
on easy terms, several plantations not
far from Providence. They are in the
Joe's Bayou country, and they are as
fine and productive as a crow ever
few over. These places were under
cultivation before the war, and they
could be easily made ready for a crop
the first year. You can buy any of
the places OIL your own terms. Capt.
Frank Anderson, who is their agent,
and is well known in ourtowD, will be
here in few days to sell these places.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
100000 to Loan on
Cotton.

We have $780, 900 to loan on cotton
consigned to us, at the rate OF per
cent. per annum. Being believers IN
higher prices. we are willing to make
loans within 20 per cent. OF the actual
value of cotton at time of delivery, and
hold your cotton until ordered to dis
pose of same Our charges for storing
and selling will be as reasonable as
could be asked for, and you can feel
assured our sales will more than equal
any made in New Orleans, Memphis
or Vicksburg. We solicit trial ship
ment. Call on our representative, Mr..
Sol Cohen, at the Lake Providence
Bank, who will be pleased to make
You advances and give you any infor-
nation you may wish.
THE WALDAUER co.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Our entire paper mail that was sent
off Saturday morning came back to
the post office at this place Tuesday
morning. II is the fault of one of the
postmasters between Ben Lemond and
Blanton Old the Y. 81 M. V. r. r.
There is no need of such carelessness
as this, and we hope that Mrs. Taylor
will find out who is to blame, add re-
port them for such negligence. This
is not the first time such things have
happened on this new mail route,
which is turning out to be the worst
we ever had.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Martin, Phillips & Co, the commits
sion merchants of Memphis, who are
anxious to do business in our parish
both in the line of advancing to our
planters and in purchasing cotton,
have had a great deal Of cotton ship
ped them this season, aud their sales
have been satisfactory. Last week
their hustling cotton buyer, Mr..
George Ashbridge. shipped them two
bales of long staple cotton, which this
house sold for 15cts. Nothing short
about this, and it shows what the
Memphis market eau do.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

In spite of the cold and disagreeaoie
night, Children's Rally at the Me'no-
dist Church, last Sunday night, passed
off very successfully. The children,
under the able management OF MISS
May Beard, acquitted themselves IN
the most excellent manner and deiiv-
cred their recitations very credltaoiy'
The songs were beautiful, especially
when sung by a GLORIOUS Of little
voices. The Church was filed with
people of all denominations. and we
believe they all went away well pleased
with the entire program. These rally
days of the Sunday school come annu'
ally, and with an active young lady
like Miss Beard to drill the children
they will always be successful. Ihi
young lady is 10 be cong ratulased
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Labor seems to be scarce, and there
is hardly person who wants to work
that cannot find plenty to do. 1t looks
like a hard matter to find anyone who
is loafng. Every one seems to be at
work which speaks we'll for the coun-
try. OF course there are some chronic
ioafers, who will not work, but they
are scarce. They should be driven
out of the community.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
Local and Parish News.

The first real touch of winter was
Sunday.
Cross the river trade was brisk on
Monday.
Right now is the time to go and pay
your poll tax.
Our post office will look nice in it's
new location.
Mr.. w. S. Mcguire has now a new
and pretty serry.
Geo. Mckee has built up his success
on sRed Snapper"
Wsldauer q Co., have 100000 to
loan, See Sol Cohen.
Rev G. Maize returned from Mill-
kiu's Bend Tuesday morning.
There was another heavy frost, with
plenty of ice on Tuesday morning.
To-day is the LIST of December.
The holidays are creeping upon us.
This is good time of the year 10
use suspension bridge to the hills.
The photographer has pulled down
his tent and will now go to some other
point.
Jack Frost was so heavy on Monday
morning that it resembled young
snow.
The EPworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church,
NeilPs cotton report of last week
should give cotton a solid backing for
higher prices.
Don't let the new court house ques-
ton die out. Let us keep kicking
until we get it.
Yancey Bell aud Frank Mcclure,
two good men, have plenty of first
class coal to sell.
The town was ded on Monday
with country people. Very good
business going Oh all day.
Services at the Episcopal Church to-
morrow morning at i O'Clock and al
1880 O'Clock in the evening.
Caldwell will SOON have fine lot
of mules at his stables. Anything
Caldwell cells you, it is guaranteed.
The river is now rising at Cairo, ST.
Louis, Memphis, Helena. Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Louisville and other points
The road leading to the landing ia
OF very great Importance, aud it should
be put in good condition for the win.
ter.
There were few thanksgiving tur.
keys murdered Thursday. They are
being saved for the holidays little
later on.
Services will be held at the Catholic
Church tomorrow morning at hall
past ten and in the evening at half past
four O'clock.
Our merchants are receiving mag
niieent lines of holiday goods. Set
your home merchants before sending
oil for any article.
Next week we will publish the pa
per read by Mr.. Frank Constant be
fore the Farmers Institute. held il
our town on the 9th of November.
The Italian and Greek fruit dealer
have fallen out over rivally in bust
ness, aud their differences were airet
in the Mayors court Oh Monday.
Our popular sheriff, who has bee
laid up al home for ten days or NOR
with bilious attack, is able to be GU
again aud attending TO his duties.
Gnenard has a beautiful line of Jew
elry, ebony brushes and combs an
many other articles that are just tn
thing for handsome Christmas gifts.
Whites window display OF silk shi
waists is very pretty. They are ju
as fine, the quality as good, and Il
price as low, as you can find in any cit
We learn that Mr.. Z. E. Williamsc
has severed bis connection at the PIT
man grocery store aud has accepted
position at the Mound store in the Sc
ond ward.
There were several shots fired ne
Judge Kennedy's residence last Mo
day night. They are supposed to
white persons, aud IL found out. th'
will think il cold day in Augu
when the Law finishes with them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

With every dollars worth of goods
purchased at the store of Il. j. Burney
81 Co, you are given chance TO win
fine organ. This is liberal offer,
aud you should take advantage of it.
The drawing will take place the 1st
day of February, 1901.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The Vicksburg Post says that "Mr
l.. r. Adams, Superintendent of con-
s,ructiou of the Cumberland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, has
distributed poles from Smeeds station
on the Y. 81 NJ. V, 10 Filters aud Ben
Lomond Landing. He has large
force at work putting up the metallic
wire that will connect Lake Provi-
dence with the outside world. The
cable has been shipped as is learned
by a notice to Mr.. McCulfoch."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
HOMES IN
East and West Carroll
FOR SALE
On Easy Terms for Less Money than
Rent Will Cost You.

We handle large properties and
will cut the large places to suit pur-
chasers. Lots of forty acres and
upwards on easy terms.
The properties lay on the Missis-
sippi river, near Lake Providence
and Joes Bayou.
Send for our catalogue giving full
particulars.
Our representative, Capt. F. w.
Anderson, will be in Lake Provi
dence in a few day to show you the
property and arrange the SALE
CHURCH & SHELTON,
Greenville, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Lee Dotson, a levee negro on the
Sulem leyee, was brought up Wednes-
day and placed in Jail, charged with
killing anotner negro. Geo. King,
one of the best coiored men in the par
ish, who is running store in the first
ward, made the arrest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

We bad no mail by the new route
Tuesday morning nor Tuesday even
ing. If this occurs now, what can we
expect when the roads get in their
regular winter condition. The road
to the railroad by this ronte cannot be
travelled.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The merchants of our town have
already commenced to lay in large sup
plies of holiday goods, and as this has
been a prosperous season, there is DO
doubt that they will have finer and
larger stocks to select from than in
many years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
A complete line Of
Rainy Day Skirts,
Umbrellars,
Parasols,
Rubbers.
j. N. HILL q BRO

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
we're cool, clear. sun shiny days; but
Thursday morning the rain set in, aud
we are very much afraid that from
now on we can expet downright
murky, wintry weather, with very
few pleasant days. This has been a
fine season for gathering the crop,
and another week will find the fields
clean.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The prettiest wedding that has
taken place In our town for years was
celebrated at the Episcopal Church on
Wednesday evening last, when Mr..
ROYAL Powell aud Miss Mabel Golden
burg were united in marriage. The
impressive services of the Episcopal
church was conducted by Rev. Mr..
Boberg. The bride never looked
loveIier and the bridesmaids prettier.
There were many comments on the
handsome gouuds worn by the bridal
party, and especially by the bride.
The groom looked manly and hand
some. The church was beautifully
decorated by Mrs. w. N. White, who
is always counted upon on such occa-
'sions to lend her assistance.
Mr.. Powell is an industrious young
man, full Of push aud energy, and we
congratulate him upon winning such
lovely woman as Miss Mabel for life
PARTNER. May their future life be as
bright and happy as now. Good luck
to you both Is the sincere wish of the
Banner Democrat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The Ladies' Home Journal for
December, is Que of the finest numbers
issued by the Curtis Publishing Co.
1t is filled with beautiful Christmas
stories, and is worth double the price
asked for it. Yon can find the Ladies'
Home Journal at Guenard's book
stand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Mrs. Taylor, our accommodating
postmistress, will move the post ONCE
either to-day or Monday, to the new
location, which will be nicely located
and convenient to everybody. Ii VIII
be quite a difference from the OLD
place where il has been so long located,
but it will only take short while un-
I'll all will appreciate the change in its
new location. Now that the Office Will
be moyed, we suggest 10 Mrs. Taylor
that the letter box in front of the Cue
nard drug store, where it will be OF nc
pse as the Office will be right Opposite
that she move it 10 the corner OF the
old post Office, where it will be no IN
convenience to her in removing tn'
mail and which will be great oenen
to the patrons of the office. There u
no use for the box where 1t Is no"
located.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Ducks and geese are plentiful down
on the sand bar below town, and sew
eral persons have been down lately
who have returned with quantities OF
ducks and few geese. They tell us
with decoy ducks the shooting would
be much better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The negro who held up another
negro on the lake road some weeks
ago and took fifteen dollars from him,
was captured by sheriff Strong of Chi
cot county, Ark, last week. Deputy
sheriff Blount went up after him last
Friday, returning Sunday evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The Vicksburg Post says that "the
many friends of Captain and Mrs. Joe.
De La Hunt will be grieved to learn
that Mrs. De La Hunt is threatened
with total loss of her eyesight. LII IS
10 be hoped that this will not be the
case and that she will be spared this
greatest of all Affections This is
sad indeed, and we hope and trust that
the eyesight of this good lady will be
spared to her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The river is now rising at this point
and we can look for good size river.
The rains above have been earlier this
wear than in several years past. There
will be a good boating stage, both
from Cincinnati aud st. Louis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Mr.. aud Mrs. Royal Powell were the
recipients of many handsome and
costly bridal presents. We learn that
everything needed to go to house
keeping was also given them by their
many friends, which shows their pop
ularity with those whom they have
been raised up with.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Without you pay your poll tax by
the Slst of the present mouth you will
lose your right to vote in the Con-
gressional election two years hence
You have only few weeks more to
avail yourself of the opportunity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Rev. Mr.. Boberg left last Saturday
evening for Tallulah, where he held
services Sunday evening. He then
went on TO Bastrop to marry couple
Tuesday. He returned Wednesday,
making part of the distance by land so
as 10 reach here in time to marry Mr..
Royal Powell and Miss Mabel Golden
burg Wednesday night. He had
rough trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The Vicksburg & Greenville Pack ct
Company continue to give excellent
service with their two nice steamers,
the Belle of the Bends and Annie
Laurie. This line can be depended
on, and they are here year in aud
wear out,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

E. j. Hamley, real estate dealer,
and dealer in lumber, sash, doors and
blinds, will give prompt and personal
attention to all matters connected with
real estate. Those owners wishing to
sell or rent should register their prop
erty with him. Prompt attention
given.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Malinda Hughes, colored woman
who runs boarding house on Levee
street, was up before Mayor Franklin
on Monday for keeping a disorderly
house. She was find, besides being
bound over to the District Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
Stetson's Name

in a hat is a guarantee of its reliability
Our name is on everything We sell
another guarantee-Quality.
Both names are in every Stetson
Hat we sell. And please remember
that we carry only the best grade.
Money back if 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, 1900-12-01

Notwithstanding that last Sunday
night was very disagreeable and blus-
try, the Methodist Church was crowd
ed TO listen 10 the children who took
part In the "Sunday School Rally"
Ii is remarkable how well they can go
through their parts. Their instruc-
tors deserve much praise for their
uutiring work in making them perfect
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
We Invite YOU 10 call and sec an Entire Line
d NEW FRESH GROCERIES Just received from
ST. LDlB. uAcu,pz 8 SCHNEIDER
MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER,

TO cure a cold in one day take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
refunc the money if it fails to cur9
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, 1900-12-01

To cure a cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
refund the money if it fails 10 cure;
25cts. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. For sale at Guenard's drug
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
m / have just received a
s'nne barge load of fine
1 Hal coal and am now
sb!Isbs. ready to sell you.
w eA4s YANCEY BELL.

The levee contractors down at the
big Salem levee, are all up with their
contracts, and there is no doubt about
the lovee being finished by the LIST
of February if we have anything like
good weather. They are all going TO
make money too, which 10 the best
thing about it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Mr.. Phil Mcclure returned Tuesday
morning direct from the Crescent
City. lie looks the picture of good
health, and we hope that he is good
for many years to come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

We will soon be calling on our
patrons for their Indebtedness to us,
and we hope they will not tell US "to
call again" We need the money due
us. Remember, in few weeks we
will call on you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The steamer St. Louis was at our
landings for several hours last Satur-
day putting of her own freight and
freight from tie Hill City, sunk near
Memphis few weeks ago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

In the past two or three weeks we
have had half dozen different horse
drovers. They help the town out to
the tune of SO each, which the town
badly needs just about now.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Congressman Jos. E. Rausdell and
wife left yesterday for Washington,
where we hope they will spend pleas
ant winter. They will return to spend
the holidays at home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

Last Saturday night was disagree
able with rain and strong wind. 1t
started in early and caught a great
many country people in town, who
had rough time in getting home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01

The Memphis, New Orleans and
Cincinnati Packet Company have an
nounced resumption OF navigation
from Cincinnati TO all points south.
The steamer New South left Cincin-
natl on Wednesday aud the steamer
Buckeye State will leave to-day.
These boats bring large freights south.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-01
Orders taken for Future
Contracts.

Nov. 8, I'm.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-02-11
NELLIE EASTMAN
Her Alaskan EXplOits-A
 Rough IT'D

NJ Cunningham ei Bisbes was in Tucson day or two since. His ar rival caused the Star soii5s to bs rs- ninescert and wrote the following regarding Nellie CAshman of Tomb stone fame:
 Mir Cunningham is nephew of the famous Nellie Csshnsn, who is known in almost every miLing camp ia Ari- zona as a prospector. Nellie has seen the ups and downs of prospector's life and has given her means to many who called upon her for aid. She has been grub stsked several times, Tue sonian appearing in the role ot grub stalker for Nellie oa more than one oc- casson. The last deal was gruba stsking outfit for the KlondiKe, on which journey Nellie started two years ago last mouth. She has been in Dawson and has acquirei claims. Her aim was to make the biggest strike of her life before dsserting the dis,rst. She has pluck and will carry out her project if grit counts for any thing. In long letter of recent date to her nephew, she said she went on A trip for supplies and on the return b. boat the vessel had been wrecked and all on board were glad to save only the clothes they wore and get back to Dawson alive. She said in th- letter that it was question of walking to Dawson and that it was dis,lnS oi I 200 miles. Itwis in Nellie to cover he ground on ''Job's trottsrs" Sac had accomplished the feat before and mere and i, was no; impossible to do it agaln. Once mora she is in D4w- ssn, having walked that 900 mile from the steamboat wreck to the me
 tropolis of the klordike country
 Miss Cashmsn has a ni5ce in Yuma
 wife et Miles ArchibalI, who has been
 in the employ Of the territorial prison
 as guard, etc.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-02-11

The telephoto attachment can be used with any double lens of standard make.
 Amateur photographers who expect 10 take snap shots" al the Paris expo sition in 1900 will have to pay for the privilege. 4 charge of 50 cent!mes will be made.
 Flashlight powders are not particu- larly dangerous, when handled with care. Do not place them near inflam- mable draperies, however, or take any risks with them whatever.
 The fad of the day seems to be fram- ing of ones photographs in special frames Of black oak. A frame manufac- turer told me last week that his busi- ness with amatur photographers had grown to be enormous, and that prac- tically all of it was on the narrow black oak or chestnut frames that set any black and white print off beautifully. These frames are cheap, and they make a real wall ornament out of a print that looks insignificant when simply mount ed on q card.
Tombstone epitaph., 1900-02-11
A CAPTIVE
Brought From Arizona on a
 Murder Charge

Ranger J. ". Mathews brought in an important prisoner yesterday from Phoenix. ArIzoas says the Fl Paso Times. The prisoner IS Atkins. and IS wanted for murder. He was recog- nizsd by his photograph and captured near Phoenix, where he was employed on arsneh.
 It is said that he is a member of tine formerly notorious "Blsck Jack" gang that operatai 70 extensively ia Ari- zona and New Mexico. A numb-r Of train rebberies and murders are laid to their door. John ks chum, one of the leaders Of lhe gang, was recently shot while resisting arrest in New Mexico.
 The Times reporter foaud the pri- ssner willing 10 talk, but he expressed utter ignorance of why he is wanted.
 "Thsy say my nsms is Atkins" he remarked, land ths, I killed a msn in I.lets, New Me1icD. I was arrested while working on ranch two mile s from Phoenix. l went there from Parker county. Texas. Ny mother now lives in Hooi csuaty, this state. I have never stopped in Fl Psso or been to New Mexico. My name is L. c, Cuthbert and I have worked on ranches all my lie. I never heard ol this man being killed for waose death they claim I am responsible. an not a bit worried oyer my arrest bat don't like being held here iu j.il. <"
 The prisoner i, young looking man apparently about 9 years of age. He has not a pleasing appearance, and tslks in sn indepsaden, kind of s style. like person who hsd teen in s!:ui!s. trouble before.