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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25
Local and Parish News

See the Butterick patterns at Mill
kin's ~ III
East Carroll is to have new cour
house.
The river continues 10 fall. and il il
now very low
East CAROLS first bale has no,
turned up yet
See Purdy s. Sons hay notice in
another column. "
All Sl.5O shirt waists are going at
S1OO at Hill Bros.
There were no boat out from Vicks.
burg last Saturday.
The weather continues to be tho
cotton making kind.
Whoopee, but it's as hot as-well it's
not, that's all about it.
The falling river does not show apv
cnapge along the front.
The 2Sth day of August, and the
summer 10 almost over.
During this summer there has been |
put one or two dissgreesby hot nights.
a large amount of ash wood ia be.
ing hauled TO town daily at $500
cord.
DeVoe's weather forecast for Sem
iemoer is published in another col
umn.
The time is fast drawing nigh when
the public schools will open their SEES. 6
sions.
Cotton picking will soon open nm
ana the money will commence 10 cir
culate. "" o
The Epworth League meets every ;.
sunday evening at the Methodist II
Church. G
There is great deal of cotton omen
but 1t is entirely too hot TO do anv d
picking. =,
Cotton picking is near at hand. and th
the loafers should be made to take tn b,
the fields. :,
Nice rains fell 10 parts of the parish at,
at the close of last week that will helm >.
the crops. 10
wi
The street sprinkler has been doipo
good work this week, il it was ONLY
one block. ON
Ice was a scarce article in town as
Monday. 1t was not the fault of the Ea
ice houses.
There is going to be a first class a
Time at the fair grounds on the 9Th If -.
September. Aiu
Mr.. r. j. Burney and Miss Pearl 70.
turned last Saturday evening from ~
New Orleans. we
There is rumor that there will he 'o'
more than one marriage to take place iac'
D the early fall. e
The dust ruins more goods in tho ing
torres than the amount paid out for Az
prinklfng the streets.
There is talk of brick building be. Iaro
~ erected next 10 the Lake View =.
loteI at an early day. -
The town was crowded las. Satur- hoo,
ay, ana tnere was good business
one by our merchants. Tue
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
orrow morning at IL O'Clock and al Pave
O'Clock in the evening. TT
The fish are biting as fast as you won
u bait your hook, but they are no; mou
to eat this warm weather. ~.
The action of the Police Jury on aoo
,esday will be approved by nearly -.
cry taxpayer in the parish. VIZ"
II will soon be time for our friends
10 are over in Paris enjoying the "o''
hts. to be returning home. orie'
There does not seem to be ~ sc
chanic in town who is Ioafing. can Q
is is good sign of prosperity. fectly
rhe mercury has been up TO the top Iii
J week, but so far this summer il store,
not quite reached the hundred sprin
nt. places
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25

For chllls and malarial fever, take
uroves Tasteless Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
Guenard's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25

A org match game of ball has been
arranged to take place between Madi.
son and Fast Carroll parish colored
clubs on September 5tb. A series of
three games will be played for nurse
OF $500 game. They are crack clubs
and there should be an immense crowd
In town to see these games at the fair
grounds,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25

ar. ana Mrs. Charley Williams and
Mf. aud Mrs Will BENJAMIN wara
l'sraSant visitors TO town on Tuesday
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25

me dance given in the Opera House
'ar' thursday evening was nice
AFFAIR, with large crowd present
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25
Hay For Sale.

We have $500 bales of choice hay
for sale. V. M. PURDY & Son.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25

We are under obligations to the
memphis Paper Co., for a handsome
picture of both Bryan and MCKINLEY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-25
$4,000.

Ia the posters sent out for the bio
event at the fair grounds for Sept 9Th
1T was printed that the balf.mile dash
between KiDglet and Warren Point
would be for purse of $500. which
Is mistake. The race will be for
purse of $4,000.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
GUARDIANS OF HEALTH
Jefferson County Medical Association
 Part ofa Splendid System

The Jefferson County Medical Society, as the name implies, is an organization whose membership is composed of the physicians of the county, the object of which is to ad- vance the science of materia medica and to investigate and solve the problems of disease and fills that flesh is heir to-"
 Under the auspices of the State Medical Society a local society is maintained in every county which controls the local health board and co-operates with the State Health Department, constituting one of the best and most perfect systems in the Union.
 The Jefferson County Society Is recog- nized as the leading society of the State, its membership numbering more than one hundred physicians. Regular monthly meet ings are held, at which pertinent topics are discussed and able papers submitted, deal- ing with questions in which progressive practitioners are interested. The officers of the society are as follows:
 Presdent--Dr Wyatt Hefin.
 Vice President-Dr. G. B. Heacock.
 Secretary-Dr. William M. Jordan.
 Treasurer-Dr. R. V. Mobley.
 Censor-Dr. A. T. Henley.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
SIX TURTLES FOR RoTHscHILD
Two of Them Are More Than 225 Years
 Old-From the South Pacific

Boston, Mass.-Six enormous akxH tur- ties were passengers on the turret steam CT Noramore, which sailed for London this afternoon. They came originally from the Albemarle Islands in the South Pacific, and are consigned to the Hon. Walter Rothschild, MP, of London, where they will be placed in his private geological gar den. They were shipped to him by F. B. Webster of Hyde Park This consignment makes eighty-four dead or alive tortoises which have been sent to MT. Rothschid within the past two years from this port. The two largest turtles weighed 450 and 400 pounds respectively are approximately 225 and 250 years old They had compart- ments over the fourth hatch on the upper deck, exposed to sun, air and an occasional dash of spray, and inclosed only by a rough wooden railing.
 Today's shipment included the largest tortoises ever sent from the United States There are only two other larger tortoises in existence and both of them are in MT. Rothschild's collection. One of them was picked up by U s. s. Essex during a cruise of that ship among the South Pa- ciic Islands and was presented by the captain to one of the native chiefs on some islands further seuth. Eventually it found its way to Australia and from that country 1t was shipped direct to MT. Roths- child in 1S9S The other was found on the James Island a few years ago, and was shipped to London and bought by MT. Rothschild.
 The tortoises in today's shipment were secured by a sailing vessel which left San Francisco nearly two years ago. An eXpe- dition had been sent out by MT. Roths- child to visit the Galapagos Islands. Three barrels of cabbages were taken along for food for them. Each tortoise will receive from a half to a whole cabbage day dur ing the trip. Every two or three days they will be sprinkled with water.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
Summer Education

From the Chicago Record.
 'We had lovely meeting of our club over at Kitty's this morning."
 .What were the features?"
 Pineapple ice and paper by Dora Dobbs on How to Keep the Trolley Party Out of Politics.
The age-herald., 1900-08-05
FINDING A FOUR LEAF

clover is good luck; so is finding our laundry. To be rated as winner, look spic and span. Fine linen has long been assiociated with elegance in attire We shine}in our work, and the best dressers in Alabama are witnesses Of the 1act'
 tgf AvONDALE STEAM LAUNDRY,
 'aOld Reliable" 10S N. 18th St. Phone looa.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
THRESHTNG ENGINES
CAUSE SUSSEX FIRES

Nassau, July 21-The blackberry
harvest is On the decline for want of
rain.
Misses Sallie Carpenter, Lou Short,
Minnie Warrington and Bruse Short Of
Overlook, were recently entertained
by Miss Anna White.
Miss Agnes Bryon, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting her parents, at this place.
Mrs. Margaret Futcher. formerly OF
Paschall, is spending a few weeks with
relatives here.
Captain Denney. Of Pennsgrove, was
the guest of II. L. Paynter recently.
Mrs Marie Hunter, OF Philadelphia
is visiting Mrs Eliza A. Fisher.
S. G.. COverdale, of Georgetown, Epeni
Sunday with his brother, David Gov
erdale. Sr.
Owing to the severe drought. th'
timber of Lank & Hazard. near Re-
MIL. came near being destroyed by mr.
caused by thrcshing engine. BY th'
/ Efforts Of Henry and John Lank tn
Gre was extinguished without seriou
damage. Other fires occurred the sam
day. caused by sparks from a passinI
engine
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
WHEAT YIELD WAS FIFTY
BUSHELS TO THE ACRE

Avondale, Pa, July 21-Samuel
Wickersham, president of the bank, has
been i'll since last Saturday with a liver
affection.
Cornelius Sullivan Cne of the young
est old men in this vicinity had fifty
bushels of wheat to the acre.
The ice plant shipped carload Of
ice to oxford one day this week. Sew
eral tons a week are sold In Kennett
Square.
Mrs. James c. Pusey gave a morn
ing few days ago in which a number
of Norristown and AvOndale ladies par
ticipated.
Richard Chambers is still engaged in
the management OF the hotel in order
to give Mr.. Miller a chance to become
acquainted with the routine of affairs.
Jesse Pickel a trackman who has
long been in the employ of the railroad
company on this section. is lying at
the point of death from Bright's dis
ease.
The initial Atlantic City excursion
did not carry very many people. the
busy season not yet being over. Three
each went from oxford. Elkview and
West Grove and eight from this place.
Il is reported that DIR. Patterson who
/ lived in this borough for several years
and who for a year or two has been
a resident of OctorarO Junction, is ser.
iOusly i'll with nervous prostratlon.
Mrs. H. Y. Megilligan gave a lawr
party for her cousin, Mrs. Taggart, o
Pottstown. The lawn was beautifully
lit up with Chinese lanterns and largl
and merry company Of friends enjoyed
a pleasant evening
The original plan for the improve
ment of Avondale station contemplate,
a rather elaborate contribution Of flow
er beds, green sward and walks an
drive-ways on the plot between the tw
stations, but owing to the necessity o
much driving and backing to reach tn
z two freight houses 1t became necessar
+ TO abandon the plan 10 beautify tina
lpcrtion Of Avondale
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
SUSSEX TROLLEY Line
REGARDED As CERTAINTY

Millville. July 2l.-The corn crop as
well as other crops. are suffering be-
cause OF the draught
Another new dwelling is in process
of construction in this village.
John w. Evans CT this village, will
have the boarding tent at the beach
camp which will begin on August A.
Mrs Clara West and son Of Philadel-
phia are visiting Mrs. Vests parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Evans
r. r. Bulgin, of Scranton, Pa, Is
dowa looking after the proposed trolley
line. He says the line is almost a sure
thing, and he says he thinks in "a few
months the trolley cars will be run
ming between Ocean View beach and
Frankford. He has promised Misses
Florence Belts. Florence and Frances
Evans that they should have the first
ride on the trolley cars should they
come Mr. Bulgin called a meeting oI
the people OF this section on Monda,
night last TO find ont their feeling
towards the trolley line. Mr.
Bulgin wants the people TO take al
/ interest in this line and asked TO talk
stock in the company. Mr. Bulgin wa
much pleased when he saw how mucl
interest was manifested and how liber
I ally the people had their names pu
Idown for stock In the company.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
FESTIVAL WELL ATTENDED
Canterbury Public School Teachers
Have Been Re-sngaged

Canterbury. July 21.-D. II. Knotts
was In Wilmington on Tuesday.
Edward Pace. OF Philadelphia. Is
spending few days with Robert Maris
and family.
Tho festival held at this place last
Friday and Saturday evenings was
largely attended. About s35 was real
lied
Edgar Burchcnal lis organizing q
tentirg party TO spend several weeks
at Bowers.
Misses Adella Friedel and Jennie
Maxwell have been attending Summer
school In Dover this week
Miss Mary Belle Slaymaker spent
Saturday with Miss Clara Murray.
Milton Darbur, who has been staying
with his sister. Mr. A. II. Tee this
Summer. for his health. has returned
to his home much improved.
Eugene Graham and Carol Thomas
are tentlng at old Bowers for a few
days
Harvey Keller and Miss Jennie Max
well will return as teachers In the pub
lie school
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
HOCKESSIN SOON TO HAVE
ANOTHER new INDUSTRY

Hockessin, July 21.-E. l.. Richards
lis having steam heat.put in his house.
Miss Ethel Chambers who has been
sick is improving very slowly.
John Burgess, Jr., has moved IN uhe
house Of Samuel Garrett.
T. II. Walker & Co, one Of the clay
firms are very busy washing and ship
ping clay.
The hoisting engine at the new clay
mill is in operation under the skill ol
Walter Baily.
James McKelvey the hotel man has
improved his property by painting his
house.
Daniel Merris. Of Wilmington, has ac-
cepted a position in DR.. l.. H. and j. M
Balls drug store.
Charles Rutter. Of this place, Is sup
erinrending the erection of large ella,
mill in the southern part Of Florida.
James Folly has moved into the bar
ber shop vacated by John Fell, wher'
he will be glad to see all his oil
friends and make many new acquain
tances.
Thomas Williamson who has the con
tract of a new clay mill will soon hav
it completed and another new industr
will soon be marked up TO the credi
of the fourishing town Of Hockessin.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
DELIGHTFUL TIME
FOR LITTLE FOLK
We're Persons Of Importance
in Port Deposit During
the Week

Port Deposit, July 21.-The infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ayrenno, died on Mon
day after an illness of but two days.
Funeral Wednesday morning interment
at St. Marks cemetery.
Mildred, infant daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond, died Wednesday at
neon. She was only sick few hours.
Funeral Friday. morning; interment at
West Nottingham.
The streets have been put in excel
lent order by filling up the hollows
with crushed stone.
The houses down the lower Hollow
are full of Italians. who are working
on the new Institute building.
Last Saturday was little Miss Vir-
ginia McClenahan's fourth anniversary
and she entertained her little friends
from until IL o'clock in the
morning. Her guests were Misses Alma
West, Mararet Boyle. Madeline Hopes,
Christine Hopkins, Joseph McClenahan
and Evalyn Nesbitt.
There is a party of young men from
Newark, Del, camping on Roberts
Island.
Another large silo is being built on
the r. e. Murphy farm. Mr. Barber is
the carpenter.
The Junior League had fine social
at the M. e. Parsonage on Tuesday
evening The little people played on
the lawn until they were called in the
house to listen to a pleasing program,
after which they were abundantly sup
piled with refreshments. Misses Beu-
lah Creswell, Estella Butchenhart and
John Campbell had the entertainment
in charge. There were rs present.
Misses Mary and Carrie Abrahams,
Mrs. Schiller. Misses Mary Campbell
and Florence Stevenson enjoyed the
sail to Baltimore Friday
Miss Caroline Burnite will spend Part
0f the holidays in Asbury Park.
Howard Abrahams has gone to Ten
|nessee on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foulk and son
are visiting Mrs. Thomas c. Bond.
Miss Lille Butchenhart visited Phila-
4 1elphia friends this week.
Mrs. Morton, of Baltimore. is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. s. A. Reynolds.
Mrs. Jones, of Castleton. visited her
r mother, Mrs. James Touchstone last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Poinso1t and Miss Poin-
sett are visiting Mrs. David ST. Clair.
William Brown. of Philadelphia, is
visiting relatives in town.
Miss Mary Mccullough, Of Washing
| ton, was in town this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Pugh and child,
of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs E. A,
+ Pugh.
Mrs Belle Anderson, of New York
was town visitor this week.
Mrs George Thomas, of Charlotte
Il Hall, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs
i J. r. Bond this week.
Miss Platt, of Wilmington is visiting
. Miss Dora Barr.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
BOLO FROM THE PHILIPPINES
William Michael Byrne Receives a Gift
From P. Blair Pie

P. Blair Pie, of Newark, who is a
quartermaster-sergeant in the United
States army stationed in Sorsogon, p
L, has sent to William Michael Byrne
CT this city a Filipino bolo The
weapon has the appearance of a corn
knife, but is not so long, the blade be-
ing about fourteen inches in length
The edge of the blade is in bad shape
There are several ,nicks on it, and
shows that little care had been taken in
its preservation. The handle is roughly
made from wood. The bolo. when re-
ceived by Mr. Byrne, was enclosed in a
case made Of reed and secured by a
strip Of bamboo Around the case was
tied q hemp string.
In a letter accompanying the bolo,
Mr.. Pie says that he obtained the
weapon in an encounter with a Fill
pino. He says the poor condition of the
blade shows that the Filipino is a bad
fighter. Such a lack Of care would not
be tolerated by the commander of his
regiment, Colonel Howe.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
CLUB WOMEN
GO ON A PICNIC
Straw Stacks Owned by Del
mar Man Destroyed
by Lightning

Dclmar, July 21.-James Edward. in
FAINT son OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank u.
Lynch, died after a short illness.
Mrs. Amanda Ellis. wife OF Edward
Ellis. died last Friday morning. Flu
neral services we're held in the NJ. e.
Church Saturday. The remains were
inferred in the NJ. r. Cemetery.
The Current Events Club will hold a
picnic in the Grove Street Park this af-
terncon. An interesting program viii
be rendered in the evening. Refresh
ments will be served on the grounds.
Miss Alma Bowdin. fcf Philadelphia
is the guest of Miss Gertrude Hearn-
Miss Mamie Tru1tt is visiting Miss
Maybel Hayman. on Grove street
Miss Lillian English who has beer
trimming the past season for Mrs
Kitchens, milhner. has returned to he
hcme. in Baltimore.
Miss Olive Mitchell of Salisbury. hal
been paying a visit TO Miss Laur'
Hearn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves. of Texas, ar
.he guests OF Dr. EllegoOd.
Mrs Ara Trader. OF Cape Charles
Va. is visiting her sister. Mrs. Pusey.
Mrs. G. +. Elliott entertained mum
Der OF friends Friday evening TO wit
ness the unfolding of the petals of tha
most exquisite flower, the night bloom
ing Cereus.
Miss Nellie Beach is home from tn
Dover Conference Academy.
Three straw stacks owned by r. +
Elicit. were destroyed by lightning
few days ago.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
WILMINGTON MAN
BURIED IN CRCIIlTON
Some Of Summer S Visitors to
That Pretty Maryland
Village

Cecilton. Md. July 21.-General HUI
midity is making a protracted stay
Quite a number OF citizens are ON
the sick list.
Miss Mamie Jones visited Miss Win
ME Price this week.
Miss Annie Robinson spent a few
days with Miss Annie Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Steele and Miss
Mary Steele. OF Chesapeake. spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Watts.
Miss Bessie Boulden has been visit
ing friends In town.
Mrs. f. E. Bloxton and children, OF
Crumpton. are spending sometime with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William De-
Shane
Misses Mollle and Ethel Ringgold, CT
Chestertcwn, are visiting Mrs. j. A.
Arters.
Mr. and Mrs. B. f. Jackson and chill
dren, of Greensboro. are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. E. s. Short
Misses Mollie and Leila Mccoy arc
spending a few days at Baltimore and
Pen Mar.
Miss Annie Richards. of Phiiadel-
phia, is visiting her sister. Miss NJ e.
Richards
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ruly Smith, of War
wick have returned to their home after
a visit with relatives In town.
Miss julia DcShane is staying with
her sister Mrs II. G. Price, of still
Pond
Miss May Smith is visiting in Phlla-
delphia.
Miss Lidle Duhamell. Of Baltimore Is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Harry Rowan.
Mrs. Ollie Price. Of Philadelphia, Is
visiting relatives near town.
The funeral Of Jacob Nabb. OF VIII
mington. took place here on Wednes-
day. Mr. Nabb was fer many years a
farmer In this community.
William Canaan. OF Wilmington, vis-
tied his brother Albert Canaan. this
week.
Miss Fannie Griffith Is visiting Miss
Mamie Pierce.
Evening journal., 1900-07-23
WORTHLESS DOG
is NOW A HERO
White Pup Wins Fame for
Himself and Master.
Mill Greek Notes

Mil Creek, July 2i.--R. Gllpn Buck
ingham has a young daughter who is
doing nicely through this hot weather
The postoifice az Pleasant Hill, in
Mil Creek hundred. has been discon-
tinued and the patrons are now served
by Rural Delivery route No. /, from
Newark. Pleasant Hill post office was
established more than fifty years ago.
and IN all that time we believe Il has
been in the Buckingham house and In
the Buckingham family During the
civil War when there were so many OF
the young men Of the neighbOrhood at
the front. many anxious steps were
turned 10 the quaint old farm house
where Alban Buckingham handed odt
the missives OF gladness or despair
Richard c. Buckingham, OF Pleasant
HILL Del. Is the owner OF a white dog
OF unknown pedigree. but which seems
determined to make the most honorable
record i'm the dog world. Like Dewey
before the battle Of Manila. two weeks
ago this dog was hardly known be-
yond his kennel chain. His master
Thought him so thoroughly worthless
that he hardly paid him the respect
due a very ordinary dog. and contem-
plated disposing Of him at an early op-
pCrhnity. To-day Mr. Buckingham and
his white dog are the heroes of the
hour Politics in Mill Creek hundred
for the time being. are forgotten. and
nothing goes but "have You seen that
wonderful white dog?" For many.
many months this idle dog lay be-
fore his kennel APPARENTLY too lazy to
brush heas that came to disturb his
peaceful slumbers Nothing could
arouse him to a sense Of the response
bilities which nature and duty to his
worthy master had imposed upon him
But to-day the whole country knows
that he was spending these long months
in deep contemplation. preparing him
SELF like Dewey, for the supreme op-
pcrtunity, and when Il came. he too
was equal TO the occasion. A few days
ago Mr.. buckingham heard. with as.
tonishment. a tremendously loud and
meaning bark near a rail-pile and on
investigation discovered that the here.
tofcre unknown dogRie had at las
aroused himself to action and corneret
large weasel which some OF the mer
soon dispatched. Being busy with TN
harvest the dog was again left TO him
self, but anon the barking was renewe,
so imperiously that Mr. Buckingham
again led his men from their harvest
/ ing 10 the rail pile and another wease
was killed. Tff dog gtill seemed rest
! LEGS. when they left him again and sool
| the barking was renewed with create
vigor-ngain they charged the rail-pil
and another weasel was found but th
i deg "s.ill harked cn' and from first {
last for FIVE consecutive times a weass
was found and killed. That night IN
dog modestly retired to his kennel, bu
the next morning with the rising SUI
the now well-known barks aroused IN
master and going to the spot froi
whence II came, the dog was found {
have treed a large ground hog A thir
morning Gawns. the dog "still bark
on and this time an immense blac
snake was treed