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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03
THE FORTUNE BRrSGER

Frequent and constant
advertising brought me all
/ own.-A. T. Stewart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-03
But Gen. Butler is Thought to Be
Fighting Again.
TRYING TO RELIEVE LADYSMITH
List Of Boer Officers Reported
Killed in Recent Battle,
D r. LEY DS' ISSION

LONDON, February 3.-The war office is
silent as regards Gen Butler, but there is
every reason to believe he is continuing his
movement upon Ladysmith. Those who are
In position to know confirm his reported
recrossing of the Tugela river, and believe
he was engaged yesterday. The message
from Ladysmith Thursday saying the Boer
forces were leaving again and that the
besiegtng force was considerably diminished
tends to confirm this.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts has notified
the war Office that forty Highlanders who
were previously reported killed at Magers-
fontein are prisoners at Pretoria.
Boer Oficers Reported Killed.
dispatch from Ladysmith, undated, via
Spearman's Camp, February 2, says:
Native deserters report the following field
cornets killed in last weeks fighting:
Lombard Of Waterbury Grobelair of
Bremersdorp, Opperman of Pretoria, Dan
iel Erasmus of Magaliersberg and one Free
State cornet- The British artillery broke
seven Boer guns The Boer casualties were
approximately 1.OOO This information is
not confirmed officially
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Complaint Is made to us that the
Banner. Democrat does not reach its
subscribers in tho Bend for five and
six days after il leaves the Providence
post Office. The papef leaves the
Providence post Office every Saturday
morning and by right should reach
Brunette, Pamela aud Wilson Point
the came evening and the postmasters
at these offices should report II TO the
proper authorities. l, is the duty CT
the postmaster at Duncansby to assort
the mail on the arrival OF the mail car
rier. which be does not do. II he did
our Bend subscribers would get The
paper The day IL is published. We
hope that they will report the matter
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The card party at the house OF Mr..
aud Mrs. Harry Graham of the second
ward, last Wednesday night was one
of the most delightful entertainments
Of The year. Our Mr.. Kennedy had
the pleasure of attending and came
back with glowing account of the
enjoyable affair, but his description Of
i. cannot be published until next week
owing TO the laieness of the enter
tainment A full account, from the
ace table 10 the punch bowl, will ap
| D ear in next issue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

In the past two or three mouths
three deaths have occurred among the
colored people from consumption, aud
we are informed that there are three
or four others who are down with this
dread disease. II 10 strange that 80
many OF the colored race of late years
arc dying with consumption, and most
of the cases must be from dissipation
aud the habits they lead. A few years
back ii was very seldom tina, colorcd
person was seen with consumption
but now it Is almost an every day oc
curreuce.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

There arc enough Of teams on The
new leveo being built above town, TO
finish 4, 10 six weeks. No one need
fear any danger from this source.
From the looks ofthe river at the pres
en-. time, the prospects are slim for
high water. From the reports re-
ceived the river is falling at every
point above, aud here /, il falling also
and within lie banks. Besides, the
season is getting late for high water
and we do not believe that we arc now
going 10 have any
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The steamer Belle OF the Bends put
off al Longwood last Saturday large
levee outfit, and the steamer Julia
shortly afterwards put off another out
At at tie same place She then came
down 10 the Providence landing and
discharged her freight and when fin-
ished went across 10 the Mississippi
side for another outfit, which she
brought over, making three outfits pu'
on this new line OF lesee In one dsy
AT tho present time there arc OF
hundred and twenty-five teams
work, aud with good weather the leve'
can be finished within six weeks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

/. We are going 20 have big time on
the first of May. Providence Fire
Company at its meeting on Monday
evening by a unanimous vote decided
TO have a parade and picnic, and ball at
night. We should forget our business
cares for one day at least In the year
aud have little recreation and plsns-
ure. So let US all join in in making the
day a success. MIR. f. X. Ransdeii VIII
be the orator, aud q fine baud from
Vicksburg has been secured.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Now that summer is near at hand
and il will soon be fly time, the mer-
chants inaugurated the early closing
of their places of business on Monday.
and until the first Of September they
will continue 10 close ut z O'Clock.
There lie no business doing at this hour,
aud when the public know that the
stores close at that time they will do
their purchasing before then; besides
The clerks need little recreation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
AND CLERKS OF
ELECTION.

We. the undersigned Supervisors OF
Election. in and for the parish OF East
Carroll. State of Louisiana. have this
day appointed the following commits
sioners and clerks of election to serve
as such at general election to be held
in said parish on Tuesday. the 18th day
of April. 1900, to-wit:
Ward /, Precinct i.--Commission-
ers: Chris. McGinDis, Geo. Smith and
Il. c. B. Lewis. Clerk: B. Beard.
Ward 2. Precinct 3.--Commission-
ers: Albert Voeght. Everette Pinks-
ton and F. +. Constant. Clerk: Chas.
Hope.
Ward 3. Precinct 4.--Commission-
crs: F. K. Pittman. Royal Powell and
w. H. Hunter. Clerk: W. H. Fisher.
Ward 4. Precinct 4.-Commission-
crs: Alex Stockner, Goo. r. Faith
and C. NJ. McAlpin. Clerk: 2. d,
Quays.
Ward S, Precinct 5. -Commission-
ers: C. A. voelker. August Berger
and Josh Powell. Clerk: 7. B
Davis
First ward voting precinct, Nichol'
sons store.
! Second ward voting precinct. Tran
syvania store.
/ Third ward voting precinct, Court
house, Lake Proyidence.
Fourth ward voting precinct. Ale
Stockner's store.
/ Fifth ward voting precinct, Panol'
w. e. DUNN.
i w. G. McRAE,
i sSupervisors Of Election
i Lake Providence. La. March IA. 1906
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Purdy, Of Fay
etteville, Ark, arrived on Friday even
ing last on visit TO his brother, Capt.
w. NJ. Purdy. II has been several
wears since Mir. and Mrs Purdy left
old Carroll and there has boon many
changes since they left, and many OF
his old friends and comrades iu arms
have crossed to the unknown beyond
Time has dealt kindly with both. and
we hope they will live TO enjoy many
many years to come. A pleasant stay
in your old home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. Dan Searlss, OF the Warner q
Searles Co., Of Vicksburg, arrived
Tuesday morning and has been show
Ing bis pretty line Of clothing and
gents furnishings to the boys. Mr..
Searles always fills large number Of
orders ia our town, where he has been
coming regularly for the pasi twenty
years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Lake Providence Building 4 Loan Assoosa-
ton Limited.
The regulAr annual election ofthe Board
Of Directors of the Lake Providence Build
ing and Loan Association. Ltd will be held
on Monday. April 10th. 1900. It the ONCE o.
the Association. between the hours of'noon
and 4 p. m.
And on the same day at the same piaee =
u q. m. the regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF said Association will con.
vene to receive the results Of said election
and the report Of the officers Of the Associa'
tion. CLIFTON F. DAVIS.
Secretary Lake Providence Building ano
Loan Association ltd
Lake Providence, La, April bth, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
EASTER MILLINERY.

| will have in time for Easter fine
lineof Pattern Hats. Fancy Ribbons and
a new line of First Class Millinery.
which invite the ladies to come and
examine. These goods will be above
the grade generally brought to Provl-
dence, and think you will be pleased
with them. So give me call. at
HOME. MISS MARY JACKSON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Qnite number Of the ladies OF
town have organized q Euchre Clnb.
and they are having 4 great deal OF
pleasure at their meetings. They
meet once q month at tho home of one
of the members, where pleasant
time is had and refreshments are
ssrved. The prizes are selected by q
committee, and are very pretty and
ueaft,I
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

We heard q person say that while in
the woods back Oh the Baxter bayou
road lasl week, that drove of twelve
wild turkeys crossed the road in front
Of him. and il W as just his luck not 10
have a gun. Ii is agains, the law now
to kill them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. Frank Constant, an all around
cattle man, and one who has some OF
the finest stock in the parish, was I'D
town TUESDAY. He informed US that
he had purchased a herd OF twenty
Poland Durham cattle IN Tennessee,
and TIM, he would leave Thursday for
them. Frank is hustler anc is going
TO make a paying thing out OF bic
stock farm.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
Local and Parish News.
The upper rivers continue to fall.

The upper rivers continue TO fall.
The fourth month OF the new year.
Walkerville, In The Willows, is LOOM
ing up.
MiIlikin is showing a handsome line
of goods.
This has been q beautiful week for
plantation work.
Tho streets are getting betier-ihe
effects of the sun.
The delinquent tax list will be pub
lisbed next week.
The butcher shops are keeping very
good meat IN their markets.
some work has been goiug on down
nj the fair grounds this week.
Capt. r. N Rea. of Alabama planta-
ton. was in town on Sunday.
The CITY Council met on Thursday
evening. Proceedings next week.
Last Saturday morning there was
right heavy frost and plenty or ice.
Those nobby straw hats at Whites
are very pretty aud the latest styles
The Cemetery Commissioners have
On important notice in this issue OF The
paper.
The Epworih League meets every
Sunday evening al the Methodist
Church.
Gordon, the young son OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. A. Brooks, is down with the
measles.
The marshal didn't make an arrest
on Saturday last The town wa'
rather quiet.
Business has been quie, in town thi'
week. Every body has been at WORK
on the farms.
Six drummers struck town on Tues
day morning and took lodging at tn
Eeelly house.
Mr.. E. j. Hamley 10 going 10 hav'
polished yellow brick In the front OF hi
new building.
Services al the Methodist Churcl
tomorrow. and every Sunday INIT
further notice.
Galanty Bros. are showing prett
selection of goods and are sel'ip
cheap for cash.
Services at the Catholic Church TO
morrow morning at 1890 aud at 30
in the evening.
Summer time 10 now coming and tn
sanitary condition Of The Town shoul
be looked after.
II you have any real estate and war
TO dispose of IT, pat IL in the hands
real estate dealer E. j Hamley.
DR.. w. B. Pierce and Mr.. j. w. Pit
man have each received fine bugg.
They are very pretty aud attractive
w. N. White sold on Monday Nv
wagon loads of furniture. This was
pretty good starter for the irst day
tho week.
The Fifth District Levee Board wi
meet at Delta on Wednesday next, "a
1i,h int, which 10 their regular qua
terly meeting.
Misc Katie, daughter of Mr.. an
Mrs. Irwin Davis, had 10 leave u
school room last week on account |
havipg,he measles.
Bids are asked by the Cemetel
Commissioners for whi,ewashing ~
painting the Cemetery fence. s.
notice IN another column.
Mr.. r j. Walker made Q trip ov
10 FLOYD this week. lie Was lookiI
after his cotton seed interests over
that part Of the country.
The doctors are kept very busy ~
from the way they are on The go the
musg be great deal of sicku'
throughout the country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
NOTICE.

The steamer Belle of the Bends
leaves Vicksburg for Greenville every
Monday. Thursday and Saturday at 1
p. m. Returning, will leave Green
Vile every Tuesday, Friday and Sun
day at 5 p. m.
VICKsBURG 6 GREENvILLE PACKET
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The steamer City Of 81. Louis, bound
north, was al -Purdy's landing for sev-
eral hours on Monday taking on old
iron for ST Louis. Quite number OF
her passengers came up 10 town and
walked out a long ways on Lake
street
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

We are Informed that the mortality
among the colored people down in the
firss ward Of our parish 10 something
terrible, aud that for tho past month
or 80 they have been dying 1t the rate
Of ten TO twenty week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Some persons talk a good deal how
they would run newspaper IL they
owned one. Yes, they would make a
success of il just about as much 80 they
have done all the business ventures
they ever started. We have some
around Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The Providence Cemetery looks
heater and prettisr than in many
wears. Sexton Richard takes pride
In Keeping Il ia order aud he should
receive the thanks of the community
for the condition IL 10 now in.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

There is no politics talked, but the
Democrats should remember that the
State election 10 on Tuesday, the 17lh.
aud that every man in the parish
should 90 10 the polls and vote. Ii is
your duty and you should take the
trouble TO vote.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. John Barbour has requested Us
to say that hereafter be will take no
game fisb from The lake with his sein.
as some objections have been made to
the catching Of game fish Ia the sein
Hereafter be will ssin for only buffalo
and other fish that are no, game.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Congressmau Jos. E. Ransdell, who
has been out in the western part OF the
State for tho past three weeks, arrived
on Thursday 10 spend few days be-
fore returning 10 Washington. lie
was given . hearty welcome.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Phil Mcclure 10 back from Orleans
aud looks as fresh "a a daley. The
young ladies LAY he is looking younger
But why shouldn't be, living like a
prince down there, on Spanish mack
erel, sheepsbead, pompadour and other
good things
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. F. II Schneider, our popular
grocer, was taken suddenly III on
Thursday night of last week, aud for
time be was dangerously sick. we are
glad to repori that he is now much
better aud on the road 10 recovery
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Warner & Searles Co., the clotbers
of vicksburg, have received their
spring and summer goods, and It will
pay you 10 send to this well known
and established house for anything III
the gcpt9 furnishing line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Messss. r. j. Barney aud Frank
Byerly have purchased the stock OF
goods Of NJ. Landwirlh and will con-
tinue the business at the same s'and
under the pane of Il. j. Burney q Go.
We hope 10 see them get liberal share
OF The public patronage.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The mail carrier last Saturday had
besides his usual mail. two iron mai
boxes. which made Ills load rather
heavy, when we take IL into considera.
ton tina, be has to walk nearly mile
before be reaches his skiff.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The sun lie getting hot now aud You
will want q handsome umbrella or
parasol Don'i send of fer one until
YOU see the pretty line carried by ]
N. Hill s. Bro.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The Catholic choir 10 practicing
much for Easter. We understand that
they will be helped by some OF tho
finest voices in town; We will give next
week the programme of their Easter
music.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

There is more sickness reported
throughout the country at the presen'
time than has been known Tor many
years. Perhaps II We get u nov we
will escape II later In the summer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

We are informed that hunting
club will soon be formed by several
persons IN the parish for the purpose
Of protecting tho game. A good
move.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

The weather has been glorious this
week, and all plantation work has been
rushed. With few weeks OF The
same Kind OF weather the planters
should be abe to catch up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Superintendent Egsliy OF he public
schools, informed US that twenty-five
pupils were absent from the white
public school Monday on account OF
the measles. This makes rather slim
number IN attendance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. r. L. Hill, who has been down
with case OF measles Tor nearly Two
weeks, is now nearly well, We are glad
TO report. He will be out in . few
days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Our friends Abort Taylor and
Charley Hope Of the second ward,
were up TO town Ias, Sunday, but only
remained for a short while. IL won't
do 10 tell the attraction that made
them return so quick.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Miss Kate Turner returned Sunday
morning from Lorman, Miss, where
she has been for The past few months
visiting her sister. Mrs B. T. Watkins.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Miss Hannah Stern, of Mayersyill''.
Mics, who has been visiting relatives
in our vicinity for the past few weeks,
reiurned home on Friday last. Her
many relatives hated TO see her leave.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Mr.. Fred Gslanty left the first oil
the week for Illinois, where be will re-
main during the dull season down
here and will return 10 the fall. We
wish him good luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Our friend Phil McGnirs while
down il Now Orleans purchased two
race horses aud the racers are now
here. Let us have race.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Democrats, remember that all you
have TO do to vote a straight ticket ~
to stamp The ROOSTER. This 10 all
that 10 necessary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Bids Wanted.

The Cemetery Commissioners VIII ,a rsee. sor
h,ds m to DON. Monday. April e. louc. ~, ~
whItewashing The fence Of The em e,sv' 80
an, ,is Sexton's house; also bids for g'sndd
two coats OF pniut to the iroEt Isns W. 70.
GUNNER house. Reserve the righs ~
49, Mahe.
John Williams.
j s. Guenxrd.
Cemetery Commissioners.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

II this beautiful spring weather will
only hold up for few weeks. Y VIII
be worth many dollars 10 the planters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

~EASTER NOVELTIES ARE IN
AT GUENARD'S DRUG STORE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Poland China boar
pigs, $500. II. Ii. GRAHAM.
Illawara, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07

Max Levy wishes The ladies 10 call
aud look al bis fac lice q Easter bo''-
neis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
FOR SALE.

A few settings of B. P Rock eggs at
500 per setting of To-
GEO. S. OWEN.
Buekmeadow Plantation.
Lake Providence P. O., La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
Succession n Office.

Seventh District Court. Parrish Of East
Carroll. Louisiana
Mrs. Matte /. Amos has applied Tor iet,
tiers Of administration OF the above styled
sucee ssion. and will be appointed as prayed
for unless opposition Il made within iega
delays. 800
CLIFTON r. DAVIS,
Judge 7th Jud. Dist.
Lake Providence. La, APRIL ], 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
CONTRARY SORT OF

CON KfAN + SOH l VI
Weather this. Things won't settle
down ill SPRING is here in earnest
You need a middle COAT, between
tho ULSTER and OvERCOAT. in
short . handy TOP COAT. You
can't get !, too early. Spring weighl
UNDERWEAR, nice lot 10 select
from.
Money back If not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atseu
ton.
WARNER s. sEARLEs CO..
vicksburg, Miss.
WATER TANKS for sale by
Ii. SCHULZ.
| Lake Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-04-07
Notice.

Lake Providence. La. March IA. 1906