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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
Saves Two From Death.

sour little daughter had al almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. w. X. Havi-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, shut, when
all other remedies failed, we saved her
life with DIR. Kings New Discovery.
Our niece, who had consumption in an
advanced stage, also used this wonder
full medicine and to-day she is perfectly
well" Desperate throat and lung
diseases yield to DR.. Kings New Dis
covery as to no other medicine on
earth. Infallible for Coughs and
Colds. SOC aud 81 90 bottles guaran-
teed by j. S. Guenard, druggist.
Trial bottles free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

When Rev. MIR. Boberg left last
Wednesday evening he had no idea
that he would return so quick. lie
arrived in New Orleans on Thursday
morning and about II O'Clock Thurs
day night received telephone
message from Mrs. L. j. Fatherree to
return on account of the serious illness
of her husband. lie left the city Fri
day morning and at IL O'Clock that
night he arrived and was at the bed
side OF Mr.. Fatherree. Rev. Mr..
Boberg is fine nurse and is a great
help in sick room.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Professor Fred Moser. who is well
known in Providence, having run the
ice factory one season, will furnish
music on The occasion OF laying the
corner stone of our new court house on
Tuesday next The Vicksburg Post
says that 'Rrof. Fred Moser has closed
The contract TO furnish brass band
and orchestra for the laying of the
corner stone of The new cour, house at
Lake Providence on July End. The
Belle of the Bends will go up with the
band on board leaving here on Mon
day. Prof Moser says he will have
the band apd orchestra in first class
order and when hey go TO Providence
IT will be as fine an organization as
ever appeared before the public in the
State"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Next Tuesday is the day for laying
the corner stone of our new court
house, and il is TO be hoped that the
different committees have not put of
their duties until the last minute, but
that they have been hard at work pre-
pairing for the big day. 1t takes q
great deal of hard work to make such
thing a success. There is only few
days left, and there is lots of work to
do. Then get hustle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
Local and Parish News.
This is the 29th day of June.

This is the 29th day Of June.
Criminal term o court next Monda,
Look oul for The Famous ad mex
week.
The river is now falling at rapi,
rate at this point.
The weeds are being cut along tn
sidewalks. Good move.
Every day tba, comes feels hottie
than the day that passed.
The 4th Of July will pass withou
any kind of a demonstration.
Rev. G.. Mabe returned Tuesday
morning from Monroe and Alexandria
tits reported that moro of our ciri
zen-s are down with the fever ihi.
week.
The fret waiermelons ofrhe season
arrived from New Orleans on Tuesday
night
There will be SERVICES at the Episco-
pal church tomorrow morning aud
evening.
JEFF. the oldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. j. Falherree, is uow better from a
spell of fever.
Mrs. T.. l. Van Fosscn aud daughter,
Miss Kate, were pleasant visitors 10
town Oh Wednesday. &
Part of the iron aud pressed brick
for the new court house arrived from
st. Louis last Friday.
Mr.. Phil Long, the surveyor, con-
'iDnes quite III at the residence Of
Judge Wyly on Deesona
Misses Francis McBarron and Ger
true O'Sullivan returned from Vicks-
burg on Tuesday morning.
KingIes, the race horse owned by
Mr.. Phil Mcclure, arrived from ST.
Louis last Friday morning.
Guenard did rushing business al
his soda water stand last Saturday,
He sold eight hundred glasses.
Me- and Mrs. Frank, Byerley's young
son is now up and tree of fever, after
being quite sick for several daye.
The Doctors are the busiest per-
sons ia townjust aboutnow. Il looks
Ike sickness is in nearly every other
home.
Master Tom Montgomery, son of
MIR. and Mrs..T. F. Montgomery, who
has been off attending school, has re-
turned.
Marion, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Dunn. has been sick with
fever again this week. She Is now
much better.
The mayors court is becoming idle
from the very little business being
doue. No fights nor knock downs in
several weeks.
D. W. Cooke aud H. ID. Dunn, two
OF our colored merchants and first
class citizens left for New Orleans
last Wednesday.
Mr. Thos. Shehee, of A rcsdia, broth.
or OF Mrs. j. w Tooke Jr. arrived on
Friday last, and is now assisting Mr.. |
Iooke in The bank.
We are glad to report that both Mr.,
anu Mrs. A. Richard, who were quite
SICK with fever for several DAYS. are
both sble to be up.
We regret to learn that Mrs Peek
con'inues III. This good lady has been
if 'or several weeks. We hope that
she will soon be we'll
inland Mrs. Yancey Bells young
son has been sick for several DAYS
with The fever. He has had careful at
'en'lon, aud is now better.
lhsfmomeiers ought to have
weigis's put on them 10 prevent The !
mercury from going out Of the top i
Az eas i Is swel,eriug Io..
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
Seven Years In Bed.

evil wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends OF Mrs. L. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she bad been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration aud general de-
bility; but, "Tbree bottles of Electric
Bitters enabled me to walk" she
writes, sand in three months [ felt like
new person." Women suffering
from Headache, Backache, Nervous
ness, Sleeplessuess, Melancholy, Faint
ing and Dizzy Spells will find 1t a
priceless blessing Try it, Sa,isfac-
ton is guaranteed. Only so cents al
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The Vicksburg Post of Monday last
says that Captain j. j. Powers has jns'
returned from Washington where he
was called by the Postoffice Depart.
ment in regard TO the river mail SER
vice. The summer Schedule will be
in effect, until October 1st aud the up
mail will leave Mondays snd Thurs
days at 3 p. m. On and after October
LIST, a Winter Schedule will be ordered
making three and possibly four round
trips each week. The Department
fully recognizes the importance of the
river mails and complimented the SER
vice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

While some of the young boys were
in bathing st the lake boat house on
Monday evening, one of them said that
he saw a large alligator under the
walk that leads out into the lake.
He gave the alarm, grabbed bis
clothes, which consisted a pair OF
pants and shirt, took the middle of
the street aud didn't stop running un-
Ill he reached Whittington's stable,
where he dressed. No doubt it was
Imagination on the part of the boys.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
This Weather No joke
SIS Let's Talk Sense a Minute.

Flannel doesn't make suit in which
to walk Fifth Avenue, or permit yon
to swell ont your chest in the behalf
that you're the best dressed man.
It's snit for the sea-shOre, for the
country, for the office-for comfort
and GOODNESS anywhere. Suits $3.50
to $l6.50, and nicely assorted stock
to show you.
Extra light Negligee--and Night
Shirts; all sizes.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO,
vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. Willie Page, an old East Carroll
boy, looking the picture of good
health, arrived in town on Tuesday
from Texas, and spent few days
in his old home. Mr.. Page 10 pop.
ular young man, and counts his friends
by the score. He is now working for
a big railroad company. He brings
the news that the Goulds are going to
buildthe railroad, but that it will leave
US several miles to the east of the main
line. He GAYS that tap will be bnilt
from the main line TO our town, aud
that the road will be built at an early
day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Hon r. Ii. Cage, Grand Master of
the Masonic Lodge of the State, will
be here on Tuesday next to take part
in laying the corner stone of the new
court house. Mr.. Cage attended the
Louisiana State University With
Messrs. w. S. Brown, Jas. S. Mlllikin
and Vail aud Z. f. Montgomery
These gentlemen propose TO give
him q royal reception.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

You may as we'll expect to run a
steam engine without water as to find
an active, energetic man with torpid
liver and you may know that his liver
is torpid when he does not relish his
food or feels dull aud languid after
eating, often has headache and some-
times dizziness. A few doses of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will restore his liver TO its nor
NAL functions, renew his vitality, I'M
prove his digestion and make him fee
like a new mau. Price. % centsl
Samples free at Guensrd's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. I. j. Powell, chancellor COM
mander Of Providence Lodge No. %,
Il. OF r, was taken sick with fever
last Thursday and was quite sick for
several days. His many friends will
be<glad 10 learn that he is now able to
be out
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
TO THE PUBLIC.

| wish to notify the citizens OF Lake
Providence and of the parish that l
have opened q WATCH. CLOCK AND
JEwELRY REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT
in the store of Mr.. w. H. Fisher, and
am prepared to do all work iu my line
on short notice. Having had long
years OF experience as a matchmaker in
large cities, | will, and can do as good
and fine work as can be done anywhere.
All work entrusted to me will receive
prompt and careful attention, and
warranted to give entire satisfaction.
| make speciality of watch. clock
and jewelry repairing.
Respectfully.
LOUIS p. TISCH. :
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. Joe Craig, of Grandview, Ind.
was in town for two or three days
this week. Mr.. Craig sells grain,
-four, meal &c, to great many plan
tPrs in our parish He has been-sel-
lug TO them for several years, and be-
ing n first class reliable gentleman.
does a large business in this section.
Glad to see him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. G. Nj. Franklin went down to
Vicksburg on Saturday last to be pres
ent 1T the commencement exercises OF
81. Francis Xavier Academy, which
school her daughter, Miss Nina, is at
tending. They returned yesterday
morning. aud Miss Mina's many
frieods are glad TO see her home again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
The pump a, the corner of Lake

The pump at the corner of Lake &
Levee streets and also the pump at the
corner of Second & Sparrow streets
have been put in working condition.
These pumps are constantly used dur
Ing the summer months. The street
and bridge committee did the right
thing
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Call al j. S. Guenard's drug store
and GET a free sample of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
an elegan. physic. They also improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver. and bowels,
They are easy 10 take aud pleasant in
effect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

( Charlton is reported in our parish
This is a terrible disease to get among
stick and every possible means should
be done TO keep il from spreading. A.
few years ago East Carroll had char
bon and great many horses, mules
aud cows died from this disease We
hope thai it viii not get foot hold
again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs Mary Howard Ards aud her
young son and daughter. left last
Friday for Shreveport, after visit of
several months to her mother. Mrs.
Susie Taylor. Mrs. Ards will re-
turn in October. Miss Leila went as
far as Vicksburg with Mrs. Ardis,
where she viii spend few weeks
visiting relatives.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The crops were never better in East
Carroll, aud with a good rain fine
corn crop would be harvested We
are informed that there has been more
corn planted this year than ever be-
fore. When the planters stop buying
hay and corn from the porth, more
money will be found ia making cotton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The big Cumberland Telephone
Company has now over eighty
town subscribers, and the manager,
here, MIR. Fowler, continues plac-
ing phones in residences aud business
houses. This week he put in eight.
He informed us that the line will be
extended through the first and second
wards Immediately, the wire aud 9TH
err material having been ordered for
Its construction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. ). w. Crump aud Miss Nicolls,
of Tyrone plantation, are reported to
have been sick since Sunday last. We
are sorry TO learn THE, for it is only q
lew weeks ago that Mr.. Crump passed
through long aud severe spell of
sickness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson. our
friends of Mayersville, have our heart
felt and sincere sympathy in the deaf h
of their baby boy, which occurred on
board of the steamer Delta near Mem.
phis last week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Theinbabitants offhe town OF Provi-
dence now consume over twenty-five
tons of ice weekly. Pretty good lot
OF ice TO be used Tor town the size Of
ours.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The three daughters of Mr.. Wilson,
who is part owner of the Jos. L. Fischer
Lumber Co, arrived last Friday and
will occupy the Ashbridge residence,
now owned by Mr.. j. w. Dunn. The
Madison Journal regrets that MIR. Will
son add his daughters have left that
parish. We welcome them AMONG us
and hope that they viii find it pleas
ant in their new home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Miss Bessie johnson, who has been
in the dry goods store of Mr.. Jas. S.
Millikin, left Wednesday for her home
In Mississippi, whore she will remain
until fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

DR.. ". + Long aud son aud Mr..
Albert Vought OF The second ward,
and MIR. q. a. Voeiker Of the fifth
ward, were visitors TO town on We'd
iiesday. They report crops looking
well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Max Levy left Thursday on
The John X. Speed for Cincinnati. Mrs.
Levy will visit Fort Wayne, Ind,
Detroit, Mich and other cities in the
north before returning. The Banner
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

a base ball gaiiIe will be played in
Providence on Tuesday next between
aTallulah nine aid home team. This
will be match game OF ball without
practice on the part of the boys. of
town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

There is a. great deal OF sickness ia
our COMMUNICATIONS than ever was
known beforehand no doubt ii will
interfere 10 a considerable degree in
making next Tuesday complete sue
cess.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The many friends of our popular
Congressman. Hon. Jos. K; Ransden,
will he.giad to learn that he is now
better from The long and severe case of
fever thai'has had hold of him for the
past three weeks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

A criminal term of the 9Th District
Court will convene on Monday next.
We understand that the court viii
hold out al the Opera House until The
new court house is completed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. E. Stein accompanied her
daughter, Mrs. Abe Blum. back to
Greenvile last Friday. Mrs. Stein
will spend a few weeks in that city be-
fore returning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29


Mr. w. S. Whedon, Cashier of the
First National Bank of Wintersei,
Iowa, in a recent letter gives some ex-
perience with a carpenter in his his
employ, hat will be of value to other
mechanics. He says: IL had car
penter working for me who was
obliged 20 stop work for several days
on account of being troubled with
diarrhoea. | mentioned 10 him that
had been similarly troubled and that
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me.
He bought bottle of it from the
druggist here and informed me that
one dose cured him, and he is again al
bis work" For sale by j. S. Guenar-i,
druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. Thos. Allen came down from
Memphis last Friday, returning the
mex, evening, accompanied by his
wife. who has been visiting her par
enis. DR.. and Mrs. w. d. Bell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Rey. j Englar benson returned last
Friday alter an absence Of Ten dave.
Mrs. benson did not return with him,
and viii remain away for the next few
weeks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Sidney Guenard continues to have
fever, and It is now nearly a month
since be was taken down. Wo hope
that il will only he a few days when
be viii be entirely we'll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. A. c.. Chaffe, who has been
quite sick with fever out at the resi-
slence Of Congressman Ransdell since
bis arrival here two weeks ago, we are
glad TO learn is now much better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The fifteen minutes rain Tuesday
evening has done much good. While
il lasted it came down pretty heavy.
Every one has felt better from il. aud
cotton and corn will flourish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

A fine mule, hi,ched to a country
wagon, died on the street Monday
from case Of collie. Ii is said that
the mule had been fed on green corn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

There nHist be large amount of
improvements and building going on
in town. Not carpenter Is idle
from the jack leg TO, the first class
mechauc--has no idle time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Jos. l.. Fischer went to Vicks-
burg on the Belle Wednesday to meet
her sister-in-law, Mrs. John Schott of
New Orleans, who returned with her
yesterday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The bright little son OF Dr. and Mrs.
f. r. Bernard, was taken down with
fever last FRIDAY evening aud has been
quite sick since then.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

We are sorry TO learn that Isaac
and Turner, the young sons of Mr..
and Mrs. j. C. Bass, have been dan
2erously i'll for several days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

/ The Pytbia3s of our town seeing
the very sick condition that their
brother, Mr.. +. j.. Fatherree was in,
telegraphed last Friday morning TO
Greenville for a trained nurse, who
arrived on Friday night about IL
O'Clock, coming part Of the way by
land. Mr.. Fatherree was dangerously
i'll, but through the hard and nntiring
work of his physician, DR.. f. r. Ber-
nard aud the nurse, change for the
better took place about O'Clock Sun
day morning. Since then he has con-
tinued to slowly improve, and we are
glad 10 say, will recover. The Pyth-
ians have decided from now on that
when any OF the members of their
lodge get sick not to wait. but to get
nurse as soOn as possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Deeson were
both taken seriously i'll last Sunday
evening. We are glad to learn that
they are now alright again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
Drs. Bernard & Ertaud,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
BERNARD BUILDING.
LAKE PROVIDENCE. La.

Both Telephones in offices and resi-
dences.
Dr. Frank f. Artaud. late Surgeon
Major u. s. A.. has returned and
formed partnership with Dir. F. Il.
Bernard.
All calls viii be answered promptly,
day o. aight, by either Of Us.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
w. ID. BELL, W. b. PIERCE.
DOCTORS BELL AND PIERCE.

Our Office is located in the Office for.
ma!ly occupied by Hon. c. S. WHY.
DIR. Pierce's residence. The Egelly
House.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-04-06
POSTAGE RATES REDUCED.
All Mail Matter for Cuba Can Now Be Sent
at Domestic Rates.

An order has bsen received at the
local postofiice Announcing that after
the frat day Of April the domestic
postage rates OF the United States shsII
apply to all matter passing between
the United States and Cuba.
The order, Issued by Charles Emory
Smith. postmaster general, is very
important enc, as 1t materially reduces
the rates and changes the slRssifcs-
Eions Of all matter intended fer the
island. The domestic rates In the
United sta.es on letters and all first
class matter Is 2 cents for each half
ounce. This rate will now spply to
letters addressed to any part bf Cuba.
All other domestic Installations and
rates are made TO apply to Cuba also.
The order was Issued IN Washington
a few days ago, but aid not take effect
until he hrat OF the month.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-04-06
FAIR COMMITTEES
Named By The Brunswick RIRsmen Last
Night.

The following committees for the
coming fair were named for the Rifle.
men last night:
Executive Commlttee-Capt. Frank
A. Dunn chairman; serg,s, Harry
Miller, W, D. Miller, A. s. Jsnk.
ins, Il. L. Calhoun f. o. Douglas,
CorPorals r. Fl. Lamb, J. P. Hutohin,
son, M. ]: Greenwood, PriYatss A. El>
kan, J. II. Extrowich, G. BrAntley, J.
L. Fouche, and J BorOhardt.
Soliciting. oommittes-Sergt. Har.
Fy Miller, chairman.
Decorating COnntstee-Prlvate J.
M. ExtrOwioh, chairman.
Reception COmmlttee-ssrgt. w. D.
Miller, chairman,
Donation Commistee-serKt. A. s.
Jenkins, chairman; Corporal J. p.
Hutchinson, secretary; J. l. Fouche,
trsaaureF.