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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

The progressive gentlemen who
have organized the Carroll Oil aud Ice
Company, Limited, The charter of
which is being published in this paper,
have faith in the building of the rail-
road at an early date and the pros
perity of East Carroll aud the town of
Providence. They are live men and
are ready 10 put out their money in
any venture that is of beneficial
nature. They know that with the
railroad il means much for Providence,
aud that to make it a live, progressive
town the citizens must be up aud do
ing, or the business is liable TO go
somew here else, and Providence will
be side-tracked. We have men iu our
town who have money-lots of il, but
they are so selfish aud pecuniary with
it that they do not care 10 see the
town build up into thriving, hust-
ling little city: nor will they loosen
their purse-strings TO help along any
enterprise except it is for their own
personal agraBdisemeut in which no
one except their individual self is to be
benefited Ii we expect the town to
push along at he rate that II should
do, aud with the prospects that seem
so propitious at the present time,
every one should show disposition
To help with anything tina. will benefit
the whole town aud parish. When
the railroad does pass through Provi-
dence and we are on the great trunk
liue, Won will see other small places
bringing ~, and then il will be
either Providence merchants and busi-
ness men will have TO change up aud
get move, or see il remain at a
siandslil. Now 10 the time TO start
he ball rolling.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Whatta matter wi Mr.. Ham. He
know good ting. Me want gooda
fruitta standa. Me wantta gooda
place, near post Off. All Italia
man like Mr.. Ham. Mr.. Gene Cue
nard say Mr.. Ham ALA right, ALA
right. Whatta matter wi Gene
Guenard? He Likely de oyst'! He
Likely gOodda fruitta. He like goodda
wine. Whatta malta? Whatta mat
la wi Farooch? Whatta malta wi
goodda oyst, gooda wine? Whatta
malta wi Mich Hall? He all righta.
Counsul at New Orleans writea me
Mich Hall, Mich Guenard and Mich
Ham ali right ALA time. He tella
me Mich Ham getta me good house
and good fruita stand. Whatta
malta you? No flies, no bokas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY

From Coopersviile, Mich, comes
word of wonderful discovery of a
pleasant tasting LIQUID that when used
before retiring by any one troubled
with bad cough always ensures a
good nights resi-. at will soon cure
the cough too" writes Mrs. 5. Himel-
burger, ''for threr generations OF our
family have used DIR king's New Dis
covery for Consumption and never
found its equal for Coughs aud Colds"
It's an unrivaled liie-saver when used
for desperate inng diseases. Guaran-
teed bottles SOC and $100 at Guenard's
drug store, Trial bottles free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
Spreads Like wiIdfire.

When things are "be best" they be-
come SHE best seiiingn Abraham
Hare, a leading druggist, Of Belleville.
O, writes: Electric Bitters are the
best selling biitersI have handled In
20 years" You know why? Most
diseases begin in disorders of stomach,
liver, kidneys. bowels, blood aud
nerves. Electric Bitiers tones up the
stomach. regulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens
the nerves, hence cures multitudes OF
maiadies. 1t builds up the entire sys.
TEN Puts new life aud vigor into any
weak, sickly, rundown man or woman
Price so cents. For sale at Guenard's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

During the absence of Mr.. John
Montgomery in New Orleans, his Sis
ter, Miss Isabelle will have charge OF
his large insurance business. NJ In
surance business left at the residence
of Mr.. r. f. Montgomery or the Office
of Hoo. Jos. E. Rausdeii will receive
prompt attention. Miss Isabelle eau
also be reached by telephone. She
will give her entire attention to her
brothers. business during his absence,
aud we recommend the young lady
10 those who have anything in the in
surance line to transact.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

The steamer Chslmette left New Or
leans lasts Thursday evening for the
Bends with very heavy freight, much
of it badly needed by the planters aud
merchants living along the river, and
instead OF this boat going through to
Cariola, she turned back at Vicksburg,
putting off her freight there, to be re-
shipped by another boat. Ii laid there
for several days, ADD the freight tor
Providence only arrived Friday
causing great Inconvenience to every
one. This is not right, and The Chal-
metie people should know of il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. John Montgomery, notary pub
lie aud steuographar in the law office
Of Congressman JOS e. Ransdeli, left
Yesterday for New Orleans, where be
will enter the Law Department OF
Tulane University, and hopes 10 finish
Al the present session. Mr.. MontgOm-
cry has been putting in bis spare time
in reading Law, and is already pretty
well advanced. Ii he takes after bis
grandfather. the late Judge WEISS
Montgomery, who was the leading
lawyer at this bar, he will be AL. We
wish John success in his undertaking
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. r T. Kennedy came down from
GreeDville last Saturday and remained
until Tuesday visiting bis folks and
friends. MIR. Kennedy hollis a respou-
sible position in the post office AT
Greenvilie, aud his many friends were
glad 10 learn that he is getting along
nicely and enjoying good health. The
boys remembered him by giving a
nice dance in his honor Al the Opera
House Monday night. Rob is first
class young man, and all in his home
wish him good luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Congressman Jos. E. Ransdell lief,
Wednesday for New Orleans 10 attend
the convention of Presidents OF the
Levee Boards of Louisiana, Arkansas
and Mississippi, which met in that
city yesterday These meetings. ar
bound TO do much good toward the
interests of rivers and levees They
draw together the representative men
OF the country who dicns4 aud lay
plans for the future. Congressman
matters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Messrs. McCallaum and Richardson,
two young gentlemen connected with
the auxillery house Of A. n Kellogg
& Co, of Memphis, arrived on Monday
Tor the purpose of spending week IN
hunting in our parish. Through the
Kindness Of Major A. X. Amaeser OF
the fret ward, the young men were
allowed The privilege of hunting on
his property. besides helping them ou'
with two first class hunters and his
deer dogs. We hupe thew had q pleas
aut time aud GO, chance 10 down
| buck or too.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Sam Powell, colored man, logging
out at the saw mil, was killed Tuesday
by log rolling on him, which was be-
ing placed on wagon. Ii looks like
Powell was doomed 10 be killed III
this way. About a year ago down
some way from the wagon, which
rolled over him. MASKING one OF bis
legs So that il had to be smpu,a,ed.
We learn that this time his good leg
WAS broken in two places while the
stump of the other leg was also broken,
aud that he was horribly mashed about
the body.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
AGENCY.

The election on the waterworks anC
light system for .our town came of
Thursday. There WAS no fight sgsins
IL, although few of the citizens votet
agains, the proposition for The reason
that they did not think the town large
enough 10 maintain waterworks ant
make the system self sustaining. Near
~ the valuation of 100000 in proper
ty was voted in favor OF it, which wa
a respectable amount.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

To remove troublesome corn or
buniob: First soak the coru or bun
ion in warm water TO softer II, then
pare II down as closely as possible
without drawing blood and apply
ChamberlaiD's Pain Balm twice daily;
rubbing vigorously for five minutes at
each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for a few days, to pro-
linimeut for sprains, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm is uu-
equaled. For sale by j. S. Guenard's
druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. Harry H.. Graham of the second
waru has taken The whole of the $50,
600 court house bonds from the Police
Jury. We uudersl aud that Mr.. Ora
ham took The bonds at par. We are
glad TO. know that home man got
them. and we would rather have seen
the Police Jury refused premium Oh
them from some outside party. Ii
shows that Mr.. Graham has high re-
gard for our Police Jury aud faith in
East Carroll to pay her obligations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

The New Orleans packets, after be-
ing tied up for ten days or more al The
Crescent city wharf on account OF
labor troubles, ere running again
rhe chief of police should have run be
rousters in week before he did
which would have had the desired
effect. Such things as this gives New
Orleans merchants terrible black eye,
which they never recover from.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. j. f. Henley, of Searcy, Ark. .,
brotber-in-Iaw of Mr. Crabtree, ar
rived last week on visit TO AIR. Crab
tree and daughters. Mr.. Henley in-
formed us that be liked so much of
whai he saw of our town aud parish
that he thought OF locating here.
which we hope he will do. Mr.. Hen
ley Is \ contractOr.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Several persons living along the
lake and Old river are complaining
very much about The telephone poles
that are allowed to take up part of The
road, which makes il very dangerous
TO persons driving in buggies or wag-
ons. They should either he put up or
removed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mrs. Taylor informed us on Monday
that 80 far no one has called on heI
for any information AS 80 the mai
contracts TO be let on December 3lst
The bids have to be in The hands OF the
Second Assistant Postmaster General
in The next few days, aud any one cou'
temrlating putting in bids for carry.
ing The mail on these routes, shoulc
not delay in doing SO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
EVERYTHING MOVES

but the sun--and that seems to. Just
at this time there are lots of people
moving into Louisiana from North
ern States, and its a good move for
them. There are other moves made,
especially with the crops. When
the seed is sown and the
SEASON Is ON
the crops move into the air. After
awhile the cotton moves toward the
sea- board and tue money moves back
into the hands of the producer
And, now, if you are thinking of
buying land, you should get move
on YOU, so as to own the land when
THE RISE COMES,
for it is bound to come as the cOun-
try becomes settled. Have you land
to sell? Then move mp this way aud
tell US about it. We can sell it for
you, for there are lots of people
wanting good trades in Real Estate
now.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

We have good properties both in the
town aud i'll the country. We have
higa priced and low-prlced traces.
Some are well improved aud some are
not proved ut all III we knew what
you want most we could tell you
about the best value we have to offer.
Z. j. HAMLEY REAL ES TATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

al have used Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy and
find il 10 be great medicine" says
Mr., E. s. Phipps, of Potesu, Ark. SIT
cured me of bloody fux. | cannot
speak too highly Of it," This remedy
always wins the good opinion, if not
praise, of those who use il. The quick
cures which il effects even in the most
severe cases make it q favorite every
where. For sale at j. S. Guenard's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

lehman, The live mnn no keeps u
first class place, will have this m"rn-
ing right from New Orleans, Bayou
Cooke oysters. Spanish mackerel, red
snapper, celery, lettuce and all kinds
OF vegetables. Lehmann bias a large
refrigerator that holds several tons of
ice, which is always kept packed and
hi- fisI aud oysters are bound 10 be
fresh aud nice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

The home is happiest if it's your
owuP Property right elevates the
ideas and blesses the family circle.
1t is easy enough to own your home
if you proceed properly, We start
YOU at the foundation-heip You to
build your property and own it. You
will have the real home feeling then.
z. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
ACENGY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. Jas. w. Martin, of the Commits.
sion House OF Martin, Phillips ~ Co.,
Memphis, was in town for few days
this week soliciting business. Mr.,
Martin also took 10 the parish, and we
learn, from him that he will have sew
eral consignneuts of cotton sent to
bis firm. MIR. Martin is popular
gentleman and il he. only ge,s here a
little ofteper, he would 90 a good
business from these parts. Mr.. Mar
tin left bis adj. with US, which will APP
pear next week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Seseral gentlemen with their pack
oil bounds, arrived from Washington,
Go. Hiss, last SUNDAY FOR he purpose
ct spending week III the back country
on deer nuBt. Mr.. j. W. Crump, d
first class hunter, WITH MIR. Bianion,
joiuad The party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. 4 V. Smith. representing the
firm of Guyton, Sherrod Il Co, is SELL
ing plenty OF first class horses. This
firm are the owners of large stables in
Providence aud can afford TO sell
cheaper than you can send away aud
purchase stock. Mr.. Smith will short
| ly receive a car load of fine mules, and
when they arrive he will let II be
known through the Banner-Democrat
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Mr.. Archer, the head engineer ofthe
Gould survey party, has finished
surveying aud locating the line
through East Carroll and went 10 the
Madison ine Oh Monday. He will go
on through TO Vidslia, following the
river line of survey. which we learn is
the locating and final survey of the
road Ittook MIR. Archer nearly five
weeks to finish through East Carroll
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

We understand a sand bar a few
miles below the landings, 10 causing
steamboats, great amount OF trouble
II Is said that The bar has obstructed
the channel so much that il is almost
impossible TO fnd crossing for boats
tba, are anyways heavily loaded
rbe John X. Speed would not venture
TO cross last Saturday night and laid
at our landing so as to cross In the daS
tune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
Great Luck Of an Editor.

"For Two years all efforts 10 cure
Eczema 10 the paints of my hands
failed y writes Editor II N Lester, oil
Syracuse. Kan, "sheu was holy cured
by Bursiep's Arnica SaTve" It's the
worlds best tor Eruptions, Sores and
all skin diseases. Only 25c at j. ,
Gueuafd's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

We want you to weigh we'll OUT
promises We want you to- see the
value of these pieces of property We
believe they are worth all we ask OF
them. We believe your best interests
will suggest your buying. In price
tesms and results, we are here 10 please
you.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Some of the greatest fortunes in
America have been in Real Estate, but
it is not usually to rich spectators
that Real Estate appeals. 1t appeal:
as the safest of investment TO the man
of moderate means.
Ell. HAMLEY RE NJ ESTATE
r AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
FOUND.

During fair week. new Saddle made By
the Chickasaw Saddiery Co. Has on sweat
feathers stamp of an Indian and horse.
owner can get same by proving property
and having costs. A. y. BRANNUM.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
AFTER MANY
DAYS WAITING

We are al last able to call
your attention TO our stock OF Cloth
ing. All the newest designs. both in
fabric and fashion, and made as only
Rogers, Pee, 81 Co, can make.
Come in aud take a look--lt won't
cost you ANYTHING and may save you
considerable; for we have sold many a
mau Rogers, Peet. e. Co. $25 Suit
that was moi only as good material but
superior in Gu aud fl TO the average
$40 SUI to order.
Full sticks in ell lines.
Money back If not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER Il SEARLES CO..
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

Why shouldn't the deed for com
Portable home be made out in your
name?
Do you known how easily you can
have it so?
Don't YOU believe it will be worth
your while to see us and learn about il 7
We've helped hundreds-we'll help
you
Ell. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16

.RM~ Those fine wool over shirts al
MIlllkins are all right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-16
AGENCY

nT The New Roy al ewing machine
il tne best to buy. AT Millikin's.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11

According 20 gossip straight from
The Hague the husband of Queen VIII
helmlna has made himself unpopular
by not driving ont n state the first
time he appeared IN The Hague after
the honeymoon. The people felt hc
wasn't living up 20 royal traditions
and they didn't Ike &c.
II seems that when the royal couple
settled IN The Hague the duke went
ont to drive. But instead OF using the
state coach he appeared tooling am
English drag. handling the ribbons
himself. II was such a shock 90 tho
stolid Hollanders that they stood and
stared AT the sight and then they made
ND their minds they didn't Ike Il. II
might be all right FOR him 10 DO that iu
Germany. where he was only duke.
but a queens husband ought 10 live up
10 his position And, rs the story Is
told hy a Dutch nobleman visiting 10
New York. not Dutch bead was barred
rs the duke drove by. nor have the pco-
pie yet recovered from their disapproy
al. II will take many rides Of pcuance
in the state coach TO make them do
that.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11
FOR THE CHILDREN
A Little Talk About savings.

4 distinguished economist felt that II
was as necessary TO teach child 10
save as TO train him 10 earn, says
American Boy He formulated a sys-
tenn Of savings for the lower schools OF
France so wise and efficient that IN ten
years there were In France 2lOOO
school savings banks. with $4,000 de-
posltors. whose weekly average depos-
It's of II ccntlmcs had amounted 10
10.24S22G francs, or over $2,OOO.OVO
The establishment Of the banks was
left TO the voluntary efforts Of the
teachers. The children deposited peck
ct money only, and It was made a part
Of every Monday morning exercise.
The French cultivate the saving hab-
II. Nine. Carnot gave dinner 10 400
" the poorest children Of Paris aud at
It's close gave 10 each one a bankbool
containing a credit Of 10 francs. When
floods spread desolatiOn and want Ia
the south Of France. the children Of the
schools Of Bordeaux freely gave from
their savings 500 for the relief Of the
sufferers.
There are some school banks In our
own country. and when the penny de-
posltors Of the school bank Of Long Is
land city heard Of the great Johnstown
Hood they sent $Ij2 out Of their say
ings as their contribution.
Every boy as soon as be Is old enough
10 spend money should be given a legit-
innate means Of earning II or regular
allowance. which at first may be made
10 cover his pleasures and gradually In
creased 10 include his necessities and
charities. \ boy ought TO learn how IA
give as well as how TO save and "a
should give his own money TO th'
church or Sunday school. Let the boy
take care Of his own money.
Ida VI. Bodman In The Mothers Jour
nal says In writing on this subject: \
child seldom has sufficient will to ena
bic him To work for distant object
steadily. He lives In the present, but
every time he denies himself some trl
ding. pleasant qualification In order "a
save a few dollars 10 buy something OF
real value he has received n valuable
lesson our primary object Is not 10
persuade him 10 accumulate money, but
to prevent him from spending il I'M
wisely In some cases In order 10 slim
ulate the boy to put aside his pennies
for a specific object It is helpful IA
promise to add certain amount to the
swings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11

II was Jackle's birthday, and he was
6 years old. In the evening his Uncle
Fred who was a soldier, came up into
the nursery to play with him and Bob
bic. much TO their delight
Il mean TO be a soldier one day" said
Jackie during the game.
"Ah, my little man, you've lot OF
lessons to learn first Of ALL" replied
Uncle Fred. with a smile.
Come, Master Jack, It's bedtime.
said nurse.
I'm not coming yet nurse" said
Jackie GROSSLY. cant you see I'm
busyf
"Do You know. my boy, that the FIRST
lesson a soldier has to learn is 10 obey 2
said Uncle Fred grayely.
Jackie thought minute, and then
Ike a good little boy. he put away his
paythings and said, Good night"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11

George. George mind; your hat VIII
be blown or II you lean 80 far ont OF
the window" exclaimed a fond father
To his little son who was travelling Will
him In a railway carriage. Quickly
snatchlng the hat from the head Of the
refractory youngster papa hid 1t be
hind his back
There. now. the hat has gone" he
cried. pretending to be angry. and
George Immediately set up n howl
After time the father remarked:
"Come. bee quiet II whistle your
hat will come back again"
Then he whIstled and replaced the
hat on the boys head There, rs back
again. you see" Afterward, while papa
was talking to mamma, a small. shrll
voice was heard saying:
Papa. papa. I've thrown my hat oul
Of the window. Whistle again, viii
yonT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1901-06-11

Mr.. W. S. Whedon. Cashier OF the First
National Bank of Winterset, Iowa, in a
recent letter gives some experience with a
carpenter in his employ, that will be Of
value to other mechanics He says: /
had carpenter working for me who
was Obliged to stop work for several
days on account of being troubled with
diarrhoea. / mentioned to him that |
had been similarly troubled and that
Chamberlain Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea 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 at his work For sale
by NJ. NJ. Lewis, druggist.