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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
Gents straw hats at Millikin's are
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for It. NJ.
Thompson, large importer of fine
millinery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue,
Chicago. says: "Duriag the late
severe weather | caught dreadful
cold which kept me awake at night
and made me unfit TO attend my work
during the day. One Of my milliners
was taking Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy for severe cold at that time
which seemed to relieve her so quickly
that | bought some for myself. II
acted like magic and | began TO i'm
prove at once. am now entirely
well and feel very pleased to acknowl-
edge its merits" For sale at j. 5
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
SPRING CLOTHING.

8 The best way is to come i'll and try
on all the styles aud see which is the
best fitting.
All The fashionable fashions are here
and all the stylish fabrics.
Here are some Meu's and Boys Suits
with all the little Spring kinks about
them.
But we never sacrifice style TO
quality aud we stand back of every
thing we sell.
Every other thing tor men that's
dressy.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Major B. S. Waiben, chief engineer
of the Texas aud Pacific railroad, while
in New Orleans last Saturday was in
terviewed by ricayune reporter as
10 the progress being made by his
on The extension of his road
from New Roads on up towards
Vidalia. He said: avery satisfactory
progress is being made on the extern
sion, and there is not the least doubt
but that it will be in operation beyond
Red river this year. The contract for
the bridge across Red river will be let
before the LIST of May. The appliances
for taking the souudings of the river
have already been shipped, aud as
soon as this task is completed the con-
tract for the bridge will be let. The
surveying party is now on the other
side of Red river. in fact, TO Fairview,
within few miles of Vidslia. With
III two years the west bank line to
Helena will have been completed. aud
we will have line from 81. Louis
without a hill between the Missouri
state line and New Orleans" Ii is re-
ported that the Gould's have a corps
of engineers out from Helene and
another party out from ArkanFas City
coming south, while there are two en-
gineering corps south of us coming
north. 1t looks very much like no
delay is 10 be lost and that the road
will be buih.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The steamer Mississippi, with the u.
s. Mississippi River Commission on
board, reached Providence on Satur-
day evening last about 5 o'clock. Be-
sides the members of the River Com
mission, there was Oh board, United
States Senator Murphy j. Foster, Cap
tain Charles Potter, in charge of this
district; Major II. b. Richardson, chief
engineer of our state, aud other gentle
men. The entire party came up in
town and went out on the lake as far
as Congressman Ransdell's pretty
home. They were fine looking body
of gentlemen. Congressman Ransdell
joined the party aud went down as far
as Vidalia with them, returning Mon
day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Real estate in town is changing
hands, aud il must be on the strength
of the gratifying news that the iron
horse viii. soon be passing through our
town. Last week Mr.. Yancey Bell
purchased the two lots next to Davis
office and lying back of Capt. V. M.
Purdy's vacant lots on the corner of
Lake and Scarborough streets, and Mr..
G. &. Martin purchased the two-and-a-
half lots of Prof. Robt. Roberts, trout
ing the residence of MIR. L. j. Father
rec on First street. Mr.. Chas. II.
Egelly, agent for Col. j. s. Irwin, who
owns several lots in town, is receiving
inquiries aud propositions daily in re-
gard to them. Judge E. Y. Rans6ell
has purchased the house and lot of
Mrs Apo and The small house next to
it, lying back of Judge Ransdell's
residence. Every day we hear of
propositions aud refusals for real
estate. which plainly shows that Provi-
dence is now entering an era of pros
perity never thought of. All this has
come about by the fact that the rail-
road will be built, aud we believe in a
very short time. With the railroad,
there will come more people among
as, aud with more people, it means
a larger town and more business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
The Best ReInedy for rheumatism
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.

All who use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism are delighted
with the quick relief from pain which
it affords. When speaking of this Mr..
ID. N Sinks, of Troy, Ohio, says {:
"Sometime ago | bad severe attack
Of rheumatism in my arm and shout
der. tried numerous remedies but
got no relief until | was recommended
by Messrs. Geo. +. Parsons 81 CO.,
druggists of this place, to try Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. They recon-
mended it so highly that [ bought a
bottle. | was soon relieved of all pain.
have since recommended this lini-
ment 10 many of my friends, who
agree with me that it is the best
remedy for muscular rheumatism in
the market" For sale at j. S. Cue
nard's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Last Saturdays Daily States says
that "a map just issued by the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway shows that the
Texas and Pacific will run an extension
from Baton Rouge Junction along the
west bank of The Mississippi river to
Vidalia, La. When this line is COM
ple:ed it will give a five-hour run from
Natchez 10 New Orleans"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
SAVE YOUR TIN TAGS

Taken from the following brands of
tobacco: ,Shoc Doacn, Bob Hancock,
Chip, Red Heart, Deacey Ttcist and
Uncle Henry and ask your merchant to
show you the Autograph hanger we
sent him, showing cuts of forty useful
and handsome presents, which we are
giving away until Jap: |. 1902, in re-
deeming these tags. Write for list of
presents.
HANCOCK BROS. 81 co.
Tabacco Manufacturers,
Lynchburg, Va.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
A Testimonial from Old England.

II consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis" Gays Mr.. William Sayory,
of Warrington, England. at has
saved my wife's life, she having been a
martyrto bronchitis for over six years,
being most of the time confined TO her
bed. She is now quite we'll" Sold
by j. S. Guenard's druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
Local and Parish News.

Boom your town in every way pos
sible
Town politics may get to be little
warm.
The river now ia at good stage for
steamboats,.
An ice cream parlor would be quite
an acquisition to Providence this sum-
mer.
We publish several items of encour-
aging railroad news in this issue ofthe
Banner Democrat.
The Methodist church will be the
only place where divine worship will
be held tomorrow.
There will be no services at the
Catholic church tomorrow, Rev. T..
Mshe being in Delta.
Mr.. Fousse has been fixing up his
telephone line this week He has also
put 10 several new phones.
If you want TO pay your taxes you
will find the sheriff in the office be-
tween Lehmann's aud the post office
We are glad to learn that Mr.. W. X.
Spurlock continues to Improve. and
that he will be able TO be out in few
days.
Hon. Robt. Nicholson came up from
the first ward on Tuesday. He said
that crop preparations were never
better.
rr,n hn OF
Episcopal church tomorrow on ac-
count of the absence of Rev. Mr..
Boberg.
Our friends John Donovan and
Bradley Martin should not tackle us
about the "Surfn You know its a
kinder soft spot.
Our young friend Phil Mcclure,
down at the corner, is now sporting a
handsome diamond stud, present
from his partner.
"Cooter" Spurlock was cut in the
side and arm last Saturday night by a
strange negro. He skipped out and
has not been caught.
Mrs. j. G. Murphy left for Vicks-
burg last Monday evening on the
steamer Naichez, returning yesterday
morning OH the Belle.
The steamer Delta was disabled last
Friday evening near Mayersville by
being blown in TO the bank, aud was
unable to make this trip.
MIR. and Mrs. John Williams will
have pretty home when their new
residence is completed. 1t will be
large, roomy and comfortable.
Sheriff Dunn is now comfortably
and snugly enscouced in the office of Mr.
Hamley aud Mr.. Fischer, until the
new court house is completed.
Mr. John Kennedy is now at Bells
landing holding down the head clerk
chip for Mr.. Clark Hall, who is out
assessing for Mr.. w. G. McIiae.
Tuesday night about ten O'Clock it
commenced raining, accompanied with
thunder and lightning which continu-
ed nearly through the whole night aud
next day.
The way real estate is changing
hands in Providence, there must be a
bright future for the town. The pros
poets for a railroad at an early day is
the cause of il.
The electrician of the Cumberland
Telephone Co, and those who are TO
take charge of the exchange, arrived
Wednesday The electrician is now
putting in phones and making connec.
tions.
We hope that the assessor on hi:
rounds, who will start out in few
days, will try and get a trne valuation
of property, both in the town and
country. The tax dodgers should be
shown mp.
Lehman handles
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The mail did not reach Providence
last Friday evening until halt past nine,
and Mrs. Taylor, our accommodating
postmisIress. came from her home at
that hour TO open it for few of the
patrons of the office, which should be
by our citizens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The colored Bap,ists of our town
will have baptisiug at the foot of the
lake tomorrow about IL o'clock. 1t
is said that there will be large num-
Der from all portions of the parish at
the immersion of the neophytes. We
are Informed that there are twenty
some odd to be baptized.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Some repairs are very much needed
on Tensas bridge, which should be
made. The construction of an iron
bridge has been let to take the place of
the old wooden one; but we are in
formed that few plank could make it
safe until the new bridge is put up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

We understand that work has
already commenced on the catalogue
tor the big far to take place in Provi-
dence in October next. The fair of
last fall was gotten up iu great hurry
and very little time was had 10 pre-
pare for it, but it was quite creditable
to the town and parish, and the pro-
motors were compiimented upon its
success. This year there will be time
to prepare for everything. and we can
expect TO see several strings of first
class race horses aud fue exhibits.
Such enterprise is bound TO help both
the town and parish, and we believe
that the promoters will neither spare
time, trouble nor expense in making the
East Carroll Fair of 1901 big success.
Let every one pull together to make
II so.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

We were told ON Monday that Cot
tonwood plantation had all extra fine
crop of corp, the stand being about The
best in the parish. Mrs. McCulloch's
many friends hope that she viii make
a fine crop. both of cotton and corn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The colored people who have been
on deal with Mr.. j. S. Millikin for
his property across the lake, we un-
derstand closed the bargain for it last
week. Ten thousand dollars was paid
for II, $4,000 cash and The balance in
term of years
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

If troubled by weak digestion, loss
of appetite, or constipation, try a few
doses of Cbamberlain's Stomach aud
Liver Tablets. Every box warranted.
For Sale at j. s. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The erection of at least three nice
residences will be erected 10 Provi-
dence between now and fall 1t is said
that Mr.. Millikin, Mr.. McRse and Mr..
Martin will build nice homes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The picture of Marguerite, the hand
some daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. JAS S.
Millikin, appeared in the Times-Demo-
Graf of sunday last. She is bright
child, with sweet and amisble dispo-
sition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

A severe lesson should be taught
small boys who are csnght shooting
craps. Ii i. is done In public place
the proprietors should receive the full
extent of the law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Mr.. d. w. Gilmour informed Us on
Tuesday that he had purchased the
Green property next to his residence,
which will give him more room and
make his property more desirable.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Miss Eva Davis. who has been visi-
ting her father in the lower part of The
State for several months, returned a
few days ago, to the delight of her
many friends
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Deputy sheriff d. w. Gilmonr has
fixed up a nice comfortable office in
the front part of the Jail. He will be
glad TO see any of his friends who have
any j. p. business for him to attend to.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The knights of Pytbias had large
meeting on Tuesday evening, and
several were put through the different
ranks. The endowment rank of the
order is growing rapidly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Col. w. Fl. Benjamin, of the second
ward. left for New Orleans on Monday.
He went down to attend the Episcopal
Council which met in that csy on
Wednesday aud Thursday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

A large number of our country
friends were in town Tuesday evening
attending the meeting of Knights of
Pythias. Those in attendance were,
Messrs. E S,ockner, J, w. Crump, S.
Stockner, S. N. King, l.. Leach, T.. j..
Gillian, E. B. Farmer, Albert Taylor,
Charley Hope, Everette aud Luby
Pinkston and Dr. w. E. Long.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

We notice that wagons are being
driven near the banquette crossing
Grants canal IL there not town
ordinance against this? II there is, il
should be enforced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Thursday morning was very cold
for April 18th. The mercury regis
tered near AZ, which is bound to hurt
the cotton plant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Work was started last Friday on
tearing down the oh court house, and
in week or ten days more there will
be nothing left of the old building az &
reminder of Geo. e. Benham and the
corrupt ring of carpeibaggers, who
robbed this parish of thousands of
dollars during reconstruction times.
Ii was BeDham and his gang who col
lected taxes from the land owners to
build court house, but instead, put
the money in their pockets and built
the old rattle trap that is now being
demolished In few months we will
see a handsome building erected that
will be an honor To our Police Jury,
every member of which, has the conf
dence aud esteem of our whole parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Rev. Mr.. Boberg left on Monday to
attend the Council, which met in New
Orleans on Wednesday. Mr.. Boberg
will visit Lake Charles and Crowley
before returning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Miss Maggie Tompkins has been
very sick since last Sunday, aud on
Monday night was quite low. We are
glad to report Miss TompkiEs some
what better, with hopes of her recov-
erV. >
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Mrs, V. NJ. Purdy and Mrs. W. n.
White are meeting with good success
in collecting for the Springfield Monu-
ment fund They want to send in a
nice little sum, and those who have
not already contributed should do so.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Rev. j. H. Martin, Presiding Elder
of the A. NJ. E. church, is now here
and will remain with his people until
next Wednesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

We call The attention of our readers
to the advertisement of Mr. Sam Gar
Der, proprietor of the "Great Bargain
Store" corner Lake and Levee streets,
north side. Mr.. CARRIER carries COM
plete lire OF dry goods, clothing,
notions, millinery and boots aud shoes,
and sells at a living profit. He is one
of our best citizens, bothers DO one,
attends strictly to his own business.
and should receive liberal share OF
the trade, which we bespeak for him.
Give Mr.. CARRIER a call, see his goods
aud get his prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20
The Famous,
Fhe New Store OF
PPoVidGpce.....
F=OPrist0r5.
Ladies' and Cents furnishings.

The best Shoes, the best Hats. the
most stylish Clothing. the nobbest
Neckwear, the best line of White and
Coloied Shirts. the best Gents Under
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
pgPYour patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Yesterday morning was very cold,
and the early risers saw heavy frost
aud thin ice, something uuheard OF
in this part of the country so late In
the season. The Oldest inhabitant does
not remember of such a thing. Ii Is
very much feard that the cotton above
ground will have to be replanted.
Corn is cut down, but it is said that it
will not be hurt, except to make II
late.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Go to MiIlikins and see the cele-
brated mosquito bar conopies. They
are very cheap aud last life time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The Gould surveying party should
reach town about to-day. We are in
formed that they are following the
"siakes" of the Cole party. This is
gratifying news, and if they continue
on this line, they will strike "Soldier's
Rest" We would much prefer to see
the line run as near The fair grounds
as possible, aud no doubt through the
Influence of our prominent citizens
this might be done,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Guenard's soda water fountain will
be on tap in few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

The Concordia Sentinel gives us the
following information as to tho doings
of the engineer corps running the line
for the Texas and Pacific road from
Red River up 10 Tallulah: "We are
informed that the engineers of the
Missouri Pacific road, who are survey
ing the route from Red river up,
reached the Lucerne plantation last
Thursday. AT the gin on Forest
plantation they made an angle, and
are running the line from that point
direct to Concordia Station"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-20

Go to Millikn's for fine neck wear
All kinds and qualities.
The courier., 1901-03-23
TIRED FATHERS
BY EMILY GUIWITZ.
(For The Courier.)

When the shades OF night are falling
on the old Nebraska town homeward
plod the tired fathers and to dinner cit
them down; some in cheerful family
circles dine in state on fowl and fish
others at the hotel tables dine on many
a dainty dish; others still to lunch room
counters hie themselves and order hash
il by any freak of fortune they are sadly
short of cash. But they're tired. All
are tired. Lined with care each manly
brow; Mr.. Thompson's tired mothers"
are not in it with them now; they're our
noble legislators come from over all the
state here to wrestle with tae problems
of Nebraska's future fate. And the
question which perplexes most their
minds from morn till night is why
Thompson ever entered in the senatorial
fight.
Men who hope to be elected should at
least be true and tried, men to whom
the word "disloyal" never yet has been
applied; noble men whose hearts are
honest, clever men with massive brains,
men whose works repay the voters for
their sore election pains; these the men
who hold the welfare OF our country in
their hands men whose deeds shall
The courier., 1901-03-23

Nebraska all over would be a much
duller place. / am not club woman,
as you know. Jack says he wishes L
were. Club women, he says. answer up
so quick, keep fellow on his mettle
and come very near getting ahead OF the
dull ones. Jack thinks himself mettle-
some, high-bred, extremely sensitive
and responsive to intellectual influences.
Isn't it funny. He's dear. But he's
not at all the sort Of man he thinks he
is. am doing just what before i was
married | said l nevor would do. And
that is, talk continually Of my husband
to my unmarried friends, who have no
topic OF equal ennui to introduce into
the conversation. Like all the rest OF
the people. who. single, decide upon the
manners and morals OF their child;e
and the height, color Of the mustache,
and occupation OF the husband, am
falling into the tireless habit OF wives.
| promise 10 fill my next letter with less
information concerning the individual
who is supposed to be the most inter
esting of all to me. Yours.
ELEANOR.
The courier., 1901-03-23

spell the measure Of success throughout
our land. Now this man-this Mr..
Thompson prefer der to the throne
not one single point OF fitness for cleo
ton has he shown; not one point Of
manly honor, loyalty to party creed has
he ever shown Nebraska in her day Of
deepest need. Will this man be sent to
Washington senate chair to till, by the
voters Of Nebraska? Well we hardly
think he will,