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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
A negro by the name of Davis, who

A negro by the name of Davis, who
has been working in the upper part of
the Bend. was taken with the small
pox last Thursday, and was sen4 to
town by negro named Adolph Reese.
Davis is now in the house where
Mamie Gatewood is Quarantined, and
there is no danger of the disease
spreading, as there ia no communica-
ton whatever allowed with them.
Reese should have been brought up be-
fore the mayor when he was in town
on Friday and given a heavy fiue. 1t
could have been done, and it would
served the impudent negro right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The palatial aud comfortable steam
er Dewey will make the Mardi Gras
trip, leaving Providence on next Fri
day morning the 18th, and arriving in
New Orleans on Monday morning.
The boat will remain three days, which
will give the passengers ample time to
take in everything worth seeing. The
fair for the round trip between Provi-
dence and Vicksburg will be $500.
This rate includes meals and birth for
the entire round trip with the excep-
ton of meals while in port. While in
port you can occupy your stateroom,
which will be big saving. This is. a
nice way to make trip on almost
nothing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The handsome organ at r. j. Bur-
Dey's is awaiting some one 10 call and
claim it. MIR. Burney offered chance
on the organ with every dollars worth
of goods purchased at bis store, the
drawing TO take place on the lst of
February, which was done, and ticke
No. 240 is the lucky number. If the
person holding this ticket will present
it they can get this fine instrument II
the ticket is not presented by Febru-
airy 2lst, the person holding this num-
Der will loose their right to the organ
and another drawing will take place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The special correspondent of the
Times Democrat from this place, has
special in that paper in which il says
"that the government fleet will get
through next week with the repair
work and the additional revetting
they have done this year. Their work
has been very successful here. They
sank all their mattresses successfully,
notwithstanding the report published
that they lost one large willow mat
tress which was not true" This is
dig at the Bauner-Democrat, in which
this paper said that a mattress was
lost A persob can tell how success
full the work has been carried on when
the grader had to be brought from
Greenville three times to grade the
bank, where several large caves took
place, and which would occur agaio
before the bank could be finished.
We say again that mattress was lost.
The wire cables holding 1t in position
broke which allowed it to slide into
water nearly hundred and fifty feet
deep, and which gives no protection to
the bank. We didn't mean the local
as any reflection on the gentlemen 10
charge, who could not be held respon-
sible for the bank caving, or hardly
even for the mattress sliding into deep
water; but IL is fact that more
trouble has been experienced in revet
ting this bank than on the many
works done by the government, for
the reason that il has been a huge
sand bank that they have had to con-
tend against. Their work we hope will
prove successful, aud we believe it will.
The revetting and other bank work
done several years ago is as good to-
day as it was when flushed, which DO
doubt has prevented our town from
being levied out
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr.. P. D. Quays, the popular plan
ter and citizen of the fourth ward, was
in town on Tuesday. He came down
to go before the Police Jury and tell
them the impossible condition of the
roads aud bridges in his ward, but was
disappointed in the Board not meeting
A great deal of complaint Is heard
about the roads in this ward, and our
Police Jury should do something in
trying to have them repaired 80 that
travel will not be interrupted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Col. Phil Mcclure, looking younger
and handsomer than ever, returned
from New Orleans last Tuesday. Our
friend Jim Dunn ran up against him
last week while in the city, and be
@shied" him out to the race track,
where he said both made expenses.
We are glad to see him back, but his
extensive business goes on just like
clock work, whether he is here or not.
Some of the boys say that he is got
the marrying bee in bis bonnet; but
how true that is, we won't say.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

II is reported that small pox con-
tinues 10 spread in the upper part OF
Bunch's Bend. Several deaths have
occurred since it first started. 1t is a
very malignant type of small pox. and
every one should be vaccinsted before
It becomes an epidemic. If this is not
done. there is no telling where this
loathesome disease will go to. In
other towns and parishes the authori.
ties are causing a compulsory vaccina'
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Our ten O'Clock mail is q humbug
AS long as the inspectors are out on
the route we get the morning mail
promptly, but the moment they disap-
pear the same Irregularities commence
again. 1t is a great convenience to
get our New Orleans letters and pa
pers at 10 O'Clock; and if any letters OF
Importance are received, our business
men can get their answers Oft by the
IL O'Clock mail. We get our morning
mail about once or twice q week only.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

1t is a pity that The desirable lots
on the corner of Lake and Scarbor-
ough streets cannot be built on, or
that some one cannot purchase them
and erect a handsome two-slory build
ing. They are the most desirable lots
in town to-day, but We understand
they are held at too high a figure.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The Daughters of the Confederacy
are now raising a nice little sum OF
money to forward to Springfield, Mo-,
to aid 10 paying for the big Confeder-
ate monument that will be unveiled
in that city in August next. Capt. r.
N. Rea has given $500. Mr.. j. S. Mil
likin $500 aud others have donated
like amounts. We wish to say that
Mrs. V. NJ. Purdy is authorized to re-
ceive donations for this worthy OBJ
ieet. 1t matters not how little you
give, send it along, or hand it to Mrs.
Purdy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

There were tweuty-three X. Pc. at
the meeting on Tuesday evening,
when the officers were installed, which
is about half The members. There
was work also in the second aud third
degrees, with two applications re-
ceived. Mr.. T. j. Powell, one of the
best citizens of our town. is heChaDcel-
Tor Commander of the lodge again for
this year, and through his work, the
the order lie growing stronger
daily, aud it will soon boast of
having over fifty members.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
MARDI GRAS AT
NEWORLEANS.

Account above occasion
the Y. & M. V. r. r. will
sell round trip tickets
February 18th to 18th in
elusive at ONE FARE,
$3.50 from Vicksburg;
return limit March 7.
A. Q. PEARCE, @. P. & T.
A., Vicksburg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We call the attention of the readers
of the Banner-Democrat to the big
advertisement of Mr.. w Lehman,
who sells ". J. Lemps key and bottled
beer at wholesale and retail You
can buy it right in Providence at the
same price that 1t will cost yon in ST.
Louis, which is the freight and other
expenses saved TO you. This ought to
be big thing, for country stores in
the Bend and ne far down az Hender-
son, who can send their wagons to
town aud get their keg and bottle
beer once a week or just as they need
1t. Mr.. Lehman il hustler.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Two colored women, who are fol-
lowers of levee camps, got 10 amix-up
on Leyee street last Monday evening
and one Of them received cut on the
forehead from a knife, which made the
blood come pretty freely. II laid open
the flesh on the forehead for about two
inches, and if the bone had not stop
ped the force of the knife she would
have been killed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr.. w. N. White. the populsr pro-
prietor of the one price store, has one
of the largest stocks of furniture to
select from, and if you cannot get
what you want at this store it will be
hard to fipd 10 Providence. Call and
see the large stock of dry goods aud
notions just received.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Rev. T. A. Brown, q colored man
above the average intelligence, has
been sent here by the conference just
held at Shreveport, and has taken
charge of the M. E. Church and its
flock. Last year he was stationed al
Lutcher, not far from New Orleans
He comes highly endorsed by leading
white men of our State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
Local and Parish News.

1t will pay you to get vaccinated.
Everything lie moving 5riskly on the
farms.
Caldwell has some extra fine mules
for sale.
A great deal of land has been plow-
ed up this week.
Judge f. X. Ransdell had court GO
ing on Monday morGiOg.
George McKee's "Red Snapper"
whiskey is the best made.
Mr.. Tom Jay, of Pitchers Point, was
visitor town on Monday.
The Town Council met on Thursday
evening. Proceedings next week.
The town was crowded last Satur-
day. Business seems to be holding
up.
The steamer Dewey is making a low
excursion rate to New Orleans Mardi
Gras.
There is continued complaint
heard about the condition of the side
walks. -
The Epworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church.
There will be more land put under
cultivation In East Carroll this year
than IN 1890.
Marshal Peck's three teams sre kept
busy. he is good man and should
be supported.
Through sleepers op the Y. & M. ".
r. r. and @. q G. r. r. to New Or
leans Mardi Gras.
White has few overcoats left over
from hIs large stock. You can get
them at about cost.
The river continues to fall at this
point; but il will soon check up and
commence to riss again.
Mr. Jake Stein, the most extensive
planter IN the second ward. was visi-
tor 70 town on Tuesday.
Misc Ethel Egelly left for vicksburg
on Wednesday, 10 spend few days
with friends in that city.
"The Famous" the ladies and gents
furnishing house Of Providence, is
building up nice trade.
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL O'Clock and at
$50 O'Clock in the evening.
The rain that fell last Saturday
night played the dickens with levee
work that had not been taken up.
There are several of our citizens who
are going TO take in the Mardi Gras
excursion on the steamer Dewey next
week.
Services will be held at the Catholic
Church tomorrow morning at half
past ten and in the evening at half past
four O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Levy left last
Saturday for the north, where they
win purchase large stock of spring
and summer goods.
VIM. Cloud. colored man who
waited on the email pox patients in
town last year, died Sunday night
from a case Of grip.
Mr.. Harry Hill has opened mp his
barroom aud lie now ready for bust
ness. He can be found i'm the build
ing next to Fishers store.
Mr.. E. j. Hamley will soon put
down concrete sidewalk in front of
his four buildings. Other owners
should do the same thing.
Adam House. a good hard working
colored man, who worked Of making
shingles for several years, died last
Saturday morning from dropsey.
Our friend Jack Pinkston, who is
now in the store of Constant, Benia-
min 81 Co, was up TO town last Sun
day. Glad to see him in good health.
Several inches Of rain fell isst Satur-
day night. Towards morning the
wind blew at terrific gate. but we
have not heard of any damage being
done.
Mr.. McLaurin, whose father man.
aged Tyrone plantation in 1899, arr
rived from Mississippi last week to
manage the Wyly-Bsss place for Mr..
Yancey Bell
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

W.T.. Foster, the St. Joseph (Mo.)
weather prophet says that real winter
may be expected from 9th to 18th.
Indications are that New England
States, Pacific slope, New York. PEN
nsyfvania and vicinity of ST. Louis will
have al excess of rain during this
month. Elsewhere rainfall will be be-
low normal
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The ever popular aud reliable Belle
of the Bends, the finest boat OH the
river TO-DAY, is boat that should be
supported in every way possible.
There is no more popular set of off,
GERS Oh the river than Captain Gus
NimpiZ aud first clerk Charley Kahn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Read Millikin's big list of hardware
published in another column. You
are needing something in this line all
the time, and it would be good idea
to cut this list out aud Keep it go that
when you need any article in this line
you will know where to 60 and get it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We regret to see by the dispatches
from Washington that Congressman
j. E. Ransdell has been quite sick for
the past two weeks with grip aud has
not been able TO leave his room. The
many friends of the popular gentle
man hope to bear of bis speedy re-
covery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Abe Turner, a negro well known in
Providence, was killed last week at a
Ievee camp in Mississippi. He was
shooting craps aud got 10 to fuss
with another negro over Boots, who
pulled his gun and shot Turner in the
neck, which caused his death in few
minulns
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We are under obligations to Mr..
Clark Hall, the huslng and accommo-
dating clerk at Bell's landing. Clark
10 always ready to do any one-high
or low, white or black, rich or poor, q
favor, and il is never aDy trouble for
him to do it, either.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We regret 10 learn that Mrs. A. M.
Ashbridge, mother of our progressive
young grocerymen. Messrs. George
and Arroll Ashbridge, has been very
sick for the past several days. We
hope to hear of the speedy recovery
of the esteemed lady.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr.. H. B. Thompson, assistant state
engineer, has been in town this week
layi off the leyee enlargement work
in front OF town. MIR. Thompson in
formed US that this enlargement work
will go on until the wafer comes up
aud prevents further work. We re-
greet to see. Mr.. Thompson in bad
haalth
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mrs. Vail Montgomery left last Sat-
urday morning on the steamer Dewey
for New Orleans, where the good lady
has gone to consult q specialist. Mrs.
Montgomery has been unwell for some
time, aud we trust that she will return
home entirely restored to good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Sheriff j. w. Dunn and wife re.
turned from New Orleans last Friday
on the Dewey, after mos, pleasant
round trip made on this boat with a
large party of excursionist from Men,
pbis. They report having a royal
good time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We have now at our
stables for inspection the
finest lot of mules that
ever was brought to the
town. We also b av e
another lot of fine horses
Just in. Call and take a
look.
r. r. Caldwell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

We learn that Mrs. A lima Artaud re-
ceived dispatch on Friday of last
week, Informing her of the death of
Mrs. Ariand, mother, of DR.. Frank E.
Artaud, which occurred in Baltimore,
where she has been residing for some
time
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
Ladies and Gents Furnishings,

The best Shoes, the best Hats. the
most stylish Clothing. the nobbiest
Neckwear, the best line of White and
Cololed Shirts. the best Gents Under
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
RSYour patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
J. r. Caldwell.

Max Levy had another drawing on
Wednesday for the two handsome
chairs, aud tickets 1914 and $50 were
the numbers drawn. See ii you
haven't got them so as to present them
Immediately and get these chairs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Railroad is Offering one fare from
Vicksburg to New Orleans and return,
which is only $780, The ticket is
good for several days, and it gives you
plenty of time to see everything. Mr..
A. @. Pearce, the popular and accom-
modating ticket agent at Vicksburg
will give you all the necessary infor-
nation
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Lehman is going TO furnish ice this
summer to the Providence people
at cheaper rates than II ever was sold
TO them. To those who use quantity
of ice it will pay them to see Mr.. Leh-
man and make a contract for the sum-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

The magnificent steamer Dewey
will make the Mardi Grss trip to New
Orleans, leaving Lake Providence next
Friday morning aud arriving in New
Orleans early Monday morning, and
giving you three full days in the city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

WANTED.-Cabahle, reliable per-
son in every country to represent
large company of solid financial repu-
tatiop; 1886 salary per year, payable
weekly; SO per day absolutely sure
and all expenses; straight, bona. fde,
definite salary, no commission; salary
paid each Saturday and expense mon-
ey advanced each week, STANDARD
House, 1874 DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
nQardi Gras
Excursion
To-
NEW ORLEANS
ON THE STEAMER
- DEWEY.
$500 R fNIE

The steamer Dewey
will take passengers be-
tween Providence and
Vicksburg at $15 round
trip.
Will leave Lake Provi-
dence on Friday morning
next, the 18th, arrive in
New Orleans on Monday
morning and leave We'd
nesday evening, giving
passengers three whole
days in the city.
This rate includes meals
and births for the entire
round trip, with the ex-
ception of meals while in
port.
L. P. CUMMINS,
Captain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Don't forget that Max Levy will
have large and handsome line of
spring clothing, at very low price.
1t will pay you TO see it before you
order. 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
IMPORTANT.

There will be preaching at the Meth
odist Church tomorrow at IL O'Clock
a. m. and p H., as letter from Mr.
Chas. Langham makes trip to Pecan
Grove unnecessary for the present.
j. ENGLE BENSON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr.. J. r. Caldwell received twenty
five or thirty more mules last Sunday
morning. This lot of mules is the fin
est looking yet received by him.
Mule fash is going up daily.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mrs. Clint Ards, and two bright
children aud Leila Taylor, who have
been on pleasant visit TO relatives in
Vicksburg, returned home Tuesday
morning on the Belle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr.. j. S. Millikin is keeping large
and excellent grade Of furniture. aud
selling at prices that is hard to beat
in cities. Call aud see the big stock
just received.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mr. A. NJ. Nelson, of Benham, was
down 10 town on Tuesday to.attend
his duties ca the Police Jury. but a
quorum not being on hand, there was
no meeting held.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Mrs. DR.. f. II. Bernard aud Mrs. W.
N White left on The Dewey last Sat-
urday morning for New Orleans.
Both ladies viii remain in the Cres-
cent City until after Mardi Gras.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

With email pox in the winter, high
water in the spring, yellow fever IN
the summer, and taxes starring per-
son in the face at all times. how in the
dickens is a fellow to escape the in
eyitable?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09
A Moments Reflection

Will tell you why our Overcoats are
superior to the usual ready-made gar
ments.
If YOU fail to see it's superiority
show it to your wife, or some ones
sister-women appreciate the best
workmanship.
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, 1901-02-09

Mr. Charley Person, the popular
travelling man. was in town this week
calling on his customers
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

You are promised the handsomest
line of spriDg millinery ever seen at
Max Levy's. 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-09

Feb. 9, 1901.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-02

EXPERIENCED operators on fancy and neg
ligee shirtsI also a few bright girls about 10
years of age for instruction: paid while learn
ing Standard Shirt Factory, corner Cough
and Grove SITS.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-02

FLATS TO LET-FURNISHED.
NEAT reference couple wanted to rent for SIS g.
small new furnished fiat, complete: sunny
place; lady in till noon or in evenings. 1914
Jones st.
LASKIE. 27. between Eighth and Ninth-3 sun
ny furnished rooms complete for housekeep-
ing; rent s12.