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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
A Refined Show Given by
Refined People.

Perhaps one of the best vaudeville
shows.that has visited our city ia a
year was that Of Swallow and Markets,
given last evening at their floating
palace theatre at the Diamond 10
landing. There was a large audience
present and 10 say that they were well
entertained aud highly pleased. is put
ting it mild. Every act was good and
worthy of special mention, among the
more prominent being Mrs. Msddern
in illustrated songs: Dali aud Mack
musical acts; Owen and SurleD, Dutch
eommedians: Grioroson sisters, in
duets and high class Delssrtian dances;
McOwen's dog commedians; the won
derful Joe Kelley and sisters; the
Lesering children acrobats, performing
some OF The most difficult feats per-
formed by the Nelson family. The
orchestra though small was "greai,"
aud all in all, the show was one that
cau be recommended to any one. The
theatre itself ia a "gem," being filled
with all the appliances Of a modern
theatre of the city, such as electric
lights, some four hundred. the outer
lights OF red, white and blue around
the coruice, producing a very beaut-
full effect In the theatre proper are
the living rooms of the actors and &C.
tresses, fitted up with all the comforts
OF modern hotel, also dining room
Kitchen, etc. The theatre is seated
with comfortable orchestra chairs and
the parQast. dress circle and balcony
with the boxes on either side of the
Stage. Messrs. Swallow and Markle
are gentlemen, and all the people are
refined, ana not word in the whole
entertainment is said that would not
be credit TO McVicker's or the Grand
of Chicago. The people Of the towns
down the river don't want to miss it.
columbus Republican.
Swallow Il Markle's floating palace
will be at Lake Providence on Tues
day next, the 22nd, aud as they come
highly recommended, their theatre
should be crowded.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
That New Sidewalk.

Sninks-Say. old fellow, what's the
matter with your, feet? Yon seem to
limp.
Jinks-I guess L do limp. I've got
buayons all over them from walking
on this rough sidewalk on the
right side of Lake street.
Sninks-Bunyons, did you say?
Well. old man, it will do your feet
good to walk on that new cement pave
ment in front of THE FAMOUS over
on the "wroug" side of Lake street
Jinks-Have you tried ltP
Sninks-I have; and my corn on the
southeastern corner of the little toe OF
my right-hand foot went down an
eighth of an inch in one day.
Jinks-Jee Whillikins That beats
corn cure. I'll try it myself.
Sninks-Why Of course. That's a
smoothe pavement. those are smoothe
boys. everything runs along smoothly
in their business, and customer has
smoothe sailing when dealing with
them. In the language of Jim Crack
corn, the poet.
When corns and bunyons hurt your feet,
Just promenade across the street.
Walk up and down that cement walk,
And listen to the white folks talk
of how THE FAMOUS, wide awake,
In business always takes the cake.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

We are glad to see our valued and
honored citizen. Judge W. G. WHY,
recovering from severe throat in
fiction, contracted in the north some
time ego. We had the pleasure on
Monday of hearing the Judge relate
some of the wonderful things be saw
on his trip through the old historic
parts of Massachusetts. 1t was really
interesting aad Instructive, and it was
almost equal to ones self trudging
through Cambridge and other places,
as to listen to the Judge tell of what
he saw
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Mr.. Ed. Hamley has had put down
in front Of his block of four handsome
brick stores granitoDe sidewalk,
which will add very much to the worth
of his property and make the stores
attractive and city like. Mr.. Hamley
has shown great deal of enterprise
in starting the movement for first class
sidewalks, something the town is very
much in need of, and now that the
move has been started in this direction,
other property owners will no doubt
follow in the good work inaugurated
by Mr.. Hamley.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
As there will be a great deal of sig

AS there will be great deal of sight
seeing during the fair, and as The
Famous will have a beautiful display
in their large window. which will draw
thousands of people to the wrong side
of Lake street, Messrs. Hamilton aud
Kennedy have ordered large and
complete assortment of Rubber Necks
for the occasion. These Rubber Necks
are both male aud female, and will fl
both adults and children. They re-
spectfully suggest that you come early
before the rush sets in.
THE FAMOUS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
FIENDIsH ATTACK.

An attack was lately made on @. F.
Collier Of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. 1t came through bis
kidneys. His back got so lame be
could not stoop without great pain,
nor sit in a chair except proppsd by
cushions. No remedy helped him un-
iii he tried Electric Biiters which
effected such a wonderful change that
he writes he feels like new man.
This marvellous medicine cures back
ache and kidney trouble, purifies the
blood and builds up your health.
Only SOC at GueDard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing, IL ia hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that You need few
doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
TO aliay the irritation OF the throat.
aud make sleep possible. 1t is good.
Try IT, Por sale by j. S. Guenard,
druggist
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
OFFICE at j. W. Pittman's Store.
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

The steamer Dewey came down on
Monday, the fret trip made by this
boat in her Memphis and Vicksburg
trade. Capt. Lee Cummins was in
command, with Mr.. VIM Bates in the
office. The steamer Dewey is hand
some boat, aud with her large and
comfortable cabin and state rooms
should do good business. We wish
Capt. Lee success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Mr.. Charley Beard, son of our wor-
thy citizens. Mr.. aud Mrs. Jas. Beard,
who has been clerkiDg in the store OF
MIR. l.. schaffenburg at Henderson
for the past four years. has resigned
his position and accepted a place In
the large wholesale grocery house OF
p. p. Williams & CO., of Vicksburg.
Charley is fine moral young man,
who is worthy of holding any position,
and bis many friends congratulate him
on his good luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

The four race horses owned by Mr..
Phil Mcclure were shipped from St.
Louis on Wednesday, the 9Th, but
failed to reach Memphis in time to
catch the boat leaving there on Satur-
day evening. The Delta did not leave
Memphis Dntil Thursday evening, the
boat that the horses were shipped on,
so they will not reach here until some
time to-day. Mr.. Brown, the trainer
for Mr.. Mcclure, accompanied by his
wife. will arrive ALSO, Mr.. Mcclure
will get here tomorrow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
Delta Cotton Company
of Memphis,

Will buy cotton this season in Lake
Providence and at river landings on
either side, above and below. All COM
municatlons by mail or telephone
promptly answered.
Their agent, Mr.. R. A. Banks. invites
all planters to call or write him before
disposing of their cotton.
Office at the Lake Providence Bank
building.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
ASK YOUR WIFE

What you need in Underwear, and
tell us what it is.
Harderfold, double goods. $3.50.
Silk Stripe, Cashmere, $3.50.
Merino, several colors and styles.
from $500 to $4,000 per suit.
And the incest Cotton Flannel in
the market, $500 per suit.
We can also show you samples of
Pure Silk Underwear at from
$1,000 to $1,000 per suit.
Come In and take look.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO,
Yicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Hon. joe. Il. Rsnsdell returned from
Baltimore on Sunday last. lie attend
ed the big rivers and harbors conven-
ton held 10 that city. Congressman
Ranedell is a live man and 10 alert in
levee matters. While away he went
to Washington to pay his respects to
President Roosevelt
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
STEPPED INTO LIVE GOALS,

"When a child | burned my foot
frightfully." writes w. III. Eads, of
JoDesviiie, Va, (which caused h0rri-
BILE leg sores for 80 years, but Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured me
after everything else failed" infaiii-
Bile for Burns. Scalds. Gate, Sores
Bruises and Piles. Sold by j. S. Cue
nard, druggist. Price 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Rev. j. N Martin, presiding elder of
the A. NJ. e. church, arrived on Wed
nesday and will bold bis quarterly
meeting at St. James church to-mor-
row. Elder Martin is one OF the best
colored men in the State, aud is
always doing good among his people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

The big gin north of town turned
out two hundred and fifty bales of cot
ton lssl week. When the whistle
blows tonight for stopping time, they
hope 10 increase this run by fifty
bales Mesers. Hall and REEVES are
movers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

When YOU have no appetite. do not
relish your food and feel dub after eat
ing you may know that you need a
dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, % cents. Sam
ples free at j. S. Gusasrd's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

CO. Braxton, first class colored
man, who used 10 live in Providence,
il now living in Arkansas, was in
town for a few days this week. Brax-
ton has the respect of the white people
of our iowa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

We notice that The long sand bar
below town ia Rapidly crumbIiDg into
The river and that the river is fast
STRENGTHENING OUT. II looks like il is
only n question of short time when
caving will lake place along the Holly
brook front
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

"For three DAYS aud nights suffer-
ed agony untold from an attack OF
cholera NOR bus brought on by eating
cucumbers," says NJ E. Lowter, clerk
of the district court, Centerville, Iowa.
al thought | should surely die, and
tried dozen different medicines but
all to no purpose. sent for bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy aud three doses re-
lieved me entirely" This remedy ls
for sale by j. S. Gnenard, druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Il is reported that the government
fleet will be brought down from
Greenvile next week, and that work
will commence Immediately on the
reach above town. We hope that the
report will prove true, and that the
fleet will start in and remain for some
finta.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

The two handsome brick stores.
with their iron fronts, being erected
by Messrs.. j. N. and r. L Hill, two of
our energetic and progressive business
men, will be completed iu the next few
weeks, when they will have two
business houses that will compare with
any in any city. One of the stores
will be used exclusively as a dry goods
store and the other as grocery store,
entrance to be made 10 either store by
a large arch. Both stores will have
handsome plate glass fronts, while the
interior of the stores will be hand
somely flushed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Mrs. Taylor, our postmistress, has
ordered handsome post office front,
which will contain seventy keyless
or combination lock boxes, tbirty-tw
call boxes, thirty-two general delivery
boxes aud sixteen general delivery pa
per boxes The front will be finished
in oak, and will arrive in about two
weeks. We will then haye a post
Office that will compare with any
toWu
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

We wish TO remind all voters who
wish 10 vote in the congressional elec-
ton in 1902, that they must show their
receipts tor their poll taxes paid on or
before the 3lst of December OF the
wears 1900 and 1901. Notice has been
given often on this important matter
and no one will be to blame but your
self If you fail 10 pay your poll taxes.
Sheriff Dunn is anxious for every one
in the parish to pay up, and be urges
YOU not to overlook this important
matter
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

There will be several first class trot-
ting races at the fair. Among the
trotters will be Mrs. Geo. r. Black
purn's twenty-two year old horse, who
will make it hot for some OF The
younger horses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

First class sidewalks are a good
thing, and now that the move has been
started, we hope it will not be long
until the entire length of sidewalk will
be finished and looking as neat az that
lust completed by Mr.. Hamley.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

The indications are that Providence
will have a large crowd of people dur
ing the fair. Let us show strangers
and others all the hospitality that we
can and make them feel at home. 1t
wont do TO be cold and selfish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

A new remedy for billjousness is
now on sale at j. S Guenard's drug
store. II is called Chambeaiain's
Stomach aud Liver Tablets. Ii gives
quick relief and will prevent the al
tack if given as soon as the first indi-
cation of the disease appears. Price,
% cents per box. Samples free at
j. s. GueDard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Mrs. l.. K. Barber, aud Der two
daughters, Misses Mildred aud Lucy,
of The Bend, who have been visiting in
Shreveport for sometime, returned
home last Sunday. Senlell, son of
Mrs. Barber, has entered the State
University at Baton Rouge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

You will God at Lehmann's mex,
week Spanish mackerel, red snapper
aud other kinds OF fish, celery and
vegetables. Everything KEEP, on Ice.
Lehmann will not close his doors DIR
ing the whole week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

We had q pleasant call on Monday
from Mr.. A. M. Cheeks, advance
agent for Swallow & Markets floating
palace, which be has billed 10 play here
on Tuesday evening next. We found
Mr.. Cheeks a pleasant gentleman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Mr.. Geo. 5. Owen, of Gossyppia,
hopes to receive a fine trottiag ami
NAL from Louisville in Tina for the fair
Mr. Owen will show his 6ue stallion,
also his hogs aad chickens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
COAL at Bells Ldg.

The childrens' Sunday school rally
will take place at the Methodist
church tomorrow evening al 7:30
o'clock. Rev Mr.. benson extends a
cordial invitation to every Que 10 be
present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

The Scientific American says that "a
mixture OF Two parts olive oil aud ore
part turpeniine gives an excellent
furniture polish. Ii at once removes
all finger marks, etc, from the furni-
ture.r
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
GUENAR D'S
LARGE LINE OF
EINE NOVELS
BY LEADING AUTHORS.

Interesting and Instructive Books
for Children.
All kinds of Games for Children.
Pure Chinaware, large line Of hand
some ART NOVELTIES.
Fine line of Pure Gold and Heavy
Plated Jewelry.
Fine Silver Novelties.
Gold Gold Filled and Silver Watches.
We are special agents for large
iewelry house and can save you
money on any kind of jewelry wanted.
We can make you special rates on
fine watches and diamonds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
FIRE BAKER AND FINE DREAD

respectfully notify the citizens OF
Providence that | have secured The ser
vices Of first class baker. ani oow
keep 4 tibt quality of bread, cakes and
confeetions always on hana
Bread delivered TO any part 81 town.
j. ". COOKE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
Privileges to Let.

The undersigned will receive bids up TO
12 O'Clock noon. Oct. 10. 1901. tor the foi
lowing privileges at the fair grounds dur
ing the three days OF the fair:
Lunch staad for colored people.
Lunch stand for white people.
Peddling privileges.
Bar privileges.
The rights reserved to reject any and
all bids. 4. I'll. SCHNEIDER.
Sect'y East Carroll Fair Association
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Strong faculty. large library well equipped laboratories workshops
and experiment thorough modern practical
fitting young menf any calling
Thirty buildings beautiful grounds
other institution oen equal advantages
Secretary of the University for catalogue containing full
information.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19

Session opens Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 10, and confines thirty-seven
weeks.
Complete Literary and Scientific
Course of study. Special and grad
uate courses. Full Commercial
Course. Oldest and best Sugar
Course in America.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-19
Drs. Bernard < trtaud,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
BERNARD BUILDING.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.

Both Telephones in Offices and resi-
dences.
DR.. Frank E. Artaud. late Surgeon
Major u. s. A.. has returned and
formed partnership with DIR. F. r.
Bernard.
All calls will be answered promptly,
day or night, BY either Of u.s..
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-21
Mr.. Locke says:

1t impossible ngnant to that there
be species spirits much separated and diversified
y distinct properties have IDEAS, species
sensible things distinguished from another by qualities which we know
and That there should be of intelligent
sensible material below probable
all the visible corporal wo Chasms
gaps AlQutc descent is by and continued
, little from the other There fishes
that the airy and there
the scmpuou allowed them sIays
kin both birds and beasts, that they
middle between amos animals link the terrestrial aquatic
together; land and and oposes have the warm bloc" and
hog mention what is confidently reported of mermai
that have much knowledge and
called and the animal and vegetable kingdoms
are nearly ioncd you will take the lowest of and the highest
and till the lowest and most mognia
shall find everywhere that the several species linked together and
almost senbe degrees And when consider the infinite
wisdom OF the Maker we have think that suitable
harmony the and the design and infinite
goodness the Architect that the species should Also by gentle
gradually descend from downward which, be probable have
then be persuaded that there above
than hcncah being degrees much
from the infinite being Cod than from the lowest of
being and that which approaches nothing. And of all those
distinct speeches. the above said have clear distinct ideas.
1t follows then from the universally of natures laws, in the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-21

great opIoscs that indie pcndcnty
differences, through which, and which only know
IT, The wonderful thing all this is the in which
things entirely ossimilr joined But Ellen thinks
this may perhaps get knowledge, least information,
studying the combination OF things which able understand
Salt may be mixed with all things 1t will mix with liquids,
but all we'll with solids, And would be very dscouragng
for Ellen undertake. salt rock though She might salt the
side of it; and still more to salt this mountan and
range Certain conditions then needed
anthcs salt and salt be manifested. And the
though with similar things they might be very similar.
Ihc anthcss of far and takes place wherever there is
space that of sleeping and waking where there things which
sleep and wake But would be impossible for these mthcscs
take place without these conditions, and OF all anthcscs the
necessary conditions exist order that they may take place
and thus it is with mind and matter.
"And therefore, Ellen thinks the of the diff
forms of life They constitute part creation and they
constitute that part which combncd system OF dit
the nconvcrtbc principles mind and And
here, Ellen thinks is demonstrated the impossible distinction be
mind and For in all impossible that
thing should become its opposite AS shall the just be the
the the the the odd the odd the
day night night day truth lie lie TRUTH mind
mind What old Pine when he looks
this beautiful view the lake and the mountains whether frozen
and covered with sparkling and clothed with vcrurc?
- lie matter | said
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-21
THE RIDING CULTlVATOR.
Works Quickly and We'll. Even on
steep IIiIIsidcs.

In these days, when the silo is com
ing into general use and the value of
the corn crop is becoming more APP
prCciatcd each year, the proper meth
DDS of corn cultivation should be well
understood. In actual practice many
fields of corn are neglected until the
weeds and grass have outgroWn the
corn. and then the attempt is made to
cultivate and hoe. and ii will he ut the
expenditure of Il great amount of Ia
Dor that the corn is made clean says
Rural New Yorker. The figure shows
n way 10y which one man with team
and cultivator may easily cover five
acres Il day. The wheel cultivator is
an implement which should be on ev-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-06-21
Agricultural Dreyitles,

The New York Fruit Growers associ-
alton has been formed on the lines of a
business" organization for the benefit
of the growers and sellers of fruit
Clean culture largely controls aspar
agus rust, and bordeaux mixture is
also effective in reducing it,
Be ready to spray potatoes sufficient
ly early to protect from early blight"
Spray thoroughly and as many times
as is necessary to protect the crop,
adding paris green when needed to
destroy the beetles.
Try beardless barley for hogs, sheep
and poultry.
The Mercer cherries are becoming
civorably known.
New York farmers are demanding re
lief from the inroads of wild deer,
which are protected under the state
law.