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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. S. w. Smith, Jr., President Of the
Lake Providence Bank, arrived Sum-
day from Arcadia and remained until
Wednesday, looking over the affairs
of the bank, which lie found to be in
first class shape under the care of vice
president Hill and cashier Tooke. Mr..
Smith ia a first class business man,
having interests in three or four banks,
which keeps him pretty busy. He is
a popular gentleman, and has many
friends here who are always glad to
see him, but who think that he ought
to remain longer among US.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Seven Years In Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends vi Mrs. L. Peace, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew che had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general de-
bility; but, "Three bottles of Electric
Bitters enabled me TO walk" she
writes, sand in three months | felt like
new person." Women suffering
from Headache, Backache, Nervous
ness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Faint
ing and Dizzy Spells will find 1t q
priceless blessing. Try it, Satisfac-
ton is guaranteed. Only so cents at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Master Leonard Miller, son OF Mr..
aud Mrs. B. F. Miller, won the gold
medal offered by the superintendent
and teachers Of the Episcopal Church
Sunday School to the scholar being
the most perfect in his catacbism and
prayer book from Easter Sunday 70
the first Sunday in June. The little
fellow is quite proud 10 know that. be
was perfect in both, not missing a
question in either his catachism or
PRAYER book. His teacher alec feels
proud of Master Leonard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. Harry Joiner, a half brother OF
Mr.. r. j. Walker, arrived last Friday
aud spent few days in town. II has
beeo several years since his last visit
here, aud he saw many changes In. a
progressive way in our town. Mr..
JOINER Is fine young man, aud
through hard work and lots OF pluck
be was able 10 educate himself at Gen.
tennary College. He is now travelling
tor q large supply house OF Chicago,
aud we wish him success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Mr.. viii Bae,ey. and old East Car

Mr.. Will Bsgiey, aud old East Car
roll boy, dropped in on us Monday,
aud we were glad to see him. This
was Mr.. Bagley's first visit in twelve
wears, aud be told US that our town
had grown 10, such AL extent that he
couldn't recognize the place. Mr..
Bagley is now managing the Richard
son estate out in Monticello country.
He came in last Sunday and spent the
night in the Bend with Mr.. Owen aud
Mrs. Snoddy, his kin folks. He re-
turned Monday. Glad to see him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Local and Parish News.

Cotton blooms should be common In
a few days.
We arenow having summer weather
with a vengeance.
Labor is reported very scarce in
come sections of the parish.
Home merchants and home enter
prises should be patronized.
A good rain pow would do much
good, aud benefit the health.
Several of our citizens continue
quite i'll with kind Of slow fever.
The crops are in fine shape, and a
little rain now would do much good.
The tailor at The Famous" is kept
busy, aud is getting a great dea. Of
work.
There are less losfing darkies around
the town than usual at this season Of
the year.
A great deal of sickness is reported
among the colored people throughout
the parish.
The Witkowski store with contents.
at Ashton, burned last Thursday night
Il was insured.
The plank sidewalk along the north
side of The irst block on First street
ought TO be looked after.
Nothing has been heard of our
friend Phil Mcclure since he left. He
is liable TO turn up at any time.
Mrs. w. M. Peek. who has been
very i'll for the past fifteen days, we
are glad 10 report is much better.
MIR. Jos. L. Fischer, OF the Jos. L..
Fischer Lumber Co., went 10 New Or
leans last Saturday, returning Tues
day.
The small gun boat Scorpion, passed
down last week withouteven stopping
a, The great and progressive town OF
Providence.
In the past two weeks we have had
. great deal of sickness in our town
There is more than usual at this sea-
500 of the year. .
Mr.. Tisch is fret class repairer OF
watches, clocks aud jewelry. his
work speaks for itself and he gives
perfect satisfaction.
DIR. John jenkins has been holding
down the prescription department al
the Guenard drug store since Mr.. Tom
Faiherree has been sick.
Some of the bitches are growing up
with weeds. From the Franklin cor
ner to the corner Of Mrs. Taylor's resi-
dence might be looked after.
Ii is reported that there 10 more
sickness among the colored people
throughout the parish than usual. A
great many deaths 10 ALEC reported.
The mercury registered as high as
SO last sunday in The shade. Ii was q
terrible hot day. Not breath of all
was stirring, which made il oppressive
The John X. Speed, out from Gin
cinnali for abouttwo weeks, or longer
passed down Monday, putting of I
large freight at both landings.
Col. p. ID. Quays was In from hi
plantation on Monday We wer'
glad 10 learu from him that Mrs
Quays was now improving in. health
A large gasoline launch was put II
the lake last Sunday. This makes tw'
launches now IN our lake. They ar
owned by Mr.. McGehee, of the say
mill.
We wish to call the attention OF III
public thai Mrs. I. j. Powell is sellin
milk at Poets gallon. This is th
place TO send for milk for ice Great
and other purposes.
Mr. Ably Richard has been dow
with fever since Tuesday, aud has bee
real sick since then. There ia NOR
sickness in our lit:le town a. the pre-,
cut time ihau in many years past.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

You may as well expect to run a
steam engine without water as TO find
an active, energetic man with q torpid
liver and you may know that his liver
is torpid when he does not relish his
food or feels duh &nd languid after
eating. often has headache and some
times Dizziness. few doses OF
Chanberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets will resi ofsshis liver to its nor
NAL functions, rene$his vitality, i'm.
prove his digestion and make him feel
like a new man. Price. % cents.
Samples free at Gnensrd's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

We publish letter in another col
umn from Judge W. 6. Wyly in which
he states that it will be impossible to
accept the invitation extended to him
by tho committee of addressing our
citizens on the 2nd Of July, on account
of being absent from the parish at that
time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The State reunion of the Louisiana
Division of United Confederate Veter.
ans will be held at Baton Rouge
August 9Th, next. Preparations are
being made by the Baton Rouge citi-
zens to make 1t big day, and all who
attend will be loyalty entertained. AS
many as possible should attend the
reunion,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Judge w. e. WHY, one of East Car
.roll's popular citizens and planters,
will leave in a few weeks to spend the
summer abroad. aud is thinking of
taking trip to the Holy Land. The
Judge has spent the past two sum.
mers "scross the pond" and should he
go this summer, we wish him a pleas
ant trip and a safe return home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
FASHIONS WHEEL is
EVER TURNING.

Styles and fabrics as well as in cut
are constantly changing.
But-the one thing that has remain
ed constant, has never varied IN the
least particular, is the WARNER u
SEARLES LITY Clothing,
Shirts, Underwear, Hsls-anything
you want, aud, all good.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Miss Pearl, the young daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Fisher, who has
been attending school in Greenville,
returned home last Saturday. Miss
Pearl has grown to be quite young
lady in the short time that che has
been away. Her many friends well
come her return home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Misses Wesson aud Linnie Good
win of Hamburg, Ark, sisters of Mrs,
G. NJ. Franklin aud Messrs. Walter
and Mack Goodwin, arrived on Friday
last, and will spend sometime with
Mrs. Franklin. Both young ladies
have visited here before and are well
known. We wish them pleasant
stay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Our friend Dave Gilmour could not
resist Che temptation, aud had to join
his wife and children on their trip to
Memphis on the Delta. Helen, the
youbg daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. j,
Fatherree, made the trip also. They
returned yesterday morning., all pleas
ed with their short outing away from
hnmp
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

There is no railroad news of any
kiad this week. 1t is up to Mr.. Cole
now. He said in an interview with a
New Orleans States man few weeks
ago that work would be started from
Tallulah to Lake Providence within
twenty days after getting the rights
of-way. He has go. 'em; now let as
see if break is to be made within the
time specified.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Don't forget that The ladies of the
Episcopal church have their lee cream
parlor open every Friday evening.
Nh one should feel so short hat they
are not able 10 take SANGER or Two 81
cream onse y. week. Patronizc them
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Col. w. II. Benjamin came up from
Honest cad on Tuesday, and crossed the
river from here, taking the train fol
Vicksburg. He left Vioksburg or
Wednesday for Sewanee, go as to bf
present at the meeting of the trustees
Of The University of the South, o.
which be is member.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The colored people Of the parrish
under the leadership of Rev. s. g
Gather, intend having big time
down at rransylvauia next Friday
and continuing Saturday and Sunday
This meeting is held for the purpose
OF raising funds for the Broomsey
High School.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Master. w. Nj. Nelson, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. M. Nelson of Benham, re-
turned from Tulane University on
Friday last. He is q bright young
man. and we congratulate BIN upon
passing his examination with Tying
colors. He will return to Tulane next
session.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. aud Mrs. A. 6 Chaffe of Min
den, arrived from Cooper's Well last
Friday, where they spent fifteen days.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Chaffe have spent several
summers here, the guests of Hon. JOE.
f Ransdell and wife. We wish them
a pleasant visit 10 Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Call at j. S. Gueuard's drag store
and get free sample of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
an elegant phyaic. They also improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels
They are easy 10 take aud pleasant N
ELECT
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

All premises aud outhouses should
be look ed after and thoroughly cleaned.
The corporation has plenty OF lime
and carboiic acid, that will be given
TO any one who will call at the engine
hnuaA
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

MIR. Jarreeu, at one time telegraph
operator here, arrived in town Tues
day on visit to old acquaintance. He
is popular young gentleman and
holds responsible position on a rail-
road in the southern part of the State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The steamer Valley Queen brought
up Tuesday night from New Orleans
one hundred aud niDeiy-three head OF
fine sheep, sent by Mr.. Crowley for
his Bellaggio stock farm. Mr.. Crowl-
ey has his place well stocked with cat.
tie, aud il will only be short time
when he will have model stock
farm.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. J. S.. Millikin, one of the leading
merchants of Providence and progress.
sive citizens of our parish, was taken
quite i'll on Saturday last. He was
quite i'll for two or three days. We
are GLAD to report that he is now
able to be out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The Jos. L. Fischer Lumber Co., is
ready to supply lumber to any point
along the river between Greenville
and Vickshurg. Tho mill is turning
ont fine cypress lumber aud will fill
orders ON short notice. 8s
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Master Sidney Guenard. the, bright
Young son OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Cue
nard, who has been quite sick for
nearly three weeks with fever, we are
glad to report is now much better aud
will soon be well again
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The many friends of Mrs. VIM. Nc
Culloch of Cottonwood, were sorry to
learn last Sunday that che was quite
sick with fever. Her ply stefan, DR..
r. r Bernard. reports the good lady
much better.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

II is said that the Floyd base ball
club will cross bats with club conf
posed of our town boys. Ii there is
any club, or that any practice has been
going on we have not heard of it.
If there Is going to be game they
had better practice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. j. W. Pittman, agent for the
Deeripg Harvester Co, sold eight of
their celebrated mowers this week
This is pretty good sale for one week.
Every plantation in the parish should
have one of these machines.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. Walter Goodwin brought to our
Office on Tuesday morning q pocket
full of cotton blooms. He has one OF
the finest little places in the parish
besides be is q first class planter and
knows how to make cotton and corn
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mr.. T. J. Fatherree was taken sick
last Sunday week ago with a very
severe case of fever, which he has had
continually since then. He is quite
weak from the long spell. AS we go
TO press we learn that he is very sick
man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Misses Francis McBarron and Ger
trude O'Sullivan went to Vicksburg
hst Saturday to be present at the mar.
riage of their friend, Miss Coyle Bag
got, which took place Wednesday
morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mrs. Abe Blum came down from
Greenville Wednesday, returning yes
terday. Eice, the pretty daughter OF
Mrs. Sam Blum, came with her. Mrs.
Blumn's many friends are always
pleased TO see her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Rev. j. l.. Ebert, of the st. James
A. NJ. E. Church, joined together
Charley Beard and EmaIine Watson
in. the holy bonds of matrimory last
Saturday evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Congressman Jos. E. Ransdell has
been nnwell during the entire week
with fever. which has kept him in
doors. We hope to see him able to
be out in few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

II would take only few dollars 10
fix the corner pump. 1t is used con-
stantly during the summer. and il
ought to be repaired and put in good
condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

The second of July is not far of, and
If the day is to be made success the
different committees should get down
to work in earnest. There is lots OF
work to do and not SO very much
time TO do IL iD.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

w. H. Hunter, the trusted colored
deputy under sheriff j. w. Dunn, has
been acting jaiIor this week during
the absence OF Mr.. Gilmour. Hunter
is first class officer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Judge WHY Declines.
TIE RANNER.DEMocRAT !:

THE BANNER-DEMoCRAT:
Dear Sir IL notice in your paper of
Yesterday. that my name is mentioned
as one of the speakers on the occasion
of laying of the corner, stone of the
new Court House on July End.
While acknowledging the compli-
ment implied. ]. beg to decline the po-
sl.ion. as | will not be IN the parish on
the day mentioned
Yours Truly.
w. G.. WYLY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22
Drs. Bernard & Hrtaud
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
BERNARD BUILDING.
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.

Both Telephones in offices aud resi-
dences
! Dir. Frank L. Artaud. late Surgeon
Major u. s. A.. has returned and
formed partnership with DIR. +. Il.
Bernard.
All calls will be answered promptly.
day OF night, by either Vi US.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

Mrs. Nellie Ker Pearl, the lady who
has opened mp the Lakeview House,
is getting quite share Of the patron
age. Mrs. Pearl is setting nice table
and her rooms are neat aud cleah.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-22

We regret TO learn that since the
arrival oi MIR. A. G. Chaffe, he
has been down with an attack ofieyer,
and has not been able to be out since
his arrival here.
Douglas Island news., 1901-11-20

A very efficient staff of teachers has been secured, insuring thereby thorough instruc- tion in Elementary, Classical and Commer- ciai Courses. Also in the French and Latin Languages.
 Special attention is given to Harmony and lessons on Piano, Guitar, Banjo and Mando- Needlework is taught every Saturday.
 Studies will be resumed Monday, August, 26th, 1901. Terms moderate.
 For further particulars apply to the Sister Superior.
Douglas Island news., 1901-11-20

News has reached Nome and Dutch Hmbor of a good strike on the head waters of the Kuskokwim. Sam Hub bard, formerly with the N. A. T. < T. Co.,, confirms the report and says the ground is all right but that grub is scarce.
 The Copper River Trading and Devel- opment company is the name of an organization recently formed at Valdez for the purpose of establishing road houses and supply stations along the government trail.
 The Turnagain Arm Gold Mining company is carrying two-column sd in the New York Sunday Journal, set ting forth the wonderful opportunities for getting rich by investing in few shares of stock.
 The White Horse Star announces that it is soon to be issued as daily, with associated press reports, the good citi- zens of that town having "dug up" suf- ficient of the "root" to permit the new departure.
 The Valdez News says that the 13 or IA claims worked in the Chestochina district the past season yeilded S250,- 900, which, considering that the season only lasted 75 days, is an excellent showing.
 The Stewart river district which was run over in the rush of '99 and pro- nounced no good, promises to come again to the front on the strength of discoveries within the last $ months.
 The steamer Bertha arrived from the Westward on the 10th inst. Among the passengers was l.. A. Temple, "Angoon Bill" who took S1o,ooo out of the Slate creek diggings the past season.
 It was ascertained during the Moves trial at San Francisco that Receiver Mckenzie has secured title to 800 placer claims in the Nome district, mostly by the jumping process.
 An illicit still was raided in Dawson on the night of the 1st inst. and Chas. Williams, a big operator on Hunker, and the Laary brothers, were arrested for owning and operating it.
 In the output of gold in Uncle sam's domain last year, Alaska ranked third, with an output of s8,171,OOO. Colorado came first with s2S.S29,4 400, and Califor- mia second with S15,816,2OO.
 Pat Renwick recently broke an arm while hunting ducks rear Skagway. He was standing up in a boat waiting for shot when his foot slipped and he fell against the gunwale.
 Provisions in the Koyukuk district are very reasonable, considering it's isolated position. Flour retails at 14 cents pound, sugar at 9 cents and tea and coffee at 75 cents.
 The Canadian government, with its usual foresight and liberality, will build system of wagon roads in the Rainy Hollow country to open up the quartz mines.
 Anyone knowing of the holdings of the late W. c. Boswell, in the Koyukuk district, are requested to communicate with Preston & Embree, AIS Pioneer block, Seattle.
 The Ketchikan Journal says that the sloop Fearless came into that port on the 9th inst. with large cargo of noun tain sheep and deer, which were readily disposed of.
 The steamer Nora succeeded in reach ing Dawson from White Horse on the evening of Nov. 9th, without encounter ing any serious obstacles in the way of ice.
Douglas Island news., 1901-11-20

To Frank NJ. James and Helen James, his wife
 Defendants, Greeting:
 IN THE NAME OE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. YOU are hereby commanded to be and appear in the above entitled Court, holden at Juneau, in said Division Of said District, and answer the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action with in thirty days from the date ot the service or this summons and 0 copy of said complaint upon you, and if you fail to appear and answer, for want thereof the plaintiffs will take Judgment against you for the sum spec, flied in the complaint towit: three thousand and ninety-Seven and 15-100 dollars (SSO97 .1O with interest and costs, and will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in said com plaint, copy of which is served herewith. Such relief is for the foreclosure of mort gage upon real estate, given to secure said Indebtedness, and for Q decree Of sale hereunder. Order of service by publication is dated Oct. 1st, 1901, and defendants must answer within thirty days after completion of period of publications.
 And you, the United States Marshal of D1- vision No. 1, of the District of Alaska, or any other deputy are hereby required to make service of this summons upon the said de- fendantS and each of them as by law requlr- ed and you will make due return hereof to the Clerk of the Court within forty days from the date of delivery to you with an ln- dorsement hereon of your doings Tn the premises.
 IN WITNESS whereof hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the above Court this 2srd day of July, A. D. 1901. ~
 { OFFICIAL SEAL w. J. h1Lbo,
 ! CLERK COURT Clerk. ARTHUR K. DELANEY attorney for plaint-
 Date of ist publication October End, 1901:
 Date of last publication November 18th l9Ol.