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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-21
Calf With Tapeworr,,
A Clean Tail.

The simple device here illustrated can
be used in nearly every COW stable to
keep the tails clean and prevent the
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-21

When man borrOws a saddle, he al
ways changes the stirrups. Ever know
a man to put them back ?-Atchisnn
Globe. -
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-02-21
Keep Things Clean.
Kindness That PAYS.

In order that cow may give the
greatest quantity of the richest milk
it is necessary that she should be sub
jected to gentle treatment, never be
bounded by dogs, never struck with
sticks, never even be roughly spoken
to, but petted and made much of as far
as possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

After an illness of three weeks or
more Mr.. Edward j. fDelony died on
Sunday morning last at half past six
O'Clock, at the residence of bis sister,
Mrs. a. X. Aston Mr.. Delouy was
IS years of age. He was never of a
strong constitution, but bis many
friends did not think that he would be
taken away go soon. He was The sou
of the late E. j. DeloDy, one of East
CARROTS honored and respected citi-
zens, who had heart as tender aud
sympathetic as woman and whose
purse was ever open 10 the needy
The son was of e tender nature, gentle
and kind, aud we do not believe that
be ever offended person or did a
wrong act His funeral on Sunday
evening was one of the largest ever at
tended in our town, which showed the
high standing of The young man in the
home where he was born and raised
The funeral service were conducted by
Rev. Mr. Boberg of the Episcopal
church. His remains were tenderly
laid away beside those of his father
and brother in the beautiful Cemetery
on the lake. His sister and brother
have the sincere sympathy of our CON-
munity 10 their sorrow and grief.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
A Big Day on the %.

The Daughters of the Confederacy
held an interesting meeting on Mon
day last at the residence of Mrs. f. r.
Bernard.
The following programme was made
for the services to be held on May %,
Memorial Day:
The procession will form at the pub
lie school house at O'Clock in the
afternoon in the following order:
The Lake Providence Band.
Confederate Veterans.
Camp Rea, Sons of the Confederate
Veterans.
The Edward Sparrow Chapter.
Mr.. Frank Pitman has been selected
as the grand marshal aud Mr.. C. S.
WHY as the orator. Captain r. N.
Rea has been requested to give an adj
dress, aud the ministers of Providence,
Rev. Mr. Boberg, Father Maize and
Rev. Mr.. Densou, to participate in the
ceremonies.
There will be float, decorated with
red and white ribbons and covered
with flowers, on which will ride little
boys aud girls, representing the Con-
federate States.
Six young ladies, riding horseback
and wearing the red aud white rib
bons, will follow tho hoat.
The citizens of the town aud parish
are requested to decorate their ve-
hicles aud take part in the procession.
Respectfully,
MARY. DECKER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
Town Council Proceedings.
Lake Providence. La. Nav 5. 100:

Lake Providence, La. May D. 1902.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Coun-
cilmen of the town of Providence, La.
met this day at S pm. pursuant to adj
joarnment.
Present-G NJ Franklin. Mayor; T.
j. Powell secretary; councilmen g. f.
Davis. CIR Egelly, w. s Mcguire and
j. w. Pittman.
Absent--N. Fousse.
Reading and approving minutes of
May LIST, was postponed till regular
meeting.
Councilman Davis, a committee of
one. to whom is referred the negotl-
alton for sale of waterworks and light
bonds made favorable report as to
same, and after thorough discussion
of the subject, the said councilman is
instructed to look further into the mat
ter and notify the mayor when ready TO
report.
On motion of councilman Mcguire,
the sum of twenty dollars is hereby APP
propriated for the purpose of expert
menting in the use of oil in sprinkling
the streets. the said amount to be
placed in the hands of councilman Ma
guire and Mr. Robt Hill.
The board adjourned subject TO the
call of the mayor.
G. NJ FRANKLIN. Mayor.
T. j. POWELL, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Mr.. LaDgham, one of the largest
cotton planters Of the second ward,
was visitor 10 town on Monday.
Mr.. Langham has taken charge of Mr..
Robt. Nicholson's large railroad outfit
and is only waiting for notes from the
engineers to start in throwing up
the road bed. He told us that the
engineers were hurrying as fast as
possible and thought by Monday he
would be able to start in. Mr.. Nichol-
sons contract starts near the big house
on Bagdad plantation aud continues
two miles south of Tallulah. He ex-
poets 10 sub large part of the work
SO as to finish it up as soon as it can
be DONE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

"Please tell the court what You did
between s aud o'clock on that MORN
ing"e 81 gave the two children their
breakfast, dressed them for school,
made up their lunches, washed the
dishes, made the beds, sorted the
soiled linen and put it in the tubs,
swept aud busted The psrlor, sewed a
button or two on the childrens' clothes,
interviewed the gas man. grocer and
butcher, put off the landlord. sat down
TO glance over the morning paper, and
then-Oh yes | went down to Ham,
ley's Real Estate office aud invested iu
one of those early morning bargains.
E.J. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17


Quite number of citizens of our
town formed party on Monday and
went down TO the line of the Memphis,
Helena aud Louisiana railroad to wit
ness the first dirt broken. The crowd
was headed by Hon. Robt,. Nicholson,
aud after arriving at the spot, the
team was hiiched to the scraper and,
the honor was conferred upon the little
daughter of Judge 3. X Rausdell by
dumping the first scraper full OF Girl
on the road soon TO be buiitio compile
ton. There was no speeches, although
several of the gentlemen in the crowd
were called upon After chatting
awhile on the boom of Providence aud
its bright future, they returned to
town delighted to know that all
further doubt about The road not be-
ing bnilt had vanished. andsthat the
line of railroad would be close enough
to town TO satisfy all. Where the
crowd adjourned to we don't know.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Lake Providence. La, May 9, 1902.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Coun-
cilmen of the town of Providence met
this day pursuant to adjournment.
Presentation. e. M. Franklin, may
or; I. j. Powell, secretary; councilmen
C. F. Dayis. G. r. Egelly, WIS. Ma
guire and j w. PIttman.
Absent-Councilman v. fousse.
Readip&1 of minutes of two previous
meeIs9 was dispensed with.
Councilman Davis submitted to the
council the following proposition for
purchase of waterworks ,-eand light
bonds:
Lake Providence, La, MAY 9, 1902.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of Council
men OF the Town OF Providence, La.
Gentlemen-W will take the $780,
900 issue of water and light bonds of
your town on the following conditions !:
1st. We will pay par therefor, you
to allow from the general fund COM
mission of 2 12 per cent. for1selling.
sn6 you to pay the cost efexamination
by council satisfactory with us and
cost of printlngfthe bonds.
End. That we be made the deposit
tory of the sinking fund, which shall
be paid toJus annually as provided by
your former ordinance, you to be al
lowed by us interest on the amount of
the sinking fund at the rate of 2 per
cent. per annum; and further. that we
be made the depository OF the general
fund of the town.
3rd. On examination and approval
of the counsel selected as above. we
will pay at any time the amount of
said bonds, it being understood that if
none of the amount is used by the 1st
of July that the interest coupon due
that date shall be detached and des-
troyed, but that interest shall run on
the whole of said bonds from July 1st,
whether the money be paid on same or
not.
Very truly yours.
Lake Providence Bank,
by j. N. Hill. V. P.
On motion of councilman Egelly,
the following resolution was adopted,
to-wi.:
That the proposition submitted by
the Lake Providence Bank for the pur-
chase of the $4,000 issue of water
works and light bonds of the town be
accepted in accordance with the condi-
tions contained therein, except that
portion relative to the depository of
the general fund of the town
At the request of councilman Days,
he is excused from voting on the above
director of the Lake Providence Bank.
There being no further business. the
board adjourned till next regular.meet-
ing.
e. M. FRANKLIN, Mayor.
I. j. POWELL. Secretary. 4
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
. shudders at HIS Past.

al recall now with horror" says
Mail Carrier Burnett Man, of Levan-
ma, O, my three yesfs OF suffering
from Kidney trouble. was hardly
ever free from dull 4cbes or scute
pains in my back. sleop or lift
mail sacks made me RroaD. felt
Tired, worn out, about ready to give
up, when | began to use Electric Bit
tiers. but six bottles con6pletely cured
me and made me feel likx new man."
They're unrivaled to reg Hate Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys aud Bd els. Perfect
satisfaction guaranteed b II. S. Gne-
nard, druggist. Only 5QSuts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
whooping Coz

A woman who has had ex p6Fienca
with this disease, tells how TO prevent
any dangerous consequences from it.
She says: Our three children look
whooping cough last summer, bur
baby boy being only three rppths
old. aud owing to our gfylne them
Chamberlaiu's Cough Remedy they
lost none Of their pIumpnee " came
out in much better health than other
children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our oldest 1ittle girl
would call Justify for coughseyrup be-
tween whoops.--Jessie Pinksy Hall,
Springville, Ala. This remedy lie for
sale at j. s. Guenard'ssdrng store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
We have Withdrawn from the trust and
put the price Of beef down. Give US your
| orders. G. n, HILL.

We were informed on Monday that
the body of nude woman was found
last Saturday in the river near Ses-
sums levee camp few miles below
Goodrich's landing. The body was
horribly disfgured-with the head
missing, one arm and leg, end the
body almost split open. An intelli-
gent colored man who saw the body
said that he was almost positive that
it was that of white woman, as the
foot was very small. He said that il
was horrible sight Who she was
and how she met her death, is a mys-
terry, and no doubt will never be found
out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

In another column we publish cor
respondence between Mr.. Phil Nc
CURE, our enterprising citizen, and
Hon. j. q. Lee, secretary of.the Board
Of Agriculture and Immigration, in
regard to holding our annuakfsir this
fall. Let us go towork as he suggests,
aud make our fair big success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

You'll be sorry when the rise comes,
That you didn't grasp the chance
To buy when lands were cheaper,
Beforethe great advance.
For as sure as you are living,
Advances will soon come,
For railroads and improvements
Are getting on the hum.
Strangers now are coming
Aud buying up the land,
For they know the rise is coming
And they're taking q good stand.
So get In line my readers,
Before things take rise,
For when they've raised abit
You may not have the price.
Ed. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Captain A b. French, the well
known and popular owner of the
-rNew Sensation," show boat, died in
Cincinnati last week. Captain French
has been coming down the Mississippi
regularly once every year for the past
twenty i've years, and was known TO
every one along the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

The suit of the North Louisiana
Baptist Association. involving the Jas.
S. MilikiD property and,the property
owned by the Association at Tsllulah,
brought TO our town large number
of colored ministers from Madison.
Tensas aud Concordia this week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

There is now railroad camp up at
the Arkansas line, one on Bell Meade
aud one near Baxter, and 10 few
days more there will be several others
strung along the line, and as il is only
a two to three foot embsnkment, work
will be completed at a rapid rate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

The planters are now very much en-
couraged and no doubt are wearing a
broad grin. The rain on Tuesday was
very much needed to bring up the
cotton planted for several days, aud
which would not have sproutsd until
arsin. We understand that there was
hundreds Of acres not up, aud this rain
was worth thousands of dollars 10
them. There was not heayysdown-
pour and not near enough, but what
did come will bring the cotton up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Hon. j. L. Mcclellan, president of
the Fifth District Levee Board, accom-
panied by Mr.. Nj. P. Robinson, assist
ant State engineer, reached Providence
last Friday evening and left early Sat-
urday morning on their way up to
Arkansas. These gentlemen started
out from the lower end of the district,
aud were making a thorough inspec-
ton of the entire levee system under
the care of the. fifth district. They
never saw the levees in a finer condi-
ton than they are in to-day, and il
must be of great satisfaction to them to
know that the levee bill will soon be
passed by Congress and work will con-
tinue to make our leyees safer from
floods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
Sheriff Frank Strong of Chi,

Sheriff Frank Strong OF Chicot
County, Ark, came down last Monday
aud took back with him w. q. Hart,
the negro horse thief, who was ar
rested by deputy sheriff Hunter few
weeksago. Hart stole the horse from
poor colored woman, and sheriff
Strong said Hart was bad msn, who
was wanted on other charges besides
horse stealing. Through sheriff Dunn's
energy and perseverance, Hart was re-
turned to the scene of his crime.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Mr.. Orr, the man who had his leg
horribly mashed by log out at the
Fischer saw mill last Saturday and
who was brought to town for medical
treatment, died on Tuesday. We un-
derstand that be was hard working
man. lie leaves wife aud one child.
who was their only support. His
death is a sad one. and the poor widow
aud orphan child have our deepest
sympathy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Mr.. h. Buckner, of Kentucky, son.
in-law of Col. Juo. A. Buckner, arrived
on Tuesday last TO look after the large
planting interests of Col. Buckner
during his absence, who goes 10 Hot
Springs for the benefit of his health.
We hope that he finds relief aud re-
turns home entirely restored to health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Who first beholds the light of day
In springs sweet flowery month of May,
Would do well TO call without delay
Aud hear what Hamley has to say.
THE E j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

The Guenard drug store is now
furnishing the finest kind of soda.
water, and there is none sold any,
where that has a sweeter flavor. Mr..
Guenard makes his own syrups, which
is a guarantee that they are pure aud
fresh. He is doing a good business,
aud wheu the town becomes little
larger he intends to have. all kinds of
creams
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
In another column we publish

In another column we publish a
communication on the important mat
ter of good dirt road TO West Car
roll "Tax Payer" is prominent citi-
zen, and we are glad TO see the ball
started rolling by him. 1t should be
kept up until we get the road. Don't
let this communication end the matter.
Keep it up. Our town council and
police jury should certainly do their
part. The matter should be presented
TO them without delay Next week
we will have more 10 say.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
Grape Nut and SHREDDED Whole Wheat.
Fine Breakfast dishes. At
C.. H. HILLS

We notice that Tallulah has organ
lied a bank, with capital stock of
$4,000 already subscribed. There is
also talk of building an oil mill, com.
press and ice plant. The citizens of
that town are on the move, and they
see that ii will take hustling on their
part. They know that to lay dorma0t
means much for Providence and
they mean to give our town a
tilt for enterprise and business
that may be expected to come
this way, and it will not do for
our. people to sit still aud look for
things "to turn up" without making
an effort. Tallulah Is only about
forty miles south Of us and it can take
away a large part OF business enter
prises if we are not wide awake.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
REST ON EApTH.

Prof, w. r. Waugh Of Chicago, says
that "SiIyer Churn CEecmarSarine" Is
richer and better than butter. 25CtS
per pound at C.. h. HILLS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

AT the meeting OF the Daughters of
the Confederacy held on Monday last
at the residence of Mrs. r. r. Bernard,
the following officers were elected for
1908: Mrs. w. n. White. Presi-
dem; Mrs. v. II Pnrdy. 1st VicePresi-
deui; Mrs. f. II. Bernard, Fad Vice
President; AIRS. Geo. f. Blackburn,
Recording Secretary; Miss May Beard,
Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. n p.
Byerlsy, Treasurer; Miss Mary Deck
'er, Historian.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

BJ~ Are you dressed 10 the latest
style? If you want we'll made neat
suit look over my line of samples.
j. S. MILLIKIN.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

sg~ Now is the time to enjoy buggy
riding. Jas. S. Millikin has some bar
gains that will interest you. Give
him a call
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17
LAST KEEk--

Was red letter week for US, and we
are making this a red letter week for
you by selling much real estate.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

bT The best Sewing Machine on the
market, is the New Royal. Sold by j.
S. Millikin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

pB-A new lot of Corliss Coon Col
lars at Millikin's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Having once secured your.~p11
age, il will be our asr-
retain II. THE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-17

Clark Hall umpired the game of
i on Tuesday satisfactory to both
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-03-06
A MUSICAL TREAT.
Musicale by Miss Redinser and Prof. Romanoff
Was a Rare Treat.

The concert Monday evening in the
Congregational church by Nellie Redin-
ger and Herr Anton Romanoff was the
greatest treat ever enjoved by the music
lovers of Aberdeen. This opinion was
unanimous at the close of the perform
ance, and the audience was held spell
bound by the sweet musical strains
throughout its continuance.
Miss Redinger appeared at her best,
and was warmly welcomed, as well as
enthusiastically applauded at each piece
1t was plain that in her, Aberdeen had
a musician that is sure to rank with the
worlds best.
Prof. Ramanoff proved himself per-
feet master of the violin and Il musical
artist OF remarkable capacity, and he
soon found he had sympthetic audi
ence.
The following was the program rem
dered:
Violin Solo-1st Concerto. -. De Beriot
HERR ANTON EoMANoFF.
Piano Solo-'Le Reveil du Lion. =.
........ .... De Konski
Miss NELLIE REDINGER.
Violin solo-....... .......
(a) "The Birds OF Aberdeen.
hOllldlOlI
10 "Elegie" ..............E Ernest
HERR ANTON RoMANoFF.
Piano Solo.
Gay "Rhapsodie Hongroise, No. 90
LlSLI
(b) "Polonaise, A Flat" Chopin
Miss NELLIE REDINGER.
Violin Solo.
(a) "Shubert's Serenade Frans"
..... ....... Ed Remlnyl
o. "Legende". ...... Wieniawhsky
HERR ANTON ROMANoFF.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1902-03-06
Death of Mrs. Heckner.

Mrs. J. G. Heckner, wife OF Rev. C.
Heckner, the pastor Of the scandinavian
Methodist church, died at the parsonage
early yesterday morning. Mrs. Heckner
had been ill for some time with typhoid
fever, from which she might have recov.
erect but for complicated trouble of the
heart, from which death ensued.
Rev. Mr.. Heckner came to Aberdeen,
with his family, from Portland one year
ago last November to take charge of the
Scandinavian Mission here, and during
her residence in this city Mrs. Hecknel
had gained large circle of friends, tc
whom her unexpected death was a
severe shock.
The funeral services are being held
this afternoon at the M. f. church, Rev
Chas. McDermoth officiating, assisted
by Revs. D. Erickson, of Portland, and
G. L. Hanson, of Tacoma.