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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-09

ual arts in the city high schools. He
states that all over the country farm
ers are sending their children to pub
lie high schools and paying for their
tuition.
PROBLEMS OF ROAD BUILDING.
The most noticeable work under
taken by the Office of Road Inqui-
ries has been in the building of OBJ
j%ect-lesson and experimental roads.
Cooperation in this work has been
had with national good roads asso-
Citations, manufacturers of road
building machinery, and the railroad
corporations. In most cases the
building of these roads has been ac-
companied by important meetings,
where the subject of good roads has
been ably handled by prominent pub
lie men and the experts of the De-
partment. The road material labor
atory is operated in collaboration
with the Bureau of Chemistry, and
the Chief of that Bureau reports the
laboratory as now equipped for the
testing of road materials of every
description, as well as cement and
concrete for drains and buildings. A
large number of samples were receiv-
ed from all parts of the country, in
Guiding our island possessions, show
ing the value practical road builders
attach to these tests. It is only by
such tests that we can predict which
material will give the best results I'M
der a given traffic.
THE BIGNEss OF AMERICAN AGRI.
CULTURE
The Secretary concludes his report
with some interesting figures illus
trative of the magnitude of the agri-
cultural industry. In 1900 the fixed
capital of agriculture was about
twenty billions of dollars, or four
times that invested in manufactures.
In that year there were nearly five
million seven hundred and forty
farms in the country, covering eight
hundred and forty-one million acres,
four hundred and fifteen millions of
which consisted of improved land.
According to the returns of the last
census, about forty million people,
or more than half of the total popu-
lation in 1900, resided on farms. Of
the twenty-nine million persons re-
ported as engaged in gainful occupa-
tions, ten million-mOre than a third
were employed in agricultural pur-
suits. The produce of American
agriculture in 1899, including farm
animals and other products, aggre-
gated nearly five billions of dollars.
The most valuable crop was Indian
corn, 1928, 600, 900; then hay and for
age, $484,OOO,O0O; cotton gave 1884,
600, 900; wheat returned $370,000,00O,
and oats $217, 700, 900. The animals
sold and slaughtered during the year
were valued at over $90,000,000, the
products of the dairy gave $472,OOO,-
600, while poultry and eggs returned
oynr S291 OOO 600. The concluding
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-09

To Make Cows Pay, use SharpleSs cream
Cat. 285 free. w. Chester, Pa.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-09

Statistics of attendance at the
Immigrant colleges show over $4,000
students enrolled-an increase over
the previous year of Z per cent. The
attendance for the four-year course
In agriculture increased more than
26 per cent. The Secretary points to
the marked success of agricultural
high schools in Minnesota and Ne
braska as an indication that there is
o demand for agricultural courses
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Death of Mr.. Timothy Byrne.

Last Sunday evening, at 2 O'Clock
Mr.. Timothy Byrne, one of the old.
est residents of Lake Providence
passed away at the advanced age OF
rs years. The old gentleman had
been in feeble health for anumber OF
years, and IL was only his remark able
constitution that enabled him TO with
stand the ravages of disease aud time
as leug as he did. Years, ago MIR.
Byrne was one of the most prominent
men in old Providence: but business
reverses swept away the fruits of bis
labors. His remains were inferred in
the Providence Cemetery, the burial
ceremony being read by Rev. Father
Maize.
Timothy Byrne was born In Ros-
common County, Elphin, Ireland, on
the 23rd of April, 1927. He came to
America when young man about 20
wears old. In 1852 he located ia Lake
Providence, where he has resided ever
since. In 1860 be was married to
Maggie McAuiy. He was the Junior
member of Samuel McAuly & Co.,
who had large levee contrac: on
White river. When the war broke
out he entered the Confederate SER
vice and served four years. Whenabe
war ended he returned TO Lake Provi-
dence aud embarked once more in the
levee business, in which he was very
successful. In 1878 he made cOnsid-
cradle money, but in 1882 he met with
business reverses; and after several IN
successful attempts TO regain his Losses.
he retired in 1886. MIR. Bgrne, in his
prime, was a very en.erprisiDg citizen
and did many acts of charity. He
built six houses IN old Providence, one
of which, his residence, is still stand-
ing. He was strong Catholic all his
life. lie leaves behind wife aud SOU,
Mr.. L. j. Byrne, of St. Louis.
The Bauner-Democrat extends to
the bereaved ones, both Of his family
and relatives, its sincere sympathy.
In the death OF Timothy Byrne
one Of the old land marks has passed
away. Only a few yet remain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The delinquent tax list published In
this issue for the second time shows
delinquencies amounting to only
S6S8 99-100 This is out of a total
possible collections of $45, 34303, cover
ing State, Parish, District, Levee and
acreage tax, aud shows close work, be-
ing within one aud one half per cent
of an absolutely clean collection.
Were it not for the chronic failure of
the payment of taxes on the Westland
property which alone amounts to
S547 43 our efficient tax collector
would come within one third Of one
per cent of a clean roll. This is about
as near the mark as any tax collector
in The State has ever reached. Our
collector seems to have al iDtuitive
knowledge of every tax payers condi-
ton. He knows when one is in the
hum0r OF paying his taxes, which is
generally the last thing he wants to do,
and strikes him at the right time,
making it very pleasant for both par
Ties. May he live long aud prosper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
SOUTHERN BAPTIST, CONVEN-
TION, ASHEvILLE, N. G., NAY
9 1902.

8, 1902.
For the above occasion the Queen &
Crescent Route Will sell round trip
tickets to Asheville. N. c., al one frat
class limited fare for the round trip,
on May 81. Q, and 10, with final
limit May 81, with further privilege Of
extension to june Q provided tickets
are deposited with joint agent at Ashe.
vile on or before May Is, aud upon
pay Rsent of fee of so cents. This ar
raugement will give delegates aud visi-
tors attending this convention, a. we'll
as the public generally, splendid op-
portunity to visit Asheviae at an ex-
ceedingly low rate.
The Queen q Crescent Route offers
double daily service from and TO New
Orleans.
Z Trains leaving New Orleans $40 ..
m. aud 1880 p. M. daily, arrive At Ashe-
villa $50 .. m. aud s.i5 p. m. respec-
lively. The $40 q. I'D. train carries
sleeper and dinning car 10 Chstta-
noogs; sleeper Chattanooga TO Ashe-
vile. The evening train carries
through Pullman sleeper to Morris-
town; day coaches Morristown TO
AshevilIe; diniug car, Attallato Nor
risiown.
The 3.15 I'm. train leaving Shreve-
port arrives at Asheville next evening
s:i5. This train carries Pullman sleep
Iers to Chattanooga and MorristowD;
ldiDing car serving meals.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The colored lodge, Knights of Pyth.
las held their 4th annual anniversary
last Sunday. The Knights were in
regalia and marched from their ball OH
Lake street to the North Star Baptist
church, where they were highly enter
tanned for an hour or more by a Tee.
ture' from Stephen Green, who is one
of tue shining lights of the order.
They thensreturned TO their hall where
banquet was held. We believe
that the cOlored people make better
citizens when they belong to such Or
ders and that it causes less fuses
among them. The lodge at this place
is composed of good and law.a-bid.
lug class Of colored people and we are
glad to know that it has good men,
bership.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Elsewhere will be seen the program
of the picnic, parade and ball to be
tgiven by the Woodmen of the World
next Tuesday. The Woodmen have
been very busy for the past week
making all the necessary arrange.
ments for amusing and entertaining
their guests on this occasion, and we
have no doubt but that it will be a
very enjoyable affair. AS there has
been no May picnic for the last two
years, the people will be glad to get
together once more beneath the green
trees of Arlington aud spend day in
fun and frolic. The order of the
Woodmen of the World is growing
rapidly in Lake Providence, and il has
done some good already. We hope TO
see it Increase ia the future and
abound in acts of benevolence.
There will be some very amusing
features next Tuesday. The ball game
between the Fats and Thins, especially,
will be very iaughable. AT night
there will be q grand ball at the
Opera House, when the young folks
will trip the light fantastic to their
hearts content. So let all who eau,
both in the country and in town, come
and spend a day pleasantly with the
Woodmen of the World.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Boothby- Belden.

Last Tuesday evening, at O'Clock
Mr.. w. N. Boothby, of New Orleans
and Miss Annie Belden, of this city
were united in wedlock at the Episco.
pa. church. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. F. o. H. Boberg
The bride was given away by Capt
r. N. Rea. MeHdelson's beautiful
wedding march was played by Miss
Ethel Egely. The church had been
decorated by friends for The fesial oc.
casioD, and those who were present
were highly pleased with the manner
in which every thing passed off. The
bride and groom left the same evening
for New Orleans on the Natchez,
whare Mr.. Boothby has position in
the post Office, and where a daintily
furnished home awaited the coming of
the bride. The groom 10 a son of
Captain Boothby, an employe of the
New Orleaus Mint, and quite a politi-
cal factor in Republican circles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boothby will reside on
St. Claude street.
Miss Annie was raised here In Lake
and her many friends join
the Bauner-Democrat in wishing for
her life full of happiness and pros
perity. The groom can we'll be proud
of winning the hand of so fair q bride.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
First National Bank of Lake
Providence.

Another certain Indication of the
healthy growth ofour town, and the
general condition of prosperity which
prevails throughout the parish, lie the
organization OF anew bank, which will
be known as the First National Bauk
of Lake Providence. The capital
stock paid in, lie $4,000. The officers
are: w. S. jones, of the Merchants
National Bank Of Vicksburg, Presi-
dent;;E. j. Hamley, Vice President; R.
j. Walker, Cashier. Tho Board of;
Directors are: w. S. Jones, E. j.
Hamley, K. j. Walker, j. s. Guenard,
Col. j. A. Buckner, F. X. Ransdell,
Yancey Bell.
The hank will be ready for business
as soon as the safe arrives, which will
be some time soon. The directors will
erect $4,000 two story brick build.
ing, with a pressed brick front some
time between now and the fall, OH the
Pardy lots next to Mcguire q
Schneider's. The men at the head of
this bank are all business men of ex-
perience, and there is no doubt but
that it will be paying institution.
Lake Providence is rapidly assuming
the proportions OF a little city,. and
when the railroad comes she will get
move on her such as she never got be-
fore.
$50 west, young man." is an old
saying. But on your journey west ;.
stop off at Lake Providence aud see an
up-to-date little town, full OF push and
new ideas.
We wish for the new bank great
success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

OH no, my friend. | am no fool
though | may have queer look in my
eye. 1t is only a superabundance Of
pleasure, however. L HAYES just been
down to the office of the E. j. Ilamley
Real Estate Agency, talking oyer &
deal | am going to make With him. and
he has got some good deals. you bet
Oh! you don't bet, eh2 Against your
principles, | SUPPOSED 1t is against
mine, too, unless / have sure thing,
but it is sure thing that E. J. !famley
has some good bargains in plantations,
cotton lands, town lots and timber
lands.
He will also help you to sell or trade,
if you so desire. and you should deal
with him because he will treat you
right and give you value received for
your money. He don't want the
earth. in fact he would be pleased to
give you big slice of it. when you
want to make any kind of Real Es-
tate deal call on
-. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Fourteen Years of Suffering.
81 had been afflicted with sciatio
rheumatism for fourteen years." says
josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal.
Twas able to be around but CONSTANT
ly suffered. L tried everything Rcouid
hear of and al last was told to try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which L did
and was immediately relieved and in a
short time cured, and I am happy to
say il has not since returned Why
not use this Eminent and get well? II
is for sale at j.. s. Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Deputy sheriff w. II. Iluuter arrest
ed on Thursday evening a oolored man
who had in his possession horse and
was trying TO dispose of it at . low
price, and from conflicting stories told
by him there 10 20 doubt that he stole
the snimal. The horse has "VZ" on
left hip, white spot in forehead aud
Que white stocking hind foot aud one
white stocking forefoot. The negro
is in Jail aud sheriff Dunn wiil'try and
fluid out where he came from.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Our citizens should start now to
torn a way in inducing the railroad
company to locate their shops al
this place, now tina, the road is GER
tainty aud there is no further doubt
about it. Some think we should wait
until the railroad make their wants
known, but there is nothing like get
ting together and letting them know
that Providence 10 anxious for them
and is ready to hold out liberal in.
ducemen,s Ifs we are going TO be
hide-bound about it. aud show no
desire on our part. the railroad will
easily find another place where the
citizens are more liberal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Whooping Cough.

A woman who has had experience
with. this disease, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from it,
STE says: Our three children took
whooping cough last summer, our
baby boy being only three months
DID,. and owing to our giving them
Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy, they
lost none Of their plumpness and came
out In much better health than other
children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our oldest little girl
would call lustily. for cough syrup be-
tween whoops.--Jessie Pinkey Han,
Springvills, Ala. This remedy is for
sale at }. 8. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Mr.. j. H. Cooper, lessee OF Bagdad
plantation. adjoining the Town, has al
important notice in this issue. Look
out for your cows or yon win wake up
some morning aud find you'll have no
milk for your coffee 1t Is great an
noyance to have everybedy's- cattle
walking over your plowed ground aud
planted crops, aud we think MIR. Coo
per means to give some Of the owners
of cattle slight taste of the law. in
such cases made and provided, il the
ANNOYANCE continues.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Is't 1t plain?

Here's message we want you to
read. We want you to understand its
value. We want you to know how
much we can offer you in the way OF
good Real Estate. Quality, prices and
all considered. we know what we have
to say will interest every careful buyer,
Read the message; profit by our talk.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Mr.. S. B. Kennedy, representing the
United Sons OF Confederate Veterans
at the Dallas reunion, and Misses May
Beard and Ethel Egelly, Sponsor and
Maid of Honor. returned last Saiur-
day night. They report having had
most enjoyable visit in the lone star
state. MIR. X. is still single.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The match game of ball between
the Fats and Trims on the day Of the
picnic will be immense. There is 10
be no practiciug before hand The
ball will be pitched in the old style
and not thrown, and out on the fret
bounce. Some prominent animals
from all over the parish will take part
in this game.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Shoulders at His Past.

/ al recall now with horror" says
Mail Carrier Burnett Man, of Levan.
ma, o, my three years of suffering
from Kidney trouble. I was hardly
ever free from dull aches or acute
pains in my back. To sloop or lift
mail sacks made me groaB. I felt
tired, worn out, about ready to give
up, when | began to use Electric Bit
tiers, but six bottles completely cured
me and made me feel like new man."
They're unrivaled to regulate Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels. Perfect
satisfaction guaranteed by j. S. Cue
nard, druggist. Only so cents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Way Out of Town

is an expression that has lost its mean
ing these days, for we will soon have
trolley cars and paved streets.
A BUILDING cot
10 be attractive now must be away
from the smoke and noise of busy
streets, Let us show you ours.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Cut this ont aud take it to J, S. Cue
nard's drug store aud get a free SAM
pie of Chamberiain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets, the best physic. They
clease and invigorate the stomach, i'm
prove the appetite aud regulate the
bowels. Regular size, 25c. per bax, at
j. S. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Look Into II.

This is deep subject, this question
of economy in buying. We want you
to consider it we'll. We'll tell you
some things about Real Estate and
Real Economy. Don't just look at the
surface of saving. See that you get
real worth when you buy. We regard
your interests and tell you of them.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Mrs. Maggie Byrne returned with
her son, Tommy, to St. Louis last
Tuesday morning, where she will
spend few months. We trust the
trip will strengthen the old lady and
will help to mitigate the sorrow Of
The scenes through which she has re-
Gently passed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The school term is fast drawing to
close. We are glad 10 say that there
has been less complaints and bicker-
ings against the teachers and the man.
ner in which the school has been con-
Quoted than In many years past. This
speaks well for the superintendent aud
teachers. Prof. Wallace is not only
an AL teacher, but a first class gentle
man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Old Soldiers Experience.

M. NJ. Austin, q civil war yeteaD, Of
Winchester, Ind writes: "My wife
was sick long lime in spite of good
DOCTORS treatment, but was wholly
cured by DR.. Kings New Life Pills
which worked wonders for her
health" They always do. Try them
Only 25c at T. S. Guenard's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
The Lake Providence Bank.
Take 1t If You Want 1t.

You always get what you want here.
We play no tricks on anybody. You
ask for what you want, pay for what
you get, and are satisfied We handle
the best Real Estate, sell to appreci-
alive customers and are satisfied over
the business in consequence. What we
offer is genuine, what you get has
quality.
THE F.. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The folks who attended the con-
federate reunion at Dallas, returned
without all accident. They say they
never saw such jam, and it was esti-
mated that 10000 people were in
Dallas. New Orleans was the next
place selected to hold the reunion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
A LIBERAL OFFER.

The undersigned win give free
sample of ChamaerIain's Stomach, and
Liver Tablets 10 any one wanting a
reliable remedy for disorders Of the
stomach, biliousuess or constipation.
This is new remedy aud good one.
j. 5. Gusnard's druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
II. Saved His Leg.

P. A. Danforth, OF LaGrauge, Ga,
suffered for six months with a fright
FIJI running sore on his leg; but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salvs wholly
cured it in eve dsys. For Ulcers.
wounds, Piles, it's the best saive in the
world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c.
Sold at j. S. Guenard's drug store.
Only 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Mr. Yancey Bell sold oyer 100000
brick last week, 100000 being bought
by the First National Bank. We un.
derstand il is. the intention OF ,he
bank to erect handsome building,
two stories high, the lower story for
the bank aud store. They have the
finest location in town, and we hope
TO see the pretliest kind of a building
60 up on the site.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

p~Have you ever in your life had
a fl? Well, MIR. Dick Bell can,telt YOU
all about it. He has new "BoRNn
suit bought at j. S. MilIikin's, and
Dick says it is the only eft" he ever
had.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
STOLEN.

From the undersigned. on April 18th, on
Hoilybrook plantation. dark bay mare. 3
years old, about IA bands high, foretop cut.
name cut where collar works. and right
hind foot white. Will pay SIS for her re-
covery WILLIE -SPURLOCK,
orJ g. WYLl.
Lake Providence, La.
my-S-lt-g2
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Aunt Martha Harris has passed
away, after long illness. She was an
excellent old colored woman, above
her class, and possessed of dignity,
good breeding aud morality. She was
universally liked by the white people
of the town, and in her last hours kind
hands were around her TO minister TO
her humble wants A life OF useful.
ness only ends here to continue in
another world. May she rest in peace.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

The firm OF ). G. Maxwell & Co.,
doing business at Brunette. has been
dissolved and the firm 10 nov e. w.
Sachse & Co., Mr., Vail Pit.man being
the partner.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03

Our motto is to give TO our custo.
mers the very best goods on the mar.
ket at the lowest price
j. S. MILLlKIN.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-05-03
Running Risks

Despite the prevalence of robbery a few continue
to keep money about their homes In thus doing,
they are not only risking the loss of money, but
also their lives. How much safer and better it
would be if these people were to bring their money
to the bank. Are you running such risks?
The axe DfcyIdence Rank,