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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

The St. Louis Globe Democratsof
recent date says that "Mr. Russell
Gardner has sold bis yacht TO the John-
son Brothers, the railroad contractors,
who have an extensive contract Ter
building line, of road along the west
bank, of the Mississippi river. Inc
boat will be used by Frank I. Reed,
chief of the engineering department.
TO reach the various points when work
is in progroess" The paragraph
shows that everything points 10 the
building of the west bank road. ana
that when work 10 started 1t is intend
ed to cover the. eutire line a. far as
possible aud rush it to completion al
/ fast as can be done.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

A special from Helena, Ark, to the
Memphis Scmitar, dated March 10th,
says .that W.N Straub, of The firm OF
Straub Il Cheshire, contractors, got
back frdm Little Rock yesterday.
where he had been looking after con-
tracts for building The west bank rail-
road line, the road which is destined
eventually to extend from Memphis 10
New Orleans. He announces that be
has secured contract for grading
thirty miles of the line, from Lake
Village toward Vidalia, La. This con-
tract involves some 100000. Work
will begin at once.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mr.. Line, manager of the Cumber-
land Telephone Co., made q trip last
Monday along the river front up
around Old river for the purpose OF
seeing whether the citizens OF that
part of the parish wanted telephone
line or not. There are fifteen or
twenty persons from Nelson's up to
Voelker's, where the lake line con-
meets, who should by all means secure
telephone connection, and now that
they have the opportunity to do so,
they should not let the chance slip.
We understand Mr.. Line says that II
he can secure twelve or more subscrib-
ers be can secure. the line for them.
They should not let the opportunity
slip-it will be- found great oonven-
fence TO them, and they will wouder
how they did without it so long.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Il is the intention of the manager OF
the Telephone Company TO connect
the fire bell with the telephone ex-
change aud whenever there ia "a fire ID
any part of town the operator at the
exchange can be notified, who eau ill.,
siantly turn on the current, and the
bell can be distinctly heard from any
part OF town. Mr.. Line says that as
soon as he can find the time he will
make the connection. We hope he
will do this in the near future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
Get BUSY"

Our Spring Suitings-all OF them
imported-are now ready for your
inspection.
Pardon us if we suggest your max
ing an early selection.
1t costs nothing extra and saves
considerable disappointment some
times.
Money back fnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
-d Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

We hear it, ss being reliable news,
that the coptrsct will be let In the
next one or two weeks for the
erection of the oil mill, and that the
location will be on the line of the pro-
jected railroad in the southern part of
town. We are informed that it will
take over Eve hundred thousand brick
to put up. the walls, which no doubt
will cause the making of kiln of
brick. 1t will be red letter day for
Providence when work is started on
this enterprise. 1t means much for
both the town and parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
FINANCIAL.

MONEY TOLOAN is not our BUS
mess. but we'll sell you lots and what
ever you may want and let you take
your own time in which to pay it. Our
plan of buying and selling enables us
to give you rare values always. IN
VESrMENTS for those who want
them. They yield large per cent TO
the buyer and the income is all PAID 10
advance in the saving of the BUYER. No
chance for disappointment. and we be-
lieve every customer is sure to have
satisfaction.
THE e. J. HAMhEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Sheriff j. W. Dunn, with the assist-
auce of Mr.. Geo. f. Blackburn, took
down to the penitentiary on Monday
the three negroes convicted at the
special term of court. The prisoners
were, Joel Nelson, murder, life; Joe
Butler, rape, lite; VIM. Casson, horse
stealing, two convictions, four years on
each
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

that 4. j. Hamley of Lake Providence,
La, promises much in the way OF a
good business deal in Real Estate; and
besides that, he keeps his promises.
You'd better call and see him about
that deal YOU want to make. and incl
IDENTITY, make an investment in Town
Lots.
THE E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
NIGHT WAS HER TERROR.

81 would cough nearly all night
long," writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize. of
Ind, "and could hardly
get any sleep. / had consumption 80
bad that II walked q block | would
cough frightfully aud spit blood, but.
when all other medicines failed, three
Si.00 bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery wholly cured me aud | gained
So pounds" It's absolutely guaraD-
teed to cure Coughs, Colds, La Grippe,
Bronchitis aud all Throat aud Lung
Troubles. Price SOC aud $500 Trial
bottles free ct j. s. Gueuard drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mrs. c. E. VanDeusen, of Kilburn,
Wis, was afflicted with stomach trou-
BILE aud constipation for a long time.
She saws, IL have tried many prepara-
tions hut none have done me the good
that Chamberlain's Stomach aud Liver
Tablets have" These Tablets are for
sale at J. s.. GueDard's drug store.
Price, 25 cents. Samples free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A RARE CHANCE to save money
in making your lot purchases-that's
what we offer. Every day sees some
frugal person abundantly pleased at
what we show and the prices asked.
AN INVESTMENT of q very small
amount of cash will enable you to have
satisfaction in what you buy here. It's
the quality that counts every time, and
in talking quality we know we have
grounded our faith along the rights
lines. You may safely follow US.
Ed. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
THOUSANDS Of NAMES

OF level headed people of good taste
and judgment are on our list OF Gus
toners. Our advertising is done with
the sole aim of inducing a trial pur'
chase of Real Estate. After that oul
courteous. business-like methods and
the goodness of our Real Estate keeE
the people coming back regularly.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
REAL ESTATE.

HOUSE AND LOT situated at the
corner of two principal streets. repre-
sents the savings one family made BY
dealing at our Office. They, say the
bargains are so notable that they coul d
easily keep track of them and invested
them in realty. ss.as-s ....J,
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY. s ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

We are pleased to announce thai
Mr.. Jas. S. Millikin continues TO i'm
prove, aud that it is thought he will
be able 10 be out next week. His big
business in town has been carefully
attended TO by his efficient corps of
clerks siuce bis illness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

"The Monarch shirt" has the reputa
ton of being the best shirt made. w
N. White. the progressive merchant, il
the sole agent for Providence. who hat
inst received the latest styles for the
spriug and summer of 1902. Drop II
aud see the latest in Monarch's a.
Whites.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

An Honest Medicine for La Grippe.
George w. Watt, of South Gardi-
ner, Me-, says: 81 have had the worst
cough, cold, chills and grip and have
taken lots of trash of no account but
profit to the vendor. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is the only thing that
has done any good whatever. have
used one bottle of it aud the cnifs,
cold aud grip have all left me- l con.
graduate the manufacturers Of an
honest medicine" For sale by ). y
Guensrd, druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

The "Island Queen" the big Cincln'
natl excursion steamer, which mas oeen
in the excursion business at New Or
leans for the past two months, VIII
leave that city on the LIST. Ii is the In
tention of the officers Of this boat to
make excursions from towns along the
river, and the date of the excursion
from Providence will be the evening
of the 9th of April.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mr.. Charley Piersou, the hastIing
man of BENZ. w. Clarke Grocery Co..
was in town for few days this week.
We asked how business, was with him,
and he replied that it was never bet
ter, having sold sixteen aud a half car
car loads OF flour aud groceries from
Grand Lake to Providence. Pretty
good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

We are told by great many plan
ters that 1902 is the last year that
would catch them without corn to run
them, and that they would plant
enough to keep from having to buy.
The high price paid lately for feed
stuff is learning them lesson. A
planter who has no corn to buy and
raises his own meat, can soon become
independent of commission merchants
and money lenders
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mr.. Chas. III. Webb, Of the secoud
ward, was In town on Monday, the
first time in several months. He told
us that they had finished picking cot
ton In that ward, and every body
aud everything was busy for another
crop-land was being rapidly turned
over and that the old second was no
doubt ahead of the other sections OF
the parish,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mrs. Taylor informed US last Tues
day morning that her stamp sales of 2
cent stamps for ten days amounted TO
$50. which does not include the sale
of books that contain twelve 2.cent
stamps. The receipts at the Providence
post office have increased steadily siIce
the change took place little over
wear ago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Sheriff j. w. Dunn has made bis set
Element with the Stale Auditor tor
levee tax aud license collections dur
ing the month of February No OIL
Ger in the State is more prompt IN bis
settlements than Mr.. Dunn, and who
has the compliments paid him by the
Auditor for his business like methods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
WHO KOWS?

There is treasure in every piece of
property, greater or less. depending
on the location and what you pay. Ii
YOU plant money IN the right place 1t
will grow fortune for you. Better
select piece of ground and let your
money grow.
THE E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

A Good Cough Medicine for Children.
81 have no hesiiaDcy in recommend
ing Chamberlain Cough Remedy"
SAYS F. P. Moran, we'll known and
popular baker, of Petersburg, Va.
ave have given IL to our children
when troubled with bad coughs, also
whooping cough, and 1t has always
given perfect satisfaction. 1t was re-
commended to me by druggist as the
best cough medicine for children as IL
contained no opium or other harmful
drug" Sold by ). s. Guenard drug
Qist,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

1t is only sixteen days TO April Let,
which is the time set Tor the matter OF
expropriating proceedings to be set
tied in securing the rights of way for
the railroad. Ii is very important that
no delay should occur. We suppose
those who have this matter IN hand
have brought suit according to law
aud that it will be settled in accord
ance with the agreement accepted by
the railroad company.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

1t gives us pleasure this week to
publish short communication from
our old and highly esteemed friend
"Flanagan." His friends in his old
stomping ground are always glad 10
hear from him through the BID.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
WE'LL CURE you Of THAT

Flat pocketbook habiI it. you will only
give us the opportunity We've plen-
ty of good things to act as financial
tonic and improve that tired feeling
which is so natural at this time of the
year.
THE F.. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

We had a pleasant call on Monday
from Mr.. A. M. Nelson, of Benhsm
He told us that his son, who is attend
ing Tulane is progressing nicely aud
is steadily advancing in his studies.
He is bright young man and hopes
TO complete his education in the next
two wears.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mr.. Orlando Hamilton was called to
Vicksbnrg on Monday in response to
telegram Informing him of the seri-
Gus illness of his grandmother, who
has passed the allotted time Of three
score wears and ten.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
LOST.

AN OPPORTUNITY once lost can
never be regained. We furnish the OPP
portunity every day for those who
want values which will count for much
in the general buying so necessary to
provide comfortable living.
ID. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Did you ever see the latest thing
out for frying pancakes? No! Then
call al the Hard W ace store and ask to
be shown them. They are the greatest
things out, and guaranteed 10 give per-
feet satisfaction
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Mr.. D.F. Peck, our efficient marshal,
has been confined at home since FRI
day of last week with q horrible cold
and an attack of grippe. We hope to
see him out in few days attending to
his duties.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

MIR. d. w. Gilmour has been hold
ing down the clerks office this week
in the absence of Mr.. Blackburn. Mr..
Gilmour is al home in the clerks
Office. and there Is none more effi-
cient than be IS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Benjamin Frank lin, a negro muir.
derer from Washington county, Miss,
was captured by Barney Conn on the
A,herton plantation last Saturday.
evening aud brought up aud placed IN
iail, and Oh Tuesday was taken to
Greenville by a deputy sheriff who
came tor him. Franklin killed smaD
near Head station about three months
ago aud made his escape. He said be
was in Providence for severaE DAYS
aad then went down to Anterior TO
work. and was in the field al the time
of his capture. He wrote back 10
woman at Head station, and not being
able TO read. took the letter to some
white person., who gave away his
whereabouts TO sheriff w. E. Hunt al
Greenvil!e, who wrote Immediately &c
the officers to spprehend him, which
thev did. He did not deuy the killing
end was willing TO return without re!
QUESTION papers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
Gossyppia Plantation, Bunch's Bend

p~After reducing my prices TO
make space for my spring and summer
line, | have a few bargaiDs left in
Youths suits aud Mems all wool
shirts. Call and see my line.
j. S. MILLIKIN.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
1T AM

de land o. PROMISE" as we heard an
old plantation hand remark the other
day; and while it is true that the South
of to-day promises much, it is also
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

n6rCorliss Coon Collar-The neat
est piece of linen made. They fit per-
fectly and give perfect satisfaction in
every way. j. > Mlll1Kl2.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

~Three great fac.ors-Fir, Finish
aifd Fashion. You will have combi-
nation OF all three fyou buy your suit
from Mil,ikih:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

n~A new lot of the lstest styles of
iCorIiss Coon Collars. Go aud get you
ia few for 25cts. AT Millikin's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
YES

Dixie Land is the only place to 60 If
YOU want lo;raise cotton and rice, ana
even if you want TO raise corn. The
soil is rich and the whole country is
growing more prosperous every day.
..Suh!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
ASHBY.

This fine saddle and driving
STALLION will make the season
1902 at Gossyppia Plantation.
Terms, $1,000 CASH, with privil-
eye.
Those from distance can leave
their mares for ten days.
GEO. 8. OWEN,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15
Mr. Wilbert Kilbourn, of the uppe

Mr.. Wilbert Kilbourn, of the upper
end of the parish, was in town on Sat-
urday last aud Informed US that the
right OF way for the railroad is being
cut out from Eudora' TO the Louisiana
line aud that "filliug in" on the heavy
fills on the north side of Bayou Macon
in Arkansas is going on also. lie has,
a contract for clearing the right oil
way In this parish between Jay q
Newcomb's and The AfkaDsas line.
He told US that be was given to
Understand by the contractors that
no work would be done in EAT
Carroll or any of the parishes be-
low here until the road bed 10 CON-
pIeted and rails pu, down. which
would be perhaps two or three months
vet. So there 10 nothing 10 do but 10
rest easy aud wait for work to stari
The distance from town to where
work is being carried on is only about
twenty miles, and we understand
it is being rushed as rapidly as possible
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-03-15

Lock :. in MiiiikiiI's show window.
You will see the SWEETEST line of hose
Id Providence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20

happiness u, W. ,a.a,.t.a Il good
end The only question Is. How much
sacrifice y Il werih3 Nrg. cart4inly
not the sacrifice OF sincerity aud Ger.
tinly not thu sacrifice OF Oh. IA. but
surely the sacrifice Of the habit of mon.
tai laziness, which il emily sal. stcri
flee. Ii by little trouble we can ere
ate for ourselves sweet atmosphere
III when to 1.-Two we are surely doing
nothing OF which we need be ashamed.
After a!I. nJ oac breathes his owl At
moSpherc alone; others breathe 1t with
him II hapgiuoss is a dosnicable oh
Jeet let us facp CHE fact sincerely ana
give up MI the many thlugs waica we
now GO openly and exclusively NJ ob-
TEN IL. If Ii IL not, why should va not
phil ourselves tlr riva 6ur 49,
iahtinn t thr rrmc auf pIav iii?
lout9H Spectators
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20
A Clever PIri.nncLe.

Paris two police officers recently
|lpon the track OF pickpocket.
surprised him IN the act at the
bus bureau and followed him In
pursuit. lie was a thin, poorly,
young follow. In the l,ue Roche
nut, however. he suddenly dlsap-
al. Judging that he had slipped
one OF the houses they set them
: 10 watch for his rcappcaranca'
thief In the meantime had entere,1
thing establishment. and after n
shing bath entered the box OF an
bather and calmly clothed him.
ID the smart suit he found there,
passed proudly and peacefully
before the very eyes OF his pur-'
The climax OF humor came
the other bathcr, arrayed In the
Df the pickpocket. was grabbed by
Ulcers ~ the law at the door and
cd off "a the station house. With
difficulty the situation was ex-
ID; but the pickpocket Is still
ing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20
rro.pecta For strenuo.. -.

well dressed lld the son OF
wealthy parents, thought il would he
quite manly 70 earn few coppcrs Cor
himself by selling daily papers. says
tile Chicago Journal lie stopped
tattered newsboy in the street Ind
said to him
do YOU think | should be able to
earn money as you do If | bought
some papers and came to this corneY
TO sell thcm 2"
why do you want 10 sell papcrs?"
I'm tired OF being idle"
We'll" said the phlosophic little
newsboy with serious air. Flyer
think yer can hold thirty six papcrs in
one hand. lick three or four boys BIG.
germ yerself with the Other hand
while yer keeps two more of with yer
feet AMI yrlls 'Evenja' paper u. the
time%
Moo. don't" replied tie wen
dressed boy.
Then yer arn No GOOD IN The news.
boy biz repMa3 tke td.-G.ea pe..osn
pher "Ye'd better Git yer people 10
prentice yer 10 somethin' light
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20
spoke From Experience.

man who tries TO uphold ali his
|emcnts with the prop of personal
erirnce Is pretty sure. sooner or
r. 20 lind himself in difficulties.
What kind Of posts should you shy
better have FOR my piazza - asked
ummer resident of the oracle or
lWillc. Cedar"
~. was the instant reply: mot
YOU want 70 pay for poor stun.
pine. Pine viii last YOU hundred
N.
M you sureT asked tile summer
lent doubtfully
ure!" ECHOED tie oracle. Il never
thine without ! can prove No.
tried 'tm 10th Tried 'cm twice
Pill south potch. | tall y1u.'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20

me iatcrf0uAt.on iAarh OF pontg
90 side v..-.@.,. II y =
ne latter placed uadrr Tile former
lh'y were S.n4ly the irst ana last let.
ters of The Latin word rquestu So.
Too with the sign IA exclamation. III.
terjeeton iJ. ID its 4iual purity IL
was combination M ~ and "o. the
latter underneath. as iii tie question
mark. The two Sta = fDF 80. tic
Latin exclamation III joy File para.
graph mark Is Greet rg tb,. iuitlnl
OF the word paragraph The early
printers employed dagger 10 show
tlit word OF sentence was Oh le,tion.
able ana should 81 cut out
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-09-20
axe the Most OF Your cir.

Fsonality has done wonders with
|heredity and environment. Ii has
/ moderate gifts accomplish mar
|ls things Men with moderate
BY patient and persistent appli-
IN have put 10 shame the splendid.
luipped, who have indolently fritz
away their patrimony. out OF
most untoward surroundings men
found their way to the grandest
'ycnents. The boy from the log
! has outstripped the boy from the
a. The barefooted hoy has out
ped the boy OF pampered indul-
I, The plodder has outshippcd the
i. The tortoise has passed the
whether Il man be richly en-
4 or moderately endowed. his sue
will depend on the use he makes
nat God has given him.-IEdcpend.