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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05


Those OF our town who are 90 anx-
ious for municipal water works and
electric lights should read Crowley's
case with about seven thousand in
habitants: "That was startling
statement made by w. w. Duson, at
the mass meeting last week, wherein
be declared that the electric light and
water works plant was losing money
every month. The people had been
given to understand that, with the
large cum they were contributing to
the municipality, for alleged lights,
they were doing nothing more than
pay the salaries of the person In
charge. and something towards the In.
debtedness banging over almost every
department of the municipal govern
ment."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

awe welcome Tulane Uniyersity's
new quarterly magazine, the UNI.
vERsITY RECORD, subscription fifty
cents year. Tasteful and attractive
in form, and readable in contents, il
will appeal to all who are in any way
Interested in education in Louisiana
and in the South and who is not? In
deco, it compares favorably with the
similar magazines published by other
great American Universities.
The striking fact lie the solid expan-
sion of Tulane under the leadership of
its new President, DR.. Aldermen
Tulane, with its 1882 stud eDts in the
academic, chronological, graduate, law,
aud medical departments aud the
Newcomb College for women, is a
real University, fit to command the
pride of the Southwest. Its progress
in the past year is marked by an in
crease OF 60 per cent In the number of
new college students. by new equip
ment, by the addition OF q new library,
dormitory and dining hall to its
alreado splendid buildings, and by
appointment of elk new professors.
Tulane is q democratic University.
tits the declared policy of DIR. Alder
man that no poor boy shall be turned
away for lack of means to pay tuition.
In fact, of the students of the acade- |
mic and technogical collegs, over
two-third enjoy free tuition, even the
one-third of the actual cost of their |
In the midst of her
Tulane has not for an in
slant lost sight Of her constant demo-
cratic ideal-to make college cduca-
ion possible for every promising poor
boy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

A'person was in our Office last Tues
day who told US that be was down in
the first ward of the parish during the
three days rain of last week, and that
the plantation owners say that it was
the heaviest down-pour ever known
before. Our informant said there was
fully FIVE feet OF water in the public
road between the Eyans place and the
lllawara Co. store. He said that the
colored people used large sein to
catch fish that came out of the bayous
With the rise of water, and that over
two hundred buffalo fish were caught
by SEEMING in the overflow water in
this road.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The great excursion steamer Island
Queen, will arrive here next Monday
on her way up 10 Cincinnati, and will
make an excursion, leaving here at Z
p. m. and returning about IL m.
This boat is stopping at all the towns
along the river, aud giving an outing
TO the people who like to enjoy them
selves In such a way. The Island
Queen is the largest excursion steamer
afloat aud can accommodate three
thousand people easily. The excur-
sion from here will be in charge of the
Lake Providence Silver CorDet Band,
and as the price ia only 50cts, the
whole town lie expected to take it In.
See large posters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The election held in st. Joseph last
Tuesday for the purpose of voting q
five mill tax in aid Of the Memphis,
Helena and Louisiana Railway Com
panv. resulted in unanimous vote in
favor of The tax The number cas-, in
favor of the levy ofthe tax was thirty.
one and none against H., the assessed
valuation OF poperty owned by per-
sons voting for the tax amounted TO
$4,000. This guarantees the build
ing of the road within one mile of the
corporate limits of the town OF ST.
Joseph.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
COAL OIL.
Our prices on Coal Oil
11cts, 12cts and 14cts per
GALLON.
V. M. Purdy & Son.

We had pleasant call from Mr..
VIM. Munster, of St. Bernard parish
last Saturday. Mr.. Munster came up
few weeks ago to take charge of the
Bellaggio stock farm, owned by Mr..
Crowley, of New Orleans. Mr.. Num-
ster was introduced to us by note
from our old friend Will Roy, editor
of the St. Bernard Voice, who highly.
recommends Mr.. Munster as a gentle
man and a hustler. We hope be finds
II pleasant and profitable among us.
We are anxious to attend the press
meeting friend Roy and hope to see
your smiling countenance among the
crowd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

See the beautiful Majestic ranges at
the Providence Hardware Co. store.
The Majestic is the best made. This
company received eight of the ranges
last Wednesday on The Herold and
have already sold six of them. The
Providence Hardware Co., opened for
business only mouth or six weeks
ago, and In this short time have sold
forty-eight stoves. This is a pretty
good showing for the firm.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mrs. Frank Mcguire, who has spent
the past three months with Mr.. and
Mrs. VS.. Mcguire, left Wednesday
for Birmingham, Ala, where she will
visit relatives for q few weeks before
returning to her home In Texas, Mrs.
w. S. Mcguire aud her pretty little
daughter Ruth, went as far as Vicks-
burg with her, returning home yester-
day morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Miss Mamie Belle McNair and Miss
Williams, were up from the Wyly-
Bass plantation last Sunday to attend
services at the Episcopal church.
Miss Williams is sister of Mr.. c. A.
Williams, WHO was the successful
manager for Col. Constant for several
years, and who 10 now making cotton
for himself. Miss McNair has lately
arrived from Mississippi. and her faith
er is now the manager Of Col. Con-
stant's large planting interests.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mr.. Guenard is getting everything
ready to open his soda water fountain
for the'summer, and on the first Satur-
day in May it will be liz full blast.
Mr.. Guenard has beautiful fountain,
made entirely of onix, and trimmed in
silver. We doubt if there lie one in
Vicksburg, and few in any other place
that is more handsome than the foun-
tain he has. He will do q rushing
business this summer in thesoda water
line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The Mississippi River Commission
left 81. Louis on board of the
steamer Mississippi on Wednesday
to look at the river between ST.
Louis and New Orleans. Congress
man RansdelD. who lie a member OF
the rivers aud harbors committee,
arrived home on Thursday and will
accompany the commission on their
trip on down. The boat should reach
Providence about Monday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The Episcopal church Sunday
School celebration last Sunday even
ing wac very pretty, and shows that
its superintendent, Mr.. Frank Byerley,
is taking deep interest in its welfare,
and who is to be congratulated upon
the rapid growth of the school under
his management. Mrs Frank Artaud,
The organisi, and the teachers also,
deserve praise for their uutiring en-
efgy In lis Welfare.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
ITS JUST AS EASY"

To getinto the habit of coming into
our Real Estate Office, as to skip
around from place to place; and it is a
great deal safer. We are always here
always ready to make everything
pleasant and satisfactory for our GUS
toners. and the oftener you come the
more money you will save.
f. J.iHAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Hon. Phil Mcclure surprised bis
many friends last Friday by his arrival,
but were greatly disappointed when
they learned from him that he was
only TO remain few hours. He ar
rived in the morning by the Herold
and returned in the evening by the
Delta. Very urgent business must
have made him make snch y running
jump. He said he would be back in
about ten days to remain for some.
time. He was looking, as race horse
men say, in the pink of condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

"Whatever is salable is advertisable.
II Is true and ever true that supply
can create demand as surely as a
supply will bring about supply. If
one have anything, however simple,
which another might want, be will
have no trouble in finding customers
provided he advertises judiciously aud
properly"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

MY dear young friend whose shining
wit
Sets wild whole community,
Whate'er you do. where'er you go,
Don't lose your opportunity.
In this grand State and Parish, too.
There is chance on every hand.
And while you are looking round you,
Remember Hamley sells the land.
If of land you have plenty,
Perhaps mucn more than you can stand,
And if you want 10 raise the wind,
Remember Hamley sells the land.
And don't forge: with all its faults,
This is grand community,
And to every man that lives here
Comes at least one opportunity.
And when you come to town to trade,
We will take this chance to mention,
Whether you want to buy or sell,
Hamley will be all attention.
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

An exchange says that "if you have
frequent headaches, dizziness, faintiug
spells, accompanied by chile, cramps,
corus, bunions, epilepsy and jaundice,
il is sign you are not well, aud are
liable TO die at any minute. Pay your
subscription year i'm advance, and
make yourself solid for good obitu-
airy notice" 49,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

We can show you the prettlest
line Of Negli9ee Shirts In town.
You Will say the patterns are.
the handSOmeSt you ever saw.
Price S1.5O.
Call and see them.
S. CALAMITY s BRO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
VIGILANCE.

That means blocking out" for
one thing-looking ahead too-be.
ing on guard. Have you provided any
safeguard for the futurep Do you re.
alize that investment in real estate is
the most effective and reliable safe
guard you can securep We are fixed
with facts and figures to convince you.
E. j. 'HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

II he'd had Itching Piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arni-
ca SAlve will cure the worst case OF
piles on earth. 1t has cured thous-
snds. For Injuries, Pains or Bodily
Eruptions it's the best salve in The
world. Price 25c box. Cure guar
snteed. Sold by j. s. Gusnard's drug
gist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The heavy rains above has caused
the Ohio 10 again rise and there is
much water in sight, and the news is
that can we look for about five feet,
which will do no damage. The river is
rising as far south as Memphis, and
by Tuesday next it will be rising at
this point after falling two feet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
It's Easy To Feel Good. !.

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body in DIR. Kings
New Life Pills, which positively cure
Constipation. Sick Headache. Dir
ziness, Jaundice, Malaria, Fever and
Ague and all Liver and Stomach trou-
bles. Purely vegetable never grippe
or weaken. Only 25c at j. s. Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mr.. Hugh Mcguire returned from
New Orleans on Wednesday morning,
and bis many friends are glad to See
him very much improved in health.
He brought back with him Hugh, a
young son of hs brother, who has
been living in New 0sleans with his
mother.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The weather has been beautiful this
week, but there has been very little
plantation work done on account of
the ground being too wet. A little
work may have been done on the high
ridges, but plantation work has not
been general.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

s. CALAMITY & Bro, have received
large stock of spring and summer
goods. They now have a beautiful
line of dry goods, notions, and fine
shoes for ladies, gentlemen aud chill
dren. See their stock and you will
not 60 out without purchasing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Miss Eva Shehe, of Arcadia, La,
sister of Mrs. j. w. Tooke, arrived
last Friday to spend sometime with
Mrs. Tooke. The young lady has
visited Providence before aud has
many friends here who are pleased to
see her again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
A Raging, Roaring Flood.

Washed down telegraph line
which Chas. c. Ellis. of Lisbon, Ia,
bad TO repair. s'otanding waist deep
IN icy water" he writes, "gave me a
terrible cold aud cough 1t grew
worse daily. Finally the best doctors
in Oakland, Neb., .Sioux City and
Omaha ssid | had Consumption and
could not live. Then | began using
DIR. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured BY six bottles" Posi-
lively guaranteed for Coughs. CoIds
and all Throat and Lung troubles by
j. S. Gucnard. Price Soc and ST. 90.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
WHERE IS IT:

You want a lotp
Yes!
We want to selhit to you.
Where do you want AP
What do you want TO paye
How do you want to pay?
We have the lots and you can ar,
range the price,.
Isn't it time to get togethere
E j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

v. M. Purdy & Son sell three grades
of coal oil, and their prices are less
than the merchants can purchase il
in st. Louis. For this reason most of
themerchau.s of town are buying coal
oil from this firm. They have oil at
11cts, l2cts and l4cts per gallon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mr.. Fred CALAMITY returned home
Monday after al absence of . month
in the north. While away he visited
two brothers, whom he had not seen
for sometime. Fred looks well from
bis outing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

MIR. Sam CARRIER, who doesn't bother
with any>other persons business, aud
attends strictly to his own, has been
receiving a handsome line of dry
goods during the past few days. He
invites you TO call aud see his line and
get his prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mrs. Willie Smithson, of Greenville,
Miss, returned with Mrs. T. G.. Wood
last Saturday on the Belle, aud will be
her guest for few weeks. Mrs.
Smitbson is an artist of note, both in
portrait and china painting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Miss Mary Wilson left last Saturday
evening on the Delta for Memphis,
where she will visit relatives for
while and then go to O'Bion, Tenn,
where she will remain few weeks be-
fore returning. We wish the young
lady q pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05
ISN'T IT STApTLINGa

vi course it is; but we've planned
startling things before now. You'll
find many here which will be surpris-
ing as an evidence of what we can
save you in the way of cash and what
we offer in the way of values.
THE E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Soldiers rest was one sheet of water
from the heavy rains OF last week
Noah's ark could have floated out
there without much trouble. The on
ly way the people could get out from
their homes was by Mcguire &
Schneider's ferry wagon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The young gentlemen Of town gave
very epjoyable dance at the Opera
House last Tuesday evening. Prof.
Mi'chell's siriag band furnished the
nlusic.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

The Town Council met in regular
monthly session ON Thursday evening.
Proceedings 10 next issue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mr.. C. S. WHY WISHES US to say
that the Hon. Police Jury will meet
on Tuesday, the BIB, for the transac-
ton Of business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

Mr.. Cbas. Hope, member of the
Police Jury from the second ward
came up to town on Sunday last TO see
what arrangements could be made in
repairing TeDsas bride go that travel
would not be interrupted. The per-
sons living on the other side of Tensas
could not get TO town except they
crossed in skiff, or went around the
lake by way of Tyrone, which is en-
tireiy too far.
AS soon as Mr.. Hope saw the coudi.
tiou of things at Tensas he gave in.
structioDs TO have bridge fixed as
soon as possible and at any cost. Mr..
Jos. L. Fischer was given the work In
hand, who is full of energy and push.
He bad four large cypress trees hauled.
and placed two at each end of the IN.
finished iron bridge, and by throwing
in 9. liilladirt at each end, soon had
them in place. BY Friday night
the bridge was completed-safe and
southland bis heavily ladened lum-
Der wagons were going over ii on
Saturday morning Quick work on the
part of Mr.. fletcher.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-04-05

We are now in The fourth mouth Of
the rev year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
Laughter a, a stomach Cure.
london Fa mlly Doctor


Worry is but one of the many forms
of fear, so worry tends to the production
of indigestion. Indigestion tends to put
the body of the subject in condition
that favors worry. There is thus estab-
lished vicious circle which tends to
perpetuate itself, each element augment
ing the other. 1t is necessary to secure
cheerful, wholesome atmosphere for
the dyspeptc. He should eat his meals
at table where there is good fellowship
and where funny stories are told. He
should himself make a great effort to
contribute his share of this at the table,
even if it be necessary, as it was in one
case under my care, for him to solemnly
and seriously collect funny paragraphs
from the press, and at first interject
them spasmodically during luls in the
conversation at the table. The very eff
forts and determination OF the man to
correct his own silent habits at table, to
correct his feelings of discouragement
and worry, were in themselves a prom
Use of success. The effort made was adj
equate to the obstacles to be overcome.
He succeeded, and the spectacle of that
man trying to be funny at table when
he felt thoroughly discouraged and blue
is one we shall never forget.
Laughing is in itself also useful ex-
ercise from the standpoint of digestion
1t stirs up all the abdominal organs, it
increases the circulation Of the blood, it
increases peristalsis, it increases the Sc
cretion of gastric juices. Five minutes
deliberate laughing after each meal
would be an excellent prescription for
some people.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10

President Roosevelt in one of his speech
es having drawn comparison between
trust and river, contributor to an
Eastern exchange is moved TO offer a
few reasons why trust is like a river
which our honored president neglected
to mention:
1t looks on the level, but it isn't.
1t is always next to the banks.
There are sometimes a great many
bluffs along the way.
Some are "dam site" worse than
others.
There is lot OF water. in some OF
them.
It's course is strewn with wrecks.
Itfiows through many communities Of
interest.
1t is usually rather crooked.
1t floats bubbles nicely,
The big fish in it gobble up the
small fry.
1t runs smoothest where the waters
are deepest
1t abounds with "rocks."
Suckers are numerous.
1t takes an awful frost to stopit.
Beware of running the rapids.
Trusts are like rivers.
Dam the trusts.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
Church Notices.

y. b, Church-Rev. ii. G. Shaffer,
pastor. Sunday School at 10. Preach.
ing at IL a. NJ and 7:30 p. m. Y.P.S.
G. Il. at p. IN Prayer meeting We'd
nesday evening at s O'Clock. All are
welcome.
NJ. f. Church-Rev. F. R. Spaulding
pastor. Sunday School at 10. Preach
ing services at II a. m. and 7:30 D. M.
Junior League at 3 Epworth League at
$50 p. m. Sunday, and E.. L. prayer
meeting Tuesday evening at 7 80. Gen
eral prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 1880. The public is cordially invited.
Congregational Church-Rev. j. l..
Hershner, pastor Sunday School at 10.
Preaching service at IL a. m. Christian
Endeavor service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer
meeting each Wednesday evening at z.
Preaching at Pine Grove Sunday at 3 80.
The public is invited to these services.
Valley Christian Church. = Sunday
School at 10. Preaching at IL a. m. and
s p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting
at $3.50 p. m. All not worshiping else
where are cordially invited to attend.
At the Tabernacle. = There will be
preaching in the Christian Tabernacle
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock by Rev.
j. w. jenkins All are invited to be
present.
Episcopal Services-Will be held at
the A. 0. U, W. hall Sunday evening at
& O'clock ~