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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
CHAPTER m.

And Don must have read that I'M
spoken confession, for suddenly he
sank down on the divan beside her,
and his arm went round her and drew
her golden head to his shoulder.
You will promise to be my wife,
Lillie?" he whispered.
Despite its tenderness, the question
lacked the passion for which her own
great love clamored, and she answered
it with another, of shy hesitation:
Don, do you really, truly love me?"
Don bent his lips to hers with an ar
dor that carried conviction with 1t, for
the moment was full of intoxicating
sweetness, and till now he had cher
ished his freedom too dearly to know
anything Of the rapture Of cloves
young dream"
my darling" he spoke. reproachful-
ly, don't shame me with the remem-
brance of that day when | asked you
to be the future mistress of Gadie
Hal"
The ignominy of that hour when
Don knew he justly deserved her repu.
diation. was too indelibly branded
upon his memory to be ever altogether
effaced. Lilies eyes filed with quick
tears for having caused her lover that
momentary pang.
"Oh, indeed. l never meant to dc
that. DOM" she cried, generously
"only-"
"Only?" he repeated, with jealous
note of inquiry. Don't tell me. Lii
lie, for PHYS sake. that you care Q
scrap for that happy fellow, Roddy?"
ITO be Continued.)
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
A SUCCESSFUL FARMER.
Begun with Small Farm-<Now Does EI-
tsnsive Mixed Farming.

tensive Mixed Far mipg.
Within three miles OF the town, go
ing eastward. Is the farm OF Mr.. w.
Creamer, one of the municipalities
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr. Creamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on por-
ton Of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm OF 1880 acres.
In common with many others Of
similar period, he experienced all the
hardships and difficulties common TO
cilities. In no wise daunted, by ener-
gy. industry and indomitable will ne
was able to surmount all obstacles
and has achieved an unparalleled sue
cess, and is known throughout the dis
trict as one Of its pre-eminent farm
ers. His operations extend over 1880
acres. two sections 1.-THE thought alone
of SO much land makes the eastern
farmer dizzy); 500 acres OF this is
broken and the remainder is excellent
pasture land and wood. This harvest
he took off crop Of 500 acres OF wheat
and 200 of other grains. Four hundred
acres are plowed and ready for wheat
next spring Mr.. Creamer is, as has
been stated, a mixed farmer of nc
mean proportions, having at the pres
ent time forty horses, sixty head Of
cattle and fifty pigs. The most mod
ern farm buildings are found on his
premises, the main building bein1ea
barn ffty-five feet square on stone
foundation, containing stabling for
sixteen horses and large number OF
cattle. The loft IS stored with twenty
nine loads of sheaf oats for feed, and
tons OF hay; there is also cutting
box. Another building of large d.
mansions is the granary, in which, aft
er teamlng large quantities to market,
he still has stored 5000 bushels OF
wheat. A crushing machine is in the
buileing. There are a number Of less
er buildings containing chicken house.
pig pens and cattle sheds. The farm
residence is a handsome frame struc-
ture OF ample proportions; in connec-
tion with ii Is woodshed. The water
supply is unexcelled; besides house
supply there is a well in the stables
and a neyer-failing spring situate in
blum. which never freezes. Surround
ed by thick bluff Of poplars, extend
ing in semi-circle to the west, north
and east, the winter storms are brok-
en- and accumulation Of snow unknown.
Added to his farming operations, Mr..
Dreamer conducts threshing outfit
for the season. His success is only
one instance OF what can be accom-
plished in western Canada.-Baldur
MANI Gazette, Nov. 16, 1899.
There will be thousands remove to
western Canada this year to engage in
the pursuit of farming.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAIN-o, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives il with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over one
fourth as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit Is cents and %
cents per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
BASELESS FABRIC OF A DREAM.
Convict's Illusion of Freedom and
wealth Ruthiessly Dispeiied.


The day of my discharge has come.
How happy | am. How proud feel as
| stand with my face to the wall near
the dollhouse door, awaiting the sum
mons to go to the storeroom to change
my clothes. 1t seems that the men
will never cease their tramp. tramp, as
they file from the dollhouse on the way
to the shops. But the last Of them
finally goes out the door and am hus-
tied to the storeroom. / array myself
in my store" clothes, then make my
way, eager and trembling with excite
ment, to the front Office. There, after
few preliminaries, l am handed my
discharge and my money and joyfully
go forth to battle once more with the
world. How brightly the sun shines.
How fresh and invigorating the air.
1t actually smelled better than the air
behind those ugly frowning walls. And
now that am once again free where
will / go and what will | do? All! a
thought strikes me. l have not yet
breakfasted. Where is there a good
restaurant? Right down the street. |
enter and give an order that makes the
waiter stare in establishment. Ha, ha!
He will stare harder than that when
he sees me get outside of that break
fast Beefsteak, fried potatoes. eggs,
ham, hot rolls. butter, coffee, and.
But while the cook is hustling around
making ready the feast will take a
drink. Is there a saloon near? Yes.
Just two doors below. Thither l go
and feeling rich enough flor haven't I
twenty-five big American dollars in my
pocket?) I ask everybody up to drink.
All accept. The drinks are placed on
the bar. The barkeeper is making
change for ten. we raise the glasses
to our lips. and Clang! Clang.!
Clang!M goes the gong. and I rise and
dress, and. as usual, go to my daily
Prison Mirror.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
Honey an EXCELLENT Food.

Scientific men say that honey Is a
much more healthful sweet than sugar,
and has many valuable properties. 1t
is nutritiye. and when used freely with
bread makes an excellent food for chill
dren. 1t is laxative and may be used
advantageously in place of medicine by
persons Of sedentary lives. Being also
the daintiest and most delicious OF
sweets-an extract Of blossoms-it Is
hardly possible to eat It to an injurious
extent. 1t needs no digestion, as SUI
gar does. and even acts as a digestive
aid.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Charles Major, who less than two
years ago was a struggling lawyer at
the Shelby county, Indiana, bar, and
who was made wealthy by his book.
''When Knighthood Was in, Flower"
has just paid sl7,0 900 for farm near
ShelbYville.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

On March 90, %. and April 4th, the
iowa Central Railway will sell one
way excursion tickets to points in
North Dakota at very low rates. For
information call on coupon ticket
agents, or address Geo. S. Batty, G.. p.
n I. A., Iowa Central, Marshalltown,
Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
SIS PER WEEK.

A salary of SlSper week and expenses will
be paid to man with one or two-horse rig to
introduce our Poultry Compound and Lice
Killer among Farmers. Address with
stamp, Acme Mfg. Co., Des Moines, Iowa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES pro-
duce the fastest and brightest colors
OF any known dye stun.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Woman, dramatically speaking, is
not part of speech; she's simply the
whole Grafton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Neglect OF the hair brings badness. Use
PARKER HAIR BALsAM and save your hair.
HINDKRcoRNs, the best cure for corns. l5cts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

If you prefer the service of sin you
must be prepared to accept the wages
of sin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

A Book or Choice Recipes
Sent free by Waiter Baker d Co. Ltd, Dorchester
Mass Mention this paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Many of the worlds best gold mines
have not vet been found
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

In the Baltic Sea there are more
wrecks than in any other place in the
world
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

say no to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Genuine heart service is always ac-
ceptable to God, whether rendered in
kitchen or cathedral.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

know that my life was saved by Piso's Cure
for Conspmption.-John A. Miller, Au Sable,
Michigan, April "a. 1895.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

There Is more Catar-s IN this section OF tn.
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was supposed to be
incuraDle. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing 10 cure
with local treatment, pronounced IL incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be constiLu-
tutional treatment Halls Catarrh Cure man
ufaetured by +. j. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
Is the only constitutional cure on the market.
a teaspoonfuL IL acts directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred collars for any case 1t fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 1jc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

The busy man never finds the day too
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

1t takes more piety to bear praise
than blame.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Said the cleaver to the beef: "'Ti.
but meat that l should cut YOU"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

A smooth and shiny course makes
slippery travel.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

The late Archbishop of York (Dr.
Magee) made an eloquent speech in the
house of lords in opposition to Glad
stones bill for the disestablishment of
the Irish church. incidentally he said
that he could not consider it as con-
sistent with the salvation of his i'm
mortal soul to vote for the bill" A
moment later, one peer who was com
ing into the house inquired of another
who was going out: "W.op is on his
feet now?" The outgoing peer, who
stammered. replied: Archbishop NJ
M-Magee is t-t-talking against the
Observation-Disclosures of the Irish
church" What does he say?" lie
says he'll be d-d-d-d if he votes for the
hill
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

$40 TO Sl5 A DAY
TO agcnts-somethlng new and wonderfully useful
Address Hills Brothers. McFail Mo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

In the Plymouth congregation, dur
ing Henry Ward Beeeher's pastorate,
there was at one time a woman who
had harsh voice and a stiff manner
of speaking, and her long-drawn-out,
dull discourses wearied the congrega'
ton. At last Mr.. Beecher, too, reached
the limit of endurance, and one even
ing, when she sat down, after talking
nearly half an hour, he arose, and in
his deep tones said, slowly: Never
theless, | still believe in women speak
ing in meeting" She spoke no more.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

In his early manhood Philip d. Ar
mopr, the Chicago millionaire, acted
for four days as brakeman on the
Lake Shore road. A conductor on the
line, George A. Sheldon, told Armour
that he was too much of fool to
make a good railroad man. Armour
therefore quit and in time got into
more remunerative business. He al
ways remembered Sheldon's outspoken
comment upon his ability. and consid-
cred that he had done him great ia
vor by his plain talk.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Bitter truth is sweeter than flattery
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Sir Augustus Harris once settled the
pitch question in his own off-hand
fashion. A famous prima donna of his
opera company came to him complain
ing that the piano used for vocal re-
hearsals was too high, and asking that
IL might be lowered. Certainly" re-
piled Druiolanus, with bow; there,
Forsyth, have couple of inches sawn
off the legs of this piano"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29
sTORYETTES.

At time of crisis in foreign affairs,
the Princess Mary Adelaide, Duchess
Of Tecls, was seated at dinner next Mr..
Disraeli. She was anxious to unders
stand the apparent inaction of the gov
eminent, and asked him suddenly:
.'What are we waiting FORE" He took
up the menu, glanced at it, and gravely
replied: Mutton and potatoes,
ma am"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

Sold by Druggists. 1jc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-03-29

western Canada this year to engage in
the pursuit OF farming.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

The marriage of Mr.. George Ash
bridge and Miss May Burney was sol
emnized OH Tuesday afternoon at the
home of the bride, on the Holly plan
tation, only few of the young lady
friends of the bride being present, the
ceremony being conducted by Rev. Fl
O. White of the Methodist Church.
The home of the bride was artistically
decorated for the occasion with beau
tiiul house plants, which made every
thing look bright aud pretty for the
occasion. Both the bride and groom
are popular with every one, and there
ia not person in our community who
stands higher than George Ashbridge.
He is a model young man, and what
he has to-day has been made by his
own exertions. The young couple
were the Recipients of many handsome
and costly presents, and from his
mother, a large lot of silver that be-
longed to bis grandfather, the late
Gen. Ed. Sparrow. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Ashbridge have the congratulations
and best wishes of the BID, and may
they live long, happy and prosperous
life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

The many friends and admirers oil
Miss Isabel Montgomery, the beauti.
full daughter of MIR. and Mrs. T. f
Montgomery, who has been visiting
relatives in Alexandria for the past
several weeks, will be delighted to read
the following complimentary notice oil
the young lady sent to last Sundays
Times Democrat: "rhe Elk ball at
the 'Rapides Hotel last night was the
social event of fair week. Lev Luck.
EFT, the successful knight in the Elks
tournament, crowned the queen se-
lected by. him. Miss Isabel MoDtgom.
cry, the charming daughter of Capt
Thos F. Montgomery, OF Lake Provi.
dence, La. Miss Montgomery is greatly
admired by all her acquaintance in
this city"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

We mentioned last week in local
that our plantation managers and
plantation owners could do nothing
better than TO help the fair along
by giving their plantation labor day
or two off, aud letting them come to
town to see the fair aud enjoy them.
selves. They deserve il; they have
worked hard and energetically this
year, aud considing the season, very
good crops have been made. A fair
price has been paid for cotton, and the
most of them are out of debt aud have
little money. They are contenied
and satisfied, and we doubt if there il
another parish in the state where the
whites and blacks get along better
than tbey do right here in East Car
roll. This fair is given for the benefit
of the whole parish, and a heavy ex-
pense has been incurred in preparing
for it, Now help It out by seeing that
every man, woman aud child comes TO
Providence to take it in.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

Captain V. NJ. Purdy came very
near being dangerously hurt one night
last week at bis warehouse. The
night was very dark, aud in some way
he missed his footing and fell Oft the
high tressel leading from the 'levee to
the warehouse. He was unconscious
when discovered and it was thought al
first that he was seriously hurt. In a
short while be regained consciousness,
and lucky TO say, not q bone was
broken. The Csptain's many friends
we're glad to see him able TO be abou.
the next day, although he felt little
sore from the high fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03
MRS. CECILIA c. BENJAMIN.

Last Monday morning, at 200 a. m.
Mrs. Cecilia c. Benjamin passed away
at the family residence on Homestead
plantation, surrounded by her loved
ones. The good lady bad been in i'll
health for a year previous to her
death. She had just returned last
Tuesday week from Sewsnee, Tenn,
where she passed the greater portion
of the summer, hoping that her health
would improve. After her arrival
home she was taken dangerously Ill
and continued to grow worse until
death released her from her sufferings.
She was laid away in the family bury
ing ground at Homestead. 10 the midst
of large gathering of friends from ali
portions of the parish, the Rev. f. 0.
B. Boberg reading the impressive
service of the Episcopal Church. Mrs.
Benjamin was an old resident of East
Carroll. Her life was an ideal one.
She was strong, consistent christian,
gentle, loving, kind, charitable, hospi-
table. She was spared long enough to
raise most of her children to manhood
aud womanhood, and to rear them in
the nurture and admonition OF God.
The writer has recollec,ions that time
cannot efface of pleasant moments
spent at the old homestead, where her
presence was the light and life of the
household, and her motherly influence
the guiding spirit of the lives of her
children. In the hour of sorrow the
.Banner-Democrat extends to the be-
reu husband and children its sincere
aud 1t joins the friends who
sorrow with them in assuring them
that "earth has no sorrow that heaven
cannot heal" For Mrs. Benjamin death
had no sting, aud the grave was rob-
bed of it's victory. Her days of use-
fulness fud their end in a home
above, where good deeds are reward
ed, and a pure life finds it's eternal Gull
minatiou at the throne of the Everlsst-
Ing King.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.

The steamer Delta is now carrying
cotton to Memphis at twenty-five cents
a bale. We understand that this was
all that was asked on the last up-trip
Of this boat. At this rate steamboats,
will soon be carrying cotton for moth
ing and throwing in a cromo besides.
Carrying cotton at such price and
paying $50 month for rousters can
not be a paying business. As we
said last week, we are sorry to see q
war being kept up Oh the owners of
the Julia, and hope that some kind of
an agreement can be made that both
lines can make living aud quit their
quarreliDg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

The fine organ ordered by r. j
Burney & Co. arrived last Tuesday
direct from the factoryiin New York
With every dollars worth Of goods
purchased at the store of r. j. Burney
& Co. you are given chance on the
organ-all you have to do is to buy q
dollars worth Of goods-aDd you are
given ticket which is one chance on
the organ. The drawing will take
place on February 1st, 1901. The Or
gan is OF the best make and 10 -gusran.
teed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03
QUARTERS FOR THE FAIR.

1t being the
provide suitable places board
established of
Mr. H. L. Hill being charge
him
on mailed
upholstered be furnish cents a
Nov. Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

Phil Thompson, colored man living
out on the Manning place, killed bear
last Saturday that weighed 522 pounds.
He says that he had several of his dogs
badly used up and two of hem were
killed. Phil lie q great hunter and
lives where bear and deer are plenti-
full. He went to Broad lake on Tues
day and will stay out for two weeks
with his pack of dogs, aud no doubt
will. report more than one bruin TO
bite the dust
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

The Brumsey High School fol
colored people, is progressing nicely
and we learn that Rev. S. G. Gather
the.president, who has worked several
years for its success. is now about TO
see bis work accomplished, in the as-
ISOLATION purchasing hundred acres
of land and putting up fine building
on it. They intend to teach an agri.
cultural aud mechanical course.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

The rousters are now demanding
1925 month from the New Orleans
packets. Steamboatmen will CON-
bine aud refuse such demand. The
New Orleans authorities eau remedy
this by driving the whole rousterbout
gang out of the city. Do this aud
they will soon work for lower wages.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

Two negro women were on our
streets last Saturday morning who
were seen to use cocane insmall doses.
1t is becoming common thing among
the "levee negroes" to use this drug.
Some stringent measure should be
resorted TO to prevent its wholesale
alaA
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

Ifa fire should occur in our town
and those cisterns should have to be
resorted to that are empty and will not
hold water, who would be to blame
As far as the waterworks is concerned,
il might as we'll be dropped.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-03

Mr.. E. j. Hamley lie now carrying in
stock large line of builders material.
such as fine plate glass doors, common
glass doors, plain doors, window sash,
fine locks and hinges. and great
many other things. He is going to
keep an extensive stock, aud as soon
az his wareroom is completed, which
lie now being built. he will keep every
thing on hand in the contractors and
builders line.