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Obituary. Ttafr Roiprkn nam Death, Anil, with hit tirkle -n. ii i -r ii ior Any tiling nnu P1 Jell-O, The New Dessert, Pleases all the family. Four flavor Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers.

10 eta. Try it today. US Makes the food more delicious end who'csoroa This atlviee, if followed, will save you both time and money. When you are looking for new ilesir. able things you are not tohl, "We haven't had calls for it 'We prepare for the calls in advance.

We know it is our place to be prepared to supply all the up-to-date dry goods needs ot our customers. We are especially prepared for Wedding Outfits, having received new and delicate shades of Dress Goods in Wool and Silk, Auslin Underwear, Appliques, Bed, Dresser Table Sets, Table Linens, Lace Curtains, Q. D. and W. B.

Corsets, Draperies, Laces, Trimmings, Kid Gloves and Hosiery, Wash and White Goods. When buying your new dress here do not overlook our superior lining department. It is quite as important to have good linings its to select a fashionable, desirable fabric for the gown'. We pay particu-lnr attention to linings, select those of reliable quality and buy and sell at the closest prices. A jcveryininc in Look Here First.

in Afljr iumvi POPPER'S OLD STAND. the church fair at Oak Forest Mon day. Henry Neuman, now serving in the U.S. Coast Artillery, at Hono lulu, Hawaiian Islands, last week sent three fine canes here, one to his brother Albert, one to bis uncle. Cleorge Koehler, and one to "ye scribe." They are fiuely finished and made from coffee wood, and are highly priced by the recipients.

The holy feast of Easter waa cele brated In the usual grand style at Su Michael Church. Rev. Schenk preached a touching sermon in Eng lish The choir sang Wlegand's Mass la flat, accompanied by Sis ter Aqulna with the organ and by Messrs. Wm. West with vlelin, Joa.

William, with cornet and Charles Samoniel with trombone. Many thanks to these gentlemen for their kind assistance. The altars and sanctuary were most beautifully decorated with natural and artificial flowers and foliage. The altars were illuminated by over fifty candles, which was a beautiful eight. The Sisters deserve credit for their un tiring teal to haye the sanctuary and altars decorated for the solemn feast.

The collection taken np for the Seminary of the Diocese amounted to Ml 80. Sherman's Bcmmer. THE GRIP EPIDEMIC. kt art Prtnltut tkn Cm Qit Fatal. Th Sttt TrMtmtfit.

The grip has surprised the doctors and health authorities this season by Its rapid spread and by some nor el symptoms. While it spares no body it Is proving especially dan gerous to middle-aged and elderly persons. In many cases either a fatal onset of pneumonia, or a complete breakdown of health and strength, is apt to follow an attack of grip. The wise course for all Is preven lion. By wearing a Benson's Porous Plaster on the chest and back yon protect the lungs from cold and chll and (with ordinary care) you are safe from grip.

For those whe are already suffering from or from the usual winter coughs and colds, Benson's Plasters are a tare and speedy relief and cure. Highly medicinal and scientiflc. Refuse Imitations and sobstitotes. Only the genuine are effective. Ex maloe when yon buy.

Reabnry JohPtrti, Uanatactorior Chemists New York. GOODS rp In bMnlvd (tram at a breath, Ann iof mwer mat grow Benjamin Smith, the subject of this sketch, was born in Spring field township, Franklin county, May 2. lS2-', and departed this life. April 1, 1901, aged 75 years, 10 months and 29 days. His entire life was spent in this immediate vicinity.

His parents were Samuel and Lutltla Smith. They emigrated to this state from Pennsylvania in the year 1814, and by their industry and perseverance out of the wild woods they opened up for cultivation a beautiful farm. To them were born six children. Benjamin being the youngest He. like his father, engaged In agricultural pursuits.

In IS15 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Lar.don, of Butler county, Ohio. Thus In early manhood he secured for himself a helpmeet and together, hand in hand, they shared the hardships of pioneer life, and by their industry and frugality od tained much of this world's good s. To this union were born seven children. One died in Infancy, another In young manhood and fire are left to mourn the lo of a kind and loving father. The mother died in 1S7.V In the year IsTS he was again united In mrrrlag to Mrs.

Margaret A. Myers. She has been a faithful companion to him and helped to make his home pleasant and attrac tive. Mr. Smith united with the M.

K. Church at Springfield years ago and loved to go to the house of Ood. He was liberal In his views and enjoyed going to other churches as well as his own. He always loved to come to Big Cedar. He loTed to eee the churches prosper and gave of his means to their support.

Just as long as be was able to go he attended di vine service, always having a cheerful word and smile and a hearty shake of the hand for every ope. Ha has won for himself many friends. Mr. Smith will be greatly missed in this community, but how sad will be the homel Father will not be there. His earthly home was very beautiful, but It is not to be compared to that heavenly home.

There w'U be no sorrow or suffering there and all tears shall be wiped away. Mr. Smith has been a great sufferer ot late years. He bore It all with christian patience and courage. His companion, his children and stepchildren were all very kind and at tentive to his wants.

Day after day and nlsht after night they watched at his bedside, and every want was supplied as nar as could be done, but he gradually grew weaker and at 2 p. April 1, his spirit took Its flight to the mansions of rest. "Peaceful thT lumbr, fVarrful In tbr grave low; Thou no tnor wilt Join our number, Tbuu do mure our aorrowi know. Yet aaain hope to meet I bee. When the day of lit baa fled.

And In beaven with joy to frreet thee, Where do farewell tear are abed." Card of Thanks. We sincerely extend thanks to neighbors and friends who remem bered us with deeds of kindness dur ing our sad bereavement. Mrs. Bnj. Smith and Family.

Hethodist Church Notes. The Sunday Schpol gave a nice entertainment Sabbath, at hour for the regular lesson large attendance, good program, and collection fair. At regular hour for preaching. the ordinance of baptism, and the sacrament ot the holy eommonlon were administered. There was a large attendance, considering the gloom of the day.

Miss Bertha Morten conducted the League, and had a splendid pro gram; those present enjoyed the League, Why not more of the peo pie attend the League? At 7:80 the choir, under the management of Mrs. A. II. Rocka-fellar, gave us some splendid music The attendance was good all through the day. Rev.

Tlncher, the Presiding Elder, will deliver a free lecture Friday eve at 7:30 In the Church. Subject "The Worth of a Woman." Every body come. Sunday a. m. the Pastor will preach to the children.

At 7:30 p. m. Rev. A. McMiilen will preach A pulpit exchange.

A welcome to alL J. H. Carnes, Pastor. Cought a Dreadful Cough. Marlon Kooke, manager for M.

Thompson, a large Importer of fine millinery at 1653 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, says: "During the late se vere weather I caught a dreadful cold which kept me awake at night and made me unfit to attend my work during the day. One of my milliners was taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold at that time, which seamed to relieve her quickly that I bought some for myself. It acted like magic and I to Improve at once. I am entirely well and feel very pleased to acknowledge lv merits." For sale at Ming's Dr-Jj 'sa Hajmond AnnaGabe', of Cincinnati, came home Saturday on a short vacation. Andrew Schneider went to natl Monday on business.

Herman Grothaus has purchased Henry Hesse's farm for 900. That's right Jlerman, first the cage, then the bird. The bans of marriage were pub lished last Sunday at St Mary's Church for John Christ and Mary Zins. Ben Schwegmann and Louisa Moormann. Next! The communion class of St.

Mary's Church will receive theirtlrst com munion on Sunday. April 21t. There are five girls and six boys In the class this year. Last Saturday the dath argel In his mysterious waiuirirss took from our midst Abe Sammi. He bad been a sutTerr from grip and pneumonia for some time.

He bad nearly readied his 40th year. He Joavfs a wife and two small chil dren to mourn their loss. As a citi zen ami neighbor, Abraham ranked with the best. He was an upright and honest man in all tils dealings! with his fellowmen. His" funeral oc curred Tuesday and his remains were laid to rest In the Lyon's cemetery, near Yung.

The bereaved family has our sincere sympathy In their sad affliction. The Best Blood Purifier. The blood la constantly being pur ified by the lungs, liver and kidneys. Keep these organs In a healthy condition and the bowels regular and you will have no need of a blood purifier. For this parpose there Is nothing equal to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, one dose of them will do you more, good than a dollar bottle of the best blood purifier.

Price, li cents. Samples free at King's Drug Store, Metatnora. A. Maley was In Brookville last Thursday. FranR Swan, of Anderson, visited relatives here last week.

A. E. Stotts was in Brookville last Thursday morning. Mrs. Suie Swan is visiting relatives at Cincinnati this week.

Clyde Auness weut to Anderson, lnd Monday to secure employ, menu Robert Jackson visited Cenners-ville relatives and friends part of last week. Ell Lewis and J. G. Hammond were passengers for Laurel last Saturday. Bargains in.

Hate and Caps, Pants and Shoes. Allison A Son's, Met-a mora, Mrs. Letta Lenard and Mrs. Sophia Gordon war passengers for Connersville Monday. IT lb, ot granulated eugar for $1.00 at L.

Allison ft Son's, Metarnora, Terms spot cash. Miss Clara Shaw and Mrs, Loo Clark were Queen City passengers last Friday morning. Scott Dawson and brother, of Brookville, were jrueats of friends here Sunday evening. Elder Cato, of Liberty, Indiana, preached at the Christian Church last Sunday morning and evening. Mrs, Julia Swift and children CJQIF70 If you have neuralgia, Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil will feed the nerve that is crv a ing for food it is hungry and set your whole body going again, in away to satisfy nerve and brain from your usual food.

That is cure. If you are nervous and irri table, you may only need more tat to cushion your nerves- vou are probablv thin and Scott Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil will give, you the fat, to be gin with. Cure, so far as it goes Full cure is getting the fat, you need from usual food, and Scott Emulsion will help you to that. If Vr tsrf t-ic r- 1 -T f-ee MStpfe, its agTtW'r wvmI TOrpne SCOTT EOUXK, liicmii Sue an ft oo; all crttgjKsta, lFgdgdgu Job Couldn't Have Stood it If he'd had itching piles. They're terribly annoying; but Bucklen'a Arnica salve will cure the worst case of piles on earth.

It has cured thousands. For Injuries, pains or bodily eruptions It' the best salve In the world. Price a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold at King's Drug Store.

Important Notice. The Democrat makes a rharcn of p. five cenu pr line (six words to a line) for notices of atinnra tnl.r ilnments and lectures that are given by any lodge, church, Sunday school, school or individual for the purpose of making money. Please near this In mind and send the money with the notice. A Testimonial from Old England.

"I consider Chamberlain's Cough Reinftly the bfst In the world for ronchitK" says Mr. William Sav ory, of Warrington. England. "It has saved my wife's life, he hvina: een a n-artyr to bronchitis for over six years, being most of the time confined to her bed. She is now quite Sold at King's Drug- Store.

Holds up a Congressman. "At the end of the last campaign," writes Champ Clark, Missouri's bril- ant Congressman, "from overwork. nervous tension, loss of sleep and constant shaking I had aboat ut terly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs In my body were out of order, but three bottles of Electric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all-round medicine ever sold over a druggist's counter." Over worked, run down men and weak.

sickly women gain splendid health nd vitality from Electrlo Bitters. Try them. Only 50c Guaranteed King's Drug Store. Commissioners' Allowances. CommUaionera' Court Allowances, April term, 1V01.

TOWNSHIP POOR. 1 A. rnvion, laurel fwriNhln I 27 50 John Sherwood, lilouiiunir Urove townhlp 8 'ha. Jonas, II iitblamt towriHhin ti u) Srbnck Highland tnwnxhip 13 m. it.

prinirfitJ1 tp 2 00 It. k. Klliolt, Butler 10 AMYl.t'M poor. John Briira, corn 2 fi5 Joaepli Marxer, i-aoh paid, oniage 1 i'i m. a riiirng.

cow S. (JO Frank Tulley. cow 4 on Hoftxert r'eVlertna groceries 10 St (eorif K. Riire. nrK-ene 16 7 Henry Schneider, burial outfit 8 li t-HILDRFN'M BAM K.

Joseph A. Frlea, flour and meal. I 11 9H I'latuaa iscnatb, aboea I 7.) poaaeriA Kedermann, (rrooerlea T7 Herman I richler, groceries UU covjttt oppicsaa. W. H.

Penonr, County 8np't $JT OS J. Btirkhart. Count Treaaurer no Thoa Brown, County Com'r "5 00 Jo, iraicn, county orn mtaaifln'r 73 00 Jacob Boaaert, t'ountv tom'r, 73 flu Joa-ph F. Dudley, BherfT 6 0 FOAM AXD NKinWiTI. Joeeph F.

Dudley wm. BomaBaer 09 Wm. Merirenthal John Crawford 1 Oeo. F. O'Bvrne 7 MlacaLLARBOt'S.

W. II. Renour, Incidental 7 -1 KoM. M. KeooKh.

brldree 14 no Jaaeph Dudley, criminals 60 John A. lie, fuel IS Jow, beDefeld, fuel 00 PRC ORAVKL ROADa. Henry Unmm I is 00 Richard Dawdy 7 T. W. Jonea i is Joeeph Bllta 10 SO Prank Wriffht 4 00 Arthur lisKne MM M.

F. MK'iure ti 00 Bart A I ray Ed Alray 13 00 antnony uuta 2000 Burt I'ifn 10 SO Isaac Moriow a OO Andv Bill 15 00 19 79 II. F. Mil lure 23X5 ('baa. Sam'niel 1 to John Young 14 yula A.Jonas, f'lerk or IMrei'tora IS 00 KAY KINO, Auditor.

Notice of Insolvency. In the matter of the 1 ri. e.tteof Kla Mar- 'I1 cJr7 aall, deeeaaed. Notice la hereby alren that urvon rwtitlon filed In aald Court hr the administrator aid estate, aettlncuplhe InsufTtrlenry of the estate of aald to pav the deMa and llalillltiea thereof, ibe Jul of aald ourt did, on day of PliruarT, lt'l. mil a in esiaia to oe pn.t.shlr Insolvent, anil ordered the same to be set led accord, Inglr.

The creditors of ai. estate ax therefore hereby notified of u-h Insolvency and repaired to file their claim atfalnal aald estate for allowance. the Clerk and seal of aald Ooort at Hrookvllle, Indiana, this mi dar of April. KIIH AKU K. I At IAJH, Clerk.

Notice. A meeting of the Franklin County Council, will be held at the Auditor's office In the town ol Brookville, Indiana, on Monday, April 13, 1001, to provide the follow lnr appropriation r.r year via: Toweablp poor deficit $31 10 free (rraval rood a deficit 7 Brlil ea deficit 1 we Special Judstee deSctt 5 0 pecial nd addiMcpaj 2.1 Countj A tt i.MU 2- 00 1.f Hi-nt "71 00 Wit t.et my r.ar Si s-t day A prtt, I'M. U. KAY Auiiiur. Laurel.

Miss Ida is sick with La Grippe, John F. Geyer went to Cincinnati lat Tuesday on buine, H. E. Tucker was a Connersville paeener Saturday Harry Williams, of Connersville. was visiting friends here.

8unday. Thomas Brown had bnsiness at Brookville several days last week. Miss Letha June, living north of town, is quite eick witb La Grippe. Charley Terkins, of New Salem, was in town between trains Monday. Will of Brookville, was In town between trains Monday.

Mis Jo.tnVail, of Connfrsville. visited Joe Divi-ou and family last Sunday. Ed Heft and wife, of Connersvlll e. were visiting relatives south of town Sunday. William Hayes and Dick Carri-pao went to Cincinnati Monday morning.

Eddie Williams and wife, of Con-nersvllle, are visiting relatives here this week. William Loekwood and family will become residents of Laurel again this eek. Clif Jones and wife, of near An-dereon ville, were guests of Al Ensm inger and wife Sunday. The Easter exercise at the M. E.

Church were well rendered and a large crowd was present. Mrs. T. P. P.ockafellow and little daughter, were Connersville passengers last Wednesday.

Mrs. Charley Davison and little daughter Fay were the gnests of relatives at Clarksburg Sunday. Gus Marshall and a gentleman friend, of Anaersonville were calling on friends here Sunday evening. Rev. William Teller and wife, who have been vlsitidg friends at West Newton, returned home Tuesday.

Mrs. George Thorns, of Effingham. is viitlng at the home rf her brother, W. A. DeWeese, who is slowly sinking.

The Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Isaac Weir Wednesdar evenirr. Elegant refreshments were served. Mrs, John PafTanberger died 8at- Indianapolis, aged 60 year. She formerly lived here, being a stepsister of John F.

Geyer. Charley Stinger and wife enter tained company Sanday. The funeral of Mr. Ben Smith waa largely attended at Big- Cedar Thursday. Mrs, Morgan, Mrs.

R. HL Barber and George Dickson are on the sick list. 1 P. T. Jones, fa visiting his son Harry and family at Hamilton.

The W. I met at the home of Mrs. Luta Flinn Thursday after-toon. Lena Dickson spent a few days last week with friends at Brook file. Mrs, Kidney and daughter of Bunker Hill, Ohio, spent Wednesday night with Mrs, Marandt Flinn.

David Giffla and wife, illlam Appleton and family, and William Stanton and family, tok dinner at ElmerGlffla's Sanday. Cedar 11 rove. Mrs, Philip Eschenbach Is some better. Call on Mrs. Mary Herbert for spring hats.

John Collins visited Brookville friends Sunday. Miss Addle Jonas, of Cincinnati spent Sunday here with her parents, Jos. A. Fries and Frank Gels, were greeting friends here Sanday afternoon. Misses Maggie and Lizzie Os theimer returned to their work at Brookville Monday.

Mrs. Harriet Garrtgnes, after a couple of weeks visit with her eon. returned to Moore's Hill Monday. Rev. McMillan, pastor of the Brookville Christian Church, will preach here next Sanday afternoon at 2 :30 o'clock.

Addison Berg, John and James Watler and Misses Minnie fleets Rhoda Dodd and KHe Berg, from north of Brookville visited I. N. Me Carty and wife Easter. pent Sunday and Monday, the guest of Chess Wtggans and family, at Connersville. Rev.

Ei Larue, of Scottsburg, Ind. was here and assisted Brother J. L. Brown In the protracted meeting at the M. E.

Church which closed Sunday evening. Mrs, Oua Martindale and son. Irwin, and Mrs. Harry Martiadale and children, of Connersville, were guests ot home relatives here Sanday and Monday. An April tool party was given by the young ladles of this place in a vacant house that they had tastefully decorated for the occasion.

The evening waa spent in playing fames and tricks. Dainty refresh-menu were served. At midnight the guests departed, for their homes. The Best Remedy for Rheumatism QCICK RELIEF FROM PAIN. All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism are delighted with the quick relief from pain which It affords.

When speaking of this Mr. D. N. Sinks, of Troy, Ohio says "Some time ago I had a eevere attack of rheumatism in my arm and shoulder. I tried numerous remedies but got no relief until I was recomended by Messrs.

Geo. F. Parsons droggests ot this place, to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They recommended It so highly that I bought a bottle, I was soou relieved ot all pain. I have since recommended this liniment to many of my friends, who agree with me that it Is the best remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market." For sale at King's Drug Store, otes Front All Around.

MlssTillie Jacob, who had been on a lengthy visit to relatives at Indianapolis, returned Saturday afternoon. Abe Sammis, aged 40 years, died at his home near Yang last Satur day. The tnneral was held Tuesday forenoon. Interment In the Lines cemetery. Henry Schneider was the undertaker.

Andrew Grnnkemeyer and eon, Miss Clara Middeudorf, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zins, Jr and Jacob Walbe, of and Frank Koehn, of near had business here Mon day. He frhwe r.iann, of New Colony, 1 here Monday. Jr J.li:- and family and rjtM-srt,.

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