Pike County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 6, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 June 1878 — Page 3

THE DEMOCRAT W. P. K31EUT, Editor and Proprietor. PETERSBURG, Ju«e 20,1878. ahnouncements. FOR PROSECUTOR, f SortOB Dkmocbat—You will jptetse announce tie name ol Oaj t. C. H. McC.kty. of Paunbui aa a candidate for the office of Proaacutlnv attorney of the Ufh Jalleial Circuit, subject to the Democratic nominating convention. Naur Dkhocuatb. Wo are authorized to announea the name of V H. Turner. Esq., of Gibaoo county, m a candidate for the office of ProaecnUne Attorney of the 11th Judicial Circuit, eubject to the Democratic nomupiting convention. e We are anthortoed to anaonnee the name ol Cnmrxsrr Dcujia. EaQ., ol Dubota eonnty, aa a candidate for the office ol Prnawaittnn Attorney of (' Uth Judicial Olrouit. aubjact to --— T nominating convention. local hatters. McBay’s new building is fast approaching completion. u This year so far, reminds ns of the cholera Summer and Fall of ’49. j For a stylish hat, don’t fail to stop at Mrs. McConahay’s. Our Washington neighbors are going to, purchase a steam fire engine. The “boss” starch for laundry purposes, can be found at Eisert’s. Fom th of July orators are now preparing their spread-eagle addresses. A new stobk of handsome hats just received at Mrs. McConahay’s, Blackberries are ripe and* are Belling for fifteen cents per gallon in market. The rain of last Monday brought nearly all the surrounding Grangers to town. , Messrs. J. B, Young and N, B. Berry are the champion singers of the burg. '( Hon. Jas. Barker, pronounces the self-binder, the machine to harvest wheat with. ' The cutting of wheat was considerably interfered with the first pait of this week by heavy rains. John M. Godown, of Fort Wayne, has been selected secretary of the etate house commission. Ho is a Republican:^ ' The school picnic held in Harrell’s grove was a nice little affair. The* little ones enjoyed it to the fnlleat extent. _J Under the law Township Trustees are required to give notice through the papers of their office days, hot they fail to do it.

Query: "Why will men smoke common tobacco, when they can bay Marburg Bros. ‘Seal of Worth Carolina,’ at the same price f ” The young folks pine for a festival or some recreation that they may spend a few dimes for the benefit of the M. E. parsonage. Let’e have It All persons knowing themselves mdobted to me will please, caii and Bettle immediately and save trouble, : , Mbs. McConahay. Miss Emma Thomas, one of Washington’s fairest young ladies, is visiting her many friends in this place, and is the gnest of Miss Belle M. Stuckey. Mr. C. E. Montgomery, accompanied by hie sister, Mrs. j. H. Miller, ^started last Monday to Missouri, of a visit to their friends in that State and Kansas. Providen'ce and his street sprinkler Is doing a lively business—Saturday, Sunday and Monday the streets were well soaked, say about two inches deep fn mod. With a foretaste of summer in March and a touch of autumn in Jnne, ^he weather this season passeth the comprehension of Professor Tice and everybody else. Mr, Joe, or Uncle Joe Cross, has erected him a new and comfortable frame dwelling on Ilia farm some six miles east of town." “Uncle Joe” is unmarried at present. We have received several important communications, Iwhich are crowded out this week owing to a rush of legal matter. We shall endeavor to present them to our readers next week.^pThere will be services at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath at 10% o’clock A. M, and at8P. M. Subject of the morning sermon “The Future Punishment of the Wicked.’* A new lawyer, Mr. John Keith of the firm of DeWolf ft Keith, will occupy the room east of Gus. Hlsgen’s store, which ha has had refitted, renovated and made to appear aa a new room—success to his talent.

Last. One Odd Tenet belonging to i brent-pin. The finder will retorn it to Moses Frank, end be liberally rewarded. There is e famine in China, and the Chinese boil and eat little girls now. From the way fellows leer and glower at sweet little girls of seventeen in this Tillage, one would think the felllows wanted to eat them, pin-back and all. __ The Daviess County Democrat says it is not likely that the ^aviess County Fair Association wiU hold a fair this fall. Its afiairs arOln bad shape, and the attempt to raise the money to pay off the debt seems to hare been a fail£ore. ___ Mr. B. F. Blue and family left this place last Monday, for his olid home in Cairo, Ills., where lie intends engaging in business, he having severed his connection with the firm of Montgomery A Blue. We regret that Petersburg could not offsr suflcient Inducements to Mr. B., to justify him In remaining with ns, as he is an ewelient gentleman and possesses an able btuimaaa capacity,

Mini Marj^lezen, our efficient post mistress, is visiting her many friends in Washington; this week, I The traveling public will find it to their id vantage to stop at the Carter House, opposite Court House, while' in thhi city. George certainly knows how k> make his guests feel at home from Ihe number he always has. In Prussia it is said the potatoes is cultivated with pecctiar success. As the stalk grows, the earth is heaped op, laaviny only three loaves at the top; roots are thus greatly Increased, while :the produce is said to be astonishing. Thti Democrats of Pike County ought to have no trouble this year in electing their ticket The dose that the Republican Treasurer Whitman Kve i,he beople down there ought to a warning.—[ Washington Democrat. / " It is. X p I have just returned ffpin the city, with a complete stock *f handsome linen suits, in all their novelties: Polonaifes, Basques and Oversklrtsr Don't Adi to examiao my stock, a£ yoo, (rill find it weH selected, Mbs. McConahay,

femoral, Wa have removed oapPaint Shop to Thou. Carson’s carpenter shop, on 7th two squares from Main St, Peters* barg, Ind. Painting of all kinds on moan satisfactory style, such, as graining, Bign and plain painting. C. P. L adtknschlager ft Co. s Wasted. Tlie Zooological Garden of Cincinnati desire to purchase one pair of old mini fa, and flye or six young minks. Parties having these animals can get a g ood price by calling on Mr. Fred. Heu 98 Of this place who is authorised to purchase for the Garden, Tack up your coat-tail and wabble fort h* oh I ye paint stingers and putty showers. The days draw nigh when your occupation ceases to be e paying avo<:ation. Go ye into the wheat field, yea, Oven into a peanut stand, for the tim i of labor in your line Is a thing of t>e past. We have just received the advertising Mils of the Driving Association of Vincennes, Ind. From them we learn that a grand, gala day in the way of | taring, trotting and running, will taks place on the 4th of July. The beet horses in Illinois, Ohio and Indians will be in attendance. 7’he editor of the Presr still figures as un interrogator, and devotee a column to the same old hush with the addition of a transparent bid for the nomination of Beddick Harrell for Treasurer. In all probability the editor and his satellites will have nuts enougn to crack before the campaign closes. ' _. ■ X Card. Benevolence and generosity (?) is commendable in one so yonng as Mr. E. II. Harrell, editor and proprietor of the Press; and we take advantage of this opportunity to express our thunksf ?) to him for his liberal display of funds in the ice cream parlor last Tuesday evening. L. ft H.

Jt herewith inform my friends and cu stomers that I have been East again, an Jr bought a large stock of Goods, sm:h as Dry Goods and Clothing, Beets and Shoes, which 1 will sell ve ry low for cash. If you want a bargaln don’t fail to call to see as I am determined to sell lower than the lowest. G. Frank. Election Notice. Notice is hereby given that, at a re gular meeting of Pacific Lodge, No. 17b, I. O. O. F., to be held at their Lodge room, in Petersburg, on Saturdt y evening, June 29,1878, there will be an election held to elect three Trustees for said Lodge. We learn from one of onr exchanges jtb at a young lady, in one of our neigh-, boring counties, was, a short time since, awarded $1,500 damages by a Jury, for slander. If every man who slanders women was brought up with a sharp turn and made to plank down, a certain fellow of Petersburg would go without buggy-rides for a hundred years to come. -Presiding Elder Turner, of Bockport, held his quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church at this place, beginf tag on Saturday aod concluding on Monday. Rev. Turner is a good speaker, of rare ability and praposses•tag appearance, makes an efficient -Officer and is held in high esteem by till who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. The Summer meeting of the Vincennes Driving Association for a ipnree of $1,000 will take place at the £nox county Fair Grounds on the 1th of July. The officers comprise he leading men of Knox county and io pains will be spars* bythem to liave the best race ever held In this State, A number of onjr-residents willi undoubtedly be present u> participate in the pleasure of witnessing the speed of the faetent trotting, pacing and running horses of central United States.___ Dr. Worrali, a celebrated English physician and an active worker in the cause of Temperance, arrived at Petersburg last Monday evening and delivered ah excellent lecture that night .at theM. E. Church and another at the Court House the following night. Tfa6-dbetor at the earnest solicitations of many blue ribbonites of this place bas consented to give a dramatic reading at the Court House this evening. Every Temperance worker in town should be present and lend his encouragement - toward the noble work. It was at first Intended to charge twenty-five cents admission, but the Doctor has consented to admit all free and trust to this citizens to make a liberal collection. He will read from the beautiful drama of the ‘Pretty Bed Ribbon.” W. P. Knight, Sec’y.

Special Notice. If you are suffering Iron!! disease of tho Eye,Ear, Nose, Throat or Lungs; Fistulg Piles, Lupus or Cancer, call on or address. Dr. IWun, 7th St.r opposite Court House, Vincennes, Ind. He also treats with great success, all Chronic Diseases, and especially those of women and children. Also, Chills, Dumb Ague and Opium Habit entirely cm ed. . AJ1 letters must contain two 3-cent stamps to receive attention. * On last Friday, the day of the school picnic, little Willie Schiefer, in a strenons endeavor to find the place in which the pupile were*" jollifying missed the place about three miles, wandering through the wooda^nd fortunately came to the Washington road at or near Mr. Shandy's. The litUe fellow having been completely lost and barely able to tell what he had been doing; bnt said that he was "hunting sna—sna—snakes, and picpic—picnics.” Mr, 8handy brought the little prodigal safe back to his father’s house. One day last week, a young buck by the name of Jones, living just sooth of town, came to the conclusion that he was as good a man as his daddy, and proceeded to lambaste the old gentlemen soundly for some minor offense committed by the father. Now, in a case of this kind, the place where the breeches draw tighteat when in a stooping position should be gently dusted with a hickory withe, the shte of yoar thumb, learning the youth that the arm of parental law is strong and mighty. , The landscape painter, who has been success tally teaching a class for the past week or two, contemplates taking another and larger class, as the former pnplls have accomplished such wonderful, elegant and artistic work, that the lovers of art are ready to learn to draw Dame Nature in her most lovely forme, and stock the picture market with rivals of the Masters. Tho talent of oar town, the genius of the county cry, give as the tools, opportunity and instruction and we will ehow work worthy of more pretentions artists.

As will be seen by u advertisement in another part of this tone, the E. & T. H. Railroad Company have made arrangements to give the people of this vicinity a grand Fourth of July excursion to Evansville. The fare has been placed at an extremely low figure in order that every one who feels disposed to attend can participate without being at any great expense. The celebration at E. will be well worth donating the amount of time and expense. The following named notable characters will be present and wUcipate in the exercises of the day: famous orator* Gen. John B. GrbfidflP, U.B. Senator from Georgia, will deliver the oration of the day. Hob. T, A. Hendricks, Gov. Wadi! Hampton, Hons. R. W. Thompson, Geo. W. McCrary and D. M. Key, of the Cabinet, ’fiona. D. W. Voorhees, Jos, E. McDonald, Gov. Jaa. D. Williams^ Senators Newton Booth, of California and David Davis of Illinois and a number of other noted men of the Nation. Let none who wish to celebrate the anniversary of the Independence of America in a truly enjoy able manner fail to attend. *As per announcement, in last week’s impressien oi the Democrat, the commencement ^exercises of the High School were held at the Court House, oh Friday evening. At the hour of eight the house was filled to its utmost seating capacity with, the residents of Petersburg and ^vicinity. The exercises opened with prayer by the Rev. Geo. Telle, which was followed by a duet, “Minute Gun,” by N. B. Berry and J. B. Young. Too much cannot be said in praise of the execution of these gentlemen. They are excellent vocalists and on this occasion as well as ail others, rendered their parts to perfection^ This was followed by a vBry fine address by J. W. Wilson, Esq., on the “Progress of the Common Schools.” “Moonlight on the Lake,” a beautiful song, was then rendered by Miss M, M. Glezeu, soprano, Mrs. McSwane, alto, J. W. Young, tenor, and Robert Glezen, bass. The Salutatory address was then delivered by Mr. Ambrose Johnson, a young man of great promise. The address was in Latin and delivered without hesitation and with a clear and distinct pronunciation. This waa followed by a

quartette by a, B. Berry, J. B. Young* Miss Mary Glesen and Mrs. J. W. Wilson. Miss Emma Johnston, one of the graduating class then read an excellent and well composed essay, entitled uYontbtal Aspirations.” The essay although very good did not excel the clear and perfectly distinct reading; it was easy to see that this young lady had given her subject and its rendering thorough study. The audience showed their just, appreciation of the merits of Miss Johnston’s essay by repeated applause and a shower of beautiful bouquets. “Juanita,” was then rendercd"1>K J, B. Young and Mrs, W. D. MoBwane, after which the Valedictory address was delivered by Mr. W. E. Lamb. In this he was not behind the other members of the class, and delivered his address in a manner that proves him quite an orator. We predict for him future success. Messrs. Berry and Young then sang that , splendid duet “Larboard Watch,” in their nsual inimitable manner, after which Prof. MeSwane in a brief and pointed address, administered some excellent advice to his class and presented them with the diplomas they were so deservedly entitled to. Then came a short address by the Bev. E. C, Johu- ; ston, which was followed by the benediction. Everyone felt on retiring from the Court room that they had been richly paid for their time, and that the first Commencement exercises of our High School had been a grand success. “

* FIRE AT OTWELL, Suppose to be the Work of an Incendiary. ©. V. Howe’s Drug Store and Herman Loesur’g General Store Entirely Consumed br Fire. G. V. Howe’s Drug Store,and Herman Loessr’a general’slore at Otwell, wae consumed by fire on last Saturday morning. We learn the following particulars from Mr. Howe: At about hair past three, a. m., Mrs. Bell, who lives directly opposite the site of tne burned building was awakened by the breaking of glass and the rushing noise made by the Hamits. She nished to the window and .discovered the west side, near the front of the drag store enveloped in flames which were spreading with such rapidity that before, she could giro the alarm the entire front was one mass of flames. In s few moments the entire town was aroused and on the ground to render what assisstaiice they could, bat all efforts to save anything in the drag store was in vain and they tnrned their attention to the storehouses of Mr. Lpeser, which had by that time caught Are. A considerable amount of Mr. L’s stock and his residence which is situate in the same lot, was saved .from the devouring elements. This work is without doubt the set of an inoen diary,and we think it the duty of every good eithien in Otwell and vicinity to assist in ferreting ont th& guilty parties. Fires are altogether too frequent in and around Otwcti? We understand that Mr. Howe had bis stock insured in the “Home,” of Now Y ork for $1,500. His loss will be over $2,000. Mr. Looser also had some insurance on his s tore house and stock, to what amonnt we did not learn.

CORRESPONDENCE. Frwii Otwell, The rainy weather is gloomy for the farmers, as harvest is at hand and the wfeaih promisee a fair yield....Cora is looln&g tolerable well....Oats is good in our section_Our neighbor-' hood is in a commotion again over the trouble existing between some game cocks that have been trying their nerves—they have had two fights and nobody whipped yet Both have been fined and are not yet satisfied, bnt we hope they may all get on better terms before somebody gets hurt We are sorry to have it to say that our young minister that has so recently enlisted in the cause, is taking such an active part in the riots instead of occupying the pulpit We would advise him to recall the preacher and be re-baptized for the remission of sins and walk in the newness of life that Others ^seeing his good work may be constrained to follow his example. -Doc, how about that lodestone— he did not mean any barm when he said, be “sure and go ahead"_The young folks are making preparations to have an exhibition in our neighbor hood shortly.., .Mr. Win. P. Traylor drove his new reaper into Richard Bams’ wheat field last Friday and commenced cutting wh&at for the first this seasbuXfie promTseTBi? iieigtr "hors to cot air the wheat ho can far them... .Not much said hr regard to the election bu t I think the Democrats will stand square to the ticket; we hope they may for we certainly have a good ticket in the fid#.. .The Wknslowly in this locality and we hope mnch and lasting good may be done, for of all the crimes that has ever been, selling whiskey is the worst as it has caused more misery, pain and woe than auything else in the known world. Boston Charley.

From Pleasantrille. I expect It will be decidedly stale to say anything about wheat harvest as present indications point to its speedy close....Dr. Coleman and lady were gathering cherries a few days ago, when a limb fell and the doctor and his lady followed suit.; the Dr. got off by alighting ou his ear—neither, one seriously injured—l understand ihal the Democrats meet at Farmer school house, June 20. Lrt’s see, Friday,, to-day, is the I4th, and another Friday is the 21st. If this letter escapes the editor’s waste-basket, it will be too late ’nohow,’ bat in my next I wlH ffill you how they got along_I failed to go to the Republican Aid Society’s meeting at Farmer’s school house, but Uncle Fete went and I’ll voneh for all he says. Ho says they had a glorious time. The assembled multitude consisted of six members—eight, grown men ; and four or five small boys. One of their speakers (they had 3) was very severe in his anathemas on both parties, the Democrats especially, Bine Jeans and State House Commissioners and others too tedious to mention. Sam Farmer kept‘asking’them Wolcott, bait they had forgot. Will L&shley wanted a remedy for hard times. Uncle Pete says the best he conld understand, Lee Chapman’s reply was "to make so much money that we wouldn’t miss what corrupt officers stole.” Well, it would be folly to relate all that was Bald. ’Twouid be like “canting pearls before swine.” Tobquil. From Augusta. w4j Corn small for the season... .Oats a fair crop — Wheat a good average, and this week has given ns a chance to exercise onr muscles fa the-harvest field. As money is scares wheat ia used as the medium of exchange for labor; laborers get two bushels per day for harvesting—Owing to the low price of tobacco some of our farmers ha ve concluded to quit cultivating that article. Right for once_ A .case of poisoning has happened in onr neighborhood. A little infant of Roland Scribner’s was taken with colic, and the mother in order to relieve its sufferings gave it a dose of the sulphate of morphia, Jhe little one soon went to sleep and has remained so for some days. The physician thinks its recovery doubtful. This shonlld be a warning against persons handling the drag when they are not acquainted with its power. Quincy. John Cl. Keith, Esq., one of the brightest, best read and talented young members of onr bar, left on Thursday for Petersburg, where be will permanently locate for the practice of his profession, in conjunction with Hon. W. H. DeWolf. He has the wishes of the Comatemol for his success, and its regret that we must lose him.— f Vincennes Commercsai. For Sale. A complete stock of tinner’s tools, and the remnant of a stock of hardware and tinware for sale. For particulars, call on Mrs. Lavinia Knight, Petersburg, Ind. tf

iJ.ViMFiwu' ’S REPORT thr Receipjs and; Disbursements _ !PI* IKE COUNTY, Fisonl Year Eb41b( 31,1878. K»7 To the Hon. Board of Commissioners of Pike County, Ind., at their June 2’erm, 1878: The undersigned Auditor of said County, submits to the Hon. Board doing County Business, the following as his Annual Report of the Receipts and Disbursements on account of said County for the Fiscal Year, 1877, from ’ a BMay of June, 1871, to the 31st %y of Hay, 1878, both days inclusive: ucnm Amonnt iu Treaeury J une 1, 1871.$ 8,934 69 SUM* rac'd for Road Tax refunded.. 14 31 “ ■ • SpVl Bch'l Ta* refunded.. 90 93 * ** “ Peary Lionise___ 9 90 “ " *• County Revenue from Tax Hyare........... 33.419 19 *« •• « Oconty Revenge tram other oonrcoe. ..... 540 tt * *' “ County Revenue tram Saretie*__ 9,969 70 '■ " “ Chat ol Advertising.. 41 00 .Tania Refunded. 518 54 '* ** Bedoeaoed Lands.. 7 19 “ “ Coanty Bonda-- 10.000 00 Oases’! MBBOBSKMENrS. at Taxes Refunded—! 618 64 •‘Roads A Highways m 95 Jurats Fees..._ “ Connty OSoera_ •' Pauper* A Poor_ ...tfl,338 96 "Bailiff*' Fees_ " Bridge*.__ L5S4 80 3,432 95 4.483 17 650 90 99 SO 619 80 8.994 69 1.118 50 897-63 961 13 136 00 169 65 ** SpecUto Allowance •• Booka&Statton'iy “Pox Scalps._ * Printing... Prisoners.... 1,088 90 " Schools. 948 60 *• Inquests. Attorneys’ Fees... “ Enumeration. '■ Inton Co. order*. “ Reformatory Inst “ Honse or Refuge..,. •• Redeemed Lands.. “Int paid by Co...... Total Dial Am't made good by i » Wetetoeeb'dto teas... . 818.818 31 Last of Bsc'pts aa abcre_ 51,699 99 Oruer* redeemed to Jon* 1.1318 91,514 89 RW'ttobeaadasaod Spauit- € ttaa.-... mi83 45 made good by eareUita * bandedoro ob’d So Trena 1.969 70 *totel.. 1.870 99 ..651.538 98 61.810 99 in Treasury June 1. 1878._ jBoopoatfaRy submitted June 8,1878. t_A. J. PATTRR80S. A. P. C.

REPORT OF THE ' AND DISBURSEMENTS OF Tax, Township Tax, Tna:, Road Tax, Tax. Hog Tax Tax, for Fiscal, ending May 31, 16iT8. 6PXCIAL SCHOOL TAX. E«'pLi »bav« disbursement! Jure 1, 1877..$3,SS0 97 Since received........ ..6,581 73 Total— ...9,932 70 Amt, dietributed to Townships... $5,565 SO “ To BnUuce....... 4,567 20 -* • Receipts above disbursements done 1,1878..... $4,367 $0 TOWNSHIP TAX. Bac'pU above disbursements done 1,18T7..I2.258 80 Since Received..j. 3,485 70 Total.$5,738 6l> A®*’ diaiributed to Tovrasliipe... $3,476 97 “ To balance.. 2,261 53 Total....$5,738 50 Beceipta above disbnraeinenta , June 1.1878. $2,261 63 TOWNSHIP TUITION TAX. Bec’pts above disbnrsemeats dune 1,187741,385 01 Since rooeived...r........ 1,448 93 Tota>-........-$2,833 94 Amt distributed toToirnabipe.$1,775 24 Amt to baUneal.... 1.068 TO Total aa above...$2,833 94 Beceipta above disbursements dune 1.1878..-...i. $1,058 70 B0A0 TAX. ' Ilec’pU above dUbnriementaJaiM 1,1677.(1,631 29 Since received..---k3,036 16 Total.... 4,573 45 Amt distributed to townships:.$3448 16 Amt to balance.----l.OSS 30 Total aa above...._$4,673 45 ' Beceipta above DisbnreemenU..... i^y dune I, 1878....:.. $1.025 30 " CORPORATION TAX. Bec*pta above diaburaemeota done 1,1877..$ i. 951 36 8«aoo received..,—........$2,846 38 Total...—.... 4,797 73 Amt distributed to townships.$3,104 32 Amt to balaaoe... 1,693 21 Total aa above..............-$4,797*73 Reoeipto above disbui sementa dune 1,1873..-- $1499 21 DOG TAX. Bae-pts above dUbumanuiata dune ], 187741.492 70 Since Beeeived_„_____1,494 53 Total-"*41T» Amt distributed to towaibipe_$1,2*4 95 Amt to balance__, 1462 98 Total aa above--$31917 29 Beceipta above diibuirwsMOli dnnal, 187*-1 $1492 29 RAILROAD TAX. Eac*ptaabove dtahnneennta Junel. 18774 191 11

AUDITOR’S REPORT or THE SCHOOL FUNDS PIKE COUNTY. To the Honorable Board of Commis•loners qf Pike County, Jnd., at their June Term. 1878: The undersigned Auditor of said county respectfully submits to said Board, the following as his annual report of the Beceipts and Disbursements of the School Fuads of said county, for the fiscal year 1877: RECEIPTS. .Uatia Trimaiy tUy, 1877.$ Intent* t i a » S *... “ 11 a :r 1 w.. “ 11 a It 8 w. .. tlartv......._ ■ tin r7*_....„.___ “ its r 8 *..... ■ Its r# “ its r7 - ttsrs Common Pond... Principe! 11 n r 6 w.. 11 n r 8 *... “ tit re*.. - tSs re*„.....„.. 4E7SS 87 S3 uses IIS n IIS 7 SM 33 tit « 13S 73 \ 96 93 M«ti US 90 SO 00 50 00 V Common Fund. 1,163 80

Ree'd Fines and Forfeiture*.... S3 85 - Tuition Fund.....16,1*6 81' - liquor Uwi*!. 700 8S | Total........*21,835 36 DISBURSEMENTS. Interest of 11 n r 6 *.,.$ 113' 43 - 11 n r 7 w ... 105 08 - tlntlv... 150 14 tinrttw:... IB 47 " — 11 a r 7 or-- 193 17 “ “ 11 a r 8 »•.....4 83 52 - 13 a r 7 w j 59 76 “ " tla r8 w > 79 03 “ •“ 13 a r 6 w... 529 88 - Common Fund. 1,549 74 Prill. - t lnr{»... 165 00 - - tSarSw- 900 00 * - Common Fund. 1.782 00 Tuition Fund........i..... 15,931 22 tint to balance.. 1873 92 Total receipts aa shore $93,895 86 In Treasury.... * 1,873 92 BoepoctfuUy submitted June 8, 1878. A. J. PATTERSON, Auditor Pike County. ANNUAL REPORT ^ OF THE TREASURER Pike County, Indiana. To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of Prte'Connty, Indiana, at their June Term, 1JS78, ,« The undersigned Treasurer of said county respectfully submits the following as his annual report of the Receipts and Disbursements on account of the County Revenue for the fiscal year 1877, being from the 1st June,1877 to the 31st day « 1878, both days inclusive: day of f May, j RECEIPTS. Balanoi on hand June 1.1877...* 8.934 ffi Amt rereived at No*, settlement._. 10,434 m V “IV " .— 17.984 X ~ . \ of J. B. Hannah for aala of depend Burch A Honohina. 3.969 7( - refunded by Clay township. 96 9* “ Madison township... 14 31 “ reeei*ed of J. J. Bowman....,.. 5 n - Devices county..._....... 33 09 ~ Texas refunded May settlement 1878 • 518 64 “ Redeemed hand. ... 7 ig - Ferry Lioenee....... 3 59 * recelyod for pub delinquent Uet... 41 <e for Oounty Bonds..10,000 *53 Old Thxas...—,4-503 sa

..151,538 SS Total Receipt*.... DISBURSEMENTS. i Order* redeemed. Jurors Fees._$1,750 37 - “ Reapers end Poor.. 4.002 58 " " Boada and Highway*.. 383 00 Bridge..—. 2,918 0$ Bailiffs Fees.- 578 90 * ~ Specific allowances_2313 80 Coroner's Inquest... County Int on Oo. ords 152 00 854 SO 7*4 87 3,948 24 1,137 19 Stationery. 128 to 80S 57 117 50 52 03 1,1 50 00 “ - House of Refuge_ ” ” Reformatory Institute.. “ - Co. Superintendent. ~ “ Damages.. ^ Fox Scalps. 165 00 *4 Tax Refunded. 518 64 “ " ^ •• County Printing. 696 10 “ “ Equalization..1 23 50 - - Enumeration_.......... $47 50 Amt not accounted for by Qoorge Whitman former Treasurer.... 19,183 45 •• made good by Whitman’s sureties.... and sale of corn heretofore charged to County Treasurer....... 2,959 70 Total Credits and Disbursements... $43,667 Sff Bal on hand June 1,1878._7,870 99 All of Which is respectfully submitted.*' ' * JVW. RICHARDSON, "Treasurer Pike County, H RECEIPTS OF THE AND DISBURSEMENTS Spseial School, TsvaiUp, Bsai, Bsg, Township Tuition, and Corporation. Taxes, of said County, tor the Fiscal Year 18TT. —: o:— To tkfi Monro able Board of Commissioners of Pike County, Ind-,at their June Term, 1878: The undersigned Treasurer of said County submits the following as h!s annual report of the Receipts and Disbursements of the Special School, Township, Road, Dog, Township Tuition Tax, and Corporation Taxes of said county, from the l9t day of June 1877 to May 31/1878, both days inclusive. ..$ 3,846 43 SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX. Balance on hand Jane 1, 1877.... Auit received it N«v Btttlemeat.*. 1,934 04 * " «»y - .. 4.6W 09 Total Receipts....,.,...-$19,4*8 16 Ordere redeem ed during year . ..$ 6.069 76 Amt to balance...94.267 *9 Total as shore.$10,428 16 Bal in Tretsory Jane 1.1878... $ 4,*7 SO ROAD TAX. f» Balance on hand Jane 1. 1877...$ 1,724 49 Amt reed at May A Nor settlements,. 3,036 16 Total Receipts.. _ 4,739 65 Orders redeemed daring year..-$2,650 96 Road Tax Receipta surrendered June 1,1818.___ 1,374 08 Amt to balance..... 735 61 Total as shore..$4,760 I on hand June 1,1878.. . $ 735 CJ TOWJJBHIP TAX. Balance on hand June 1.1877......$3147 TO Amt repaired Nor settlement 1877..1,299 39 - ^ May - 1878........ 2,256 31 Total Reoaipta....$6,033 4ft Order* radeamad daring year.$3,471 88 Amount to hrlinni.. 2.961 K "T^taias shore..—$6,833 40 Bal ea hand June 1,1818.- $2^6153 DOG TAX. Balance on hand June 1.1837..-....$1,762 51 Amt rac stand New ratal mi apt 1677........—... 545 62

Total la above..__....*3,347 04 Bal on haad Jane 1,1878.. *1.783 SO TUITION TAX. Balm— oa hud Jut 1. WIT-*1.385 01 Amt received Nov settlement 1877-.... 30184 - - Hi? " W78_.. 9tT 59 mTohl receipts........*8.333 04 Order* redeemed daring rev_*1.775 04 Amt to bolus*.... 1.058 70' Total u ab^ve—.*8,833 94 Balance In Treaaory... *1,056 70 CORPORATION TAX. Bstaane on hand done 1. MTT__.*1,951 85 Amt received Nov Mttlement 1877.._ 1,133 IT " Near “ 1878.. 1,693 91 Total receipt*.-:....*4.78? 73 Drdera redeemed during year_*3,164 53 Amt to baUno*.. 1.393 21 Total is above........*4.797 7S Bal on hud June 1.1878...™.„ *1,693 si B.B. tax on hud Jane 11878_ * 31 75 RECAPITULATION OP BALANCES. Bal on band of Special School Tax.* 4,337 M - - - - Road -. 735 # k . . . . Xownahip - - - - D*t ■ ” “ - Tp, Tuition 5 - - - - Oorpo ration Total... ■ Railroad Tax... ..*11,m 53 91 73 OrudTotal...SS2.0SU i? All of which Is reepectTnUy submitted J. W. RICHARDSON. Treasurer Pfte County,

COUNTY TREASURER'S ANNUAL BKPORT —OF— SCHOOL FUNDS. To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of Pike County, Ind., at their June Term, 1878. The undersigned Treasurer of said Sounly respectfully submits the fob owing annual report showing the He;eip*s and Disbursements on account jf the School Funds ot said County from June 1st, 1877 to May 31st 1S78: RECEIPTS. Bat on hand June 1. 1877.........t 4C7 59 School Tsj from Slate Trees May app 1*77 8,907 86 ", # " " r Jan " 1878 7.519 28 Principal fief traded Common Fund.. 1.163 80 Forfaited Recognisances.. 576 00 Fines Collected_>..... Liquor License.. Principal Refunded tlnrtw •' tJsr!* “ tlsrSr " ” tlnr8 ...... Interest Collected Couinfon Fund tint Ilnr8 11 n r i 1 n r 7 w.? tlsri*,. 11 s r 8 ar. t5s r*w, 18s r7», t?s r8tr„„....:.„

Total Receipts. . IT DISBURSEMENTS. Antf School T«i diatoibatci._..$l5.331 as Pria Loaned Com Fond............1,783 CO 11 Q r 9 165 ( 0 ~ 12 a r 8 *.. SCO 00 lot. Com Food distributed. 1,549 74 11 n r 9 w.. tin r8w.. f9 a 18 w___...... tin r?w... 11 atle.... t2ar?w. 11 a r8 w... tSsrSw... 41 s r 7 ... 76 47 150 14 79 03 195 OS 113 43 69 76 83 52 529 89 196 17 Total Dirbursemerts.$21,021>T Amount to balance.. . 1,973 72 17 * 1.873 72 Total m above....... Sal to Tirana done 1,1878.... S|AU of which la respectfully submitted 1. W. RICHARDSON, Treasurer Pike County. gr THE BOARD OrtdMMISSlONERS Pike Colinty, Indiana, To tha Superintendent of Public Instruction, ioj the year ending the last day of May. 1878, as requir ed by the 165th and 106th aectiona of SheScloo Uw. , • CONGRESSIONAL TOWN3H1P FUND. Amount of Funds held in trust at date of last report...—.$19030 5s Total amount of Congressional Township School Fund held In trust at this date 19,930 5! COMMON SCHOOL FUND. Amount held in trust by the County at A date of last report....„.$21,975 6 Smceadded from flues and forleitures by Clerk of Court and J. P’s.... S75 8; Since added from ail other sourcee 22.851 4 Total amount of Common School Fund held in trust at this date...........$22,651 Condition of School Funds. CONGRESSIONAL TOWNSHIP FUND. ! Amount of Funds safely invested.......$18,795 55 unsafely invested.. 235 04 Total Funds as above..... 19,030 Amt of Loans paid within the year., '322 Amt ol Funds Loaned within the year... ’" 562 Interest on Funds col within the year...... 1,393 Interest on the Funds now delinquent. ' 89 COMMON SCHOOL FUND. Amount of Funds safely invested......r22,lM " “ unsafely invested. 709 Total as above.....‘... 22,351 1 Amount in Treasury at last report 1,834 f. ” of Loans paid within the year.~.. 1,163 6 “ of Ponds loaned within tha year... 3.924 t Interest on the Funds col within year. 1,549 7 “ — — now delinquent........ 238 3 Witness our hands this 10th day of June, 1873. JOHNJ. ROBLING,) TV. T. ANDERSON, > Commissioners JOSEPH FERGUSON) ANSEL J. PATTERSON, Auditor. J. TtyRICBARDSOK, Treasurer. Report of County Indebtedness Indebtedness June 1,1877...$19,955 77 Orders Issued to Jane 1, 1878....29,890 95 Bonds - -... 10,000 00 Jurors and Baliffa Fees Jsc not yet burned 276 69 Allowances Contra* Court June tuna 1878- 5,449 43 Total.....$65,572 84 DEDUCT. . • Tayes Refunded.............518 64 Redeemed lands... To be paid by sureties.. Orders red’ed to June I, 1878 Cash in Tress June 4, 187S. To Baburs...,...... Totei’.aa above...$6S,!74 84 Total Indebt. June 1, 1878_ $16,477 88 Respectfully submitted „ ■'%' A. J. PATTEBSON, A. P. C. Nelice to Non-Resident. Bile” Foust, rs. \ Before John M. White, JyP. David Doty, and > Washington Township^—/ Mark L. Walts. J Pikp County, Ind. » \fOTiCE 18 HEREBY GIVEN TO THE DEi W fendant. David Doty, that on the 8th day ol June, :87R au order of Attachment, for the tarn of Twenty two Doitars was issued by me, the above named Justice of tbs Peace, against tUe goods and chattels of tbs raid David Doty, defendant iu the above entitled a 'ti n, and that said erase will be heard an tbs sixth day of July 1878, at two o'clock P m, JOHN M. WHITE, Okas H McCautt, Justice ol the Peace, Att’y for pBlatiffi Jana 28t 1678. N*tice. N°L° BE la hereby given that the Assessor for the towuol Petersburg. In the county of Pike, in the State of Drilana, has returned the assessment roil for the year 1878, and that it is now opened for inspection at the Law office of Hunt k Doyle, ol the aforesaid cranty, and that on the ted day of July, 1878, at 3 o’clock P. M. at the law office ot Hurst k Doyle, in the town of Petersburg, Pike Scanty, Did., the Truttaee ot said town will hear and deride at! end.plains, and appeals from tha of said Aetmatoi-. This 18th day of June, 1878. EMMET a. SMITH, Clerk

SOMETHING NEW. Reapers and Mowers for Sale. I have for sale the celebrated Eclipse and Apron Separators—either horse or steam power. I also have Reapers, Mowers, Hay Rakes, Baggies and Spring Wagons for sale at the very lowest prices. My place of business is on Main St., bet. 5lh and 6th. Petersburg, Ind. Hire me a call, J. J. McANDREW. READ THE FOLLOWING. Vincsnnes, Ind.. May 28,1878. We the undersigned farmers having purchased Keystone Reapers and Mowers of A. Merchant & Co., last reason, can fully recommend them to farmers as first-class machines. For durability lightness of draft, convenience of handling, and perfection of work, they are uuequaled by any machine in the market Caspar Meyer, Wiley Montgomery, J. L. Andre, Irvin Hogue, Wm. P. Reed, S&maei B. Emison, J. A. Meskimen, J. G. Mjiler, M. B. Hogue, Ephraim Phillips, Henry Khne, Wm. E. Taylor, John Retainer, Jas. Reynolds, Samuel Thompson, jr, Root. Jacobus, ii. C. Thompson, Chas. Mehan, Andrew Purcell, John W. Shreve, N. D. Rawlings, W. H. Root, Jona Purcell, Dickerson Howell.

MfflMT TO CASH BUYERS, Cash Buyers who do not ask credit, but want to pay for what they get, wilj remember P. C. HAMMOND k SON have ever offered extra imJncefSenta to that class of cuiftneit .m.i wilt continue to do so this coming yeai. Our motto is good : ‘Quick. Sales and Small Profits.1 «0»The highest price mai ■ keting,—Feathers. It Jitter, Eggs, it.’ 85 JL\ C. 11 AMMONu & Si>.\. STAR . FRUIT JAR, Eisert & Son s, CASH GROCERS.

ATTORNEYS, JOHH H. SilliEB. a. r. iUOHAho* ", MILLER k RICHARDSON, ^a-rosiir^i'srs a.t law. . Petersburg, Indiana. Will pracUee In Pike and adjoining er'..ri;,a Office on Main Street. J. M. Dons. r • r . W. 5 < , . . . DOYLE A HURST, ATTORNEYS -A.I'lkfAW retcrsbnrg, Indiana. Will practice in the conrta of Pike and cotmtlea. Office one door south of MOHUVi.:*-ry V a store. POSEY A WILSO.Y, 1 ATTORNEYS A.T T. a w Petersburg, Indiana. Ornci on corner of Main and Ninth atm oppoi aito the Court Honae. Peterabur*. Indiana. J. E. McCELLOVtiH , ATTORJSTE V .A.T LAW, Princeton, Indiana. Will practice in Gibeoa, Pike and adjoining cc::uOFFICE: South aide Pablic Square. CHA3. H. McCaBTT. W. H. TH- irs.j.. . MoCARTY & THOMPSON, A-TTOiaisranrs atlaw Petersburg, Indiana. Will practice in Pike and adjoining conoil — Special attention oiren to Probate boaineee E. A. Elt. C.B. Brax. s ELY A BURTON, ’ ATTORNEYS A T XiJiSV/ Petersburg, Indiana. ^‘Office up s airs over the -,c<] Drug Store. «, PHYSICIANS. i JOHN D . SIMPSON, M. D., ., Physician and Surgeon, 5 Petersburg, Indiana. t OF Flee/ Over Burger’s Tailor ahop. j. m. PHISICIA5 AND SURGEON', PETERSBURG, - - - . 1XDJJXA. Office on Main street, opposite Courthouse. ' DR. WM. M BIBCOCK, Physician and Surgeon, Petersburg, Indiana. Office over Red Drugstore—where he can be found day and night. DR. A. R. BYERS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. PETERSBURG. - .IXDIAXA. OFFICE: Main Street near cor. ol Seventh Street. RESIDENCE: Comer ol Walnut and Ninth Streeta. : A. LESLIE, Sr., Has removed his office to the Carter House next door to his burnt office on 8th and Walnut streets, opposite Court bouse

-THS— NEW BAKERY At Moses Frank’s Oi«d Stand* Petersbwr??, ^ Indiana, H. RlCKRICH, Proprietor, It you want fancy good*. Musical Instruments. Accord eons, French harp, Jews horpe, Guinn, Vio•*Sng!: Clock8" bell*. Ha to la. Base bails, Oranges, Biqiqqii, 3 CIGARS AND TOBACCO <***• *»«at quality always on band. Try his excellent and well flavored Ice Cream and Soda Water, Remember the place and (He Mm a oaM, at afoaes Frank’s old stand. . ■ Kay H, *77. it Reduction! . IN BOOTS & SHOES ®»‘H •■fiber natice i will sell cat *be IMlawlaf Fric«n i rn. 9, W. HORTON, BOOT MAKER, SHOP TWO DOOBS ABOVE EISEBC’g, Petersburg,. Indiana. Thankful for the kind patronage of the Pika Co. public for the past eighteen years, I no* offer FINE AND KIP BOOTS of superior manufacture and best selected stock at Greatly Reduced Prices. Please give me a can, even If yon do owe me as old bill I will at ill sell yon bettor boots for the money than yon can buy elsewhere. Feb, 8, 1877.P. W, HOBTOK. S. J. PHILLIPS,

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Petersburg, Iridiana, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Pe, tersburp and vicinity that ha has located in this town and has fitted up's Dental parlor at his real, fence on fith street between Mai n and Wshsat. and Is prepared hi pfiriom aU operations appertaining to Us specialty.

Fresh arrival of Drugs and all kinds of Fishing-tackle at the “Old Reliable.”-!. W. GlILLICfi.,