Pike County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 25, Petersburg, Pike County, 31 October 1878 — Page 2

THEDEMOCRAT crruiuj. paper or the counts'. r. r. KNIGHT, - - . Editor. TBKHH OF SUBSCKIPTIOH. If piidfrtthin thirty days.... If p»i(l within the year........._ 1* paid after expiration of year.. No paper sent out of the County advance. Persons Bending us a club of five, receive the paper free lor one year. AW-Theae terma trill be strictly enforced. ' paid in $7.30, trill ID*,*** tike County Democrat, has the •*rydjt circulation of any neieopaper pntllthed in 1'ike county .’ Advertiser* Mill make a note of this fact! _ ----SS THUBSMY, October 81,1873. Conxling looms tip as a radical Presidential candidate, Sbanklin’s majority for Secretary of State over Moore is 14,140. Thb Iowa Democrats will hold an election for Congressmen on the 5th. The town ofpelleville, California, was totally dmroyed by fire on the 15th inst. -- e a e. A bettes feeling prevails in the South, and |usiness houses are being reopened. > a.<|i «»■ i Next Tuesday, tweuty-uiue of the thirty-eight States elect their delega.' tions to Congress. The North Carolina Legislature will stand, Democrats and Independents, 113; Republicans, 57. Psor. Smart, Superintendent of Publi! Instruction ran several thousandlvotes ahead of his ticket. *"" • -—e . -- i The New York Times practically concedes a Democratic majority of fifty in the next House of Representatives.

The New Albany Ledger-Standard, once more clothed in its right mind, is for*5 the Hon. D. W. Yoorhees for Senator. Tilden nails the cipher lie to the wall, and now the thieves and perjurors in the Presidential fraud are unhappy. --—»-»-««» « » - ——- **me California State Convention has taken action looking to the prevention of further Chinese immigration into that State. How the rads howl about “honest money 1” and sthU^eve^y last one of them is in favorof national bank bills and opposed to greenbacks. ^ ' { -i »« «*» » . Hon, D. W. Yoorhees will be the xiext Senator from Indiana. That is a settled fact; and he is not afraid of a conspiracy,;nor of all the wire pulling the rads are capable of. In the State of Indiana there are 1026 civil townships. Among the names of the townships we find 10 Bichlands, 43 Washingtons, 41 Jacksens, 27 Jeffersons, 20 garrisons, 16 1»M ■ idisoag, 12 Vtts^nta^ w A dams, 20 Centers, 6 Lincolns, and other names of prominent men in like proportions. ■■■ ■«« «■> » « The efforts of the Republican press f of Indiana to abuse Hendricks as soon as the Democratic victory is over show that his enemies regard him as the coming candidate.—[New York Herald, , Since Mr. Hendricks is involnerable to the attacks of the Radical press in Indiana or elsewhere it is at liberty to whack away to its heart’s content. Mr. Hendricks is the coming candidate for President in 1880. The fiat of fate was never more distinctly written. f There is- quite a downward tendency in the price of wheat, and it is said the prospects are that it will continue to fall for sometime to come. The reason assigned for the depression is that the English demand for American cereals has been in a measure chocked. The failure of the Bank of Glasgow has thrown the English money market into such a fever of excitemept that the bank of England has advanced the rate on discounts. This, has 4>adxtho effect of checking the credit of Ithe importers, which leaves shippers irivthe luyefi^ There are thousands of bnsbefsof grain at the seaboards awaiting foreign orders, which are not being made. This rolls the wave of exportation back to the west and checks the demand iii the western markets. -- «e» « *

Last week a bright-eyed, pretjy little fellow of four years of age was taken by the conductor of a train to the Palmer House, Chicago. The child was quiet and obedient, hut occasionally the tears would stream down his cheeks, and though he did not cry aloud, the heavy sobs shook him, while the tiny hands tried vainly to bide the baby face\ He was all alone in the world, and tll|e love and kindness of strangers wer^ all that comforted him. About his neck was a ribbon, to which was attached * card with the following inscription: “To the masonic fraternity: Forward the orphan to San Francisco. Howard Association, New Orleans." Veiy tenderly did the ladies at the hotel care for the child, petting and caressing him, until he forgot his sorrow. He was the last survivor of the family of Henry E. Wilcox, of New Orleans. In the past three weeks his father, mother, four sisters and brothers had died of yellyw fever. The association learning tlAt he had relations in San Francisco telegraphed aa to the disposal of the child. The answer was prompt. He would be fondly loved J»y friends in that city,and they wanted him at once. There was but one way to send him, so the poor little one was committed to strangers for the long trip of nqarly 4,000 miles. Everywhere he had mat with the greatest attention, passengers on the various cars taking entire charge of him and attending to all his wants. Ladies in Uhkago took him to the west bound trainband after giving him a bountiful eupply of toys and dainties left him to the kindly care o- the conductor.

BRUTAL MURDER 1 WHOLE FAMILY BUTCHERED IN COLD BLOOD IN THE SILENT HOIKS OF TEE NKiHT. „_.... . • Vincennes Wild with Excitement 0?er the Horrible Tragedy. FOUR MUTILATED AND LEFjELESS BODIES THE EYI- , DENCE OF A TERRI- * BEE NIGHT'S WOEK. Provost, the Fiendish Murderer, Found Guilty by the Ooroner’s Jury, Whei eupon^toBave Trouble, He Hangs -* Himselfl! FULL PABTICD UBS < ISS 1)1 THE HELL* [VimoennMBui, Oct. SS, 1878.] The early moiain^ qaiet of the city was disturbed, yesterday morning, with the rumor that la dreadfui.muider had been committed, and frommonth to month flew the word that the whole family olf desire Yaeelet had been butchered in cold blood by tramps. In a f 3# minutes the road leading south of the city in the direction of the scene of^lhfr tragedy was lined with vehicles, carrying hundreds of persons ont Ho ascertain, if possible, the facts concerning the horrible deed.

The house in which John Detire Vacelet lived with his wife and t wo sons, aged 14 aiid 16 years, is about 150 yards from the track of the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad, three miles south of this city, on a farm owned by J. S. & W. J. Wise. Itisa dilapidated fra ne structure, one story high, and has very few out-buildings, and uo fence surrounding it, and hi a a desolate and lonely appearance. (There is no family residing nearer than half mile from it). Thereare but two rooms in the house, and a rickety lean-to at one end, which was used as a lumber room and alongside of which ran a narrow porch leading to the entrance to the house. • Entering tho south room a ghastly scene presented itself, sickening to the beholder. On a bed, beside which was a pool of blood, bearing in it a naked foot-pri nt (probably of the one who did the foul deed) lay the wife, Victoria Vacelet, aged about fifty years, her head almost severed from the body. Over the bed and ccvers was the blood of the victim in irofusion. One cut, four inches long, commenced au the upper portion of the right eye itnd extended to the upper portion of the ear. Another incision, the same length, extended from the cheek bone, cutting through the middle of the right ear, entirely severing the mastoid and fracturing the lower jaw. A third cut, three or four inches in length, divided the rifcht side of the lower lip, cutting through the lower maxillary. DIAGRAM OF I'HK HOUSE WHERE T*(* MURDE i WAS COMMITTED.

Porch, Lumber mom. to Of Door, general entrance to house. Bed on vllch lay the murdered woman. Door whei e lay the murdered man Bed conta ining the murdered boys! Trumile bed where the hired man alepl raped"indow ,troa«l1 which the hind man 9, Windows. Lying in the door*way, leading the other room, were the remainn John D. "Vacelet, the husband and father, the lead thrown back, mouth open, and eyes staring—a fearful f ight to view. He had received nine tsiri* ble wonnds, the murderer or mar* derers evidently wanting to make sort work with him. ^.lateral cut, four inches in length, (evidently done with an ax) opened scalp and skull and entered the t rain; another, three inches up from the nasal bone, through to the brain; another, five inches iong, across left cheek bone, dividing the superior maxillary; another across left side or lower part of face, dividing inferior maxillary; five inches long, another, of equal length, divided right superior maxillary, extending half way (.cross the nose; another cut off the lower part of the right ear, fracturing the lower jaw; another wound on the baik of the shoulder, extending deep under the scapula, which, probably, was done with a knife; another punctured wound, nutting through tli© left clavicle, and another, six inchef long, on the left arm. The body was laying in a pool of its own blood, which had ponced copiously from the wonnds. In a bed, in the north room, lay the two lioys, Frank and John, and just in Jiront of their bed wiu the trundle bad, in which Pierre Provost, tho hireci man and suspected murderer,; hi.d been sleeping, ^and ju»j above the head of his bed was tb he says he escapee window, where from the hoose. John, t he oldest boy, (aged lfi), ha been deal* two fearful blows, m donbtedl v with an ax. cleaving seal and skull, and entering the hraii portions of which were protruding, Frank, aged 14 years, bore seve wonnds. There weretwocuU ncron the right parietal eminence, tbrci inches long, through which the bra] protruded. The other five cuts wer about Mil thee and head, rendering hi appearance absolutely frightful , WHO DID THK DBKADVUL DRIED? niiwa of the butchery was eai ried by the hired man, a Froi chmn named Pierre Provost, to Hagen Broniiletto’s, half-mile distan t froi Vacelet’s. Be got there about o'clock, was barefooted, had nothin Ig**** onderclolbw on, and wi frightened so that he was “at whit m a aha it," to nse their own exprsi sion. lie was given clothes, and afUti “ o*mo back to the seaim of lb with the neighbors. He ex

hlibited considerable levity, as he ftld (in French) what he knew about it. •3 e said that he was aroused and went to the partition door and opened it, and saw the room nearly full of men, cutting and slashing, and ^hat he retreated and was pursued, but made hiB escape through the window over bis bed, barely escaping a stroke from an ax in the hands of one of the men. The lower portion of the window Irame bears the mark of the stroke, but the lower part of the lpwersash bears the mark also, showing conclusively that the window was down when the stroke was made. Besides the window was fastened down , with a stick, around which were woven many coowebs, proving that the window had not been up for<a long time. At the side of the bed where Mrs. Vacelet lay was a bare footprint in the bibod, which would indicate that the bloody work had been done by somebody in the house. Esq. Heidenreicb was on the ground for the purpose of holding an inquest, and ordered Provost arrested, which was promptly done by Deputy Sheriff 8a.m. Burner. The crowd noticed spots on the bosom of his shirt, the same he had worn the night before, and it was not difficult to see that they regarded him with deep feelings of suspicion, and some went so far as to openly express threats of lynching.' It is to be hoped however, that better counsel will prevail, for every one is entitled to the protection dne an innocent man, ti)l he Ib proven to be gnilty beyond a doubt, , v The Coroner’s jury having examined the bodies, an adjournment wae ordered to meet at Esq., Heidenreich’s office at 3 o’clock p. m., at which time the following evidence was taken: Eugene Brnat being duly sworn, stated that be knew prisoner (Provost) since last spring when he came to Mr. Yaceiet’s. He came from France in January, Knew the parties found dead. Lived half a mile from them. Hadn’t seen Mr.'Yacelet fora week or more. Prisoner came to my fionse about 4 o’clock this morning and called me np, saying: “I want to come in the house, I’m cold,” I was in bed, but got up and let him in. Don’t remember who spoke first; I told him lo come in; that I must light the candle. He said, “Oh, no, don’t light the cindle. Oh, hell is at our house.

Beating done at onr house. Somebody struck me on the shoulder; I run for the window.” Prisoner had on two shirts; I made adight- “Ho was cold,” and I made a fire for him, I gave him clothes and he put them on. He looked scared; said six or seven persons were there. , Prisoner was barefooted. Would take eight or ten ‘minutes to walk to my house. Said he was scratched by briars, and showed me the direction he came; he stayed at my house nil after breakfast. Didn’t say anybody had been killed, and said he didn’t know anybody that was there. “H® heard the noise striking.” I thought perhaps it was a quarrel among themselves, as there was nothing exciting in prisoner’s appearance. Went down after son, up and looked through the window; I saw old man Vacelet on the floor dead. Mr. Seavers said outside doors were locked. Prisoner said he wasn’t going down to the house. He first said, “better go clown and see.” Don’t think be said anything about going down, til! I spoke of it He smoked my boy’s pipe all the time; sat on a chair and talked all the time. He said, “you had better go down after daylight.” Stayed at house all time, and was badly frightened. Mr. Seavers and I came back to the house; sent my sou out to tell neighbors of the murder. W*-Uf5tJ tlnili i i-ii i i i u Didn’t see tears in the prisoner's eyes. Mrs. Seavers and I came back and watched the house; when we said they were all killed he was outside; don’t know the clothing of the prisoner ; he went back In the house and loo^pd pretty sad, and sat down on the stove, I went back to Mr. Vaclet’s house, and prisoner came with me. I told him _ they wanted him down there; I said a man who would commit such a murder ought to be hung, and he said nothing in answjr. He told me when he came in the house that somebody had a dark light; he meant the persons who were doing the beating. Eugbse Bruat. Dr. F. W. Beard testified substantially as follows,; VStated he was a^bysician and was called on to examine the four bodies. He examined them at 9 o’clock a. m., and thought they had been dead ten hours; he didn’t think the boys.struggled any, and the old lady gave no evidence of struggle, excepting she may have raised up and fell back; didn’t thiuk blood on floor by bed was blood of hers. There must-nave been a struggle with Mr. Vacelet. The

prisoner's foot lit In tbe footprint at the side of the bed ; found a cut on the prisoner,a shoulder; had his shirt torn; blood was spotted on prisoner’s shirt-front; think there Would have been more blood on a man’s shirt if he had killed four persons; think he would have been spattered all over. The window was down and slat above it. The slat was nailed to the window and had spiderwebs about it. Didn’t see any blood on the sash where the eat was on' three axes the window. I examined B which were lying on the floor, think they had been laid there on purpose. Two axes were in front (south) room, and one in back (ribrtb) room with pruning hook. Axes were all bloody; no blood on handles or polls of the axes; it might get on the handles, but it could be wiped off. Hook was bloody and had hair on it in the middle—no blood on tbe point, Had appearance of not being used lately. Hair on the hook tyas black— hair of the deceased person was black; saw corn-knife wit^pne spot of blood and three black hairs oh it! No blood on feet of old man or Boyrj-thjnk blood by bed came from old man: footprints by bed pointed in, showing face to have been towards bed. Printt were those of barefooted person: prisoner showed three pair of pants he said were his, and they had no blood on them. Prisoner said the money was in tbe bed, bnt it could not be found; prisoner said there were five men in tbe room; examined the feel of the prisoner and found no blood on them. Don’t think .the window had been raised when the prisoner claimed he got ont; think footprints could have been by foot of the prisoner; suppose tho foot of the prisoner made the footprints that were on the floor. The inquest was adjourned till this forenoon at ten o'clock, when the evidence will be completed. Provost is in jail. This is the most brutal murder ever committed in Knox county. We hope that'lhe Coroner’s inquest may elicit some clue to the perpetrator, and thal justice may be swift and sure. All violence however, is to be deprecated. Lateb.—On last Saturday morning the Coroner’s Jury returned a verdict, finding Pierre Provost, the prisoner, guilty tit murdering the Vaceletfam Hyj *nd that night be hung himself in his cell. Tbe means need for tbe hang, ing were * towel and coat. He tied the towel around bis neck, fastened ont of the coat sleeves to the towel, tht other sleeve to the bottom of the bunk / M

above him, snd then throw himself In a diagonal position, leaving his feet on the floor of hie cell, with hi! heed not three feet‘from the floor, thus remaining until death ensued from strangulation. Bis self destruction certainly saved a mob the disagreeable work. * * 4 t < Thb New Tork Tribune reporters continue “button-hoiing” every one of any prominence in either political party, by way of keeping up an interest in the “cipher dispatches.” Every now and then they strike some one who tell% them some plaiu truths concerning the manner in which Mr. Tilden was swindled out of bis election. Of this sort was General Barlow, one of the radical committee sent.to Florida by Northern radicals to watch the count, but became so disgusted with the manner in which his party in Flbrida was conducting the count that he returned home add reported the rascality, and that the electoral vote belonged rightful^ to Hr, Tilden. We give his veiws on the cipher dispatches, and also a reiteration of*his views 6n the old swindle, as told & a Tribune reporter: 1 have read all the cipber-dispatches published in the Tribune, as well as the letters of denial by Manton Marble and Governor Tilden. I do not see anything in the dispatches to change the views I have always entertained with respect to the election in Florida. I have no doubt that Governor Titdee was honestly and fairly elected in Florida, a»d I have no doubt that be was swindled out of his election by the returning board. I have no doubt also that the returning board would have given him the electoral vote.if his friends had seen fit to pay them for it. With respect to the dispatches, I think that no one who knows Governor Tilden or Mr. Marble wHT~dQtrb4 that they knew nothing of the dispatches, and I believe that their denials will be accepted as truth without reservation or evasion.

We find the following paragraph in the columns of tho Cincinnati Commercial ‘Washington C. H., O., Oct. 16_ A strange wedding took place yesterday afternoon here—atjleast the bride was here, the groom being 3,000 miles away, at Georgetown, Col. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Carpenter, and the high contracting parties were Mr. Wheeler Ellis and Miss Lina Sailors. The telegraph was employed as a means of communication. Mrs. Eliis started to-day for her new home and husband in the West. The wedding day had been appointed, but Mr. Ellis could not, from business engagements, be on hand. The young lady’s mother would not allow her daughter to go away from home unmarried, so, at the suggestion of the minister, the marriage was consecrated by telegraph. The parties are known here, and the affair was much commented upon for its novelty.” r We suppose this marriage is perfectly valid, although celebrated in so novel a manner. In the eye of the law every marriage ceremony is merely the public declaration of the nuptial contract,and this telegraphic wedding is just as truly such a declaration aMhat in ordinary use. L , M-.-Heavy Verdict. ' _ During this last three months there have been sold in this city over fifty thousand bottles of Hale's Honey or Horehound and Tar,an article which has been recently introduced into this country, and, as we understand, is a certain cure for all CoughsJColds, Influenza, Difficult Breathing, and all Affections of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs, leading to Consumption, It was formerly prepared by Dr. Hale, a celebrated physician of Europe, and is now put up according to the original recipe by C. N. Crittenton, at 7 Sixth avenue, and sold by all druggists at 50 cents and $1 per bottle. Great saviug to buy large size. Depot, Crittenton’s Cen - tral Medicine Warehouse, 7 Sixth avenue, New York City. “This is to certify that I have had a Dry Hacking Cough for the last two years, hud the only remedy I found to give me relief was Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. So I highly recommend it to the public as the best article in use.” - Mrs. Emilia Jackson, 13 Stanton street, New York City. Dated N. Y.. March 28,1870To C- N. Crittenton, Esq., 7 Sixth ave., N. Y. City. Pike’s Toothache Drofs cure in one minute.

An Historical Fact. Every agent who has been steadily selling the Improved $20 Homestead Lock Stitch Sewing Machine for three years, owns his dwelling home, bae-a good account in bank, js clear of debt, and has money at interest,—the natural consequence of securing a good agency for superior goods at the lowest prices. A good first-class Sewing Machine, most useful—reliable at all times, kasy to understand and control, the same size and does the same work asrsny machines that sell at four tucks, the price. There is no machine at any price better, or that will do finer or more work and certainly none so low in'price by many dollars. The Homestead, is widely known and usedln thousands of families in t|ie Easternand Middle States, and dally becoming popular in the West, 'It will save its cost several times over in one season, doing the work of the family, or will earn four or five dollars a day for any man pr woman who sews for a living. It is the strongest machine made, is ready at all times to do its work, makes the strongest and finest stitch yet invented, and is fully acknowledged as the Standard Family Sewing Machine. Price, complete for domestic use, reduced to $20, delivered at your door, no matter how remote you may reside. Business permanent and honorable with more certain and rapid sales, and larger profits than any other. Extraordinary liberal offers made to local or traveling agents where wehave none established; or if there is no agent near you, send your order direct to the factory. Address, John H. Kendall & Co, 421 Broadway, N. Y. mSFtSif JUe^er^Htk^b ed by scratching, vary ilUtri night ull pin worm* were emwllis'ln uid~»bon tf aU^idto wSittail*® *"rto^e ,[>m*Uin»5 adectei raauha m»y fol SFa . y,..*gATin^ ^ Hkaxjho Ointment is iMtfeci- £ SS*®^*?*!.* «>e* Hanna,M4 H.Snd S Oompltlnt. or Tetter, Itch, Scald head, Bloc won TO»r. acnly. akin eropUon, ui r’altch. any "ointmanl and be cured, Sant by mail t “J j£dr®“°“'•“‘P1 ®f Ktce. (hi currency or goal I*1 arimf). SO oanla a bon, three boxes lH Ad SasEvasaBS'-iBrsi - July ISIS-ly.

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Petersburg, Indiana, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Petersburg and vicinity that he has locate! in this town and has fitted up a Dental parlor at his residence on 6th street between Main and Walnut, and is prepared to perform all operations appertaining to his specially. Ci&LL ATP —THE— NEW BAKERY At Moses Frank’s Old Stand, Petersburg, - Indiana, g:' ijj>.BICKRICH, Proprietor. "TijBjeona, French! lifttrtt fttrSnzi, Clocks, Oranges. Ranannss, CIGARS AND TOBACCO Of the bent quality always on band. Try his ex. cellent and well flavored Ice Cream and Soda Water Remember the place and give him a cal!;, at 1 Frank's old stand. May 24, *77.

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TERMS (Aiwaya in advance) (2.00 AT «-KEI)0CED PBICES TO 0UFB8."-et Witt ■ copy of the preml- * Capita for *3 S0 8 Copie, for 4.80 4 Coplea for 98.80 • “ a oq 14.00 a Copies for 0.00 9 “ “ lO-BO ta - “ H.oo — picture (114x20) "Ohrtat Blearing Litle Children," a five dollar -ir engraving, to tte peraon gatting up the .Club, ■ Wtth’en extni copy of the ' MTS, as a —--tot _ _ premium, to tte peraon getting up ti e Club." 'With both at ei *»«en vum* earn. Wtrt COPJ Of tte Msgulc > tor 1870 end tte premium picture, a five dollar cn^ . r cniiroatoa to tte u get tin g up tte Club, Addreex, pcst-peid, CHARLES i. PETERSON, 300 Chestnut 8t. Philadelphia, P». iW-Specimeue cent grade if uritter for.

We ABE NOW SELLING NEW PIANOS I $125, including Gbaud, SqrauB and ' “ * ' I, »Ul*i lowDnioHT, elfnew and strictly firet-clasa, set nett cash wholesale factory prices, direct to the purchaser. No Agents. Pianos for $300, erMATHUSHEK’S New Patent Duplex Overstrung Scale, which is aehTowledged by tbe highest musical authorities to be the greatest Improvement ever pat into a square Piano, producing the most astonishing power, richness and depth of tone, and a sustaining singing quality never before attained, being s-Gbaud Piano in a 8—*—-" t SqnABE Gass.’1 iHE MENDELSSOHNS UPRIGHTS A Are the Finest in America. A They are pronounced the “Pianos of .the future.’ All oar Pianos are made entirely by ouraelves at our MANUFACTORY, Originally established in 1M2. over 36 yean ago, ■■—among the" few makes of Pianos Which have the test of time^ over 153,coo rrsr use. Etiky Piano ruLl.Y wanbakted nob nvs tbabs.I Wc are now nuking all our Pianos entirely Of N Vulcanized Lumber. -The greatest dlscoTery of the agee. Wood rendered imperishable, shrinking, checking or warping impossible, and as Incapable of obeorblng moisture as vulcanised rubber. Tbe inctersed hardness and toughness of the wood produces s resonance el tone truly wonderful. In the grand restuts of strength, durability, reliability, and ability-forstandlng in tone, volume, power, resonance, brilliancy, sweetness, sympathetic and singing quality of tone, evenness throughout the entire scale, delicacy and elasticity of touch and ' of finish, the beauty c Mendelssohn Piano Stands Without an Equal; These Pianos made one of the finest displays st the Centenial Exhibition, and were unanimously recommended for the highest honors. Pianos sent on trial, and sold oa installments. Don’t fsU to write for illustrated and descriptive catalogue—mailed free. Caution.—The Mendelssohn is a regularly incorporated manufacturing company, and the only house which makes the entire piano, and sells direct to the purchaser at factory price. Beware of “bogus” pianos offered by dealers wha pretend to be manufacturers. We refer you to the New York Commercial agencies, which will give yon reliable information in regard to them, as well as to our integrity, character and responsibility. MEttDELS New Union Square. ELSS0HN PIANO CO. No, 21 East 15th SI., - NEW YORK.

FALL IN PRICES. S ECURE AN AGENCY ana $50 or 9100 per week. ■THE EVER READY AND NEVER OUT OF ORDER* HOMESTEAD C0(] LOCK STICH m ' SEWING MACHINE For Domestic use. WITH TABLE AND FIXTURES COMPLETE REDUCED TO ONLY $30 sn A perfect and unequaled, large, strong and durable Machine, constructed elegant and solid, from the best material with mathematical precision, for Constant Family nse or manufacturing purposes. Always ready at a moment's notice to do its day's work, never out of order, and will last a generation with moderate care, easy to understand and manage, light, smooth, and swift runniug like the wellregulated movement oi a fine watch; Simple, Compact, Efficient and Reliable, with all the valuable improvements to be found in the highest priced Machines, warranted to do the same work, the same way, and as rapid and smooth as a~$?j Machine. An acknowledged triumph oi ingenious mechanical skill, essentially the working woman's friend, and far in advance of all ordinary Machines, tor absolute Strength, Reliability and general usefulness; will Hem, Fell, Tuck, Seam, Quilt, Bind, BraiJ, Cord, Gather, Ruffle, Shirr, Plait, Fold. 8caIlop, Roll, Embroider, Run up Breadths, Ac., with wonderful rapidty* neatness and ease, sews the strongest lasting stitch equally fine and smooth through all kinds of&obds, from cambric to several thicknesses of broadcloth or leather, with fine or coarse ttneju*ilk or twine. Gives perfect satisfacany man < ___ _ tmrpose; works so faithful and easy the servants or r-Kfotom can use ft -sHthoiit damage. Price of Machine with light table, fully equffnd for family work, $30 Half Cabs, Cover, Side Drawers and Cabinet Styles each at correspondingly low ratee. Sale delivery guaranteed, free from damage. Explanatory pham pies illustrated with engravings of the several styles of Machines, referances, variety of sewing ffl c., mailed free. Confidential terms with liberal indicements to enterprising Clergymen. Teachers, business min, Traveling or Local Agents, Ac., who desire exclusive Agencies, furnished on application. Address John H. Kendall dt Co,. Broadway, New York;

“The First Dose Gives Relief.” Trial Bottles Dr, S wayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry, S3 Cents. The distressing cough, which threatened serious results, is quickly cured before developing a fatal pulmonary affection. For all throat breast and lung disorders, Asthmatic or bronchial affections, Hooping Cough. Liver Complaint, Blood Spitting, Ac.. no remedy is so prompt'and effectual as “Dr. Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry." “I have made use or this preparation for many years, and it has proved to be very reliable and efficacious in the treatment of severe and long standing coughs. I know of two patientCjmw in comforrtable health, and who but lor itflre 1 oonsidder would not now be living. w ISAAC S. HERBEIN, M. D. Straustown, Berks Co., Pa. Price:—Trial bottles, 23 cents; large size. $1, or six for $5. A single 85 cent bottle will oftentimes cure a recent cough or cold, and thus prevent much suffering and risk of life. Prepared only by Dr. Swayne A Son, Philadelphia. Sold by lead ing druggists. July 18, ‘78— ly. Fever amd Ague Cnre4 tor 50 Cents Da. Swatse’s Feveb and Aqus Pills, (without calomel or quinine.) a quick and sure cure in every ease for ague and fever, intermittent and remittent fevers, and all diseases having their origin in Maalria. They ale a great tonic and preventative as well as cure of all complaints peculiar to malarious, marshy and miasmatio districts. They act on the liver, and brace up the system to a vigorous healthy condition. Notwithstanding these PillB are sold lor one half the price that other ague cures are sold for, vet we will warrant them as effectualin all cases as any pills or mixture, let the price or compound be what they may; and being entirely free from all minerals, their use leaves no bad effects, as in the case with many other remedies. Bent by mail to any address on receipt of price, (in currency or postage stamps), 58 cents a box. three boxes fn.33 six boxes. #8.50. Address letters, Dr. Bwayne and bon, 938 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia. July 18,1878 -ly. If Baldness or a Deficiency of UnixExist, or if the hair is gray, dry or harsh, the natural youthful color can be restored by using "London Hair Color restorer," the most delightful article ever Introduced to the American people for increasing its growth, restoring Its natural color, and at the same time a lovely hair dressing and beautifier. It is totally different from all others; not sticky or gummy, and free from all impure ingredients that render many other articles obnoxious; in fact it is exquisitely perfumed and so cleanly and elegantly prepared as to make it a lasting hair dressing and toil it luxury J. A. TINES, A PROMINENT CITIZEN, Wilson, N. C.. writes: Some ten year* ago my wife’s hair commenced 1 ailing, and got very thin and turned gray; but after using -'London Hair Color Restorer” the scalp became healthy, the hair stopped falling, the color was restored, and is new growing beautifully. 4 Ask your druggist for London Hair color Restorer Price. 75 cents a bottle. Six bottles, $4. Main Depot for the U. 8., 830 North Sixth SI, Philadelphia, George R. Dale,

Washington, - ... Indiana. Will be it Dr. By ere oflce, Petersburg. tad., oa the flfst Monday of eech month end remain prepared to perform all cpemitana pertaining to DENTISTRY at prieee to suit the timee. All work warranted aa represented, the attention of the oitiaeaa of Pike country ia called to the following; Palest Notice. d n that Dr. Qeo. R. Dale la > of Robber aa a base n Pike county, lnd„ all ported against purchasing Rubare hereby cautioned --nnng kud* bar Dental Plates of any parties not licensed by this company. a* by so doing they render themselves equally liable to proe^xtlon tor infringement A reward trill be paid lorlnlormalfon that will lead to the conviction ot-gnypartWe for unlawful toe Of our Patents. JOSIAH BACON. Tree. Ooodyear Dental Vulcanite Co Boston. March 1, *878. "

AUGUSTA FLOURING MILLS. WI, 8, WELLS, Proprietor. „■ (_ Having leased my former partner (Jackson Corn’s) interest in the above named Mills, and secured the services of NATHANIEL HATES. a first-class miller, I feel assured that I can give more, and a better quality of flour, than ever before. Come One, Come All! I solicit the patrdQ.ag<f of a‘I, far and near. You be dealt with fairly, for by*- honesty and strict application to business I am determined to hold the patronage of all who give me a fair trial. A supply of FLOUR AND NEAL { I - ‘ - ' * • Kept constantly on hand to exchange for grain. Sept. 26,1878.-3 mo. —l.l II ■ --- . .

THE WELL TOWN CLOTHIERS R. & E. BEITMAN, Having just arrived frpm the East with the largest and best selected stock of MEI’S YOUTHS’ AMD BOYS' READY MADE ILOTHWG Ever brought to Southern Indiana, which they propose .to sell at hard times bottom prices. In addition to this they have an excellent stock of MERCHANT TAILORING GOODS suit the & Which they make up to order in the latest styles to times. Don't forgefrthe place, opposite Hyatt Leying’s Bank, Sept. 19, 78.—3m. ^ Washing!on, Ind.

ATTENTION FARMERS! MONITOR MILLS. 'We havtTrecently made many improvements in our mill which enables us to make more and a 1 BETTER QUALITY OF FLOUR than ever before. We solicit your favors feeling assured that it will pay you to GIVE US A TRIAL, We shall endeavor to do justice to all and by strict attention to our business hope to receive a continuance pf your patronage. July 18,’TB-tf- MAXWELL & SEEBREN.

AS FOLLOWS All of which I take pleasure in sellin; Friends, you will do me a favor to Call. Call. Aug. 15,1878.-2mo. William Hawthorn.

RED DRUG STORES J B. & J. E. HENDRICKS. ‘ PETERSBURG, - - IND., NEW AND PKESH PAINTS, OILS, 6LASS, VARNISHES, wiiowTump 1HB lwc. 8®*Prccription8 carefully and safely compounded. Give ns a trail, *

1878. ESTABLISHED 1857. *1*21.© 0103 ^.elialDle JEWELRY STORE, WILUAM HISGEN, Sr., Proprietor. WATCHES, CLOCKS, ETC. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Musical Merchandise, Ets., Which I will sell cheap for cash. Particular attention .riven in • Zemy^dt’ *** ia8trnmente- Gi™ » call andexamt WILLIAM HISOEIC, 8r., Proprietor,

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AUCTIONEER ! < GOING! and SOLO './ Nelson Haskins to cry Mde, of tol kind,? ^ be iddnaed - ?r “e n rtoet-ofllceto Otwell. WQT.8.TT— It. --IS^-r--gorJOT-ly. EMPLOYMENT. ■ WAVS*!* « _ 1 WANT |.0l0O AtySNTS TO CANVASS THE COMPLETE HERBALIST month »nd all expense,—no *•*' I«r eTer ^»uvM*eajbefor« or not. Addreeii*B«[ O* CKjr.K' xr»vrx tsuisMcu uenire OP not PHELPS BROWN. *1 Grand Str«t ” •' «nd hill Darticnlars wen be - - baatoen you cm perd»j made by uiy to*, right to their own ™. epere time to this k Co.. Portland, Maine.

or {School Hooks, Stationery, Shot and Powder go to J. B. & J. E. HENDRICK S’.