Pike County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 42, Petersburg, Pike County, 27 February 1880 — Page 3

THE DEMOCRAT OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY. 37 The Pike County Democrat hat the largest circulation of any newspaper publishesI in Pike county! Advertisers will •wake a note o/ this fact! FRIDAY, February 27, 1880. LOCAL BUSINESS MENTION. EVAdTerttsements under this head will be ahuged for st the rate of Five Cents per line (burgeois measure) for each Insertion. ^SCrSefEiT OFFERS EV^ • ery inducement to travelers to stop at his hotel. No pains are spared to make it the best in the city. IMPORTANT to cash buyers.—Cash buyers, who do not ask credit, but want to pay for what they get, wjll remember that P. C. Hammond & Son haye ever, offered extra indv.cemente to that class of customers, and will continue to do so this coming year. Our motto is good : “Quick sales and final! profits.” |®*The highes’t price aid tor marketing,—Feathers, Butter, Eggs, etc. P. C. Hammond Sl Son. —8CHJEFER HAS JUST • had his entire hotel renovated and otherwise improved for the entertainment of his guests, Stop with hilh when in town. UMBER FOR SALE! Poplar or Oak Lumber for salo at the mill, three miles south of Petersburg, near the fair ground road. Bills filled on short notice. Leave orders with the undersigned,or with Johnson & Berry, „ Petersburg. H. C.BRENTON. SCHAFER’S HOTEL is the place to stop while attending court.

V M»CAIi MATTERS. -.-....- » f | Democratic Mass Convention. There will be a Mass Convention ofj the Democrats of Pike county*he!d at Winslow on1 Friday, March 19,1880, at 10 o’clock a. m., for the*purpose of appointing delegates to attend the State, Congressional, Judicial, and Representative conventions. At said time and place the County Central Committee will be reorganized. Also the time of holding our next county nominating convention will be fixed. Every Democrat in the couDty is invited to be present. E. P. RICHARDSON, Feb. 25,1880. Chairman. The school at Uuiou closed yesterday. . _ Health in this vicinity is generally good. '_t • Levi Ferguson is attending court here this week. Pern. Withers is acting as bailiff for this term of court._The Prosecuting Attorney pronounces it “Shawhorn.”_ Uucle John Stuckey has not been on a jury this terrti. For Cold Springs Bourbon inquire of McCarty’* clerk. Marion Banks has had a new sta- - ble built on hialet. The A. O. U. W. at this point are rapidly growing in numbers. , The repairing of McBay’s corner store room is nearly completed. Saturday was a remarkably busy day with Petersburg merchants. The Grand Jury have been in session daily since Tuesday morning. The best Peach Brandy can be found at McCabtt’s. 5 Large lot of spring styles stiff and soil hats just in, at Montgomery’s. We are happy to see Bro. S. J. Barrett able to attend to business again. The National Democratic Convention will’ be held at Cincinnati, June 22d. , __ Yon will make money by buying yonr hardware of Shawhan & Boonshot. _ Vinson France was among our callers this week. He was attending court. __ Nineteen lawyers were present at the opening of court Monday afternoon. __~ , Repairs of all kinds for the Oliver Chilled Plows, at Shawhan & Boonshot’s. __ Commissioner Ferguson was in attendance on court the early part ot the week.

xsobn—10 Alexander Willis and ■wife, Saturday morning, Febrnary 21, a danghter. The Grand Jury received their instructions from Judge Welborn Monday afternoon._ Jerome Borer is opening a coal bank on David Goodrid’s farm about one mile north of town._ Perry A. Hartley leaves to-day for Valparaiso to attend the famous normal school at that place. Ex-parte proceedings, guardian and administrators’ matters, are being disposed of rapidly in court. Mr. Samuel Hargrove, a leading Democrat of Clay township was in attendance at court yesterday. The Grand Jury will probably be in session for two weeks. Mr. Simon F, Frank is acting as foreman. Ladies—You can get all styles of dress goods and trimming silks at _C. E. Montgomery's. P. C. Abbott called to pay his subscription the other day. He is one of the Democrat’s warmest friends. If yon want a nice snit of clothes and something nice in style, go and see _C. E. Montgomery. W. A. Ford, of the Straight Line, we \ are sorry to learn, is confined to his rooms in the Case hense with neuralgia. __ The Petersburg and Vincennes mail ronte has again changed hands, Frank Owen being the new contractor. _ E. K. King has bought the Maxwell property adjoining his furniture store and will as soon as practicable place, both buildings under one roof.

■ i i i — i — To make your hair grow thick, apply Hi ill’s Vegetable Ciciliian Hair Renewer, the greatest discover; of the age. Shawl anfe Boonshot have received a car load of Oliver Chilled. Plows, warrant'd to be the best plow l» the market._ There were more editors in the Grand hedge A. O. U. W. at Indianapolis lust week than yon could shake a stick s t. ---:.x Charley Scbseter has a barrel of the finest pure apple cider we have seen for a long time. It sparkles like champagne. _ Wo noticed last Monday the gigantic form of our friend, 1. M. Gladish, on the streets for Ihe first time in many weeks. ‘‘‘Sellers’ Liver Pitts’ cured me of liver complaint of eight years standing.” Im. Evans, Joliet, ill. Give them a trial. Charley Schmfer has just received a stock ol the best apples that have been brought; to Petersburg this winter. Three far a nickel. Act wisely—be ready—have on hand “Dr. Sellers’ Cough Syrup,” and you will have nothing to fear—not even n doctor’s bill. Some; excellent chronicles from Logan township are crowded out this week by the circular from the State Central Committee. E. H, Reedy, of Clay township, an old subscriber to the Democrat, and a sterling Democrat, called on us last Wednesday. Come again. “In response to numerous inquiries we .will state” that to-day is the 27tb of-Pebrnary, though it bears the ear marks of the 27th of April. Our correspondence is nnnsnally extensive this week. We hope to keep ill up to the present 1 standard both at, to quality and quantity. Gil. It. Stormont received 105 letters the next day after receiving the appointment of Census Supervisor, all asking positions under him.

Our correspondents should make it their rule to forward their letters to this olSce not later thau Wednesday and earlier than that if possible. Marion township Democrats held their convention last Saturday, nominating George Spraggiue for Trustee and Henry Sullivan for Assessor. A. Ij. Chappell, of Jefferson, called on the Democrat Tuesday. He reports old Jefferson actually stronger for the grand old parly than ever before. We are happy to announce that Miss Nannie Hargrove, daughter of of Mrs. J, P. Hargrove, of Union, is convalescing from ber recent severe IHnesit. __ Shaw ban & Boonshot have a, large stock of cooking stoves which they are selling at bottom prices. Gall and examine tlieir stock and you will' save money._, The Democrat fully endorses the views of its Logan township correspondent as to an early county convention. Let it be held as early as possible. , ^ j Dr. H. Pagin will be at the Pike Hotel, in Petersburg, on Wednesday and Thursday, March 1:0 and 11. At H, Hollenberg’s, Pikeville, on Friday, March 12.__l . : Among the lawyer from a distance in attendance at court, this week is the future Democratic giaut of the First District, J. E. McCullough, of Pri n < set on. <■ : |~ | I Ths township ot laud donated by Congress to Lafayette on the ocasion of hit; visit to this country in 1824, is located in Florida and embraces 24,00) acres. Me.tthew Parker, a prominent Democrat of Monroe township,renewed his subscription last Friday. He reports the Democrats of his lownship solid and united as one man. h Frtnk \Veaver was :Sned ten dollars and costs last Tue sday by Judge Wellmra for having committed an assault and battery upou his wife some time last Summer.

D. Q. Chappell, eldest son of A, L. Cha])pell, and James Thomas, son of Wm. J. Thomas, botto of Jefferson, started for Terre Hao to Monday to attend the State Normal, —■ Go to H. Rickrich’s where you will find a full line of tiotipns, pistols, gunn, cartridges, guitars, and a full stock of fancy groceries and confectioneries at bottom prices. Toe Evansville Journal has recently committed the sin unpardonable in the eyes of the illiterate newspaper editor. It has criticised the bad English of a contemporary. Mr. John McCarty left yesterday for the city to purchase a full lino .of goods for the “Original Cheap John Sto -e,” soon to be established on McBay’s corner, He will return next week.__ Judge Land, J. E. McCullough, R. M. J. Miller, L. Embree, of Princeton i Capt. Levi Ferguson, of Martinsville, and Senator Heffron, of Washington, are here in attendance upon court. _ Mr. Malachi Thomas, of near Union, wb use serious illness was mentioned in the Democrat last week,died Sunday morning at 6 o’clock. He was buiied next day at, 2 p.m. in the cemetery at Union. * Some of the best legal talent of Princeton are present defending in tire case of the State against Joseph Sh iwhan, Jnn„ tried yesterday before Judge Welborn on a change of venue from Gibson connty. 'fhe Democrats of Jefferson township last Saturday nominated Thomas Coleman for Trustee, and J. W. Abbott for Assessor; for Justices, G. M. Mount, C. W. H. McClure and John Lsfollett were nominated by acclaim,tion| John Breeden, Lafayette lleys and Morris Fowler were nominated in the same way for Constables.

A Vincennes belle who quit school to go into society before the Astrouomy class \rtt8 formed, vents her spile against the members of the class since they purchased their nice telescope, by sticking her leet out of & second story window of clear nights, thus shutting off their vie w of the heavenly bodies. Neither tailing teeth, nor the peeping wrinkles of time, so forcibly tell of advancing years, as your gray hair. Ayer’s Vigor restores its color and makes your appearance more agreeable to others, as well as to yourself. With fresh, luxuriant hair, the infirmities of age are far less noticeable. Ladies and Gentlemen—I have repainted, refurnished and lengthened my store room to one hundred feet. •You will find it more convenient and better lighted than ever before. 1 have just returned from the East, where I bought a large stock of goods and will be able to sell you nice, clean goods very low. Call and see me. C. E. Montgomery The Washington Gazette should either bounce its Petersburg correspondent or requite him to accompany his communications with a certificate of their cbtr'ectness from some well known and reputable citizen ofThis place. To maintain its reputation as a respectable newspaper will make it necessary for the Gazette to adopt this course. V Holland 11. Hartley has received from the Department of Agriculture packages of new varieties of beet, onion, cabbage and Ipttuce seeds, also a bag of Mexican sweet corn, with instructions to note and report soil, culture, time of sowing, time of ripening,, quality and quantity of crop. The Commissioner could not have placed the seeds in'better bands. While in Indianapolis last week we had the pleasure of calling upon »d old friend, James Baker, Esq, formerly of Knox county. .Tim has charge of the Land Department in the Auditor of State’s office, ahd he is ohe of the most efficient officers in the State House, and withal a clever gentleman. We hope some day not far in the future to see him principal of the office ho now fills so well as deputy._ The last institute in Washington township was held Feb. 13th, at District No. 2. Mrs. Thomas, teacher. Present—Mrs. Jennie Tislow, Mrs. Thomas, E. G. Uewins, J. D. Selby,* John Brenton, James Brumfield, Lewis Loveless, Richard McNabb, J. L. Mount, the Trustee, and’a number of school patrons. Rome Nichols, Mathew Traylor and Erasmus Thomas wero visiting teachers. The usual program was maintained.

Mr. John Schleyer, the proprietor of the Chilton, Wis, Volksbote, a progressive German weekly, gratified ns, with the following ': Witli pleasure I add my testimonial to the many already given in favor of St. Jacobs Oil, which I had occasion to test personally. I suffered extreme pains in the back of my neck, which were almost unbearable. Having heard of St. Jacobs Oil I dispatched one of my men to the nearest drug store, procured a bottle, and commenced to ^pply it at once. The pain subsided, and on the next morning I was all right again. The people of Vincennes and Harrison township, Knox comity, will make the greatest mistake of their lives should they defeat the proposition to levy a 2 per cent, tax to, aid in the construction of the Vincennes & Petersburg Railroad. If what has been stated is true, Vincennes could well afford to vote the tax to prevent the recurrence of the coal famine of 78-9, leaving all other considerations out of the question. We are sorry to see the newspapers of Vincennes not working together a6 a unit to secnre the road. The Sun is hike warm in its support, while the News is violently opposed, not to the road per se, but to the 2 per ceut. tax, which amounts to the same thing, as it is hardly possible that the road can be built without such aid. The Commercial is outspoken in favor of voting the tax, but its influence is small. Notwithstanding the discouraging outlook we shall continue to believe in the V. & P. until it is voted down, if such is to be its fate. On Monday morniug about daylight a, young man named Jerry Gentry, 'who lives at Pieasantville, was arrested by Constable Hoffhines upon a warvant issued by Esquire White, upon an affidavit filed by John W- Coleman, charging Gentry with having stolen a horse, The circumstances connected with the case as far as we could learn are as follows: Young Gentry, who is inclined to be ! very wild, went to tho stable belonging to Colemgn, in pieasantville, on Sunday night last and took the horse

aud started for this place. Soon afterwards Coleman discovered that his horse was gone, and upon inquiry learned that Gentry had been seen with his hone going north. Coleman with two others started in pursuit abd when near the poor farm came in sight of the thief, who, upon finding that he was pursued, started his horse in a run. When near town he concluded to abandon the borse aud take it afoot, which he did. Coleman and his companions found the stolen horse, thoroughly wet with sweat, near Morgan’s. Search was then kept up until next morniug when Gentry was found near the river. He was arraigned before Esquire White, who, upon a full hearing of the facts, recognized the accused to court. An ^examination is now in progress by the Grand Jury. Township (Convention. The Democrats of Madison township will meet in convention at the Bowman school boose in said township on Friday, March 5, 1880, at 1 o’clock, p M-, for the purpose of selecting candidates for the various township offices, and transacting such other business as may eomo before the convention. Every Democrat in the township is requested to be present. By order Tp. Central Com.

The Straight Line. r Mr. W. A. Ford bad a conference with Mr. Ilervey at Washington, last Saturday, in regard to the prospects of the E., W. & W. Rail way. Mr. Hervey informed Mr. Ford that he expects to be in Petersburg next week to make arrangements for com* mencing work, bnt added that the opposition to his project is so great that be may be unable for some time to come to proceed with the work as he would like, Mr. Hervey is still brave, energetic, tad determined, and his remarkable pluck commands onr higheat admiration. He went East Sunday night to arrange the terms of a compromise which, it is said the iron company that he is suing for breach of contract in not delivering the rails bought of them early last tall, is desirous of making. BRIEF MENTION. BT EISERT ft SOXTHE SHIGIHlLGBOCEKf STORK Popular Soap, the Boss, 5 cts. a bar. Very Best English Soda, only 5 cts. per pound, f We are still selling 5 lbs. of the Best Coffee for $1.00. Make a note of this. We have a few nice Sweet PotatoesNice for table use. Try them. Maple Syrup and Buckwheat cakes are, ripe. You can get a supply of both at onr store. Another lot of that Dried Corn that every one liked so well. This is a Utile better than the other lot. Our “Brief Mentions” will appear every week, and will contain intormtion of interest to you. Onr N. O.' Sugar at 10 cents per pound is the cheapest as well as the haudsomest sugar in this county. When in town don’t tail to call at the Original Grocery Store. Eisebt & Son.

Letter List. List of letters remaining in the postoffice at Petersburg, Pike county, lull.. February 25,1880, which if not called for within one month will be sent to the Dead Letter Office: LA IIIES1’ LIST. Mrs. Nancy Anderson, Miss Ellen Camel, Mi«s Henrietta Coleman. Mrs. Serilda Coan, Mrs. Mary L. Calf, Mary (\ Gelbicutfc. Mrs. Eliza Loveless, Miss Lou Masters, Mrs. Eva | Morton,' Mrs. Mary A. Nash, Miss Mattie Price, Mrs. Anuie Richardson, Miss Fannie Smith (care Hiram Chappel), Mrs. Elizabeth N. Tislow, Mrs. Sarah Tislow, Miss Ellen Traylor, Mrs, Agnes Tislow. gentlemen’s list. L. S. Blanks, Joseph F. Cressw ell, Wm. A. J. Doty, John Emerling, David Erwin, Lindsay Earles, John Gibson, Dr. Green. Elmer E. Ilughey (2), J. K. Harris, S. J. Haines, Isaac Harrell, Columbus Kent, Jno, A Lea. O. C. Mitchell, James May, Mitehel, Nolen, Prof. A. M. Pickett"(2), Alvin [Selby, Henry Tislow, George S. ; Yates, John Willis, Jacob Weed man, ! 'When calling for any of the above ‘ please say “advertised.” M. M. Glezen, Circular from the Democratic State Central Committee. Indianapolis, February 1,1S80. In politics, as in business, success is most surely attained by systematic organization and energy. No matter how earnest members of a party may be, individually, it requires unity of action to accomplish definite results. It is utterly impossible to conduct a campaign with any degree efeertainty unless there is a method adopted by which reports can be reiiablv and promptly made to the proper authority of the party. ' ' ~4 The primary and most important matter in a campaign is the appointment of members on the Standing . Committes, to which is eutrnsted the !party management in each locality; therefore the utmost care should be exercised in their selection. No person should be chosen to such position simply for the purpose of giving toue and dignity to the organization, but more especially for their knowledge, earnestness, and activity in political management, prompt in the execution of duties assigned them, and possess-; iug the confidence of the party in their locality as to efficiency, and who will consent to devote the necessary time to the party’s interest anil promptly communicate with the several headquarters in relation thereto For ?the purpose of making the organization throughout the State useful and effective, the following directions are issued: 1. Organization should begin as early iis possible in the campaign year at a time prior to the April election; certainly before the meeting of the State Convention. 2. Each township, at the meeting for the nomination of candidates to be voted for at April election, should select its local committee and the officers thereof for the ensuing year. 3. The Chairmen of the several Township Committees thus chosen should, at the meeting of the County Convention, be selected as members of the County Central Committee, which should as soon thereafter as possible organize

uy me satxuuu oi necessary orncers. 4. Thu Chairmen, Secretaries, ami Treasurers of County Committee in each Judicial or Joint Legislative District should constitute the Joint Committee for said district. 5. The Chairmen of the several County Committees in each District should constitute the Congressional District Committee, having for its Chairman the member of the State Central Committee who is selected by the District delegates in State Convention. 0. Immediately after the organization of the County Central Committee, the Chairman or Secretary thereof should transmit to these headquarters the names, township and po6toffice address of each officer and member thereof. 7. A full and complete list of county and township nominees of the party, giving postoffice address of each, should be transmitted to these headquarters immediately after selection. 8. As the last Legislative Apportionment leaves mytiy Joint Representative Districts without properly authorized Committees, therefore, to prevent the possibility of confusion in such districts, the following instructions ore issued: The Chairmen, Secretaries, and Treasurers, proper, of the committees in the counties composing a Joint Representative District shall constitute the committee for such district. The Chairman of the committee from the most populous county shall act as Chairman of such Joint District Committee. If by reason of an even vote of each committee there should be a failure to determine ratio of representation for Joint Convention, then, in that case, the ratio shall be one delegate for each one hundred votes cast far Gov. James D. Williams, and one delegate for each fraction of fl fty or over. These rules will apply to J udicial District Committees. 9. All communications, filling of blanks, and reports to headquarters containing names or figures, should be plainly written out in ordlr that mistakes may be avoided. By order of the Democratic State Central Committee, B. C. SIIAW, Chairman. James H. Rice, Secretary.

CORRESPONDENCE. From Otwoll. Weather ia very wet and rot da noddy. Pat McCarty bought a hone la Otwell last Monday, , Court being near at hand, ore have fewer “rows’'—only tour or Are last week. Sone wt the farmers Ore rolling logs. They mould remember the early bird’s late. John McLaughlin intends to swell the vote of Dubois county. ..Weight, moderate. The candidates are unusually friendly, all claimh% to hare the inside track. Leroy Hope and O. E. Hadlock both closed their schools last week. L. S. t ale is stilt teaching. Mr. Cole is a first class teaehor and we sympathize with him as he is in Tery poor health. Mo a al . From Angasta, Having seen nothing in the Democrat from your Ahgusta correspondent for several weeks, 1 take the liberty of sending a few items. There has been considerable sickness in this vicinity: mostly winter fever. Mrs. Mary Edrington, trite of Charles JEdrington, died on the teth List. She teases a large circle of %iends to mourn her tees. The 8«»d»y School at this place is prospering under the management at Bev. Chandler and Mn-J.*. Miller. «' The te^pda of the a^rodd e»IU lament, and Hi teems thai we shall not have a Nad for yean. Severmo* our citizens are making* preparations to emigrate to Oregon ififfiie Spring. Sot Mtay candidates for township offices. Perhaps They have not an come to the surface. February I^lSBO. BrsTiccs.

From Lockhart Tow ash ip. HF Kendal, Ixd., February 30,1M0. Editors Pike County Democrat: The Democracy of Lockhart township met in convention at Stendal, in said township, on the 19th insl/and organized by appointing Esquire Duckworth chairman, and Lewis Lockhart secretary. g F. UfjPotker, being the only candidate for TrusteSyby motion and second was declared the nominee by acclamation. Wm„ .i. Shrode, being the only candidate for Assessor, was also nominated by acclamation. SaiuvOl Lindsey and Wm. Lockhart were the only candidates for Constable, and. they werecou^Ci^jvntly nominated unanimously. The convention then adjourned. The mos'; perfect good feeling prevailed throughout. That the Chairman of the County Central! Committee himt call an early convention, ahtl! that it may prove as harmonious as oars, is the general wish of the citizens of this township. JOHN DUCKWORTH, President. Lxv; Lockhart, Secretary. Chips from Spurgeon PostoSlet. Chips are scarce, from the looks of our woodyard, but we can gather enough for one more tire. BusSmcss seems to be on the ^advance, and our merchants are wearing smiling faces and their tongues are as elastic as* a piece of india rubber. 3 Thejarge. tobacco barn of Shepard & Co., is filling up rapidly, and to take a peep into it one would, think it a hard matter to get more inside cltobujlding. Oh, yesl Our new church has got its bell and everybody is pleased with its fine tone. We think it is the finest bell in town. The Democrats hare had their convention. It w as aperfect success, as all Democratic undertaking* are. Our former Trustee, Vincent France, was nominated over Mr. Smith by a large majority. John Davis, for Assessor, was a success. Both will make splendid officers if elected. f We are sorry to announce the death of one of our most worthy citizens, old Uncle Benjamin Lance, after a long and painful illness. He went to sleep in death on the 15th day of February, know it to be true. If be should determine to make the nee. and be elected, and attend to the duties of the office as fie ttUvdo* to th'* duties df j the Lffcnge store, we feel confident that nothing Would be neglected or left undone. We understand that the Grand Jury, at its last sitting, found an indictment against Jno. Bilderback for selling intoxicating liquors to minors in a less quantity than a quart, and the bailiff was here last week summoning the boys to appear during the present term of court and be examined. John had not yet been arrested, and last night he came to the Postoffice and requested ’Squire Shepard to send wort! to Judge Weiborn thafPofe could get through this term of court his horse, at 9:15p.m., and started for the Wabash river. f Willie Fowler, son of the widow of William Fowler, closed his eyes in death's slumbers on Sunday, the 15th inst., at 4 P.M. The sudden death has cast a gloom over the family and friends. The family have our heartfelt sympathies. / Farewell, dear Willie, fare thee well; We shall never see thee more. Till we shall meet above to dwell, With Christ forever more. jis (Bilderback’s) assistance he would I a great favor, after which he mouuted Hard Pan.

FROM WRITE OAK, Proceedings of Marion Township ConTention—A Trick at th» Nationals— Balloting for tlie Prettiest Young !.u<lj, at the Festival Causes Nome Persons to get their Blood up to the Extent of $102. Our township convention held last Saturday was well attended, and as is usual with us the supply of candidates was fully equal to the demand. This is not strange, however, as a nomination is considered equivalent to election. George Spraggins was nominated trustee and Henry Sullivan assessor. Mr. Spraggins had a difficulty two years ago, on account of certain i damaging charges brought against him, by which he won the bitter opposition of several of his own party. The Nationals were aware of tills fact and it Is said their vote nominated him. i Certain it is that a great number of them took\ I part in the convention and that they are now | boasting that they, with the help of Democrat ! votes will defeat him. The success of the festival held last Thursday night exceeded the most sanguine expectations. [ The viands were sufficient in quantity, quality, and variety to satisfy the gastronomic propensities of the most fastidious of the three or four hundred persons who were present. The receipts aggregated something over $ldi, the most of which were derived from the balloting for the prettiest lady, which was in this wise: A premium of $2.50 was to be given to the prettiest t^ornan to be elected by ballot, every person to have as many votes as he pleased by paying acts per each vote. The fair candidates were: Miss Sailie Holion, Miss Mattie Morton, and Miss Josie Creighton. The voting soon became lively especially for the first two named, and when certain friends of the two, well known for pluck took np their position at the desk, it became evident that they were “in for It.” It was interesting to watch Charley Pipes’ handsome face as he yoted for his fair one to the amount of about $40. Charley has recently inherited a fortune from his father’s estate and was bound to win. The voting continued till the tailev was 1.180 for Mattie Morton, and 1,179 for Miss Holion. The money, $102—which through some mistake does not correspond with the tally—has been paid to the general treasurer. The fa* vorctl fair one whose beauty was valued so highly is a handsome brunette of ftweet sixteen. We regret to say that “king alcohol” in company with one John Dillon, of Ireland, created a disturbance and had to be pat oat of the hoase. The latter is apt to have business at the Pike Circuit Court. You have a correspondent somewhere in this county who rejoices in the nmdeplume of St. Tammany, though as to what townjrillage, town ship or community he resides in, heroines us in the dark. He speaks of the candidates in his township, of the health of his community, etc., and we want to know what community is blessed with the lame candidates and good health that he speaks of. “Waves of Patoka” is ambiguous. If he means intoks township, townships don’t wave. (Although they waver sometimes politically.) If he means Patoka river then we want to know in what particular part he is making his “slish slosh.” Mack. * Pike Count j Med leal Society. This society will convene Thursday, March 4th, at Petersburg. All its members are earnestly requested to be present. A. G. Hobbs, Sec’y.

Harrell's Birthplaee la Dispute. A CARD. Cirr, February S, 1690. Eds. Democrat—a short time since yon listed in the Dcrocsat that Keddick Harrell was the first child born In Petersburg. Mr. Harrell was not born in Petersburg, It my recollection serves me right he waa born on ’rule's creek a mile or SO below town. A Vsrt old Mas. ANOTHER CARD. Winslow, February 20,1SS0. Eds. Democr at—You said something recently ibout Reddick Harrell being the first child born in Petersburg, Yon are mistaken. Keddick Harrell was born in Connaught county, Ireland, his parents emigrating to this country while he was yet an infant at the breast. He stilt keeps his father's naturalization papers as a proof of citizenship. Q. K. D. STILL ANOTHER CARD. ‘ February 24,1SS0. Eds. Democrat—Yon say Reddick Harrell was the first child born in Petersburg. My recollection is that he was a twin. If that be so, the question now is which, tflin, he or the other one, was bornVlrst. It is hoped this matter will be settled satisfactorily. *„* mKH. WALTZ—On February 14,1881k Rutur H„ into! M. L. and Sallir Waltz, aged six and tour days. * little Blitba haadmesed the river, Over to that happy home; Jeans long ago prepared it, * And he still invites to come. You and I are only waiting— Waiting till onr race is run, Tben we go to meet onr loved ones f In the ransomed Home above. am.- ADVERTianoanfr SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS. List of Lands and Town Lots Mortgaged to Secure Loans of Common School and Congressional Township Funds. STATE OF INDIANA, v Pike County In compliance with sections eightyseven, ninety-five, ninety-six. aud one hundred of the common school law of the State of Indiana, approved March 6, 1865, the undersigned Auditor ot Pike county will, on the Fourth Monday in March, A. D. 1880,At the Court Honse door, iii the town of Petersburg, Pike county, Indiana, offer for sale the following described lands and lown lots in said county, mortgaged to-the State of Indiana io secure loans of School fluids and upou which the borrowers have failed to pay the annual installment of interest and therefore, the principle: becomes due,: COMMON SCHOOL FUND. Loan Xo. 5. The n e qr of the s w qr of section six (6) town two (2) south of range six qS) west, containing forty acres, more or less. Mortgaged to the State ot Indiana f» the use of the' Common School Faint by George WJBrock and Martha J. Brock, his wife, upon wh;eh there is due Principal ......$t.!S <x> Interest.a. ._.u 8S Penalty ami costs. 12 NO :fS28;S3 Total

Loan Xo. 81, The s w qr of the s w qr of section thirty-six (86), town two (2) south, range eight (it) west— Forty acres, more or less. Mortgaged to the State of Indiana for the use of”tfie (Jonuhoh School Fund by Stephen C. Hitcr and Martha Riley, his wife, upon which there is due Principal .......$139 Off Interest ... 4 26 Penalty and costs..; .. Iff SO t?*« Total, v. . .. .r..HU Loan Xo. 36. Ties w qr of than wqr of section two (2) sooth, range six (SI west—Tv. _ and twenty-five one-hundredth acres; also, the » e qrof the n e qr of section one (1), town two ‘ffi-gcattygraHige seven (7) west—Thirty-nine and gnge<fto the State of 1 mliana for ihe use of the Common School Fund by Joshua M. Spraggins, upon which there is due Principal......... .$300 60 Interest ... 42*00 Penalty and costs_*._■.. 13 34 Total....$355, 34 Loan Xo. ...... The n e qr of the s w qr of section fifteen (15), town one (1) south, range seven (7) west—Forty acres. Mortgaged to the State of Indiana for the use of the Common School Fund, by Marion Keith and Anna £. Keith, his wife, upon which there is due 48 Principal ... . ... $300 00 Interest ... .. .. 4S 00 Penalty and costs. 13 45 Total. J....t. . .. |361 45. CONGRESSIONAL FUND. Loan No. 131. The west half of the n o qr of the n w qr of section twenty-flve (25), town two (2) south, range seven (7) west—Twenty acres. Mortgaged to the State of Indiana for the use of of town one (1) south, range (7) west, by John X. Davis and Prudence Davis, his wife, upon which there is due Principal.cs*..........$230 80 Interest_J.., . 67 OS Penalty and costs.. IS 44 Total. ‘..$810 52 Loan Xo. 14S. The s w qr of the n c qr of section thirtv-flve {35). town one (1) south, range (7) west, containing forty acres, more or less. Mortgaged to the State of Indiana for the use of T 1 s, K 7 W, hv Mary R. (ones and Samuel W Jones, her husband, upon, which there is due Principal ...;.,.__$200 09 Interest ....... 8104 Penalty and costs_. 12 12 Total.........$243 16 Loan Xo. 115. The s w qr of the n w qrof section twenty-nine {29} town two (2) south, range six (6) west—Forty acres. Mortgaged to the State of Indiana for the nse of town two (2) south, range six (6) west, by ;John H. Cook and Hannah M. Cook, his wife, [upon which there is due Principal .$200 00 Interest. . ....;___ so 04 Penalty and costs. . 12 50 Total.;.....$262 54 NOTICE is therefore hereby given that should tho foregoing sums remain unpaid on the fourth Monday in March, 1880 the undersigned. Auditor ot said county, will, on that day, proceed to seit the premises mortgaged and described herein, or as much thereof, as may be necessary to discharge the amount due thereon for Principal, Interest, Damages and Cost, to the highest bidder tor cash, and in case ot no bidder lor the amount due, then the undersigned Auditor of said county, wilt bid in the samo on account of the respective fund of the Stato. ® « Given under my hand and seal Of the board of Com- •{ seal }• missioners, this the 25th ''*rv'w day of February, 1880. FRANK BILDERBACK, Auditor Pike County.

Administrator’s Sale of Rea! Estate. SJOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY | virtue ot an onler of the Pike Circuit Court e uiutersigued, Administrator of the estate of William Loveless, deceased, will offer for sale at auction at the Court House door in Petersburg, on ( MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1880, Tile following described real estate, situate in Pike county, state of Indiana, to-wit: The Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of section Nineteen (19), town One (1; South, range Eight (8) West, •' TERMS OF SALE—One third cash, the resigns in equal payments of six and twelve months, purchaser giving notes with good freehold surety. Sale to liegin at 1 o’clock r.M. JONATHAN LOVELESS, February 5, 1880-iw. / Administrator. Superintendent’s Notice. Notice is hereby given that publie Examination of applicants for licence as eachers will be held at the School Building In iVinalow, on the last Saturday of each month, iny teacuer holding a license shall be eligible to *e-examination prior to the expiration of his license onlv upon the surrender of such license to >he County Superintendent. Applicants living in the county must bring a certificate of good moral character from the ownship trustee, and those, living out of the iminty must bring a certificate from their Couny Supt. of Schools. L. W. STEWAJtT', July 34,1879. Co. Superintendent.

By visrtns or a-certified copt of ‘ a ti«etve to sue directed from tbe Clerk ot Pike Circuit Coart in a cause wherein K'liranl P. ilivhantem, cusoiiau of Laura ft. Hill., assn, iaclxtetiff, and Thomas W, Dent ami Mary .T. Dent are ii*£e Winnie, requiring me to nuke the sum of Six Hundred and Thirty Dollars and Twenty Cents, (pan.#)) with interest on safe! decree and caste, 1 will expose to public sale to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY. MARCH 13, 1880, Between tbe hours of 10 o’clock A.M. and 4 j’clock P4t. of said day, at the door of the Court House in Petershmv, Pike county, Indiana, the neats and protit* for a term not eicoeding seven rears ef the fotlowiug described real estate, to-wit: Twenty [■»] acres in a square out of the Southeast corner of the west half uf the Northwest quarter of Section Eleven till, Tuv.n One [1] South, Range Nine f»] West The Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter and. the Northwest quarter of the Sonthwort quarter in Section Eleven [lij. Town One , 1} South, Range Nine [9] West, containing in ail one hundred [looj acres, more or lese, in Pike county, Indiana. If such rents and prodts will not sell for a »oiu to satisfy said decree, interest and costs, I will, at the same time and place,expose to public sale the fee simple of said real estate, orso muck thereof as may be snttteient to discharge said decree, interest, and cost. Said sale will he made without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. THOMAS J. SCALES. February », lasc-Sw, Sheriff p. C. Notice of Administration, jkj OlgC® fe hereoy given that the undersigned 1V has bees- appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pike Counts-, State of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Robert M. Crow, late of Pike County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. JOHN ii HANNAH, February io, :S80-3w. Administrator. Administrator’s Sale of Personal Property. TEJOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned l ii administrator of the estate of Robt. ii .crow deceased, will offer for sale at public outcry at the late residence of the deceased in Patoka township. Pike county, Indiana, ou WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10,1880, All of the personal property of said estate, consisting of horses, cows, nogs, cattle, fine sheep, corn and hay. wagons and farming implements, ami of household aiid kitchen furniture, autl various other articles too numerous to mention. Terms—Sums of three dollars and under.cash; over three dollars, a credit of nine mouths will be given, the purchaser giving note bearing ^ix per cent, interest from, dav of sale, waiving relief from valuation or appraisement laws and with good freehold surety. Sale to begin at 9 o’elocJt a.m. -■ ' JOHN B. HANNAH, Feb. II, 1S80.-3W, Administrator. Notice of Administration. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TH AT THE Or undersigned has been appointed bv the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pike county,‘state of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Elizabctiyjrow, late of Pike county, deceased, estate is supposed to be solvent, JOHN B. HANNAH, February 10. 1-SgQ-gw. Administrator. Administrator's Sale of Personal Property. IMOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TB aH undersigned. Administrator of the estate the estate of Elizabeth Crow, deceased, w offer for sale at public outcry, at the late re* deuce of the deceased, In Fa t oka township, Fil county, Indiana, on . , WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1S8> The personal property of said estate, coasisti of household and kitchen furniture and vario other articles. Terms—Sums of three dollars and under,eas on all sums over three dollars, a credit of ni months will be given, the purchaser giviusr m witn approved freehold surety, bearing syc. £ cent, interest tVom day of sale, and waiving ; relief from va:nation or apiuraisement laws. %le to be between the hours of 19 o’clock a. anti 4 o'clock p.m. JOHN B. H ANN AH, Feiu 11, ^£St)~3w. Administrator

Notice. H OWES ARE WASTED FOR AST AND nil of tlie following: FOB SKliUU DOrSKWOKK. : w croon aged from flftcen to forty rears. **»•» “ " «« to twelve years. AnjiHeattoa msst he made to os in yersoa or oy letter at Winslow, Indiana. MONTGOMERY A HOBBS. - yw.TO.TSW.t=itT • Tl5Sam%gifel • ! ni ! I HAVE OX HAND, FOR SALE THIS Spring, seyen or eight colonies ot ITALIAN llliES. warranted pure, in flrst-elass doable walled movable comb hives, with straw mats lor wintering, at TEN DOLLARS EACH; and to every purchaser of one of my hives at that rate, i will give a written agreement that next (ail, in ease he is dissatisfied with his bargain, I will take baeS the hive with the increase In bees and honey, and refund the aiohev with twenty per cent, interest. Having only a limited number to sell, those wishing to purchase should apply at an early date. GEORGE BEE, *«>.«,‘Sn-iw. 'Winslow, fad. DAI’S KIDJIJSY DAD! THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY! FOB SALE BY J. B. & J. E. n£NDRICE8 AT 81.T5 EACfS. JAS. C. M W i LI.I AMS* J. L. PiUGMORE. M?WILLIAM§ & PRIGMGRE, - PROPRIETORS OFEXCELSIOR FLOWS MILLS, MIOM, L\». Having recently refitted 'ihe above Mills with all the latest improved machinery, we are now prepared to do firstclass work* and gnaranWe satisfaction. Our motto is, “LIVE AND LET LIVE?” Particular attention wilt be given to custom grinding. Flour and Meal always on hand to exchange. Mill grinds every day, Sundays and Mondays excepted Our flour is for sale at all principal points in Pike ami Gibson counties. Highest market price paid for Wheat. Wc solicit a liberal shiire of public, patronage. Give us a call. Ail we ask is a fair trial. Ladies . men, il * Boot 01 • an teed to 1 and Gentleyon want a shoe, guar:*be perfect in shape and make, fit, finish and stodk, leave orders at ,E. and I>. S. OSBORN’S Boot and Shoe Shop, on 8th. street, near Main, Petersburg, lad. They are preparvd to manufacture the Finest Sewed Calf or the common Kip boot at “live and let live’’ prices. Their work recommends itself; their stock, the liest in the market. Repairing neatly and promptly ' done. Extra-fine patching done by a new and superior method. See that your soles, .are in good order. A supply of Heel Stiffeners, Buck Gloves, Stockings, Blacking, French Dressing, Etc., Etc .. kept constant ly onjiainln t all ti mes and for side very cheap; Call. Call. Osborn Bug’s. PII¥Sl€IA«S. Dr. A. LESLIE, Sr., PHYSICIAN AND ACCOUCMER, rETEESBUBQ, X3STD. QFFICK-IX LESLIE’S NEW BUILDING, ca Eighth Street, opposite Court House. J. B. DUNCAN. M. D., Physician anil Surgeon. e?:e,x,:e;jrs:b- iastad. OFFICE—On Main street, with Hurst am Sherwood. Cilice hours, day and night. »K. A. R. BVERi, PHYSICIAN AND SUKHEON. PETERS to UK ti, -.. INDIANA. )FFXC£: Main Street near cor. oX Seventh Street, i £3 IDEM OK: Corner ol Walnut and Ninth Street. f. R. Ai>ams. W. D. Babcock. ADAiffS & BABCOCK, Physicians and Surgeons, Petersburg, Indiana, Offlre over Red Drug Store—where they can beouod day and night.

ATTORNEYS). J It FRITTfli, A.a?TOK3srE-jr a.t x.a.w Petersburg, Indiana. OFFICE—With Dr. Alex. Leslie. EICEXE A. ELY. Cil AKLESH. Bl'RTOX ELY Sc BURTON, &.TTOBKBY8 JL.rU T. A ~WJ. Petersburg, ludiaua. Pronjpt attention given to nil business entrusted io them. Will practice in Pike ami adjoining countie* and n tLe Federal Courts. OFFICE—Corner of Main and Eighth streets. >ver the Red I>rug Stort*. B. P. lUCUAOiMO*. MILLER & RICHARDSON, A.'XQTOIR.JSr J±J A.T XA. W Petersburg, Indiana, Will practice is Pike and adjoining counties )ftice* on Main Street. HURST & TOWNtat, ATTORNEYS AT XA.W Petersburg, Indiana. Will practice in the Ofltee OB btMia. SinmK and adjoining POSEY Sc WILSON, ■A-TTOZRISriErYS A.T LAW Petersburg, Indiana. OmcT on corner of Main and Ninth street oppo site the Court tinner, Petersburg. Indiana. flBAS. H. McCabt*. W. H. Xbomfsos McCARTT & THOMPSON, A.TTOEOSnS'YS A.X lAV/ Petersburg, Indiana. Will practice ia Pike and adjoining cowlteaSpecial attention jdveu to Probate business. A. H. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY JL1? LAW Petersburg, Indiana, Will practice in the courts of Pike and adjoinln counties. Office oa Main street, opposite ib Court House. J. e. McCullough, ATTORNEY AT ±A"W Princeton, l ml i a mu Will practice in Gibson, Pike and adiolnii; counties. OFFICE: South side Public Square. J. B. B. BARKER, ATTORNEY _A_T T.axw Petersburg, Indiana. Will practice in the court* of Tike au<t a< jomiug counties. Collections promptly attended to. OFFICE—in Leslie’s new building (upstain J. H. BOYLE, ATTORNEY AT X,AD5 Petersburg, Indiana. Will practice in the courts of Pike ana adjoin! ♦ ountiea. Office one door south of liuut^oiaer’ store. % ...

_ HSTKM. . CARTER HOUSE 8th Street. Opposite Court House, Petersburg, - - - . . adiana TWylers will find it to their advantage to stop a the Carter House when in Peturshhrfc. The roo»m have recently boon refurnished and the entire hons. repaired. The tables are furiusiud with ail:tin market affords. Sam ole rooms for Drummers k?pt always in read hi ess for their accommodation. “ales tke Hard Times First class Livery stable is used in councutior with the House. PETERSBURG, - IND. This house is pleasantly situated. l>ein*r entirely surrounded by shade ireerft'sHi excellent croquet ground in connection with the house, The h*>st will do ail in his power to make it asrreeable or guest*. May ±>, 1879. PIKE HOTEL, CH.tS. SCHAEFER, Proprietor. Main Street, Petersburg Ind, Tlii* Hotel is a new building and eomfortablv fur uished throughout. The traveling public will find It ai* oxeellent plaei to stop; tables supplied with the Losttne- marke affords. Charges reasonable. -A. X.A.I?,a-E STABLE, ' close to the Hotel for the accommodation ol horses dorses fed by the week, day or single feed. Farm era and travelers will find this an excellent place fo horses. Also proprietor of NSCHAEPER’S HAIjL. A large and commodious Hall, suitable tor Then rical Troupes. Concerts. &c. kmima mmh, Cor. 5th and Jackson Sts. JASPER-INDIANA F. A. NEUDECK,,Prop, This house is well furnished ami complete ii all i‘s appartments. Hood accommodation to Commercial agents. Hood stables arc in connection with the Iloti for the accommodation of anv number of horse anti wagons. The bar is always supplied with pure Liquors W ines, Beer anit fine Cigars ' NATIONAL HOTEL, G. D. NICHOLS, PBOPRIEIOH. [South Side Union Depot,] INDIANAPOLIS, . - . INDIANA This house is new aud complete in all Us appari monls. Its situation is convenient for traveller and the accommodation cannot be suruassed. takiu into consideration tlie rates charged guests. Hous i>peir day and night. MEREDITH HOUSE, JAS. S. MOP.GAN, Prop:, WASHINGTON, - - INDIANA. Rest sample rooms for commercial trailers the city. Hotel centrally located. Free has amtTrom all passenger train?. Special rate: fOor--- ^ leaders of the Rise County Democraj. UN DIANA HOUSE.

5th ST., BET. RACE AND ELM, CINCINNATI; -"OHIO, This house has 125 neatly furnished rooms ami is 3onvenient business center, Three lines ol Street sars pass the door. House open day and night. Mav 31-77 v F. M. BANKS, —©EALKK ISMonuments, Tombstones, AND ALL KINDS OP CEMETERY WORK. PETERSBURG.-. . INDIANA CITY BARBER SHOP, ALFRED BUKRESS, Prop,, M AIN STREET, OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE. Mg-Parties wanting a neat, clean share, their >air cut in the latest styles out. whiskers or nmistaehe dyed, shampoon or any work in the onsorial line will find the CITY B ahbxk Siior an excellent place to call. a month and expenses guaranteed to Ag’ ta Outattree. SH*w & Co., Augusta,JIa

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