Pike County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 50, Petersburg, Pike County, 22 April 1886 — Page 3

Pike County Democrat. Thursday, April 22, 1886. ^ DECdTl. The only decoy used bv P. C. IIammo kd & Soxs to attract customers is the exceedingly simple, straightforward one of FIRST-CLASS GOODS at the LOWEST PRICES this market has ever known. Come and see our stock, and get bur prices. P.C. HAMMOND & SONS. ANNOUNCEMENTS. . TOR STATE SENATOR. William W. Brrry, of Knox county, is a candidate for S;ate Senator from the'district composed of Knox and Pike counties, subject to the decision of the Democratic Senatorial convention. to;r auditor. We are authorized to announce Albert K.Edwards, of Monroe township, as a candidate for Auditor of Pike county, subject to the decision of the Democratic County Convention, to be held Thursday, August 6,1886. FOR MARSHAL. Editor Democrat—Please announce the name of George W. Gulliek as a candidate for Marshal ou the citizen’s ticket. Citizens THE NEWS. SATURDAY, JUNE Stli, Is the date Fixed for the County Convention- -Official Notice. Persuant to a. call of the chairman, the Democratic Central Committee met at Winslow, Saturday, April 17, 1886, and after transacting some other business it wag decided to change the time of holding the county convention from August 5, 1886, to Saturday, June 5th, 1886. Adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. II. J. Wiggs, Chairman. C. )V. Young, Secy. - ,

Farmers are flowing for corn. “E^g sociables" are fashionable. Support good men for the town officers. ,1 j Fresh fish at all limes at W. F. Ilisgens. /There is a good prospect for a large wheat crop. The E. & I. pav cay passed through here. Tuesday. OUr enjoyed a good merchants trade Saturday. You cits buy goods to suit the times ai Mo-es Frank's. • The raiyfrlast week swelled Patoka riveriout of its banks. I.adies button slices, at 95 cents per pair, at Moses Frank's. See adv. of Ijr. Blackwell's dispensary. (jive bit« a call. Some men will ride into (or out of) official position on the town cow. I.f veu want a nice hat, go to Monthomkity & Hudson’s. Considering approaching weather the matrimonial market is active. Call and see the lastest style goods." cheaper than ever, at Moses frank's. The final reports of the retiring Trustees will jfppear in next week's paper. . Montgomery Jfz Hudson have a coins plete line of inch's line shoes, at bottoui prices. The small boy, aud large ones, too, are anxiously awaiting the coming of the. circus. llill merer & Montgomery have jus received a full car load ot doors, sash and blinds. If the present indications materalize new wheat will open at about 65 cents a bushel. Itanium's ‘‘greatest show on earth” will exhibit at Viueennes in Junc^ "W'e shall all go.; Moses Frank jkas the latest style of whiteembroidcried suits, very cheap. Call and see them?' Mr. take The children of the Sunday school will take part in the Easter services at the M. E. Church. The town cow and hog question.is before the people. So are the auiuials most of the time. Henry C. Gordon lias a fine line of clocks, jewelry, silverware, etc., and is offejring rare bargains. Do you want a cireap farm or pleasant home? Go and see T. S. & E. Smith, real estate ageuts. If you are needing a nice, nobby hat or pair of shoes, don't forget Hargrove’s. i The African M. E. church choir, of Washington, will give a concei t at Shacfer’s Ilall to morrow night. 1 Mrs. Frank Scott will up theiy , residence in one of Johnson & Lane’s new cottages. If yon want the best cooking stove or range, go to Billmeyer & Moutjgomery’s and buy the Monitor. A fashion item says that terra cotta grounds with designs of contrasting colors are in high favor this season. Everything in the jewelry line at Gordon’s, in Adams & Son’s drug store. Repairing promptly done. ^ All grades of fine shoes for ladies and children, at Montgomery & Hudson’s. Repairs are the yjjJer of the day. and the exterior and Int»>Hjr ql many of our residences are being «k.antjfled Special attention i§ called tcTHenry C. Gordon’s stock of silverwi invites inspection of goods an* ri^cs. Good Easter innsic ma; in the Presbyterian c]i hath next. The childri

A great many men who are brave iu everything else, aud eve.i honest in other things, will dodge a tax assessor. Farmers, if you want a Cultivator or a Plow, go to Billmever & Montgomery’s aucbsee their stock aud get prices. ?- You dan bhv fourteen pounds, of good sngai for $1.00, and eight pounds of choice coffee for $1,00 at Moses 1 Frank's. George Gullick’s name Is announced as a candidate for Marshal on the 1 Citizen’s ticket. George would make a good marshal. *>For Sale—House and lot, one square from court house: good w ell < and cistern, stable, etc., For particulars inquire at this office. -Sunday was a bright day, and it brought out many people. A number of our citizeus visited Walnut Hills Cemetery on that day. Cashmere, in all colors, full 36 inches wide, 25 cents per yard—actually 1 worth 40 cents. Call and see it, at Halgrovf.’s. The Princeton Leader thiuks that l Alex Oliphant is the man to carry 1 Pike county next fall, as the Republi- 1 can candidate for the legislature. i Montgomery & Hudson have a com- 1 plete line of boys and childrens cloth- ’ iug, any size from four years up. Their prices are cheaper than the cheapest. 1 i Wm. F. Hisgen*8 is headquarters i for fresh fish, and he is prepared to 1 furnish, on short notice, any quantity, from one pound to five hundred > pounds. ‘ Thos. S. Smith having left his posi- i tion as milier iu Crow & Haines’ mill, i will hereafter devote his entire at- 1 ten tion to insurance and real estate business. The homestead property of the de- , ceased John MUtfer, five miles north i of Oakland City, in this eouutv, l was destroyed by fire on the 13th. No J insurance. '

New prints, spring styles* 3.^ ccuts ] per yard; nice gingham, 5 cents per yard; yard-wide bleached muslin, 5 cents” per yard.; yard-wide domestic, 2 V. cents per yard ; at 1 Harurovje's. ( Monday was » lively day in the , Treasurers office, and many were ( paying taxes to avoid becoming de- i linquent. About #3,000 was paid in , on that day. [ , The Republicans'will hold a eon- 1 ventiou to-night to nominaite a ticket for the town election. The wire-pull- < ers will pull through the “cut and 1 dried” ticket. . i 1 Sam A Chambers (“Silver top’-), the ex-clown and temperance lecturer, who is well-known here, is now traveling iu the interest of a Madison cracker bakery. See the fine send off the “Home Comfort” Range gets by citizens iu the ady in this paper. Many wellknown citizens testify to the worth of these ranges. Read their certificates. The township officers qualified ou last Thursday aud Friday. Now affairs are progressing smoothly under the new regime all over the the county, aud the new Assessors art on their rounds. M “(* Billmeyer & Montgomery, the leading hardware and implement dealers, have a display advertisement in this issue. Their stock can not fail to attract the attention of every one. Read their adv and give them a eall. The expeditions up Salt river have returned, and now the town election will be a side issue, the cow aud the hog taking a part, while general preparations are made for the fall campaign. Be ou the alert. Nominate goood men. Then let the battle wage. I. M. Johnson’s store was burglarized Saturday night of about twentyfive dollars worth of goods, amoug which were three boxes of cigars, two boxes of ovsters, several pounds of cheese, a lot of gnm-drops and tobacco. The thief, or thieves, seems to have been very careful in selecting toothsome articles. .The comet that, according to the predictions of the astronomical seeis, was to have appeared about this time and was to attain, by the end of this month, a brilliancy equal to that of its long-haired predecessor of 1881, is evidently belated from some cause which the scientists have not deigned to explain. The best on earth can truly be said of Grigg’s Glycerine Salve, which is a sure, safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises, scalds, burns, wounds aud all other sores. Will positively eure piles, tetter and all skin eruption. Try this wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refu uded. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggistv. 27-ly The Central Union Telephone Company, notwithstanding its alleged inability to continue bnsiiiess in Indiana and conform to the new statute requirements in regard to rentals, is preparing to go ahead with its business at the new rates. It was simply a game of bluff by the telephone company. Engiueer C. A. Slayback, who now has his office temporally at Worthington, was in the city Tuesday. He informs us that three of the four piers for &e iron bridge across White river above Newberry are completed, and/that they will soon he ready to p(it np the iron works. The a magnificent one ashington Gazette.

PERSONAE PARAGRAPHS ibMit the People Here, There and Everywhere. Mr. nnd Mrs. K. P, Richard son went to Svansville, Monday. Mrs. J. C. Canatsev, at this writing, is sported to be convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Moore, of Evansville/ risited friends and relatives here this week Mrs. J. D. McLaughlin, of Velpen, is very ow with that dread disease, consumption. Mrs. Hudson, mother of Will' Hudson, vill soon remove from Boouvi le to this ilace. Lucius Corning, of Washington, was iu own Saturday, shaking hands with old Mends. Moses Frank took a lot of hogs to Ciusinnati last week, and sent two more loads ruesday. Mis. Ida Doty (nee McCoy), wife of Win. 3oiy, is lyiug dangerously ill at her resilence near town. Mis James Wylie and little daughter, of Joonville, has been the guests of Mrs. A. G. Jillmeyer during the past week. Uncle James Risley, one of the oldest and nost respected citizens of this county, is sported dangerously ill, at his home near

»eipen. Jlis9 Hala Hulan, of Bicknell, who has >een visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Bruner or the past two months, will return home o-morrow. Mi-8. Bella K. Williams, who was the :uest of W. P. Knight and family', returned o her home in Cincinnati, Saturday, after a isit of three weeks. Bev. R. E. Hawley, of Washington, has iccepted a call to the Presbyterian pulpit it Oakland City. He is well known here, md his many friends wish him success in lis new field of labor. James Brink, one of the best hotel clerks n the United States, is now behind the desk it the Hyatt House, Washington. He and lenrv Hyatt, the, proprietor, miike a pair hat will do to draw to, aud if they do not nake the guests “full” you can draw on us or any amount. G. D. Jaquess and wife, of Helena, Ark,, isited friends and relatives here the past reek. Mr. Jaquess was a resident of Peersburg for a number of years, bu t removed o Helena twenty years ago,-of which city le served as Mayor three terms, and was ilso Postmaster there, retiring a short time igo. lie had not visited Petersburg for ten ears, and highly compliments the improvenents in our town and vicinity. Choir Concerts. The concert given by the Peters-' >urg M. E. Church choir at Oakland ,'ity last Friday night was a perfect nusieal success, atul was well attended, considering the inclement weather. )ur young ladies and gentlemen of he choir sustained their well-earned ■eputation for musical excellence, rhey were, assisted by Mrs. Clara rt’atkin ati Mrs. Chas. Ravenseroft. )f New Al/auy, aud Lucius Corning, >f Washington. The trip was enjov-i id by all'who attended, and the choir •eturn thanks to the hospitable people ot Oakland City for the entertainnent accorded them. The choir gate a concert at the ihureh here on Tuesday evening, aslisted by the new orchestra. A eiigthv and meritorious program was rendered before a fair audience. The rhoir deserve great eommeudatfon for :heir untiring efforts to please the aeople and increase the church funds. (“The Little Cyclone.” Mkts Ella Miller and company gave lirec Xitertaiuments here last week, .ilaying KX-Mile Crossing” Wednesiay night ; “Chic,” Thursday night, ind a comedy bill Friday night. Miss Miller is a vivacious little lady and fives life and vim to her plays. She ooks and acts like Lotta, and is alogether a charming soubrette. The ■ompauy disbanded here, and Miss Miller returned to Cincinnati. It is said,she will re-organize aud resume he read.

Concert To-morrow Night. The entertainment to l»e given at Schaefer’s Hall to-morrow (Friday) night by the African M. E. Church choir, of Washington, will be one well worth attending. This choir is one of the best colored choirs iu Indiana, and they will be assisted by Mrs. Washington, the well-known soprano, formerly of the celebrated Jubilee Singers. General admission, 25 cents; children, 15 cents. Do not miss it. Attention Soldiers. At the last regular meeting of Merchant Post, No. 15, G. A. R . the Adjutant was instructed to invite all the ex-soldiers, residing in Petersburg and vicinity, to meet at the G. A. R. hall, next Monday night, April 26th, at o’clock. Let all attend as business of'interest to the soldiers will be discussed. W. P. Knigiit, Adjt. Teachers’ and Trustees’ Meeting. A teachers’ and Trustees’ meeting Will be held on the second Tuesday in May. lion. Jno. W. Holcombe, State Superintendent will deliver s. formal address. Other addresses will be given iu program. Everybody come. J ‘L. Mount, County Superintendent. Special Soticgw Frank Bros’, mill is now in operation. With the addition of new machinery this mill is now oue of the best in the state. A superior grade of flour is manufactured, and satisfaction guaranteed. Give them a call. Wanted! Wanted! 50,000 pounds of w’ool, for which I will pay the highest price in cash or trade. Moses Frank. New Clothing, Latest styles, cheaper than ever, at Moses Frank's. 4l DIED. GRAY—At his residence near Matthew’s Chapel, in Jefferson township, on Wednesday, April 7, 1886, of typhoid pneumonia, James 8. Gray, aged 38 years Mr. Gray was a zealous and constant Christian, had been a member of the church for 19 years, and wa3 holding the ofBcc of deacon at the time of his decease. Iu his death his wife has lost a loving and.devoted honored a good Heaves a mourn husband, the church an member, and the community and valuable citizen. He hnrife and a host of friends to Iks loss. But we sorrow not as those Ao have no hope: ■ “Yet again we hope to meet thee, ■ When the day of life is fled ■Then tn heaven with joy to greet thee, t... \ J. II. f.V

COUNTY-NEWS. CLAY TOWNSHIP. Plenty of rain. Wheat looks fine. l>r. P. X. Hoover has moved to’ Boonvilje Corn is getting scarce in White river bottoms. A new Baptist church is t John Blaize’s in Logan towi It is reported that A. L. 3 sucks all of the goose eggs hood. I)ae Grubb moved his sa Cliphant’s place last week, bottoms. If men would work for they do for politics, heaven enormous population. Take warning fox hunters and throw down wheat fieli warning old man or yours rest (inthe way of the bitter siuu.i Farmer. o be built near iship. [aster's hounds n his neighborv mill on Alex in White river their souls like would have au how you leave fences. Take will follow the

HOSIER HASH. crop of corn year that has Politics is quiet in this burg Kaster flowers were uumerous Sunday. Considerable sickness here at this time. How do yon like the Republican-National ticket. Isaac Dyer, east of here, is very sick with pneumonia. Emory Willis moved to White river bottom Tuesday, on his father’s farm. J.„D. Downs was at Petersburg Saturday. We understand he is a candidate for clerk. Preaching here next Sabbath by the 6.1». pastor. The church will also be re-organiz-ed that day. There will be the largest planted rtu this section this been pUnfted for ten years. Wheat on upland is looking extra fine here, but that on low wet land has beeu eonably dau^jgjy>y the late rains. of tf'Jk Sugar llidge neighborhood will orgatViie a Sabbath school at the Sugar Ridge school house next Sunday. There will lie a meeting at the church here next Friday night for "the purpose of taking some action towards gettiug the Shepherd school house moved] up here. We hear some talk of the i>emocrats trying to get lion. W. F. Townsend to make the race this fall for representative. X>on’t know whether Mr. Townsend] would except the nomination, if tendered him. but iu case he should, there would be no doubt of his election. There would be one county at against little of Aunt Jane least, whose vote would be Benny. The children and friends Willis, better, known as Grandma Willis, celebrated her eighty-second birth-day, Tuesday, by giving her a sp|endid dinner. Owing to the busy time ot year, there were ouly a few preseut, hut all enjoyed themselves, and after partaking Lit a bountiful dinner, left wishing her many more happy birthdays. scribbler. PLE1SANTYILLE POINTERS Barefoot boys are no more a rarity. Cherry and apple trees are in full bjoon George Kirkham has rented the Lor property south of town. “It mists awhile, then raijis or shine what does the weather mean?!’ The plow boy in trying to turu the world over, is making his mark in the earth. Rev, J. T. Oliphant, of Fort Branch, preached at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. H. B. Shiveley attended the meeting of the Democratic Central Committee at Winslow, Saturday. No fish have come to our table, yet several fishermen of this town resort daily to the brook west ot town Shoptangh, the dentist, has been laboring among us, taking orders for uew teeth and filling ‘‘aching voids.” Frank Bilderbaek, of Dale, Spencer county, was greeting friends in this vicinity last week. Mr. Bilderbaek will be remembered . by readers of the Dsmockat as one of Pike county’s most popular school teachers of

nueen years ago. W. 15 Pirtle took charge of the trustee’s office Saturday, No one in the township is better qualified for the office that; Mr. Pirtle. “Home teachers before any others” and “So petitions” are two of his rules. Last Tuesday afternoon a crowd of young ladies and gentlemen was seen emerging from the school house and going toward the woods south of town. After an hour or two they came back each bearing a young maple tree. That explained it. The trees were plauted in the school lot. They will be very beautiful in a few years. On the night of the 11th, the residence of Jim Will Bilderbaek was burned. The family was away from home at the time of the fire and nothing in the house was saved. No insurance. SrURGWtjx. OTWELL HAPPESEfeS. Mr. Gray will move his office from Algiers to-day There will be a baptizing in the vicinity of “Hosier” in the near future. Quite a number seems willing to take chances owing to the candidates in the field. In last weeks item’s we stated that Frank Bilderbaek had sold his grocery store; he sold a half interest only . Bob Craig and family left these parts some two or three weeks ago, for Arkansas, where he intends to locate. Considerable sale of youug stock is being made in our vicinity; the writer has lost “lots” of money by not having the stock to sell. We hear that Dubois county will have so many candidates this fall that it will require an hour's time for each voter to make out his ticket- J We hear it talked thatja special examination will be given at Otwell in the near future, provided a number to justify the Superintendent can be had Now Mr. edititor it you are willing (and 1 suppose you a re*. I * ill make my mark. Fi.atcrcik. . Miss Louey Kelly is visiting friends at Jasper this week. Frank Bilderbaek and Mr Conger weut to Vel|>en on business Monday. John Traylor is talking of building a store room on the site formerly occupied by Stem A Porter. Our giu shop did a good business last week. 1 guess by the amount of diunks on our streets. Our streets were made lively Inst Saturday by several “scraping matches.” Come up boys ami settle. A nine pound girl, made its appearance at the residence of Will Nash last Thursday. Mother and child doing well. Otwell is going to organize a base ball nine, to carry off the county honors this fall. We have good material to pick from. Bev- Mr. Inman of Martin county held ai four nights meeting herd last week. It was to have been a potracted meeting hut owing to the lateness of the seasiu it was thought best to postpone it for tiA present The ladies of this place made A Rev. gentleman a | present of a quit*. W i Jnsitrt.

TO CONSUMERS! Montgomery & Hudson are so/e agents in Petersburg for our make of Ladies’ and Misses’ Fine Shoes, and are instructed by us to guarantee every pair to wear and give satisfaction, and should any pair not prove so to either give another pair or refund the money. WOLF & LOWMAN, Maitfrs. Ladies’ tfc Misses’ Shoes, _ cixcixxa ri. ohio. L EG A L .1 D VE li T ISEM EXl’S. Notice of Election. 'THERE will be a meeting at the Altonl X school house in the town of Alford, Pike count.-, Indiana, on Saturday. Anrii 21, at 7 o’clock p. in., for the purpose of electing three trustees to erect a church at that place. -_■ _I,. It. H MtUKAVE. Election of Trustees. VTs regular meeting-of Spartan Lodge. No. • 90. K. of P., to be held at the law office of Richardson & Taylor, on Friday night. May", 1888, at 7::i0 o’clock, there will be an election held to elect three trustees for said lodge, to serve one year. A full attendance is desired. OEO. H. KlsEltT, K. of R. * 8. Notice of Administration. NOTICE is .hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed bv the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pike county, State of Indiana, administrator, with will annexed-of i the estate of Henry Dupree lateof Pike coun- ! t v, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. EDWARD H. REEDY, , Administrator, with will annexed, i April 7, IsCi, _

'roporty. NOTICE is hereby given 'that, the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Glen more M. Itieheson, deceased* late of Pike county, Indiana, will sell at the late residence of said decedent* on SAT UK DAY, M A Y 8, IS86, the personal property of said decedent, consisting of horses, tattle, wagon, plows, fanning implements, and household and kitchen furniture, and other articles too numerous to mention. TfcttMS ok Sa£e.—Five dollars and under cash; over $5.00 n credit of nine months will he given. The purchaser giving his note with approved surety, bearing six per cent, interest from date, without relief from valuation and - appraise merit laws. HENRY S. RICIIESON, I ____Administrator. Notice to Non-Eesident. } State of Indiana,i j- Coujsty of Pike, i i In the Pike Circuit Court, June term, 1SS6. | Lou Robixson i vs > Complaint No. 869. |.Arkoia> Robinsonj • i VOW comes the plaintifF, by Fly J- Wilson her attorneys, and tiles her complaint herein, together with an affidavit, that the defendant Arnold Robinson is not a resident of the State of Indiana, but of Bloomington Illinois Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant. that unless he le and appear on the first day of the next term of the Circuit Court, to be ! holden on the second Monday of June, A. D. j 18-88, at the court house in Petersburg, in suit! [ County, and State, and answer or demur to , said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence. in witness whereof, 1 hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Petersburg, this 17th day of April. A 1>. 1888. Notice to Non-Besidents. State of ixz>taxaJ _ Coi sty of Pike. \ ‘ , j In the Pike Circuit Court, June Term, 188$ j Margery K Morgan* ! VOW eomesHhe plaintiff*, by Busk irk A Dun- ' can, Pusey <v Honeycutt her atttorneys. j and files her complaint herein together with | an affidavit, that the defendants Lemuel j Moss. Charles II. Moss. L. Dow Kinney, WilI mot Castle and Arthur Castle are each and all non-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants, that unless they be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Circuit Court, tube holden on the second Monday of June, A. i P.18-S0, at,the court house in Petersburg in said County and .State, and answerer demur to stud complaint, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Petersburg, this 16th day of April, A. 1>. ISStJv April 22. 1RSH. DAN C. ASH BY, Clerk. Pike Circuit Court. vs. | Lemuel Moss April ±-\ 1888. 1>AN C. ASHBY,Clerk, Pike Circuit Court.

Notice to Non-Eesident. The State of Indiana, Pike County. In the Pike Circuit Court, June Term, 1880. John Skinner, William Nowlin, Roxey Nowlin, Michael Nowlin, David J. llefron and Martin Fleener, Trustees for Michael Nowlin. Com plaint No.Now comes the plaintiff, by his attorney, and tiles his complaint herein, together with an affidavit, that thq defendants William Nowlin, Roxey Nowlin and Michael Nowlin are non-residents of the state of Indiana. Notice is hereby given said defendants; that unless they be and appear on the first day of the next term of the Pike Circuit Court holden on the 2nd Monday of June. AvTi., 1886, at the court house in Petersburg in said County and State, and answer or demur to said compiaiht, which asks to quiet title to real estate in which said defendants claim some interest, the same will be heard and determined in t heir absence. In witness v-hereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Peter>.burg‘, this 9th day of April, A. IKSO fa BA L] 1 > A N. C. ASH BY W.F. Townsend, Plffs. A tty. Clerk. —No. 33.— SKWriffs- Sale. BY virtue of a certified copy of » decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Pike i Circuit Court, in a cause wherein Peter M. Cochran is plaintiff and Daniel Her is riej fondant, requiring me to make the sum oi | one hundred and four dollars and forty-five i cents, with interest on said decree and costs, i I will expose at public sale, to thv high- | ext bidder, on SATURDAY. the 15th dav of Mav, A. D., 1880, Between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m., and 4 o’clock »». m., of said day, at the door of the Court-house in Pike county, Indiana, the rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven vea»*s, of the following described real estate, to-wit: The northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty-five (35), and a part of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section three (3), all in town two (2) south, range eight (8) west; in Pike coumv Indiana. If such rents and profits will not sell for n sufficient sum 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, or so much thereof as may he sufficient to discharge said decree, interesl and costs. Said sale will lx* made without any reliei whatever from valuation or apuruisement I laws. W. .1. S1IRODK. April 22, ISSfi. Sheriff Pike County. J. C. iUllheimer, Att’y for plaintiff. —No. 34— Sheri (Fs Sale. 1>Y virtue of a certified copy of a decreet* > me directed from t he Clerk of the Pik* Circuit Court, in a cause wherein Peter M Cochran is phuntifi' and Anna Williams h defendant, requiring me to make the sumo thirty-five dollars ami fifty cents, with inter est on said decree and costs, 1 will expose ai public sale, to t’ie highest bidder, oil SATURDAY, the lath dav of Mav A. !)., 1886, Between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. end ■ o’clock p. M. of said day, at the door of I h. Court-house of Pike county, Indiana, tin rents and profits for a term not exucedlnt seven years, of the following described rea estate, to-vrlt: Twenty-six (20) acres in a paraleil strip oil of the south side of the northeast quartei of the sou A west quarter of section twenty six (28), in township two (2) south, rangt (7) west; in Pike county, Indiana, If such routs anit profits will not sell for i sufficient sum to satisfy said decree, Interea and cists, I will, at the same time and plaee expose to public sate the fee simple of salt real estate, or so much thereof as may be suf Helen t to discharge said decree. Interest ant costs. Snld sale will he made without any retie whatever from valuation or ippratsemen laws. W.4.*fcrttODE. April 22, 1888. Sheriff Pike Count y. d. TtUlh.imer, att'y fi,r pl.fntlff.

H LOW PRICES DRAW THE CROWDS! Are two reasons why MONTGOMERY & HUDSON are now enjoying a splendid trade. Think of it! Good Calico for 3| cents per yd.; Yard-wide Heavy Unbleached Muslin, 51 cents per yd.; Hope Bleached Muslin, 7 cents; and, in fact, everything in the line of Dry Gfoods, Qloth” ing, Bo©y, Shoos, Hats, &c., equally as low. Pharmacy and Dispensary. G.B.BLACKWEU,M.D„ --) HAS 3PESED (- IX GUS. FRANK'S NEW BLOCK, MAIN STREET, PETERSBURG, INDIANA, A PHARMACY AND DISPENSARY/ -AN D IN CONNECTION THEREWITHA LARGE AND COMMODIOUS OFFICE, \\ here he is enabled by special arrangements, appliances and conveniences, to treat diseases generally aud to make A Specialty of Chronic Diseases, Diseases of Females, the Eye, THE EAR, CATARRHAL AND RECTAL. The Pharmacy and Dispensary A\ ill be presided over by Dr. S. B. CARLETCXNVuuder nay supervision. _, DR. G. B. BLACKWELL.

SHORT PARAGRAPHS SENTIMENTS i —of. Dub Customers— -) OX THE (-—

This is to certify that we purchased of Mr. Phil. Chilton, salesmau tor the Wrought Iron Range Company one of their “Home Cdmfort’’ Ranges and, having tested it thoroughly, find i it perfection in every respect. It eon- \ sutnes only about one half the amount I of fuel of any other cooking apparatus we have ever used, afid-must.sav that could we not procure another of the same kind would not take $100 for it. Have used both coal and wood and find it works perfectly with either. Jons: A. Ewing. Mks. E. J. Ewing. Fort Branch, Gibson Co., Iud. We wish to state to the goad citizens of our county that we have purchased one of the celebrated “Home Comfort’’ Ranges of Mr. W. S. Wood, salesman for the Wrought Iron Range

Company anti are pleased to sav thal it gives eutire satisfaction. This is the fourth cooking apparatus we have purchased, and are bound to say it is far superior to any wc have ever used D. M. Shawiian. Mbs. Jake Shawiian Petersburg, Pike County, lud. We arc glad of the opportunity o) stating to the citizens of this count) that we have purchased of Mr. D. L | Carter, one of the meritorious anc highly recommended “Home Cbm fort” Ranges, and are pleased to sat that it has given entire satisfaction it every respect, in fact could we not pro cure another of the same kind $1(X could not take it from our kitchen. Robert Johnson. Mrs. C. Johnson. Petersburg, Pike County, lud.

Wrought Iron Range Company, St. Louis, Mo.: Gentlemen—We, (he citizens of Pike and Gibson counties, have eael purchased qpe of your “Home Comfort” Ranges and arc pleased to say tha they are giving entire satisfaction. This certificate you can. use in any man nor you may see proper.-— ‘ Joe Moore. Geo. W. Kinninn. Mrs. Nancy Catt. Wright Liudy. Dog. John Smith. Lowry Gladish. Jonathan Loveless. Mrs. John Dejarnett. James Richardson. N. Rumble. I). M. Shawhan. U lyses* Arhothuott. Robt. Johnson. E. W. Hitch. Mrs. R. N. Parrott. Greeu Cunningham. Gus. K. Geisc. Win. G. Murphy. Warren Douglass. J. A. Ewin. J/tmes W. Garrison. Mrs. J. M. Smith. Milton MeRoberts. Airs. Allen Spain. Prettymon Montgomery. J. K. King. Robt. N. Hubbard. D. C. Applegate. R. P. Brim. Lewis Witherspoon. Raley Williams Jerry Humphries. Mrs. John MeFattidge. W. P. Witherspoon. J. C. Redman. Geo. Byers. Elisha Mead. Thos. Hull. Isaac R. Bennett, J. E. Douglass. Henry Luhring. Absalom Yager. James li. Montgomery. 14

Notice of Administration. N otick is hereby given, that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of 1‘ikc county, State of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Henry A, Katterjohn^Jate of Pike eouuty, deceased. Said estate h< supposed to be solvent. April J, lissti, LOU18 K ATTKlUOjBX. Administrator. Notice of Administration. NOTICE Is hereby Riven, that the undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pike county, State of Indiana, administrator of tpe estate or Glenmore M. P.ichasnn, late of Pike county, deceased. Said estate ts supposed to be solvent,. April lOtli, 1RHC. Htf KVS. RicllESOS, / Townsend A Kteener, a tty’s. Administrator 4 Sy.p«ln.ten<tezLCa ITotlce. PUBLIC EXAMINATION OK AI’fLIeants for teacher’s license will lie held on the last .Saturday of each month as follows: Kor months having an even number of days, at Augusta. For those having an odd number, at Petersburg. A certificate of good moral character from eoinc member of the Count ” ty Hoard of Kducndppliuants In the Superintendent by .1. U MOUNT, County Pup*!.

Gua&iian’s SaleopS&HSstate. NOTICE $ fit’rarfy litven that the muter the estate of Asuhc Whitauw, a peiwi of unsound mind am Uii'aimbluiif managing! hi® own estate will sol at prtvop Bale, the fptfojgj/jt real -estate, li Pitcecornty. In thewdb/pt Indiana, to-wit The uellvideit one-halrorf the soirth-wes quarts* of the south-east quarter of sec tie tweipy-six (*»;, town two (2) south, of rung eight (S) west. The undivided one-half of th w.fh-east quarter of the south-west, quarto ofreeetion twenty-fix (28>. The undivided ode-half of the west half of the north-cus slwTrter Of section twenty-seven (27t and th north-east quarter of the south-east quarto of section twirty-six (DP) oil in town two (i south of ranee eight (8) west—two huudre acres. Also the undivided one-half of th east half of the north-west quarter of sei-tlo stxteen (161 town two (2) south of range sove (Tl west. Also the undivided one-half of feet otrthe north side of lot seventy-three (7! In Winslow, and the undivided one-half of lc two (2) th Winslow, and one-lialf of lot twee iy-one (21) in Arthtrr, Pike county, Indian; Applications of purchasers will he receive by Henry J. WTggs Artliur, Pike county. Ind! ana, until first day of June, 18H8. Terms or bams.—One-half cash, the res! due tu nine and eighteen months, the pui chaser giving note at six per eont. Intend i waiving relief from valuation laws and st cured by good freehold surety. HF.NHT J. WJ«GR.'Vnft<ltuw

Hailroad-:-Time-:-Table3. Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad. Taking Effect Sunday, March 21,1886. STATIONS. Dep. Evansville . *“ Somerville “ Oakland City. “ Petersburg Arr. Washington GOING NORTH. No; 10. 9:25 a in 10:28 a a 10:88 a m 11:18 a m 12:10 i> m GOING SOtTH. No. 38. 5:50 p m 7:13 a m 8:28 a m 9:85 a in 11:20 am No. 9. *o. 27. 1:40 pm 12:30 pm 2:33 pm 2:33 pm 8:Ut p m 4:00 pm 3:15 pm 4:80 pm 4:15 pm 6:20 pm No. 11 [south] arrives at 6:53 a. m. and No. 12 [north] at 6:30 p. m. Trains run daily except Sunday, connecting with trains east and west on O. A M. at Washington. G. J. GRAMMER, General Passenger Agent. 8TATION8. Dep. Washington. “ Petersburg “ Oakland City. *e Somerville Arr. Evansville

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train No. l leaves lerre Haute at *:20 p. in. and arrives in Evansville at 7:15 p. in Train No. 8 leaves Evansville at 10:80 a. in. and arrives in Terre Haute It 2:25 j>. m. Trains 5 and 6 daily with'sleeper between Nashville and Chicago. Trains 3 and 4 daily with ♦eping cars between Evansville Chinairo and Kviinsvilie and Indianapolis. ■Trains 2 and 1 daily with through Buffet coach between Evansville and Indianapolis. Trains 9.10. 23, 24 daily except Sunday. K -:----ifl -8 THE OLD RELIABLE OJ <Bz OHIO AN1> MISSISSIPPI. Popular Through Route and Direct last line to all Points East <3z Fast Time, Best Arvommodations and Sure Connections in I'uion Depots. TKHEE DAILY TRAILS EACH WAY BETWEEN Cincinnati, Louisville and- St. Louis, __Stopping at Way Points._ Luxuriant Parlor Tars on all bay Trains. Palau. Sleeping Cars on all Night Trains. 1'INK Bit COICHIS ON ALL TRAINS, y TRAINS GOING EAST: ! r Station’s. Accom- Day Night Fast mod’ll Exp. Exp. Exp. >.v st. Louis -r555am *8U0am *700pm*800pm N '■ Odin. K45am lOlOnrn 921 pm 1021pm " Olnoy... KMiani 1140am 1*> 59pm 1153pm “ Viuceun’s 1210pm 1252pm 11 59am 1255am “ Wash’ton. 12 50pm 13opm 12 35am 132pm “ Mitchell.. 223pm 247pm 2 t2am S12am “ Seymour 4 04pm S48i>m 3 42am 432am “ N. Vernon 4 35pm 4 14pm 4 42am 157am Ar Cincinnati 7 50pm 035pm 7 Hum 7 2 sup “ Louisville. 630pm 630pm 655am 665am TRAINS GOING WEST: ’# Lv Cincinu’ti r» 00am *815am *7 00pm *6 00pm “ N. N eman 910am 1037am 942pmi026pm “ Seymour 9 45am ll 03ain 1015pm 1102pm “ Mitchell... 11 06am 1301pm 1136pm It 15am “ Wash’ton. 12 50am 112pm 132am gjtoaiu “ Vincena’s 1 50pm 2 10pm 2 loam 2o0am “ Olney.. 253pm 3 id pin 315am . “Odin 24.3pm 430pm 500am 521am ArSt, Louis 7 22pm 640p?n 730am 7 40am Through Sleeping Car Accomodations to Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburg, Washington, Baltimore, Kev York, St. Louis, Cairo, New Orleans, nud all Intermediate Palatal For Emigrants and Land Seekers, tbe“0. & M.” is the .Shortest and quickest route and provides the best accomodations. The O. & M. is the only line running a sleeping ear of any description between CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS. Close and sure connections in Union Depots at all terminal points for the East and West. For reliable information as to routes, rates, tickets, time, etc., apply In person or by letter to E. G. RONDURANT. Agent Ohio 5 Mississippi ll’y, Washington, lnd.v Or J. N. CHANDLER, Trav. Pass. Agt., Vincennes, Indiana. W. NV. PEABODY, W. 13. SHATTUC, Pres’t and tien. Man. Gen. Pass. Agt. CINCINNATI. O BE SI RE

Jeffersonville, Madison So. 5 Indianapolis Mail No. 1 Chicago lssetiress No. .1 Indlanapoits Es So. 7 Chicago csTxoiax uitb.) ^ ■ Schsovi.e in Effect Nov rrains 'depart from Lauisvu.i% Kt.. going North *s follows: CENTRAt. STANPARlr TINE. -K>:45 a m *7:t0« m Returning arrive ef Loulsvttic ire foilowe:' No. 10 SontTwirn Express’:; No. 4 Louisville Express' No. 2 Louisville Mail .+7 23 s m fl2 00am No. 0 Louisville Express.*10 46pm •Daily . iDally except Sunday. Trains Nos. 1 and 7 connect at Indianapolis for St. Louis. Nos. 3 and 5 going North and Noa. 4 and S m\ Cambridge City and Madison Branches. - No. 2 going Smith and Ncu 1 going North have through couches and parlor cars between t Louisville and Chicago without change. • No. iO going South and No. 7 going North have through coashes and elegant new sleeping cars between Chicago and without change. For time tables* rates : ets, baggage checks and, regarding the running of O. H. Haoku-cy or z. T. Ticket Agents JAMES McCRE A. Con. Manager. Pittsburg, Pa. H. n. PKRRfO. Asst OenT ■v- , tnd i