Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 14, Petersburg, Pike County, 25 August 1893 — Page 1

VOL. XXIV. . ' PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1893. NO. 14.

The Peoples' Store l

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f Ion remember how you used to dance to the music of a twelve inch rule in ‘"days of yore.” How Jimmy Brown set down on a bent pin, how you used to play "hookey.” But^s has nothing to do with the piles op nsriE’W" a-coms at the Peoples* Store. You are going to need a new dress for the fair. A few minutes look will convinoe you our store is the place to buv. AH the new dress goods, all the new colors, with new silks, velvets gimps. &c.. to match. Twenty pieces of dress goods, new fall plaid's, stripes, Jfco.. just the thing for fall. 29o yard worth 40 cents. Don’t fail tCSee them. The greatest line of ladies and childrens line shoes in town. Bargains in varn and blankets. Always make our store your headquarters. You are always welcome. ( —-1-:-See the Lovely Presents that We are giving away. W. V. HARGROVE Ss GO., '——The People's Store

The Pike county fair next week. Born to Ilev. and Mrs. Law on Sunday last, a boy. Lost—A ladies’ watch chain. Finder return to this office. Subscribe for The Democrat and secure ail the news of the county. Miss Millie Thomas is visiting relatives at Oakland City and attending the fair. Miss Maggie Meyers, of Shoals, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Lory and family, Challics, 4c'a yard; latvns, 5c a yard; splendid cal,ico, 5c a yard; silk mils, 17c. Hargrove & Co. h^r. and Mrs. Philip Soigle, of Evansville, are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Charles Veeck. They say the Star Clothing House is the only place where you are sure of the latest styles in moil’s wear. II. Rickrich and wife and James Kelly and wife visited friends at Lynnville over Sunday, returning Monday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Baiti will represent the Epworth League of this city at the convention to be held at Indianapolis week alter next. The best summer drink is Ilo-ko ^ and Lemon Sour Soda Pop manufactured by A. J. Dant, Washington, Indiana, aud for 6ale by James Kelly. Try it. 11-5 The Indiana state fair takes place at Indianapolis, September 18th to 23rd. The E. & I. railroad will sell round trip tickets for one fare, limited to return until the 24tb. Will Demumbrum on the Jasper road east of town has a lot qf firstclass brjck for sale. The prices uutil the first of September will be 40 and 50 cents per 100. Don’t wait. 13-2

Mr. Harrison Smith, one of the wealthy farmers of Pike county, brought' a fine horse over Thursday and placed him in the hands of John McCarty for training.—Washington Gazette. ' Little vegetable health producers; DeWitt’s Little Early Risers cure malarious disorders and regulate the 6tomach and bowels, which prevents headache and dizziness. Bergen, Olipbant & Co. 34* The school house at Alford burned down Saturday evening. It is supposed to have been set fire to, as there was evidence of^pch from tho smell of coal oil. The school furniture was all destroyed. The loss will amount to several hundred dollars. There will be a pie social at Knight’s chapel, Logan township, Saturday evening. The members of the church are desirous of paying off a small debt and take this novel method of raising funds, If you want ‘ jiie of ary kind don’t fail to attend

Are you coming to the fair next week. Dr. T. It? Itice made a visit to Dale friends this week. Soda water, the refreshing summer drink, is now on sale ot the City drug store, * E. P. and Mrs. Richardson are at Chicago this week taking in the sights of the big fair. Our fall suits are dandies and m.v haw perfect they lit. They are cheap too. Star Clothing House. 98c buys a pair of ladies’ kid button shoes worth $1.25, and 25c buys a pair of infants’shirt, worth 45c, at Hargrove & Co’s. Daniel Harrison, one of the sound ol'd democrats living near Hosmer, was in the city last Saturday aud renewed his subscription. Business of all kinds is exceedingly dull this week. Trade was bright, last week and the fair coming on next week necessarily cuts ofi business. Karl’s Clover Root, the new blood purifier, gives freshness and clearness to the complexion aud cures constipation. 25 cents, 50 cents and $1.Q0. ‘ 35Misses Dot aud Myrtle Posey, daughters of the Hon. F. B. Posey, of Evansville, who have been visiting friends here the past week return | home tomorrow. Hub and Mrs. Ttslow, of Louisa, Kentucky, arc visiting friends in this city. Mr. Tislow was a former resident of this citv, but now engaged in the jewelry business at Louisa. We could not improve the quality if paid double the price. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is the best salve that experience can produce, or that money can buy. Bergen. Olinhant

& Co. 34* Squire Chappell’s court will be in session Saturday. Clay township will be represented iu court by a numl^r of parties. Two assault and battery cases will be on trial from that township. Peter Dorf has a lot of firstclass lime and Portland cement and hair for plasterer's use. lie also sells oils and gasollHe. He buys junk of all kinds. Don’t forget Pete when in need of anything in that line. 13 4 George D. Martin went to Evansville last week to have a surgical operation performed in the nose. The operation was performed at the hospital and consisted of removing a piece of bone from each side of the uose. Uncle Si Slocum, the tried and true friend ot the editor ot The Dehoc&ajr has signified his intention of attending the county fair next week, and w<3ll attempt to give a full description of it in a letter to this paper. He promises to make it richj fare and racy- U00^ out for it.

George S. Eisert returned home Wednesday. Charles Boonshot is confined to his house with typhoid fever. For a nice refreshing summer drink try “Coca-cola” at Bergeu, Oliphant & Co’s. ♦ Don’t go to the worlds’ fair without fitting yourself out at the Star Clothiug House. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be bargain days at Mrs. Richardson’s millinery store. The E. & 1. railroad will sell round trip tickets to the U. B. conference at Odou for one and one-third fare. Hargrove & Co. show the grandest line of new dress goods in town and they always have all the new trimmings. David Duston made horseshoes out of nails in his excitement last Friday. It’s a bouncing big boy and will use the sledge in the shop. Mrs. Newt. Selby, Mrs. Minnie Dougherty, Mrs. Fred Selby and Master Code Potter, of Princeton, Sundayed in the city the guests of friends. Shiloh’s Vitalizer is what you need for dyspepsia torpid liver, yellow skin or kidney trouble. It is guaranteed to give you satisfaction. Price 75 cents. 35* Quarterly meeting services at the Methodist church next Sabbath. Dr. Grim will preach in the evening at 7:30 and administer the sacrament of the Lord’s supper after the sermon. W. E. McEldery will be here during the fair'and will take orders for fruit trees for the fall delivery. Hold your orders for him. lie represeuts the Heikes nursery of Dayton,

VSI11U. ±2-0 The Calmuck band passed through the city last Saturday morning on its way to Hostner. The band is under the direction of Gus Weber, and is making rapid advancement in tooling horns. ^ On Tuesday evening last the Masonic lodge at this place complimented the ministers hf their order with eacli a beautiful white leather apron. They are very neat and of beautiful designs. A- J. West, one of the prosperous farmers of Madison township, was in the city Tuesday. While in the city he dropped two and one-half plunks into our patent-applied-for-burglar-proof safe. Thanks. Parties desiring full blood PolandChiua stock hogs should see S. C. Wyatt. He will be at the fair next week with several head where they cau be seen at the stock pens. They are full-blooded and from his slock farm. Tom Barker will deliver milk at your residence in any quantity from a pint to a gallon, lie has firsiclass dairy cows aud guarantees the milk to be of the finest quality aud absolutely pure. Leave orders at the postoffice. 14-4 Col. Samuel II. Taylor, of Washington, died Suuuay after a lingering illness. lie was a prominent politician in the democratic party, and had held many responsible positions. The funeral occurred Wednesday. He was fifty-six years of age. Samuel James, who claims to be a relative of tl.ie famous outlaws Frank and Jesse James, filled up on cornjuice last Friday and was run In by Marshal Battles. To make things even Squire Chappell fined James $2 and costs for the jolly good time he

naa. In another column of today’s paper will be found the ad of the Gold Mine, the famous grocery house of Petersburg. John Yiehe is a veteran in the grocery business and has a knowledge of just what to handle and how to please the trade. Ho buys in large quantities and gives his customers the benefit of his bargains. About twenty ladjes of the aid society met at the homo of Mrs. Philip Schlemmer last Friday evening and took full possession. A right royal time was had, refreshmouts Were Berved and before the departure of the guests Mrs. Schlemmer was prefented with a beautiful gold thimble as a token of the esteem in which she is held in the society. All unite in the wish that Mrs. Schlemmer and her family may find many warm friends ip fter pew home,

Sheriff Kin man is on the sick list this week. James Means’ celebrated 8hoes>sold only by Star Clothing House. Fine job printing is one of the specialties ot The Democrat office. Call and see our liue of new goods. Willis Reifsnvder was acquitted of the charge ot assault with intent to kill by Squire Chappell last week. Don’t forget the bargain days at Mrs. Richardson’s millinery store, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. - There is hardly a lady in Petersburg that don’t wear Stribley’s glove fitting shoes, why don’t you ? Hargrove & Co. sell them. Frank Lorv, who has been engaged in Robinson, Illinois, for several mouths past has resigned his position and returned home. A. Ashby, of Lockhart towuship, was in the city last Saturday and left the necessary ducats to have The Democrat continued to his address. If you can afford to be annoyed by sick headache and constipation, don’t use DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for these little pills will cure them. Bergen, Oliphant & Co. - 34* Uncle George SIple spent a(ie day at the Methodist parsonage. He is one of our oldest citizens, being 80 years old the 2nd of this month. We enjoy the society of such taen. James Griffey died in this city Wednesday evening of consumption. The tuneral services were conducted yesterday afternoou by Rev. Bain. Interment at Walnut Hills r cemetery. Head Quarters—for real estate, farm and city property for Sale on reasonable terms at the reliable realestate ageucy of W. H. H. Thomas, the leadiug realeslate agency in the county. 38-5 ,

lhc balloon ascension as advertised for last Saturday afternoou failed to come dff. The balloon was in that condition which some people call “busted,” hence the postponement to some other date. A surprise party wa9 tendered Miss Hilda Schlemmer last Tuesday evening by her numerous little friends. Games were played and refreshments were served and everybody united in having a good time. Store room for rent. The room now Occupied by W. S. Mitchell, on the corner of Maiu and Eighth streets will be ready for rent on and after September 13th. 14 3 Mbs. Mary Hisoen. In another column will be found the program of the Pike county institute which will be held in this city commencing Monday, September 4th. All teachers of the county should make it a point to be in attendance. Jasper Willis, one of The Democrat's good old friends, called last Friday to renew his subscription. The editor is rapidly making the. acquaintance of its old subscribers and. this he appreciates very: much. Come at all times we are glad to meet with you. William Highfield, another of the Dubois county white-cappers has had justice meted out to him. . He was given a two years sentence last Saturday by the jury. This makes two out of the three defendants tried at i his term of that^ourt who have been convicted. There are several more of the defendants to be tried. •

It is all a mistake about George West being a groat lover of watermelons. George says that he sent a flue large melon home last Tuesday, but when he come to look for the aforesaid melon it had disappeared. Dr. Lamar, John Young a«d Sim Haines are good judges of melons, and claim to have eaten the best melon of the season on that day. George was invited to participate in the festivities. G. B. Campbell was appointed on last Monday as postmaster at Pikeville, vice Henry Chappell, removed. Mr. Campbell is clfle of the sound and true-blue democrats of Lockhart township, and The Democrat congratulates him on his appointment. He will mate a good and efficient postmaster and Congressman Taylor could not have recommended a better man for the place. This finishes up the fourthclass postoffices in Pike county. TheK* has been no appojrjtpjent at Petersburg as yet,

Joe Young is visiting friends ill Kentucky for a few weeks. Down they go. Men's $125 fine shoes 98c at the St$r Clothing House A large picnic was held at th< Traylor church in Jefferson town ship yesterday. Dr. Wheeler, of Jiockport, was th< guest of County Recorder Sumnei during the past week: Big reductions in men's soft shirts just the thing for this hot weather See 'em. Star Clothing House. Soda and all its popular flavors al Bergen, Oliphant & Co’s. The only place in the city for a cool, refreshing drink. * William Selby has moved back to his farm near the city. He will continue to attend to business at the livery stable. Mrs. Richardson, the milliner, offers great bargains in fall styles ol hats and bonnets on next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Remember that The Democrat offers special premiums at the tair this year, and the lucky ones will receive The Democrat free one year. Big pumpkins, squashes, watermelons and everything else will be on exhibition at the lair next week. Big races and a big time is guaranteed. Prof. G- W- Thompson and wife, of Terre Haute, visited G. J. Nichols and family over Sunday. Mr. Thompson is one of the faculty of the Indiana State Normal. All the talk in the world will not convince you so quickly as one trial of DeWitt’s" Witch Hazel Salve, tor scalds, burns, bruises, skin affections and piles. B. O. & Co. 34* Col. Henry Hiatt, Washington, was in the city Monday night, giving the K. of P. boys a few instructions in drill tgprk. The colonel is a genuine good fellow and has many friends :in the city.

One word prescribes it—“perfection.” We refer to DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures obstinate sores, burns, skin diseases and is a wellknown cure for piles. Bergen, Oliphant & Co. 34* Muncie is afflicted with the smallpojp. There are nearly forty cases in that city. So far but one death has resnlted from the disease. The cily has been quarantined, and a close watch is kept over the affected district. When fou want job printing of any kind don’t fail to call at The Democrat office and see styles and learn prices. We have on hand a splendid line of all kinds of business stationery and at prices iu keeping with the times. The city schools will open Monday, September 4th, reports to the contrary notwithstanding. The county teachers’ institute will be held the same week, which doubtless started the report. Get the children really for school the first Monday in September. C. G. Colvin wa9 not content with being ahead on his subscription and so handed ns $1.25 to pay for anothei year. This is what makes us feel gocd, but then we are, liable to spend that money before the next year, comes round. But its a sure thing the wolt will be slaved ofl for a while at let.st as long as there are such men as Mr. Colvin in Pike county.

The city council met in®special session Wednesday evening. The business of the evening was the adoption of an ordinance requiring all hackmen to pay a license of $d.00 per we jk during the lair. Sidewalks were ordered built on both sides of Ninth street to the orphans' home. Marion Jones, Joe Martin and William Flcklin were named as policeman for next week during the fair. Birdseye, the prosperous llittle town on the Air Line about fifty miles southeast of this city was almost entirely swept from the face of Ine earth by fire Sunday night. The fire broke out about nine o’clock. We are unable to learn any of the particulars, except that only about a half a dozen houses now remain to mark the ruins of what was the day before a prosperous little town of about 600 or 700 inhabitants. The buildings in the town were all frame and of course in this dry weather became easy prey to the raging flames.

Dr. Bain went to Winslow Wednesday on church business. Make our stores your headqaarters during the f air. Ilargrove & Ca. Mrs. J. W. Bergen and children are visiting® relatives 'at Franklin this week. Mrs. W. J. Thurman and chi dren , are visiting relatives in Warrick . county this week. Order a nice hat or bonnet next week during the bargain days at Mrs. Richardson s millinery store. Large numbers from this city and vieiuity are attending the Oakland City and Washington fairs this week. Mrs. Mary Cline,died on Tuesday last of dropsy. The funeral war conducted at tbe!residence Wednesday by ReV. Law. Mrs. Littlepage, of San Bernardino, California, arrived in the pit} last Tuesday the guest of her sister, Mrs. George Ejsert. She wiH remain until September.

Captain 8tveeney, l'. S. A., San Diego, California, sa/s; “Sbiioh’s Catarrh remedy is the first met icina I have ever found that would d> ms any good,” Price 50 cents. 35* There will he an excursion to Evansville ou Sunday, iSeptembei 3rd. Train will leave Petersburg at 9:35 a. m?, and loaves Evansville on ntnrn at 6:00 p. m. fare for the round trip one dollar, DeWitt’s Witch Hare! Salve cures piles. DeT.’itt’s Witch Hazel lalve cures burns. DeWill’s Witch lazel Salve cures sores. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salte cure ulcers. Bergen, Oliphatit & Co. 34* R.,V. Wilis and wife, of Algiers, were in the city Tuesday. Mr. Willis isoneoftlo successful teachers of Pike conutj’ and will teach the voting idea how to shoot the coming school year at Algiers, Bob Lee now lavs claim tc the championship belt of Pike county at the amateur bicyclist: He mads the run from W inslow tc Petersburg last Monday morning in forty minutes. The distance is,nine miles and n as a hard ride over the bills. ,Prof. A. C. .Crouch and family, Lloyd Thompson and wife, J. D. Hollon and wi:’e, I. R. Lett, wife and daughter, Sebastian Selby and wife and Fred Smith and wife are among those from this vicinity attending the world’s fair at Chicago this week. DeWitt Q. Chappell, a prominent attorney of Petersburg, was in the city a few hours last night. He took the air line train this morning at one o’clock for Springfield, Illinois where he goes a« an attorney m a fifty thousand dollar will case. Some of the heirs in the cast* by the name of Dyehouse reside In this county.— Princeton Democrat.

The large run of job work which The Democrat has been enjoying for the past three or font1 weeks continues and has necessitated the employment bof another firstclass artist, wbte the editor has been compelled to dcff his linen and manipulate in the jcb depar*nient. For firstclass work you will always find Tit:i Democrat right at the front. Call and see us and get our prices tmd examine the fine qualtv of stock used. SCo cheap work at any price. Already ijiere are a large number 1 of entries for the fair and the secrer i tary has been busy all week a tending to business connected with the ; exhibition. There is more tha n us? ual interest shown by parties who in former years have not contributed much to the success of the fair, every- ] thing in and around the grounds is ' in good sh ipe, and it is confidently expected that there will be a g-eater number of entries and a larger a .tendance than in former years. Get your things ready and go. Congressman Taylor has been. placed on the house pension and reform iu ci#il service committees. Indiana Congressmen have fared very well at the hands of Speaker '>isp. Hon. A. N. Martin, congressman from the Eleventh district, remains as chairman of the invalid pension 'committee, where lie has nude a splendid ro^ord and gained the good will and friendship of every ole. veteran. Holman is chairman o* the copimittee on ludian affairs, and Con■» gressman Cooper was madeohairman of the committee on arid laudA gug immigration,