Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 14, Petersburg, Pike County, 25 August 1893 — Page 8

4m I.J.ML'1—---UlBg The County,. News Gathered by Our Correspondents from ’ Various Parts of Pike County for the Democrat’s Headers. four Friends, Where and Wh#t they Are ltolujr at Present. ^rl*f item ItMM Cra»klr»llj PartrajeS-Send la Year Items.

Wlaslow Items. From tlie Winslow Lender, Chas. Hussey, of Buford, Kentucky, is Visiting his sister, Julia McConnell. T. J. Heed and family, of I’etersburg, 8|>eat Sunday here the guests of his brother-iu-law, S. T. Hariison. The funeral of Tommy Miner will be preached the first Sunday in September at Flat Creek church by Elder Wright. Rev. Wright returned home Saturday from Harrison county where he has' been boldiug a protracted meeting He preached the funerals of twb of the white caps, who were killed by the Conrad boys. William Inman’s residence two miles cast pftown was consumed by fire Tuesday 'night. Mr Inman had just recently purchased the property from William Hargrove and had not yet moved into it. It is supposed that some scoundrel set it on fire. ' While digging in a well on the farm of J. W. McCord Wednesday, the workmen dug into a pile ol logs 25 feet under the surface. After going through 17 feet of yellow clay they struck a blue mud in which they found jthe logs the size of which vary from 11 to IT inches in thickness. The timber, judging from appearances, Is yellow poplar. Squires Adkerson and Chambers and Dr. DeTar held an insanity inquest ou Arthur W. Thompson, o! Arthur, this week They decided that he was partially insane and appointed Marion Thompson to take charge oi him and his business. Mr. Thompson has been engaged in the merchandise business foy a good many years at that place, but has been a very hard drinker for some time which is the cause, of his downfall, ile is to be pitied.

Augusta Items. The infant child of George Black died Just Sunday. The steel rails are being laid on the J).anch railroad to this place, ' An intant child of James Pipes died last Saturday, apd was buried on Sunday at this place. Rev. Justin Miller, who has been in Crawfbnl county preaching since last July, has returned home. Several of the young people of this place attended the Sunday school picnic at the |ron fridge last Sunday. The old veterans at this place are making arrangements to attend the encampmeut at the state capital nest month. (bounty Treasurer Beach paid his lather a visit last Sunday. He made the trip on bis bioycle in a little less tnan two hours. ' The postoffioe at this place will change hands next week. W. H. Scales is the new postmaster, and there is no question but Vrhat he will make an efficient officer. Court will open in Squire DeBruler’s office fiext Monday. The case of the State vs ilames Pipes will come up for beariug. He js charged with horseracing on the public jilghway. John Manning, of Simtown, was in the city Sunday. >j*FU8 Beckville Items. Wheat breaking is on hand. James Gray made a business tiri)p to ^luotingburg this week. Everett Gray was visiting his sister Mrs. John Kays, near Cottonville last week. Charles K. Gray is having his house erected. Hart and Brenton are doing the ■work. ' James Bottoms, of near Ayershire, attended the ice cream festival at the Grange hall last Saturday night. James seems to fike the ice cream ol these parts: also the girls, IlyCKiiKBURRY* -- Union Items. . The Union band started for the Oakland pty fair last Monday to play for them. Elder W. M. Strickland preached at Little Zion church last Saturday and Sunday. Rahee Decker is drilling for water; he has drilled seventeen feet and struck solid rock and no water. Long Simon. ■A._URL" — E. - ! I ■■■—

Otwell Item;. Otwell it still on the boom. Willie Pride it on the tick list with cholera morbus. Ellis Craig haa gone to the world’* fair and will remain ten flava. Perry Corn, of Wlnalew, wa* In our town ' last Monday and Tuesday. .T. O. Hedrick moved into the houae vacated by Hra.it. K. Conger. JfV. S. Dtirbin.of New Fhiladelphia.lndiana, i* painting the Lemon* church. Lace BartI has returned from Pavieaa county, where he baa been some lime. Miss Alice Hillburn, of Newberry, is visiting her aunt, Mrc Henry Trueblood. Joseph Demsey in having a new -coat of paint put on his house. H. Mount is doing the work. Mrs. R. E. Conger left: last Saturday for Olney, Illinois, where the expects to re- ] main this winter. Emanuel Tw.itty has the contract fbr car-' rying the pail from Iva to Otwell and wUl commence September 1st. Philip Wiseman, who ha* been lingering with Bright’s disease for q«ite|a while, died j on last Friday morning He was buried at the Chappell cemetery one mile north of Otwell on last Saturday by the 1. O. R. M., of which be was a member. A host of friends followed him to his place of rest. Rev, Jaokson, of Ireland, preached the funeral discourse at the M. K. church at this place. V . \

Fatolia Pointers. 0. B. Bottom want to the county capital Saturday. The constant rise in tbe price .'of wheat has occasioned farmers to resume the sale of same. William O Gray and little brother, Raymond, of Bechville, visited the family of W. H. Bottom, of Ayrshire, Sunday. John W. Johnson and Nancy C. Spencer were united in tne holy bonds of matrimony at the residence of the bride’s parents atti o’clock last Thursday evening by Rev. Francis Woods. They have the best hope* of many friends. Mrs. Joseph Condor celebrated her 55th birthday anniversary the 16th. The two chief events of the day were an excellent dinner and a good time. There were over lt>0 persons present. The president’s message was the subject of comment by the men While the ladies entertained themselves in that soul absorbing “constant chat*’ of which women always have plenty in store. Everybody should attend the Petersburg lair, and give Tias Democrat a call while there Barlow. Pleasant *tldge Items. John Shelton visited friends here last week. Charles Bolling went $o White Oak on legal business last Friday. George Abell aud family visited friends nesr Stork’s ferry last Sunday. Isaac Willis and wile, of near Hosmer, visited friends here last Sunday. Mrs. Malissa Arnold and daughter, of Dixon,|Missouri, arevisiting friends in this ■ neighborhood. Bas. Selby and wife left for Cbicagolast Friday where they will atteud the worlds’ tair for several days. The neighbors and friends of Uncle Johnny Abell to a large number gave him 1 an agreeable surprise last Saturday. On ' that da; he was 84 years old, and one of 1 the best citizens of Pike county. , Daniel Rxfnble visited friends here last | Sunday. Rasmus.

Hosmer Items. Rev. T. Smith went to Evansville last 1 Saturday. Will Rodimer, of Washington, was in Hosmer last week. 1 Miss Ida Beil of Tennessee is visitiug 1 frieuds in this place. i There were over one hundred persons i at the Congregational Sunday school last i Sabbath. . Silas Johnson and wife, accompanied by Miss Miunie Palmer, went to Evansville last Thursday. The Congregational Sunday school will give a picnic Saturday, September 9th. All cordially invited. Mrs. Thomas J. Howard died on last Thursday very suddenly. She had been sick but a very short time. She was well known in this locality for her many good traits of character. The husband has the sympathy of the entire community. Eagle Era. i i i I I I All that honesty, experience and i skill can do to produce a perfect pill, t has been employed in making De- , Witt’s Little Early Risers. The ro- , snlt is a specific for sickheadache, f billioasness and constipation. Sold | by B. O. & Co. * 34' < Notice.—All soldiers who are go- t ing to attend: the encampment at Indi- t anapolis which commences Septem- s ber 4th will please notify the com- ) mittee, Dr. E. J. Harris and George D. Martin, as they want to make arrangements with the railroad as to t the number of cars. The fare tor the i round trip is $2.75 good from the 4th t to the 16th of September. c 9

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Growler daises His Appearance Once More and Growls. le is Nat a Chronic as Some People Tako Him. Its Saa-Appearanee far Several Weeks Has Been One ta Illness. Bat What He Has ta Say He Says And Don’t Yea Terfel It. Ed. Democrat—It lias been several ■reeks since I wrote an article lor ,-our publication. It has not been jecause I didn’t want to or neglect ot i duty which I owe the citizeus of the own or county, but from the reasons hat I have been under the weather er several weeks. Many things have seen brought to my notice which lave needed airing, but iu my condi:ion I was not able to collect my :houghts, besides threshing time was >n and that took up some of tuy time. Sow I am going to let the people hear ’rom me semi-occasiouallv providing ,ou will give me the space iu your oaper.

It has come to my notice ami the rest of the people’s as well, that the Sue lawn that once surrounded the ;ourt house is gone. Instead of the jrassy place it once was you see nothing but barren ground. This was :aused by the numerous festivals hat were held there during the summer. The ice cream freezers were ;euei%U) dumped there, aud as a consequence the water coutaiued considerable salt which killed the grass. [)ur farmer friends were wont to sit :here iu the shade aud rest, but the resting place is gone. For one. I derive to enter a protest against further festivals being held ou the square. Against is not the proper caper tor he traveling horse traders to take up til the room on the streets in prefernice to home people who pay taxes. Probably it is not law, but the mar>bal or other authorities should see hat they move on. They pay no axes iu the county, and neither are hey compelled to work the roads, rhey handle a lot of old plugs that ire worth thirty cents a dozen, and >y their tricks aud artifices turn hem off as fair every-day horses. SVhy not put a stop to it aud let the treets be cleaned un. There is one thing I don’t like to frowl about at the present time, and hat is: about the clean appearance >t the streets a few weeks ago. The narshal took great pains to see that he streets and alleys were cleaned ip. He done his work well. But the >eople are not disposed as a general ■nle to keep them that way. They hrow all their refuse out in the treets and alleys until they are gating to be in the same condition as hey were before the marshal made he raid on the filth. The marshal vill once more take notice. Possibly it might be a wise move or the city council to place an elecric light at the corner of Eighth and Valnut streets from the fact that here is a very bad place in the sidevalk at the hotel corner. Strangers maccustomed to the town are not ware that there is a stepping off >lace of three or four steps, and on a lark night people who are not accusomed to the place must either grope heir way or fall off. The grade hould either be cut down or g light faced there.

And, by the way, in speaking about he grade as established. Why is it ot enforced? No one persou is footer than another. Some people are ompelled to get down or up to the ine, while others are excused. There i no justice in tbe matter at -'alT. )owti or up to the grade, or else aniuI the whole business. “The Petersburg creamery is shut own.” That vp a common expresion among the farmers who have ieen selling milk to that institution. L great roauy farmers were counting n a big thing in furnishing milk to he creamery, and had purchased ine dairy cows for the purpose, and there were about to make purchases, •etersburg has but tew factories anc\

people should throw no stones at what they hare and compel them to close down. A farmer in speaking to me the other day said it was the greatest way to make money he had ever tried. Mr. Burger should hare the proper encouragement to agaiu place the creamery in operation, and those who are so wllliug to make a kick should think over the matter before starting prosecutions against manufacturers. ■\fre need all we can get. They bring money into a town and gire employ* ment to labor. Again, I say, think seriously over the matter. Gkowlkr. A most enjoyable event occurred at Arthur on Mouday of this week. It was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Skiuuer. The occasion was the 46th birthday of Mrs. Skinner, Hosts of ner legion of friends, with well filled baskets invaded her home, and had diuner all on the table, when Mrs. Sfcinner returned from Ex-Aud-itor Frank Bilderback’s, to which place she had accompanied her daughter, Mrs. J. =A- A'mon, thus'giving opportunity for oue of. the most complete surprises ye scribe ever witnessed. Pale, with pleasurable emotions portrayed by her voice and manner, she greeted her friends in a way that made all glad they were there. The scene was pathetic. Not till after four o’clock did the crowd begin to disperse, their hostess having in the meantime surprised her guests by bringing from their hiding place a bounteous feast of the finest melons of the sbasou. As we came away, we felt that it was well to be there, and in each heart there was a sileut prayer that 6he may liye to enjoy many more birthdays, each closing and opeuiug years of pleasure. *

The Lincoln Sanitarium.—Owing lo the general depression in busiuess and the universal stringency in money matters, we have decided to meet the hard times, to make a reduction in the cost to patients of the treatment for the cure of the liquor habit at the Lincoln Sanitarium. Consequently to all those who are desirous of being cured of the liquor habit and who may apply for treatment before the 1st of September the cost of the lull treatment will be fifty dollars instead of the present rate, scveuty-five dollars; morphine and opium habits. $15.00 per week instead of $25.00, and tobacco habit, $6 00 iustead of $10.00. No extra charges for attendant, etc. The Lincoln Sanitarium, Petersburg, Indiana. “The watermelon is first cousin to the cucumber,” said a doctor, and it is altogether harmless provided you eat it when it is fresh and uot too near the rind. The cucumber skin has the same thing, and people who are nervous about eating this latter vegetable will find that they can render it wholly innocuous by taking off the green outer skin and soakhtg it in strong brine for a couple of hours. The cucumber after its process tastes just as good and it can't hurt one. To members of lodges I. O. O. F. of Pike county, and all others whom it may concern: September 25th has been set as Indiana Odd Fellows’ day at the worlds’ fair, if fifty or more persons will go, special through railroad accommodations can be secured for ten days from Saturday, September 23rd. For full particulars call on or address, G. J. Nichols, Petersburg, Ind. J. A. Almon, who has been de puty auditor for the past two years, has accepted the management of the Exchange store at Arthur. He will move to that place the coming week. Mr. Almon is a thorough business man, and no doubt will give the. best of satisfaction in his management of the store for the company. u The following marriage licenses have been issued during the past week :

John S'. Powers and Nora Sapw. George Mitchell and Josie Jones. 1 William B. Kilart and bophie M. B. Soiman. Charles E. Justice and Sarah A. Galtney. Beel^Brewster and Emma J. Clifford. NoAmerican mother will sell the life of her babe for 25 cents, yet thousand 1 of mothers lose their children from dysentery. Melol is a sure cure and should be kept in every family. For Bale by all druggists at 25 cents. Ignorance of the merits of Dewitt’s Little Early Bisers is a misfortune. These little pills regulate the liver, cure headache, dyspepsia, bad breath, constipation and billiousness. Bergen, Oliphant & Co. 34* Miss EiSe Lee, of Petersburg, who has been visiting relatives and friend* in the city, went to Paxton Wednesday to visit relatives.—Vincennes Commercial. Shiloh’s Cure, the great cough and < croup cure is for sale by ail druggists. Pocket size contains twenty-five dose*, only 25 cents. Children Love it. 35* *

And a Car Load of Groceries. BIG STOCK AND LOW FEIGNS Which will suit the customer to a dot. Don’t forget; that fact when you go to buy groceries. ^ c-ajeb x^o^id of s^x-a? Farmers don’t forget that fact when in need of that commodity. • \ . • *ar i I • ■ -v ■ -^ - ■ . ■ Remember that we are the only Firm that sells Ten BARS OF SOAP FOR Twenty-Five CERTS! Think of that fact before Buying. We buy everything in the Produce and Poultry line, and pay in cash or trade. See us before buying. KIME & HILLMAN.

Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castorla. Indianapolis Sentinel DAILY, WEEKLY °SUNDAY i : : : issues The Dally, Weekly and Sunday issues. The Sentinel in Its several editions reached more readers In Indiana than any other newspaper published within or without the state. It is read in every city, town and hamlet. The Daily is an eight to twelve page paper of 56 toiH columns and contains the veryiatest market reports, in addition to all the important news of the day. It has a special news service from Mew York, Washington and Chicago. The weekly is a mammoth issue of t" pages and &f columns, and in addition to the cream of the news of the week includes an invaluable farm and home department, wilb a variety of special features for aliclassea. of readers, The Sunday issue contains regularly 20 pages or 110 columns of reading matter, and frequently 21 pages or 168 columns. This Issue is much like the daily, but political topics except as items of news are-.a! lowed but little space and the additional columns are used to meet the taste of those who desire clean, wholesome and entertaining miscellany. BY MAIL-POSTAGE PREPAID. Daily edition, one year. W 00 Parts of a year, per month. 50 Daily and Sunday, one year.8 00 Sunday, by mall, one year . 2 00 WEEKLY EDITION. One copy, one year .11 00 Specimen copies sent free. THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

Whan Babr m rtok, we g»re lwr Castarik. When the wm* . Child, *he cried for CaslorUWheo the became Hia, she dung to Cutorfe When «h* tad CSifldr«B.«taf*Te them Cutate. Wire Picket Fence. "We manufacture and sell the best woven wire picket fence known. Our pickets are sawed, all of uniform size, we use four strands of wire instead of two, and three twists between each picket —making the best, cheapest md most durable fence known. Call on us at our saw mill and examine same md be convinced of what we say. Hundreds are using it. 5ee it for yourself. Dering Bros., Petersburg, Ind.

Nine Days of History FOR IS CENTS. The kdianapolis NEWS for the Eouiipieot The 27th National Encampment of the Grand Army or the Republic will be held In Indianapolis the first week in Septeintier, the proceedings of which really beginning on the first day et the month with the re-unlon of the Naval Veterans. TheU.A. R. numbei-R a half million soldiers of the late war. About loO.UOO people usually attend these encampments. Indiarapolis has made extensive preparations for the largest attendance. The committees In charge Intend to place this encampment above high water mark in point of Interest and hospitality. No event has oecured n the West since the war that has excited ac equal amount of enthusiasm among the ol. soldiers, their families and friends. THE ® INDIANAPOLIS ® NEWS During the first nine days of September, covering this event, will contain not only complete and graphic accounts of the scenes and Incidents, but sncclnci and Interest Ing history hearing' upon the time when the deeds that make these scenes significant were done. Nothing will be too small, nothing too great to receive accurate attention, and alii will be set forth With appropriate illustrations. The interest ol a eurreni event will be thus combined with the value of historical material, so that In THE Nfc\Y8 of these cays the generation that fought the war may renew acquaintance with that moineutous period of its life, while the generation that has come after It may get an acquaintance with it is not easily otherwise obtained. rPTTT WPWR During these days will. ■inii nil try O in short, be not only the most valuable souvenir of the great sssem. bly, not only testimony to the splendid effort qf Indiana’s Capital City and the outpouring of the state in commeration of the event, but will be of permanent value, a thing that In every household should be read, and laid away to be re- read. It Is expected that this encampment wilt bring together more than 150,010 guests. In the great parade, which in one of the features of the oecassion,,them will probably be rrom sixty to seventy thousand uniformed veteran In line, making «.n array that will require eight to nine hours to puss a given point. The decoration of the city, the display of the war pageni ry, the matchless execution of fire works will be features011 a licalo commensurate with this colossal event. TTTV TJTWR WliiTby graphic deacripIHJi ■M-tiWo tioi and apt illustration, faithful ly reflect ail of those features witli the great historic back-ground that gives them significance. THE NEWS will in short, be a full aud direct chrontclrlof the time that will make It the most valuable and lnte:-est-ing publication possible to all Indiana and to all other states w nose eyes turn toward Indiana’s Capital City. To see THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS during these days will be an entertainment unsurpassed; to retd it will be a liberal education.

CIBBERS FOB TUB INDIANAPOLIS NEWS, For the first nine days of September will be received by the resident agent In your town. If you are not now a subscriber, hand In your name early. It yon we a regular reader and wish to have an extra copy or two durin t the Encampment period (to send to friends), let the agent have your order at once, as If, will be Impossible to supply bach numbers. THE NEWS will oe delivered by our Lgent luring the nine days of Encampment History for 15 cents. Where we have no agents* rrders by mail will bo promptly filled at the lame price. Address (enclosing 15 rents; THE fflDIMAPMJS HEWS CO., fNPIANAPOLIS, IND, LaHAR i RICE PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, Petersburg, Ind. Will practice in Pll:e and adjoining counties. Office over J B. Young* Co’a dry goods itore. Office hours day and night. Diseases of women and children a specialty, Chronic and difficult diseases’ solicited.

EHE “GOLD MINE” GROCERY The old reliable Grocer* house of Petersburg. Always s:>»e thing new. «0nr Leader BEST SYRUP, SO CENTS PER GALLON. TWO GALLON PAIL, fflo.' __ TWO AN© ONE-HALF GALLOS, SOc. ». ssuskss 4ALL OTHER GROCERIES IN PROPORTION