Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 32, Petersburg, Pike County, 22 December 1893 — Page 8

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......................—-■—-..............— -1-----...................... Another shipment of Dry Goods and Clothing from the great Chicago failure. We thought it would* take us until Christmas to, close out our purchase frcvn the James IT. Walker failure, but the people have taken our stores by storm. Piles of Dry Goods. Boots and Shoes, Clothing and Cloaks would melt away in a single day like snow in July. This is-the last shipment we will receive from this failure, and we urge you not to delay. You can afford to travel 50 miles to attend this Great Auction Price Sale. Bring youp Wife and neighbors with you. Your dollar will go as far at our stores as two will elsewhere. JL “The Longest Pole Snooks the Persimmons” The boys say. So the earlier you make your purchases the better the selection. V o"cr^ iF^iivdicrcrs 10 cent 1 * Is ak-W worth a day’s journey to see Christmas Goods of every description, including Books, Vases, Cups and Saucers, Fancy Baskets, Albums, Mufflers, F^urs, etc., etc. Look * over a few of these prices and compare with what you have been paying. i

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46 inch Camel Hair Dress goods 29c, regular price, 40<‘i Best dark calico, l'2c, regular price, 7>,c. Best Indigo Blue calico, oc, regular price, 7 Nice crash for towels, 3's’c, regular price, 6*40. Pure liuen crash, 5c, regular price, 8}3c. Bed table linens fast colors, 19c. regular price, 30o. Table oil cloth, best quality, 19c. regular price, 25c.

All wool red twilled flannel, lTb.c. regular price, 30c. Heavy Brown Muslin for sheets, 5c. regular price, 7*1.'c. Ladies’ Fur Mutt's, 49c. ^regular price, 75c.' ~ Ladies’ Calf button shoes, 98c. regular price, $1 25 Ladies’ wool mittens, 19c, regular price, 35c. Ladies’ wool hose, 23c. regular price, 40c. Ladies’ Cloaks from 9Sc. np.

Star Clothing House.

Thousands of mens suits all the new , and nobbv styles from $4 50 up. Boys suits in all the new double breast styles, t)Sc. and up. Piles and piles of overcoats, in Cheviots, Beavers &c, from $2 50 up. • Men’s lined jeans pants, 75c. Boy’s knee pants, 20c.

Boy's overcoats, #1.12, Men’s boots, #1.39. Men’s solid shoes, 98c. Men’s suspenders, good quality, 10c. Men’s heavy camels hair undershirts, 48c. Men’s hunting coats, $1.39. Men’s celluloid collars, 10ev Men’s working shirts, 25 and 35c.

Thousands ami thousands of other bargains equally as cheap. TX7~. T7\ STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, PBTBESEtTEG-, See the lovely presents we give our customers, THE PEOPLE’S STORE. T2XJDTJ±.1T^.m

I’resco Items. John Teague has got the carpenter work completed or> Alex Fowler's new house. A. C. llollice made a business trip to Washington last week. Fannie Holder was the guest oi Miss Cora Teague last Sunday. Our Sunday school is progreseing finely tinder the direction of G. R. Holder and W: M. Abbott. A little son of A. C. Hollice was severely scalded by hot water last Monday. He will probably recover. On last Sunday Rev. Way* called a large congregation together at Traylor Union byreading scripture lesson trotn the Qth chapter of Hebrews, singing by choir and prayer by Rev. Way. Then he introduced to his congregation Rev. Wood, of Velpen, who too(t for his text the 11th. 12th and 13th verses of Pauls letters to the Hebrews and his discourse was excellent, fur he is an ‘eloquent speaker. Ou the 14tb inst., the little daughter of Albert Pride departed this life. The little infant was a long sufferer of typhoid fever. It was apparently better and they retired beiug worn out, and on awakening they found that it was dead It was hurried in the public, cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all. J _,. iSOLIVEK Sox.

Steudal Iteijts. Dr. F. E. Hilsmever made a business trip to Huntingburg. last week Miss Carrie Poetker, of Huntingburg. visited friends and relatives at this place last week. , 0 Preparations are being made for a Christ--Bias tree and an entertainment in the tierman Lutheran church Christmas eve. Institute convened at this place again last Saturday. Some four or five of the teachers were absent. The next will be held at Augusta. County Superintendent J. B. Blaize visited our schools lust Wednesday. He expressed himself as well pleased with the

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work. He does not belidve in' the maxim of: “Spare the rod and spoil the child ” | John Stilwell, who has been in Canada Ibr some time visited relatives here Friday. lie talks of going back in the spring. Mrs. Miller, of Louisville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dr. llilsmeyer a few days last week She contemplates mnki«:jF Canada her future home Uncle Kobkkt. Mr J. P. Blaize, an extensive real estate dealer in DesMoinest Iowa, narrowly escaped one of the severest attacks of pneumonia while in the southern part of the syate during a recent blizzard, says the Saturday Review. Mr. Blaize had occasion to drive several miles during the storm and was thoroughly chilled that he was un-, able to get warm, and inside of an novr after he was threatened with a severe case of pueumooia or lung.fever. Mr, blaize sent to the nearest drug store and got a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, of which he had often heard, and took a number of large doses. He says the effect was wonderful and ina short time he was breathing quite easily. He kept on taking the medicine and the next day was able to come to Des Moines. Mr. Blaize regards his cure as simply wouderl'ul. For sale by J. R. Adams it 6>on.

'’Pleasant Ridge Items. Jefferson Nance is overjoyed with the Tact that the arrival of a son will mean another democratic vote in twenty-one years. May the youngster live and become a useful citizen. Rev. VV. H. Gammon will hold services at this place Saturday evening and Sunday. Gabel Akens is having a tine barn erected. There occurred a surprise at Arehiles Fettinger’s last Monday.it being the’fiftyseventh anniversary of his wife. Mrs. Fettinger was enticed* a way from homo until the large crowd had gathered and the tables spread with all the edibles that the land affords, ft was a very pleasant reminder+of the days that have passed, and a splendid time was had by all present. JtMpaos.

Bowman Items. Mft. Editor —1 see the other papers of our county have news from Bowman, I thought 1 would send in some from this corner of the earth to The Democrat Mrs. J. L, Harrison has been on the sick list, also Miss Fannie Bates, Getting in the last load of corn and butchering is the order of the day with the . farmer. C. Munsey and 0. Fulcher have sold their fur. They are the champion ooon hunters of the county. Lawrence Hornbrook, of Petersburg, was visiting at S': M Williams’ last Suuday. Emory Sappingtield and family, of Smith Center. Kansas, are visiting his father. David Sapping field, of Bowman. He lootus as though the west was a healthy country. There is a protracted meeting going on at Fairview cnurch. They are having a hard time to show the sinners their Woeful i conditions.

Spurgeon Items. Our first snow foil here last Saturday night. Our M. D., J.T. Lance, is on the sick list. Uncle Nat Perry and wife are both quite sick with la grippe' Elder J, T. Oliphant and JameS Crane of the Regular Baptist church, preached here last Saturday and Sunday. Our schools here will close nest Friday for one week. Trustee Grim was here last week mak. ing settlement with our merchants, Shepard & Lortou for school books sold. J. B. Ambrons has unwed his mill to Dickeyville and will eracfev corn for the Warriekites. John Powers has moved his shingle mill here anti is prepared to furnish shingles on

short notice. Every democrat in Pike county should subscribe for Tun Pjkk County 1>kmoC.iat. as it is always brimfull of the latest news from every i*art of the county. Pied, December loth. 1893, Elder Leonard ltoy. lie was bom Oct 7, 1821, in Kussell county, Kentucky, moved to Indiana in 1818 and settled on his farm near here, he had been a prominent member of the United Baptist church for ,50 years and a minister ot the gospel tor 20 years, he was one of the leading and best known citizens, served Monroe township as trustee from 1802 to 1801. It can be truthfully said ot him, he did net have an enemy. He raised a family of nine children five boy's and four girls, provided them all with good homes. He was hurried at Old Friendship cemetery in Warrick county on last Sunday. Elder!’. J1 Smith preached his funerah He leaves a wife and eight children now living, with all who knew him to mourn his death.

Otwell Doings. Miss Mary Liglit, of Freedom Indiana, is visiting Arthur Chambers, three miles south of Otwell. Mr and Mrs Albert l’ride are thankful to the friends and neighbors for their assistance during the sickness of their babe. Squire Edmondson’s court was in session last Thursday at Otwell, Nathan Pride vs. R. YV Harris on settlement was tried by a jury of six. Judgment for plaintiff $30.13 Gen. Lyons Post No. 34, G A. R. will install the officers of the Post Jan, 20,1894, which will be public. Everybody come to the Christmas entertainment at Otwell, Mouday night Meeting is still in progress at Bethel, Much good is being doue. John M. Brock of Oakland City, has rented the Daniel house and will put in it a stock of groceries about the first of January. Drift . Augusta Items. Trustee Barrett was in town Monday. Thomas Nelson was on our streets last Tuesday. YV. S.Corn, D. D. Corn, E. T. Corn. 4, F. Sshriale, J. B. Bilderback, Harold Brews- j

ter anil C'. P. Barrett were in Stemlal last Saturday. Alfred Pirkle went to New Albany to move a “Hill.” Mrs. James Pipes has been visiting at Uuion this week. . Cable & Kauffman are rushing things over at Oak View Messrs. John Scott and P. IT. Lhrnb were i in town last Monday. I, Itev. G. Ferguson held his regular meeting here last Sunday. Coroner Wilder was called to Otwell last Monday night to hold an inquest over George Campbell. 1 itev. Ferguson was' all smiles last Sunday having promised to attend a wedding at Winslow next Christmas day. Here is our in advance. — Uncle Charley Beach, one of the founders of Augusta, passed peacefully across the dark river of death last Sunday. Uuele Charley settled In Augusta early in the 70’s. Uncle Jack Corn and he were the founders of Augusta. Uncle Jack crossed the dark river nearly a year ago Uncle Charley "Teaves a wife and five children to mouru his death.- He has been afflicted for about seventeen years, but has been bed fast since early iu the summer. He requested that his heirs Should build a Union church at this place. He was buried at the Woolsey cemetery Shout three miles southeast of Augusta, The towu as one person mourns their loss.

Streugth and Health. If you are not feeling strong and healthy, try Electric Bitters. If "La Grippe” has left you weak and Wary, use Electric Bitters. The remedy acts directly on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, gently aiding those organs to perform their functions. If you are afflicted with Sick Headache, you will find speedv and permanent relief by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will convince you that this is the remedy yu • need. Large bottles only 50c. at J. It. Adams & Son's drug store.

Holiday Excursions. For Christmas holidays the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railway offers a rate of one and one-third fare tor the round trip be* tween all stations on its lines, from the Mississippi Kiver, on the west, to Parkersburg and Pittsburg, east, and over all of the principal connecting lines. Tbese tickets will be bn sale December 23d, 24th. 2otb, 30th and 31st, 1893, and January 1st, 1894: good returning until January 2d. Ask your ticket agent tor full particulars, rates and time tables Head Quarters—for real estate, farm and city property for sale on reasonable terms at the reliable real* j estate agency of W. H. H. Thomas, the loading realestate agency in the county. . 38-5 Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

is stamped in the best watch cases made. It is the trade mark of the Keystone Watch Case Company, of Philadelphia, the oldest, largest and bestknown factory in the world— 1500 employees, capacity 2000 cases daily. Its products are sold by all jewelers. It makes the celebrated Jas, Boss Filled Watch Cases, now fitted with the only bow (ring) which cannot be pulled off the case—the A WATCH CASE OPENER SENT FREE.

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SHILOH’S i CURE.

Cures Consumption, Coughs, Croup, Sore Throat, Pocket size, 25 doses, 25Cts. Sold by all Druggists on a guarantee. For Lame Back, Side or Chest Shiloh’a Porous Plaster is the best - 25Cts.

CATARRH REMEDY. _Iave you Catarrh ? Then use this Remedy, it will Cure you. Price 50ets. This Injector tor its sueessrul treatment, t ree. Remeinber, 'Shiloh’s Remedies are sold on a guarantee. W. L. DOUCLAS S3 SHOE noTVip. Do you wear them 7 When next In need try * pair. Beat in the world. 45.00. 44.00 43.50 42.50 42.25 42.00 roR 00 >250 $2.00 FOR LADIES $2.00 $I.7S FOR BOYS 41.75 If you want a fine DRESS SHOE, made In the latest styles, don’t pay $6 to $8, try my $3, $3.50, $4.00 or $5 Shoe. They fit equal to custom made and look and wear as well. If you wish to economize in your footwear, do so by purchasing W. L. Douglas Shoes. Name and price stamped on the bottom, look for It when you buy. w. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. Sold by For sale by J. B. Ygiing.

THE MODEL Backes & Berridgc, Props. AA'o have just opened up a Bakery and Restaurant in the' room tormerly oecupitd, by Frank Battles, on Imver Main street, and where we invite all our friends to call aud see us. VVe will bake Fresh Enid, Pies .asd Cakes Every day. AVe also serve Luneh and AV armJdeals at ail hours of the day.

CANDIES AND ICE CREAK AVe win make a specialty of the above this summer. Don’t fail to call ami see us. Backs & Berridge. FRED SMITH Dealer ia a)l kinds of * * * FURNITURE,

Funeral Supplies A Specialty We beep on hand at all time* the finest line Qf Parlor ami Household Furniture to be found in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Suita ^Specialty. * In funeral supplies we keep! Casket^ Shrouds, etc., of the best make. -