Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 40, Petersburg, Pike County, 16 February 1894 — Page 1

LOCAL HAPPENINGS! I Gathered on the Fly by The Democrat’s Reporters, News Items From Here, There and Everywhere. '■*, i' - t ■ ■ I ■ ; v- ' C*art, City and Personal Items in an Jbreyiafed Form. Will Finn Then All FnAer This Heading. A ten-cent cigar for five—the Industry—union made. 27tf Frank Kime was at Washington, Monday, on business. p Your absent friends would appreciate The Democrat. Seuji it to him. H. C. Knapp will be In Petersburg. February for the last time. One day only. James S'lawhan attended the district republican meeting at Evans ville last Friday.

A daughter of William VanPelts, near Lmles, died last Sunday, and ■was buried; on Monday. Will Patterson is taking in tbe eights of (lie gas belt and looking up a location for the drug business. Tux Democrat has st last secured a correspondent at Velpen, who will regulary send in t^e news from that poiut. The two year old child of N. F. Wolvin of this city died last Monday and was buried in Walnut Hills cemetery cm Tuesday. Milton C'onn, a vpnng man living near Pond Creek Mills, Knox county, died last Thursday with diabetis. s. The luneral occurred on Friday. There will be lots of fun in Petersburg during the next several weeks. Don't ftfay awake o' nights thinking that It is yourself or someone else. M arried, at the residence o! Squire Chappell jin this city last Saturday evening. Matthew Meiser, of this county, and Celia Hopkins, of Oak* land City. Alf D. Beasley, who has acquired considerable notoriety during the last month by deserting his yo»ng wife, was in the city last week for sdver.a| days. He walked in. Head Quarters—for real estate, farm and city property for sale on reasonable terras at the reliable realcstat« agency of W. H. H. Thomas, the leading realestate agency in the county. . 3S-5

1 he Democrat desires communications on any subject that may be of interest to the people of Pike county. Write plainly, and sign your name to / the article.■ Do>ot indulge in personalities as the editor will attend to that matter. Pleas Martin, who Jives near this city in Knox county, died very suddenly at his son’s residence at Wheatland last Friday. The remains were brought here Iasi Saturday and interred in Walnut Hills cemetery. He was well known to the citizens of this city. What a rumpus there was Weduesdly evening in this city. It is said the wife received the mail and ■among the letters was <one that was not intended for her eyes to gaze upon, but it being St. Valentine’s da\, and woman like, she opened the tender missive and horrors—well explanations were in order. The editor of the Press explains the low price of wheat and the decline under Harrison’s administration to the over-productjon of democrats. ' *; And it would seem that the overproduction cl democrats sent Benjamin home. Jio\v to be candid about the matter. Will the editor of the Press explain-the decline in the price ol grheal during the lour years previous V

lo the the 4th ot March last? If so get at it. Goto H. H. Ti*low for alt kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* .■Garrett S.'dwell, of Stendal, was iu the city Wednesday on business. Hargrove & Co. h ive a change of advertisement in today’s paper. Read it. Jerry Colvin, an iged inmate of the county infirmary, died last Sun* day night. Subscribe for The Democrat, the best local ncwspapei published in Pike county. The editor’s better half is at Fort Wayne, where she*was called by the illness of her mother. Editor Boyd of tha Washington Democrat made this office a very pleasaut call Wednesday afternoon. If any of the citizens of Pike county want good glasses they should call on H. C. Knapp at Ham:noad’s jewelry store, February 24th. Austin R. Capehart md Miss Rosa J. Waters, of Servant, come to the city Wednesday and were married at the clerk’s office by Sq lire Chappell. William H. Attman, living near Tell City, iu a fit of insanity killed his wife and child last Monday. He was captured and tak u to jail. He is a raving maniac, W. A. Oliphani of this city, was elected as a delegate to the national meeting of the Lincoh; league by the Indiana league at its m acting at Indianapolis last Tuesday.

Horsemen:—If you tre In need of lulls for the‘‘ensuing season" eall at The Democrat office. We have a splendid assortment of cuts to select from and will give you splendid work. Stone.—I have just received near load of etoue pillars from the Bedford quarries. They can lie had from eighteen inches up to three feet in length. Call and see ne for prices. 40-4 Peter Drof. James M. Thomas, v ho lives near Alford, refused an offer last week of 1100 an acre for his tar o of sixty-one acres. Mr Thomas has an excellent farm and the the improvements on the same are firstclass In every particular. Win. Lewis, of Velj eu will soon locate in our town haying secured a position in J. P. Noru au’s planing mill. We welcome “1SHP back to Ireland as he is a good Christian man and church worker —Ireland item in fluntingburg A “gus. Houbstedt, Gibson con ntv, is in the swim, having struck a 'air flow of natural gas. Evansville parties are taking an interest iu tht matter and will probably give the matter a thorough investigation. It is to be hoped that a strong flow may be discovered. st Thanks--To the neighbors and friends who so kindly le idered their services during the sickness and at the death of husband a d father we return our heartfelt tha ks. Words fail to show our appreci&Lion of your kindness.

Harriet Survant ani> Family,* A gentleman was in t ie city last week taking measurem nts of the court house for the purpose of making figures with the boat'd of commissioners for heating the buTd ing with steam. The t >ard at its last meeting talked the matter over and come }o the conclu ion that it would be the right and proper thing to do. The News accuses the editor of The Democrat with using editorials from the Cinciunati Enquirer luring the last campaign. This payer never takes up ideas advanced by *‘s»»re-toe,‘ editors, and if if should it might take in the Chicago Tribune, the republican free trade organ of the nS'est. The editor knows the difference between mugwumpism and democra :y. ,lion. W. F. Townsend, of ' incennes will - deliver his popular lecture “Home?’ in this city Friday evening March 2d, under the auspic >a of the Ladies' Aid Society. The proceeds of the evening will be used k r relieving the wants of the poi r. Mr. Townsend needs no words if commendalioq from The Democi at as to his ability a? an oiatorand ectnrer. He is known to all the clt zens of

Pike county, having beeu born and reared near this ciiv. Smoke Industry and Tonic cigars. Best five-cent cigar on earth. 27tf The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Mrs. McElderry’s, Feinuarv 21st. II./H. Tislow jewelry and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guarteed. 28* W. Y. Hargrove is at Chicago thjs week buying goods for the spring trade. Eb-abeth Johnson, aged seventy years, die! of consumption at her home last Friday. - * < del Scales, who wa3 arrested sometime ago for la -ceny, was released from custody on ball Monday. The blizzard has struck us and we have tots of the beautiful. And a great many people have beautiful cold-*. Remember February 24th will be vour last opportunity to get glasses from H. C. Knapp, as he will leave this state soon. Petersburg merchants are receiving their spring stock of goods. Look out for announcements in The Democrat during the next few weeks. Remus Bass, who was recently arrested by officers of this county and taken to Princeton for trial, was arraigned in court last week aud his case continued.' If there is anything you need in (he way of job printing call at The Democrat office. The finest line of stationery in the city and at prices that meet all competition when work is considered. Call and see us.

The followin'; marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk during the past week: Calvin Jones and Elizabeth Almon. Robert Brumfield ami Alice Overby. Matthew C. Miser and Celia Hopkiiis. Austin R. Capehart and Rosa J. Waters. Frank Parker and Rosa Woy. Card or Thanks.—'We wish to rectum our sincere thanks and greatfulness to the good people of Petersburg and vicinity- for their kind regards and valuable assistance render^ ed us during our late trouble in the loss of our dear little one. N. F. WobLvtx axd Wife. William Cline received notice last Friday from the pension department that his pension would be reduced to $6 per mouth unless futher medical tesMmony was produced in the next thfrfydays. The matter ts being iu vesiigated and continent at this time is unnecessary. Mr. Cliue is a democrat. The following pensions have been granted in this section of the State during the past week, and include original, restoration, increase and widows and orphans: Minors of Urbau Rumiirter, Mt. Vernon. Marshall. L. Wilson, New Albany. George McLiun, Washington. James M. Leatherman, New Albany. V, A. Taylor, Loogootee. Jacob Nester. Troy. Mary Leak, Terre Haute. Prestou Horner, a loitner Oakland City boy, has been traveling for bis health iu foreign lands. He visited Hawaii, where he succeeded in stealing several thousand dollar^ wor*h ot diamonds front. Queen Lil. Tbe authorities started on hi« trail finally capturing him at Fort Smith, Ark., He will be returned for trial. Some of Oaklaud** thieves are up in tbe business when they can make calls on tbe queeu. "

The Petersburg athleticclub has been organized for the purpose ot •‘giving and take” Instructions in the niauly art. The club holds forth Ip the Osborn building. The boys put on the gloves and have foltr round set-loos 1b regular Corbett style. Iu due titue, it is lair to presume, this club will outrival the Duval club at Jacksonville, and will make a strong bid for the Uorbett-Jacksou light. The following program has l^en arranged by the Lincolnian debating society to be rendered this evening at the court house in honor of Lincoln's birthday: Invocation. .Rev. Wm. Omelvena Song—“My Country ’tin of Thee”.._Choir Speech by presiding officer,.. George Vincent Duett—“ilother’s Song”...... Peart Wittier and Emma Hunter Paper—“>Biog>aphy of Lincoln” Goethe Link Solo—“Ah be True”- -Mary Anderson Speech—“Cause* of the|War”_Frank Ely Solo—“1 ell me l.ove”.... Lula Harris Oration—“Lincoln the SLeio,” W. B Carleton Solo—“Leonora”. .Essie Taylor Oration—“Lincoln to Death” Elmer Davidson f-ong—“Good Eight”. .;.,.....Choir Bengik-tion,.. ... Rev. G. W. Law

NEWS OF THE WEEK. Republicans with Congressional Aspirations., A* Meeting Called for Defeating . the Jail Contract. > “Badd” Stone to Han? at Jefferson* Title, for His Horrible Crime.* Dan ientcn Come* Once .SoreOther News Items. FOB CONGU CSS. Republicans who TVonld Like to Use the Prefix “ilea.” The Evansville Conner of Tuesday last gives the, names of a number ot republicans of the First district who are congressional aspirants and who I desire to use the prefix “Hun.” to J their names. Either of the gentlemen would accept the nomination for the purpose of running for the glory, as jt would be simply impossible to defeat the able gentleman from this city, Arthur II. Taylor, who is representing the people of the district. By those In a, position to know it Is said that Mr. Taylor has

made the best representative ine ais-1 trict has ever had. He has been at his post of duty all the time, and never missed a chance to cast his vote in favor of the people. In voting he has been careful that every interest was carefully guarded. He has worked very faithful for those who have business with the government and entrusted it to his care. With his record in congress the honor of a nomination on the republican ticket this fail will be very small. The Courier gives the following names of prominent republicans of various counties: Cicero Buchanon, Vanderburg county. Frank B. Foscy, Vanderburg county. Capt. McCutchon, Vanderburg county. Stokes Bennett, Vanderburg county. Mr. Kratz, Vanderburg county. Capt. Gooding. Vanderburg county. Major Mattinson. Vanderburg county. Charley Leonard, Posey oounty. Capt. Truscott, Posey county. Banker Bozeman. Posey county. Arthur Twlneham, Gibsn county. Bob Mitchell, Gibson county. Sam Warnock, Gibson county. Col. Oockrum, Gibson county, Martin Field, Gibson county. , Pres. BryanK^ibson county, f John Sbipp, Gibson county. Col. Wright, Spencer county. A. J. Hemenway, Warrick county. Judge Hogg, Warrick county. Goodlet Morgan, Pike county. Alex Oliphant, Pike county. Q Besides the above there are several more in Spencer and Perry counties who have not yet been heard from. The democrats in the district are in good shape to make the fight aud will win or know the reason^why.

debt; debt A Stand Taken Against Building a New Jail. As will he noticed below from reading that a meeting has been called for at Winslow next Saturday to take some steps toward frustrating the board of commissioners from building a new jail or letting the contract on March 6th. Whether or not the county needs a n w jail or does not remains for tht board of commissioners to say and without comment wo publish the circular which is as follows: “Pebt, the people cannot pay $10,000 delinquent tax. Bonded debt of the county, $30,000. A new jail an<j sheriff's residence, $35,000. A total indebtedness and burden of $75,000 “The citizens of Pike county, Indiana, are called to meet at Winslow, on Saturday, the 17th day of February, 1&94, in mass meeting, not to take steps toward moving tie county seat to Winslow, but to take steps to prevent the building of a jail and Sheriff’s residence, at Petersburg* not because it is expected or wanted to

be built at Winslow or any where else, but* because the people are not in a condition financially to bear the burden of taxes to build any where Now this is the best chance to prevent the letting of a contract to build a new jail and sheriff!* residence, ou the bth day of March, 1S94; as advertised. - ’ uEach and every persou w ho opposes the arbitrary, useless and extravagant action of the board of commissioner* in building a jail and sheriflTs Tesidence, now under the pressure of the times, are expected to be here on the day mentioned fb give their influence against such reckless plunging of the people in debt by levying a further tax upon them. ; “Remember this is no “one or ttyo, man” busi ness, but needs the united effort of every man. So don’t stay away thinking your neighbor will come, but come yourself, and bring some one with you.” Sfts-XE GOES TO DAI'* The murderer el tbe O'rat tew Fanti 1 y i lanf e«t at the Pea. Budd Stone, the sextuple murderer, is to be hanged this morning at the Jefferst urille penitentiary for the murder of the Wratten family in Davies t county, and no doubt that befpre this is read be ha* met a just punishment for his crime. “Col.” John II. Spencer, of Washington,who was appointed by Judge Hefroo of the Daviess county circuit court, to defend Stone was at the prison south last Sit j; day morning to talk to^be condemned man, who will die on the gallon* this rooming. Stone was brought out of tbe doomed cell, .No. 23, attjd conducted by guard Jonas Uowat’i. to tbe room opposite warden PattenV orivate office. Tbe blinds

wore y < wn in order that no ore in the waiting room might see Stone, and th n the door was locked and guarded by Mr. Howard.. A guard was also present during the conversation of Mr. Spenoer and Stone. It had been ri mored that Stone would make another- statement, possiblj’ implicating one or more parties iu the crime, but he did not. Stone only reitera ed his * last confession-^that he bad killed the family unaided and alone. He wanted to know if his wife and hisfatfcer would be present at the execution. Stone remarked that be would announce from the gallows that his last Confession was the truth, and would then say, “Good evening,” DAN BENTON, Alias Bill Itcnb}, Still Canes ta thee t'raut. , The readers of The Democrat have been kept folly posted In the Dan Benton pension case. It will he remembered that Dan received a two years sentence at the hands of a jury in the federal court at Springfield, Illinois, sometime last summer, and his friends having appealed the case ta the supreme court he was let ont on hail. The latest in the case come from Elizabethtown, Illinois, in a special to the Associated Press dispatches, and is as follows : William Newby, or Daniel Benton, whose case attracted attention during his trial tor fraudulent attempts to secure a pension, passed through here last

evening omu iiiucmuicu uy a dozen or so people as the man who was here in October, 1889, and who then represented himself as Daniel Benton, private in a confederate regimeut from Georgia. In addition to the details of war life told by him at that time Beuton, it is alleged, claimed to have been on picket duty tinder Stonewall Jackson, and to have Seen the general shot dowu by a mistake of his own picket. ' —- VAD£Q WATEK And Escaped the Lav •( the State of Indiana. Constable Nelson Stone of this city is not like a duck and wiit not “take | to water," hence his prisoner gave him the slip last Monday. The constable had a warrant for David NoI !an,^ho was charged with wife dei sertion. The constable located his man at Stewartsville, below Littles, in the Patoka bottoms. He was arrested and after getting on dry land the prisoner concluded that his clothes were entirely too wet for comfort, and though! a change of garmehts

necessary. Stone was not exactly of that opinion, bat the prisoner again “took to water” and proceeded to pot space between himself and the constable, who fired several shots at tlae fleeing prisoner. The constable electa res that it was the hio; t laughable sight he ever seen as the, water In some places was about four feet deep , while at s^nte points it was not over a foot, and *hen the prisoner struck a rise in the ground the Fatoka river water was strained throughthat pi rt of his trousers which he was aeci s- ' tomed to press on the chair seat. T u» constable returned without his prisoner. » . Miss Lida Martin is at Spencer taking treatment at the mineral springs. * /, Knox county has seventeen citizen? confined in the Jeffersorviile prison tor sale-keeping. John Akens and Henry Fox, oi" Blackburn, have learned a new song 10 sing to their new buys that arrived last Thursday. Dug Barker and wife, of Petersburg, ret timed to their home today. Mrs. Barker has been treated at the new Sanitarium in this city.—Evansville Standard. Chaplain St rouse of the prison South dr t ped dead in that institution last Tuesday evening. He waa a resident of Washington previous to his appointment and will be taken there for burial. * The Democrat is requested to announce that the next county Sunday school Convention will be held April 13th and 14f h. The place of holding the convention has not yet been decided on, but will be made known in due time. ' , )

James Survant, one of the old pioneer residents of Pike county, died at his home in Survant last Thursday night. Th town of Survan* bears his name. The funeral occurred on Saturday, the ii ferment taking place near Survant. Oue by one the pioneers of Pike coun y are passing away. The Democrat is the largest paper in the ounty. It gives the county news;it gives the news happenings about the court house, all court and count} business; it gives the happenings from every nook and corner and is selling at the old price $1.25 per year ii advance, no deviation! iu * price to ar y person. In the (’. P. Church next Sunday evening, February 18th/ Rev. I. N. f Vokley wiil deliver a sej-fnon in honor of Pythian Day, February 19th, It being the ;hiriieth anniversary of the K. of P. p gaiifasation. r.'he attention of all knights is called to the above and are rt guested to m«>et at Castle Hall at 6 30 o'clock on ihat evening to attend that as their anniversary service. Postmaster Fleming t nd his deputies were ept quite bu3;r Wednesday waiting ca the children who Were sending and receiving valentines. They thrvnged the corridors of the office the entire day ant had a Jolly good tiim . It is safe tt say that tbfcfcT postmaster is heartily glad that day comes bui once a year. Aud by the way there were some older ones who received i; few of the missives from admiring friends, f

“Starch Carleton. loral editor of the Pres* is taking lessons in the manly ar of self-defence at the athletic club. He is fixing himself for the man rho wants to “see the gent that writ the piece.” Put on the muscle a d when be ,'omes let him have it right on the jeguhtrand do the business up in one round. “Starch” had a round with the prolessor la it week and after coming down fro 1 the rooms Inquired of a friend if 1 Is “eye was b ack.” State Geologist Gorb/ says there Is gold under Indiana, am lots of it, too. It is then in layers, he sayf, but then adds that it is so h cureJy locked within the bowels of the earth that the man who went mining for it would in ke about fifty cents a day. He says c. tiring the gla qal period the gold w«« released from the qwartz by the grinding proce * and sunk to * the lowe strata. He foes not think there is ny silver or* in this State at all, ant: the farmers who occasionally Imagine they have found ft on their far as, around rbont Pntms$ county, a e very much suit?fake ss.» . - 1 . II