Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 49, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 April 1894 — Page 1

VOL. XXIV. PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1894. ' NO. 49.

Our Married Folks Have to refurnish occasionally. Carpels will wear out ansi Curtails grow old. Hargrove & Co. show the finest line of To be found. Rich, new high art Patterns. No old last season’s styles. Carpets jr.\itable for the humble cottage or the mansion. Did you say prices? My, but they are cheap. Just think of a genuine Extra Super at 8oq per yard. Nl;e Brussels at 50c per yard. Bring the measure of your room and “let’s reason and figure together.” 1*1

AND HOW ABOUT A NEW DRESS Yon have no Idea how pretty the Dress Goods are this season; rich colors; new ,*eaves. Foa goodies sake don’t have that old dress made over agaiu. Let us sell you a new one. We have everything in Dress Goods; colors the fairies rave about. Trimmings to match. If you are thinking of getting married we can save you k world of trouble by getting your outfit of us. ' There is scarcely a lady in this part of Indiana that dpn’t praise P| I and Slippers. Why will $-ou buy infeOlnlPUuA O rior makes? Did you know that goods were cheaper now than they were when Noah built his Ark? Run /our Eye Down the List. Genuine American Indigo Blue Prints ....4Vic Fancy Dress Calicos, fastcQlors ...4}£c Shirting, for work shirts .... 4c Turkey Red Tuble Linen., .... —.... 22c Lawrence LL Muslin forSheets .... ... 5o Scrim for Curtains...— 5c ‘ Lace Curtains, per pair .....i. 50c ,Window Curtains, Spring Fixtures .».. 25c Heavy Carpets, better than rag . 25c I Extra Super Carpets, beauties .... 35c China Matting . . .. 15c Ladies’Kid Gloves.. . 49c Ladies’ Heavy Black Hose, seamless.... . 15c Ladies’ Corsets, a dandy ... 48c Infants, Button Shoes.—.....19c Ladies’ Button Shoes .. 98c Ladies’ Kid Slippers...j... 75c As we can talk much better than we can write, come in and see a Firstclass Stock of Goods at “way down prices.” Agents for Standard Patterns. T. l HARGROVE & COMPANY, , ■ * V i THE PEOPLES STOllE, t f 1 ^PETERSBURG, INDIANA^* j

Spring has come, the flowers bloom and the green grass grows all around. “Boom de aye! Boom de aye!” These are the words he sung as he started for .the Star Clothing House this morning. He Chuckled to himself, “while I'm there IJwill get me A Nice Sunday Suit That will do to go to meetln’ in; one of those All Wool Suits that they sell at $10.00, jest like Jim paid $12.00 for the other day at one of them other stores. And I will want a pair of them James Means Shoes. The last pair I got wore a whole year. A pair of them Alliance Pants at $1.00; they are stout and strong, and you can wear ’em a year and they wont rip When I heard they sold Boy’s Suits, suits well made, solid suits, at 48 cents, I said It does beat all ho$- them folks do help the country by Keeping down prices. Well it does beat all what a big stock they carry there, and when yon|do get anything of ’em yon always know it is the latest style. Why. 1 never heard of them misrepresenting their goods, and I’mlgoingtto have all my boys tradejwith them as long as they live.” Our Stock consists of everything new in fashion’s fancy. Call and see ns? Ton have the Money and as the Goods* Let’s Swap. Star Clothing House < 1 < A 4 4 1 i 4 i 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 4 4 4 : 3 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 * 1 4 i < < 4 1 4

A TRUE DEMOCRACY Meet at Winslow and Elect a Central Committee. *

Hon. M. L. He? thman Selected as Chairman of the Committee. JL Very Harmon! ws and Wide-Awake Gathering of D'emoerats. Erery Member «( the Committee a Worker—De: eyntes Selected.

The democrats met at Winslow last Saturday. According to announcement of Chairman Ashby, ot the democratic central commit ee, that the selection of a county central committee and the election of a chairman, and otheV officers at Winslow last Saturday, a large number ot the democratic hosts of the county turned out to help in the work. Long before noon could be seen the representative c tizens of every township in the county on the streets discussing the situation of county affairs, who shou d be selected as committeemen of t te various townships and a chairraai of said committee. Every democrat was in the best of humor and felt very confident of success in the coming election in Pike county. The *1 veteran war horses of the party w e there, aud it is said by those who now that it was the largest gathei ig of democrats ever assembled for ing the leader* This shows tie feeling being taken by the democ ats throughout the county, and that once more will the old-time workers and the young leaders put their shoulders to the wheel of true democracy and work with a will du ing the comiug campaign. These workers were not from one certain locality but from every section ot the county. Promptly at one o’clock Hon. E. F. Richardson called the meeting to order, Mr. Richardson acting as chairman in the absence of Mr. Ashby. It was moved aud carried that Mr. Richardson preside at the meeting. He stated the abject of the meeting and ma,4e some very pointed remarks on the situation of politics in the comiug campaign, which were well received. D. Q. Chappell was made secretary and the meeting was then organized for busiuess. The first thing in order was the election of a county central committee, one member from each township, who, by virtue of his election as a member of said committee would act as the chairman of the township committee. The delegations from the various townships then retired to select their committeeman After re-assembling the following gentlemen were selected to represent the various townships on the county central committee. Jefferson—R. W Harris. j Washington—E. P. RichardsonMadison—E. J. White lock. Clay—M. M. Gov en. Logan—John B Blaise, Paloka—P. H. 1 eatty. Marion—Felix S illier. Lockhart—O J. Green way. Morroe—Vinsoi France. From the ah >ve it >vill be seen that iie purpose of select pr a campaign.

every man chosen is a democrat and a worker and capable of leading the |»arty to victory. It is the strongest: committee ever solected bv the demo

crats of Pike county, and their work during the coming campaign will show conclusively that there has been no mistakes made in their selection. They are representative men of their townships who have held and are still holding positions of honor to which they have been called by the people. They are qualified for any position in life and recognized aa sterling men of honor and integrity l in whom people have full confidence. I The new members recognize the responsibilities they have assumed and will put forth their best efforts during the coming campaign to secure an honest expression and a victory from the voters of Pike county. Then came the selection of a chairman for tho county committee. There were several persons named for the position, but declined for business reasons. The name of Hon. M. L. lleathman was presented and he was elected by acclamation without a dissenting voice. The new chairmau, Mr. Heathman represented Pike county in the legislature of 1890 and served with honor to himself and to his constitueucy of this county. He is a young inran aud a farmer by occupation. He has taught school during the winter months for several years, «nd is well qualified as a leader of the democracy of Pike county. He is aggressive and an uutiring worker and will undoubtedly make as good a chairman as thefcounty has ever had. He accepted the honor in a few remarks and asked the hearty cooperation of every democrat in the county. The selection of Mr. Heathma» meets with the genetal approval of the democrats of the county. For vice-chairman G. J. Nichols, assistant cashier of the Citizen’s bank was chosen by acclamatiou. He is one of tl\fe leading young democrats of the comity. Ho was born and raised in Jefferson township, this county, and fias hostsof friends throughout this section of the county. He is an industrious worker and will prove himself an excellent officer. Hon. E. A. Ely was elected treasurer by acclamation. Mr. Ely needs no word of introduction to the people of Pike county. He is one of the best known men aud for many years has taken active part in the campaigns of the county, and as such has won hosts of frieuds to himself and to the party. As secretary of the committee M. McC. Stoops, editor of The Democrat, was chosen by acclamation? to act in that capacity. This concluded the work of selecting a county central committee and its officers, and is made up of representative men who have£the entire confidence of the voters and the best interests of the party in Pike county at heart. Then followed the selection of delegates to the state, congressional, judicial and senatorial conventions. The following gentlemen from the various townships were selected as delegates :

STATE CONVENTION. Jefferson, O. W. Lott and L. E. Traylor. 'Washington, G. J. Nichols and E. P. Richardson. Madison. J. W. Richardson. Clay, M. B. Thomas. Patoka, H. J. Wiggs and J.'D. Ashby. Monroe, J. A; Shepard and Vinson France, liogan, P. R. Miller. - Lockhart, W. S. Corn and O. J. Greenway. Marion, Felix Miller and Sasser Sullivan. CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION. Jefferson. John Braden, F. W. Harris and Elwood Capehart. / Washington, Gustoff Frank. Henry Ault and J. L. Robinson. i Madison, J. L. HarrisonClay, Robert A. Hynemann. Patoka, Wash Ashby, C,M. Riley and J. Ashby. *r . Monroe, James T. Lance and Johp Ji. Barrett. Logan, George W. Loveless and William Ropp. Lockhart, J. S Barrett and Hansel Spradley. Marion, J. D. Luttrell and Elias Garrett. SENATORIAL AND JUDICIAL, Jefferson. F- Bartl, Ooodlet Mount and R. B. Willis. Washington, D. Q. Chappell, O. O. Smith and J. Riots. Madison, E. T. Fowler. Clay. E. H. Reedy and M. L. Catt. Patoka. Everett Wiggs, G. B. DeTar and J. P Miley. Monroe, Simeon Mason and John M. Davis. Logan, A. J: Loveles and Eli Rumble. Lockhart. Frank Bilderback and Daniel B. Davis. Marion, Ijfilliain Graham and B. H. Inman. A motion wp$ unitnously adopted |listpuctiȣ i he delegates tp the cop

gressional convention to cast their vote for the Hon. A. H. Taylor, and also for his untiring labors in behalf of his constituency of the First dis

The adoption of roles and regulations governing the county primary election was left in the hands of the new central committee with power to make such as will give satisfaction to the voters of the county. The time of holding the primary was discussed at some length and itwa6 finally decided to not caTTtho said primary until after the state convention the exact time to be made known by the central committee. The various township committees will select the proper officials for each voting place for the primary election. “Speaking meeting” was then the order and M. L. Heathmau, G. J. Nichols, Daniel B. Davis, Ex-auditor Bilderback, Joseph Barker aud other democrats of the county participated. It was a grand old-fashioned meeting where every persbn had his sav and said it wjth a good spirit and all fairness. There" was peace and harmony and all worked for the best interest of the party, and which will show its results at the November election, iS94. f The democrats of Pike county are ready for action and will make the battle good and strong during the forthcoming campaign. They are fighters and with one of those grand old pushes tor which they are noted will once more put Pike county into the democratic column. Let not the good work just begun growoold, but keep just enough fuel on hand to keep the blaze a going until the final wind-up when in a great Maze of glory you may celebrate a grand victory, won and achieved on the merits of true democracy and a general over-hauling of Pike county. Democrats, awake I and put on the armor and be ready for the battle. Tuesday evening, Attorney J. WWilson sat quietly reading the events of the day at his home oh northwest Ninth 6treet, little dreaming of what was going on in another part of his home. A number of his gentlemen friends were quietly slipping into the parlor there to give him a pleasant surprise on his 46th natal day. Presently he had occasion to look at the barometer, and walklug out into the hall he soon espied a frieud whom he accosted in a very surprised mauner and then looking around scon a number of his/f^iends in the room. The attorney for oucein his life was without words to express himself. He soon set himself aright and was presentable before company. After a general conversation, refreshments were served and the gentlemen departed wishing Mr. Wilson many more enjoyable anniversaries. Sunday, while returning from the funeral of Oliver Hammoi^, Rev. Freeman and W. A. Braden i|iiraculously escaped a serious accident. A ruuaway horse ran into their Vehicle aud turned it over. Rev. Freeman alightetj from the buggy just as It was turuiug over, while Braden was thrown out. They both escaped with but slight bruises. It was thought at first they were badly hurt from the nature of the turu over, but The Democrat is glad to state that they were not injured any more thai^ a severe shock to the Rev. Mr. freeman, who has fully recovered from the effect of the accident.

At a meeting of citizens at the court house Wednesday night Hiram Gentry was nominated tor marshal and the rest of the ticket nominated by the republicans last week endorsed. ]Vfr. Gentry will make an excellent officer if elected. He has the nerve, takes things cool, as was demonstrated to the satisfaction of ail in the big street fight last Tuesday. Besides that he could fill the office of street commissioner as well and save the town considerable money. 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: John Boston, Evansville. Robert M. Nickels, Evansville. James J. Span, Augusta. James Houghlaad, Oakland City. William J. Red burn, Princeton. Charles W. Young, Winslow. Lemuel DeWeese, Brownsville. Louisa Burkhart. Petersburg. William Stanfield, Blackburn, A. Oliphant, Petersburg.

Born—to Dr. aud Mrs, Stoneclpher, Saturday, a girl. Judge Ely whs at-Washington last week on legal business. - Charles Patterson and Miss Vic Powers returned Horn Louisville Tuesday. '{ I. R. and Mrs. Lett retunred Tuesday from a visit with friends at Sumner, Illinois. The W. C. T. U. will meet at the C. P. church Friday afternoon at 2 t30 ^o’clock. Everybody invited, = Misses' hats, cheap and pretty. Come and be convinced. 49-3 . Ruth A. Stocks. The Pike conntv farmer's insurance company met at Winslow last Saturday and transacted business of importance.

A fishing party composed of young people visited the ."'White river last Saturday. Several hundred pounds of fine fish were captured. Elvis DeMotte. and Mias Caroline Coleman, of Jefferson township, were married last Saturday by Rev. W. II. Jackson at the bride’s home. The bride was the daughter of Henry Coleman. Richard Dearing, father oi ex-com-missioner Hearing, died on Monday of last week in his 58th year. The funeral occurred at the Flat creek cemetery. He was born in Kentucky but has long been a~ resident of this county. Nelson Stoue, the veterinary surgeon, while performing an operation on a colt belonging to W. E. Lamb Wednesday was seriously injured by being kicked in the forehead by the colt. He was brought to his home in this city and Dr. Hunter called, who dressed the wounds.w . A new f*resbvtetiaA class of that denomination was organized, at Littles last Friday ‘night with seventeen members: Revs. O. A. Smith and S. N^|Hpplet, of Evansville, and WilliipPOmelvena of this city were the officiating clergymen present. The church edifice was the douation of S. Littles, the coal operator. The following marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk during the past week : Elias DeMotte and Caroline Coleman. Calvin R. Stone and Nancy Baldwin. Simon P. Sowers and Carrie Like. Daniel Wilkey and Mary Davis. ~ William L. Brown and EUen Cook." Jesse W. Funk and Mary A. Hays. Cain E. Rainey and Mary J. Davis. Freeman Johnson and Eliza J. Doads. Samuel Dedman, of Patoka fown- » ship, mention! of whose accident was made last week, was more seriously hurt than was at first reported. His right leg was broken just above the knee. He was iu the bam lot at the time aud the horse kicked at some ' hogs which were in the lot at the time, aud while Mr. Dedman was v passing received the kick with the above result. The republicans of Patoka township held a mass convention at Winslow last Thursday for the purpose of nominating a township ticket. Thomas Johnson was nominated for trustee and Charles Crider for assessor. The balance of the ticket could not be learned. There was a great deal of confusion at the convention. The ticket is regarded as a very weak one and will not mix well with the republicans of that township. Rev, A. W*. Freeman aud wife are the guests.of triends in the city. The revcrene4 geutleman has for many years been the pastor of the Presby- V teriau church in this city, but owing to ill-health resigned his pastorate some months* ago. He with bis amiable companion are respected very highly by the people ©^Petersburg with whom they have been associated for many years and who regret to see them leave this city. They will make their future home at St. Joseph Missouri.

Oliver Hammond died of heart failure last Friday iporning. He was born and raised in this city and has been connected with the dry goods firm of P. C. Hammond & Son for many years. He was fifty five years old. He served in the war and was a member of ll»e Ct. A. H- and I. O. O. F. lodges* who took charge of the funeral. Beva. Freeman and Omelvena conducted the funeral services at the residence of P. C. Hammond Sunday afternoon. The funeral waa one of the largest seen here iu