Pike County Democrat, Volume 25, Number 3, Petersburg, Pike County, 1 June 1894 — Page 8

t-COXEY IN-) » This advocate of the people’s rights, after many weeks of inarching is at lust in the Capitol City of this nadon! We the People’s friends and knockers of high prices after many years experience, are ready to offer you the lowest priced goods in the Petersburg market. We have the Best Line of Dry Goods in town. Our goods are on the inside and not on the pavements. Look at these prices, they can’t be beat And are Hard Time Prices. Best English Cashmeres, former price, 30 cents, now 22}$ cents per yard. French Ginghams, former price, 16, 20and 26 cents, now 10 cents a yard. French Satines, former price, 85 cents, now 25 cents a yard. Fast Blaok Satine, former price, 20 cents, now 12}$ cents per yard. In Carpets and Laoe Curtains we are leaders and can't be beat. Come in and see the bargains we are offering in this line. China Mattings from 12}$ cents up We also carry an elegant line of Ladies’and Gent’s Shoes. Our Clothing stock is complete and no house in southern Indiana can show more styles and prioes as low as we do. < Our entire stock is firstclass and no assignee sale, nor is it a bankrupt stook. You can buy tor a good deal less than you pav for second handed assignee bankrupt goods. COME IN AND SEE FOB YOURSELF. No trouble to show goods whether you want to buy or not GUS FRANK’S Mammoth Store.

Spurgeon Items. Soldiers decorated here last Wednesday. The members of Spureeon Lodge, I. O. O. jF. decorated here last Sunday. W. D. Julian, our blacksmith, is smiling over the arrival of a ten pound girl. Qui£p a number of our young folks attended church at Mt. Zion last Sunday. Isaac Arnold, who has been cnofined to his room with lumbago, is able to be out .again. F. H. Boetker, ex-treasurer of Pike pounty, now of Huntingburg, did business £ere last Monday. Martin Fleener, of Petersburg, did busipess here this week. Mart, as he is familiarly known, was formerly a citizen of this plaoc. • Our town will soon boast of three churches, with no saloon in the township and we believe has less litigation in court than any other township in the coupty. ^Otweli; Items. Oliver Survant, of Velpen, was in town JSunday the guest of M. C. Dillon. «=> McCrillus Abbott and J. <J. Chaille made a business trip to Washington Monday. W C. Dillon, John Brock, F Bartl and Nick Harris visited Pike’s capitol Monday. R. M, Craig. C. £ Craig and Hattie Craig attended the commencement exercises at Ireland Monday night. 'Clarenoe Abbott, one of Jefferson township’s pedagogues, wjfb is attending the Princeton normal visited Otwpll last Sunday. Three traveling doctors are making their headquarters at the Strong house. They have quite a number of patients in this fown and vicinity. Mrs. Florence Jeffrey and Frank Arnold are the delegates chosen. by the Epworth ^League to attend the district convention which will be held at Princeton, June 13th, 14th and 13th. W. L. Garland, of this place, is one of .the democratic candidates for the nomination of constable of Jefferson township. *Will is yery popular and will make a strong race as he will receive many republican votes. Rev. Joseph Critohfield, the ’‘Indiana cyclone,”t delivered an excellent temperance

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lecturer at tbe M. E. church Saturday night. Mr. Critchfield has been in the temperance work for fifteen years and has few equals as a temperance lecturer in this state. J. J. Mount, one of Jefferson township’s young school teachers was in Petersburg Monday. He Is attending tbe normal at Princeton this spring. Jacob Bowers, one of our prominent citizens is erecting a dwellling house. Who knovrp but what “Jake” will prove to the people that he dosen’t believe marriage is a failure by getting him a housekeeper before winter comes Some of the republican candidates that were defeated in tbe township primary convention are feeling quite sore So sore that a liberal application of St. Jacob’s Oil would accomplish no good. It jis quite certain that some of them will work for the defeat of the ticket. Patoka. Pointers, The major portion of our farmers are through corn planting, notwithstanding however there will be some June B’s. Oliver Gray and his little brother Ray. mond, of Beckville, visited tbe family of W. H. Bottoms of Ayrshire Saturday and Sunday. Arthur is to have a new store in the near ruture. The store will belong to a firm in Indianapolis and be conducted by Rev. Francis Wood. The baptising at McConnell’s pond, near Arthur, last Suuday evening was well attended. There were twenty seven immersed. Rev. F M. Wood officiated. J. H, Spraggins, of Ayrshire, departed this life at 6 o’clock p. m. last Friday. Spinal trouble occasioned his death. Interment took place at tbe Spraggins cemetery in Marion township on Saturday, He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. The democratic primary is nearing. Every democrat should begin considering and investigating in that, respect. Wp should be very careful in making selections and pay strict attention to how the applicants conduct their own affairs at home. Avoid a ring ticket sqch as our opponents, the republicans, have stationed at the mast head. We consider that that ring will be easily severed, and we will further test the matter at the ballot box in November. We want good, honest substantial democrats to take charge of our county affairs. Men that will if possible reduue the present burdening taxes, and secure the credit and respect of the people of Pike county. At all events place a strong ticket in the field, that democracy can and* will be sure of a victory complete. Tbe major portion of this county’s population are vastly becoming overburdened by taxation. Every year shows an increase or delinquency, is there no remedy I* Can there be no motive designed for their relief? Government by the few and for the tew is monopoly and on looking at tbe present surroundings and receut proceedings we detect that even at the threshold so to speak we have just such instances. It | seems to the writer that the present financial overseers of the county are doing but | little to economize the business of the same. | Extravagance is becoming entirely too common. There must be a fractured cog I in the administrative machinery and it | cannot be a great distance from ho'rae. We should stop complaining of our general i government aud look more closely to local j locks, Barlow.

6BABVATIHV EXERCISES Occur at tUe IS. E. Ckarch Lam Maadajr Evening:. The Petersburg schools closed last Friday and on Monday evening the graduating exercises took place at the M. £. church. The large auditorium was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreen, which added much beauty to the occasion. Long before the hour arrived tor the time for the exercises to begin the church was crowded and many were compelled to stand up. The exercises opened with an anthem by the choir, after which Rev. I. N. Yokley offered prayer. This was followed by a solo by Carrie Patterson. The salutatory—“Something for Nothiug”—was delivered by Goethe Link. He was followed by Miss Mary Crouch, who sang a solo. Miss Della McGowen, the second member of the class, had as her topic, the “Footprints ot time/' which was followed by a duett by Miss Lula Harris and Elmer Davidson, “En Limine,’* with valedictory by Miss Francis A. Ashby, closed the exercises of the graduating class. After a solo by Will Demunbrun, Rev. Freeman delivered a short and appropriate address to the graduating class, concluding his remarks by presenting diplomas to each member thereof. Each member of the class was the recipient of a number of presents from admiring friends. v In delivery of their essays each one done splendid, showing that much thought and care had been taken in their preparation. The vocal and instrumental music of the evening was well rendered and shows the capability of Petersburg talent. Sunday evening at the M. E. church Rev. William Omelvena, pastor of the Presbyterian church delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class. The audience was verylarge and attentive to the remarks delivered by the learned gentleman. The sermon was replete with sound advice as to the future of all young people. It was a master effort and received many words of praise from the congregation.

IflKITIOKlAt, DAY. 1C was Properly Observed by the People of this City. Wednesday was memorial da) , and observed as such throughout the United States by the Grand Army of the Republic. The progratif as published last week was fully car* ried ou*. The da y^ was very pleasant, the parade one of the largest seen in this citv tor many years. The various secret society orders of the city joined in aud took part making it also their memorial days, which helped swell the parade aud added much splendor to it. The exercises in the afternoon at the count house square were very interesting aud the address of Major Mattison, of Evansville, was highly appreciated by the old veterans and friends. The day will be one long to be remembered by the people of the city anchvicinity. The soldiers dead are not forgotten for their brave deeds in battle array, nor are the survivors of the greatest war of modern limes, but each year are the fallen remembered by the surviving members aim their friends. It is a fitting tribute to their memories, which will live on aud on throughout the ages. Last Sunday morning at the M. E. church Rev. Whitman preached the memorial day sermon to a very large cougregatiou. The G. A. R., W. R. C. and K. of P. lodges attended in a body. The reverend gentleman was in the service and knew the subject well on which he was to talk, The sermon was well received by the large audience. The singing at the service was splendid, the choir being made up of the various church choirs of the city.

THE STttlKK. There t* no Change In the Miner* a ’Strike in this County* Up to the time of going to press there is no change In the strike in this county. At all points everything is quiet, more so than usual. All the deputy sherifls have returned from Littles, where last week the mines shut down for the second time and when a few “scraps*’ occurred between union and non-union men. These short set too* resulted in nothing more than a few bruised places and black eyes, and soon were forgotten. The troubles are not half so bad as they are made out to be, While the reports sent to outside newspapers have been ridiculous in the extreme. A dispatch was sent from this city last Monday stating that the mines would start up Tuesday or Wednesday. Sueh are not the tacts as a gentleman stated who i is in a position to knpw. The Littles

mines will not lie started up again until the strike is settled, said the gentlemau. The mine workers are remaining very quiet and expect to no trouble if it can be prevented. From other points, it is learned from the daily papers, there seems to be trouble brewiug, and already there has been trouble in some of the min* lng towns of quite a serious nature, but it Is to be hoped that nothing of that nature may occur in this terri* tory, but that jail matters may be speedily adjusted. MAIL CLERKS WERE FAST. Postmaster General Orders Them Te Receive Prepaid Matter. The newspapers and postmasters were led into an error in regard to the mailing of letters on the train. An item went the rounds of the press recently to the effect that no mail would be received on trains, that had not gone through the postoffice. No such orders had been issued by the department. An order of this kind was issued to a local fourth class office in Michigan where the post* master was being boycotted by the people who got their mail at the of* flee and the train clerks began to re* fuse matter at all stations. Through an inquiring postmaster the matter reached the Postmaster General, who quickly brought the officious clerks to time and the *o!d system is again re-established. It is a convenience to both public and the postmasters. ARRESTED. General McDowell Surprised bv a Charge •( Embezzlement. General McDowell proprietor of the saloon on Main and £. Third streets, recently owned by Jim McMullen, has been arrested on the charge of embezzlement. The complaint was made by Johu Smizer, of Petersburg, also a saloon man. He alleges that McDowell embezzled $175. The latter promptly gave $500 bond. A reporter for the Gazette saw Mr* McDowell yesterday and he expressed complete surprise at the arrest. He says he traded a saloon at Bloomington to Smizer and a part payment was made on the place. Smizer then failed to carry out his agreement and ( has resorted to this course of procedure.—Washington Gazette.

, Joseph Vincent will open his new steam laundry up for business next week. He has placed in an entire new outfit and will use the old creamery building; for the laundry. This is a home industry and our citizens should patronize it instead of sending away their work. Build up home enterprises first and then give the foreign houses a chance. We wish Mr. Vincent success. The following marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk during the past week : John H, Schwear and Carrie M. Schmidt. John \V. Barrett and Bertha Dosseu Harrison S. Hendron and Mamie Jones. Ralph P. Rice and Tomie D. Peterson. John F. Vaulin and Cora 8 Teague. W. B. Osborn and wife B. P. Lance and E. T. Corn, who are attending the spring term of the Normal here, visited their friends and relatives in Pike county Saturday q,nd Sunday.— Princeton Democrat. Ott« Kolb, of Boonviile, was in the city last Thursday evening and instituted a lodge of the •‘Button'’ in this city. There were five charter members and one that was not. He rode the goat. Head Quarters—for real estate, farm and city property for sale on reasonable terms at the reliable realestate agency of W. H. H. Thomas the leading real estate agency in < the county. 38-5 j

Mrs. Sallie Waltz, wife of Mark Waltz, of Clay township, died Tues- . day last at the aged of 57 years. The funeral occured yesterday at Union | chapel, interment at Williams cemetery. ANNO UNCEMQNTS. FOB SHERIFF. Ed. Democrat.—Please announce my name as a candidate for sheriff of Pike county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election. The support of all is cordially solicited. T. J. Scales. Ed. Democrat. — Please announce my name as a candidate for sheriff, subject to the decision of the democratic nominating election. Christain D. Henke. Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder World’s Pair Highest Medal and Diploma. notice of Dissolition of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the firm of Bergen, Olipbant A Co. is this day dissolved, Henry 8, Edwards retiring: the successors to ' be J. W. Bergen and W. A. Olipbant, under the firm name of Bergen A Olipbant. The debts of said firm of Bergen, Oliphant A Co. will be paid by the firm of Bergen A«diphant. J. W. Bergen, W. A. Oliphant, H. 8. Edwards. | Petersburg, Ind., May 31,1891.

BcrcnsriD t© ©o We are bound to reduce our immense stock of FARM IMPLEMENTS Buggies, Carriages, Building Material, Stoves, Tinware, Hardware Harness, Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines in the next We will make prices to suit the times and will save you money by calling on us. Remember we mean business. Everything will go at Rock Bottom Prices 1 ’ -y Don’t fail to take advantage of this special inducement. THE I PATTERSON Cl

We i Are * Now * Ready Oar immense stock of «||f iv ■ | nifnCD^ is ready for inspection. We can show ^iff ALL rMPIlK*** the finest and im»t complete line ever shown in the city, Ao old stock, but all this year's styles. All paper matched and shown in suits. Our prices lower than ever. «Oio.r®T7vrlnd.o*w®S!tLSLd.es» Are of the latest styles and designs, and a more complete line was neyer. shown. We sounded the bottom on our D„ • for the nest sixty days We sell it lor Heady $ MlXeO | raifltSSfr ‘10%Peit%Gallon. and flrstclnss. Standard Lead, 16.00 per hundred pounds Call and see us. guarantee every gallon to be strtetlypure brands of White Bergen, ON phant& Co

Motice of Administration, Notice is taerby given, that the underigned has been appointed by the olerk of the trcult corfrt of Pike county, state of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Jesse Eden, ate of Pike county, deceased,. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. May 15, 1894. E P. Richardson, 1>4 Administrator.

Notice of Administration. Notice Is hereby given, that the n.tdersigned have been appointed by the clerk of the circuit ••onrt of Pike county. state of Indiana, administrators of the estate of John Skinner, late-of Mke county, deceased. Said estate Is supposed to oe solvent. Fkank R. Hildkrbackj George skinner, j Administrator*. May ltfth- 1884 *-* Ely A Davenport. Attorneys.

Vll is not gold that glitters, but we give yon below some prices that glitters. By. pacing cash yon can save from 10 to 23 percent on your money. Tbe following are only g few of our low prices. Note tbe difference between Cash and Credit: OK TIME. VOKCA9H, Beans, per pound..3c 4c Bice, per pound....—...... I6c 8*£c Syrup, per gallon.. 80c 25c Virginia Sorghum, p# gallon .. 35c 30o Bacon, per pound.... 12J£c Iftc Tomatoes, per can —. 10c 8#o Best Corn,per can .. —.. 12#c Ho , Rolled Oats, per box.. 12^c Ho : Coal Oil, per gallon.. .. 15c lQe Potatoes, per bushel . .. $1.00 , 80c Star Tobacco, per pound... 50c Sledge Tobacco, per pound... 40c 37c Babbitt’s Lye, per can. 10c 8>io ' Granulated Sugar.18 lbs for $1.00.20 ibs for $1.00 Liirht Brown Sugar. . 10 lbs for 1.00,21 lbs for 1.00 Tens, 5c to 15c reduction per pound. We intend to do as nearly a cash business as possible and thereby give you the benefit >f a large reduction in prices by paying cash. Bring your money, give us a trial and we will make you happy. Respectfully, a &CC, Proprietors of the Gold Mine Grocery. P« |arsburg, |ndl|n|. ■>