Pike County Democrat, Volume 25, Number 28, Petersburg, Pike County, 23 November 1894 — Page 3

L. . -- €he fifee County Jnnoaat ^ M. Mod. STOOPS, Editor and Proprietor. PETERSBURG. - - - INDIANA. INDIAN SUMMER. *he literature Is as Haijr aa Its Delight)ful Atmosphere. There is a great difference of opinion among those who are wise in ■weather lore as to the exact time when Indian summer makes its appearance; isome weather prophets declaring that it includes every warm day between Michaelmas day, the 29th of September, And Christmas, while others locate it in the month of October. Indeed, the opinions of scientists do not agree Any better than those of ordinary individuals, but seem to be as hazy on ■the subject as the season itself. After looking uv much scientific data on the subject, and making a condenses of popular opinion, the fact deems established that this phenomenon of seasons really belongs to the month of November, although the signal service notes say that if Indian summer does not come in October or November, it will come in winter,' as if it were a sort of movable season. Neither do scientists agree as to the cause of that hazy atmosphere which accompanies the season, a condition peculiar to North America. It was attributed by early settlers in this country to the smoke from prairie fli es kindled by the Indians—hence the name, “Indian summer.” But it is now said by scientific investigators, that the appearance of smoke is an optical illusion produced by a peculiar condition of the air, -which might be-compared to a dry fog. Sentimentalists declare that it is this dreamy haze which gives its great eharm to this short, delightful season, when the whole world of nature appears like a beautiful dream. It is the fifth season, the mellow ripeness of autumn, when creation stands still in a lazy, languorous mood, and the picture is vanishing and indistinct like one of Corot’s landscapes. It is the golden sunset of the year, brief and evanescent. The subject of Indian summer was investigated as long ago as 1835, when Dr. Lyman Foot, of the United States army, in his report says that the Indians gave the season its name bj calling it their “fall summer,” which occurred in November. The doctoi was stationed at Ft. Winnebago, Mis

soun Territory, at the time, and wrote from actual observation. He says: “We arrived at this port the 3d day daj’ of last November. We liad three ■weeks of Indian summer, with all the peculiar redness of the sky in great perfection.” ' He adds that he had long observed the season with curious attention and calls for an expression oi opinion on the subject from other observers. Prof. Willet advanced the theory in a report made to the government in 1867 that the dry fog is real smoke, no1 produced by prairie fires, but the product of chimneys. The late Prof. Henry, of the Smithsonian Institution, reported that a portion of the haze, filtered, was found to contain the la?a oi volcanoes and fragments of burned vegetables. Neither of these distinguished scientists added anything to the literature of our Indian summer, sc when doctors disagree it is not expected that ordinary observers will be able to formulate any tenable theory of its -course. The next best thing is to enjoy its opportunities, leaving its origin to the unknown source whence it i* derived.—Detroit Free Press. HAS TO CHASE HIS BFflDE. Curious Wedding Custom Which Obtains Among the Tribes of""Arabia. Among the Arabs a curious wedding -custom prevails. After various ceremonies the bridegrbom is led in the evening into a large, dimly lighted room. Here, huddled on the floor on one side, he finds the female relatives and friends of the bride, all of the same height and size, all wearing precisely similar clothing, and closely Veiled. One of these is the bride, and he has to find out which it is. If he has been wise he has bribed some of the spectators to give him a sign to .guide him, but if not he attempts to seize the veiled figure whom he suspects to be his bride. If possible she slips from his grasp and runs away, with him in hot pursuit. An exciting chase follows, until he succeeds in catching her, when he tears the veil from her face. If it turns out that he has chosen correctly, and that she is the bride, the gamd is ended; but if not he must try again, after the captured girl has had time to arrange her dress and take her place among the others. Again he makes a selection, and after another chase, possibly finds that he has the wrong girl once more. Many hours are eb’hsumed in this way, and it is often daylight before the unlucky bridegroom secures his bride.—N. Y. Advertiser. Hard-Boiled Eggs. Hard-boiled eggs, as every one knows, are not easily digested. The yolk of such an egg is much more digestible, liowever, than the white. By mipcing the white and yolk together the white is rendered more digestible. The hard'boiled egg is also more wholesome when it is served in salad, or even with a little mustard, the salad dressing or the mustard being powerful assistants to digestion.—N. Y. Tribune. Would Excite Suspicion. Wayside Rhodes—There’s a piece of soap an’ a washt basin back of that there barn. I’ve a mind to wash my face $n’ han’s. Dusty Walker—Don’t, do it, Rhody; it’s a hoodoo. Ther las’ time we disguised ourselves the police pinched us. —Chicago Tribune. Bound to Wear ’Em. Mother—Why did you get that bicycle suit? Modern Maid—To wear, of course. “But you have no bicycle.” “I have a sewing mt ihine.”—N. Y. Weekly

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v . , ■ I 'HANKSGIVI NO! . Vv <•.* 'bfr Thanksgiving: Of yore, In the youth of the nation. When the harvest had yielded its store There was feast and oblation. Or when clanger had lifted its hand, From the lips of the living There rang through the length of the land A Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving! Our home was a wilderness then With the floods to enfold It; To-day with its millions of men, We rejoice to behold it. From the sea to the/surge of the sea. We have ail fora treasure; We are blest in the promised to-be In a manifold measure. War flaunts not a red pennon now, For the olive is regal: Like birds that are twin, on one bough Sit the dove and the eagle. The clash of the conflict that cleft We in sorrow remember, But the fire of the great feud has left In the ash scarce an ember. For the fruit of the time of our toil; For whate'er we have fought for; Whether born of the brain or the soil Be the meed we have sought for; For the gifts we have had from His hand Who is Lord of all living. Let there ring through the length of the land A Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving! •-Clinton Scol.iard, in Ladies’ Home Journal.

HANKSGIVING morning dawned bright and cold on the town of

Marysville. Old Sol had scarcely be* gun his. daily migration toward the west ere a number of schoolboys had gathered at the millpond to see if the ice was strong enough for skating. To their great delight it proved to be very firm. “My, won’t it be fun, boys?” said Hal 'Anderson, as he took a long slide, both arms extended. “Wish I had my skates here now,” said Jack Dayton. “I’d go without breakfast” “Aw, no, yon wouldn’t, Jack. Yon can’t make ns believe that you would miss anything to eat,” said another boy. “Well, I’d make it up at Thanksgiving dinner, if 1 did,” said Jack, gradually.. “Anyhow, I’m coming down right after breakfast, and if you fellows will all come, too, we’ll have a game of ‘pr ison goal.’ What do you say?” “We’ll be here,” was the universal reply, and away went the boys to eat breakfast and spread the good news that there was skating on the pond. Jack imparted the news at the breakfast table, whereat his sister Irma, aged eighteen and very pretty, clapped her hands and exclaimed: “$>h, jolly! I’m so glad I had my skates sharpened last week. Everybody will be out, either skating or looking on, and we’ll all come home with such appetites! I just know that Jack will eat all that chicken pie that I made.”

“I’ll leave a piece oi tne crust ior you, Irma,” said Jack. “I’m going down to the pond right after breakfast. When can you come?” “Oh, I suppose I’ll have to go to church and help sustain the family reputation, Jack Dayton. Of course fourteen-year old boys don’t know anything about such responsibilities. But I wonder if I could carry my skates to church with me? I guess I can hide them under my cloak.” “Or put ’em on and skate up the aisle with ’em,” Jack irreverently suggested. Irma deigned not to notice this fling, but continued: “I do hope Mr. Miller will preach a dreadfully short sermon. That will be one thing to be thankful for.” “Well, you’d better skip church and come out for a game with the boys.” “Mr. Dayton, I’m a young lady, if you please, and I don’t play with little boys,” replied Irma, with a mock bow. “Oil! Ah! Has Mr. Archibald Hendricks been putting such notions into your head?” “No, he hasn’t,” she responded, with a sudden blush, and to hide her confusion she jumped up and ran into the kitchen. Skates over his shoulder, Jack went out the door with an Indian warwhoop and was soon hard at play with his comrades on the pond. The village choir that day outdid itself upon the anthem, which in length and volume surpassed even thb utmost anticipations of the congregation. The songsters left a small margin for the sermon, which was of moderate length only. Irma’s thoughts were busy with other subjects than Bible texts, however. She had noticed Archie Hendricks come in and take a seat on the other side of the church, and she felt that he was watching her. Just in front of her sat Keith Walters and his mother. Keith had been away to college. He was a fine, manly fellow, and a great favorite.

The Walter* and Dayton families had Ion? been on the best of terms, so Irma felt free to greet Keith very cordially at the dose of the servioe. “College seems to agree with yon, Keith,” said Irma, after the first greet* ing was over. “Indeed it does—especially the Junior work. Oh, Irma, yon ought to be a college girl—you’ll never know what fun is until you are.” “Oh, pshaw, Keith! I’m going to have some fun this very day. See my skates?” And Irma disclosed them underneath her cloak. “I’m going out to the millpond. Won’t you come, too?” “Delighted! Only I must go home for my runners; didn’t know there was skating. I guess mother will let me go—won’t you, mother?” “Yes, my boy—but don’t Venture where the ice is unsafe It’s early in the season, you know.” “No fear of my getting drowned if Irma will only take care of me,” said Keith gayly. Be left Irma at the church door, -after securing from her the promise of the first skate. “Yes, if you’ll hurryy” said Irma. Then turning, she saw Archie Hen* 'dricks at her elbow. She bowed - calmly, but her brother's taunt of the morning still tingled in her ears, and she was not inclined to be as gracious as usual to her old friend. Archie Hendricks was -a sterling youth—physically, morally and financially. He was junior partner in the firm of Hendricks & Son, iron founders. Many a doting Marysville mother had him in her mind as a prospective son-in-law. By nature reserved, he seldom courted the society of the -gentler sex, and, although he was a frequent caller at the Dayton homestead, he never paid marked attention to Irma. However, Irma’s secret admiration for him was great, and Archie, from admiring her beauty and unaffected brightness, was drifting into a deeper feeling, which he apparently did not care to cheek. The cordial greeting between Keith and Irma had nettled Archie, he knew not why. So his manner was cool when he lifted his hat and said: “Off to the pond?” “Yes; they say the skating is splendid. Are you going?” “I think I shall, as soon .as I can get

versed in all the latest figures and fancies of the skater, and ho found Irma an apt scholar. They crossed the pond with the “Dutch roll" in a most finished manner. They “cut the grapevine,” trellis and all; they skated alternately hackward and forward, bat the admiration of the spectators knew no bounds when the graceful pair “did the Mercury,” that difficult figure that must be done well if done at alL Archie soon found excuse for relinquishing Belle Parker, who was not his ideal of a skater belle. The only girl ho cared to skate with was monopolised by Keith Walters. Archie was aggravated. Once Irma separated from her partner and skated to th,e other side of the pond. Archie was about to follow, when her brother Jack took her in hand, and Archie’s hopes again were blasted. Archie’s mental thermometer now registered one hundred in the shade. He skated fiercely. He performed marvels. He entered a game of “tag” and led the entire horde of boys an exciting chase before he allowed himself to be caught His flashing steel was never quiet Now it was the “back roll,” now the “outer edge.” He cut wonderful devices upon the icy slate, and then acknowledged them by signing his name with a mighty flourish, which so awed the younger boys that they forgot to skate. Then he wandered off to a deserted part of* the pond to brood upon his misery. Keith and Irma, tired of admiration, had skated up the frozen stream and away from the crowd. “Isn’t this great fun?” said Keith. “It’s just too splendid for anything,” responded Irma, who was wishing, nevertheless, that Archie would ask her to skate. Why was he so stubborn? “Irma, can you keep a secret?” said Keith. “Try me.” “Well—I’m engaged.” “Keith Walters, you don’t mean it!” “Yes I da But you’re the first one I’ve told.” . “Oh! Tell me all about it. quick! I’m dying to hear!” “Well, she’s a college girl—one of my classmates—a lovely girl. I wish you knew her.. We are keeping quiet

HE BLIP THEM ACROSS THE ICE TO HER.

my skates. I need some exercise to get up an appetite for that Thanksgiving dinner we are to have at home. If you’ll wait for me, I’ll put on your skates for you.” “Oh; thank you, but they go on quite easily. There’s Belie Parker. I guess I’ll go with her.” Archie’s first advance had met decided repulse. He turned on his heel and went after his skates. His next attack, he felt confident, would be more successful, for he was a famous skater. The great millpond resounded with the ring of countless steel-shod feet. Bright faces and happy voices were there in profusion. Never had the skating been better, the weather finer or the crowd larger. Diamond sparks, cut by keen, swift knives, glistened in the sun as skates fled past. Shouts from youngsters playing some exciting game, shrieks and merry laughter from groups of beginners, gay comments from their more independent companions, the low, musical detonation of the frozen field—all went to make up a scene delightful and inspiring. It was life, and life in its most favorable aspect— a combination of health, happiness and action. When Archie Hendricks reached the pond he found Keith Walters putting on Irma’s skates. Archie was jealous. Belle Parker at once became the flattered object of his attentions and he devoted himself to her, although she was but a mediocre skater. Irma was both daring and accomplished in the art, and she was the object of many compliments ari universal admiration from the onlookers. Keith, {being a college man, waa

about it while we are in ooilege, you know.” “What is she like? and what’s her name? and where is she from? and when will you be married? and who—” “Oh, one at a time, now, Irmal Yon are as bad as" a college examination. Let me see—she has light, wavy hair—” “And blue eyes?” “No—brown.” “And a soft complexion?” . “Peaches and cream.” “And a pretty nose?” “Truly Greek.” “Tall or short?” “Jukt the right size.” “But you haven’t told me her name yet.” “Her name is Nellie—Nellie Gray, but I expect that inside of two years it will be Mrs. Keith Walters,” Suddenly the skaters noticed that the ice around them was weak. It began to bend and crack. “We must get away from this,” said Keith. They turned around. That half-stop was fatal. The ice gave way and as Keith pushed Irma from him he went down into the water. Irma screamed^ She turned back toward Keith. “Don’t come near mel The ice will break with you!” he shouted. Then he tried to, get out. The ice broke wherever he leaned his weight upon it. Irma took off her long fur boa and threw one end to him. He caught it and it sustained him. “Call for help, Irma!” . Keith was deathly pale and the water was chilling him through. Irma called again*

“Can yon hold on .a minute Sanger, Keith? Somebody’s coming. That somebody was Archie Hendricks. He had been near enough to hear Inna’s first cry of distress and he was coming now with furious speed. Yet the seconds seemed like hours to the waiting pair. Archie took in the situation at a glance. Without stopping to say a word, but shouting: ’‘Hang ant” he sped to the bank and landed, skates and all, at the nearest fence. It was the work of an instant to tear off two long boards and return to the river. He went as near as he dared to Irma. “The ice won’t hold me there,” he shouted. “Take these boards and lay them in front of Keith; then pull him up.” He slid the boards across she ice to her. She did as directed. Cheered by Archie’s words afi& aided by Irma and the faithful boa, Keith crawled forth more dead than alive. It did not take long to get him away from the air-hole, and between Irma and Archie he was conveyed quickly to the pond, where there were plenty of wraps to cover him. In spite of Keith’s protestations that he was “all right” and “only a little moist,” he was bundled off home, looking more like a mummy than a human being. The excitement of the day bad culminated with Keith’s adventure, Archie and Irma stood talking to* gether. “Irma, how did it happen you and Keith got so far away? Didn’t either of you think of the danger?” “Oh, Archie, he was telling me all about his ladylove—there! I’ve let out a secret—but I know you’ll never breathe a word of it, will you? Because he asked me if I could keep a secret and I told him I thought I could. So I was asking him questions and I guess we didn’t notice where we were. And, oh, Archie! if you hadn’t come when you did, I just know Keith would have drowned!" “Oh, you would never have allowed him to sink before your eyes. But I’m glad it was no worse.” “So am I, but you haven’t skated with me any to-day, Archie.” “Weil, it’s not too late yet. We can take a turn around the pond before dinner time, I guess.” And off they went. They knew that Keith was well cared for, yet neither spoke for a few moments. Suddenly Archie said: “Irma, a secret is no good unless it’s divided, is it?” “I never heard one that was,” said the pretty girl, looking up at him. “Well, I’m going to divide mine with you—one I’ve been keeping even closer than Keith kept his, for I have kept it entirely to myself. Do you want to hear it?” “Yes, Archie.” “It is this: I am in love.” Irma did not reply. ' She merely looked away. “Do yo.u care to know the young lady’s name?” Irma nodded. “Well, it is—Irma Dayton-” Irma leaned on his arm without reserve. Archie looked down at her. “Now, are you going to rescue me, too, on this eventful day? Yes or no?" ' “Yes, Archie.” ' Nobody was near them. Archie, kissed the happy face turned up to his as he said: “Then this will be the happiest of Thanksgiving days!”—Keyes Becker, in Chicago News. ,,

Oar National Thanksgiving Day. The national observance of Thanks* giving1 day was brought about by a woman. Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, of Philadelphia, began about 1844 to urge, through the magazine of which she had charge, and by personal correspondence with the governors of states and with presidents of the United States, that Thanksgiving day. should be made a national festival, and be held on the same day throughout the country. Her suggestion was adopted twenty years later by President Lincoln, and the observance of Thanksgiving by the nation has now become established.—United Presby* terian.

“Will you take it, or have it sent?” —Harper’s Bazar. Cause for Thankfulness. An exchange relates this incident of life in an apartment house: Boy—Father sent me up to say that he would be very thankful if you wouldn’t lay any more carpets tonight Hb can’t sleep. New Tenant—Go down and tell your father not to let my hammering prevent him from feeling thanktul. Tell him to be thankful his carpets are laid and, above all, to be thankful he sent you up instead of coming himself. —Chicago News. “I don’t see what makes people go to football games on Thanksgiving day,” remarked his wife. “It hasn’t anything to do with the spirit of the occasion.” “Oh, yes, it has,” was the reply. “I never went to a football game in my life that I didn’t feel tremendously thankful that I wasn’t one of the players.”—Washington SSta r. —David Livingstone, as a .boy, showed all the determination which was afterwards so prominent a feature of his character.

PROFESSIONAL cards. J. T. KIMB, M. Dv Physician and Surgeon, PETERSBURG, IND. «-Offlce In Bank building, first flow. WIV Oe found at office day or night. GEO. B. ASHBY, ATTORNEY AT LAW PETERSBURG, IND. Prompt Attention Siren to nil Busineia 49*Offlce over Barrett A Son's store. ^ Francis b. Poset. Dewitt Q. Chappell POSEY & CHAPPELL. Attorneys at Law, Petersburg, Ind. Will practice In all the courts. Special at* ( tention given to all business. A Notary Public constantly In the office. 49~vffloe— On first floor Bank Building. E. A. Ely. 8. G. Davector* ELY A DAVENPORT, LAWYERS, Petersburg, Ixd. *S"Offlce over J. R. Adams A Son's drug •tore. Prompt attention given to all bust* nets. T E. P. Richardsoji A. H. Taylor RICHARDSON <fc TAYLOR, Attorneys at Law, Petersburg, Ixd. Prompt attention given to all business. A Notary Public constantly in the office. Office In Carpenter Building, Eigbtli and ££*;n. DENTISTRY. W. H. STONECIPHER,

Surgeon Dentist, PETERSBURG, IND. Office in rooms 6 and 7 in Carpenter BuildIn*. Operations first-class. All work warranted. Anaesthetics used for painless extraction of teeth. NELSON STONE, D. V. $., PETERSBURG, IND. v. Owing to long practice and the possession of I fine library and case of instruments, Mr. Stone is well prepared to treat all Diseases of Horses and Cattle STJCCKSSIT'UXJL.Y. _ He also keeps on hand a stock of Condition Powders and Liniment, which he sells at , reasonable prices. Office Over J. B. Young & Co.’s Store.

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Cv Order it of voarNtwidMler or Mod So cost* for MtMt too berto W. J. BOKSS, NUUkur, 3 But 1*U St., Sow brt. •rSAMB IBIS WttiwQtaajwrtlO TRUSTEES* NOTICES OF OFFICE OAT. NOTICE Is hereby given that I will attend to the duties of the office of trustee of Clay township at home on EVEKY MONDAY. ▲11 persons who have business with the office will take notice that I will attend to Business on no other day. M. M. GOWJN, Trustee. NOTICE is hereby given to all parties interested that I will attend at my offioo in Stendal, EVEKY STAUKDAY, To transact business connected with thh office of trustee of Lockhart township. All persons having business with said office will please take notice. J. 8. BARKETT. Trustee. NOTICE Is hereby given to all parties concerned that I wilt be at ray residence. EVERY TUESDAY, To attend to business connected with the office of Trustee of Monroe township. GEORGE GRIM, Trustee. NOTICE is hereby given that I will be at my residence EVERY THURSDAY To attend to business connected with the office of Trustee of Logan township. ey Positively no business transacted except on office days. SILAS KIRK, Trustee. OTICE is hereby given to all parties concerned that I will attend at my resident* EVERY MONDAY To transact business connected with the office of Trustee of Madison township. Positively no business transacted except office days. JAMES RUMBLE. Trustee. N NOTICE is hereby given to all persons Interested that I will attend in my office i» Velpen. EVERY FRIDAY, To transact business connected with the office of Trustee of Marion township. AU persons having business with said office will please take notice. _W. F. BROCK, Trustee. TVT OTICE is hereby given to all . concerned that I will attend at my EVERY DAI To transaot business connected with oEtoe of Trustee of Jefferson township. B. W. HARRIS, Trustee,