Pike County Democrat, Volume 25, Number 41, Petersburg, Pike County, 22 February 1895 — Page 1

<3 • ©©el • ^agbafiel^ ’ -< - ! i ■■:; >*-v ;i r- ■ / ■ ■ j v : - la always pleased to see his wife and daughter* well dressed. It makes the burden of life easier and adds years of happiness to them. It Is easy ta sec their winter dress has GIVEN AWAY And you should take the hint and have them call at the Pboplks’ Store at once. A few dollars spent there will make them young again. Thor have an elegant line and take the greatest pains WITH EVERY Customer, and always make tffce lowest prices. You will always And the newest; things in Dress Goods and Trimmings, as well as In every other line. A few minutes spent in looking over our Dress Goods ^rill cause you to buy h NEW DRESS. You can't help It. You will only do.as others have done. The styles are grand. The selections good, and the prices are "way down." -Many A Boon WIFE ■ ■ T ’• ■ ’£ Would be pleased to see her hubby don a new suit of clothes, so that, she might “be proud of him.” Notice that winter’s suit. See how i faded aud ugly. It’s entirely st GIVEN AWAY ; | ■ . ; :■ ' Don’t let him rest; life is too short. Have him call at the Sf ar CbOTSUNO House at once and lit hinusolf out in one of their elegant tailor luado suits at 111); they are beauties and would be cheap at $15. WITH EVERY Man’s suit we always Inolude a pair of elegant Suspenders. Perhaps he will r eed a new Hat, one of the lowest [spring 1895 shapes, and a new pair of the very latest shapes in Shoes to match that ■ j SUIT OF CLOTHES We can t ake your measure and you suit made in five days, if you am hard to fit aud noticust a “whole farm’’ either*. We are always up to date In everything uew. If you look our stocks over you’ll buy. t]fj. y. flargreve £ C0Wp0t)Zf --PROPRIETORS QtfPEOPLES’ DEI GOODS STORE and STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, PgTEIt3B-gB3-. X3iTaXA.aT.A~

Go to H. H. T’slow for all kiuds of watch and does repairs. 28* James Corn, of mmr Augusta, was In the city Tuesday on business. Elisha Hatfield, of Washington,was , here the first of the week on business matters. » Thomas H. Dillon, a Petersburg at, tornev, was here Tuesday attending court.—Princetph Clarion. Will Carleton, Charles Adams and John Barnett, of Monroe City, were here last Friday visiting friends. Monet to Loan.—On five years’ time on real estate mortgage; low rates of interest. W. H. M. Thomas. l-tr. * 1 Carl Chambers, of Union, Pile© county, was here yesterday seeking a location for a bakery.—Monrop City Globe. ' Call at The Democrat office for your job printing. The best job printer in the city. See us before leaving your order. Help along a worthy cause. If you 'feave been pros|terous and your larder is full divide and help the poor of the •ity. It wont hurt you aud you will feel better by so doing. Notice.—All persons knowing themselve indebted to the undersigned will please call and settle at once. Having sold out my business I desire to square all accounts as soon as possible. W. A. Braden. Col. Henry Hiatt, of Washington, was in tho city Tuesday evening and installed the uew officers bf Petersburg Division No. 40. U. R.^X. of P. The division now numbers about thirty members and ats soon as the weather will permit the captain will e».«imencp drill work.

Wheat is worth 46 cents, and cor* 35 cents in the Petersburg market. H. H. Tielow jewelry tind watchmaker Petersburg. All work guarteed. 28* John McAfee, of Oakland City, was here the forepart of tbe week on business matters. The jurv commission?)s were in session Tuesday selecting names for juryman during the coming year. William Richardson, of Oatsville, was visiting friends in this place this week.—Oakland City Enterprise. John Whitman has placed in the postoffice a very fine clock. It is an elegant aflfair and contains tbe advertisements of several business firms. -—-— | Hollenbnrg and Cockerell, of Pikeville, were bound over to the circuit court in the sum of $500 each last week by Squire Thurman. Thev are charged with fraudulent transactions. The Democrat carries in stock a line of high grade and fancy envelopes, folders, wedding and mourning goods, and cards and envelopes suitable for fashionable parties. Call and see them. T. J. Parker, of Monroe township, was in town Tuesday and divided cash with the editor. At the last election Mr. Parker was elected as assessor for his township, and will assume his office in August. John Landers, a colored man who recently came here from the souah, was arrested last Friday for provoking Mrs. Phil Billmyer. He was arrested and taken before Squire THarman, who fined him $25. He wea* to jail to board It o«i. His watch, vgas levied on for the ^oats.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS! Gathered on the Fly by The Democrat’s Reporters.. News Items From Here, There and Everywhere. Coart, City aid Personal Ileus to am Abreyiated Fens. X t _ Will Fl*l Them AN !)■«•» Tktla Heaillnf. JL W. Wilson returned from his Oklahoma trip Iasi week. Dr. Broadwell, of Velpin, was here Monday.—Princeton Clarion. E. P. Richardson was at Evansyille the first of the week bn business. Elmo Young:, of Winslow, was In the city yesterday.—Princeton Demo* crat.

Send in your mite to the “pound1* fund. Every little will help in a worthy cause. Hub Tisiow, the watchmaker, is singing sweet songs to a beautiful lit* tie girl at his home. j J. W. Gaddis, superintendent of the new jail building, was in the city Saturday examining the work. Mrs. Belle Thompson has been appointed postmistress at Arthur. The appointment was made last week. The term of the schools in Washington township have heen extended and alt schools will have 105 days session. ‘ The “Empress” is a new- baking powder on the Petersburg market. It is manufactured in this city and is guaranteed to be pure. To prevent the hardening of the subcutaneous tissues df the scalp and the obliteration of the hair follicles, which cause baldness, U6e Hall’s haia* reuewer. Washington's birthday will be appropriately observed by the schools and the G. A. R. post. The post will hold services at their hall this evening at six o’clock. Rev. Anderson will deliver the address. A number of persons from Otweil were present at the A. O. U.W. meeting Monday eveuing to participate in degree work. Several candidates “rode” the goat. A banquet was served by Unity lodge to the visiting members, and a good tirno generally was had. .* James E. Davidson died at his residence in Clay township, Thursday morningat4o’c!ock.Membersof Pike lodge No. 121, F. & A. M., are requested to meet at their h*H at eight o’clock a. m. Saturday, and go from there to perform the last rites of respect to the deceased brother. A full attendance requested. G. J. Nichols, W. M.

:|C. B. Gunckel, Sec. Young William F. Taylor the Gleseu postoffice robber who lives in this county was tried in the United States court at Indianapolis Saturday and was given sixty days in the work house and fiued one dollar-. Attorney M. S. Hastings of this city represented tin, defendant and made a statement to the court. Judge Baker presided. Taylor stole $18 worth of stamps and mail pouch keys. — Washington Gazette. „ ' Robbers entered the store of Niblick & Son at Wheatland last Thursday night. John Nibliofc was sleeping in the store and was awakened. He opened fire on the invaders and they in turn fired on him. , He was seriously wounded. The burglars were caught at Lawrencville. Illinois, and taken to Vincennes. The circuit court was in session and the men were given an immediate-trial and sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years each. They .were brothers named Slaughterbeck and [ lived ue\r Oaktown.

This is Washington’s birthday. i | George B. Ashby, ibe attorney, wait at Wieslow on business this week. Give to the “pound” fund awl relieve those in needy circumstance*. George Quimby returned-to Princeton, Tuesday, after a weeks visit Inert with friends. The Home loan association begins operations today. The directors have a meeting this evening. The county commissioners wet a in session last Saturday buying ninths and grates for the new jail. Hon. Will Cumback will leotu;«e at the Methodist church next Tuesday , evening. Subject: “The Model flu*-! band.” \ To Trade.—A 28-inch wheel cycle gear 63 or 68, weighs 28 younda; will trade for a young horse. 42 ^ Will Mitcheur, E. B. Gunkle, agent for the E. A I. railroad at Petersburg, and Dr. Garris and Mr. Dillon, of Peters mrg, attended court in this city Tue tdsy. —Princeton Democrat. On the occasion of the Mardi Gras at New Orleans and Mobile, February 26th, the E. & I. railroad will sell round trip tickets at one fare. Tickets good from February ISuh to March 15*Jh. The auditor's and treasurer’s offices have been repapered and painted and otherwise beautified. The remainder of the offices wilt be treated ut the same manner a^soon as the weather will permit.

The revival at the M. E. church is still growing In interest each day. Thirty conversions have already boeti recorded. The meetings will continue for sometime yet. Rev. Anderson is being ably assisted in the work by Revs. Hartsock and Richardson. Sam Wier, formerly of Petersbu rg, now with I. Joseph & sons of Vincennes^ is rapidly ^climbing the ladder and we are glad to note the tact. Mr. Wier is an experienced salesman, a clever gentleman and deserving the present position he occupies. Success to him.—Monroe City Glohe. James E. Davidson, one of the prominent farmers of Pike county died at his home in Clay township yesterday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow at eleven o’clock at the family residence, conducted by the F, &. A. M., of which he was a member. He was 68 years oi age. Hugh Nichols left hist Tuesday for Wayne City, Illinois, where he Will locate and engage in farming. He drove bis stock through and shipped his household goods by freight. The Democrat will follow him and keep him posted on the events happening at. his old home. Success to you Hugh, in your new home and may prosperity shine upon you. Workmen have been engaged in repairing the break in the new jail this week. Three iron colnmns will be placed in position |o support the immense weight, and the stone piers which were some what crushed will be repaired .and a steel plate placed on top of the pier to support the large columns which hold up the upper floors. The job is a big undertaking and will reqnu* much vork . The work will be finished next week. Several articles which are nn outcome of Julian^ Ralph’s voyage to

China, undertaken in the interests of Harper's Magazine and Harper’s Weekly, wrlll be published in , the Magazine during the summer months The first of the senes will be sntitled “House-boating in China,” iud will appear ih the June Harper's. In all there will be three articles -or more, amply and beautifully illustrated from drawings by €. D. Weldon, who accompanied Mr. Ralph to the interesting points in China which are described. Died, on Tuesday night, Edith M. McCoy, youngest daughter of Hon. J. S. and Mrs. McCoy, age!, twelve years. Sdith ha» been a patient sufferer tor months from a complication of diseases and gladly awaited the summons we all are certain to answer. Medical assistance, all that mortal could render, was of no avail. She was an exceptionally bright child, find no on& kuew he:* but to love her, and her friends she never forgot even to the last. Th .;: funeraJL. took place yesterday at tha church near her former home in Knox comity, conducted by Rev. Harts :»ck. In,-, tecment at Walnut Grove cemetery.

WILL YOU DONATE? A Pound Party to Relieve the Needy* ■ ■ '■ ? Give Liberally of Your Mease and Help Swell the Donation* Head la lour Donation*! n Eartv as '■ Possible to this Oflee, A PraaS •( Aarthlaf Will *• Be. cciveiwitfeTkaake.

Id many cities a move of this kind has been inaugurated this winter and proved a great success. The Democrat having learned that there are a large number of people, in this city who are in close circumstances, has concluded to take up this popular method to help those in a needy condition. The method is known as the “pound party” and contributors can give one or as many pounds as they choose. Donations will be received front a pound ol rice to a pound of silver dollars. Everyth wig received will be promptly acknowledged for through the columns of this paper next week, giving the name of the doner and the donation. . As is well known to every citiacu this has been an nnwsnaitly severe winter and many good honest laborers have been out of employment, want and sickness has visited the home. In our town these sufferers have been assisted by the Ladies’ aid society, whicb has done a wonderful work, and other persons who have felt a sympathy. The continned cold weather has brought about a great demand on the society, and to help the society in its noble mission/The Democrat solicits from all ittfreaders a donation of a pound of something to help the poor. Kind reader, wilt yon help ? A pound i^a small amount, and yet should every comfortably situated family in our town and community give one.pound of something to eat many cupboards would be filled, and hungry mothers and children would be made glad. Our farmer friend, have you not a sack of flour to give, a side of meat, some po4 tatoes? Everything is good. Have the mine operators some coal to give? The merchant should give. All should contribute to the “pound” fund. Auythiug will be received A If you have clotbiug, boots or shoes (hat you can spare, bring them aloug. Everything is acceptable. Ail donations, will be promptly turned over to the president of the Ladies’ aid society, under whose setperyistou the donsk tion8 will reach those for whpro it is intended. To start tho move T$e Democrat will donate 100 pounds of flour. Next! Help those in need.

■ We again this week ask on* readers ' for small donations, to the “pound” offering to the needy of this locality. While a few have responded to the call there are hundreds of others who should do so at their earliest oppor- [ tunity. The tew that have responded to the call have done so liberally aud The Democrat now desires to thank them on behalf of the Ladies Aid society. The irst person to con-, tribute to thoiHud was Elijah Mlley, the coal operator, who donated a load ot coal which has already gladdped the hearts of those to whom la was delivered. All that has beeifcdenated has been turned over to Joseph ,Locy> president of tbo society. Persons desiriug to make a donation can leave the same at the store of Mr. Joseph Lorv and the properrecognition will be given nest weak. The list of givers next week sbpuld reach over a hundred uaptes^ which would, show our. little toign up as coq^Mujng loyal and t*ue-hearted people. Don't siam\ hftsk and w ait Op year neighbor- $he following is

a list of those who hate contributed donations daring the past week; The Democrat 103 pounds of flour. Elijah Miley, load of coal. Evert Gladiah, Itfk pounds of flour. James Sbawhan, floor. M rs. Blanche Montan, package of beans, Will Mitchell, 91 OOrworth beans and rice, Goodlet Morgan £ sterling (9C8&.) Mrs. Dr. Adams, package of onions. Rev. and Mrs. Law, sack of flour, Ed. R. King, sack ot flour. * Thomas Smith, sack of flour. Mrs. George Goodrid, lard. Mr. Editor—I noticed in your last issue a recommendation that pound donations be given by our citizens lor the benefit of those in need, and that you have kindly consented to receive, the same to be turned over to the Ladies’ aid society for distribution. I heartily endorse your suggestion. This form of charity has been, tried iu a number ot cities.and towns and has proved a great success. I am, satisfied that it our citizens will in* vestigate This matter they will find, that there is a passing need for assistance to many families in oor town, and that pbey will respond liberally to this call. In this connection I would suggest that the ministers call the attention of their congregations to this plan of relief—far the temporal as well as the spiritual wants u( nuta should receive their attention—for we find that oddivers osessions, and times, Christ fed multitudes of people that were hungry. It is true the day for miracles having passed, we are not enabled to accomplish so much, with such inadequate supplies, yet the fact remama that the Saviour re* gafded it as essential that the hungry y should bp fed. I therefore derate a £ sterling to enable the charitable ladies of the Aid Society to sti/il fur* ther extend theiv relief to th4 destitute. M.’

Failed to Agree. The jury in the. damage suit of Dr. Edward Harris against the Western Union Telegraph Company, brought from Pike county on change of venue,, which occupied the time of the Gibson circuit court all day Monday, after being out t weuty-two hours, came into court late yesterday afternoon without agreeing upon a verdict. A telegram was sent to Dr. Harris, announcing his father’s dangerous illness hut • was not delivered in time so that be could reach his bedside before his death. ,Hence the suit for damages.-^ Princeton Democrat * , Returns to Petersburg, Dr. T. R. Rice who. came from Petersburg last fall and associated himself with Dr. J. C. Holloway of this city, will, we are sorry to say, leave next week tor Petersburg where he will practice his profession. Dr. f Rice has, while here, built up quite a practioe among the Knox count# people who will be sorry to hear of hi* departure for Petersburg. The doctors many friends ip this city wish him much success" )it his old home iff Petersburg.—Vincennes Son.

An exchange says: Look oat tor an irrepressible female who is canvassing our neighboring cities selling pants buttons. She snaps one of her ^^tons on the pants of a married man and he k compelled to buy a box in order to explain to bis wife where he got that button. In some instances she will clip off two or three buttons, and the victim is compelled to buy a box Of go around holding up bis panted Jf you should see a female peddler you bad better fight shy, she may prove to be the pants button fiend.” r the. man who has succeeded tag well established business, whi&h he thinks needs no building up. is occasionally heard to say: “There ia no need of advertising.” He sometimes jhas his doubts, how.eyer sags the •Printer's Ink, when bfi sees another tpan, without bis advantages, build up a better busjti&ss in a single year | iu the same- street or around the corner, by the aid of advertising. Trustee Gowen, of Clay township, was. in the city last Saturday. He informed us that the schools of his .^owusbip will have a term of 106. (lays this year. The schools are prosperous and under the superintendancy of an able corps of teachers. Thomas Hornbroob, of Clay township, was in the city last Friday on business and and Ttjx ouav office a call.