Pike County Democrat, Volume 25, Number 44, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 March 1895 — Page 1

VOL. XXV. NO. 44. PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY. MARCH 15,1895,

i . p ; | Why Eat Liver? Trade wlt£ us and you’ll live on steak. Many $ family attribute It’s sueoeas In early life by commencing right. By doing, kind reader, just what yon ought to do. buy your goods of Hargrove A Co. They don’t sell trash, and when you buy of them you know you’ve ‘ got the best. SOUS DAT, SOMETIME You’ll want a Carpet, and there is no place on the face of this great earth can you,buy them cheaper than of us. We have a vast number of remnants of 15 to 25 yards In Carpets that will be sold very oheap. We have Carpets; suitable for the humblest cottage or finest mansion. Did yon say prices? Why, just think of Carpets at 16c; Extra Supers at 35c per yard, Ac. Bring the measure of your room and “let’s reason and flgure.together.” Why not Just Speak to John About that Suit of Clothes. You know that’s been bis,accuse aboy t not going to church Tell him we have the prettiest line of Clothing, all new spring goods, real taller made.goods. All Wool Suits at *7.50, and the greatest line of $10.00 Suits on earth. House tall of ’em too; and the spring Hats are beauties. Don’t let him rest until he fixes up. f f

' s • V ' - | W’ V' Har§reve 4 Owpat)q „ * [/ | * -^ PROPRIETORS -OF PEOPLES’ DEI GOODS STORE tfid STAB CLOTHDfG HOUSE, ' yapgKimgrn-cnRo-. htuiaita. • • v | 1ST* Agency Crescent Laundry. Shirts, 8c; Collars. 2c. Ship Wednesday.

Barrett & Son have an elegant line of clothing at their store. The finest line ot ladies and misses shoes are kept by Barrett tf Son. Barrett & Son are selling Hope bleached muslin at Scents per yard. Barrett & Son.are selling clothing cheaper than ,any other house in the city. Sava money by buying the Little Red School House shoe. P. C. Ham* mono. 45-2 A. R. Tewalt, Pike county yisited friends in Harrison last week.—Vincennes Star. Clothing*—Why, yes l Barrett & Son have the latest styles for spring and summer wear. "* The orphansflionie association were allowed $769.5(1 by the commissioners for the last quirter. ^ \ * We recommend Empress baking powder to those wjrtrtlcsire a strictly pure and wholesome powder. $2* Monet to Loam.—On five years* time on real estate mortgage; low yates of interest. W. H. H. Thomas. l-tt\ ,, ^ ! The £. & I. railroad offer excursion rates to North Vernon April 4th to 6th on account of Southern Indiana teachers’ association. * We are Informed that Frank Rime has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the Cary safe company of Buffalo, New York. Improper and deficeat care of the acalp will cause grayness of the hair and baldness. Escape both by the use of that reliable specific, Hall’s Rail* Re newer. The Democrat carries in stock a line of high grade and fancy envelopes, folders, wedding and mourning goods, aud cards and envelopes suitable for iinhigpsble "parties. Cell see them.

-Lard, 11 cents per pound at Whitaker’s meat market. 43-3 Men’s shoes sold at rock bottom prices at Barrett & Son’s. Wheat is worth 46 cents, and corn 35 cents in the Petersburg market. Buy the Little Red School House shoe for the children at P. C. Hammokd’s. 44-2 What d’ye Ihink I Barrett & Son are selling LL sheeting at 4 cents per yard. , Miss Lillian Coon rod is visiting friends and relatives at Monroe City this week. Empress baking powder has been thoroughly tested and pronounced superior to all others. 42* Every can of Empress baking powder warranted. If not satisfactory the price will be refunded. 42* Prentice and Miss Lida Martin returned from Spencer last Saturday, where they have been for several weeks. There will be regular services, Sunday sehool nud preaching, morning and evening, at the court house next Sunday. ' Charles Krebs has bought a job printing office at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and has moved to that, city. His brothers are with him. We wish him success in hie new location. Stone steps have been placed at the south entrance to the near jail, there being some great disadvantage in reaching those in the jail contract, it was necessary to add others. They cost $128. | Indiana republicans most feel proud of the winding up of the legislature. The men who indulged in the mob should be robuked if ever they stick their heads op for re-elec-tion. The fiiopco will forever disgrace the state.

Ii4im Diifrawi The winding op of the session of the Indiana legislature was one of the moat disgraceful affairs ever wit* nessed in the state. Monday night as the session was about to close the governor's private secretary, Myron King, was proceeding tp the house with a message from the governor,he was set upon by a gang, who were bonnd that he shonld never reach the house with (he documents, which were the governor’s veto of the state house custodian hill. When King finally released himself and fought his way to the doors of the house he found them locked, and after another desperate struggle the doors were broken open. Once upon the inside, the messenger was set upon by the hungry horde of office-seekers and representatives and kicked and pumtneled. He finally reached the speaker’s «tand aiid announced that*he had a message from the governor, when the speaker announced the house adjourned. It lacked six minutes of the time tor adjournment, but that made no difference to the speaker and those wanting the petty offices. Prominent republicans of this city denounce the whole thing as the most outrageous and cowardly proceedings ever held by an Indiana legislature. It all came about over the spoils of office and for which the republicans are clamoring after. King’s condition is critical at this time, and from the newspaper reports warrants have been issued for a number of those committing the assgulL They should severely dealt with. I / hame on s IV such proceedings.

■ State University. The Indiana University has issued an announcement for the spring and summer terms of 1895. It is a pamphletjof 21 pages apd gives a list of the faculty as at present constituted a brief synopsis of the courses offered for the spring term, and a somewhat fuller statemeut of the summer session, In these terms a considerable number of courses is offered especially for teachers, as there, are many who are engaged in teaching during the rest of the year who find it possible to attend the University during one or both of these terms. The University has seventeen departments and forty-fiv<HKctirve)taem-bers in its faculty. The brief educational history of each member of the faculty which follows his nameahows that a large number of colleges and universities, both American and European, has contributed to the trading of the faculty of our state university The summer school this year offers attractive courses in each of the ten following departments, Euglish, Mathematics, Chemistry, , Physics, Zoology, Psychology and Pedagogy, History, Botany, Latin and German. All university publications will be sent to any one upon application to President Joseph Swain, Bloomington, Ind. *

Highly Appreciated. The Democrat's “pound” giving met with a response from the “cheerful givers” of Petersburg, and while the number of donations were not as large as expected, they helped to gladden the homes of many families in ueed. The following from the Ladies' aid society is evideuce that our work was appreciated: Editor Democrat—The Ladles’ aid sosiety desire me to thank yon for your assistance and encouragement in our efforts in obtaining relief for the poor of our town. The human heart Is often incapable of a proper appreciation of such humane and charitable acts, but we feet that our society will ever remember with thankful hearts your assistance in securing aid for our worthy poor. “Verily charity beginneth at home." By order of the Society. ' £attib euixick, Secretary. Of R group ot twelve new senators who are about to take their seats, three are foreign born. It is interesting to note also that these three are all members of the republican party. Lee Mantle, from Montana, was born in England; Knute Nelson, from Minnesota, was born in Norway; William J. Sewell, of New Jersey, was born In Ireland. Barrett & Son are headquarters for the latest styles is dry goods and notions. A splendid line of hats at Barrett & Son's. The best on the market. Hope bleached muslin at jfcents per yard at Barrett & Son’s, *’

Surprised M 014 THeru. Quite an enjoyable affair occurred at the residence of oar respected citizen Lewie Beck, jr., of BeckvlUe, on last Sunday, It was March 10th, the 58th Anniversary of the birth of Mr. Beck. A good time was had by all present which was a goodly number. There were several panties present who lived several miles distant, and all came with well filled baskets and the tables bad burdens of good things to eat ujioii them. The ladies vied with one another in seeing who could bring the nicest cakes, and i there were some that beat the record. Mr. Beck enjoyed it hugely, although it was no surprise this time. Mr. Beck is one of the “boys in blue” who responded to his country's call for help iu the dark days of Hi, and events of'this kind seems to rejuvenate him. He thanks all present for their presence, and hopes they =*may enjoy many more such evasions, and should the Hand that roles the universe see proper to let all who were preseut live, he extends a cordial invitation to them and their friends.

W. C. Coip Dead. Geo. Coup, of this city, received a telegram Monday stating that his brother W. C. Coup, had died at 11 o?etoc^ yesterday morning at Jack* sonvilfe, Fla. of pneumonia. The deceased was a showman of national reputation. At one time he was a partner of P. T. Barnum, the “greatest show on earth,” but after* wards went into business for himself. He recently returned from a trip to Cuba and was touring In the soulherufctates with his show just prior to his death. He was sixty years of age; was bom at Mt. Pleasant, Martin county, and reared in this county, His broth* er Zack, who was alio engaged in the show business, died at Columbus, O., only a fdw months ago. The deceased had many friends in this city who will regret to hear of his death.—Washington Democrat. I. 0, 0. F. Annual Social. The annual social of Pacific lodge was held at the hall Monday pight and was a very enjoyable affair. Hon. Frank B. Posey made the address of the evening. The hall was crowded with members and their families and a splendid good time was indulged in. The refreshments were served by William Liibs, the caterer, and were very elaborate. All Tn all it was one of the events of the season and at ten o’clock Lan Shandy, master of cere* monies, announced the close of the festivities, and the ihembers and their families returned to their homes feeling that it had beeu a pleasure to be there.

The Sewer Bids. The contract for the digging ot the fall sewer was awarded to H. L. Be* Mott last Friday, he beinff the lowest bidder. The bids were as follows: C. G. Berrldge. Lori A Brets. .. Lori A Brets . Silas Johnson. Jacob Burton . I. C. Higgins.. O.O. Parker .. ... J.. O.O. Parker...... .... H L. DeMott . H. L. PeMett ... George Riley . William Huffman . William Huffman . John Read, $1.75 per rod. $300 00 . 380 00 370 00 . 873 00 . 873 0 ) . 406 70 . 348 03 . 374 81 . 164 0) . 143 0) . 160 0) . 250 0) . 210 oar Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report. Levi B. Harvey and Sabry A. Hobbs. Morrison L. Malott and Mary R. Moore. Jacob Tislow and Cora A. Lichlyler. Prentice M. Lnttrell and Lovlna Coleman. Arohbald R. Ham and Minnie L. Hannan, Elijah ▲. Reed and Iva Jackson. The county commissioners took exception to the report of their proofed* ings in last week’s issue. One j tern regarding bridges was the trouble, and which when the records were examined was found to be an error on the part of the aoditor. One sontract was for |400 and the other for $530, bnt the auditor had the hitter nine hundred and thirty hence our mistake was due to the auditor’s mistake. . The correction waa made ou the records and is now all o. k, Barrett & Son have a splendid line of ladies’ wrappers, made from the ▼ery best materials. Barrett So Son are now selling Lawrence Uj sheeting at 4 cent® per yard.

SkeuM Help to Bait. W Ills little use for the local ediioPto vaste hie longs and sprain his spine fin trying to boom a town when the c itizens all stand aroond with their hands in their pockets and indifferently wait for something to tarn op says an exchange. ; If the capitalist or business men do not pat their shoulders to the wheel and do a little boosting it is needless for the editor to try and boom things. He can write ‘ boom” articles till he gets bald headed, bnt if the citizens themselves do not take hold and push, the town will forever stick In the mud. Of what use is it for the local editor to suggest improvements and new enterprises, if the suggestions are never acted upon? One man can not boom a town. It requires the concerted action of the citizens. When one man shoulders the town and attempts to carry it, there are always a lot of cranky kickers ready to jump on top of the load. Unity of action is what knocks.

1 Pleasant Surprise. On last Friday evening several of the members of Morgan post formed into line and marched to the home of Robert Hawthorn. Upon reaching the house the old vets began singing “Marching Through Georgia,” and then went in and told Uncle Robert that he and his good wife had been married years, and that his comrades had come to pay their respects. The happy old couple were agreeably surprised,and were the recipients of tokens of respect from the “boys in blue.” S. R. Stuckey made the presentation speech, and remarks were made by Rev. Omelvena. Refreshments were served by the neice of Mr. Hawthorne, who is visiting here from Minnesota. The occasion was a very pleasant one. A Successful Surgical Operation. Last Thursday morning ao abdominal section was performed upon Mrs. Anna Hammoud, who has been suffering tor several weeks with a severe attack of pelvic inflammation. The operation was performed by Drs. Link and Rice, Dr. Byers giving the anaesthetic. The surgery was done as a last resort, all hopes of health or life having been despaired of without it. The operation was a very severe one, but the patient rallied nicely from it and is at present well on the road to recovery. Flue Printing. The Democrat excells any other office in this section when it comos to the. point of job printing. Wt are prepared to execute all classes of work equal ft> any city office. The printing is done under the supervison of one vorsed in the art and that way gives to its patrons the best to be hgd. The-office keeps in stock nothing but firstclass goods, add has just received another large invoice of firstclass stationery. Give us a call when needing vyprk of a firstclass order.

A Rock port father, who has ao only son. who in addition to being of marriageable age is of very farmerlike propensities, having an overwhelming desire to “sow wild oats.” The old gentleman remonstratedwith him the other day and said,“My son, it is time you were reaping your wild oats, (jret a wife and settle down.*4 “Why certainly,” replied the young man, “but whose wife shall I get?” The old gentleman gave up the job in disgust. Frank Bilderback was at Evansville last week to see Alex Allman, who is taking treatment at the asylum. He reports him as improving very rapidly during the past few months and that his general health is better thau it has, been for years. This will be good news to bis many friends who wish him a complete recovery. Ike Whitaker has )000 pounds of bacon and lard for sale. Cheapest place in the city, 43-3 The only big bargaiu in town. liL sheeting only 4 cents per yard at Barret: A Son’s Barrett A Son are in the lead with Hope bleached muslin at 5 cents per yard. When you want a boy's suit of clothes call at Barrett $ Son’s.

Cenmissleaer's Ceart. The board adjourned Wednesday afternoon after a session of nine days, the most of the session being taken op with the allowance of c)aims,there being but little other business to transact The allowances wiU reach several thousand dollars H. L. DeMott was awarded the contract to dig the fail sewer. Ed Broiles was appointed a constable for Marion township, and Thomas Newman In a like capacity for Monroe township. William Kays, Flavius Hargrave and Cicero Henegar were appointed to serve as land appraisers for the third district for school loans. John L. Willis was appointed to" serve as drainage commissioner for the next two years. J. W. Wilson was appointed attorney for the coming year at a salary of 1150.

Has Ability sad Energy. In speaking of the new poetoffiee^A for Washington the Democrat of place pays a high compliment to the ^ postmaster Johnny McCarty a former Petersburg citizen: ‘‘Too much praise cannot be given Mr. McCarty for his efforts in giving the people of Washington better aud more efficient postal taciliijp. He is proving to be what bis/ftwnde expected of him and that was to make the best postmaster Washington ever had. That he is making a model one is conceded by every body. Being naturally % brilliant and polished gentleman, with a smile and kind word for those he comes in contact with, coupled with an energy that is enviable, it is < not strange that he should be universally esteemed by everyone who has the pleasure of his acquaintance.” Want A Bridge. County commissioners Carlisle, Hadlock, and Welton of Pike county, accompanied by the deputy andiior, made a cal| on the commissioners of Daviess county Thursday night to talk about the matter of building a bridge across White river between Pike and Daviess. The board of Daviess county recommended that they have the matter properly presented to Jefferson township, Pike comity and if the taxes is voted, steps will be made hero to meet onr neighbor on the proper groonda. It is believed that the bridge can be built for less than $12,000.—Washington Gazette. Evansville gets the deputy oil inspectorship for this district. Waiter Viele was appointed Tuesday by Hall atate oil inspector. The place was sought after by J. B. Young of this city, who had the general endowment of nearly every county ^in the district except Vanderbnrg. The latter county generally secures all the gifts ' there is.

Every thing that was loose and some things that were not loose were taken from the senate chamber of the state house. Twenty-seven sets of the revised statutes also disappeared. It is also said that some of toe members took a parting look at Cain's bottle in the basement Call at Thb Democrat office for your job printing. The best job printer in the city. See us before leaviug your order. Mrs, Henry Eilers and Mrs. Mary Kreuger, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are visiting William Liibs and family. J. S. McCoy went to Indianapolis, Monday to attend a meeting of the state board of agriculture. Empres^ baking powder is made by a home company and guaranteed to be the best on the market. 42* The latest styles and patterns of dry goods and notions lor the spring trade at Barrett & Son’s. ■ -—— J. F. Patberg and Fred Corn, of Stendal, were in the capitol attending court Wednesday, Peb Hammond went to Cincinnati, Monday morning, to buy goods for the spring trade. Editor Crow of the Press is at Bloomington on special business.