Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 12, Petersburg, Pike County, 2 August 1895 — Page 8

-M|W—I,,I l..l.aBBg5f.LJS! PE COUNTY ITEMS. News Gathered by Our Correspondents from yarious Farts of Pike County for the Democrat’s Headers. . . * four Friends, Where and What they Ire Doing at Present. Brier Sewe Iteve Wrephically Pertreyed^Send la leer Items. . Spurgeon Sayings. Plenty of rain. Corn crop promises the largest ever known here. A. M. Webb is smiling over the arrival of a fine boy. Elder Godwin administered the ordinance of baptism here last Sunday. The Sunday school union here last Saturday was not very largely attended on accouut of rain. Cora Shepard, wife of John Shepard is quite sick, Dr. George Masou of Oaklaud City, is waiting on her. Mrs. Eskew of Boonville, mother of J. W. Lorton, was here this week to see Aunt Polly Williams who is very jin. Wilson Leighty and wife were here the first of the week visiting friends and attending*the Lance-Chapman and ^Vhitney weddings. Uncle Jack Ferguson of Petersburg, was here last Monday shaking hands with old friends, which means everybody that ever kuew him. J. M. Davis trustee-eleci, will take the trustee’s office next Monday. He was in towu first of the week and sent his order for a new set ot records.

On last Sunday there was a double wedding. Emory Lance and Effie Chapman and Preston Lance and Setty Bilderback went to Elder J. F. Ross and were quietly married. The grooms are brothers aud sons of Sylvester Lance. The brides are hear relatives, Miss Effie Chapman belrg the aunt of Miss Setty Bilderback. The parties are well known , here and are highly respected and their many friends wish them happy sailing over the sea of life. Patoka Pointers. Corti looks first rate, almost first rate and a half. Lum Bass of near Steudal, was in |bese parts Suuday. farmers are about through hay t making. They report a light harvest. W. H. Bottom and son James made a business trip to Oakland Saturday. The recent rains will be quite helpful to^ the preparation of wheat ground. Vorhees Gray of Grange Hall, visited the family of E. M. Selby Satclay and Sunday. William Dorsey and family of Flat creek, visited the family of Thomas Kenton last week. W. H. Bottom and W. Q. Gray of near Petersburg, were among Ayrshire friends Sunday. William Yeast and family visited friends and relatives of near Flat Creek Saturday aud Sunday last. Joseph Auberry and Price Newton, two of our best miners made a business trip to Petersburg Friday. L. M. Thomas aud daughter Lulu of Bowman, visited the family of William Bottom Thursday and Friday last. Awarded Highest Honors, ' World's Pair. DR BAKING POWDIR MOST PERFECT MADE, jpure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. I» (ram Ammonia, Alum or any ether adulterant ' YEARS THE STANDARD.

Base Ball. Lf;St Friday afternoon the Otwell and Petersburg ball teams met at the park for a friendly game. For the first three Innings the game was replete with good plays and brilliant fielding. After that both clubs become rattled and piled up error after error, and the exhibition of skillful playing was at an end. Th6 game was one of the poorest ever played on the grounds. The following is the score: Innings 1284 5 «789rtae Otwell ...0 0 0 6 8 0 0 f 0-2014 18 Petersburg.... .0 0 1 4 1 2 0 0 8-11 8 « The Empress aud Headlights played a game at the park Monday afternoon. Score 10 to 12 in favor of the latter dub. The Petersburg* go to Princeton today and will no doubt capture aj game. We go to press to early this week to give the result of the game with the Vincennes team. Poor Washington. Her famous bail team went to Bedford last Friday to play the Loogootee club. Every ^rooter” in the town followed the team and bot the last cent on the game. Well, the Loogootee boys just simply swiped evvery thing iu sight and won the game with ease. There is now great sorrow in the camp. Justices Court. The following cases have been disposed of before the justices of the peace in Petersburg duriug the past week : State vs Frank Dillon intoxication. Fined "und ' costed $11.15 by Squire Thurman Friday, State vs John Smiser, provoke, Fiucd and hosts amounting to $3.50. Plead guilty in Thurman’s court. State vs Riley Rumble and John McGilluin disturbing meeting. Plead guilty in Thurman’s court Saturday evening, who assessed the fine and costs at $12.40 each. Stgte vs John Young, disturbing meeting. Plead guilty to the charge Monday morning in Thurman’s court and was required to plank dowu $12.00 for his fun.

Pensions Granted* The following pensions have beeu granted in the First Indiana district during the past week, and include original, restoration, increase and widjows and orphans: Abel Butler, Dale. Thomas M. January, Evansville. Robert B. Hawthorne, Petersburg. William Suddarth,- Cannelton. Emrlck Roberts, Kockporf, Andrew Cudgel, Oakland City George W. Lane, Princeton. James L. Anderson, Dexter. Elisabeth Fricks, Mt. Vernon. George S. Miner, Dale. Joseph C. McCarrah, Princeton. Eva Gasser Evansville. The Discovery Saved His Life. Mr. G. Caillounetle, Beaversville, 111., says: To Dr. King’s New Discovery I owe my life. Was} taken with la grippe and tried all the physicansfor miles about, but of no avail and was given up and told 1 could not live. Having Dr. King’s New Discovery in my store I sent for a bottle and began its use from the first dose began to get better, and after using three bottles was up and about again. It is worth its weight in gold. We won’t keep store with* out it.” Get a free trial at <J. B. Adams & Son’s drug store i The Boys Had Fnu. But they were arrested aud made to crack down for thejr fuu. Several voung men attended an entertainment near Hosmer on the evening of July 24th and became so boisterous as to disturb the people who were present, Warrauts were sworn out for several young fellows, three of whom have been arrested aud fined by Squire Thurmaq. There are more arrests to follow. Marriage Licences. The following marriage licenses nave been issued since our last report: Elisha E. La,nee and Effle L. Chatman. William P. Lance and Lucetta Bilderback. Henry Bearing and Opha F. Smith. Aaron T. Anderson and Mattie M. Reese. Cyrus N. Deffendall and Jennie Barrett. Cornelius C. Adklnson and Sarah E. Miller. Clarance Parker, who was adjudged insane a few weeks ago, will be taken to the asylum at Evansville today, having been accepted by the medical board. His mental condition is very bad. : I " , i *s ”1-- I P. A. ^tcCariy of Washington, will erect two business rooms on the site of the recent fire on lower Main street. He will ppt up first class buildings for rent. See his notice in auother column of today’s paper. We have received a copy of the Minden, Nebraska, Gazette. Tbe edition was edited by the ladies of that city. The paper is a model typograpically and well edited. We> return our thanks to postmaster 1 lor his favor. i ^ t ::: •• i

Pike Onntj Statistics. Below we give a full and complete Hat of all statistical* matter of Pike county as reported to the Indiana bureau of atntistica at Indianapolis by the iowuship assessors. The list Is furnished os by Simeon d. Thompson, chief of the bureau of statistics, and is as follows: Acres of wheat mwo In fall of 1304.85,710 Acres of com planted to 1*6 J.30.088 Acres of oats sown In 1885 . 8,703 Acres of barley sown in ISM.. 801 Acres of rye sown in 18M... 2,266 Acres of buckwheat sown in 186. 85 Acres of flax sown In 1SS5. • Acres of Irish potatoes planted in 1885.. 814 Acres of sweet potatoes planted In 1806 . SI Acres of melons planted In 1803- .. ..... 100 Acre# of tobacco planted In 188(5 . ....... 58 A cres in strawberries, outside of garden, 39 Number acres in timothy meadow In’* 14,133 Number acres In clover in 186 .10,188 No. rods drain tile laid during past twelvemonths ...'.. 2.001 Total rods of drain now ......i.......... 18,421 Bushels oT timothy seed saved for year endiug April 1,1805 .. .. ICS Bushels of clover seed saved for the year ending April 1.1886 —... 4,469 Gallons of milk taken from cows durFounds or butter made past 12 months, 234,904 Founds of cheese made in 12 months .. 50 HOK3K8, BY BKXKDS. Number of French draft ... .. 17 Number of French coach .. 1 Number of Clydesdale# __ __ii Number of Knglishshirea ...... 17 Number all btber breeds ....5,477 N umber died during past year.......... 232 BULBS. , Number of mules, all ages ..... .. 1,265 Number died during tbe past year. 25 C ATT LB. Number of Jerseys ..j... 65 Namberof Holstlnes .... . 78 Number of .Short-horns ...,. 144 Number of *11 other breeds .!.5,061 How many of the above are mlloh cows, 3,178 Number of cattle dying during year.... 227 HO«S.; ** Number of pigs under 3 months old.9,196 No. bogs 3 months old and over...13 674 N umber died during past year—... ... 364 SU EBP. Number of CoUwold sheep. 364 Number of Merino sbeep .. 35 Number of Southdowns ..... . 296 Number of all other breeds.4,51a Number of iambs ... ..L..8,915 Number pounds of wool dipped In 18M, 80.136 Number pounds of wool clipped in 1895, 2b,231 Number of Sheep killed by dogs past twelve mouths ...-L-....— 376 Number of ^lieep died of disease past twelve months . 435 POULTRY, Dozens chickens sold and used past twelve momhs . 8,569 Dozens turkeys sold and used past twelve mbnths . ...... ,j,. ,. 811 Dozens of geese sold and used past « twelve months .!.... 207 Dozens of ducks sold aud used past twelve months _1 '.. ..... 81 Dozens of eggs sold and used past twelve mouths . 268,221 BEES. How many colonies of bees on hand?_ 389 orchard. Number of bearing apple trees- 46,707 Number of bearing peach trees . i.23,576 N um ber of bea 11 ug pear trees. 2.933 Number of bearing plum trees.. 5,311 N umber of faring quince trees .. —.. 1,255 Number of bearing cherry treei. 8.629 N umber of grape vines, bearing. 8,712 : ‘ MISCELLANEOUS. Number of binders . 616 Number of mowers . .... .. 577 Number ofthreshing machines. 42 Numberolcloverhullers ...5... 20

lotice »q Teachers. All persons who pass examination for teacher’s license in this state after June 30,1895, are required to pass upon the effects of alcoholic drinks and uarcoticsupon the human system, in accordance with the law euacted by the last general assembly. Teachers holdiug license in the several counties may be required to lake exatniuatiou upon the subjects when their license expires. It/ is manifestly an additional subject, and the examination is mandatory. J*er6on§ who are exempt from examination under the laws of 1889 and 1893, will be required to take the ex amination on the subject before allowed to again teach in the public schools of the state. I will have books on temperance at the institute, where teachers and others can get them. } Yours Truly, j 10-4 John B. B£aize, Co. Supt. Notice to Teachers. The Pike county teacher’s institute will meet at the court house in Petersburg, August 5th, 1895, at 9:3Q o’clock a. m., aud continue in session for fiye days. We expect each teacher and those intending to teach to be present the entire session. I will s|dd to your general average three-fourth percent, for each days attendance at institute and deduct from general average three-fourth per cent, for each day’s absence from same. Enrollment fee 75 cent$. We cordially invite the pqblic and especially those interested iu the cause of education to be present with us. Yours Truly, 10-& John B. Blaise, Co. Supt. Bnckien’s Arnica Salve, The test salve in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, oorns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It ia guarant eed to give perfeot satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J R. Adams A Son. There is great danger iu neglecting colic, cholera and similar complaints. All absolutely prompt and safe cure is found in De Witt’s Colio and Chojera Cure. J. B, Adams A Son. *' *

REGULATOR Reader, did you ever take Simmons Liver Regulator, the “Kino4 op Liver Medicines?” Everybody ne ids take a liver remedy. It isaslagglslor diseased liver that impairs digestion and causes constipation, when the wj see that should be carried off remain; in the body and poisons the whole sy st ;m. That dull, heavy feeling is due t > a torpid liver. Biliousness, Heada* he, Malaria and Indigestion are all 1 ver diseases. Keep the liver active b' an occasional dose of Simmons Liver i :egulator and you’ll get rid of these t *oubles, and give tone to the whole system. For a laxative Simmons Liver Regulator is better than Pills. It does not gripe, nor weaken, but gre atly .eftvshes and strengthens. livery package has the IU 1 K stamp on the wrapper. J. II. ieiliu & Co., Pbihulciphia. Excursion Rates. The E. & I. railroad will’ sell excursion tickets to the following places: Pittsburg, August 20th to 23d. Boston, Aug. 10th to 25th. Lima. Ohio, August 5th and 6th. Columbus, O., August 20 to 22d. Indianapolis, Sept. 1st and 2nd. Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 10th to 14th. St Louis. Sept. 10th to 20th. Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 5th to 19th. Indiana State Baptist Convention, Washington, Ind., October 7th to 12th. Y. P. C. U., Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 21st to 25th. ‘ Terre Haute, Sept. 30th to Oct. 4. Terre Haute, .^.ug. 5th to 9th. Terre Haute, Sept. 9th to 14th. Sunday excursion to Indian Springs, July 23th. Round trip, $1.00. Detroit Mich., Aug. 6th to 8th. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 2d to 25th. Laporte, Ind.. Aug. 1st to 11th. Chicago, Aug. 27th to 30th. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 3rd to6th. Minneapolis. Minn, Sept. 9th to 12th. Plainfield, Ind., Aug. 7th to 8th. Philadelphia, Sept. 2d to 6th. Decatur.HI.. Aug. 9th to 19. Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 3rd to 6th. Asbury Park, N. J. Ang. 1st to 10th. Ithiea, N. Y., Aug. 21st to 23d. Springfield, Mass., Aug. 26th to Sept. Vih. Richmond. Va„ Sept. 3d to 7th. There is one medicine that will cure immediately. We refer to De Wltt’g Colie aud Cholera. Cure for all summer complaints. Nb delay, no disappointment, no tailure. J. R. Adams A Son.

Work Wanted. Any intelligent man or woman seeking employment and ambitious to make from $40 to $150 monthly, can secure same by addressing Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723 Chestnut St , Philadelphia, Pa. No capital required, nor stamp for reply. Young man or woman wishing to earn a few hundred dollars in the next two months preferred. Dr. Price's Cream Bakins Powder World's Pair Highest Medal and Diploma. Notice to ^oii-Resident. The State of Indiana, Pike county In the Pike circuit court, August term, 1895, John F. Thomas » vs. > George Whitman. ) Now comes the plaintiff, by John H. McConnell, his attorney, and flies his complaint herein, together with an affidavit, that the defendant, George Whitman, is not a resident of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant that unless he be and appear on the 81st day of the next term of the Pike circi.it court to be holden on the thiol Monday ol August. A D., 1895, at the court house in Petersburg in said county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence. 1 n witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at my office, this 81st day of July, A. D„ 1895. 12-8 J W. BRUMFIELD, Clerk. Hotiee of Application for Liquor License Notice is hereby given to the citizens of the town of Winslow and of Patoka township In Pike oouaty and state of Indiana: That the undersigned, Abijah Beatty, a male person over the age ot twenty-one years and of'good moral character, and who Is not lu they habit of becoming intoxicated, and Is a fltdwrson to be intrusted with the sale of intoxicating liquors; that said applicant is the actual owner and proprietor of the said business herein, that he is nOw and for more than ninety days last past has been a continuous bonande resident of Patoka towuship, In said county and state, will make application to the Board of County Qotnmis- j sioners of Pike county, Indiana, at their i September term and session, 1895, for a license to sell at retail, barter and give away Intoxicating, spirituous, vinous, malt and other liquors in a less quantity than a quart at & time and to permit tbe same to be drank in and on my premises. My place of business and premises wherein said liquors are to be sold and drank as aforesaid are precisely de- , scribed and located to-wit: A part of lot I number one hundred and six [108] iu the ! town of W inslow. in pike county and state of Indiana; which part of said lot is particularly described to-wtt: Beginning at the southwest corner of said lot number one hundred and six [1061 and running thence north with Main street twenty-nine\29J leet,thence east sixty |60] feet, thence south twenty-nine [29] leet. thence west sixty iflO] feet to the place of beginning. And the building wherein said liquors are to be sold and drank as aforesaid, is a one-story frame building situated on tbe above described part, of said lot number one hundred and six > 106] In said town of Winslow; and said building being on the southwest corner of said lot and fronts on Main street ot said town of Winslow; and the room wherein said applicant desires to sell said liquors is specifically described and exactly located to-wit: Said room is located npon the ground floor In the Bouth side of said building and fronts on Main street of said town, there being more than one room in said building; and the said room is eighteen feet wide (front' and forty-seven and one-half feet long, and ten and one-half feel in heighth (inside measurement), with double doors and two windows in front,two small, windows in back and two doors on the north side of said room. 1 * And said applicant desires to carry on it §atd room ana in connection with said business a general lunch counter. -Abijah Beatty.

=555= «The ® Big « July» Odds and Ends Sab! The New York Store will close out odds and ends at 33J percent discount in order to make room tor fall goods. V Ladies’ fine Slippers, Ladies’ hand-turned Slippers, Misses Slippers, Ladies’ fine Shoes, Ladies’ fine Shoes, Ladies’ fine Shoes, Men’s Working Shoes. Men’s Working Shoes, Men’s fine Shoes, Men’s Working Shirts, worth $1 50; worth 2 00; worth 1 00; worth 1 25; worth 2 00; worth 2 50; worth 1 50; worth 2 00; worth 3 00; worth 50; for $1 for 1 for for for tor for for for for for for for 1 1 1 1 2 Men’s extra long Buckskiii Shirts, worth 75; One lot Men ’s Hats, worth 1 00; One lot Men’s Hats, worth 50; Men’s good Working Pants for 48c. Straw Hats closed out at half price. All Embroideries, Laces, Window Curtains and all Summer Goods at proportionate prices. £ 2 ft 8 S S S ft K JR ft'« 8

Don’t rpiss this great clearing out sale and avail yourself ot these bargains while the opportunity lasts. lew York One-Price Store 1£AZ BLITZER, Proprietor.

The Season of Ice Cream ^*®s^>|_emonade and Milk Shake Is at hand and we are now better prepared than ever to serve these deli* caoies. Parties. Weddings and Picnics supplied. We also keep Oranges, Lemons, Banannas, Apples Candies, Cigars, Tobacco, Groceries and Canned Goods. Call and see us when in the city. Lunch at all hoars. 3WM. UIBSfc THE cityIakery

The New Tariff Price r, ■ . ■ ■ ' • t • - ii ©nits Jv'Cad.e to Measui^: $1©, IS, ©20, ©22 and. TJ’p, Pants 2v£ad,e to Oxd.ex: ©-4, 5, ©©, 7, ©S and. TTp, Burgers’, Merchant TsulQrs