Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 17, Petersburg, Pike County, 6 September 1895 — Page 1

A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE Again Petersburg Suffers by • the Fiery Elements. Opera House, Livery Stable and Bead Hotel Destroyed. / Thirty Horses Burnet Alive In the Blf Conflagration. / TO* Lmin Will Reach §14,000— Inturance Llfhl.

Tuesday morning at 1:45 o’clock the alarm of fire was sounded aud coon the citizens were on the move to the scene of conflagation, which proved to be the Fleming opera house building and livery stable. The flames had full sway when the fire was discovered and the attempts to save the horses and property in the stable proved futile, the men being driven from the various entrances by the heat But three horses out of thirtythree were saved and only three ^ buggies out of fifteen or sixteen. The loss being nearly total. The citizens worked like heroes to save the adjacent properties, aud succeeding after a hard battle in saving the beautiful residence of Rev. W. A. Richardson, but the Read hotel building, owned by W. H. C. Lingo, was destined to destruction. For a time it looked as if nothiug could prevent the spread of the fier\ elements to the business portion of Main street, but in the saving of the Richardson residence the fire was stopped in that direction. Across Sixth street and back of the opera house were residence properties of Mrs. Beasley and James B. Evans which were saved by the thick foliage of the shade trees. After all danger had been averted at the Richardson residence, the firemen turned their attention to the Read hotel and Moses Frank’s residence, but the hotel building was doomed. During this time citizens were at work at the latter place with “bucket brigade” and by tearing away some high lattice fencing and smaller buildings the large residence was saved. All the out buildings of M.r. Frank were burned save the washhouse. The residences of Gustoff Frank and T. C. Milburn were badly scorched, although the damage is but small according to the other losses. A Nearly all the furnishings of the hotel were saved and were very carefully handled. The losses fall heaviest on the Flemings which are almost total, only three horses and two or three buggies being saved. THE LOSSES. Mrs. T. K. Fleming, opera house, furnishings and' livery stable buildinfis; loss $4,000, insurance $1,500; Fleming Bros,, horses, buggies, carriages, harness, etc; loss $4,000; insurance, $1,500. W. H. C. Lingo,hotel building; loss $1,500; no insurance.

John Read, hotel fixtures; loss $400; * fully insured. * Moses Frank, outbuildings; loss 1300, insured. Gustoff Frank, damage to residence .#100, insured. T.C. Milburn, damage to residence, #150; insured. Rev. W. A. Richardson, damage to residence aud furniture, 1800, insured. Fleming ft Stone, trotting station, Elmore Chief; loss, #750. John O. 3Davis, fine Kentucky bred mare, buggy and harness, loss, #450. William Brock, Marion township, match team of horses; loss, #350. C. G. Ward, two horses and harness ; loss, #175. Besides these losses there were two $r three other parties whose names

could not be learned who had horses horned in the livery stable lire. ACCIDENTS. Harry Fleming one of the proprietors of the livery stable, while trying to save the horses was severely burned on the back of the neck, besides his feet and hands were badly burned. John Custin, while trying to get out the horses had his right hand badly burued. Frank Hillman received bad burns on both hands while trying to get the horses from the livery stable. £verett Richardson had his right arm broken by falling, mention of which accident appears in another column. Hon. A. H. Taylor had the^second finger of the left hand badiy mashed while operating a small hose reel. There were many other minor accidents, yfhich the scribe failed to secure. i

Base Ball ism. Petersburg has been having plenty of the national sport during the past few days. The games with Princetou were a conliuual wrangle front begin* uing to end. The Democrat does not believe in roasting any club that appears on the home diamond, but it is without saying that the Princeton boys are the worst kickers seen on the home grounds this year. Last Thursday the Princeton boys came to the city and engaged our boys iu a game. It was a contiuual howl until the fourth inning was finished aud in the first half of the fifth they “korked” clear out and refused to play longer. The score at that time was as follows: Innings . 1 2 8 4 Princetou . 2 0 2 0—4 Petersburg . ..1 4 8 5—18 Reuss struck out several nr.en in the game and the Princeton boys failed to, connect with the ball. After the game the visitors made a terrible howl and wanted to play for 150. This offer was accepted by the boys and the game was called for Winslow. Monday the home team went to the meeting place, and the same tactics were1 indulged in by the Princeton crowd which had been swelled by several huudred other bowlers. The same players took part iu the game. It was a kick from start to finish by our neighbors from across the Patoka. The locals played steady , ball and would have won the game against the very rank decisions of the visitor's umpire when they again “korked” aud refused to finish the game, when the umpire gave the game to the Petersburg team. Reuss again pitch* ed fairly good ball and succeeded in striking out eight batsmen. Another game will probably be the result. The score was as follows: Innings.12845678 Priuecton .5 1 1 0 8 0 1 0—16 Petersburg . 0 0 0 8 0 8 0 *-18 Tuesday, the Vincennes team again appeared on the home grounds, and were of the opinion that they had a “puddin,” having succeeded iu win* ning two games previously, but this time they slipped a cog and were de* fe&ted by the score of 8 to 7 in one of the prettiest games ol the season. Tt^ere was no wrangling in the game whatever and all the patrons were well pleased. The Vincennes team plays good ball and at this juncture run up against the best team the boys could bustle together. Blair, the new pitcher, struck out eight men, while the Vinceunes pitcher only fanned four of the locals. The score was as follows: Viucennes. Petersburg Innings

Remember the soldiers’ reunion will be held in this place October 2d, 3rd and 4th. General Pavey of Illinois, will speak on the third day of the reunion. He is a speaker of national reputation. The Mechanics’ band gavo an open air coucert on M%in street Tuesday evening. The musical treat was enjoyed by the many who heard it. The public schools begin Monday for the fall term. The half-day system will be used among the children of the two lower rooms. A nice present for your daughter would be a piano or orgau. John Whitmau sells them. John O. Miiey and wile of Martin county, are visiting friends here this week. Go to the big fair and see the trotting and pacing races.

PIKE COUNTY FAIR. The 26th Animal Meeting of the Society. The Various Classes Well Filled and the Displays Good. Na Fakirs af Aaj Kind Allowed an the tiraaads this Tear. The Fair Up la Average at Farmer Years—“Gala* Klg*t Oa«.»* l ' .■ ■ ' ■ ■ . The twenty-sixth annual exhibition of the Pike county agricultural society is ou in full blast. Monday and Tuesday was devoted to makiug entries and arranging the various articles of display in their respective departments. While thej number of entries is not so large as on former occasions the quality is much better. The officers are hard at work to give the people a good fair, and no j doubt will succeed if the elements are not against them. The farm and orchard departments are in charge of L. C. Thomas. The displays are very fine and the best

NOTES. Look oat for l he male race. The races are eery exciting. There is one sideshow on deck. The circus lemonade man is here this week. “Going right out,” can bo heard on every hand. The photograph man is present to take ycr pictur. The merry-go-round failed to pat in an appearance. Secretary Oliphant is being assisted by George Tucker. There are the usual number of pop corn and lunch stauds. S. 4. Haines, the treasurer is making change at the window. Two eating houses on the grounds. They are doing a big business. See Coonie Backes and Will Mitchell when you want a glass of lemonade or lnnch. , The balloon ascensions arc splendid and a big attraction. The professor made the first ascension Wednesday aflernoon, the cutter failing to work he did not come down by the aid of the parachute. v No gambling of any kind is permitted ou the grounds, much to the sTrrisfaction of those suckers who can't keep their hauds on their pocketbooks and are always ready to bite at some other mgn's game and give up their hard-earned cash. The Mechanics’ band is furnishiug music for the occasion. The new uniforms tm^andies and the boys make a spleilu|d appearauce. The band is the best ever organized here and Petersburg should feel proud of such a musical organization and patronize it liberally.

♦hat have been made for many years. There you will find the big and little pumpkins, watermelons, cauteloupes, squashes, apples, pears, peaches, barley, wheat, rve, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, canned goods and jells in large quantities. George B. Ashby has charge of the floral hall. Here you will find all the fine arts of which none but the ladles are capable ot making. The needle and fancy work, paintings and other work are there in abundance, which goes to show that the fair sex are greatly interested In the county fair. The poultry department is under the supervision of R. E. Giadish. The display is up to the standard, and the various breeds ot chickens, turkeys geese and ducks are well represented, and the competition is very close. The horse departments are beihg looked after by l. R. Lett, Dr. I. H. Lamar, Leslie Lamb and T. K. .Fleming. The classes are all well filled and there promises to be some excellent displays in the show ring. A large number of the horses are from a distance and are well bred. R. E. Giadish is superintendent of the cattle department. This department is not' as well filled as in previous years, but some excellent stock is to be seen. ' In the sheep and swine departments the displays are very good in the several classes represented. t James R. Chew has charge of these departments.

The speed ring department it under the supervision of H. R. Snyder, Dr. I. H. Lamar aod J. S. Newkirk. The races are all well filled and some excellent races may be looked for. Wednesday the three-minute trot and the three-minute pacing races were on, but on accouut rain were postponed until Saturday. Th* Democrat goes to press too early this week to give the result of Thursday's races. Several of the horses present are eapable of making fast time, and in today's races speedy oon tests may be looked for.

Mrs. Louis Klotz, living near Altord is seriously ill. If you want a firstciasc piano or organ see John Whitman. Organs and pianos are esld in Petersburg by John Whitman. Fred Corn of Lockhart township, was in town Monday on business. The W. C. T. U. meets at the M. E. church this (Friday) afternoon at 3 o’clock sharp. 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* A large number of the baseball boys went to Winslow Monday to see the game between Priiceton and Petersburg. If afflicted with scalp disease, hair falling out, and premature baldness, do not use grease or alcoholic preparations, but apply Hall's Hair Renewer. Albert Shaner, aged 41 years, living near this place, died of typhoid fever last Saturday. The interment look place at Reel’s cemetery, Knox countv, Sunday. Max Blitzer and bride irrived from New York yesterday. Max is receiving the congratulations of his many friends and in which Tub Democrat joins. Thev will go to housekeeping in a few weeks.

Mrs. James Belcher, living at Hosmer, died last Saturday of consumption. The funeral was (unducted by Revs. Whitman and Smith at the Congregational church at Hosmer, Monday, and interment at the Martin cemetery. Everett Richardson, virile working at his father’s home Tuesday morning fell through the scuttle bole from the roof and broke one of the bones of the right arm. He had Ijeen working like a hero, and was al most exhausted, and after the fire had been put out was just going down b itow with the above result.

ESCAPED FROM JAIL Stinson and Smith Sing the Jailor and Escape. / A Daring Escape from the New Conntj Bastile. Smith is Reeaptired bj the Officers ii a Saloen at Ayrshire. Scales sad Bisfcsp Arretted far Alels| tits Prlssacrsjsa Escape.

' ; : : ■ ; /- Just about dark, Tuesday evening, the alarm was spread that the prisoners had made their escape from the new county jail—-going right out the doors. Such proved to be the case, but not however after a hard fight had been made by Mike Robinson, the jailor. The prisoners had asked for a fresh bucket of water and Robinson opened the doors aud while taking the water in, /William Stluson and Ralph Smith, two prisoners confiued iu jail awaiting trial on the charge of assault and battery with intent to kill, made a rush on him, kuocking himaside and passing out. Robinson grappled with Stinson and pounded him over the head with a bunch of targe keys, and finally both fell over the high banisters at the east side of the jail. Robiuson’s left leg was badly sprained at the knee and it was sometime before he could get up. A buggy^ras in waiting for the escaped prisoners and they were soon going as fast as the horse could run out. the Winslow road. Officers immediately gave chase and recaptured Smith in Bishop's saloon at Ayrshire, but Stinson made his escape. The sheriff and deputies arrested William Scales and Benjamin Bishop charging them with aiding the prisoners to escape. Stinson has broke jail several times duriug the past three years. Once in the old jail he walked out past the jailor while ho was serving supper. He is as slippery as an eel and takes I daring chances iu making his escapee. Smith has also broken jail several times. And Still Another. General Cole, who was given a two years sentence by a jury in the circuit court last week, escaped from jail about oue o'clock Wednesday morning. When Sheriff Kinman returned with Ralph Smith and another prisoner from Ayrshire, he took them id the jail and put them iu cells. In coming out Cole followed the sheriff aud walked out behind him. Cole was In his stocking feet ana the sheriff did uot observe him. He made a bee-line for his home at Littles,where the sheriff captured him Wednesday forenoon. Cole and I>uvall will be taken to Jeffersonville Saturday. The sheriff seems to have bad luck with prisoners. LATBK.—Stinson was recaptured at Ayrshire and returned to jail Thursday morning at three~o*ete^k.

Harry Holloway of Vincennes is visiting here this week. Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* Wheat is worth 58 cents, and com 85 cents in the Petersburg market. The “Blue Front” grocery store is the best place iu town for cheap groceries. H Empress baking powder is made by a home company and guaranteed to be the best on the market. 42* Fred Ashby one of the best tuba players in Southern Indiana, tooted with the Oakland City band duriug the fair at that place last week. John Stilwell, of Stendal, was in town Honday interviewing old acquaintances. John made one of the beat sheriflfe Pike county ever had.

John Whitman for pianos, organs and music. There are now sixteen inmates at the county infirmary. ! E. B. Milan of Vincennes, was in the city Monday on business. Marshman Thomas of Vincennes, is visit!ug Petersburg friends. George Grim, ex-trustee of Monroe township, was in town Monday. Ail the staudard makes of pianos or organs are sold by John Whitman. Miss Edith Davidson visited Miss Laura Ruse at Washington last week. H. H. Tislow jewelry and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guarteed. 4 88 * Miss Bertha Kinman and Misa Lulie Yancy visited Miss BalUe Kain last Sunday. ^ Empress baking powder? stands at head of the list for purity and leavening qualities. 41* Trustee J. L. Bass, W. P. Corn and C. P. Barrett of Lockhart tbwnship, were in town Monday.

We recommend* Empress baking powder to those who uesire a strictly pure and wholesome powder. 42* Call at the “Blue Front” grocery store aud see the fine line of queens* ware and glassware just received, li ' A. R. Suyder of Madison township, was a caller at this office Monday morning and left with us a choice lot ot peaches. Gatin Brown, owaed by Framing Sons of this city, wok two races at the Rock port fair and three races at the Oakland fair. James D. Williams, justice of the peace ot Madison township, is very grand tor the fact that a little girl has taken up its abode at his home. The iufant child of Charles White* lock, living west of town, died last Friday morning aud was buried at Walnut Hills cemetery Saturday. Fob Rent.—My house and small tract of land. Work will be given I tenant on the rest of the farm. Apply at once. 16-2 Doug Barker. Sol Wilson, Knox county, brought a watermelon to the city Monday that weighed 59,^ pounds. The melon is ou exhibition at Kime’s grocery store. Rev. Alfred Dayton of Pike county is visiting his son, B. C. Day tou. Rev. Dayton is in fine health, and is eighty* three years of age.—-Washington Gazette. The E. & I. railroad will sell excursion tickets,to the G, A. R. reunion at Louisville, September 8th to 11th at $2.70 for the round trip, good returning until October 5th. A three-year-old child of James. Holchkum, near flighbanks, died of whoopi ng-<£ougb, Tuesday. The interment occurred at the Arnold cemetery Wednesday afternoon. Next Sundav will be rally day at - the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Decorations and music will be special features of the day. Come to Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. There will be some special music aud recitations. Come, everybody, to church at 10:30 a.m. A great day is expected. Postmaster Fleming and sons have the sympathy of the people in their receut heavy loss by fire. They are energetic and live hustlers in the tirerv business and had one of the best livery outfits in Southern Indiana. They will rebuild at once, putting up a substantial brick structure 105x105 feel, whictPwill he a model iu every respect for the livery business.

A inau by the name of Payne, whose home, we understand, is Velpin, Pike conuty, was yesterday \ i struck by a falling tree while at work getting out logs for the Nickey Company, on the Mauek lands southwest of this place. It is thought his skull is fractured and one eye knocked out. Medical assistance was secured from Owensville but it is hardly thought he cau live.—Prinoeton News. « , The twelve-year-old son of Mrs, William Howard, who lives in Illiuois, but is now visiting relatives in Marion township, was seriously kicked by a horse Monday afternoon. While going down a steep road the wagon ran intoaditch pitching the boy forward, when the horse kicked him in the forehead breaking iu the skull and the braius protruding therefrom. He will not recover. Dr. Woodward of Wiuslow, was called,