Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 27, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 November 1895 — Page 8

j Town Trnstees .Heetlugr. The board of town trustees met in regular session last Thursday evening Vhen the following business was 'transacted: - * The marshal was instructed te notify property owners to clean rubbish out of gutters. : C. A. Burger and S. J. Haines, representing the Electric light company, made complaint about not 'allowing the bills of Jlic company. The board cxplaiucd tha^ fb® reductions were made by the advice of the attorney. The services of the city engineer were dispensed with. The Electric light company’s bill of $187.60 was reduced to $82.13, being thfe limit of the prorated fund. The report of J. R. Chew ot£ the organizing of a fire company was accepted and the said company was ordered to proceed and elect officers. It was further ordered that D. S. Osborue be allowed $1.00 for rout of room for each meeting held of the company. The street and alley committee made a favorable report of the condition of the streets and alleys. The purchasing committee was ordered to purchase 1000 feet of lumber to be delivered on ViucenooB renue. It was ordered by the board that tjie ordinance passed to’"issue $4000 school bonds be rescinded, and the treasurer be ordered to present the said bonds at the next meeting of the

board. The marshal’s salary was fixed at $40 for the past month. An ordinance was adopted for the building of sidewalks on each side of East Main street from Ninth street to the corporation limits. The following claims were allowed at this meeting: D. S. Osborne, room rent ....... I 1103 Harvey Carter, sec flie company. 2 CO David Duster, ringing Are bell... 1 C3 Electric light company, lighting . —.. ST IS J. R. Chew, services as clerk.. S 38 D. W. Horton, services as engineer .... 78 38 James Fletcher, work on street* . 5 CO CalvlifeAukinson, work on streets . 19 75 William McCord, work oirstreets . 21 SO Jesse Battles, services as marshal —.. 40 00 .Read & Limp, hardware .. 5 So ‘ Total... . ... *2W SO A. G. Bartley of Magic, Pa., writes: It is a duty of mine to inform you and the public that' De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cu&d me of a very bad ease of eczema. It Also cured my boy of a running sore on his lag. Adams & Son. )»> - Farmers’ Institute. Yhe Pike county farmers’ institute will be held at Algiers, Wednesday knd Thursday, December 11th and 12th. W. B. Stevens of Washington couuty, and Cal Hussulman of Do* Kalb county, will be the instructors. In order to try to increase the attendance and make the institute more iuteresliug we have decided to ofler the following breminms for the best exhibits of thenirticles named below : 1st 2nd Best 20 ears of corn, any variety . S3 00 ?2 00 Rest half bu. potatoes, any variety, 2 00 2 00 Best half bu. green apples, any variety .... 3 00 2 00 Best three pounds butter_ 3 O 2 00 Best large cake. — 8 00 2 00 Best paper on any of the ioilowing subjects: “How to Make Home Happy ” “Better Education for the Farmer and his Family,” •‘Duties of a Farmer’s Wife,” "Corn Culture,” “A Good Garden,” “Raising of Petatoes.” Paper to oontain not more than 1500 nor less tpan 1000 words .... ‘.$5 00 All exhibitors apd writers will be restricted to Pike county farmers,! henwives, sons or daughters. Those in tending to write papers must notify the secretary by December 1st, giving subject of paper. All eutries for exhibits most be made on first dav of institute. AH articles exhibited to be turned over to the institute after awards have been made and to be Sold for the benefit of the institute. Let everybody come out and help to make this a grand meeting. M. L. Heathman, Chm.Glezen. J. D. Sebly, Sec., Petersburg.

Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses 5 nave been issued since ou r last report : Joshua Wade and Mary Matthews. a John W. Lance and Florence N. Stephens. John C. Osgathorpe and Hattie J. Garland. Charles W. Meyer and Eliza W. Poetker. «> Awarded Highest Honors* World’s Fair. RAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Aw from Ammonia, Alum or aay other adulterant. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD.

Smith-Gadget. At„«i»e o’clock Iasi Sunday morning at the home of the bride’s brother, W. T. Creek, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Lueila F. Gudgel of this city, to Harrison Smith of Pike county, Rev. J. B. Pilant officiating. The bride was born and reared in this township and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Creek. Mr. Smith is a prosperous and popular farmer living four miles this side of Petersburg, and is well and favorably knowu iu this city. A rpception was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Smith by her brother, W. T. Creek, at which about forty of their relatives and immediate friends were present. They will - make their home at Mr. Smith’s home near Petersburg, The Journal joins with their many friends in congratulations and best wishes,—Oakland City Journal. Monday the brothers and sisters of Mr. Smith inet at his farm home and tendered the uewly wedded coupl$ a reception dinner at which nearly fifty were present ot the relatives aud friends of the family. The Smith family is one among’ the best kuown iu Pike county, the father having! been one of the early settlers of the comity. Mr, Smith is one of the prominent farmers of Madison township, and is highly respected by all who know him. The reception was a grand afl'air and was enjoyed by all present. The Democrat joins with a host of friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Smith a long life of happiness.

Bneklen’s Aruica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts,bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever 6ores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J It. Adams & Son. Velpen Items. Dr. G. P. Williams of Iluntingburg, was here ou professional business Saturday. Henry Derring moved to Duff last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Robinson visited their sou Mike and family atLinclon, Illinois, first of the jveek. Three families from Fountain county moved to our tetwu last week. Two more families will move here in the near future frond Crawtord couuty. Charley Corbin came over from Mt. Carmel, Illinois, last Sunday. E. H. Dufendach editor of the Huntingburg Independent, was seen ou our streets Monday. Died of heart failure at au advaucea age, Auut Mary Lindsey. Mrs. L., had been in poor health for a year, till death released her suffering on the 9th. The funeral services Were conducted by Rev. Chesser ou Monday morning after which the remains were taken to the Lemon cemetry for interment. Dr. H.^Pagin of Boonville, was in town the first of the week, looking after some business matters.

Good advice: Never leave home on a journey without a bottle of Chamberlain’s colic, cholera and diarrhoea remedy. For sale by J. K. Adams Sr Son. n Algiers Items. Clay Lomou of*Petersburg, made a business trip to our town Monday. Rev. Fisher will preach at the M. E. church Sunday. Algiers is to have an oyster supper Thauksgiving night at the Red Men’s hall. All are iuvited. Corn husking is occupying the farmers attention at the present time. Alvin Traylor was in town Monday., Messrs. Wash McNabb, P. G. aud J. W. Carlisle were in town Sunday. The friends and relatives ot George Scraper gave him a surprise dinner Sunday. Say, why don’t you try De Witt’s Little Early Risers? These little pills cure head* ache, indigestion and constipation. They’re small, but do the work. Adams & Son. Grand and Petit Jurors. The jury commissioners of Tike county met at the clerk’s office Monday and proceeded to draw the grand and petit jurors for the November term of the Pike circuit court. The following gentlemen will compose the grand jury:

Ashael Ashby, James W. Colvin, Robert L. Dorsey,

James M. Frederick, Lewis Malott, It. S. Kinmau.

Aue ioiiowiDg genuemen win compose the petit jury:

R. w. Horton, J.T. Goff. David Grubb, John Budd, William Brown, Spencer Gariible,

Seth T. liurch, Frederick Patberg, Bichard M. English, Columbus Burkhart, O. J. Green way, John A. Klotz.

Notice of Election of Officers Of Morgan Post No. 15, department! of Indiana, G. A. 11., to be held ou the I first Saturday njght of December, 7th, J 1895. All the members are requested j to be present. By order of * I. Ci Higgins, Commander.

1 T---• ■ ■- - »■ -rr~— Sew Fire Company. Petersburg has a new fire company. The old compand disbanded some* time ago owing to the action of the town council cutting off the ealary. The work of getting up the new company was placed in the hands of the town clerk, and after having secured the names of twenty-two persons to make up the department, brought it before the meeting last Thursday night. The report was accepted and the company Was ordered to proceed at once to eject officers. A meeting was held at the store of D. S. Osborne Tuesday evening, but a very few of the members were present at the time and the meeting was adjourned until this evening. Those who have signified their intention of becomiug volunteers will make a good fire brigade and they should be encouraged by the citizens who have large property interests in the city. The following are the members of the new companv:

J. F. Robling, W. M. Kime, Harry Fleming, Lyman Fickiln, H. H. Tislcw, D. 8. Osborne, George Wood, Charles Hollon, C. C. Murphy, D. G. Varmer, C. E. Seebren,

a? 3 Homer Miller, G. J. Baker, F. C. Lemasters, William Moore, C. A. Moore, Henry Johnson, . E. Williams, 0. Smith, . M. Rice, John Nicely, William Patterson.

Pensions Granted. The following pensions have been granted in the First Indiana district during the past week, afid include original, restoration, increase and widows and orphans: Jphn C; Gorman, Newtonville. James S. McConnell, Boonville. Minors ofAbthony Korb, Earle. Elizabeth tracer, Earle. Or. Price’s Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair highest Award.

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate, In the matter of the estate of Joseph Ricnardson, deceased.In the Pike Circuit Court, November term, 1895. j Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Joseph Richardson.deceased, has presented anti filed his account and vouchers ia final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for the examination and action of. said Circuit Court on the 4lh day of December, 189a, at which time ail persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said Court , and show cause, if any there be, why said account and vouchers should not l>e approved. And the heirs of said estate, and all others interested therein are also hereby required, at the time and place aforesaid, to appearand make proof of their heirship or claim to auy part of said estate. Owen EDwint Administrator. Posey & Chappell, attorneys. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. In the matter of the estate Qf Jesse Eden, deceased. In the Pikecircuit court, November term, 1895 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Jesse Eden, deceased, has presented and filt-d^fcis accounts and vouchers in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for the examination and action of said circuit court on,the 23rd daj of November,.1895, at which time all persons interested lii said estate are required to appear in said court, and show cause, if any there be, why sand accounts and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate, and all bthers interested therein, are also hereby required, at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate j E. P, Richardson. November 1st, 1895, Administrator. Notice of Final Settlement of Estate. In the matter of the estate of Louisa A ehhv doppiDiPti. in the Pike Circuit Court November term, 1895. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as executor of the estate of Louisa1 Ashby, deceased, has presented and tiled his accounts and vouchers In final settlement oi said estat e, and the same will come up for the examination and action of said Circuit Court, on the 30th d«vy of November, 1895, at which time all persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said Court, and show cause, If any there be, why said accounts and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate, and all others interested therein are also required. at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proor of their heirship or claim to any part of said estate. DAN C.^ASHBY, November 6,1895. Executor. Richardson Taylor, attorneys. 28-8

Notice of Application For Liquor License. Notice Is hereby given to the citizens of Patoka Township, in Pike County, Indiana, that the undersigned, Benjamin Bishop, a male person over the age of twenty-one years and of good moral character, and who is not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and is a fit person to be entrusted with the sale of intoxicating liquors; that said applicant is the actual owner and proprietor of said business herein; that he is now, and for more thau ninety days last past has been a continuous bonaflde resident of Patoka, Township, in said County and State, will make application under the laws of the State of Indiana to the Board of County Commissioners of Pike County, Indiana, at their December 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 a time, and to permit the 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 described and located to-wit: One acre in the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section thirty-one (81V town one (1) south, range seven (7) west, In Patoka Township, Pike County, Indiana, and the same is more particularly described to-wit: Beginning at the southwest corner of said section thirty-one (31), and running thence east one hundred and forty-seven (147) feet, thence north two hundred and ninety-seven (297) feet, thence west one hundred, fortyseven (147) feet, thence south two hundred and ninety-seven (297) feet, to the place of beginning. A nd the building wherein said liquors are to be sold and drank as aforesaid is a one-story frame building situated on the southeast corner of the above described tot and fronts on L, £. & St. L. R. R., and the room wherein said applicant desires to sell said liquors is SDeciflcally described and exactly located to-wit: Said room is located on the ground floor in the north end of said building and fronts on the L. £. & St. L. R. R., there being more than one room in said building, and said room is so arranged with glass windows and door that the whole of said room is in view from outside and the same may be securely closed and locked, and said room Is twenty feet wide (front) and forty feet long and seven feet in belghfh (inside measurement), with one door and two windows in front, and one door and one window on the east side, one door in rear of said room and one window on the west side of said room. Benjamin Bishop.

The Economy Tbe Low Price Store, bas just opened opposite the North Court Bouse Boor. If you want tbe foil value of your money you will buy everything you need in their line tbere. Below you will find some of their prices: Pins, per paper.... lc Good Brass Pin9...3c Lead Pencils...... 3 for lc Lead Pencils with Rubbers eacb ....... lc fie Tablets only .. — ... 1.4c Five Slate Pencils — ....... .. lc Knives and Forks ... 35c up Wash Basins ...... 3c Fine China Ware Very Cheap!

Wash Basins,largest size..‘... .1c Tin Sieves only . . 10c 3qt Coffee Pot..... 12c 4 qt Coffee Pot..... .:15c Pocket Books....... .5 to 18c Curling Irons.... 4, 5 and 7c Fine Combs....3c up Coarse Combs...>. 5c up Set Cups and Saucers.25c Bargains in China Ware * Set Handled Cups and Saucers.30c Splendid Butcher Knives, each.25c Beautiful Metal Picture Frames, will not taftiish, each .20, 25, 35c Tin Teaspoons, per set___ ......_ijc Tablespoons, per set..!._6c Child’s Broom ..5c Dippers, each...3,5c 2 Tin Pie Pans.5c

See those Nigger DoiJs Tin Milk Pune, each .2 to )c Good heavy Ladles worth 10c; our price, 5c Lamp Burners.. ..5 to7c Preserving Kettles.,.. . lOe up 6 Plates.... 28c 6 Cups and Saucers. ..25c 5 Cups and Saucers with bundles. 30c 4 piece Bed Glassware, butter dish, cream pitcher, spdon holder, sugar bowl, worth $1.25 set, onr prices......50o Toys Clieap. M uff Pans with 8 pans, only...8c Dish Pans .. 10c up 10 qt Bucket, only. 10c SaucePans.;..,. 10c up Covered Buckets, 1 qt 5c; 2 qt 7c; 3 qt 10c; 4 qt 12c; 6 qt 14c each. 3 Tin Cups ...„_5c 1-2 gal Tin Cups ..... .. 5c Whisk Brooms, each.5c 4_ Riding Bridles, 45c Extra large Wooden Bowls usually sold for 40c; our j>rice .....*_20c Basting Spoons. 4c Kitchen Fork . 4c Wash Board. -.. ...10c Pot Lids, each..4c and 5c Fancy Red Stemmed Dishes.20c Pitchers. 15c Fine China Ware of all kinds and prices. China Cups...10c to 75c

Dolls of all Kinds, Fancy China Fruit Dishes.45c to 75c Brooms, each. 10c Clothes Pins per dozen.lc 2% gal Flaring Bucket. . 10c Square Dinner Bucket. .25c Needle Books containing 5 papers —.. pc 50 good Envelopes...5c 48 sheets Note Paper. 5c All Kinds of Toys and Toy Books

New Line of-^^SSss**"' V 1,1 Just received, and will basold cheap. Call i ■ , , and examine our line of Ice Wool Shawls; The largest and best line for the money. CAPS! Large line of Men’s, Boy’s and Children’s Caps for fall and winter weaijr i man tamm z ram « j- ' \ Men’s Merino LTnderwear, 50c a suit. New York Store ONE PRICE TO ALL. Max Blitzer, Prop’r.

$, - A DAY TO AGENTS! I IJ Anvone^nuTwants to gel rich 1 w and who has a little enterprise can secure $1© a day lu the Dish Washer business. It is boomiEjf now. Everybody wants a Climax nowadays. One agent cleared *20 everv day for a year; a good chance; best Dish washer made;!no soliciting; Dish Washers sold at home; a permanent position in town, city or country. Oue million to be sold. A wide-awake hustler can clear |15 to *20 a day easy; washes and dries lu twaminutes. Climax Mfg. Co., 50>i Starr JMenue, Columbus, Ohio. WANTED;-Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Indiana for established, reliable house. Salary |7S0 and expenses Steady position- _ _ _ Enclose reference and self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Third Floor, Omaha Bldg., Chicago. 111. Stellings & Ketcham VHave opened out an extensive Sewing Machine Business in the room formerly occupied by Shandy, the photographer. The best standard Machines will be sold on aasy tetms at lowest prices. Wo keep a full stock of all kinds of ©Seiing Machine Parts and Supplies® In connection will be a complete repair department. J. O. Ijfetcbaim having had almost a lbefime of practical experience in factory work, is prepared to repair or rebuild any style of sewing machines ever made. We turn out any machine we rebuild as good as new. guaranteeing all repair work to be fully satisfactory We Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage

»:&EAND5> Chrysuibi I'm Given by the Evansville Florist’s Glob -ATE van's Hall. Evansville, November 12,13,14 and 15, ’95 Admission, 25 Gents. WANTED-AN IDEAKTsSS thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WKDDERBUKN & CO., Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. C., for their $1,800 prise offer. 7

The New TarifF Price Suits ^its.d.e to 2^£easm.xe : ' . ‘ ■ l. i$1©, IS, $20, $22 and "CTp. Pants 3^£ad.e to ©xd.ex: T J-; ■ . 1 ! $<t, 5, $©, 7, $S and. TTp. Burgers’, Merchant Tailor§