Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 29, Petersburg, Pike County, 29 November 1895 — Page 8

. ,r.r, z ~:r~v ,wxaoKssswTHE LAST CALL FOE THE YEAE OF 1895.

Don’t waste year money but come to us and buy something nsefal for your HOLIDAY PRESENTS

HOODSs* «FASCINATORS A beautiful line of Fascinators and Hoods, any one of which would make a nice present A beautiful Shawl in several colors. Extra large Ice Wool Shawl. Children’s Hoods and Fascinators,

« HANDKERCHIEFS** Those goods are always acceptable for presents. Buy while the stock is complete. Xew and complete line in'men’s, ladies’ and children’s too varied to quote prices.

stDOLLS* -NDQU-SN-Please the little folks by securing one of our large Dolls at a small price. Large line of Bisque, China and‘patent Doll Heads

Jeans Pants hi several different grades at the lowest prices.

Duck- Coats are the cheapest in town. From $l.oo up.

Pair fork an^ blankets; ^ y°u ^ave nat uvllilvl lu not seen them, call at onee.

UnftaPWACH1 Menls^Ladies’ and Children s UllUCi ncal. from 25c up.

Our Clothing is still going owing to the low prices. Remember the place. THE NEW YORK ONE-PRICE STORE, MAX BLITZER, Propr.

The Chrysanthemum Show. The ladies of the Presbytoriau cltprch gave a chrysanthemum show hnd entertainment at the Patterson hnilding last Thursday aud Friday. There were on exhibition a number of collections of these beautiful flowers, some oi which were very line. Two premiums were offered, one for the best collection and one for the largest single blossom. Mrs. E. B. Guuekle was awaided both premiums by the judges. A splendid program had been arranged for both evenings, which was well rendered and very pleasing to the large audiences. On Friday a splendid dinner was served, tvhlch was liberally patronized. The ladies deserve much credit for the success of their first chrysanthemum show. The musical part of the program was under the direction»of Mr. Johu Whitman, who has had such great success in this line of work during the past year iu Petersburg. The net receipts of the entertainment amounted to something over $115 Pensions Granted. The following pensions have been granted in the First Indiana district during the past week, ai)d include original, restoration, Increase and \vidows and orphans: Charles Parko, ioonville. Henry G. Nelson, Evansville. Henry Stone, Petersburg.

Marr iage Licenses. The following marr^a^e* licenses have been issued siuce our last report: Columbus Gladish a.id Carrie Smith. Harry T. Foote and Millie E. Madison. Ira'Tooley and Melia Laswell. George W. Tichenor and Mary V. Chapman. Thomas M. Rodgers and Mahala Ficklln. Awarded Highest Honors. World’s Fair. DR BAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A par* Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. jfcji'frbm \mmonia, Alum or any other adulterantW. \io VFARS the STANDARD. . ii- i i,•' .

Farmers’ Institute Program. The following is the program for the farmers’institute which will be held at Algiers/ December 11th and 12th: WEDNESDAY MORNING. Invocation ...J. P. Hargrave Address of Welcome__ __V*. E. Chappell Response.. ... '_Chairman Appointment of Committee. ‘ The Big Four Combination on the Farm”. Cal Husselman WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. “Rotation of Crops”.W. B. Stevens “Cow,, Milk and Butter”...Husselman “Corn, Culture”.... .Ellis Craig Clover Crop and its Value.. Stevens Poultry on the Farm....Husselman Miscellaneous. THURSDAY MORNING. Invocation, “Feeding Rations’*.Stevens “The Best Acre—Garden and Small Fruits”.. Husselman THURSDAY AFTERNOON. “Silage as a food for Beef Stock”... Stevens “How to Breed and Feed for Profit”. Husselman “Hog Cholera and its Treatment”. Stevens Report of Committee on awards. Safe of Exhibits. Miscellaneous. Additional premiums offered : Second best paper ou any of the subjects published on posters, one year’s subscription to Ohio Farmer. Hoard’s Dairyman for one year to the three exhibitors of bost butter. Breeder’s Guide one year to the second best exhibit of corn. * M. L. Heatiiman, Chairman. J. D. Selby, Secretary.

Express their Appreciation. The ladies of tiie Presbyterian church of this place desire to express their siucere thanks to the good people of Petersburg and vicinity for their very liberal1 patronage of the chrysanthemum show, dinner, etc., also the orchestra for the eutrantfng music rendered by them both^ve^ings; to the press df our titffor numberless favors extended by them ; to R. V. Tislow, manager of the j Petersburg implement company, for many curtesies shown, and to others whose kindness they heartily appreciate. They feel that their experiment has proved a succes, as total receipts for Thursday evening and Friday amounted to $135. As they intend to hold annually, hope next year many more in Petersburg and | throughout the county will cultivate chrysauthemums and compete for the premiums, as both first and second will then be Awarded. Mrs. Nancy Coleman removed to Indianapolis, Tuesday, whore she will reside iu the future.

Circuit (Dourt. State vs William J. Haves, assault and battur.v with intent; nollied. State vs Thomas J. Traylor, abortion ; nollied. State vs Thomas J. Traylor, seducnon; uollied. State vs Thomas Wyatt, malicious tresspass; acquitted. State vs George Tucker, embezzlement ; trial set for Monday next. 5 State vs Alexander Quackenbush, grand larceny; trial set for next Tuesday. The case of the State vs George West, charged with embezzlement, is now on trial before ajurv with Judge O’Neal of Washington, on the bench. There are a large number of witnesses in the case aud it will probably take the balance of the week. W. E. Cox, P. A. Chappell aud J. W. Wilsou appear for the state, aud Richardson 6 Taylor and Posey & Chappell appear for the defendant. The case of the Electric light company vs the town of Petersburg is set dowu for Saturday.

Reunlou ?8tU Indiana Regiment. The fifth annual reuniou of the 58th Indiana Regimental Association, will be held in Prlncetou, Indiana, December 12th aud 13th, 1895. The first business session will be held at 3 o’clock on the afternoon of the 12. At night the annual catup fire will be held, at which there will be several addresses, patriotic recitations, war songs, etc. The business of the association will be concluded on the morning of the 13th, aftea which there will be camp fire talks, afl libitum. For this meetings rate of one and oqc-th»rd fare been granted by the £. &. T. IVand the L., £. & St. L. railroads. On the E. &. T. II. the rates apply from all stations on the main line and Ml. Vernon branch; on the L., £. & St. L. from all stations on the main line between New Albany, Ind., and Albion, 111., and all stations on the Rockport branch. C. C. Whiting, President. G. R. Stormont, Secretary, i Notice of Electiou of Officers Of Morgan Post No. 15, department of Indiana, G. A. R., to be held on the first Saturday night of December, 7th, 1895. AH the members are requested to be present. By order of I, C. Higgins, Commander. Oakland Citv people are talking water works. That’s right, provide I iug you are able to get ’em.

, VYia&lew Iteu.s. The roads are in very bad shape at the present. Professor Detar has been on the sick list for several days paste There is some talk of drilling for gas here uext spring. We have it sure. There has been very heavy shipment of stock during the past month from this place. Beardsley & White, the saw mill men, wilt add a complete plauiug outfit to their mill, From the talk that is being indulged in at present, Winslow is likely to have a boom next year. Frank Heuring has taken charge of j the old Ellis hotel ou Main street, i We wish Frank success. . The editor of the Era has developed into quite a poet. Give us a few; st&uzasou ou “the beautiful.’’ We are opposed to the ring who now control things in Pike couuty. The general cry seems to be “save us from a further tax.” Quite a number of our people have been at Petersburg attending court, ; and some of them were invited to j appear before the grand jury.

Yelpeu Items. Sickness is on the decline. Dr. Clifford of Steudal, was in town one day last week. Postmaster Cook was at Petersburg, Wednesday, to attend court. Tom Harris of Washington, was here on a visit first of the week. The Sunday school will give an entertainment Christmas eve night. Rev. Hale of Winslow, was here Monday and gave our schools a visit. Mrs. Louis Jones, who has been confined to her bed for ten weeks, is able to be op. Moses Henning and M. Capehart are building a new store house for Beadles & Tcvault. Quite a number of our citizens were called before the judge at Petersburg the first of the week. Say, why don’t you try De Witt’s Little £arly Risers? These little pills cure head* ache, indigestion and constipation. They’re small, but do the work. Adams & Son. Alexander Qnackcnbush, east of [town, was arrested last [Friday charged with grand larceny. He | gave bond tor his appearance iu court j uext Tuesday. “ 1

Lecture i'uurs?. “Headings froju Kdey” by Prof. F. D. Churchill, Deceir.ber bth, at the Presbyterian church at 7:30 o'clock, for five cents. Come everybody ami see if these lectures are not worth the | usual price instead of five cents, lie was greeted with a crowded house at Washington says Mr. Wallace of that city: “I cheerfully recommend Professor Churchill to the public as one of the most ‘pleasing lecturers I have ever heard.” Co and hear the lecture.

it May i>o as Tor Yofi. Mr. Fred Miller, Irving, III., writes that he had a severe Kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back and | also that his bladder was affected. He tried j many so called kidney cures but without any good result. About a year ago he began use of Electric fitters and found relief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to cure of all kidney and liver troubles aud often gives almost instant relief. One trial will prove our statement. Brice only 30c. for large bottle. AtJ. K. Adams $ Son's drug store. •A-1——-Josiah Motion, uear Winslow, returned to Cincinnati, Tuesday morning, where he is employed in the Uuiou stock yaids. How to Prevent Croup. Some reading that will prove interesting to young mothers. How to guard against the disease. Croup is,a terror to young mothers and to post them concerning the cause, first symptoms and treatment is the object of this item. The origin of croup is a common cold. Children who are subject to it take cold very easily aud croup is almost sure to follow. The first symptom is hoarseness; this Is soon followed by a peculiar rough cough, which is easily recognized and will never be forgotten by one who has heard It. The time to act is when the child first becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain’s cough remedy is freely given all tendency to croup will soon disappear. Even after the croupy cough has developed it will prevent the attack. There is no danger in giving this remedyfor it contains nothing injurious. For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. " n Relief in Six Honrs. Distressing kidney and bladder diseases releaved in six' hours .by the “New Great South American Kidney Cure.” This new remedy is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness in releaving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passage in male or teuiale. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. It you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by J. 3. Adams & Son, druggists Petersburg. # * Dr. Price’s Cream. Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award.

—-V*--—-Stellings & Ketch^m Have opened out an extensive Sewjng Machine Easiness in the room formerly occupied by Sbaudy. the. photographer. The ln?8t standard Machines will l«e sold on auy tet ms at lowest prices. We ieep a lull stock of all kinds of t \ *' *» ^Sewing Machine Parts and Supplies® In connection will be a complete repair department. J. O. Ketckam having hail almost ail etiuie oi practical experience In factory work, Is prepared to repair or rebuild any style of sowing machines ever made. We turn oul any machine we rebuild as good as new. guaranteeing all repair work to be fully satisfactory We Respectfully Solicit lour Patronage 4

notice of Final Settlement of Estate. In the matter of the estate of Joseph Rich' arefsou, deceased. In the Pike Circuit Court, November term, iSi<5. s Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as attminhrtra.or of the estate of Joseph Richardson.deceased, has presented and flledi his account and vouchers in Anal settlement of saidjfetate, and that the same will come . up for the examination add action of said Circuit Court on the 4th day of December, 1SH5, at which time aii persons interested in said estate are required to appear iu said Court, and show cause, if any there be, why said Recount and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate, and alt others 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. Owkn Ekwin, Administrator. Posey <# Chappell, attorneys. notice of Application For Liquor License. Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Pat ok a 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 notin the habit of becoming intoxicated, and Is a flt oerson to be entrusted witn the sale of iutoxicating liquors; that saiuapplicant Is the actual owner and proprietor of said business herein; that he is now, and for more than ninety days last past has been a continuous bon a ride resident of. Patoka, Township, in said County and State, will make application under the laws of the 8tate of Indlaua to the Board of Countv Commissioners of Pike County, Indiana, at their Decemberterin and session, ISSu, for a license to sell at retail, barter ami give away intoxicating spirituous, vinous, malt and other liquors in a less quantity thau a quart at a time, and to permit the same to be drank in and on my premises. Mv Tplace of business and premises wherein said liquors are to be sold and drank as aforesaid are precisely described and located to-wit- Orte acre in the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section "thirty-one (SI), town oae (ll South, range seven ;7) west, in Patoka Township, Pike County, Indiana, and the same is moire particularly described to-wlt: Beginning at the southwest corner of said section thirty-one (31). and running thence east one hundred and forty-seven (W) feet, thenee north two hundred and ninety-seveu (&fr; feet, thence west one hundred, fortyseven fM7) feet, thence south two hundred and ninety-seven (2SR) 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 lot and fronts on L. E. «fe St. L. R. R., and the room wherein said applicant desires to sell said liquors is sneclficaily 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. E. & 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 closet! and locked, and ‘ said room is twenty feet wide (front.) and forty feet long and seven feet In heigltth (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 roouw o. .... V •* Bkkjajuk Bis hot, .. i -• . ...