Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 30, Petersburg, Pike County, 6 December 1895 — Page 5

The Economy The Low Price Store, has just opened opposite the North Court Bouse Boor. If you want the full value of your money you will buy everything you need in their line there. Below you will find some of their prices: l’in9, per paper..lc jGood Brass Pins.....3c Lead Pencils. 3 for lc Lead Pencils with Rubbers each.. .lc Be Tablets only .-n.. •. . 4c Five Slate Pencils . . ...f... rlc Knives and Forks.— 35c up W ash Basins.—. .. — ........... 8c Fine tyina Ware Very Cheap!

Wash Has/ns, largest ^jre .• * To Tin Sieves only......10o 3 qt Coffee Pot ....V..... 13c 4 qt Coffee Pot..-15c Pocket Books... —B to 18c Curling Irous. . 4, 5 and To Fine Contbs. •“« <*p Coarse Combe . no up Set Cups and Saucers.25c Bargains in China Ware Set Handled Cups and Saucers .........8Pc Splendid Butcher Knives, each .. .. 2oo beautiful Metal Picture Frames, will not taruisb, each .30, S3, 85c •Tlu Teaspoons, per set....;.5o Tablespoons, per set..-tie Child's Broom .. Be Dippers, each... .8, Bo 3.1'Uf Pio Pans .:. .no r 'See those Nigger Dolls Tin Milk Pajis, each .2 Jo 9<* .C'imkI heavy Ladles worth 10«; our price. «V Lamp Burners. ..5 to To Preserving Kettles .. lQe up 6 Plates .. 28c ti Cups and Saucers..... .2So 6 Cups aud Saucers with handles . 80c 4 piece Bed Glassware, butter disb, cream pitcher, spoon holder, sugar bowl, worth $1.25’set, our price!.50c To^rs Cla.ea.pMuff Pans with 8 pans, only... .8c Dish Pans ..:.10c up it) qt Bucket; only.:. 10c Sauce Pans ... 10c up Covered Buckets, 1 qt 5c; 2 qt 7e; 8 qt 10c; 4 qt 12o; 6 qt 14c each. 3 Tin Cups . Be }-2 gal Tin Cupp.Bo Whisk Brooms, each ..5c

Riding Bridles, 45c Extra large Wooden Bowls usually sold for 40c; our juice. 20c Basting Spoons.. 4c Kitchen Fork.—......... . 4o W ash Board.. ... 10c Pot Lids, each ....4c and ftc Fancy Red Stemmed Dishes.20c Pitchers .16c FineChina Ware of all kinds and prices. China Cups..10c to 75c Dolls of all Kinds. k ____ Fancy China Fruit Dishes.45c tq 76c Bi'ooms, each .i...10c Clothes Pins per dozen_.lo J2>£ gal Flaring Bucket......10o Square Dinner Bucket.... ..25c * Needle Books containing § pajters. 5c 60 good Envelopes... 5o 4S sheets Note Paper.,5c hMMwl leys aid Toy Books

iouBf fttstyl&i Jtotfljy Circle. f am not vain enough to undertake to fitter anyttUig ^»v or original In this paper upon the all ImporU.nt theme of-’.The Young People's Reading Circle.” I certainly think that there le no more Important subject to parents, children and ttacbers than the one under coniilaeration. “Train a child up In the way he should go and when be Is old he will not depart from it.” Is a scripture injunction that Is very applicable In this case. The Young People’s Reading Clrele was organised In the year 1887 upon the recommendation of a committee of three of our leading educators of the State, vis. W. W. Parsons, President State Normal, C. W. Hodgln, Professor of History, Earlham College, W. B. Owen, superintendent Edinburg Schools. The committee reported that after the flattering reports from the effects of The Teacher’s Reading Circle in behalf of the teachers of Indiana that In theit Judgment a similar organisation oouid be perfected In the Interest of the school children of the State. To place the general reading of the half million children or the public pchools under competent guluanoe and control, even to a limited extent, would, in my Judgment, be productive of lasting benefits. To substitute a grade of literature at onee sound In Its contents, chaste in language and pure In its moral tone to take the place of the trashy ! and often vlscious reading matter, which finds its way into the hands of the children and youth Is certainly a great move In the advancement of our educational system., and is an end that will command the respect and ought to command the hearty cooperation of every .'parent, teacher and thinking individual. fcx-Governor Porter has well said, “A child that has a fondness for reading has no desire to be among vlscious associates. 1 believe that the best preparation of a boy for a virtuous life is to iuterest him in good reading.” The importance of this work can .tot be too forcibly Impressed upon the minds of the pareuU and teacher and upou the child also. 1 recognise in the Young People’s Reading Circle gn at possibilities for good. The realisation of these possibilities rests with ns as teachers. No greater good can be done by a teacher than that of quickening the interest of his pupils In such literature as is found in the Y. P. K. Course. |The books that are selected from time to tlmerepreseul every department of literature, and are suited to all grades of advancement, from the second reader t,o the high-school. Very few homes arc provided with information and suitable reading matter for children, la the school room the children need more reading matter than is in the text-books. The Y. P. R. C. will meet this need In the school and home, und trustees can not make an Investment which would be so helpful as the purchase of these books for ail the supplies that Could be put into the school-room, there is nothing, It seems to me, that woulcU yield such returns as a series of .these books. If the teachers would go to work aud stir up an interest In this work and secure a set of the Y. P. R. C. books they will have established a school-room library wliich will do

more for the pupils than any other investment that could be made. A preference for the right and an aversion for the wrong is a sure result of careful ! teaching. Habits of judgmeut will be formed and strong mural convictions established which may be gradually brought to iuduenee and control action. A good portion of the mtiueuces that are thrown arouud an ordiuary child need to be counteracted. No better way of counteracting these evil tendencies cau be conceived of than that of furnishing the child with pleuty of good reading matter. The reports from fhe Y. P. R.6 Course are very fluttering indeed. The Circle enrolled during the first year of its organization eight thousand members and at present there are oue hundred and seveutyflve thousand (175,000; names on the roil aud doubtless many others have read the books or a ^art of them, at least, that have never been reported. This speaks wonders for the success of this grand and noble organisation, l believe (if my piemory serves me correctly) j,hat one hundred and fifty-eight names was all that I was able to Report having read the books during my services as County Superlnten'deuUi.There are over six thousand sehool children in Pike conuty, and Just to think of that number of children (15$) beiug reported as having read the books 1 am not posted now, possibly there are mor&. It Is to be hoped so at least. Only a fraction above two percent, of our children having read these valuable books is most certainly chargeable to us as teachers and school officials. I would entreat and urge upou every teacher in Pike county to put her shoulder to the wheel and help to advance this, the greatest of all educational moves that our state has advanced recently. A few suggestions as to how to secure the books aud 1 am done. One very successful way Is to have your pupils commit a number of choice selections to memory aud give a public entertainment at night aud charge ten or fifteen cents admission and you will be surprised at your receipts. be sure to make It known wbat the object of your entertainment is for, impress this upon your punlls and you will soon get your patrous interested, they seeing that you are interested in the welfare of their children will become interested themselves.

Another very good way is to give a pie supper or oyster supper and use the proceeds for the purchase of the books, the entire cost of the books for this year is only $8.87 a very small sum for a library. If purchased in this way or by trustee, make the books a school library, to be controlled by the teacher, during school, and to be turned over to the trustee at close of school. A new and specially designed card will be sent to each pupil who reads one or more books of each year’s course and whose name and address is reported t,q thp Coqnty Superintendent. When a pupil has four certificates, which will be fhrnisned by the Secretary, upon notice of having read one or more of the books diplomas will be issued. Teachers should keep a correct record of the membership from year to year in her register, so that all pupils may reeieve their diplomas at the proper time. A movement so fruitful of good to the young should command our earnest and hearty support. 0 M. B. Thomas. The wife of Mr. D. Robinson, a prominent lumberman of Hartwick, N. Y., was sick with rheumatism for five months. In speaking of it, Mr. Robinson says: “Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is the only thing that gave her any rest from pain. For the relief of pain it cannot be beat” Many very bad oases of rheumatism have been cured by it. For sale at 50 cents per bottle by J. R. Adams & Son. d Wife—Here’s an aooount of a man who shot himself rather than suffer the pangs of indigestion. Husband—'The fool! Why didn’t he take De Witt’s Little Early Riser? I used to suffer as bad as he did before I commenced faking these tittle pills. J. R. , ^dams & Son. * \

DK. HAMTHAN BAYU Meipr fta tfee Time te SaarA Agalaal C^At-Thc rural C^4 Weather. Iu a recent lecture at the Surgical hotel Dr. llartman is reported as saying that no one need catch cold if he is willing to give the matter slight attention; that a cold is the beginning of .chronic catarrh, consumption, disease of the liver, stomach, kidneys and pelvic organs. All this could be prevented by taking his advice. The doctor’s professional duties compelled him, for many years, to be much on the road night and day, by carriage, railroad and steamboat. During all this time he never caught a cold. This could not have beeu done without Pe-ru-na, he says. At the slightest evidence of a cold a few doses of Pe-ru-na invariably check it This is especially seasonable advice tor the cold wiuter is here, with its storms, sudden changes, slop, rain and snow. Thousands of people will contract diseases from which thty will never recover, by catching cold. Dr. Hartman’s advice should be heeded. Pe-ru-na cures catarrh of any stage or location. It is the most popular remedy for la grippe, coughs, colds, etc. Send for a free copy of an illustrated book on catarrh. It contains sixty-four pages of valuable instruction. Address the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Compauy, Columbus, Ohio. Ask your druggist for a copy of the Pe-ru-na Almanac for 1896.

If suffering with piles, it will interest you to know that De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. Thisgmedicine is a specific for all complaints ot this character, and if instructions (which are simple) are carried out, a cure will result. We have tested this in numerous oases, and always with like results. It never fails. Adams * Son. Major C T. Picton is manager of the State Hotel Dennison, Texas, which the traveling men say is one of the best hqtels of that seotion. In speaking of Chamber Iain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy Mtyor Picton says: “I have used it myself and in my family lor several years, and take pleasurgin saying that I consider it an infallible curefor diarrhoea and dysentery. I alwfays recommend it, and have frequently administered it to my guests in the hotel, and in every citse it has proven itself worthy of unqualified endorsement. For sale bySkR. Adams & Son. d Farmers* Institute Program. The following is the program for the farmers' institute which will be held at Algiers, December 11th and 13th: WEDNESDAY MORNING. Invocation ..%.. J. P. Hargrave Address of Welcome.....W. E. Chappell Response.. ..Chairman Appointnvjpt of Gpmmittes. ‘ The Big Four Combination on the Farm". Cal H asset man WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. “Rotatiou 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. TUfKSDAY 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 Tieatment”..... .... Stevens Report of Committee on awards. Sale of Exhibits.

Miscellaneous. Additional premiums offered: Second best paper on any ot the subjects published on posters, one year's subscription to Ohio Farmer. Hoard’s Dairyman for one year to the three exhibitors of^bes| butter. breeder’s Guide one year to the second bpst exhibit of corn. M. L. Hkathman, Chairman. J. p. Selby, Secretary. One Minute Cough Cure is rightly named. It affords instaut relief from suffering when afflicted with a severe cough or cold. It acts on the throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs and never fails to give immediate relief. J. R. Adams & Son. Relief in Six Hoorq, 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 aocount of its exceeding promptness in releaving pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passage in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by J. R. Adams & Son, druggists Petersburg. De Witt's Little Early Risers for biliousness, indigestion, constipation. A small pill, a prompt cure. Adams & Son. Hone Seeker's Excursion* The B. & O. S-W. railroad will sell round trip home seeeker's tickets to points in Kentucky, Louisiana. Mississippi and North Carolipa on December 3d, 6tb, 10th, and 13th. To points in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas on December 10th and 11th. To points in Y^ginia on December 2d, 3d, 16th and 17 at greatly reduoed rates. Full Information may be obtained by applying to ticket agents B. & O. S-W. railway. One Minute Copglj Cure is a popular remedy for croup. Safe for children pnd adults. Adams & Son. '

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Almost everybody takes some laxative medicine to cleanse the system and keep the blood pure. Those who take SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR (liquid or powder) get all the benefits of a mild and pleasant laxative and tonic that purifies tne blood and strengthens the whole system. And more than this: SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR regulates the Liver, keeps it activa and healthy, and when the Liver is in good condition you find yourself free from Malaria, Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick* Headache and Constipation, and rid of that worn out and debilitated feeling. These are all caused by a sluggish Liver. Good digestion and freedom from stomach troubles will only be had when the liver improperly at work. If troubled with any of these complaints, try SIMMONS LivpR REGULATOR. The King of Liver Medicines, and Better than Pills. pp-EVERY PACKAGE-®^ Has the Z Stamp in red on wrapper. J. EL Zelliu & Cow. Philo., Pa. The City Markets. Eggs—20 cents,' Butter—15 cents. « Onions—New, 50c per bu. Potatoes—New, 20o per bu. Lemons—30 cents per dozen. Oranges—30 cents doz. Ranannas—20 cents per dozen. Chickens—Chicks 5>sc, he us 6c, Turkeys—lien turksdc, young 7. Cider—15 cents per gallon. Navy Beans—$1 to $1.20 per bu. Prunes—JjO@J5 cents. Sides—9c. Lard—0 ceuts per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 12 cents. Wheat—GO cents per bushel. Corn—20 centrper bushel. Oats—20 cents per bushel. Bye—38 cents per bushel. Clover Seed—$3 25 per bushel. Salt—90e per bbl. Flaxseed—90 cents.

Piles of people have piles, but De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. When promptly applied it cures scalds aud burns without the slightest pain. J. K. Adams & Son. E. & J. Excursions. The E. & I. railroad will sell excursion tickets to the following points on the dates named; see agent for futher particulars: Atlanta, Ga., exposition; round trip rates tl&35 and 122.30. English Salvin Liniment removes ail hard, soft or calloused lumps and blemishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs splints, sweeney, ring-bone, stifles, sprains, all swollen throats, coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wondertul blemish cure ever known. Sold by J. R. Adams & Son. 80* Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggravates the disease. Instead ot waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. It h^lps at once, making expectoration easy, reduces the soieness and inflammation. Every one likes it. J. R. Adams <& Son. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder Most Perfect Made>

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Our Christmas Stock is By Far the Cheapest Don’t be deceived by anyone claiming to have “have just good a stock,” or to sell “just as cheap.” See Our Stock, sod Too ViU Know as We Do, it Can’t be Done In our new line of Holiday selections we offer you the pick of Santa’s pack in Toys of all Kinds, The largest assortment ever brought to Petersburg. Call early and see them. Fancy China Ware, Books Fancy Notions, Albums, Picture Frames, Dolls of every description, Style, Merit, Worth, Quality and Low Price Our claim is to give more mirth for less money than you ever dreamed of getting.

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