Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 31, Petersburg, Pike County, 13 December 1895 — Page 4

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Dr. Clifford of Stendal, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Veeck is numnered among the sick, Charles Ellis of Winslow, was in town Wednesday. Do you waut a gold watch ? it so, see Salem Hammond. Parks Harrison went to Indlanapolie Tuesday on business. g/ Something nice in Christmas presents at Salem Hammond's. Dr. Barnett of Monroe City, was here Wednesday on business. Elmer Egan is recovering from a seyere attack of the la grippe. Mies Tilda Bryant and Harry Green Of Winslow, were in town Monday. Don’t fail to see those nice holiday presents at Hammond’s jewelry store. H. S, Edwards was at Otwell Tuesday invoicing the drug store ot Bas ‘Dillon. Miss Stella Frank has returned from a visit to friends in the northern part of t)ie state. W. E. McElderry, the fruit tree agent, has moved to Bobnville, where he will reside in the future, The tariff debate has opened up in the house of representatives. A big time may now be looked for. Attend the entertainment at the Odd Fellows hall this evening. The proceeds go to the Ladies’ aid society. ‘ Phil Billmyer went to Newton, Illinois, this week to attend the trial of his son Charles, who is charged with robbery. George Hudspeth went to Jeffersonville Wednesday, where he has been appointed as one of the guards in the state’s prison. Lafayette Traylor of Jefferson township, was in town Tuesday taking but letters of admistration on the estate of Mary Coleman. ‘ t * The next national republican convention will be held at St. Louis on the 16th of June, 1896. The agreejnont was reached Tuesday night. The grand jury adjournetjjast Satiny after a session of three weeks to meet again and finish up their work on December 23d. Seventy-six indictments have been returned. ) The Fox handle company made a big shipment ot axe handles to a jobbing firm at Evansyille Tuesday. The company is doing an excellent business this season and working full time. *• Ferd and William Fulcher oT Linclon, Mrs. Amholt of Amdam,Illinois, and A. Bock of Elkhart, are guests of Herman Fulcher and family of Madison township. They will remain several days.

The residence of Scott Mitchell on Tenth street caught fire Tuesday evening from a lump of coal falling from the grate. Luckily Mr. Mitchell went home early and discovered the fire before much damage had been done. Joseph Danewood was arrested last week on a bench warrant, having been indicted for iucest. He was takeu before the court, where he entered a plea of not guilty, and was recognized to the next term of court in the sum of $1,000. He gave bond. Hon. S. E. Nicholson, author of the Nicholson bill, and president of the Indiana state Good citizenshipLeague, trill lecture in the C. P. chureh, Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p. m. This lecture is in the Interest of all citizens and everybody is expected to come. All seats free. James Porter, James H. Daugherty and James R. Steen, commissioners Of Darie8s county, and Paris Hastings deputy auditor, were here Tuesday conferring with the oounty commissioners in regard to building a bridge at Harryman’s ferry. The board has acted wisely and will not joiu in. Miss Lora Woolsey, aged 21 years, niece of Auditor Woolsey, died last Friday of consumption at the home of her uncle, Samuel Thompson, of Monroe township. The funeral was preaehed at the New Liberty church j»y Rev, Pliant of Oakland City. The burial services took place at the Barrett cemetery in Lockhart township. Miss Woolsey was well known In the south part of the county, and ^or a number of years teached school j In Mouroe township. IS* «•* , . '

—--— Or. Dukate was over from Knox county Tuesday. Calvin R. Stone of Pikeville, was in town Tuesday. The Press of this place rounded its 26th year last week. (Jo to Salem Hammond for gold watches and silverware. Remember the entertainment at Odd Fellows hall tonight. Levi Lockhart of Pikevil)e, was in town Tuesday on business. Mrs. Elizabeth Green spent Sunday at Winslow with relatives. Christmas presents at Salem Hammond’s. A nice line of ’em. Miss Kate Armstrong of Oakland City, is visiting Mrs. C. G. Ward. William D. Cline and Sarah L. Amberson were married last Sunday. L. E. Davidson and wife of near Monroe City, were In town Wednesday. An infant child of James Ferguson living on Seventh street, was buried Wednesday afternoon. ' Charles Sefrit, editor of the Washington Gazette, was in town Tuesday taking in the sights of Petersburg. Backes & Berridge have moved their bakery and restaurant to the Hisgen building, opposite the court house. 1 On the inside pages of today’s paper will be fouud the president’s message to congress in full. Giye it a careful reading. Next Wednesday the attorneys for George L. West who was found guilty of embezzlement, will argue a motion for a new trial. William Williams had the thumb of the left hand mashed oft by a cog wheel yesterday morning. Dr. Lamar dressed the wound. Miss Bernice Frank, who is attending musical college at Cincinnati, is quite sick in that city. Her mother is there attending her.

Jefferson Smith, an old veteran living four miles east of town, died last Monday and was buried Tuesday at the Morrison cemetery. John Cook of Pajoka township,was in town Tuesday ou business. Mr. Cook was appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Sclimitten. The following marriage licenses nave been issued since our last report: William D. Cline and Sarah L. Amberson. James R. Morrow and Lettie Arnold. Dr. Woodry, who formerly practiced dentistry here but now residing at New Harmouy, is visiting J. S. Wilson and family, Logan township. Miss Dode Clifford, living at Hogers, died last Friday. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. .Whitman and Burch at the New Lib4y church in Monroe township last Saturday. John Meisenhelter has everything in tiptop shape at his coal mine on Depot street. A house has been built over the shaft and the men working above ground are now protected from the wintry blasts. Coal has been reached at Princeton at a depth of 395 feet, a six-foot vein being the result of the investigation. The citizens have gone wild with delight and are arranging to have a big celebration over the event. The farmers’ institute convened at Algiers Wednesday and Thursday. W. B. Stevens and Cal Husselman were the foreign speakers. The sessions were largely attended and very profitable to all those who took part Next week The Democrat will give ,a report of the meeting. At this sessiou of the commissioners court allowances were made to the total amount of $241.00 for extra pay to the commissioners. Of this amouut Carlisle received $111.50; Welton, $73.50, and Hadlock, $56.00. This is not for services rendered during term time of that body. A big fight was made before the commissioners last Thursday against granting liquor licenses in Petersburg. Remonstrances were filed, but when illegal voters’ names were stricken from the lists the applicants had two to go on, and in consequence of which the applicants were granted licenses. Morgan post elected the following officers last Saturday evening. Commander—S. H. Stocky. Seinor Vice-Commander—Clay Lemons. Junior Vioe-Commander—Charles Minehart. > auarter-Mftsten—M. H. Frank. hamplaln—Thomas Owens. Officer of the Day—James Benedict. Officer of the Guard—William Flcklin. Delegates—George Qoodrid and James Benedict.

T. 6. Arnold of Cincinnati) will give an entejtainment Friday evening at the I. O. O. F. hall for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society. Mr. Arnold while in the city last winter enter* tained a number of friends at the home of Mr, Gus Frauk with his mysterious work. He stands the equal of Hermann and other great and well known prestidigitators of the country. His work is wonderful. Don’t fail to atteod. Admission, 25e; children, 15c.

JOirenU Com*. The following cases hare been disposed of in the circnit court during the present term: STATS CASKS, State vs Edward Martin, carrying concealed weapons; notlled. State vs Gporge L. West, embesslement; trial by Jury and (band guilty; three yean in state’s prison, fined I6JQQ and disfranchised for three years. Motion for new trial. State vs George Tucker, embesslement; continued. a State vs Alexander Qnaekenbosh, grand larceny; trial by court and acquitted. State vs Thomas Bums, felonious assault with intent; trial by Jury and found guilty; verdict two yean In the State’s prison. State vs Jerome Hollon; fined f 10 and costs. State vs Joseph Danewood, incest; continued. Civil. CASKS. Second National Bank of Springfield vs Andrew J. Hart; Judgment against plaintifl for costs. Gaar Soott & Co. vs L. A. Baker, note and mortgage; Judgment against plaintiff for

00818. W. P. Wei born etal vs George Peed, on note; Judgment for S191.10. Mary F. Little, administratrix, vs B. & O. 8. W. R. R., damages; motion for new trial overruled and Judgment for $8,000. Arvllla Young vs Isaac Young, divorce; granted and $100 alimony. Samuel R. Smith vs Martin Lori, on account; dismissed.* State ex rel Melissa Norricb, on constable bond; Judgment for $73.9o. William J, Conger vs Alice J. Patterson; dismissed at plaintiff's cost. William T.jCreek vs Anna Ross, to foreclose mechanic’s lien; dismissed at plaintiff's cost. 8tate of Indiana ex rel of Susan King vs John A. Sinister et al, damages; sent to Daviess county for trial. Martha J, Hendrix vs John W. Hendrix, divorce; granted and $100 alimony. John W. Murphy eUd vs John Hammond, on note; judgment for $993.97. James T. Orr vs Gerhard Brune, on note; Judgment for $108.79. Catharine £. Cross vs Isaac F. Cross, divorce; granted and $100 alimony. Mahala M. King vs Henrietta Custin etal, note and mortgage; judgmeut for $822.22. Martin tori vs Samuel,R. Smith, on note; dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. John H. MeAtee vs James F. 8pillman, replevin; dismissed. Lillie Webber vs John Smith, possession of property; Judgment for plaintiff. Abeolem McClure vs Mary Coker etal, on note; dismissed. Isaac Gans vs M- Fleener etal, account; Judgment for 07 cents. Richard W. Harris vs John Pierce Hays, on note; Judgment for $181.80. Cure for Headache. As a remedy for all forms of headache Electric Bitters has proved to be the very best. It effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give this remedy a fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation Electric Bitters cures by giving the needed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Try it ouee. Large bottles only fifty cents at J. K. Adams & Son’s drug store.

Town Trustees* Meeting. The regular meeting of the town taustee8 took place last Thursday evening at the law office of George B. Ashby, all members being present. The bill ot the electrice light company was reduced from $187.50 to $82,13. i The committee on sidewalks and crqssiugs Reported that nearly all parties hadS?om plied with the ordinance on Vincennes avenue. The board instructed the committee to have all parties repair all dangerous sidewalks. The street committee reported the streets in fair condition. Tho school house bonds wero coucelled and mutilated by order of the board. The following bills were read and allowed: Jesse Battles, marshal.f 40 00 Electric Light Co., lighting ... 82 13 George B. Ashby, town attorney . 16 66 William McCord, work on streets. 8 00 Homer Miller, work on streets .. 50 David Duster, rent... 12 50 Finney A Reel, lumber.. 19 50 Fletcher Coonrod, work on streets__ 7 63 Ratph Marsee, work on streets .. 5 00 Total ...!1U 92 County Commissioners* Tne board of county commissioners adjourned yesterday after a regular session of nine days. Besides granting claims, but little other business came up. Dr. S. R. Clark of Otwell, was elected as secretary ot the. board of health. George D. Martin reported that he had sold brick to tbe amount of $111.63. Liqnor licenses were granted to Benjamin Bishop, Ayrshire; Shea & pieman, H. D. Darnell, Ed Bowman and J. K. Heath, Petersburg, Alex Moore withdrew his application. The reports ot J. W. Brumfield, as county clerk were accepted. His fees for the six mouths amounted to $520,10. The reports of J. L. Sumner as county recorder were accepted. The reports cover the last quarter, and three quarters of the last year, which were not made pending a decision of the supreme court. The commissioners were busy with road business Wednesday and Thursday. The allowances will foot np into the thousands for the term. On© ^linute Cough Cure is a popular remedy for croup. Safe for children and adults. Adams & Son.

JVrs. /.F.JMI, OaMMMtow^lM. wife of the editor of The Graphic, the leading local paper of Miami county, writes “I mu frswUeJ ftecrf dtoeaw for six yean, sere re palpitations, shortness of breath, together with such extreme nervousness, that, at times 1 would walk the floor nearly all night. We consulted the best medical talent. Ihey mM MeraiHMasMp/lM'«Ml that I had organic disease of the heart for which there was no remedy. I had read your advertisement In The Graphic and a year ago, as a last resort, tried one bottle of j Hr. Jules’ Sew Cure for the Heart, which convinced me that there was true merit in It. I took three bottles each of the Heart Core and Restorative Nervine and Jt eompletely cure* me. I sleep well at night, my heart beats regularly and I have no more smothering spells. I wish to say to all who are suffering as I did; there's relief untold tor them If they will only give your remedles-just one trial." Dr. Miles* Heart Cure Restores Health

Richardson a taylor Attorneys at Law, PETERSBURG, INR Prompt attention given to all business. A Notary Public constantly in the office. Office in Carpenter building, Eighth and Main. I* SEY A CHAPPELL, Attorneys at (.aw, PETERSBURG, IND. Will practice in all the courts. Special attention given to all business. A Notary Public constantly in the office. Office on first floor Citizen’s bank building. QEORGE B. ASHBY, A. ttorney at Law PETERSBURG, IND. Prompt attention given’to all business. Office over Barrett Jfc Son’s store. g G. DAY EN PORT, LAWYER, PETERSBURG, IND. * Office over J. R. Adams A Son’s drug store. Prompt attention given to all business. J)I£LON A GREENE, T. H. Dillon V. R. Greene Attorneys and Counsellors at Law PETERSBURG, INDI ANA. Will practice In Pike and adjoining counties. Careful attention giveu to all business. Collections given prompt attention. Notary public always in office. Office over Citizens’ State Bank. g# M. A C. L. HOLCOMB, LAWYERS, PETERSBURG, IND. Will practice in all courts. Prompt attention given to all business. Office in Carpenter block, first floor on Eighth street. I • J£IME A BURGER, J.T. Kime, J. R. Burger Pfiysicians and Surgeons, PETERSBURG, IND. Office in Citlsens’ Bank building, first floor. Residence East Main street, :

'J' R. RICK, Physician and Surgeon, PETERSBURG, IND. Cbronio Diseases a specialty. Office over Citizens’ State Bank. E. HILSMEYER, Physician and Surgeon, VELPEN, INDIANA. Office on Third Street, next door to P. O. Office Hours—7 to 9 am, 1 to 3 pm, 6 to 8 pm. All calls promptly answered. Q C. MURPHY, Dental Surgeon, PETERSBURG, IND. Parlors over the old J. B. Young secure on lower Main street. Crown ana Bridge Work a specialty. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. W.H STONECIPHER, Dental Surgeon, PETERSBURG, IND. Office In rooms 6 and 7 In Carpenter building. Operations firstclass. All work warranted. Anesthetics used for painless exfraction of teeth. Or. Price’s Cream Baking Powder ' World's Fair Highest Medal and Diploma. ‘ •> - • t

Christmas is Coming And we are loaded. We have an endless variety and bargains to give you in every line. We have an elegant line or BOCGHZS »

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xroTlCE is hereby given to all parties inte rested that 1 will attend at my office in Stendal, EVERY SATURDAY, To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Lockhart township. All persons having business with said office will please take notice. J. Jj. BASS, Trustee. NOTICE Is hereby given to*all parties in--O terested that I will attend in my office at my residence EVERY MONDAY, To'transact business connected with the office of trustee of Marion township. All persons having business with said office will please take notice. T. C. NELSON, Trustee. Posioffice address: Winslow. XTOTICF is hereby given to all parties e**ncerned that 1 wiH attend at my residence EVERY WEDNESDAY To transact bustness connected with the office of trustee of Madison township. Positively no business transacted except on office days. J. D BARKER, Trustee. Postoffice address: Petersburg, Ind. XTOTICE is hereby given to all parties con--‘-s cerned that I will be at my residence EVERY TUESDAY To attend to business connected with the office of trustee of Monroe township. J. M. DAVIS, Trustee. Postofflce address: Spurgeor. "V OTICE is hereby given to all persons cou--t." cerned that I will attend at my office EVERY MONDAY ! To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Jefferson township. L. "E. TRA Y LOR, Trustee. Postofflce address: Iva, Ind. ->---£- Notice of Administration. I Notice is hereby given that the undersigned i has been appointed by the Clerk of t he Circuit Court ol Pike County, state of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Mary Coleman, late of Pike County, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Lafayette Tkayiok, December 10,1895. 81-3 Administrator. Notice ot Administration. Notice is hereny given, that the undersigned has been appointed by thecierk of the circuit court of Pike county, state of ludiatia, administrator of the estate of Joseph Schmitten, late of Pike county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. JOHN COOK, 6 December 10,1885. Administrator. Notice of Election. Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the members of Spartan Lodge No 90, Knights of Pythias at their castle hall in Petersburg. Indiana, Thursday, December 26,1893, at 7:00 o’clock p. m. for the purpose of electing one trustee to serve three years. R. E. Glaiush.C. C. Attest: P. K; Hkcring.K. of R.48. Notice of Election. The shareholders of the Home Building & Loan Association of Petersburg,*Indiana, are hereby notified that on Friday, the 27th day of December, 1895, an-election will be held at the office of the secretary of said association at S. P. Hammond’s lewelry store on Main street in said town of Petersburg for the purpose of electing ten Directors of said association to serve for the ensuing year. „ Said election to begin at nine o’clock a. m. and close at seven o’clock p. m. of said day. John Hammon©, Secretary. YVANTED:-Several trustworthy.gentlemen '' or ladies to travel in Indiana fbr established. reliable honse. Salary $780 and expenses Steady position. Enclose reference and seif addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Third Floor, Omaha Bldg., Chicago. 111.

Lon VanCampen, Manufacturer and Dealer In EondMadelamess Saddles, Collars, Whips and Robes. Nothing but flrstelass Oak Tanned Leather used in all Harness. Work made to order on short notice. <3?Repairing of All Kinds& Neatly and promptly done. Give me a call when wanting anything in my line of trade. Shop in the Osborne brick building on lower Main Street, JFotern'biiXgr, Xaa.4

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Pictures . AT Bichardson’s Gallery. We guarantee everything we pul out to be satisfactory. C/ per dozen for Cabiuets that can’t “ * lor the uiouey be beat These pie4 tures are made on the best paper out, and are highly polished ana finished. CO per dozen. Our $200 work made cabinet size is simply fine. This work being guaranteed to be perfect. C3 per dozen. This is our best work. The finish is simply fine and perfect in every respect. We are now offering with every dozen of this work , one large 14x17 Crayon air-brush picture finished free from same plate taken at the gallery. Absolutely free. We are nreni.red to do Copying, Ink and Cray bn Wrtrk. X’eterta'b-u.rg'. Ini.

Stellings & Ketcham Have 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 teims at lowest prices. We keep a full stock of all kinds of eSeiiig Machine Putt aid Supplies* In connection will be a complete repair department. J. O. Ketcham having had aliftost a li etime ot practical experience in factory work, is prepared to repair or rebuild any style of sewing machines ever made. We tarn out any machine we rebuild as good as new. guaranteeing aU repair work to be fully' satisfactory Wi Baspectfolly Solicit You Patronli FRED SMITH i Dealer In all kinds of * * , FTJRl^XTTJRJE,

Funeral Supplies A Specialty. We keep on band at all times the finest line Of Parlor and Household Furniture to W found in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Salta % Specialty. In funeral supplies we keep Casks ** Sbrouds. etc., of the best make. * - . V