Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 37, Petersburg, Pike County, 24 January 1896 — Page 1

We have left about 906 Cloaks, most all this season’s styles, in all colors and lengths, good, warm, up-to-date garments. We can make money by turning these into cash now at leas than cost, rather than carry them over, so they are yours at a mere song. Winter has Just commenced, so take advantage of this almost give-away sale.

«4SEE THE PRICES^* Ladies’Jackets . ... ...» 50; wag*j 00 Ladle*' Jackets, serviceable ...1 50; vras 4 00 Lilies' Jackets, nice aud warm . . .. .825; was 6 00 Ladle*’Jackets, beauties . . .. .. 4 96; was 7 50 Ladies' Jackets, stylish and warm. .. 7 50; was 10 00 And. hundreds 61 oilier* equally as cheap. Fall line of Children’s Cloaks at your awn price*. It will pay you to boy now even If yon don’t need them till next winter, it’* only “once in a lifetime’* you run ncross such chances. # Storms Would Be Unknown to You If you lit yourself H»ut In one of our Men’s All* Wool Suits at 97.30. that we sold at flO; a pair of Wool Sox for lie? a pair of W. L. Douglass 92.25 shoes, and a good warn. Cap. Snecial reductions in all kind* of,men’s goods during January. If you see ’em you’ll buy. W. V. Hargrove & Co -PKOKKiaroitSor TQIPeoples’ Dry Goods Store and Star Clothing House pxxzassTsa,

- Land Si pies is quite sick with pueu-. monia. ■ r i Thomas H. Dillon and wife were at Washington Tjesdty. '' Jfy S. M HJ >y, who was reported sick i last week, is some better. Miss Tabitha Harrison has recovered from an attack of chicken-pox. William Green of Winslow, was in ; town Monday the guest of his tnotner. Boru^to Mr. and Mrs. Philmorc Jerrell, Clark’s Station, a daughter, Sunday. | George B. Ashby s transacted business at Winslow last Tuesday afternoon. Rev. D. T. Pierson of Washington, |a assisting *Rev Loveless In revival meetings at Union. Empress baking powder has been thoroughly Jested and pronounced , superior to all others. 42* Sheriff Kintnan returned from Tennessee last Saturday where he is largely interested in some land deals. Miss Anna Burbank and Catharine Dei'ch of Oakland City, were the . guests ot Mrs. Clark Whitman Tuesday. *> Wednesday evening D. Q. and Mrs. Chappell entertained a number of friends in a delightful manner. Refreshments were served. Gabe Masters and Newton Cleat of Logan^ township, were arrested last Friday on a charge ot assault and battery with intent to kill. A number of republicans of the first congressional district met at Evansville, Tuesday, ami elected Samuel EP Kircheva! of Rock port, as a member of the state central committee. mm j Fred Bayes of ne^r Otwell, was arrested last >riday on a charge of petit larceny. The Indictment was returned at the session of the grand jury. Failing to give bond he ]s**|eiahe»b Its the coqntv jail.

George Quiruby of Princeton, was in town Wednesday. The three-year-old son of Jod Nicely died Wednesday morning. Sherman Robling’s children hare been indisposed the past week. Dr. A. S. Roney of Lonisville, was in the city Tuesday seeking a locatloL. Charles Lieber of Oakland City, attended the dance here Tuesday evening, A dance was given by the young people Tuesday evening at the Patterson building. Newtotr Selby and wife of Princeton, are visiting Leslie Lamb and family this week. Empress baking powder is made by a home company and guaranteed to be the bfst on the market. 42* John Chappell and wife of Oakland City, visited the latter’s mother, Mr*. Powers, over Sunday. . About thirfy persons have been arreoed since the last term of the circuit court on indictments returned by the grand jury, 'j' ! _ HiUse Grim’* New Discovery; sure I cure for granulated eye lids; no core, | no pay. Sold by J. K. Adams & Son j cud Bergen & OliphaoL Miss Von hie Fleming, the pretty daughter of Postmaster Fleming of j Petersburg, is in the city to visit Miss | Irene O'Brien of East Walnut street. — Washington Gaactte. The rash of job work still continues at this office. Our work has been highly complimented by those who, have seen the artistic work executed during the past week. Call and see us- \ | Savs an exchange: To enjoy a sausage ail that is necessary Is faith, hope and charity; faith in the sausage, hope that it isn’t your own dog, but if it fs, charity enough to believe that the man did not knoif i^

‘ fle Sold Counterfeit Y% Paul JB. Williams of St. Louis, postoffice inspector, arrested John U. Evans at the postoffice Saturday morning. Evaus is wanted by the authorities for selling counterfeit money. He came here about ten days ago from Moorehouse, Missouri, and had his mail forwarded here. Sometime the first of the week the inspector came hero and put in his time about the postoffice waiting for Evans to call for his mail. Saturday morning Evans walked into the postoffice and called for his mail which consisted of several letters and two registered letters, each of which contained two dollars each. After signing for the registered'letters and v^hile opening his mail the inspector tapped Evans lightly on the shoulder saying that he wished to speak to him and took him in ihe postoffice department. Evans, when it dawned opoo his mind that he had been caught turned rod and pale in turns and shook like a leaf. He made a partial confession implicating several other persous in Missouri. Evans was taken to Evansville by the inspector Saturday afternoon where he was turned over to the United States ip?£fghal who will take him to St. Louis. Evans was hero about a year ago ami boarded at Sam Smith’s hotel. He was not known to work at anything while here, but always dressed well. During his last trip here he had been staying with some parties who live in the bottom lands, west of Bowman. The registered letters which he received here were from Georgia and Louisiana. The following appeared in the Indianpolis News Monday evening last: “William Evans, alleged to be , a green goods man, was arrested Saturday night at Petersburg. He was committed to the Indianapolis jail in default of $5(>0 bond This morning Evans was taken before Judge Baker,whoordered his removal to Missouri. This afternoon he was sent to St. Louis in charge of deputy marshal Taylor.

Tlie Preacher on the Bike. A preacher, says an exchange, recently tried to ride a bicycle and met with suffh hard luck that he expressed the foMowing language: "These bladder-w heeled bicycles are diabolical devices of the Demou of Darkness. They are contrivances to trap the feet of the unwary and skin the nose of the innocent. Thgy are full of guile and deceit. When | you think you have broken one to i ride and have subdued its satanic ; nature, behold^ it bucketh you off in the road' and tears a great bole in ! your pants! Look not upon the bike when it bloweth like a broncho and hurteth like thunder! Who hath skinned legs? Who hath a bloody nose ? Who hath ripped breeches ? They that dally long with -a bicycle. Delinquent Taxes. The following shows the delinquency of taxes in the variovs townships taken from the list of lands and lots advertised for sale: • Jefferson.....| 3C 33 Washington... 310 M Madiaon . 158 22 Clay. .... KISS Paloka... 521 Hi Monroe... 3M » Logan . ..— .... ... Se2 85 Lockhart—.. 153 71 Marion.. . 1J33 8B Petersburg. . L?M 57 Winslow .1.*.*... 157 44 Total. ....;.lUBttt

A Bi«r Land Deal. W. A- OJiphaut returned from Danville, Illinois, last Saturday. While there be disposed' of 900 acres of laud in Clay township to David Gregg, who lives at that place. The 'consideration being $32,500. Mr. Oliphaol in the trade took jn a large flouring mill located at Dapyille valued at |15^Ni and receiving $17,000 in cash. This is probably the largest real estate transaction ever made in Pike county. Less Adjusted. John B. Cramer, adjuster for the Home insurance comany, was here Wednesday and adjusted the lose on the residence and household goods of Mrs. Louisa Thurman. The lose was placed at <687.80 qp dwelling and household goods. Th* pisu rguc* wae carried !u the Hammond agegey.

Won* Work W*l|. One day last week there appeared a long article in the Cincinnati Enquirer sent by a correspondent from this place about supposed hidden treasures on tl^e farm of Jonathan Bowman in M; dison township. The article recounted that buried beneath an old tree stomp opposite Mr. .Bowman's residence was hidden untold' treasury, pat l iere a century or two ago by £ndiau?; of the dreams had by two or tfree strangers while sleeping in the old Van Nads hotel, and of the wisl ing of an old Iudian to Mr. Bowman’s farm. Mr. Bowman called at The Demochat oifice Friday last to renew his subscription, a id the editor r?ad the article to him and he was ; greatly surprised. M \ Bowman related to us that sometime during last year an Indiau in passing by his home (flopped for a few minutes and then p$< ed on and nothiug was thought of hidden gold or other valuables. He also related to us that about fifteen years ago while Charley Schaefer, who at that time kept hotel on Main street a stranger had a strange dream about there being buried on his farm and beneath a large walnut tree immense earns of gold, bat not believing anything in dreams or hobgoblins he paid no attention to such matters. This Iudian business and dreams by straugers has been w*orked to a finish in some places and the owners of the land hare been taken in and done for. Uncle Jonathan thinks this one of the many tricks and is pot to be taken in, being a great reader ot the papers, and often observing the sharp practice indulged in by the Smooth fraternity” to gain a. livelihood. The scheme has failed. The tree in question and of which now but the stump stands, was a black walnut four feet through, and Mr. Bowman says be sold the logs for $22 spot cash. Uncle Jonathau says that if anyone believes and has faith enough that there is vast sums of gold buried “in the roots of that stump” he is ready and willing to sell the land. His farm consists of eighty acres of as fine land as lays out of doors, being well improved, and he will sell the land, stump and all, for $6,000, part cash and balauce on easy payments. Obitnary. Mrs. Edna HutchisoD, who came home a few days ago to fisit her parents, Joseph and Mrs. Kinman, died Tuesday morning at 4 o’clock. She had been in ill health for sometime,but was confined to her bed bot a few days. She was married to Charles Hutchisod in September, 1893. She leaves a bright little child about one year old. Her bereaved husband and parents have the sympathy of the community. Edna was the oldest child of Mr. and Mtk Kinman, and in her girlhood was a favorite among her acquaintances. She professed taith in her Savior a little over a year ago, but had not joined any church. The fuueral services took place from the C. P. church Wednesday afternoon, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Elder.

Stale School Fund. The following is the apportionment of local tuition fond from the state to the townships and corporations: Jefferson. . ... 11,21" 83 W ashing ton.*.?.. 1 *J6 ti fattadtaon. 714 « Clay. m M Patokft .. . ... i jasaa Monroe ...... .... —.... ...—.. ... UM 4 Logan. S® 96 Lockhart. 4Jttl7t Marion.. 1J113 It Petersburg. ..—..- 1.4B8 # Winslow. 361 U Total. .ttUtttl Ceald’at Da Better. We acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the report of the su peril* ten- [ dent of the U. S- coast and geodetk surrey, sent to as through the mail by the Hon. Arthur H. Taylor, ex-member to Congress for w hich faror be has oar heartfelt thunks. And by the way for his good sound judgment in national legislation and his zeal ia working for the people ol the state daring his congressional term eoold the democracy of the state at tbel r coming state conreiatior mate better and wiser selections foi governor of the state of Indiana that; the Honors Arthur jl, Tayk*.Vdr“hTU^ iteapu

Are Perfectly Willing. As the time grows near tor the republican primary election the list of candidates who are willing te sacrifice themselves for the peoples' good, is vapidly increasing. It is a hard matter to find oot the correct number who are really out-and-out candidates, but great many are spoken of. So far as heard from the following gentlemen are spoken of as candidates for the various county i offices: H. R. Snsgter. Petersburg. Qeorge art in, Petersburg. Hgnsten Armstrong, Jefferson, township, Lou Martin. Winslow. Jackson Ferguson, Washington township. | 'William Selby, Washington township. | William Kays. Lockhart township, | John Thomas, Winslow. William Chambers, Marion township. Levi Beach, Logan township. Joseph Jackson, Jefferson township. - Isaac Clark, Jefferson township. John B. VanNada, Petersburg. Samuel Smith, Petersburg. Nelson Stone, Petet shnrg. John DeMott, Jefferson township. a Orion Peed. Mouroe.township. Sherman Hendron. Jefferson township. C. B. Wilder, Lockhart township. Daniel Young. Logan township. John Brock, Jefferson township. Isaac Higgins, Petersburg. William Finney, Petersbuig. ! W. W. Welton, Washington township. I Delos Had lock, Jefferson township. „ FOR TREASURER. FOR RECORDER. J. L. Sumner, Petersburg. FOB SURRIFF. v COUNTY ASSESSOR. W. W. Colvin. Clay township. Clint Thomas. Madison township.' REPRESENTATIVE. James A. Coates, Clay township. COMMISSIONERS.

i ived a t’ttktnry. - Mr?. Xancv Davis, mention Of whose death was made last week in the Spurgeon items was one ofjhe ! oldest persons in Southern Indiana at ! the time of her death* having lived six days more than a century. She was a member of the Mason family, who are well known In Pike county, a brother, David, who died a short time ago, being one of the substantial citizens of the county. Mrs. Davis was bom in Kentucky in 1796, and moved to Pike county more than half a century ago. For a number of years she has been totally blind, although in good spirits and a good conversationalist at all times, recounting many incidents of the early days of her long life. She was an earnest church member for upwards of ninety years. She possessed more grand children than probably any other one person in Indiana, they reaching back to the fifth generation. The funeral of this most excellaut old lady was largely attended. January Apportionment. The county auditor has competed the January apportionment of funds to the various townships and corporalions, the total amouut include township, special school, dog, special road or bridge, and road funds. The (Sjprporation of Petersburg includes school house bond, street bond, illumination anu other funds. The following is the total amounts drawn bg the township and corporation

omctais: Jeffenpo . Washington.. Madison ..... Clay——..... Fate*a.. ...... afir ^ocJchart.. Marion .'.. Petersburg ... WlsslawTotal ..... Sew Dng Store. D. F. LeMaster has rented the Smith building on Main street formerly occupied by John Hammond, and will pul iu a complete new drag store. Workmen are now engaged putting In new shelving, papering and otherwise getting the room in irstclass shape. The gentleman comes well recommended and should receive a ghare of the patronage of the people. He will reside in the Matt Frank property on Sixth street. Jew Brass Brand. Prof. Thomas Wilson has organized a brass band this week composed ol young me# ot this place. The band commenced practice Wednesday evening. The. boys are all new at the business, but hope to be able by i spring to. make ftrstclass music. There ar$ waneiea tor two or three ipure beginners in the baud -T i t^»a . us*w 682 33 K»2S L680 SS 7# 66 685 50 . 1,215» mm . XWS 26 J 157 60 11X415 M

Fire \i Oakland City. Friday morning at three ©’dock fire was discovered in the millinery store of Mrs. J, Martin. The fire was communicated from one building to another until live bripk buildings were destroyed and a large amount of stock. This last fire occurred nearly opposite to the one ot last Oc- ! tjbber when three store buildings were burned out. The total loss wilt probably reach $25,000. The following are the losses and insurance: Mrs. Nancy Richardson, two-story building $1,1300; household goods, $500; no insurance. The ground floor ^ was vacant. W. T. Creek, building, $2,500; insurance, $1,500; stock of hardware, $6,000; insurance, $3,000; about one-fourth of stock saved. Mrs. Martin, building, $1,600; insurance, glass and shelving. $1,000; stock 6500; insurance $300; Alex Jenkins, building $1,800; insurance $800 ; stock of groceries and household gEMxp $1,500; insurance $300; Abram Grubb, building $1,600; insurance $1,200, also damage to adjoining tmi'ding, $150. O. A. Kelsey had a stock of goods, country store generally, worth $7,000 on which he had no insurance, but saved most of his stock, Joss estimated at $100. Hie stock was in the Grubb building. Evans & Go., d&rdware, damage by water imd moving, $400. Colvin & Co., damage $150. The second story* of the Grubb building was occupied as offices, a shoe shop and the Enterprise printing office, and the loss was slight, viz: Enterprise, $250, insured; Cole & Woodruff attorneys, $25; C. A. Crow, boot and shoe maker, light.

Justices’ Courts, But little business has been transacted by th6 various justices uuriug the past week. <1 Squire Thurman rendered his decision in the case of Jane Johnson for pro?ok<C finding her guiltjr. The fine an*! costs amounted to $45.10. An appeal was taken to the circuit court. Monday, Squire Thurmaujasacssed afiue ojf $1 and costs against Daniel Trier for provoke. William Reese was fined and costed $6 55 by Squire White, Monday, for •; intoxicittiou. ■'* Frank Siple was arrested Monday on a charge of seduction preferred by Be^ssie tinman. The trial is set for next Tuesday before Squire White. Baptist Church Dedication. The first Baptist church of Petersburg w‘11 be dedicated Sunday, February 3 th, so Rev. W. 6. Law, the pastor, informs us. The dedication sermon will be preached by Rev.N.C. y » ■Smith of Washington. The church building is now about completed, and during the next few weeks the floors will be carpeted and the hot air furnace placed in position so that ail will be in readiness for dedication day. Notice will be given later of the program for the exercises of the day. New Bakery and Restaurant. Fred Gornpf has opeued up a new bakery and restaurant in the Shandy building on lower Main street, and has named it the “Star.” Everything is new throughout. He has secured the services of Henry Christ, a firstclass baker. In connection with the bakery be will conduct a restaurant, where warm meals can be bad »H hours. Fred is a hustler make things hum. Success.

JBniral Xwtiip. The revival meeting^ at the M. E» church are still in progress and gaining in interest with. eaeh evening. Rev. Anderson delivers excellent sermons eaeh evening, ^fhich are listened to very attentively. The meeting* trill continoe for sometime. The public ie cordially invited to attend the. services. _ Pensions Granted. The followup? pensions have keep granted in the First Indiana district during the P®»* week, and include original, restoration, Increase anti widows and orphans: Wtllime ifeanter. Pvanafill*. Sod JL Burg??. Evanarllha Gabriel Pfdeait.Date, flat sella McdcaJf, Dale. - JKnrringe Lisenses. The following marriage nave hgen Issued since oar last report: Bot^ F. Hart and Mary K. Food. yUtmoc Scrap*e end HaUU* AntakL» Bwnew Humaen and Hannah Beoalejr, ts&pjt Dt««r and Garde Tyner.