Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 41, Petersburg, Pike County, 21 February 1896 — Page 1

4 Geeat chance for country merch ants and “closing out sales.” Bargains never seen or at- < tempted before in Petersburg. Kash is what does it. Kash is what we want, and Kash is |what < we must have. We haven’t been in business for thirty-five years; we haven’t any goods thirty-five < years old, but when it comes to selling you new fresh goods at the price of “old timers” then we are your “huckleberry.” See us, try us. Prices is what talks. Blow and bluster is cheap, but it * takes nerve to put you prices down in black and white. Read and compare prices; see who is the 4 dollar saver., * | < 4

PEOPLES’ DRY GOODS STORE. Extra heavy Indigo Blue Calico ..... ..4Jic; was7j^c Bent Lancashire Ginghams . . . 6c; was 7 Turkey Red Calico, diem style* ... .... 5c; was 7*^c Heavy LL Muslin for sheet* . . 4 $£e; was7.se Ladles' Black Hoae ... 5c; was; 10c Genuine Cottage Carpet ..;..... 23c; was30c Pretty patterns la Ingram Carpets . — 39c; was 45c PureaM-Wool Ihgiain Carpets ... . 43c; wasflOc Pretty patterns in BraaseHo'CarpeU.... .. 5Qc; was75c Infant’s soft .Shoes ... .. 15c; was 25c Ladies* Kid Button Shoes, opera lass .j..98c; was $1 30 Ladles’ floe Kid Shoes, needle toe . 11.25; “was 1 75 Ladies’flue Dongola Kid Shoes, razor toe”.... 1 75; was *2.23 S

STAR CLOTHING HOUSE. < Men’s Winter Caps. ... 19c; vras 35c 4 Boy’s Suits, strong and stout i.. .. 59c; wap $1 00 i Boy’s Knee Pants, all sizes 4. 19c; was 35e Men’s heavy Lined JeanB Pants_.75c; wak 1 00 * Men's Nice Winter Suits... S {*; was 5 00 Men’s Nice Business Suits.... 498; was. 7 00 Men's pure all-Wool Suits...S 50; was 9 00 Men’s Stylish Dress Suits ..........i. 18.00.99.00and *10.00 13 50 Men's heavy Oil Uraln Boots ...— '.fl 45; wa^ 3 00 Men’s Buckie Overshoes ... . 89; srak 1 25 Men's fine Shoes . 1 25; was 1 75 Men’s fioe Satin Calf Shoes__ . .___ 1 50; was 2 00 Men’s Sox. 5c; Men’s Linen Collars. 10c; Suspenders, 10c.i

And thousands of other bargains equally as cheap. With two stores chuck full of goods it’s unreasonable to think others can sell as cheap. See the lovely presents we are now giving away. " JfiTWe are agents for the Standard Patterns. :*r. s’ROX’sazasxos&c: ©arPeoples’ Dry Goods Store and Star Clothing House, PBTEESBUE&, IND.

Church Dedication The First Baptist church of Petersburg was dedicated last Sunday. This near church edifice is 50x60 feet, the maiu audience room beiog 40\44 with a lecture room 20x44. The two rooms can be thrown together, making a very large audience room. The building is heated by a Bryce furnace one of the latest styles made. The main audience room is seated with opera chairs, while the lecture room is seated with chairs. The floors are nicely carpeted. The church, is nicely arranged tor convenience and oomtort; and oue of the nicest edifices in Southern Iodiana. The total cost of building campiete, together with the lot was 15,500. Ot this sum ail had been paid except $1,700, which amount was raised Sunday at the dedicatory services. Sunday morning the new bell eoanded tbe hour of services and •oon tbe audience room was packed and mioy people were ouable to gain admission, to bear the dedicatory services. The services opened by singing “Coronation” followed by scripture reading by Rev, Omelvena and prayer by Rev. Elder. The dedicatory sermon was then preached by Rev,, Sanford of Martinsville, one of the ablest ministers of the Baptist association. Ills remarks were very at* festively listened to aud were very apiropriate for the occasion. At the coW'luston of his sermon the work of raisbg the deficiency to pay off the debt o'. #1.700 was commenced. Before the service closed nearly $1,000 was raised, and at thenigbt service tbe balance was raised with which to meet the obligation, tbe trustees assuming about $200 of the amount The evening services was largely attended, and the audience listened to a very logical sermon delivered by Rev. Ogle »of Indianapolis, super

intomleni of State missions. The eveniug’s servicesclosed with the dedicatory prayer by Rev. Sauford. The pastor, Rev. W. G. Law feel9 j highly elated over the.dedication of; the new church, and well he may. The reverend gentleman aud his most excellent wile came to Petersburg in July, 1891, aud have labored among the people here earnestly during that time, the results of their work being the 'magnificent church building which was dedicated Sunday. When Rev. Law was sent here by the state j mission board there were but seven resident members of the bhurch, they being ladies. The church services were held in the court house during nearly all the time for the past four years. The membership steadily increased unlit at present stands at 106. a very large growth for that period of time. At Sunday school was organized by Rev. and Mrs. Law with seven members which has increfsed until it has an attendance of nearly 100. They are well liked and respected by all who know them, and it is the wkh of all that they remain here for years to come to enjoy worshiping in the beautiful edifice which has been erected through their untiring zeal and energy. The Baptist people of Petersburg are to be congratulated for their new house of worship. The fourth quarterly meeting of the Missionary Union will be held at the home of Mrs. Will Hargrove, on Friday, February 28, from 2 KX) till 5 OO. The following program will be rendered| Mule .. ... .. . .. Devotional Exeerclses. Mary Glexen Most* ....j.. -. •• ...'. Paper. "Missionary Heroines,”....Mrs. Elder Discussion.... ... Music .- - -—... Recitation ........ .4 .♦ - . .... .. ........... Roll call— Responded to by the name of some missionary ..... Music ......t-- --- The members are cordially invited.

Littles Items. ' 1 A protracted meeting is in progress at Ilosmer. Aboot twenty from Littles have beeu converted at; that! place. C. A. Whitmau'and wile visited at Oakland City last week. A Prof. Cook has been giving some stereoptican lectures here thi| week. Dave Stull sold his property at]public sale last Saturday and will move to Tennessee in the near future. Bob Bloomfield and family nfoved to Hartwell where Mr. Bloomtielcl hks a job in the coal mines. Home talent gives a play, **JumboJim,” in a few nights at the School house. i H. J. Wiggs and son Alex were here last week. j - Tommy Whitteu is very si<ik just now.*. W. L. Hargrove, Indian agent located at Western Shoshone, jjTeyada, was in the city a tew days last week calling on Hon. A. H. Taylor and W. A. Oliphant. Mr. Hargrove is now visiting at his home in Oakland City, after an absence of over? two yoars. He Is well pleased with his work among the Indians, and from all appearances the Nevada climate agrees with him. Mr. Hargrove enjoys the distinction of being one among the best men in the interior department , that have charge ot Indian agencies, and was called to Washington City a few weeks since by Secretary Smith for valuable information in his line of work, so much confidence has the secretary in his executive ability. He is a thorough and hardworking official, land his appointment shows the { wisdom in which the Hon. A. H, Taylor, while congressman from this district, used in making selections for the government service. Mr. Hargrove will return to his poat of duty next week.

AGAIN IN THE FIELD Rousing Meetings Held in ihe.Seyeral Townships The People of Pike County Getting Ready for the Campaign • Central Committee Selected and l)ele* gates to the Contentions. 014 Time Enthusiasm Aroused and Victory.In the Air,

B Pursuant to the call of M. L. Heath man, chairman oi county deuiouratic* central committee, the democrats of the several towuships met last Saturday for the purpose of selecting members of the county ceutral committee, committeemen for the preciucts, and delegates to state and congressional conventions. From 'the reports received the meetings werejargely attended and the democrats very enthusiastic for the coming campaign. From .the meetings held all seem to be confident of victory in the couuty electiou. The People are aroused and want relief from high taxes and a burdensome county debt. The uew central committee will meet at .Winslow tomorrow (Saturday) aud elect & chairman and other officers of the county central committee. Lockhart Township, The democracy ot Lockhart township met at Slcndal last.Saturday for the purpose of electing township chairman aud precinct committemen; also delegates to the conventions. The selections were as follows: Township chairman—O. J. Greenway. Precinct committeemen—Stendai. J. W. Sul well; Pikevllle, Nicholas Collins; Augusta. Monroe Fettinger. State convention—Frank Bilderback and D. D. Corn, delegates; H. H. ileyer and E. F. Corn, alternates. Congressional convention—J. L. Bass. G. B. Campbell and Newitt Bass, delegates; JK W, Stilweil, John StilweU and F. J. Corn, alternates. t ^ The election of officers aud delegates beiug concluded, the committee submitted the following resolutions, 1 which were unanimously adopted : Believing in the wisdom, efficiency and patriotism or Hon. A. H. Taylor, and. believing him to !>e a suitable person for the position of governor of our state— Resolved, That we cordially recommend and instruct our delegates; to,the state convention toy1 use all honorable means to secure his nomination -.for governor of our great state, f Resol fed. That we condemn in the broadest sense the present administration of affairs in our county, and recommend that we select men of ability, capable of looking after the interest and welfare of 6ur county offices so that the great burden of taxes may be tightened instead of increasing year after year. Resolved. That .we recommend our neighbor. J. B. McKinney of Monroe township, as a suitable person for connty assessor, and promise to use all honorable means for his nomination and election. Resolved, That we Invite all people regardless of party affiliations to join us in selecting and electing men to the offices of county commissioner. Resolved, That we believe in the county affairs being economically administered; so much so that tbe county may take Its ow*ta county orders for taxes, and to this end we invite all to help in selecting and electing good men who will work for tbe interest and welfare ol the tax-ridden people of Pike county. .. Resolved, That we believe thal It is to the best interest of the party to hold primary elections instead of mass conventions; that bv so doing we may get the strongest men. and further, that If tbe democrats in all the townships in the county do their whole duty as we expect to, we will elect the entire democratic ticket. G. B. Campbell. John mtilwell, W. J. 8 h bode. J. W. Stilwkli* J. 8. Barrett, Moxhoe Fettixgek, Committee on resolutions.

Clttjr Township. The democrats of Cloy township met at the school house in Union Sot* urdoy mfternoon and elected the fol* lowing officers: Towusbip chairman! Joseph Haul; secretary, J. F. Kime; precinct committeemen, No. 1, Joseph Cassidy; No, 2, Henry Buhr. For

member of the county central com* rnittee Robert Hynemann was chosen. Delegates to the conventions were selected as follows: 5 State J. C. Thomas and Mel Catt alternate; congressional, Robert Hyaemann and A. F. Kfme alternate. The democrats of Clay township turned ont in large numbers and all expressed themselves hopeful of victory. Harmony prevails in onr ranks and the “ring of the republican s?\is doomed to be cast adrift at the .coming election. A number of republicans of this township are dissatisfied with the county affairs and do not approve of making a county debt aud “floating orders in time of peace.”

Monroe Township. The democrats of Monroe township met at Pleasantville and proceeded to organize last Saturday afternoon. The meetipg was called to order by the chairman, Vinson France. J. W. Scales and J. R. Arnold were made secretaries. Fred Butler of Arthur, was selected chairman and member of county committee. J. A. Shepard in a short speech presented Mr. Butler to the convention, who on taking the chair thanked the democracy for the honor and declared the convention ready for business. The precincts proceeded to select chairmen as follows: Sim town preciuct selected J. W. Wiggs; Pleasautville selected J. W. Scales. France precinct selected Vinson France. Delegates to the various conventions were then ehoseu to state convention, J. A. Shepard and J. W. McCleary as alternate. Congressional, John Yeager, John M. Dayis, Thomas Connor and Asa Mason alternates. Resolutions passed that each precinct chairman select' at least one committeeman from each road district and as many more as he may see fit. Resolved, That the democrats of Monroe township purchase a nice flag and that ilie^precinct that increases its vote the most over last election have the flag as a premium, and thit the township chairman select the committee to prpeure the flag. The convention was the most largely attended and more enthusiasm shown than auy similar convention ever held in the township. Look out for a large vote from old Monroe aud an increased democratic majority, A uumber of republicans say that there is no legal excuse for onr present heavy county > indebtedness, and are in fayor of electing officers at the coming election who will reduce the same and make county orders pay taxes. Jefferson Township. Pursuant to a eall of the county chairman the democrats ot Jefferson tow'nshlp met in the school house in Otwell last Saturday afternoon for the purpose of. selectlrg a township chairman and precinct committeemen, Dr. R. W. Harris called the meeting j to order, and Florian Bartt elected! secretary. The next in order was the selection of a township chairman and member of the county committee. Jesse Thomas was selected to fill this important position. s As precinct committeemen J. L. Braden was selected for the first preciuct, Goodlet Mount for the second and Joel Coan for the third. Tjie selections are splendid, and no doubt these gentlemen will bring forth splendid results in old Jefferson. Delegates tofthe conventions were selected as follows: State, S. W. Chappell and George IV. Schell as alternate. Congressional, J. L. Bra* den and Charles A.'Scraper as alter, nate. The meeting was well attended and a good spirit manifested for activity in the coming campaign.

Washington Township. A number of the democrats ot Washington township met in Thb< Democrat office last Saturday to elect a central committeeman and select delegates..^ Hon. E. P. Richardson called the meeting to order and after staling the object of the meeting the name of Dan C. Ashby was presented as a member of the county central committee from Washington township. The committeemen for the various precincts were selected as follows: Hawkins, J. D.>( HoHon; Alford, John A. Klotz; DiSon, Riley Lane;Court House, T. K. Fleming; Read, J. E. Schora. Delegates were

(hen selected for the state and ecu'* gressional conventions. To state convention, E. P. Richardson and T. Kv Fleming. Congresssoual convention, J. R. Chew, William Liibs, D. Q. Chappell and M. L. Beathoian. The meeting was a very enthusiastic one, showing a spirit to go into the coming campaign and win. ' Logan Township. The democa'rt* of Logan township met at the Center school house last. Saturday pursuant Jo call. John B.> Blaize presided at the meeting. There were a number of democrats present and the me«|tiug was a very enthsiastic one. Edward Beck was selected as a member ot the county central com- ' mittee. Jason Miller was selected as committeeman for the Rumble precinct, and A. J.'Loveless will act in a like capacity in the Oatsvilie precinct. John B. Blaize was selected as a delegate to the state convention and Silas Kirk as alternate. Charles A. Rumble and Lewis Beck were selected as delegates to the congressional convention, The best of feeling prevailed in the meeting and a general desire to go into the coming campaign to elect a new set of county officers, who will work to lessen the burdens of the taxpayers.

Madisou Township. Elijah Whitelock called the meeting to order in Madison township last Saturday. Nominations being in order for a member of the county central committee the name of James ft. Williams was presented and he was elected by acclamation. Charles J. Gladish was elected as a delegate to the state convention and A. J. Willis alternate. As a delegate to the congressional convention J.D. Barker was selected and T. M- Catt as alternate. While the meeting was not largely attended, the democrats present were of the fighting kind that go into the campaigu to win. Wait till the returns from MadiBon come in on the 3rd of November next. ... ' Net Heard From. We have received no report from Marion and Pat oka townships, and have been unable to learn who were appointed as members of the central committee or the names of delegates to the conventions, Next week we will be able to give reports of these meetings. ~~ .. y Weduesday evening the Knights of Pythias celebrated the 33rd anniversary of that order. A large number of the members and their families were present, besides a number of invited guests. The evening was enlivened by vocal and instrumeut&l music and addresses. Prof. Brenton’a orchestra discoursed several very fine selections. The ‘spread for the evening was served by Liiba, which was most excellent. The followingia the program as carried out. Orchestra. Invocation..Rev, Elder Address . . ...D. Q. Chappell ••Angel's Serenade,”... —..Braga Miss Mary Anderson. “Pythian Walt*.’’ Mrs. Fannie E. Mount. “Weary Bay.”. ... Arditti Miss 1/m Harris. Orchestra. *’ “Whistling Solo”. ... .. ...........Bordello Miss Eva Hicks,' Refreshments, Orchestra. Address................—.... A. H. Taylor

Circuit court convened, Monday morning. A large number of state cases have been disposed of, among them being several aginst crap shooters. The boys plead guilty and were fined $5.00 each. George Benedict was fined $25 for gambling. John Smiser was found guilty by a jury of selling liquor without license and . fined |25. The Dillon murder cases will come up for trial one week from | next Tuesday. Jim Treanor, the butcher in the employ of Isaac Whitaker, while ou his way home Wednesday night about eleven o’clock fell and broke the left leg between the knee and ankle. The large bone was broken in two places and the smaller bone in one place. Dr. Link was called and reduced the fracture. Joseph Patterson and wife returned from Ml. Vernon Tuesday evening, j where they have resided for the past year. Mr. Patterson is in feeble health, but is improving very rapidly. He bad been coufined to his bed for over four months with fever. i Mrs. Orion Itose o! this city, died last Thursday of consumption. The funeral services were conducted by jlev. Anderson at the M. E. church I?ridav afternoon. Interment a$ Walnut Hills cemetery^