Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 41, Petersburg, Pike County, 21 February 1896 — Page 8

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THE unprecedented sacrifice which we are making on our large stock will attract widespread attention. No such remarkable chances for bargains have ever before been offered to the Pike county people. NMIHMHItnHMMHHHHH

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THE public well knows what to expect at this sale, and we guarantee no one shall go away disappointed. We hold such faith in the values we offer that we know that you will be pleased by buying of us.

j'i . . / ' j ■ *■ ' .. 1 '' II I . ... ■: that will eclipse anything ever in Petersburg. I must RETIRE FROM BUSINESS. '4 . ' } ■ ' ;■> ■; ' " , • J j V • Thirty-five long years indoors has shaken my constitution and I need rest. To do that I must close out all I have. Everything is for sale, whether it be DRY GOODS or REAL ESTATE. This is no catch-penny story, but a positive sell out. We reserve nothing. Goods purchased last tall for this spring are now' arriving; all are put in the slaughter. Country merchants can buy of us and save money. A phenomenal sale of first quality stocks in all departments at prices about one-third lower than ever before offeredr^Wooi an(i unprecedented sale of seasonable merchandise

Men’s Mackintoshes. Worth $4 50; closing price $2 99 “ 7 50; closing price 4 99 “ 9 00; closing price 5 99 “ 10 00; closing price 6 99 Children’s Suits. 50c, 60c, 79c, 89c and on up to the best grades; less than other stores pay for them. Men’s Suits. At about one-third the price others ask you; from $2.61 upward.

Table Linens. Worth 28c; “ 35c; “ $125; closing price 20c closing price 25c closing price 30c closing price 47c closing price 98c Men’s Duck Coats. Heavy blanket lined, worth $1.50; closing price 93c. Laundried Shirts. One lot reduced from $1.00 to 32c

Ladies’ Shoes. Stevens’ goods, worth $4, 3.50, 3, 2.50;; closing price $2.00 Shoes, w0rth $2, 1.75 and 1.50 closing price $1.19 Men’s Shirts. Worth 25c; closing price 17c “ 40c; closing price 29c “ 6<^c; closing price 40c Jeans Pants. Best $2.00 grade; ' „ closing price $1.48

Sed Spreads. Worth $i oo; closing price $ 51 “ 1 25; closing price 78, “ 1 50; closing price 98 “ 2 00; closing price i 12 “ 3 50; closing price 2 29 Idea’s Shoes. Worth $4, $3.50, $3, $2.50 and $2, down to 99c. Clark’s Thread. Two spools for five cents

. : ' . '.iv-‘--'vr. Crash. Worth 5c; closing price 4c “ 8 i-jc; closing price 5c “ 1 Sc; closing price 7c Underwear. Worth $ 60; closing price 38c “ 1 25; closing price 89c “ 1 50, closing price 98c lien’s Soots. Solid Oil Grain, worth $3 and $3,501 closing price $1.50. 5

Our Closin': Prices makes other stores shake and quiver. Save money by buying of us now. you owe us come in and pay up.

GUS FRANK.

Come in at once tod take advantage of our club offers. Johtf Milter of Princeton, was in town Tuesday on business matters. Mrs. AIHe Church of Clarksville, Tennessee, is visiting in Petersburg. John II. McAtee of Oakland City, was here last Friday on business matters. - Silas Kirk, ex-trustee of Logan township, was in towu Tuesday on business. Empress baking powder stands at head of the list for purity and leavening qualities. 41* Fred Asjiby was at Washington Tuesday playing with the Washington band for the K. of P. minstrels. Every can of Empress baking powder warranted. If not satisfactory the price will be refunded. 42* Jlon. Henry J. Wiggs, oue of the solid and influential farmers of Patoka township, was in the city on business last Friday. George King went to South Bend last Monday to attend the grand lodge of the A. O. U.JW., being the representative of Unity lodge of ^is place. Frank Bilderback of near Augusta, was In the city last Friday. While here he topk advantage of our big club offer and will now have plenty of reading matter. He is one of the oldest snbscribcn^pf this paper. A freight train was wrecked near Jacobs'station on theE. & I. railroad last Friday noou. The southbound passenger train was delayed until eight o’clock that evening. There were no serions accidents resulting from the wreck. , Awarded Highest Honors, - World’s Fair. DU BAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A pyre Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. t*M horn Saimcau, Atom or my other oiuftrruA 4P YEARS THE STANDARD

Adam Martin oi near Littles, was | in town Weduesdav. Goto II. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* The weather has somewhat modified—that it is somewhat colder. Miss Anna Jenkins of Princeton, visited Miss Etta Davidsou over Sunday. L. R. Hargrave returned to Newbury last Monday, where he will buy corn and wheat. > « >1 Empress baking powder has beeu thoroughly tested and pronounced superior to all others. 42* Call at The Democrat office for your job printing. The best job printer in the city. See us before leaving your order. II. S. Edwa^Ss received the sad intelligence Mouday from Mumfordsville, Kentucky, of the death of his lather, which occurred Suuday morning. H. R. Snyder bought the business building in which The Democrat office is located Tuesday from the! Montgomery heirs. The price paid was 13,500. The three-year-old son of Clel i Lamb, living near town, died Tucs-! day night of membraneous croup. The fuueral occurred yesterday and interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. The Blind Boone concert company appeared at the C. P. Church Mouday evening and delighted a very large audience with their pleasing entertainment Blind Booue is indeed a wonder as a musician. J. J. Cosby and daughter of Evansville attended the dedication of the Baptist church here Sunday. Mr. Cosby conducted the singing, and by the way he fs one among the most generous visiting douators to the church. Saturday is Washingtons birthday. In the eyening a masquerade party will be given at the Patterson building by a number of Petersburg ladies. There are upwards of 200 persons invited to be present and partake in the festivities, and which will nd doubt be enjoyed to the uttermost Patrolman Kiefer, oh whom it was thought last week a surgical operation would have to be performed, may not have to undergo this ordeal. His physician, Dr. Hartloff, believes that an operation will not be necessary. It will be remembered that Patrolman Kiefer's leg was injured last month in arresting a refractory negro. —Evansville Courier.

C. J. Lemasters is attending college at Oakland City. Miss Miuuie Custin went to Washington Monday ^o visit friends. Mrs. John Chappel of Oakland City, is yisiliug relatives here this week. H. H. Tislow jewelry and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guarteed. < 28* W. E. Cox, prosecuting attorney for this judical circuit, is here attending court this week. J. A. Shrodes of Clay township, was in town Tuesday on business And made this office a call. Empress baking powder is made by a home company and guaranteed to be the best ou the market. 42* L. J. Dunning has returned from Hot Springs, Arkansas^ where he went for the benefit of his health. J G. W. McCoy, justice of peace. Visited his father, Ji S. McCoy, of Petersburg, last week.—Vincennes Star. W. T. Creek and wife of Oakland City, were the guests of Mrs. Blanch Morgan) over Sunday, having come up to attend the dedication of the Baptist church. A house belonging to the Hawthorn heirs on Goose HiH burned Wednesday morning. The house was occupied by two families. Nearly all the^ household goods were saved. J. J. Mount of Otwell, who has been attending school at Terre Haute this past winter returned home last week. It is understood that he has accepted a position with ^a Chicago wholesale grocery house as a traveling salesman. Success. Peb and Mrs. Hammond entertained a number of their young friends last Friday evening in honor ot their guests, the Misses Bruner of Louisville. Progressive amusements were participated in to the great, delight of the guests. There were about fifty guests present. The evening was greatly enjoyed. Refreshments were served. -L There are some people wiho never wear dark glasses and yet they never see anything bright; its the people who are dyspeptic soured;. Everything is out of joint with such people, j “I suffered many years with dyspepsia and liver troubles but have been relieved since taking Simmons Liver Regulator. I know others who have been greatly benefited bjr its use.” James Noland, Carrolltou, Mo.

Miss Belle Wilson if Oakland City, visited friends here e ver Suudayl Father C L. Doyle of Washington, was in the city Mom lay on business. The Ladies' aid sodety will meet at Mrs. John Watson's, Wednesday^ February 26. We recommend Empress baking powder to those who desire a strictly pure aud wholesome powder. 42* The kite season is at hand, and almost any elay you may by looking into the heayeus s$te several white specks fioatiug iu this air. Mrs. T. R. Green a nd little daughter returned from au extended visit to relatives aud friends at Yelpen, Indiana, Sunday.—“Lutesyille, Missouri, Banner. — - George D. Phillipy, one of Pike county'# estimable old soldiers, was in the city Wednesday being examined by the medical board.—Huntingburg Argus. James M. Shawhau of Petersburg, was a welcome Times caller Monday. He was on his way to take miueral water baths. Uncle Jim, as we have known him for oyer a quarter of a century, is over 72 years of age, but is as hale and hearty as the average man of fifty. We hope he'll live several more years.—Worthing- ! tau Times. The Good Citizens' League meoti at the C. P. Church, Friday, Februan 21, at 7 o’clock p. m. The following is the programme: Music. .-.....Chorui Opening Exercises ——-L . Reports of Committee* ....... Addies*—1“Purposes to be Accomplished by the Good Citizens’ League.”... .. . ..... Rev. Andenoi Solo.. ..—— Discussion—“Our Relati »n as Clilzeps to the Coming Elections .. All are invited to attend.* Elder J. W. Richardson returned i few days ago from Washingtoi county this 6(ate, where he had beet on a preaching tour in Hardtnsbnrg He gives quite i^cd account of the town. It is located on the pike road 28 miles west of New Albany. I has about 160 inhabitants, three drj goods stores, two b acksmith shops three hotels, spoke factory, wagot shop, undertaker, r tin shop, barbel shop, an excellent school house, drug store, two churches, Regular Baptisi and Methodist. - las no saloons no loafers, no drui kards and con sequently no man th it is mean to bit wife and children. Uncle “Jeff" thinks that Hardinsl urg is one of th< nicest little towns h« ever visited.

Yelpen Items. Mrs. John Bigan is on the sick list. J. B. Van Nada of Petersburg, was here Tuesday. Uncle Jonas Robinson is improving nicely at this writing. II, Holleuberg sent a raft of logs down Patoka Monday. John McFalls of Jasper, was here Monday on legal busiuess. i George Monroe, au attorney from Pikeville, was here Monday. IKnry Meyer moved in the “T^ick" Davis property last Tuesday. fi N, Busher of Dale, was here Tuesday the guest of Phil, and Mrs. Alburn. Culberson i & Smoot, feather reno-1 vators are here at present working I this vicinity. Mrs. W. A. Battles left Wednesday for Dauvill^. Mr. Battles is attending school there. Miss Rosa Cook returned Saturday from a week’s visit at New Albany and Louisyille.{ Wayne Bryan and Chas. Lindsey left Tuesday for Spencer county to work in timber. W. F. Brock, R. J. Stone and W. P. Hattfield~wrt*L4o Petersburg to serve on the jury this&eurt. ? Otweil Items. 1 The Otweil normal commenced last Monday. ^ Alfred Taylor is on the sick list. , Prof. Bilderback was here last Monday. - Infant child of Andrew Shelton died last Saturday. Willie Weedman is seriously ill, is reported no better. Paul Lankton of Evansville, is visiting Willie McGowan. 1 It is now current that James Scan-' 1 land will move to Portersville in thl 1 near future. Lemuel R. Rogerson is on the sick list and not able to attend his duty as ’ mail carrier. / Chief Rose, an Indian medicine man of Indian Territory, is preaching ’ at Traylor Union. Trof. Bilderback was here last Sat- : urelay conducting examination,exer* cises. Seventeen applicants were , present. Some unthoughtful scamp hast ciri culated the report all over Dubois • county that Pike county has gone Into • the hands of a receiver. While each may be true, over twenty years ago1

there tm a lair passed iu this county not to joke on fade. #. Jfc Thomas of Pineetou, was its town last Monday on bnsiuess. Miss Grace Ritter has returned from Petersburg, where she has been staying with her grandmother; Carriage Li tenses. The following marriage licensen nave been issued since bur last report r John A. Miller and Erntna Pearce. Albert Miller ami Motile Carapfield. VS illiaai p.-t MUler and Eflie Campfleldtc Daniel McKinney and Emma BunleUe. El bridge E. BriUaiu’and.lVla M.. Padgett. Read our campaign oiler in another column of today’s paper. Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder WorMVFhtr Highest Medal and Mptanta. AnnonncemenU Fiorian Bartl ot Jefferson township, la a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decision of She democratic nominating convention. Assignee's Sail of Personal Property. Notice ta hereby given that the undersigned as assignee of the estate of Edward C. Gladkih, will sell at public auction, to the highest Udder for cash, cm Wednesday, March 18, 1898, All of the Dersofial property belonging to savd estate.'(not taken and claimed, by the said Edward C. Gladish as exempt from execution., consisting of dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps, clothing and other articles, such as are usually keot in a general stone. And that said sale to begin at ten o’clock a. m. on said day and continue from day to day until said goods are all sold. JOSEPH WHM3S, Assignee. ' February lk, US6S. 40-4 Notice of Appointment. Notice Is hereby to all whom tt may concern, that the undersigned has been appointed assignee1, and has qualified as sucit* of the estate of Edward C. Gladish. and that the matter of said assignment is now pending in the Pike Circuit Court of the State of Indiana. JOSEPH WIGGS, Assignee, Feb.6.1W6c Kichardsou 4 Taylor, attorneys. Notice oi Administration. Notice Is hereoy given, that the undersigned has been appointed by the clerk of the circuit court of Pike county, state of Indiana, administrator of the estate of Louisa Burkhart, late of Pike comity, deceased. “ "5£3Sj^KHA&. February 14,1886. Administrator, lotiee of Fiiti Ssttlcmsnt ot Estate. In the matter of Hie estate of WUMam F. Beck, deceased. ■ ' . In the Pi :e Circuit Court, February term, 18M. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator of the estate of William F. Beck, deceased. baa presented and filed bis account and vouchers in final settlement of said est ate, and that the same will come up for the examination and action of said Circuit Court on the »tb day of February, MM, at wb ch time aU persons interested in said estate are required to appear in said Court, ant show caase, if any there be, why said acconit and vouchers should not be approved. And the hshps of said estate,, and all others Interested therein are *Uo hereby required, at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship orclaim to a-iy part of said estate. ‘ Jox ATHAX T. CATT, AdteXg fwry 4 -hkfrpeb. attorneys. 4D-t