Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 44, Petersburg, Pike County, 13 March 1896 — Page 1

VOL, XXVI. PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY. MARC^ 13. 18%. NO. 44

1 ? HOUSE CLEANING la almost here; prepare for It in time. Select your Jf '! v- «i ’ *. ■ • Carpets and Curtains aad have them ready. We bay# the prettiest line of bran new carpets In town, the largest stock and by far the lowest prices. See i;he new Gilt Bilge brussets carpet* with borders to match. This is something new and is a beauty. Lovely velvet carpets with borders, Moquette carpets with borders aod all the new patterns In Ingrain carpets. We have carpets suitable lor the humble cottage or the elegant mansion. Did yon say prices, why you never saw ‘eft> so cheap In your life. What do you think of Ingrain carpetaat^c, all won) carpets at 43c, Brasaei Is carpels at 50c and soon? Why we ask you no more for new patterns than others wtli for “old-Ume Moasback.’* Bring the measure of your room and * let as reason and figure together.*' W. V. HARGROVE & CO., . i Petersburg Carpet House. • Star.Clothing House

- ? >CBKSSCl r * "Gosh, Won’t it Tickle Maw!" r. - . . , j / - IUy I>td, I Just goi buck from town, an’ what d’ye s’pose I saw, I | ' > Down at 8tar Clothing Houae—Gosh. won’t It tickle Maw! You know how big an’ fat I am, an’ thunderin’ bard ter St, . An’ bow my pants are always spliced, an’ every coat I gtt ]s big enough for all out-doors, or else It’s way ter small. An’ Maw is always Jawin’ ’cause my clothes don’t (It at alt. Well, when I got ter town this rnornlu’ 1 saw the durndest crowd A-bangtn’ ’round 8 tar Clothing Store, an’ clerks a-lookin’ proud, 1 thought they was candidates for Sheriff, supervisor. Marshal or Recorder, , Or a delegmtlon ot ’em “Red Men” or some other notorious order. An* when the feller* In the crowd caught sight o’ me they just - Let leoae an’ jerked me Into the Star, an’ then I thought I’d bust! H The clerk# had a lot o’ fellers there friskin' ’round like goats, An’ every cuased one of’em was tryln’on some coats; An’ kome of ’em were “short an’ fat’’ an’ some were “long and tbiu," But ever? coat Just seemed ter fit as if it was their skin. “Big Fatty Judge” and’ “Shorty Dad” and “Lengthy I^e” was there, And •Dumpty" WatU and long, slim Crane, and big old “Uncle Blair,” * An’ ’bout a dotsen other tweaks a darn sight worse than me; But King Just seemed to fit ’em alt so easy as could be. Then Chew pick# up a cos.1 au’ says: “IIere, Josh. this is yer else; Just try It on." I did, an’ then you’d hardly believe your eyes; " *Twa« Wg enough,' and small enough, an’ everywhere Just right. An* then I tried tbe> pants an’ vest on an’ they yrer* outo'-sight, • Then IKing went on to tell me thattbeso Rothes were somethin’ new. They call ’em ’’Pickwick Stouts and HUnu^' jUst the thing for you. At first they didn’t think they’d fit, but now they’re tickfed hair ter d^ath For it alQ'l no work to sell ’em. aud more than drawln’ breath. An’they’ve brought In lots or customer# they never had before. An* they never done slch business since they’ve been a keepln’ store. The other fellow* bought 1 heir sui ts, the clerks laid mine aw.-ty, 5? For I’m bound to hev them Pickwick clothes, no matter what’s ter pay. 8o Dad, we’ll just go back ter town an«f git the suit we saw. Down at Star Clothla' House-Oosh! won’t tt tickle Maw! ._ _ - ' - eA .

§ The Jar; Disagreed. 6 The jury iu the case of the state Vs Erast us Dillon, charged with murder, after being out from Saturday evening until Tuesday atteruoou, failed to agree and were discharged by the court. The case was fought at every poiut by the attorneys for the state and the defendant. The arguments In the case begun Saturday morning being opened by Prosecutor Cox for the State followed by F. B. Posey and A. H. Taylor for the defense and W. F. Townsend closing the argument in the case. Judgo Ely then instructed the jury as to the law in the case and the jury retired to deliberate upon a verdict with the result as stated above. From what cau be learned the jury was divided equal, ^ six favoring acquittal aud six for conviction. Curran Dillon, who is arrested upon the same charge was released op bail last Saturday. The bail was fixed at 12,500. It U understood that bail will be given for Erast us Diliou. George Jfouroe, of Lockhart town* •bip, is a uew subscriber to this paper. He is oue of the leading can* didates for the republican nomination for recorder, and of course is eu titled to the nomination, being an old timer 4a the causa of his party*

Stephen Armstrong is lying very low at this writing with but little | hopes of recovering. The court house square presents : that same horrible appearance that it ; did almost a year ago. When will it ! be cleared up. Joseph Patterson is improving in J health. He is now^able to be about ! on the streets shaking bands with his 1 hosts of frieuds. | The cases of the state vs. Erast us (and Curran Dillon, charged with ! murder, have been continued to the ! next term of the circuit court, which j begins the third Mouday in May. As the days roll by republican can* didates for county office become more | numerous. They were so thick on" the streets last week that the side- ' walks were at times crowded to the gutters. These are splendid days for i the ward heelers and pluggers, and ■ they iroil high. Andrew Cawthorn. living at Blacki burn, died very suddenly of heart | disease last Thursday. He had been to town that day and wheu in the act of stepping into his homo upon his return was suddenly stricken, and died almost instantly. He was about 00 years of age. The funeral took place on tb« day following.

Dr. Clark of Otwell, was in the city Saturday.

The board of county commissioners adjourned yesterday. Dr. J. W. Bergen was at Evansville Wednesday on business. Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* A five cent check given with every purchase at the Acme pharmacy. The young ladies of the M. E. church will giye a Cantata April 2nd, Mrs. Jeuuie Posey moved into the Thorn«on property on Main street Monday. A small son of R. W. Harrell living near Algiers, died on Wednesday of last week. L. B. Cook, postmaster at, Velpen, was jn town the forepart of the week on business. A cold spell struck this section Wednesday morning/ Overcoats were at ouce in demand. You can get the Cincinnati Enquire and The Democrat for $1 50. Now is the time to subscribe. The annual session of the Southern Indiana teachers’ association will be held at Washington, April 9th and 10th. The republicans meet at Winslow tomorrow to set a time for holding a primary election to nominate a countyticket. L. E. Grim has moved jnto the Thornton residence on East Walnut street. Mr. Grim will practice law iu this place. Call at The Democrat office for your job printing. The best job printer in the city. See us before leaving your order. H. II. Snyder and D. Q. Chappell were at Washington yesterday selling some lauds belonging to the Patterson & Alexander assignment. John Watson has traded his residence property on Seventh street to Thomas Owens for his residence property on Lower Walnut street. James S. McCoy and Leslie Lamb left Tuesday for Hot Spriugs, Arkr a|nsas, where they will remain several Weeks for the benefit of their health. From all appearances the salary of $40 per month as town marshal is drawing tike a mustard plaster, from the number of republican candidates who are in the field. Judge and Mrs. Ely entertained a number of their friends at their home on East Main street last Thursday eveniug. All present enjoyed the evening’s program very pleasantly. L. Robling & Son are still in business at Winslow. Mention ot their selling out was made last week, but the party to whom they were selling out concluded to not make the pur

chase. W. V. Hargrove & Co. of the Peoples’ dry goods store, call your attention this week to the fact that it is nearing time for house-cleaning and that you may be in need, of new carpets. They have an immense stock of ingraiu and Brussels which they are selling at very low prices. James M. Dyer, Mr. Stephens and an engineer of Worthington, were in the city Tuesday and Wednesday examining the electric light plant and getting pointers, with a view of lighting that city by the electric system. It was their first visit to our city and they were well pleased with our town. They are representative men of their town, and believe that their citizens will support a plant. The Acme pharmacy opened its doors to the public this week. The new drug store is one of the neatest in the city. The furnishings and stock is new and presents a very tidy appearance. Mr. Lemaster, the proprietor is a hustler after business and should receive a share of the public patronage. Walter Covey of Oakland City, the prescription clerk, is highly recommended as a druggist. Joseph W. Wiggs, jr., is the author i of a history of Littles, which has just been published in pamphlet form. It is well written and sets forth the early ; history of the village, its growth, | advantages, social and religious ! developments. It gives a biographical I sketch of the founder of the town, Mr. S. W. Little, who operates the coal mines at that place. It Is very complete and will make a valuable keep-sake for tutune generations. • i. ; • V-v - ' ' ; "

-9*.The petil jury wm discharged Monday for two weeks. Bee what a nice present Kime gives with $30 cash purchase. 42-3 Rev. Richardson is home from Francisco for a few days. Sol Frank attended a masque ball at Princeton last Thursday night. Col. C. C. Schroder of Evansville, was here Wednesday on business. The New York Thrice-a-Week World and The Democrat for $1.75. H. H. Tislow jewelry and watchmaker Petersburg. AU work guarteed. 28* Miss Ola Pumphrey of Otwell, was the guest of friends in this place last week. Miss Etta Woolsey of Oakland City, visited the family of Auditoi Woolsey over Sunuay. Commissioner Welton was taler quite ill Tuesday. lie was eoraew liai improved Wednesday and went home. D. R. Wickersham of Huntingburg ! was in the city this week on Insurance | business, being the agent of the lied Men’s fraternal accident association. ' The marshal and township officers, who were elected to look after the peace aud dignity of the town and township, should get a,‘hump or themselves and run the prostitutes aud pimps out of town. Prof. A. E. Humke, superintend nt of the Vincennes public schools, will give the third lecture in the young men’s five cent '.ecture course at the First Baptist church Friday evening, March 13th at 7:30 o’clock. Subject, “The Carrey Sisters.” Readers notice ttie change of ad this week of the Star clothing house, This popular store has just received au immense stock of clofbing and gents’ furnishing goods for spring aud summer wear and it will pay you to investigate their stock before buying. * A slick street fakir done business with a number of people between trains Wednesday noon. He sold a number of bottles of patent medicine at a dollar a bottle, the purchaser being of the opinion that be would give the;dollars back for the purpose of advertising the medicine. He done nothing of the kind, however, but took the afternoon train south.

£. P. Richardson went to Boonvilie Tuesday to attend court. Stable for rent on East Walnut street. Enquire at this office. Bulk and package garden seed, sice and fresh at G. T. Kiine’s. ■ Joseph Jackson of near Algiers, has been granted a reissue of pension. W. W. Metcalf, one pf the leading attorney’s of Princeton, | u in the city Saturday. Mrs. Indiana Thornton has moved from this place to the home of her daughter Mrs. Robert Ryneinau near Union. Buy your cigars and tobacco at the Acme pharmacy. A fiva-cent check given with every purchase. See ad In another column. Last Saturday the republicans held a primary at the court house to select delegates to the state dbnventioti. The ring, so it is said, manipulated matters to suit themselves, The Mamnjoth store has a change of advertisement this week in which great bargains are offered in clothing and shoes. The "large stock of this store is to be closed out and low prices are offered to sell the stock out at once. In today’s paper will be found the advertisement of Mrs. Emma S. Richardson, the millinetU-j^he has just received a large and fashionable stock of the latest styles in spring and summer millinery goods. Ladies, read the ad aud call aud see the line of goods. In todays paper appears the paper entitled “Missionary Heriones” the paper read by Mrs. J. W. Elder before the Local Missionary Society. It is published at the request of a number of members of the society. The paper is well written and shows the writer well aquainted with missionary work.. The article will be concluded „iu pur next issue, only about half appearing this week. L. E. Traylor, trustee of Jefferson township, is not only a good officer but a splendid citizen of that township. The duties of the office have become so great that ho will keep a deputy.0 The new deputy weighs ten pounds and was ope week*old Wednesday. Lew was in town last Friday and the reporter seeing his tace in smiles inquired the cause, which resulted in him telling about his bouncing big boy,.

The fire company met Tuesday evening to transact business. Mrs. Sallie Lounsdale of Princeton, is visiting Mrs. W. C..Adams. G. T. Kime buys all kinds ot produce at the highest market price. 42-3 Call at the Acme pharmacy wheu in need of drugs, medicines and toilet articles.. J. W. Lewis* editor of the Argus, Hnntingbisrg, and Sebastian Anderson, Ireland, were here Wednesday ou business. " L The Misses Gudgell of Oakland City, visited* their mother Mrs. H* H. Smith, near town last week. They were* accompanied by Miss Daisy Wester. The musical concert at the C. P. church Monday aighjt was a grand success, and one of the best musical entertainments ever given in Petersburg by home talent. The concert was liberally patronized and each one was well pleased. y* A1 Beasley, who is now serving a term in the Jeffersonville penitentiary is editing a little paper at that ittsti*^ . tution called “Hot Drops.” It i*~ written on brown paper and contains many good items from week to week. The former editor was released from prison and A1 took up the editorship. The commissioners adjourned their March session Wednesday. But little business was transacted outside of allowing bills. George B. Ashby was -lured as county attorney for the coming year at a salary of $150. An o^der was passed rescinding ah order passed sometime ago allowing pay for fox scalps. Claims aggregating the total amount of $8,435.37 were allowed. Stephen Armstrong, tather of our fellow townsman, C. W. Armstrong, is lying at the point of death at his home, in Petersburg, from paralysis he having been in bed since January 2, 1393. Mr. Armstrong resided In this county from 1847 tef 1804 all of which time he lived in Newburg except from 1849 to 1852, which he - lived in Lynnviile. Sometime |n the 80 s Mr. Armstrong moved to Midway, Spencer county, where ho lived until ho moved in Petersburg. Mr. and Mrs. O. \\\ Armstrong were called - there by a telegram, Saturday, and returned Monday. Uncle Steve as he was familarly called is now lying speechless and blind and can last but a short time.—Boonville Enquirer. ■ " ■ S

Spring and SummerMillinery . My stock of Millinery for ^Spring and Summer wear has just arrived, These goods are all of the latest styles, many of which hate been imported from Paris. All styles andj ' ■ ' 1 and in price to suit dll. Call early and examine thiisplendid line. Trimmings to match all, and the best that Xhe eastern markets affords. We have all grades in Ribbons, Feathers and Trimmings.

ZESea-d. a, Few of Oui Prices.

No. 5 Ribbon, 6c per yard. No. 8 Ribbon, 15c: t yards, toe. No. 7 Ribbon, 15c; 2 yards, toe. No. 9 Ribbon, 15c. No. It Ribbon, 20c. No. 16 Ribbon, 25c. No. 60 Ribbon, 85c; t yards, 60c

Laces Jrom 5 to 50c per yard. Belting and Buckles. Veiling. - Hair Tins and Hair Ornaments Fancy Goods. Sailor Hats, 20c. Trimmed Hats, 50c to $1.00.

c Sateen Skirts. Baby Wraps. Baby Caps, 15 to 50c. Fringes. Zephyrs. Kid Curlers and Curling Irons Wash Silks and Flosses.

We have set apart Thursday of each week as Bargain Day. Don’t wait until Saturday, but if you want to purchase goods at an extra low price call on Thursday. All Trimming of Hats guaranteed to be in the lateat styles. Summer Hats. Call and see us before selecting your Spring and RICHARDSON® «MRS. EMMA S