Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 45, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 March 1896 — Page 1

VOL. XXVI. . PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY. MARCH 20. 1396. NO. 45 sri'ii,.! ■ ' . . /■ I 1 1 .. » -»-t- . ■ " ' -.-y .Y,(

HOUSE CLEANING la almost here; prepare for It in time. Select your Carpets and Curtains «nd have them ready* We have the prettiest line of bran new carets in town, the largest stock and by far the lowest prices.. See the new Gilt Edge brtusels carpets with borders to match. This is something new and Is a beauty Lovely velvet carpets with borders, Moquette carpets with borders and 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'emt-o cheap In your life. What dg you think of Ingrain carpets at »c, all wool carpets at 4S<\ Brussel Is carpets at SOc and soon? Why we ask you no more for new patterns than others will for “old-time Moss back.” Bring the measure of your room and ‘ let as reason and figure together.*’ Wk V. HARGROVE & CO., . Petersburg Carpet House. Star Clothing House

V W SBBBms y ti^ss^ •"Gosh, Won’t it Tickle Maw!” * 3 Ray Dad, I Just got hack from town, an’ srh^t d’ye s’pose I saw, flown at Star Clothing House—Oosh, won’t it tickle Maw! Vou know how big an* fat l am, an’ thunderin’ hard ter flt, An’ bow my pants are always spliced, an’ every coat I gtt Is big enough for all out-doors, or else it’s way ter small, .v An’ Maw is always Jailin’ ’cause my clothes don't fit at all. Well, whenT got ter town this mornin’ 1 saw the d urn cleat crowd A-hangin”rouud Star Clothing “Store, an’clerks a-lookin’ proud, .i 1 thought they was. candidates for Sheriff. Supervisor, Marshal or Recorder, i. Cflr a delegation ot ’em “Rett Men” or some other notorious order. An* when the fellers lu the crowd caught sight o’ me they Just 9 Let teoae an’Jerked me into th. Star, au’ then I thought I’d bust! ’ The clerks bad a lot o’ feltewShere friskin’ ’round like goats. An’ every" cussed one of ’em was tryln’ on some coats; An’ some of ’em w»)re “short an’ fat” an" some were “toug hod thiu,” Rat every eoad Just seemed ter tit as if it was their skin. / “Big Kattv .fudge” and’ “Shorty Dad” and “Lengthy I*e” was there. And “DurapUr” Watta and long, slim Crane, gnd big old N^ncle Blair,” An* ’b*>ut a doxsen other freaks a duru sight worse than me; Rut King Just seemed to 111 ’em all so easy as cob id be. Then Chew picks up a coat an’ says: “Here, Josh, this Is yer slse; 1 Just try it on.” 1 did. an’ then you’d hardly b’lieve your eyes; h'waa big enough, and small enough; an’ everywhere Just right. ks» then I tried the pants an’ vest on an’ they were out-o’-sight, Then King went on to tell me that these clothes were somethin’ new. They call ’em “Pickwick Stouts and Slims,” just the thing for you. jAt first they didn’t think they’d fit; but now they’re tickled half ter death For it ain’t no work to sell ’em, and more than drawin’ breath. H An’ they've brought la lota of customers they never had before. ^ ’ Aqigiey never done *icb business since they’ve been a kegpln’ store. Ttulttber fellows bought their suits, the clerks laid mine away, l FoTi/’m bound to bev them Pickwick clothes, no matter that’s ter pay. So Dad, we’ll Just go back ter town and git the suit we saw. j flown at Star Clothior House—Gosh! won’t It tickle Maw!

Buy your cigars and tobacco at the j Acme and get a 50c pocket knife. P. C. Hammond, the veteran dry goods dealer of Petersburg, has an ad in this issue. l>on’t fail thread it. j C. M. Krebs, formerly editor of the j Press, is now located at Galiou, Ohio, where he has engaged in the newspaper business. The heaviest snow of the season fell Saturday night, measuring ten inches on the level. Wednesday this section j was visited by another heavy snow i storm. The following marriage licenses j nave been issued since our l**t report: John E. Wiggs sad Clan A HllL William F. Ringer ud Addle Hollon. Nathan T. Burton and Dewte Me Dade. Itlon. J. S. McCoy and Leslie Lamb,J while on tbeir way to Hot Springs. J were in the wreck on the B. ft O. i# j the East, St. Louis yards last Tuesday. The car turned over but they escaped injury and want on tbeir way. ; Burglars entered the store of Beadles McCormick, at Otwell, last Friday night. They secured between $200 and |300 in dry goods, clothing, hats, shirts, kid gloved, razors and other articles. The front door of the Store was pried open. It is supposed to have beeu the work of tramps.

Frank Bilderback of Augusta, was in towu last Saturday on business. Buy )£ur drugs at the Acme pharmacy. Five cent check with each purchase. Town Marshal Battles has bought, the mail route to and from the depot from George- Howard, and will take charge about the first of April. Howard will tpove to Indianapolis. Lewis Kain and his sister Miss' Sallie, while oat sleighriding last Sunday met with quite an accident. The sleigh overturned throwing each out into the snow. Fortunately ueither one was seriously hurt. Prot. Ilumpke’s lecture, the subject of wnich was “The Carey Sisters*'’ was largely attended at the Baptist church last Friday evening. The professor is superintendent of the Vincennes schools, and an old instructor of Rev. Law. The lecture is highly spoken ot by all who heard it. One of the republican candidates for recorder from an ontside township was in town Monday. He was ot the opinion that he was in the “hunt" provided the “ring” of Petersburg would let him alone. He says he does not understand these Petersburg fellows. Of course not; he's not in the “combine."

Go to H. H. Tislow lor all kinds ol watch and clock repfirs. 28* Clark Linchof Velpen, was granted an increase of pension last week. The Acme pharmacy has a change of advertisement ia this issue. Look it tip.

* We would like to have several copies of last week'* issue of The Democrat. Leave at this office. Steamer George T.* Frank brought in a cargo of 2,800 bushels of wheat from Portersville, Tuesday.—Hazol* ton Herald. A woman tramp visited Petersburg last week. She bad all the appear* ances of a vetera| on the road, aud could ask for a hand-out with as much grace as the best of them. In another oolumn will be fouud the time card of the Air Liue railroad. This will be quite a convenience to the patrons of the road in this countv who desire to make connections by that popular route. Mrs. Demuubrnu’s school south of town, closed Thursday, March 12th. At thd noon hour the patrons and friends gathered with well filled baskets and spread dinner. It is needless to say it consisted of everything good. J. O. Ketchum met with a mishap last Saturday near the Highbanks ferry. The horse he was driving became scared and backed down an embankment. Luckily Mr. Ketchum jumped out and received but a slight shaking up. The buggy was disfigured." Grant Lucas is laying out a fine of $20 and costs at the county jail. Last Saturday at Winslow he assaulted George Holton, striking him in the face with a pair of brass knucks. He was arrested and taken before Squire Chambers, who found him guilty and assessed the fine as above stated. John Lemasters, Jr., ageu 27 years, died at his home iu Monroe township, March 9th. He was a son of John aud Elizabeth Lemasters. His friends throughout the county will be surprised to learn of bis death. He numbered one among the best scholars of the county and especially was he a great historian. Martin Lori, the^well known contractor and builder, who erected the new county jail atPetersburg, received word last week that the contract to build a new jail aud remodel the sheriffs residence at Newport, Vermilion county, has been awarded to him on bis bid of $15,700. Mr. Lori will begiu work as soon as the weather permits. — Huutingburg News.

r'The republican legislature of Kentucky adjourned Tuesday without electing a successor to Senator Blackburn. The motion to adjourn that body was made in the following language: “Move that ‘This joint assembly do bow, eternally, finally everlastingly and perpetually adjourn.” The session was equal to that held by the repn&licaus in Indiana last year. , Before you try anything else for the blood take Simmons Liver Regulator. It is the best blood medicine because it is the best liver remedy. If your liver is active and at work the blood will be the best. Simmons Liver Regulator is the best sping medicine. “I tell inv friends if they want to enjoy health aud happiness they | ought to take Simmons Liver Regulator.”—Mrs. R. W. Smith, Melutosh Bluff, Ala. Jabex Wooley arrived from Boonville Wednesday and at once begnn making arrangements to sink a coal i shaft on the Fleming land near town. Read A Lee, the drillers, will drill it several points on the land to locate the dips. In all probability coal will be hoisted by the 4th of July. The weather of the last few days has compelled the drillers to cease work, but the tools are on the grounds ready to begin operations. George and Mis. King entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening at their home on Upper Main street. It was in the nature of ^ St. Patrick party and each guest was made the recipient of a souvenir suitable to the occasion. A musical program consisting of Irish songs was highly appreciated by the guests. Delicious ice cream and cake were served the guests, after which all returned to tbelr homes delighted with the evening** entertainment.

S. G. Davenport made a trip to Evansville Monday. business Logan Robling of Winslow, was in town Saturday on business. Vinson France, ex-commissioner of this county was, here from his home near Spurgeon, last Monday. Iugle Walker,and family moved to Rockport last week. Mr. Walker has a position as clerk in a grocery house at that place. Mrs. Hannah Abbott will hold a public sale at her residence * near Algiers, Saturday, March 28th, of a lot of personal property. Hazelton has a new newspaper called the Herald. It is a very neat paper and filled full of local news items. It is edited; by the Condifl Bros. . Charles Skinner closed a very successful term of school in Madison township last week. He will go to Valparaiso in a few weeks to attend college. John Arnold, twenty-two years old, son of George Arnold, who lives at Dutch town, died last Friday of congestion pf the brain. The funeral was held Saturday; iutermeut at the Arnold cemetry. J. B. Bilderback closed his term of school at the Loveless school house in Madison township last Friday. The patrons were well pleased with his work. Rev. Willis and others gave interesting talks to the pupils and patroa§. ^ The republican primary of last Monday was one of the most disgraceful afiairs ever held in Petersburg. Drunken men were about the, polls and on &e streets all day long. The officers of the peace simply shut their eyes to drunkenness and passed on. Hon. E. P. and Mrs. Richardson entertained* large number of young people at thei: home last Thursday eveuing. The host and hostess are splendid enter ainers and the evening was pleasantly passed away. Retreshments of the reason were served to the guests. y j The tax-pay srs all over the county are thinking very seriously oveg the matter ot taxition in Pike county. And they have a perfect right to do so. Taxes legitimately raised and legitimately and economically expended is what they want. The way to do this is to oust the ring ticket at the November election.

:»uui»n»»»»»i»n»:sitKumiu: K::s:s:s»»i:sKUKss:»fissssss3s:ssss::sssssss| A NEW INVOICE OFKid Gloves For Easter Call and Examine, and you will End them just what you S5 need to complete your Spring Costume. Every Pair fitted. All Prices. 85 ). sH' ■- 9m m. ^■a* *P. C. HAMMOND. I insssimnsramnusiisRs.miinS

Stable for rent on East Walnut street. Enquire at this office. Several republicans went to Evansvill yesterday to renominate congressman Hemenwav. Wheat is bringing 65 cents and cbru 20 cents; eggs are worth 7 cents in trad6 at the grocery>houses. The tax-payers would like to have { some idea of what the stationery is going to cost this yearj The editor of | tho Press will speak out. The republican county officials are kept pretty busy explaining the increase in taxes aud the increase in county expenditures to the tax-payers as they come in from all parts of the county. Prentice Swaim, a stationary engineer who lives at Union, went to Princeton last Saturday. While there he became intoxicated aud started home about dai^, during the heavy suow storm. Sunday morning he was foundJrozeu to death about two miles from Princeton. County commissioners Hadlock and Welton, it is understood, will not be candidates for re-election before the republican prifnary election. The bosses, it is said, have pulled ’em off. They built the jail, barn, county bouse and wind mill, also tore down the old tail building and built bridges and levies, and should be renomina- ! ted by the republicans.

Guess on the beans at the Acme, and receive present. H. H. Tislow jewelry and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guarteed. ^ ' 28* You can get the Cincinnati Enquire and The Democrat for $1.50. Now is the time to subscribe. The property owuers of Washington township will resist the payment of the extra ten per cent placed on them by the board of equalization. The Pike county Sunday school convention will be held at Traylor . chapel, Jefferson township, April 28th and 29th. Officers f{om the State association will be present and address the meetings. The business men of Petersburg this week are editing a large portion of Tits Democrat. Don’t fail to read every advertisement as they may save you considerable money. Our readers will pardon ns for the small amount of local matter this Week, and we will do better in the future. Max Blitzer, proprietor of the New York store, comes to the front this week and monopolizes a whole page of The Democrat to inform the people of Pike and adjoining counties of the immense bargains he is offering in dry goods, notions, shoes, clothing, tinware, e*a It is worth your: time to set down and peruse this large ad. jjfou will findJt on the fifth page.

My stock of Millinery for Spring and Summer wear has just arrived. These goods are all of the latest styles, many of i: • ■ ' Vwhich have been imported from Paris. ? All styles and shapes, and in price to suit all. Call early and examine this splendid f • I ■ ... v ' ■ ■ ' line. Trimmings to match all, and the best that the eastern markets affords. Wft have aU grades in Ribbons, Feathers and v Trimmings.

IBead. a, E’e'w of Oiax Prices.

£ yo. 5 1 ibbon, 5c per yard, ^ yo. 8 l'ibbon, 15c: S yard*, 25c. ^ JVo. 7 lUbbon, 15c; S yard*, 25c. £ yo. 9 ribbon, 15c. M yo. 12 Ribbon, 20c. \ iVo. 16 Ribbon, 25c. ^ JV’o. 50 Ribbon, 85c; 2 yards , 60c

Laces from 5 to 50c pty $ard. Belting and Buckles. , Veiling. Bair Tins and Bair Ornaments Fan eg Goods. Sailor Bats, 20c. Trimmed Bats, 50c to $1.00.

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

Wt hare set apart Thursday of eacn week as Bargain Dag. Don't wait until Saturday, bot if yon want t<< purchase goods at an extra low price call on Thursday. All Trimming of Hats guaranteed to be in tlie latest styles. * Ca l and see us before selecting your Spring and Suffilner Hats. «MRS. EMMA S. RICHARDSON**