Pike County Democrat, Volume 26, Number 50, Petersburg, Pike County, 24 April 1896 — Page 8

JOO pieces best Dress Ginghams made, 500 pieces best Fancy Prints, 50 pieces Indigo Blue Prints, 5c per yard 5c per yard 3jc per yard

Another lot of heavy 10 cent Toweling, ■ 5c per yard A few pieces good Check Shirting* 4c per yard Good heavy Cotton Jeans, the very stuff for boy’s pants; worth 20c, 13c per yard

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A good grade Straw Matting at Fine Inlaid Straw Matting, neat woven figure, We sell heavy Extra Super Union Ingrain Carpets at Good heavy Hemp Carpets at 10c per yard 20c per yard 34c per yard 14c per yard

Neat aod good wearing Cottage Carpets at Extra heavy all-Wool Two-Ply Carpet at Nice Home-made Rag Carpet, only A big lot of best quality Table Oil Cloth, At i 21c per yard ’ 40c per yard 24c per yard ; 14c per yard

V These are only a few items picked out to show you our colors. "We will always be found leading all when low prices are quoted. On all goods, no matter what, our prices . mus|; be the very lowest. Get others prices and ours shall always be less on the same quality of goods. We promise to save you at least 5 percent; this means each and every item sold by us will be a saying to you. - . f , l • ..y ' < ' I , -jj We show all the new ahd delicate shades in Organdies, Dimities, Fancy Lawns, Dotted Swiss Percales, new ideas in Guipure .Embroideries in the new linen shades. h •h . . * • -*■ ■ L *-v ■' • - ■ ■' ' ‘' • . Lovely Boucle Crepon in pretty shadings for evening wear. WashSilk for Waists, full 6-yard patterns, only _ We treat you right, whether you come to buy or look. Come in and call on us. SOL FRANK, Successor to GTJS FRANK, PETEESBtTEG-, I3iT3DX^.3Sr^.

C. J. Lem asters made a business trip ito Warrick county last Friday. E. V. Tislow returned Wednesday from Illinois where he has been engaged in business. ;Hon. W. A. Traylor of Jasper, was . 'here last Saturday on business and renew- ^ ing acquaintance*. Alfred Blacketer. engineer at t he A vrshire mines, was in town Wednesday morning transacting business. Buy your good.- at the New Drug Store, and drink ice cream soda, get a number, on the bicycle. Come rule it home July 1. Mr*. T. K. Fleming is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism, which u&& compelled her to relinquish her duties at the postofflec for a few days. David Duster has rigged up a large grindstone and will run the same with sUam for the purpose of grinding plow-pomts and doing other custom work at his ' blacksmith sh« p. Walter Covey, the preemption clerk at the Acme pham.a v. has atn-cpted a position as traveling salesman with a Kansas City drug house and will leave for that place the latter part of the week. - William Hayes, better known as ‘\Pike County Bili," of Jasper, was in town Wednesday paying hi annual taxes to Pike county. He is in rearobaMy g od health although he is rell advance*} it years. . P. F. Chappell left Tuesday morning for Prew^t, Arkansas, where he will teach sch iol this summer He was accomjwmied by his cousin, Miss (Hlie Hade, who has been visiting here for several months. A fearful cyclone passed over the central portion of Ohio Moud&y afternoon doing great damage to life and property. Several Uvea were lost during the storm and the joss to property will reach nearly a million dollars. Awarded Highest Honors—World's Fair. baking POWDER MOST PERFECT MADIs. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder Fret Bom Ammonia, Akim or any other adulterant 40 Years the Standard,

THE M. E. REVIVAL. Rev. J. B. Roller, the evangelist, commenced a series of revival meetings at the M. E. church Sunday night, lie is a splendid speaker and an enthusiastic worker, and his sermons from night to night have been listened to very closely by his hearers. Rev. Anderson, pastor of the church, conducts the song service. The meetings will be continued for sometime yet and the people of Petersburg should attend even- night. Rev. Hale of Winslow, and Rev. Esher of Otweli are assisting in : the work this week. The meetings promises to do muck good in Petersburg for the people. ATTENTION S. S. WORKERS. Pike county Sunday School Union will meet at Traylor chapel Jefferson township. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 and 29, 1896. Programs have been printed and distributed throughout the county and adjoining counties. Every Sunday school and church worker should come and encourage the grand work if by no more than your presence that will encourage the work. A very large attendance is expec ted. State superintendent Sunday school union will come d possible. Come one, come all and you will he cared for and entertained. W. J. Ridge. The Oakland City Journal of this week was a dandy “boom” edition, containing a write-up f the business men of the town and the various enterprises. It was a splendid edition. Will Smith, a young farmer living near this city was married last evening at Prineeton to Miss Maude Lance, daughter of J. T. and Mrs. Lance of th§t pi ace. They will reside here in the future. Our congratulations. Burns are absolutely painless when De- ■ Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve is promptly ap- : plied. This statement is true. A perfec t ! remedy for skin diseases, chapped hands and lips, and never faily to cure pile*. J. R. Adams & Son. Some person or persons attempted to burglarize the store of G, T. Kune Monday night of Tuesday morning, j The partitas were foiled in their attempt to force open a side door, although the marks j of tools used can be plainly seen on the j door and the facing. A night watch is | badly needed in Petersburg, but from some | cause or othe r one can not be supported, f l The following pensions have been granted | in tbe First Indiana district during the past I week, and include original, restoration, increase and widows and orphans: James La* well. Boouvtile. {Caroline Koaliug, Evansville. John H. Masterw>ti, Kuckport. John W. DaviUaon. tvanavtlle. Minor* of Samuel Horton, Evansville. Margaret R. MoKiaoo, SraarriHa * Frank Kuol, Evansville. Wittari mina Mum, Print*too. i Elizabeth Milton, Tennyson.

SCHOOL PROGRAM. The fallowing program will be j^ven by Room &, in honor of James Whitcomb Riley on Friday afternoon. Exercises begin at 2 o’clock. All interested invited." Song—-Flag of tiie Free”. .School Biography of Kiley ...Josh? Marsee Song—"‘Never Say Fail".. School "If I Knew What Poets Know” Perry Barker “Our Hired Girl”... IdaMcBay Soug—“Chant tbe Rohiu” ,... Five Girls “In the Night” .. ....(i. Butler Smizer •‘The Funniest Thing in the World” Ellis Boger Duet—“Song of the Raindrops”. Pansy Abridge and Helen Burger j “At Auaty’s^House”.. ....... Flora Shaudy “Little Girly Girl" .. —..Anna Barnes Song—“Spring Time” . ... School “While the Musician Played” —. Sallle Brenton “A Lounger” .. ^. ... Charles -Beardsley Solo—“I’m .Ashamefrto Look Sly Doily In the Eyes” ............. Eunice Tracy “Little Orphant Annie" . . Luda Robinson “As My Uncle Used to Say” Seeley Adams Oong—“Merry Little Brooklets”-...Sehoel “On the Banks of Deer Griek”. j . .. Marshall Williams “A Life Lesson”.Elina Frank ! Duet—"Spring Month”. .. Neva Griffith and Mattie Barker “Home Fairy Tale” Frank Postlethwalt “The Circus Day Parade” . Edith Bowman Song—“Tardy Boy” .School “The Fishing Party”.. Carl Veeck “The Youthful Press” Arthur Stapleton Tri»-“Goln’to Meetin’” ...... j... —. Eunice Tracy, Pansy Abridge. Bessie Parker “The Raggedy Man” ... Charlie Hargrove ‘The Funny Little Fellow” . .. Fred Limp Duet—“ W hen Papa Comes Home To-night” Pansy Abridge and KoerUHrigen “Iry and Billy and Joe”.Reuben Gullick 8ong—“Chicky, My Crainy Crow” . Ten Children SIMPLY AN OUTRAGE. Saturday afternoon someone discovered that an attempt had been made to saw down the Pike county wind mill whieh stands in the court house square, and was placed there for the purpose of pumping water into the jail aid sheriffs residence though it has failed to properly do its work. Much comment has been made of late in regard do the .wind mill anil its terrib^ squeaking, and some unknown person undertook possibly the job of stopping the squeak Such vandalism should be Investigated very closely tad the persons guilt v of the work punished. The derrick legs were almost if not entirely sawed off and had the wind mill blown over during the high winds of Saturday some person might hare been seriously injured or killed. The derrick was fixed up Saturday evening. Strap iron was placed on each side of the legs and securely bolted together and the derrick made as safe as eTer. Col. W. B. Roberts, of Indianapolis, who served as private secretary to Governors Porter, Hovey and Chase, was in town a few days this week in the interests of Charles Griffin, who is a candidate for the repubii- , r can nomination for governor. —-—i— ——-i- ■ j Or. Price’* Cream Bakins Powder World's Fair Highoat Aware. to

PATOKA POINTERS. Farmers are preparing corn ground. We are blessed with the beauties of spring time. W. R. Bottom of Petersburg visited jn these parts Sunday. Miss Kate Lance is teaching a spring term of school at,Ayrshire. D. C. Barrett and W. fL ; Bottom made a business visit to the county capitol Mon-t day. - Republican candidates have gone home to meditate upon the affairs of life. To be or not to be* is the question worthy of their consideration. Married at the home of the brides parents in Arthur on the 15th, S. B. Chumblv and Fannie Skinner.- The bride is the accomplished daughter ©f Mr. and. Mr*. George Skinner, while Mr. Chumblv is a promising young doctor of Arthur. May they meet with a pleasant and happy journey over the matrimonial sea is the wish of the writer. The democracy of Pike met at Winslow hist Saturday for political purposes. It was an interesting meeting to all present. It is said that a good beginning secures the best success. Fellow democrats we have made a good beginning. lets work untiringly until we reap a dual victory at the polls in November. Lets bring out a complete ticket of our best men and. secure the patronage of the earnest voters of our county. v A Heasehold Treasure. D. W, Fuller of Canajoharie, X. Weave that he always keeps Dr. Kina’s New Discovery' in the house anti his family has always found the very best results follow its use; that he would not be without it, if procurable. G. A. Dykeman druggist, Catskill, X. Y„ says that Dr. King's New Discovery »* undoubtedly the best cough remedy; that be baa used it in his family for eight years, and it has never tailed to do all that is claimed for it. Whv not trr a remedy so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free at J. R. Adams Jfc Son's drug store. Regular size 50c and $1.09. < XOX1D ITEMS. \ Married. Oeorge Bell to Miss Izora Scraper and Mr. Albert C -ndiff and Girtrude Coadiff, k ag may they live and i happy be. Rev. R. M. Cap- hart preached at Traylor ' chapel Sunday. Come, cune, come, the Summer now is j here. Come out auc^g the flowers and t pluck some pretty bowers. BUCK LEX'S ARNICA SALVE, i The beat salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands,' chilblains, j corns; and all skin eruptions, and positive-] ly cures piles or no pay required. It is j guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box: j For side by % ft. Adams & Son. I

AUGUSTA ITEMS. Fine weather ami farmers very busy. W. C. Lawrence was at Yelpen Momlay on business. Charles Ferguson cut his foot vejry severely last Momlay. Abe Corn is suffering from a severe straiued leg caused by a fall several days ago. The Cabel coal company are pushing their drilling for gas near the Hartwell mines. Work at the Hartwell mines seems to be progressing fairly well under the new bosses. There is as fine prospect for fruit in this part of the county as has been seen for many years. - j. Several of Lockhart’s loyal democrats attended the meeting at Winslow Saturday. All report a very enthusiastic meetiug. Miss Eva Beach returned last Sunday from the county. Capitol where she had been visiting her brother the county treasurer. PIKEVJLLE ITEMS, John Cook made ns a friendly call "this week. Come again. Rev. Sanger preached an able sermon at the school house' Saturday night. Rev. McMann held services at the Cup Creek church last Sunday night. Mrs. Tip Green aud family are the guests of the family of George Monroe this week. Dr. Com of Augusta, passed through here Saturday on his way to L. G. James, who at this writing is seriously ill. Nicholas Collins and Moritz Riesenbeck attended the democratic meeting at Winslow, last Saturday and report a splendid meeting. Our people are very raitch pleased with the action of the committee in endorsing the eaudidacy of Judge Ely for another term on the bench. He has many f riemla here in all political parties that will lie glad of the opportunity of voting for him at the November election. EXCURSION TO MfLLTOWN. The Red Men of Priueeton have arranged an excusion for Friday, May 1st. over the Air Cine to Milltewn. Train will leave; Oakland City 7:40 a. m., Winslow 8.-00 st. m. and Huntingburg 8:40, a. m., arriving at Mill town at 10:20 a: m„ returning leave Milltowu at 5:30 p. m. The fare for the i^unid trip is 75 cents. This will be the drift excursion of the season and is an excellent opportunity to have an enjoyable railroad ride and spend the day in one of the grandest parks in Southern Indiana. Persons desiring to visit Marengo Cave, one of’ the grandest natural wonders on the 'outinent, can leave the train at Marengo going, and return with the train in the evoning. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wectr* Ptjr riintwrt Medal and Dtptoma

“For Charity Suffered Long.’*

Mrs. Laura C. PWnlx. fMwufal, Wla. uMatnm mf m Bewentwtf Berne and knowing the good Dh Miles* RettiM | has done me, my wish to help others, over* I comes my dislike for the publicity, this j letter may gi ro me. In Not. and l>ec.s 1893, | The inmate# had the “LaGripp*” | and 1 was one of the first. Resuming doty j too soon, with the care of so many sick, I : did not regain ray health, and in a month : Itewowe — irWtfated mmI an'Mws from sleeplessness and the drafts made on ! my vitality, that it was a question if I could fo oa. A dear friend advised me to try Dr. 3Sitem* JD&twraHvm Mere*me. I took 2 bottles and am happy to say, I am In better health than ever. I still continue Its swariwiai w^e, as a awes /isi, as my work is very trying. A letter addressed to Milwaukee, Wis., will reach me.** Dr. Miles’ Nervine Restores Health During the Winter of 1996, F. Jj|. Martin, j In speaking how he cured It he says: “I used several kinds of cough syrup but found no relief until 1 bought a bottle of Chamberlain** Cough Remedy, whieh re- ' lieved me almost instantly, and in a short ! time brought about a complete cure.**, f When troubled with a cough or cold usa this remedy and you will not find it necessary.tp try several kinds before you get relief. It has bean hi the market for over twenty years and constantly grown in favor and popularity. For sale at 25 amt SO cents per bottle by J. K. Adams A Son. * OPIUM AND MORPHINE HABITS. The Golden Specific Co., of 187 Race St., Cincinnati. Ohio, advertise a painless and certain cure for the opium and morphine habits, and offer to send out a limited number of free trial sample treatments to persons honestly desiring a cure. Persons needing such a remedy are given a chance to try a treatment before spending a eHit. The proprietors certainly exhibit gnat confidence in their treatment by making of Long Reach. West T*., contracted a severe cold which lett him with a .cough. f$ut*h a liberal offer.