Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 1, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 May 1896 — Page 4

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Ebr fiki; Coantij gtmocrat Twelve Pages. » FRIDAY, MAY 15, im. flTJZEXS’ STATE BANK. Banks are necessary in every business center, ami it follows that in order to best ' fulfill their purpose they must have progressive men at their head. fn this respect Petersburg is exceptionally fortunate, some in the (.'itisem* state batik, we have an institution that for being on a sound financial basis ami having the perfect confidence of ‘patrons and depositors has no superior in southern Indiana. ’Its capital stock is $95,000 and its surplus one fourth of this sum. It is one of those safely conducted anil conservative institutions that has always l**en ready, even in tin- face of shakey financial conditions, into, which this wuutrv haa several times been plunged, to meet every draft and promptly perform every obligation. The president is James Shawhani the cashier, Byron Bren ton, and the assistant cashier, G. <1. Nichols. We may safely assert that it has the confidence of both our business men and the farmers in this pat« of the state. It* policy has always been liberal. Its officials are’ail business men whose financial ability combined wjth thetr individual responsibility insures stability. The Cititens’ state lank does a general ‘flunking Uisi;»e*s, such as loaning money otj approved security, buying paper, buying and viUhtg exchange, issuing drafts anil receiving dgftpsitib It affords absolute safety and h host of other ad vantages ever similar institutions locked in other places; in this part of tin* country.

THE VsOULEV MINKS. Coa* is wealth both to the miner anti mine owner. , It is nature* fuel, ami man W everywhere to avail himself of its comforts. So spctijouof Indiana has a letter quality of eon! thninibis county. Th> vein runs from seven to twelve feet hi thickness god the coal is exceptionally hard and has always the ph>retvnoe with manufacturers and railNstd companies on amount of its aujsTior combustible qualities. It i> nis.* as fine a coakingcoal as the PifMmrg predUct. The Wooley mine' now about to 1** opened in Petersburg,* open a new field for the introduction of laiwr. This plant,will I be owned bv the Lauder-Woolev Coal Co., of Evansville, Iud..* which now is operating . mine< near Ihs.Mville. Inn. The pTlknt here is in direct chare* ilfvabez Wooley. Sr.,who is the principal promoter of the enterprise JUKI president of the above mentioned company. Mr. Wooley informed the writer that iu the samples of Iwring* submitted to j tests, not a trace of sulphur had been found. And this being true, ii show* the coal to be the best that has yet l»*en found. It is only about fifty feet to the vein which is from j eight to. nine fet thick. J«l*ea Wooley ; S gentleman of life-long experience in the coal business. Ills sons, John, Jalwz. Jc., j and W n. Wooley. are identified with him. | The company’s'market is Chibagn and j Indianan* bs principally. They will employ ! a large loro* of hands and mine !x>th by , hand and by machinery. As they have "a superior quality of coal" and a good m.,rkeC we'predict that the Wooley mines of Petersburg *111 soon l*ecome famous, and their product have a ready >ale. fTtfilAMMONDT In recording the various events that have token place we must stale that the splendid dry goods store of P. O. Hautreoud wasj o Ark opened in 1$38 and has been a prominent feature of Petersburg ever since, and during tin- fifty-six years that#our people have' been accustomed to trading here it j has always iionn a-fine reputation. P. 0.1 Hammond, Sr., is one of the pioneers of this section and is still quite an active bus-1 iuv# man. The store, however, is now under tbv jnanagomfnt of his son. P. C. i Hammond, Jr., who aims to always carry v the very finest stock of drv goods, "notions | and dress goods that can be found in this section of the state. The stock is all late and includes all the fashionable novelties ^ ,of the season. Jklr. Han.m>>ud is a hustler. ** .and in the management of this business ha* displayed unusual business uct and acumeu. lie is assisted in', the store by his wife. The lines tarried art dry goods, shoes, and hats and caps. They also ha ve the agency for ButterickV (uittems. Call at Mr. Hammond'a store a ben in town and look at the goods i 51 "deri.yu bugs. The largy tow mill of Dering Bros, does perhaps more towards distributing money among our jw*ople than any other enterprise that we have. They are both practical business men and their u*>rd i' As good as their bond. Their shipments of native lumber arc very extensive and luring in > larg>- amounts of money, the greater portion of which is distributed among the workingmen employed and among those who have timivr for sale. A force of about twentyfive hands i» employed. They do custom sawing as well a* getting out ‘their regular mill orders, ami fill all orders promptly. ! Contractor* and others who desire to erect any kind of structure will find Dering Bros, aide to furnish all kinds of rough building material at very low prices. They keep a mammoth stock'always on hand for customers to select from, aiid they can promptly manufacture to order any lund of material that may be desired. OUR MILLING INTERESTS. Hi Modern science has in no line achieved greater or more valuable results than in the manufacture of flour, and in this connection we are reminded of tl*e flouring mill of Messrs. Frank Bros. A Co., one of the oldest landmarks of Southern Indiana, having been established aim*<4 half a century ago by the father of the present proprietors, who came to Petersburg in 1*33. Frank Bn*. k Co. manufacture the celebrated “True Grit** flour, which is ship}**! extensively, and sustain* both at home and abroad the verj. highest reputation. The mil! i* equipped with the vrry latest milling machinery. They also *lo a very large shipping business, having .dipped as rnativ as 860 cars, of stuff ante uist July. Both Morris T. ami iieorge T. Frank are exemplary dtiis ns. They always pay the very pighWt market pr.ees far ail kiad.- of grain, jm 1 their operation* have been of great genefit to this city and adjacent country. si.,.:,,. i . .. „„s

G. T. KIME. * This edition of the Democrat will give the reader* definite idea of the extent of Petersburg's principal stores, one of which is that of G. T. Kune. This enterprising gentleman conducts a general store, carrying a large line of groceries and a carefully .selected stock of dry goods and shoes, ile buys all his goods at lowest current market prices" with the aim in View "of offering | oarg&us to his patrons. He pays the farmer the very beet prices for what he has' j to sell and sells either groceries, dry goods or foot wear at prices that simply cannot | lie duplicated in any other towu in this part j of the state. He recognizes the fact that it i is'not the big profit in an individual sale that brings success, but the aggregate small [ profits on everything, and he sells goods on tikis plan. Kiiue’s store is « monument to Petersburg’* business circles, erected by judicious advertising and courteous and honorable treatment of patrons. BERGEN AN DO LIPIIA NT. The druggist must constantly weigh and | put out medicines, and the slightest mistake | <m his part in filling a physician's preserip- ; tion or faintly recipe might entail loss of life or other serious consequences. The I reliable and popular drug store of Bergen | and Olipbaut is one that can be riecorni mended. It is in charge of «L W. Bergen, | M.D,. a regular graduate in niedieie. and an i careful druggist- Dr. Bergeu hnk been cn- | gaged in the drug business <hirteen years and for the past five been identified with \V. A. Olipliant. This is one of the-leading drug houses of this section, and a fine line of drugs, jiatent medicines, mints, oils, | Wall paper, glass, putty, window shades, et« ., is carried. Both Dr. Bergen and Mr. | dliphatif are public spirited, and the Democrat extends it* congtatuiiu ions to such a ssful firm. ROMMEL AND MILEY. | The real ©state does more perhaps to ; promote prosju-rity than any one else, and the leading firm m Petersburg is Rodimel and Milev. They buy, trade and sell both w ild and improved lands and city property. Ami (hose who liave a farm to soli or wish | to buy projwrty will find a list at j heir office th^ Will surclv contain something to suit. W. F. Rodim*;! and J. 0. Miley are both business men and bust lers They are shrewd dealers, and a letter addressed them will w .11 always lv answered, giving full information regarding the resources of this section. They are just completing a nice office in the rear of the Read hotel. I THE Pi KE HOTEL. CHARLES SCHAEFER, PROP. / Petersburg is noted for its many excellent local features as well as a good trading point. Our many advantages in a commercial wav bring many people here to buy gbods and many commercial men here to sell them to local merchants. The drummers' home while ill Petersburg is at the Pike hotel, which is owned and conducted by our genial landlord. Charles Sctiaefer The Pike is a model hostelry and lots been established here for twenty-five years— about a quarter of a century. 1; is a threestory brick building aud fitted throughout with modern conveniences. There1 is « private system of water works,electric lights and thirty-five light, cool'and comfortable rooms. Tag teds and rooms are all kept as cn-an as a pin and every feature of the place is homelike and inviting. The table is always supplied with all the viands and delicacies of the season. The dining room

SHAWBAX' & BOONS HOT. As a great many of cuir readers will be persons living upon farms in this ami adjoining counties, we wish to call th*ir attention to the hardware and implement house of Messrs. Shawhan «fc BoMwtf, which has been established in Petersburg for almost a quarter of a century and has been conducted by the present* firm for twenty years, though the head of the concern, J. C. Shawhan, is one of the pioneers of this section, having been born in this county in 1S23, and has lived, with a few unimportant exceptions, contiguously In the county ever since, thirty years of the time comprising his business* career in local mercantile circles. C. F. Boonshot. the other member of this firm, is actively engaged in extending its business. U pon nim devolves principally the interests requiring active attention. A careful, conscientious business man, he been a success in mercantile pursuits, Shawhan & Boonshot carry a very extensive stock of goods, handling everything that belongs to the hardware trade. Their store is very large: Here may be found all kinds of shelf atul heavy hardware. stoves and tinware. In the matter of agricultural implements we will state that the stock of harrows, plows, cultivators and grain drills is la^ge and complete, and the farmer who needs anything in the machinery (line, does not do himself justice if he does riot call at Shawhan & Booushot’s store. C. C. MURPHY, D. D. 6. We doubt if in any of t he professions more intimate knowledge of details coupled wlfch a scientific understanding of the work in hand is required, than in the practice of dentistry, i One of the best qualified dental surgeons of Southern Indiana is our friend, C. 0. Murphy, D. D. S. D& Murphy is a graduate of the Indiana'Di-ntal college, one of the most thorough institutions of the kind in the West. This fact alone will recommend hhn in a professional way to the best people of Petersburg who desire fine work. He does all kinds of crown and bridge work and makes a specialty of painless extraction of teeth. He came to our city from Spencer, lnd., and since his opening his parlors one year vgo lie Inis enjoyed a spleudidr business. The doctor is a young man of professional habits, and wing a constant and careful reader of the dental journals is always |*osted in regard to tm* very latest discoveries and inventions pertaining to his profession. The doctor will, in from four to six weeks, add a nitrous oxjeie, commonly known as laughing gas, outfit, to his parlors, and wiil then be as well equipped for extracting teeth as any dentist in the country. Those who need the services of an expert professional dentist should call at I)r. Murphy's office. S. P. HAMMOND. The successful jeweler is the one who thoroughly understands every .phase of his business. There are a great many jewelers and watchmakers but there a foe few expert ami scientific ones. One of the latter class is 8. P. Hammond of this city, who has worked at his trade for more .t han a dozen years and understands perfectly the mechanLm of the most complicate*! movements. Many a good watch has been ruined through having fallen into the hands of an incomjwtent watchmaker to be cleaned or slightly repaired and in this article the Desoc*at desires to especially recommend Mr. Bain-' mond to its readers as a proficient workman. He also carries a full line of watches, clocks, jewelry and silverware and hits a large stock. Those who wish anything in this line for presents or for their own use will find that very moderate prices prevail at Mr. Hammond's store. MAliY^M. GLEZKN. Few institutions of Petersburg are more highly appreciated bv tlie people of Pike comity and Petersburg in parueular than the insurance office and business of Mary M. Giezeni who has been engaged in writing policies for the past four years. Miss Glezeti was formerly postmistress of our city, and is well and favorably known. She represents the following fire insurance com

is * mode! in ©very way. Charles Schaefer l> one of the p.i>gresstve and substantial business men of Petersburg. He believes in j doing whatever appears practical for the upUiihiing and advancement of the town.' As a hotel man he Is a success. To both the transient guest and the regular boarder the closest Attention is always shown. The traveling public are loud in their praises of the Pike, Everything is under the Icrsoual supervision of the landlord, who I mows how to conduct matters for the comfort ai d convenience of all. Mr. Schaefer deserves great credit for having giveu Petersburg such a splendid travelers' anode. BATTLE and HILL.. The prominent tousonal artists Messers Battle and Hill are entitled to mention in this paper. Both are enterprising and siieeevdul business men and know'’ how to wield tile scissors and razor to the satisfaction of iheir many patrons, who consider : them the leading barbers uf this city. Both i Frank Battle and Frank Hill have hosts of friends among the voung men of this city; they have a finely equipped sk.p and operate two chairs they have beon in : busiuess here five years though Mr. Hill is aftiarber of nine years experience. As | expert barbers and energetic ousiness men the Hkxocjut can recommend them to the , public. . * ' >- VV. F. H1SCEN. W. F. Hisgetj. who has for the past eight years conducted one of the nicest meet stores in Southern Indiana, always pan i the highest market prices for live stock. | He is especially particular to purchase only tine, healthr animals in order that his patrons may be supplied with (drome and juicy cuts of steak. This has given hi* market a fine patronage.' Mr. H isgen also handles ice and has put up tiie^*ure article. Mr. Hisgen is a jiersott of liberal’methods | ami advanced idea*. I'M '>- v.;« -V. . -.v , -i

jwnies: Fireman's fund, of San Francisco; Continental, of New York; Connecticut, of Hartford; Manchester. of England, and the Metropolitan Plate Glass Co. Miss Glezen is also seeretaiy of the Petersburg Building and Loan association: local secretary of the i?oathern Indiana Loan and Saving association of Uoekport, Indiana: secretary Cmted States Building and Ix»n association of Indianapolis; local secretary and .treasurer of the Motmment Savings association of Indianapolis, and is also agent for life insurance. Miss Glezen is a* hustler for business and a success in every particular as an insurance agent. THE H. FOX HANDLE CO. In enumerating the various industries of Petersburg the h>x handle factory, owned and operated by our energetic and enterprising fellow townsmen H. Fox and Jacob Sehurz,is entitled toa prominent mention in this work. Petersburg offers a fine field for tins business, and Mr. Fox and Mr. Sehurz are gentlemen of business ability, who are familiar with every phase of the bu.-iues*.' They make all kinds of bandies and every piece of goods is hand sawed from the very best quality of hickory timber. The principal output is pick, adz and ax handles, which find a ready sale on the market. Ignite a force of hands are afforded employi ment and the concern is of no small moment ! to our city. Handled are' shipped alt over this section of the country and quite a rep- [ utatkm is being established for them. Tne Democrat wishes Mr. Sehurz and Mr. Fox I a long era of (continued prosperity for their factory and business as it reflets credit i both upon themselves and our city. f John Mason, aged 30 years, died at his home near S.utrgeon, last Monday of consumption. Ha was the oldest son of Simeoa Mason. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Burch and interment i at Biackiuot cemetery.

# CniTRCHES. The religious institutions of a community i may always be taken as an indication ©f the I morality of its inhabitants, and these jand- ! marks of Christianity often count for snore in the estimation of the homeseektr and' capitalist, manSfactories and things of a municipal character, for as alt know, it has! been through the instrumentality of thej churches that our civilization | has! reached its high standard. Tl-dr.v we would not 1* enjoying the ojipov-. trinities of a free country, aud free institutions, were it not for the elevating influences | —mainly arts, learning and civil manners 1 —developed through submission t© thej system of doctrines and principles founded ] npojt the belief in a Supreme ituler of the , universe. Churches are the foundation j stones upon which all civilization is based and the citizens of Petersburg poiut with j Sride to several organizations, viz; lethodist. Cumberland Presbyterim, Pres- i j bvterian. Baptist, Catholic, and A. M. E. We consider that those institutions embody ! the elements which materially promote j municipal welfare. There nre' also the customary auxiliary societies and Sunday school organizations connected withe.-|eh of; t hese churches. J. R. ADAMS & SON. In speaking of the elegant aud popular drug house of J, R. Adams & Son it should be statod that it is one of the finest busre ness houses in Petersburg.. It is known as the “Phoenix Drug Store,” and under the able management of McCrillus Adams, it is very popular with those who desihe to purchase anything in the line of .drugs, chemicals, patent medicines and druggists’ sundries. A specialty of tilling physicians' prescriptions is made, and no matteij who presents a family recipe or physicians prescription it is always filltxl with pure, fresh drugs. The stock, of books, stationery, wall paper, window shades, paints and oils must also receive attention. The stock of this class of goods is one of the largest in Pike county. Messrs. Adams & Son pave always pursued a business policy that has won patrons am I friends and .reflected' to the ml vantage of our city as a commercial

his meats are juicy and tender. He nereT j allows any stale goods to accumulate on his : hands, and numbers among his patrons the very best people of our city. I. M. JOHNSON. .* 1 "While giving the public a general review of Petersburg’s trade interests one of the first establishments to claim the readers attention Is the well stocked grocery iiduse of 1. M. Johnson. This merchant is a hustler for business and his store is one of the more reliable institutions of the city, an t has built up a fine trade through trading his patrons right, always giving them pure, fresh goods for reasonable prices and bei tig liberal in his methods. He is a merchant who deserves success and we would recommend those who have country produce ♦o tsell and need staple and fancy groceries, to ( -all at his store. He is assisted in business by his son Henry, one of the popular young" men of Petersburg. Mr. Johnson enjoys a deservedly large patronage both among our townspeople and those who live in the adjoining country. DR. W. H.STONECIPHER. This is an age of progress aud in no profession lets science made grader strides than jn the practice of dentistry. This city has an able representative of the profession in the person of W. H. Stonecipher, who has always been actively engaged in practice since 1677. He has always taken an active interest in everything pertaining to the business and is amply qualified to do bridge and crown work, filling of all kinds, extracting and everything in the line of mating diseased teeth. Dr. Stonecipher makes it a point to always stand up for the local interests of this town, and for this reason he is entitled to mention in this review. He has just added a fine outfit for doing bridge and crown work, and is perhaps sis well- equipped for this work as any dentist in the state. J. H. V1EE1F& CO. From the amount of capital invested the representatives of the grocery trade are entitled to consideration. One of the prominent representatives is the store of J. II. Vieheand Co.,which is known by the

RUTH STOCKS.If W!iil«‘ this issue of the Democrat reaches ! hundreds of extra readers we jw$sji tojgive j a complete mention of *all the prominent j starts of Petersburg, among which is the i beautiful millinery store of i Miss Jffuth! Stocks. This lady is an artistic (funnier and always keeps posted as tp styles’that prevail in the city fashion circles. Shp can trim a hat or Unmet in such> a tasty j way that we feef justified in sayingfo the public that those who want beauty comhined .with style should eonsnlt Miss Stocks in retard to headwear. She has been established here seven years and efcpk>ys o4o assistant trimmer. She has & beautiful lin*| of j egrettes, tips, all kinds of the most natfural I artificial flowers that will deiigjit the eye of j every lady reader. Miss Stock# will alfrays i be prompt in trimuiiug all wirk, amlf the [ lady who entrusts to her judgment pi ay j rest assure*! of always wearing the if test j style of hater bonnet. She apsjb' carries a nice line of notions and her patrons twill always l>e treated right. j . j

JOHNSON & LANE. White we are enumerating the many flourishing business enterprises of this City, we have had our attention tailed to thejfaet that Johnson & Lane are conduct itijg a very fine grocery store on North Main street. 'These gentlemen keep everting in the grocery line and their stock of staples, such as teas, sugars, coffees, spices and canned goods is all very ’fresh and is U#ng sold at such prices that ihe store, has many patrons both here in the city land from* the country. Both Kratftus Johnson ami Isaac Lane are gentlemen of business ability who have scores of friends iii ft his immediate locality. They always quotef the highest market prices for all kinds of country produce and pay in either;cash or give goods. This firm- is an oh| established house and its operations aref a credit to iYtersburg. They are always fpleasant land obliging and are well known. They Swill, always be found public spirited and enterprising. • IT t—-777 FRED GOMPF.; The popular and creditable restaurant of Fred Gompf is a feature of Petersburg that adds to our business circles an institution that is of great value to oujr people] A nice bakery is operated in connection fand Mr. Gompf employs a baker pho is am expert to manufacture and bakej bread, bbns, pres and cakes. This is a great boon to the ladies of Petersburg, who have learued that they can buy bread cheaper than they - can bake it and always get it fresh. A fuice feature of this place is the lunch room. Meals and lunch are served aid the farmers who come here to trade hare come tej regard Gorapfs restaurant headquarters* for their meals while here, ice k-re&m amj all kinds of soft drinks are also served. \ Although Gompfs restaurant has only been in operation three months, jjet the probrietor through his fan- and upright ous|aess policy has established, ami eten now' is (-olist anti v adding* to his large list of patrons. He is liberal and progressive. ISAAC WHITAKER. There is no establishment’ in Petersburg that is more necessary and popular than the clean and elegant meat market of Ktae ' Whitaker, who. is an expemficed meat pan and knows every- detail of the business.! In writing about tie various business concerns of onr city, we regard this qne of the greatest importance since it fnrpisbes no inconsiderable portion of the local food supply. There is a nice refrigerator.; elegant fixtures and a nice, fresh supply of beef, pork and mutton always ou hand.; Also sausage, bologna and lard and othebmeat products. Mr. Whitaker is a genial bnsiue** pan and a popular gentleman. Those who have | dealings with him find him, always honorable and fair. He always buys the very; best t pi autmals for slaughtering and, therefore, ..

rather significant name of “ The Gold Mine." Mr. Vieho always has everything Jthat t!ie season affords in midition to his regular line of staple anti fancy groceries. Vegetables and fruits are kept in season, lie is |H>lite and obliging to patrons and promptly delivers all orders. It is his aim and pride to give Petersburg a grocery house that wiU be perfect in every way. He always has fresh butter, eggs and all hinds of produce when they are procurable. Mr. Yiehe does a large business. A. A. LORY. To gur readers who have any work in the line of tin roofing, guttering, repairing and this class of business we can recommend our genial friyul A. A. Lory, who has worked at the tinners’ trade about ail his life. He is. therefore, an expert mechanic, and all work entrusted to his charge will be giveu prompt attention and l>e finished in t lie best of style. Mr. Lory never slights a job, Mid he is always ready to make estimate oh any kind of a job that may be wanted. He is a youiu? man full of vim and energy, and we predict his success in the business he has such ir thorough and comprehensive know lodggof. ' FLEMING liliOS. There is no enterprise in any town or city that is of more benefit to the traveling public and, those who do riding than the livery stable, and one of the finest barns in thi< state is located Jiere and owned bv j Fkiniug Bros., both of whom are expert- *

eneed horsemen, and knorer how to give their boarders and ail animals entrusted to their care the Very best attention., * Their barn is a new brick with a frontage of 105 feet and 100 feet deep. I They have twenty-r five head of good horses for the use of patrons, and they never seed out a rig that does not look clean, bright and stylish. Both Willard A. and Ham' E. Fleming are gentlemen who are well known to our people. They are energetic ami reliable, and those who have horses to board or want a nice rig for either business purposes or pleasure riding are recommended to call on them. They also conduct a dray, transfer and expressline. JOHN M. WHITE. Ever since 1866 our popular fellow townsman, John M. White, has been a resident of Petersburg. He was for eight years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business aud has always been in the law, real estate and insurance business. He is I at present conducting a a Hue grocery house I on South Main street. Mr. White makes ; a specialty of prosecuting pension claims [and writing insurance policies for the fol-> iowing reliable companies: Hamburg, of Bremen; Commercial Uniou and Indiana, ; Fidelity and. Casualty,Life and Accident, | and the United states Life. He has held the office of justice of the peace, with the I exception of four years, continuously since 1870, aud does all kinds of legal business. ; Mr. White is a reliable and substantial | citizen ami we are to speak of him in com , nectior with this review of Petersburg’s business features. He has always stood up I for home interests, and this class of men I have trade out city. ]>.- 1 f JOE LOKY & SON. Among the useful and indispensable ' mechanics of Petersburg we will call atien- | tion to Joseph Lory & Son. Mr. Lory has i lived here a long time, almost thirty-five | years. uu| his reputation as a mechanic is such as to give implicit confidence in him. ; lie has worked at the tinners’ trade about i all his life. His son Frank is a young man who has given the business dose attention. All kinds of roofing, spouting, tin, copper * \ and sh et iron work is done at reasonable I prices, and those who wish a5 job of any ' kind should call and get estimates of this, i firm. Both Mr. Lory anil bis son Frank are interested in the growth and upbuilding ' or Pet srsbuig, and we are pleased to note ; their s a-cess in business. These gentlemen : are in every way responsible, and their I contracts and obligations are always fuli filled to the letter. SHEA & NIEMAN. The operations of the retail liquor dealer arc of considerable importance to a place from i financial point of view when we find from, statistics that about ninety percent o the people use whiskey either as a Stimulant, beverage or medicine tonic, and it is highly important that the people be ! informed where pure liquors can be obtained. In this connection we wish to mention the store of Shea and Nieman, This fi rm are progressive business men and at the present time carry about two thousand i ollars worth of whiskey alone. Their .store is one ol t-hc largest o£ the kind in 1 this pnri of t he state and has a large patronage. It is a neat orderly place run m the la st jxissible manner, and the supply of Wines liquors and cigars always pure. The btfisim ss of Shew and Nieman represents no small factor of the financial jiortion of the business oU Petersburg, and is therefore entitl'd tomeution. ' M J. READY. Tht veteran photographer of Petersburg is M. i. Brady. ’Vho has been engaged in the business In our eity altout seventeen years but. has worked in Gtbson county since the close of the war. He is an artistic workman and understands all the det,ails of the work sul-h as lighting posing and eheui stry. Two years ago Mr. Brady was elected justice of the peace for Washington £bvvu. hip and he has made a fair and honorabi! official. He is prepared to acknowledge signatures and draft legal papers of all ki mis. Mr. Brady is one of the public spirited citizens of out city. D. W. HORTON. v • |i One of the most necessary personages in , . ever - comm unity is the shoemaker, and O. A ’. Horton, who basSworked at his trade abort all his life, is ope of the reliable and enterprising citizens- of our city aud takes an ecuve interest in whatever be believes will do us good. These who need a new pair of shoes or boots .pan have him make i the n to order as he ispreiiared to do so and guarantee satisfaction. He does all kinds • of repairing and half soleing promptly and reasonable.

Are a nice thing to have around of a night, especially when ton have the “night-hoss.” But these e«>ol fabrics for hot weather dre -ses we display thb week will bring you dreams of pleasure. Lovely patterns in D>tted Swi-ses, MuIL, Organdies, Dimities, Batiste, Crepon, etc., with all the pretty anc (plaint designs in lovely Laces and Embroideries *«> match. Why will you \ SEW HND SWEAT C HIS HOT WEATHER When you can bny Indies' Ileady-Made Cambric Gowns and Calico Wrappers at such “bust up” prices. " You had better pull weeds m the garden.

I See for Yourself. 69c 98c Ladies’ Gowns, £ood muslin. Ladies' Gowns, embroidered. Ladies’ Gowns, fine embroidery ami muslin, $1.25 Ladies’Geos ns, perfect beauties, 1.48 Lanies* Calico Wrappers, 65c Indies' Indigo Blue Wrappers, 69c Ladies'Wrappers, fancy patterns, 75c

* We Said Carpets. \ We always talk Carpets; they are f so chsap we can help it. If you.see A ’era you’ll bay. There are others —bat J Every day Carpet& 13$fli f a Genuine Venetia#x’arpeis, 16e A Good Ingrain Carpets, 35c \ Lovely patterns in ingrain, 34e f All Wool Carpets. 40c and 49c A Pretty patterns in Bmssells, 50c

CHIS WEEKfc* 4 2,000yards Prints, good patterns ... 3Jc 4.000 yards best Indigo Blue Prints .. . ... 4e 1,500 yards Lovely patterns in Ginghams. 5c 2.000,’yar»l$ LL Muslin .. ... .. 4c 1.000 yards White Goods for dresses..... 5c K&sh is what keeps the “ohl mare going.” When in town make our store your headquarter; polito clerks: plenty of ice water. , . - A rg"Agency for Standard Patterns. W. V. Hargrove & Co * THE BUSY PEOPLES STORE, PJTKKSBL By. 1