Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 43, Petersburg, Pike County, 5 March 1897 — Page 8

Dr. Dt'Tar of Winslow, was in town ?wsd*y on business. A. C. Woodruff of Oakland City, was here Monday on business. _ The lenten season commenced Wednesday and will he generally observed. Profs, ifilderhmnd and Thomas will conduct a normal school at Union this spring. Circuit court adjourns Saturday. Judge J£ly will open oourt at Jasp- r next Monday for a fpur weeks term. Motorman Joseph Miley is again on duty After a week’s visit to Pike couuty relatives. —Washington Democrat. If you are looking for shoes, see Max Blitter at the New York store. Big stock, firstclass goods, bottom prices. „ The Ohio river lias reached the highest water mark since 1884. The river front present a rather lonesome appearance.

Good business lot on lower Main street; good location; lot joins White’s grocery. Address Philip Schlemmer, Cannelton, Indiana. 85in3 Miss Nora Yates, a returned missionary from Assam will lecture at the Baptist church this (Friday) evening. All are oordially invited. One Minute is all the time necessary to decide from personal ex{terienee that One Minute Cough Care does what its name implies.' J. R. Adams A Son. Otho Sparks of of cancer of the funeral took place years' sentence for time, the court <>v new trial. Union, died Wednesday face. He was aged 64 years and a veteran of the late war. The Thursday afternoon. Joseph Hollo well, who was given a two assault and battery with intent by a jury last week, will serve his L-rruliug a motion for a Torturing, itching, scaly skin eruptions, bums and .-gahls an* soothed at once and jworoptlv heaktl bv DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, the best known cure for piles. J.R. Adams & Son. The Uniou missifnary societies will meet at the borne of Mrs. Clark Whitman this (Friday) afternoon. A returned missionary will be present; and tell of her work in the foreign lands. An interesting program has been prepared (for the meeting. They are so small that the most sensitive I persons take therai, they are so effective that the most ob>t irate cases of headache j and torpid liver field to them. That is why l>eWTitt‘s Little Early Risers are I known as the famous little pills. J. R. j Adams & Son. The Winslow lira is kicking oni Petersburg’s monument—the $12,750! bonded debt. Now io'*k here. Mr. Editor, | you are running this into polities, and the republican' won’t like it a little bit. But S you can have one e eetrie light if you need it right lad. We have a surplus. The second of thej twins born to the family tof Dr. (’humbly of Arthur, died Wednesday morning of meksles and was buried at Walnut Hills cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Chombly is also quite ill from the tame disease. Thy family have the sympathy of a host of f|riend« in their sad bereavement. A wealthy newspaper man (all newspaper men who have as much as a dollar about their clothes are Wealthy) had a nartiiw escape from death (recently.-. His life Was only saved by a silver dollar that happened to be in his pocket hod turned the bullet of j the assassin. In this connection we would ; like to warn ciur delinquent subscriliers that we are almost wholly unprotected. Claude Kinraan; an*l Joseph Kinman were arrested at Tennyson, Warrick county, last week charged j with burglarizing the ! Store of Joseph Molard at Winslow on the | night of February '23d. They were given ! a preliminary hearing before .Squire Cham-1 bers at Winslow lajst Monday, who bouind j them over to the (circuit court, ami they were brought here and placed in jail. Claude has since (given bail. Their trial will come up at the;next term of court. Dr. N. C*>m of Augusta. is now in charge of the county reenrdeFs office, having as- j sumod his duties &S such official last Sat. j unlay afternoon. The doctor will make; the people a splendid official and one that ( they will be ptt*ud <j>f when histenn expires. j He is a thorough gtjntl**nian ami a businrss man, competent i|n every particular and will keep an excellent set of records. He will move his faintly to this place this spring as soon as (he weather settles and become a modentjof Petersburg: David D. Com will assist1 him in the office work for the present. The Dkxoouy and his host of friends wijsh him success in his official position. *

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George Jones of Marion township, was i n town Tuesday on business. W. A. Rodim el transacted business at Washington last Saturday. J&mes Nance, Clark’s Station, says that it is trouncing little daughter. Mrs. Blanche M. Morgan is visiting friends at Evansville this week. The ladies’ aid society held a charity ball at the Patterson hall last night. * William Hurt of Monroe township, was in town Wednesday on business. Logan Robiingof Winslow, was in town a few hours Tuesday while on his way home from Evansville. Elder J. W. Richardson is conducting a series of successful revival services at Bethell church in Logan towuship. Harvey Malott and Calvin Arnold, Madiron township, have bouncing big boy babies at their respective homes.

The E. & I. railroad offers a rate of one cent per mile to Richmond, Indiana, May 10, 11 and 12, good returning May 14th. Rev, J. W. Condiff and E. E. Montgomery will begin a revival meeting at Union, Pike County on Thursday night of this week. rii:ie Indiana medical association meets at Indianapolis May 11th. The E. & I. road will sell excursion tickets on the certificate plan. William Highfill has returned from Pike county, where he was called to visit the death bed of his sister, Mrs. J. X. Overby. —English Democrat. The children of George B. Ashby, who have been suffering with diptheria, are recovering rapidly. The anti-toxine treatment was administered. For Sale.—Match team of bay horses; 16 bauds high; well broke; 3 and 4 years old, full brothers; terms reasonable. Enquire of r Jdux K. Patterson. The G. A. R. hall is open on the fourth Saturday afternoon of each month, when special" meetings are held for the old veterans, who are cordially invited to be present. Sid Dempsey was arrested Tuesday for intoxication and disorderly conduct and arraigned before Squire Thurman. Sid was Sued and costed $27.00, and not being able to pay or stay went to jail. Doiffc allow the lungs to be' impaired by the continuous irritation of a cough. It is easier to prevent consumption than to' cure it. One Minute Cough Cure taken early will ward off any fatal lung trouble. J.R. Adams & Son. The fibrin1 talent comedy company presented “Hickory ’ Farm” at the Patterson hall Tuesday evening to an appreciative audience. The j»erfortners acted their parts well and will repeat the performance next Monday evening. It is surprising what a “wee bit of a thing” can accomplish. Sick headache, constipation, dyspepsia, sour stomach, dizziness, are quickly banished by DeWitt’s Little Early Risers. Small pill. Safe pill. Best pill. J. R. Adams & Son. John Arnold, living at Walton, Kansas, died last week. Mr. A mold formerly resided in Jefferson township and is well known here. The Democrat has received no particulars. He was a respected citizen of this county and moved to Kansas a number of years ago. Rot. Oraelvena, who has been pastor of the Presbyterian church for the past two years, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday. He has not yet concluded where he will locate. He is an able an eloquent divine and ha* made many friends during his pastorate in Petersburg. Many cases of “Grippe” have lately been curd by One Minute Cough Cure. This preparation seems especially adapted to the cure of this disease. It acts quickly thus preventing serious complications and Lad j effects in which this disease often leaves; the patient. J. R. Adams & Sen. Max Blitzer proprietor of the New York ; store has returned-from the East, where he purchased a large stock of dry goods all i latest styles, and which are now beginning to jarjrive. The prices on these goods will be vtry low as h« bought in very large quantities*, which gave him the beuefit of a large discount.

I>r, PeTar’s scent bounds have al-! ready been on 'rial ami done splendid work. They were given a ehaue* after: the prisoners that escaped from the Prince- i ton jail. They tracked the escaped jail | buds right up to the point where they . jumped on horses and made their escape, i The dogs were also - eessful 'in tracking j the parties who burglarized the store at , Winslow last week, leading the trail to the Au Line depot, when thf train was taken. Mr-. Moses Frank, assisted by her daughter- Miss Bernice, entertained a large number of their lady friends on two afternoons of last week. The entertainment was new and attractive. On the first afternoon the ladies were given blank card and peneil and were instructed to write the name of a profession. This done the cards were taken up an i shuffled then handed out again and each lady requested to relate her experience in said profession. Mrs. Will Braden was awarded prize for giving most remarkable experience. The second afternoon fhe wits of the guests were kept active by Mias Bernice describing with noun and adjective some noted person the first letter of each word forming initial of the famous person. Mrs. Rader carried off premium for gu<f$sing most person.

Will Corn of Augusta, was in town Monday on business matters. Mrs. 6. T. Kimo and children are visiting relatives at Union this week. H. H. Tisllow, jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guaranteed. „ 38* John Sturgeon of Winslow, was granted an original pension and Bolen Usery of Augusta, an increase last week, Marshall Kirne returned from northwestern Ohio Monday, where he has been doing work in his profession as an oculist. The New York store is undergoing a general overhauling this week by painters. Max believes; in having everything in good shape. Franklin McGillum of near Hosmer, plunked the cash into the Democrat's strong box last Saturday for the news of the county.

Farmers, if you want a good farm journal call in and subscribe for the Farm, Field and Fireside. You can get this paper and the Democrat, one year, for $1.85. A book belonging to Mrs. Addie N. Fields, “The Care and Culture of Childhood,” has been misplaced. Any one having the book will please bring to this office. Dr. Bacon, presiding elder of the Evansville district, will preach at the M. E. church Sunday night. At the conclusion of the preaching services sacramental services will be conducted by the presiding elder.__ Captain Sasser Sullivan, representative of this county, addressed the Mexican veterans’ association at Indianapolis last week. The captain was one of about forty that attended the meeting who are survivors of the Mexican war. "George Thomas, the telegraph operator who has been at work at Terre Haute for the past year or so, is at home this week visiting his parents. George will go to Cincinnati from here where he will send out market reports from the board of trade. Have you ever seen a child in the agony of croup, you can appreciate the gratitude of the mothers who kuow that One Minute Cough Cure relieves their little ones as quickly as it administered. Many homes in this city arc never without it. J. R. Adams & Son. The high school commencement will be held on the evening of the 5th of April. The Democrat office has secured the contract for furnishing the invitations and programs for the class. The goods selected are among the finest ever hail by a graduating class of the high school. They will be ! out next week. A firm from Huntingburg it is understood has bought the timber on the land belonging to Cable & Kaufman m Lockhart township. The tract of laud consists o£ about 1000 acres and is well timbered. They will operate two large saw mills and employ nearly 100 men in getting out logs aud sawing it up into lumber. In this issue of the Democrat will be found the advertisement of M. L. Heathman, owner of the Pike county herd of large English Berkshire swine. He has some of the finest stock hogs that has ever been raised in the county, and parties desiring a fine strain of^hogs should see him before buying elsewhere. They are registered hogs with a fine pedigree. The Smith school, south of town, closed Wednesday. The patrons of. the school surprised Miss Thirza Dean; the teacher, by attending and bringing with them baskets well filled with the good things to eat. At the noon hour a splendid repast was served. Bi a vote of the patrons the trustee was instructed to retain Miss Dean as teacher for next year. Miss Dean will take up a subscription school for a short term at the same place. Work at the gas well is still suspended owing to the non-arrival of casing. The cave-in was very^bad and it necessitated the reaming out for nearly 100 feet. This work has been done and as soon as the casingarrives work will be commenced. The well is now down 1017 feet and a fine flow of mineral water has been struck, but which is kept back by the heavy pressure of salt water. The flow of water still continues, and which has greatly increased. Elder A. J. Willis of Madison township, received a letter from Hale, Missouri, j Wednesday notifying him of the death of j his brother Addison Willis, who died February 25th of lagrippe. He was born in Madison township in 1837, and was the son of the late George Wiilis. He moved to Missouri about 25 years ago. He was a j good citizen aud upright Christian man, and well knows to the people of this section j of the county where he had many friends, j He had been sick only about three weeks.; He was a veteran of the lat* war and served ! in one of the companies raised in this! county. Tl/e relatives have the sympathy j of all in their sad bereavement.

The five-months-old child of General and ; Mrs. Bnrkhart of .Madison township, was] accidentally burned last Sunday and died , on Wednesday. That morning Mr. Burkh&rtduui taken some coals of fire from the1 grate to the kitchen stove and by accident j Bom^of the coals fell into the crib containing the infant. Be did not know it at the’ time and not until the clothing had caught fire and the child badly burned about the head and breast. The child was brought j to the office of Dr. Kime, who dressed the bums and gave alt the relief posable, but all that medical aid could do was of no avail and the sufferings of the little one was ended by death. The funeral occurred Thursday and burial at the Catt cemetery. The parents have the sympathy of all in their sad affliction. j

Peter Drof made a business trip to Evansville Monday morning. J. F. Geddes, druggist at Vel pen, was in town Monday and Tuesday on business. Buy your clothing and hats at the New York store. Prices way down to suit the times. Mrs. W. A. Richardson is at Indianapolis this week buying spring and summer millinery goods. H. H. Smith, one of the prosperous farmers of Madison township, made the j Democrat a substantial call Monday. Trustees Bass of Lockhart, Davis of Monroe, Traylor of Jefferson and Nelson of commissioners this week. Frauk Arnold, the present teacher, has been employed to teach the spring term at the Minor, and will take up the same without a vacation.—Sullivan (111.) Herald.

E. E. Turner of Compton, Missouri, writes us that after suffering from piles for seventeen years, he completely cured them by using three boxes of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. It cures eczmea and severe skin diseases. J. R. Adams & Son. William White and Harvey Plymate were arrested Wednesday for peddling without license in violation of a town ordinance. Theye were taken before 'Squire Thurman and their trials continued until today (Friday). Being uuable to give bail they were placed in jail. • Edward Stutsman and Margaret Solomon were tried in the circuit court Tuesday on a charge of adultery by a jury. They are residents of l>ubois county and are married. The jury after hearing the evidence returned a verdict of guilty and assessed a fine of $100 and 40 days in jail against | Stutsman, and fined Mrs. Solomon $75 and imprisonment in the county jail for 30 day’s. If any young man wants to have a legacy of the evils of life that will hang on him, all that he has to do is , to drink, smoke, chew, gamble a little, turn up his nose at j hard working young men, becomes cynical | in regard to the efforts of others, and when : grows old enough to realize his positiou, and sensible enough to judge correctly, he will mentally vow that in his younger days he was a fool. Charles E. Xaney, the popular miller at Alexander & Arnold’s mill and Mjss Della C. Williams were married on last Thursday evening at the home of William and Mrs. Liibs, where Miss Williams has been making her home for the past two years, Rev. W. A. Richardson performing the ceremony in the presence of a few invited friends of the contracting parties. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Liibs served elegant refreshments to the invited guests. The newly wedded couple have the heartiest congratulations of all. They will reside for the preseut with Mr. Nancy's parents on Vincennes avenue, where they will be at home to their friends. Xotiee of Administrator’s Sale. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as administrator with the ivill annexed of the estate of Betsey Skinner, late of Bike county, Indiana, by virtue of the power given him by said will and in accordance with the terms thereof, will sell at public auction at the farm of said decedent in Monroe township, Bike county. Indiana, ou Saturday, April 3d, 1897, All the personal property left by said decedent, consisting of household und kitchen furniture, and various articles too numerous to mention. And at the same time and place said au luinlsl rat Jr, by virtue of the power conferred on him by said will, and in accordance thereof, will sell the real estate left by -aid decedent at public auction, said real estate being described as follows, to-wit: Part of the northeast quarter of section three, town three south range eight west, in Pike eouuty. Indiana, describe*! by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter ot said section three, and running thence south one chain and eighty-eight links to a stake; thence west tweuty chains to a stake; thence north one chain and eighty-eight links to a post; thence east two chains and fifty links to a stake; thence north twenty chains to a stake on the section line; thence east nine chains and seventy-five links; thence south six chains; thence east seveu chains and seventy-five links to the seetiotf line; thence south fourteen chains to the place of beginning, containing thirty-four acres, more or less. Said stile will begin at ten o'clock a. m..and will be upou the following terms, to-wit: Terms or sale or Personal Property. —On ail sales of five dollars and under that amount, cash must be paid on date ol sate. On aii sums over five dollars a credit of six mouths will be given, the purchaser to execute his note therefor, payable to the undersigned administrator, bearing six per cent interest from maturity, due six mouths after date, providing for attorneys fees, and waiving relief from valuation and appraisement laws, with good and sufficient personal security thereon to the approval of the undersigned administrator, f . ■ Terms of .Sale or Real Estate.—Onethird of the purchase price thereof to oe paid in esath oo day of sale aud the balance in eqnal installments at six und twelve months from date of sale, the purchaser to execute his notes t lie re for. payable to the undersigned administrator, due as above staled, bearing six per cent interest per annum from date of sale, and attorneys fees, and waiving relief front valuation or appraisement lavra, with good and.sufficlent personal security thereon to the approval of the undersigned administrator. Charles E. Skinner. Administrator with the will annexed. 8. G- Davenport, atty. *3-5

Notice of Administration. Notice is hereby given that the uuder'.igne.l has been appoin ed by the clerk of the circuit court of Pike county, State of Indiana, administrator the estate of John J. Collins, late of Pike county, deceased. , Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Charles W. Young, Feb, 12, IjWT. Administrator. WANTED—FAITHFUL MEN or WOMEN »* to travel for responsible established house in Indiana. Salary ITSU and expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose seif-addmaed stamped envelope. The National. Star Insurance Building. Chicago. Mf AN'iED-FAITHFUL MEN or WOMEN *' to travel lor responsible established house in Indiana. Salary |T9) and expenses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose •elf-add reseed stamped envelope. The National, Star Insurance Building, Chicago. PISO'S CURE rOR Sm _ bwttb mtm. au tust huls. „ . eg ■ Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use PS ■ in time hr tfnoriau. NSUM P TfON

Spring Opening We are receiving daily large lines of New Goods, and for the next Two Weeks will give an opening in order to acquaint our patrons with the new novelties. Lovely Silks for Skirts andlaists Moire, Velour, Plain Duchess, Brocade Silk and Satins in Black ^ and Fancy Colors. r* : ■ Wool Dress Goods in Fancy Checks Shepard Plaids, Silk Mixtures, Rough Novelties; in fact by far the grandest line of Dress Goods ever shown here. In Fatfcy Braids, Gimps, Belaro Ornaments, Braid and Jet Loops, Fine Laces and Ribbons, Chiffon, Veilings and fine Organdies. The Largest Variety of Fine Shoes You Ever Saw. New Lace Curtains and Carpets. ESfCome in and spend a pleasant hour with us. SOL FRANK’S < < ->B1G STORED

Non-Resident Notice. Stale of Indiana, county of Pike. ss. In the Pike Circuit court, April term, lST. Vinson France, Adminis-1 traitor of Johu S. Ross, J deceased, vs. Elizabeth Ross, Anna J. Grim, K ox ilia Miller And others. The plaintiff in the above cause having filed bis complaint herein, together with an affidavit that the defendants. Anna J. Grim, Roziila Miller. Mary E. Edington aud Joseph ! Ki»s, are not residents of the State of Indiana, and that they are ueeessary parties defendants to said action, which is for the partition of the real estate described in the complaint, and for the purpose of selling said real estate to make assets to pay the debts of said John S. Ross, deceased, and which reafestate is situate In said county and state. Now therefore the said defendants, are hereby notified that unless they be and appear on the 14th judical day of the next term of the Pike Circuit court (said day being the27th day of April, 1S:>7 . to beholden on the second Monday of April. IA*7, at the court houseln Petersburg. in said county and state, and auswer or dem.tr to said complaint, the sAme will be heard and determined in their absence. In witness whereof f hereunto affix my hand and the seal of said court this 19th day of February, 1$»7. 42-3 J. W. Brumfield.Clerk. Richardson A Taylor, attys. Steliings and Ketcham. Agents roFSewing machines WHITE HEW HOME and other first-class machines. Best grades aud lowest prices. FROM $25.00 UP. Expert Sewing machine repairing done and satisfaction guaranteed. i- Cause No. 3t>4. i J.

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Funeral Supplies a Specialty. We keep on hand at all times the finest line | of Parlor and Household Furniture to be I found in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Suits i especially. In funeral supplies we keep Caskets, Shrouds, etc., of the best make. Grist Mill Corn Meal, Graham Flour and Ground Feed Of all kinds kept on hand for sale or exeha ge. Cash paid for Com, Oats, Barley and Rye. You will find us located at the Petersburg Prick and Tile Factory. «Thomas Bead.

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