Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 52, Petersburg, Pike County, 7 May 1897 — Page 2

ST fcr 3?ikf Couttt s fjemomt If. MeC. ITOOM, Editor and Pioprlttor. PETERSBURG, INDIANA.

Tax Ohio medical law has been declared constitutional in the lower courts. It requires physicians to register and hare certificates based upon practice or examination. Thomas Steep, the Cuban correa* pondent of the Scripps-MeRae league, is alive. A cablegram has been received at the league headquarters saying that he is safe at Kingston, Jamaica. Senator Orvii.i.e H. Platt, of Connecticut, was married, on the 39th, to Mrs. Jennie P. Hoyt, of Upper Montclair, N. J. Very few of Senator Platt’s colleagues were aware of his intended nuptials. The regents of the Michigan state university at Ann Arbor have tendered Harry J. Hutchins, dean of the law de- j partment, the presidency of the uni* | versity during Dr. Angell’s absence as minister to Turkey. Failures throughout the United (States for the week ended on the 1st, as reported by R. G. Dun A Co., were 237 against 333 for the corresponding week last year. In Canada the failures were 40, against 31 last year. A dispatch from Manila, capital of the Philippine islands, says that 85,000 insurgents, who have not submitted to the Spaniards, have taken up a position in the mountains and are offering a stoat resistance to the troops. A dispatch from Athens, on the 33th, said: The report that King George was compelled to sign a decree recalling Prince Constantine from the front is unfounded. The crown prince will remain at the head of the army. A TELEGRAM received from Athens, on the 30th, said a great battle had been fought at Velestino between a Turkish force of 8,000 and Gen. Smolenski's brigade. The dispatch added that the Turks were repulsed with enormous losses. Private letters from the interior of Cuba report wholesale starvation. Some of the cases are especially heartrending. Children are dying in the streets of Mstanzas, and babes have been found dead in the arms of their exhausted mothers. State Superintendent Davidson of Kentucky says that 100,000 fictitious pupils were enrolled in the school census last year in Louisville, Lexington, Covington and other towns, involving a loos to the state in the per capita distribution of $380,000. The Atlantic Transport line steamer Mobile, Copt. Layland, which was scheduled to sail from London, on the 30th, for New York, had the contents of her main hold severely damaged by fire the day before, which lasted five hours. Her departure was therefore delayed.

Thk ezrqitiTe committee of the Flood Sufferers’ Relief association of Memphis. Tenn., published an announcement. on the 99th, to the effect that all refugees would be provided with means of transportation to their respective homes, thus relieving planters of this responsibility. With wondrous pageant by land and water and in the presence of 1,000,000 spectators, the nation, on the 27th,dedicated the massive and beautiftul mausoleum at Riverside park, New York, that is designed forever to hold and protect the body of the hero of the age, Ulysses $. Grant. Thk Turkish government.acting upon the recommendation of the ambassadors of the powers, has authorised the Greeks in the service of the consulates, hospitals, foreign missions and post offices to remain in Turkey. All other Greeks, however, will have to leave the empire. Arxold Halley, a bookkeeper and .ex-lieutenant in the German army, shot himself in the temple at his boarding- $ house in Chicago, on the 25th, in an attempt to commit suicide. The attempt was unsuccessful, however, and Halley, raising the window, plunged to the ground, a distance of 95 feet, receiving fatal injuries. While the Grant memorial exercises ire re in progress in New York, on the 17th, the residents of Galena, 11L, where the general made his home for so many years in wage-working days* were assembled to participate in appropriate exercises, in accordance with the custom established there shortly after the death of the great commander. The treasury department received unofficial advices from Portland. Ora., on the 27th, to the effect that the steamer Victoria had arrived at Tacoma with over 100 Chinese on board who were said to hold forged certificates. The collector at Tacoma was instructed to make a thorough investigation into the facts and to hold the Chinees pending farther instructions. A miohtt wall of water, from aix to sight feet high and a mile wide, broke upon West Guthrie, Okie., on the 98th, without warning, crushing houses, sweeping nway property and drowning people by the score. Every movable thing was swept before the wave, which was caused by a cloud-burst and rains, and the fertile valleys of the and Cottonwood rivers were turned into a dreary waste. David R. Hats, for 18 yeere cashier of the St Louis post office, has been found to be $15,003.34 short in his accounts, and upon information sworn to by Inspector Joa Johnston, has been arrested charged with embezzlement, pud bound over under $3,000 bonds to the federal grand jury. The shortage has been made good by C M. Hays, brother of the accused, but the govern

MAY-1897 -£ CURRENT TOPICS. THE HEWS IH BRIEF. FIFTY-FIFTH - CONGRESS. (Special 8colon.) Hi the senate, on the «th. In the absence of the vice-president and president pro tern., Mr. Frye, Mr. Kelson (Minn.) occupied the chair. When the Indian bill eras reported back from the house an effort was made to send it to conference, but Mr. Gorman objected, saying that it had been understood that no business whatever was to be transacted. Thereupon, at 12:05, on motion of Mr. Morrill, the senate adjourned until the29th......The house was not la session. , Is the senate, on the 29th. Mr. Pettigrew proposed that the senate direct a conference on the Indian appropriation bilL Mrv Quay suggested -that {there should be an investigation of the leases of oil lands of the Seneca Indians of New York. A message from the president. transmitting the report of the commission to adjust the boundary Unq between the United States and Mexico, west of the Rio Grande, was read. A large number of resolutions were presented. among them one by Mr. Vest, looking to a comprehensive inquiry into the causes and remedies for the floods in the Mississippi river. ...... la the house a seven-minutes-session was held; but there being no quorum present, the Journal was not read, and the house, on motion of Mr. Payne, adjourned until May 3. PERSONAL AND GENERAL. A tremendous stir was oreated in the Delaware legislature at Dover, on the 27th, over a charge made by Mrs. VV. U. Acklan. daughter of ex-Judge T. D. Crocker, a millionaire of Cleveland, O., that a demand had been made on her by persona directly connected with the legislature for $6,0(H) to secure the passage of her bill asking for divorce. No rah Creina Blanch Bruce, Baroness Aberdare, widow of the first Baron Aberdare, died in London on the 27th. She was a daughter of the late Gen. Sir William Francis Patrick Napier. K. C. B. An electric car was thrown from the track at the corner of East Morrison and Eighth streets, Portland, Ore., on the 27th, after which it plunged into a slough 25 feet below. Three persons were drowned and 15 injured. The Rio Verde valley, in the state of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, was recently visited by a hail storm, which not only ruined the growing crops, but caused great loss of life. Reports have been received of the killing of 41 persons. On one hacienda 12 farm hands were killed. Some of the hailstones weighed

over inree pounas. Tuk Great Pacific group of gold mines at Pinos Altos, X. M., has been purchased by the IIearst estate, of San Francisco, from Bell A Stevens. The price paid was 9250,000, spot cash. Extensive improvements will be made. Louis* Wkiskr, a domestic, walking in the outskirts of Dubuque, la., on the 27th, with her mother, attempted to stop a runaway team. Grasping one horse by the bridle, she ran some dieitance, stumbled and fell in front of the wheel. The loaded wagon, weighing three tons, passed over her, and death was instantaneous. Th* first detachment of the Bed Cross society of Russia, consisting of two doctors and 20 Sisters of Mercy, with all that is necessary for establishing a hospital with 50 beds, started for the neat of War on the 33th. A report was current in Paris, on the 37th, that preparations were being made on King George’s property at Smidstrup, Denmark, with a view to having the castle ready for its owner in case.of his abdication or deposition. James Corsby and wife, prominent people of Mayfield, Ky., died, on the 27th, from the effects of poisoning, supposed to have been gotten through a can of blackberries, eaten for dinner. Both expired in great agony. A blizzard raged at Malone, X. Y., on the 27th, covering the ground with six inches of snow. It was one of the hardest storms of the season. Tuk Kentucky legislature, after a struggle that lasted through two sessions, during which 113 ballots were taken, at a cost of 1100,000 to the state, on the 38th, chose W. J. Dcboe (gold rep.) as United States senator to succeed Senator Blackburn (siL, dess.), after which the joint sessions adjourned sine die. Accoaoato to returns received by the mint, director the gold yield of California last year was 917,181,008, which is an increase over 1395 of 91.847.345. The yield of silver was 9428,436, a decreased production for the year Of 9177.S.S3. The latest notice received from the press department of the Stockholm exposition states that the international regatta arranged for July by the Swedish Yacht club, in honor of King Oscar’s jubilee, is assuming great proportions. Tax Turkish authorities have condemned to death the murderers of the agent who was distributing the British and American relief funds at Diarbekir, Asiatic Turkey. Okdsbs were issued at Tonlon. on the 33th, for further detachments of French infantry to be ready to leave for Crete at a moment's notice. A small tornado passed just west of Solomon, Kss.. at 10 a. m. of the 28th. Telegraph poles were blown down and wires badly wrecked. Fob the first time aince the flood reached Its height the river at Cairo went below the danger linn on the 18th. Lieut. Gbobge A. Calboue, U. & X., died suddenly in New York, on the 16th, of apopUxy. aged 45 years. . ...

SHKBirr McDoxau*. of Omaha, Neb., went to Lincoln, on the 38th, to arrest J. S. Bartley, ex-state, treasurer, on a charge of embezzling- $301,000. The delegates to the postal congress are beginning to arrive from all quarters of the globe.

Details of a terrible slaughter at Spanish soldiers by Cuban dynamiters, show that a Spanish column of 9,000 men was utterly put to rout by Gen. Calixto Garcia on the 19th, and instead of ten soldiers killed, as the official report declared, 200 were blown up by the bombs and 250 were slain, by the insurgents during the confusion and excitement of the panic-stricken Spanish column. United States Marshal Hall at Santa Fe, N. M., received word, on the 29th, that Black Jack had been killed in Arizona, 18 miles west of Clifton, by a posse of deputy marshals. It was at first thought the man killed was Sid Moore, but the body was later identified as that of Black Jack. Big rewards offered for the arrest of Black Jack will be paid to the posse. W. J. Dukx, a prominent contractor of Pittsburgh, Pa., who was charged with forging assignments of city estimates on contracts, entered a plea of non contends on one indictment, on the 29th, and was remanded to jail for sentence. There were 17 other indictments, involving about $50,000, still pending against him. A special dispatch to the Berlin Xord Deutsch Zeitung from Athens, on the 29th, said that King George had signed a decree withdrawing the exequateurs of all Turkish consuls in Greece. Senator Allen, of Nebraska, introduced in the senate, on the 29th. a proposed amendment to the tariff bill for the abrogation of the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty on J uly 1, 1898. The statement of the condition of the treasury, issued on the 29th, showed: Available cash balance, 8229,895,61$; gold reserve, $154,640,278. Mayor Berkky of Guthrie, Okla. and President Horner of the Guthrie club, after conferring with the citizens* relief committee, on the 30th, issued formal notice to the neighboring cities and towns, in which they stated that outside aid would not be required in the proper caring for flood sufferers. Permanent relief committees had been formed, they stated, and the needy and destitute were being systematically cared for. The United States consul at Guadeloupe, West Indies, telegraphed to the state department at Washington, under date of April 29, from Point Apitre, as follows: “Severe earthquake; loss heavy; mahy injured.” The president has decided not to interfere in the case of Joseph R. Dunlop, proprietor of the Chicago Dispatch, who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for sending obscene matter through the mails. About June 1 Oshkosh, Wis., will have in operation the first grass twine factory in the world. It will employ 800 hands, and will make twine from marsh grass,something never attempted before The British foreign office has mailed the reply of the marquis of Salisbury to the request from Washington for a reinquiry into the Behring sea fisheries dispute. It is reported that the British premier’s reply is in the negative, on the ground of expense. Dispatches received from Volo, by way of Athens, on the 30th, said that a terrible panic prevailed there, and that if the place should fall into the hands ol the Turks the situation of the Greek army would be desperate.

LATE NEWS ITEMS. •An address has been issued to the officers and members of the Delta Kappa Epsilon, suggesting that a movement be inaugurated among the college fraternities commonly known as the Greek letter societies, in all of the colleges in the country, to raise a fund to assist the modern native Greeks in America to return home to engage in war in behalf of their native land. Dispatches from towns in the interior of Ohio, on the 3d, said: The rain of last night turned into snow and in many places wintry conditions prevailed this morning. At Bucyrus three inches of snow fell, and at Martin’s Ferry, in the southeastern part of the state, the ground was covered with it At Cincinnati the boys engaged in the unusual pastime of snowballing in May. The first regular mail service au- | thorized for an entire year in Alaska, i has been contracted for by the post of- i ftee department, the service being from j Junea to Circle City, 900 miles each way. The contract calls for one round trip a month beginning July 1, 1897. Win. F. Salter, of Washington city, is the contractor, the contract price being S6.999. The monthly report of the direct©* of the 'mint shows that during the month of April the total coinage at the United States mints was $10,414080. Of this amount $8,800,400 was in gold, $1,535,000 in silver and $74,580 in minor coins. Of the silver coinage $1,400,000 was in standard dollars. The statement of the associated banks of New York city for the week ended on the 1st showed the following changes: Reserve, decrease, $340,275; loans, increase, $984,500; specie, increase, $354000; legal tender, decrease, $77,300; deposits, increase, $4079,100; circulation, decrease, $370,100. The monthly statement of the comptroller of the currency shows that on April 30,the total circulation of national bank notes was $334804344. a gain for the year of $8,700,811, and a loss for the month of $004850. Jcdoe Obmoxd Hammond, assistant treasurer of the United States at Baltimore. died at the residence of his son, Ormond Hammond, Jr., on the 3d. Ox the 1st the associated banks of New York city held $48,917,825 in excess of the requirements of the 35-per-cent. rule. Un i KK H. Spaxoljcb. one of the pioneers of Cleveland, O., died on the 3d, at the age of 84. Acthoritt has been granted for the organisation of the Naxareth national bank of Naaareth, Pa, capital $54004

INDIANA STATE NEWS.

i he total enrollment of Indiana uni* versity to date for the present college year is 945. This is an increase over the enrollment of any preceding year. Rev. J. A. Rondthaler, of Chicago, wilt deliver the baccalaureate sermon at the state university and President Cyras Northrop, of the university of Minnesota, will give the commence* ment address. Unusual preparations ore being made for the exercises of commencement week. The Indiana University Glee club will make extended tours the coming summer. Starting from Bloomington early in July, the club will go west to San Francisco. On its return the club will visit the chief cities of the Mississippi valley, and in August will visit the eastern states. Fire the other morning destroyed a large barn on the farm of Clem Gaart north of Richmond. Clinton Shirley resides on the farm. Gaar s loss, $S,000, with $1,500 insurance. Shirley’s loss, 1,000 bushels of corn, 200 bushels of oats, 11 horses, hogs aud farming implements. The fire was incendiary. The special election in the Fourth congressional district, to select a successor to Congressman Holman, will probably be set for May 15. Hartford Citt Odd Fellows observed the T5th anniversary the other evening. Rev. L. A. Peeks made the address, after which there was a banquet Morristown Odd Fellows had a banquet the other night for the 78th an- ; niversary in America. Rev. Hagans, | of Shelbyville, was the principal orator. Word has been received in Richmond of the death of Michael Wilson, at his home in Elk county. Kansas. He was 83 years old. Mr. Wilson formerly resided in Richmond, and was a member of the Wayne county bar. Several days ago a citizen of New | Castle was arrested while in the act of I stealing chickens. He had been sup- ; plying the Cambridge City markets | for some time The other day two more were placed in jail, Robert Hewitt and Mrs. Mary Torrey. They took a load of poultry from near New Castle to Muncie one night, and were arrested on suspicion, afterward confessing to the theft The officials have warrants for the arrest of at least two others. The Indiana Gunpowder company has been formed, with a capital stock of $50,000, for the manufacture of gunpowder at the mining town of Fontsnet in Vigo county. It will be the only plant of the kind west of Pittsburgh. Among the directors are J. Smith Talley and Joseph Martin, prominent coal operators Oh the application of Bert Carpenter, a stockholder in the Superior Radiator, company of Elwood, a receiver was appointed the other afternoon. The eompany undertook to carry another plant that was heavily involved, and, in order to save itself, asked for the receiver. The Enterprise department store at Warsaw closed its doors the other night. Liabilities, $50,000 to $70,000. C. E. Springer’s saw and planing mill, Fortville, was destroyed by fire the other night Less, $2,500; no insurance. John English, an old resident of Kokomo, and formerly in the furniture and undertaking business made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. He swallowed a large quantity of morphine, but a doctor saved him. Several years ago Mr. English was injured by a fall, and it is thought that his mind is unbalanced. He had a coffin in the house, and had made every preparation

for his funeral. Turks men, comprising a searching party the other day foun4 the body of one of the victims of the wreck that occurred at Hazelton March 10. It was lodged against a snag about one mile from the scene of the wreck. The body was later identified as that of W.r H. Lange, the Fort Wayne traveling man, who lost his life in the wreck. Alaski Rkddick's body was found in shallow water near Potter’s bridge, two miles north of Noblesville, the other evening by two boys who were, fishing. Reddick went to the river to fish, and, being subject to fits, it is supposed he fell into the river while in one of these convulsions. He was 34 yeara.old and for some years has been an inmate at the county poor farm. Tu other morning at 6 o’eleck ffa Lutz, aged 78, was ground to pieces under the wheels of a Chicago & Eastern Illinois freight train west of Brazil. His body was so badly mangled that it was unrecognizable and it was some hours awaiting identification, his wife finally recognizing his hat and watch. The deceased leaves a large family. Ox the night of January SO Joseph Ballard, a prominent farmer living near Lebanon, died suddenly of what was supposed to have been heart trouble. The suspicions of the children became aroused, and it was decided to Investigate. The other afternoon Coroner Armstrong, assisted by Dr. John F Geiss, of Indianapolis, exhumed the body. The stomach, heart, a portion of the liver and one kidney were removed, and will be analyzed far traces of poison. Strychnine was found in the room after Mr. Ballard’s death. Twist r-nvx oil wells will be drilled at Alexandria. Fire destroyed William Parfit’s mercantile photograph establishment at Goshen. Loss, 98,000; insured with German of Freeport for 91,000; Rochester German, 9b000, and Prussian National of Chicago for 93,000. Austix Thomas, of Anderson, thought he wss shooting at a dog. but fatally wounded his neighbor, George Berry. Fikk tiie other morning burned out the First national bank, a grocery, drugstore, tailor shop, photograph galary and several offices at Crawfordsvilla The fire originated in the gro» eery cellar. Loss, 930,000; insurance;

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

War Preparations Going On with Cutatd Vigor—The Greeks Again Invade Epirus —Lord Salisbury's Mediation Proposition Abandoned—'“War, for Victory or Ufsth" —Wants a Complete Blockade of Ctete or None. Constantinople, May 3.—War preparations go on with unabated vigor. Two commissions, composed of officials of the ministries of public works and war, have been formed for the purpose of inspecting railways and facilitating the dispatch of troops to the frontier. It has been decided to extinguish the torches in all the lighthouses on the gulf of Smyrna as far as Karaburun during the continuance of the war. It is officially announced that the Greeks resident in Turkey may become naturalized as alternative to leavings the country. This will be compulsory foT all Greeks officially employed in Turkey. The porte has undertaken to provide guards fgr the protection of the American missions in Asia Minor and has promised that these shall not be removed without the consent of thf American legation. The Greeks Again Invade Epirus. Arta, May 1.—After remaining inactive for two days the Greek troops yesterday (Friday) reinvaded Epirus. The Sixth regiment advanced and occupied Philippi for the third time without fighting. The Turks are still at Pentepigadia, and Imaret has been fortified, the military bridge over the river Arta (Aracht) having been destroyed. The streets of Arta present a strange scene, with the continuous exodus of citizens and the steady incoming of the peasantry, who camp out in the streets, around fires with thousands of cattle and sheep. “War, for Victory or Death." London. May 3.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Paris says that 300 American volunteers for Greece have arrived there and gone on to Marseilles. They were all Greeks and all wore ribbons bearing the inscription: “War. for Victory or Death.” Louros Retaken by the Turks. Washington, May 3.—The Turkish legation makes public the following dispatch from the foreign office at Constantinople: According to a telegram received from the commandant of the army at Janina, Louros has just been retaken and occupied by the imperial troops. Lord Salisbury’s Mediation Proposition Definitely Abandoned. London, May 3.—It is semi-officially stated that Lord Salisbury's proposal to the powers for a conference at Paris to discuss measures with a view of ending the war between Turkey and Greece has already been under consideration for several days at the various foreign offices, and may now be considered definitely abandoned. Will Not Consent to the Levying of In* demnlty Upon Greece. London, May 3.—The Berlin correspondent of the Daily Mail learns that the powers will not consent to the levying of indemnity upon Greece, and that both Austria and Germany are trying to induce the porte to modify its demand. Wants n Complete Blockade or None. Canea, Crete, May 3.—Ismal Pasha, governor of this island, has protested against the decision of the admirals allowing food to be supplied to inhabi* tan is in the interior. He demands cessation of the blockade, or its complete re-establishment.

The Power* A boat to Mediate. Athens, May 8.—Reports are current here that the powers are about to meditate between Greece and Turkey. The Italian and Austrian ministers hare had a long interview with M. Ralli and M. Scoulodis. NATIONAL finances. Monthly Statement of the Comptroller et the Cnrreaey. Washington, May 3.—The monthly statement of the comptroller of the currency shows that on April SO the total circulation of national bank notes was 9333,802,344, a gain for the year of 98,700,811, and a loss for the month of 9906,850. The circulation, based on United States bonds, was 9308,768,549, a gain for the year of $5,365,310, and a loss for the month of 9999,153. The circulation secured by lawful money was $34,033,695, an increase for the year of 93,335,589, and an increase for the month of 992,503The amount of United States registered bonds on deposit to secure circulating notes was $333,749,300, and to so cure public deposits 916,313,000. MaU Scrrlre la AImI*. Washington, May 3.—The first regular mail aervic authorized for an entire year in Alaska, has been contracted for by the post office department, the service being from Jnnea to Circle City, 900 miles each‘ way. The contract calls for one round trip a month beginning July 1, 1897. Coin me* for April. Washington. May 3.—The report of the director of the mint shows that during the month of April the total coinage at the United States mints was 910,413.080. Of this amount 98,800,400 was in gold, 91,535.000 in silver and 974,380 in minor coins. Of the silver coinage $1,400,000 was in standard dollara STRIKE AT MILWAUKEE. Milwaukee, May 1.—About 400 maMms, hod-carriers and laborers employed on buildings in various parts the city, went on a strike for 40 cents an hour for masons and 99 cents an hoar for hodcarriers and laborers. The contractors had previously been notified of the decision of the men. By noon the strike on 16 structures had been adjusted satisfactorily to the men, and it is thought work will be generally resumed. ..... A. —we.!' ..

G. DAVENPORT, glCHARDSON A TATLOR. Attorneys at Law, Prompt attention given to all bueines*. Notary Public cons*antljMn the offleein Carpenter building. Eighth and Mr * Petersburg, Ind. \ SHBY A COFFEY, G-1 A. C.l Attorneys at Law, Will practice in all courts. Special attr lion given to ail civil business. Notary; lie constantly in the office. Collections n and promptly remitted. Office over S. Barrett & Son’s story, Petersburg, Ind. Attorney at Law. Prbmpt attention given to all business. Office over J. R. Adams & Son’s drug sic Petersburg, Indiana.

D ILLON A GREENE.

T. H. Pillon 4 V. R. Green* 4

Attorneys and Counsellors at La* Will practice In Pike and adjoining eoun* j ties Careful attention given to all business. ’ Collections given promnt ntteution. Notary ^ Publlcelways in office. Ottlce over Cltiaemr State Bank, Petersburg, Indiuuu. I, | g M. A C. L. HOLCOMB, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in al'. courts. Prompt attention given to all business. Office In Carpenter block, first fioor on Eiglith-si, Petersburg COX & ELY, wx. *. cox BORACK KVt Attorneys at Law, Will practice in the Pike Circuit Court and adjoining counties. Prompt attention given to all civil business entrusted to their care. Office over J..R. Adams Jt Son’s drug store, Petersburg, Indiana. L> E. WOOLSSY, _ Attorney at Law, All business promptly attended to. Collec* tions promptly made and remitted. Abstract* of Title a specialty. Office in Snyder’s build* ing,opposite Democrat office. Petersburg,Ind TR. RICE, Physician and Surgeon. Chronic Diseases a specialty Office over Citisens’ State Bank, Peter** burg, Indiana. JJUNTER 4 BASINGER, Physicians and Surgeons. Office in the Carpenter building, first floors apposite court honse. Petersburg. Ind. All calls promptly answered. - — ... .—1 "i E. HIL8MEYER. Physician and Surgeon. Office on Third-st., next door to postofflo*^ Velnen, Indiana. Office hours—7 to 9 am. 1 to 3 pm, 6 to 8 pm* All calls promptly answered. F W. H, STONECIPHER, Dental Surgeon. Office In rooms 6 and T in Carpenter build* ,ng, Petersburg. Indiana. Operations, first* class. All work warranted Antithetic* used fqr painless extraction of teeth. A

0 C. MURPHY. Dental Surgeon. Parlors In the Carpenter building, Peters*, burg, Indiana. Crown and Bridge Work a specialty. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. WANTED-FAITHFUL MEN or WOMEN »» to travel for responsible established house in Indiana. Salary ITSU and expense*. Position permanent. Reference- Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. The National. Star insurance Building. Chicago. N OTICE is hereby riven to all parties Interested that 1 will attend at my office.ia Slendal, _‘ . s , EVERY SATURDAY. To transact business connected with tbs' office of trustee of Lockhart township. All person* having business with said office will please take notice. ¥ „iOQ __ NOTICE is hereby given to all parties Interested that I will attend in my office at uiy residence ^ y EVERY MONDAY. 1 To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Marion township. AH person* having business with said office will please take notice. T.C. NELSON,Trustee. Postoffice address: Winslow. X^OTICE Is hereby riven to all parties eoncerned that I will attend at try residence EYERY^WEDNESDAY. » I To transact bustrtess connected with tbs i office of trustee <>t Madison township. Positively no business lr*r*wi*d except on office days. J. D. BAKKER. Trustee. H^fOTICE is hereby riven to all parties con* iM cerned that 1 will beat my residence < EVERY TUESDAY To attend to business connected with the pffice of trustee of Monroe township. . J. M. DAVIS, Trusts*. Postoffice address: Spurgeon. NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons eon. cerned tbat ! will attend at my office EVERY MONDAY To transact business connected with thg office of trustee of Jefferson township. L. E. TRAYLOR. Trustee. Postoffice address: Iva, Ind. WANTED—FAITHFUL MEN or WOMEN ■* to travel for responsible established house in Indiana. Salary *7H0 and expense* Position' permanent. Reference. Enclose sdlf-addressed stamped envelope. The Natio* uat. Star Insurance Buildlug, Chicago. Wanted-An Idea