Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 1, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 May 1897 — Page 1

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ierus um i saw clown at uargore & Uo’s bare ailed my heart w«t* »«•. Reader, this may be your last chance to buy Oarpm at almost ball then' rains. Owing to our great rush we have concluded to extendi our Carpet Sale *til May 15th to accommodate those that Hire far away. Bring the measure of

your room and let’s mm and figure together. 5EE*THE*PRICE9» w. y* ' - Good Bedftom Carpets .. 10e per yard Qood erery day Carpets, extra hearjr.17c per yard Genuine Cottage Carpets 85c grade..19c per yard Bag Carpet, pretty pattern*. ......... 19c per yard Ingrain CarjMte, SOo grade.... ..Me per yard Genuine Star Ingrain Carpet, 90c grade..«9e per yard Pretty patterns iu BrusselU.. file to TSo per yard Lovely Patterns in Moquettes with Borders to match, Mattings, Linoleums, Oilcloth, etc. tarWe offer 300 pain Laee Curtains, tire $S40 quality, during this •h tor.$1.50 per pair There is no plaoe in this nide world where you can buy Carpets cheaper than of as. «W. V. Hargrove & Co» Petersburg's Carpet House.

liJere ^auageg Bat tbe first white man who dropped in among them that they <Wa’t ham «t the stake, or do something else pleasant with, and that wore a coat that buttoned up, was compelled to stand before the oouncil and gravely button and unbutton his coat, hour after hour, Cor the amusement of t he gaping savages. The kind of clothing we sell would easily stand that kind of service—are rightly wade, too—button holes well stretched— substantial buUous. and buttons easy. And what is of more importance? The cloth is of the best make by leading wills, put together by expect tailors. That’s the way to obtain a good suit— that» built from the ground up. A VERY SWELL SUIT Is the one we offer for f&OO. Its a suit tor a gentleman who to appear well dressed. and yet wbh a comfortable suitone that its just right. It studs tbs wear, too. Coat of fashionable shape; button and unbuttons easily; every part of the suit Is|ust right: rightly wade, too; gives you aw air of distinction; feel right towards your fellow mam. THAT BOY OF YOURS Bos to be looked after, too, in welters of dress. One of those pretty Utile suits in quaint patterns would be just the thing. Collar* the latest—buttons won’t pull off, seams won’t rip—only tl.» to $140 a suit, better wet higher. Twill make o better boy of him. When you buy of us you are always sure of the We clothe you from baud to foot. eStai^Clothing House

Winn ini LaU af 'Em. If Ptnon Hbks, the greet weather prophet’s prediction* are futifliied. we ere going to experience a motley conglomeration of weather this month and instead of enjoying balmy breeaes, storms for bnaktet, dinner and supper will be daily menu. He says: “A regular storm period runs from 6th to 10th. Watch indication* about 7th, a 6th, 9th. heavy storms am probable. Pee- | pare for cool, frosty nights to the northwest Pi after low barometer passes off. Beaettonary disturbances beginning about 14th, will moat likely continue; and grow in violence, into the storm period running from the 17th * to 30th. Prepare for dangerous storms on hand and sea throughout this and adjacent k periods. No room to specify causes. Cool W nights with frost in north will follow as f storm conditions disappear. The 34th, 33th are reactionary storm centers. Month end* naj warm with low barometer and storms advancing eastward and cooler following in

Costly If Adapted. Th* state board of health at a recent meeting adopted measures looking after thelptter health of pupil* in the schools. Among Other recommendations made was on* that each school in the state should be supplied with a water tank with a filter attachment, which is calculated to keep the drinking water in a pure condition. The expense for each school would be about $14. lay county hat 181 schools, which would mean $1,4M to cany out the recommendation- Another recommendation, or mors properly an order, was promulgated to the effect that the slate which is believed to be a disease breeder, must go, and in its stead must ooae pencil tablets. This change would not work much hardship on pupils. A Warm Friend. Foley's Colic Cute is mry hot, hut when diluted it is a warm friend indeed to these suffering from bowel complaints, tt never lulls. 18c. and fifth Bergen ft OJtphanL a

On last Thursday afternoon a large number of the citizen* met at the court house yard for the purpose of organizing a permanent organization to look after the busi mat Interests of Petersburg and Pike county. The meeting true called to order by Sol Frank, who stated the object of the meeting, whereupon George K. King was elected temporary president and M. McC. Stoops, temporary secretary. Mr. King in a few words stated just what was needed in town since natural gas had been discovered. Hon. A. H. Taylor, Col. W. A. OUphant ami others made timely remarks upon the subject The election of permanent officers was then proceeded with and the following gentlemen elected to serve during the ooming year: President-Prof. W. H. Foreman. Vice-President—W. D. Crow. Treasurer—Moses Frank. Secretary—M. McC. Stoops. After a number of short talks the meeting adjourned to meet again Monday night in the circuit court room. Monday night there was a very large attendance of business men and maehanica who wire ready and willing to lake hold and do what they could to advance the town’s interests. Prof. Foreman called the meeting to order and the committee that had been appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws, rejwted through Mr. Taylor, the chairman. The report of the committee was accepted. The committee decided that the membership fee should be $3.00 and the annual dues $5.00 to be paid quarterly. The committee further reported that E. H. Harrell he made second vice-president aud that the executive committee be composed of thirteen persons, the committee for the first year being as follows: Dr. J. W. Bergen, John H. Viehe, William Liib*, John 0. Daria, George R. King, O. 0. Smith, R. E. Uladish, H. 6. Edwards, P. A. Chappell, Dr. I. H. Lamar, W. E. Williams, Dr. W. S. Hunter and S. P. Hammond. There are thirteen departments of work laid out and these committees will consist of five members each, one member of the executive committee to be the chairman of the committees. The gentlemen composing the committees are hustlers and active men and no doubt much good work will be accomplished within the next several months. Prof. W. U. Foreman, the president, is well known as a hustling young man. He is a genial and accommodating gentleman and well fitted in every way for the position. The Other officers are also welt known and have takeu an active interest in the future welfare of

the city sad county. it is the duty of every citizen of Petersburg to heoome a member of this organization and help along hi the work that must be accomplished within the next few yean. Attend the meetings that an held and become acquainted with Jbe work that is going ota and prepare yourself for business. At a meeting of the association Wednesday evening it we* deckled that the n^Avr meetings should be held on Tuesday evening of eoeh week at the eonrt home, and that every citiaen he invited to Attend. The foliowing committees were appointed to eerve for the coming year: j :^;r,' Finance—W. H. Foreman, chairman, O. O. Smith, John O. Davie, J. W. Bergen, R. K. Ulndish. Statistics, Information—W. M. Hunter, i chairman. Goodie Morgan, Jabex Woolley, W. H. a Lingo, C. A. Burger. * Advertising-—W. & Kdwards, chairman. M. McC. Stoops, W. D. Crow, K. & Harrell, W. V. Hargrove. Commerce end Manufactures—George E. King, chairman, Alonso Daring, C. F. Boonshot, John 0, Utley, J. W. Brumfield. Beal Estate—R. R» Gladish, chairman, John B. VaaKeda, H R. Snyder, W. F. Rodimei, Kiubne Lamb. ■ *. * " !. 'Town Affaire—& P, Heswniy), chtic

man, W. L. Barrett, G. T. Kime, Erastus Johnson, T. W. Basinger. County Affairs—0. 0. Smith, chairman, Will Lamh, Clay Lemmon, 0. C. Shandy, John Crow. Transportation—J. W. Bergen, chairman, George T. Frank, G. J. .Nichols, Leslie Lamb, B. B. Gunckle. Invitation and Reception—John O. Davis, chairman, A. H. Taylor, W. S, Rader, Byron Brenton, Henry Read, Jacob Schurz, R. A. Ely, S. J. Haines, Clark Whitman, W. A. GUphant, Dr. N. Corn. Legislation—P. A. Chappell, chairman, E. P. Richardson, Wayne Selby, C. A. Coffey, V. R. Greene. Membership—Will Liibs, chairman, Sol Frauk, Crill Adams, Ike Whitaker, Richard Chew. Public Policy1—J. H. Viehe, chairman, George Ashby, Dr. Link, Ebb Walker, T. K. Fleming. Insurance—W. E. Williams, chairman, R. C. Hammond, Daniel C. Ashby, G us toff Frank, James Shaw ban. Labor—Dr. I. H. Lamar, chairman, Wm. Laverty, J. A. Smith, Sylvester Beach,Jack Bowers.

JUMBO WILL ROAR. Wednesday night May 19th, excursions will be ruu from various points. The people of Pike county will have chance to hear the wonderful noise that old Jumbo will make. Cyclone Strikes Petersburg. Tuesday evening about half-past three o’clock a heavy rain storm passed over this section and with it a small cyclone which dipped down at the electric light plant ar.d clipped off the roof and badly damaged the smoke stack, entailing a loss to the company of about 91,009. That night the city was itt total darkness, and as many of the business booses use incandescent lights, they were compelled to use candles and1 lamps that hail been stowed away for two: or three years. No other damages are reported hereabouts. The funnel shaped; cloud acted a little peculiar, as some say j who witnessed it, it coming down the rail-j road through the sand cut raising at inter- I vals and swoopiugdown caught the highest part of the roof at the electric light station and tearing it back as if it was a piece of paper, not only taking the tin roof but the sheeting and joists on which the roof rested.; The smoke stack was partially twisted off about twelve or fifteen feet from the top. As soon as the eyclone passed and the fact became known a number of people became greatly excited and it is said that a number hunted for the nearest cellar, thinking that the little cyclone was only the forerunner of one of greater proportions. County Board of Education. The board of education of Pike connty met at Winslow, May 1, 1897. The following resolutions were passed: Resolved, That we recommend Wentwaith’s elementary arithmetic to teachers for supplementary work in the first, second and third grades in number work. Resolved, That we will not hire any teachers on a twenty-four mouths’ exemption license. Resolved. That the trustees abide by the rules passed by this board of education. Resol veil, That trustees employ no teacher to teach in the schools of Pike county less than twenty years of age. nuWss they have had as much as one term of experience as a teacher. Resolved, That teachers* wages be determined by multiplying their general average, as shown on their licem-e, by 3. Resolved. That the county superintendent prepare a full report of the schools of ; Pike county together with such rules and cegulations as he may see fit to adopt, together with such blank reports a» be may think necessary for the enforcement of the corapulsot^gySagation law, etc. Resolved, That the trustees pay for township institutes according to law.

Obituary. Mr*. Charles Csery died at her residence in Augusta on May 4th, of consumption, after many week* of painful Qlness, patiently and cheerfully borne. The same fortitude mid courage which had characterised her through life was alike displayed daring her sickness. Sbor‘*r before tor death Mm Usury became cot verted and died, leaving to her family and friends the perfect assurance that she was folly prepared to meet death. The funeral sendees were conducted at the M. 8. church fay Rev. JB. M. Hale of Winslow, ami the interment was made at the L O. 0. F. cemetery near town. Her family is especially indebted to her mint, Mrs. Morgan, ofI Velpen, whose kindness and attention were so ranch comfort to her niece daring her long illness. Mn. Usery leaves a husband, three “"'*** children one sister, Mrs. i James Brock, of Oakland City. The com-1 inanity extends its sympathy to Hie entire «*»%• f: j Jyatt makes the beat iioee and bridles in pjiff county. C. Baum, foreman, A. t

Mews at the Coart House. Items of news of a general nature gathered from the various offices at the court house: ' * Circuit Court. The following cases have been disposed of during the term: STATS CASKS. State vs. James Selby, Homer Hollon, Edgar Bren ton,Charles Brenton and Charles Bailey, disturbing meeting: trial by court and acquitted. CIVIL CASKS. John B. Blaise, trustee fear William MeAtee et al, vs. William L. Collins,replevin; trial by jury and finding for defendant. W. A. OUphant vs. George Peed and J. W. Coleman, on bond; finding for plaintiff and judgment by agreement for $25. John T. Kirae vs. Mary A. Barker, attachment; continued. The No. 2 Fidelity building and savings anion vs. L. R. Hargrove et al, receiver: continued. Josephine Lemmon vs. J. T. Kime et al, note; judgment for $200. Edward J. Lingo vs. W. T. Parker 11 al, note; judgment for $157.76. W. F. Rodimel vs. D. C. Cat! et a), note; judgment for $07.88. Gabriel B. Simons vs. Isaac P. C. Miley, note; judgment for $88. Charles Leich et al vs. Clara. J. Lemasters, account; judgment for $220.25. Horatio C. Arnold vs. T. CV Williams et al, note; judgment for $95.94. Fuller A Fuller company vs. Clara J. Lemasters, account; judgment for $398.09. Peaslee, Gaulbert company vs. Clam J. Lemasters, account; judgment for $313.06, Ellen M. T. Dedman vs. Willard Dedin an et al, to break will; disagreement of jury. In the matter of petition of Carrie B. Stephenson to have guardian appointed for Catherine Cloin; Carrie? B. Stephenson appointed guardian.

Heal Emate Tnaifera. Charlotte Jessup to James M. Johnson, pt lot 58 Winslow. Lucy Dsery to Bolin Usery, pt e hf ne qr ne qr sec 17. town 8 south, range 7 west, 10 acres. Mary A. Usery to Bolin Usery, e hf neqr sec 17, town 2 smith, range 7 west, 80 acres. Mary A. Usery to Bolin Usery, lots 123 and 124, Augusta. Elijah Hoy to Allen H. Oxby, lots 19 and 22, Pleasantrille. Mary E. Miller to William H. Limp, pt lot 87, Petersburg. Charles A. Little to Jane A. West, pt sw qr sw qr ne qr sec 1, town 2 south, range 8 west, 1 acre. Maud M. Brenton to Homer Miller, pt nw qr ne qr sec 7, town 2 south, range 7 west, 2 acres. “It Is the Beat On Earth.” That is what Edwards & Packer, merchants of Plaius, Georgia, say of Chamber. Iain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by J. R. Adams & Son. in

There has been several changes in real estate during the past week. William Limp bought the Miller business lot on Mam street for $900; Peb Hammond bought the Oliver Hammond residence for $1230; Dr. Russell sold his residence to William White for $800, and 6us Frank gave an option ou his ten acre tract of land adjoining town to Marion parties for $2000. Real estate changes will be quite lively during the nest few weeks. The Princeton Leader seems to think that the gas well at this place is a small affair from the fact that some of the news, papers of this city are not saying much about it. For the benefit of the editor we will say that if he win oome over the well will be turned on full force for his special benefit. Come over auy time and see the biggest gusher in the worjd. We still have a fe^of laetwaek’s issue on hands which can be had by calling at the office. Nearly 1,000 copies have been sold, the sale being the largest of auy paper ever printed in Petersburg. If you want the news at all times get the Dejiqceat. It gives the natural gas news fresh without copying the telegrams sent out. Rev. Walter Burger will preach at the Presbyterian church neat Sunday morning. He has accepted a call to Garduer, Illinois, for which place he will have in a few weeks and assume his duties as pastor. He is a i Petersburg boy and his large circle of frieud* will wish him abundant success in his work lor the Master. A. E. Tripp. Indianapolis, an expert gas driller and pipe line contractor, is in the city on business. He pro' nnces Jumbo one of the finest wells be b. * ver seen and that the gas is similar to that found in Pennsylvania, coming from white sand rock. . J ■ V' V Frank F. Ttfylor is now ready to make pAnfnudM for nkk^iFMiiF mul the htiikiin*? of fines and all work in his line. If you need any work m h* fine don’t fad io call on him. Leave orders at Drennau s boarding hnntiDM I fount .IIML W " ' . N

— =3 Will PIPE GAS. The Petersburg Mining and Manufacturing Awn Are Taking Contracts to Supply the Citizens With Fnal, Aa4 tke City Will to Pipe* at Okm «a4

The Petersburg mining and manufacturing association have begun taking contracts to supply the citizens with natural gas for fuel for the coming year, the contracts taking effect October 1st, but there is a possibility that the plant will be in operation long before that time. Something over 400 stoves have already been contracted for and not nearly one-thlnl of the town has been canvassed. A. H. Taylor and G. SB P. Boonshot, directors of the company, went to Indianapolis and other points Tuesday to look after supplies for the purpose of putting in the plant. Everything will be firstdass in every particular and good service will be guaranteed. The prices for which natural gas fuel will be sold is much cheaper than any city in the northern Indiana gas territory, and will be equally as cheap as soft coal here, will be a great saving ol work and a great luxury, and will thus do away with the great amount of dirt that usually attends the burning of soft coal and wood. When the work of laying the pipes is commenced it will be pushed to completion ss fast as possible, and to have the work finished by the first of September. The company will commence the work of drilling another well within the next ten days, but we are unable to state at what < point it will be drilled. The contract has -i been let and the tools will likely arrive t£e • first of the week. Free Pills. Send your address to H. E. Bucklen AGO. Chicago, and get a free sample hex of Or. King’s New Lire Pills. A trial will convince you or their merits. These pills am easy in action and are particularly effective in the cure of constipation and sick headache. For malaria and liver troubles they have proved in vain sole. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every delete! ions substance and to he purely vegetable. They do not weaken hy their action, but hy giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorates the system. Begular size £>e per box. Sold by J. R. Adams A bon, druggists.

Petenbvr ia Lack. The new gas well at Petersburg, Pike county, was tested last Thursday and its pressure found to be 575 pounds to the cubic inch, 325 pounds more than any well in the state. The gas experts, who have been saying that gas could not be found below salt water are found to be mistaken. At 687 feet a strong flow of salt watce was struck. Gas was struck at 1161 feet. The people of Petersburg and Pike county aw wild with excitement and the demand for town lob? and manufacturing site cannot be supplied. If Oorydon was not in a comatorn state, we would certainly sink a gaa weU.—Corydott Democrat. Te CmMmptSre*. As an honest remedy Foky*s Honey and Tar does not hold out false hopes in advanced stages, but truthfully claims to give comfort and relief in the very worst cases, and in early case* to effect a care. Bergen & OUphant. m Will Let Contract for Well, The Pike county gas and oil company will likely let the contract for the drilling of a teat well on the Omelvena land this week. G. W. Moore head aS Greenfield, who waa here but week, submitted figures to the company and he may possibly receive the contract for the work, and should the : deal be closed work will likely eoramenre within the next two weeks. The company expects to strike oil in the territory in which they hare proposed to drill, and should they betueceesful Pike county will be the big fori center of the state having coal, gaa and oil._» When Weak, Weary and Wasted From kidney diseases, why not try Foley’s KuWy Core, a guaranteed medicine. Ber* gen & Uiifbaafc. 01