Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 1, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 May 1897 — Page 5

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OEEAT GCSHtt. The Petersburg gas well, from Tuesday Bill’s test appeals to be the strongest gusher yet discovered in the state. If the pressure holds out, and there is every reason now to beliere that it will, and that other gas writs be discovered, it will cease a revolution in the material prosperity of southern Indiana,—Washington Democrat. asm IT AT WASHINGTON'. The light of the burning gas was seen from this city last night by a number of citiaeus. Tbe sky was lighted up as though a big fire was raging southwest at town.— —Washington Democrat. rr TIW HON ST. A number of the surrounding towns are talking about gas wells, and meetings have been called and all the surface gas that was in these towns expended; but not many good hard dollars were put down after the gas.—Princeton Democrat.

MISSED HIS GUESS. The state geologist has missed his guess on the natural gas question in this part of the state, as a former state geologist did in publishing the statement that coal could not be found in Gibson county in paying quantities. They cannot see any further through the ground than other people, as coal lias been found and is mined in the county, and Petersburg has the finest gas well in the state.—Princeton Democrat. STRONGEST IS THE STATE. Reports from Petersburg brings the information that they have “struck it rich* in the hole whieh they put down in search of oil, and which resulted in finding gas; and is claimed to be of some 300 pounds pressure. The strongest in the state.— Hazleton Herald. SIMPLY JEALOUS. Ever siuoc the gas well at Petersburg proved a success the gas belt in the uorthern par. of the state has been filling columns in the daily papers about themselves. Truly, nothing succeeds like advertising.— Montgomery Monitor. KNOWS WHAT'S WHAT. A representative of the Gazette visited the well Wednesday morning and witnessed auother test of the pressure about 8 o'clock. It registered exactly the same as the night before. About 9 o’clock the third test was made and it showed up ten pounds heavier, or 575 pounds, and there was a small leak in the vulres. whieh when securely closed mat make th* pressure even greater. Two separate streams of water, oue a salt and the other a mineral, run from the hole continually. These waters are said to contain medical properties and would be valuable to bottle.—Washington Gazette. “HE WHO SEEKS SHALL FIND." ETC. The enterprise and energy of onr Petersburg neighbors ia persisteutly seeking for gas or oil only illustrates once more the old ami true saying that “he who seeks shall find, and he who asks it shall be given unto him.” The patient search and vigil long have been rewarded, and we rejoice because of their good fortune. Mar they continue to prosper and may the spirit of Investigation spread to Daviess county.—Washington Advertiser. PETERSBURG IN THE SWIM. A reporter of the Era witnessed the firing of old Jumbo at Petersburg Tuesday night and it is, beyond any doubt, alt that any place could want. On a test of the pressure it registers 565 pounds, that being the stnwgest of any of the wpils iu the state by 213 pounds. Petersburg is iu the swim and jto mistake. But we are not as far in the back ground as some people might think, for within the next four weeks, our predictions aie, that a drill will be going dowe here and we say Amen!—Winslow Enu

TSKCOMraXY STATUS FO* PETERS* l'SO. A gentleman who is interested in property in the exs belt in Northern Indiana, was in the ei t) Sat unlay night on his way home from Petersburg where lie had been to see the gas well. He said that a representative of an Evansville syndicate was in Petersburg all day Saturday trying to purchase the gas well. He met the stockholders of the company that owns the wel^and offered thmn #1-'0,000 cash for the well and the leases but the COU)[any would not even consider the offer, stating that it was entirely too low in the first place, and in the second pin**, that they did not want to sell the well.—Washington Gazette. WKOOXKTHS wist) WORK. Duke Stoop’s gas well, at Petersburg, has a pressure of 573 pounds. 823 more than any other in the state. We call it Duke’s because he was largely instrumental in havit sunk.—Decatur Journal. THAT’S RIOHT, TOC BET. II. R- Snyder, one of the leading business men of Petersburg. Indiana, is in the city aud was at the Yeudoeie last night. When asked about the gaa wall at Petersburg he gukl: ‘ It is conceded that we have gut the strongest awl! in the state. Our people are jubhaut over the outlook and airvatiy capitalists are flocking to Peter4>urg to' make iuvestuents. We will be a second Chicago | in a few years.” Mr. Snyder said arrangements had been { made to sink two more wells at Petersburg. | He thinks there is plenty of gas in that region and sees no rtsaen why Pika county • will not soon become the banner county of ; the state.--Evansville Courier.

=_LL_***~ THE DEV HAS FIELD Petersburg the Place for the Business Man. The Richest Combined Cos and Goal Field in the World. The Ink Sow at Hut With 9u and Coal for Xauufactarers. Make ¥oa»r Title Clear «ad Oet fta •a the Graaatf near.

Pike is now the banner county of Indiana. It has been thoroughly demonstrated and is no longer a question, but an absolute certainty that Petersburg has natural gas in paving quantities, and with the vast coal fields surroundiug her on every hand, makes Pike county the largest combined natural gas and coal field in the world, and within a very short space of time Petersburg is destined to become the leading manufacturing and mining city of Indiana, as the cheap fuel of Pike county now gives it an unequaled advantage over any other manufacturing district in the United States. The Petersburg mining and manufacturing association i< composed of a number of Petersburg’s well known and enterprising business men. The company will put down a number of gas wells this summer, and there is now a move on foot to organize a Business Men’s Association, whose object it will be to solicit and offer inducements to manufacturers desiring new and better locations. Investors could have no better class of teuauts than the men who rent store rooms or dwellings iu Petersburg, as there is not at the present time a single vacant store room or dwell tug in the city. Building material, brick, lime, lumber, sand, etc., is here in abundance and remarkably cheap. It is an ideal location for all classes of manufacturers and for general trade, as there is timber of all kinds in enormous quantities. It is a gratifying fact that since natural gas has been found here in paying quantities that the Petersburg mining aud manufacturing association has had numerous unsolicited and voluntary inquiries respecting sites from manufacturers that desire to locate in this field, the latest and largest continued natural gas and coal field ever discovered. Pike county embraces 338 square miles, and uotwithstanding the large area of heavy gas, almost every acre of land iu the eouutv is underlaid with vast veins of coal, which is and can be produced at a very slight expense to the operator, compared to other coal fields.

I he city of Petersburg is beautifully laid out and is one of the most delight if ul and desirable residence towns in the state. It is located within oue mile/of White river, on the E. & 1. railroad, ami midway between the main line of the B. & 0. S-W. ami the great Air Line system of railroads, and a glance at any railroad map will show that Petersburg makes close connections north and south, east ami west, and a direct route to the great city of Chicago. On all sides of Petersburg are extensive tracts of virgin woodlands forming lovely natural parks, where wild flowers bloom in broad pastures and crystal springs flow. A good location for manufactmies and an ideal place for homes. Building materials are cheap and abundant, and as may be computed from the annexed table of prices for material and labor at Petersburg, the cost of erecting a substantial frame cottage of four rooms with kitchen, porch, cistern and outhouse, need not exeeed $475. This will rent as soon as finished for $100 per year, and if placed on a lot costing $300 would make the total cost of the bouse and lot $775. rpon this investment the rental would pay 12$ per cent per annum and leave enough beside to meet the annual insurance and taxes. No better location could be found for a large distillery of spirits and high wines, as Pike county is one of the best agriculcounties of Indiana, as well as being noted for her fruit growing industries, ami it can i be truthfully said that in and around Petersburg is noted for a never failing volume of pure suit water for manufacturing and domestic purposes. Good drainage and pure water aided by a mild climate, troubled j neither by drouth nor extreme cold. AU industries combining wood and iron [ in manufactured products, such as wagons, carriages, plow factories, etc., will have rich opportunities here in cheap timber, for all around for miles can be seen heavy growths of the finest hardwood Umber now to be found in the state. Here too is an ideal location for woolen and paper mills, ; for the fanners here, dip annually thou- : sands of pounds of fine wool, and thousands of acnw of wheat and oats straw are | burned. Aade from these natural advantages is Petersburg's commandidg position ; in the heart of the largest combined pe and oil fields of the world. , Based upon the inducements Petersburg j can now offer to manufacturers it is reasonable and safe to praiket that within a period o! three years Petersburg will he a

iLHULl!llgg rushing, hustling manufacturing city with a population of not less than 10,000 inhabitants, when tin bucket brigades can be seen going to and from their work. It is not uncommon for dwellings and business rooms to be rented before their foundations are Laid and at prices whkh will realise ten to twelve per cent. As we have said before there is not a single vacant dwelling or business house in the city. The certainty of leases upon lands surrounding Petersburg held by the Petersburg mining and manufacturing association controlling thousands of acres of the choicest gas lands, abundant fuel for manufactories is assured. Any manufacturing concern of an approved class permanently inglocat in Petersburg will also be provided with free lands for erecting plant and for storage of sto^k and materials. Any manufacturer or investor desiring further information will receive a prompt reply to any and all inquiries by addressiug A. H. Taylor, president, or Jacob Sehurx, secretary of the association. There is plenty of room in Petersburg for all who desire to locate and become residents or for the purpose of engaging in a manufacturing enterprise, and all will be cordially received.

Yonr Boy Want Lire a Month. So Mr. Ulman Brown, of 34 Milt st. South Gardner, Mass., was told l>y the doctors. His son had lung trouble, following typhoid malaria, and he spent $3T."> with doctors, who finally give him up, saving: “Your boy wont live a month.” He tried Dr. King's New Discovery and a few bottles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work a perfectly well man. He says he owes his present good health to use of Dr. King's New Discovery, and knows it to he the best in the world for lung trouble. Trial bottles free at J. K. Adams & Moon's drug store. Spvnrrsi Items. Farmers are away behind with their work. The Evening Lights have been holding meetings at Biackfoot church. Confidence is restored. The postoffice has been removed. Vinson France was in town Tuesday. Trustee J. M. Davis went to Petersburg Tuesday. C. W. Battles is building an addition to his store-room. R. C. Burlia of Oakland City, was here this week and placed some very fine monuments in onr cemetery. Tuesday was pension day. The veterans' quarterly reunion was held at Fred Tynng’s. All report a good time. Leonard Farmer of Arthur, was here the first of the week. While here he sold a farm to Isaac* Small. J. W. MeCleary left this week for Louisville, 111. ills wife, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret Watson, there, will return with him. Elder John Ferguson, of Boonville, came up last Tuesday to attend the reunion. Uncle John always delights in meeting his old friends at PleasantviUe as it is his old home.

Te Atlanta From Loainville Without Change. Commencing May 2d, the Southern milway in connection with the Queen anti Crescent route, will extend its present Louisville and Chattanooga sleeping car line through to Atlanta. Through sleeper leaves Louisville daily at ?:S5 p. m., arriving at Atlanta 11 >40 a. in. Close connections union depot Chattanooga for Birmingham, Meridian and New Orleans. Also at Atlanta for Georgia anti Florida points. When traveling south or southwest, see that your tickets read via Louisville and Southern railway. All ticket agents sell them. 58-4 Wm. II. Tayuok. Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent, Louisville, Ky. School Enumeration. The following is the complete report of the school enumeration of Pike county for IJS97-& of children of school age: Corvonliow White. Colored. Total. Clay 4»> Jefferson . .. »» HCS Logan- .. 4fci 4S2 Uwkbart . . . «* M*iiison . SI? SI? M i re m . CM «i4 Monroe .. saw Sk> 1‘atoka < . WS 2S W1 Wa.<.|ilu(U>u SiS S *» Petersburg. 517 1-* to Winslow. ITS KS STtib < 45 «S1I Barklen’s A mica Salve. The best salve in the world for eats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 85 cents per box For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. Our Clubbing Rates. The Democrat has made arrangements whereby it can furnish papers and magazines at greatly reduced prices. The Democrat will be furnis&d with Any of the papers named below one year for the following prices. The publications are all first class: MeienUftc Vinerieau . Cincinnati Enquirer. ....... . Indiana polls Men ti net.. New York World. .. . ML Louis Republic . Leslie's Weekly New York World Almanac.. Review of Reviews . tv ord and Works . Cnfertauatr People Arc they who while suffering from kidney diseases are prejudiced against all advertised remedies. They should know that Foley’s Kidney Cure is not a quack remedy, butanhenest guaranteed medicine for kidney and bladder troubles. Bergen ft 0Kphant. m

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Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes and Slippers Regardless of Price. There wiJI be no reserve as I have too many goods at this time. »NOTE THE PRICES^ Ladies Fine Shoes, patent leather tip, worth $1.35, will go for 78c Ladies’ nice Kid Lace or Button, worth 3.00, will go for 1.35 Ladies' fine Tan Lace Shoes, worth 2.85, will go for 1.38 ** Ladies’ custom made Shoes, Ox blood or Chocolate, worth 4.00, . will go for 2.50 Old Ladies' Bals. worth 2.00, will go for 1.25 120 pair Ladies’ Slippers, Oxford Ties, worth 1.00, will go for 73c Ladies’ Prince Albert Oxford ties or button Slippers, worth 1.50, will go for 1.00 Ladies' Oxblood or Chocolate Sandals, worth 2.25, will go for 1.38 Misses’ Shoes made to order,from 9 to 12, worth 1.35, will go for 98c Misses’ Oxblood Shoes from 9 to 12, worth 1.50, will go for 1.15 Misses' Slippers from 12 to 3. worth 1.85, » will go for 85c Children's Shoes from 6 to 8, worth 65c, will go for 43c Children's Shoes from 3 to 5, worth 35e, will go for 19e Men's good, heavy work Shoes, Congress, Lace or Buckle, worth 1.50, will go for 98c Men’s fine Shoes,made to order,Coin toe,worth 2.00, will go for 1.40 Men’s Oxblood Shoes, made to order. Coin toe, worth 3.00, will go for 2.00 Men’s Black and Tan Slippers, worth 2.50, will go for l.$5^ Read this line carefully. They mean money to you. Remember this firm always advertises the truth, i'ra not always “just out.” Let wisdom lead you to roy money saving counter. Cash is what moves the business world. That we must have. Remember we lead others for Dry Goods, Clothing and Gents* Furnishing Goals. * Call and be convinced that I can save you 25 peiceut below all competitors. MAX BLITZER Proprietor of the New York Store. jy~The Only One Price Store in Pike County.

New HarnessShop I hare opened up a first class Harness Shop in the Patterson building on Depot Street, and invite people of Pike county to call and examine *uy stock of Harness, Collars, Whips, 8addles, Laprobes, Bridles, Halters, Etc. HARNESS REPAtRINQ A SPECIALTY When in need of anything in this line call and see os. Remember that we manufacture Light ami Heavy Harness to order. Patterson building. & i. HYATT.