Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 20, Petersburg, Pike County, 24 September 1897 — Page 1

£l)c JJikc Comitn democrat. VOL. XXVIII. PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1897. NO. 20

September Sale

Good times has come again, wheat a dollar a bushel, tnooey more plenty and merchandise lower than ever known in the world's history. We have two stores piled with goods from cellar to ceiling, boaght before the recent advance in wool We want you to buy your Winter Goods early, while our clerks can properly wait on

• you. Take advantage of these cut prices for this cheap sale. ►>LOOK AT THE PRICES^9000 yanls pretty patterns inCalieo. ..4c a yard 3500 yards extra heavy Muslin for Sheets .5c a yard 500 yards Flannelette for Dresses....... 5c a yard STS yards Plaid Dress Goods, pretty styles. 5c a yard 800 yards double with Novelty Dress Goods.... 15e a yard 500 yards all wool Ladies' Cloth for Dresses.39c a yard 48 |*airs full size Blankets with border.. ..49e a pair 500 pairs Infants' Button Shoes... 25c a pair 800 pairs Ladies’ Calf Button Shbes. the $1.50 kind... 9$c a pair 100 Boys’ Suits, good and stout.... 98c 180 Boys’Wiuter Pants__ ... .......... ... 24c 108 Men’s lined Jeans Pants....... 59c 500 Men*s Work Shirts, full size.. .. 25c 150 Men’s Stylish Under Suit" ....__$ 4 50 800 Men's Fine Tailor Made Suits, worth $42... f 50

Every article in our two immense stores is equally as cheap. Buy your (all good.-. now and make them up wkiie you have the tiiue. Efr*We are agents lor the celebrated Huatingburg Yams.

W. V. Hargrove & Co,, I’boirietors or the \ Star Clothing House and Peoples’ Dry Goods Store.

The Brightest Light ,ln existence is made bvThe Welsbach Natural Gas Burners. Stock now in. See them burning at the Natural Gas Compauy'* office or at our store. Sixty-candla power. SHAWHAN, BOONSHOT & CO.. HARDWARE. PETERSBURG. £

i I 1 1 11 W# fear* the latest patterns and styles to seieet from. ^ j # j Sxxits ^Cad.© to Measuie: # $10, IS, $20, $22 and. TTp. * Pants IL/dZa-cde to Qxd.ex: ! $4, 5, $e, 7, $S and TTp. { I Burger & Bro., Merchant Tailors j Summer Suitings

LOCAL HAPPENINGS! Gathered on the Fly by The Dernoi rat’s Reporters, News Items From Here, There and Everywhere. Coart, Cltjr and Personal (tens la aa Abrogated Forn. ¥•« Wilt Fist Then All Indn Thh HMdis|. S. G. Davenport transacted business at Evansville Tuesday. Mrs. Fred Smith is visiting relatives at Evansville this week. Go to 11. H. Tisiow lor all kinds of watch and dock repairs. 28* Mrs. John H. Viehe is visitiug relatives at Evansville this week. John H. McConnell of Winslow, was in town Tuesday on business. Joseph Patterson has moved iuto the Limp residence on Depot street. Will Braden and Harry Fleming are attending the races at Evansville this week. You will find a full line of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes at G. T. Kirae’s. Dr. David DeTar and Logan Robling of Winslow, were in town Monday on business.

Sigmunc Frank ami wife pf Princeton, were the guests of the former’s parent over Sunday. Bictcle roa Salk—High grade wheel. Xeariy new. Price reasonable. For information call at this office. Moses Prank has an announcement in this issue noting the arrival of a big stock of goods from Xcw York City. Read it. R. M. Try or of Harrison township, Knox county, left Monday for Terre Haute, where he will attend the state normal sehooL _ Rev. W. 8. Rader of this place, and Rev. Ptyton of Otwell, left Tuesday for Indian* apolis to attend the M. E. Conference which is in session. There are now about a dozen plumbers busily engaged putting in uatural gas fixtures in this city. Everybody wants gas and want it right away. The laulies Aid society meets at Mrs. Hattie Gullick’s Wednesday, October 6th. A full attendance of the members is desired. Mbs. Fannie Patteksos, Secy. Ed Reuss returned Monday front a visit with friends at Ashland, Kentucky. Mrs. Reuss and daughter will remain a month longer and visit friends at Louisa before returning._

Moments are unless if trifled away: and they are dangerously wasted if consumed by delay in eases where One Minute Cough Cure would bring immediate relief. J. R. Adams & Son. Moses Frank and wife returned last Friday morning from New York, Mrs. Frank had just returned from Germany where ahe had been for a few months and was met at New York by her husband. Running sores, indolent ulcers and similar troubles, even though of many year's standing, may be cured by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sake. It soothes, strengthens and heals. It is the great pile care. J. R. Adams & Son. The Jefferson township Sunday school contention will be held at Traylor's chapel. Thursday, September 80th. The session will continue all day and at the evening session there will be an oratorical contest. A splendid program has been arranged for the day’s exercises. Small precautions often prevent great mischiefs. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are very small pills in size, but are most effective in preventing the most serious forms of liver and stomach troubles. They cure constipation and headache and regulate the bowels. J. R. Adams A Son. A number of owners of business property on Main street are having their buildiugs piped for the burning of natural gas by their tenants, saying that it will be a great convenience to their tenants and a saving to them in the matter of extra painting and papering every few jean. They hit,the nail square on the head. _■'

Miss Jodie Veeck is visiting relatives at Evansville this week. J. P. Forrest of Chicago, was in the city a few days this weef. Ras Tislow of Terre Haute, is visiting relatives here this week. _ See what a nice line of boots and shoes Q, T. Kitne has for winter. 18-8 John H. Miller of Princeton, was in town Saturday on business. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All wo A guaranteed. 28* Miss Lucy Hoggatt left Wednesday for Danville, Illinois, where she will visit relatives. The pay car on the E. & I. railroad passed through here Wednesday payiug off the employes. Charles T. Adams has bought the residence property of Mrs. Nellie K. Smith, on Poplar street. E. H. Goslin, a former resident of this city but now living at Poseyville, was here this week on business. Rev. Janies Thomas and G. J. Nicholas are attending the M„ E. Conference at Indianapolis thjj> week. A great many people were in the city last Sat unlay buying from the merchants and transacting other business. Before getting your plumbing done for natural gas, see Williams & Tislow. They have a full stock of plumbings. 18-3 N. Johnson, T. P. Andrews and°0. M. Sleet of Shelby ville, were here Tuesday and Wednesday, looking over the new gas field. Sol Frank, proprietor of the “Big Store,” announces some big bargains for the fall and winter trade. Find his add on the eighth page. Sunday morning James Newkirk and Miss Mary J. Blair, living east of town, were married at the M. E. parsonage by Rev. W. S. Rader. Ex-Sheriff William Shrodes of Stendal, visited his daughter here this week. Mr. Shrodes made Pike county an excellent officer while in office.

Prank Thomas of Winslow, ami Charles Ferguson of this place, left Monday morning for Bloomington, where they will attend college during the coming year. El Nichols and James Stoodj who drilled in the Jumbo gas well, were here Wednesday visiting friends. They are now at work at Vineeunes drilling for gas or oil. Missionary tea will be given at the home of Mrs. L. J. Dunning on Friday evening. October 1st. from 6 to 8 o'clock. Everybody invited to attend. Supper fifteeu cents. _ To heal the broken aud diseased tissues, to sooth the irritated surfaces, to instantly relieve and to permanently cure is the mission of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. J. R. Adams & Son. Blank deeds, real estate and chattle mortgages, nicely printed on first-class paper, for sale at this office Also receipts for guardians and administrators. Call and lay iu a supply. Bongeld, 111., Aug. 14, 1893. “1 ain subject to cramps and colic, anti have used many remedies, but find Foley’s Colic Cure beats them all.” W. L. Yeats. Bergen & Oliphant s The “Bicyclist's Best Friend” is a familiar name for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, always ready for emergencies. While a specific for piles, it also instantly relieves and cures cuts, bruises, salt rheum, eczema and all affections of the skin. It never fails. J. R. Adams & Son.

Notice is hereby given that the contract for furnishing coal for the city school j building will be let to the lowest bidder Tuesday. September 38,1897, by the board of school trustees. The board reserves the right to reject any and alt bids. H. K. S.Trosa^kc. It is understood that the light plant when it starts np again TOl run all night giving the users of incandescent lights all-night service. This will be a great convenience to those merchants who open up early during the winter months. The incandescent system will be enlarged and greatly improved. Miss Helen Evans of Winslow, had the misfortune while attending the fair at Huntingburg last week to have her right limb broken above the ankle. She was at the time going down the steps lending from the amphitheater when in some manner she was tripped and fell with the result as above stated. The broken limb was reduced and she wns taken to her home. Nones or Ei^cnos.—Notice is hereby given that there will be an election held Friday, October 1,1897, at eight o’clock p. m., at the association’s office for the purpose of electing ten directors for the Petersburg mining and manufacturing association to serve for one year. Each shareholder is entitled to vote each share held. Jacob E. Sea u si, Seej. ✓

David Coro of Augusta, was granted a reissue of pension last week. Jacob Harlem of Mt. Vernon, was in the city over Sunday visiting friends. Williams & Tislow are prepared to plnmb your house with natural gas fittings. 18*8 The soldiers reunion of Pike county will be held October 30th, 81st and &d in this city. For Sale Cheap.—Rot air pumping engine ; can bl run by one gas jet or lamp. J. L. Ingle he art, EvansviUe. Ind. 8tf Williams & Tislow have secured the services of a firstclass plumber and are now ready to put in your uatural gas fixtures. 18-3 Willard Hillman of Union, and Miss Clara Summitt of Monroe City, were married last week at the latter place. They will reside at Union. Farmers, buy your bone meal of Joe Patterson, Sold at rock bottom priees and on one year’s time if desired. Don’t fail to call on him. Goods guaranteed to be the best on the market. 18-3

Taylor l»enng nus place who is engaged in the lumber trade at Stanton, Tennessee, had an arm broken recently. Just in what manner the accident occurred we hare been unable to learn. The Patoka township Sunday school convention will bo held at Hosmer. Thursday, October 7th. There will be an all day’s session and an oratorical contest at night. The public cordially invited to attend. If you have ever seen a little child in a paroxysm of whooping cough, or if you have been annoyed by a constant tickling in the throat, yon can appreciate the value of One Minute Cough cure, which gives quick relief. J. R. Adams & Son. ° Mrs. Joseph Spradlin and Mrs. Perry Chappell, living east of town, were quite badly bruised up last Saturday in a runaway accident. They had started to this city to do some shopping when the horse became unmanageable and rah away. They were not seriously hurt. The break in the weather that was promised by- the weather clerk put in an appearance Thursday night. This section i was visited by a heavy downpour of rain j ami from that time on the weather has been considerably cooler. From 96 in the shade the mercury has dropped to such an extent that a fire in the early mornings and evenings feel quite comfortable. Ora Lett, living nere Otwell, diet! last Saturday moruing of consumption, from which disease he had been a sufferer for several years. He was about thirty-seven years of age. Mr. Lett was a splendid citizen, an upright man and honored by all' who knew him. He leaves a wife and child ’ to mourn the loss of an aflectioriate husband and father. The funeral services occurred Sunday and were largely attended by his many friends.

John Me Alee of Oakland City, was in tows Monday on business. John Godfrey of Clay township, transacted business in town last Saturday. Why do you trade at Kime’s? Because he buys tny produce and has what 1 want. Elias Garrett, one of the substantial farmers and democrats of Marion township, was in town last Friday on business. If you are gain# to use natural gas as a fuel or for illuminating purposes see Williams & Tislow before you have your plumbing done. 18*3 The rains of last Thursday were a grea blessing to the people of this section of the country. And by the way the temperature has been reduced, so that the weather is very pleasant. Ko man or woman can eW}oy life or accomplish much in this world while suffering from a torpid liver. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the pills that cleanse that organ, quickly. J. R. Adams & Son.

Uncle James Barker of Madison township, was in town Saturday and made this office a pleasant call. Mr. Barker represented this county in early day iu both branches of the Indiana legislature and was an honored member of those bodies. Certainly you don't want to suffer with dyspefwda, constipation, sick headache, sallow skin and loss of appetite. You have never tried DeWitfs Little Early Risers for these complaints or you would have been cured. They are small pills but great regulators. J. R. Adams & Son. Joseph D. Barker, trustee of Madison township has made the following selection of teachers for the schools named for the , coming school year: No 1. Barker, Mrs. W. A. Battles. No 2. Bowman, Mrs. Ruth ChappelL No Sk Traylor, Alver Kellums. No 4. Morgan, John W. Giadish. No 5. Poplar Grove, Riley Rumble. No 6. Loveless, W. A. Battles. The wives of the the members of the 1.0* O. P. lodge at Algiers agreeably surprised them last Friday evening by attending lodge in a body. They went well prepared to give the boys a royal good supper taking with them baskets well tiled with the delicacies of the season. When it was announced that the ladies were in waiting tba degree work closed iu short form and the boys proceeded to eat. An enjoyable evening was had by all. “My boy came home from school one day with his band badly lacerated and bleeding, and suffering great pain.” says Mr. E. JL Sehall, with Merer Bros.’ Drug Co., Si. Louis, Mo. “I dressed the wound, and applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm finely. All pain ceased, and in a remarkably short tune it healed without leaving a scar. For wounds, sprains, swellings and rheumatism, I know of no medicine or prescription equal to it. I consider it a household necessity.’* The 35 aud 50 cent sizes for sale by J. R. Adams & Son. s

vrr?: New Goods ARRIVING DAILY PROM New York City Where oar buyer has purchased the largest stock of Dry * Goods, * Clothing Boots, Shoes, Notions, Hats, Caps, Furnishings, Ever brought to this plaee, We will give you better bargains thaa erer. Call and see us before buying your Pail Goads. MOSESFRANK The Cheapest Mouse in the County,