Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 41, Petersburg, Pike County, 18 February 1898 — Page 1

The First Gun for 1 Spring. Whatl Spring: stock in •{ready? New Clothing, New Hats and Nobby Shoes and Furnishings. Yet its time. You’ll find the greatest line of nohby up-to-date Men’s wea- you eTer saw. Pretty styles in Men’s Clothing that will spread sunshine over your face and make you feel young again to see it. The only different* between our Clothing and the tailor's is the price.

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All prime ami pure. Hare you any Ctover to sell? Show as sample. We sell the Fiddle Bow Seeder. Shawhan Boonshot&Co Hardware. Petersburg, Ind.

r AMMON D & KIMEP* Jewelers and Opticians Hare just received a complete optical outfit for the examination of eves for glass. Glasses fitted for all errors and refractions. Jewelry, Clocks. Gold and Silver Watches "Repairing of all kind*. Cali anti see us. ^PETERSBURG, INDIANA^ i

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6im His Tiews. Union, Ind,, Feb. 7,1896.—'To the editor of the Pike Count? Democrat: Will you kindi? let me through Tour columns answer j Mr. J. W. Aberthany of Winslow. It is ; this he asks for the definition of demone- | tized silver. It means to take awar the I value of silver or the word demonetize means to decrease the value or diminish the quantity of anything. If silver has not decreased in value since 1878 I don’t see why it was worth at that time in the markets of the world 92 cents, now it s only worth in the markets of the world a fraction over 53 cents, now what is that? Is that demonetization or is it a lack of confidence? He says it is a legal tender. I want him to tell me or any other man what legal tender means. I say it is not legal tender; it is legal tender to the amount of $10 to any one transaction. He says from 1792 to 1873 there were only 8.038.000 standard silver dollars. They were both admitted free to the mints. And now. Mr. J. W. A., what was the woith of those standard dollars in foreign markets? And another thing, Mr. J. W. A., why was there not more silver coined during the so-called 68 years of democratic reign? Any tenj vear-oid school boy ought to answer that I question. Now he says if the editor of the | Democrat means what he says how does it ! | happen today*we have $623,000,000 of silver j | full legal tender? It is not full legal ten- i I tier, and we- have not got $625,000,0001 | coined into silver dollars, that means silver ; certificates and all. He says prior to 1873 that the editor of | the Democrat never carried a silver dollar i | unless he borrowed it. And now he is so ; ignorant as to put such a question before ! ! the readers of the Press, as silver prior to j . that time was ju-t as gold is today. Can j | you carry a gold dollar in your pocket with- ! out borrowing it from some one who has j kept it as a relie? He says that is good as ! gold worth 100 cents on the dollar good for | 100 eeuts in any of the marketsof the world, j it is not. and why not? And now be says ; ; that $5 in coppers will exchange for $5 in ‘ gold; it is not so; and why is it not so?; Because no fair-minded man would care to I carry that many coppers at one time. The [ same way with trickles, etc., this he knows is not true. As to wheat and silver the wheat is the same as silver: it was shut out from the world and therefore it went down. The same reason holds good tor silver; it is shut out from the worhl. Open the markets to silver and it will be right alongside with vrlwat. He asks which would you rather have, good old democratic times, soup houses, wild cat money,.Grover Cleveland j selling bonds, hanks failing (we have them | just the same) or no confidence and prosperity reached? What in the dickens does I thRt reserve of $164,000,000 of gold do in j the vaults? I guess it is there to back the i $623,000,000 of silver he says is in circulation. If it were not for the pensions dis- j .tributed throughout the country, that is j nearly 7-10ths of all the money now in j circulation at the present time is only a j foretaste of what is to corue. Yburs Truly, | Silver Republican.

Resolutions. The following resolutions were adopted at a regular meeting of Friendship lodge Xo. 21, D. of H., A. O. U. W.: Whereas, The Supreme Chief of the universe has in his infinite wisdom called from this to the Supreme Lodge on high our beloved sister Josephine Hammond, and Whereas. We deeply feel the loss of one who was always faithful in her duties to the lodge and in her duties to her family, and in her brief career never failed to scatter sunshine ami flowers in loving kindness to I all. Therefore, be it Resolved, That while we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things j well, *e commend the bereaved family and friends to the blessed Redeemer in this their! hour of bereavement for solace and comfort, j and where she is they will soon meet and ; greet the loved one on that celestial shore, ! Resolved, That the lodge charter be; draped in mourning for the usual period as a mark of respect for our sister, and that j these resolutions be made a part of our j record and a copy be sent to the family of ■ the deceased and to the official organ, the Democrat and Press for publication.' Eliza Yeece, 1 Lizzie Willlaxs, . [ Com. Ada Fraxe, } °

Arrested for Attempted Rape. Last Monday Monroe Spraggins, who lives near Winslow, was arrested on a charge of attempted rape and brought to this city and placed in jail. An indictment was found at the present term of court charging him with assault and battery with intent to rape Carrie Kinser, aged IS years. | The girl was an inmate of the orphans’! home of this city and had been taken ont j by Spraggins sometime ago. Spraggins not being able to give bail is now in jail awaiting the action of the circuit court, his trial not yet being set for bearing. The young girl is now at the orphans’ home in this city.

Real Estate Transfers. Julia A. Wisdom to James M. Crowder,, lot 176, Lucas add, Winslow. Elizabeth Ault to James R. Chew, pt se qr se qr. and pt ne qr se qr sec 8v town 1 north, range 7 west, 6$ acres. James R. Chew to Henry J. Ault, pt se qr se qr. and pt ne qr se qr sec 8, town 1 north, range 7 west, 68 acres. Elizabeth Armstrong to Dixon Walker, w hf swqrsec 4, town 1 south, range 6 west. George L. Griffith to Newton E. Farmer, e f se qr sw qr sec 35. town 2 south, range 8 west, 30 acres. Edward P. Richardson to John E. Seacock, sw qr sec 18, town 1 north, range 8 west, 80 acres. Rice B. Russell et al to Kate Reasonbeck. mw qr sw qr sec SO, town 3 south, range 6 west, S3 acres. Mary A. Ursery to Henry Reieenbeck, w hf nw qr sec 5, town 3 south, range 7 west, 74 acres. William A. Benjamin et al to William E. Vaughn, 3 und 1-7 in aw qr ne qr sec 35, town 1 south, range 8 west. James Arnold et al to Josiah Newkirk* ne qr se qr se qr sec 5, town 1 north, range 7 west, 10 acres. Rachael Moxey et al to Jackson Erwin, pt nw qr nw qr, and pt nw qr nw qr, see 16, town 3 south, range 7 west. Jackson Erwtn and Matilda Erwin to Minnie C. Stork, pt nw qr nw qr see 16, town 3 south, range 7 west. David Griffith to Corda Minx, lots 19 and 44, Hawthorne’s add, Petersburg. David Grubb to J. E. Anderson, pt se qr sw qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 9 west, 12 acres. Jane E. Anderson to Felix Brittingham, pt se qr sw qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 9 west, 13 acres. John C. Howard to Rosana Vaughn, n hf ne q se qr see 26, town 1 south, range 8, west, 20 acres. Mary A. Milburn to W. V. Hargrove aud Nannie E. Barker, pt lot 108, Petersburg. Hestely Gilie to Cordelia Ridge, pt nw qr nw qr sec 35, towu 1 south, range 7 west, 2 aeres. Angeline Teague et al to Theodore Arnold, lot 14. Otwell. William Quackenbush to C. L. Holcomb et al, n hf swqr see 18, town 1 north, range 7 west, 20 acres. Auditor Pike county to Goodiet Morgan, se qr ne qr, and ne qr se qr sec 12, town 1 north, range 9 west, 80 acres. Josiah Newkirk to William E. Stone, ne qr se qr se qr sec 5, town 1 north, range 7 west, 10 acres. Sarepta 0. and Thirza B. Dean to Mollie Lamb, pt ne qr nw qr. and pt nw qr ne qr, j and pt sec 3, town 1 south, range 8 west, 394 acres. Persus J. Smiseret al to David Duster, pt lot 73 Petersburg. Auditor Pike county to Oma C. Bradfield, sw qr sw qr sec 8, town 1 north, range 7 west,,40 acres.

Obituary. Mrs. Josie Hammond, wife of S. P. Hammond of this city, died last Saturday morning of cancer, from which she had been a sufferer for more than two years. Her maiden name was Chaffee, and she was born in the town of Harrison, Ohio, April 29. 1853. She was married to S. P. Hammond September 19, 1882, to which union there was born three daughters who survive the mother. Mrs. Hammond was of a cheerful disposition and was liked br all who knew ber^ Previous to her marriage to Mr. Hammond she was employed in the Democrat office as a compositor when this office was under the management of William P. Knight. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence or. Lower Main street Monday afternoon by Rev. Elder, pastor of the C. P. church, with which church denomination Mrs. Hammond had united several years ago. Th? funeral was largely attended by friends. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of Honor fraternal orders, which orders performed the last rites at the Walnut Hills cemetery. Floral tributes were given by the Eastern ! Star, Daughters of Honor, Knights of Pythias and the printers of this city. Mr. Hammond and little daughters have the sympathy of the |ieople of this city in their sad bereavement of the loss of wife and mother.

Charged Will lacttt. John Crawford, an aged colored man living east of town on the Shandy land, was arrested last Friday on a bench waarant from the circuit court, charging him with the crime of incest. Not being able to give? bail he was remanded to the county jail to i swait trial. Crawford came here from: Dubois county a few years ago and has been engaged in gardening and making corn husk matt* which he sold about the city. He has a large family among whom a j daughter about 24 years old. The old ■ fellow says he is not guilty of the charge. Glad Tidings to Asthma Caterers. Foley’s Honey and Tar gives quick and positive relief to all cases. Bergen and Oliphaat, #

Union ltfss. Editor Democrat,—I thought possibly a few items from our little town would not be amiss, but possibly would be of interest to the readers of the Democrat/ I see that BrotherThompson seems to be very Sanguine of the success of Il&nnaism in Pike County, but my opinion is that whes the votes are counted out. that he will realize Ibis false prophesy in the matter. Free silver, as he seems to think, is not dead by any means. Brother Thompsou why don’t you teH your dear readers of the bank failures, the idle men seeking work, and of the shat downs in the east among the golden and blue blooded Pharaoh’s. Brother Thompson when you give an interview that is purported to have taken place between you and democrats of the county as to the deadness of the silver cause give their names. Come now, be honest with the people. ° Schools are neariug a close, with 100 days as the term. 31. B. Thomas and I*. El Hildebrand begin their spriug school March^th. A series of meetings has just begun at the C. P. church under the auspiuesof Rev. Kirkpatrick, the pastor. Elder J. W. Richardson of the Regular Baptist church, is conducting a meeting at Little Zion church, with marked success. Ou last Sunday * night by request he announced that he would give a. lecture to the little , folks, as it was his desire to cooperate with their parents in training their children to obey them and the scriptures. The night caine and the ‘‘amen" corner, as we term it, was crowded full of little folks from six to fifteen years old, there being over; 100 of the little folks out. The boose was packed to its utmost and many persons on the outside. Uis discourse was very appropriate to ehiidreu ami parents too. He talked an hour and fifteen minutes and the order was perfect throughout. His text was, 6 chap. 1, 2, 8 and 4th verses of Ephesians. The talk was highly appreciated and approved by all present. May his advice be taken by old and young and a better condition will exist. Uncle Jeff is a very forcible and logical reasoner on these subjects, hisobservations and acquaintance being so large fits him for such. He proves himself to be a great observer of the things that tend to make for one's peace and happiness as well as their ruin.. He shows himself to be a great reader of all phases of the Christian religion. May he live long to continue his good work. Occasional.

icipeu Items. Ora Taylor of western Kausas, is visiting here. The revival meeting is still on at the General Baptist church with gpod attendance and interest. Dr. Broad-well has purchased W. F. Rodiroel’s stock of hardware, and can be found at his old stand. Captain Sasser Sullivan attended church here Sunday. Florill Survant bought the property formerly owned by Dr. F. E. Hislmeyer. Dr. H. Pagin and H. H. Hoilenburg are doiug an extensive trade in timber. Miss Cora Smith of Petersburg, is visiting in this vicinity. Abe Cole of Oakland City, was here the first of the week pleading law land preaching the gospel. Tom Payne will open his new store here about the first of next week. > Willard Hays moved his family here last week. Willard has accepted a position with William Watts’crew. William R. Dealing, who has been confined to his bed for^sometirae with heart trouble, is slowly improving. W. F. Brock and family will shortly move to Oakland City, where Mr. Brock owns a livery stable. Mrs. Elias Garrett died last Sunday after a lingering illness of cancer of the. breast.

Otwell Deiugs, Several of the boys of Otwell visited Petersburg Imst week. Miss Bessie Ellis of Winslow, is here tins week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chpehart. Miss Della Smoot of Washington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Craig. The meeting that has been in progress at this place for three weeks has closed doing much good. Elder John W. Godwin Ibas gone to Warriek county to hold la protracted meeting. Rev. Whitted preached last Sunday night. The house was crowded. L. Jackson of Louisville, Kentucky, has moved his household goods into the Haury property, and his stock of dry goods and clothing into Dr. DeMotts stare room. Lemuel Carnes, the youag evangelist. has returned to his home near French Lick. “A Howling Sweew.” Wherever properly introduced Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, as a cure for constipation, has met with a phenomenal sate. Many druggists cannot say enough in praise of its merits, as well as its great popularity with the people. In 10c tnai si*e and also in 50c and f 1-00 sues, of Bergen and Oliphant. t

Circuit Court. The following case? harve been disposed , of in flie circuit court: / * -■ ■_ STATE CASES. State vs, George Inman. continued. State *?. Charles Gladish, obstructing public highway; trial by jury and verdict ' of acquittal. 5 State vs. Willie Rhodes and James Miner, petit larceny; continued in two cases. State vs. George Gideon, incest; continued. State vs. John Snaiser, selling liquor to minor, fined $20 in each cf four cases; and $10 in each of three cases. State vs. Lace Bartl, giving liquor to i minor; acquitted in five cases. State vs. Henry Craig, giving liquor to minor: plea of guilty; fined $20. State vs. Pearly Craig, provoke; plea of guilty, released daring good behavior. State vs. William Nieman, frequenting gambling house; fiued $5. * State vs. William Nieman and Tim Shea, plea of guilty; fined $10 each. State vs. Tim Shea, frequenting gambling house ; fined $5. State vs. Edward Blair, assault and battery with intent; continued. State vs. Edgar Brenten, disturbing meeting; fined $25. K CIVIL cases. Aetna life insurance company vs. Perry A. Miller et al, receiver; report of receiver approved. Thomas Carr vs. B. and O. S. W. R. R., damages; continued. , The No. 4 Fidelity loan association vs. L. R. Hargrave et al, receiver; continued. Alexander Galbeath et al vs. Alice Dillon et al, petition to sell real estate; continued. F. Curren and Co., vs. Martin Penner, account; dismissed. Charles Minehart vs. William Eaton et al: report of commissioner approved. Anna Si ruinous vs. John B. Simmons, divorce; granted. Belle Garvia vs.William Garvin, divorce; granted." - > Miuerva McDonald vs. Minnie McDonald g et al, petition for partition; dismissed. Maigartt McFetridge vs. Jauaes M. St urges, account; change of venue to Gibson county. Charles Wilgos ys. David DeTar, account * on contract;remanded for trial before justice of the peace. William Roettger vs. Nancy L. Cash, note and foreclosure; judgment for $32.75. Herman Hulman et al vs. Florence JL Kirne et al, note; judgment for $127.72.

Spurgeon liens. J. K. Arnold has moved to the John McCItiy farm. Miss Ida Farmer of Arthur, was here Sunday evening attending church. County Superintendent Corn was here last week visiting the schools. A, H. Oxby has recovered from a severe attack of typhoid fever, so as to be iu his store. , J. W. MeClary will move to his farm near Boonville in a few days. A. L. Powers of Oakland City, was here Tuesday on business. A small child of Mrs. Jane Lance died Monday night and was buried Wednesday. Elder F. M. Cato conducted the funeral services. > ‘ Elders Isaac Barrett aud son Edward are conducting a revival meeting at the General Baptist church. The house is well filled both morning and evening. They are having a very interesting meeting. There have been several conversions. ' David Mason, living in west Monroe, had a large shepard dog to bite three of his horses, several bogs and one of his sons and a neighbor boy, and fearing hydrophobia he killed the dog. In a few days his horses became sick, which soon developed into the dreaded disease, all dying in great agony, also one hog. He took his son to Dr. Mason, of Oakland City, for treatment, also his neighbor’s boy. The treatment of the boys seems to have prevented them from taking the disease. Mr. Mason has the sympathy of all his friends. On last Sunday morning Elmer Skinner, son of Joel Skinner, was jumping and badly hurt himself. His friends carried him to the home of C. W. Butler. Dr. Osborn was called and pronounced it rupture. It was feared at first he was fatally hurt, baf he was able Monday to be taken home. Shepanl & Langford’s new stare building when completed will be quite au improve. I ment to our town. They hope to have it completed by the middle of March and well filled with a new stock of goods.

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