Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 44, Petersburg, Pike County, 11 March 1898 — Page 1

VOL. XXVIII. . PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY. MARCH 11, 1898. NO. 44

House Cleaning 1* almost here. Hadn’t you better prepare for it? Don't pul off looking for that Carpet until the very last minute. If you do 14you’ll be sorry.” We are offering special inducements to early buyers One Hundred Patterns to Select From. Look at the Special Prices for March Good every day Carpets, good and cheap, per yard ........,. .12fc Good Heavy Cottage Carpets, solid as a rock.....20c Sea Island Carpets, entirely new, better than Rag Carpets.......25c Genuine Star Ingrain Carpets, the 40e kind.. 85c All Wool Ingrain Carpets, the 60c kind....i.. 45c Pretty Patterns in Bruswells Carpets........50c Beautiful Patterns in Velvets, Moquettes. etc. Cf’Durinjf this sale we will give with every Carpet a handsome Lace Curtain for front door.' _ All Carpets cut and matched, and delivered free to any part of the city during this Special Sale. There is no place in this wide world where you can buy Carpets cheaper than of us. W. V. Hargrove & Co. The Peoples* Store, PETERSBURG, INDIANA,

This is a Man Thai bought one of our ail Wool Tailor Made Suit?: for $7.50. just like other storms asked him tan dollars1. See ^ -| that pleasant smile of satisfaction on his noble face, Reader, ‘’w thou and do likewise.' Vjj) Line of Men's and Roys' flue Tailor Made Clothing ever * shown here. Xew High Art Clothing; not tlie kind mixed stores sell; and dear reader, it costs no more than 7=* the ordinary kind. The only difference between our ('lotjjjng an<i the tailors is the price. i i We Have the Greatest t 1 >>MOTHERS«

Ik>n't forget the little ones: bring 'em in etui let us fit them out in one o£ the Famous Jaue Hopkins' Suits; they are little beauties and wili stand the racket. LINEN COLLARS, 5 CENTS. S|*ecial one iiav's sale of Gent’s Linen Collars in all the new shapes of standing and lav down. These are the kind you j>ay 15c for the world over, but we have this little treat for you, the ouly conditions are: they are for sale on ^TUESDAY, MARCH 15<? One day ouly, and not more than five to any one customer. fW'See Window Display. Star Clothing House, High Art Clothiers, PETERSBURG, INDIANA. t f 4 4 4 : t 4 4 4 4 * 4 4

A. F. Cabel.of Wa&hington. was in town ' last Friday on^msiness. William Nixon of CUy township, was in town Saturday on buMness. M. M. Qowen of CUy township, was in town last Saturday on business. Rev. J. P. Jacobs of Evansville, will hold I services at the Baptist church Friday] evening. Owing to the crowed conditiou of our columns the correspondence was omitted this week. Her. Joseph Wiggs and William Shaw of Patoka town&ip, were in town Monday on business. W. S. Manning, one of the solid free silventes of Monroe township, was in town last Saturday on business. “The Fatal Wedding” at the A. M. E. church on Thursday, March l?lh, at 8 p.m. Admission, adults. 15 cents; children, 10 cents. 1 ' David Corn of Augusta, an old time friend of the Dkxoc&aT, made this office a pleasant call Monday while in town on business.__ J. W. McCUry of Spurgeon, Pike county, has purchased a farm near DeGonia, and has moved his family to that place. We are glad to welcome him to Warrick county, ar-BoounUe Enquirer,

Hanigan Reedy of Clay township, was m town Monday on business. John B. Blaise of Logan township, transacted business in town Momlay. l^afayelte Traylor, living near Otwell, was in towu hast Saturday on business. Circuit court will adjourn Saturday, and on Monday Judge Bly will open oourt at Jasper. Moses Skinner, a prominent farmer living near Arthur, was in town Monday last on business. _ The Maule ooal mine at Princeton has been closed down throwing out a large number of men. E. L. Hatfield, A. P. Cabel, Dr. Scanlin and John *M. Castedo of Washington, were here last Thursday on business, Wild ducks and geese are making their way northward, which is an indication that spring is already here and that cold weather is about over. The county assessors of the state will hold a meeting at Indianapolis March 15 for the purpose of agreeing upon some method of valuation »n the various counties. Logan Richardson has a bible that vat printed by Alexander Kincaid, Bis Majesty’s Printer, at Edinburg, Scotland, in the year ITU, which makes it now 127 years old.—Oakland City Enterprise.

6. T. Kime was in Evansville Wednesday on busines matters. Subscribe for Che Democrat and get all the latest county news. W. G. Bottoms of near Arthur, was in town last Saturday transacting’business. C. G. Ward will sell from March 5th to March 18th bucket syrup at 35 cents cash. Fred Butler, a prominent stock raiser and dealer of Monroe township, was in town last Saturday. At Mai Blitrer's New York store you will find one of the largest and best stocks of gents furnishing goods. 43-2 Mrs. W. A. Richardson returned from Indianapolis Monday, where she had been purchasing millinery goods. The largest shipment of goods ever made to Petersburg from the east was made this reek to Max Blitxer of the New York store. Bromoline will cure a cold while you sleep. No cure, no pay. 25 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. _ _ 36—tf Mel Thomas, Robert Liyneman and Mel Catt of Clay township, were in town Saturday attending the democratic committee meeting. Thomas 0. Nelson, trustee of Marion township, was iu town last Sat unlay attending a meeting of the democratic county committee. t^uinoria positively cures chills and fever when other remedies fail. No cure, no p»y. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen ami Ohphant. 36—t f For Salk—A large, stout farm horse, without a blemish, also a young mare: will sell cheap on J2 months uote as I have no use for them. Call at Hargrove A Co's., store. ___ 44—tf Don’t annoy others by your coughing, and risk your life by neglectiug a cold. One Miuute Cough Cure cures, coughs, colds, croup, grippe and ail throat and lung troubles. J. It. Adams & Son, The ladies of rue M. E. church will hold a coffee social jg, the home of Mrs. John Read next Thursday night. Ac interesting program has been jirepared for the occasion. Admission ten cents; refreshineuts will tie served free.

»V hooping cough is tlw most distressing malady ; but its duratiou can be cut short bv the use of One Minute Cough Cure, which is also the best kuown remedy for croup and all lung and bronchial troubles. J. li. Adams & Son. Gaines Farmer has accepted a position :as traveling salesman for the Champion machine company. He will work the sout hern part, of the state with headquarters at Evansville. He has had several years experience and is a No. 1 salesman. We are anxious to do a little good in this world and can think of no pleasanter or better way to do it thau by recommending One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive of pneumonia, constipation aud other serious lung troubles that follow neglected colds, J. K. Adams & sou. A party of engineers who are surveying the proposed Black Diamond route from Vincennes to New Albany have reached this place. The road will come within a mile and a quarter of English, and will tap some of the best ooai fields in this part of the state. \ The engineers sav there is no question but the road will be built.-^-English item.

The Albany. X.Y., Times-Union contains the following in reference to George Hisgen, who was born and raised in this city, but now engaged in the manufacture of the famous Four Brothers axle grease: The Single tax roan last evening decided to nominate Mr. George Hisgen oT this city for congress. He will have the endorsement of the silverites and will doubtless poll a targe vote. Joseph and James Stewart were on trial in the circuit court last Friday on the charge of ^ssault and battery with intent to kill. Sunetime Iasi September Tom Howard visited the home of the Stewarts near Glezen and in a fight that followed Howard was struck on the head with a wrench and badly injured. In the trial it developed that the state had not made out a case and Prosecutor Cox on Saturday dismissed the case. Daniel Taylor died at his home on south Seventh street last Saturday evening of | dropsy. Mr. Taylor had been an invalid | for the past two years having suffered a partial stroke of paralysis. He was 66 years of age and leaves a widow i and four children to mourn their loss. He was a soldier in the late war. baring served in company G, 143 Indiana regiment. He was an old resident of Petersburg, having lived here for many years. The funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon by Rev. Elder, pastor of the C. P. church. The last ceremonies were conducted by tbe G. A. R. poet, of which he was a member, at Walnut Hills cemetery, where the remains were Lud to [rest,

Miss Florence Arnold is visiting friends at Washington. Go to H. H. Tislow liar all kinds of watch and dock repairs. 28* J. V. Gillum of Oakland City, was in town last Friday on business. Mrs. G. T. Kime and children are visiting relatives at Union this week. Dr. Blythe of Rosmer, was in the eity last Friday attending court as a witness. C. G. Ward will sell from March 5th to March 13th bucket syrup at 35 cents cash. Lew Trayior. trustee of Jefferson township. was in town Saturday circulating j among friends. Organ* for Sale—A firstclass organ for sale; been used about a year; good as new. Call at this office at once. J. L. O’Bannou of Harrison county, was in town this week. He was a member of the last session of the legislature. Bromoliue will positively cure a cold in 24 hours. No cure, no pay. 25 vents. For sale by Paul Bros., and Bergen and Oliphant. __ 36-tf John EL Cross of. Cincinnati, of the American telephone and telegraph company, was in the city last Saturday on ! business. Quinoria is guaranteed to cure chills, fever and all malarial disorders. No cure, no j>ay. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergeiu and Oliphant. 36—tf Don't forget special sale Star Clothing House Tuesday, March 15th. Gents’ linen collars all new styles at 5 cents each for one day. See window display. James Eppersou of Liuton, deputy mine inspector, was here Tuesday making an investigation of the accident at the Woolley | mine in which Harris was killed Vienna, Illinois, August 13, 1897. —“We | sold five gross of your ‘Improved Chill and Fever Cure* in 1893. and this year it is the leader with us. Simpson I)ri*g Co., m W. C. Simpson. Manager. Drilling on No 4 gas well on the Goodnd | land will commence Saturday. The rig will he up and the machinery all set and in working trim by today. Mr. Warner, the | contractor, expects to have the well completed in 60 days.

Foley's Honey anil Tar cough medicine is unquestionably the be^t remedy for the throat and lungs. Pleasant to take and is guaranteed. Bergen & Oiiphant. in There are three little things which do more work than any other three little things created—they are the ant, the hee and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers, the last being i the famous Little Early Risers, the last being the famous little pills for stomach and liver troubles. J. R. Adams & Son. Wonder why the Pike Couuty Democrat doesn’t tell us some more about the Black Diamond railroad.—Winslow Era. Say, Bryant, what do you know about voting the aid? Now don’t worry yourself, the Black Diamond engine whistles will be blowing for Petersburg statiou before two years roll round. Johu Whitman is again in the field selling bicycles of all standard makes at prices that will astonish you. He is agent for the Columbia, Hartford and other makes. Call at his store on lower Main street and see him before making your purchase or selection. If your wheel ueeds repairing or you need supplies of any kind see John Whitman, ageut for bicycles.

tapt. t>as$er Minivan or Manon township, member of the last session of the legislature* was in the city last Saturday. The captain : is a candidate for the nomination to the legislature from Dubois and Pike counties at the coming convention, the date of which has hot yet been determined upon by the two counties. He is very popular in Pike county and is well and favorably known ; throughout Dubois county, and should the nomination be given him would be elected by 2,000 majority, A local freight train south on the E. k I, was wrecked at Camp Manning, four miles jsouth of Washington, Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. Eight or ten loaded cars were dumped off the track and piled up promiscuously. All trains were delayed until Monday afternoon. The evening accommodation goinj; north Saturday eras laid out here until Monday morning, G.A. ] Holmes, a brakeman on the freight train, ; was the only perse n injured. He was j thrown about thirty feet and sustained a bad scalp wound and several fractured ribs ou the right side. H e was brought her* | aud Dr. Hunter made an examination and jhe was then taken through to Evansville j and placed in a bespit il. The wreck isone ; of the worst that has occurred on the E. & -1. in many years. The accomodation palled oat Monday morning lor Washington, but when near the wreck lau into a coal car standing on the trac e. The engine was badly damaged, bat was patebed up and the train then backed oat tor Evansville, not making the trip to Washington.

Mis. S. Thompson is visiting her parents in Monroe township this week. If you are looking for the latest in spring stile hats call at the Jfew York store. 45-3 John M. Davis, trustee of Monroe township, was in town Monday on business. ' C, G. Ward will sell from March 5th to March 15th bucket syrup at 35 cents cash. Wifliatn J. Shrodes of Stendal, ex-sheriff of Pike county, was in the city the first of the week on business. For Sale Cheap.—Hot air pumping engine; can be run by one gas jet or lamp. J. L. lugleheart, Evansville, Ind. 8tf Senorets cure chronic constipation, kidney and liver complaint. Price 25 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. * 35-tf Eggs from thoroughbred dark Bramah and Cornish Indian games, prise winners; eggs $1.00 per setting. Call on Willard E. Smith, Petersburg, Ind. You can buy nice calicoes at 3*e, 4c and 5c. nice gingham 3|c, good shunting 3}c, a silk dress or velvet carpet in proport km. 44rtf Harurove & Co. Miss Eva Beaxley. an experienced dressmaker. has accepted a position with W. L. Barrett, and any suggestion she can make on dress goods and trimmings will be glad to do so. _ Max Blitxer. who went east a few weeks ago, has returned home and his new spring stock is now coming by every train and is heing put on the shelves and counters at the New York store for inspection by the purchasing public. ' ' 43-1 A thrill of terror is experienced when a brassy-cough of croup sounds through the house night. But the terror soon changes to relief after One Minute Cough Cure has been administered. Safe and harmless for children. J. R. Adams & Son. Every voter in Pike county should read the masterly speech of Senator Turpie on s ver in this issue of the Democrat. When j you are through reading it pass the paper: around in your neighborhood that all may j have an opportunity of reading this great I speech on the silver question.

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor'of jhe English Baptist church, at Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says: “A few applications of this liniment proved of great service to me. It Subdued the inflammation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me.” For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. >. m State Geologist Blatchley in his last report has the following with reference to the Southern Indiana coal fields: As the gas and oil supplies of the state diminish her coal lands will iucrease in value. The capitalist who can afford to wait a few years for his increment cannot do better than to invest in some of the coal lands of Pike, Sullivan, Greene, Owen, Clay or Parke counties. William L. Gaines,living near Blackburn, hail both hands^badly burned Monday. Uis wife was cdbking a meal and in some maimer her clothing caught and Mr. Gaines seeing her condition at once went to her rescue. In putting out the flames his hands were hadly burned and his whiskers badly j scorched. Mrs. Gaines was not burned to any extent; except two or three places on I the hands. It will be several days before Mr. Gaines will be able to use his hands. Dr. Kime dressed the injuries.,

oaiumay evening a lauu accident occurred at the Woolley coal mines in which Thomas 0. Harris lost his life. It is the custom of the miners at the hour of five o’clock to make their shots in order to knock down the coal, and Harris was making His shot when the accident occurred He had lit the squib and before he'eould get out of the way it went off, knocking down an immense quantity of coal which fell on him. In the shot he had usad about six pounds of powder, and the coal was blown out with tremendous force. Emory Miley, who was near at the time, gaye the alarm, and the coal was remoTed and Harris brought out of the mine and taken to the wash house and "Dr* J. 8. Burger called. The doctor made an examination and found that the skull bad been crushed and the brains ooxiog out, besides the left collar bone was broken. Harris was unconscious and was placed on a stretcher to be removed to his home on East Walnut street, and when opposite the M. E. church death relieved him of his suffering. D-. Kune, county coroner, held an inquest Saturday night. Mr. Harris was 60 years of age mid had been engaged in mining coal tif the past ¥7 years. He came here from Washington about a year ago and commenced work in the Woolley mines. He was raised in Jeffensou township, this county, and when the civil war broke out i he enlisted at Otwell. and was a member of Co. E, 58th regiment. The remains were taken to South Washington Monday morning where the funeral ser*v#s were held that afternoon. A widow and several grown children are left to moupQ the sudden death of husband and lather.

Miss Lei* Smith of Princeton, is -visiting Miss Ada Oliphauf thigttwee&. H. H. Tislow. jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 28* H. A. A$hby, one of Patoba township’s solid democrats, was in town last Saturday. Samuel J. McNeeleyof Monroe township, has had bis pension increased to $8 .per raocth. _ The New York store has -received -one Of* tbeSnest and best lipe® of shoes for babies up to grown persons ever seen. wai Petersburg. Senorets* purify the blood and beautify the complexion. jCure constipation. 25 cents. Per sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen ami Oliphact. 38-tf Any one willing to make a home for a large boy, from eleven to fifteen years of age, is requested to write The Board of State Charities. Indianapolis, Indiana. J. S. Ridge of Nosttl, was in town last Saturday attending a meeting of the democratic county committee. Aim is an active democrat and oue of the substantial young men of Marion township. What pleasure is there in life with a» headache, constipation and biliousness? Thousands experience them who could become perfectly healthy by using DeWitt’s Little Early Risers the famous little pills. J. R. Adams & Son. The Hazleton mining company, which was organised to prospect for gas, oil and minerals in Knox and Gibson counties, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $20,000. Tee company is- composed of Vincennes and Hazleton capitalists. Vinson France of Monroe township, was in town Tuesday on business. Mr. France was formerly commissioner of Pike county and while serving in that capacity made a capable and efficient county official. He has many friends throughout Pike county.. After years of untold suffering from piles, B.W.Pursell of Knitnersville,Pennsyl vania, was cured by using a single box of DeWitt’s Witch liable Salve. Skin diseases such as eczema, rash, pimples aud obstinate sores are readily cured by this famous remedy. J. R. Adams & Son.

I have been afflicted with rheumatism for fourteen years and nothing seemed to give any relief. I was able 4.0 be around all the time, but constantly suffering, i had tried everything I could hear of and ai last was told to try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, which 1 did, and was immediately relieved and in a short time cured. I am happy to say that it has not since returned.—Josh Edgar, Germantown, Cal. For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. _ . _- m Division No. 40, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, met last Friday night at the armory and held their annual election of officers and installation. The following officers were elected and installed by Lieut* C61. A. II. Taylor: Captaiu—John 0. Davis. Lieutenant—Dr. T. R. Rice. Herald—L. V. Colvin. Recorder—S. P. Hammond.’’ Treasurer—Sol Frank, Guanl—L. L. Dearing. Sentinel—C. C. Murphy. The division will drill every two week* and practice up for the national encampment which wijl be held at Indianapolis next August.

Another of the pioneer citizens of Southern Indiana has passed away. Last Friday about noon, AUen T. Fleming of this city died at his home, corner Walnut and Fourth streets after an illness of only a week. Mr. Fleming was attacked with lagrippe which finally turned into a very severe ease of pneumonia, but it was thought the evening before that he was soma better. During the night, however, he grew rapidly worse until death. Mr. Fleming was born in Crawford county* this state, November 1, 1830. where he grew up to manhood. In 1843 he was married to the wife who survives him, and shortly after | his iharriage moved to Dubois county and ! bought a farm near Ireland, where he remained until about 14 years ago when he moved to this city. From early lit# until he moved to thiscity he had been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was very successful iu life. In his younger days he was active in politics and was elected by the democrats of Dubois county to tfee lower house-of the legislature in the '60s. He afterward served as senator txofit the district «af which Dubois was one of the counties. He was also elected as land appraiser in Dubois county foy two terms end held other- positions of trust at various times. He was a good and one who always gave of his means to help those in distress, no one in need ever being turned away, He was the father of ony well known townsman, ex-Postmaster T. J£. Fleming, : who with his aged mother mourn the loss of father and husband. The funeral services were held at the family residence I Sunday afternoon conducted by Elder J. W, | Kichardson which were very largely attended. The interment was at' Walnut : Hills cemetery. In this connection the ' family detent os to return their sincere . thanks to friends for kind services rendered ' during the sickness of Mr. Fleming,