Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 48, Petersburg, Pike County, 8 April 1898 — Page 1

VOL. XXVIII. PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY. APRIL 8, 1898. NO. 48

Two Little Girls in Blue W inode red by our store yesterday and the pretty dice of fine Dress Goods »iul Ktpbroideries caught their eyes. Was it any fault of tJiefc-a? They could uot id's* ’em by, they bought, went away happy aud today Are making them up. t|ur line of pretty patterns for dresses never was greater nor Hie styles prettier. They are creations the poets rave about, “if you see ’em you'll buy.” f We certainly have the prettiest line of Carpets and Curtains the mills ever produced. One Hundred Patterns to Select From. Look at the Special Prices tor April. Good eyery day Carpets, good and cheap, per yard ... lityc Good heavy Cottage Carpets, solid as a rock.. 20c Sea Isjaaid Carpets, entirely new, better than rag carpets........ v....... 25c Genuilie Star Ingraiu Carpets, the 40e kind ... •....35c All Wppl Ingrain Carpets, the 60c kind..{.. 45c Pretty patterns in Bruoells Carpets.._ .^ jOc Beautiful Patterns in Velvets, Moquettes, *te. During this sale we will give with every Cargat a baudsome Lace Curtain foil front door. ABK Carpets cut and matched and delivered free to any part of the city during this .special sale. There i> no place in the wide world, wtere vou can .buy Carj>e sj eheaj»er than, of us. w j V. Hargrove & Co. The Peoples’ Store, PETERSBURG, INDIANA. 1 i

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Washington Township. Pursuant to call of the couuty chairman about 140 of the democrats of Washington township met at the court house last Saturday afternoon for the purpose of selecting committeemen and delegates to the several conventions. Dan C. Ashby, township chairman,called I the meeting to order and George B. Ashby was-selected as presiding officer of the mee'ting and M. MeC. Stooj«, secretary. The next thing in order was tjh® selection | of a member of the county committee who is also chairman of the towuship. Jacob E. Schurz of this place, was put in nomination and elected by acclamation Precinct committeemen were elected as follows: Read. Win, A. Braden; Dixon, Elijah Miley; Court house, E. H. Goslin; llawkin?, J. L. Robing; Alford, Henry Ault. I The delegates to the various conventions were selectetT^y a rising vote in which every petson present was invited to particij>ate. Delegates were selected as follows: State convention—E. P. Richardson and A. II. Taylor; aliemates, S. G. Davenport aud P. A. Chappell. \

Congressional—J. E. Sehurz, P. A.Chappell, J. L. Robinson, anti E. A. Ely; alternates, S. G. Davenport, N. Corn, L. R. Hargrave ami J. D. Hollon. Judicial—Wiljiam Chew, William Liibs, Henry Ault and E. P. Richardson; alternates, L. C. Thomas, E. E. McAtee, Elijah Miiey and Lewis Bed?. Senatorial—W. V. Hargrove, F. R. Bilderback. W, S. Mitehell and Q\ J.t Nichols; alternates, T. K. Fleming, W. D. Curll, C. L. Holcomb and Horace Ely. Representative—S.G. Davenport,William Bell, J. D. Hollon anti James Chew; alternates, Lloyd Thompson. George Smith, .George A. floUonand W. A. linden. The meeting was very harmonious and was attended by more voters than any meeting of a 'similar kind ever held in the township. "The chairmen anti committeemen selected are representative men and who stand by the Chit ago platform and the People. The delegates are all well knows, men of the township who are thoroughly interested in the cause of the People. In all the meeting was a splendid one and the selection of delegates and members of the committee gave universe- satisfaction. Logan Township. The democrats of Logan township met pursuant to fall on Saturday last at Rumble. It was the larges* meeting in point .of number and in intelligence and enthusiasm ever held in the township and no doubt will result in good work in the coming campaign. The utmost harmony prevailed in the meeting, all present being satisfied with the results of the meeting. The meeting was called to order by Edward Beck, and Daniel Harrison ehpseu permanent chairman of the meeting and G. W. Loveless secretary. . Silas Kirk was chosen as a memer, of the county central committee. As precinct committeemen John Whitehead was chosen for the Bumble precinct aud William West for the 0<itsviile pr&cinct. They will give excellent.satisfaction in every respect to the voters of the township as they are well known and staud for 16 to 1 without any equivocation. Delegates to the several conventions were selected as follows: State convention—0. M. Miller. Congressional—P. R. Miller aud D. Hi Sweu. Senatorial—G. W. Loveless and H. B. Blaise. Representative—Allen Rumble and John Hightower., Judicial—Riley Rumble and William Miiey. The following resolutions were introduced and passed: Resolved, That the democracy of Logan township instruct their delegates in'convention to cast then votes for Hon. Thomas Duncan for Congress. Resolved, That the democracy of Logan township instruct their delegates in convention to cast their votes for Hon. E. P. Richardson for state senator. Resolved, That the democracy of Logan township instruct delegates to do all that li honorable to bring about harmony between Pike county and Dubois county.

Jefferson Town.hip. In pursuance ol the call made by W. J. Richardson, county chairman, the democrats of Jefferson township assembled at the Thomas school house last Saturday to the number of nearly 100. The democrats are enthusiastic and ready for the battle ol ballots and will mil up an ev*u 200 majority next November. The meeting was called to order With Daniel Sullivan in the chair and P. E. Chappell aa secretary, and proceeded at once to the selection of members of the commtUee and delegatee. John L. Braden was selected as a member of the county committee, and Fred E. Chappell as secretary of the township. Precinct committeemen wen selected as follows: No. I, Lafayette Trayler, No. 2, L. E. Traylor; No. 3, J. Z. Bell. Ail members of the committee are well known

| in the township ami their selection will give ! the very best of satisfaction, and are enthusiastic believers in the Chicago platform. The delegates selected to the several conventions are as follows: State convention—J. W. Thomas and 0. D. Harris; alternates, R. V. Willis and J. L. Capehart. Congressional—Daniel Sullivan, F. E. Chappell, B. fl. Osgathorpe and S. W. Chappell. Senatorial—Dr. R. W. Harris. C. A. Scraper, L. E. Trayler and Robert Edmondson. Representative and judicial—John L. Braden, Joel Coan, Elijah A. Bell and Everett McLaughlin. The meeting decided to nominate a town- ' ship ticket by a primary convention to be held at the call of the township chairman. The meeting endorsed the candidacy of Capt. Sasser Sullivan for joint representative of Dubois and Pike counties.

Marion Township. Editor Democrat: The democrats of .Marion township met in convention at Spraggins school'house Sat unlay, April 2, 1898, and proceeded to business by selecting Felix Miiier to act as chairman, and T. C. Nelson secretary of the meeting, alter which the body proceeded to business by selecting Oapt. Sasser Sullivan chairman of the township to lead the democrats to victory in the coming campaign. Committeeman. for precinct No. 1. L. B. Cook. Velpen; No. 2, Z. T. Bearing, Noxid. and James S. Ridge township secretary and treasurer. Delegate to the state convention—T. C. Nelson, Congressional—L. B. Cook, Jonas Kemp and James S. Ridge. Senatorial—Wyatt Corn. James S. Ridge and J. L. Richardson. Representative—Frank Geddes, Elias Garrett and James Bynum. Judicial—John Morgan, James II. Roblintr aud George W. Sullivan. We had a good time, good attendance and splendid interest, and feel that old Marion will come up in fiue shape in November with an overwhelming majority for free silver. The boys seen) to be more interested than ever before. The following resolutions- were adopted by the convention: Resolved, That we, the democrats in convention, reaffirm our devotion to the principles laid down by the Chicago convention of 1896. Resolved, That in case we have no candidate in our own county for Congress, that we favor the nomination of Thomas Duncan of Gibson county. Resolved, That we, the democrats of Marion township, heartily endorse the management of our township business by our present trustee, T. C. Nelson. Resolved, That we, the democrats of Marion township, do heartily endorse the labor of our representative, Sasser Sullivan, while in the general assembly of the state of Indiana, and recommend that he be elected at the November election, 1898, to represent Pike and Dubois counties. Madison Township. The democrats of Madison township rmt at Bowman last Saturday as directed bv the county chairman. The meeting was called to order by James Williams, the old chairman, with Martin Fowler as secretary, ai d proceeded by electing Smith M. William? as a member of the county committee, Peyton Burkhart as precinct committeeman and K. J. Fowler secretary. Delegates to the several conventions were selected as follows, the second name being alternate: State convention—J. W. Richardson, Columbus Burkhart. Congressional—J. D. Barker, M. T. Fowler. ‘ Senatorial—J. L. Harrison, E. J. Whitelock. Representative—J. J. Bowman, James Barker. Judicial—W.S. Robling, A. J. Willis. While the democrats of old Madison are few in number they always manage to come up smiling when there is work to do. The1 best of feeling prevailed in the meetiug.

Monroe Township. The democrats of Monroe township met at Pleasantville Saturday at one o’clock p. m. James A. Shepard was elected township chairman, anu J. W. Scales, secretary. John Scales of Pleasant ville precinct, Warrick Mason of Arcadia precinct, and Joseph Shrode of France precinct, were chosen precinct coimnitteemeu. J. A. Shepard ami F. A. Butler were chosen delegates to state convention. William Jordan, John Davis, Thomas Conner and Downe;- Beatty were chosen delegates to congressional convention. Senatorial convention--Joseph Ashby, A. G. Cato, Conrad Reed and Warrick Mason. Representative—J. B. Ambroose, Warren Wiggs, Henry Suttoi and W.R. Langford. Judicial—Vinson 1'rauce, Sam McClure, George Ashby and Jo»ph Ferguson. , The following resoi it ions were adopted: Resohrtd, That we t^tUrm the principles | as set fort!) in the Chisago platform of 1886. Resolved, That vjf t»cogmae the money

! i j. i t question the issue in the coming campaign and respectively invite all voters that are in favor of the free coinage of both gold and silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 to assist us in nominating and electing a township ticket. Resolved, That we recognize in the Hon. Thomas Duncan of Gibson county, a gallant leader in the race for Congress in >1896. That we are anxious to follow his leadership again, and that our delegates when assembled in convention are instructed to cast the vote of Moufoe township as a unit for him for standard bearer, as long as he may be a candidate for congressional honors before our next congressional convention, provided Pike county has no candidate. The convention was well attended and all predicted a sweeping victory in the coming campaign.

Pataka Township. The democrats of Patoka township are very enthusiastic and the meeting last Saturday was one of the largest ever held in the township the seats all being occupied and many having to stand. The free silver voters were in attendance from all parts of the township to take part in the selection of the committee and delegates to thr several conventions. The meeting was called to order by Zale Whitman, chairman, and Alden Heuring was selected as secretary. The convention then proceeded to the work as outlined by the county chairman. • , As a member of the county committee Clel M. Riley was elected by acclamation. Precinct committeemen were selected as follows: Winslow, Elmo Young; Arthur, John Carey; Littles, Horatio Curtis; Burch, i Everett Wiggs. Delegates were then selected to the | various conventions as follows; State contention—Henry J. Wiggs ami 1 Elmo Young; alternates, P. H. Beatty and Dr. David DeTar. Congressional—John Carey. W. H. Scales, C. E. Skinner and Alden IIcuring. Seigniorial—T. J. Fleener, Zale Whitman and J. D. Asfiby. Representativt^-Johu II. McConnell, Abe Asliby, Perry Mi ley and Joseph FVan«$. Judicial—William Spencer, Dr. David Di'Tar, James Vaughn and O. P. DeBruler. The delegates to the several conventions | were instructed and will cast their votes in the congressional convention as they see fit. To Logan Township Democrats. Notice is hereby given to the democrats, populists and silver republicans who believe in the cause of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 without the aid or consent of any other nation, to meet in convention at Cehter school house. Friday, April 14th. 1898. at one o'clock p. m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for township officers to i»e voted for at the November election, 1898. Silas Kirk, Chairman. Marion Towusliip Convention. The democrats aud all free silver voters of Marion township will meet in mass convention at the Spraggins school house, Saturday. April 16th, for the purpose of nominating candidates for townshipofficcrs to be voted for at the November election.

Remarkable Rescue. Mrs. Michael Curtain. Plainfield, Illinois, makes the statement that she caught cold, which settled on her lungs; she was treated for a month by her family physician, but grew worse. He told her she was a hopeless victim of consumption and that no medicine could cure her. Her druggist suggested Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption; she bought a bottle and to her delight found herself benefited from first dose. She continued its use and after taking six bottles, found herself souud and well, now does her own housework and is as well as she ever was. Free trial bottles of this great discovery at J. R. Adams & "Son's drug store, large bottles 30 cents and $1.00. Velpen Items. The fruit crop in this vicinity is badly damaged. Miss Anna Painter of Duff, came up last Sunday to spend the summer. > Lee Risley, W. L. Survant, Jasper Abell and Walter Burlingame left for Oakland City Monday to attend school. The seats for the new M. E. church are iu position now. The M. E. Sunday school will give an entertainment Saturday night, A rii 9th. All aie cordiallv invited. L. B. Cook has opened up a drag store in Hoilenberg's building opposite the postoffice. F. M. Payne will soon begin the erection of a large add elegant dwelling. I Have Tall had the Grip? If you have, yon probably need a reliable | mediciue like Foley’s Honey and Tar to j heal your lung? mid stop the racking cough | incidental to this disease. J. R. Adams 4! Kidney Diseases i Are the most fatal of all diseases. Foley’s Kidney Cure a guaranteed remedy » money j I refunded. J. K. Adams & Socu a

Latest War Sews. The papers Wednesday contained the news that the president would send in hie message that evening declaring Cuban;independence, but the message did not go to Congress, and as Thursday’s papers state may never be sent to Cougress. It was approved by the cabinet, but from-some reason best known to President McKinley he has withheld. Whether Congress will take action on the matter remains to be seen. Has Spain weakened or has the United States? RKAL ESTATE TKANSJFKKS.

Record •( the Change* tb*t litre Been Recorded. George W. Ross to George W. Hudson, pt nw qr see 35?, town 1 south, range 6 west, 20 acres. . John E. Sweeney et al to George W. Hudson, pt nw qr nw qr sec 38, town 1 sdtJth. range 7 west, 30 acres. < Lewis W. Rumble to Charles A. Rumble, s pt w hf ne qr nw qr sec 18, town 1 south, range 8 west, 10 acres. Ella Richardson to Lewis R. Rumble, pt e hf ne qr sec 18, town 4 south, range 8 west, 33 acres. William H. Hoagland to Byron Brenton, se qr se qr sec 30, town 3 south, range 7 west, 40 acres. Byron Brenton to William H. Hoagland, se qr neijr sec 19, town 3 south, range 7 west, 40 acres. ' , Martin F. Falls to Joseph Zimmerman, pt nw qr se qr°sec 14, town 1 south, range 9 west. Auditor Pike county to William B. Abbott, pt se qr nw qr.and pt ne qr nw qr see 38, town 1 south, range 7 west, 40 acres. Julina Thomas to Sarah A. Johnson, pt lot 53, Winslow. Ellen Walker to George B. Taylor, und ^ £ pt s hf nw qr sec 31, town 2 sooth, range 6 west, 10 acres. Johu Taylor et al to George B. Taylor, und s hf nw qr sec 21, town 3 south, range 6 west, 80 acres. George B. Taylor to John Taylor, pt se qr nw qr sec 21, town 2 south, range 6 west, 10 acres. - Linnie Garland to Charles Wiscaver, pt se qr ne qr, and pt ne qr se qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 6 west, 5$ acres. Mary J. Keg to Vincent Frederick, pt sec 5, town 1 south, range 9 west, and pt sec 33, town 1 north, range 9 west. Francis M. Keg to L. C. Frederick, pt nw4 qr ne qr sec 5, town 1 south, range 9 west. Joseph S.> Hurt to Byron Brenton, se qr se qr sec 30, town 2 south, range 7 west, 4<) acres. ■ ' * Martin Shoulders to Thomas W. Shoulders, n hf sw qr ne qr sec 1, town 3 south, range west, 20 acres. Anna Knox to iiizzie Davenport, pt lot 15, Proffit's add to Petersburg. Philip Meyers ro Eliza A. Hurst, pt sw qr ne qr sec 20, town 1 south, range 8 west; 20 acres, Mafiah Thomas to Perry Scraper, pt se qi* see 31, town 1 north, range 6 west, arces. Simeon SSmers et al to Thomas Robling, pt se qr se qr sec 24, town 1 south, range 8 west, 20 acres. George W. Rudolph to John D. Gray, blocks 46, 54. 61, 62, 69 and 70, aud lots 6, 7, 8. 9 and 10, block 53, and lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and l6, block 39, and lots 2 and 15, block 45. Alford. Ella Richardson to Green B. Reed, n pt ne qr nw qr sec 31, town 1 north, range 8 west, 12 acres.

Rheumatism Cured. My wile has used Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and I can recommend it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household use ; for which we haye found it valuable.—-W. J. Cuvier, Red Creek, X. Y. Mr.Cuyler is one of the leading merchants of this village and oneof the most prominent men in thi^ vicinity.—W.G. Phippin,editor Red Creek Herald. For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. » Otwell Doings, The assessor and his deputies started oat last Monday, Pursuant to aoal) of the county chairman the voters met at the Thomas school house last Saturday and selected the township and precinct chairmen. The meeting was well attended. Perfect harmony exists in Jefferson. Henry Edwards and wife and Mr. Davidson and wife of Petersburg, Sundayed at Otwell. Eiwood Capehart and wife were the guests of J. L. Capehart and wife Sunday. John Miley and wife of Petersburg, were the guests of J. L. Braden and wife last Sunday. Mariahr Thomas has sold her farm to Dick Scraper, She will move to Oakland City soon, Willis Beadles of Yelpon was ip Otwell last Sunday. John B. Braden and Bed Abbott were at Jasper last Tuesday on business. Frank Keubler of Jasper, passed through our town en route to Petersburg. . - ,