Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 11, Petersburg, Pike County, 22 July 1898 — Page 1

VOL. XXIX. PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY. JULY 22, 1898. NO. 11

Grand Clearance Sale for July.

JULY is one of the hottest months of the j»ar. You roust not ' worry, drink ice water or work. To avoid worry attend our grand July Clearance Sale. We have thousands of yards of Remnants *n Wash Goods, Prints, Challies, Muslins, Embroideries, Ginghams, etc. Hundreds of pairs of Shoes and Slippers on our bargain .counter wt half price. Odd sizes in Corset®, odd pairs of Kid Gloves, short

> lengths in Carpet*: in (net everything in our store gves At n out price during I this s«le. T-his is to he a clean up sale, cost not considered, and U you dojrt | Uke advantage of it you .will miss the chance uf a lifetime. I - ' * , ; ■ I See the July Bargains. i i 50 cent Shirt Waists, for July, 25c. { 75 cent Shirt Waists, for July, 65c. 39 cent Summer Corsets, nice and cool, <50, Silk Mitts, all pure silk, goes at 15c per pair. White Silk Parasols, pure silk, $1.00. | Boy's Waists, made with ruffle, 50c kind. 39c. I 500 yards dark ground Figured Silks, 50c kind, 25c a yard. Silk Face Veiling, in red, blue, purple acd tag, 9c a yard. 1 Ladies* Cool Summer Vests, 5c. ► | Ladies' Slippers in tan and black, 50c. Ladies' Kid Shoes, button or lace, 94c, ! •" • "" . Thiii sale will l*c for July ouly. Take, advantage of these ttargains, tW y [ are for you. Make our more your headquarter*. Plenty of fans and iee v»Wr. tW“de»*»'ts for Standard Patterns. Send ys your name and we will mail I vou the new fashion plates. - ) ' 1

W. V. Hargrove & Co., PETERSBURG’S BARGAIN «TORI, •50PETERSBURG, INDIANAN •■•Ml

Shirt Talk. A Shirt is what wv are having. Shirts of all di’seriptions. Imported Madras, Cloth. Cheviots and Percales in large Plaids. siuail Checks and Stripes. Ju't the thing to keep you cool during this hot weather. Here is 4 few ol the many bargains we offer: 75 Men's white band, no collar, soft Percale and Cheviot. Shirts, sizus 14. 144, 16 ami I64. Sold at 50 atnl 75c. Sale price .. 48 Men’s Colored Percale Shirts with 2 Collars detached, all sizes. Sold at 73c. Sale price .v.. ... 39c 50c 59 Men’s Nobby Check Percale Shirts, no Collar. 1 pair Cuffs, all sizes. £JQ/> Sold at 85c. Sale price........ Wvv 83 Men's plain and fancy figured Percale ShinU, Collars and Cuffs AT7r\ attached, ail sizes. Sold «! (Me. Sale price. . Hf §C 97 Men*a fancy plaid and striped woven Madras Shirts, no Collar, ode pair Cuff', warranted not to fade, duett. Coon & Cos. leader. Ah_ Sold at f 1.25. Sale price... a/OC This sale will close in two weeks; take advantage of it and supply yourself in hot weather Shirts. Kach one sold as advertised. «Star Clothing Houses PETERSBURG, INDIANA, tlTOpen until 10 o'clock Saturday Nights. J

The Prrss. of this city is becoming a' notorious kicker. One of the thinnest articles that ha* appeared in that journal for sometime past was that of Attacking Sheriff Hidgway for the reason that he was born in Pennsylvania. If the editor of the Press .desires that no outsider should crane to Pike comity he should immediately post op signs “No Admittance.** The people extend a welcome, with probably theexeep- j tk>n of the Press editor, to all to come and ! dwell among them. Mr. Hidgway has made ’ an excellent citizen of Pike comity and by! his bone* and straight forward business methods made many warm personal friends in the communities in which he has transacted business. The Press also says that he was put on the ticket two years ago as a “filler.** Strange' is it not, that a man who was put on as a “filler” should become such an efficient “wrapper,” and defeat one of the strongest meu in the republican jjMMrty. Th« vote showed that Hidgway

Terr popular at bonne where he lin ked but three vote* of carrymg Patoka township, which ha* never given under 100 republican majority. Ridgwav he* always worked for the iotereds of the comity since ! he became a resident and not against it.; IIis opponent, Orion Peed, is a director in ' the Oakland City fair, which was a competitor of the Pike county fair, The home fair is no more. Cr D. 11 ouch in*, the republican candidate for treasurer, is also a director m the Oakland City fair. Thompson it is time to ring off and give I your own candidates a rob for bniiding up ; the intprst* in other conntiee instead of ' their own, Main street should be bricked or macadamised. Petersburg is growing and improvements in keeping should he made. Patrick H. Beal tv, one of the prominent farmers living near Arthur, »e<? in the city last Saturday on business.

Go to H. H. Tjslow for all kind.* of watch and dock repairs. 28* The weather has been extremely hot daring the past several days. Sear. F. A. Heuring of Gentryville, visited relatives here this week. Miss Justine Wolf of Cincinnati, is visiting G.ustoff Frank and family. Dr. Clarenoe Abbott of Otwell, was in town Wednesday on business matters. The Washington orchestra serenaded never*! of our citizens last Saturday night. James Green spent Sunday in Gibson eoynty the guest of rdatiyes and friends. J. L. Capehart and Ralph Davidson of Gtwell, were in town yesterday on business. Lawnaaoe Horn brook moved into the Reus* property, corner Seventh nod Poplar street*, this week. J. Z. Bet!.* one of Jefferson township's prominent school teachers, was in < town Wednesday .transacting business. Norton t Jones'circus failed to put in an appearance here yesterday owing to a collapse of the concern at Crawfoedsville. Hon. A. B. Taylor and wife left yesterday morning for Juneau. Alaska, where they wilt spand several weeks in sight-seeing. Mrs. M. Hess and sou Isaac, and Misses Rortense and Ada Giiubel of St. Louis, are visiting the families of Gustoff and Moses Frank. _■_ Seuorets cure chronic constipation, kidney and liver complaint. Price cents. For .>ale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. _„_36-tf t^uinoria i* guaranteed to cure chills, fever and all malarial disorders. No cure, uo pay. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Olijhant. SO—t*f Judge Terhuue of Ijebanou, was in attendance at circuit court here this week, being counsel in a case brought here from Martin county on a change ot venue. Zeno Barll and family of Otwell, have removed to this city and are now occupying j the property of P. Bossier, on the corner of Seventh and VanBuren streets.—Huntingburg Argus. If you have chills and every other chill \ tome has failed, Grim's Improved Chill Toove will cure you. Even- bottle guaranteed to cure .or money refunded. For sale by J. R. Adam-* & Son. 10-4

I„>uis 8. Mason of Monroe township, was I on trial in Justice Jirudy’s court Tuesday on a syrety of the peace charge. The jury after hearing the c.'ise disagreed. Tlie trial will come up for hearing again on August 2nd. _ _ The patriotic social given by the C, E. society of the C. P. church at the home of i Clay Lsejnraons/Wednesday evening was a success in every particular and was greatly enjoyed by the large number that attended from the city. The uatioual president of the Woman's relief corps has issued a circular to all subordinate corps requesting them to establish an emergency fund for the many necessities that ari-e among our soldiers now fighting for our beloved country. A writer in the American Epitomist says; “8priukle cabbage liberally with road dust aud the worms will come up and drop off. As cabbage heads from the inside this will not iujure them. They may need* second application, but in an experience of fifteen years I bare uever known them to ueed more than two. For worms on cauliflowers sprinkle them with fine salt.'* From the statistics issued by the state j superintendent of schools we glean the following concerning Pike county: Numr her of children of school age, 7,036: total' tax collected for school purposes, $6,312.92; appropriated from state school fund to Pike county, $9,920.76; per capita for each child of lehool age, The funds will be apportioned by the couutr auditor iu a few days. j

Pearl, son of S.H. Fettinger. superintendent of county infirmary, was Lurked by a horse last Saturday morning. He had just got out of the wagon when the animal let drive, one of the hoofs striking him on the left hip. The boy was carried to the oflue of Dr. Basinger ttear by where tft examination was made and it was found that he • was not seriously hurt and in an hour or so was around on the street. It was reported here last week that j Thomas J. Wiggs, son of ex-Senator Henry J. Wiggs of Arthur, had been killed in the battle at Santiago and that his remains ] were brought home for burial. The Dcaockat is pleased to inform its readers thatj it is all a mistake. Tom is enjoying the best of health and is stationed at Fort Hancock, j&utdy Blank, New York, and is a member of battery A, fifth artillery. The captain of the company recently wrote to Mr. Wiggg that his son would make an excellent soldier and spoke words of praise for the Pike county boy. Tom will more than likely remain at this fort for sometime to come.

E.M. Smith of Aiuucie, is visiting friends here this week. Judge DeWolf of Vincennes, was here Mouday attending court. Logan Robling of Winslow, transacted busiuess here Wednesday. Mage Taylor of Washington, was here Wednesday visiting relatives. J. L. and Gaines Bass of near Stendal, were in town Tuesdav on business. _I_ There is talk .of a horse fair being held here sometime this fall for three days. Elijah A. Bell and William Bowers of Otwell, were in town Monday on business. Miss Helen Posey of Evansville, is visiting Mrs. Jennie Posey and other relatives here. ~_ There will be a reunion of old soldiers at Monroe City August 33rd and which will last four days. John H.O'Neal. \V.:R. Gardner and Clint Thorpe of Washington, were in the city Tuesday attending court. R. V. Willis of near Algiers, was in town Monday on business. He is one of the prominent stock raisers o* the «ountv. Use Grim’s Improved Chill Tonic for chills. Every bottle guaranteed to cure. For sale by J.R. Adams & Sou, Petersburg. Indiana.___ 10-4 Senorets purify the blood and beahtify the complexion. Care constipation. 25 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant._ 3($-tf Premium lists of the fair to be held at Oakland City, Gibson couuty. have been received here. The fair will be held the last week in August. Last Sunday at the White church gathered a large concourse of people to hear i Rev. W. S. Brown preach. At the noon hour a basket picnic was had. It is rumored that John. Cline, who was .convicted last week and given a life sentence for the murder of F. P. Smith by poison, has made a confession. The confession was made to the state’s officers. The Air Line railroad-will run ar> ascursion to St. Louis. Saturday, July 23. at the low rate of $2.00 for the round trip, good returning on the 25. Tickets may be had of the agents at Velpen, Winslow and Oakland City.

The old saying, “The I unrest are the tenderest, the loving are the daring.” finds new verification in the great naval battle off Santiago, when Captain Phillip of the Texas, said: “Don’t cheer boys, for the poor devils are dying.” On the eighth page of this issue Sol Prank announces a big clearance sale for the next several days. Buyers, it will be to your interest to read every line in the big advertisement and then like advantage of the low prices offered. The north bound freight c n the E. & I. road was wrecked near Rogers station lust Saturday noon. There was a delay of several hours to the mail train going south, the passengers having to be transferred to the accommodation which passes through here at six o'clock and which returned about eight o’clock. The wreck was caused by a draw-bar falling out. Several cars were wrecked and thrown from the track. The Husiuer Union Sunday school will give a picnic and an oratorical contest at Battles’ grove, one half tnile northeast of Hostner, Saturday,August 6th. Two handM>tne teachers* bibles will be given as prizes, one to the best orator of the day, and one to the superintendent bringing the largest delegation. Any one in the county under the age of 18 years may enter the eoutest. Everybody cotue and spend the day with us, as a good time is expected. j C. E. Milky, Supt. Ed Chappell, who was kicked by a horse July 9th, died at bis home east of Algiers last Saturday evening from the effects of tbe injuries received; The deceased was a brother of Perry A. Chappell of this city. The funeral services were held at the C. P. church at Algiers Monday morning by Rev. Gregory, and burial at the Walnut Hills cemetery iu this city. The deceased Was 21 years old and leaves a wife and one child to mourn their loss. He was a highly respected young man and well known in Jefferson township.

Persons troubl«<l with diarrhoea will, be | interested in the experience of Mr, W. M.; Bush, clerk of Hotel Dormice, Providence, | R. I. He says: *‘Kor several rears i hare { been almost a constant sufferer from diar- I rboea. the frequent attacks completely prostrating me and rendering me unfit for ray duties at this hotel. About two rears ago a traveling salrstnau kindly gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. Much to ray surprise and jlelight its effects were immediate. Whenever 1 felt symptoms of the disease 1 would fortify myself against the attack with a few -Joses of this valuable remedv. I The result has been very satisfactory aud I almost complete relief from the afflict nra.” ; Foi sale by J. it, Aduins fcioti. j \

W. V. Hargrove made a business trip to Evansville Tuesday. R. L. Grim of Oakland City, was here Monday on business. MisS Mabie Young of Evansville, is the guest of friends in this city. H. H. Tislow. jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 38* Hon. Henry J. Wiggs of near Arthur, was in the city Tuesday on business. Dr. McGiasson of Augusta, was here Wednesday attending court as a witness. Jackson and Ira Ferguson of Monroe township, were in town Monday on business. The Washington township Sunday school convention will be held at Alford, August 18th. James Shawhan visited his sister, Mrs. Mary Rrane at Hazleton this week, returning home Wednesday. liast Saturday afternoon near Washington. Jim Cole, colored, shot and killed his wife and then committed suicide. Miss Angie Bines of Paoli, and Viola Bines of Louisville, are the guests of Rev. W. S. Kader and family this week. There are some sidewalks that needs the attention of the town trustees. New walks are needed at sercral points in the city. D. Q. Chappell and wife of Evansville, attended the funeral of the latter’s brother here Monday, returning home Wednesday. * Bromoline will cure a cold while you sleep. No cure, no pay. 35 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oli-phant._36-tf Quinoria positively cures chills and fever wheu other remedies fail. No cure, no pay. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oiipbaut. 86-tJ There were several cases of diptheria reported in Clay township last week. Precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Daniel Davis, one of Ijockhart township’s lifelong democrats, was in town Monday on business. Mr. Davis is a veteran of the war of the Ws and made an excellent soldier for his country. ; “I have used Chamberlain’s Cough remedy in my family for years and always with good results,” says Mr. W. B. Cooper of El Kio, Cal. “For small children we find it especially effective.” For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. j

George Grable, who has been in the regular army for the past three years and stationed at Walla Walla, Washington, returned home Wednesday having completed his service. He will more than likely enlist again to go to Cuba. Last Friday the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Barnett of near Cato, fell backward striking a piece of glass and cutting an ugly gash in his hip. Dr. Imel of Algiers, was summoned and dressed the wound and he is at present getting along nicely.—Winslow Dispatch. Stanley M. Creig of Logan township, graduates from the Danville college, August 2d, in the law class. There are twelve members of the law class. Mr. Craig is one of the rising young men of Logan township and is highly respected by all who know him. For several years he taught in the schools of his native township. Indiana has 7,600 men in the war. Besides the five regiments of infantry with their 6.426, there are two companies of colored infantry numbering about 220 men. The two batteries number about 850 men and engineers corps of 95 men, and a signal corps of 52 men. Besides these there are 450 Indiana men in the regular army. This makes a total of 7,600, which is Indiana’s full quota for the calls so far issued.

The Pike county soldiers organization met at the court hou^e last Saturday for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. There were quite a mini her of veterans present. There trill be another meeting next Tuesday. The following were chosen as officers: Colonel, J. B. T. Bearing. Lieut-Col., Marion Jones. Major, Hmbree Lamb. Adjutant. M. J. Brady. (Quartermaster, S. II. Stuckey. Chaplain, Iter. F. II. Kerr. Surgeon, Dr. J. H. Basinger. The following selection of teachers for the school* of Marion township have been made by T. C, Xelson, trustee: No. 1. Sulphur Springs, A.V. BosteUer. No. 3. Yelpen graded school, W. A. Battle*. Xo. 3. Yelpen intermediate school. W. ■; L- Survant. Xo. 3. Yelpen primary school, Mary 1 Battle*. No. 3. Spreggins school, W. F. Risley. j Xo. 4. White Oak school, Michael Rob-, inson. Xo. 5. Bug Branch school, Frank K. Brewster. . Xo. ft. New Lebanon school, S. P. Border*. Xo. 7, Wilson school, 0. D. Smith, i Xo. 8, Davidson school. D. B. Taylor, j X‘V 8. Liberty school, J, W. Chamber*.! Xo. 10, Survant school, Tuna Miller.

•Fabe 6win of Shoals, was here this week attending circuit court. ; 1 Joseph Cassidy of Clay ;owu$hip, was ia 'town Monday on business. J)r. Ireland of Winslow, was -in 'town Monday on professional business. The bicycle races will b> held at the fair grounds about the 12th -of August. Mrs. David DeTar of Winslow, was in the city visiting friends Wednesday. Mrs. John Watson and children were at Sulphur Springs last Friday for the day. About forty of Petersburg's eitiaens went to Evansville last Sunday on the excursion. Mrs. 0. H. Clark and children of Cleveland, Ohio, are the guests of friends in this city. , ■ 1 Charles Jones and mother spent Sunday in Clay township as the guests of Frank Kime and family. Dick Milburn, one of the leading attorneys of Jasper, was here Tuesday attending circuit court. Rev. T. C. Probert and family left Monday for Youngstown, Ohio, where they wuR visit with relatives for several days. Jesse W. Thomas, one of the prominent farmers and democrats of Jefferson township, was in town Monday on business. Broraoline will positively cure a cold in 24 hours. No cure, no pay, 25 ?ents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Olipbant. 36-tf Try Grim's improved Chill Tonic for chills. Guaranteed to be the best, on the market. For sale by J. R. Adams & Son, Petersburg, Indiana. 10-4 James W. Ridge, one of the old residents of Maribn township living near Noxid, while reparing a roof last Saturday, fell aiul was quite seriously hurt, although not dangerously. The coal operators and the officers of the United Mine workers were in session at Evansville Wednesday to adjust a scale of wages for all mines south of the B. & O, Southwestern railway. Max Blitzer occupies a large spaoe on the fifth page of this issue in which he sets forth a number of big bargains in dry goods, notions, boots and shoes. When looking for big bargains call on the New York Store. » *

Prof.W. H. Foreman wd family returned home Tuesday front Green town and Kokomo, where they visited relatives for the past several weeks. The professor will now begin work for the coming school year and get everything in proper shape. There will be an executive meeting of Washington township oSuers at the C^P. church, Saturday, July 80th. All officers and superintendents of each Sunday school in the township are especidly requested to be there. The meeting will be held in the morning at nine o'clock. Committee. There is considerable talk the last few days of Hon. Prank B. Posey being a candidate before the republican convention for secretary of state. The bosses want Frank's influence in the campaign and especially Jim Heruenway for congress in this district. The colonel is undecided about the 'matter. He wants to be governor. A new and destructive pest has appeared in the melon field, which threatens the complete annihilation of ihe growing crop and is giving the farmers no end of trouble. It is said to resemble the weevil and boree into the heart of the stem, killing the plant. The pests first made their appearance last year, but seem to be increasing in their ravages. The melon crop is a big thing in the state and brings io considerable revenue.

Our baby has been continually troubled with colic* ami cholera infantum since his birth, and all that we could do for him did not seem to give more than temporary relief, until we tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. Since giving that remedy he has not been troubled. We want to gire you this testimonial as an evidence of our gratitude, not that you need it to advertise your meritorious remedy.—G. M. Law. Keokuk, Iowa. For sate by J, R. Adams A Son, j Patriotic services conducted at the M, K. church last Sunday morning took the place of the usual preaching service. The pastor, W. S. Rader, during the week arranged a moat interesting program of addressee and music. The interior of thie church was profusely decorated with bunting and American flags. The soogs were of a patriotic nature and the addresses called forth applause. The speakers and the subjects were as follows: “Causes of the War,5* Prof. J. H. Risley; “Our Army and Nary,*’ D. D. Con:; “Results of the War,1 W. D. Crow; “Our Mag and Our God,” Judge E, A. IB,?. The addresses were patriotic throughout and stirred the audience with enthuaianm and applause. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. G. J. Nichols, lira. Frank Thomas and Rev, Bader and a violin solo by Prof. Fmf Brentoo. Thie services will long be ramefi-t-eretl by those present.