Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 32, Petersburg, Pike County, 16 December 1898 — Page 1

Removal sale at the New York store. See Liibs before you buy your candy for the holidays. 30-3 Born to Sam Hornbrook and wife Monday, a girl. ' Gents’fine dressed kid gloves only $1.00 At Star Clothing House. Don’t fail ta call aod see W. M. Rime’s ifiue home made candies. E. E. Smith of Clay township, was in town Monday ou business. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 3^* Fine initial silk handkerchiefs 36 cents and upward, at StarClothing Uouse. John M. Davis and Peter I/O we of Monroe towuship, were in town Tuesday on business. Georg^Vineent of this plaoe, is employed as solicitor and collector, on the Vincennes Star.

Remember the New York store is closing out its stock of nici/s overcoats at the •very lowest prices. Judge Ely was quite ill a part of last week and had to adjourn court Thursday evening until Saturday. A minor heir of Anthony W. Lindsay, Wiuslow, was granted a pension of #10 per luouth Monday by Uncle Sam. The Ladies* aid society will meet at the I home of Mrs. A. K. Sheffield, Wednesday,! December 21. All are invited to attend. C. G. Ward will sell fr«uu IVcember 15th | to December 24tli, good mixed candy for! five cents per pound. See his Christmas line. 32-2 Bromoline will cure a cold while you sleep. cure, no pay. 25 cents. i; r sale by j^aul Bros, and Bergen and Orphan!. 36-tf (^uiiroria positively cures chills and fever when other remedies fail. No cure, no j pay. For sale bv Paul Bros, and Bergen I and Oliphant. 36-tf j If the three first days of Decern I >j|j control the winter mouths, we’re to have some fine weather, butjf the moon prophets are correct, there will be dtzzards .enough to break the record. The city fire department met Tuesday night and elected the following officers to » rve for the coming year: Chief, H. 11. TL-low; treasurer, Harry Fleming; secretary, ■ J. C. Backes. The W. CL T. U. will hol'd their first medal contest ope week from next Tuesday night. A good program has been arranged and an enjoyable time i- anticipated. Make your arrang.-i^ii!? to attend. The delinquent tax of the county amounts to the total sum of $44,241.39 in the several townships and"-corporations The dtdinquents will have to hurry up or their lands will l<e sold for taxes. MW Peari Woo*! of I, ogooiee, who v;< : ited in this city a few years ago, and while j here gave an elocutionary entertainment at i t ie Baptist church, was married last Mon- i day to Mr. John<}. Sanford of Washington, i An entertainment will be given at th»* A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Deeem- i ber 27ih. An interesting musical-program will be rendered. Don’t forget there1 will also be a cake walk; two prizes given. Admission, adults. 20c; children, 15c.

Tbe first quarterly n** ;iu/ for the eon- j ference year will be held *t the M. K. j church next Sunday. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered at \ the dose of fchemorning serrices. Rev. J. K. Fisher will have charge of the >ervtce>. * All arc invited. J. C. Thomas of the United States array, and Frank M. Wilson of the Rough Riders, are organizing a militia company for Pike county. Due notice will be given of the muster. It is a todschooling for militarv duty: The entire state militia will be reorganised by January 1, IBM. There will be a meeting of the congregation at the Presbjterian church our Wednesday evening, December 21st, to determine what shall be done toward retaining Mr Darting as pastor for tbe coming year. It is the earoe*; request of tbe officer* of the church that every member of tbe church and congregation be present at this meeting. A warning has gone out from state headquarters to watch your ten dollar bills A ten dollar hill is being generously circulated in Indianapolis. It is a Hendricks head silver certificate, with tbe work unusually dever. Those who are fortunate enough to have any of tbes-e bills should look doee •—we are cot personally interested to any extent.__ Morgan Post, 0- A. R., at its regular meeting last Saturday night elected the following officers: Commander, George Goodrid. Senior rice, Charles Schaefer. Junior vine. Samuel Stuckey. Quartermaster, M. U. Frank. Chaplain, K. J. Harris. Officer of the day. Thomas Owens. Officer of the guard. William McCord,

Removal sale at the New York store. W. M.-Ki rue’s prices can't be beat on candies and fruits. . Candies, fruits and nuts for Christmas at Labs’ City hakery. * 30-S Buy your'blankets and comforts at cost at the New York store. M. L. Capehart of Marion township, was in town Monday on business. Buy one of those fine puffy ties, only 50 cents at Star Clothing {loose. Dr. David DeTar and wjfe of W inslow, were in town Monday afternoon. Thomas Nelson, trustee of Marion township. was in town Wednesday on business. Frank Hargrave and Robert Patterson have opened up a photograph gallery at Jasper.

Drs. J. W. Cook and J. A. Harrison of Spurgeon, were in town Tuesday on professional business. Rev. W. S. Rader, pastor of the M. E. church of this place, conducted quarterly meeting fit Otwell last Sunday. Bromoline will positively can a eoid in 24 hours. No cure, no pay. 25 -cuts. For sale bv Paul Bros, and Bergen and OliphanL ■* 36-tf The changes m the weather duriifi: the past week have been quite numerous and it would have tukeft a genuine accountant to ke« p up with them.' Chamber ain's Colic, Cholera and I>iarrhoea Remedy can always be deluded upon and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by J. R. Adams \ Son. d ' The union revival meetings which have bet'U held at the several churches for the past two weeks closed Sunday night. It is expected-that meetings will be held again after the holidays. Fine coffees. J. K. Bruiting & Son's guarantee brand, in the new one pound, sealed air tight pajiers. Java, Guatemala,Guide;) llio and other fine varieties, for sale by Wm. Liibs. G. T. Kime and others. 32-3 Captain Sasser Suliivau of Marion town'll ip, was in town Saturday on business. He will leave for Indianapolis next week to look around a little before the opening of the legislature of which he is a member. The fire laddies were called out last Saturday night about nine o’clock. The house on lower Main street occupied by Frank Myers, was on tire but before the fire company arrived the flames had been subdued. Damage slight. If you are looking fi r something nice for presents for your lady or. gent leman friend, >ee the fine line of handkerchiefs, gloves, neckwear and hats at the New York store, v> here you can buy them cheaper than any other place in town. The twelfth annual show of the Wabash Yd ley poultry, pigeon and pet stock association will lie held at Oakland City, iNvember 2#tb to 30:h inclusive. These annual shows have been a great success in the past and attracted hundreds of people to them. M. L. Woolsey, ex-auditor was admitted Wednesday njornmg to practice in the courts of the county. He and his son Fluo r, have formed a partnership in the practice of law and will have their office over the Citizens* State bank. They are well known throughout the county. A telegram was received from H. R. Snyder Wednesday morning announcing his safe arrival at Seattle, Washington, from Juneau, Alaska. He wilt reach Indianapolis Saturday when a meeting will tie held of the directors cf the mining company of which he is treasurer, llesjwiil arrive home Monday afternoon.

George Richey, a well known colored man of this place, died last Friday after a short illness. He was 60 Years old The funeral service* were held at the A. M. E. church Saturday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. Prc-bert of the Baptist church. The deceased was a member of Morgan Post G. A. R, which conducted the last funeral rites. Say, when going through the stores and viewing the sticks and stocks oi Christmas goods don't forget that the Dexocilat would make an admirable present to an absftit fnencl or father or mother or brother or sister. The price is about right, only one dollar, and it would make your friend or relative think of you fifty,two times m the year, every week they get the paper— see? ' Unity lodge A. 0, U. W. held their election of officer* to serve for the coming terra Monday evening, the following members being selected: Past Master. S. S. Spillman. | Master Workman, J. F. Coonrod. i Overseer, William Garland. ^ Recorder, John M. White. Financier, W. H. Stoned pher. Receirer, Charles Schaefer. Guide, Edward Lore, i Inside Watchman, John Griffin, : Outside Watchman, J. C. Hackee.

Removal sale at the New York store. Save money by buying yonr goods at the New York store. Jesse Y. Chaille of Otwell. was in town Tuesday on business. Go to ll. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* W. M. Kime can save you money on I Xmas candies ami fireworks. Gents' Oxford mu filers, colors, see them, at Star Clothing House, k-* William Liibs, at the City oakery, sells candy. See his stock for the holidays. Gents' fine silk umbrellas; just the thing for a nice present, at Star Clothing House. Gabriel Adfcerson has moved from Winslow to this place and lives on East | Cherry street; Herman Fulcher and wife of Madison ! township, are visiting their daughter and friends at Waver!y, Ohio. Al>e Cole, the attorney, living in Monroe township, has been suffering with rheumatism for the past week or two. C. G. Ward will sell from December loth to December'-?4th. good mixed candV for five cents per pound. See his Christmas line. 82-2

'Hie Cumberland telephono company will soon have their Sine extended to Winslow. They ha ve - j rend subscribers along the rente. Seuorets cure chronic constipatiou, kidI nev and liver complaint. Price 25 cents, j For sale by Paul Bros, ajul Bergen and | OUphant, ob-tf 0.0. Si pie received Monday by express i from Indianapolis three fine Shetland | ponies. They are small and beauties. He now has five on his farm below town. Emory finger, aged 45 years, living m j Madison township, died las? Saturday night [ of typhoid fever. The funeral was he d Monday Summing aud burial at the Bowman cemetery. The [verson who .disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing, is requested location J. K. Adams & Son and get a iiottle <>f Foley’s Honey and Tar, which always gives relief. d ili-s. Sal lie Hutchinson of near Francisco, p^sisi through this city yesterday on her way to Petersburg to attend the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Margaret Spillman, who died of cancer of the stomach.—Oakland City Journal. The commissioner of internal revenue has decided that any cheek presented by a depositor f<>r the withdrawal of funds to his credit, requires a 2 cent stamp. The depositor may. however, personally tender a receipt for the above named purpose without liability to stamp tax. On Christmas eve an entertainment will be given at the Union Chapel, Clay township, A splendid program has been [irepared including the beautiful cautatta, “The Wonderful Child." A big Christmas tree will aiso tie one of the attraction?. Admission, ten cents. Proceeds for the benefit of the Sunday school. Pains in the chest when a person has a Cold indicate a tendency toward pueurnonia. A piece of flannel d.tm[**tu>d with Ctiainberlain’s Pain Bairn uud bound on to the chr>? over the seat of pain will promptly relieve the pain and prevent the threatened attack of pneumonia. This same treatment will cure a lame back in a few hours. Sold by J. R.-Adams k Son. d The dog tax decision by the supreme court is of importance to all cities of Indiana. The court holds -that the dog tax collected by a township within the limits of which there is a city mifst be paid to the citvjn the entire sum collected within the corporate limits of such city. That is to say a city is entitled to the tax on its own dogs, and' this tax must go to the city school board.

Dr. J. W. Belton was suddenly awakened Tuesday morning about f >ur o’clock from a deep slumber. The doctor for & moment or two was somewhat undecided as to what had happened and thoughts of gas aph 'ion, fading of a chimney or the entire destruction of the house. Upon investigation he ; discovered that a portion of the eeiling, nine by fifteen feet, in the sitting room had broken loose and fell with a crash. He says he bad a splendid job cleaning and taking up the carpet . News has beeu received in this city of the death of Thomas Gifford, at his home . in San Jose, California. He formerly [ resided in Evansville, and was a contractor and builder.. He with the late Nathan flowlv, had the contract for building of the Wabash and Erie eared through the counties of Daviess, Pike, Gibson, Warrick and Yaoderburg. Mr. Gifford owned and operated the Salt Weils, now Cook's Park. ! from about 1845 to 185J or 1853. He was also connected with Goodlet Morgan of Petersburg, Pike county, in several land transactions in and about that city. Mr. Gifford went to California in 1868.— Evansville Journal

!- Removal sale at the New York store. Dr. W. H. Link made a business trip to j Boonville,Monday. Candy at from 10 to 50 cents per pound | at Lobs’ City bakery. 30-3 Fancy sill, suspenders, one pair in box, j only 50 cents, at Star Clothing House. ! A marriage lieeuse was granted this week to Lafayette Kilis ar.d Ida M. MvneR. JL S. Basinger of Elreno, Oklahoma, is visiting his son Dr. Basinger of this city. Rev. W. A. Richardson was at Henderson. Kentucky, the past week on business. A big revival is now in progress at ; flosraer conducted by the several ministers I R. E. Gladish left Monday for Trenton, , Tennessee, where he will remain for two or j three months. All men’s, ladies* and children’s underwear will be marked down 15 per cent | lower at the New York store. Emory Lett, one of the prominent farmers living near Algiers, was in town Monday afternoon on business. C G. Ward will sell from December 15th j to December 24th. good mixed candy tor ; five cents per pound. See his Christmas line. 32-2

Frank Jot:os and family of Bioknoll. Knox county, were here the first of the week visiting his brother Charles and other relatives. f Quinorn is guaranteed to cure chills,, t fever and all malarial disorders. No cure, | no pay. For sale by Paul Bros, and B< r | gen and Ofiph&nt. 30— tf Z. T. Bearing of Marion township, was I in town Tuesday on business. Mr. Dear ; ing was formerly county commissioner arid ! made a splendid official. Christmas program, “Santa Claus’ Dream.’* will be rendered in the Baptist chnrch'on Friday evening, December 38rdl Admission, 10 events. All are cordially invited. Car load of potatoes just received, and will be sold at 55 cents per bushel; are suitable* for seed potatoes and it will pay farmers and others to buy now. 31-3 William Liibs. The Princeton Democrat says that two hundred and forty indictments have been filet! against owners of dogs in that county who have failed to pay their dog tax. The cases will In* tried during the January term of the circuit court. Abraham Hoover, an aged and respected citizens of Logan township, was stricken suddenly Wednesday morning with paralysis and rendered unconscious. He is in a very critical condition. His son Dr. Hooker of Bo nvi’de was telegraphed for. Christmas and New Year’s holiday rates ou the S. & !. railroad. Tickets will lie sold to points within 200 miles at one and one third fare for round trip. Dates of. sale December 23. 21. 25, 26, 80 and 31, 1898. and Jaunary 1 and 2. 1899. All tickets limiter! to January 3.1899,inclusive. Remember that the Democrat office is headquarters for all classes of printing. We make a specialty of all class of stationary for business men and have the newest and latest designs of type to select your work from. We have a first class grade of stock. Business men all nse our line of goods. Call and see samples of work. Olivet Ghu’ish, aged twenty years living in Madison tdwtiship, died Sunday night after a lingering illness of consumption. He was h well known and highly respected young man of that township. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning by Elder J. W. Richardson and interment at the Wee-* cemetery. He was a half brother of Louis and Pbiltuore Sumner.

On last Ntturday the Argus had the honor of a visit from two of Pike county’s soldier boys who took part in the Santiago campaign. They were Corporal W. S. Smith and t^uartermader Sergeant A.J. Smith, two brothers who have been in the regular service of their country for eight years. The Argus visited them regularly at their post in the West prior to the breaking out of the war and they called to renew their subscription. Their terms of service have expired and they are at home determining what they will engage in, in the near future.—Hautingburg Argus. The report from the 92 counties of Indiana to the state statistician show that there are-^at “present confined in the eounty asylums or ptorhouses of the state 2,904 person#. Of this number 134 ar blind. 51 deaf and dump. 401 idiotie and 478 insane. Marion county heads the list with 238 inmates, Allen next with 106 and Vigo next with 104. The report shows that the Starke eounty asylum contains but 5 inmates. Toe statistics also show that of the inmate# ' 1,739 males and 999 females are over the age of 16. In the year there were 866 death- in asylums. It b a great surprise to the authorities to learn that there are 478 i insane confined m these iustttunoua. ... ■

Pl^ce your order for a fine Christinas cake jfith Lubs. the baker. 30-3 Squire Powers of Mouroe township, was in town Monday on business. W. J. Shredes of Stendal. was in town the first of the week o» business. Q W. S. Corn and Waiter Burlingame of Augusta, were here last Saturday on business. Salem McClelland, a miner employed at the Littles mines, had his left foot mashed Monday by falling c*>al. William Limp is at Martinsville receiving | treatment at the sanitarium for rheumatism. He will remain several days. Don't forget that the New York store is I making special prices on'boots, shoes and Arctics in order to reduce the stoek before removal. Senorets purify the L’. nl and beautify • the complexion. Cure constipation. 55 cents. For sale by Patti Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. 36-tf -Mrs. Dick Cromer, living near Winslow, diet! Sunday last of consumption. The funeral was held Monday and burial at the Hayes cemetery in Jefferson township.

Isaac Johnson & Son have moved their grocery store to the Parker building opposite the court house. They now have a splendid room and have everything arranged in ftrstclass style. Land for Sale.—i have a small farm for sale, contains 2$i acres; all cleared; wry comfortable house r good well of water; one-half mile southeast of Cato. Enquire of If. G. McComick. Cato. Ind. 81-2 Judge David Hefron of Washington, will move to Indianapolis where he will engage in the practice of law. The judge is one of the ablest lawyers of Southern Indiana and during his years of service on the bench made many friends bv his just decisions. » Pike county has four inmates in the feeble minded institute at Fort Wayne. This is the full quota as allowed. There are two applications on file for children, but they have not been accepted. Crawford, Orauge ami Vermillion counties have no children at the institute. Services at the Presbyterian church on the coming Sabbath. Subject of the morni\g sermon, “The Inequalities of Life Versus the Equality of God.” In the i evening the pastor wiippreach the first of a series of popular sermons to young people ; on the subject, ‘‘Sowing Wild Oats.* All are cordially incited to attend the services. Readers, don’t fail to read each and every advertisement which appears iu the Democrat. The merchants of Petersburg want your trade and they are giving you prices that cannot be duplicated in any of the neighboring towns. When you come to town call and see the Democrat’s advertisers. They will make it pay you for your lime and trouble. Notice ok ELEcaMtt^^otice is hereby given that an election will be held on Friday, December 23. 1S9S, at the office of the -eeretary for the purpose o£ electing ten directors for the Home Building and Loan Association of Petersburg, Indiana, to s^rve for the ensuing year. Each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held. John Hammond, See. In the circuit ctJurtTasTSatu'rday Clement V. Reed of Washington, was given a judgment by the jury for $15,000 .- gainst the B.'& 0. S-W. railroad for damages received while in. the employ of the company. Reed was a brakeuian and fell from a train and lost a leg. The case had been U*e<l twice before, but each time resulted fin the jurv bailing to agree. He sued for fco.000 and the full anfount was allowed dv the jury. The case will more than likely ^appealed. C. K. Tharp and A. J. Padgetnappeared for Reed, and Gardner & Gardner for the company. J

Max Blitzer, proprietor of the New York store, will in the early spring move his stock of goods into the 1). S. Osborne building, a few doors north of where he is now located. The building has been remodeled and an addition built to the alley, which will give .Mr. Blitzer a rooiu 105 feet deep, one among the best business rooms in the city. Mr. Blitzer has been in business in Petersburg for. the past six years, commencing ou a small scale and gradually increasing his trade and stock until be now enjoys an immense patronage. ; which neeessit.tted the securing of a larger and more commodious business room in which to display his goods. He will add many new features to his store when he opens up in the new room and will carry a much larger stock of dry goods, notions, [ clothing, furnishing goods, boots and shoes than ever before. His present store room is chuck full from floor to ceiling with the best lines of goods of alt grades. Mr. Blitzer has been careful and courteous to the trade and has built up a large patronage ; during his -ix years u» the city, an 1 always I sold goods as advertised in the city papers. * He is now offering some big bargains in ‘ goods in order to reduce the stock before removal from his present location. v i

Commissioners' Proceedings. Thomas Whitman presented his certificate of election as county commissioner, which was received and spread on record. Dr. DeTar, secretary of the board of '/health, made his quarterly report which I was accepted. In the matter of petition of Lyman Cook j for appointment of justice of the peace of Marion township. No appointment was made for the reason that there was no vacancy. Orphans’ Home association made its quarterly report. The repoat shows receipts $946.46; expenditures, $394.42; balance, > $559.04. Liquor licenses were granted tq J. K. Heath, W. S. Mitchell, Tim Shea and T.K. Fleming, Petereburg, and Johu Kronenmeyer. Stendal. The stationary contract for the year was let to S. Thompson for $649. Johu H. Hetsley was appointed constable for Logan township. The board made the following order relative to delinquent taxes: “In the matter of delinquent taxes of Pike county, the board orders that the auditor advertise all delinquent taxes of one year’s standing, where the law justifies in so doiug,and that the treasurer collect ail delinquent taxes in said Pike county.” Dr. T. W. Basinger was selected as secretary of the board of health at his bid of $64 for t tie year. > AH bids for county attorney were rejected, not being in conformity to the request of said board. Joseph D. Miley, road petition; finding that the road had been used as a highway for twenty years past and that the same be made of record. 8. M. Jones, petition for road; Albert H. Johnson, William E. Lamb and George W. Willis, appointed viewers.. The board visited the county infirmary Wednesday and adjourned.

.Main Street Fire, Thursday morning about six o’clock the fire alarm was sounded and the citizens in general turned out. It bad been discovered that the building occupied by William Hisgen as a meat market was'’ on fire. At first it was thought that the eutire row of buildings could not be saved and the eitieens went to work to remove the belongings from the shop of William Hisgen, V. R. Greene’s law office, David Horton’s shoe shop, Johnson & Lane’s grocery and Jake Montgomery’s saloon. The tire department went to work on the M. II. Frank property occupied by Horton, Greene and Johnson & Lane and by good work saved it with but slight damage. Charles Moore and Huge King, the nozzlemen, doing most excellent work- The department is to be congratulated on their good work, when it was given up by all that the buildings could not be saved. But three buildings were burned, two of which were owned by Mrs: Christena Hisgen. one of which was unoccupied, and the other building was owned by David Duster and occupied by Jacob Montgomery as a saloon. The buildings were all frame structures and very old. The total loss will not reach $1,300 with no insurance. Johnson A Lane’s loss will not be very heavy except in the breakage in taking the goods from and back to the storeroom. V. It. Greene, the attorney, has given up his room to William Hisgen, the butcher, and he has taken up his headquurters in the sheriff’s office temporarily until he can secure other quarters. Horton will occupy his old place of business. It is understood that Mrs. Hisgen will commence the building of a brick bloek as soon as the weather will permit. She owns fifty-seveu feetj’rontage.

Circuit Court. lue following cases have been disposed of during the past week: Hayden, admr, vs Thompson et a], petition to sell real estate; continued. Mary F. Little vs 15. A O. S-W. railroad, damages; continued. MeUay vs Chappell et al, receiver; continued. Me Bay vs Miller et al. receiver; continued. John B. Lloyd vs George Fordiee et al, partition; report of commissioners approved. Agee vs Agee et ai, partition; sale confirmed. V _^ Clement Reed vs B. & ONfie-W. railroad, damages; judgment for $!5.(JpO. Binkley, trustee, vs Baker etsal, note and .mortgage; continued. \ Trayler vs Baldwin et al, reewyer; continued. . \ Pancake, admr, vs Huffman et *1, petition to sell; continued. Smith vs Martin et ai, note; continue^* Gilbert Dedman vs-Mary Dedtnan, divorce: dismissed. Burba vs Falls et al, foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff. Ida S. Com vs David Com, divorce; granted. J. D. Barker vs Nancy V. Barker, divorce: granted. Sarah F. Robinson vs Michael Robinson, divorce; finding for defendant. Citizens’ State Bank vs Miller et al. note; judgment for plaintiff. Oliphaut vs lttgi* et al note; judgum# for plaintiff.