Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 36, Petersburg, Pike County, 13 January 1899 — Page 8

BOflHf HAPPENINGS I Gathered oil tlie Democrat’s Reporters. S:r.- ' —..— - I■ - . Neys Items From Here, There and Everywhere. Court, City and Personal Items in an Co to H. H. Tislow for all kinds* of watch and elock repairs. 28* The order Degree of Honor installed officers last^Friday evening. —?—f-r-— .1 Johjjaa. MeAtee, the grocer, transacted bu^ifSess at Oakland City last Friday. * Sheriff and Mrs. Kidgevgay are rejoicing over the arrival i>f a bright little girl baby. Crill Adams and wife went to ( Indianapolis last week jto visit with friends over Sunday. 1 f Robert Hyneuian and Jacob Sihrodes of Clay township, were in ‘town '’Monday on business. i - Fly bv The

i . Columbus Burkhart, one of the substantial farmers of^Clay sownship, was a caller at this office Wednesday afternoon. Senorets cure chronic constipation, kidj ney and liver complaint. Price |25 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. \ 1 36—tf Jesse Crow was called to Princeton last Saturday by the illness of his wife, who went there a few weeks ago to Visit her daughter. * Senorets purify the blood and beautify the complexion. Cure constipiation. 25 cents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. , 36-tf Men’s all rubber artics. Men's heavy rolled edge arctics. Men’s snow excluders and pointed toe arctics, at cut prices. Star Clothing House. j , W. H. Shawhan shipped a valuable pair of English setters to W. J. Baughn, Ridgeyille, Indiana, also a pair of puppies to J. A. Meyer, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Mrs. Temple Woolsey, one of the pioneer women of this county living near Augusta, diet! last Sunday, The funeral services were held Monday and were largely attended. Notice—Owing to thef change in the firm, all persons knowing themselves indebted wil^please call and settle by cash or note, as our books must be squared up at once. 35-2 Moses Frank. The series of meetings held during the week of prayer at the several churches closed at the M. E. church Sunday night. Rev. Probert of the Baptist church pitched a most excellent sermon pn “Church Unity.” Miss Lula Thomas, aged 17 years, daughter of Lucius Thomas ofJMadison township, died last Friday night of typhoid fever. The funeral services were held at Fairview church Sunday afternoon being conducted by Rev. Daniel Sappenfield. “Arbiters of Our Own Destiny” will be the subject of the Janday morning sermon at the Presbyterian church. In the evening Rev. Darling will give the first of a series of three lectures on the subject of “Character.” Particular subject “The Elements of Character.” You are invited.

Captain Sasser Sullivan, our representative in the legislature, has been placed on several important committees of the speaker of the house. The committees by which he will serve are as follows: Military affairs, mines and mining, soldiers* monument, state soldiers’ home and state soldiers’ and sailor’s orphan’s home. If there is a shortness of local news in this issue of the Democrat lay it to the .fact that we have been a mighty busy people. We have been employed in setting up a | new power press in the office, and it takes \ | time and patience to get everything adjusted just to a nicety. And if the paper ' does not look quite as well bear with us and next week it will comefout clean and clear and dressed up in the latest style of the art presenative. < The town trustees met in regular session last Thursday night to attend the usual business of the month. Claims to the amount of $584.17 were allowed. Several sidewalks were ordered built or sold by the marshal. A committee was appointed to confer with the citizens regarding the building of a town hall* Dr. W. M. Hunter sent in his resignation as a member of the board of school trustees. Prof. S. Thompson, chairman of the republican party, was elected to fill the unexpired term. The post office inspector requested the council to pass an ordinance prohibiting the smoking of cigarettes in the postoffice building. No other business the board adjourned. -V

Hell Catt of day township, was in town Tuesday on business. "ST. A. Traylar of Otwell, was in town last Saturday on business. John T. Rumble of Madison township, was in town Tuesday on business. Men’s jeans pants lined and stoutly made 59 cents Star Clothing Douse. 36-2 H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 28* Trustee J. L. Bass of Lockhart township, was in town Wednesday on business. Remember the medal contest at the Methodist church Friday eveniug of this week. * Jacob Liihp of Huntingburg,■‘Visited his brother William Limp in this city over Sunday.* Men’s underwear heavy fleece lined shirts and drawers only 39 cents each. Star Clothing House. 36 -2 The prosecutor of Daviess county . is going after those persons who. failed to pay their dog tax last spring. W. M. Ridgeway, Pike county’s popular sheriff, has been confined to his home for the past several days by illness. The Democrat tenders its thanks to Clint Hearing, foreman of the Press, for valuable services innelplng to^set up our new power press. \ Bromoline wiljb cure a cold while you sleep.A No cure/no pay. 23 cents. For sale bj\ Paul Bros, and Bergen and Oliphant. \ _ _ 36-tf Subscrij« for the Democrat and get all the news: Send in your name and the cash and the paper will be mailed regularly to your address. Now^Hs the time to buy that overcoat. See those nnebhmk beaver overcoats. Regular price $7.00, now going at $5.00. Star Clothing House. , 36-2 Quinoria is guaranteed to cure chills, fever and all malarial disorders. No cure, no pay. For sale by Paul Bros, -and Bergen and Oiiphant. 36-tf W. L. Barrett and W. D. Crow were at Indianapolis during the past several days taking in the sights incident to the election of the United Stages senator. Edward Broyles and Miss Mamie Ridge, well known young people of Marion township, were married last Sunday evening by Squire John Survant. Our congratulations.

There are now 29 inmates in the county infirmary. This is the greatest number that has ever been at that institution since the orphan’s home was opened up in this city. Sharkey, the sailor pugilist, defeated Kid McCoy in ten rounds last Tuesday night at New York. The fight attracted considerable attention among the sporting fraternity of this city. * _ Horn Albert Beveridge of Indianapolis, was selected Tuesday night on the eleventh ballot for United States senator. That city will now have both senators. Indianapollsdias, received all the plums. The county clerk has issued marrii license to the following people this week Edward Broiles and Mamy Ridge. Henry S. Craig and Melina B. Dillon. I Thomas Z. Jones and Cora B. Wood. You should know that Foley’s Honey aud Tar is absolutely the best remedy for all diseases of the throat, chest or lungs. Dealers are authorized to guarantee it to give satisfaction in all cases. J. R. Adams & Son. J j Miss Ada Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith, a former resident of this city, ami Mell Hartin were married at Princeton last night. The bride is widl known in this city and her many friends extend congratulations. The Bed Men installed officers last Friday evening. A splendid program was arranged for the occasion. C. L. Holcomb made the welcome address, and S. G. Davenport gave a splendid address on ! Redmanship. An elegant time was had by I all and a fine banquet spread. Remember that the Democrat office is headquarters for all classes of printing. We make a specialty of all classes of stationary for business men and have the nearest and latest designs of type to select your work from. We have a first class grade of stock. Business men all use our line of goods. Call and see samples of work.

The annual election of the Ladies’ Aid Society was held on January 4, 1899, at the home of Mrs. Gus Frank, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Maria Adams, President; Mrs. Emily Liibs, Vice President; Mrs. Laura Brazelton, Secretary; Mrs. Jennie Chambers, Treasurer. The regular meeting of the society wi ll be held at the home of Mrs. Lory, Wednesday, Jauuary 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Frank entertained the members of the rocking chair club and their families on last Tuesday evening. The entertainment was started with conundrums and a prize awarded to the one who guessed the most. There being a tie between Mr. Davenport, Mr. Spears and! Miss Stella Frank, straws were drawn which proclaimed Miss Frank the winner. The consolation prize was given to M. McO. Stoops of the Democrat. Music then followed and the guests at once crossed the hall into the music room to\witness the cake walk Hellen King-an^MrJSpears carried off the cake, dancing and conversation filled the time nntil a late hour whep the dining room was thrown open where the tables were spread with elegant refreshments. A royal time was enjoyed by all present. ' \

Miss Oliie Laverty is visiting friends at Pl&iuville this week. Bay a suit at Star Clothing House Odd Suit Clearance sale. ' 36-2 W. T. Loveless of Algiers, was in town Tuesday afternoon on business. Alien Bumble of Logan township, was at Washington last Friday on business. Mrs. A. C. West one of the pioneer ladies of Patoka township, died last Thursday. George Loveles^/Sud W. D. Rumble of Logan township,/were in tawn Tuesday on business. Everybody oughtto attend the contest at the M. E. church Friday evening of this week. Mrs. R. E. Gladish returned home last Tuesday ofter a month’s visit in Tennessee with her husband. Emmet M. Smith of Muncie, was in the city Monday and Tuesday looking after business interests. on. Jolyn W. Foster, a former resident of this city, but now living at Washington City, bae-h^en quite ill for several days. Rev./-Probert commenced a series of releetings at the Baptist church Monday night. The meetings are very well attended. Bromoliue will positively cure a cold in 2J hours. No cure, no pay. 25 ?ents. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen and, Oliphant. 36-tf Mell Gowens of Clay township, has been summoned as a member of-* the United States potit jury which meets at Evansville next week. Quinoria positively cures chills aud fever when other remedies fail. No cure, no pay. For sale by Paul Bros, and Bergen fifed Oliphant. • 36-tf $2.00 saved is $2.00 made. We save you> that amount on every overcoata you buy from now until February 15th. iShw Clothing House. * ' 36-2

The Knights of Pythias lodge will' install officers this (Thursday) evening. There wilf also be work’in the several ranks and a banquet spread. Ferdinand Fulcher of Lincoln, Illinois, and Abraham Buck of Elkhart, Illinois, visited Herman Fulcher and family, of Madison township, over Sunday. The Cumberland telephone company will have their line completed to Winslow by Saturday. This will be a great convenience to residents of Winslow and Petersburg. Unde Jeff Richardson of Petersburg, passed through here Wednesday on his way home from Providence where he has been holding a series of meetings.—Somerville item. > James S. McCoy went to Vincennes to attend a meeting of the .directors of the Black Diamond railroad; The contract for building this division of the road will be let at this meeting. r Notice—Owing to the change in the iirm, all persons knowing themselves' indebted will please call and settle by cash or note, as our books must be squared; up at once. 35-2 Moses Frank. Rev. J. B. Thomas sent word to his father which was received Saturday? that he sailed last Wednesday for Southampton, England, on the steamer City of Paris. He will be stationed at Luckuow, Iudia, for the present. , Notice.—Having been “run out” three times by fire within the last six months, and being heavy losers by the late fire, we need all due us and it will be a great favor it all owing us will call at once and settle their accounts. < Johnson & Lane. Owen Smith, Sam Fettinger, Auditor Scah*s aud a number of others came into this office Tuesday and wanted the job turning our Bew power press, but as we had given the job out to several others we could not accommodate them this week. Call again,, gentlemen, the latchstring always hangs on the outside.

A lodge of Modem Woodmen, <was instituted in this city last Friday night with 23 charter members. The order is on the insurance plan and has a large membership in this state. The local lodge has a larg;e number of applications on file and will have plenty of initiation work. The officers are as follows: Venerable Counsel, Virgil Green; Adviser, L. E. Grim; Banker, J. E. Schurz; Secretary, L. E. Woolfey ; Escort, Art L. Edwards; Watchman, John Watson; Sentry, Guy R. Frank? Re|jresentative, P. A. Chappell; Physician, Dr. Basinger; Managers, W. E. Williams, James Stewart and John Watson. The employes of the S. W. Littles mines of Blackburn last Tuesday presented S. W. Little the proprietor, with an elegant gold headed cane. Mr. Littles was called into the store room at noon where the miners had gathered when John R. Willy, the superintendent, stepped forward and in a few well chosen words presented the cane to Mr. Littles on behalf of the fifty men in his employ. Mr. Littles was completely surprised and for a few moments coaid hardly express himself. He thanked the toys for the token of friendship and that [ ho would ever hold them in remembrance. The following is the inscription on the head of the cane: “From employes toS. j W. Little, January 1,1889.” For sometime past the mines have been giving [ steady employment to a number of miners 1 who had worked but very little for several 1 years, and on Christmas Mr. Littles gave i each of the men a fine turkey for < 1

Mrs. Mary E. Dennison was born Sep* tembe. 9, 1870, died Sunday morning January 8, being 28 years, 2 mouths and 29 days of age. She was married to John Dennison, May 11, 1890. Two children were born to them, a son and daughter, the son still survives. Through all her sickness she prayed to be relieved^ of her suffering and mid .-he'Was ready land willing to go. She /hook hands f with her friends and told'tbein good-bye and asked in heaven. Her last y happy in the lord. The funeral serviced were held at the family residence Monday bv Rev. W, S. Rader.. Interment at Walnut Rills cemetery. them to meet moments were Two Well JKttewn Statesmen Talked for moutiis from a front porch and rear end of a ear. Perhaps the use of Foley ’s Honey and Tar will explain why they could do this without injury to their voeal organs. It is largely used by speakers and singers. J. R. Adams & Son. j William Selby returned to Indianapolis Monday, where he is employed at the stock yards. / •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•I New Life. New Energy. Announcement. The firm of M. Frank & Son succeeded the firm of Moses Frank on January 2, 1899, and will be pleased to see all patrons and friends at all times. We need no further introduction, so call and see us. M. Frank & Son. Crushed Corn! Is the best Cow Peed, and is for sale at REED’S* GRIST® MILL At 50e per 100founds delivered. Telephone NoV^I\2.

Gel More aMYM Get Less Why is it every sarsaparilla which tries to sell itself, ranges itself against Ayer’s as the standard ? Why is it that all have to offer, extra inducements—bigger bottles, fancy wrappers, cheaper price—anything, everything, but the one inducement of quality t has never been equaled by any cheap imitation of it, and quality tells, just as blood tells. it 1$ ike stuttr*. f “ I have sold Ayer’s Sarsaparilla fear more than twenty-five years, and have never heard anything but words of praise from my customers; not a single complaint has ever reached me. A preparation must possess great merit to maintain suet a reputation. I believe your sarsaparilla to be the best blood purifier that has ever been introduced to the general public. I often hear other manufacturers say that this is “as good as AyerV’ but no one ever yet heard it S3id tfrat Ayer’s was “as good'- as any other kind. They always set Ayer’s up as the standard of excellence.*—S. F. Boyce, Duluth, Minn.

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The clearing ap period is he#. Lovr Price is 4 and quickest outlet we haTe at_tfais time of the While invoicing we found a great many odd Sink have been placid on a separate counter and will at the remarks ale low figure of i

One-Half Regular Pr These Suits are not old shop-w< rn garments; they are Fall « weighty Sack and Frock styles. Ma ly are French faced and satin i i l < I i

PETERSBURG, INDIANA Men’s fine French Worsted Suits in fancy check, round cut sack. Sold at $16.00. Cut one half^..,».t, ' -v Mcn’^ifcavy all-Wool Cassiraere Suils, well trimmed and good patterns. Sold at $14.00. Cut to..............,.. Men’s fine Black Clay Worsted Suits, all Wool* won’t fade. These { *. ! ' cjf Suits are great Tables at $13.30. Cut one half .............v< A few Suits that arc great bargains, in plain and square cut sacks, s We sold them at $6.50 and $7.5< >. Cut one half ..._..... Remember, these Suits are on a special counter, marked in If you can secure a fit out of this lot you will save many dollars purchase. This sale lasts until'February 1st, The best go first,: .^Starpiothing Houses

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