Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 49, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 April 1899 — Page 1

X Carpels and Carpels “Reuben, I've been thinking” that ihe old Carpe must go, and we must get oue of those pretty Sea Islaud! Carpets that is so good and heavy, for the kitchen for only 25 cents per yard; one of those ]ove!y Ingrain Carpets in the new colors for the sitting room at 45 cents perfyard. *“And, Ob! sav, Reuben, one of those lovely Moqrn ts for the parlor; they are just like artists'dreams—so soft and posey lik?, you know. And two pairs of those beautiful BrusseHs Lace Curtains. Y u know that’s just what we need for the parlor. And say. Reuben, you an only get these bargains at Hargrove & Cos., the leading Carpet He’ ise of Petersburg. And when your purchase amounts to $25.00 they give y u an elegant present, too.” i j +:a=more CARPETS^* Are unloaded at our Store each season than the preceding one, a positive fact that our trade in this special line is greatly increasing. We carry the largest stock, and can show the most beautiful patterns of any house in town. We understand- our business thoroughly when it comes to cutting, matching and making Carpets. Experience is our teacher. Come in and see the pretty .patterns in Carpets as low as 10 cents per yard, and the great line of Ingrains at 25c to 40c per yard. All Wool Ingrains at 39c to 50c per yard. Beaut ifuLqiatterns in Velvets, Moquetts, Axmii ers, Roxburys; in fact everything to Carpet and furnish your house complete. Bring the measure of your rooms and “let’s figure ai d reason together.” All Carpets cut, matched and delivered free ip the city. j . t ' ’ ■ j ; 'VJD.'X). ¥.ar$T0\)fc Com^au^ THE PEpPLES* STORE, ^PETERSBURG, INO<? t

Gaines Farmer spent Sunday here with his family. Ready-to-wear tailor suits for ladies at Sol Frank's Big Store. * Henry J. Wiggs of Arthur, was in town Tuesday on business. All-wool carpets, good quality, 48c per yard, at Sol Frank’s Big Store. * John B. Blaize of Logan township, transacted business at Vincennes last Friday. __ „ Dr. E. G. Burlingame attended to business matters at Evansville Monday. » • Yard-wide ingrain carpets, good colors, at 20 cents per yajd^at Sol Frank’s Big Store, rarjL,at S( - \ * White Chappell of Algiers, was" in the city looking after business interests and attending court. - Rev. I. N. Yoklev of Bloomfield, was in the city Monday the guest of W. A. Oliphant and family. He had been attending the C. P. presbytery at Lebanon church, Marion township.

Jason Miller of Rumble, was in town Monday on business. * Budd Lynch Clay township, on business. Yard-wide ingrain carpets, good colors, at 20 cents per yard, at Sol Frank's Big Stoi'e. * Rev. C. D. Darling and Rev. J. E. Darling attended the session of the Vincennes Presbytery at Supivan this week. H John H. O’Neal and Arnold Padgett of Washington, and W. V. Jackson of Vincenness, were in the city Monday on business. The Democrat office has a supply of blank mortgages, deeds, chattel mortgages, bonds^for deeds and other blanks. They are printed1 on good paper and in gocd form. Emory Loveless ong of the prosperous young farmer* of near Rumble, was in the city Tuesday, having brought a fine herd of hogs to market, and while here made this office a substantial call. and Jonathan Catt of were in town Monday

M. Frank & Son’s Great Cut-Price Sa e begins. Saturday, April 15, 1899. I ' • ’ \ . - ; i| _ "V" :' Calicos, per yard......... . 3 cts. Clark’s thread, per spool.... .’.r .. 2 cts. Lace Curtains, per pair....., *.. 48 cts. Mens’ $2.50 Pants, per pair. 99 cts„ Men’s whole stock Plow Shoes, per pair............. 99 cts. Ladies’ Shoes, Lace or Button, per pair. .98 cts. Yard wide Carpets, per yard:... .. JO cts. You Can’t Miss the Place, V:;., . - 'I M, Frank & Son’s, THE! FRED FRONT ©TOF1E. t

Stylish spring1 capes at Sol Frank’s. llev. Whitted of Union, was in town Tuesday. Newest} style rope portieres at Sol Frank's Big Store. * New laces and embroideries at Sol Frank's Big Store., *

'All kinds of telescopes and trunks at Sol Frank's Big Store. * | . |— ——-i—Nicholas Collins of Pikeville, was in town Monday on business. I.. Taylor Dering of near Noxid, was in town Monday on business. Robert Dorsey of Noxid. transacted business in this city Monday. * Mabin Smi^h returned Monday from a visit to friends at Princeton. * Mrs. Jesse Crow is visiting her daughter at Princeton this week. All-wool carpets, good qualitv. 48c per yard, at Sol Frank's Big Store. * Abe (‘ole of Oakland City, was in town Monday attending circuit court. Dr. McGowen of Oakland City, was here Tuesdaj* on professional business. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker, Petersburg. All work guaranteed. 28* New styles in ribbons and trimmings at Mrs. Richardson's millinery store. 48-2 Exquisite designs in silk crepons in skirt lengths, at Sol Frank’s Big Store. 1_y * * L. E. Farmer of Monroe township, transacted business in the citv Tuesday. Remember the millinery opening April 2lst at Mrs. Richardson's millinery store. 48-2 K Pretty shoes and slippers in tan, nlack and patent leather, at Sol Frank's Big Store. * Robert Hyneman. Mell Catt and Mell Gowens of C’lay township, were in town Saturday on business. G. V. Jones and wife of .Chrisney, were in the city over Sunday the guests of George and Mrs. Martin. William Richardson of Logan township, was granted an increase of pensiop this week to $12 per month. G. W. McClure of near Augusta, was in town Monday on business, and while here made this office a substantial call. L. E Grim, who has been acting as deputy prosecuting attorney * under Kerr Traylor, resigned the 'position Wednesday evening. Ladies, don't fail to call at Mrs. Richardson’s millinery store April21st and see the new styles in hats for spring and summer wear. ~ 48-2

Circuit court convened Monday with Judge Ely on the bench. A number of state cases have been tried. Several cases have been dismissed owing to defective papers. Mrs. John Lewis, living near Reel's chapel. Knox county, died Tuesday of consumptipn. The' funeral serfices were held Wednesday and interment at the Reel cemetery. L. P. Dickinson of Spencer, was in the city Tuesday looking up the road business. He is an experienced road maker. He made an examination of the rock in this section. ' The initiation of the graduates of ’9ft will take place. Friday evening in Edwards old stand over Richardson’s millinery store. Members of the alumni are requested to be present by 7:30 o’clock. Farm for Sale.—I will sell my 200acre farm in Madison township, seven miles from Petersburg: 100 acres improved: good orchard; fair buildings: good water: tine body of land. Call on or address, Jacob Williams,- Petersburg, Ind. 40-m2 R. M. Gray and James L. Norman of Otwell, were in town Monday while on their way to Chicago to buy a stock of dry goods and general merchandise for the new store to be opened up at Otwell in a few weeks under the firm name of Gray & Co. Ingle Walker, agent for the Globe tailoring company of Cincinnati, will give an opening at the Patterson hotel, Tuesday, April 18th. A representative of the company will be present to take measures and show their full line of samples. Call and see them,_ The city school board has employed Prof. W. H. Foreman as superintendent and Prof. J. H. Risley as principal of the schools for the coming year. The selections will give satisfaction to the patrons of the schools. Prof. Foreman has been superintendent for the past four years and Prof. Risley has been connected with the schools for the past three years. - i Mrs. Helen Reuss aged 73 years, died at the home of her daughter at Queen City, Missouri, last Tuesday morning of heart trouble. Mrs? Reuss had gone there some few months ago to visit. The remains were brought here Wednesday, and the funeral services were held at the home of her son-in-law, William Limp, yesterday afternoon. Interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. Mrs. Reuss had long been a resident of this city and was the wife of the late Frederick Reuss, who died about a year ago. V * tl

Stylish spring capes at Sol Frank’s. Fight day clocks $2.30 at Hammond 4k Kinie’s. 48-3 Newest style rope portieres at Sol Frank’s Big'$tore. 48* Ratio Curtis of Littles, was in town Wednesday on business. W. It. Osborne of Spurgeon, was in town Monday on business. Go*to H. H. T^islow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* Sol Stilwell of Pikeville. was in town Wednesday on business. W. G. Bottoms of near Arthur, was in town Tuesday on business. George Grim of Monroe township, was in town Monday on business. The New York store has received a large line of trunks and telescopes. W. C, Hopkins of Washington, was in the city last Saturday on business. A. Dodds, mine boss of the Littles mines, was in town Monday on business, _ Lovely Wilton Brussels carpets with border to match, at Sol Frank’s Big Store. . 48* Exquisite designs in silk crepons in skirt lengths, at Sol Frank's Big Store. * All work and goods guaranteed to give satisfaction at Hammtond & Rime’s. 48-3

trank Gladish left Tuesday for Washington where he will locate near Spokane. When in Hammbnd & Kime's store ask for a sample bottle of silver cream polish. 48-3 William Liibs and William Hisgen will burn several hundred thousand brick this season. IVetty shoes and slippers -in tan, black and patent leather, at *Sol Frank’s Big Store. * R. E.Gladish returned Tuesday fro n Trenton. Tennessee, where he has be«rn for several months buying cattle. All the new spring styles in haus will be shown at the millinery opening April 21st at Mrs. Richardson’s 48-2 Rev. J. B. Had lock of Harrodsburg. visited his brother, Delos and family in Jefferson township, over Sunday. Kidney diseases are the most fatal of all diseases. Foley's kidney cure a guaranteed remedy or money* refunded. J; R. Adams & Son. a The farm residence of Mrs. Amanda Swan, dear Augusta, was burned Monday. 'The loss was total and will reach $800, *ith no insurance. The fire, bell is being used to call the session of court. When you hear six taps of the bell you will know that court has been called for the morning or afternoon session. m The New York store is making a special sale on carpets. You should call and see the large line before placing your*Frder. All grades from 10 cents up. Fine patterns to select from. See Ing Walker next Tuesday. April 18th at the Patterson hotel and have your measure taken for a new suit of clothes. A representative of the Globe tailoring company, Cincinnati, will be present to take measures.

Fifty Dollars Reward—To any photographer using better paper or making a picture that will last longer than ours. The best cabinet photos $1 per dozen. Your money given back if you are not pleased. Gallery next to Joseph Lory s tin ship. 46* J. H. Nazor. The school at Hosmer closed Wednesday. Thomas Shoulders, the teacher, has given universal satisfaction to the patrons and pupils. The schools have been in a prosperous condition, although the weather and bad roads during a part of the term reduced the attendance. Mr. Shoulders is one of the foremost teachers of the county. Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Taylor on Walnut street, Gus Taylor entertained the graduating class of the high school and their lady friends. The evening was delightfully spent in games and music, refreshments being served at eleven o’clock. The young people enjoyed the occasion which will Jong be remembered by the graduates and their friends. Mrs. Emma S. Richardson will hold her annual millinery opening Friday, April 21st. She is receiving one of the biggest lines of goods ever brought to the city. They are of the latest styles and designs. She has secured the services of a firstclass trimmer who has been employed in the principal cities and who thoroughly understands the prevailing styles. Wait for the millinery opening and see the new styles. 48-2 The strike which has been on at the Littles coal mines for the past two weeks was adjusted Wednesday and the men went back to work Thursday mbrning. The trouble arose over the paying of the check weighman selected by the miners, the company refusing to keep out a portion of the wages coming to some employes that were indebted to the company. L. P. McCormick, state labor commissioner, has been there since Monday. It is said that everything was adjusted to the satisfaction of all concerned.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION. A Splendid Ticket Nominated for Town Officials. Wednesday evening in the court house hall convened a large number of democrats for the purpose of nominating candidates for town offices to be voted for at the May election. After the meeting had been called to order Hon. A. H. Taylor was selected as chairman, who stated the object of the calling together of the democrats. M. Met'. Stoops was elected secretary. Upon motion of Hon. E. P. Richardson the following rules to govern the convention were adopted: That candidates be selected in the order naihed. trustee.first ward, second ward, fourth ward, fifth ward, treasurer, clerk and* marshal, and that a majority of all the votes cast nominate. The motion prevailed. Nominations were then in order for trustee of the first ward, and the first ballot resulted—G. T. Kime. 24; E. R. King, 21; John Lee, fi: H. H. Smith. 3. Second ballot—Kime. 30; King. 24: Lee, 4. Kime was declared the nominee. * In the second ward Elijah Alilev was nominated by acclamation for trustee. William Hisgen and David Duster were placed in nomination for trustee in the fourth ward, which resulted in Duster receiving 31 and Hisgen 27 votes. John O. Miley was nominated for trustee in the fifth ward by the following vote: Miley, 38: H. S. Edwards, 15: Philip Meyers, 11. For treasurer, John H. Viehe was nominated by acclamation. For clerk, Perry A. Chappell received 49 votes, Guriev Baker 4 and W. D. Curll fi. For marshal, ,1. C. Backes received 47 votes, Robert E. Lee 8, and W “ L. Garland 7. The ticket is one of the best ever nominated by any political party in Petersburg. All of the gentlemen are well known in the city where they have done business and are highly resected and reputable citizens, and who have the best interests of the future growth of the city at heart. There is no question but what they will make capable and efficient officials if the voters of the city by their votes at the May election should elect them. For the most part the nominees are all business men, and who know the needs of the citizens in the way of improvements for the future. Vote for them at the May election. E. R. King, S. J. Haines and William Finney, the ^mmittee appointed by the town trustees to investigate the cost and construction of water works in neighboring towns, left Monday and visited Evansvillet'jBoonville, Huntingburg, Brownstowif and North \ernon. returning Thursday morning. 1 hey will make their report at the next meeting of the town board. The four-year-old child of Mrs. Joseph Stubblefield, living in the west part of the city, was seriously burned Wednesday afternoon. While playing with fire, her clothes caught fire and before its mother could reach her she was badly burned. Mrs. Stubblefield was also badly burned while taking the clothes from the little girl. The Pike county gun club held their first shoot last Thursday. The members were not all present. The next shoot takes place next Thursday. The following scores were made out of a possible 25: Gharles Pipes. 11: John Reed, 18: Lew Travler. 14; S. D. Hendron, 9; Henry Read, 15; W. A. Fleming, 19. and John Davis, fi. -- ■ | The trial of Fred Limp for the killing of Dee. Patherson will come up in the circuit court next Thursday.

~ ■ Coe Items. <|| Mumps are still racing here. Hon. Henry J. Wiggs of Arthur.was here Monday. 7•• / ' .^P John S. Kays did business in oftr ville last Monday. Robert L. Grim savs he has a new , democrat at his house. Miss Sarah Ashby is in a critical condition with lagrippe. Tgpf Josh Met‘lure will engajgtr in the nursery business this spring. Miss Rachel Connor was at Evansville this week visiting her mother. Thomas Hurt and family w^re visiting friends here last Saturday and 'Sunday. ’ . Quite a number of our citizens are at the county capitol this week * •courting." Farmers have but little oatssown; - there will be a short crop Sown owing to the continued wet weather. Arthur G. Roberts of near here, has enlisted in the regular spray. He goes as a recruit to the |&th volunteer infantry. and' wiil start at once for the Philippine Islands. Ai« thur is welL-liked here, ii djrood citizen and wiU make a good soldier, - Allen Clifford, a former resident 1 i. this township, but lately of Knox county, died and was brought to New Liberty cemetery for interment ore day last week. During thg funeral services word came of thekkath tf his father. White Clifford, one of the pioneers of Lockhart township. New laces and embroideries at Sol Frank's Big Store, ' 0,^: * Joseph D. Barker is at Indianapolis » this week on business. 7 7 . Clem Riley of Sophia, Wednesda-v on business. in town New rag carpets 25 cents per vard. at Sol Frank's Big Store. * ■, \ —--- — W. fc^Viggs of Logan township, wgs in town Monday on business.' John D. Morgan of Montgomery, was in the city Monday on basinet. -7' Don't forget to get your new spring hat. ties and shirts at the New York store. •-—w Lovely Wilton Brussels carpets with border to match, at Sol Frank's Big Store. -I** Orion Rose and Fred Carter went to Bedford Monday, where they will secure employment. ---—.---: Prof. J. H. Ritdey left last Saturday for Bloomington, where he will attend college during the next four months. In this issue will be found the advertisement of Max Blitzef. He is offering some big bargains in spring and summer goods. Call and see him. .The petitions,to build stone roads in Washington township, arie being signed up and everything will fee ready to present to the board of commissioners at the June session. A representative of the Globe tailoring company of Cincinnati will be Miere Tuesday. April 18th at the Patterson hotel,' with a full line pf goods. Ing Walker, the agent, invites you to ■ ■■ 7 ‘ ■—-§§7 The countv clerk has issued marridge licenses to the following persons this week: 'dUfSamuel J. Lee and Alice Stutsman. ThomasHumes andt hristenaWoods. Fletcher M.Shaw and Mollie Patton. Andrew- A.Snyder and Bellg t’ockerhan. „ '' '.J¥|ll|■■ : -7::7 James O. Sickles and IdagM.asters. Joseph EX’ambell and KttaJ.Grubb,

■•■•■•■•■•■•nits ' Carpet Sak NEW YORK STORE This is our first season handling Carpets, and we want cur friends to know we are as cheap on Carpets as anybody. We don’t want to make you believe we are the only people handling Carpets, nor the only people that know anything about a Cariiet, nor try to make you believe we can sell you as all-wool Carpet for 38e and it be an all-cotton Carpet. We will sell you Carpets at the very lowest prices; at pricey no one can compete with. * « ' vjllff

400 yards 80 per cent wool, Ollp worth 50c per yd, for... ^ • 2 1,000 yards half wool Car- 00« pets, 10 patterns to select OO w from, wortn 45c........ The best all-Wool Ingrain > Carpeti, warranted to not C “71 tade as loug as the Carpet ^ *2'-' lasts, worth 75c, for_

3(A) yards good, heavy Colton Carpet, worth 25c, lor 400 yards Ingrain Carpet, 40 per cent wool, worth 35e, for..' ..... Matting, IfU Mrk per yard.. IW Up 500 yards good, every-day Carpets .............. . iwv ea«a$BaBec«B$aaaaaea«

Wte will say again if you ;ure going to need Carpets, Rags, Curtains,, Window Shades, it will pay you tocome and get prices. . ^ MAX BLITZER NEW YORK STORE, m PETERSBURG, 1MO,