Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 49, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 April 1899 — Page 5

THE TOWN TRUSTEES. Appoint t om ru It tee d> Make an lnveatlieatlon of 'Water Works. The council met in regular session last Thursday evening at the sheriff’s office, all members being present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved after corrections had been made. A petition of quite a number of citizens was presented asking that a committee of two be appointed, one from the number of petitioners and a member of the council, to visit several towns where water, works were in operation, and find, out the expense and all particulars. Several citizens were present and expressed their views in the matter, and asked that a third member of the committee be appoihted who is not on the petition. The council appointed S-. J. Haines from the petitioners, Councilman W. G. Finney and E. R. King. Fted Smith, W. A. Oliphant and Smith Osborn, bondsmen of Joe Kinman, ex-marshal, asked that the council employ an attorney to defend a case brought against them for damages by Milt Willis. The board after j considerable wrangling postponed the matter until* Friday morning, when they selected V. R. Greene, town attorney, to look after the case. The » fee to be ?25 to $50l • j William Neiman asked the board to complete the street near his residence. The attention of the board was called to the fact that the hog ordinance was not being observed and that citizens were fattening hogs within thje corporation. Street committee reported that l|ttle had been done. The bridge to > be put in on the Jasper road had arrived, and it was ordered that it be completed at once. Councilman Finney^ reported that he had several loads of cinders placed on upper Main street. The sidewalk committee reported nothing, and there was quite a discussion on the question fof several minutes. , * The question of the price to be paid teams for work on the streets was next taken up and Smith made motion that teams be paid 32.25 per day. Carried. Street hands will be paid the same old price TO cents per hour. Smith made motion that the price be made 15 cents per hour, which failed to receive a second. ■ ► It was ordered by the board that the colored man who peddles flowers be charged 505cents a day for each day he sells flow ers. * The following bills were read and allowed: William Llibs, time cheeks . D. 8, Osborn, real .. . . 4 00 Ueorge Smith, using rope . II# Electric Light Co., lighting.1ST 50 M. McC. Stoops, printing . . 2 70 Shawhan & Koonshot, hardware. . 2 70 David Dustin, rent eugiue house 12 50 V. R. Greene. attorney.. |. 8 8K A. A. Lory, marshal . . .40 oo A. W. Selby, clerk.. E. J. H arris . •. j.. 6 1# P. O. smith. 10 00 D C. Malott _... ... lOOti T. ,R. Rice . . ..... 25, Fire department, attending fire .. 19 00' <? -i—;Indiana has its share of queer names of neighborhoods and postoffices. A few of them are: Letts, Tallayho. •Dewey’s Corner, Parts Unknown, Fruits Number Thirteen, Dreamland, Fiddler’s Point. Potato Creek, Lap- j land, Peppgrtown, Plunkett, Plano, Cuba, South Cork, Goble City, Rural Valley, Kay Chapel,jOrgan Springs, Mariah Hill, Gentryville, Huff, Stringtown, Shadeland, Gion Holt, Buck Creek, Nine Mile, Hobbyville, Popcorn, Dugger, Fox Ridge, Hope and Solitude. ■. ~ r~ m 'il i tv

PAS SES AWAY. William Bell, ft Prominent ( ltlzcn, 1*1 et* ' >f Apopletfy,, This section of the county was shocked last week by the announcement thatWill: un M.Bell was stricken with apoplexy expected at ar On Tuesday ! to the Fetting; md that his death was ; moment. Ir. Bell had gone from his borne, five i ailes east of this city, r coal bank near the county farm fc 1 coal. After securing a load he start d for home, and while j on the wagon paralysis. I He as stricken with total j vas removed from the wagon and tairen to a neighboring j bouse and doctors sent for. They was possible and had j done all that him removed io his home where he lingered until his spirit quiet great 'beyond. Thursday nigh I to talk. William M. Ii county, Octob April 7th. He near Haysville He came to tl years ago and dent of Wa son township citizen' and a through his Friday morning when' y passed away to the He was conscious , but was never able ell was born in Dubois 25, 1840, and died lived with his parents lor a number of years, is county about forty has since been a resihington and Jeffer- . He was a good model farmer and thrift and strict attention to business had become a prosperous farmer. He had^ never held nor sought office though often opportuned to accent the nomination by the democrats foe commissioner from his district. As a citizen he stood in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Bell united with the General Baptist church 28 years ago and »f years was a'deacon hurch. He was a defer a number of Mt. Olive voted Christian and practiced his religion, being i friend of the p The funeral Algiers, being M. Kerr and 2 generous citizen and a oor. services were held Sunday mbtning it the G. P. church at conducted by Revs. F; M. Burch. Interment at the McClui “ cemetery He leaves a to mourn the and father, an Secretarv I generally kne ture passed wife and nine children loss of a kind husband d a host of friends. atler of the state board of charities,'lavfe it seems not to be vn that the last legislalaw which is now in effect providing that there shall be but one truam officer in a county except where there is a city of 5,000 or more population. Cities of 40,000 school population more may have five truancy oftic ers. This law effects some .counties where there are at present two officers. As the law does away with one of them the other is serving now The secretai without hope of pay* j has advised county superintendents to nominate the old truant officers where competent.— Indianapolis ijientinel A MOST WONDERFUL CURE. Eminent l*h\islelans Pronounced Consumption. Dr. C. D. Warner, Cold water, Mich igan—^Dear Sijr: I have received greai benefit from your White Wine of Tai a cough and the doc ton pes of my recovery ant consumption; I though 1 death for me. I triei could hear of. Finally Syrup. I had gave up all h pronounced it that it was everything w to use your W tirely. Such mend to thost one of my friends prevailed upon m< aite Wine of Tar Syrup I took 14 bottles and am cured en medicine I can recom who were afflicted as was. Very respectfully yours, Jose pi E. Underhill, Doland, South Dakota Sold by Paul Bros. a

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Blue Serge Suits. $7.50. In rough or smooth face, absolutely fust blue, all made in the most thorough and ju instaking manner, usual retail price is $13.50. Scotch Suits, $7.50. Our offering in this range^of *1 .-siruble suitings is so rich and varied as almost to l>ewilder one, and every suit is worth $12.50. » Worsted Suits, $7.50. Fancy Worsted Suits from choice fabrics in great range of colorings and effects, very nobby and very stylish, elegantly tailored, sold by retailors at $13.50 ami $15 a suit. Thev show very strikingly what $7,50 will do.

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EIGHTY-SECOND^ ANNIVERSARY. One of the Big Events at llosmer Monday last. At the home of Dr. W. T. Blythe, Hosmer, Monday last, was celebrated the Kind anniversary of Mis mother, Mrs. Amanda Blythe, who lives near Oakland City. The children.with one exception, grand children and greatgreat grand child was present, besides a large number of friends. At the noon hour the tables were spread in the large dining room and lie persons partook of the delicacies of the season. After dinner the orchestra furnished music for the occasion and a splendid time was had by the relatives and friends present. The day will long be remembered by all who were present. Mrs. Blythe was born near Owensville, April 9, 1817, where she lived for many years. About 25 years ago she moved near Oakland City where she now resides with her son. She is in good health, a great reader and a good conversationalist and tells many interesting incidents of early pioneer life in Southern Indiana. She is as spry as many women of 60 years and does a good portion of her housework Slve is the mother of 14 children, nine of whom are living, her grandchildren number 57 and one great-great grand child. She was the recipient of many beautiful presents on this occasion. May she live to enjoy many more such pleasant occasions. . Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real estate have been recorded in the county recorder's office during the past week: John^A. Miley to Haller M. Hardin, lots 9, 10, 11 and 12. Hosmer. Nancy A. Kinman et al to William B. Thompson, pt sw qr sw qr sec 10, and pt se qr se qr sec 9, town 1 south, range 8 west. 23 acres. McCrillus Abbott to Jesse V.ChaiUe, pt se qr se qr sec 4. town 1 south, range 6 west. William Richardson, executor, to Albert Stewart, und pt se qr sec 34, town 1 south, range 9 west, 70 acres., Abraham Hoover to Mary S.Hoover, pt nw qr sw qr sec 10, town 1 south, range 9 west. 5 acres. Pacific Lodge to H. R. Snyder, lot 10, Walnut Hills cemetery. Rilla A. Hayes to Nancy E. Craig, pt n hf sw qr, and pt s hf nw qr sec 19, town 1 south, range 6 west, 80 acres. John P. Black to Sarah Francis Borders, s hf sw qr nw qr sec 5, town 2 south, range 6 west, 20 acres. John Knight to Alonzo Rumble, n hf se qr sw qr sec 30, town 1 south, range 8 west, 20 acres. LouizaC.C’apehart to Hattie Hayes, lot 12, Survant. . . , ' D^vid Grubb to James Hartw ell, pt se qg sw’ qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 9 west, 8 acres. Felix Brittingham to Joel L. Owens, pt se qr sw qr sec 4, town 1 south,' range 9 west, 8 acres. John H. Helsley to Sydney Wyatt, nw qr ne qr sec 17, and s hf sw’ qr se qr sec 8, town 1 south, range 8 west, 60 acres. J. H. Loveless to Stephen Shepard, lots 61, 62 and pt 35, Hosmer, and pt swqr sec 28, town 1 south, range 8 west. Louzetta Loveless to Stephen Shepard, pt se qr ne seG 21, town 1 south, range 8 west. Jesse Simons to H. W. Carpenter, pt sw qr nw qr sec 5, town 1 south, range 6 west, 3 acres. William A. Oliphant to Arthur H. Taylor, e hf frac qr sec 10, and nw frac qr sec 11, town 1 north, range 9 west, 151 .acres.

Surrentha Z. Morgan to Ella E. Campbell, lot 1 and pt 2, Velpen. Elmer S. Miley to Louis E, Traylor, pt nw qr sw qr sec 27, town 1 north, range 7 west, 3| acres. Whahoo Tribe 45, to L. E. Lett, lot 4, Algiers cemetery. Mary J. Ivey to Lucy H. Steele, pt sw qr se qr sec 16, town 1 south, range 8 west, 3 acres. John H. McConnell to James M. Crowder, pt sw qr sw qr sec 32, town 1 souths range 7 west. James P. Martin et al to Garry, Callahan, pt sections 12, 13 and 14, town 1 north, range 6 west. W. R. Thompson et al to Nancy A. Kinman. pt se qr sec 9, town ^ south, range 8 west, 30 acres. E. R. King to James P. Martin, pt lots 14 and 15, Petersburg. Mary A. Barker to Peter Drof, und int se qr nw qr sec 35, town 1 north, range 8 west. Sarah J". Russell to,> Charles A. Burger, sw hf lot 163, Petersburg. Glorious News Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile of of Washita, I. T. He writes: ‘‘Pour bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would br^ak out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no but her cure is complete and her health is excellent.” This shows what thousands have proved—that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. Its the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys find | bowels, expels poisons,helps digestion, builds up the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold b}r J. R. Adams & Son, druggists. Guaranteed.

MONEY TALKS. *Tfty Dollars With No If* nor, string: Attachments. During the past two months the undersigned has been approached not less than one hundred times on the subject of drilling another gas well by about as many different persons. Almost every person had a way of their own, besides some advice to give. However, in the main, they all seemed to have one object in view, and that was that in order to induce outsiders to locate here it would be necessary to have more gas. Another gas well would also liven up trade a bit. as well as increase the value of real estate: in short, generally improve Petersburg. For the purpose of finding more gas quite a number of our citizens have shown a willingness to help, while others just with a capital “I.” as patriotic and public spirited, are willing to allow one or a few men the sole and exclusive privilege, besides in a few instances, some of these public spirited, enterprising men,have been abusive and insulting, using such words as thieves, robbers and Sunday-go-to-meeting men, and a few other “love terms.** Now to these gentlemen I want to address myself with a proposition, or in fact, several propositions: I will give the sum of fifty dollars towards drilling another gas well, contract for drilling well to be let to the lowest responsible bidder, and not closer than eighteen hundred yards to the Jumbo gas well. Should a paying well of either oil or gas be found then the question of ownership and disposition of same would be come an important one. I have three plans, giving each ten dollars represented a voice in the matter: First, sell the well to the highest bidder at public sale and divide the proceeds among the men entitled to them according to the amount put in. Second, or give the well to the largest and best factory that will locate here for it. Third, or give the well to some charitable institution. If any gentleman doubts my sincerity in the above, let him name any responsible man and my fifty dollars will be placed in his hands. I will sav further that if my propositions are not honest, upright and fair, let anybody name something more fair and my fifty dollars is at his disposal. In addition to this, my time is my own, and so much of it as may be needed will be donated as free as the air you breathe. Respectfully, J. E. Schurz.

Glad Tidings to Astma Sufferers. Foley’s Honey and Tar gives quick and positive relief. It is the great remedy for diseases of the respiratory organs like asthma, bronchitis and hoarseness. J. R. Adams & Son. a William G. Coffee of Madison township, was in court again for a change Wednesday. He was the defendant in the case of the state vs William G. Coffee, charged with violating the divorce statute and contempt of court. It appears that William got a divorce from his first wife, and when the judge granted said divorce he decreed that William should not marry again for two years. William, however, paid no attention fo this decree it seems, and, had again embarked on the matrimonial waters before two weeks had been added to the days of the past. His first wife, who resided in Louisville at the time the divorce was granted, then filed an affidavit against her former sweet William, on the charge stated above. Up to Friday morning this case had not been decided.—Hpntingburg Independent. Ing Walker has taken the agency for the Globe tailoring company of Cincinnati,and the Continental tailoring company of Chicago, which were formerly represented by E. M.Walker in this city* They make splendid fitting clothing hnd when you want a new suit call on Ing at Ward’s grocery store. 46*

Hanford Arnold, who has served a three years enlistment in the regular army, returned to his home in Jefferson township Monday from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was twice wounded in the battle at Santiago. He will likely enlist again in the service. __ Mrs. Lon McCormick, living near Noxid, died of consumption Sunday last, aged about 20 years. The funeral took place Monday at Flatcreek cemj etery. She leaves a husband and two | small children to.mourn the loss of an I affectionate wife and mother. Morgan Presbytery of the C. P. church, met at the Lebanon church, Marion township, last week, closing Sunday. Ruling Elder A. H. Trayler was elected moderator and J. B. Hadlock secretary. The sessions were largely attended. « The beef investigation is revealing the fact that the soldier boys at Santiago were fed on embalmed beef. ^ No wonder so many of them sickened and died. It is time to find some of the parties guilty and lay them off with •full pay. All persons desiring to cultivate chrysanthemums can get them at reduced rates, if they get their order by April 20th. Mrs. Con Adams, Pres. Mrs. W. H. Link, Sec. . V , - ' ■

■ir mt 0*11 * * \ \ '# 1 Asks nothing but a fair comparison with others. Our store is unusually sUraetire. We have a bristling armament of bargain ami big values hitched to small prices. People who visit this store are amazed at unpt^cedeimfiMiiPfi seUiiig. We have gathered from everywhere everything in our line We deem worth placing before you. We want you to visit us. It will pay yon: C«wapare the following prices with those of other concerns: * ® ^ i>MEN’$ ©UITSB.<5* Men's spring-weight Suits, clay worsted, well made and well lined, [ edged, worth $5.50, our price.....$$ 9& Men’s Spring Suits, brown, worth $7.00, our price..., 4 50 Men’s Spring Suits in cassiraeres and clay worsted, single or double ' - r breasted, everything firstclass, wort^ *10, our price.. . . .. 7 00 ■5> BOYS’ SUITS.^f Boys’ Knee Pants Suits, Sizes 4 to 13, worth $1.85, our price Boys' Knee Pants Suits, in light colors, worth $1.85, our price ... Boys’ Suits, extra quality, double breasted Coats, well made, worth our price ......... ... 3>PANTS.<Men's Cotton Pants, worth 85c, our price Men’s Cheviot Pants, worth $1.00, our price Men's Pants, light colors, up-to-date goods, well made and w.orth our price ... ..!.....:.... Men’s Dress Pants, clav worsteds, neat checks and stripes, alt new, date gnods, French waists, sideor top pockets, worth $4.50.our Boys’ Pants from 19 cents to 40 eetits. r ■ ■ FURNISHING GOODS. id r . : ;! -*f ■■ Men’s Suspenders, 15 cent kind, our price Men’s Suspenders, 23c kind, our price Boys’ Suspenders .I....___ Men’s and Boys’ Work Shirts, 30c kind, our price Men’s Lauudried Shirts, with detached Collar, worth 30c. our price Men's colored Dress-Shurts are worth 73e, our price Boys’25e Waists, our price Boys’ 50c Waists, our pHee Boys’ 75c Waists, our price SHOES. Men's Dress Shoes, all styles and sizes, worth $1.25, onr price Meu’s Shoes, all styles, worth $1.65, our price ... Men’s Viei Kid Shoes, cloth tops, worth $2.75 ., Men’s Yici Kid Shoes, worth $3.00, our price ... Ladies’ Shoes, lai*e or button, worth $1.25, our pi Ladies’ Shoes, lace or button,“worth $1.60. onr pri' Ladies’ Shoes, lace or button, worth $2.00, our price Ladies’ Shoes, lace or button, up-to-date goods, worth $2.50. ou: Boys’ Shoes, coin toes, all sizes, worth $1.25, our price. Boys’ Shoes, com toos, all sizes, worth $1,20, our price We also handle a full line of Children's Shoes. The Boston Store Next Door to Burger’s, PETERSBURG, INDIANA.

Xon-Resident Xotice. The State of Indiana, Pike County: • In the Pike Circuit Court, April term, IMS). Moses Frank, ad mints-1 trator.de bonis non of i t,he estate of Elijah • Hightower, deceased, t *■«■■■ vs. I , Samantha I.Hightower, I I.yda Hightower, Oli- T ver Hightower. Mor- | ton Hightower. Thelda l H ightower. ChariestHigiitower, Prentice Hightower and Wil-1 liam Hightower. J Now comes the plaintiff, by Posey & Chappell, his attorneys, ami tiles Ills petition herein, together with an affidavit that said defendant, William Hightower, tsnota resident of the state ot Indiana; that said action is a petition praying for an order and decree of said court authorizing the sale of certj|Jn real estate belonging to the estate of said decedent, and described iu said petit ion to make assets for the payment of debt- and liabilities of said estate, and that said non-resident defendant is a necessary party thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant. last named-, that unless he be amt appear on the Ittth judicial day of the next term ot the Pike circuit court, the same being the 27th day of April. 18MD, to be holden on the second Monday of April, A. I>. 18tW»at tbe court house in Petersburg,in said county and state, and answer or demur tosaid complaint, the same will be heard and determined tn his absence. Witness my name and the seal of said court, affixed at Petersburg, this 20th day of March, A. I>. 18tK>. j. \V. Bki'mkiki.I), Clerk. Xotice of Administration. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has « een appointed by the clerk of the circuit court of Pike county, slate of Indiana, ad mi nistratpr of the estate ol Mary K. Young, late of Pike county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Samuel P. Howard. Aprils, 1800. Administrator. ' Get a box and learn why It’s the best grease ever put on an axle. Sold everywhere. Made by; STANDARD Oil. CO. PATENTS Caveats, and Trade-Marks obtained and ail Pat-] lent business conducted for MODERATE FEES. Our Omct is Opposite u. s. Patent Office and we can secure patent in less tune than remote from Washington. Send model, drawing or photo., with description. We advise, if patentable or not, free of] sent free. C.A.SNOW&CO. Off. Patent Office. Washington, d.

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