Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 49, Petersburg, Pike County, 14 April 1899 — Page 8

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mmTfrrarmrnnmrri rmnmrnTnniTrnTi«mmTr Bv trading with us5you will save big money on your Shoe bills. \ isit <>ur store and we will prove our boast. We sell thore Popular Priced Shoe? than any house in Petersburg, and why? Study our prices: Ladies'tine up-to-date Tan Shoes, light or dark colors, either ull <IM QQ leather or silk vesting top $3.00 Shoes, for.*• • • Ladies" fine Black or Tan Shoes cloth or leather tops, worth $1.50 and $2,00, for...*|** 200 pairs Ladies’ fine sample Shoes and fine Pongola Kid Shoes, * toe, all lace new round toe, all sizes, woith $1.50, for. Misses’ fine Dongola Kid Shoes, Black cyr Tan “leather and vesting top, from 12 to 20, worth $2.00, for...../.. • • Mi.-ses'Shoes, Black, Lace, Spring Heel, from to 1H, we rth $1.25, for..... 300 pairs Men’s Shotas, Lace or Congress, Black or Tan, leather or yesting top, worth $1.75 and $2.25. for... f..." 150 pairs Men’s fine Shoes, np-to-date styles, Black or Tan, 'ici Kid ' ~ “ -- " ‘ or Calf, worth $3.00, for Men’s Heavy Buckle or Lace Shot's, worth $1£>0, for ... Children’s Shoes 15 cents and upward. 1.35 99c 1.25 85c 1.29 1.98 95c We make a specialty of Misses’ and Children’s fine Shoesnt popular prices, Bring in the little ones, we’ll please you.P MAX BLITZER, NEW YORK STORE. PETERSBURG, IND. ^iimimii miifimmiiiiifliiiif mm rum run m mu m JlL. inrmrrrrnrf rrmm n mriimniTrrrrirrrrrirrnrngi

Rumble Items. The roads are improving slowlv. The farmers are about through sowing oats. George W. Barrett of Rumble, has moved to Carr’s mill. Jasper Willis of Ulko. Nevada, left for the far west last Sunday. The infant child of Rufus Owen's, died last week of stomach trouble. James W. Robling, township assessor, and Levi Beach are on the sick list. Wesley Chandler from Slickum, Avas the guest of Squire Rumble last Sunday. A. J. Loveless and family of Hawkins town, visited Mrs. Troutman here Sunday. ^ H. B. Blaize and James Carr, attended a sdie near Oakland CiJ:y last Aveek. Ella Rumble one of the charming young ladies of Rumble, is visiting at Oatsville. Edward Blake of Logan township, is rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl baby at his home. James S. Wilson, one of the substantial farmers of this township, was at Petersburg Saturday on business. The many friends of Arvilla Robling. who has had spinal meningitis, will be glad to learn that she is improving. Ernest Wilson, one of the promising young teaehers of this township, is

j attending- the spring term of school at Oakland City. % John W. Stillwell, who is traveling for t]he McCormick harvesting company. was in Rumble last week looking after the interests of that firm. John Helsley anci family are going to move to Chipley, Florida, in a few weeks, intendingto make that their future home. John is a good citizen, and the people regret very much to see him go. The family of trie late A. J. Willis and wife who hai-e been numbered with the dead for twenty-four years, his companion passing away one year before. To the union of this couple were four boys and five girls, who are all living. They have not all been together since t e death of their mother which occurred twenty-five years ago. the first of April. Joseph Willis, being the oldest member of the family, they me-; at his residence, together with t eir relatives and friends to enjoy o le of the old fashioned reunions. The writer was one of the fortunate to be1 present and enjoy the rich repast. A large table was prepared that fairly groaned under the weight f the eatables that had been prepare*! for the occasion. There were to tie number of 100 present, and enou h was left for that many more. The wish of all present was that this family may enjoy many more such pleasan t reunions. All kinds of telescopes and trunks at Sol Frank's Big Store. *

Spurgeon Items. Farmers badly behind with their work. f W. B. Langford was in Oakland City Monday. ' j . Trustee Davis has moved back to his farm. Wheat looks very bad; much being winterkilled. | Dr. Teaford has moved into the house vacated by J. M. Davis. • J. B. Ambrose is still sick, and not able to leave his room. Elijah Roy was in Evansville Monday buying undertakers' supplies. S. W. Ferguson of Littles, was here Monday shaking hands with friends. Peter Lance of Oakland City, was here Tuesday and bought a load of hogs. Elder Charles Arnold attended church at Pikeville Saturday and Sunday. Osborn & Lance, our hardware merchants, have put a new front in their business house, which adds much to its convenience. Uncle Joseph Ferguson spent all last week in town going from house to house inquiring of every family how many dogs they had. Courty Assessor J. B. McKinney has been sick for several days, but is now some better. He thinks he will soon be able to assume the duties of his ] office. I Miss Cota Ferry, Alva Dougan, Otto j Davis, James Bartlett, Elijah Jordan, j M. Jordan, Francis McKinney and1 John Shepard are attending the Oak- i land city school. Shepard & Langford inform us that they will give to every customer purchasing of them twenty dollars’ worth of goods a three-quarter life size portrait or a complete set of Mrs. Potts’ sad irons. Isaac Farmer, one of the pioneers of Pike county, died at the home of Malinda Farmer, near here, April 10, 1890. He was in his eighty-sixth year, having been born in Tennessee February 10, 1814: came to Indiana when a boy: was married to Miss Nancy Langford, near Beenville. Warrick county. He moved to Pike county in 1848 and located near here. He was the father of twelve children, six boys and six girls, two boys and five girls survive him. He has now living forty-three grandchildren and fifty-five' great grandchildren. His wife having died about twenty years ago. and for the past ten years he has made his home with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Malinda Farmer, who has ministered to his wants as devotedly as if she had been his own child. He has been a very devoted member of the Christian church for fifty-five years, and his counsel was always sought in Church affairs. He was buried here April 11th. by the side of his companion, S. J. Julian, the undertaker, having charge of the remains. Elder John Shiveley of the Christian church, conducted the funeral services from the M. E. church. Algiers Items. Albert Chamness is on the sick list. Arthur A. Adams has returned from Nebraska. Margaret E. Hadlock is quite ill with.lung trouble. L. E. Lett made a business trip to Petersburg Saturday. Craig & Co., are drilling a well on the farm of Charles Meyers. Rev. Winn will preach at the M. E. church next Sunday morning. The children of William Jackson are suffering with the mumps-. - A. H. Norton of Iva, visited the the family of I. R. Lett last week. Dora Abbott, daughter of P. C. Abb9tt. is numbered"among the sick. William E. Myers is building a fine barn for Ben Newkirk at Dutchtown. R. S. Randerson and familv of Alford, visited Isaac Sorgius ' last Sunday. Perry Chappell of Petersburg, attended the funeral of William Bell here Sunday. * Quite a number from this locality will attend the funeral services of the

late William Hayes at Noxid next Sunday. Rev. Pitts preached a most excellent sermon at the C. P. church last Sunday night. ' Frank Scrgins and William Ward visited James Kinman and family at Littles last Sunday. Mr. Tharp, living near Cato, died Tuesday of pneumonia Funeral and burial at Flatcreek cemetery. The small Child of William Nelson, near Cato, died Tuesday of diptheria. Burial at Flatcreek cemetery, Algiers Forum has taken in four new members. If any locality desires a lodge organized write to W. T. Loveless, Algiers. C. W. McClure, one of our enterprise, ing farmers, is adding much to the appearance of his farm by putting up neat picket fencing. Janies W. Brock, an old veteran, who lost his voice some two years ago. has not spoken above a whisper during that time. It is to be hoped that his voice may be restored. As the campaign is over we discover that we know mighty little about the great questions. We also learn that the fathers of the republican party and those who followed them, have been wholly in the wrong in their financial ideas. It is a great thing to be a Moses and lead on the poor deluded people to calamity. Stendal Items. tAara and Elmo McClure aft sick at this writing. Young clover is badly damaged by the late freeze. Squire Tyre held court at Stendal school house last Saturday. Miss Emma Nass and Katie Kahle left for Evansville Monday. There will be an examination held here Saturday for graduation. There will be a Sunday school convention held at Winslow May 14. Part of the wheat is winter killed where it was not protected by snow. John Overbeck of Holland, is attending the normal school at this place. Henry Russ of Holland, was thrown by a horse last Friday week, which caused his death. The spring school of this place is still increasing. There are thirty now' iu attendance. Miss Anna Hilsmeyer is visiting her brother, Dr. L. H. Hilsmeyer and family, of this,place. Mrs. Minnie Maxey has’ received a fine line of millinery goods for the summer. Call and see her. The Reformed Lutherans held their first Sunday school last Sunday. o We hope much good will be done. Rev. Toms, the circuit rider of the M. E. church, will address the people of this place next Sunday at three o'clock. The members of the Stendal home insurance company held their annual meeting last Monday for election of officers. , The program of the Epworth League was very interesting especially the duett by .Misses Katie and Gladys Hilsmeyer. The next Epw’orth League meeting will be held at the Union church Sunday evening commencing at 7 o’clock. The program is as follows: Declamation bv small children: German solo, Dan Wibbeler: select reading, John McAllister: declamation. Miss Minnie Luker: duet. Mrs. L. H. Hilsffieyer and Mae Greenway: current news, H. H. Harmeyer: instrumental solo, Dora Beadles; essay. Julius Henke: trio, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hilsmeyer and Miss Katie Hilsmeyer; essav, Arthur Martin: German quartett, Miss Anna Hilsmeyer. Mrs. William Harmeyer. William Sakel and Charles Katter: scripture quotations by all the members; address, William Wibbler. Everybody is invited to attend the services of the league. New- rag carpets 25 cents per yard, at Sol Frank's Big Store. ' *

A $ 10 " for $6.75. We will sell yon a $10.00 Suit for medium weight Cassitnere, , and piping, a gn at wearer and makes a

pearance. BLUE SERBE SUITS. e have them in all the latest make-ups. double-breast and rou.«v, Suits. They are very nobby and combine style and good wearing quahtiesat the low price of $8.50 a suit. In Roys and little Gent’s Clothing we Pk LEAD THE PROCESSION. The Jane Hopkins brand of Boy’s Knee Pant Suits,' made with and kuee, hold fast buttons, elastic waist bands, are better and £■_ any other reliable make. Bring the boy. we ei|n fit him and please spirit of the times calls for good merchandise, and while we dislike* boastMg^ we can safely say that our stock comprises better material, better tailoring and . more style than any it has been our good fortune to show, notwithstanding the high standard of our clothing of past seasons. A visit of inspection will be appreciated, j Jp «Star Clothing Houses PETERSBURG, INDIANA. . - - i 5 19*Leave your Laundry with us. we represent the “Kohiuoor.” All worK guaranteed.

Noxid Items. There is some talk ofa photographer j locating here for awhile. W. J. Hayes is attending the normal at Cato this spring. Farmers in this locality are rejoicing over the return of spring. , P. B. Craig of Cato was in our town the first of tht* week on business. J. P. Hayes transacted business in Washington the first of the week. Cooper & McKlin. the sawmill men of this place, are doing a thriving business. ' . i C. D. Smith is attending school at Corydon this spring. His many friends wish him success. J (. 1 & f I Mrs. G. A. McCormack of this place, ; died of consumption Sunday and in- | terment at the F^atcreek cemetery. I The husband and children have the ; | entire sympathy of this community. Ready-to-wear tailor suits for ladies ! at Sol Frank's Big Store. * Notice of Final Settlement of Estate.i Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees oi Samuel M. Hoilon, deceased, to appear in the Pike circuit court, held at Petersourg. on the 8th day of May. 1st*!*, and show cause, if any, why the final accounts of .lames 1*. llollon. administrator, with the estate of said decedent should not be approved, and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness, the clerk of.said court, this 1th day of April. 1899. J. W. BrusifiEi.n, Clerk Pike Circuit Court. Richardson A Taylor, attys.

Running sores, ulcers, boils, pimples, etc.,'quickly cured by Banner Salve the most healing salve in the world. Price 25 cents. No other “just as good.” .1. R. Ad'ams & Son. a •S— Administrator^ Sale of Personal Properly. Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned administrator of the estate Of William 3,1. Belbdeceased, wili^eli at public auction, ou Saturday, the 6th day of May, 1&®, At t&e Jate residence of the deceased, in W ashington township. Pike county, Indiana, allot the persouai properly of I ha deceased. n.»t taken by the widow, consisting of horses, cattle, seven milch cows, hogs, growing wheat,wheat in bin, corn, bay, hinder, house-, hold and kitchen furniture, farming impiements and other articles too numerous to mention. Terms or 8a i,e—On all sums of livedo liars and under cash on t he day ot sale, and on all sums over live dollars a credit IpTweive months will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved freehold surety, waiving relief from valuation ana appraisement laws and bearing six per . cent interest after maturity until paid, and no property removed until paid for or note given, soile to be at 8 o’clock a. m. James 7 Beij., April 13, ism). Administrator. ■ ■—-—iijBrT.i Xoticc of Administration. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned lias been appointed by tbe clerk of fire: circuit court of Pike county, state of Indiana, administrator of the estate of William M. Bell lattrof Pike county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to besot yehth James 7.. Beei., ' April 13.1890. Administrator. SDR. CALDWELL’S HI YRUP PEPSIN SCURES CONSTIPATION.8 V DR. CALDWELL’S HI YRUP PEPSlN CURES INDIGESTION. 81

arpet sale at me bid A ^F'or Thirty Days Only—April 14th to May i4thj l This will be your chance of a lifetin: e. Never before have such offerings been made in Carnets Wp havp m.mf h_„- _ . „ . . r ' , . ,, , <11 , buy in very large quantities, and have thus overstocked ourselves. We P h*Vmg bo“gh‘ our llne d,rect from ,he tac,or5' we were compelled to | GUARANTEE OUR COOPS TO BE AS GOOD AS~ARE MADE. Our line of Ingrams include such lines as Lowell Extra Supers, Leisceshire, Sterling, Puritan, Kirkland, and the famous Stinson, Smith and Sanford’s Velvets, Wiltons and £russells.

I We offer the Lowell and Kirkland and Leisceshire lines of , best all-Wool 2-ply extra Super Carpet, worti 75c per 1 yard, for.. I We guarantee these the finest grade of Carpet, piade. 1 We offer Sterling & Puritan all-Wool Ingrair Carpets, worth everywhere 70c, during this sale our trice is.., [ One lot of all-Wool filling Carpets, Cotton Chair, sold by others at 65c, here during this sale they are per yd. ... . Another Cotton Ingrain, worth 35c during this rale, 1 per yard. .«.. L . 50c 48c 39c 19c

Brussels Carpets we show you one line that others get 65c a yard for, you can buy this of us at per yd.. The 40c grade of Cotton Ingrain Carpets you buy here during this great sale, per yd. ...... 45c 24c One lot remnants all-Wool Carpets, per yard.. 25c $4.00 Good Straw Jointless Matting,' 40 yards for or cut to suit you at 121c per yard.

25c grade Straw Chain Matting j at per yard... 35c* quality Cotton Warp Mattings, fine patterns, per yard..1. Matting Remnants, per yard. Matting Rugs worth 50 cents e; now each go at. 15c 23c loj 25c '•r.

LACE CURTAINS, DRAPERIES AND RUGS ARE SOLD AT CUT PRICES. ; ' .; J , a . Don’t fail to attend this great Carpet Sale. Our stock, you ktiow, is the largest in town. . ^SOL 11 FRANK’S BIG STORE ft * fe5" 'V' . J!