Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 4, Petersburg, Pike County, 2 June 1899 — Page 1

VOL. XXX. PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1899. ISI

DR. j; W. BERGEN DEAD.

One of Petersburg's Prominent Business Men Passes Away. Monday evening our citizens were shocked with the news of the sudden death of one of our prominent business men, Dr. Joseph W. Bergen. The doctor had not been in good health for sometime, although his condition was not considered critical by even his most intimate friends. He was constant in looking after his business interests all the time up to and including Saturday morning when he went to the drug .store and waited on customers as usual until about seven o’clock, when he went home and was siezed with trouble of the heart, this being the second attack that morning. Dr. Basinger was called and it was discovered that the disease had now laid claim to that organ of the body and that the pulsations reached 150 per minute. Every remedy was administered without effect, and at 7 o’clock that evening he become unconscious, in which state he remained until released by death. For several years past the doctor had been a sufferer from diabetes and a few years ago made a trip to California seeking 'to recover his health. He consulted with eminent physicians and for a time his general health seemed improved. All the aid that medical skill and kind friends could render was given but without avail and at 5:20 o'clock Monday evening he passed away surrounded by hxs family and friends. Dr. J. W. Bergen was born near Pleasureville, Shelby county, Kentucky, August 2t>, 1853. For some years he remained upon the home farm and during the winter attended school and afterwards graduated from the Eminence. Kentucky, college. Having a strong desire to practice medicine he commenced reading and then took a complete course in the Louisville medical college from which he graduated in 1874. He practiced his profession for several years. June 11,1879,he was married to Viola Eaton, who now mourns the death of a devoted and faithful husband. To this union was born twro children, Miss Jessie and Master Koert. who survive the father. Dr. Bergen caine to Petersburg in 1883 and engaged in the drug business, first forming a partnership with McCrillus Adams, afterwards retiring and engaging in business alone. Several years ago W. A. Oliphant became a partner with him under the firm name of .Bergen J; Oliphant, which partnership existed until the present time. He was a good business man and was known to all the people of Pike county. In his dealings he was honest and conscientious and made many friends. He was a good citizen in every respect and one whose loss will long be felt in business circles.

* The funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday morning being conducted by Revs. Elder, Probert, Rader and Darling. The services were very appropriate and impressive and were attended by nearly all the business men of the city, the stores all closing from 10 to 12 o’clock in order that all might attend and do the last honors that could be bestowed to a fellow business man. The family have the sympathy of all friends in their sad bereavement in the loss husband, father and brother. Rev. Rader delivered the following remarks <^t the funeral services: In recent years the health of the doctor had been,, gradually giving away, and although able to go about, he seemed to realize for sometime previous to his death that he was in the grasj| of an incurable and fatal disease. It was not, however, until Saturday last that he was compelled to surrender and take to his bed. From that time he seemed to be fully conscious that he was rapidly approaching the inevitable ordeal of death. During his conscious hours he conversed freely with his companion, expressed to her his desire to go hence and be at rest, and earnestly entreated her to be reconciled to his departure. So intense was his suffering that he soon lost consciousness, and it was apparent to his physician and friends that the end was rapidly approaching. It came at 5:20 p. m. Monday last, and his immortal spirit took its flight to the Paradise of God, But is he dead? No, he is not dead. They who are in Jesus never die. His bark has merely dropped down to another sea and another day. He left us in the shadows, while his immortal spirit swept onward out into the brighter happier associations of a There he awaits our

! coining. L,et us follow in his footsteps that we, too, may miss the darkness and meet this brother, companion, father and friend in the fields of light. Those of you who knew him the best, lived with him the longest and .loved him the most, will, of course, feel more kee nly than others the great loss occasioned by his death. But your loss is to a great extent felt by the whole community. And your sorrow, deep as it is, will be shared in a large degr ee by the great number of his acquai ntances here and elsewhere. In all the relations of life in which he acted Dr. Bergen was a man and a gentleman. In social and business relations he was affable, honest and true. In his religious belief he was broadly Catholic, loving those of his own fait! and having great respect and charil y for others. His life in the home was a benediction. Never did a smutty or profane word fall from his! lips in the presence of wife or children. • He was i:rue and affectionate as a husband, .kind and considerate as a father, faithful and devoted as a friend, and peaceable, patriotic and law abiding as a citizen. In all things he was a conscientious, pure-minded, noble hearted manly man. But now his earthly career is at an end. The vase is broken but the perfume lingers, j The form passes out of sight but his example and the sweetness of his spirit remains. To this widow and these children let this be the source of a blessed consolation, the basis of our undying hope. “And may the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort: who comforteth us in all our tribulations; comfort ypu also which are in .trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.*’

On Tuesday afternoon the eleven-months-oid son of Charles and Mrs. Abridge, living on Seventh street, was suddenly seized with an infantile convulsion. Dr. Burger was called but before he arrived the child passed away. The child was in its usual health and was playing in the yard at the time. The funeral services were held at the resinence of William Akridge Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Elder, and interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. The father and mother have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. Several of the leading towns in Indiana have set apart one day out of each week for a market day. A good public lot is secured and the farmers bring in corn, hay, wheat, wood, live stock, produce, etc., and a general sale is conducted all day. It is said that these sales are popular, and are proving a source of profit to all, farmers and merchants alike.

Y\ ednesday, Judge Lly selected W. J. Shrodes of Lockhart township and C.F.Booashot of this city, as members of the board of review. The selection ! of these gentlemen will meet the approval of all, being well known throughout the county. The board meets the third Monday in June in this City. The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons this week: Benjamin F. Mitchell and Tilitha M. .1. W atkins. William H. Gassar and Susan J. McReynolds. John A. Wonder and Rebecca Call. Ambf r Hord and Grace Blythe. Drilling at the newr gas well will be commenced in a few days. The work of erecting the derrick and getting the machinery has.been delayed somewhat owing to the rains during the past week. Contractor Warner expects to complete the well in sixty days. _j__ When you buy always secure the best. The best local paper in the county is the Democrat, because it gives all the news. It is the largest paper in the county and comes at the same price of small papers of half its size. At a special meeting of the town council last Thursday night a contract was made with Mr. Morgan, a civil engineer of Chicago, to draw up plans and specifications for a system of water works. The plans wilLcost $100. In another column will be found the advertisement of the New Peerless saw mill, which is now prepared to furnish all grades of lumber. Give them a call, their prices are as cheap as the cheapest. The growin diet on the inj dy is doing much damage to the f wheat. Some farmers prey a one-third crop owing to ry done by the insect.

| MEMORIAL DAY. - " Properly Observed in Petersburg by the Old Soldiers and Citizens. Tuesday was memorial day and it was fittingly observed, although the condition of the weather was such in the morning that a portion of the' exercises at the cemetery was omitted. At nine o’clock the old soldiers and children were drawn into line at the command of the officer of the day and the march was begun to the cemetery. On reaching the cemetery and after a portion of the exercises had been rendered it began to rain and the remainder of the program was abandoned. When it ceased raining the graves of the fallen heroes of the war of were decorated with flowers. At the conclusion of this all marched back to the G. A. K. hall and there broke ranks until after dinner. At two o'clock further exercises w ere held at the qourt house square when a splendid program was rendered by the children in songs and recitations and the decoration of the cenotaph in rememberance of the brave soldiers who lie./buried on Southern battlefields. The address in the afternoon was delivered by Rev. G. D. Darling, pastor of the Presbyterian church. His eulogy of the old veterans wras very fine and was listened to by the large audience with marked attention. The address is spoken of as being one among the best ever delivered in the city on a similar occasion. Sunday morning at the M. E. church the annual memorial sermon was preached by the Rev. W. S. Rader, pastor of the church. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated writh flags and bunting, and on one side of the pulpit was a stand of arms and on the other a camp tent similar to those used in the civil war. The sermon delivered by the pastor was an able one. The music was especially arranged for 'the occasion, and well rendered.

Cut This Out. In order to accommodate the large number of our subscribers who are patrons of the telephone, we called at the office of the Cumberland Telephone company and secured a list of all the additions and changes since the publication of last exchange list* Cut this out and paste on your list. 25-3 Adams & Burlingame, office. 111-2 Ayers William, Algiers. 112 Berridge Miss Bessie, residence. 25-4 Burlingame Dr. E.G., residence. 121-4 Carlisle Frank, country res. 09- 4 Custin Wm., residence. 84-4 Corn Miss Maud, residence. 101 Doty Wm., residence. 17-4 Davidson .Tames, country res. 70-4 Elmore Wm., residence.* s 141-3 Fleming T. K.. saloon. 111-3 Harris Dr. R. W., Algiers. 131-2 Higgins Isaac, residence. 58-3 Holion Samuel, country res. 78-4 Holion G. W., country res. 121-5 Imel Dr. E. S., Algiers. 121-3 Harper Q. A., Algiers. 78- 5 Johnson George, country res. 79- 4 Limp William, residence. 33-4 Litherland Eben, residence. 83-2 Link Dr. W. H., residence. 44-3 McAtee John, grocer. . 131-4 McNeeley W. E.. residence. 75-4 Minx Thomas, coal mine. 10- 3 Press office, S. Thompson, Ed. 44-4 Patterson Hotel. 4-3 Rodimel & Co., new stable. 53-3 Reeyes George, residence. 78-2 Robinson Joseph, country res. 78-3 Robinson John, country res. ' 58-2 Selby Richard, country res. 38-4 Shawhan James, residence. 121-2 Stewart James, saw mills. 131-3 Thompson S., residence. 78-5 W ard George, residence.

The City Markets. Eg'g's—10 cents. Butter—124 cents. Onions—$1.50 per bu. Potatoes—$1.00 per bu. Chickens—Chicks tic. hens 5c. Turkeys—Hen turks 7c. Navy Beans—$2.00 per bu. Shoulders—Tc. Sides—9c. Lard—10 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked. 11 cents. Wheat—65 cents per bushel. Corn—30 cents per bushel. Oats—28 cents per bushel. Rye—35 cents per bushel. Clover Seed—$3.00 per bushel. Salt—90 per bbl. * Hogs—$3.50 to $3.tK) per 100. Cattle—$2.50 to $5.00 per 1.00 Sheep—$2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Indianapolis Markets. Wednesday, May 31,1899. Wheat, 65c to 70c; corn, 30 to 34ic; oats, 27 to 30ic; rye, 60 to 624c; cattle, heavy, $2.75 to $5.25; hogs, good shippers, $3.85 to $3.92; sheep, 83.00 to $4.75. When in town stop at the Patterson j House. You will find first class accommodations^ 50* Joe Patterson, Prop.

Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of rea: estate have been recorded in the county recorder’s office during the past week: John W. Butler to Jane Butler, pt nw qr sw qr sec 8, town 3 south, range 7 west. 12 acres. E. R. King to Mary E. Snyder, lots 12 and 13, King’s add, Petersburg. Josephine A. Falls to Mary J. Key, ne qr sw qr sec 10, town 1 south, range 9 west, 40 acres. Martha Alburn et al to Cyrena Hayes, pt ne qr sw qr. sec 8, town 2 south, range 6 west. Ellen Ahlert et al to Sarah E. Canary, lot 8, block 56. Alford. Nicholas Geiselman.to J. M Julia n, pt lot 1, Pleasantvilie. Louisa E. Harper to Eddie J. Simpson, pt sw qr se qr sec 27, town 2 south, range 8 west. Jerry Brown to Joseph P. Frederick, se corner ne qr sec 16, town 1 south, range 9 west. Nathan Rumble to James E. Kinman, lot 11, sub-division lot 160, Petersburg. * John J. Davis to Portman G. Davis, pt n hf se qr se qr sec 11. town 2 south, range 8 west, 18 acres. S. A. Chamness to E. H. Chamness. pt sw qr sec 26, town 1 north, range 8 west, Jonathan M. Julian to Nicholson Geiselman, pt lot 19, Pleasantvilie. United States to William Foust, sw | qr sec 14. town north, range 9 west, 4 acres. John Meyerholtz, jr., to William J. Stork, pt ne qr se qr sec 11, town 3 south, range 7 west.

The commencement exercise? of the schools of Clay, Madison and Logan townships were held at1 Union last Thursday night, and were a grand success. There were thirteen graduates in the three townships and all took part in the program. The essays were all well prepared and showed much thought and study on the subjects. The program rendered was a splendid one and reflects much credit upon the managers. Prof. F. F. Hostetter and Miss Charlotte Doane. The attendance was very large, many being unable to gain admittance to the church. The trustees of the townships named. J. A. Shrode, Joseph D. Barker and Sol D. Johnson are to be congratulated on the success of their j schools during the past winter. W.S. ! Corn, county superintendent made a j short address in presenting the diplomas to the graduates. — [ The county Sunday school association was in session at Winslow last Wednesday and Thursday. The fol- ! lowing officers were elected: President, J. T. Miller; vice-president. A. Selby: secretary and treasurer, Andy Anderson: assistant, M. L. Heathman: superintendent home department, Mrs. D. A. Baker: assistant, F. E. Heuri ng. In the oratorical contest Miss Maude McConnell was awarded first prize: Miss Florence DeMott, second, and Louis McClure third. The session was very well attended. On the 8th and 9th of June two most brilliantly ar^l instructive st^reopticon lectures. June 8th, “A War for Humanity.” June 9th, “Ben Hur,” at the Presbyterian church. Course tickets for the two lectures 50 cents: single tickets, 30 cents: children, 15 cents. Reserved seats without extra charge at Adams’ drug store. These lectures will prove the finest treat of the season. The scenes are brilliant and most complete—100 with each lecture. You cannot afford to miss them.

Last Friday night about nine o'clock j the large farm barn and stable of I John A. Klotz. living three miles east j of town, was discovered to be on fire, j Nearly all his fanning implements, [buggy, wagons, harness, 800 bushels | of wheat, 200 bushels of corn, five tons I of hay and other articles were burned. One cow was badly burned. The loss on barn and contents will reach $2,000; insurance $1,200. The origin of the fire is unknowp. Next Monday the several township trustees will meet at the auditor’s office for the purpose of electing a county superintendent of schools to serve for four years. The candidates for the position are W. S. Corn, Lockhart township; John B. Blaize, Logan township, and John W. Scales,Monroe township. Notice.—All persons are hereby warned against throwing any rubbish of any description in the ditches along the public highways of Washington township. Persons doing such will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. 2-3 E. Johnson, Trustee.

JAMES II. DILLON KILLED. A Former Re sident of Marlon Township Met* :s Death In Missouri. Last Friday morning Thomas H. Dillon of this city, received a telegram from S,t. Clair, Missouri, stating that his twin brother, James IL Dillon, had been killed by a train on the Frisco road. Mr. Dillon left Immediately for that place. ^ Dillon waJ • going to St. Louis to work in the rards and was on the back end of the cs boose of a f reight train when his hat blew off. and as the train waygoing up a grade he thought he could jump o f and recover his hat and | get on again!. The train was running, at a faster r ite of speed than he supposed and he was violently thrown to the ground receiving a bad cut on the side of the f; ice and was considerably stunned. Hi;- sit down on the end of a tie for sometime, and before he realized his position another freight came along and bt fore he could rise from his position he was struck in the back by the pilot and instantly killed. He was taken to his home at St. t’lair where the funeral services were held Saturday wider the auspices of the Modern Woodmen, of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and six children, four of whom reside in Marion township, this county. He was a son of James Dillon of Marion township, a; id was well known in this county. Hit has resided at St. Clair for the past ten years.

Arthur Items. Mrs?. F. II. Bilderback of Petersburg, is visiting relatives at this place this week. Joe Fleeiter of Coe, was in town Tuesday. F. H. WomJ held court Wednesday last. I W. F. Pollock will soon have his new barn completed. We will I ave our telephone up soon. Joe Fisher of Coe, was in town on business las t Tuesday. Thomas Powers of Winslow, was visiting relatives near Coe Sunday. Lem Thompson, who is working at Petersburg this summer, was in town Sunday last. The farmers around this place report that v heat isn’t much good.,—O Cured When Others Failed. S. A. In* falls, Crown Point, N. Y.t writes: “My wife suffered from kidney trouble for years. She consulted several physicians and tried a number of kidney cures without getting relief, j She was induced to try Foley’s Kidney j Cure and in less than a week after she began using it, she was greatly improved and three bottles cured her. J. It. Adams Son. j Jlackburn Items. Blackburn is very quiet. James Femalow and John Colvin are makin * clod jumpers, having gone to farming. Some of aur young folks went to the show at SI ckum last Monday night, and they report a good time. John Aken^ and family went to Petersburg Saturday on business. John Shimer went to Petersburg last Saturday on business. Constab e Ficklin came to Blackburn and < ailed on some of the boys. John Willey and John Colvin pulled some of the iron in the Black buna mine. They say there will be no more work them. There was a large crowd attended the baske : meeting at Black Oak Sunday. Ev< rything went; off quietly. There wat preaching in the morning and at night.

Air Line: One Way Settlers Rates. Dates o: sale June 6th to 20th. July 4th tp 18th. September 5th to 19th. October 3 rd to 17th. On above dates the L. E. fc St. E., will sell one way tickets at two cents per mile to many points in the following states: Alabama, Florida Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,Mississippi,North Carolina, South Ca rolina, Pennsylvania and | Virginia. For . further information address J F. Hurt, agent, Oakland City, Inch There is not much change in the | coal mii lers strike in Southern Indiana. But few mines are now running at the scale price. Everything is q uiet- and the miners living { in this cit y have found other employment. It looks as if the strike would ; be a long one. Henry Ault, living east of town,! received word Wednesday that his | sister lr ing near Spencer, Owen county, vas seriously ill. He left j yesterday for that place. A

Spurgeon Items. i A fine rain fell here Monday, j J. W. McClary and wife of Degonia, were here Sunday. ■- • * > Dr. Coleman of Union, was heie Monday night attending the com

mencemeut. James R. Stone andwifeof English, parents of Mrs. Dr. T&aford. were here the firs£ of the week visiting the doctor and wife. ^ , Walter Farris died here last Friday of consumption. He was buried Saturday. Elder Mart Burch conducted the funeral services* The graduation commencement of .Monroe township yras held here on last Monday night. There was a class of seventeen graduates, which is the largest class ever ,«g(^tuating here. Maggie Hussey. Nancy Fairchild, Walter Ferguson. Willard Ferguson, Olenia Dougan. Walker France. Harley Arnold, Alma Dougan. Willaid Gillum. Delta Koerner. Elma Peed, W. F. McKinney. Jasper A. Able and Joseph Johnson were present and had prepared addresses. There had been but little preparation $*; far as the public knew. At an early hour the M. E. church doors were thrown oper. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers. The house was soon filled. At 8 o'clock Prbf."% W. Scales called the house to order and after music by the choir, led by Mrs. Teaford at the organ, Elder Crawford of Princeton, offered prayer. Miss Maggie Hussey made the welcoming address, after which ||tch graduate came upon the stage and rendered the subject assigned to them, showing that each had given their subject a careful study. The whole audience agreed that it was by far the best graduating exercise ever held here. Our young folks here have a reputation for good behavior, and we were convinced that they merited praise for good attention duringithe exercises. Superintendent Com Was present, and from the smiles on his face the class knew he was proud of their efforts. He came forward and after giving some valued advice, he presented each graduate with a diploma, which all present were sure they had ably earned. At 11 o’clock the choir sang “We Will Never Say Good-Bye in Heaven." Elder Charles Arnold came forward and asked the blesslttg of the high heaven on the graduates and dismissed the audience. All went home feeling glad that they had at-, tended, and that the schools of Monroe township is second to none in the county. Had Kidney Disease 27 Years. Mr. G. A. Stillman, a merchant of Tampice, Illinois. • vmjtes: ‘-Foley’s Kidney Cure is meeting with wonderful success. It has cured some cases here that physicians pronounced incurable. I myself am able to testify to its merits. My face today is a living picture of health, and Foley's Kidney Cure has made it such. I had suffered twenty-seven years with the disease, and today WMkfcX ten years younger than I did one year ago. 1 can obtain some wonderful certificates of its medical qualities, J. It. Adams & Son. • ■ ‘M;. j

Noxid items. Dr. Green of Jasper? was in cur town on business Thursday. Dave Beasley of Winslow, passed through our burg Thursday en route for Jasper, where he purchased some fine buggies for his livery stable. Ira Woods of Jasper, passed throuj h Noxid Wednesday. 'H- . , ■ 1|§ R. B. Dorsey was in Jasper Wednesday on business. . ■ '■ %' '.'*3 James Smith and son were in Jasper Thursday on business. R. B. Ridge and son were in Petersburg Saturday on business. P. B. Craig was in Jasper Thursday on business. James Britten of Petersburg, passed through our little burg Wednesday. Mack Arnold and family spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Survant. Rev. William Chesser will deliver a sermon Sunday, June Jth, at Noxid, near where the old church was burned. Dave Jones is putting up a fine new dwelling house on his farm near here. . • ' r Wednesday night as sume boys who had got a little too much **booze,” were returning from a dance Will Taylor was stabbed several times.by A lady Hollon, which may yet prove fatal. _ \_ - ‘ ^ Any Old Sore Cut. brufse or sprain, quickly healed with Banner Salve the greatest healing remedy in the world. J. it. Adams & Son. : j