Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 6, Petersburg, Pike County, 16 June 1899 — Page 4

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tf'hf ^ikt County fjjroufwt It) n. McC. STOOPS. One Year, In advance .$1 O Hlx Months, in advance . 5(1 Entered at tlie postofflce In Petersburg for transmission through the mails as secondclass matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 1G, 1899. Mark Hanna has concluded that he will pass over the chairmanship of the national republican committee to someone else. . Cleveland, Ohio, citizens have been doing’ considerable walking during the past week. The street car men are ajl on a strike for increased wages.. This is Senator Hanna’s home town. _ Strikes are becoming very numerous. .The formation of trusts and the raise in the prices-^s-the cause of the strikes. The laboringmen are asking for the'increase in proportion to the raise in prices. Trusts are the offspring of republicanism and system of protective robbery as fostered by that party. Why protect these "’infant industries.*' which are capitalized at.from *.">0,000,000 to *<>00.000.000? They should at least be able to support themselves with such unlimited amounts of capital. The state house officials from the janitor down to governor have refused the us'e of the grounds to the National Epworth League convention. The convention may be held in some other city. The last session of the legislature adopted a resolution giving the use of the grounds but the janitor now says ""no.”

The Democrat is the largest paper published in Pike county and gives all the.news within reach. It comes at the low price of one dollar a year. Since the lirst of January the subscription list has increased over one 1 hundred and sixty names. By New VYear's day it should be increased by over 300 more. Show your copy of the paper to your neighborxand ask him to subscribe, or.send for a sample copy. Only a fe.iv more trusts have been organized during the past few weeks. It may, possibly be a good thing for the people but the farmer and consumer is now feeling the effects of it. Fencing wire and binder twine is about double in price what it was last year. Of course republican newspapers with small bore editors will claim that it is good for the farmer to pay more for these articles. Sure. Boodleism may win but it is time that the people were putting a stop to such election methods as have been used during the past several years. The right thinking people will, and should, by their votes in coming elections, put their foot down on such methods. It is time that it be stopped and the' boodlers brought to speedy trials, no matter what position they occupy in society or profession or ‘avocation in life they belong to. IICN, A. J.Wakneb, president of the Bimetallic League, is in Washington. ’He said of the. probable- democratic platform of next year: "The democratic party will stand bv the Chicago platform. The money plank will be made as full and as strong as if there were no other issues. I would be in favor also of making a declaration against trusts, as if that were the only issue: and the same with our declaration against imperialism and the Philippine war. Neither question cau be said to obscure or take precedence of the,other, but all combine to make an issue that’ I believe the people will support.”

A trust newspaper attempts to justify the acts of the republican party $1 permitting and sanctioning the formation of trusts by declaring that the democrats didn't pass an antitrust law when they were in power. It is a well known fact that but few trusts were in existence at the time the democratic party had the lawmaking power in its hands, and these were organized under and fostered by former republican administrations. It is a part of the history of this' country that the democratic party, upon the first opportunity, passed a law takiug away from the trusts the tariff bounties which fed them, and forced them to pay a fair proportion of the taxes. The income tax and the Wilson tariff laws were both passed under Cleveland's last administration, and were directly against trusts and coinlines. C'ne of the laws was over

thrown by a republican congress and ‘the other by a republican supreme ! court, by virtue of which acts, trusts !have multiplied and flourished until they have within their gnisp the various industries of the country, while the people are at the mercy of those soyless corporations People have become too enlightened to be longer deceived by such political slush. Much has been said during the past ten days about offering bribes, etc., and as the law describes such as a felony the matter should be thoroughly investigated and if such is found to be the facts the ?guilty parties should be made to suffer the full penalties of the law. Men in lowly life and of humble means are arrested Upon the most trivial charges, while some who hold to the higher positions of life are ! never molested. I’he section of law on bribery is as follows: ! ‘‘Whoever corruptly gives, promises j or offers any state or other officer or ‘person holding any office of trust or profit under the Jaws of the state— either before or after his election, j qualification, appointment or employment. any money or valuable thing, or corruptly offers or promises to do j any act beneficial to any such person to influence his action, vote, opinion [or judgment in any matter pending, i or that might legally come before i him. shall upon conviction thereof. be imprisoned in the state prison not j more than fourteen years nor less jthan two years; lined not exceeding : ten thousand dollars, and disfranjchised and rendered • incapable of ; holding any office of trust or profit for | any determined period.”

A Remarkable Gathering. Sunday, June 11th, witnessed a remarkable gathering At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. T. Dearing, live miles south of Petersburg. The occasion was the 50th birthday of Mrs. Dearing, who had invited all of her brothers and sisters to sf>end the day with her. ,The interesting feature of the affair was the notable longevity of the family. There were twelve children born to Mr. and Mrs. Iiichard Selby, of whom three died in infancy and nine are still living. The living are 3. O. M. Selby, Jeremiah G. Selby.George W.Selby. Henry G. Selby, Lowry G. Selby, Mrs. Burrell Kinman, Mrs. Kate Cash, Mrs. Josiah Colvin and Mrs. J. B. T. Dearing. Their ages range from 50 to 73 years, averaging fil years. They all live within a radius of twelve miles from the old Selby homestead, which is near the poor farm. The family is one of the myst substantial and best known in the county and certainly possesses an enviable record for long life. Every living member was present at Sunday’s celebration, and together with their wives and husbands spent a most enjoyable day. Sunday School Picnic. The two Sunday schools of Hosmer will unite in giving a Sunday school picnic and 4th of July celebration at Battles’ grove, three-quarters of a mile northeast of Hosmer, Tuesday, July 4th. Patriotic, temperance and Sunday School speeches will lie made by able speakers. There will be an oratorical contest in which three prizes will be given for the best patriotic or temperance declamation, the first prize will be $3.00; the second. $2.00, and the third. $1.00. The prizes will be given in cash, or bibit s will be presented just as each contestant desires. No prizes to be awarded unless three contestants enter the contest. Any one under the age of 18 years is entitled to enter the contest. There will be various other amusements, such as sack races, wheelbarrow races, etc. Plenty of good refreshments will be served by the committee. Come and celebrate with us, as we always have a good time. (>•3 C. E. Milky, Sec.

Two dollars to St. Louis and return, Air Line, June 20th. On above date the Air Line will sell excursion tickets for train No. 1, leaving' Oakland City at 11:38 a. m.. to St. Louis and return, at the low rate of $2.(JO for the round trip, tickets good to return* until June 22nd inclusive. 1.1 any attractions in the dity. Ball game between Washington and St.Louis clubs. Entertainments at all summer gardens. Races at fair grounds. J. F. Hurt, agent. „ Frank Lory'unexpected home from Dawson City, Alaska, sometime next month. He started out on the trail about the first of the month and will spend- sometime in buying machinery and supplies to ship back to his mines near Dawson before starting home. Jonas Brew is, who is at Juneau, Alaska; will take the machinery and supThe good roads proposition at Washington was defeated by 201 votes, and , the people of that township will proceed to .pull through the mud.

Spurgeon Items. Farmers are badly behind with their work. Wheat is now ripe: about two-thirds crop. ' Postmaster Bohanan of Lynnville, was here Monday. A. G. Cato of Oakland City, was here Sunday. Elder Charles Arnold was at Pikeville Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Shepard and daughter Emma visited the family of John Clifford, near Oakland City, Sunday. Elder Simes of "Lynnville, preached here Sunday night and remained until Monday to visit some sick friends. Mrs. Doue Ambrose, widow of J. B. Ambrose, who held a life policy on her husband in the Modern Woodmen, received notice that her claim has been allowed. Last Tuesday was drummer day here. There were six drummers here representing Evansville, St. Louis and Chicago. County Assessor J. B. McKinney came home from Petersburg Saturday sick, but is now better and hopes soon to be able to return to his work. Dr. C. C. Bohanan of Lynnville. and Dr. J. A. Harrison of this place, have formed a partnership and oi>ened up an office here. Dr. Bohanan has just returned from the homoepathic medical college of Missouri. He is a bright young man and comes here highly recommended. He is son of ex-llei>-resentative Daniel Bohanan. We predict for him a bright future.

Arthur Items. Samuel Strong1 and wife are visiting relatives at Petersburg at this writing. F. H. Wood held.court at this place last Wednesday. Dr. S. B. Chumbley was at Oakland City last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McConnell were visiting relatives in Knox county last week. On the night of the 4th the Modern Woodmen of this place will give an ice cream supper and also a speech by V. It. Greene of Petersburg. W. F. Pollock was at Winslow last Sunday. *' James Powers of near Window, was visiting his son-in-law of this place, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. McClure of Coe, were visiting relatives at this place Sunday last. George Strong was at Winslow last Sunday. Thomas Powers of near Winslow, visited at this place Sunday. Joe Flener of Coe. was in town Monday. Otho Alman and sister visited relatives near Augusta Sunday last. Charles Skinner of this place, has gone to Chicago, where he will stay a few days. Dr. ,T. S. Hamilton is visiting relatives in Knox county at this writing. Robert Grim of Oakland City, was in town last Tuesday. Marley Whitman of near Oakland City, visited this place Sunday. Mrs. Clara DeLong of Louisville, was here visiting last week.

Noxid Items. Wheat harvest is almost here and the farmers are looking proud. Now is the time to subscribe for the Democrat, the leading' paper of the county. It stands out boldly for the laboring class of people. Will Cooper and wife of Winslow, passed through our little burs; Tuesday. Miss Helen Evans of Winslow, spent the past week with her sister. Mrs. Andrew Anderson of near this'place. Will Rhoads and wife of Otwell spent Sunday with friends near' here. John Galbreath and wife of Git well, Sundayed with friends near this place. Alex Galbreath of near Otwell. visited his son John of this place Sunday. W. J. Hayes was in PortersVille Saturday on business. John Blair of near Cato, was at Jasper Friday last, and bought a new wagon and buggy. The sermons delivered at this place Saturday and Sunday bv Rev..West w„ere very interesting*. Tram Lynch of this place was at Otwell Saturday. v Miss Alice Dillon of Sweet Sulphur Springs, is visiting friends near here. The most terrible battle of the Philippine campaign was fought Tuesday under the command of General Lawton against the Filipinos. The American loss is nearly J00 killed and a large number wounded of the 3,000 troops. The Filipinos were finally put to rout. The- fighting is being continued. Notice.—Parties are hereby noti-1 tied that all persons will be prosecuted I to the full extent of the law who haul garbage and other matter and deposit it along any of the public highways iu Jefferson township. L. E. Trayler. Trustee. Word was received here last week of the death of Robert McMurray at his home at North Platte, Nebraska. He was born and raised near this city. No particulars of his death have as yet been learned. Boonville and Boone township cast over 200 majority in favor of good roads Wednesday. About thirty miles of macadam roads will be built. Sig Frank of Peru, is visiting his parents. Gustoff and Mrs. Frank, this week. Sig is engaged in the boot and shoe business at that place. . Elias Garrett pf Marion township, wa^in town yesterday on bu4ines|.

| The following is the petit juryffor the June term of the circuit court as drawn by the jury commissioners last Monday: R. M. Stewart. Madison township. G. P. C. Selby, Washington. Samuel Amos. Jefferson. James R. Brewster. Lockhart. John Beadles. Marion, j W. F. rtisley, Marion. ! Edward s. Adams. Jefferson. ! John McCord, Patoka. i James H. Bolling. Marion. James McNeeley, Patoka. George W. Abbott, Jefferson. | Chap. Hoggatt, Washington. The rains during the past several days have put the farmers very much i . behind with their harvesting. In some localities a great deal of clover has been cut and it is feared that the j rains will spoil it. Wheat cutting; I will begin this week or as soon as the rains cease. i Any Old Sore i Cut. bruise or sprain, quickly healed | with Banner Salve the greatest heal- ! ing remedy in the world. J. H. Adams & Son. j

Cornm issioners’ A1 lowances. machine shops, public 12 2: 207 10 u •Jo (X T £ it IX so 0t 24 01 «HJ < 3 \k rjo uu ID ou t>2 all so on ISO oc 40 on no on tso on ijo on 120 on a on I'M tin os on 228 03 15 50 on an 8 oti 11 51 12! 00 .30 00 5o no 7 00 i Petersburg i bill 111 log _ . ! A. H. Ox by. pi>or relief . . , L. | J. Woolley Coal Co., poor relief .. I Jacks,>n & Woods, poor relief I, K. E. Carpenter, taxes refunded R. Liorsey, poor relief . Jackson A WIggs, poor relief ... J. I*. Martin, poor asylum _1.. W M. King way. insanity . 1 81 rouse Bros., insanity .. _. i W. M. Ridgway, mads . ! W. M. Kidgwuy. roads. ! C. W. Young A Co., poor relief | David Grubb, taxes refunded....], i 8ol Sampson, poor relief j Permitta Tisdale, roaii serviceWiison MeGreve,coroner’s, inquest Wilson MeGrew, coroner’s inquest. Byron Breuton, poor asvlum W. E. Yantress, public building W. H. Gladisb, poor relief Dr. Burlingame.poor relief ... j... Clarence Abbott, poor practice Dory Arsons, public' building Leonard Preston,assessing s. D. Johnson, poor relief. 8. D. Johnson, poor relief.... Alexander A Whitelook, poor asylum Alexander A WMtteiock poor relief George Tucker, assessing Joseplt Ferguson, assessing E. H. Cbamuess, assessing Jesse Loveless.'assessing \ James W. Robling, assessor .. Janies W. Robling, assessor. John Read, poor relief J. N. Lorton, poor relief T. W. Basinger, poor practice T. W. Basinger, poor practice T. W. Basinger, poor practice. John B. McKinney, county assessor W. H. Link, medical service poor Gray A Burns, poor relief' Fred Smith, public buildings H. B. Elmore, public buildings M. t4. Fowler, assessing E. T. Fowler, assessing K. T. Fowler, report assessing T. J.-Parker, assessing ' ...... T. J. Parker,assessing P. N. Shepard, assessing . .... Thos. Whitmau,g?ommissionei ’s salary J. L. Capehart, assessing . Lafe Trai ler, assessing T. F. Chappell, assessing M L>. Capehart, assessing William May,assessing J. T. Holding, assessing . , ,, Lafe Heacocx, assessing . .. Lafe Heaeoek. assessing Roseau Dedmau, assessing. John Evans, assessing 8. H. Fettinger, poor asylum Erast us Johnson, poor relief v Johnson A Lane, poor relief. W. L. Barrett, poor relief W. H Stewart, poor relief Hansel Spradtey, assessing . W. K.Jspradley.assessing W. M; Barrett, assessing Thomas Colvin, Door relief . John M. Davis, poor relief M. w. Hargrave, elections William Biggs, poor relict.... . .1. I). Levi, poor relief ;. J. A. Shrode. poor relief Sbawhan A Boonshor, public building ShawhanA Boonsbot. poor asylum W. H. .Scales, auditor’s salary W. H. scales, miscellaneous' W. O. Lindsay. Assessing t Thomas Hornhrook, assessing J. A, Harrison, poor practice M. McC. Stoops, printing C. L. Holcomb, county attorney W. V. Hargrove A Co., poor relief Sylvester Thotnpron, stationery 8. W. Little A Co., poor rebel . .... Ingle 4 Skeavingtuu, poor relief C. W. Young A Co., poor relief...... F, J. Corn, poor relief - . H. H. Meyer A Co., poor relief Carl Nass, poor relief .... C. W. Young A Co., poor relief Orphans’ Home, expense home Orphans’Home, expet se poor Joseph Robinson.comm issioners’salary t>j James Rumble, commissioners’ salary.- 02 Moses Frank A Son. poor asylum John Preston,assessing Lou Preston, assessing ....it Thomas A Johnson, poor relief ....... W. J. Bet hell, poor practice N. Corn, reconier’s salary N. Corn, miserHaneous ' . W. M. Ridgway, sheriff's salary W. M. Ridgway. jsiil W. 8. Corn, county supt. John K. Davidson, county supt W. A, Burlingame,county gnpt T. W. Shoulders,county supt . D. D. torn.county supt . E. T. Corn, count v supt . W. S Corn, iniscellaneo.ts. . James A. Shepard, poor relief Joel L Evans, assessing Stowe Evans, assessing . I' G. Evans, assessing Henry D. Weisman. poor relief sol Frank, poor rebel .1. R. Adams A Son. public building J. W, Brumfield, board ol health J. W. Brumfield, clerk’s salary . W. Brumfield, inqtiesi A. Ai Tray ler, poor relief L. E. Tray ler, poor relief. . . Gray A Gray, poor relief. _ X. ilarris, poor r» lief ....... . Dr. E. 8. Duel, poor relief P. C. Hammond,poor relief ... Thomas Payne poor relief O. O. smith, tax refunded . O. O. Smith, orders redeemed t • t *. Smith, treasurer’s salary MeGlassou, Barrett A Hilsineyvr, poo practice ..... ... F. E. Hilsmeyer. poor practice J. H. Basinger, poor practice .1. L. Bass, poor relief...j.. T. C. Nelson, poor relief . T.C. Nelson, poor relief Robert Foster, poor relief . Fred Smith, poor relief . . W. H. Gladisb, roads .. E. H. Ready, roads *. .... . John F. Wagley. roads ..... G W. Grim, roads ... . 3 William Shy. roads 1 George Neipert, roads . ... 1 F. H. Woods, roads State of I ndiana. Pike County, 8S; The above and foregoing allowances w< allowed at the June session o‘ the Board commissioners of said county. W. H. Scales, Auditor Pike Countj 3 tW 7 50 7 50 5 00 1 00 2 00 3 UU 24 iS 2.1 25 31 45 4 .30 5 30 31 35 3 UO 7 00 IS 00 Hi 85 ID 85 05 00 3 00 11 00 2 no lti 50 3 45 88 00 “5 00 4 <t0 SJ 120 00 28 00 120 00 120 00 3 00 120 00 1 50 8 85 a u ti at 20 2i 20 :M 525 (X 3 at 12! (H 120 ix 17 51 10 2 37 5t 17 tX 174 £ 1»> IX 42 IX 18 (x 24 IX 14 U' 14 01 10 Ot 38 5t 368 ol 1 2 40 0 120 0 1 4 33 0 3000 4 0 05 0 135 s 312 0 1'25 05 38 15 is ISi 423.

Notice to Contractors Notice Is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Boardot' Commissioners of Pike county for the drilliti ; of a well at the county poor asylum at s*» much per foot. such weii to be drilled to * sufficient depth to furnish ample water fot that Institution. Well to be cased and t firstchiss pump at tachedand all In complete order. ( Also at the same time bids will t»e received for the cleaning out ol privy vault m the public square. Bids will be received up to Monday, July , 189k. at 4 o’clock o. m., at auditor’s office. » The board reserves the rigid to reject any and all bids. W. H. Koamcs, Auditor Pike County.

Jarrells for^ ^Furnishing Goods! Men’sMlk or Matins Puff Bosom Shirts in White ,Pink, Blue $tri!>ed* just the thing for hot weal her. i..l_■ Men’s Mailris Negligee Shirts fast colors in Stripes, Cheeks IMaitls, marked down from #1.00 to Men’s Percale Shirts fast colors in Stripes, Cheek uud with two collars and separate Link Cuffs, marked down to.... Men's Balbriggan Undershirts an*h Drawers with Pearl BitHcs^fS and double sewed seams, for.... BIOg 25c

I I I , 1 he Genu tue Seri veils Elastic Seam Jeans Drawers every stamped with Scrivens name, per ;>air Men's and Hoy's Straw and Linen Our assortment of Dimities, Percale. Lawns, Organdies Duck, India Linen and fancy novelties that can't he We are Closing Out our Ladies’ Shirt Waists and choice of i Sliirt Waist for 25 cerfts, and a Wrapper at Due Men's Fine Pearl, Brown, Tan or Black Alpine trimming and Satin lined, for__

«<FRED SMITHS Dealer in all kinds ol FURITITUBE!

Funeral Supplies a Specialty \\ e keep on ha ml at all times the finest line )! Parlor and Household Furniture to !>e dund in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Suits i Specialty. i In funeral supplies' we keep Caskets, shrouds, etc., of the best make. wheels with MICA Axis Greast ' Get a box and loam why It’s the best grease ever put on an axle. Sold everywhere. Made by STANDARD OIL. CO.

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A Telephone in your Residence, Office or Store wilt save time and make you money. -*7? - Our present Rates leave no excuse for being without this modern necessity. . . • Don’t “sponge” on your neighbor. Thirty days trial will con vince you. Place your order now, and get your name o& the new list, which will be issued July 1st. ; Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Go J. H. McCLURKIN, Martagery^