Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 9, Petersburg, Pike County, 7 July 1899 — Page 5

THE FOURTH CELEBRATED. One of the Feature* of the Day was a Public Wcddtnjs. Everything passed off pleasantly in Petersburg on the fourth and all who were present went home well satisfied that they had been well paid for their visit here. The day was hot, but a good breeze made it more pleasant for the people, and in the evening a slight shower cooled ofT the air so that the people enjoyed the display of fireworks. The program was. splendidly arranged and was highly creditable in every particular. The morning ' was pleasant and by eight o'clock the people from far and near began to gather on Main street where all the v exercises were to take place. A large stand had been erected at the crossing of Seventh and Main street and for a block on either side of the grand stand tfie~pcople watched the proceedings. Every available space w’as utilized and all the upstairs windows were taken, many taking positions on the substantial awnings in front of the business houses on Main street. The city band started the ball rolling at 8;30 o’clock and at half past nine the industrial parade began to move headed east on Main street. Fleming Bros., the popular liverymen, headed the procession driving a tandem team of jet blacks hitched to one of the latest style vehicles, then followed their livery display, bus and transfer line and freight wagons, in all fifteen rigs. „ The next in line was William Liibs, the baker and confectioner, with a coffee display. Lee Bros., tonsorial artists and Eel Moore, shoe polisher, dressed up in fantastic style. The City Band, The Millinery Fair was represented by Huge King, who was dressed up in the latest style of the millinery art.

iutat was vac DdwuiMt uisjua); v* the Dering Bros, lumber company. They had fourteen wagons in line, some of which were loaded with logs and lumber, and on one was the saw dresser pitting a large saw in condition. Oh another wagon was a ripsaw in full working order. The display was good. Adams & Son, the furniture dealers, put out a good display. M. Frank & Son, dry goods and notions, had a gaily attired trap in which were seated four ladies. The Econofhy store presented a good display. The E. W. t ook brewing company had a large truck loaded with beer. The Bargain store presented a novel line in the way of boys carrying large banners and pricing goods. Paul Bros., the druggists, brought up the rear of the procession with a tandeih of ponies hitched to a pony trap, which was tilled with medicines. The display of the various firms was good, and especially was this so of the Fleming Bros, and Dering Bros. The judges not being able to decide between these two divided the premium. The next on the program was the addresses of the Hon. Thurlow Weed Grim of this place, and Hon. G. A. t'unningham of Evansville, at the court house square. After dinner the first thing to attract the attention of the peopltf and which was of great interest was the nine mile bicycle road race. The prize was contested for by Isaac Frank of this place, and August Cockrum of Knox bounty. * The start was made, at Winslow and the finish at Sixth street

on Mam. Isaac Frank won in 37 minutes. The road was very dusty and made fast riding almost impossible, however, the time made was good. Cockrum fell twice from his wheel or the race would have been more exciting. The'next was the fifty yard foot race in which there were six starters and was rather exciting. In the first dash Thurlow Weed Grim was a good first with Tice Corn second. Carl English won the second dash with Howard Akridge a close second. In the third dash Grim wgn out. Grim got first premium and English second. However, the main feature of the day and which probably attracted the people to the city, was the public marriage which occurred at 4 o’clock; an event which had probably never been witnessed by but few people of the county. Promptly at the hour the bridal couple with the minister arrived in a carriage. They alighted from the carriage and walked onto the platform, and from there into the large, platform band wagon. The bride was dressed in a neat plain white suit, white hat and veil, and the groom wore the usual conventional black. They presented a handsome appearance as they stood there in plain view of the 3,000 people who had assembled to witness their marriage. When the audience had become quiet Rev. leader, pastor of the M. E. church, joined in marriage William A. Chewning and Miss Sallie J. Kain. The ceremony was very impressive and was listened to very attentively by the large assemblage. " When the ceremony had been concluded the newly married couple were given an old-fashioned marriage welcome. The couple again took seats in the carriage-and were driven to the M. E. parsonage. They

were the recipients of a number of presents. The next on the program was the cake walk which was indulged in by three colored couples and created a great deal of merriment. During the afternoon several large paper balloons were sent up which were watched until they disappeared from view. One of the ballons went up and up until it disappeared, for a time above the low hanging clouds. In the evening a fine display of fireworks was fired. There were rockets, roman candles, flower pots, spinning wheels and cannon crackers to a fare-you-weli and occasionally a large balloon was sent up. At the conclusion a fine set piece, 4*Good Night,” was touched off, which ended the day's celebration, which a|l pronounced one of the best ever seen in Petersburg. The day's program was arranged by A. L. Edwards and Coonie Backus, who had worked hard for several wegks to make the occasioh a success, an&they were rewarded in their efforts to please the people by the numerous compliments which have been passed on the day's proceedings. Due credit should be given them for the day’s pleasure enjoyed by the citizens who were present on the 4th. The boys know how to entertain and right royally did they furnish the people with something that was worth their time in coming to Petersburg on Tuesday last. The Democrat wishes to compliment Messrs. Backes and Ed-j wards on their great success. Patriotism and Civilization. Th^, fourth of July services at the ^ Presbyterian church were most inter-1 esting. and were well attended. The morning sermon was devoted to a discussion of Patriotism and what it involves, the scenes of the first independence day, their sturdy manhood, their rejoicings over the birth of the nation, and their rich heritage of ideals of freedom and brotherhood were remembered. The flag under which we march, the inspiration of

the heroes who have followed it, the conflicts for liberty waged beneath it, the victories for freedom won around it, the self-sacrifice that has given a deeper crimson to its folds, the message it bears of hope and faith to the down-trodden and oppressed, were recalled with just and humble pride. Our heritage of blood.—To our shores have come the best and most energetic blood of lands beneath the sun. Every clime has contributed its portion. Every country has given its share. They have come with the memories of proud peoples behind £hem. Germany her philosophers, Scotland her heroes, England her statesmen and sturdy piqneers. But today, on free American soil, though proud of the fact, its divisions are forgotten. The flag of the free waves above and underneath dwell in union, all who to the great, grand land have come, one people, American: one race, the race of the free. Our greatness.—The day has gone when kings, conquerors, poets, wide domains, orators or statesmen can make a nation worthy to be called great. Other standards must obtain now. A nation to be adjudged great today must be proven by the humanities. Has it made its sons and daughters free with the highest form of freedom? The evening discourse was a lecture on civilization, some aspects of the present phase of civilization, the methods and processes of civilization, the law of its progress and its ideals. It was a'masterly effort and well appreciated by those present.

A tribe of Ben. Hur will be organized in this city next Wednesday night. D. A. Peregrine, the organizer, has met with great success and the new order will have about thirty charter members. The Princeton team will be present to confer the degree work. Jabez Woolley was at Cincinnati this week on business. He will open a new coal mine at Hosmer where he has leased a large amount of coal lands. He will remove the machinery from this place to the new mines. Charles Skinner of Arthur, w-as here on the 4th takiug in the big celebration. Charley returned last week from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, where he attended the assembly of the Y. M. LA. __ At the C. P. parsonage Tuesday morning, Rev. J. W. Elder joined in marriage Frank Anderson and Flora Miller. They reside near the Bluff school house, west of town. Hon. Frank B. Posey of Evansville, visited friends here on the 4th. The colonel will be a candidate for the republican nomination for governor. Frank McGriff of Evansville,cashier of the ^Cumberland telephone company, was in the city Monday last on business. _ j Miss Lizzie Schenck returned to her | home at Huntiugburg Wednesday. | While here she was the guest of Miss Jodie Veeck. ! Mrs.George Bradbury and the Misses : Dicie and Lizzie Hord of Oakland City, visited friends here this week. ! John Miley left for Martin county this week where he will look after his extensive farming interests.

LOCAL BREVITIES. TU© New© Gathered From Various Parts of the County. Miss Cravens of Madison, is visiting Miss Daisy Dillon. William Ilodimel, the liveryman, was in Tennessee oil business last week. The pension examining board met at the office of Dr. W. H. Link in this city Wednesday. James Hammond returned to his home at Dale after a few days visit here with friends. Alvin Broshears of Montezuma, is visiting his mother and other relatives here this week. El wood Gray returned from Indianapolis last Saturday, where he is attending medical college. j Misses Grace Richey* and Martha Trusler of Oakland City, visited Miss Emma Hollon the past week. Jacob Tyring, one of the prominent German farmers of Monroe township, was in town' Monday on business. The next county teachers institute will likely be held in this city, the last institute being held at Winslow. Mrs'. Ethel Edwards returned to her home at Louisville Tuesday, after a few* days’ visit with H. S. Edwards and family. W. A. Braden is in Daviess county this week superintending the con- j struction of a big ditch which he has under contract. II. P. Johnson, Espy Slater, Roscoe Carnahan,Homer Parr and Jeff Fields of Washington took in the sights of the big 4th at this place. Last Friday evening at the M. E. church Rev. Thompson of Atlanta, Georgia, delivered a lecture on “True Americanism and Sunday Observance.” E. E. Watts, J. A. Shepard and A. H. Johnson, the viewers of the proposed stone roads of Washington township, commenced work yesterday morning. ,

The Modern Woodmen held a big picnic at Arthur on the 4th. There was speaking by several members and a general good time had by the members and their families. On the 4th at Stendal the members of the Lutheran church held their annual picnic in the grove near town. The event was an enjoyable one. Several addresses were delivered during the day. Last Saturday in Squire Martin’s court at Littles Ab Shafer of Madison township, was .tried on a charge of public indecency. He was acquitted of the charge. He was represented by Greene and DeBruler. Ilev. Turner Broshears, lately returned from a ninq years' work in Persia, will conduct services at the Presbyterian church on the coming Sabbath morning. You are invited to come out and hear him. He will both entertain and instruct you. The national holiday was appropriately celebrated by the people *of Otwell at the Craig grove Tuesday. There was a big attendance, several good addresses and a general good time indulged in. The people of Otwell and vicinity always have a rousing big time on the 4th and entertain their visitors with a good program. r

Monday afternoon Miss Daisy Dillon entertained the ladies of Petersburg', in honor of her guest Miss Cravens. That evening she entertained a party of ladies and gentlemen One of the most pleasant features of the evening was the recitations by Miss Cravens. Will Crow won the prize in the contest, in which the names of some thirty notables were to be guessed from their pictures. Miss Dillon is an excellent entertainer. The town trustees will receive bids for the building of the new water works system in this city Wednesday, July 2tith. Plans and specifications can be seen at the clerk's office. Bids will be received for all or any part of the work., The estimated cost of the plant is something like 925,000 at the present high prices for water works piping. The plant will -be in operation by the first of the year. Deep wells will be used to furnish the waters supply. The plans call for standpipe and direct pressure. , Patriotic Day at the C. P. church last Sunday was well attended, and the services were inspiring throughout. The church was beautifully decorated with stars and stripes. The discourse in the morning on “The Cross and Our Country’’ was well received. In the evening Hon. Sherman G. Davenport gave a splendid address on “Christian Patriotism.” The music was a special feature of this service, Mrs. Gladish presiding at the great organ. Mrs. Charles Paul favored the audience with two violin solos. Masters Everett Hisgen and Seely Adams gave an instrumental duet. Miss Maggie Stocks, soloist. These, with “Wake the Song of Jubilee,” “Star Spangled Banner” and “America” by the choir, completed a highly enjoyable and religiously patriotic services.

I Mrs. William Limp visited her son ' at Plainfield Tuesday. Miss Mabel Young of Evansville,! visited friends in the city this week. Miss Ella Hill of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, is the guest of Mrs. J^hn O.Miley I this week.__ j Peb Byers, agent of the E. & T. H. at Haubstadt, was here _the 4th visiting his mother. T. H. Dillon of this, was one of the speakers at the celebration at Chrisney Tuesday last. Hon. J. D. Williams, auditor-elect of Knox county,«wras in the city Wednesday on business. But three dentists in Pike county have registered under the new dentistry law pbw in force. > Rev. W. G. Law and family of Freelandsyille. were the guests of Hon. Goodlft Morgan this week. Charles Baum of Washington, spent' the 4th here with friends. Charlie was formerly a Petersburg boy. Misti Bessie Lindsay 0f Winslow, is visiting relatives in this city and is the guest of Mrs. W. M. Ridgway. Misses Jessie Ritchey and Nellie T^usller, teachers in the Oakland City sehodls, visited friends here Tuesday. ; Prof. Newton Johnson and family of Franklin, are the guests of Sol and Albert Johnson of Logan and Madison townships respectively. Th^ new bank building at Winslow has tjeen contracted for. It will lie a substantial brick building and will be completed within sixty days. Hairry Little is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wrhitman. Mr. Little has just returned from John Hopkins' University, where he graduates next year. “The Greatest of the Anglo-Saxons’’ will be the subject of the Sunday eveningl^cture at the Presbyterian church by Charles D. Darling, You are invited to attend. '

Mjs~. Margaret Head of Oakland City! and Mrs. Florence Rodgers of Evansville, who have been the guests of Thomas Read and family for a few days, returned to their homes Wednesday. The well now being drilled for gas on the Jones farm has reached a depth of 350 feet. Considerable trouble has been encountered by the soft shale which caves in making the work very slow and tedious. Iiriggs Kepley.editorof the Oakland City Enterprise, visited his mother here Tuesday evening and incidentally took in the sights of the big 4th. Briggs recently made some tine improvements in his newspaper property and his paper is one of the neatest in this section. The residence of Clark Whitman on Ninth street, was burglarized Monday night. Entrance was gained by raising a window. Tuesday morningClark was minus a fine gold watch and chain and $15 in money. The thieves carried Clark's clothes out onto the porch where they were found. No clue to the thieves. The fine display made by Fleming Bros., the liverymen, in the parade on the 4th was a great credit to the city and showed the visitors that Petersburg is not behind any of the neighboring cities in the way of livery. The display was fine an<i showed their equipment of splendid horses and vehicles to advantage. Their transfer and dray line is one of the best in this section. The boys are to be congratulated on the exhibit they made on the 4th.

The Sunday schools of Hosmer and vicinity had a big celebration on the 4th in the grove near town. The attendance was very large the principal address of the day wa*> delivered by llev. Laswell of Monroe City. In the oratorical contest there were fifteen contestants. Miss Lelah Gray of this place, carried off first honors, Lewis Wilson of Logan township, second, and Miss Laura Selby of Pleasant Ridge, third. Each of the contestants acquitted his or herself nobly and won the admiration of all. It was a pleasant occasion aud enjoyed by alLin attendance. J. H. McChjrkin, who has managed the Cumberland telephone exchange in this city since it was put in nearly two years ago, has been transferred to New Albany where} he will have charge of the Ohio Valley exchange of the Cumberland company. Mac has made many friends in Petersburg during his stay and has given splendid satisfaction to the patrons of the exchange which has grown to be one of the best in Southern Indiana. He has always tried to give the patrons the best of service. He leaves Petersburg with the best wishes of many friends for his new home at New Albany, to which place he left Wednesday. His family will remain here for a few days until he gets settled to his work. J.W. Peyton of Evansville, succeeds Mr. McClurkin at this place. He has been in the employ of the dumber land company for sometime past and thoroughly understands the business. The Democrat extends its best wishes to the old and new manager. is ' .

Mrs. M. J. Bright of Washington, visited friends here on the 4th. S. Beach and Waiter Ursery of Augusta, were i.* town yesterday - morning on busine County Superintendent Phlllipy of Vincennes, was here the 4th visiting friends and relatives. ---,-■— • S Mrs. C. V. Nafe and children of Danville, Illinois, are visiting her parents, W. A. and >lrs. Oliphant this week. The marshal and his deputies should call a halt on the night prowlers. There is entirely too much thieving going on in the city at the present time. _ William Stull, who has been here for the past few weeks visiting and on business returned to his home at l’helan, Tennessee, where he is engaged extensively in the timber business. The large stock barn of George Skinner, living near Arthur, burned about half past three o’clock Wednesday morning, together with nearly 700 bushels of wheat* The loss will reach $1,200 with a small amount of insurance. The cause of the lire is unknown. 1 i ■---- | The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons this week: Frank S. Anderson and Flora B. Miller. William A. Chewning and Sallie .1. Kain. William *T. Abbott and Kmrna V. Gowen. Benjamin McGowenand Eliza Miley. Simeon Voung and. Anna Hayes. Judge Ely, who has been seriously ill for the past two weeks with appendecitis. is improving. Monday morning a surgical operation was performed by Dr. W. H. Link, Dr. McMahon and Dr. Burlingame which was highly successful and gave the judge almost instant relief. He stood the operation well and has been gradually improving. The doctors say there is

no aouDt aoout nis complete recovery. For a few days last week his condition was very serious and Dr. McMahon of Huntingburg, was sent for and a consultation held Sunday, when it was j decided that a surgical operation was necessary. The judge's many friends in Southern Indiana will be glad to learn that he is recovering.

Commissioners’ Allowances. Max Blitxer, poor relief. . . .$ 3 to A, W Butler, benevolence lots Charles Whitten, public building. 1 oO N. E. Carr. poor relief.2u 40 Coleman A Hatfield, poor practice . 25 60 L. Hobling & Son, poor relief 40 5C L. Kobliug A Son, poor relief 35 50 W. M. Kldgway. roads i 2 70 W. M. Kldgway. roads . 0 10 W. H. Scales, county officers 10 00 T. W. Basinger, board of health .. 13 05 Commodore Houchins, tax refunded “5 II John Meisenhetter, poor rejief .. 140 A ana Bowman, tax refunded .32 11 W. M. Kldgway. board of review . 5 Ri W. M. Kldgway,insanity s 25 W. M. Kldgway, roads. . _.. 2 00 W. M. Kldgway,,roads 1.50 W. M. Kldgway. roads.r 3 i(0 Kead A Limp, public building .... I 70 Read A Limp, asylum .. . . . 52 15 M McC. Stoops, printing 13 85. W. S. Coin, miscellaneous... 1 If* W. S. Corn, county superintendent . ■ 32 mi S. Thompson, stationery .. . 31 15 Joint Beck, roads. . 3 U0 CharlesCockfetn, roads . 150 (Ireen Parrott, roads . 1 50 James A. Shepard, roads. 25 Alex Wiggs, poor relief. 1 00 J. Z. Bell, roads.. ... 3 00 John Willis,roads..—.. 1 50 James Moun is, roads.. ... loo John Stevens, roads _.... 25 State of Indiana, Pike County, ss; 1. W. H. Scales, thereby certify that the above allowances were made at the July term of the board of county commissioners, as appears ot record in my office. W. H. Scales, County Auditor. N. Harris & Son DEALERS IN ■£>FURNITUBE<£

Funeral Supplies oMill kinds Hearse Tree to all Funerals.*. We keep a full line of,white and black caskets, rolH»s. slippers, and all funeral supplies. Embalming and tuking care of the dead a specially. fa Hand sen us for anything in our line pf business. Cumberland Telephone in utliee. OTWELL, INDIANA. WILSON .V TVNER, r. m. wii.sox. t! -j T. W. TV M KK. Petersburg Collecting Agency. Collections in all partsTof ttib United States. Remittances promptly made. Charges an* reasonable. Give Us VOUr old accounts, notes, etc., and we will do the rest. Call on or write us. Office oDposite court house in Parker building, Petersburg, Ind. M. L. A L. K. WOOLSEY. Lawyers, All business receives prompt attention. Collections made and remitted. 'Settlements of estates a specialty Office over Ciliiteus’ bank, Petersburg, Ind. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Cm In time. Sold by druggists. BMtfmaiiaMI XJ0T1CE Is hereby given to i V parties conlN cerned that 1 will be at my residence SATURDAY AND MONDAY Of each week.ito attend to business connected witli the office of trustee of Monroe township. Positively no business transacted only on office day. J. M. DAVIS, Trustee. _ Post office address: Spurgeon.

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Funeral Supplies a Specially We keep on liaml at al.l time* the rtnest In e of Parlor ami Household Furniture to i*i fonmi In the city. Bedroom and Parlor Sut s a Specialty. In funeral supplies we keep Casket s Shrouds, etc., of the best make. ’ Illinois Central R. R, sxross’r x-rar» *rp MEMPHIS, NEW OKU Anti all Points in MISSISSIPPI. ‘ m LOUISIANA, ARKANSAS, TEXAS, MEXICO and CALIFORNIA. Connection Made From Evansville, Indiana, With elegant through service to a Gas lighted vestibuTed trams wit Pullman sleepers ami- free recti cars. Connections made every Sunday nesday with the famous' SunsetSan Francisco, California, and route; and every Thursday with ! Tourist sleeping Car for New < Texas and California, iu which are very low. This is the true Winter Route, no blizzards, cold weather orsnovr lilts cars. chair We«l. lor > Is '(> liman and r i tea ornta; . HUBS

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