Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 24, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 October 1899 — Page 10

LOCAL BREVITIES. The News (fathered From Various Parte of the County. Now Is the time to lay in your fuel supply fotsthe winter months. The coal dealers are now ready to serve you. Dr. W. R. Cooper is drawing large j crowds to his street entertainment • this week. Hetis selling the Quaker remedies. He will remaip several days in the city. George Coleman of Greensburg, Mrs. Flora Baker of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Alice Steffey of Shelbyville, attended ttjre funeral of their father, Henry C. 'Coleman, in this city Monday. i ' Col. Brooks of Shoals, who commanded the 80th regiment in the fight at Perryville, Ky., in 18ti2, was here this week attending the reunion. The old boys were glad to take him by the hand. Hon. Samuel Hargrove of Princeton, was in the city this week attending the reunion of the 80th regiment of which which he was a member. He was formerly a resident of Clay township.

Mrs. Mahala Brenton, wife of John Brenton, died at her home northwest of Hosmer Tuesday of dysentery. The deceased was‘>8 years old. The funeral was held Wednesday and burial at Pleasant Ridge cemetery. • Hon. William J. Bryan is talcing part in the Ohio campaign this week. He made a trip through Kentucky and spoke to immense audiences on the silver issue. He is growing more popular every day with the people of the United States. Farmers, who are .in the habit of burning off their stilbbjp fields after harvest, may be interested to learn that the United States experiment station authorities have ascertained that an average prairie fire will remove more nitrogen from the soil than five ordinary crops of wheat. During the storm yesterday (Thursday) morning lightning struck the residence property owned by Oscar Parker and occupied by Ben. Khrilich on Ninth street. The lightning struck the chimney and run down knocking down the stove pipe and stunning the family, although none were hurt. It was a narrow escape. Notice to Tax-Payers.—The first Monday in November is the last day for paying taxes without added penalty. The books will not be held open longer. Please take notice and act promptly and save costs. No receipts will be made out for future payment. O. O. Smith, ’ 24-2 t’ounty Treasurer. It is said that the town trustees are thinking of placing the hitchracks about the court house square. C'ifiaens in the residence part of the city are kicking about placing the racks near their residences, claiming if they were a nuisance * about the public square they would be a nuisance in the resident portion of the city. The British and the Boers, Kruger's forces, are at it hammer and tongs. The war is on in the Trahsvaal and heavy engagements have taken place in which there were losses in killed and wounded on either side. The war wilt probably last sometime. In the meantime the United States will be selling them some of its surplus grain products.

Henry C. Coleman died at his home in Shelby ville last Saturday. The rfemains were brought here Monday. . The funeral services were conducted by Rev, W. S. Biddle and interment at Walnut Hills cemetery. Mr. Coleman formerly resided in this city and operated a planing .mill. He left Petersburg in 1890 going to Shelbyville. He was born October 10, 1830. He leaves a son and two daughters. One week from next Tuesday night is Halloween, So bear this in mind and get things moveable and defaceable under lock and key, for it is expected that the usual number of foolish pranks, jokes and pieces of mischief will be perpetrated in Petersburg on that night. A little word of caution may not be amiss, and that is: Do not destroy, deface or move property under the mistaken idea that it is Halloween and you can do as you please. That Throbbing Headache Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. T^ey make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25c. Money back if not cured. |5old by Stearnes Drug Co., druggists. Indianapolis Markets. Wednesday, Qct. 11,1899. Wheat, (>8c to 69c; corn, 29f to 31c; oats, 24i to 25c: rye, 91 to 63c; cattle, heavy, 15.75 to $6.25; hogs, good shippers, $4.30 to $4.40: sheep, $4.50 to •4.75. „ The Banner Pile Curb Is Banner Salve. It gives immediate relief and will soon effect a cure J 25 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. o

Noxid Items. Robert Ridge and wife were in Jasper Saturday. J. P. Hayes and son were in Jasper Friday on business. Ed Dorsey and wife of this place Sundayed with relatives at Otwell. Ed Linch of Vincennes, visited his father at this place the past week. Will Garland and wife of Otwell, visited relatives at this place Sunday. F. T. Woodard and family of Winslow, passed through our burg Sunday. Willie Buchart of Jasper, was in our community Sunday. \ Joseph Littles and wife of Otwell, Sundayed with friends at this place. Mrs. Dave Jones is lying very low with consumption at this writing. Arthur Dillon of Sweet Sulphur

Springs, visited relatives at this place Sunday. Sam Alexander and family of Winslow, visited relatives near hear Sunday. W. J. Ridge is very low with lung trouble. * Ode Neighbors is improving again after a severe attack of typhoid fever. From An Old Soldier. Knox, Ind., Jan. 14, 18Q0. Gents:—I haye every confidence In recommending your Syrup of Pepsin. I am 72 years of age and am broken down, the trouble having been brought on by my experience in the war. Your medicine has done me more good than a hundred doctors and I am just about well pf stomach troubles. Yours truly, Jefferson Wilhelm. Oliphant Drug (Jo. o

Iva Items. The Saints held meeting here over Sunday. The attendance was large. Robert Gray visited friends * here j Sunday. * The farmers are gathering corn in ; this neighborhood. John Budd .and family were in i Washington Saturday. The schools here are largely attended. Harrell Giltham and' Jwife were in Washington Saturday. Shingles for Sale.—Thomas & Ingler are making a fine grade of yellow poplar shingles which they are selling at prices to suit the times. Their mill is located six miles southwest of Petersburg on the Union cart ; road. 33-4

The City Markets. E&lfs—15 cents. Butter—-15 cents. Onions—75c per bu. Potatoes—40c per bu. Chickens—Chicks 81c, hens 7c. Turkeys—Hen turks 7c. Navy Beans—$1.50 per bu. Shoulders—9c. Sides—9c. Lard—81 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 14 cents. Wheat—60 cents per bushel. Corn—25 cents per bushel. Oats—20 cents per bushel. Rye—75 &nts per bushel. Clover Seed—$3.30 per bushel. Salt—90 per bbl. Hogs—$4.00 to $4.25 per 100. Cattle—$3,50 to $4.00 per 1.00. Sheep—$3.50 to $4.50 per 100.

f A Frightful felunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it, Cures old sores, fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by the Stearnes Drug Co., druggists. notice ot Final Settlement of Estate. Notice Is hereby given to the creditor,, heir* and legatees_pfHenry Bwvoer, deceased, to appear in the P.ke Circuit Conn, held at Pelentbunc Indiana. on the 54th day of No*nd ,how why the Unit settlement accounts of Sasser Kalltvan admtnwtralor.wHh the estaieorsaid decedent should not tie approved; and Raid heirs are notified to tbeu and there make proof of heirship. and receive their distributive share*. > witness, the ele»k of sail cotm. this Utah day of October. W». J W. RrcsikirU). Clerk Pike Circuit Court.

| If you have any fall purchases to make and want to ha e buying firstclass reliable goods at the price of inferior o | a cent before you price goods at

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- ' ' £, • * \ ■ ; i J No doubt you hear that time worn story “goods are higher.” Not so 1 with us. Being members of a Dry Goods Syndicate we buy direct from 1 the manufacturer and sell you at almost the wholesale price. We tell you ! GOODS NEVER WERE AS CHEAP. THE BIG STORE IS IN A PC)®-J TION TO PROVE THIS. We mention a few prices taken at random i from our big stock.

-SALARIES’ AMD CHILDRENS’ CAPES AND JACKETS^- / ■ " v*' : ■ ' , - • Here we show the most extensive line in Jk ETr Southern Indiana. Ladies’cloth Capes, Ladies’Jackets at $1.00. Ladies’ finely braided Plush Capes at $1.75.

K Ladies line Shoes, patent tin, lace or button, a regular 1$.;>0 £ Shoe; here th,ev are. ....... cases Men's heavy Winter Boots, a $2.00 Boot, with us for. | Infants’ Fleeced Undershirts, 5 each, at... I ' 4 Good sized Cotton filled Coms ^ forts, at... 5c 75c § See the big line of Ladies' Readj l Made Suits, Skirts, Petticoats anc s Tailor Made Jackets. | 5 5 dozen good grade Corsets, | white or drab, each 25c

Floor Oil Cloth, yard wide, per yard,

Good, heavy Sheeting, worth t$ic, now per yd . Table Oil Cloth, best grade, at per yd.. 5c 14c i

Children's nice Fleeced Un Suits, each. - 25c Good Calico, & per ydI

Heavy Grey 10-4 Blankets; sold every-' where for 75c; per pair at •

Comfort Cotton.nice and clean, 4c per roll.-.. . The nobbiest line of i*laid press Goods to be found anywhere. ! Sugar, 20 pounds fev»$L0Q. A nice, smooth nappy Canton Flannel, per yd ...._.._ Best Carpet Warp, white or colors, per pound. SHI :5C A big Towel, ready to use, for only.... ... 5c Package Coffee 10 cents, or 11 pounds for.. 4.

The Best $5.00 Overcoat in the World, in Blue, Black or Brown. JIIP We have a big stocK of Table Linens, White Bed Spreads, Lace Gur- | tains, Rope Portieres for single or double doors, Carpets and cheap f Floor Oilcloth. Come in; and price our goods. It never is any troufle | to show you through the Big Store. DON’T FORGET THE PLACE, SOL FRANK’S BIG STORE with LITTLE PRI