Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 27, Petersburg, Pike County, 10 November 1899 — Page 1

Calls your attention to a few of its various departments and the items there that might possibly interest you. We know that our stock contains the cream of all the markets, and our prices— well, they always speak for themselves. Read them, visit the Big Store and profit thereby. Stylish Furs. Have almost become a necessary article of ladies wearing apparel. The outfit is not considered complete without Furs. We have a new lot of Collarettes. 25 good Black Hair Muffs, at.......i......., Ov^C Better grades, of course, for just a little more money. The prices of our Collarettes are certainly within your reach. Blankets and Comforts. A nice full size gray, soft, fluffy Blanket, 200 pairs of Q C /■> this kind, for ..1,.. OOL A much better one for 48c. Our stock of all-Wool Blankets in all colors, with beautiful borders, at $1.50, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 will more than match any quality put over any counter in this county. Get under these Bed^Comfort prices before it is too late.. One as low as .... UtyL A full size Comfort, made of the best calico, with 1 nice fluffy cotton, for . . vp 1 .UU Our special is a Comfort made of figured real Satlne, and filled with snowflake pressed cotton; feels like down, (“Q

Dress Goods artd Silks. Just like a procession. Someone must lead. A lady customer said only yesterday ‘‘That if you did’nt have so many pretty things it would be more easy to select something.” We keep all the new novelties and buy them direct from the manufacturer for cash, and the price.is right. We can’t tell you all about them in this spade, so calljand find out for yourself. Trimmings. When you see the elegant assortment of Dress Trimmings wedisplay it will tell you where those nicely dressed ladies do their shopping. It is at the Big Store. Our line of Bow Knots, Butterflies in black and cream applique and let, are the right style, fine Laces, new Silk or Satin Buttons, Buckles and Ornaments we have. Ladies’ Shoes. Just good Shoes; that’s all. We keep no other quality. With this snappy weather fall shoe buying has commenced in earnest. Every man and woman in Pike county don’t buy shoes of us, but they would if they knew of these values. Ladies’ nice Calfskin Shoes, all the seams are riveted, and every bit of work On them is the best; others Q ^ get $1.25; our price_.'.. v/OL Another line,and without doubt the best custom made rfc 1 shoe in Petersburg, is our Ladies’ Box Calf; a $2 shoe \f> 1 • O vJ Men’s Boots. We have a big line of Felt Boots, and good heavy Leather Boots. Ten cases good stock heavy Boots, tap leather and hand-pegged, atr ....... Snag Proof Rubber Boots, sole made of |

Clothing. If, the clothes we sell are not fully up to our representation this store would not be doing the business it is. You can learn best of the excellence of our clothes by coming to our store, taking- a careful look over our stock,examining the garments carefully, trying them on, and thus satisfying yourself that the clothes we sell are meritorious beyond your expectations. Never be afraid to come and look as it is always a pleasure to show goods. For this week we wish to direct your attention to our enlarged line of Overcoats and Suits. A handsome grade of Beaver Overcoats, made up just right,lots of style to them, in Blue, Black or rfc C r\r\ Brown, worth $10; we have marked them. This is certainly a department it will pay you to visit. We have the new weajes in light? colors in Dress Overcoats, and our prices are right. Then we show the newest Cheviots in plain and Herringbone weaves. Jackets and Capes. A little closer each day comes the nip of winter and the nip is only a reminder that some lady wants or needs a new Wrap. We believe that our Cloak Department is pre-eminently the biggest, the most complete within your reach. There are more than six hundred garments to select from. Come and examine the quality of cloth, shape of. garment and see the new sleeve, and then .don’t neglect to find out that we are leaders of low prices. No. 1 is a handsome Plush, fur on front and collar, nicely braided and has fancy colored lining, at.. .50 No. 2 is our line of Cloth Capes all the right style and ^ | gQ worth double the price we ask for them; they are No. 3, is a variety of styles in Cloth Capes. Look at /"VQ-. at the pride.... C/OC No. 4 is a lot of Capes at a price down at almost the A bottom; they are . .;. No. 5 is a nice Jacket, right in style,Black or Brown, the new sleeve, no gathers, but.just like a man’s 00 coat sleeve, at. No. 6 is one of those attractive garments that has chick and style to it, in Blue or Black. The ET AA price of this is. .. ^pO«V/U No. 7 is certainly a winner, made of a fine Kersey silk lined, new coat sleeve, comes in Brown, or Black, Caster,Blue Tan, worth $13.50, our price Remember the place to get the right style, the right goods and the right treatment. It is Sol Frank’s Big Store, ♦WITH LITTLE PRICES^ il.

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Whort Paragraphs Items Briefly Told('onccrnlng the People. CalFht Kime’s ^bakery and restaurant when in town.George Stellings visited friends at Evansville over §unday. George Robling of Logan township, was in the city Saturday. We make a specialty of high grade roasted coffee. G. T. Kime. * Dr. Cook of Spurgeon, was in the city Wednesday on business. R B. Brazelton and family visited relatives at Evansville last week. R V, Willis, stock breeder living near Algiers, was in the city Saturday. James P. Coleman of Clay township, was in town Wednesday on business. Blyth Hendricks, is in the city on business and will remain for several days. __ * H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watch maker, Petersburg. All work guaran-, teed. - _ 28*

muwu oui uuc, trustee oi i^iay township, was in town Monday on business. Mrs. Dan C. Ashby returned Saturday from a week’s visit with friends at Evansville. Wanted, girl to do general house* work; good references required. Call at the New York Store. Joseph Martin, for several years employed at Fleming’s livery stable, left for Cincinnati last week. , Judge Ely is at Jeffersonville this week holding court. He will open court in this city next Monday. D. C. Barrett, one of the old veterans of the civil war, living near Arthur, was in the city Monday and was a caller at this office. John Stilwell, president of the Winslow bank, was in the city Tuesday on business. John reports the new bank doing a flourishing business. A series of revival meetings will commence at the M. E. church next Sunday night. The meetings will be under charge of the Rev. Biddle, pastor of the church. s -> Gregg's new double roast process retains the strength, flavor and aroma of their coffees which are roasted daily, and insures to the consumer fresh goods at all times. For sale by G. T. Kime. * William White, living northwest of town, last Friday caught a large brant weighing 7* pounds. H e shot at it the ball glancing on the top of the head which stunned it and made it possible for him to catch it. Ttye ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold their chrysanthemum show this month on the 16th and 17th Instead of the 9th and 10th. There will be quite a large collection of flowers on exhibition.

Shinglesi for Sale—Thomas & Inpter 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._23-4 The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons this week: William F. Richeson and Mae Tool. Fred F. Preston and Della F. Lueder. James F. Whitehead and Martha E. Loveless. Rufus Colvin and Ada Evans. The meeting of block coal operators and miners held at Brazil Saturday last to consider the request made by the miners for a raise in wages, resulted in the operators refusing to grant their request, but they agreed to sell all mine employes coal for domestic use 50 cents cheaper than the market price. Wednesday evening at half-past eight o’clock Rufus Colvin and Miss Ada Evans were united in marriage by Rev. W. S. Biddle at the home furnished by the groom on Ninth street. There were a few invited friends present. Mr. Colvin is a member of the firm of Colvin & Dunning, grocers. The Democrat extends best wishes._ Last Sunday night uncle George Chamberlain, living near Alford, died suddenly after a short illness. He was in town a few days previous, but had been ailing for several months and failing in health very fast. His companion died ten days previous. He was aged 84 years and was formerly a resident of Knox county. The funeral took place Tuesday and burial at the Lutheran cemetery near Monroe City.

Hot and cold lunch at Kime’s bakery, lower Main street? Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* William Dillon, near Otwell, was in the city Monday on business. G. J. Nichols was at Washington Tuesday transacting business. Paris Trayler of Ira, was doing business in the city last Saturday. David Mason and wife of Monroe township, were in town Tuesday. Clark Whitman and wife visited friends at Evansville last Friday. T. D. Gray and wifq, near Otwell, were in town Tuesday, shopping. James Bolling of Marion township, was in the city Monday afternoon. Allen Rumble and wife, near Rumble, were in the city Saturday shopping. _ _L_ Robert Hyneman and wife of Clay township, were in town Tuesday shopping. _ J_

syivester loanee ot Monroe township, was in town last Saturday on business. For a delicious coffee use Gregg’s standard Java and Mocha. Sold by G. T. Kime. * J. L. Bass, trustee of Lockhart? township, was in the city Wednesday George Farrell and wife of Washington, are the guests of James McCoy and wife near the city. John Yager, John M. Davis and John Perry of Monroe township, were in town Monday paying taxes. Jabez Woolley and wife returned Monday from Evansville, where they visited with thetf sons over Sunday. Read the Democrat at all times and get the news. Thte largest paper in the county and the subscription price is only one dollar per year. We are distributors for C. D. Gregg Tea & Coffee company’s celebrated brands of roasted coffee of St. Louis, Missouri. Try them. G. T. Kime. * Jackson & Patterson will move their stock of farm implements, buggies and harness to the room formerly occupied by W. C. Adams on lower Main street._ Griff Rockett and daughter, Miss Oma, of Qtwell, who have been the guests of his brother, Robert Rockett, of Park street, and other relatives, returned home Saturday.—Vincennes Sun. __ 1 2 The farmers’ institute will be held at Winslow, Wednesday and Thursday, November 29th and 30th. The institute workers will be H. F. McMahon of Union county, and J. H. Gwaltney of Posey county. A special in the Indianapolis News of last Thursday says that the friends of John Cline, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for life for complicity in the killing of Pierce Smith, will soon petition the governor for a pardon.

Berkshire Male Hogs.—The undersigned has nine thoroughbred Berkshire male hogs for sale. They will weigh from 100 to 240 pounds, and are nice, smooth ones, and can be bought if taken soon at from $8 to $12 each. Come and see them. 23-4 M. L. Heathman. Postmaster Lamar reports that during the twenty-nine days which he was required to weigh the mail matter originating in the office of this city that the total footed up 5,168 pounds and 8 ounces. The amount sent out on the trains was 3,770 pounds and 10 ounces. The biggest day was 309 pounds and 14 ounces. The following named persons have been selected as grand jurors for the November term of court: James A. Whitman, Patoka township. Thomas J. Corn, Lockhart. C. G. Leighty, Washington. * John R Henke, Lockhart, , Philip Burns, Jefferson. W. P. Jones, Washington. The republicans will read John Sherman, ex-senator from Ohio, out of the party. He is expressing himself on the Philippine question quite freely. Read what he says to the editor of the Columbus Press-Post of recent date: “I am strongly opposed to enforced annexation of the Philippine Islands. We co-operated with Filipinos in driving the Spanish out ancl should now help them to form a republican government of their own. The seizure of any part of the Philippines against their will is a gross violation of the laws of the nations.”

We sell Gregg’s fresh roasted coffees. G. T. Kime. * "Hot rolls, buns, dougnuts, pies and cakes at Kime's bakery. Mrs. Joseph Lory visited friends at Newburgh last Thursday. William Thompson of near Arthur, was in town last Saturday. Curtis Russ, near Winslow, was in town last Saturday on business. William Ropp of Logan township, was in town Monday on business. Charles A. Boonshot was at Washington transacting business last Friday. * •'_ James A. McCoy and wife were the guests of friends at Evansville last week. _t Mrs. H. N. Berridge of Winslow, visited her daughter in the city Sunday last. w —- Snow fell in light quantities last Friday but disappeared as fast as it hit terra ftrma.

Gregg’s standard or combination Java and Mocha coffee drinks line in the cup. Try a pound and be convinced. gold by G. T. Kime.- * Eighteen divorce cases are now filed for the coming term of court. The record for divorce cases will no doubt be broken by a large majority. Mrs. Sarah Harrell will erect two brick business rooms on lower Main street on the site of the recent fire. The building will be one story high. Marion Kime of the Star bakery, has secured the services of J. C. Backes, the baker, and he will now have fresh bread, pies and cakes every day. Call and see him. The ladies of the Baptist church will give a lemon social at the nevs Hisgen building on Tuesday evening, the 14th. Come everybody and bring a lemon. Admission, 10 cents. William Liibs will have a car load of potatoes here in a few days. Leave orders now at the bakery for potatoes at 55 cents per bushel at the car. These potatoes are firstclass and oi the best variety. 27-2 Monday night at the C. P. church was given the autumn concert. The program rendered was a splendid one. At the conclusion of the program the various farm products, pies, cakes, etc., were sold to the higest bidder. L. E. Trayler, trustee of Jefferson, township, was in town Monday on business. He has been on the sick list for several weeks. On account of his health he will keep his oflicd days at his residence in the "future instead oi at Iva. ___ W. F. Viehe, brother of John H. Viehe, the grocer of this city, was the winner in the Evansville Courier contest for the most popular traveling salesman. He led his next competitor 11,013 votes. The first prize was a $100 ladies’ tailor made gown. W. F. Chambers, the lower Main street grocer, wants your trade. Remember that he sells all goods at the lowest cash prices. When you want fresh eggs and butter, or a fine chicken for dinner see him. Highest market prices paid for all country produce. Telephone No. 44-5. 25-3

Miss Lucy Hoggatt, a charming young woman of Petersburg, is in the city representing the National correspondence institute of Washington, D. C. Miss Hoggatt is a brilliant writer, an entertaining conversationalist and possesses a pleasant and cheerful manner which assures her success.—Washington Gazette. H. S. Phelps, living near Cato, was in town Monday on business, it being his first visit to Petersburg in twentyone years. For a number of years he has been hard of hearing and is unable to hear another speak. He is one of the old subscribers of the Democrat, having taken it for many years. While here he showed us a Spanish coin bearing date of 1785. The jury commissioners met Monday morning at the clerk’s office and drew the following persons to serve as petit jurors for the November term of the circuit court, which commences next Monday: i ■ f Lewis Molott, Clay township. Alfred Beck, Patoka. W. J. Harris, Patoka. Clarence P. Stewart, Clay. James T. Beatty, Monroe. John West, Patoka. John Pancake, Patoka. J. F. Kincaid, Washington. Albert Scraper, Jefferson. - Henry Sutton, Monroe. A. C. Hawkins, Washington. George W. Ward, Washington.

Several Maryland, turns to Virginia

NKHKASKA. The democrat* c»ade handsome gains in Bryan's state, and Silas Holcomb is elected judge of the supreme * court by a majority teaching nearly 20.000, nearly double that of Bryan in 1896. It was a sweeping victory. MARYLAND. After going republican for several elections Maryland returns to the democratic column with a majority of o 15.000 for Smith for gpvernor. Baltimore went democratic by 8,000. The same state gave McKinley a majority of 32,224. 4 OHIO. / As usual Ohio easts a big republican majority, but fell far short of the 1896 figures. Jones, the independent candidate. polls a large vote, which no . doubt caused the defeat of McLean, the democratic candidate. KENTCCatY. The election is close in the state with the probabilities that Taylor, republican, is elected governor by a small majority over Goebel. The legislature is democratic on joint ballot. There was great dissension among the democrats, there being two state tickets in the field. MASSACHUSETTS. Stands republican as usual, but the majority is reduced from 173,256 to about 65,000. Boston went democratic by 7,000. In the last election that city gave the republican candidate 2.000 majority. NEWJl^BEY. . * The home of the trusts is carried by the republicans^^ the legislature. A light vote was polled.

The entire democratic ticket was elected by sweeping majorities and she stands solid. _ §||t OLD VIRGINIA. The returns show that the state has elected everything in sight for the democrats. The legislature will be almost solidly - democratic in both The election in New York was pure* ly local. In New York City the democrats made gains and in the up counties the republicans made gains. The legislature will be republican. The Keystone state lost heavily for the republicans, the majority being reduced from 295,072 to about 120,000. The election wasyery quiet in South Dakota and a small vote polled. The republican majority will reach 10,000. Taking the elections in the several states all together the democrats have made big gains and have nothing to worry over. The large majorities in the republican states were reduced showing just what the people think of trusts and gold bugism;, Mark Hanna's home town, Cleveland, went strong f|r the independent candidate, Mark made speeches to the laboring men of that city, and when men , would ask him pcinted questions he said “go soak your head.*’ What they done' for Mark was a plenty. Mrs. Jane Elisa Taylor, wife of W. H. Taylor, died Tuesday, November 7th, at 9 a. m.. at her home, five miles east of the city, of inflammation of the bowels, aged flfty-five years. Deceased leaves surviving her a husband and one daughter, Miss Dottle, who is attending the Vincennes university. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon from the Upper Indiana church .—V incennes Commercial. houses. NEW YORK. SOUTH DAKOTA.