Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 27, Petersburg, Pike County, 10 November 1899 — Page 8

BRITISH AND BORES. fievrral Engagements About Ladysmith During the >Veek. The Borers won another victory last week, but were repulsed later with great loss. The fighting continues and the British are sending large forces to Ladysmith to help out General White. The fighting is kept -up and will be continued by the Bores until White Surrenders. * British accounts of the fighting around Ladysmith last Thursday and Friday indicate that General ^hite’s forces inflicted severe blows upon the Boers. The Bores on Friday were caught on an open plain, south of Ladysmith, and the execution, according to native runners, amounted almost to a slaughter, the British being angered at what they took for Boer treachery. One report says that 2,000 Boers were taken prisoners, but this is not confirmed, nor is it credited in London. Official accounts of the fighting near Ladysmith do not credit the British with an overwhelming victory. Joubert, at last reports, continued shelling Ladysmith, notwithstanding reverses. His shells were falling in the town, but were not proving effective. It is reported that 800 Boers wbre killed and wounded in Thursday’s fight. The burgher investing Kimberley j have been heavily re-enforced, an attack on that city in force is expected.! A Kuruman report, dated November 3, says that fighting continues (laily! at Mafeking, and that the British are standing off the Boers. The invasion of Cape Colony by the Free Staters continues. It is beginning to be seriously feared in London that Great Britain is not sending enough troops to South Africa. It is admitted in England that the strength of the Boers was grossly underestimated. It is reported that the second and third army corps are to be mobilized—an unprecedented move. v

Glorious News Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile of Washita, I; T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent.” This shows what thousands have proved—that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. Its the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers' boils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion, builds up the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by Stearnes Drug Co., druggists. Guaranteed. County Institute. The farmers’ institute will be held at Winslow, Wednesday and Thursday, November 29th and 30th. H. I. McMahan and J. H. Gwaltney, two of the best workers in the state, have been assigned to this county. Let every farmer in the county set aside those two days for the purpose of attending, and let nothing but sickness prevent their coming. The following premiums are offered: Essays on any of the following subjects: “Poultry for Profit,” “The Be9t Fence for the Farmer,” “Corn Culture,” “The Social Seal of Country Life,” “Advantages of Country Telephones,” “Fence or no Fence for the Farmer,” “^Vhat Shall We do with Our Boys and Girls,” “Methods of Soiling,” “The Country Home, the Ideal One,” “How May We Improve Our Roads with the Material at Our Command?” First, $3; second, $2, and third, $1. Declamation on any appropriate subject: First, $3: second, $2, and third, $1. Competition limited to Pike county farmers or members pf their families. No one who has won first honors at any former institute will be allowed to compete. Literary entertainment on Wednesday night. Plenty of good music. Free to everybody. -Come out and enjoy yourself. Bring your wife. M. L. Heathman, Chmn.

What Would You Do? If you were in our place, and had Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for sale and knew it to be a certain cure for all stomach derangement, constipation or sick headache. Why, you would keep talking about it and swear by it and sell lots of it just as we do. At Oliphant Drug Co’s. n Bowman Items. Miss Florence Fowler is on the sick list this week. H. A. Sutton transacted business in Dubois county the first of the week. * Mi$s Cleve Barrette visited friends and reletives at Bowman last week. Mi»es Ora and C’ora Sumner and Agnes Wyatt attended church at Bethel Sunday. i Mr. and Mrs. L. Corn attended the Ttineral of a Mr. Hargrave at Augusta Wednesday. Rev. W. L. Fleener of Wadesville, Ind., visited friends at Bowman. Georg i W. Fulcher and Miss Edna Davisson passed through our village Sunday.

Spurgeon Item*. Health is generally good here. J. R Butler, our livery man, was in Oakland City last Week on business. J. R Arnold, who has been quite sick, is able to be in his school again. J:. A. Shepard and I. N. Fleener were at Petersburg Tuesday settling with the county treasurer and attending to other matters of business. Dr. Clark returned home from Cincinnati last week, where he had been attending medical lectures. Teachers’ institute was held here Saturday a week. Superintendent Grimes was , present. The teachers all speak in praise of his manner of conducting an institute. On Thursday night, October 19th, thieves entered the dry goods store of A. H. Oxby & Co. and secured about $12 in money and some $30 in goods. He thinks he has them spotted and in a few days will give them a surprise by sending them before Judge Ely. < Fjred. Tyring, one of the old citizens and substantial farmers living near Spurgeon, died Saturday night. He had lived in Monroe township for many years and when the civil war broke out he enlisted in Co. B, 91st Indiana and acquitted himself nobly as a soldier. For the past twelve years or more he has been totally blind and drew $72 a month as a pension from the government. The funeral was held Monday and was one of the largest attended ever held in this locality, there being people from the adjoining counties present. The sermon was preached by the Lutheran minister from Boonville. Interment at the Lutheran cemetery. The G. A. R post of Lynnville conducted the last funeral rites. On Sunday night, October 29th, it having been announced that Elder J. W. Richardson would give a lecture at the Regular Baptist church here to the young folks. At an early hour the people began to arrive at the church, the old folks taking the back seats and the young the front seats, and in a short time every seat in the large church was tilled with many on the outside at the windows. Promptly at seven o’clock services were opened by prayer. Uncle Jeff took for his subject: “Children, Obey Your Parents.”^ He. held his audience for an hour and a half, and when he concluded congratulations were showered on him by both old and young, all admitting that it was the best lecture or sermon they had ever had the pleasure of hearing from any man here. We believe great good was accomplished and hope that we may have the pleasure of hearing him again on the same subject.

He Fooled the Surgeons. All doctors told Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson, Ohio, after suffering1 18 months from rectal fistula, he would die unless a costly operation was performed: but he cured himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest pile cure on earth, and the best salve in the world. 2o cents a. box. Sold by Stearnes Drug Co., druggists. Noxid Items. Winter w-ill soon be here and all wide awake farmers are subscribing for the Democrat. Only one dollar a year. Just think of it. W. T. Shoulders, representing the Singer Sewing Machine company, was in our burg Monday. John Clark and family of near here, visited fos brother near Arthur, a few' days the past week. Mrs. Ola Cooper and Jane Shelton of Otwell, were in our community Wednesday afternoon. John Bolling and wife of Washington, were in our community Thursday. Mrs, Bolling will visit her parents at this place a few' days. Dr. Ireland of Winslow, made a professional call to our community Thursday. Robert Dorsey was in Petersburg Monday on business. Dr. J.W. Bethel made a professional call to our community Friday. J. P. Hayes and wife Sundayed with friends near Otw'ell. Mrs. Mary Craig of Otwell, visited Saturday and Sunday with R. L. Ridge and family. Misses Mamie Bolling, Ethel Jones and Ostay Hayes visited Sunday with friends in Otwell. Dick Evans of Winslow, spent the past week; with relatives near.here. Robert Ridge is going to build a new farnabarn.

Given. Up By Four Doctors. My daughter, after being treated by four doctors, and being given up for lost, a neighbor recommended Foley’s Kidney Curev Torday she is able to walk severar mijes without fatigue. I feel we would have 'lost her if it was not for your medicine. Respectfully, Mrs. J. M. Bailey, Beaver Dam, O. J. R. Adams & Son. n Don't Hesitate Or fool away your money. If jy^iware sick you can’t afford it. Get l^jlaldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for constipation, sick headache or any kind of stomach trouble and you will be cured, for it is guaranteed by the Oliphant Drug Co., the leading druggists of the town. u I

Jackson Offill, near Otwell, was in town Monday afternoon. James and Ben Mason of Monroe township, were in the city Monday. Orion Peed and William Hurt of Monroe township, were in town Monday* *_ Lopis Dougan of Monroe township, transacted business in the city Saturday. _ Miss Minnie Coleman of Monroe township, was in the city Monday shopping. James McConnell of Arthur, was in the city Monday looking after business interests. Richard Bass, One of the prominent young farmers of Lockhart township, was in the city Monday. Gertrude , Brady has accepted a clerkship in the New York Store and commenced work Monday. Moritz Reisenbeck of Pikeville, was in town last Monday paying his semiannual installment of taxes. Simeon Mason, one of the successful farmers of Monroe township, was in the city Tuesday on business. Blythe Bowman returned to Washington Tuesday to resume his position after an illness of several weeks. Eliza J. Corn, widow of David Corn of Lockhart township, was granted a pension of $8 per month last week. William Howard, living a few miles south of town, is rejoicing over the arrival of a ten-pound girl at his home. The Woolley coal company will sink a shaft at Somerville, having found a splendid vein of coal at a depth of 96 feet.___ There will be a session of the grand jury at this term of the circuit court. There will be lots of business no doubt before that body. The annual session of the teachers association will be held in this city December 1st and 2d. The program for the session will be an interesting one for the teachers. Henry Todrank of Evansville, was in the city Monday. He formerly lived near Pikeville, Lockhart township, and served as a justice of the peace for several years.

John Vaughn of Hosmer, died last Thursday of typhoid fever. The funeral services were held Saturday and ’ burial at Sugar Ridge cemetery. He leaves a wife and three young children. Will Reel had the misfortune Tuesday last to lose the end of the left thumb. He was at work edging some lumber at his saw mill at Hosmer and in some manner that member came in contact with the saw taking it off at the first joint. He came to the city and had the injuries attended to by Dr. Burger. Lewis Wilson, Logan township, who was accidentally shot last Wednesday by his brother, Ernst, who was engaged in a fight with Joseph Wiggs, is improving. The wound is not a dangerous one. The affair is a very unfortunate one and is greatly to be regretted. Both the young men engaged in it are prominent school teachers in the county and are held in the highest esteem. _ Mrs. "Will^White entertained a number of her friends on Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon of last week, and Wednesday afternoon of this week. The parlor and halls were tastefully decorated with foliage plants and southern evergreens and presented a very attractive appearance. Elegant refreshments were served on each occasion, and a most enjoyable time had by all present. Flavius Hargrave, living near Augusta, died Monday night of stomach trouble from which he had been a sufferer for sometime. Mr. Hargrove was about 60 years of age and a splendid citizen. During the civil war he served as a member of Co. C, 17th Indiana volunteers, and made a most excellent record. The funeral was held Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. E. M. Hale and very largely attended. i

Charles E. Preston, who has served six years in the regular army and took part in the Cuban and Filipino wars, arrived home last Saturday. He has been sick =for some time due to the excessive heat in the Philippine country and was sent to San Francisco a few months ago with many others who were sick and whose tern$ of enlistment had nearly expired. * He says the country is rich but that it will take a long time to subdue the natives. He is visiting his father and relatiyes east of the city near Alford. The Appetite of a Goat Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose stomach and liver are out of order. AH such should know that Dr. King’s New Life Pills, the wonderful stomach and liver remedy, gives a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regular bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 25 cents at Stearnes Drug Co's, store. Any Old Sore Cut, Bruise or Sprain quickly healed with Banner Salve the greatest healing remedy in the world. 25c. J. R. Adams & Sou. n

Commissioners' Court. The board of county commissioners met in session Monday and Tuesday. Claims were allowed against the county for small sums for various purposes. Road viewers were appointed upon! the road petition of Charles Carlisle. The viewers appointed were William Shy, Finis Jenkins and Orion Peed. The case of Herman Katter for the refunding of taxes was carried over until the next term. In the matter of the petition of Frank R. Bilderback, James Shawhan i et al for rock roads in Washington township, the following order was made: “Ordered by the board that Edwin E. Watts, civil engineer,, and James A. Shepard.and Albert H. Johnson, viewers, heretofore appointed to view and report on said proposed rock or gravel roads, be and they are hereby ordered and required to file and present their final report of the view and estimates of said proposed rock or gravel roads at the next regular meeting of this board on the first Monday in December, 1899, until which time the matter is continued.” Otwell Items. Jackman & Sons have began E. It. Hope’s new barn. Fountie Carpenter is visiting at Louisville, Kentucky. Will be absent three weeks. Mrs. Frank Vanlue is very low; not likely to get well. Wayne Gilley, postmaster of Alfordsville, was in our town last Sunday. Mr. Heinrick,piano and organ agent for D. H. Baldwin, Louisville, was in town last Monday and Tuesday. George Godwin of Alfordsville, was here last Tuesday on business. Quite a number of Otwellites are attending the Vincent-Traylor trial at Washington this week. Samuel Wilhelm and Iva Carpenter j have gone to the regular army, and j are now stationed at Fort Crook, Nebraska, assigned to Company I, 10th infantry. O. D. Harris, the leading undertaker, has returned from Louisville, where he has been taking lectures on embalming. Come and see him, he will treat you right. Miss Julia McCord of Alfordsville, is visiting fe. It. Hope and family. H. Haas, salesman of Barnett & Co., Evansville, was in town Wednesday. William Viehe of Evansville, was in Otwell Wednesday. Robert Gray and Fountie Carpenter went to Ireland last Wednesday. R. M. Craig went to Washington Wednesday.

Commissioners’ Allowances. Fleming Bros., miscellaneous .$ ft 30 Jacob A. Shrodes, bridges... 85 00 John Heliums, public building; . J 00 Sol Frank, benevolence.. . . , 25 43 Eiadus oohnson, benevolence. 25 80 W, H.Seales, bene voh uce j.. ...... 23 80 Lory & Watson, public building - 10 85 K. H. Goslin A Co., public building . 3 00 P. U. Hammond, insane .. 20 TO W. M. Ktdgway, insane. ... 0 25 J. B. Borer, poor relief .. .. 7 00 W. J. Bethell, coroner’s inquest .. 0 10 A. W. Butler, board state charities 5 00 Shawhan.Booushot A Co., public building .. ..... 16 84 Williams A Tlslow, public building ... 22 00 John A. Dedman, public building _ 38 47 M. McC. Stoops, printing. ... 4 85 W. A. Braden, bridges . . 50 00 I. M. Johnson, poor relief . . 1 25 S. W. Little, poor asylum_ . . .... 2 50 8. W. Little, poor asylum. ..... 19 21 Shawhau, Boonshot A Coi, asylum_ 1 75 S. H. Feltlnger, poor asylum ■.:. 12 00 John W. l>euma.i,pobr asylum . 2 80 State of Indiana, Pike County, ss: 1. W. H. Scales, hereby certify that the above allowances were made at the November term of the board of county commissioners, as appears of record In my office. W. H. Scales,County Anditor. notice of Final Settlement of Estate. State of Indiana, County of Pike, ss: In the Pike circuit court, November term, 1899. Inthe mailer of the estate or .George Whitman, deceased. Notice is hereby given to the creditors and heirs of George Whitman, deceased, and to all other per sous interested in said estate, that Darius C. Barrett, administrator of said estate, has presented and filed his account and vouchers In final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up tor examination and action of said Circuit Court, at Petersburg. Indiana, on Wednesday, November 29th, 1899, at which date the heirs, legatees and creditors of said estate and all other persons interested therein, are required to appear in said court and show eanse, it any. why said report and vouotiers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate and all other persons interested therein, are required to appear on said date and make proof of their Ivelrship. or e!*lm to said esta'e or any part thereof. Witness my hand and seal of said court this 7th day of November, 1890. J. W. Brumfield, 27-3 t Clerk Pike Circuit Court. 8. G. Davenport, atty.

notice Dissolution of Partnership. Notlee is hereby given that the partnership existing between EH.Gosiln, W. D. Goad and Quy H. Frank tins been dissolved. Guy R. Frank having retired by selling his interest to the other members of the firm. The business will still be conducted under the Arm name of E. H. Gosiiu & Co. E. H. Goslin. Guy R. Fbass, W. D. Goan. Petersburg. Ind., Nov. 6,1«W. Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder World’s Fair Highest AwarC

l\)eveij)ber » Qlea^® Sale | Grand Sale of Ladles*, Misses’ # and Children’s Wraps. % We haae hundreds of pretty Cepes in Plush, Beaver, Kersey, some satin §|s§ji

some finely iTinupeu, that we are including in this grand cot ptifci sale for November. Beautiful Jackets, that fit like a glove, new dip fronts, coat sleeves, elegant satin linings, beautiful garments of the very highest degree of the tailor’s art. You must see these pretty garments, and you will agtee with its "that the half has not been told.” Did yon say price*? Whv. w* ti»

this sj>ecial November sale, and you can buy a lovely garment for a mere song. 6lai)ce 0ver a pew ej t>e prices. One lot 91 Ladies’ Capes, Dark Clay Cloth, large collar, edged with Fur, 00 value.. ’ One lot full sweep, double Capes, braid trimmed, for US j JSi this sale...f. One lot double Capes, in the new Blue, trimmed in Velvet slashes, A Velvet Collar; this sale ....j................... J, One lot double Capes, Venitian Cloth, trimmed in Fur and Braid, Q large Collar^ worth $5.00. ..j,%._.... Qt< One lot fine Beaver'Capes, trimmed in Black Satin and Buckles, worth $8.00, cut to....T. One lot Ladies’Jackets in Light, Tan and Black, Velvet Collar, dip front; this sale ..[. ’ One lot Ladies’Jackets in Black, Castor and Gray, fine fitting, beautiful $10.00 garments, now ....* 50 If dies’ Jackets in Castor, Tan, Gray, Blue and Black, full ’i*‘t,n s,eeve tritu“»ings, worth $12, $14 and $15; this sale. THESE PRICES POR NOVEMBER ONLY. Don’t forget thnfweare strictly up-to-dnte in everything in the *»y of stylish .Wraps, Furs, Fur Collarettes, Fur Muffs, ready-made Dresses, Dress Skirts, etc. Come in now and buy your Wraps, while the stock is large and at almost half regular prices. Jf«A present with each $5.00 purchase. -iSfRp*:

W. V. Hargrove & Co., Petersburg Cloak House.

^PETERSBURG, INDIANAN

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