Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 31, Petersburg, Pike County, 8 December 1899 — Page 1

• • v. .v " tHC* Co mitn Dcmocrn VOL. XXX. PETERSBURG, IND.. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1899.

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Short Paragraphs Items Briefly Told— Concerning the People. Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* 3i> cents for 50 cent bottles, any patient medicine, at Adams’ drug store. H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker, Petersburg-. All work guaranteed, ___ 28* M. F. Ileed of Coe, was in the city last Saturday attending the teachers’ association. Frank Bilderback of C'abel, ex-aud-itor of the county, was in the city last Saturday renewing old acquaintanceship. __ Prof. Barrett, principal of the Stendal schools, attended the teachers’ association in the city Friday and Saturday. Prof. E. F. Corn, principal of the Augusta schools, was in the city last Saturday attending the teachers’ association. Hon. E. G. Hogate of Hendricks county, was in the city yesterday interviewing the republican leaders. He is a candidate for governor. Qkapped hands, cracked lips and roughness of the skin cured quickly by Banner Salve,- the most healing ointment in the world. 25 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. d The E. & I. railway Christmas and New Year’s holiday rates of one and one-third fare for round trip: tickets sold Dec. 23d, 25th and 31st and January 1st, limited returning January 2nd. _ The six-year-old son of J. F. Teague, who lives near Otwell, died last Wednesday of typhoid fever. The funeral was held Thursday and burial at the Traylor cemetery. Mr. Teague has lost two children with the same disease during the past month.

Itev. .T. W. Elder was at Richmond over Sunday attending, the annual jitate convention of the Christian Endeavor. The meeting was one of the largest ever held in the state. There are now 1,809 societies with a total membership of 72,652. John Able, jr,. aged about 65 years, living in Patoka township, near the county infirmary, died Tuesday evening. He was born and raised in this county and was a well known farmer of that section of the county. The funeral was held Wednesday after~^Nnoon conducted by *Rev. W. E. Willis, and burial at the White Church cem.^Vy. Joseph L. Robinson, county commissioner from the first district, entered upon his second term as such official Monday morning. He was first elected at the November election, 1806, and took his place as a member at the December term following. He has made a most excellent official, alwhys looking after the best interests of the county. William Sakel, living near Stendal, had the misfortune last Saturday of breaking his right arm above the wrist. He with others were sawing wood, and while at work the belt / slipped off the pulley. He went to replace the belt and in doing so his hand and arm was caught between the belt and pulley and broken. Drs. Hilsmeyer and Stork were called and reduced the fracture.

The jury in the case of Nqipert vs Hennings, after being out 48 hours failed to agree on a verdict and were discharged by the court Friday fevening. Mrs. Amelia Neipert brought suit against Mrs. Henning for slander, asking damages in the sum of $5,000. The parties are neighbors and live in Monroe township. The case will come up for trial at the next term of court. Abe Cole and V. R. Greene appeared as attorneys for the plaintiff, and J. W. Wilson, L. E. and T. W. Grim for the defendant. Mrs. Hattie Barrett died at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Stewart, of Oakland City, last Thursday evening. She had gone there a few weeks previous for a short visit and was taken sick with typhoid fever, ^ Mrs. Barrett was a well known lady of this city. She was married to Squire G. Barrett in September, 1887, who died on the 17th of October last. She was a member of theXI. P. church. The remains were brought to this place Friday afternoon and on Saturday afternoon the funeral services were conducted from the C. P. church by Rev. Roach of Petersburg, Illinois. Mrs. Barrett was aged 68 years, 8 months and 18 days. Interment at Walnut Hills cemetery.

Mrs. John H. Viehe visited relatives atEvansville last week. Squire Powers of Spurgeon, was in the city Tuesday on official business. The prettiest and cheapest line of | trimmed hats found at Mrs. Byers’ for winter wear. 30-2 Leroy Robinson, one of the representative farmers of Marion township, was in town Wednesday. T. K. Fleming went to Evansville Saturday night to visit his wife who is at the St. Mary's hospital receiving treatment. •The A. O. U. W. lodge will hold its : regular election of officers Monday night, 'December 11, 1890, All members are requested to be present. Don't fail to call at the Democrat office for your job printing. We do all classes of work in good style and at lowest prices. I'all up telephone 22. John Ohappell of Algiers, who is attending the Vincennes university, was in the city last Friday and Saturday attending the teachers’ association. ’ _ Jackson Risley, James M. Townsend, Martin V. Hayes, Perry Corn, James Bolling, George Dearing and Henry Robinson of Marion township, were in the city Wednesday on business. Why do you buy glasses of any traveling optician when you can buy of some one that is permanently located? You can save from one-third to onehalf by buying of us, and you can have your glasses exchanged .without extra charge if they are not satisfactory. Hammond & Kime. 31-1 The friends of President McKinley are making it a claim to popular approval that his present message is longer than any of his previous messages and that it was prepared in a shorter time than any before. It were better shorter than any prepared in a longer time. The residence occupied by John Blair, living near Winslow, was totally destroyed by lire Monday night about eight o’clock. But little of the household goods were saved. Mr. Blair had intended to move to Huntingburg this week where he had a position as teamster for the Nickey saw milling company. Miss Emma Van Nada, aged 40 years, daughter of George Van Nada, living on Vincennes avenue, died Sunday evening last. The deceased was a well known lady of the city and highly respected by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence Tuesday by Rev. Biddle and interment at Walnut Hills cemetery.

The famous white oak on the land owned by the Evansville Grain Co. near Goldthwaite in Pike county has been purchased by J. V, Stimson for the Band Saw Mill here and has made over 7,000 feet of logs. When the land was cleared of timber by the company this tree was left on account of its size and has been considered the biggest tree in Southern Indiana.— Huntingburg Argus. J. W. Thomas of Owensville, arrived in the city Mpnday to assume the management of the Cumberland tele* phone exchange. He comes here; highly recommended as a gentleman in every respect and should receive a j warm welcome at the hands of Petersburg citizens. Mr. J. W. Peyton, who has had charge for several months past, will go to Nashville, where he will work for the same company. He has made many friends during his stay in the city and has succeeded in largely increasing the business of the exchange. The Democrat wishes the old and new managers success. Mr. Peyton will remain a few days in the city.

Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, to-day filed his annual report with Governor Mount, showing deaths in the State from communicable diseases to have been as follows: Tuberculosis, 2,279; diarrheal diseases, 637—309 of which were of children under five years of age; diptheria, 432; scarlet fever, 108; typhoid fever, 667; smallpox, 1; cere-bro-spinal meningitis, 382. Dr. Hurty says that under the appropriation of $6,000 for the collection and tabulation of the vital statistics of the State the probabilities are that the pure food law, and the law against the pollution of streams will remain unenforced for lack of funds. He recommends the establishment of a “State sanatarium for indigent consumptives” and a laboratory of hygiene, to cost $10,000. I

Mrs.Carl Chambers visited relatives at Union last week. Any patent medicine 05 cents for j $1.00 size, at Adams' drug store. Wanted, a girl for housework: family of five: $1.75 per week. Apply at the Democrat office. Closing out stock of winter millinery goods at lowest prices at the Millinery Fair._30-2 [ John M. Davis, trustee of Monroe ' township, was in the city last Monday on official business. Mrs. W. H. Stewart of Oakland City, visited friends'here this week, the guest of W. L. Barrett. Lyman Cook, William Burch and Leroy Broadwell of Velpen, were in the city this week attending court as witnesses. Read the Democrat at all times and get the news. The largest paper in the county and the subscription price is only one dollar per year. Slayton’s colored jubilee singers 1 was the first number*of the high j school lecture course. Their singing I was highly creditable and greatly j pleased the large audience. I Peter Drof has just received a large | supply of barrel and bulk lime. Portland and Louisville cement, Acme plaster, hair, etc. He buys old junk of every description. 10-4 George Hargrove of Linton, a member of the executive board of the united mine workers of this district, was in the city last Friday and Saturday on business. He is a very pleasant gentleman. Look at that nice line of berry spoons, cream ladles, gravy ladles, butter knives, sugar shells, jelly knives, cold meat forks and many other articles that are useful and appropriate for presents, just received by Hammond, & Kime. 31-3

The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons this week: Frank C. White and Minnie Houchins. Winfield S. Deffetidall and Nancy C. Like. Willian! H. Hoffman and Lizzie C. Harper. Jesse Crow, who has been in the employ of Fred Smith, the undertaker, for the past four years, returned to his home at Princeton last Saturday. Jesse is an expert in embalming and taking care of the dead and in the management of funeral services. During his stay in the city he made many friends who regret to see him leave the city. ° The trial of William Survant vs John Miller charging him with the seduction of his daughter and asking $10,000 damages, is occupying the court this week. The trial commenced Tuesday before a jury. The plaintiff is represented by T. H. Dillon and W. E. Cox and the defendant by V. R. Greene and Abe Cole. The evidence has been quite sensational. Uncle Thomas Whitehead, one of the pioneer residents of Pike county, died at his home near Cato Tuesday night of infirmities incident to old age. He was nearly 75 years of age and a highly respected farmer and "citizen. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mart Burch Thursday morning at the family residence and interment at the McClure cemetery near Algiers. The funeral was largely attended.

The farmers’ institute held at Winslow last Wednesday and Thursday was a success in every particular and was of great benefit to the farmers who were present. The sessions were held in the M. E. church, Hon.M. L. Heathman presiding. The institute workers were J. H. Gwaltney and A. F. McMahan. The various subjects under discussion were very interesting and a great many farmers took part. At I the evening session Thursday an oratorical contest took place, among those taking part*were Elma Peed, Thelda McConnell, Lyda Randerson, Laura Selby, Leslie Chappell, Sallie Barnett, Ada Klotz, Marguerite Wisdom and Maggie Gray/ Miss Gray won first prize, Miss Barnett second and Miss McConnell the third. Resolutions were adopted returning thanks to the institute workers, to the citizens of Winslow, the officers of the association, and also that a mid-sum-mer session be held at Winslow. The next annual session will be held in [this city. J. D. Selby was elected president and J. D. Hollon secretary for the coming year. The session was | very well attended and no doubt the ! institute next year will be one of the largest ever held in Pike county. .>

LOCAL BREVITIES. The News Gathered From Various Parts of the County. Mell Catt of Clay township, was in town Tuesday on business. Liquid smoke 50 cents per quart bottles, at Adams’ drug store. W. H. Robling hnd wife of Madison township, were in the city Wednesday shopping. Mrs. Jacob Harlem and daughter of Mt. Vernon, are visitmgGustoff Frank and family. Dr, Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, the great stomach ^remedy, is now sold by the Oliphant Drug Co. d John A. Thomas and Frank Thomas of Jefferson township, were in the city Wednesday on business. The grand jury is still in session. Forty-four indictments have been returned so far during the term. □ Purchase your Xmas presents from Hammond & Kime. They will engrave all goods they sell free. 31-3 Mrs. Emanuel Rurkhart and son of Oakland City, visited Jacob Williams and family of Madison township, last Friday. Mrs. Eliza Pine of Evansville, ifj visiting her son Fred Smith and family. Miss Daisy Bell of the same city is also visiting Mr. Smith and family. If a gentleman and lady are in love with each other,that is their business, if the gentleman wants an engagement ring that is our business. Hammond & Kime. 31-3 Morning sermon at the Presbyterian church by C. D. Dating, ‘‘The Cost of Right,” Evening subject, “The Mystery and the Meaning.” You are4nvited to listen to these sermons. John Miller was arrested Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Mount on a warrant charging him with rape on Miss Grace Survant. He plead not guilty to the charge and gave bond in the sum of $500. The parties live near Velpen. Ulysus G. Stapleton, one of the prominent young farmers living a few miles south of the city, died early Sunday morning of typhoid fever. He was aged about 37 years. For the past year or so he has been engaged in buying and shipping stock to the city markets and was quite successful. Funeral services were conducted at the familylresidence Monday morning and burialfat Walnut Hills cemetery.

C, A. Sqow & Co., patent lawyers, opposite the United States patent office, Washington, D. C., who have actual clients in every city and town of the United States and Canada, report that never before in their 25 years practice has the work of the office been so well up to date. ^They claim that patents can now be procured in less than half the time formerly required. 28-m3 William Read, son of Thomas Read, the brick and tile manufacturer of this city, has bought the Dr. Kidd brick yards at Princeton, and left for that city last week to assume charge. He is a young man of good business tact and qualifications and thoroughly understands all the details of brick manufacturing, having been engaged in the business all his life. He is one of the leading young men of the city, and the Democrat extends best wishes to him in his new location.

The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Susan McAtee, was born in the state of North Carolina, December 7,1812, and died the 1st day of December, 1899, aged 86 years, 11 months and 24 days. She came to Indiana when 17 years of age, and when about 19 years old she was married to William McAtee, who died March 16, 1892. To them were born ten children, five of whom preceded their parents to the grave, and five are living, yiz: Lucinda Robling, wife of William H. Robling, Sarah E. Gladish, wife of Jeremiah Gladish, George W., John H. and William McAtee, all o^ whom are residents of Pike county. Sister McAtee united with the Regular Baptist church in North Carolina when about 16 years of age, and lived a devoted and exemplary Christian life during seventy years until her death. Sister McAtee was attacked with palsey a few years ago, since which time she has been a great sufferer, both in body and mind. She died at the residence of William H. Robling. The funeral services were held at Bethel church on Sunday, December 3rd, and were conducted by the writer, after which her remains were laid to rest by the side of her hjusband in Walfiut Hills cemei tery. f J. W. Richardson.

63 cents for $1 bottle patent medicine, Adams’ drug store. •T. H. W. Egbert of near Stendal, was in the city Tuesday on business. Ephriam Roberts and wife, near Arthur, were in the city last Fridhy shopping. John H. McConnell and daughters Misses Kate and Maude of Winslow, were in the city last Saturday shopping. ___ E. H. Goslin & Co. have just received” a car load of cedar shingles at their lumber yard. A splendid grade and at lowest prices. “ 30-2 Mrs. Jacob Shanks, living nea^ Goldthwait, died last Thursday, aged 43 years. The funeral services were held Friday and burial at the Ashby cemetery. The New York Store will remain open each evening during the holiday buying season until nine o'clock and on Saturday nights until eleven o’clock. The buying public will please take notice. Mel Gowen of Clay township, sold the largest hog of the season to William Jones, the stock buyer. His hogship weighed 643 pounds and was brought in Wednesday and shipped to Indianapolis. Who can beat this? Judge Ely granted an injunction against the town of Petersburg restraining them from erecting hitch-, ing racks on Fourth street. The suit was ‘brought by W. A. Braden, near whose residence the racks were to be erected.

J. O. Martin, edior of the Newburg Tribune, and Miss Horeta Bowen of Cincinnati, were married at Henderson, Kentucky, November 23d. Well, Oscar, you have our best wishes for your future, and mayj peace and happiness be your lot. Isaac Little, who fotgb^l a pension check sometime ago and wa^ arrested at Mt. Carmel, Illinois, plead guilty in the United States court at Indianapolis lastFriday. Judge Baker gave him a sentence of ninety days in the workhouse. The check belonged to another man by the same name living at Blackburn, Kentucky. James W. Brock, aged 51 years, living at Algiers, died Tuesday of consumption after a long illness. He has resided there for a number of years. He came from Kentucky to this state. He served in the civil war and made a good record as a soldier. He was a member of the order of Red Men, which order conducted the funeral services Wednesday and interment at the McClure cemetery. . The annual session of the Pike county teachers’ association was held at the city school building last Friday and Saturday. The program for the day’s session was one of the best that could be arranged and nearly all of those to whom work had b£en assigned were present to take part. The session was an interesting one and very well attended. The committee has not decided just where the next session will be held. Miss Sarepta Dean of this place was elected president, and Prof. Allen Barr of Algiers, was elected as secretary for the coming year. Rev. William J. Ridge, living near Noxid, Marion township, died Wednesday morning of consumption from which disease he had been troubled for several years. He was one of the best known young men of that township and everybody had a kind and pleasant word for him. He was indeed one of the highest regarded men in that part of Pike county. He was the youngest son of James W. Ridge,

a highly respected farmer of that township. He wasJt>orn in that township, and attended the district schools and after completing his education teached school for several years in which line of work he was most successsful, and later taught penmanship in the Oakland City college. Several years ago he was ordained as a minister of the General Baptist church and was an able exponent of the word of God. He was married to the wife who mourns his death, about three years ago in Kentucky. To this union was born one child. At the time of his death he was about 31 years of age. The funeral services were conducted at the Flatcreek church Thursday afternoon by Rev. Mart Burch, and interment in the cemetery near by. The funeral was largely attended by friends attesting v the esteem in which he was held by all who knew vhim. To the bereaved the Democrat (Extends its sympathy in their sad bereavement.

Wednesday, news was received by telephone from Otwell of the death of L. E. Trayler, trustee of Jefferson township, and who lives near fhat place. It was a great shock to his many friends throughout the county. He was one of the well known citizens of the county, having been promi nently before the people for a dumber of years. The cause of death was diabetis from which he has suffered for sometime, and which is thought have been brought on by the injuries which he received sometime last August when a team of horses ran away with him, and fora time it was feared that he would not recover. * fig was in the city Tuesday of last week, and he expressed himself that he was recovering from the illness which he had just been attacked, but a day or so after he again took to his bed. He was the democratic nominee for clerk of the circuit court in 1898, Mr. Trayler was born February; 7, 1854, in Jefferson township, wheref||§£ has always resided. For several years he was a teacher in public schools of his home township and was very |successful in that avocation of life. He served as assessor for the township for six years and gave excellent satisfaction. He was nominated by the democrats in 1894 as their candidate for township trustee and was elected and was serving in that capacity* _t the time of his death. He leaves a wife and several children W mourn then-loss of husband and father^! The funeral services will be conducted ^ this Friday morning by Kev. Winn and interment at the Public dcthetery near Iva. The family have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavfeihent. _

High School Oratorical Contest. On Friday evening-, December loth, six speakers chosen from the high school of this city, will enter a contest for the honor of representing the high school in the Southern Indiana High School oratorical contest to be held next spring. The schools; which are included in this Southern Indiana Association are as follows: gashing.ington. Bloojnii4rton. Mitchell. Locgootee, Bedford, Oakland City, Princeton and Petersburg, v^he students here have entered into the contest with great earnestness and a splendid program has 'beeni^tranged for the preliminary conteSf^No one should fail to hear it. The program is as follows: : Music ..High School Mandolin Club Invocation.Eider Whither Are We Drifting Arthur H.WolvJn The Silent Soldier. Ethel Hobitng Solo, “The Si^iool House On The Bid” . .. .. Katherine daiTeton Life’s Difficulties .... .... Pearl Suowden Beauty as a Duty .. . . . Attha E. King Duett, “Beautiful Moonlight” . .. . Bess Lamb and Ralph Lewis . . . . . Aina A. Anderson Liucolu Lemon The Reign of the Scholar Solo and Chorus,“Our Flag”. Bess Lamb. KaTUrine Carletoii,, and Nell Bowman. Music ....High School Mandolin Club Decision of Judges. Solo, “The Girl I 1/oved in Snnn/Tennessee ... a Gray .Mayme Buiger Lincoln On Expansion! No man is good enough tb govern another man without* that other’s consent. When the white man governs himself, that is self-government; but when he governs hi another man, that is more government—that is des reliance is in the love of 111 God has planted in us: ou: in the spirit which prize: the heritage of all men in all lands,’ everywhere. Those who dom to others deserve it selves, and under a just long retain it. Abraham — y themcannot Advance a Step If you have been in the ing pills for your co with poor results, just Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup P will be surprised at the pleasant to take. 10c, oQje;; For sale by Oliphant Drug _

High School Lecture Course. Col. H. W. J. Ham, in Dixie,” January 1st. ISsHi John Temple Graves, “T&eiteign of the Demagogue,” Februa£i||l<>tb. John R. Clark, “Hits Misses,” March 15th. Lyric Ladies, March Season tickets, four numbers, entitling holder to reserved, seats, $1.0(\ Entertainments to be Jield at C. P. church. Tickets on aattL|lt Adams’ drug store. To Cure a Cold in Take Warner’s White Syrup, the best cough earth. 25 and 50 cents. & Son.