Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 47, Petersburg, Pike County, 30 March 1900 — Page 1

|«*ITS A SURE THINGs* l :■ V . ‘ . > ) ) \ ) ) > ► [ # That Carpets have advanced in price from week to week until there ri* no telling when they will stop. We were one of the few Ineky ones that bought our Carpets early before the advance. We shall continue to sell them at old prices a* long as stock lasts and while there is nearly 100 rolls to select from they melt away each day like snow in July. C»me earlv aud make your selections while the stock is complete. During the next two weeks to avoid the big house cleaning rush we will give free with every Carpet from 35 cents up a handsome Lace Door Curtain. ( Our stock consists of lovely all-wool Ingrains, beautiful Brussells, rich soft Velvets and Moquettes, Koval Axminsters. Mattings, Linealums, etc., hi fact everything to furnish 'four home complete. Did you say prices? Well, what do you thiuk of every-day Carpets 10c a yard, real Sea Island Carpets' 25c a yard, all-Wool Carpets 39c a yard, Brusseils Carpets 50c a yard and so oti. Bring the measure qf your room and “let us reason and figure together.’* Did you know that we have the prettiest stock of Ever brought.to Petersburg. We have engaged a lady trimmer from Cincinnati, and if you want a real stylish hat trimmed out of the ordinary way, one 1 that is up-to-date in every particular, try us. i

; W. V. Hargrove & Co., Petersburg’s Busiest Store, ) .^PETERSBURG, INDC?

This neatly made Wrapper, made from good blue Calico, collar edged with feather stetch braid, waist dined with good bleached muslin, and fully wortjfi 90 cents, Special price on this lot.*... 45c Another good thing in the Wrap* per Department is a black and white Prints made with a yoke edged with two rows of (hi braid, at. tpltUv An Indigo Blue Wrapper, made also with a yoke, but hits a ruffle as a finish to the voke of plain blue Print; this Wrapper is.. 1.00 One more bargain for you. A * Simpson Black Print Wrapper made with «a square yoke effect with narrow black and white braid trim* I vv ming. at.*..

Ta'k about tailor-made Suits, we have one of the greatest bargains ever ma«le. A handsomely made Suit. The Jacket lined with Mercerized Silk, and daits and seaihs are trimmed in narrow bands of Satin. The Skirt has only one large pleat in back and front seams are satiu piped, ^ther houses have no better for $10.00; our price on the handsome suit only.\...... Another Suit .come* in brown or blue, with silk. This Suit we offer at... Jacket is>lined throughout Separate Skirts, a good Skirt, black satin, applique front. In the style now so popular, at... Crepon Skirts, both in the new effects, plain or you can find them here elegantly trimmed at..... ... .. Lovely separate Silk Skirts in new designs, stylishly made, we let go at...8...... We have a Brocade Worsted Skirt in black only in a big line of patterns; every Skirt perfectly made, at... $6.00 9.00 3.00 5.00 5.00 1.50

oiiirt W aists. All we can say is come in and see them. We know we can please you. At $4.00 we show you one of the neatest silk Waists ever put out for that money. Our $5.00 Waists is one of the hand* .somest garments you have seen. We 4 \invite comparisons, on these goods. vV Petticoats in silk, satin or perci silk ty'in new colors. ' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

We have as large a line of these goods as :-an be found anywhere. Our FIFTY CENT GOWN is the best to be found anywhere. The Drawers are all nicely made with plain tucking or embroidery finish. Or if you would rather make Come in. these goods, the Big Store has the material.

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Short Paragraphs Items Briefly ToldConeernlEiK the People. Go to H. H. Tislow for all kinds of watch and clock repairs. 28* Miss Beth Coats visited with friends at Evansville last: Saturday. E. S. Miley, near Algiers, was in the city Monday on business. P. A. McCarty of Washington, was in the city Monday on business. A tribe of Ben Hur will be organized at Algiers in the near future.

Mrs. Hattie Gullick was at Evansville last Saturday visiting friends. George Stephens of Jefferson township, was in the city Monday on business. Louis and Henry Heidorn of near Stendal, were in the city Tuesday on business._ • Bicycles, supplies of all kinds, repairing and cleaning. Call on Hammond & Kime. 47*2 Ladies desiring suit hats, Mrs. Richardson can furnish them, and also suits to match. 46-2 John Lee, proprietor of the Cottage hotel at Winslow, was in the city Tuesday on business. The board of county commissioners meet in regular session next Monday for the transaction of business The Clifton and K & B special stiff hat in all colors and shapes. A fine aluminum brush given with every hat L. V. Colvins. 471 Well No. 7 at Loogootee has turned out to be a ‘“dry hole.” The prospecting company is not discouraged, however, and will commence d rilling another one soon. Comma Houchins of Patoka township, and S. Beach of Lockhart township, prospective candidates for the republican nomination for county treasurer, were in town Tuesday. Charles M. Krebs, former editor of the Press of this city, is now located at New Albany, where he is with the Wood-Mosaic Flooring company, holding an important position. Charley has many friends in the city. Mrs. J. K. Miller, Newton Hamilton, Pa., writes, “I think DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve the grandest salve made.” It cures piles and heals everything. All fraudulent imitations are worthless. Harvard Stearnes Drug Cot Horse Bills.—The Democrat office is better prepared than ever to print horseographs. We have the best line of plates for horsemen to select from in the county, and can print them on short notice. Call and see samples of bills. The bids for the construction of the rock roads in Washington township will be opened next Tuesday by the county commissioners and a contract let for the building. It is expected that there will be several bids for the construction of the work. The town board should improve the streets at once by having them dressed up with the grader. The work can be done much easier at this time of year than when the ground becomes hard in Tune and July. Begin at once and get the streets in good condition. “I had dyspepsia for years. No medicine was so effective as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It gave immediate relief. Two bottles produced marvelous results, ” writes L. H. Warren, Albany, Wisconsin. It digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure. Harvard Stearnes Drug Company. Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Miss Ida Fulcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Fulcher of Madison township, and Henry Holman. ^ The wedding ceremony will occur at the bride’s home Thursday afternoon, April 5th. They are well known young people and have many friends in the city. The Democrat extends congratulations in advance.

The famous tailoring house of M. Born & Co. of Chicago, have recently enlarged their working force to seventy cutters, and now have over three hundred expert garment makers at work on the premises. There is not a larger consumer of woolens in the country than M. Born & Co., buying their piece goods in such large quantities it enables them to sell their clothing far below the small tailor, giving their customers strictly first class tailoring and a perfect fit. Their entire line of woolens will be on display at the Star Clothing House on Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 6th. Don’t f ail to see the line.

L. V. Colvin buys all of the union made goods that can be had. 47t Marion Thompson, near Arthur, was in the city Monday on business. Family driving horse for sale. Call at Ileming’s brick livery stable. Ralph Davidson of Otwell, was in the city Wednesday on business. Bi cycles for fcio and upward at Hammond & Kime. Supplies of all kin ds. George J. Willis, near Algiers, was m the city Monday morning on business.

x nomas aiepnens or Marion township, was in town Wednesday on business. __ Bicycle for sale, $17 cash, wheel reliable and in good condition. Inquire at this office. John Anderson left Tuesday for Martinsville, M-here he has bought an interest in a hardware store. Itiiv. W. A. Richardson returned home Monday from Glenwood for a few days visit with his family. Fred Poetker and Leo H. Fisher of Huntingburg.attended the democratic convention at Winslow last Saturday. W. Hursey left Wednesday for Hedrick, Iowa, where he has business interests. He will be absent several weeks. I have the nicest line of millinery ever brought to this city. Any one wishing a stylish bat call on Mrs. Richardson.' 46-2 Wilson & Greene, the attorneys, have moved thei^office from the Parke i^-block to the Adams block, corrier Main land Eighth streets. A.. V. Hostetter of Otwell, was in the city last Friday. He and his wife will leave next week for Bloomington where they will attend the state university during the summer. Etave you ever tried the famous A. f* C. high-grade coffees? If not, do not fail to do so. G. T. Kime cariies a lull line and guarantees you the best coffee values you ever received. 1. P. Richardson received a letter last Friday from Chester Barrett, who is at Eagle City, Alaska. He is in good health and says he is going to Cape Nome, the new placer mining district. W. S. Philpot. Albany, Ga., -says, “DeWitt’s Little Early Risers did me more good than any pills I ever took.” The famous little pills for constipation, biliousness and liver and bowel troubles. Harvard Stearns Drug Co. What I Buy and Ship.—Pouitry, eggs, butter, feathers, wool hides, medicinal roots, iron, copper, brass, rubber and zinc. My man John always'makes the change. L. Hurbaugh, Main street, Petersburg, Ind. The new Gold Mine grocery of J. H. Viehe & C’o., will open for business next Monday. The. building was destroyed together with the stock of go*5ds on the morning of February 8th. Mr. E. R. King at once commenced the erection of a new building which will be completed this week. UI had bronchitis every winter for years and no medicine gave me per* manent relief till I began to take One Minute Cough cure. I know it is the best cough medicine made,” says J. Koontz of Corry, Pennsylvania. It quickly cures, coughs, colds, croup, asthma, grippe and throat and lung troubles. It is the children’s favorite remedy. Cures quickly. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. On Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 6th,Mr. H. A. Frank,representing M. Born & Co., Chicago’s greatest merchant tailors, will be at the Star Clothing House with a great variety of woolens. Very low prices will prevail considering the high class tailoring thgit M. Born & Co. always give to their patrons. Come and see their display and- have your measure t aken for suit or trousers, lit guaranteed.

Will D. Crow, the attorney, and Miss Lou Harris, daughter of Dr. E. J. s.nd Mrs. Harris, were quietly married last Thursday evening, it being quite a surprise to their numerous friends in- the city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Biddle at the M. E. parsonage. The bride is one of Petersburg’s most accomplished young ladies and held in the highest esteem l!>y all who know her. Mr. Crow is well known throughout the county being the son of John Crow, one of the best known men in Pike county. Mr. Crow for a few years was the proprietor of the Press of this city, which he conducted with ability. The Democrat extends congratulations.

LOCAL BREVITIES. ! The News Gathered From V irious Parts of the County. • Joel Coan, near Algiers, was iii town Tuesday $n business. John Duckworth of Stendal. was in the city Monday on business. John H. McConnell of Winslo w, was in the city last^Friday on busini ss. L. H. Clark sells wall paper sis low as 4c per bolt. Not made by a trust. Pleasant Luttrull of Marion township, was in the city Tuesday o|t business. 1

ra. viray ana ur. v . ado- tt pi Otwell, were in the city yesten ay on business. J. R. Hayden and M. L. Wt olsey. near Arthur, were in town Ti esday on business. Buy a pair of the Four Kindred brand of pants regular tailor m ide at at L. V. Colvins. | 47t The Ladies’ aid society will n eet at the home of Mrs. Carl Chamber ! Wednesday afternoon, April 4th. Old Line Life Insurance policies bought, or loaned on. Brooks Alex? ander, Parker building, Petersb lrg. tf Frank Moore and Miss Ida Gil won of Clay township, were married las t Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Potts officiating. ' _ ' '■ J Joseph Shrode of Monroe tow nship, was in the city Monday on ‘business. He taught school in that to vnship during the past year. Trousers $3.50, suits $13.50, nc ade to measure. See the line of sam >les on display April 5th and 6th. Star Clothing He use. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is unequaled K»r piles, injuries and skin diseases. It is the original Wit;ch Hazel Salve. Beware of all counterfeits. Harvard Stearnes Drug Company. The musicale given by thg Ladies Lyric club of Chicago, was one of the features of the high school lecture course. The audience was ve*y appreciative of the slveral numliers on the program. . . I The republican senators are i i a big wrangle over the Porto Rice tariff bill as passed by the bouse. It is now believed that enough senator: have bolted and will vote w ith the democrats for free trade for Porte Rico. High protection in favor of the trusts must go.; j John Dirr, Posey ville, Ind., s iys, “I never used anything as good Its One! Minute Cough Cure. We are never! without it.” Quickly breaks up ioughs and colds. Cures all throat and lung! troubles. Its u§e will prevent con j sumption. Pleasant to take. Har-i vard Stearnes Drug Co. The new scale for mining :oal in Indiana goes into effect Monday . The price for mining is raised 14 cei ts per ton f or screened coal, and 9| cents per ton for mine run. The loc tl coal operators in consequence will raise the price of coal from 6 cen s per bushel delivered to 8 cents per bushel and 64 cents at the mine. * 1 W e are in receipt of a copy >f the announcement of the Spring term and Summer session of Indiana University. It is a neat pamphlet of fo ty-six pages and gives full information concerning the work that will be given from April 3 to August 24,1100. A copy will be sent to any one on application to the Registrar of the Lniversitir, Bloomington, Indiana. ] ‘' After doctors failed to cure.me of pneumonia I used One Minute tough Cure and three bottles of it cur id me. It ;is also the best remedy on ea th forj whooping cough. It cured my grand! children of the worst cases,” writer John Berry, Loganton, Pa. It is the only harmless remedy that gives im- | mediate results. Cures coughs? colds, croup and throat and lung trou rtes. It prevents consumption.' Child] eu ah ways like it. Mothers endorse r . Har vard Stearnes Drug Company. *

On the application of Henrj C’assi* day, in the suit brought by th; commissioners of Dubois county < gainst Mm and three sets of * bondsn en, as sheriff of Dubois county, a cha nge of venue has been taken to this < aunty, and a trial will be had during the April term. The commissioner, claim $6,000, and that the amounts n jceived by the sheriff for boarding pr soners and the insane, and for takir g persorfc to the various institutions, are parts of his salary, to be acc nunted for as such. Mr. Cassiday se s up a counter claim, and that the cc anty is still indebted to him $600. T ie suit involves a construction of eve y part of the fee and salary law.

=f=—' ■■ .. Mrs. William R. Snyder is recovering from her recent illness. ' E. G. McCormack, near Cato, was in the city Monday on business. Wall paper at L. H. Clark's 4c per I bolt and upward. Not in the trust. 16-2 H. H. Tislow, jeweler and watchmaker, Petersburg. All work guaranteed. _ 28* J. D. Barker, ex-trustee of Madison township, left Tuesday evening for the Indian territory. L. V. Colvin handles the Geo. P. Ide make of shirts, collars and cuffs: best brand on earth. 471

Judge Ely was at Evansville Monday and Tuesday where he sit %s special judge in the superior'court. Miss Lucille Davis, my trimmer,will be here April 1st. .. ; ' j | gfc»-2 Mrs. Uu iaaIjdson, [ W. G. Beadles and wife of*^Marion township, were in the city Wednes day. They will move to this city in a Short time._ 1 Mrs. Lloyd Thompson, living near Dutchtown. is improving in health which will be good news to her many friends in the county. v OwingJto Rev. Darling being suddenly called away for a week there will be no services at the Pres^terian church the .coming Sunday. •■■A Peter Drof has a car load of Acme plastering, also lime, hair and cement. We have a fine quality of sand. Pay spot cash for old iron, rubber, metal, bones, etc. Call at office near E. & I. railroad. Phone 92. 47-4 George Bar be. Mendota. Va.. •says, “Nothing did me so much good as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. One dose relieved me, a few bottles cured me.’’ It digests what you eat and always r cu^es dyspepsia. Harvard Stearnes Drug Company. Mrs. Walter Chance and Mrs. Lawrence Smith, living in the east oart of town, engaged in a fight Monday. Tuesday Mrs. Chance was before Squire Tucker charged with assault and battery. The jury after being out several hours acquitted the defendant. The township assessors will meet in the city at the auditor’s office today to receive the necessary blanks and instructions and will proceed to find out next Monday how much the residents of the several townships are worth for taxation. - The work will take about two mouths'. For Sale.—Several sows and pigs. No sow with less than seven pigs. Also eggs from Blue-Barred Ply mouth Rock chickens_at 75 cents per setting if taken at the farm or $1.00if packed and shipped out. Come and see our stock. Hawkins, Marshall Wagoner strains of chickens. 47-3 M. L. Heathmax. - It is very necessary that you see M. Born & Co’s line of tailoring samples that will be at the Star Clothing House on Thursday and Friday, April 5th and 0th. A first class tailor Will be in charge and will gladly give you suggestions as to the proper kind of goods that will prevail in gentlemen's wear for the coming spring and summer. Remember the date April 5th and (jth. ' — ■; ' -- .' Mrs. Elizabeth Tisdale, aged 82 years, died at her home near Algiers Wednesday raining of oltCage. She was only sick a few days. She was the daughter of David Chappell, one of the pioneers of Pike county. She was born and raiised in the county and had seen the country grow from almost a wilderness ‘to a thickly settled community. The funeral services weie conducted Thursday and interment at the McClure; cemetery. She was one of the highly respected ladies of that section of the county. •_

THe coal miners strike is at last settled at this plac§ and Boonville. Nester «Sc Kelley and the Woolley company at Boonville, and the Jabcz Woolley company of this place having signed the scale and will work union men, the agreement tjo go into effect at once. The scale was signed at this place Tuesday evening. The Woolley company commenced work yesterday morning to clean up the mine and get things in shape to put * men to work next Monday digging coal and in,a fewdays everything will be running in tip top shape as it was a year ago, and about bO men will be employed. John Boyle of Prince ten, who is a member of the executive committee, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday arranging ail matters pertaining to the union and it was largely due to him that matters were satisfactorily adjusted.